bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Survey of Third-Party Parenting Options Associated With Fertility Preservation Available to Patients With Cancer Around the Globe
Authors: Rashedi Alexandra S. , de Roo Saskia F. , Ataman Lauren M. , Edmonds Maxwell E. , Silva Adelino Amaral , Scarella Anibal , Horbaczewska Anna , Anazodo Antoinette , Arvas Ayse , Ramalho de Carvalho Bruno , Sartorio Cassio , Beerendonk Catharina C.M. , Diaz-Garcia Cesar , Suh Chang Suk , Melo Cláudia , Andersen Claus Yding , Motta Eduardo , Greenblatt Ellen M. , Van Moer Ellen , Zand Elnaz , Reis Fernando M. , Sánchez Flor , Terrado Guillermo , Rodrigues Jhenifer K. , Marcos de Meneses e Silva Joao , Smitz Johan , Medrano Jose , Lee Jung Ryeol , Winkler-Crepaz Katharina , Smith Kristin , Ferreira Melo e Silva Lígia Helena , Wildt Ludwig , Salama Mahmoud , del Mar Andrés María , Bourlon Maria T. , Vega Mario , Chehin Maurício Barbour , De Vos Michel , Khrouf Mohamed , Suzuki Nao , Azmy Osama , Fontoura Paula , Campos-Junior Paulo Henrique Almeida , Mallmann Peter , Azambuja Ricardo , Marinho Ricardo M. , Anderson Richard A. , Jach Robert , Antunes Roberto de A. , Mitchell Rod , Fathi Rouhollah , Adiga Satish Kumar , Takae Seido , Kim Seok Hyun , Romero Sergio , Grieco Silvana Chedid , Shaulov Talya , Furui Tatsuro , Almeida-Santos Teresa , Nelen Willianne , Jayasinghe Yasmin , Sugishita Yodo , Woodruff Teresa K. 
Published: June 2017

Purpose In the accompanying article, “Survey of Fertility Preservation Options Available to Patients With Cancer Around the Globe,” we showed that specific fertility preservation services may not be offered at various sites around the world because of cultural and legal barriers. We assessed global and regional experiences as well as the legal status of third-party reproduction and adoption to serve as a comprehensive international data set and resource for groups that wish to begin oncofertility interventions. Methods We provide data on the legalities of third-party assisted reproductive technologies and other family-building options in the 28 oncofertility-practicing countries surveyed. Results We found regional and country differences that will be important in the development of tailored resources for physicians and for patient brochures that are sensitive to these local restrictions and cultural norms. Conclusion Because many patients first consult Web-based materials, the formal assessment of the availability of these options provides members of the global oncofertility community with data to which they might otherwise not have ready access to better serve their patients.
Identification, Confirmation, and Replication of Novel Urinary MicroRNA Biomarkers in Lupus Nephritis and Diabetic Nephropathy
Authors: Cardenas-Gonzalez Mariana , Srivastava Anand , Pavkovic Mira , Bijol Vanesa , Rennke Helmut G , Stillman Isaac E , Zhang Xiaolan , Parikh Samir , Rovin Brad H , Afkarian Maryam , de Boer Ian H , Himmelfarb Jonathan , Waikar Sushrut S , Vaidya Vishal S 
Published: June 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND
The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Kidney biopsy remains the gold standard for diagnosing the underlying etiology of CKD, but the procedure carries complication risks. The aim of this study was to identify novel noninvasive biomarkers correlating with kidney function and histopathology in biopsy-proven CKD patients.

METHODS
We profiled 2402 urinary microRNAs (miRNAs) to identify and confirm differentially expressed miRNAs associated with kidney function and histopathology in patients with diabetic nephropathy (n = 58) or lupus nephritis (n = 89), important etiologies of CKD, compared with healthy controls (n = 93 and 119, respectively). Top performing miRNAs were then measured in 2 independent multi-institutional cohorts of patients with diabetes mellitus with (n = 74) or without nephropathy (n = 71) and systemic lupus erythematosus with (n = 86) or without (n = 37) nephritis.

