bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Diagnostic accuracy of the iCare rebound tonometer compared to the Perkins applanation tonometer in assessing intraocular pressure in rural patients
Authors: Li Yifan , Carpenter Christopher R. , Nicholson Kathryn , Milne William Ken 
Published: November 2015

Abstract

Background: Vision health is recognized as a critical unmet need in North America. The ocular morbidity associated with glaucoma results from increased intraocular pressure (IOP) and early detection is crucial for the management of glaucoma. Our objective was to find a diagnostically accurate screening tool for intraocular hypertension that can be used in rural communities. We sought to validate the diagnostic accuracy of the iCare rebound tonometer against the gold standard Perkins applanation tonometer (PAT) in measuring IOP.

Methods: Patients from two rural communities in Ontario, Canada visiting their optometrists for routine appointments had their IOP measured by a non-contact tonometer (NCT), an iCare rebound tonometer, and a Perkins applanation tonometer (PAT). Values of sensitivity, specificity, and likelihood ratios for a positive and negative result were calculated for the iCare and the NCT.

Results: Complete data was collected from 209 patients. Overall, the iCare tonometer had high levels of validity, as compared to the gold standard PAT. The iCare tonometer displayed excellent sensitivity of 98.3% (90–99%, 95% CI) and excellent negative likelihood ratio of 0.024 (0.0088–0.066, 95% CI) which is useful for ruling out intraocular hypertension.

Conclusions: The iCare tonometer is a reasonably valid tool for detecting elevated IOP. Its ease of use, simplicity, and accessibility makes it a good screening tool to improve eye health in rural areas.
Legal Framework Surrounding the Development of Vaccines for Select Agents: Do the Legal Incentives Outweigh the Legal Burdens?
Authors: Aldrich Joel F. 
Published: November 2015

Abstract
The United States Government has sought to incentivize the development of medical countermeasures for biological agents (as well as other weapons of mass destruction) by establishing the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). Several legal impediments exist to the development of vaccines targeting the most disconcerting biological agents. This paper identifies the key legal incentives and impediments regarding the development of vaccines for select agents and determine whether these incentives currently outweigh the impediments.
Maritime pollutants in shipping and commercial European ports based on relevant physical and biogeochemical environmental parameters (IUPAC Technical Report)
Authors: Sakellariadou Fani 
Published: November 2015

Abstract
Ports are closed or semi-closed coastal systems with limited water circulation, poor flushing and weak tidal exchange. They are characterized as pollution hotspots or areas of stagnation with a variety of maritime pollutants. Nowadays, shipping and port managers aim to address environmental risk in their operations, striving to achieve suitable environmental management systems and environmental policies. In that way, environmental impacts are thoroughly considered, actions to minimize and prevent these effects are identified while human activities for prevention, reduction and mitigation of harmful consequences are managed. The current project provides details of quality and performance indicators, based on physical and biogeochemical environmental parameters required to monitor and audit the effectiveness of environmental management system and environmental policy applied in ports. These indicators will be used as powerful tools strengthening sound decisions when developing, shaping and evaluating national and local environmental management systems and policies. The selected indicators are described and their monitoring processes are presented and discussed. Examples of selected best environmental practice from various port authorities are included.
The potential of polymers from natural sources as components of the blends for biomedical and cosmetic applications
Authors: Sionkowska Alina 
Published: November 2015

Abstract
A short overview of recent advances in studies of the interactions between natural polymers and application of polymers from natural sources as components of the blends for biomedical and cosmetic applications is presented. This work is focused on the blends of collagen, chitosan, silk fibroin and keratin. These bioinspired and biobased materials can be good alternative for materials based on synthetic polymers. The case study of the blends made of collagen and keratin hydrolysate is presented.
Intraparadigmatic cyclic and roll-up derivations in the Old Norse reinforced demonstrative
Authors: Lander Eric T. 
Published: November 2015

AbstractThis paper presents a case study in intraparadigmatic variation. It begins with a fine-grained morphological decomposition of the reinforced demonstrative pronoun in Old Norse. Five distinct morphemes are identified, and it is shown that there are three patterns into which these morphemes can be assembled within the paradigm. Applying Cinque’s (
Dynamic Postural Control in Female Athletes and Nonathletes After a Whole-Body Fatigue Protocol
Authors: Baghbani Fatemeh , Woodhouse Linda J. , Gaeini Abbas A. 
Published: November 2015

