bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Contributing Factors for Perceived Satisfaction with Nursing Care among Inpatients in General Wards
Authors: Koirala Mamta , Koirala Mohan Laxmi 
Published: November 2016

Introduction: Patients' perceived satisfaction with quality of care may affects health outcomes. Patients who are satisfied with their nursing care are more likely to follow treatment and consequently to have better health outcomes. It encourages them to behave in a healthy way after discharge, and positive rating of service quality seems to be correlated with no hesitation about revisiting the same hospital ward in time of need. This study was done to identify the contributing factors for perceived satisfaction with nursing care among inpatients in general wards in Lumbini Medical College.

Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in Lumbini Medical College Teaching Hospital throughout the month of August, 2015. A total of 60 heterogeneous study population from three different wards (Medical, Surgical, and Orthopedics), who gave consent for participation, were included using non-probability convenient sampling technique. Nepalese version of Newcastle Satisfaction with Nursing Scale (NSNS) was used to measure the satisfaction score.

Results: There were a total of 60 respondents with mean age of 30.08 years (SD= 9.72). Male, duration of hospital stay, and number of hospital stay had a significant relation with the satisfaction score when calculated individually. However, the relationship was not significant when adjusted for other variables by linear regression.

Conclusion: Majority of respondents were satisfied with the quality of nursing care. Male, duration of hospital stay, and number of hospital stay had a significant relation with the satisfaction score when calculated individually. The nurses should know the factors influencing patients' satisfaction and work on those to improve the quality of nursing care.
Association of Visit-to-Visit Variability of Systolic Blood Pressure With Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality in Primary Care Chinese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes—A Retrospective Population-Based Cohort Study
Authors: Wan Eric Yuk Fai , Fung Colman Siu Cheung , Yu Esther Yee Tak , Fong Daniel Yee Tak , Chen Julie Yun , Lam Cindy Lo Kuen 
Published: November 2016

OBJECTIVEThis study aimed to evaluate the impact of visit-to-visit variability (VVV) of systolic blood pressure (SBP) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality among primary care Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODSA retrospective cohort study was conducted in 124,105 Chinese adult primary care patients with T2DM and without prior diagnosed CVD from August 2008 to December 2009. The VVV of SBP was evaluated using SDs of SBP over 24 months. The risks of CVD and all-cause mortality associated with variability in SBP were evaluated using Cox proportional hazards regression. Subgroup analysis was conducted by the stratification of age, sex, duration of diabetes, the presence of chronic kidney disease, baseline SBP and trend, and the number and class of antihypertensive drugs.RESULTSA positive linear relationship between the VVV of SBP and the first incidence of CVD and all-cause mortality was identified over a median follow-up time of 39.5 months. Patients with a low SD of SBP of &lt;5 mmHg had the lowest risks of CVD and all-cause mortality, and patients with an SD of SBP of ≥10 mmHg had significantly higher risks. For every 1 SD increase in the SD of SBP, the risks of CVD, all-cause mortality, and the composite of both events increased by 2.9% (95% CI 2.4–3.4%), 4.0% (95% CI 3.5–4.6%), and 3.4% (95% CI 3.0–3.8%), respectively. A direct linear relationship was also observed in all selected subgroups.CONCLUSIONSSBP variability, irrespective of the mean SBP level, is a potential predictor for the development of CVD and all-cause mortality in patients with diabetes. In addition to monitoring BP targets for their patients with diabetes, clinicians should also remain vigilant about the visit-to-visit fluctuation of BP.
“mus co shee”: Indigenous Plant Foods and Horticultural Imperialism in the Canadian Sub-Arctic
Authors: Soloway Beverly 
Published: November 2016

