bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Loss of abdominal domain: Is it the abdominal wall or contents?
Authors: Johnston Luke R , Hafiz Shabnam , Raizon Arnold , Sava Jack A 
Published: June 2017

Background Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome are significant sources of morbidity and mortality in the post-surgical and trauma patient. Several anatomic variables may contribute to the inability to close the abdomen such as retraction of the abdominal wall and intra-abdominal volume changes. This study seeks to quantify these changes and determined which predominates. Methods Retrospective analysis of computed tomography scans of patients whose abdomens could not be closed secondary to intra-abdominal hypertension. Patients were included who had computed tomography scans available with both an open abdomen and after primary abdominal wall closure. Abdominal wall lengths along with total abdominal, intra-peritoneal, and retroperitoneal cross-sectional areas were measured at two anatomic levels. Results Seven patients’ computed tomography scans were evaluated. The closed abdominal wall lengths averaged 2.3 cm and 2.1 cm longer after closure at each point of measurement (p = 0.002 and p = 0.03). Total abdominal cross-sectional area decreased post-closure by 14% for both measurements (p = 0.009 and p = 0.04). Conclusion Measurable increases in intra-abdominal cross-sectional area and decreases in abdominal wall length both contribute to the inability to safely close the abdomen in patients with intra-abdominal hypertension. These findings support the use of multimodal techniques in the management of the open abdomen.
Dynamic child growth prediction: A comparative methods approach
Authors: Ivanescu Andrada E , Crainiceanu Ciprian M , Checkley William 
Published: June 2017

Abstract: We introduce a class of dynamic regression models designed to predict the future of growth curves based on their historical dynamics. This class of models incorporates both baseline and time-dependent covariates, start with simple regression models and build up to dynamic function-on-function regressions. We compare the performance of the dynamic prediction models in a variety of signal-to-noise scenarios and provide practical solutions for model selection. We conclude that (a) prediction performance increases substantially when using the entire growth history relative to using only the last and first observation; (b) smoothing incorporated using functional regression approaches increases prediction performance; and (c) the interpretation of model parameters is substantially improved using functional regression approaches. Because many growth curve datasets exhibit missing and noisy data, we propose a bootstrap of subjects approach to account for the variability associated with the missing data imputation and smoothing. Methods are motivated by and applied to the CONTENT dataset, a study that collected monthly child growth data on 197 children from birth until month 15. R code describing the fitting approaches is provided in a supplementary file.
Does a coding sticker for percutaneous nephrolithotomy improve clinical coding accuracy and increase financial remuneration?
Authors: Donati-Bourne JF , Bodalia R , Muthuveloe D , Inglis JA , Rukin NJ 
Published: June 2017

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate whether a coding sticker for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), completed by the surgeon after the operation note, improved the accuracy of clinical coding and the financial remuneration for PCNL. Patients and methods: A retrospective study was undertaken including all PCNLs performed in a single centre between October 2014 and June 2016. PCNL clinical coding was obtained and applied to yield a Healthcare Resource Group (HRG) code, which was in turn used to calculate the tariff the Trust received for the case. Remuneration and clinical coding accuracy were compared pre- and post-coding sticker introduction. Results: Thirty-three cases were included in the study. Eleven patients were reviewed before the introduction of the sticker and 22 after the introduction of the PCNL sticker. Overall mean clinical coding accuracy improved from 65% to 94% after the stickers’ introduction. This resulted in an overall mean increase in remuneration of £501 per case (from £2946 to £3447). Conclusion: The implementation of a simple coding sticker for completion after a PCNL improves clinical coding accuracy and increases the financial remuneration.
Visualization of the Capitellum During Elbow Arthroscopy: A Comparison of 3 Portal Techniques
Authors: Trofa David P. , Gancarczyk Stephanie M. , Lombardi Joseph M. , Makhni Eric C. , Popkin Charles A. , Ahmad Christopher S. 
Published: June 2017