RESULTS
In patients with diabetic nephropathy, miR-2861, miR-1915-3p, and miR-4532 were down-regulated (&gt;10-fold, P &lt; 0.0001) and were associated with estimated glomerular filtration rate (P &lt; 0.01) and interstitial fibrosis/tubular atrophy (P &lt; 0.05). The c-statistics for miR-2861, miR-1915-3p, and miR-4532 were 0.91, 0.86, and 0.85, respectively. In lupus nephritis patients, miR-3201 and miR-1273e were down-regulated (&gt;3-fold, P &lt; 0.0001) and associated with endocapillary glomerular inflammation (P &lt; 0.01), with c-statistics of 0.97 and 0.91, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS
We have identified novel miRNAs that correlate with histopathological lesions and functional markers of kidney damage to facilitate sensitive, specific, and noninvasive detection of diabetic nephropathy and lupus nephritis.
Composition of fatty acids and tocopherols in peels, seeds and leaves of Sea buckthorn
Authors: Burčová Zuzana , Kreps František , Schmidt Štefan , Jablonský Michal , Ház Aleš , Sládková Alexandra , Šurina Igor 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Peels, seeds and leaves of the Sea buckthorn were extracted by methanol and chloroform and characterized in terms of the fatty acids (FA) and tocopherol composition. All morphological parts of Sea buckthorn contained these biologically active compounds useful in medicine, pharmacology, human nutrition and cosmetics. The highest amount of α-tocopherol was found in peels (1103 mg kg-1). The lowest content of α-tocopherol was found in leaves (659 mg kg-1). Delta-tocopherol was found in higher amount in peels 1757 mg kg-1. Seeds contained 95 mg kg-1 of delta-tocopherols. Gamma-tocopherol was found in seeds (459 mg kg-1), peels (188 mg kg-1) and in leaves (587 mg kg-1). β-tocopherol was present only in seeds (171 mg kg-1). Unsaturated fatty acids were dominant in all morphological parts of Sea buckthorn. The highest amounts of unsaturated fatty acids (92 rel. %) were determined in seeds. Dominant fatty acids of seeds were linoleic acid (37 %), α-linolenic acid (30 %) and vaccenic acid (20 %). Leaves were rich in α-linolenic acid (51 %). Dominant fatty acids of peels were oleic acid (16 %), palmitic acid (33 %) and palmitoleic acid (29 %).
The study of the influence of micro-environmental signals on macrophage differentiation using a quantitative Petri net based model
Authors: Rżosińska Katarzyna , Formanowicz Dorota , Formanowicz Piotr 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
The complexity of many biological processes, which, thanks to the development of many fields of science, becomes for us more and more obvious, makes these processes extremely interesting for further analysis. In this paper a quantitative model of the process of macrophage differentiation, which is essential for many phenomena occurring in the human body, is proposed and analyzed. The model is expressed in the language of Petri net theory on the basis of one of the three hypotheses concerning macrophage differentiation existing in the literature. The performed analysis allowed to find an importance of individual factors in the studied phenomenon.
Serum proteins and lipids in mild form of calf bronchopneumonia: candidates for reliable biomarkers
Authors: Kovačić Marijana , Marković Dragana , Maslovarić Irina , Obrenović Sonja , Grujić-Milanović Jelica , Arsić Aleksandra , Milanović Zorana , Savić Olivera , Fratrić Natalija , Ilić Vesna 
Published: June 2017

