bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Birth Month and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Association: Is meaningfulness in the eye of the beholder?
Authors: Poltavskiy Eduard , Spence J. D. , Kim Jeehyoung , Bang Heejung 
Published: October 2016

In the modern era, with high-throughput technology and large data size, associational studies are actively being generated. Some have statistical and clinical validity and utility, or at least have biologically plausible relationships, while others may not. Recently, the potential effect of birth month on lifetime disease risks was studied in a phenome-wide model. We evaluated the associations between birth month and 5 cardiovascular diseases in an independent dataset of 8,346 patients from Canada in 1977-2014. We compared the predictiveness of birth month vs. sex (or age) by various statistical measures, and also examined the event rate over birth months by sex. Hypertension and coronary heart disease were most prevalent in those who were born in January and April, respectively, as observed in the original paper. Other outcomes showed weak or opposite associations. Time-trends of blood pressures and of event rates by sex demonstrate inconsistent patterns, implying high randomness. As scientific importance/meaningfulness and clinical implications and practical usefulness can be different, readers would want to read the original and new papers together for more objective interpretations of the potential impacts of birth month on personal and public health.
Modelling Medications for Public Health Research
Authors: Van Gaans Deborah , Ahmed S , D'Onise K , Moyon J , Caughey G , McDermott R 
Published: October 2016

Most patients with chronic disease are prescribed multiple medications, which are recorded in their personal health records. This is rich information for clinical public health researchers but also a challenge to analyse. This paper describes the method that was undertaken within the Public Health Research Data Management System (PHReDMS) to map medication data retrieved from individual patient health records for population health researcher’s use. The PHReDMS manages clinical, health service, community and survey research data within a secure web environment that allows for data sharing amongst researchers. The PHReDMS is currently used by researchers to answer a broad range of questions, including monitoring of prescription patterns in different population groups and geographic areas with high incidence/prevalence of chronic renal, cardiovascular, metabolic and mental health issues. In this paper, we present the general notion of abstraction network, a higher level network that sits above a terminology and offers compact and more easily understandable view of its content. We demonstrate the utilisation of abstraction network methodology to examine medication data from electronic medical records to allow a compact and more easily understandable view of its content.
INFLUÊNCIAS DA ESPÉCIE, TRATAMENTO PRESERVATIVO E ADESIVOS NAS PROPRIEDADES FÍSICAS DO BAMBU LAMINADO COLADO
Authors: Rosa Rafael Amorim , Paes Juarez Benigno , Segundinho Pedro Gutemberg de Alcântara , Vidaurre Graziela Baptista , Oliveira Ana Karla Freire de 
Published: October 2016

Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar as propriedades físicas de laminados colados de bambu quanto à espécie, tratamento preservativo e adesivos utilizados. Foram produzidas ripas com os bambus das espécies gigante (Dendrocalamus giganteus) e vulgar (Bambusa vulgaris) com idade superior a três anos. Uma parte das ripas foi imersa em água e a outra em solução de octaborato de dissódio tetra-hidratado (Na2B8O13.4H2O) - Timbor, com 2% de concentração, durante 15 dias. Depois de tratadas e secas ao ar, as ripas foram transformadas em taliscas com dimensões de 0,5 x 3,0 x 47 cm (espessura x largura x comprimento) e empregadas na confecção dos bambus laminados colados (BLCs). Os adesivos utilizados na colagem das taliscas foram à base de emulsão de isocianato polimérico (EPI), melamina-ureia-formaldeído (MUF), acetato de polivinila lincado (PVAc) e resorcinol-formaldeído (RF). Os tratamentos preservativos e os adesivos não influenciaram as densidades dos BLCs confeccionados com bambu-gigante. Para o bambu-vulgar, as densidades dos BLCs foram afetadas pelo tipo de adesivo. Observou-se que os BLCs confeccionados com bambu-gigante tiveram maior estabilidade dimensional que aqueles produzidos com bambu-vulgar. Os adesivos MUF e RF conferiram maior estabilidade dimensional aos BLCs produzidos com ambas as espécies de bambu. Os BLCs aderidos com EPI ou PVA tiveram maior delaminação, independentemente da espécie de bambu e tratamento preservativo empregado, não sendo indicados para usos externos.
Temperatūros įtaka aliuminio ir vandens reakcijų kinetikai išgaunant vandenilį, skirtą mažos galios prietaisams
Authors: Urbonavičius Marius , Tučkutė Simona , Varnagiris Šarūnas , Lelis Martynas , Milčius Darius 
Published: October 2016

