bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Students’ Perceptions on the Use of Portfolio Assessment: It’s Relationship to Performance in Trigonometry
Authors: Cabais Joammy T. , Limjuco Renan P. 
Published: February 2016

The main objective of the study was to determine whether there is a significant relationship between the students’ perceptions on the use of portfolio assessment and their performance in Trigonometry. The respondents were 100 students from St. Mary’s College of Bansalan, Davao del Sur. The researcher employed descriptive correlation and used a researcher-made validated survey questionnaire for data gathering. Results revealed that the students’ perceptions on the use of portfolio assessment were not significantly related to their performance in Trigonometry. Thus, there are other factors that contributed to the performance of students in Trigonometry. It is recommended that school administration and teachers should take further initiatives to make a continuous move on implementing portfolio assessment in college instruction especially in Trigonometry subject and students should maintain or improve their performance by doing desirable study behaviors and learning strategies. Other academic performance-related variables like study habits, learning strategies and academic related skills should be studied.<div> </div>
The Evidence Behind the Diagnostic Investigation of Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy
Authors: Charalambous Marios , Brodbelt David , Volk Holger Andreas 
Published: February 2016

Clinical bottom line
There remains until recently an overall lack of clarity for the practical criteria for the diagnosis of canine idiopathic epilepsy. Signalment and an interictal neurological examination are vital for the diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy. Despite the current insufficient evidence, the emerge of new diagnostic methods, such as cerebrospinal fluid and/or serum biomarkers, advanced functional neuroimaging techniques and electroencephalography, is likely to change the diagnostic approach in canine epilepsy in the near future.
A Contemplation on ‘Sultana’s Dream
Authors: Chakrabarty Priyanka 
Published: February 2016

Sultana’s Dream is a piece written by the most prolific Muslim woman intellectual Begum Rokeya Shekhawat, published in the Ladies Magazine in 1905, from Madras. She spoke against patriarchy in Muslim community. Her Sultana’s Dream depicts a dream sequence but it is not simply a sequence for entert ainment. It rather speaks for a transformation in society to bring women out of the boundaries of four walls of home and to work in the public sphere without interference of men at all. Through a dream, she challenges the dogmas, associated with Muslim women. Her own life is an example of many such practices, like confinement in a j
enana system, etc. This piece attempts to review as to how beautifully the text is written and how radically forceful it is that encourages the readers to think of the degraded condition of women and how women particularly, never question the same. She brings about certain unbelievable sequences of those days
through her writing. At that time, women’s education itself was a taboo. However, some consensus were developed by the reformers in both Hindu and Muslim communities—for them education for women was essential so that she become a good companion for her husband and a good mother. An idea that women need education for her individual growth was very rare. In spite of living and growing in such a society, it is contemplative as to how Begum Rokeya Shekhawat could manage to be so radical in her thoughts to challenge the patriarchal culture itself. She had managed to bring women into politics and scientific world, both traditionally male-dominated bastions. She had pronounced certain scientific marvels, which is relevant even today. Her idea of women’s’ participation in politics is simply ahead of her time but relevant in contemporary Indian politics. Here, an attempt has been made to review her pioneering work. Towards the end, there is
also an effort to see the condition of Muslim women in contemporary India.
Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Women's Development: A Case Study of the Varanasi District
Authors: Kumari Tripti , Mishra Anand Prasad 
Published: February 2016

Development is a multi-dimensional process that affects society in multiple ways. It is well documented that women constitute about half of the world's population but their share in the economy and other development spheres remain neglected. In addition, this large section of population (including Indian women) have been suffering from various disadvantages - lack of accessibility to resources, non-recognition of their economic contribution within the family and society. In order to resolve these emerging challenges, Government of India (GOI) has implemented various programmes and policies since Independence. Among these programmes, Self Help Groups (SHGs) may be considered as a significant initiative of the government as well as the non-governmental organisations (NGOs). These are based on the principle of democratic process of development. The democratic institution provides a platform to the socially and economically deprived sections and encourages them for economic participation. Since the 1970s, SHGs have been working in many states of India and contributing to the development processes. The present paper is an attempt to analyse the contribution of SHGs in women's development in the district of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The impact of these groups on women's development has been analysed by Gender Development Index (GDI), which focused on the male-female differences in terms of longevity of life, knowledge and economic betterment.
Key words: Development, Self Help Groups, Women in Development, Varanasi, India
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India: A Review
Authors: Jaysawal Neelmani , Saha Sudeshna 
Published: February 2016

