bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Key Determinants of Human Resource Management in Hospitals: Stakeholder Perspective
Authors: Buchelt Beata Irma , Frączkiewicz-Wronka Aldona , Kaminska Renata 
Published: June 2017

AbstractOver the past decade, theoretical and empirical research on the various aspects of human resources (HR) within the healthcare (HC) sector has grown extensively due to its′ strategic importance in the sector. There is a visible tendency among researchers to pursue an effective human resource management (HRM) strategies, methods, and tools. Countries implement policies which should increase the amount and competences of employees within healthcare. Providers of HC services (i.e. hospitals) tend to enforce modern HRM solutions adapted from business organisations to attract, retain and develop HR. However, these seem not be as effective as they could (Hyde et al., 2013). Because of this, authors approached a researched reality from the point of view of a contextual paradigm, assuming that HRM solutions to be effective should match the reality of HC providers (Pocztowski, 2008). The aim of the research was to detect determinants which might influence the management of medical personnel in hospitals and identify the possible strength of these determinants so a more adjusted organisational and human resource management strategy could be elaborated. The list of possible determinants of hospital operations as the result of meta-analysis was elaborated. The list created the basis for interviews conducted among stakeholders and experts. Respondents were asked to appraise the factors with the usage of numerical scale considering their influence on medical personnel management in hospitals (physicians, nurses and others). In total, there were 28 interviews completed. The general conclusion which can be drawn from the analysis of these data is that hospitals should reorient their HRM practices in such the way that not only the quantitative but also the qualitative aspect of performance would be properly handled. This paper draws from HRM theory (contextual approach), stakeholder theory, and healthcare management theory, adding new insight to each in the context of the HC sector. Identification of most important factors which influence hospitals could allow the providers to elaborate HRM strategy adjusted to external circumstances.
Modification of bovine serum albumin with aminophenylboronic acid as glycan sensor based on surface plasmon resonance and isothermal titration calorimetry
Authors: Wang De-Min , Meng Xin , Li Xiao-Bin , He Hao-Jie , Zhao Teng-Fei , Jia Tian-Wei , He Yun , Yang Yang , Yu Peng 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Aminophenylboronic acid (ABA) modified bovine serum albumin (BSA) was prepared as neolectin and its interactions with oligosaccharides and glycopolymer were studied by surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC). The conjugation between the primary amine group of the ABA molecule and lysine residues on BSA was performed with an adipate-based strategy to afford the synthetic neoprotein. The number of ABA molecules loaded to BSA surface was determined by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization – time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry. In the BSA-ABA and sugar interaction study, no signal was observed for both the SPR and ITC sensor platform using monosaccharides as the analyte, indicating a weak binding affnity, while the galactose modified polymer showed an enhanced response. The binding affinities of the galactosyl-polymer to BSA-ABA from SPR and ITC data were in the micromolar range.
Plantar Pressure Differences Between Nordic Walking Techniques
Authors: Encarnación-Martínez Alberto , Lucas-Cuevas Ángel Gabriel , Pérez-Soriano Pedro , Menayo Ruperto , Gea-García Gemma María 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
High plantar pressure has been associated with increased risk of injury. The characteristics of each physical activity determine the load on the lower limbs. The influence of Nordic Walking (NW) technique on plantar pressure is still unknown. The aim of this study was to analyze the differences between plantar pressure during NW with the Diagonal technique (DT) versus Alpha technique (AT) and compare them with the pressure obtained during normal walking (W). The normality and sphericity of the plantar pressure data were checked before performing a two-way repeated measures ANOVA in order to find differences between speeds (preferred, fast) and the gait (NW, W) as within-subject factors. Then, a t-test for independent measures was used to identify the specific differences between NW techniques. The strength of the differences was calculated by means of the effect size (ES). The results demonstrated that during NW with AT at preferred speed the pressure was lower under the Calcaneus, Lateral Metatarsal and Toes compared to the DT group (p = 0.046, ES = 1.49; p = 0.015, ES = 1.44; p = 0.040, ES = 1.20, respectively). No differences were found at the fast speed (p > 0.05). Besides the increase in walking speed during NW (p < 0.01), both technique groups showed lower pressure during NW compared to W under the Hallux and Central Metatarsal heads (F = 58.321, p = 0.000, ES = 2.449; F = 41.917, p = 0.012, ES = 1.365, respectively). As a practical conclusion, the AT technique may be the most effective of the NW techniques at reducing plantar pressure while allowing NW practitioners to achieve the physiological benefits of NW.
Effects of two-week high-intensity interval training on cognition in adolescents – a randomized controlled pilot study
Authors: Stenman Mari , Pesola Arto J. , Laukkanen Arto , Haapala Eero A. 
Published: June 2017