Background: Capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a debilitating condition of unknown etiology for which various arthroscopic treatments are available. Prior data suggest that greater than 75% of the capitellum can be visualized arthroscopically through a dual lateral portal approach. However, there is no literature assessing arthroscopic visualization of the capitellum via alternative portals. Purpose: To determine the percentage of capitellum visualized using the dual lateral, distal ulnar and soft spot, and posterolateral and soft spot portal configurations in a cadaver model. Study Design: Descriptive laboratory study. Methods: Arthroscopy was performed on 12 fresh-frozen cadaver elbows, 4 for each of the following approaches: dual lateral, distal ulna, and posterolateral. Electrocautery was used to mark the most anterior, posterior, medial, and lateral points seen on the capitellum. The radiocapitellar joint was subsequently exposed through an extensile posterior dissection, and the surface anatomy was reconstructed using the Microscribe 3D digitizing system. Using Rhinoceros software, the percentage of capitellum surface area visualized by each approach was determined. Results: The mean percentage of capitellum visualized for the dual lateral, distal ulna, and posterolateral approaches was approximately 68.8%, 66.3%, and 63.5%, respectively. There was no significant difference between the percentage of capitellum seen among approaches ( P = .68). On average, 66.5% of the capitellum was visible through these 3 arthroscopic approaches to the elbow. Conclusion: Approximately 66.5% of the capitellum is visualized through the popularized posterior arthroscopic portals, with no significant differences found between the 3 investigated approaches. Clinical Relevance: As determined in this cadaveric model investigation, each portal technique provides equivalent visualization for capitellar OCD pathology.
Live, Learn, Pass It on
Authors: Dy Sydney M , Janssen Ellen M , Ferris Andrea , Bridges John FP 
Published: June 2017

Introduction: The objective of this project was to engage survivor–advocates by describing their experiences living with lung cancer in an era of increasing treatment options. Methods: This was a qualitative engagement project with participants from a lung cancer advocacy organization’s survivor advisory board. Interviews were conducted, transcribed, and analyzed for stages and associated experiences using interpretive phenomenological analysis and elements of narrative analysis, in partnership with the patient advocacy organization. Results: Of 27 engaged members, interviews were conducted with 19, mostly long-term survivors with stage 3 or 4 lung cancer. Within the quest for patient-centeredness, we identified 3 stages of the patient experience. The stage Live describes the journey of the lived experience; Learn describes the quest for knowledge, empowerment, and skills; and Pass it on describes making a difference through guiding others, building awareness, and community. Conclusions: Lung cancer survivor–advocates have an intertwined experience of their personal journey, the quest for knowledge, and developing advocacy. Future patient engagement can incorporate these findings into increasing the survivor-centeredness of partnerships and research, particularly for quality of life and shared decision-making.
Relationship Between Patient Satisfaction And Physician Characteristics
Authors: Chen J Gene , Zou Baiming , Shuster Jonathan 
Published: June 2017

Background: Physician care influences patient satisfaction. Inherent physician attributes may also affect scores. Objective: To determine the relationship between physician characteristics and patient satisfaction regarding physician care and communication. Method: Observational retrospective study. We examined patient satisfaction surveys from inpatient adults across 9 questions (HCAHPS: Courtesy, Listen, and Explain; Press Ganey: Time, Concern, Informed, Friendliness, Skill, Rating) in relation to physician gender, age, ethnicity, race, and specialty. Results: We analyzed 51 896 surveys on 914 physicians. In univariate analysis, males were rated significantly more often in the highest category (top box) compared to females on Informed and Skill, and whites were rated in the top box more often than nonwhites on all questions. In multivariate analysis, there were no significant associations between ratings and physician gender, ethnicity, and race. On all questions, the odds of being rated in the top box were highest for obstetricians, second highest for surgeons, and lowest for medicine providers. On the question of Skill, the odds of being rated in the top box were higher with increasing age. Conclusion: Patient satisfaction regarding physicians is associated with physician specialty and age.
Substrate-bound CCL21 and ICAM1 combined with soluble IL-6 collectively augment the expansion of antigen-specific murine CD4+ T cells
Authors: Adutler-Lieber Shimrit , Zaretsky Irina , Sabany Helena , Kartvelishvily Elena , Golani Ofra , Geiger Benjamin , Friedman Nir 
Published: June 2017

