bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Electromyographic Analysis of Traditional and Kinetic Chain Exercises for Dynamic Shoulder Movements
Authors: Oliver Gretchen D. , Plummer Hillary A. , Gascon Sarah S. 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Oliver, GD, Plummer, HA, and Gascon, SS. Electromyographic analysis of traditional and kinetic chain exercises for dynamic shoulder movements. J Strength Cond Res 30(11): 3146–3154, 2016—Proper utilization of the kinetic chain allows for efficient kinetic energy transfer from the proximal segments to the distal segments. The aims of this study were to describe muscle activations in 4 kinetic chain prethrowing exercises and compare these muscle activations with 3 traditional resistance-band exercises. Twenty-six healthy college students (22.9 ± 3.4 years; 172.2 ± 8.6 cm; 74.2 ± 16.3 kg), regardless of gender, participated. Surface electromyographic data were recorded for selected pelvic and scapular musculature while subjects performed the exercises. The exercises included airplane (single-leg balance with weight-bearing hip flexed to 90° and non–weight-bearing hip extended) while performing alternating repetitions of external and internal shoulder rotation, lunge, Get Up, single-leg balance, and resistance band I, T, and Y. A repeated-measures analysis of variance, with a factor of exercise (8 different levels), was used. Post hoc analyses were used for each muscle to determine the statistically significant differences between exercises. The results reveal the greatest activation occurred during the 2 airplane exercises than all the other exercises. The results of this study help to establish surface electromyographic data for selected pelvis and scapula musculature during a series of kinetic chain and resistance-band exercises. Understanding the muscle activations during these exercises can assist clinicians and coaches in choosing the appropriate exercises to implement for individuals involved in dynamic shoulder movement.
Incremental Testing Design on Slide Board for Speed Skaters: Comparison Between Two Different Protocols
Authors: Piucco Tatiane , O'Connell Jessica , Stefanyshyn Darren , de Lucas Ricardo Dantas 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Piucco, T, O'Connell, J, Stefanyshyn, D, and de Lucas, RD. Incremental testing design on slide board for speed skaters: comparison between two different protocols. J Strength Cond Res 30(11): 3116–3121, 2016—The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of stage duration (Long-stage–LS: 3-minute, Short-stage–SS: 1-minute) on maximal and submaximal aerobic physiological variables during a simulated skating test performed on a slide board. Ten well-trained male speed skaters performed 2 maximal incremental tests on slide board until voluntary exhaustion. The second ventilatory threshold (VT2) was determined by the ventilatory equivalent method. All participants reached the criteria for maximal oxygen uptake (V̇o
2max) attainment in both protocols. Maximal cadence (CADmax), V̇o
2 at VT2 and cadence at VT2 (CADVT2) were significantly higher during SS protocol, but maximal heart rate was significantly lower for the SS protocol. V̇o
2max was significantly correlated with CADmax for the SS (r = 0.62) and LS protocols (r = 0.61). Strong correlations were found between CADmax and CADVT2 during the SS (r = 0.83) and LS protocols (r = 0.76). The results of the present study suggest that either SS or LS slide board incremental protocol can be used to evaluate skaters, since they elicited maximal physiological responses. Additionally, slide board incremental skating tests may be considered as a more specific and practical alternative than laboratory-based tests, especially when a large number of athletes need to be assessed.
Comprehensive Analysis of the SUL1 Promoter of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Authors: Rich Matthew S , Payen Celia , Rubin Alan F , Ong Giang T , Sanchez Monica R , Yachie Nozomu , Dunham Maitreya J , Fields Stanley 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
In the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, beneficial mutations selected during sulfate-limited growth are typically amplifications of the SUL1 gene, which encodes the high-affinity sulfate transporter, resulting in fitness increases of &gt;35% . Cis-regulatory mutations have not been observed at this locus; however, it is not clear whether this absence is due to a low mutation rate such that these mutations do not arise, or they arise but have limited fitness effects relative to those of amplification. To address this question directly, we assayed the fitness effects of nearly all possible point mutations in a 493-base segment of the gene’s promoter through mutagenesis and selection. While most mutations were either neutral or detrimental during sulfate-limited growth, eight mutations increased fitness &gt;5% and as much as 9.4%. Combinations of these beneficial mutations increased fitness only up to 11%. Thus, in the case of SUL1, promoter mutations could not induce a fitness increase similar to that of gene amplification. Using these data, we identified functionally important regions of the SUL1 promoter and analyzed three sites that correspond to potential binding sites for the transcription factors Met32 and Cbf1. Mutations that create new Met32- or Cbf1-binding sites also increased fitness. Some mutations in the untranslated region of the SUL1 transcript decreased fitness, likely due to the formation of inhibitory upstream open reading frames. Our methodology—saturation mutagenesis, chemostat selection, and DNA sequencing to track variants—should be a broadly applicable approach.
Predictors of Care Gaps in Adolescents With Complex Chronic Condition Transitioning to Adulthood
Authors: Goossens Eva , Bovijn Lore , Gewillig Marc , Budts Werner , Moons Philip 
Published: March 2016