AbstractCalf bronchopneumonia is complex multifactorial disease and for its accurate diagnosis and therapy, besides clinical examination, microbiologic, hematologic and biochemical analyses could be necessary. In general, additional analyses are not implemented, mainly because the disease biomarkers are not defined.To establish which analysis might be useful for determining the severity of the disease, we analyzed 23 three-month old calves with mild clinical signs of bronchopneumonia and 15 age-matched healthy calves.Pasteurella multocidawas isolated from deep nasal swabs of diseased calves. Peripheral blood erythrocyte and leukocyte count of bronchopneumonic and healthy calves showed no difference. Serum proteins, lipoproteins and lipids were analyzed with spectrophotometry, agarose gel electrophoresis, non-reducing SDS-PAGE, gel zymography, and thin-layer chromatography. The bronchopneumonic calves had an increased level of circulating immune complexes and α globulins, which contain some of the positive acute phase proteins. In diseased calves the increased concentration of total γ globulins (IgG), due to an increased concentration of anionic γ globulins (predominately IgG1), was detected. The increased concentration of anionic γ globulins followed by increased concentration of transferrin (negative acute phase protein) and HDL cholesterol, decreased concentration of LDL-cholesterol, unchanged activity of matrix metalloproteases and leukocyte counts might reflect the obvious absence of generalized inflammation. A positive correlation was found between the acquired results and the appearance of mild clinical signs. Therefore, we believe that the parameters analyzed in the peripheral blood could be applied as reliable disease markers to distinguish between severe (inflammatory) and mild forms of calf bronchopneumonia and to predict a better outcome for these calves.
Development of PCR-based identification of Salmonella enterica serovars
Authors: Kiskároly Ferenc , Morić Ivana , Đokić Lidija , Vasiljević Branka , Šenerović Lidija , Mišić Dušan 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
The aim of the study was to evaluate and adapt the PCR-based protocol that utilizes the developed serotype-specific primers to identify Salmonella enterica species and its serotypes that are most frequently isolated from poultry samples in Vojvodina. Using the slide agglutination test, 64 and 33 out of 107 Salmonella isolates were identified as S. Infantis and S. Enteritidis, respectively, while ten isolates were identified as eight different Salmonella serovars. Using the same isolates, presence of 993-bp (bcfC gene), 636-bp (steB gene) and 293-bp (sdf locus) amplicons in multiplex PCR unambiguously identified 31 isolates as S. Enteritidis. Two isolates identified as Enteritidis in slide agglutination test were not identified as such in PCR-based approach since they both were missing 293-bp long PCR product. Thirty-nine isolates produced a 727-bp amplicon in the specific simplex PCR, and thus were identified as S. Infantis. The greatest discrepancy in comparison to the results of conventional serotyping has been observed in the case of S. Infantis, since 25 more isolates were noted as S. Infantis by conventional serotyping. Seven isolates, with unexpected PCR profiles stayed unidentified by molecular typing, although they were serotyped as S. Typhimurium (1) and S. Infantis (6). S. Gallinarum serovar has to be additionally confirmed, since it shares the same PCR profile with S. Livingstone. Clearly, PCR-based identification has to be thoroughly checked, verified and adapted if it is to be applied as the routine identification protocol.
Critical Appraisal of Published Qualitative Research Papers in the Field of Nursing Management by Iranian authors: A cross-sectional Study
Authors: Heydari Abbas , Vafaei Seyed Majid , Bakhshi Mahmoud 
Published: June 2017

Summary
The growing number of doctoral graduates in nursing management, together with more focus on qualitative studies, has contributed to the development of qualitative studies. This study aimed to provide a critical appraisal of qualitative research papers in the field of nursing management by Iranian authors, published in national and international journals.
In a cross-sectional study, international and Persian electronic databases were used for a systematic search of the relevant literature using the keywords: qualitative studies, nursing management, and Iran. Criteria provided by the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) for the qualitative studies checklist was used for quality appraisal of the included studies.
Of the 22 qualitative studies appraised, 48% had used grounded theory and 22% had adopted the research method of content analysis. The mean score for ethical consideration was 1.66 out of 4. The mean scores for rigor and research credibility were 5.123 out of 9 and 1.66 out of 4, respectively. In terms of research purpose and methodology, mean scores were 3.33 out of 4 and 2.22 out of 3, respectively. Quality of research design obtained the mean score of 2.66 out of 6 and the score for method of data collection was 4.44 out of 7.
Results showed that quality of the published qualitative studies in the field of nursing management by Iranian authors seemed not appropriate and the most significant weakness was related to the partial compliance with ethical principles.
Physical Activity in Adolescent with Mental Retardation: Is Adapted Basketball Training Adequate Stimulus to Improve Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Sport Skills Performance?
Authors: Kocić Miodrag , Bojić Ivana , Aleksandrović Marko , Ignjatović Aleksandar , Radovanović Dragan 
Published: June 2017