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept, which states that Private Corporation or public organization has a responsibility to society. It minimizes the cost as well as risks thereby, increasing the brand value and reputation of the company. According to Bowen, â€œCSR refers to the obligations of businessmen to pursue those policies to make those decisions or to follow those lines of relations which are desirable in terms of the objectives and values of our society.â€ The CSR activities need to be in tune with effective strategic policies so that the aim of sustainable environmental, social and economic progress may be achieved.
Methodology: This paper is based on qualitative research design consisting of review of literature through secondary sources of data collection. The data has been examined through content analysis process from various books, newspaper articles and journals.
This paper seeks to explain various initiatives taken in the field of CSR along with some key challenges.
Surgical and Functional Outcomes After Limb-Preservation Surgery for Tumor in Pediatric Patients
Authors: Groundland John S. , Ambler Steven B. , Houskamp LT Daniel J. , Orriola John J. , Binitie Odion T. , Letson G. Douglas 
Published: February 2016

Background:
Limb-salvage surgery and segmental reconstruction for the treatment of lower extremity osseous tumors in the pediatric population have been described in the literature, but there is little consensus regarding the optimal surgical treatment for this patient population.

Methods:
A systematic review of the literature was performed to identify studies focusing on limb-salvage procedures in pediatric patients who were managed with one of three reconstructions with use of a metallic endoprosthesis, allograft, or allograft-prosthesis composite. Data were segregated according to the excised and reconstructed anatomical location (proximal part of the femur, total femur, distal part of the femur, proximal part of the tibia) and were collated to assess modes of failure and functional outcomes of each reconstruction type for each anatomic location.

Results:
Sixty articles met the inclusion criteria; all were Level-IV evidence, primarily consisting of small, retrospective case series. Infection was a primary mode of failure across all reconstruction types and locations, whereas allograft reconstructions were susceptible to structural failure as well. The rate of failure in the pediatric population correlated well with previously published results for adults. The incidence of subsequent amputation was lower in the pediatric population (5.2%) than has been reported in adults (9.5%) (p = 0.013). Meaningful growth of expandable metallic endoprostheses was reported in the literature, with an overall rate of leg-length discrepancy of 13.4% being noted at the time of the latest follow-up. The Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) questionnaire was the most consistently used outcome measure in the literature, with average scores ranging from 71.0% to 86.8%, depending on reconstruction type and anatomic location.

Conclusions:
The current state of the literature detailing the surgical and functional outcomes of segmental reconstruction for the treatment of pediatric bone tumors is limited to Level-IV evidence and is complicated by under-segregation of the data by age and anatomical location of the reconstruction. Despite these limitations, pediatric limb-salvage surgery demonstrates satisfactory initial surgical and functional outcomes.

Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Metabolic Impact of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis in Obese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Lomonaco Romina , Bril Fernando , Portillo-Sanchez Paola , Ortiz-Lopez Carolina , Orsak Beverly , Biernacki Diane , Lo Margaret , Suman Amitabh , Weber Michelle H. , Cusi Kenneth 
Published: February 2016

OBJECTIVE
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is increasingly common in obese patients. However, its metabolic consequences in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are unknown.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
We studied 154 obese patients divided in four groups: 1) control (no T2DM or NAFLD), 2) T2DM without NAFLD, 3) T2DM with isolated steatosis, and 4) T2DM with NASH. We evaluated intrahepatic triglycerides by proton MRS (1H-MRS) and assessed insulin secretion/resistance during an oral glucose tolerance test and a euglycemic-hyperinsulinemic clamp with glucose turnover measurements.

