bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Prognostic Accuracy of Suggested Predictors of Failure of Medical Management in Patients With Nontuberculous Spinal Epidural Abscess
Authors: Stratton Alexandra , Faris Peter , Thomas Kenneth 
Published: July 2017

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objectives: To test the external validity of the 2 published prediction criteria for failure of medical management in patients with spinal epidural abscess (SEA). Methods: Patients with SEA over a 10-year period at a tertiary care center were identified using ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) diagnostic codes; electronic and paper charts were reviewed. The incidence of SEA and the proportion of patients with SEA that were treated medically were calculated. The rate of failure of medical management was determined. The published prediction models were applied to our data to determine how predictive they were of failure in our cohort. Results: A total of 550 patients were identified using ICD-10 codes, 160 of whom had a magnetic resonance imaging–confirmed diagnosis of SEA. The incidence of SEA was 16 patients per year. Seventy-five patients were found to be intentionally managed medically and were included in the analysis. Thirteen of these 75 patients failed medical management (17%). Based on the published prediction criteria, 26% (Kim et al) and 45% (Patel et al) of our patients were expected to fail. Conclusions: Published prediction models for failure of medical management of SEA were not valid in our cohort. However, once calibrated to our cohort, Patel’s model consisting of positive blood culture, presence of diabetes, white blood cells >12.5, and C-reactive protein >115 was the better model for our data.
Distal Musculotendinous T Junction Injuries of the Biceps Femoris: An MRI Case Review
Authors: Entwisle Tom , Ling Yuan , Splatt Alex , Brukner Peter , Connell David 
Published: July 2017

Background: Injury to the distal musculotendinous T junction (DMTJ) of the biceps femoris is a distinct clinical entity that behaves differently from other hamstring injuries due to its complex, multicomponent anatomy and dual innervation. Injury in this region demonstrates a particularly high rate of recurrence, even with prolonged rehabilitation times. Purpose: To describe the anatomy of the DMTJ of the biceps femoris and analyze the injury patterns seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to aid prognosis and rehabilitation and minimize the risk of recurrence. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Acute injury to the DMTJ of the biceps femoris was identified in 106 MRI examinations from 55 patients at a single institution. Each injury was classified as involving the long head, the short head, or both components of the DMTJ, with each component individually graded. Injuries were classified as recurrent if there was a previous MRI demonstrating an acute injury to the DMTJ or if there was scarring present at the site of an acute injury. Results: Of the 106 acute injuries to the DMTJ of the biceps femoris, isolated injury to the long head component was the most common (51%), with both components involved in [round 42.5% to 43%] of cases. Isolated injury to the short head component accounted for 7% of cases. The recurrence rate for reinjury to the DMTJ was 54% in this series. The date of prior injury was known in 45 of 57 recurrent cases, with 34 of these reoccurring within 3 months (76%) and 40 reoccurring within 12 months (89%). The recurrent injury was of a higher grade than the prior injury in 22 of 44 instances (50%), the same grade in 16 instances (36%), and a lower grade in 6 instances (14%). Thus, 86% of recurrent injuries were of the same or higher grade than prior injury. Conclusion: These results suggest that high-risk muscle injuries, such as that to the DMTJ of the biceps femoris, should be evaluated using MRI to determine the structural components involved and to assess the extent and severity of injury.
Tropomodulin 1 controls erythroblast enucleation via regulation of F-actin in the enucleosome
Authors: Nowak Roberta B. , Papoin Julien , Gokhin David S. , Casu Carla , Rivella Stefano , Lipton Jeffrey M. , Blanc Lionel , Fowler Velia M. 
Published: July 2017

Key Points
Morphological dissection of the progression of nuclear expulsion reveals complex F-actin rearrangements in primary erythroblasts. Enucleation depends upon a novel, conserved, F-actin/myosin IIB/Tmod1 structure (the “enucleosome”) at the rear of the translocating nucleus.
Children are not little adults: blood transfusion in children with burn injury
Authors: Palmieri Tina L. 
Published: July 2017

