bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Fatores Associados à Ansiedade em Estudantes de uma Faculdade Particular
Authors: Medeiros Palloma Prates , Bittencourt Felipe Oliveira 
Published: December 2016

Introdução: A ansiedade e o stress surgem como mecanismo de fuga na dificuldade de adaptação. Um estudo atual mostrou que mais da metade dos estudantes universitários apresentavam sintomas psicológicos, decorrentes do estresse sofrido na graduação. Objetivo: analisar os motivos causadores da ansiedade em alunos que ingressam no ensino superior. Metodologia: a pesquisa possui caráter descritivo, quanto à natureza da pesquisa é qualiquantitativa. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida município de Vitoria da Conquista/BA. A coleta de dados foi realizada na Faculdade Independente do Nordeste. Os participantes do presente estudo foram selecionados por faixa etária de 19 a 25 anos, em estudantes da área da saúde. Resultados e discussões: Os resultados revelaram a presença de ansiedade em quase metade na população acadêmica pesquisada, com um índice mais elevado de ansiedade entre as mulheres, que apresentam leve ansiedade em 28,8% da amostra, ansiedade moderada em 9,6% e ansiedade severa 2,7%. Cabe destacar que esses dados que estão em conformidade com a ampla maioria dos estudos de mesma ordem, tanto a nível nacional como internacional. Considerações Finais: Os resultados deste estudo podem ser usados para traçar um perfil de estudantes em maior risco de ansiedade, vislumbrando a criação de estratégias e ações, por parte das faculdades e universidades, que visem a intervenção precoce e resolução dessa demanda.
Grupos de Convivência: Influência na Qualidade de Vida da Pessoa Idosa
Authors: Silva Soares Sandra Maria , Coronago Virgínia Maria Mendes Oliveira 
Published: December 2016

O presente estudo buscar refletir sobre a importância dos grupos de convivência na qualidade de vida da pessoa idosa. Este trabalho busca também identificar o papel do enfermeiro (a) nas relações estabelecidas nos grupos de convivência entre o profissional e o idoso. A metodologia utilizada foi a pesquisa bibliográfica e o levantamento contemplará temas relativos aos problemas que afetam negativamente a qualidade de vida dos idosos, a importância dos grupos de convivência na vida dos mesmos, e, a postura do profissional de enfermagem nesses grupos; para tanto, foram analisados artigos nas bases Scielo e Pubmed no período entre 1995 e 2015. A pesquisa demonstrou a importância dos grupos de convivência e que a presença do enfermeiro (a) é fundamental, para o bom funcionamento destes grupos, resultando assim na melhoria da qualidade de vidas dos idosos participantes.
A Importância do ensino de Libras: Relevância para Profissionais de Saúde
Authors: Ramos Tâmara Silva , Almeida Maria Antonieta Pereira Tigre 
Published: December 2016

A audição é o sentido por meio do qual se percebem os sons e a deficiência auditiva por sua vez deve ser tema de discussão, pois embora seja direito da pessoa surda ter acesso a serviços de saúde de qualidade, são por muitas vezes, atendidos de maneira incorreta e desrespeitados em sua condição, pois a área de saúde não possui profissionais capacitados para um atendimento aprimorado. Assim este estudo teve por objetivo analisar a importância do estudo de Libras para uma melhor preparação profissional de saúde para atuar junto à comunidade surda, conforme questionários aplicados em um Universidade particular da cidade cm alunos de 5 tipos de áreas de saúde (Enfermagem, Farmácia, Odontologia, Fisioterapia e Estética) e por isso trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa onde o caráter é de maneira exploratória realizada com alunos dos cursos da saúde. Nota-se que Enfermagem, Fisioterapia, Farmácia, Estética e Odontologia. A maioria dos alunos cursam Enfermagem (n=22), 32 dos participantes sabem o que é Libras e não se comunicam por Libras. 36 participantes declararam ter esse interesse em estudar LIBRAS. E embora o cuidado e contato com algum paciente com problema auditivo, nesta pesquisa ter sido baixo (n-5), (n=40) consideraram importante o estudo da libra na área de saúde e (n=39) acreditam que todas as áreas de saúde deveriam ter disciplina de LIBRAS na grade curricular. Já que 34 deles disseram que o atendimento aos deficientes auditivos feito por sua classe é ruim. Chegando a conclusão de que as garantias e direitos dados às pessoas com deficiência devem existir como forma de inclusão e integração social.
Integrating Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy and a Buddhism-Inspired Aversion/Attachment Model of Client Suffering: The Cases of "Beth" and "Amy"
Authors: Samlin Jason 
Published: December 2016