The 17th-century arrival of the Hudson’s Bay Company in Rupert’s Land disrupted Mushkegowuk (Cree) hunter-gatherer society by replacing the collection of indigenous plant foods with a British planted-food model. Within a hundred years of British contact, new foodways relied upon hunting and gardening, bringing a loss in heritage plant food knowledge. Mushkegowuk living in the sub-arctic today have minimal knowledge of edible indigenous plants. Dependence on limited local gardening or imported grocery store vegetables has affected diet, nutrition, and cultural systems. In addition to exploring plant food gathering and gardening history in the Hudson Bay Lowlands, this paper demonstrates how re-discovering lost foodway knowledge can contribute to the health and well-being of those living in the far north.
La famille de Blumenstein et l'exploitation des mines du Forez aux XVIIIe et XIXe siècles
Authors: Chermette Alexis 
Published: November 2016

D'origine autrichienne, la famille de Blumenstein devait jouer un rôle majeur dans l'exploitation des mines métalliques du département de la Loire aux XVIII8 et XIXe siècles.
Par le fait des circonstances dues aux guerres de l'époque, les Blumenstein avaient obtenu de larges concessions minières portant sur des ensembles filoniens de plomb argentifère situés d'une part sur le versant oriental du Mont Pilât et d'autre part dans les Monts du Forez ainsi que plus accessoirement aux environs de Vienne en Dauphiné.
Mineurs enthousiastes, les Blumenstein devaient réussir à maintenir en exploitation pendant plus d'un siècle des gisements à priori assez difficiles. Protégés par le pouvoir, ils avaient réussi à créer des industries nouvelles dans le Forez en fournissant du plomb aux armées de la République et de l'Empire.
Toute activité a cessé aujourd'hui sur ces gisements et ont laissé de larges traces bien visibles encore sur le terrain.
Les larves du genre Onthophagus Latreille, 1802. - 5. Les espèces des sous-genres Digitonthophagus, Trichonthophagus et «Incertae Seclis» (Coleoptera Scarabaeidae)
Authors: Ill Kim Jin , Lumaret Jean-Pierre 
Published: November 2016

Larvae of the genus Onthophagus Latreille, 1802.
5. — Several species of both the Digitonthophagus and Trichonthophagus subgenera, and «incertae sedis» (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae).
The larvae of seven Onthophagus species are described. They are originated from France, Korea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Colombia, Mexico. Taxonomical affinities among species are discussed.
Topical Honey in the Management of Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Exit Sites
Authors: Forbes Thomas A. , Shaw Loren , Quinlan Catherine 
Published: November 2016

International guidelines in peritoneal dialysis (PD) advocate for regular application of topical mupirocin in chronic PD exit-site care. A strong evidence base links this treatment to reduced rates of exit-site infections and peritonitis. However, emerging reports of increasing mupirocin resistance and gram-negative infections are threatening the long-term viability of topical antibiotic ointments as a prophylactic treatment. Medical grade honey has multiple proven antibacterial and wound healing properties. High-quality randomized controlled trial evidence (the HONEYPOT trial), however, does not support the use of topical medical-grade honey over antibiotic ointments for the prevention of exit-site infection and peritonitis in adults. Pediatric representation in these studies is low, and these findings may not extrapolate to the pediatric context, which has a higher incidence of PD-related infection and a lower prevalence of diabetes. We present a series of 8 pediatric patients treated with topical Medihoney (Comvita, Paengaroa, New Zealand) in the context of poor exit-site condition, persistent infection, and recurrent granuloma where the addition of honey was felt to produce remarkable improvement in exit-site status. Medihoney is the first-line prophylactic exit-site ointment in PD exit sites at our institution and has been implicated in the salvage of peritoneal access in some patients. No exclusively pediatric studies have been performed; however, existing literature suggests a beneficial effect in promoting healing of infected wounds with a lower risk of developing antimicrobial resistance.
POST-MAIN SEQUENCE EVOLUTION OF ICY MINOR PLANETS: IMPLICATIONS FOR WATER RETENTION AND WHITE DWARF POLLUTION
Authors: Malamud Uri , Perets Hagai B. 
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACT
Most observations of polluted white dwarf atmospheres are consistent with accretion of water-depleted planetary material. Among tens of known cases, merely two involve accretion of objects that contain a considerable mass fraction of water. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relative scarcity of these detections. Based on a new and highly detailed model, we evaluate the retention of water inside icy minor planets during the high-luminosity stellar evolution that follows the main sequence. Our model fully considers the thermal, physical, and chemical evolution of icy bodies, following their internal differentiation as well as water depletion, from the moment of their birth and through all stellar evolution phases preceding the formation of the white dwarf. We also account for different initial compositions and formation times. Our results differ from previous studies, which have either underestimated or overestimated water retention. We show that water can survive in a variety of circumstances and in great quantities, and therefore other possibilities are discussed in order to explain the infrequency of water detection. We predict that the sequence of accretion is such that water accretes earlier, and more rapidly, than the rest of the silicate disk, considerably reducing the chance of its detection in H-dominated atmospheres. In He-dominated atmospheres, the scarcity of water detections could be observationally biased. It implies that the accreted material is typically intrinsically dry, which may be the result of the inside-out depopulation sequence of minor planets.
THE PANCHROMATIC VIEW OF THE MAGELLANIC CLOUDS FROM CLASSICAL CEPHEIDS. I. DISTANCE, REDDENING, AND GEOMETRY OF THE LARGE MAGELLANIC CLOUD DISK
Authors: Inno L. , Bono G. , Matsunaga N. , Fiorentino G. , Marconi M. , Lemasle B. , Silva R. da , Soszyński I. , Udalski A. , Romaniello M. , Rix H.-W. 
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACT
We present a detailed investigation of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) disk using classical Cepheids. Our analysis is based on optical (I, V; OGLE-IV), near-infrared (NIR: J, H,