AbstractBlood transfusion in burns larger than 20% total body surface area (TBSA) are frequent due to operative procedures, blood sampling, and physiologic response to burn injury. Optimizing the use of blood transfusions requires an understanding of the physiology of burn injury, the risks and benefits of blood transfusion, and the indications for transfusion. Age also plays a role in determining blood transfusion requirements. Children in particular have a different physiology than adults, which needs to be considered prior to transfusing blood and blood products. This article describes the physiologic differences between children and adults in general and after burn injury and describes how these differences impact blood transfusion practices in children.
Improving Care With a Portfolio of Physician-Led Cancer Quality Measures at an Academic Center
Authors: Porter Julie Bryar , Rosenthal Eben Lloyd , Winget Marcy , Smith Andrea Segura , Seshadri Sridhar Belavadi , Vetteth Yohan , Kiamanesh Eileen F. , Badwe Amogh , Advani Ranjana H. , Buyyounouski Mark K. , Coutre Steven , Dirbas Frederick , Divi Vasu , Dorigo Oliver , Ganjoo Kristen N. , Johnston Laura J. , Recht Lawrence David , Shrager Joseph B. , Skinner Eila C. , Swetter Susan M. , Visser Brendan C. , Blayney Douglas W. 
Published: July 2017

Purpose: Development and implementation of robust reporting processes to systematically provide quality data to care teams in a timely manner is challenging. National cancer quality measures are useful, but the manual data collection required is resource intensive, and reporting is delayed. We designed a largely automated measurement system with our multidisciplinary cancer care programs (CCPs) to identify, measure, and improve quality metrics that were meaningful to the care teams and their patients. Methods: Each CCP physician leader collaborated with the cancer quality team to identify metrics, abiding by established guiding principles. Financial incentive was provided to the CCPs if performance at the end of the study period met predetermined targets. Reports were developed and provided to the CCP physician leaders on a monthly or quarterly basis, for dissemination to their CCP teams. Results: A total of 15 distinct quality measures were collected in depth for the first time at this cancer center. Metrics spanned the patient care continuum, from diagnosis through end of life or survivorship care. All metrics improved over the study period, met their targets, and earned a financial incentive for their CCP. Conclusion: Our quality program had three essential elements that led to its success: (1) engaging physicians in choosing the quality measures and prespecifying goals, (2) using automated extraction methods for rapid and timely feedback on improvement and progress toward achieving goals, and (3) offering a financial team-based incentive if prespecified goals were met.
Local government reform – Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose?
Authors: Quinn Bríd 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The perceived deficiencies in Ireland’s local government system have frequently been diagnosed, resulting in reports, White and Green Papers and action plans. This article reviews the main reform trajectories, paying particular attention to developments since 1971 and demonstrating that the reforms which did occur were affected by national and international developments. The form, functioning and financing of local government were recurrent themes in the reform documents, and these aspects are specifically examined. Political, administrative and decision-making structures are found to have been altered; the scope of existing functional programmes and the modes of implementation have changed noticeably; and, although the issue of local funding sources has been tackled, the centre’s financial hegemony has not been eliminated. Despite the insights of the reform documents, there is little evidence of a clear and consistent philosophy underpinning reform, so the cumulative changes represent a unique blend of innovation, incrementalism and entrenchment.
Possible impacts of zoosporic parasites in diseases of commercially important marine mollusc species: part II. Labyrinthulomycota
Authors: Collier Jackie L. , Geraci-Yee Sabrina , Lilje Osu , Gleason Frank H. 
Published: July 2017