Vandenilio kuro elementai gali būti naudojami kaip švarūs energijos šaltiniai nešiojamuose elektroniniuose prietaisuose. Pagrindinės kliūtys tokioms sistemoms naudoti yra sudėtingos ir brangios vandenilio saugojimo bei transportavimo technologijos. Be to, būtinas saugumo užtikrinimas dėl didelio vandenilio dujų reaktyvumo. Siekiant įveikti šias technologines problemas, vandenilio gamyba pagal poreikį galėtų būti realizuojama panaudojant egzoterminę aliuminio reakciją su vandeniu. Nors ši reakcija yra termodinamiškai palanki, tačiau plonas ir tankus aliuminio oksido sluoksnis, susiformavęs po metalo paviršiaus sąlyčio su ore esančiu deguonimi, veikia kaip barjeras vandens molekulėms bei trukdo Al metalui reaguoti su vandeniu. Šiame straipsnyje pateikiama žematemperatūrės vandenilio plazmos panaudojimo analizė siekiant modifikuoti aliuminio miltelių paviršių, sukuriant mikrodefektus bei keičiant paviršiaus energiją, kad aliuminio paviršius iš hidrofobinio taptų hidrofilinis ir vandens molekulėms būtų atverti keliai gryno metalo paviršiaus link. Tyrimas sutelktas į vandenilio ir elektros energijos generavimo eksperimentus po Al+vanduo reakcijų keičiant vandens temperatūrą. Nemodifikuoti ir plazmoje modifikuoti milteliai buvo charakterizuojami naudojant laboratorinę analitinę įrangą: skenuojantis elektroninis mikroskopas skirtas paviršiaus morfologiniams pakitimams nustatyti, energijos dispersijos spektroskopas – cheminių elementų sudėčiai analizuoti, rentgeno spindulių fotoelektroninis spektroskopas – paviršiaus elementinės sudėties pokyčiams įvertinti.
¿Es posible la filosofía de la religión en la época moderna, a través del pensamiento de Kant y Schleiermacher?
Authors: Morales Fabero Jose 
Published: October 2016

<span>Con el movimiento de la Ilustración, Kant llamaba a hacer uso público de una razón mayor de edad para desmontar el pensamiento dogmático de los tutores y abrirse a formas de argumentación libres y emancipadoras. Por otro lado, es sabido cómo el romanticismo surge como reacción frente al pensamiento ilustrado. El espíritu de la época busca refugio en el sentimiento después de la pérdida del contenido absoluto. Esta nueva figura -el sentimiento- va a ser a los ojos de Hegel la conclusión lógica a que ha conducido la Ilustración. Aquí va a residir el motivo fundamental del enfrentamiento entre la Ilustración y el Romanticismo, donde las figuras de Kant y Schleiermacher se encuentran o quizás se separan en cuanto al ámbito que debe corresponder a la filosofía, a la religión y si hay un punto de encuentro en las dos (Filosofía de la Religión).</span>
Economía y biología. La decisiva influencia del naturalismo en la construcción teórica de la Economía Política
Authors: Polo-Blanco Jorge 
Published: October 2016

<p>En el presente trabajo queremos esbozar un recorrido crítico en torno a un problema que, como tantos otros, atraviesa las fronteras de la filosofía y la ciencia social. Se trata de comprobar la notable influencia ejercida por algunos elementos naturalistas en la construcción misma de una disciplina que, a la postre, resultó tener una importancia crucial. En efecto, sostendremos que el nacimiento de la Economía Política estuvo marcado, en su constitución misma como disciplina, por una serie de retroalimentaciones teóricas e ideológicas con otros campos del saber más vinculados a la ciencia natural y en especial con todos los saberes que fueron tejiéndose en torno a la biología evolutiva. Creemos de sumo interés la indagación en estos procesos de construcción teórica, toda vez que hablamos de una disciplina que siempre mantuvo una relevancia esencial en la provisión de interpretaciones hegemónicas del orden social. </p>
Una lectura deconstructiva del régimen carnofalogocéntrico. Hacia una ética animal de la diferencia
Authors: González Anahí Gabriela 
Published: October 2016

