bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Idiopathic infantile hypercalcemia: case report and review of the literature
Authors: Marks Brynn E. , Doyle Daniel A. 
Published: February 2016

AbstractThe widespread use of supplemental vitamin D has dramatically reduced the incidence of rickets. While generally considered a safe practice, there is potential for toxicity in patients with idiopathic infantile hypercalcemia (IIH). Inadequate 24-hydroxylase-enzyme activity renders these individuals unable to degrade active vitamin D, resulting in hypercalcemia due to increased intestinal calcium absorption, decreased renal calcium excretion, and increased osteoclastic bone activity. Clinicians should be aware that even therapeutic doses of vitamin D can prove harmful for patients with
Crystal structure of 2-amino-N-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzamide, C14H14N2O2
Authors: Mabkhot Yahia Nasser , Barakat Assem , Ghabbour Hazem A. , Fun Hoong-Kun 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
C14H14N2O2, P21/n (no. 14), a = 13.5536(9) Å, b = 5.0730(3) Å, c = 17.6641(12) Å, β = 100.448(2)°, V = 1194.40(13) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt
(F) = 0.046, wR(F
2
) = 0.125, T = 100 K.
Physical Fitness of Girls Practising Acrobatic and Trampoline Gymnastics Compared to that of Girls Practising other Sports in the Subcarpathian Province Team
Authors: Seredyński Antoni , Polak Ewa 
Published: February 2016

Abstract

Introduction.
The aim of this study was to determine the level of overall physical fitness of girls from the Subcarpathian Province Team (SPT) who practise acrobatic and trampoline gymnastics and compare it to that of other members of the SPT. A comparative analysis of the subjects’ physique was also performed.

Material and methods.
The study was conducted on 175 female subjects who were members of the SPT in the youth and juniors categories. They were divided into three groups: 19 trampoline gymnasts, 35 acrobatic gymnasts, and 121 athletes practising other disciplines (named the SPT group). Overall physical fitness was determined using the International Physical Fitness Test (IPFT). The Body Mass Index, Rohrer’s index, and Ponderal index were calculated on the basis of anthropometric measurements. The obtained data were analysed statistically. In order to determine the statistical significance of differences in the results for each group, ANOVA variation analysis and Tukey’s HSD test were carried out.

Results and conclusions.
The athletes practising acrobatic and trampoline gymnastics had lower body height, lower body mass, and a slimmer physique than the girls from the SPT who performed other sports. However, it is not possible to clearly determine whether these differences were the result of practising a particular sports discipline. Compared to the SPT athletes practising other sports, the acrobats presented a higher level of overall fitness (apart from grip strength). This was evidenced by the higher scores they achieved for the IPFT (total number of points), trunk flexibility, shoulder muscle strength, and abdominal muscle strength. The fitness level of the trampoline gymnasts was similar to that of the SPT athletes who practised other sports (with better scores for trunk flexibility and lower ones for grip strength). The fitness profiles of the acrobatic and trampoline gymnasts were similar, and the group of acrobats achieved significantly higher scores only in trunk flexibility.
Analysis of the Possibility of Disseminating the “Game-Movement-Development” Approach in Early Childhood Education
Authors: Jera Gregorc , Meško Maja 
Published: February 2016

Abstract

Introduction.
The “game-movement-development” (GMD) approach was conceived in the light of contemporary scientific knowledge in the field of kinesiology, neuro-education, pedagogy, and psychology related to the pre-school period. The approach has been implemented for over 15 years in a selected kindergarten. The aim of the study was to examine the feasibility of applying the new GMD approach in different kindergartens depending on the children’s age and according to selected quality indicators.

Material and methods.
We employed an experimental pedagogical exploratory method on a sample of 30 preschool teacher assistants who were employed in 30 kindergartens located in Slovenia. The sample also included a group of 512 children, who were divided into two subgroups: 318 (62%) of them were from an older age group (3-6 years old) and 194 (38%) of them were from a younger age group (1-3 years old). All the children were involved in a project with the same theme. The educators implemented it according to the principles of the approach presented in the article. Three types of variables were used to determine the effectiveness, advantages, and weaknesses of the approach.