PurposeWe investigated the effects of a two-week high-intensity interval training (HIT) on cognition in adolescents.MethodsThe participants were recruited from local high schools with an electronic messaging system. The HIT group parti­cipated in 4 high-intensity interval running sessions and 2 circuit training sessions. The control group (CG) continued their usual habits. Reaction time, choose reaction time, working memory, visual memory, and learning were assessed by computerized CogState test battery. The intervention effect was investigated with repeated measures ANOVA and the effect size by Morris <sub>dppc2</sub>.ResultsThe total of 25 participants aged 17–20 years participated in the baseline measurements and were randomized into the intervention (<i>n</i> = 12) and control (<i>n</i> = 13) groups; 9 people in the HIT group and 10 in the CG also participated in the follow-up assessments. Reaction time (mean change [SD] = 0.02 [0.03] vs. –0.05 [0.08], p for time*group interaction = 0.025, <sub>dppc2</sub> = –0.297) and choice reaction time (0.03 [0.03] vs. –0.01 [0.04], p for time*group interaction = 0.017, <sub>dppc2</sub> = –0.874) improved more in the CG than in the HIT group. While we found no other statistically significant time*group interactions, intervention turned out to have a small negative effect on working memory (<sub>dppc2</sub> = –0.470) and a small positive effect on visual memory and learning (<sub>dppc2</sub> = 0.419).ConclusionsThe study on HIT produced mixed effects on cognition in adolescents. Studies with a longer intervention period and larger sample sizes are warranted to further explore HIT effects on cognition.
Econometric Modelling of Influence of Level of the Social and Economic Infrastructure On Quality of Life of the Population
Authors: Angelina Ilchenko , Gang Xiang Xiao , Vladimir Stepanov 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
In this article, the index approach to an estimation of situational multifactor economic categories is considered: a level of development of a social and economic infrastructure of region and population living conditions. Author’s mathematical models of formation of the integrated estimated indexes formulated on principles of the factorial analysis of hierarchies are used. The constructed estimated integrated indexes form a basis of ranging of territories, both in an annual cut and in dynamics on years that, in turn, allows to analyse the change in ratings of territories (during 5-10 years): on a level of development of an infrastructure and quality of life of the population. Authors give results of computer modelling of an index of development of a social and economic infrastructure. Here authors use additional parameters for the measurement of an index of capital investments in an infrastructure. Further, authors model an index of quality of life of the population. Here the methods used are the analysis of hierarchies, the factorial analysis and a method of the main things a component. Then the interrelation analysis between tendencies of change of indexes through comparison of ranks of territories is made. Theoretical offers of authors are accompanied by quantitative results of modelling experiments on materials of 30 Chinese provinces for the period of 10 years period.
The Role of Coffee Based Agroforestry System in Tree Diversity Conservation in Eastern Uganda
Authors: Negawo Worku Janka , Beyene Dejene Nigatu 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Agroforestry farming system comprises considerable cultivated land area in the tropics. Despite the economic and social benefits of the system for farmers, it is also known to have an important role in the conservation of tree species. This study aims to evaluate the composition and distribution of tree species in coffee based agroforestry system to determine the potential for biodiversity conservation. To address the objective of this study, 57 sample plots in farmers’ coffee field and 12 sample plots in forest reserve were surveyed in Eastern Uganda. The result shows that the number of indigenous tree species in coffee farms was lower than that of forest reserve. Similarly, tree species richness per plot, Shannon and Simpson diversity indexes of forest reserve were significantly (p≤0.05) higher than that of coffee farms. However, with the inclusion of exotic tree species, coffee farms were found to be significantly higher than that of forest reserve for the above diversity indexes. On the other hand, the distribution of tree species in the coffee farms were mainly dominated by few tree species indicating the need for measures that ensure the sustainability of those less represented tree species.
Novel Architecture of PON based Two-dimensional Pre-coding
Authors: Yu Hou , Hou Fenfei 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
This paper presents a PON link failure monitoring scheme based on optical pre-coding polling which establishes link failure optimal judgment performance model by using of Neyman-Pearson Criterion. The simulation results show that with the increase of the distance from the user, the NTC becomes wider in the range of optimal judgment, which is easier to achieve optimal judgment; the number of network users is reduced from 128 to 16, NTC in the range of optimal judgment becomes wider; When the pulse width is between
${10^{ - 11}}s \lt Tc \lt {10^{ - 9}}s$, it is relatively easy to get the optimal decision; When the transmission power
$Ps \ge {10^{ - 2}}{\rm{w}}$, the value of ODP is not changed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the cost of the monitoring system by selecting the appropriate device; and simultaneously selects the optimal system parameters to improve the optimal performance of the monitoring system.
The relationship between maternal and umbilical cord adropin levels with the presence and severity of preeclampsia
Authors: Cakmak Burcu Dincgez , Dundar Betul , Acikgoz Abdullah Serdar , Ozgen Gulten , Cift Tayfur , Ahmedian Robab , Altekin Yasin 
Published: June 2017