CONTEXT:Breaks in the delivery of health care (ie, [health]care gaps) occur in a large proportion of young people transitioning to adulthood. Developing interventions that prevent adolescents from dropping out of the medical system, as they leave pediatric care, requires an understanding of determinants of care gaps.OBJECTIVE:To ascertain determinants of care gaps in young people with chronic conditions as they transition to adulthood by performing a systematic literature search.DATA SOURCES:MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Embase were queried for pertinent peer-reviewed publications.STUDY SELECTION:Primary quantitative or mixed methods studies that aimed to identify determinants of care gaps in young people (aged 10–25 years) diagnosed with complex chronic conditions and written in English, French, or Dutch were selected. Ten publications satisfied these criteria.DATA EXTRACTION:For each publication, determinants of care gaps and quantitative results were extracted. Determinants were categorized into 4 groups using thematic analysis. Quantitative results were standardized, and raw data were converted into odds ratios.RESULTS:Overall, 11 risk factors and 9 protective factors for care gaps were identified. All factors were related to patient characteristics. Demographics, disease-related characteristics, health care services use, and patient health behaviors and beliefs were significant determinants of care gaps in adolescents with chronic conditions.LIMITATIONS:Large variability in study methods, statistical techniques, and study populations resulted in inconsistent study findings.CONCLUSIONS:This systematic review identified patient-related determinants of care gaps. Unfortunately, the internal and external validity of the study findings are limited, warranting future prospective, multilevel studies that address remaining knowledge gaps.
Neurobehavioral Outcomes in Children After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Authors: Slomine Beth S. , Silverstein Faye S. , Christensen James R. , Holubkov Richard , Page Kent , Dean J. Michael , Moler Frank W. ,   on behalf of the THAPCA Trial Group
Published: March 2016

OBJECTIVE:
This study examined 12-month neurobehavioral outcomes in children who survived out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OH-CA), were comatose after resuscitation, and were enrolled in a clinical trial to evaluate targeted temperature management to hypothermia (33.0°C) or normothermia (36.8°C) (Therapeutic Hypothermia after Pediatric Cardiac Arrest, Out-of-Hopsital [THAPCA-OH]; NCT00878644).

METHODS:
Baseline functioning was assessed by caregiver responses on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales–Second Edition (VABS-II) soon after OH-CA (based on functioning before OH-CA); children with broadly normal baseline functioning (VABS-II ≥70) were included in the THAPCA-OH primary outcome. VABS-II was completed again 12 months later. Then, face-to-face cognitive evaluations were completed. Analyses evaluated changes in VABS-II composite, domain, and subdomain scores and cognitive functioning at follow-up.

RESULTS:
Ninety-six of 295 enrolled children were alive at 12 months; 87 of 96 had broadly normal baseline functioning (VABS-II ≥70). Follow-up was obtained on 85/87. Forty-two of 85 had VABS-II ≥70 at 12 months. VABS-II composite, domain, and subdomain scores declined significantly between baseline and 12-month follow-up (P &lt; .001). Declines were greatest in older children. Most children displayed well below average cognitive functioning. Older age at cardiac arrest and higher baseline VABS-II scores were predictive of greater decline in neurobehavioral function. Treatment with hypothermia did not influence neurobehavioral outcomes.

