bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ingannevoli come monete false. I κίβδηλοι χρησμοί in Erodoto
Authors: Ingarao Giovanni 
Published: January 2017

Summary:
Herodotus uses the adjective κίβδηλος only three times in order to refer to a misleading prophecy of the Delphic oracle. Once, that is the episode of the Spartan liberation of Athens from the tyrants (V, 91), the deceit is clear because we are told that the Pythia was corrupted. The other two occurrences, i. e. the prophecy the Spartans receive about the conquest of the Arcadia and the one that Croesus obtains about the Persians, are more problematic, but in both cases the expansionism of the characters have a catastrophic outcome. The analysis of the occurrences of κίβδηλος in previous, contemporary or slightly later texts shows the extremely negative meaning of this adjective: a fraudulent alteration of the reality is often implied. Traces of disillusion emerge from the narration: people that are anxious to possess always more and more clash with the intrigues of the Delphic god and are finally forced to face the difficulty to know in advance what only the experience can teach.
Surface foraging in Scapanus moles
Authors: Dinets Vladimir 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
Some mole genera, including Scapanus of western North America, are usually considered to be fully fossorial. I present data showing that surface foraging is used by adults of all four Scapanus species, and evidence that such foraging is not a particularly rare behavior. Scapanus moles forage on the surface when leaf litter is wet and does not produce much noise; they also move slowly, remain within a small area, and usually forage in places with dense cover. These adaptations decrease the risk of predation and make surface foraging behavior difficult to detect for human observers. Numerous unpublished and a few published observations suggest that many, if not all, species in other “fully fossorial” mole genera forage on the surface at least occasionally. This is true not just for true moles (Talpidae), but also for unrelated, but convergently similar golden (Chrysotalpidae) and marsupial (Notoryctidae) moles. Apparently, surface foraging is too important for fossorial insectivores to be completely lost even in the most fossorial taxa.
Crystal structure of N,N-dimethyl-N′-(2-methyl-4-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobenzo[4,5]thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3(4H)-yl)formimidamide, C14H18N4OS
Authors: Al-Jaeed Nada , Lahsasni Siham , Ghabbour Hazem A. , El-Sayed Nahed N. E. 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
C14H18N4OS, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 15.479(4) Å, b = 13.203(3) Å, c = 7.3147(17) Å, β = 99.385(7)°, V = 1474.9(6) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.070, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.197, T = 296(2).
Work Integration Social Enterprises in Switzerland
Authors: Adam Stefan , Avilés Gregorio , Ferrari Domenico , Amstutz Jeremias , Crivelli Luca , Enrico Cavedon , Gafner Anja , Greppi Spartaco , Schmitz Daniela , Wüthrich Bernadette , Zoebeli Daniel 
Published: January 2017

AbstractThe article aims to present the Swiss landscape of work integration social enterprises (WISEs). The origins of SEs are rooted within three distinct social security regimes, i. e. disability insurance, unemployment insurance and social assistance. The debate around SE has a longer tradition in the French-speaking part of the country, while it seems more recent in the German-speaking area. The literature review presented in this article allowed for identifying at least five definitions of the WISE model emerging from Swiss civil society. The heterogeneity of their normative elements reflects different conceptions about the positioning of SE in the market, its resources mix, the integration goals and the wage models for the disadvantaged workers. This article draws on a recent empirical survey from which some key-figures concerning the size of the WISE sector have been estimated. Descriptive statistics on legal forms, profit allocation, target-groups, integration goals, remuneration models, economic sectors and the competitive nature of WISEs are provided. By means of a cluster analysis, four models of SE have been identified. The article concludes with a discussion of some of the major issues around the future development of the sector.
Initial survey on fresh fruit and vegetable
preferences of Neumayer Station crew members:
Input to crop selection and psychological benefits
of space-based plant production systems
Authors: Mauerer M. , Schubert D. , Zabel P. , Bamsey M. , Kohlberg E. , Mengedoht D. 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
The inclusion of higher plants in bio-regenerative
life support systems has been suggested to contribute
to a nutritious menu, increase food acceptability and
provide psychological benefits to the crew. In 2017, the
EDEN ISS project will deploy a greenhouse module to
the Neumayer Station III in Antarctica. This system will
be used to advance bio-regenerative life support system
technologies and operations. An initial survey was
conducted to improve crop selection for the EDEN ISS
greenhouse module by further investigating the aspects
of food acceptability and psychological benefits of crop
cultivation. Former members of the overwintering crews of
the three Neumayer stations were asked about their fresh
food and vegetable preferences and about further aspects
concerning Antarctic plant production. Results confirm the
benefits of growing higher plants in isolated and confined
environments and offer insight on the importance of crop
selection aspects like taste, texture, pungency and colour.