AbstractThe phylum Labyrinthulomycota comprises diverse marine fungus-like protists that are an abundant and widespread component of the marine microbiota. Despite their ubiquity in marine ecosystems, relatively little is known about the ecology of any of the pathogenic species in the Labyrinthulomycota. Most are thought to exist as saprobes, but many species have been documented as pathogens of marine metazoans and metaphytes. The best studied labyrinthulomycotan pathogen in molluscs is Quahog Parasite Unknown (QPX), which causes mortality events in both wild and cultured hard clams,
Regularization of closed positive currents and intersection theory
Authors: Méo Michel 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
We prove the existence of a closed regularization of the integration current associated to an effective analytic cycle, with a bounded negative part. By means of the King formula, we are reduced to regularize a closed differential form with L1
loc coefficients, which by extension has a test value on any positive current with the same support as the cycle. As a consequence, the restriction of a closed positive current to a closed analytic submanifold is well defined as a closed positive current. Lastly, given a closed smooth differential (qʹ, qʹ)-form on a closed analytic submanifold, we prove the existence of a closed (qʹ, qʹ)-current having a restriction equal to that differential form. After blowing up we deal with the case of a hypersurface and then the extension current is obtained as a solution of a linear differential equation of order 1.
Effect of ammonia treatment on white birch wood
Authors: Yamashita Daichi , Kimura Satoshi , Wada Masahisa , Samejima Masahiro , Takabe Keiji 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Transverse sections of white birch (Betula platyphylla) were treated with anhydrous ammonia at 60–140°C (ammonia treatment, AT). As a result, the crystal structure of cellulose in the AT samples changed to cellulose IIII, and acetamide was produced. The surface area of the AT samples, the amount of sugar released upon acid hydrolysis and the lignin content were not changed. However, a small amount of lignin became acid soluble. Mäule color reaction, indicative of the presence of syringyl lignin, showed decreasing color intensities with increasing temperature of AT. The results can be easily interpreted that AT affects ester linkages and side chains of hemicelluloses and syringyl lignin. In addition, AT was carried out on 1-μm thick transverse sections and block specimens. Xylanase treatment and immunolabeling revealed that AT enhances xylan degradation, but ray cells are resistant to xylanase even after AT. On the block sample, a deposited xylan layer appeared on the inner surface of fiber cell walls. Apparently, xylan moved to the surface in contact with the fluid ammonia during AT. The vessel cell wall did not show a similar migration effect, indicating a cell wall-specific interaction with ammonia.
Atopy as a risk factor for subclinical hypothyroidism development in children
Authors: Pedullà Marcella , Umano Giuseppina Rosaria , Fierro Vincenzo , Capuano Francesco , Di Sessa Anna , Marzuillo Pierluigi , Perrone Laura , del Giudice Emanuele Miraglia 
Published: July 2017

AbstractBackground:Increased thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) serum concentration can be a marker of subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) or transient hyperthyrotropinemia. The aim of our study was to evaluate whether high serum TSH concentrations in allergic children could represent true SCH or isolated and transient hyperthyrotropinemia.Methods:We enrolled 620 allergic children (1.11–12.8 years) consecutively attending to our department. They were classified as atopics and non-atopics on the basis of the atopy work-up and, at baseline, they were investigated for thyroid function and low-grade inflammation state. Further, TSH was evaluated after 6 (T1) and 12 (T2) months.Results:Both atopics and non-atopics showed higher SCH prevalence compared to controls (p=0.0055 and p=0.02, respectively), and a significant association between atopy and SCH (OR 10.11, 95% CI 1.36–75.12) was found. Both at T1 and T2, atopics had a significant risk of developing severe SCH compared to non-atopics (RR 1.8, 95% CI 1.39–2.34 and 1.61, 95% CI 1.21–2.14; respectively).Conclusions:Our data may suggest that hyperthyrotropinemia in atopic children could be used as a marker of true SCH.
Monte Carlo algorithm for vector-valued Gaussian functions with preset component accuracies
Authors: Grigoriu Mircea 
Published: July 2017

