bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Accuracy of a Flash Glucose Monitoring System in Diabetic Dogs
Authors: Corradini S. , Pilosio B. , Dondi F. , Linari G. , Testa S. , Brugnoli F. , Gianella P. , Pietra M. , Fracassi F. 
Published: June 2016

BackgroundA novel flash glucose monitoring system (FGMS) (FreeStyle Libre, Abbott, UK) was recently developed for humans. It continuously measures the interstitial glucose (IG) concentrations for 14 days.ObjectivesTo assess the clinical and analytical accuracy of the FGMS in diabetic dogs.AnimalsTen client‐owned diabetic dogs on insulin treatment.MethodsProspective and observational study. The FGMS was placed on the neck for up to 14 days. During the 1st–2nd, 6–7th, and 13–14th days from application, the IG measurements were compared with the plasma (EDTA) glucose (PG) concentrations analyzed by a reference hexokinase based method.ResultsThe application and the use of the FGMS were apparently painless, easy, and well tolerated by all dogs. Mild erythema at the site of the application was found in 5/10 dogs at the end of the wearing period. A good correlation between IG and PG concentrations (rho = 0.94; P < .001) was found. The FGMS was 93, 99, and 99% accurate at low, normal, and high blood glucose concentrations. Mean ± standard deviation difference from the reference method was 2.3 ± 46.8 mg/dL.Conclusion and clinical importanceThe FGMS is easy to use and is accurate for IG glucose measurement in diabetic dogs.
The importance of family support in pediatrics and its impact on healthcare satisfaction
Authors: Sigurdardottir Anna Olafia , Garwick Ann W. , Svavarsdottir Erla Kolbrun 
Published: June 2016

AimsTo evaluate predictors of healthcare satisfaction for parents whose children received hospital‐based healthcare services at the Children's hospital at Landspitali University Hospital.MethodsIn this cross‐sectional study, data on perceived family support, family quality of life, expressive family functioning, coping strategies and healthcare satisfaction were collected from 159 mothers and 60 fathers (N = 177 families) of children and adolescents from 2011 to 2012.ResultsLogistic regression analysis revealed that, for mothers, 38.8% of the variance in satisfaction with healthcare services was predicted by perceived family support and their coping strategies, while for fathers, 59.9% of the variance of their satisfaction with healthcare service was predicted by perceived family support, family quality of life and whether the child had been hospitalised before.DiscussionPerceived family support was the one factor that was found to predict both the mothers' and the fathers' satisfaction with healthcare services. Knowing which factors predict satisfaction with health care among parents of hospitalised children with different chronic illnesses and health issues can inform the delivery of effective family‐focused interventions and evidence‐based practice to families.
Additive Prognostic Value of Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in a Population-Based Cohort
Authors: Kuznetsova Tatiana , Cauwenberghs Nicholas , Knez Judita , Yang Wen-Yi , Herbots Lieven , D’hooge Jan , Haddad Francois , Thijs Lutgarde , Voigt Jens-Uwe , Staessen Jan A. 
Published: June 2016

Background—
Techniques of 2-dimensional speckle tracking enable the measurement of myocardial deformation (strain) during systole. Recent clinical studies explored the prognostic role of left ventricular global longitudinal strain (GLS). However, there are few data on the association between cardiovascular outcome and GLS in the community. Therefore, we hypothesized that GLS contains additive prognostic information over and beyond traditional cardiovascular risk factors in a large, population-based cohort.

Methods and Results—

We measured GLS by 2-dimensional speckle tracking in the apical 4-chamber view in 791 participants (mean age 50.9 years). We calculated multivariable adjusted hazard ratios for midwall, endocardial, and epicardial GLS, while accounting for family cluster and cardiovascular risk factors. Median follow-up was 7.9 years (5th to 95th percentile, 3.7–9.6). In continuous analysis, with adjustments applied for covariables, midwall, endocardial, and epicardial GLS were significant predictors of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular (n=96;
P
<0.0001) and cardiac events (n=68;
P
≤0.001). In the sex-specific low quartile of midwall GLS (<18.8% in women and <17.4% in men), the risk was significantly higher than the average population risk for cardiovascular (128%,
P
<0.0001) and cardiac (94%,
P
=0.0007) events. We also noticed that the risk for cardiovascular events increased with increasing number of left ventricular abnormalities, such as low GLS, diastolic dysfunction, and hypertrophy (log-rank
P
<0.0001).