Key PointsA synthetic immune niche consisting of CCL21, ICAM1 and IL-6 promoted morphological changes of T cell clusters and increased cell expansion. This synthetic immune niche can serve as an improved approach for efficiently generating antigen-specific immunotherapeutic CD4 T cells.
ECMO in major burn patients: feasibility and considerations when multiple modes of mechanical ventilation fail
Authors: Kennedy Jason D. , Thayer Wesley , Beuno Reuben , Kohorst Kelly , Kumar Avinash B. 
Published: June 2017

Abstract

Background
We report two cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome in burn patients who were successfully managed with good outcomes with extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) after failing multiple conventional modes of ventilation, and review the relevant literature.

Case presentation
The two patients were a 39-year-old male and 53-year-old male with modified Baux Scores of 79 and 78, respectively, with no known inhalation injury. After the initial modified Parkland-based fluid resuscitation and partial escharotomy, both patients developed worsening hypoxemia and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
The hypoxemia continued to worsen on multiple modes of ventilation including volume control, pressure regulated volume control, pressure control, airway pressure release ventilation and volumetric diffusive ventilation. In both cases, the PaO2 ≤ 50 mm Hg on a FiO2 100% during the trial of mechanical ventilation. The deterioration was rapid (&lt;12 h since onset of worsening oxygenation) in both cases.
A decision was made to trial the patients on ECMO. Veno-Venous ECMO (V-V ECMO) was successfully initiated following cannulation-under transesophgeal echo guidance—with the dual lumen Avalon® (Maquet, NJ, USA) cannula. ECMO support was maintained for 4 and 24 days, respectively. Both patients were successfully weaned off ECMO and were discharged to rehabilitation following their complex hospital course.

Conclusion
Early ECMO for isolated respiratory failure in the setting on maintained hemodynamics resulted in a positive outcome in our two burn patients suffered from acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Long-Term Performance of Preservative-Treated Shingles of Western Wood Species
Authors: Morrell Jeffrey J. , Miller Donald J. , Sichamba Kennedy 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
The performance of western hemlock, sugar pine, and western larch as alternatives to western redcedar (WRC) for roof shingles was investigated on outdoor roof racks with and without an initial brush or dip treatment with either pentachlorophenol (penta) or chromated copper arsenate (CCA). Untreated shingles of all species experienced degradation over a 32-year exposure in western Oregon, but WRC provided the best performance. Penta treatments improved performance to some extent, but the best protection was provided by a dip treatment in CCA prior to installation. The results illustrate the benefits of even shallow surface protection in aboveground exposures.
Book Reviews
Authors: Arnaud Lionel , Hintermann Christiane 
Published: June 2017

Abstract

Multiculturalism and The Arts in European Cities, Marco Martiniello (ed.) (2014)
London and New York: Routledge, 120 pp., ISBN-13: 978-1138689923,
ISBN-10: 1138689920, h/bk, 110$; p/bk, 42$

Artifacts and Allegiances: How Museums put the Nation and the World on Display, Peggy Levitt (2015)
Oakland, California: University of California Press, 244 pp.,
ISBN: 9780520286078, p/bk, £24.95
The inclusion of non-Western artistic traditions in cultural policy: Contrasting social justice and public diplomacy approaches
Authors: Dupont Pier-Luc 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
On both sides of the Atlantic, the dissemination of non-Western artistic traditions among the general public has been hampered by the prevalence of Eurocentric aesthetic standards in cultural institutions and organizations. In recent years, however, some states have taken steps in order to increase the exposure of immigrant-origin artists in a variety of disciplines, including theatre, music, dance, literature, cinema and visual arts. This article offers a systematic comparison of two such initiatives that have been developed at the national level: the Equity Office of the Canada Council for the Arts and Spain’s network of cultural ‘Houses’ (Red de Casas). While the former was assigned a social justice mandate, the latter was created to further foreign policy goals through public diplomacy. These diverging approaches have created distinct funding opportunities, policy instruments and structural outcomes, with important implications for processes of artistic segregation and mainstreaming.
Slum tradition introduced in Latife Tekin’s novel called “Berji Kristin Tales” from garbage hills<p>Latife Tekin’in “Berci Kristin Çöp Masalları” adlı romanında ortaya konan gecekondu âdetleri
Authors: Okyay Damla 
Published: June 2017

