bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Sacroileítis tuberculosa. Reporte de un caso y revisión bibliográfica.
Authors: Besse Micaela , Denari Ricardo , Rosado José , Sarotto Anibal 
Published: May 2017

<p>La tuberculosis es una de las principales causas infecciosas de muerte a nivel mundial a pesar de que existe tratamiento específico.<strong> </strong>La sacroileitis representa el 10% de la afectación ósea en tuberculosis y permanece siendo una entidad de difícil diagnóstico y de tratamiento controversial. A continuación presentamos el caso de una mujer de 40 años de edad que comienza con dolor lumbar bajo, asociado a tumoración y fiebre. Luego de una demora inicial se realiza el diagnóstico por punción biopsia. Recibe tratamiento médico. El conocimiento de esta enfermedad facilitara el diagnostico temprano y su tratamiento. Se discute la presentación clínica, métodos auxiliares de diagnóstico y revisión bibliográfica de la entidad y su tratamiento.</p>
The Analysis of White House Occupant and Political Polarization in the United States
Authors: OWOYE OLUWOLE , DABROS MATTHEW 
Published: May 2017

<p>This paper examines a previously unidentified causal factor – White House Occupant (WHO) – in political polarization and then investigates its impact on legislative productivity and the aggregate economy. Objective pundits would agree that the United States has entered a new phase of “pandemic political polarization” because Congressional Republicans had racial resentment of Obama and they did everything to obstruct his policy agenda; and now, in retaliation and on policy issues, Democrats resent Trump. In view of the changing American electorate, we consider WHO’s race or gender or perceived religious affiliation or policy positions to be an important causal factor that will contribute to extreme political polarization in the foreseeable future. We model how political polarization will in turn depress economic growth. In addition to introducing a novel element to the ongoing research on the consequences of political polarization, this paper contributes to the broader literature by asserting that a WHO is one of the determinants of political polarization and Congressional productivity; and that the remarkable contraction in Congressional productivity during Obama’s presidency, which we found to be statistically and significantly different from the other three two-term presidents who served in the past four decades, supported this assertion. </p>
Construcción de un entorno conceptual alrededor del tema del tránsito urbano
Authors: Casadiego-Ruiz Nancy Mariela 
Published: May 2017

Puesto que la transformación conceptual sobre conocimiento y ciencia del siglo XX trajo un cambio en la racionalidad científica prevalente hasta el Siglo XIX con un nuevo paradigma epistemológico que cuestiona el modelo científico positivista, se intentan conciliar puntos de vista sobre el tema de la interacción de los actores del tránsito urbano desde un enfoque que, sin agotar el espectro, va más allá de la consideración de la movilidad desde aspectos netamente tempo-espaciales. Se aborda el tema desde la filosofía, la psicología y la sociología en relación con el uso del espacio para interpretar cambios de comportamiento en relación con tendencias de crecimiento exagerado del tránsito y los conflictos que se generan en el espacio público. Lo anterior, con la intención de suscitar una reflexión enriquecedora de diferentes puntos de vista para quienes se dedican a la formación en la Ingeniería del Tránsito, con una posible exploración interdisciplinar que contribuya a la creación de formas didácticas novedosas, destinadas a lograr cambios en la forma de ver los actores del tránsito urbano para la redefinición de normas, la promoción, aplicación o investigación acerca de la eficacia de las acciones orientadas al control conductual en la vía urbana.
Effects of flow hydraulics on total nitrogen loss on steep slopes under simulated rainfall conditions
Authors: Feng Qian , Jiesheng Huang , Jingjun Liu , Honghu Liu 
Published: May 2017