Abstract
Baghbani, F, Woodhouse, LJ, and Gaeini, AA. Dynamic postural control in female athletes and nonathletes after a whole-body fatigue protocol. J Strength Cond Res 30(7): 1942–1947, 2016—Postural control is a crucial element in regular training of athletes, development of complex technical movement, and injury prevention; however, distributing factor of the postural control such as fatigue has been neglected by athletic trainers in novice and inexperienced athletes. The objective of this study was to compare changes in dynamic postural control of young female athletes and nonathletes after a fatigue protocol. Thirty females (15 athletes and 15 nonathletes) with no orthopedic problems were recruited to participate in this study. All participants completed the pre-SEBT (star excursion balance test) in 8 directions at baseline; then, they performed a 20-minute fatigue protocol after which post-SEBT was measured. Rating of perceived exertion was measured using the Borg scale immediately before, mid-way through (i.e., after the third station), and after performing the fatigue protocol (i.e., immediately before the post-SEBT). Female nonathlete groups had significant differences in dynamic balance performance after fatigue in the medial, posteromedial, and posterior directions (p < 0.01) measured by SEBT. Athletes, however, showed no significant changes after the fatigue protocol. Our results indicates the importance of evaluation and monitoring of dynamic postural control of the novice with progressing the exercise time. Our findings could also help coaches to develop trainings focused on the 3 directions of medial, posteromedial, and posterior directions and aimed at exercises increasing fatigue resistance.
Child Care Services, Socioeconomic Inequalities, and Academic Performance
Authors: Laurin Julie C. , Geoffroy Marie-Claude , Boivin Michel , Japel Christa , Raynault Marie-France , Tremblay Richard E. , Côté Sylvana M. 
Published: November 2015

OBJECTIVE:
To determine if child-care services (CCS) at a population level can reduce social inequalities in academic performance until early adolescence.

METHODS:
A 12-year population-based prospective cohort study of families with a newborn (n = 1269). Two CCS variables were estimated: “intensity” (low, moderate, and high number of hours) and “center-based CCS type” (early onset, late onset, and never exposed to center-based CCS).

RESULTS:
Children from low socioeconomic status (SES) families who received high-intensity CCS (any type), compared with those who received low-intensity CCS, had significantly better reading (standardized effect size [ES] = 0.37), writing (ES = 0.37), and mathematics (ES = 0.46) scores. Children from low-SES families who received center-based CCS, compared with those who never attended center care, had significantly better reading (ESearly onset = 0.68; ESlate onset = 0.37), writing (ESearly onset = 0.79), and mathematics (ESearly onset = 0.66; ESlate onset = 0.39) scores. Furthermore, early participation in center-based CCS eliminated the differences between children of low and adequate SES on all 3 examinations (ES = –0.01, 0.13, and –0.02 for reading, writing, and mathematics, respectively). These results were obtained while controlling for a wide range of child and family variables from birth to school entry.

CONCLUSIONS:
Child care services (any type) can reduce the social inequalities in academic performance up to early adolescence, while early participation in center-based CCS can eliminate this inequality. CCS use, especially early participation in center-based CCS, should be strongly encouraged for children growing up in a low-SES family.
Técnicas de geoprocessamento no suporte à análise da seca na microbacia do açude Jatobá II
Authors: Albuquerque E. M. , Diniz J. M. T. , Lima R. F. , Ferreira F. N. , Silva F. C. 
Published: November 2015