CONCLUSIONS:
This is the largest study exploring long-term neurobehavioral outcomes in children surviving OH-CA who were comatose after resuscitation. Results revealed significant neurobehavioral morbidity across multiple functional domains, based both on caregiver reports and performance on objective cognitive measures, in survivors 1 year later.
The sacred topography of Colonia Sarmizegetusa
Authors: Boda Imola 
Published: March 2016

The rituals carried out on the occasion of the establishment of a new Roman city prove the fact that there was a prescribed regulation. The location, orientation, as well as the scenography, translates into facts gestures and human processions with sacred character; these are the expression of a symbolic geography of religious type.
The erection of sacred buildings in Colonia Sarmizegetusa was carried out during the reign of Trajan (its founder) and Severus Alexander. For the following period (Maximinus-Aurelianus), the archaeological evidence suggests the fact that the emphasis was not placed on constructing new religious buildings, but on restoring the already existing ones. The expression of religious piety persisted, and one can make reference again to the archaeological evidence, more particular to shrines, and statues. This context proves the fact that the religious life continued its cycle. However, in AD 235, at the latest, Sarmizegetusa witnessed the construction of the most numerous temples. It is noteworthy to mention that this construction boom coincides with the period when Sarmizegetusa is granted the title of Metropolis.
OCCULTISM AND MEDIUMSHIP IN FERNANDO PESSOA
Authors: Medeiros Alisson Diêgo Dias de 
Published: March 2016

This work is the result of a research on the influence that the occultism had on the work of the Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa. To delimitate the study, we selected papers of Fernando Pessoa, which suggested that the poet considered himself medium, and hence influenced his work, building his depersonalization. This work presents, thus, as main objectiveto analyze personal papers of Fernando Pessoa, whose outstanding characteristic is the presence of occultism and the supposed mediumship defended by him in response to non-literary and heteronymic manifestations. To this end, I focused on specific objectives, which are: a) to study the speech of Fernando Pessoa on his supposed mediumship / occultism b) to analyze specific texts that are, for the poet, mediumistic manifestations c) to study excerpts from a set of personal letters in which Fernando Pessoa suggested being a medium. It is true that this dissertation will address many discussions already made by scholars and specialists in Fernando Pessoa, but we consider the possibility to deepen issues and contribute to the critical fortune of the poet.
NARRATIVAS DA DEPENDÊNCIA NAS REDES DE APRENDIZAGEM ONLINE: Como os professores usam as redes de aprendizagem para promover a autonomia
Authors: Martins José Lauro , Silva Bento 
Published: March 2016

Neste artigo analisa-se a instituição de redes de aprendizagens em ambiente virtual e a necessidade de estabelecer a dialogia como estratégia metodológica. Entende-se que a ação dialógica ocorra quando cada sujeito possa agir e/ou construir sua autonomia viabilizando sua construção nas redes de aprendizagem. Para a base empírica deste estudo, analisamos 1327 mensagens de 5 professores em fóruns para orientação do trabalho de conclusão de um curso online com 200 alunos, distribuídos em 5 turmas.. Esta pesquisa permite-nos concluir que prevalece o perfil centralizador dos professores, comum na Educação tradicional, mesmo sendo professores experientes em Educação mediada pelas TDIC e com formação em Educação. O que confirma a necessidade de se investir na formação de professores para a docência online, a fim de superar essa postura tradicional para que, a estratégia metodológica colaborativa e interativa das redes de aprendizagem possa ser implementada.
MEIO AMBIENTE, IMPACTO AMBIENTAL E DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL: CONCEITUAÇÕES TEÓRICAS SOBRE O DESPERTAR DA CONSCIÊNCIA AMBIENTAL
Authors: Pereira Suellen Silva , Curi Rosires Catão 
Published: March 2016