Conclusions—
Low GLS measured by 2-dimensional speckle tracking predicts future cardiovascular events independent of conventional risk factors. Left ventricular midwall strain represents a simple echocardiographic measure, which might be used for assessing cardiovascular risk in a population-based cohort.
The role of mean platelet volume in patients with Takayasu arteritis
Authors: Peng You-Fan , Guo Jing , Deng Yi-Bin 
Published: June 2016

Background Takayasu arteritis is a chronic non-specific inflammatory disease and mean platelet volume can either be decreased or increased during inflammation. However, there are no published data to confirm an association between mean platelet volume and Takayasu arteritis. Our aim was to evaluate the role of mean platelet volume in patients with Takayasu arteritis. Methods A total of 119 consecutive patients with Takayasu arteritis and 217 healthy individuals were included in this study. Forty-five Takayasu arteritis patients with active disease were followed with prednisone therapy. Results Mean platelet volume of patients was low compared with control groups (10.1 ± 1.47 fL vs. 11.2 ± 0.91 fL; P < 0.001). Mean platelet volume was lower in active Takayasu arteritis than in inactive Takayasu arteritis patients (9.3 ± 1.39 fL vs. 10.6 ± 1.28 fL; P< 0.001). Mean platelet volume values were significantly increased after prednisone treatment (9.3 ± 1.45 fL vs. 10.5 ± 1.29 fL; P < 0.001). Mean platelet volume negatively correlated with C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, neutrophil count and platelet count (r = − 0.219, P = 0.018; r = − 0.296, P < 0.001; r = − 0.273, P = 0.003; r =−0.486, P< 0.001), and positively correlated with platelet distribution width (r=0.304, P ≤ 0.001) in patients with Takayasu arteritis. An inverse correlation between mean platelet volume and erythrocyte sedimentation rate was observed in active Takayasu arteritis patients (r = −0.406, P = 0.010). In multiple linear regression analysis, mean platelet volume was independently correlated with erythrocyte sedimentation rate in patients with Takayasu arteritis. Conclusions Our results suggest that mean platelet volume may identify active disease in patients with Takayasu arteritis, and the values of mean platelet volume may help to establish remission of active disease after treatment in Takayasu arteritis patients.
Rethinking the private–public mix in health care: analysis of health reforms in Israel during the last three decades
Authors: Filc Dani , Davidovitch Nadav 
Published: June 2016

Objectives To analyse the process of health care privatization using the case of Israeli health care reforms during the last three decades. Methods We used mixed methods including quantitative analysis of trends in health expenditures in Israel and qualitative critical analysis of documents describing the main health reforms. Results Israel epitomizes how boundaries between the private and public sector become blurred when health care services are subject to privatization, both of finance and supply. Additionally, the continuous growth of public–private relationships in health care results in systems that lack both equity and efficiency. Conclusions More than three decades of experience show that such private–public partnerships increase both inequality and inefficiency. While most discussion surrounding the private–public mix in health care focuses on financing infrastructure, in Israel, the public–private mix has become a central way of financing and delivering services, making its damaging influence more pervasive.
Pattern of major injuries after motorcycle accidents in Egypt: The Mansoura Emergency Hospital experience
Authors: Fouda El Yamani , Youssef Mohamed , Emile Sameh H , Elfeki Hossam , Thabet Waleed , Abdallah Emad , Elshobaky Ayman , Toma Mohamed S , Khafagy Wael 
Published: June 2016