<p>O baixo índice pluviométrico é uma das principais características da região semiárida do Brasil. Em particular, verifica-se nesta região uma redução significativa dos totais pluviométricos a partir do ano de 2012, ocasionando sérios danos aos níveis dos reservatórios. O açude Jatobá II, principal fonte hídrica para o município de Princesa Isabel-PB, vem apresentando uma queda considerável em seu volume. Este, por sua vez, foi declarado em situação de emergência no ano de 2015. Logo, fazendo uso de ferramentas de geoprocessamento, busca-se a partir do desenvolvimento da presente pesquisa analisar o real cenário da microbacia do açude Jatobá II. Foi utilizado o Índice de Vegetação por Diferença Normalizada – IVDN para se obter informações sobre a vegetação na microbacia entre os anos de 2011 e 2013, além de imagens de alta resolução para identificar a redução na lâmina d’água do açude entre os anos de 2010 (ano de cheia) e 2014 (ano de seca). Dados hidrometeorológicos auxiliaram a perceber que os períodos com desvios negativos à pluviometria média climatológica coincidiram com a redução no volume do açude. Por fim, a população, a economia e o meio ambiente de Princesa Isabel estão a passar por dificuldades causadas pela seca.</p><p><strong><em>Geoprocessing techniques in supporting to drought analysis in the micro basin of dam Jatobá II</em></strong></p><p><strong>Abstract</strong><strong>: </strong>The low rainfall is one of the main characteristics in the Brazil semiarid region. In particular, it is noted in this region a significant reduction of total rainfall from 2012, causing serious damages to the reservoir levels. The Jatobá II dam, main water source in Princesa Isabel municipality of Paraíba state, has shown a considerable fall in volume. This, in turn, was declared in emergency situation in 2015. Thus, using geoprocessing tools it aims from the development of the present research to analyze the real scenario in the micro watershed Jatobá II dam. Was used Vegetation Index Normalized Difference - NDVI to obtain information about vegetation in the micro watershed between the years 2011 and 2013, as well as high-resolution images to identify the reduction in water surface of the dam between 2010 (year of abundance) and 2014 (year of drought). Hydrometeorological data helped to realize that periods with negative deviations from the climatological average rainfall coincided with the reduction in reservoir volume. Finally, the population, the economy and the environment of Princesa Isabel are experiencing difficulties caused by drought.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
Produção de briquetes a partir de espécies florestais
Authors: Amorim F. S. , Ribeiro M. X. , Protásio T. P. , Borges C. H. A. , Costa R. M. C. 
Published: November 2015

<p>O setor madeireiro do Brasil produz uma grande quantidade de resíduos, causando danos ao meio ambiente. Diante desse cenário, objetivou-se produzir e avaliar briquetes a partir de serragem de madeira produzida por uma marcenaria localizada no extremo sul do Piauí, visando seu uso tecnológico como fonte energética. Os resíduos utilizados no trabalho são das espécies de Ipê roxo (<em>Tabebuia impetiginosa</em> M.), <em>Pinus </em>sp<em>. </em>L. e Violeta (<em>Daugerbia cearensis</em> D.). A serragem foi coletada em uma marcenaria localizada no município de Corrente-PI. Utilizou-se uma prensa hidráulica de 15 Ton, adaptada. Os briquetes foram avaliados em relação à densidade aparente, densidade a granel, análise química imediata, PCS, PCI, e ICOM. Os briquetes apresentaram densidade aparente média 1,229 g/cm³ (<em>Pinus </em>sp.), 1,225 g/cm³ (Violeta) e 1,139 g/cm³ para o Ipê roxo. Os briquetes da espécie Ipê roxo obteve o maior ICOM, com 0,3961. Observou-se pouca diferença nas dimensões, densidade e ICOM dos briquetes, quando utilizado o teste de Tukey a 5% de significância. Com base na regressão linear, a densidade está correlacionada positivamente com o ICOM. Os briquetes produzidos mostraram-se como uma nova fonte energética a ser utilizada, ajudando ainda mitigar os impactos causados pela exploração predatória das florestas nativas.</p><p align="center"><strong><em>Production of briquettes from forest species</em></strong></p><pre><strong>Abstract: </strong>The timber sector in Brazil produces a lot of residues, causing damage to the environment. In this scenario, the objective was to produce and evaluate briquettes from sawdust produced by a carpentry shop located on the southern edge of Piauí, aiming its technological use as an energy source. Residues used at work are the species of Ipê roxo (<em>Tabebuia impetiginosa</em> M.), <em>Pinus</em> sp. L. and Violeta (<em>Daugerbia cearensis</em> D.). The sawdust was collected in a carpentry shop in the municipality of Corrente-PI. We used a 15 ton hydraulic press adapted. The briquettes were evaluated for bulk density, bulk density, chemical analysis, PCS, PCI, and ICOM. The briquettes showed apparent medium density 1,229 g/cm³ (<em>Pinus</em> sp.), 1.225 g/cm³ (Violeta) and 1.139 g/cm³ to Ipê roxo. The Ipê roxo kind of briquettes had the highest ICOM, with 0.3961. There was little difference in dimensions, density and ICOM of briquettes, when using the Tukey test at 5% significance level. Based on linear regression, the density is positively correlated with the ICOM. The briquettes produced appeared as a new energy source to be used while helping mitigate the impacts caused by the predatory exploitation of native forests.</pre>
Eyesore of periodontitis as a symptomatic indicant of women’s estrogen deficiency
Authors: Щербаков И. , Sherbakov I. 
Published: November 2015