Abstract

Aim:
To investigate both maternal and umbilical cord adropin levels in patients with preeclampsia and the possible relations with its severity and perinatal outcomes.

Materials and methods:
In this study, a total of 38 preeclamptic and 40 age-matched healthy pregnant women between January and June 2016 were included. Serum and cord adropin levels were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

Results:
The maternal and umbilical cord adropin levels were significantly lower in the preeclamptic group compared to controls [71.19±22.21 vs. 100.76±27.02 ng/L and 92.39 (59.77:129.89) vs. 106.20 (74.42:208.02) ng/L, P<0.001, respectively]. While maternal adropin levels were significantly lower in the severe preeclampsia group as compared to the mild preeclamptic group [66.45 (21.49:98.02) vs. 76.17 (58.06:109.58), P=0.007], umbilical cord adropin levels did not differ between each group [91.32 (59.77:113.34) vs. 92.87 (63.12:129.89), P=0.750]. Maternal adropin level was negatively correlated with systolic and diastolic blood pressures (r=−0.60, P<0.001 and r=−0.58, P<0.001, respectively) and positively correlated with platelet count (r=0.27, P=0.016). Moreover, umbilical cord adropin levels were weakly correlated with gestational age at delivery (r=0.28, P=0.012) and birth weight (r=0.28, P=0.014).

Conclusion:
The present study is the first to demonstrate a significant association between maternal and umbilical adropin levels and the presence and severity of preeclampsia. Adropin might be a useful parameter for predicting the presence and severity of preeclampsia.
The status of intercultural mediation in translation: Is it an absolute licence?
Authors: Akbari Alireza , Darani Parviz Ahmadi 
Published: June 2017

