bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The use of extreme learning machines (ELM) algorithms to prediction strength for cotton ring spun yarn
Authors: Mwasiagi Josphat Igadwa 
Published: September 2016

AbstractThe increasing use of artificial neural network in the prediction of yarn quality properties calls for constant improvement of the models. This research work reports the use of a novel training algorithm christened extreme learning machines (ELM) to prediction yarn tensile strength (strength). ELM was compared to the Backpropagation (BP) and a hybrid algorithm composed of differential evolution and ELM and named DE-ELM. The three yarn strength prediction models were trained up to a mean squared error (mse) of 0.001. This is an arbitrary level of mse that was selected to enable a comparative study of the performance of the three algorithms. According to the results obtained in this research work, the BP model needed more time for training, while the ELM model recorded the shortest training time. The DE-ELM model was in between the two models. The correlation coefficient (R2) of the BP model was lower than that of ELM model. In comparison to the other two models the DE-ELM model gave the highest R2 value.
The Association Between Mild Intraoperative Hypotension and Stroke in General Surgery Patients
Authors: Hsieh Jason K. , Dalton Jarrod E. , Yang Dongsheng , Farag Ehab S. , Sessler Daniel I. , Kurz Andrea M. 
Published: September 2016

BACKGROUND:
Intraoperative hypotension may contribute to perioperative strokes. We therefore tested the hypothesis that intraoperative hypotension is associated with perioperative stroke.

METHODS:
After institutional review board approval for this case-control study, we identified patients who had nonneurological, noncardiac, and noncarotid surgery under general anesthesia at the Cleveland Clinic between 2005 and 2011 and experienced a postoperative stroke. Control patients not experiencing postoperative stroke were matched in a 4-to-1 ratio using propensity scores and restriction to the same procedure type as stroke patients. The association between intraoperative hypotension, measured as time-integrated area under a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 70 mm Hg, and postoperative stroke was assessed using zero-inflated negative binomial regression.

RESULTS:
Among 106 337 patients meeting inclusion criteria, we identified 120 who had confirmed postoperative stroke events based on manual chart review. Four-to-one propensity matching yielded a final matched sample of 104 stroke cases and 398 controls. There was no association between stroke and intraoperative hypotension. Stroke patients were not more likely than controls to have been hypotensive (odds ratio, 0.49 [0.18–1.38]), and among patients with intraoperative hypotension, stroke patients did not experience a greater degree of hypotension than controls (ratio of geometric means, 1.07 [0.76–1.53]).

CONCLUSIONS:
In our propensity score–matched case-control study, we did not find an association between intraoperative hypotension, defined as MAP < 70 mm Hg, and postoperative stroke.
Androgyny, masculinities and the re-gendered aesthetics of the new wave: Duran Duran and the second British Invasion
Authors: Peters Brian M. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
The early 1980s presented a reaction to the steadfast musical genres of disco and rock, along with responses to the ways that men were represented during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The genre that responded to the images of masculinity of the time was called ‘new wave’ music. This wave often made reference to bands outside the United Kingdom, in what is generally understood to be the second British Invasion. These new images of the masculine allowed young men to challenge gender norms, and the new male of the time became a visible signifier: a vision of maleness into a post-glam-rock pastiche of movement, contradictions and irony. By using the band Duran Duran as its subject of analysis, this article examines the ways by which the masculine re-signified itself, as well as ways that one can read alternative images of maleness away from the confines of a more mainstream heteronormativity. In doing so, it takes a close look at music history, images of masculinity, the new wave movement and Duran Duran, with the aim of articulating how the youth culture of the time and the second British Invasion provided necessary relief from the sometimes confining realities of maleness and masculinity found in more mainstream cultural production of the early 1980s.
Effect of cooling induced crystallization upon the properties of segmented thermoplastic polyurethanes
Authors: Ramirez Daniel , Nanclares Juliana , Spontón Marisa , Polo Mara , Estenoz Diana , Jaramillo Franklin 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
An investigation on the cooling-induced crystallization in three thermoplastic polyurethanes based on MDI, PTMG, and 1.4-BD as chain extender with different hard segment content is reported. Thermal transitions were determined using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) measurements at different cooling rates, and thermal stability was studied by thermogravimetric analysis. Changes in Raman spectra were useful to correlate the thermal transitions with changes in the morphology of the polymers. The dissimilarity in the composition gave different rheological behavior in the molten state, indicated by the temperature dependence of the viscosity. The mechanical properties and the crystallinity was influenced not only by the cooling rate but also by the hard segment content. Thermoplastic polyurethanes with more hard segment content formed more crystalline hard domains as evidenced by the DSC and atomic force microscopy results.
Interventions to Improve Patient Safety During Intubation in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Hatch L. Dupree , Grubb Peter H. , Lea Amanda S. , Walsh William F. , Markham Melinda H. , Maynord Patrick O. , Whitney Gina M. , Stark Ann R. , Ely E. Wesley 
Published: September 2016