Redistribution of iron ions in porous ferrisilicates during redox treatments
Authors: Lázár Károly 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
Relocation of iron ions in microporous Fe-FER, (Al+Fe)-FER, Fe-MFI (FER: ferrierite, MFI: silicalite) and in mesoporous Fe-MCM-41 ferrisilicate (MCM: Mobile Crystalline Material) samples was followed during redox treatments primarily by tool of the in situ Mössbauer spectroscopy. Coexistence of various Fe3+ and Fe2+ species is demonstrated. In microporous Fe-FER and Fe-MFI existence of combined μ-oxo iron dimers, Fe3+
FW-O-Fe2+
EFW can be proposed. The presence of these dimers can easily be correlated with catalytic effect shown in certain oxidation processes. Structural rearrangement can also be revealed in mesoporous Fe-MCM-41 which result in improvement of catalytic performance in CO oxidation.
Mechanical properties, thermal and crystallization behavior of different surface-modified silica nanoparticle-filled PA66 composites
Authors: Zhang Xiaoyan , Xu Xiangmin , Wu Tao 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
In this study, two different surface-modified silica nanoparticles, amino-functionalized nanosilica (ATS) and methyl-functionalized nanosilica (HDS), were separately used as nanofillers to fabricate PA66-based nanocomposites by melt blending. The morphology and interface characteristics of the two nanofillers in the composite system and their influence on the mechanical properties, thermal decomposition behavior, and crystallization behavior of PA66 were investigated. The Avrami and Mo methods were applied to study the non-isothermal crystallization kinetics of the nanocomposites. The results revealed that different surface modifications of silica nanoparticles can produce different influences on the mechanical properties and thermal decomposition behavior of the final nanocomposites. The addition of ATS helps increase the strength and stiffness of PA66/ATS nanocomposites, and in the meantime enhances the thermal stability of PA66. The case of HDS is opposite to that of ATS; however, its incorporation can improve the toughness of the material. In addition, the results also indicate that ATS possesses strong heterogeneous nucleation capability, the introduction of which can accelerate the crystallization rate and increase the crystallization temperature, as well as the degree of crystallinity of PA66, while HDS displays an obvious blocking effect on the crystallization process of PA66.
Assessment of surface reactivity of thorium oxide in conditions close to chemical equilibrium by isotope exchange 229Th/232Th method
Authors: Suzuki-Muresan Tomo , Perrigaud Katy , Vandenborre Johan , Ribet Solange , Takamasa Inai , Grambow Bernd 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
This work aims to assess the solubility and the surface reactivity of crystallized thorium at pH 3.0 in presence of three types of solids: synthesized powder at 1300°C, crushed kernel, and intact kernel. In this study, the kernel is composed by the core solid from high temperature reactors (HTR) sphere particles. The originality of this work consisted in following in a sequential order the kinetic of dissolution, the surface reactivity in presence of isotope tracer 229Th, and its desorption process. Long time experiments (634 days) allowed to get deeper understanding on the behavior of the surface reactivity in contact with the solution. Solubility values are ranging from 0.3×10−7 mol·L−1 to 3×10−7 mol·L−1 with a dissolution rate of 10−6–10−4 g·m−2 day−1. PHREEQC modeling showed that crystallized ThO2(cr, 20 nm) phase controls the equilibrium in solution. Isotope exchange between 229Th and 232Th indicated that well-crystallized phase exist as an inert surface regarding to the absence of exchange between surface solid and solution.
Free radical area needs a radical change
Authors: Acan N. Leyla 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
Oxidative stress is a quite popular subject among biochemists. With a key word search of Thomson Reuters Web of Science, a large number of entries were found starting from 1970. By using animal tissues, cell cultures or human subjects, scientists try to establish a relationship between reactive oxygen species and various situations including cancer and aging, and the protective effects of antioxidants in these cases. Some clinical trials of antioxidants are also on their way. There are several oxidative stress markers such as malondialdehyde, thiol status of the cells, superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase. Although these markers are widely and continuously investigated in various laboratories, they still are not in the repertoire of a routine clinical laboratory as a biomarker of any disease. In this paper, various aspects of “oxidative stress” and antioxidants are investigated and a requirement of a radical change in the area is pointed out.