Results.
A detailed analysis of the projects, semi-structured interviews, and surveys that were completed showed that both age groups adapted quickly to the new approach, especially the younger group of children. Different methods (e.g. that of using educational games), which involve the educator’s participation in the game as a team-mate, made it possible for all of the children to be rapidly integrated into the game and to choose how to move within its rules. However, the educators surveyed believed that they lacked knowledge concerning child development and that they needed more time to understand the new approach, more systematic assistance, and immediate feedback.

Conclusions.
The research showed that the approach was effective in its essence for all age groups of children. The disadvantages of the approach are primarily related to the need to amend teachers’ subjective theories of learning, which requires a longer time.
Viability of Selected Microorganisms in Non-Cytotoxic Aseptic Preparations
Authors: Sarakbi Iman , Heeb Rita , Thiesen Judith , Krämer Irene 
Published: February 2016

Abstract: Numerous ready-to-use parenteral solutions are aseptically prepared in pharmacy-based aseptic preparation units. Microbiological stability of the preparations is influenced by the cleanroom environment, the complexity of the aseptic process, conditions during administration and the microbiological vulnerability of the products.: The aim of the study was to evaluate the ability of four different pathogens related to hospital infections to grow in ready-to-use, non-cytotoxic parenteral products aseptically prepared in hospital pharmacies.: In four consecutive series the antimicrobial activity of the following products was tested: caspofungin 35 mg or 70 mg in 250 mL 0.9 % NaCl solution (NS), micafungin 0.5 mg/mL in NS, vancomycin 5 mg/mL in G5/G10, heparin-sodium 1 IE/mL in NS, epinephrine 0.02 mg/mL in G5, norepinephrine 0.01 mg/mL in G5, phenylephrine 0.1 mg/mL, KCl solution 0.8 mmol/mL, trace elements 1:1 in G5/G10, midazolam 1 mg/mL injection solution, tranexamic acid 100 mg/mL injection solution, 50 % glucose solution, SMOFlipid 20 % lipid emulsion, 1 % propofol injection.Nine milliliter aliquots of each test solution were inoculated with 1 mL suspension of selected strains, i. e.: Most of the tested preparations induced no growth inhibition of the tested organisms. The selected strains lost viability in preparations containing vancomycin, phenylephrine or midazolam after a period of a few hours or days. Glucose 50 % w/v solution generated antimicrobial activity against: The lack of antimicrobial properties of ready-to-use, non-cytotoxic solutions should be considered while determining the shelf-life of the products. Ready-to-use preparations should be kept refrigerated whenever possible to inhibit the multiplication of any contaminating organism.
QWN-first-order Wick differential operators and an associated transport equation
Authors: Barhoumi Abdessatar , Rguigui Hafedh 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
We introduce a new notion of quantum white noise (QWN) first-order Wick differential operators with variable coefficients on the topological nuclear algebra ℒ(ℱθ(N'), ℱθ
*(N')) endowed with the Wick product and we give their chaos expansions in terms of the QWN-derivatives
{D

z

-, D

z

+ : z ∈ N}. We also study a generalized transport equation associated to a class of QWN-first-order Wick differential operators.
On the functional Hodrick–Prescott filter with non-compact operators
Authors: Djehiche Boualem , Hilbert Astrid , Nassar Hiba 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
We study a version of the functional Hodrick–Prescott filter in the case when the associated operator is not necessarily compact but merely closed and densely defined with closed range. We show that the associated optimal smoothing operator preserves the structure obtained in the compact case when the underlying distribution of the data is Gaussian.
HMM-Fisher: identifying differential methylation using a hidden Markov model and Fisher’s exact test
Authors: Sun Shuying , Yu Xiaoqing 
Published: February 2016