<p>En el contexto del debate contemporáneo en torno a la cuestión animal, las filosofías deconstructivas de la subjetividad ofrecen un camino para pensar conceptos que inauguren un pensamiento ético y político de la animalidad. Dado que señalan un camino abierto y diseminado, permiten pensar la cuestión animal desde una perspectiva crítica e históricamente situada. El presente artículo comienza con algunas consideraciones en torno a las relaciones de poder/saber entre humanos y animales, para así proponer ciertas notas que indaguen, a partir de una lectura crítica del régimen carnofalogocéntrico, las posibilidades ético-políticas derivadas de la deconstrucción de la dicotomía humano/animal.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
Origin of light scattering variations of a latent flaw through light scattering measurement with applied stress effect
Authors: Sakata Yoshitaro , Terasaki Nao , Sakai Kazufumi , Nonaka Kazuhiro 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The stress-induced light scattering method (SILSM) was proposed for inspecting surface to detect polishing induced latent flaws. In this study, in order to clarify the mechanism of the light scattering intensity variation of latent flaws using SILSM, we have investigated stress effect of light scattering intensities using polarized light system and calculated the reflectance and the retardation using Jones matrix. As the results, we evaluated the change in the birefringence around a tip of a latent flaw between before and after stress were applied.
Syntheses and Structures of Xenon Trioxide Alkylnitrile Adducts
Authors: Goettel James T. , Matsumoto Kazuhiko , Mercier Hélène P. A. , Schrobilgen Gary J. 
Published: October 2016

AbstractThe potent oxidizer and highly shock‐sensitive binary noble‐gas oxide XeO3 interacts with CH3CN and CH3CH2CN to form O3XeNCCH3, O3Xe(NCCH3)2, O3XeNCCH2CH3, and O3Xe(NCCH2CH3)2. Their low‐temperature single‐crystal X‐ray structures show that the xenon atoms are consistently coordinated to three donor atoms, which results in pseudo‐octahedral environments around the xenon atoms. The adduct series provides the first examples of a neutral xenon oxide bound to nitrogen bases. Raman frequency shifts and Xe−N bond lengths are consistent with complex formation. Energy‐minimized gas‐phase geometries and vibrational frequencies were obtained for the model compounds O3Xe(NCCH3)n (n=1–3) and O3Xe(NCCH3)n⋅[O3Xe(NCCH3)2]2 (n=1, 2). Natural bond orbital (NBO), quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM), electron localization function (ELF), and molecular electrostatic potential surface (MEPS) analyses were carried out to further probe the nature of the bonding in these adducts.
Can Lay Community Advisors Improve the Clarity of Research Participant Recruitment Materials and Increase the Likelihood of Participation?
Authors: Bowers Barbara , Jacobson Nora , Krupp Anna 
Published: October 2016

AbstractDespite decades of effort, lower income people and ethnic minorities continue to be underrepresented as participants in health research. A group of racially and ethnically diverse, lower income community members (Community Advisors on Research Design and Strategies: CARDS®) was trained to review study designs and procedures and provide recommendations to researchers for increasing participation and making research materials more understandable to members of underrepresented communities. In this mixed methods study, one participant group (n = 55) was shown research materials (recruitment documents and a consent form) developed by a research team and approved by the local IRB. A second group (n = 45) was shown the same materials after they had also been reviewed and revised by CARDS. Interviews, which included both fixed‐response and open‐ended questions, were used to assess reactions of participants in both groups to the materials, including their hypothetical willingness to volunteer for the research described. Group differences were examined using the Chi‐square distribution test. Proportional difference effect sizes were estimated using arcsine transformation. The qualitative data were subjected to conventional content analysis. Participants in the group shown the recruitment materials revised by CARDS were more likely to say they understood the documents, more likely to ask for more information about the study, and more likely to say they would participate in the research. Results of content analysis suggested a four‐phase sequential process for deciding whether to participate in the research. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Psychometric Testing of the Self‐Care of Coronary Heart Disease Inventory (SC‐CHDI)
Authors: Vaughan Dickson Victoria , Lee Christopher S. , Yehle Karen S. , Mola Ana , Faulkner Kenneth M. , Riegel Barbara 
Published: October 2016