) and mid-infrared (MIR: w1; WISE) mean magnitudes. By adopting new templates to estimate the NIR mean magnitudes from single-epoch measurements, we build the currently most accurate, largest, and homogeneous multi-band data set of LMC Cepheids. We determine Cepheid individual distances using optical and NIR Period–Wesenheit relations (PWRs), to measure the geometry of the LMC disk and its viewing angles. Cepheid distances based on optical PWRs are precise at 3%, but accurate to 7%, while the ones based on NIR PWRs are more accurate (to 3%), but less precise (2%–15%), given the higher photometric error on the observed magnitudes. We found an inclination of i = 25.05 ± 0.02 (stat.) ± 0.55 (syst.) deg, and a position angle of the lines of nodes P.A. = 150.76 ± 0.02 (stat.) ± 0.07 (syst.) deg. These values agree well with estimates based either on young (Red Supergiants) or on intermediate-age (Asymptotic Giant Branch, Red Clump) stellar tracers, but they significantly differ from evaluations based on old (RR Lyrae) stellar tracers. This indicates that young/intermediate and old stellar populations have different spatial distributions. Finally, by using the reddening-law fitting approach, we provide a reddening map of the LMC disk, which is 10 times more accurate and 2 times larger than similar maps in the literature. We also found an LMC true distance modulus of

(stat. and syst.) mag, in excellent agreement with the currently most accurate measurement.
VORTICES AND SPIRALS IN THE HD 135344B TRANSITION DISK
Authors: Marel N. van der , Cazzoletti P. , Pinilla P. , Garufi A. 
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACT
In recent years, spiral structures have been seen in scattered light observations and signs of vortices in millimeter images of protoplanetary disks, both probably linked with the presence of planets. We present Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array Band 7 (335 GHz or 0.89 mm) continuum observations of the transition disk HD 135344B at an unprecedented spatial resolution of 0.″16, using superuniform weighting. The data show that the asymmetric millimeter-dust ring seen in previous work actually consists of an inner ring and an outer asymmetric structure. The outer feature is cospatial with the end of one of the spiral arms seen in scattered light, but the feature itself is not consistent with a spiral arm due to its coradiance. We propose a new possible scenario to explain the observed structures at both wavelengths. Hydrodynamical simulations show that a massive planet can generate a primary vortex (which dissipates at longer timescales, becoming an axisymmetric ring) and trigger the formation of a second generation vortex further out. Within this scenario, the two spiral arms observed at scattered light originate from a planet at ∼30 au and from the secondary vortex at ∼75 au rather than a planet further out as previously reported.
Information security risk management and incompatible parts of organization
Authors: Talabeigi Elham , Jalali Naeeini Seyyed Gholamreza 
Published: November 2016