<p>As questões ambientais tornaram-se foco de discussões por todo o mundo. Busca-se alternativas de como desenvolver e ao mesmo tempo preservar a natureza, de modo a manter os recursos naturais disponíveis para as próximas gerações. Neste contexto, a presente comunicação se configura por ser um ensaio teórico, que busca refletir, a luz da literatura existente, a problemática ambiental, bem como evidenciar o despertar do ser humano para com as causas ambientais nas últimas décadas, evidenciando a importância da realização de eventos em prol do meio ambiente, a exemplo da Conferência Rio+20, para uma maior ampliação das discussões sobre a preservação ambiental. Observa-se que, apesar das iniciativas em prol de um desenvolvimento pautado na sustentabilidade (econômica, social e ambiental) ainda se mostrarem incipientes, deve-se reconhecer que estas possuem maior visibilidade e aceitação por parte dos segmentos da sociedade, quando comparado há décadas atrás, ressaltando a importância da temática em questão nos dias atuais.</p>
Aspectos relevantes do mandado de segurança como instrumento de tutela de direitos na Lei 12.016 de 2009
Authors: Daleprane Cristina Passos 
Published: March 2016

O presente artigo analisa os principais aspectos do mandado de segurança, instrumento de tutela dos direitos e garantias individuais e coletivas, inseparável do Estado Democrático de Direito. O remédio heróico é uma garantia inserida no texto da Constituição da República para conduzir à legalidade os atos de autoridades públicas. A fim de melhor situar a problemática, em primeiro lugar fará um breve histórico do instituto genuinamente brasileiro. Posteriormente, dissertará acerca dos pressupostos para sua concessão, legitimidade e procedimento. Por fim, tecerá algumas considerações sobre aspectos criticáveis da Lei 12.016/2009 e concluir-se-á ser o mandado de segurança instrumento inseparável do Estado de Direito, razão pela qual se deve interpretar a nova lei de modo a sanar suas falhas e efetivar os desígnios constitucionais.
Service Quality Of Educational Websites: An Empirical Study
Authors: Bandyopadhyay Soumava , Natarajan Vivek 
Published: March 2016

This paper employs a measurement of the service quality of educational Websites as perceived by students, following a conceptual model developed by Santos (2003). Perceived service quality of educational Websites is conceptualized as dependent on the following variables—ease of use, content, reliability, privacy, and interaction. An empirical test with university students validates the overall model. As for the individual independent variables, all of them except privacy are found to have a significant effect on perceived service quality.
Antecedents And Consequences Of Consumers Online Privacy Concerns
Authors: Bandyopadhyay Soumava 
Published: March 2016

This paper proposes a theoretical framework to investigate the factors that influence the privacy concerns of consumers who use the Internet, and the possible outcomes of such privacy concerns. Factors identified as antecedents to online privacy concerns are perceived vulnerability to personal data collection and misuse, perceived ability to control data collection and subsequent use, the level of Internet literacy, social awareness, and background cultural factors. The possible consequences of online privacy concerns are the lack of willingness to provide personal information online, rejection of e-commerce, or even unwillingness to use the Internet. Managerial implications of the framework are discussed.
Explaining Franchisors Tendency To Use Multi-Unit Franchising: Development Of A Theoretical Model
Authors: Hussain Dildar , Yaqub Muhammad Zafar 
Published: March 2016

In this theoretical paper, we give an overview of the development of literature on multi-unit franchising, discuss the theoretical and methodological deficits, and develop a model for empirical test. The main focus of existing franchising research has been on single unit franchising. Although several empirical studies were published on multi-unit franchising in the last decade, the research deficit primarily results from the lack of theoretical foundation of this ownership strategy in franchising networks. As an attempt to address this research gap, we develop an integrative model. The propositions explain the franchisor’s tendency to use multi-unit franchising in context of transaction cost theory (franchisee’s specific investments and market uncertainty), resource based view (financial resources scarcity), organizational capabilities view (local market know-how and system specific assets) and agency theory (behavioral uncertainty). We plan to empirically test the proposed model in the near future.
Estimating Core Unemployable And Workforce Non-Participants: A Study Of Rural Pennsylvania's Labor Force
Authors: Julian, Jr. Jack D. , Hall C. Elizabeth , Yerger David B. 
Published: March 2016