AbstractAn algorithm is developed for generating samples of vector-valued Gaussian processes and fields. The algorithm is based on Karhunen–Loève (KL) representations of vector-valued random functionsZ⁢(x){Z(x)}with finite variances and their construction involves two steps. First, truncation levels{mi}{\{m_{i}\}}are selected for the KL representations of the components{Zi⁢(x)}{\{Z_{i}(x)\}}ofZ⁢(x){Z(x)}such that they meet imposed accuracies. Second, the truncation levels{mi}{\{m_{i}\}}are accepted or increased if the accuracies of resulting cross correlation functions ofZ⁢(x){Z(x)}satisfy or violate preset constraints. Theoretical arguments are used to prove the validity of the proposed KL-based models ofZ⁢(x){Z(x)}. The models are applied to develop an efficient Monte Carlo algorithm for generating samples of vector-valued Gaussian functions. Numerical examples illustrate the implementation of the proposed Monte Carlo algorithm and demonstrate its performance.
Explainers as an Indicator of Defensive Attitude to Experienced Anxiety in Young Women Differing in Their Styles of Coping with Threatening Stimuli
Authors: Obrębska Monika , Zinczuk-Zielazna Joanna 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
This paper presents the results of a frequency analysis of causal conjunctions and explainers in the speech of persons categorised as low-anxious, high-anxious, and repressors, selected according to the criteria of Weinberger et al. (1979). Ninety female students, assigned to three groups: high-anxious persons (n = 30), low-anxious persons (n = 30), and anxiety repressors (n = 30), gave a speech lasting several minutes concerning personality features that they liked or disliked in themselves. The results strongly confirmed the hypothesis that there are differences in the frequency of use of causal conjunctions and explainers between repressors, high-anxious, and low-anxious individuals. Their number is highest in the utterances of repressors and lowest in the utterances of low-anxious individuals. Our study demonstrates that the experiencing of anxiety does not in itself lead to an increase in the frequency of use of causal expressions. The key factor would appear to be a high level of defensiveness and absence of insight into one’s emotional states, characteristic of repressors. This may lead to a need to rationalise and to seek possible causes for the state of anxiety, which is externalised linguistically through the use of a high number of causal expressions.
BioArtificial polymers
Authors: Szałata Kamila , Gumi Tania 
Published: July 2017

AbstractNowadays, the polymer science has impact in practically all life areas. Countless benefits coming from the usage of materials with high mechanical and chemical resistance, variety of functionalities and potentiality of modification drive to the development of new application fields. Novel approaches of combining these synthetic substances with biomolecules lead to obtain multifunctional hybrid conjugates which merge the bioactivity of natural component with outstanding properties of artificial polymer. Over the decades, an immense progress in bioartificial composites domain allowed to reach a high level of knowledge in terms of natural-like systems engineering, leading to diverse strategies of biomolecule immobilization. Together with different available options, including covalent and noncovalent attachment, come various challenges, related mainly with maintaining the biological activity of fixed molecules. Even though the amount of applications that achieve commercial status is still not substantial, and is expanding continuously in the disciplines like “smart materials,” biosensors, delivery systems, nanoreactors and many others. A huge number of remarkable developments reported in the literature present a potential of bioartificial conjugates as a fabrics with highly controllable structure and multiple functionalities, serving as a powerful nanotechnological tool. This novel approach brings closer biologists, chemists and engineers, who sharing their effort and complementing the knowledge can revolutionize the field of bioartificial polymer science.
Interactions with the Beloved in Greek Literature: Conceptual Blending and Levels of Representation
Authors: Cánovas Cristóbal Pagán , Valverde Mariano 
Published: July 2017

Abstract:We analyze a group of literary motifs for building fictive interactions, recurring across one of the richest examples of affective communication in Greek literature: the expression of the causes and effects of love in terms of scenes between lover and beloved. In this thematic set, the poetic expression of love is articulated through a direct or indirect interaction between lover and beloved. We expose the main patterns for the integration of concepts that recur across such interactions, showing how entrenched cognitive templates interplay with different cultural contexts and aesthetic goals. Across different periods, authors blend a variety of conceptual elements, producing different levels of fantasy and mediation between the lover’s viewpoint and the beloved’s ‘reality’. Although there is significant variation in how these scenes are built across periods and genres, they all share a core structure and a number of flexible rules that are based on fundamental cognitive operations. Understanding this cognitive core allows us to model how the meaning is built by the different texts. Examining how particular texts use the template for their specific purposes shows us that cognitive structures with arguably a universal nature are not rigid patterns but fluid recipes, providing starting points for creating novel meanings through skillful usage.
“If There Were One People”: Francis Weninger and the Segregation of American Catholicism
Authors: Komline David 
Published: July 2017