Rapid depopulation of rural areas caused overpopulation in urban areas. This led to cultural changes and made it inevitably necessary to define the new folk and folklore by the folklorists. The fact that Alan Dundes defines the public as "any group of people whatsoever who share at least one common factor" has enabled the folklorists to examine the cultural products that have emerged in cities as a result of the developments and changes in regard to migration and urbanization.Latife Tekin, one of the prominent authors in Turkish literature after 1980, published her second book called Berji Kristin: Tales from the Garbage Hills in 1984. The book is a story of a slum. The compliance processes of the slum dwellers and the struggle with such issues as the wind, unemployment, and poverty have been narrated through the cultural products. Based on Alan Dundes' perspective from the articles called 'Who are the folk?' and 'What is folklore?', the novel has adopted the point of view that "each group has its own folklore," and some distinctive traditions that squatters call their own have been determined in the novel. The emergence of the traditions due to the fact that the slum dwellers cannot transform into urbanites and yet cannot remain provincial either establishes the primary topic of the present article.Extended English abstract is in the end of PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetKöyden kente göçlerin hızla artması köy nüfusunu azaltırken kent nüfusunu arttırmıştır. Bu durum kültürel değişimlere sebep olmuş ve halk bilimciler açısından yeni bir halk ve folklor tanımlamasını gerekli kılmıştır. Alan Dundes’ın halkı “en az bir ortak faktörü paylaşan grup” olarak tanımlaması göç ve şehirleşme eksenindeki gelişmeler ve değişimler sonucunda şehirlerde ortaya çıkan kültürel ürünleri halk bilimciler açısından incelenebilir kılmıştır.1980 sonrası Türk edebiyatının öne çıkan isimlerinden Latife Tekin, ikinci kitabı olan “Berci Kristin Çöp Masalları” romanını 1984 senesinde yayımlamıştır. Kitapta bir gecekondu mahallesinin hikâyesi anlatılmıştır. Gecekondu sakinlerinin şehre uyum süreçleri ve rüzgâr, işsizlik, yoksulluk gibi sorunlarla mücadeleleri kültürel ürünler üstünden verilmiştir. Romana Alan Dundes’ın “Halk kimdir?” ve “Folklor nedir?” makalesindeki görüşlerinden de yola çıkılarak “her topluluğun kendi folkloru vardır.” bakış açısıyla bakılmış, romanda konducuların kendilerine ait olduklarını kabul ettikleri âdetler tespit edilmiştir. Gecekondu sakinlerinin kentli olamayışı bununla birlikte köylü de kalamayışlarının doğurduğu bu âdetler makalenin ana konusunu oluşturmuştur
Comparative sorption studies of chromate by nano-and-micro sized Fe2O3 particles
Authors: Muska M. , Naeem A. , Hamayun M. , Badshah S. L. , Farooq M. , Fida M. , Mahmood A. , Shah K. H. , Mabkhot Y. N. 
Published: June 2017