In recent times, Buddhist psychological concepts have become appealing to many psychotherapy theorists and practitioners. Included are such notions as mindfulness, the "acceptance" of experience, the nature and causes of suffering, and the use of "skillful means" behaviors and thoughts that are intentionally undertaken to reduce suffering both for oneself and others. While there are a number of cognitive-behavioral therapy treatments that incorporate such Buddhist psychological concepts, little research and practice has been done examining the integration of such concepts and short-term dynamic psychotherapy. As one effort to fill this gap in research, the purpose of this study was to develop and pilot test in two cases—"Beth" and "Amy"—a model (a) that was based on such Buddhist concepts and (b) that would assimilatively integrate with the "home theory" of an established form of modern, relational, short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy, namely, Levenson's (1995, 2010) Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP). The new model is called the "Aversion/Attachment Model of Client Suffering" (A/AMCS). The A/AMCS model was conceptually incorporated into Beth's and Amy's case formulations through an expansion of TLDP’s case formulation method. Also, the A/AMCS model was technically integrated into TLDP treatment in two ways. First, formal mindfulness meditation practices were implemented with each client by conducting eight half-hour practices before sessions 6-13, in the context of therapy that lasted 23 and 20 sessions, respectively. Second, the treatment sessions included the incorporation of acceptance practices and skillful means strategies. Following the Pragmatic Case Study Method (Fishman, 2005), Beth and Amy’s cases are examined both quantitatively and qualitatively. This study concludes with a discussion of the possible reasons for Beth's dramatically positive outcome compared with Amy's only moderately successful outcome, together with a broader discussion of how future research could further examine the integration of Buddhist psychological concepts and short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy.
On How Psychotherapy Can Be Helpfully Integrated Into Mindfulness Practice
Authors: Morgan Donald 
Published: December 2016