Abstract
Flow hydraulics play important roles in soil erosion and loss of soil nutrients. A better understanding of the relationship between flow hydraulics and nutrient losses will improve chemical transport modeling. The laboratory experiment was conducted to determine flow hydraulics' effects on total nitrogen (TN) loss. The impacts of rainfall intensities (0.6, 1.1, 1.61, 2.12, and 2.54 mm·min−1) and slope gradients (10°, 15°, and 20°) on TN loss were also studied. Selected soils were derived from purple sandy shales, which are the main parent materials in Wangjiaqiao watershed, southern China. Results show that negative linear relationships (R2 = 0.71) were observed between the rate of Manning roughness coefficient to average flow depth and the unit area runoff-associated TN transport rate. There was a good linear relationship between the unit area sediment-associated TN transport rate and Reynolds numbers (R2 = 0.90), flow velocity (R2 = 0.87), and stream power (R2 = 0.73), while Froude numbers, Darcy–Weisbach and Manning friction coefficients were not good hydraulic indicators of the sediment-associated TN loss of purple soil. The equation including stream power and flow velocity may have a better correlation coefficient (R2 = 0.94).
Flood hazards in the headwaters area: lessons learned from a survey of households in the upper Myjava basin, Slovakia
Authors: Solín Ľ. , Sládeková Madajová M. , Michaleje L. 
Published: May 2017

Abstract
The aims of this paper are to present knowledge about the threat of flooding in the upper basins of the Myjava River, obtained using a questionnaire, and to identify the potential lessons for flood risk management. The questionnaire was designed to obtain information about households' experience with flooding, including the type of floods experienced, the locations of flooding, the exacerbating factors contributing to flood risk that they considered to be important and their proposals to minimise the occurrence of flooding. Findings obtained using the questionnaire suggest that: (i) in the upper basins, sheetwash flooding is as important as river flooding and the assessment of flood hazards should include all significant types of flood hazard; (ii) flood risk management in the upper basins should primarily focus on the systematic maintenance of small watercourses and on eliminating local factors that increase the risk of all types of flooding. The building of structures for flood defence should be seen as a last resort when other options are not effective.
A National Effort to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Participant-Level Evaluation of CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program
Authors: Ely Elizabeth K. , Gruss Stephanie M. , Luman Elizabeth T. , Gregg Edward W. , Ali Mohammed K. , Nhim Kunthea , Rolka Deborah B. , Albright Ann L. 
Published: May 2017

OBJECTIVE
To assess participant-level results from the first 4 years of implementation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP), a national effort to prevent type 2 diabetes in those at risk through structured lifestyle change programs.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
Descriptive analysis was performed on data from 14,747 adults enrolled in year-long type 2 diabetes prevention programs during the period February 2012 through January 2016. Data on attendance, weight, and physical activity minutes were summarized and predictors of weight loss were examined using a mixed linear model. All analyses were performed using SAS 9.3.

RESULTS
Participants attended a median of 14 sessions over an average of 172 days in the program (median 134 days). Overall, 35.5% achieved the 5% weight loss goal (average weight loss 4.2%, median 3.1%). Participants reported a weekly average of 152 min of physical activity (median 128 min), with 41.8% meeting the physical activity goal of 150 min per week. For every additional session attended and every 30 min of activity reported, participants lost 0.3% of body weight (P &lt; 0.0001).

CONCLUSIONS
During the first 4 years, the National DPP has achieved widespread implementation of the lifestyle change program to prevent type 2 diabetes, with promising early results. Greater duration and intensity of session attendance resulted in a higher percent of body weight loss overall and for subgroups. Focusing on retention may reduce disparities and improve overall program results. Further program expansion and investigation is needed to continue lowering the burden of type 2 diabetes nationally.
Efficacy of the Telemedical Lifestyle intervention Program TeLiPro in Advanced Stages of Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Kempf Kerstin , Altpeter Bernd , Berger Janine , Reuß Oliver , Fuchs Matthias , Schneider Michael , Gärtner Babette , Niedermeier Katja , Martin Stephan 
Published: May 2017