OBJECTIVE:
To improve patient safety in our NICU by decreasing the incidence of intubation-associated adverse events (AEs).

METHODS:
We sequentially implemented and tested 3 interventions: standardized checklist for intubation, premedication algorithm, and computerized provider order entry set for intubation. We compared baseline data collected over 10 months (period 1) with data collected over a 10-month intervention and sustainment period (period 2). Outcomes were the percentage of intubations containing any prospectively defined AE and intubations with bradycardia or hypoxemia. We followed process measures for each intervention. We used risk ratios (RRs) and statistical process control methods in a times series design to assess differences between the 2 periods.

RESULTS:
AEs occurred in 126/273 (46%) intubations during period 1 and 85/236 (36%) intubations during period 2 (RR = 0.78; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.63–0.97). Significantly fewer intubations with bradycardia (24.2% vs 9.3%, RR = 0.39; 95% CI, 0.25–0.61) and hypoxemia (44.3% vs 33.1%, RR = 0.75, 95% CI 0.6–0.93) occurred during period 2. Using statistical process control methods, we identified 2 cases of special cause variation with a sustained decrease in AEs and bradycardia after implementation of our checklist. All process measures increased reflecting sustained improvement throughout data collection.

CONCLUSIONS:
Our interventions resulted in a 10% absolute reduction in AEs that was sustained. Implementation of a standardized checklist for intubation made the greatest impact, with reductions in both AEs and bradycardia.
Prävention der equinen Herpesvirus-Myeloenzephalopathie – Ist Heparin eine vielversprechende Option?
Authors: Seeh Christoph , Fey Kerstin , Bleul Ulrich , Osterrieder Nikolaus , Walter Jasmin 
Published: September 2016

ZusammenfassungDie equine Herpesvirus-Myeloenzephalopathie (EHM) ist ein dramatischer Verlauf der Infektion mit equinem Herpesvirus 1 (EHV 1). Für die Prävention der EHM bei EHV-1-Ausbrüchen stehen bislang keine verlässlichen Medikamente zur Verfügung. Aufgrund der ursächlichen Thromboischämie im Bereich des Rückenmarks und der Fähigkeit von Heparin, den Viruseintritt in Zellen in vitro zu blockieren, entstand die Hypothese, dass die Verabreichung von Heparin an EHV-1-infizierte Pferde die Inzidenz der EHM reduzieren könnte. Daher wurde während eines akuten Ausbruchs mit der neuropathogenen Variante von EHV 1(G2254/D752 Pol) Heparin metaphylaktisch eingesetzt. Der Ausbruch betraf 61 Pferde. Alle Pferde, die ab Tag 10 des Ausbruchs Fieber zeigten (n = 31), wurden mit Heparin (25000 IU zweimal täglich subkutan über 3 Tage) behandelt, während die bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt erkrankten Pferde kein Heparin erhielten. Die mit Heparin therapierten Pferde entwickelten statistisch signifikant (p = 0,03) seltener Symptome der EHM (1/31; 3,2%) als die Pferde ohne Heparinapplikation (7/30; 23,3%). Die Ergebnisse dieser Fallstudie weisen darauf hin, dass die Verabreichung von Heparin an Pferde, die an einer EHV-1-Infektion erkrankt sind, das Risiko für EHM senken könnte. Hierzu sind randomisierte und gegebenenfalls geblindete Studien erforderlich.
APOYO PSICOSOCIAL A FAMILIAS DE PERSONAS CON ENFERMEDAD MENTAL GRAVE Y PROLONGADA
Authors: García Pérez Mª del Carmen , Berodia Sánchez Nadia , Jenaro Río Cristina , Flores Robaina Noelia 
Published: September 2016