AbstractThis article uses the career of Francis Weninger—an Austrian Jesuit who traversed the United States preaching mostly to German audiences—to trace the development of Roman Catholic approaches to African American missions from the end of the Civil War to the rise of Jim Crow. The study proceeds in two parts, each of which addresses three themes. The first half treats Weninger's work among American Germans, examining the historical context, mission strategy, and revivalistic activity involved in Weninger’s work among his fellow immigrants. The second half details Weninger's evangelistic efforts among African Americans, reversing the order of these themes: first, it describes his activity, then, his strategy and motivation, and, finally, how Weninger's work fits into the broader context of Catholic race relations. The paper shows that the activism of Francis Weninger, the most significant Catholic advocate of missions to African Americans during the key time period in which the American Catholic church adopted an official policy of racial segregation, helped both to stimulate and to define later Roman Catholic initiatives to evangelize African Americans. Weninger modeled his approach to evangelizing African Americans directly on his work among German immigrants, encouraging both groups to establish their own ethnically and racially segregated parishes.
ANALISIS FINANSIAL PENGGUNAAN LAMPU PETROMAK SEBAGAI PEMANAS PADA BUDIDAYA PEMBENIHAN IKAN PATIN
Authors: Diatin Iis , Dwirosyadha Ganang Arytra 
Published: July 2017

Kegiatan pembenihan ikan patin, terutama dalam usaha skala kecil pada umumnya menggunakan kompor minyak tanah sebagai pemanas ruangan, agar tingkat kematian benih dapat ditekan. Kenaikan harga minyak tanah akhir-akhir ini, bahkan hilangnya minyak tanah di beberapa tempat, menjadi kendala dalam kegiatan pembenihan ikan patin ini. Oleh karena itu perlu dicari alternatif teknologi pengganti yang lebih efisien dalam penggunaan minyak tanah; dalam hal ini, menggunakan lampu petromak. Sehingga penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis secara finansial penggunaan lampu petromak sebagai pemanas ruangan pembenihan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa selama setahun dengan menggunakan kompor minyak tanah mampu memperoleh keuntungan sebesar Rp 52.996.455,56, nilai R/C sebesar 1,97 dan payback period selama 1,73 tahun. Sedangkan analisis usaha dengan menggunakan lampu petromak, diperoleh keuntungan sebesar Rp. 60.556.455,56, nilai R/C sebesar 2,28 dan payback period selama 1,52 tahun. Analisis finansial menghasilkan nilai NPV sebesar Rp 695.550.355,5, Net B/C sebesar 27,69% dan nilai IRR 457,26%. Usaha pembenihan ikan patin dengan menggunakan pemanas lampu petromak ini menjadi tidak layak untuk diusahakan jika terjadi kenaikan harga minyak tanah sebesar 1.161,87%, kenaikan harga pakan sebesar 1.228,65% dan penurunan harga benih sebesar 98,57%. Tittle: Financial Analysis of the used ‘Petromak’ as a Heater in Catfish HatcheryCatfish hatchery, especially in small-scale business is generally using primus stove as column heater in order to reduce mortality of seed produced. An increase in the price of kerosene recently, even the dissapearing kerosene in some place, has been becoming a constraint in this catfish hatchery. Therefore, an alternative technology by using ‘petromak’ in order to reduce the use of kerosene was taken into place. So that, this research was aimed to analyse financially the use of petromak lamp as room heater in hatchery. Results showed that the use of primus stove in hatchery enables to generate profit of Rp 52,996,455.56, a RC-ratio of 1.97 and payback period of 1.73 years. Meanwhile, the use of ‘petromak’ lamp enables to generate profit of Rp 60,556,455.56, a RC-ratio of 2.28 and payback period of 1.52 years. Financially, the latter produces NPV of Rp 695,550,355.5, net BC-ratio of 27.69% and IRR of 457.26%. The business will be loss whenever price of kerosene increases 1,161.87% or price of feed increases 1,228.65% or price of seed decreases 98.57%.