This commentary presents a discussion of some of the theoretical and technical aspects of Buddhist thought that Samlin used in his therapy with clients. The Buddhist roots of his "Attachment/Aversion Model of Client Suffering" are explored, and their origins in the Buddhist psychology known as Abhidharma are noted. The Abhidharma is placed within the context of modern theories of conditioning. I then outline how ideas and practices from the Buddhist tradition fit very well into the major contemporary psychotherapies, as Samlin shows using the TLDP model. Some reasons are presented for the advantages of integrating Buddhist thought and practices into psychotherapy. Finally, some practical suggestions are proposed for how to use this approach in psychotherapy with clients.
Commentary on Braun’s “The Ecological Rationality of Historical Costs and Conservatism”
Authors: Baker C. Richard 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Eduard Braun’s paper entitled “The Ecological Rationality of Historical Costs and Conservatism” has many elements which recommend it. Professor Braun has done an excellent job of summarizing several key topics in accounting theory, in particular those related to the issue of the revenue-expense versus the asset-liability approach to income determination and the historical cost versus fair value debate. In his paper, Braun argues that the revenue-expense approach to accounting cannot be traced to a distinct event. He also maintains that the revenue-expense approach is ecologically rational; that is, it results from “social evolution”, not human design. He goes on to argue that this ecological rationality is the reason why the efforts to impose the asset-liability approach favored by accounting standard-setters has encountered difficulties. He further argues that a solid basis for explaining the ecological rationality of the revenue-expense approach can be found in behavioral economics especially in Prospect Theory. He concludes that the revenue-expense approach is ecological rational and that it provides a basis for the organization of a market economy. The author supports his arguments with citations to well-respected accounting research which provides arguments against abandoning the revenue-expense approach (Waymire & Basu, 2007, Accounting is an evolved economic institution. Foundations and Trends in Accounting, 2(1–2), 1–173; Dickhaut, Basu, McCabe, & Waymire, 2009, Neuroaccounting II: Consilience between accounting principles and the primate brain. Retrieved January 30, 2009 from http://ssrn.com/abstract=1336517 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1336517; Dickhaut, 2009, The brain as the original accounting institution. The Accounting Review, 84(6), 1703–1712). This commentary will focus on two themes in Braun’s paper. First, the question of ecological rationality and whether this concept implies evolutionary progress. Second, the historical evolution of the revenue-expense approach, and why this approach can traced to several distinct events.
The Register SUGGESTIONS: Processing Tool for Land Consolidation Projects
Authors: Muchová Zlatica , Leitmanová Mária 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Article presents The register SUGGESTIONS, what is one of the main part of the OKTOPUS system (System about land, creation and land consolidation in Slovakia). This system has been created and presented in the model catchment area of the river Žitava in the previous work (125 cadastral areas in total area of 162,801 ha). Optimal combinations of land management are described mainly for land consolidation projects from erosion control, water management and ecological perspective. Modified processes for calculating the degree of soil erosion risk of the area, coefficient of ecological stability and methods of determination of critical points are used in The register SUGGESTIONS. Based on identified and evaluated dominant problems in the area there are proposed solutions (through symbols derived from concrete situations on land blocks) where to aim potential suggestions, mainly for designers of land consolidation projects. The contribution states procedures of obtaining symbols of The register SUGGESTIONS, recommendations derived from the register and three case studies.
Measured and Modeled (DNDC) Nitrous Oxide Emissions (N2O) under Different Crop Management Practices in the Nitra Region, Slovakia
Authors: Horák Ján , Mukhina Irina 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
An important method of investigating N2O emissions from cropland is model simulation. The measured data of N2O emissions under conventional tillage (CT) and reduced tillage (RT) with (N1) and without (N0) N fertilizer application were used to test the DNDC model during the year 2012 (April-December) in Slovakia. There was found a good agreement with seasonal N2O emissions only for CTN0 treatment, but in case of other treatments DNDC overestimated the emissions. The relative deviation between observed and simulated total seasonal N2O emissions (kg N ha−1) from four treatments were 46%, 164%, 346% and 321% for CTN0, CTN1, RTN0 and RTN1, respectively. Also, some discrepancies were found between observed and simulated emissions when evaluating the daily N2O emissions, especially when looking at the magnitude of N2O emissions peaks. The correlation between observed and simulated daily N2O emissions (N = 38) in case of conventional tillage was quite high and significant with r = 0.48 (P <0.01), r = 0.45 (P <0.01) for CTN0 and CTN1 treatment, respectively. On the other hand, there was found poor correlation in reduced tillage treatment with r = 0.22 (P >0.01) and r = 0.39 (P >0.01), for RTN0, RTN1, respectively.
The Economics of Green Constitutions
Authors: Imhof Sina , Gutmann Jerg , Voigt Stefan 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Over the last decades, more and more countries have integrated environmental protection into their constitution. In this article, we argue that a simple economic model can explain why some countries have adopted the legal innovation of constitutional environmental protection, while others have not. Environmental protection can be thought of as an investment that only pays off over the long term, and may even imply intergenerational redistribution to the advantage of future generations. Moreover, the adoption of constitutional environmental protection leads to the provision of public goods, which redistributes resources among all members of a society. Taken together, these arguments imply that democratic states with a culture that favors future-oriented behavior are more likely to entrench environmental protection in their constitution. We study the adoption of constitutional environmental protection in a panel dataset for 122 countries using semi-parametric survival analysis techniques. Our results suggest that future-oriented preferences are a robust determinant of a country’s propensity to adopt a green constitution. Political institutions are less important and do not exert a statistically significant effect.
Noncontact three-dimensional quantitative profiling of fast aspheric lenses by optical coherence tomography
Authors: Goud Bujagouni Karthik , Udupa Dinesh Venkatesh , Prathap Chilakala , Shinde Deepak Dilip , Rao Kompalli Divakar , Sahoo Naba Kishore 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for noncontact three-dimensional aspheric lens profiling and retrieval of aspheric surface parameters is demonstrated. Two commercially available aspheric lenses with different focal length-to-diameter ratio have been imaged using OCT, and the measured optical path length distribution has been least square fitted with the aspheric lens surface retrieving the radius of curvature, aspheric constant, and conic constants. The refractive index of these lenses has also been measured referencing with a standard Zerodur glass flat. The fitted aspheric surface coefficients of the lenses are in close agreement with the manufacturer’s values, thus, envisaging the potential of OCT in rapid screening, testing of aspheric lenses, and other micro-optical components such as those used in illumination optics.
Artificial Plant Root System Growth for Distributed Optimization: Models and Emergent Behaviors
Authors: Su Weixing , Na Lin , Liu Fang , Liu Wei , Ashraf Muhammad Aqeel , Chen Hanning 
Published: December 2016