Summary
The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of an adapted basketball training program on the cardiorespiratory fitness and sport skills performance of adolescents with mental retardation (MR). Fifty adolescents with mild MR who participated in this study were divided in two groups. Experimental group (n = 25; mean ± SD age: 15.7 ± 0.9 years) performed the adapted training program, four times per week during eight weeks. A control group (n = 25; mean ± SD age: 15.9 ± 0.8 years) followed ordinary physical education classes and continued with their normal lifestyle. Exercise testing included the six-minute walk test (6MWT), monitoring of heart rate frequency and sport skills performance test battery.
Results showed a significant difference between groups pre- and post-treatment in 6MWT distance. The experimental group experienced a 10% increase in covered distance pre- to post-testing (p < 0.05), whereas controls had no significant changes in the same period. Conducted adapted training also resulted in significant improvement in examined sport skills performance. However, this kind and duration of experimental procedure did not result in significant differences in anthropometric variables and heart rate frequency. This study demonstrated that adapted basketball training is an adequate stimulus for improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness and sport skills performance of adolescents with mild MR. The advantage of this type of adaptive training program is that it does not require a large financial input, but only the engagement of a qualified and dedicated physical education professor.
Application of Bayesian Networks for Forecasting Future Model of Farm
Authors: Grotkiewicz Katarzyna 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Comparative analyses in the national scale were carried out in 300 individual farms from Małopolskie and Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship in order to search for relations between the production intensity level, work performance and land efficiency and factors which shape them. The analyses concerned the use of Bayesian modelling algorithms for forecasting development of various economic and agricultural indicators which decide on the intensity and competitiveness of agriculture. The paper constitutes the second stage of research, which was preceded with previous preparation of data for modelling with the use of an exploratory overview of available data and TwoStep Cluster Analysis (Grotkiewicz et al., 2016). Based on the analyses, which were carried out, networks were built which present the relations between the analyzed variables, and conditional similarities were verified.
The Analysis of the State Space of Management Process in the Industry Applying Expert Systems
Authors: Ivanova Irina Dmitrevna , Sergutenko Andreev Viktorovich , Kamiński Jan Radosław , Kuboń Maciej 
Published: June 2017

AbstractThe article includes analysis of expert system application possibilities in the environment of production processes control. Such concepts as artificial intelligence, expert system, intellectual factor, state space were used. The object of the research consisted of the mechanism of controlling an enterprise (manager). These mechanisms were analysed from the point of view of state space. The graph method was used to visualize information presentation. Analysis of control processes of an enterprise was carried out by determination of their state space. The concept of state space itself is completed with numerous measurement values (parameters) under influence of which the process of task solution takes place. Moreover, the concept of static and dynamic elements of state space of the control system is applied. It was shown that dynamic elements enable the quality presentation of space, which without including other restrictions leads to extension of its impact, which confirms that a given system has an intelligent factor.
Quasi-conformal curvature tensor with respect to a semi-symmetric non-metric connection in a Kenmotsu manifold
Authors: Haseeb Abdul , Siddiqi Mohammad Danish , Shahid Mohammad Hasan 
Published: June 2017

AbstractThe objective of the present paper is to study some new results on quasi-conformal curvature tensor in a Kenmotsu manifold with respect to a semi-symmetric non-metric connection.
A precise mass function in the excursion set approach
Authors: Del Popolo Antonino 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
In the present paper, using previous results from Del Popolo papers, we show how the mass function evolution can be obtained in the framework of a spherical collapse model, which has been modified to take account of dynamical friction, the cosmological constant, and angular momentum which proto-structures acquire through tidal interaction with neighbouring ones. We found an improved barrier which is in excellent agreement with simulations. The quoted barrier is used to calculated the mass function. In the case of the ΛCDM paradigm, our mass function is in good agreement (within some %) with the mass function of Klypin’s Bolshoi simulation for the virial mass range 5 × 109 − 5 × 1014h−1M⊙, and 0 ≾ z ≿ 10. Similar agreement is obtained with Tinker’s mass function, and Castorina’s simulations.
The Role of Public Relations in the Delivery of Forestry Services in Ghana
Authors: Boateng Kofi Ampadu , Hlaváčková Petra 
Published: June 2017