Background and aim Motorcycle accidents are one of the leading causes of road traffic injuries and mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the common patterns of major injuries associated with motorcycle accidents in patients attending Mansoura University Emergency Hospital in Egypt, and to measure the magnitude of the problem in our community. Patients and methods Patients involved in motorcycle crashes who were admitted to the hospital during August 2014 to April 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. All age groups and both genders were included. Results Two hundred patients (181 males) with a mean age of 30.7 ± 10.5 years were included with the majority of patients aged 20–40 years. Head injuries were the most frequent fatal injuries (9/61) patients; orthopedic injuries were the most common injuries, occurring in 78.5% of victims. Multisystem injuries occurred in 28% of patients. None of the motorcyclists involved in accidents wore helmets. Conclusion Motorcycle accidents are a common cause of road traffic injuries and mortalities in Egypt, occurring mainly in males aged 20–40 years. The majority of victims had an isolated trauma to single body system. Orthopedic injuries were the most common and least fatal type of injuries. The highest fatalities were among patients with chest injuries then patients with head injuries. None of the victims wore protective clothing or helmets at the time of accident.
Elucidation of the Structures of Asymmetric Autocatalyst Based on X-ray Crystallography
Authors: Matsumoto Arimasa , Fujiwara Satoshi , Abe Takaaki , Hara Atsushi , Tobita Takayuki , Sasagawa Taisuke , Kawasaki Tsuneomi , Soai Kenso 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Much interest has been paid to the origin of homochirality, such as that of l-amino acids. The proposed origins of chirality have usually induced only low enantiomeric excess. Thus, asymmetric amplification by asymmetric autocatalysis has been invoked. Asymmetric autocatalysis of 5-pyrimidyl alkanol in the enantioselective addition of diisopropylzinc to pyrimidine-5-carbaldehyde is a unique example of amplification of chirality. Crystallization of possible intermediates, specifically zinc alkoxides of this 5-pyrimidyl alkanol, was investigated to obtain mechanistic insights into this reaction. Single-crystal X-ray crystallography of the formed zinc alkoxide crystals shows the existence of tetramer or higher oligomer structures in this asymmetric autocatalytic system.
Preparation of a Thermally Stable Room Temperature Ionic Liquid Containing Cage-Like Oligosilsesquioxane with Two Types of Side-Chain Groups
Authors: Harada Akiyuki , Koge Sayako , Ohshita Joji , Kaneko Yoshiro 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
A thermally stable room temperature ionic liquid containing cage-like oligosilsesquioxane (POSS) with two types of side-chain groups (Amim-Cage-SQ-IL) was successfully prepared by the hydrolytic condensation of a mixture of two organotrialkoxysilanes from which one contained a quaternary ammonium group trimethyl[3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl]ammonium chloride (TTACl) and the other an imidazolium group 1-methyl-3-[3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl]imidazolium chloride (MTICl). Moreover, superacid bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (HNTf2) was used as a catalyst in water/methanol mixed solvent. Amim-Cage-SQ-IL exhibited a glass-transition temperature (Tg) of −8 °C as indicated by a baseline shift in the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) curve. In addition, fluidity was visually observed at ca. 30 °C, i.e., Amim-Cage-SQ-IL is a room temperature ionic liquid. Because of the low molecular symmetry of the resulting POSS compound containing two different randomly distributed side-chain groups, its crystallization was suppressed, leading to the disappearance of the melting temperature (Tm). Consequently, Amim-Cage-SQ-IL exhibited low flow temperature. Moreover, the pyrolysis temperatures of Amim-Cage-SQ-IL were extremely high (its pyrolysis temperature of the 5% weight loss was 420 °C).
An Extrapolation of a Radical Equation More Accurately Predicts Shelf Life of Frozen Biological Matrices
Authors: De Vore Karl W , Fatahi Nadia M , Sass John E 
Published: June 2016

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Arrhenius modeling of analyte recovery at increased temperatures to predict long-term colder storage stability of biological raw materials, reagents, calibrators, and controls is standard practice in the diagnostics industry. Predicting subzero temperature stability using the same practice is frequently criticized but nevertheless heavily relied upon. We compared the ability to predict analyte recovery during frozen storage using 3 separate strategies: traditional accelerated studies with Arrhenius modeling, and extrapolation of recovery at 20% of shelf life using either ordinary least squares or a radical equation y = B1x0.5 + B0.

METHODS
Computer simulations were performed to establish equivalence of statistical power to discern the expected changes during frozen storage or accelerated stress. This was followed by actual predictive and follow-up confirmatory testing of 12 chemistry and immunoassay analytes.