AbstractPlant root foraging exhibits complex behaviors analogous to those of animals, including the adaptability to continuous changes in soil environments. In this work, we adapt the optimality principles in the study of plant root foraging behavior to create one possible bio-inspired optimization framework for solving complex engineering problems. This provides us with novel models of plant root foraging behavior and with new methods for global optimization. This framework is instantiated as a new search paradigm, which combines the root tip growth, branching, random walk, and death. We perform a comprehensive simulation to demonstrate that the proposed model accurately reflects the characteristics of natural plant root systems. In order to be able to climb the noise-filled gradients of nutrients in soil, the foraging behaviors of root systems are social and cooperative, and analogous to animal foraging behaviors.
Presence of sequence and SNP variation in the IRF6 gene in healthy residents of Guangdong Province
Authors: Wu Wenli , Hua Liang , Wang Hongtao , Hao Jiansuo , Chen Yiyang , Li Fan , Liu Jiayu 
Published: December 2016

AbstractObjectiveThis study was to investigate the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the interferon regulatory factor 6 (IRF6) gene in healthy residents of Guangdong Province, China, for further analysis of their associations with the development of cleft lip with or without palate (CL/P).MethodologyDNA was extracted from blood samples of 13 healthy residents. IRF6 genes were sequenced and analyzed by alignment to the reference sequences in GenBank.ResultsThe IRF6 genes containing 45.21% GC were 25016–25046 bp in length, and had 2215-bp exons and a 1404-bp coding region. There were 65 SNPs, including 58 SNPs in the 5′-untranslated region or introns and 7 SNPs in the exons. These sites had two alleles, including 39 transition sites and 26 transversion sites. Five novel SNPs were identified. c. 459G>T and c. 820G>A in the coding region represented silent and Val274Ile mutations, respectively. The SNPs made two sequences (GenBank HQ875393 and JF346417).ConclusionsThe sequences and SNP profiles of the IRF6 gene in healthy residents of Guangdong Province are consistent with the one in GenBank but with slight variations. Our findings form a basis for further investigation of the association between IRF6 gene polymorphisms and CL/P in residents of Guangdong Province.
Non-coding RNAs: the cancer genome dark matter that matters!
Authors: Ling Hui , Girnita Leonard , Buda Octavian , Calin George A. 
Published: December 2016