AbstractThe comparative adsorption studies of Cr (VI) on nano and micro-powder Fe2O3 were investigated using kinetics and batch adsorption techniques. The uptake of chromate onto both the oxides of iron was observed to be dependent on the pH, contact time, temperature, media dosage and concentration of chromate anions. The values of sorption maxima were higher in the case of Fe2O3 nanopowder than the micro-powder which can be ascribed to the high surface area and point of zero charge (PZC) of the former oxide. The Dubinin-Radushkivech and Langmuir models were found well fitted for the description of the batch adsorption data. The FTIR studies confirmed that the hexavalent chromium was adsorbed onto both the iron oxides in the form of the Cr2O72−.
Connecting Chemistry with Global Challenges through Data Standards
Authors: Bruno Ian , Frey Jeremy G. 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
The new millennium, now almost 20 years old, has been characterised by a recognition within the research community of the importance of the free flow of research data; not simply in the ability to access the data, but also in the understanding that this valuable resource needs to be reused and built upon. We believe there have been at least two main drivers for this. First, those who pay for the research want to know it is leading to useful outcomes with impact–the transparency and accountability agenda. Second is an appreciation that the major global concerns (food, health, climate, economy) are extraordinarily complex (‘wicked’) problems, [1] whose solution requires interdisciplinary teams able to exchange data, information, and knowledge across domains. Moreover, ensuring data are understandable by other researchers, a hard-enough proposition in its own right, is no longer sufficient. The scale of modern data-intensive research is now only possible using computational techniques that require data to also be understandable by machines. There is a broad consensus across expert groups and scientific organisations that mutually-agreed data standards are essential to achieving these aims. [2, 3, 4]
Leveraging the Web
Authors: Fyson William , Coles Simon , Frey Jeremy 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
As an open, inexpensive, collaborative platform, the Web is ideal for facilitating communication among scholars and enabling nearly free access to knowledge. The Web’s potential allows researchers to utilize the digital, networked medium to publish more of their research data in comparison to paper-based journal articles and to publish them in context-sensitive formats, enabling wider access and visibility along with increased discoverability and the potential for further use, including through the deployment of e-science techniques. [1] However, this potential is often not fully achieved. Academic publishing has created a market, formed over hundreds of years, that fulfills a number of processes, such as peer review, impact assessment, and allocation of funding. Numerous stakeholders, ranging from publishers to academics to research funders, all have their own agendas and conflicting interests, which can inhibit the adoption of innovative approaches to leveraging the Web. Thus, in order to better enable the potential of e-science, an approach that merely leverages the Web to develop new tools and platforms for dissemination is insufficient; the socio-economic forces that influence stakeholders’ behaviour must also be considered. [2]
Beware the Hype of Digital Publishing
Authors: Hicks Martin G. , Kettner Carsten 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Scientific publishing is changing; Open Access allows for published information to be freely shared, and Open Data repositories [1] are improving our ability to share and (re-)use data. These and initiatives such as RDA, FORCE11, and FAIR, [2, 3, 4] are changing the way we perceive the notion of publishing science. In the laboratory, equipment is becoming interconnected and new technologies are producing vast amounts of data; transformative change is underway. New publication practices are required that address the needs of the data producers and the data users. Many community-based grassroots projects and initiatives have already successfully set up infrastructures for storing and sharing data.
Modelling loanword success – a sociolinguistic quantitative study of Māori loanwords in New Zealand English
Authors: Calude Andreea Simona , Miller Steven , Pagel Mark 
Published: June 2017

AbstractLoanword use has dominated the literature on language contact and its salient nature continues to draw interest from linguists and non-linguists. Traditionally, loanwords were investigated by means of raw frequencies, which are at best uninformative and at worst misleading. Following a new wave of studies which look at loans from a quantitatively more informed standpoint, modelling “success” by taking into account frequency of the counterparts available in the language adopting the loanwords, we propose a similar model of loan-use and demonstrate its benefits in a case study of loanwords from Māori into (New Zealand) English. Our model contributes to previous work in this area by combining both the success measure mentioned above with a rich range of linguistic characteristics of the loanwords (such as loan length and word class), as well as a similarly detailed group of sociolinguistic characteristics of the speakers using them (gender, age and ethnicity of both, speakers and addresses). Our model is unique in bringing together of all these factorsat the same time. The findings presented here illustrate the benefit of a quantitatively balanced approach to modelling loanword use. Furthermore, they illustrate the complex interaction between linguistic and sociolinguistic factors in such language contact scenarios.