<p>Clinical laboratory assessment of the state alteration of patients’ periodontal tissues over time during the early stage of surgical menopause is presented in the article. Attained results showed a progressive breakdown of the majority of findings characterizing the assessment of periodontal tissues at the trimestrial stage of monitoring after the surgical interference (bilateral ovariectomy).</p>
The clinical study of efficiency of modern antiviral drugs for the topical treatment of herpes simplex patients
Authors: Ваневская Е. , Vanevskaia E. , Мандра Ю. , Mandra J. , Хонина Т. , Khonina T. 
Published: November 2015

<p>The clinical study was performed on 167 patients with a diagnosis of «Herpes simplex mouth» (B00.11) of ICD-10. All patients underwent a comprehensive survey in conjunction with dermatological department. Methods of examination of patients included clinical, sociological, radiological, functional, laboratory methods (smear epithelium by immunofluorescence, study the properties of the oral fluid, hematology research). Then all patients were assigned an identical complex treatment. As a local antiviral drug in the scheme<br />of complex treatment in the study group №1 used new pharmacological composition based on silicone glycerohydrogel (Silativit) with the addition of an antiviral and immunomodulatory Triazavirin ingredient; in the study group №2 – Dental Gel «Gerpenoks»; in the comparison group – 5% acyclovir ointment. Results. Clinical studies have shown the best results of treatment of patients with the use of a new pharmaceutical composition (reduction of periods of exacerbation of 1,4 times).</p>
Reinforcing quartz mesh applications for prophylaxis of fractures of bases of laminar removable dentures for patients with perforating defects of the palate
Authors: Карасева В. , Karaseva V. 
Published: November 2015

<p>In the surgical treatment of tumors, accompanied by resection of the upper jaw, sometimes the palate defects are formed, leading to the post of the mouth with the nasal cavity. Such defects are restored mostly with laminar removable dentures with a plastic basis. Clinical features (the quantity, topography and shape of the defect, as well as the amount and condition of the remaining teeth) and properties of acrylic plastic (lack of strength) lead to breakage of the basis, which negatively affects the functional viability of the prosthesis and significantly impairs the quality of life of `difficult-jaw` patients. On the example of clinical cases are noticed features and stages of dentures manufacturing in patients with a through defect of the palate. Authors of the study offered a method for strengthening the bases of dentures and solving the problem of frequent breakdowns through the use of a reinforcing quartz mesh. It is made the evaluation of results of the conducted orthopedic treatment.</p>
Detection of Human Polyomavirus DNA Using the Genome Profiling Method
Authors: Tanaka Yuka , Hirata Rieko , Mashita Kyohei , Mclean Stuart , Ikegaya Hiroshi 
Published: November 2015

BackgroundIn the field of forensic medicine, it is very difficult to know prior to autopsy what kind of virus has infected a body.ObjectiveWe assessed the potential of the genome profiling (GP) method, which was developed in the field of bioengineering, to identify viruses belonging to one species.MethodTwo species in the same family, JC and BK viruses, were used in this study. Using plasmid samples, we compared the findings of molecular phylogenetic analysis using conventional genome sequencing with the results of cluster analysis using the random PCR-based GP method and discussed whether the GP method can be used to determine viral species.ResultsIt was possible to distinguish these two different viral species. In addition to this, in our trial we could also detect the JC virus from a clinical sample.ConclusionThis method does not require special reagent sets for each viral species. Though our findings are still in the trial period, the GP method may be a simple, easy, and economical tool to detect viral species in the near future.
Blogs as Research and Teaching Resources for Accounting Academics
Authors: Gray Glen L. 
Published: November 2015