AbstractAlthough coronary heart disease (CHD) requires a significant amount of self‐care, there are no instruments available to measure self‐care in this population. The purpose of this study was to test the psychometric properties of the Self‐Care of Coronary Heart Disease Inventory (SC‐CHDI). Using the Self‐Care of Chronic Illness theory, we developed a 22‐item measure of maintenance, management, and confidence appropriate for persons with stable CHD and tested it in a convenience sample of 392 adults (62% male, mean age 61.4 ± 9.6 years). Factorial validity was tested with confirmatory factor analysis. Convergent validity was tested with the Medical Outcomes Study MOS‐SAS Specific Adherence Scale and the Decision Making Competency Inventory (DMCI). Cronbach alpha and factor determinacy scores (FDS) were calculated to assess reliability. Two multidimensional self‐care scales were confirmed: self‐care maintenance included “consultative behaviors” (e.g., taking medicines as prescribed) and “autonomous behaviors” (e.g., exercising 30 minute/day; FDS = .87). The multidimensional self‐care management scale included “early recognition and response” (e.g., recognizing symptoms) and “delayed response” (e.g., taking an aspirin; FDS = .76). A unidimensional confidence factor captured confidence in each self‐care process (α = .84). All the self‐care dimensions were associated with treatment adherence as measured by the MOS‐SAS. Only self‐care maintenance and confidence were associated with decision‐making (DCMI). These findings support the conceptual basis of self‐care in patients with CHD as a process of maintenance that includes both consultative and autonomous behaviors, and management with symptom awareness and response. The SC‐CHDI confidence scale is promising as a measure of self‐efficacy, an important factor influencing self‐care. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Methylophaga and Hyphomicrobium can be used as target genera in monitoring saline water methanol-utilizing denitrification
Authors: Rissanen Antti J , Ojala Anne , Dernjatin Markus , Jaakkola Jouni , Tiirola Marja 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
Which bacterial taxonomic groups can be used in monitoring saline water methanol-utilizing denitrification and whether nitrate is transformed into N2 in the process are unclear. Therefore, methylotrophic bacterial communities of two efficiently functioning (nitrate/nitrite reduction was 63–96 %) tropical and cool seawater reactors at a public aquarium were investigated with clone library analysis and 454 pyrosequencing of the 16S rRNA genes. Transformation of nitrate into N2 was confirmed using 15N labeling in incubation of carrier material from the tropical reactor. Combining the data with previous study results, Methylophaga and Hyphomicrobium were determined to be suitable target genera for monitoring the function of saline water methanol-fed denitrification systems. However, monitoring was not possible at the single species level. Interestingly, potential nitrate-reducing methylotrophs within Filomicrobium and closely related Fil I and Fil II clusters were detected in the reactors suggesting that they also contributed to methylotrophic denitrification in the saline environment.
The contribution of ethnic groups to Malaysian scientific output, 1982–2014, and the effects of the new economic policy
Authors: Lewison Grant , Kumar Sameer , Wong Chan-Yuan , Roe Philip , Webber Richard 
Published: October 2016

AbstractMalaysia has three main ethnic communities: Chinese, Indians and Malays. At independence in 1957, the Chinese dominated commercial life, and this led to ethnic tensions and finally riots. As a result in 1969 Malaysia introduced a “New Economic Policy” (NEP) to promote Malays in all areas of activity, and in particular to assist them to obtain basic and higher education. We examined the scientific outputs from Malaysia between 1982 and 2014 and classified the names of Malaysian researchers into one of these three groups and two others. There was a major increase in Malay participation in research, which has risen from 20 % of researchers in 1982–1984 to 65 % in 2012–2014, with corresponding declines in the percentages of Chinese and Indian authors, although their absolute numbers have increased because Malaysian scientific output has increased so rapidly in the last 10 years. The huge increase in Malay researchers contrasts with their presence in the Malaysian population which has remained stable at about 50 % since 1969.
Catalysts for Fatty Alcohol Production from Renewable Resources
Authors: Thakur Deepak S. , Kundu Arunabha 
Published: October 2016