Purpose: we prepared a questionnaire to evaluate Incompatible parts and also risk management in University of Science and Technology E-Learning Center and studying the Incompatible parts impacts on utility of organization.Design/methodology/approach: By using coalitional game theory we present a new model to recognize the degrees of incompatibility among independent divisions of an organization with dependent security assets. Based on positive and negative interdependencies in the parts, the model provides how the organization can decrease the security risks through non-cooperation rather than cooperation. we implement the proposed model of this paper by analyzing the data which have been provided by questionnaires from different three managers' ideas of Iran University of Science and Technology E-Learning Center located in Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran.Findings: In general, by collecting data and analyzing them, the survey showed that Incompatible parts of organizations have negative impacts on utility of organization risk management process. Furthermore, it adds values to other organizations and provides the best practices in planning, developing, implementing and monitoring risk management in organizations.Research limitations/implications: Since Information security and also Risk Management are still areas which need to improve in some Iranian universities, we couldn’t consider them in our analysis. On the other hand, due to questionnaire limitation, the study’s sample size is 1. This size may be considered large for our statistical analysis.Originality/value: The main contribution of this paper is to propose a model for non-cooperation among a number of divisions in a organization and using risk management factors.
Preliminary hydrogeophysical investigation at the 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt, by 1D and 2D inversion of VES data
Authors: Massoud Usama , Khalil Mahmoud M. , Tokunaga Tomochika , Santos Fernando A.M. 
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACTElectrical resistivity survey in the form of vertical electrical sounding was conducted at the 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt, to analyse subsurface lithology distribution and the inter‐relation between the possible infiltrated wastewater from oxidation ponds and the surface seepage emerged at the city centre. Special interest was paid for tracing the low‐resistivity clayey layer, which can act as a barrier against surface water percolation and as a low permeable zone to form local perched water system. Vertical electrical sounding data by Schlumberger electrode configuration were taken at 17 stations along a line extended from the city centre to the oxidation ponds used for wastewater treatment. The data were inverted by using 1D and 2D inversion schemes to construct geoelectrical cross section along the surveyed line. The geoelectrical layers were interpreted principally in terms of lithology and water content by correlation with borehole information. From the obtained results, four layers were identified in the subsurface medium. The upper three layers are located above the regional water table, whereas the fourth one was interpreted to be fully water saturated. The second layer from the surface is of great importance as it is the low‐resistivity clayey layer. This layer is discontinuous along the survey line. Downward infiltration of wastewater from the oxidation ponds is possible especially at the pond No. 2 as the clayey layer was interpreted not to exist at the site. The infiltrated wastewater from the oxidation ponds was interpreted not to be the cause of the surface seepage emerged at the city centre because the clayey layer dips toward opposite direction. The probable sources of the seepage were considered the local surface infiltration from excess irrigation water in the nearby cultivated land and/or leakage from the underground water utilities in the city centre.
Characterisation of shallow marine sediments using high‐resolution velocity analysis and genetic‐algorithm‐driven 1D elastic full‐waveform inversion
Authors: Aleardi M. , Tognarelli A. , Mazzotti A. 
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACTWe estimate the elastic properties of marine sediments beneath the seabed by means of high‐resolution velocity analysis and one‐dimensional elastic full‐waveform inversion performed on two‐dimensional broad‐band seismic data of a well‐site survey. A high‐resolution velocity function is employed to exploit the broad frequency band of the data and to derive the P‐wave velocity field with a high degree of accuracy. To derive a complete elastic characterisation in terms of P‐wave and S‐wave velocities and density of the subsurface, and to increase the resolution of the estimates, we apply a one‐dimensional elastic full‐waveform inversion in which the outcomes derived from the velocity analysis are used as