Abstract:Family quality of life is affected when one member shows high support needs. Variables such as social support and sense of coherence appear to mediate the impact of care on quality of life. In the present study we analyzed the support perceived by caregivers, the meaning given to care, and the changes experienced in quality of life after assuming the role of caregiver. Participants consisted of 50 family members of individuals with mental illness who responded to a questionnaire to analyze the experience of caring and the perceived supports and quality of life. Although the results indicate that caregivers spend many hours performing care tasks, for a substantial percentage the quality of the relationship has improved after being caregiver. On average, the different dimensions of quality of life experienced a significant decline when dealing with care giving tasks. However, previous rela-tionship quality with the person receiving care, the handling of this task, or the existence of personal care time, affect ratings on quality of life.Keywords: Family quality of life, Social support; Sense of Coherence, Mental IllnessResumen:La calidad de vida de las familias se ve afectada cuando uno de sus miembros presenta elevadas necesidades de apoyo. Variables como el apoyo social y el sentido de coherencia parecen mediar en el impacto del cuidado sobre la calidad de vida. En el presente estudio analizamos los apoyos percibidos por los cuidadores, el significado otorgado al cuidado y los cambios experimentados en la calidad de vida tras asumir el rol de cuidador. Los participantes han consistido en 50 familiares de personas con enfermedad mental, a quienes se les ha aplicado un cuestionario para analizar la experiencia de cuidar, los apoyos y la calidad de vida. Aunque los resultados indican que los cuidadores invierten muchas horas a las tareas de cuidado, para un porcentaje sustancial la relación ha mejorado tras asumir las tareas de cuidador. En promedio, diferentes dimensiones de calidad de vida experimentan un descenso significativo al tener que hacer frente a las tareas de cuidado. No obstante, la calidad de la relación mantenida previamente con la persona cuidada, la manejabilidad de esta tarea, o la existencia de tiempos para el cuidado personal, afectan a las valoraciones de la calidad de vida.Palabras clave: Calidad de vida familiar, Apoyo social, Sentido de coherencia, Enfermedad mental
ANÁLISIS BIBLIOMÉTRICO SOBRE DETERIORO COGNITIVO Y CALIDAD DE VIDA EN ESPAÑA
Authors: Redondo Díez Elsa , Sánchez Zaballos Elena , Urchaga Litago José David 
Published: September 2016