AbstractFatty alcohols may be produced through the processing of fatty acids or their esters derived from palm or coconut oils. Fatty alcohol technology can be classified into two categories (a) a slurry‐phase process in which the fatty acid or its ester is converted into alcohol using a powdered catalyst and (b) fixed bed technology in which the fatty acid or its ester is processed over a formed catalyst, e.g. tablets or extrudates. Historically copper‐based catalysts are employed for achieving ester hydrogenolysis. In recent years, studies were also focused on precious metal catalysts for this process. This paper will critically review existing literature pertaining to the catalysts that operate at diverse conditions, handle different feedstocks, and are compatible with a variety of unit operations used by the fatty alcohol manufacturers. There is an effort to develop environmentally friendly non‐chrome copper catalyst in this process. Some recent progress on bimetallic Cu‐Fe catalyst and understanding Cu‐Fe interaction has been reported. Current development on homogenous catalysts in this process was carefully reviewed. The catalyst deactivation mechanism has been investigated and effect of different impurities, mainly phosphorous, sulfur, chloride, water, glycerine and free fatty acid was thoroughly reviewed.
Indirect ballistic injury to the liver: Case report and review of literature
Authors: Sardiwalla Imraan , Govender Magenthran , Matsevych Oleh , Koto Modise Zacharia 
Published: October 2016

Abstract

Introduction
Penetrating injury due to gunshot wounds is a common problem seen in trauma centres around South Africa. Gunshot wounds can injure organs directly or may cause indirect injury. The temporary cavity is responsible for injury to organs distant to the wound tract. Organs with higher density such as bone or liver are more prone to injury due to the temporary cavity.

Presentation of case
A 25 year old male patient sustained a gunshot wound to the right lower chest from a handgun. He was haemodynamically and metabolically stable with no evidence of peritonitis. CT scan of the abdomen revealed a Grade 2 injury of the liver. There was subcutaneous emphysema along the tract of the bullet. No injury to the lung or pleura was reported. The patient was explored laparoscopically to rule out diaphragmatic injury. At exploration the peritoneum was not breeched but the liver had a grade two laceration caused by an indirect ballistic injury

Discussion
Penetrating trauma to the right lower chest can potentially injure multiple organs. CT scan can reliably diagnose the bullet tract as well as solid organ injuries. In this case the diaphragm was contused and the liver was lacerated by energy created by the temporary cavity. The difference in severity of the injury of these organs is related to the pliability of the tissue.

Conclusion
Gunshot wounds can injure organs directly as well as those located close to the bullet tract. These injuries may be found in adjacent cavities not traversed by the bullet. A high index of suspicion, as well as imaging, is important to diagnose and grade these injuries. The possibility of indirect ballistic injury should always be kept in mind when managing patients with gunshot wound even in the lower velocity handgun injuries.

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A common challenge in older adults: Classification, overlap, and therapy of depression and dementia
Authors: Leyhe Thomas , Reynolds Charles F. , Melcher Tobias , Linnemann Christoph , Klöppel Stefan , Blennow Kaj , Zetterberg Henrik , Dubois Bruno , Lista Simone , Hampel Harald 
Published: October 2016

AbstractLate‐life depression is frequently associated with cognitive impairment. Depressive symptoms are often associated with or even precede a dementia syndrome. Moreover, depressive disorders increase the risk of persistence for mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Here, we present both the current state of evidence and future perspectives regarding the integration and value of clinical assessments, neuropsychological, neurochemical, and neuroimaging biomarkers for the etiological classification of the dementia versus the depression syndrome and for the prognosis of depression relating to dementia risk. Finally, we summarize the existing evidence for both pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy of depression in demented patients. There is an urgent need for large‐scale collaborative research to elucidate the role and interplay of clinical and biological features in elderly individuals with depressive disorders who are at elevated risk for developing dementia. To overcome barriers for successful drug development, we propose the introduction of the precision medicine paradigm to this research field.