RESULTS
No significant differences among groups were observed in sex, BMI, or total body fat. Metabolic parameters worsened progressively with the presence of T2DM and the development of hepatic steatosis, with worse hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia (hypertriglyceridemia and low HDL cholesterol) in those with NASH (P &lt; 0.001). Compared with isolated steatosis, NASH was associated with more dysfunctional and insulin-resistant adipose tissue (either as insulin suppression of plasma FFA [33 ± 3 vs. 48 ± 6%] or adipose tissue insulin resistance index [9.8 ± 1.0 vs. 5.9 ± 0.8 mmol/L ⋅ µIU/mL]; both P &lt; 0.03). Furthermore, insulin suppression of plasma FFA correlated well with hepatic steatosis (r = –0.62; P &lt; 0.001) and severity of steatohepatitis (rs = −0.52; P &lt; 0.001). Hepatic insulin sensitivity was also more significantly impaired among patients with T2DM and NASH, both fasting and with increasing insulin levels within the physiological range (10 to 140 µIU/mL), compared with other groups.

CONCLUSIONS
In obese patients with T2DM, the presence of NAFLD is associated with more severe hyperinsulinemia, dyslipidemia, and adipose tissue/hepatic insulin resistance compared with patients without NAFLD. The unfavorable metabolic profile linked to NAFLD should prompt strategies to identify and treat this population early on.
Nonaqueous, Mini-Dose Glucagon for Treatment of Mild Hypoglycemia in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: A Dose-Seeking Study
Authors: Haymond Morey W. , Redondo Maria J. , McKay Siripoom , Cummins Martin J. , Newswanger Brett , Kinzell John , Prestrelski Steven 
Published: February 2016

OBJECTIVETo evaluate mini-dose glucagon in adults with type 1 diabetes using a stable, liquid, ready-to-use preparation.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODSTwelve adults with type 1 diabetes receiving treatment with insulin pumps received subcutaneous doses of 75, 150, and 300 μg of nonaqueous glucagon. Plasma glucose, glucagon, and insulin concentrations were measured. At 180 min, subjects received insulin followed in ˜60 min by a second identical dose of glucagon.RESULTSMean (±SE) fasting glucose concentrations (mg/dL) were 110 ± 7, 110 ± 10, and 109 ± 9 for the 75-, 150-, and 300-μg doses, respectively, increasing maximally at 60 min by 33, 64, and 95 mg/dL (all P &lt; 0.001). The post–insulin administration glucose concentrations were 70 ± 2, 74 ± 5, and 70 ± 2 mg/dL, respectively, with maximal increases of 19, 24, and 43 mg/dL post–glucagon administration (P &lt; 0.02) at 45–60 min.CONCLUSIONSSubcutaneous, nonaqueous, ready-to-use G-Pen Mini glucagon may provide an alternative to oral carbohydrates for the management of anticipated, impending, or mild hypoglycemia in adults with type 1 diabetes.
Text Message Support for Weight Loss in Patients With Prediabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Fischer Henry H. , Fischer Ilana P. , Pereira Rocio I. , Furniss Anna L. , Rozwadowski Jeanne M. , Moore Susan L. , Durfee Michael J. , Raghunath Silvia G. , Tsai Adam G. , Havranek Edward P. 
Published: February 2016

OBJECTIVE
Although the benefits of in-person Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) classes for diabetes prevention have been demonstrated in trials, effectiveness in clinical practice is limited by low participation rates. This study explores whether text message support enhances weight loss in patients offered DPP classes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
English- and Spanish-speaking patients with prediabetes (n = 163) were randomized to the control group, which only received an invitation to DPP classes as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or to the text message–augmented intervention group, which also received text messages adapted from the DPP curriculum for 12 months.

RESULTS
Mean weight decreased 0.6 pounds (95% CI −2.7 to 1.6) in the control group and 2.6 pounds (95% CI −5.5 to 0.2) in the intervention group (P value 0.05). Three percent weight loss was achieved by 21.5% of participants in the control group (95% CI 12.5–30.6), compared with 38.5% in the intervention group (95% CI 27.7–49.3) (absolute difference 17.0%; P value 0.02). Mean glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) increased by 0.19% or 2.1 mmol/mol (95% CI −0.1 to 0.5%) and decreased by 0.09% or 1.0 mmol/mol (95% CI −0.2 to 0.0%) in the control group and intervention participants, respectively (absolute difference 0.28%; P value 0.07). Stratification by language demonstrated a significant treatment effect in Spanish speakers but not in English speakers.