a priori information to define the search range. The one‐dimensional inversion is done using genetic algorithm as the optimisation method. It is performed by considering two misfit functions: the first uses the entire waveform to compute the misfit between modelled and observed seismograms, and the second considers the envelope of the seismograms, thus relaxing the requirement of an exact estimation of the wavelet phase. The full‐waveform inversion and the high‐resolution velocity analysis yield comparable profiles, but the full‐waveform inversion reconstruction is much more detailed. Regarding the full‐waveform inversion results, the final depth models of P‐ and S‐wave velocities and density show a fine‐layered structure with a significant increase in velocities and density at shallow depth, which may indicate the presence of a consolidated layer. The very similar velocities and density‐depth trends obtained by employing the two different misfit functions increase our confidence in the reliability of the predicted subsurface models.
Multiple geophysical methods used to examine neotectonic structures in the western foothills of the Sierra de El Maitén (Argentina), North Patagonian Andes
Authors: Klinger Federico Lince , Orts Darío , Gimenez Mario , Folguera Andrés , Martinez Patricia 
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACTA high‐resolution geophysical study was carried out in a region of the retroarc of the Patagonian Andes located on the western slope of the Sierra de El Maitén. This structure is characterized by an imbricated west‐vergent fault system developed in the orogenic front area of the North Patagonian Andes that has uplifted. Oligocene volcanic rocks (Ventana Formation) affect Miocene to Quaternary sediments. Even though neotectonic fault scarps are affecting Quaternary deposits in the foothills of this range, no direct observation of slip in Quaternary strata was determined. The main objective of this study is to determine geometry of recognized neotectonic structures, characterizing them by variations in magnetic susceptibility, density, and p‐wave velocities. The combined application of different geophysical methods has allowed the characterization of the bedrock geometry and the determination of neotectonic displacements along faults. The potential field model and its integration with a seismic profile show the accurate geometry of this tectonic zone, which is crucial for seismogenic hazard analysis, in the area of northern Patagonia, a highly significant economic zone due to tourism with several towns (El Maitén, Esquel, and San Carlos de Bariloche) dispersed throughout the area of young tectonic activity.
Rapid Access Ice Drill for Sampling Antarctic Bedrock
Authors: Nielson D. L. , Delahunty C. , Goodge J. W. , Severinghaus J. P. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The Rapid Access Ice Drill (RAID) was designed and built to rapidly drill through the Antarctic ice cap, and then core the ice-rock transition zone and underlying bedrock. The system is designed to be mobile and to operate autonomously near the South Pole at elevations of 3000 to 4000 m and at air temperatures as low as −40°C. The anticipated drilling environment consists of about 100 m of firn that must be cased, followed by 2500 to 3300 m of glacial ice before reaching bedrock. The ice temperature at the surface is about −55°C warming to near 0°C at the base of the ice (warm ice). Previous work has focused on ice drilling and coring, and individual holes have required more than one drilling season. Our objective is to drill and complete a hole in approximately two weeks.
Firn will be drilled using a conventional auger system at 177.8 mm diameter until impermeable ice is encountered. Casing of 114.3 mm outer diameter will be placed in the hole and sealed against the ice with an inflatable packer. The next stage of drilling utilizes a 88.9 mm bit and 69.9 mm flush joint NRQ V-wall core rod to drill the ice section with penetration rates of 3 m/minute. The bottom hole assembly includes an outer bit and wireline-retrievable inner bit. After experimenting with a number of designs, we chose an outer bit with steel cutters to optimize penetration through the ice. In order to collect core in the transition zone or bedrock, the inner bit is removed by wireline and replaced with a coring assembly that utilizes an impregnated diamond bit.
The drilling system consists of five modules that will be mounted on skis for traversing the ice. These are a Drilling Rig Module, Rod Handling Module, Fluid Recirculation System (FRS) Module, a Power Module and a Shop/Inventory Module. The rig is a Boart Longyear LF-230 that we have modified to operate with an electric prime mover. The drilling fluid is ESTISOL-140 that is recycled through the FRS. The drilling system is powered by a 500 kW diesel generator. Two of these units are mounted in a power module to provide redundancy.