OBJECTIVELifestyle interventions are the foundation of treatment in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. However, their therapeutic potential in advanced disease stages is unknown. We evaluated the efficacy of the Telemedical Lifestyle intervention Program (TeLiPro) in improving metabolic control in advanced-stage type 2 diabetes.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODSIn this single-blind, active comparator, intervention study, patients with type 2 diabetes (with glycated hemoglobin [HbA1c] ≥7.5% [58.5 mmol/mol]), and BMI ≥27 kg/m2 and on ≥2 antidiabetes medications) were recruited in Germany and randomized 1:1 using an electronically generated random list and sealed envelopes into two parallel groups. The data analyst was blinded after assignment. The control group (n = 100) got weighing scales and step counters and remained in routine care. The TeLiPro group (n = 102) additionally received telemedical coaching including medical-mental motivation, a formula diet, and self-monitored blood glucose for 12 weeks. The primary end point was the estimated treatment difference in HbA1c reduction after 12 weeks. All available values per patient (n = 202) were analyzed. Analyses were also performed at 26 and 52 weeks of follow-up.RESULTSHbA1c reduction was significantly higher in the TeLiPro group (mean ± SD −1.1 ± 1.2% vs. −0.2 ± 0.8%; P &lt; 0.0001). The estimated treatment difference in the fully adjusted model was 0.8% (95% CI 1.1; 0.5) (P &lt; 0.0001). Treatment superiority of TeLiPro was maintained during follow-up (week 26: 0.6% [95% CI 1.0; 0.3], P = 0.0001; week 52: 0.6% [0.9; 0.2], P &lt; 0.001). The same applies for secondary outcomes: weight (TeLiPro −6.2 ± 4.6 kg vs. control −1.0 ± 3.4 kg), BMI (−2.1 ± 1.5 kg/m2 vs. −0.3 ± 1.1 kg/m2), systolic blood pressure (−5.7 ± 15.3 mmHg vs. −1.6 ± 13.8 mmHg), 10-year cardiovascular disease risk, antidiabetes medication, and quality of life and eating behavior (P &lt; 0.01 for all). The effects were maintained long-term. No adverse events were reported.CONCLUSIONSIn advanced-stage type 2 diabetes, TeLiPro can improve glycemic control and may offer new options to avoid pharmacological intensification.
HUBUNGAN PERSONAL HYGIENE DENGAN KEBERADAAN ESCHERICHIA COLI PADA MAKANAN DI TEMPAT PENGOLAHAN MAKANAN (TPM) BUFFER AREA BANDARA ADI SOEMARMO SURAKARTA
Authors: Romanda Fitka , Priyambodo Priyambodo , Risanti Erika Diana 
Published: May 2017

Keberadaan Escherichia coli dalam sumber air atau makanan merupakan indikasi pasti terjadinya kontaminasi tinja manusia. Kontaminasi ini dapat berdampak pada Kejadian Luar Biasa keracunan makanan di negara berkembang, termasuk di Indonesia. Adanya kontaminasi Escherichia coli pada makanan dapat disebabkan faktor personal hygiene penjamah makanan yang kurang baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan personal hygiene penjamah makanan dengan Escherichia coli. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Subyek penelitian adalah 65 penjamah makanan dan 65 sampel makanan di 22 tempat pengolahan makanan buffer area Bandara Adi Soemarmo Surakarta. Hasil penelitian menunjukan adanya hubungan personal hygiene dengan keberadaan Escherichia coli pada makanan di Tempat Pengolahan Makanan Buffer Area Bandara Adi Soemarmo Surakarta dengan uji statistik dengan Chi Square didapatkan p value (0,000) dan kekuatan hubungan sedang dengan nilai C (0,477). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, disimpulkan terdapat hubungan personal hygiene penjamah makanan dengan keberadaan Escherichia coli pada makanan di tempat pengolahan makanan (TPM) buffer area Bandara Adi Soemarmo Surakarta. Kata kunci. Personal Hygiene, Escherichia coli, Buffer Area
PERBEDAAN KEBERADAAN JENTIK AEDES AEGYPTI ANTARA BAK MANDI DI PERDESAAN DAN PERKOTAAN DI KECAMATAN WONOGIRI
Authors: Sidiq Muhamad Nur , Iskandar Iskandar , Romadhon Yusuf Alam 
Published: May 2017

Pemeriksaan jentik Aedes aegypti dilakukan dalam mengurangi angka kesakitan demam berdarah dengue. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui perbedaan jumlah jentik Aedes aegypti antara bak mandi di perdesaan dan perkotaan .Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian observasional analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Penelitian dilakukan di wilayah Kecamatan Wonogiri pada bulan Oktober-November 2015. Besar sampel adalah 100 responden di wilayah Kecamtan Wonogiri yang tersebar di 15 kelurahan dan desa. Uji statistik yang digunakan adalah Chi square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jumlah jentik Aedes aegypti di perkotaan lebih banyak daripada di perdesaan (42% vs 14%) dengan p= < 0,002. Kesimpulan: jumlah jentik Aedes aegypti di perkotaan lebih banyak daripada di perdesaan di kecamatan Wonogiri. Kata kunci. Keberadaan jentik, Aedes aegypti, Bak mandi, Perdesaan, Perkotaan
Optimal Operation of Smart Grids Including Distributed Generation Units and Plug in Vehicles
Authors: A. Bracale  , P. Caramia  , D. Proto  
Published: May 2017