AbstractThe role of translator as Sprachmittler or intercultural mediator has welcomed much attention since the advent of the “cultural turn” paradigm. The present research paper seeks to figure out how the manifestations of intercultural mediation are achieved via translation in terms of two mediation facets, viz, personal and communicated interpretations. Whereas the former deals with the presence of the translator between the source and target cultures, the latter concerns the role of the reader of the translated text in the target language through several mediational strategies including: expansion, reframing, replacement, eschewing of dispreferred structure, and dispensation to capture the message of the source text. The rationale for focusing on these strategies lies in the fact that translators often utilize transliteration and literal translation strategies when it comes to cultural items and concepts. As far as review of the literature indicates, mediational translation has not received due attention in the Persian language since it differs in comparison with other languages such as English, French etc. In the case of language patterning, such study reveals some novel but applicable cultural translation strategies that highlight the nature of mediation in cultural translation.
A database of semantic features for chosen concepts (Attested in 8- to 10-year-old Czech pupils)
Authors: Konečná Kristýna , Vaňkátová Kristýna 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
In this paper, a database of semantic features is presented. 104 nominal concepts from 13 semantic categories were described by young Czech school children. They were asked to respond to the question “what is it, what does it mean?” by listing different kinds of properties for concepts in writing. Their responses were broken down into semantic features and the database was prepared using a set of pre-established rules. The method of database design, with an emphasis on the way features were recorded, is described in detail within this article. The data were statistically analysed and interpreted and the results along with database usage methodologies are discussed. The goal of this research is to produce a complex database to be used in future research relating to semantic features and therefore it has been published online for use by the wider academic community. At present, databases have been published based on data gathered from adult English and Czech speakers; however participation in this study was limited specifically to young Czech-speaking children. Thus, this database is characteristically unique as it provides important insight into this specific age and language group’s conceptual knowledge. The research is inspired primarily by research papers concerning semantic feature production obtained from adult English speakers (McRae, de Sa, and Seidenberg, 1997; McRae, Cree, Seidenberg, and McNorgan, 2005; Vinson and Vigliocco, 2008).
Glycosylation of KEAP1 links nutrient sensing to redox stress signaling
Authors: Chen Po‐Han , Smith Timothy J , Wu Jianli , Siesser Priscila F , Bisnett Brittany J , Khan Farhan , Hogue Maxwell , Soderblom Erik , Tang Flora , Marks Jeffrey R , Major Michael B , Swarts Benjamin M , Boyce Michael , Chi Jen‐Tsan 
Published: June 2017

AbstractO‐GlcNAcylation is an essential, nutrient‐sensitive post‐translational modification, but its biochemical and phenotypic effects remain incompletely understood. To address this question, we investigated the global transcriptional response to perturbations in O‐GlcNAcylation. Unexpectedly, many transcriptional effects of O‐GlcNAc transferase (OGT) inhibition were due to the activation of NRF2, the master regulator of redox stress tolerance. Moreover, we found that a signature of low OGT activity strongly correlates with NRF2 activation in multiple tumor expression datasets. Guided by this information, we identified KEAP1 (also known as KLHL19), the primary negative regulator of NRF2, as a direct substrate of OGT. We show that O‐GlcNAcylation of KEAP1 at serine 104 is required for the efficient ubiquitination and degradation of NRF2. Interestingly, O‐GlcNAc levels and NRF2 activation co‐vary in response to glucose fluctuations, indicating that KEAP1 O‐GlcNAcylation links nutrient sensing to downstream stress resistance. Our results reveal a novel regulatory connection between nutrient‐sensitive glycosylation and NRF2 signaling and provide a blueprint for future approaches to discover functionally important O‐GlcNAcylation events on other KLHL family proteins in various experimental and disease contexts.
Vecinos, vasallos y defensores del Rey, condiciones necesarias para el ciudadano en la Provincia de Pasto, 1809-1823
Authors: Mora Caicedo Angela Rocio 
Published: June 2017

En un escenario de cambio social como lo fue la transición entre un orden tradicional en la Provincia de Pasto y el advenimiento de la República (1809-1823), se apela al lenguaje político como una herramienta metodológica, para estudiar el estatus asignado a los sujetos en el Antiguo Régimen, principalmente los vecinos y los vasallos fieles a Fernando VII. La perspectiva de la nueva historia política y el lenguaje político permitieron realizar una aproximación a la presencia arraigada de conceptos que generaron en la sociedad estatus y acciones producto de la voluntad de los actores sociales, evidenciados principalmente en las actas del Cabildo de Pasto y las comunicaciones entre los representantes de los ejércitos realista y republicano. Bajo este supuesto, se encontró que las circunstancias políticas y sociales del proceso de independencia produjeron unas cargas significativas en estos conceptos articulados en el discurso realista. Por ejemplo, el vasallaje era la connotación que unificaba a todos los defensores del Rey y el vecino fue un reconocimiento asignado a una posición de privilegio para las elites, por lo tanto, ante la implementación de un concepto moderno y liberal como lo es el ciudadano, no modificó en mayor medida el orden social ya dado.
More on the Categorial Status of (T)àbí in Yorùbá Grammar
Authors: Jelili Adewale Adeoye 
Published: June 2017