ABSTRACT
A blog is a website maintained by an individual or group of individuals that includes observations and opinions regarding a specific subject matter. This paper explores the opportunities and issues regarding blogs as accounting research and teaching resources. While locating applicable blogs is challenging, they can be valuable resources regarding current events and their archives provide perspectives that can cover several years. For research, blogs are a continuous and timely source of research ideas and should be part of any literature review. Blogs that criticize current accounting practice not only identify issues ripe for research, but also frequently present recommendations to address those issues. Academics can transform those criticisms and recommendations into testable questions or hypotheses to investigate using various qualitative and quantitative research methods. As teaching resources, blogs provide an opportunity for students to analyze and evaluate others' opinions, which should improve students' critical thinking and make them cognizant and conversant in accounting subject matters. Students can also create their own blogs as a form of reflection.
Characterisation of adipocyte‐derived extracellular vesicles released pre‐ and post‐adipogenesis
Authors: Connolly Katherine D. , Guschina Irina A. , Yeung Vincent , Clayton Aled , Draman Mohd Shazli , Von Ruhland Christopher , Ludgate Marian , James Philip E. , Rees D. Aled 
Published: November 2015

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are submicron vesicles released from many cell types, including adipocytes. EVs are implicated in the pathogenesis of obesity‐driven cardiovascular disease, although the characteristics of adipocyte‐derived EVs are not well described. We sought to define the characteristics of adipocyte‐derived EVs before and after adipogenesis, hypothesising that adipogenesis would affect EV structure, molecular composition and function. Using 3T3‐L1 cells, EVs were harvested at day 0 and day 15 of differentiation. EV and cell preparations were visualised by electron microscopy and EVs quantified by nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA). EVs were then assessed for annexin V positivity using flow cytometry; lipid and phospholipid composition using 2D thin layer chromatography and gas chromatography; and vesicular protein content by an immuno‐phenotyping assay. Pre‐adipogenic cells are connected via a network of protrusions and EVs at both time points display classic EV morphology. EV concentration is elevated prior to adipogenesis, particularly in exosomes and small microvesicles. Parent cells contain higher proportions of phosphatidylserine (PS) and show higher annexin V binding. Both cells and EVs contain an increased proportion of arachidonic acid at day 0. PREF‐1 was increased at day 0 whilst adiponectin was higher at day 15 indicating EV protein content reflects the stage of adipogenesis of the cell. Our data suggest that EV production is higher in cells before adipogenesis, particularly in vesicles <300 nm. Cells at this time point possess a greater proportion of PS (required for EV generation) whilst corresponding EVs are enriched in signalling fatty acids, such as arachidonic acid, and markers of adipogenesis, such as PREF‐1 and PPARγ.
«Amor e amizade antre os nobres fidalgos da Espanha». Apontamentos sobre o prólogo do Livro de Linhagens do Conde D. Pedro
Authors: do Rosário Ferreira Maria 
Published: November 2015

Chamando a atenção para a dependência do Prólogo do Livro de Linhagens
do Conde D. Pedro relativamente aos títulos da Partida IV onde se trata de
amistad e de natura, o presente artigo propõe-se mostrar detalhadamente a subtil manobra do linhagista português em torno da versão alfonsina da teoria social da amizade, tendente a deslegitimar a função da figura régia enquanto sede de justiça e a fazer prevalecer uma harmonia social fundada sobre as solidariedades de sangue que unem a nobreza peninsular e cimentam uma amizade natural decorrente da vontade divina. São também aduzidos argumentos que levam a concluir que a referência feita por Pedro Afonso ao «ordinamento antigo » não se compreende antes de ser conhecida a formulação do antigo pacto de amizade dos fidalgos definida nas cortes castelhanas de Alcalá realizadas em 1348.