The paper deals with the optimal operation of a Smart Grid (SG) including distributed resources based on dispersed generation (DG) units and plug-in vehicle fleets with the aim of furnishing some services both inside the SG and outside to the interconnected electrical system. The distributed resources are connected through power electronic interfaces and are coordinated by a centralized control system to provide the usual energy service as well as some ancillary services such as reactive power control and compensation for some continuous Power Quality (PQ) disturbances into the SG. In addition, plug-in vehicle fleets are coordinated to charge/discharge their storage systems with the aim to perform the Smart Charging service, so as to provide regulation service for the interconnected electrical system, as well as to compensate the variability of DG units powers based on uncertain primary sources. Computer time domain simulations were effected on a low voltage 30-bus SG including wind turbine, photovoltaic systems and plug-in vehicles.
Impact of PGPR inoculation on photosynthetic pigment and protein contents in Arachis hypogaea L.
Authors: G. Amalan Robert and R. Kalaikandhan S. Mathivanan, AL. A. Chidambaram, 
Published: May 2017

The impact of microbial consortium comprising plant development advancing rhizobacteria (PGPR) like Rhizobium, Pseudomonas and Bacillus were tried independently and in blend of Arachis hypogaea. The mixes of previously mentioned PGPR strains essentially expanded photosynthetic color (chlorophyll an and b, add up to chlorophyll and carotenoid) and protein content in A. hypogaea, when contrasted with the un-inoculated control. The consequences of this study propose that PGPR connected in mix can possibly build the photosynthetic colors and protein substance of A. hypogaea which can be a potential tool in increasing the yield in this economically important crop in sustainable way.
The Responsiveness and Minimal Important Change of the Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index and Oxford Shoulder Instability Score
Authors: van der Linde Just A. , van Kampen Derk A. , van Beers Loes W.A.H. , van Deurzen Derek F.P. , Saris Daniël B.F. , Terwee Caroline B. 
Published: May 2017

Study Design Prospective cohort study. Background Patient-reported outcome measurements (PROMs) are widely used to evaluate functional limitations. Considering PROMs for shoulder instability, information is lacking with regard to what constitutes a relevant change from baseline scores. Objectives To evaluate the responsiveness of the Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI) and the Oxford Shoulder Instability Score (OSIS) and estimate their minimal important change (MIC). Methods One hundred five consecutive patients with shoulder instability completed 5 PROMs at baseline and at 6-month follow-up. The PROMs included the WOSI and OSIS, the Simple Shoulder Test, the Oxford Shoulder Score, and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand assessment. Patients also rated their functional change on an anchor question at follow-up. Responsiveness was evaluated by testing 9 hypotheses regarding predefined correlations between the changes in PROM scores, by calculating the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve and by calculating the standardized response mean and effect size statistics. The MIC was determined by identifying the optimal cutoff on the receiver operating characteristic curve. Results Seven out of 9 hypotheses (78%) were confirmed; as expected, a high correlation (0.77) was found between change scores of the WOSI and OSIS, whereas the correlations of the change scores of the WOSI and OSIS with those of general shoulder PROMs were slightly lower (0.61–0.75). The area under the curve was 0.83 (95% confidence interval: 0.75, 0.91) for the OSIS and 0.82 (95% confidence interval: 0.74, 0.90) for the WOSI. The MIC was about 6 points for the OSIS and about 14 points for the WOSI. Conclusion Both the WOSI and OSIS are able to measure change in shoulder function in patients with shoulder instability. The estimated MIC is 6 points for the OSIS (on a scale from 0 to 48) and 14 points for the WOSI (on a scale from 0 to 100). J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(6):402–410. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.6548
Knee Loading Deficits During Dynamic Tasks in Individuals Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Authors: Pratt Kristamarie A. , Sigward Susan M. 
Published: May 2017