Yorùbá language is one of the major languages spoken in Nigeria. The term is also used to refer to the language and the native speakers. As shown in Oyetade, Yorùbá language is spoken in six states that constitute the southwest of Nigeria – Lagos, Ọ̀yọ́, Ọ̀ṣun, Ògùn, Òndó, and Èkìtì. This study investigated the Standard Yorùbá used in the Southwest Nigeria by focusing on the conjunction t(àbí). Findings reveal that there are varieties of Yorùbá language based on the location of the speakers and the state they occupy in Nigeria: Ọ̀yọ́ dialect, Ègbá dialect, Èkìtí dialect, Òndó dialect and Ọ̀wọ̀ dialect to mention a few. Previous scholarly works on Yorùbá grammar show that (t)àbí performs two functions and it is ascribed with two nomenclatures namely conjunction and polar question word. However, this present paper provides another view that is different from the views of the earlier scholars. Findings in this study reveal that t(àbí) is a conjunction in all its positions of occurrence and the researcher argues against its use as a polar question word. It is established in this study among other things that its occurrence at sentence initial position is as a result of ellipsis. The study also maintains that where it appears at sentence medial position, the polar question word has been deleted.
Methods of diagnosis of acute epiphyseal osteomyelitis in children
Authors: Labuzov Dmitry S. , Salopenkova Anna B. , Proshchenko Yaroslav N. 
Published: June 2017

Summary. The article presents the analysis of different method for diagnosis of epiphyseal osteomyelitis, including radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance tomography, and radioisotope bone scans. We address the advantages, disadvantages, and possibilities of each method from the standpoint of early diagnosis of osteomyelitis in children.
Based upon the literature, the most effective and reliable methods for early diagnosis of epiphyseal osteomyelitis in pediatric patients are magnetic resonance and ultrasound. The present diagnostic methods involve no radiation exposure. Using an ultrasonic diagnostic method does not require complete immobility of the patient, can be used from the moment of birth, has widespread availability, and has a relative low cost to allow its use in any medical institution.
Presencia de bacilos negro pigmentantés en bolsas periodontales de pacientes diabéticos tipo 2 y su relación con el control glicémico
Authors: Ramos Perfecto Donald , Churata Oroya Diana Eugenia , Paccori Garcia Efrain , Malpartida Porras Kathy , Cuentas Robles Adelmo , Arbañil Huaman Hugo , Chucos Ortiz Rafael , Torres Martinez Ronald 
Published: June 2017

Objetivos: El estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar la presencia de bacilos negro pigmentantés (BNP) en bolsas periodontales de pacientes diabéticos tipo 2 y determinar una relación con su control glicémico. Material y métodos: Se evaluó un número total de 46 pacientes que cumplían con los criterio de inclusión en el estudio, de los cuales quedaron 20 por haber concluido con todas las pruebas realizadas en el estudio, como el estudio microbiológico de sus muestras de placa subgingival y las pruebas de hemoglobina glicosilada que se realizó en forma periódica en los 3 meses que se evaluó a los pacientes. Resultados: De los 20 pacientes evaluados que completaron todas sus pruebas, 14 eran mujeres y 6 varones, con un rango de edad de 40 a 68 años, pudiéndose identificar estos bacilos negro pigmentantés (BNP) en el 20 % de casos con diagnóstico de periodontitis moderada a severa (periodontitis moderada: bolsa periodontal de 6 a 7 mm y Periodontitis severa: bolsa periodontal mayor de 7 mm), presentando estos pacientes un control glicémico de condición bueno a moderado (control bueno: ≤6.9 % HbAc1y control moderado: 7 a 7.9 % HbAc1). La prueba estadística realizada para valorar la relación presencia BNP y el control glicémico fue de Chi cuadrado el cual no determino significancia de la relación (P> 5 %) Conclusiones: Se identificó la presencia de BNP en pacientes diabéticos tipo 2 pero más relacionado a pacientes con cuadros de periodontitis moderada a severa y con un control glicémico de bueno a moderado, no presentando significancia estadística.