AbstractPublic Relations (PR) is a natural, vital as well as persistent component of human social relationship. It may involve a campaign designed to develop goodwill for an individual or an organisation. There are, however, few researches relating to public relations and delivery of forestry services. The aim of this study was to examine the role public relations play in the delivery of forestry services with Ghana as case study. In order to obtain the relevant information for this research, an interview schedule was developed and used to gather information from regional heads and a set of questionnaire administered to the rest of the participants through random sampling. The research further affirmed that PR increases consumer awareness and identified radio and television to be the commonest PR tools used by the Ghana Forestry Commission (GFC). The study concluded that PR to a greater extent is the foundation of an organisation and its activities influence the execution and delivery of services. GFC is, however, urged to explore other inexpensive yet effective PR tools and strategies in order to broaden their reach.
On controllability of second order dynamical systems – a survey
Authors: Klamka J. , Wyrwał J. , Zawiski R. 
Published: June 2017

AbstractThe paper presents a survey of recent results in the area of controllability of second order dynamical systems. Controllability problem for finite and infinite dimensional, linear, semilinear, deterministic and stochastic dynamical systems (with delays and undelayed) is taken into consideration. Different types of controllability are discussed.
Perfect observer resistant to the changes of dynamics of the standard linear system
Authors: Sławiński M. A. 
Published: June 2017

AbstractThe article presents a class of perfect observers for standard continuous-time linear systems. Observers are resistant to significant changes in the dynamics of the system. The value of poles of the system can be unlimited as long as their number does not change and the conditions presented in this article are satisfied. There are presented numerical examples and simulations results.
Comparative study of fault-tolerant performance of a segmented rotor SRM and a conventional SRM
Authors: Sun X. , Xue Z. , Han S. , Chen L. , Xu X. , Yang Z. 
Published: June 2017

AbstractDue to the separation of magnetic field, electrical isolation and thermal isolation, motor drives possess a high fault-tolerance characteristic. In this paper, comparative study of mutual inductance between the proposed segmented rotor switched reluctance motor (SSRM) and the conventional switched reluctance motor (SRM) is carried out first, illustrating that the proposed SSRM has less mutual inductance between phases than the conventional SRM. In addition, if winding faults or power converter faults lead to phase failure, a comparative analysis on fault-tolerant performance under phase failure condition between the proposed SSRM and the conventional SRM is simulated in detail using the finite element method (FEM). Simulation results reveal that dynamic performance of the proposed SSRM, including output torque and phase current, is better than that of the conventional SRM. That is, the capacity of operating with the fault under phase failure condition in the proposed SSRM is superior to that in the conventional SRM.
Vaginal omentum prolapse due to uterine anterior wall necrosis after prophylactic compression suture for postpartum hemorrhage: case report and review of the literature
Authors: Seidel Vera , Braun Thorsten , Chekerov Radoslav , Nonnenmacher Andreas , Siedentopf Jan-Peter , Henrich Wolfgang 
Published: June 2017

Abstract

Introduction
Postpartum or peripartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal death in Western industrialized countries. Fertility preserving second stage interventions following uterotonic drugs include embolization or ligation of relevant arteries, uterine tamponade or compression sutures. Little is known about the complications due to uterine compression sutures. We describe a case report in association with uterine compression sutures and provide a systematic review on necrosis due to compression sutures (CSU).

Data sources
A PubMed database search was done up to October 1, 2016 without any restrictions of publication date or journal, using the following key words: “compression suture” and “postpartum hemorrhage” or “peripartum hemorrhage”. Reported cases were considered eligible when reason for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), type of compression suture, suture material and type of complication were described.

Results
Among 199 publications a total of 11 reported on uterus necrosis after CSU applied for PPH. B-Lynch and modifications were applied in seven cases, Cho compression sutures in three cases and in one case B-Lynch and Cho techniques were combined. In six cases no additional measures were applied, in two cases vessel ligation, in one case embolization and in one case intrauterine balloon application were applied. In one case of partial necrosis it is not reported if additional measures were applied.

Discussion and conclusion
Uterine compression sutures are a useful method for fertility preserving management of postpartum hemorrhage. The risk of serious complications demands the careful consideration of its use. More research is necessary to improve the technique.
Bounds for the average-case complexity of monotone Boolean functions
Authors: Chashkin Aleksandr V. 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
We consider average-case complexity of computing monotone Boolean functions by straight-line programs with a conditional stop over the basis of all Boolean functions of at most two variables. For the set of all n-ary monotone Boolean functions new Shannon-type upper and lower bounds for the average-case complexity as n → ∞ are established.