AbstractDNA methylation is an epigenetic event that plays an important role in regulating gene expression. It is important to study DNA methylation, especially differential methylation patterns between two groups of samples (e.g. patients vs. normal individuals). With next generation sequencing technologies, it is now possible to identify differential methylation patterns by considering methylation at the single CG site level in an entire genome. However, it is challenging to analyze large and complex NGS data. In order to address this difficult question, we have developed a new statistical method using a hidden Markov model and Fisher’s exact test (HMM-Fisher) to identify differentially methylated cytosines and regions. We first use a hidden Markov chain to model the methylation signals to infer the methylation state as Not methylated (N), Partly methylated (P), and Fully methylated (F) for each individual sample. We then use Fisher’s exact test to identify differentially methylated CG sites. We show the HMM-Fisher method and compare it with commonly cited methods using both simulated data and real sequencing data. The results show that HMM-Fisher outperforms the current available methods to which we have compared. HMM-Fisher is efficient and robust in identifying heterogeneous DM regions.
Fourier Space Uncoupled Hartree–Fock Polarizabilities of One-Dimensionally Periodic Systems. Polyethylene and Polysilane Revisited
Authors: Fripiat Joseph G. , Champagne Benoît , Harris Frank E. 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
A method for the computation of electronic energies of stereoregular polymers is reviewed,
using a formulation that makes use of Fourier-representation techniques and the Ewald
procedure for accelerating the convergence of lattice sums. That method is in the present
work extended to include the computation of electric polarization at an “uncoupled”
approximation at the level of second-order perturbation theory based on Hartree–Fock wave
functions, using the procedure of Blount and of Genkin and Mednis, as applied to polymers by
Barbier, Delhalle, and André. The extension requires computation of the derivatives of Fock
matrix elements with respect to the Bloch-wave parameter k, and an effficient numerical
procedure for evaluating these derivatives is described here. The computational procedures
are incorporated in the authors' ft-1d program, and the new features of that
program are validated by reexamining the band structures of polyethylene and polysilane. The
results are consistent with the older work on these systems, but exhibit more computational
efficiency and greater achievable accuracy.
Testing of Badminton-Specific Endurance
Authors: Madsen Christian M. , Højlyng Mads , Nybo Lars 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Madsen, CM, Højlyng, M, and Nybo, L. Testing of badminton-specific endurance. J Strength Cond Res 30(9): 2582–2590, 2016—In the present study, a novel intermittent badminton endurance (B-ENDURANCE) test was developed and tested in elite (n = 17) and skilled (n = 9) badminton players and in age-matched physically active men (nonbadminton players; n = 8). In addition, B-ENDURANCE test-retest reproducibility was evaluated in 9 badminton players. The B-ENDURANCE test is an incremental test where each level consists of repeated sequences of badminton-specific actions toward the 4 corners of the court. The subject starts in the center of the court in front of a computer screen and within each sequence, he must, in a randomized order, complete 8 actions as dictated by the computer, providing the audiovisual input and verifying that the appropriate sensor is activated within the allocated time. Recovery time between each sequence is 10 seconds throughout the test, but the time to complete each sequence is gradually decreased until the subjects cannot follow the dictated tempo. The B-ENDURANCE test performance for elite players was better (p ≤ 0.05) compared with the skilled players and nonbadminton players. In addition, the B-ENDURANCE test performance correlated (r = 0.8 and p < 0.0001) with elite players' national single rankings. Test-retest coefficient of variation was 7.9% between the first 2 trials (i.e., without a familiarization trial) but reduced to 2.5% when comparing the second and third trials. In conclusion, the B-ENDURANCE test is relevant for the evaluation of badminton-specific endurance but at least 1 familiarization trial is recommended if the test is used for evaluation of longitudinal changes, e.g., tracking training effects.
Whole Body Vibration Immediately Decreases Lower Extremity Loading During the Drop Jump
Authors: Chen Zong-Rong , Peng Hsien-Te , Siao Sheng-Wun , Hou Yan-Ting , Wang Li-I 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Chen, Z-R, Peng, H-T, Siao, S-W, Hou, Y-T, and Wang, L-I. Whole body vibration immediately decreases lower extremity loading during the drop jump. J Strength Cond Res 30(9): 2476–2481, 2016—The purpose of this study was to evaluate the acute effect of whole body vibration (WBV) on lower extremity loading during the drop jump (DJ). Fifteen male collegiate physical education students randomly completed 3 experimental sessions on 3 separate days with 4 days interval between sessions (performing 3 trials of DJ from 30-, 40-, and 50-cm drop heights before WBV and 4 minutes after WBV). Eight cameras and 2 force platforms were used to record kinematic and kinetic data, respectively. Peak impact force and loading rate significantly decreased after WBV during DJ from 40 and 50 cm. Knee angular displacements significantly increased after WBV during DJ from 30, 40, and 50 cm. Whole body vibration may help immediately reduce lower extremity loading.
Utilization of Practice Session Average Inertial Load to Quantify College Football Injury Risk
Authors: Wilkerson Gary B. , Gupta Ashish , Allen Jeff R. , Keith Clay M. , Colston Marisa A. 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Wilkerson, GB, Gupta, A, Allen, JR, Keith, CM, and Colston, MA. Utilization of practice session average inertial load to quantify college football injury risk. J Strength Cond Res 30(9): 2369–2374, 2016—Relatively few studies have investigated the potential injury prevention value of data derived from recently developed wearable technology for measurement of body mass accelerations during the performance of sport-related activities. The available evidence has been derived from studies focused on avoidance of overtraining syndrome, which is believed to induce a chronically fatigued state that can be identified through monitoring of inertial load accumulation. Reduced variability in movement patterns is also believed to be an important injury risk factor, but no evidence currently exists to guide interpretation of data derived from inertial measurement units (IMUs) in this regard. We retrospectively analyzed archived data for a cohort of 45 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1-football bowl subdivision football players who wore IMUs on the upper back during practice sessions to quantify any associations between average inertial load measured during practice sessions and occurrence of musculoskeletal sprains and strains. Both the coefficient of variation for average inertial load and frequent exposure to game conditions were found to be strongly associated with injury occurrence. Having either or both of the 2 risk factors provided strong discrimination between injured and noninjured players (χ
2 = 9.048; p = 0.004; odds ratio = 8.04; 90% CI: 2.39, 27.03). Our findings may facilitate identification of individual football players who are likely to derive the greatest benefit from training activities designed to reduce injury risk through improved adaptability to rapidly changing environmental demands.
Fotografia, memória e patrimônio industrial: para saber do Frigorífico Anglo de Pelotas/Brasil e de Fray Bentos/Uruguai
Authors: Michelon Francisca Ferreira , Cruz Ubirajara Buddin 
Published: February 2016