Rural unemployment rates persistently have run higher than the national average for many years. In addition, multiple studies have established that rural underemployment also remains a long-running problem. Unfortunately, it is not yet fully understood how the various factors contributing to rural unemployment and underemployment interact to adversely affect rural labor markets. The contribution of this paper is to gain insight as to the amount of slack labor force at the county level, focusing on the application to the labor force of rural Pennsylvania. By comparing the actual number of working-age adults presently not in a county’s labor force (using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the US Census) against an estimated number of core unemployable and workforce non-participants (Core NPW) individuals in the county we can generate estimates of the potential up-swing in employment for the regional labor market if participation rates were to become among the best in their national peer group. The study’s methodology and findings provide guidance to policy makers in identifying regions most likely in need of greater assistance as to how to best spend scarce public dollars across various programs aimed at improving local labor markets.
Base de datos de medidas electrocardiográficas para caninos residentes en la ciudad de Bogotá
Authors: Ortega Tamayo Mauricio , Cerquera Edwin Andrés , Gutiérrez Salamanca Rafael 
Published: March 2016

El siguiente trabajo presenta la base de datos Vetuan I, que contiene las medidas electrocardiográficas de 100 pacientes caninos sin anomalías cardíacas examinados en la Clínica Veterinaria Veteriland de la ciudad de Bogotá, y atendidos por personal de la Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria de la Universidad Antonio Nariño, Bogotá. Las medidas que se incluyen dentro de la base de datos, comprenden la duración y amplitud de de las ondas que componen un ciclo cardíaco en cada uno de los registros electrocardiográficos de los pacientes examinados, utilizando como referencia las tres derivaciones bipolares, así como, las medidas de los ejes cardíacos. El propósito principal del trabajo es actualizar los datos de soporte al diagnóstico que se han venido utilizando a partir de la tabla de referencia implementada en los años 60 en Estados Unidos. Dentro de resultados se puede apreciar que las medidas que hacen parte de la base de datos Vetuan I, difieren del rango de medidas que se han venido tomando como referencia a partir de la tabla desarrollada en los años 60, por lo que se deduce que la dinámica cardiaca de los caninos depende fuertemente de los factores ambientales en que viven, específicamente la altura sobre el nivel del mar.
Tiempo de vida útil de la capa antirreflejo fabricada en la ciudad de Bogotá por tres laboratorios ópticos
Authors: Rivera C. Sonia Edith , Rivero P. Deisy Susana , Perdomo Claudia 
Published: March 2016

<p>Los avances tecnológicos de la capa antirreflejos con la incorporación de revestimientos hidrofóbicos, prolongan la vida de la capa y reducen la tendencia a mancharse, mejorando así su adherencia y resistencia antirrayas. Aunque la mayoría de revestimientos antirreflejos, en la actualidad no se diseñan para durar tanto como el lente, sí ofrecen garantías contra algunas molestias visuales. Objetivo: determinar la vida útil de la capa antirreflejo fabricado en Colombia por tres laboratorios. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo en tres laboratorios fabricantes de dicho revestimiento, en la ciudad de Bogotá, para esto se sometieron cinco lentes de cada laboratorio de material CR- 39 (carbono de allyl di glicol) a las pruebas de Ebullición de 5% de cloruro de sodio (NaCl) y abrasión, en el laboratorio de Lens Coat®. Resultados: la prueba de Ebullición de 5% de cloruro de sodio y la prueba de abrasión muestran claramente que el laboratorio B, en comparación con los otros laboratorios en prueba, fabrica el revestimiento AR de mayor tiempo de vida útil, siendo de un año y tres meses aproximadamente.</p>
NATURAL POLYMER GRAFTED WITH SYNTETHIC MONOMER BY MICROWAVE FOR WATER TREATMENT - A REVIEW
Authors: Muñoz Prieto Efrén de Jesús , Rivas Bernabé , Sánchez Julio 
Published: March 2016

<strong>Abstract</strong><span>In this study, the use of natural polymers grafted with synthetic monomers to obtain copolymers for specific applications is revised. This review highlights current uses of microwave heating, in the grafting modifications of naturalpolymers, with other synthetic monomers and explores methodology of this technique. Microwave assisted and microwave initiated synthesized graft copolymers show superior flocculation characteristics when compared with graft copolymers produced by conventional methods. Synthesis,mechanism and characterization of these materials by different analytical techniques such as spectroscopic analysis and others are reviewed. We explore information concerning the development and characterization of grafting polymers, which have been receiving enlarged attention in recentyears as flocculants for water treatment. The effectiveness of flocculation for applications in reduction of pollutants in wastewater is also evaluated. </span><br /><strong>Keywords: </strong><span>Copolymer, Flocculant, Grafting, Microwave, Wastewater</span>