Study Design Controlled laboratory study, cross-sectional. Background Well-documented deficits in sagittal plane knee loading during dynamic tasks indicate that individuals limit the magnitude of knee loading following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). It is unknown how these individuals modulate the speed of knee flexion during loading, which is particularly important as they progress to running during rehabilitation. Objective To investigate how individuals following ACLR perform dynamic knee loading tasks compared to healthy controls. Methods Two groups of recreationally active individuals participated: 15 healthy controls and 15 individuals post-ACLR (ACLR group). Participants performed 3 trials of overground running and a single-limb loading (SLL) task. Sagittal plane range of motion, peak knee extensor moment, peak knee flexion angular velocity, peak knee power absorption, and rate of knee extensor moment were calculated during deceleration. A mixed-factor multivariate analysis of variance was performed to compare differences in variables between groups (ACLR and control), limbs (within ACLR), and tasks (within control). Results Knee power absorption, knee flexion angular velocity, and rate of knee extensor moment were lower in reconstructed limbs (for the SLL task: 5.6 W/kg, 325.8°/s, and 10.5 Nm/kg/s, respectively; for running: 11.8 W/kg, 421.4°/s, and 38.2 Nm/kg/s, respectively) compared to nonsurgical limbs (for the SLL task: 9.7 W/kg, 432.0°/s, and 19.1 Nm/kg/s, respectively; for running: 18.8 W/kg, 494.1°/s, and 72.8 Nm/kg/s, respectively) during both tasks (P<.001). The magnitudes of between-limb differences in knee flexion angular velocity were similar in both tasks. Conclusion Despite lower loading demands during SLL, individuals post-ACLR exhibit deficits in knee dynamics during SLL and running, suggesting an inability or reluctance to dynamically accommodate forces at the knee when progressing to running in rehabilitation. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(6):411–419. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.6912
Psychometric Properties of the Deep Muscle Contraction Scale for Assessment of the Drawing-in Maneuver in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Authors: Oliveira Crystian B. , Negrão Filho Ruben F. , Franco Márcia R. , Morelhão Priscila K. , Araujo Amanda C. , Pinto Rafael Z. 
Published: May 2017

Study Design A prospective cohort study. Background Motor control dysfunctions have been commonly reported in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (LBP). Physical therapists need clinical tools with adequate psychometric properties to assess such patients in clinical practice. The deep muscle contraction (DMC) scale is a clinical rating scale for assessing patients' ability to voluntarily contract deep abdominal muscles. Objectives To investigate the intrarater reliability, floor and ceiling effects, internal and external responsiveness, and correlation analysis (with ultrasound measures) of the DMC scale in patients with chronic nonspecific LBP undergoing a lumbar stabilization exercise program. Methods Sixty-two patients with chronic nonspecific LBP were included. At baseline, self-report questionnaires were administered to patients and a trained assessor evaluated abdominal muscle recruitment with the DMC scale and ultrasound imaging. Four ratios of the change in abdominal muscle thickness between the resting and contracted states were calculated through the ultrasound measures. After 1 week, the same ultrasound measures and DMC scale were collected again for the reliability analysis. The proportions of patients with the lowest and highest scores on the DMC scale were calculated to investigate floor and ceiling effects. All patients underwent a lumbar stabilization program, administered twice a week for 8 weeks. After the treatment period, all measures were collected again, with the addition of the global perceived effect scale, to assess the internal and external responsiveness of the measures. Correlation coefficients between ultrasound ratios and DMC scale total and subscale scores were also calculated. Results The intrarater reliability of the DMC scale and the 4 ratios of abdominal muscle thickness varied from moderate to excellent. The DMC scale showed no floor or ceiling effects. Results for internal responsiveness of the DMC scale showed large effect sizes (2.26; 84% confidence interval [CI]: 2.06, 2.45), whereas the external responsiveness was below the proposed threshold (area under the curve = 0.54; 95% CI: 0.39, 0.68). Fair and significant correlations between some ultrasound ratios and DMC subscales were found. Conclusion The DMC scale was demonstrated to be a reliable tool, with no ceiling and floor effects, and to detect change in the ability to contract the deep abdominal muscles after a lumbar stabilization exercise program, but with low accuracy for estimating patient-perceived clinical outcome. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(6):432–441. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7140