Apresentam-se resultados, discussão e conclusões parciais advindas do desenvolvimento de dois anos do projeto título deste relatório, bem como a relação e continuidade em outro projeto em andamento, desenvolvido como pesquisa de mestrado. Ambos, imbricados no mesmo campo de observação, discutem relações entre as memórias de ex-trabalhadores e a identificação dos setores de trabalho da extinta unidade fabril em Pelotas, em um estudo comparativo com o caso da unidade fabril de Fray Bentos, hoje já declarada pela UNESCO como patrimônio cultural da humanidade, na categoria Paisagem Cultural. O estudo comparativo permitiu observar o processo de patrimonialização das duas fábricas e a trajetória de diluição dos referenciais memoriais na unidade brasileira. Ainda, considera-se o emprego da fotografia como recurso para apreensão de vestígios aplicáveis as duas categorias fundamentais ao trabalho: memória social e patrimônio industrial e como recurso para apreender os vestígios de um urbano preterido em prol da vida citadina não fabril. Por fim, o relatório registra a trajetória do Frigorífico Anglo de Pelotas e a sua conversão de unidade fabril para patrimônio industrial, ressalta-o como protagonista de uma paisagem urbana que se moldou à sua presença e se propõe a refletir sobre a cidade operária que se desvela pela memória dos ex-trabalhadores. É um estudo que se desenvolve a partir de duas categorias de análise: memória social e patrimônio industrial.
Current Practices of Animal Farming, Community Habits and Water Scarcity: A Different Approach for the Global Water Issues
Authors: Gallardo Veronica 
Published: February 2016