Abstract:This study examines the Spanish research productivity which joins the variables of cognitive impairment and Quality of life; for this reason all the scientific articles and doctoral theses that exist in Spain have been analyzed and have been collected by the Superior Council Scientific Research’s databases (CSIC, TESEO). The Bibliometrics has been the methodology used. Thirty-four scientific articles susceptible of analysis can be found and fifty-eight doctoral Theses that meet the required characteristics. The main results refer to an increase of the Spanish scientific production which follows this line of research, also the University of Granada and the University of Oviedo are strengthening as related institutions and the ‘Revista Española de Geriatría y Gerontología’ is the one that more productivity about these studied subjects collects.Keywords: Cognitive Impairment, Quality of Life, Bibliometrics, Aging.Resumen:Este estudio examina la productividad de la investigación española que aúna las variables Deterioro Cognitivo y Calidad de Vida, para ello se han analizado todos los artículos científicos y las Tesis doctorales que existen en España y que han sido recogidas por las bases de datos del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) y TESis Españolas Ordenadas (TESEO). La metodología empelada ha sido la Bibliometría. Se encuentran 34 artículos científicos susceptibles de análisis y 58 Tesis doctorales que reúnen las características necesarias. Los principales resultados encontrados hacen referencia a un aumento de la producción científica en España que sigue esta línea de investigación, asimismo, la Universidad de Granada y la Universidad de Oviedo se están afianzando como instituciones referentes y la ‘Revista Española de Geriatría y Gerontología’ es la publicación que más productividad recoge de los temas estudiados.Palabras clave: Deterioro Cognitivo, Calidad de vida, Bibliometría, Envejecimiento.
TABACO ZERO – INTERVENÇÃO COMUNITÁRIA DOS ALUNOS DE EDUCAÇÃO PARA A SAÚDE DA UNIVERSIDADE DE ÉVORA
Authors: Bonito Jorge 
Published: September 2016

Abstract:ZERO TOBACCO – COMMUNITY INTERVENTION STUDENTS’ HEALTH EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ÉVORASmoking is said by the World Health Organization as the leading cause of preventable disease and death. A comprehensive strategy to tackle this scourge includes treatment, control, prevention, awareness and information. In the area of prevention, counseling 3 min may have a success rate in smoking cessation than 2%, while a 10-minute brief advice could reach 3%. Given these principles, nursing students of Health Education in Evora University held semiannually brief counseling on smoking prevention in the city of Évora. This paper gives an account of the organizational structure of the community intervention and the alarming results of prevalence of intakes that met in the last three years.Keywords: Prevention, smoking, health education.Resumo:O tabagismo é apontado, pela Organização Mundial de Saúde, como a principal causa de doença e de morte evitável. Uma estratégia global para enfrentar este flagelo inclui tratamento, controlo, prevenção, acompanhada de sensibilização e informação. No domínio da prevenção, um aconselhamento de 3 min poderá ter uma taxa de sucesso na cessação tabágica de 2%, enquanto um aconselhamento breve de 10 minutos poderá chegar aos 3%. Atendendo a estes princípios, os alunos de enfermagem da unidade curricular de Educação para a Saúde da Universidade de Évora realizam semestralmente aconselhamentos breves em prevenção tabágica na cidade de Évora. Este trabalho dá conta da estrutura organizativa da intervenção comunitária e dos resultados alarmantes de prevalências de consumos que reunimos nos últimos três anos.Palavras-chave: Prevenção, tabagismo, educação para a saúde.
ABSTINÊNCIA E CONSUMO DE BEBIDAS ALCOÓLICAS ENTRE OS ALUNOS DO ENSINO SECUNDÁRIO
Authors: Bonito Jorge , Boné María 
Published: September 2016