CONCLUSIONS
Text message support can lead to clinically significant weight loss in patients with prediabetes. Further study assessing effect by primary language and in an operational setting is warranted.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Reduces Glycemic Response to a High–Glycemic Index Meal in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Bozzetto Lutgarda , Alderisio Antonio , Giorgini Marisa , Barone Francesca , Giacco Angela , Riccardi Gabriele , Rivellese Angela A. , Annuzzi Giovanni 
Published: February 2016

OBJECTIVE
To evaluate whether fat quality, in the context of meals with high– (HGI) or low–glycemic index (LGI), influences postprandial blood glucose (PPG) response in patients with type 1 diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
According to a randomized crossover design, 13 patients with type 1 diabetes on insulin pump consumed two series (HGI or LGI) of meals with the same carbohydrate quantity while differing for amount and quality of fat: 1) low in fat (“low fat”), 2) high in saturated fat (butter), or 3) high in monounsaturated fat (extra-virgin olive oil) (EVOO). Premeal insulin doses were based on insulin–to–glycemic load ratios. Continuous glucose monitoring was performed and 6-h PPG evaluated.

RESULTS
PPG was significantly different between HGI and LGI meals (P = 0.005 for time × glycemic index interaction by repeated-measures analysis [RMA]), being significantly higher during the first 3 h after the HGI meals with a later tendency to an opposite pattern. In the context of HGI meals, PPG was significantly lower after EVOO than after low fat or butter (P &lt; 0.0001 for time × meal interaction by RMA), with a marked difference in the 0- to 3-h glucose incremental area under the curve between EVOO (mean ± SD 198 ± 274 mmol/L × 180 min) and either low fat (416 ± 329) or butter (398 ± 355) (P &lt; 0.05). No significant differences were observed in PPG between the three LGI meals.