RESULTS
Linear extrapolations tended to be the most conservative in the predicted percent recovery, reducing customer and patient risk. However, the majority of analytes followed a rate of change that slowed over time, which was fit best to a radical equation of the form y = B1x0.5 + B0. Other evidence strongly suggested that the slowing of the rate was not due to higher-order kinetics, but to changes in the matrix during storage.

CONCLUSIONS
Predicting shelf life of frozen products through extrapolation of early initial real-time storage analyte recovery should be considered the most accurate method. Although in this study the time required for a prediction was longer than a typical accelerated testing protocol, there are less potential sources of error, reduced costs, and a lower expenditure of resources.
Optimal mass transportation for costs given by Finsler distances viap-Laplacian approximations
Authors: Igbida Noureddine , Mazón José M. , Rossi Julio D. , Toledo Julián 
Published: June 2016

AbstractIn this paper we approximate a Kantorovich potential and a transport density for the mass transport problem of two measures (with the transport cost given by a Finsler distance), by taking limits, aspgoes to infinity, to a family of variational problems ofp-Laplacian type. We characterize the Euler–Lagrange equation associated to the variational Kantorovich problem. We also obtain different characterizations of the Kantorovich potentials and a Benamou–Brenier formula for the transport problem.
X-ray Analysis of Biomass Wood Briquette Structure
Authors: Roman Kamil Krzysztof , Świętochowski Adam 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
The study aims to measure the wood chips flow during the briquetting process by the X-ray image analysis. Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) constituted the used feedstock that has been previously divided, according to the standard, into four (>1.0; 1.1-4.0; 4.1-8.0; 8.1-16.0 mm) groups of fraction. Examination of the X-ray image allows description of the movement of the wood fractions flow after the briquetting process. The correlations between the vertical axis and scattering plane factors were estimated. The correlation coefficient was 0.973 and was almost complete. The calculations were made for the areas of deviations (SD) and the area of scattering planes (DPS). Particular flow irregularities were determined for deviations ranges of individual groups of fractions and were (>1.0)=3.04; (1.1-4.0)=4.08; (4.1-8.0)=6.33 and (8.1-16.0)=7.33 cm2, and for scattering planes they were accordingly e (>1.0)=0.32; (1.1-4.0)=0.72; (4.1-8.0)=0.97 and (8.1-16.0)=1.29 cm2.
Trend inflation and monetary policy rules: determinacy analysis in New Keynesian model with capital accumulation
Authors: Gerko Elena , Sossounov Kirill 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe paper analyzes the effect of positive trend inflation in the framework of a standard New Keynesian model with Calvo price setting and capital accumulation. We are building on the work of Carlstrom and Fuerst (Carlstrom, Charles T., and Timothy S. Fuerst. 2005. “Investment and Interest Rate Policy: A Discrete-Time Analysis.”
Households forming macroeconomic expectations: inattentive behavior with social learning
Authors: Easaw Joshy , Mossay Pascal 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThere has been a heightened interest in how households form their macroeconomic expectations. Recent innovative studies have shown that households form their expectations by observing professionals’ forecasts albeit imperfectly. Such inattentive behavior has been used to explain inflation dynamics. The purpose of the present paper is to provide further microfoundations to the “sticky information” expectations model by incorporating social learning between households. Here, social learning is modeled through spatial local interactions: households learn from their neighbors as they form their expectations. We show the convergence of households’ expectations depends on the rate of absorbing the professional’s forecasts and the interaction rate with neighbors but also on the spatial variability of the cross-section expectation distribution. The analysis also distinguishes between active and passive households as the latter do not have access to the professional’s forecast or prefer to learn from others, such as the active households. We show that the social interactions between active and passive households can lead to non-monotonic convergence. Finally, while our model with active agents is able to match only the mean inflation expectation of the Michigan survey, our model with active and passive agents is able to replicate both the first and the second moments of the inflation expectations observed in the survey.
Periods of automorphic forms: The case of (U
n+1×U
n
,U
n
)
Authors: Ichino Atsushi , Yamana Shunsuke 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Following Jacquet, Lapid and Rogawski, we define regularized periods of automorphic forms on