In 2015, the United Nations reported that around 70% of water used by humans was allocated to agriculture, which, due to the extensive and inappropriate practices, constitutes one of the main causes of nature depletion, deforestation, soil erosion, and water pollution.Animal farming is considered to be one of the most demanding industries in terms of land, water, supplementary food, and other resources. Studies have demonstrated that the volume of water necessary to produce vegetables is far less than that required to produce meat. For example, a kilogram of vegetables can be grown with just 2% of the water required for a kilogram of beef, or 7% of that required for a kilogram of chicken (Mekonnen and Hoeskstra 2012). Livestock constitutes an environmentally expensive industry. A change in the matrix of production would be driven by the consumer's preference to consume plant‐based food products over animal‐based food products. This would alleviate the pressure exerted by human activity on land and aquatic ecosystems.Consumers' food preferences are subject to a large number of variables, including historical, social, and educational influences. The consumption of plant‐based food is associated with weakness, poverty (largely in developing countries), lack of taste, disease, or even luxury (mainly in developed countries). Consequently, there is a tendency to reject the idea of adopting plant‐based diets.In this study, it was found that it is possible to implement substantial change in the current models of food production, which are focused on animal farming practices, to tackle world's water issues by supporting behavioural change processes that influence food choices in consumers in favour of more sustainable ones.In addition, it was found that despite the cultural challenges, it is possible to stimulate a transformation of the production lines. In doing so, this transformation would support economic development and cultural plasticity.
El derecho a la educación: Un análisis a partir de la política educative de las dos últimas décadas en México
Authors: Horbath Jorge , Gracia María Amalia 
Published: February 2016

El derecho a la educación se encuentra entre los principales derechos sociales; sus estándares, cumplimientos y exigibilidades se enmarcan en las agendas públicas de los países que se diferencian por los enfoques y prioridades de los actores que en ella intervienen y se plasman en la política educativa y en la proporción presupuestal a ella asignada. Aun si en México se ha tratado de responder a dicha demanda social, el cumplimiento de este derecho fundamental se ha ido diluyendo lo cual es evidente en la revisión de las reformas educativas recientes que distan mucho de ser una salida real a un problema que se traduce en mayores desventajas educativas para las regiones y comunidades rurales. El artículo muestra la relación que existe entre el Estado y el derecho a la educación y su limitado cumplimiento, exponiendo los elementos centrales de la reciente reforma educativa y contrastando la composición de la política y los programas educativos con sus fórmulas de distribución presupuestal, las cuales se muestran insuficientes para alcanzar a solucionar un problema de tipo estructural.
Effects of a 12-Week Mindfulness, Compassion, and Loving Kindness Program on Chronic Depression: A Pilot Within-Subjects Wait-List Controlled Trial
Authors: Graser Johannes , Höfling Volkmar , Weβlau Charlotte , Mendes Adriana , Stangier Ulrich 
Published: February 2016

In this pilot study,N= 11 patients suffering from chronic depression were treated in a 12-week group program consisting of basic mindfulness exercises from Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and compassion exercises from Compassion Focused Therapy and Loving Kindness Meditation. In a 3-month waiting period prior to treatment, depression symptoms both in self-report and clinician rating did not change significantly. After treatment, depression severity was significantly reduced. After a 3-month follow-up, the symptoms further improved, with almost large effect sizes being observed in primary outcome measures.Changes in emotion regulation styles reflected by a significant increase in acceptance and significant decrease in suppression of emotions were observed at follow-up. Rumination about oneself was also significantly reduced at follow-up. Compassionate love and mindfulness were increased at follow-up, no effects were found on the Self-Compassion Scale and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Given further confirming studies for this approach, it might improve treatment options for patients suffering from chronic depression.