AbstractProtein-coding genes comprise only 3% of the human genome, while the genes that are transcribed into RNAs but do not code for proteins occupy majority of the genome. Once considered as biological darker matter, non-coding RNAs are now being recognized as critical regulators in cancer genome. Among the many types of non-coding RNAs, microRNAs approximately 20 nucleotides in length are best characterized and their mechanisms of action are well generalized. microRNA exerts oncogenic or tumor suppressor function by regulation of protein-coding genes via sequence complementarity. The expression of microRNA is aberrantly regulated in all cancer types, and both academia and biotech companies have been keenly pursuing the potential of microRNA as cancer biomarker for early detection, prognosis, and therapeutic response. The key involvement of microRNAs in cancer also prompted interest on exploration of therapeutic values of microRNAs as anticancer drugs and drug targets. MRX34, a liposome-formulated miRNA-34 mimic, developed by Mirna Therapeutics, becomes the first microRNA therapeutic entering clinical trial for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, and melanoma. In this review, we presented a general overview of microRNAs in cancer biology, the potential of microRNAs as cancer biomarkers and therapeutic targets, and associated challenges.
Quality Indicators in Laboratory Medicine: the status of the progress of IFCC Working Group “Laboratory Errors and Patient Safety” project
Authors: Sciacovelli Laura , Lippi Giuseppe , Sumarac Zorica , West Jamie , Garcia del Pino Castro Isabel , Furtado Vieira Keila , Ivanov Agnes , Plebani Mario 
Published: December 2016

AbstractThe knowledge of error rates is essential in all clinical laboratories as it enables them to accurately identify their risk level, and compare it with those of other laboratories in order to evaluate their performance in relation to the State-of-the-Art (i.e. benchmarking) and define priorities for improvement actions. Although no activity is risk free, it is widely accepted that the risk of error is minimized by the use of Quality Indicators (QIs) managed as a part of laboratory improvement strategy and proven to be suitable monitoring and improvement tools. The purpose of QIs is to keep the error risk at a level that minimizes the likelihood of patients. However, identifying a suitable State-of-the-Art is challenging, because it calls for the knowledge of error rates measured in a variety of laboratories throughout world that differ in their organization and management, context, and the population they serve. Moreover, it also depends on the choice of the events to keep under control and the individual procedure for measurement. Although many laboratory professionals believe that the systemic use of QIs in Laboratory Medicine may be effective in decreasing errors occurring throughout the total testing process (TTP), to improve patient safety as well as to satisfy the requirements of International Standard ISO 15189, they find it difficult to maintain standardized and systematic data collection, and to promote continued high level of interest, commitment and dedication in the entire staff. Although many laboratories worldwide express a willingness to participate to the Model of QIs (MQI) project of IFCC Working Group “Laboratory Errors and Patient Safety”, few systematically enter/record their own results and/or use a number of QIs designed to cover all phases of the TTP. Many laboratories justify their inadequate participation in data collection of QIs by claiming that the number of QIs included in the MQI is excessive. However, an analysis of results suggests that QIs need to be split into further measurements. As the International Standard on Laboratory Accreditation and approved guidelines do not specify the appropriate number of QIs to be used in the laboratory, and the MQI project does not compel laboratories to use all the QIs proposed, it appears appropriate to include in the MQI all the indicators of apparent utility in monitoring critical activities. The individual laboratory should also be able to decide how many and which QIs can be adopted. In conclusion, the MQI project is proving to be an important tool that, besides providing the TTP error rate and spreading the importance of the use of QIs in enhancing patient safety, highlights critical aspects compromising the widespread and appropriate use of QIs.
Gestural modality and addressee perspective influence how we reason about time
Authors: Lewis Tasha N. , Stickles Elise 
Published: December 2016

AbstractA growing body of literature has established that spatiotemporal metaphoric reasoning processes can be affected by the active experience of motion (such as actual motion, fictive motion, and abstract motion). In this study, the effects of metaphoric gestures on spatiotemporal metaphor use and the effects of addressee perspective on comprehension of these gestures are investigated. Participants were asked an ambiguous question that yields different responses depending on which metaphor variant is used. This question was asked with simultaneously produced metaphoric gestures depicting either sagittal or lateral motion and presented to participants either in shared perspective (side by side) or opposing (face to face) perspective. Findings suggest that not only does gesture influence metaphoric reasoning in discourse interpretation, but that addressees reliably interpret gestures from their own perspective, even when it is not shared with the speaker. Furthermore, conversational bystanders similarly adopt the perspective of the addressee in gesture comprehension.