U

n
+
1

\mathrm{U}_{n+1}

×

\times

U
n

\mathrm{U}_{n}

along the diagonal subgroup

U
n

{\mathrm{U}_{n}}

and compute the regularized periods of cuspidal Eisenstein series and their residues.
The formula for the periods of residues has an application to the Gan–Gross–Prasad conjecture.
Moduli of Bridgeland semistable objects on 3-folds and Donaldson–Thomas invariants
Authors: Piyaratne Dulip , Toda Yukinobu 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
In this paper we show that
the moduli stacks of Bridgeland semistable
objects on smooth projective 3-folds are
quasi-proper algebraic stacks
of finite type if they satisfy
the Bogomolov–Gieseker (BG for short) inequality
conjecture proposed by Bayer, Macrì
and the second author.
The key ingredients are the equivalent form
of the BG inequality conjecture and its generalization
to arbitrary very weak stability conditions.
This result is applied to define
Donaldson–Thomas invariants counting Bridgeland
semistable objects on smooth projective
Calabi–Yau 3-folds satisfying the BG inequality conjecture,
for example on étale quotients
of abelian 3-folds.
Modeling of braiding parameter impact on pore size and porosity in a tubular braiding fabric
Authors: Li Chaojing , Wang Xiaoming , Zhao Fan , Wang Fujun , Ting Zou , Wang Lu 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Tubular braiding fabric is widely used in developing tissue-engineered scaffolds, and is especially suitable for connective tissues like ligaments and tendons. The pore size and porosity of braiding structure scaffolds not only highly affect cell adhesion and proliferation, but also influence the mechanical behavior of those scaffolds. It is important to develop braiding scaffolds with controllable pore size and distribution. The purpose of this work is to add insight to the mechanics of this passive pore structure control system. Thus, some constitutive equations were established to reveal the relationship between braiding technical parameters (including the number of spindles, braiding structure, cylindrical mandrel radius, and yarn diameter) and the pore size, the porosity of tubular braiding fabric by the mathematical modeling method. Through this model, pore size and the porosity of the tubular braiding scaffold can be precisely controlled by quantitatively adjusting braiding technical parameters. Furthermore, the reliability and accuracy of this model were verified by the experimental data.
Effect of a pressurized cavity on the replication of micro-patterns with injection molding
Authors: Park Sung Ho , Yoo Yeong-Eun , Lee Woo Il 
Published: June 2016

AbstractIn this investigation, we studied the effect of the cavity air pressure on the replication of micro-patterns in injection molding. When pressure is applied to the cavity air, the pressure at the flow front is also increased and thus the overall pressure gradient in the polymer melt is lowered. Therefore, the melt flow in the cavity becomes slower providing more time for the polymer melt to fill the patterns on the cavity surface resulting in the improvement of replication of the microscopic pattern. We carried out experiments for molds with a macroscopic pattern (ribs) and a microscopic pattern on the surface. In order to evaluate the quality of replication, we measured the filling heights of patterns with different ratio of the cavity air pressure to the injection pressure. The results showed that the application of cavity pressure helps the replication of patterns both for macroscopic and microscopic scales.
Synthesis and structure analysis of polyesteramides modified with bio-based diaminopentane hexanedioic salt
Authors: Wang Xueli , Xu Weihai , Lou Xueqin , Liu Xiucai , Li Naiqiang 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Two series of bio-based diaminopentane hexanedioic salt (DHS) modified polyesteramides were successfully synthesized by two different synthesis processes in which DHS reacted with bis-hydroxyethyl terephthalate (BHET) and low molecular weight polyester (LPET), respectively. The intrinsic viscosities of the polyesteramides ranged from 0.62 dl/g to 0.78 dl/g, which correlated greatly with the requirements of subsequent processing such as spinning. The results of the heteronuclear multiple bond correlation (HMBC) indicated that the diaminopentane segment was directly connected with the purified terephthalic acid (PTA) segment. The presence of ester and amide group characteristic peaks in the Fourier transform-infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy confirmed that the final resultant products were polyesteramides. The results of elemental analysis showed that the ratio of actual nitrogen content to theoretical nitrogen content of two series of polyesteramides was 76%~90%, and the actual nitrogen content in both series was proportional to the addition of DHS.