Abstract:ABSTINENCE AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTSA young person tend to drink alcohol due to the curiosity, imitation belonging to a peer group and in some cases the motivation of the family. Alcohol is therefore socially tolerated moderate alcohol consumption can lead risk forms of consumption. The study shows that attempts to understand the consumption and abstinence from alcohol consumption among young people in secondary education who attend a school in the district of Evora in co use of learning spaces and leisure. The research was qualitative in nature developed using the direct method of data collection. Ten interviews were held, five to five to young consumers and non-consumers, the students of the 10th and 12th grades. The results point towards the first contact with alcoholic beverages held in nocturnal atmosphere by active or tacit influence of peers. The alcoholic behavior is common and inherent in party environments. A behavior modification, group membership, seems to indicate the change of individual behavior in relation to alcohol consumption. Young people are not consumers have tried drinking alcohol however, want the taste of some, or the effects they cause, are not stimulating consumption, unnecessary considering your intake to personal recovery and for peer interaction.Key-words: Alcohol, youth, consumption, abstinence.Resumo:Os jovens tendem a ingerir álcool em função da curiosidade, imitação, pertença a um grupo de pares e, em alguns casos, a motivação dos familiares. O álcool é tolerado socialmente e, em consequência, os consumos moderados de álcool podem conduzir a formas de consumo de risco. O estudo que se apresenta procura compreender o consumo e a abstinência da ingestão de bebidas alcoólicas, entre os jovens do ensino secundário que frequentam a mesma escola e que utilizam coincidentes espaços de lazer. A investigação foi desenvolvida numa escola do distrito de Évora (Portugal). Foi de caráter qualitativo recorrendo ao método direto de recolha de informação. Realizaram-se vinte entrevistas, a dez jovens não consumidores e a dez consumidores, alunos do 10.º e do 12.º anos de escolaridade. Os resultados do estudo apontam no sentido do primeiro contacto com bebidas alcoólicas decorrer em ambiente noturno por influência ativa ou tácita dos pares. O comportamento alcoólico é comum e inerente a ambientes de festa. Uma alteração de comportamento, do grupo de pertença, parece indicar para a alteração do comportamento individual, em relação ao consumo de bebidas alcoólicas. Os jovens não consumidores já experimentaram tomar bebidas alcoólicas, todavia, quer o sabor de algumas, quer os efeitos que provocam, não são estimuladores do consumo, considerando desnecessária a sua ingestão para a valorização pessoal e para a convivência interpares.Palavras-chave: Álcool, jovens, consumo, abstinência.
EVALUACIÓN DE SESGOS ATENCIONALES EN SUJETOS CON ALTA VULNERABILIAD A LA ARACNOFOBIA MEDIANTE UNA TAREA STROOP EMOCIONAL
Authors: González Díez Sonia , Sánchez Cabaco Antonio , Pérez Lancho Mª Cruz , Mata Gil Sarai , Fernández Mateos Luz Mª 
Published: September 2016

Abstract:EVALUATION OF ATTENTIONAL BIASES OF SUBJECTS WITH HIGH VULNERABILITY TO ARACHNOPHOBIA USING A EMOTIONAL STROOP TASKThe present study aims to analyze attentional biases that are triggered in vulnerable subjects to phobias of spiders. A sample of subjects with high and low vulnerability to arachnophobia were administered two tests: 1 - classic Stroop task and 2 - emotional Stroop task formed by three sheets: neutral words, repulsive emotional words and words related to spider phobia. The results showed that subjects with high vulnerability do not present attentional biases with these words related to their phobia. Attentional biases were neither found regarding the state-trait anxiety about words. On the other hand, it is noteworthy that the attentional bias was not influenced by the variable of sex, although there were differences in the colour in which the stimuli were presented in the three sheets of the emotional Stroop. It was the black colour the one which produced more interference due to the fact that the colour of the stimulus would attract more attentional resources because it resembles the colour of some of these insects.Key words: emotional Stroop, aracnofobia, attentional bias, words-spiderResumen:El presente estudio tiene como objetivo analizar los sesgos atencionales que se desencadenan en sujetos vulnerables a mostrar fobia a las arañas. A una muestra de sujetos con alta y baja vulnerabilidad a la aracnofobia se le administraron dos pruebas: 1- Tarea Stroop clásico y 2- Tarea Stroop emocional formada por tres láminas: palabras neutras, palabras emocionales de carácter aversivo y palabras relacionadas con fobia a las arañas. Los resultados demostraron que los sujetos con alta vulnerabilidad no presentan sesgos atencionales para palabras relacionadas con su fobia. Tampoco se encontraron sesgos en atención en ansiedad rasgo-estado respecto a palabras. Por otro lado, cabe destacar que el sesgo atencional no se vio influenciado por la variable sexo de la muestra, aunque se produjeron diferencias respecto al color en que se presentaron los estímulos en las tres láminas del Stroop emocional, siendo el color negro el que produciría más interferencia debido que el color del estímulo atraería más recursos atencionales ya que se asemeja a la característica perceptiva del color negro de alguno de estos insectos.Palabras clave: stroop emocional, aracnofobia, atención selectiva, palabras-araña