CONCLUSIONS
Carbohydrate quality of a mixed meal influences shape and extent of PPG. Besides, using EVOO in a HGI meal attenuates the early postprandial glucose response observed when this meal is consumed with either low fat or butter. Therefore, an optimal prandial insulin administration would require considering, in addition to the quantity of carbohydrates, the quality of both carbohydrate and fat.
INTERACTIONS OF THE INFRARED BUBBLE N4 WITH ITS SURROUNDINGS
Authors: Liu Hong-Li , Li Jin-Zeng , Wu Yuefang , Yuan Jing-Hua , Liu Tie , Dubner G. , Paron S. , Ortega M. E. , Molinari Sergio , Huang Maohai , Zavagno Annie , Samal Manash R. , Huang Ya-Fang , Zhang Si-Ju 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT
The physical mechanisms that induce the transformation of a certain mass of gas in new stars are far from being well understood. Infrared bubbles associated with H ii regions have been considered to be good samples for investigating triggered star formation. In this paper we report on the investigation of the dust properties of the infrared bubble N4 around the H ii region G11.898+0.747, analyzing its interaction with its surroundings and star formation histories therein, with the aim of determining the possibility of star formation triggered by the expansion of the bubble. Using Herschel PACS and SPIRE images with a wide wavelength coverage, we reveal the dust properties over the entire bubble. Meanwhile, we are able to identify six dust clumps surrounding the bubble, with a mean size of 0.50 pc, temperature of about 22 K, mean column density of 1.7 × 1022 cm−2, mean volume density of about 4.4 × 104 cm−3, and a mean mass of 320 M
⊙. In addition, from PAH emission seen at 8 μm, free–free emission detected at 20 cm, and a probability density function in special regions, we could identify clear signatures of the influence of the H ii region on the surroundings. There are hints of star formation, though further investigation is required to demonstrate that N4 is the triggering source.
HERSCHEL OBSERVATIONS OF MAJOR MERGER PAIRS AT z = 0: DUST MASS AND STAR FORMATION
Authors: Cao Chen , Xu Cong Kevin , Domingue Donovan , Buat Veronique , Cheng Yi-Wen , Gao Yu , Huang Jiasheng , Jarrett Thomas H. , Lisenfeld Ute , Lu Nanyao , Mazzarella Joe , Sun Wei-Hsin , Wu Hong , Yun Min S. , Ronca Joseph , Jacques Allison 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT
We present Herschel PACS and SPIRE far-infrared (FIR) and submillimeter imaging observations for a large K-band selected sample of 88 close major-merger pairs of galaxies (H-KPAIRs) in 6 photometric bands (70, 100, 160, 250, 350, and 500 μm). Among 132 spiral galaxies in the 44 spiral–spiral (S+S) pairs and 44 spiral–elliptical (S+E) pairs, 113 are detected in at least 1 Herschel band. The star formation rate (SFR) and dust mass (M
dust) are derived from the IR SED fitting. The mass of total gas (M
gas) is estimated by assuming a constant dust-to-gas mass ratio of 0.01. Star-forming spiral galaxies (SFGs) in S+S pairs show significant enhancements in both specific star formation rate (sSFR) and star formation efficiency (SFE), while having nearly the same gas mass compared to control galaxies. On the other hand, for SFGs in S+E pairs, there is no significant sSFR enhancement and the mean SFE enhancement is significantly lower than that of SFGs in S+S pairs. This suggests an important role for the disk–disk collision in the interaction-induced star formation. The M
gas of SFGs in S+E pairs is marginally lower than that of their counterparts in both S+S pairs and the control sample. Paired galaxies with and without interaction signs do not differ significantly in their mean sSFR and SFE. As found in previous works, this much larger sample confirms that the primary and secondary spirals in S+S pairs follow a Holmberg effect correlation on sSFR.
Comparativa internacional del uso de recursos digitales en el periodismo digital deportivo: estudio de caso de España y Francia
Authors: Fondevila-Gascón Joan-Francesc , Rom-Rodríguez Josep , Santana-López Eva 
Published: February 2016

El periodismo digital deportivo está consiguiendo cada vez más madurez en cuanto al uso de los recursos que le son más distintivos: hipertextualidad, multimedia e interactividad. Metodología: Al tratarse de unas características cuyo uso no dispone de demasiada retrospectiva, en este artículo se presentan los resultados de un estudio empírico (técnicas cuantitativas) en el que se analiza el uso de la hipertextualidad, multimedia e interactividad en el periodismo especializado deportivo en España y Francia. Analizamos las páginas web de L’Équipe y As. Resultados y conclusiones: Se concluye en esta investigación que el uso de hipertextualidad es prioritariamente interno y contextual, el multimedia se centra en la fotografía y la interactividad en los comentarios. Los recursos digitales en el periodismo especializado deportivo digital son optimizables.
Application of an Ontology for Characterizing Data Quality for a Secondary Use of EHR Data
Authors: Speedie Stuart , Simon Gyorgy , Kumar Vipin , Westra Bonnie , Johnson Steven 
Published: February 2016

SummaryThe goal of this study is to apply an ontology based assessment process to electronic health record (EHR) data and determine its usefulness in characterizing data quality for calculating an example eMeasure (CMS178).The process uses a data quality ontology that references separate data quality, domain and task ontologies to compute measures based on proportions of constraints that are satisfied. These quantities indicate how well the data conforms to the domain and how well it fits the task.The process was performed on a de-identified 200,000 encounter sample from a hospital EHR. CodingConsistency was poor (44%) but DomainConsistency (97%) and TaskRelevance (95%) were very good. Improvements in the data quality Measures correlated with improvements in the eMeasure.This approach can encourage the development of new detailed Domain ontologies that can be reused for data quality purposes across different organizations’ EHR data. Automating the data quality assessment process using this method can enable sharing of data quality metrics that may aid in making research results that use EHR data more transparent and reproducible.