Automation in the clinical laboratory: integration of several analytical and intralaboratory pre- and post-analytical systems
Authors: Ebubekir Bakan , Nurinnisa Ozturk , Nurcan Kilic-Baygutalp 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
Clinical laboratory automation is very important to obtain reliable test results and to provide patient safety. There are some difficulties in implementing total automation to the clinical laboratories because they need a continuous, high quality customer service to keep their high quality serving, a questionable cost-affecting situation. It may be very difficult to keep the balance between the cost and the quality goals, patient safety, and demands. However, clinical laboratory automation may solve the dilemma and be implemented in clinical laboratories provided that it does not result in new bottlenecks in laboratory workflow. It is beyond the dispute that the minimal operator intervention benefited by total lab automation results in increased productivity, intra laboratory traceability of specimens, the decreased turnaround times, improvements in specimen handling, improved laboratory safety, and minimized errors. It has become very difficult, time-consuming, challenging task for the laboratories to decide to automate and which tests must be included in the analytical automation, to decide which one is more appropriate. First of all, a workflow and a workload analysis must be made for the present semi-automated laboratory. It would be focused in the present review that some strategies can be developed for this purpose.
Crystal and molecular structure of 1-picryl-2-phenyl-2-(4-picrylamidophenyl)-diazenium betaine: analogy between a picramido group and an oxygen atom
Authors: Balaban Alexandru T. , Constantinescu Titus , Caproiu Miron Teodor , Giorgi Michel , Balaban Teodor Silviu 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
The title compound is formed by a non-trivial reaction involving two molecules of the stable free radical 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl and one molecule of N-methoxy-picramide. We could now perform an X-ray diffraction experiment on a single crystal and can fully confirm the betaine structure which has a central quinonoid ring with alternating long and short bonds.
About the air- and water-stable copper(I) dicyanamide: synthesis, crystal structure, vibrational spectra and DSC/TG analysis of Cu[N(CN)2]
Authors: Reckeweg Olaf , Dinnebier Robert E. , Schulz Armin , Blaschkowski Björn , Schneck Christof , Schleid Thomas 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
Light-yellow microcrystalline samples of Cu[dca] ([dca]−≡[N(CN)2]−≡dicyanamide anion) were obtained by blending an in-situ generated aqueous Cu+ brine with stoichiometric amounts of Na[dca] dissolved in water. The crystal structure of Cu[dca] was solved and refined from powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) data. Cu[dca] crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Cmcm (no. 63) with the lattice parameters of a=356.28(3), b=611.10(9) and c=1525.87(10) pm. The crystal structure contains undulated chains of alternating Cu+ and boomerang-shaped [N≡C–N–C≡N]− ions with C
2v
symmetry running along [100]. It is closely related to that of Ag[dca] crystallizing in space group Pnma (no. 62). The vibrational spectra for Cu[dca] and Cu[dca]2 were recorded exhibiting modes typical for the dicyanamide anion. Comparative DSC/TG measurements were performed for both copper dicyanamides and the cyanide Cu[CN].
Lack of Association of CD55 Receptor Genetic Variants and Severe Malaria in Ghanaian Children
Authors: Schuldt Kathrin , Ehmen Christa , Sievertsen Juergen , Evans Jennifer , May Juergen , Ansong Daniel , Muntau Birgit , Ruge Gerd , Timmann Christian , Agbenyega Tsiri , Horstmann Rolf D , Thye Thorsten 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
In a recent report, the cellular receptor CD55 was identified as a molecule essential for the invasion of human erythrocytes by Plasmodium falciparum, the causal agent of the most severe form of malaria. As this invasion process represents a critical step during infection with the parasite, it was hypothesized that genetic variants in the gene could affect severe malaria (SM) susceptibility. We performed high-resolution variant discovery of rare and common genetic variants in the human CD55 gene. Association testing of these variants in over 1700 SM cases and unaffected control individuals from the malaria-endemic Ashanti Region in Ghana, West Africa, were performed on the basis of single variants, combined rare variant analyses, and reconstructed haplotypes. A total of 26 genetic variants were detected in coding and regulatory regions of CD55. Five variants were previously unknown. None of the single variants, rare variants, or haplotypes showed evidence for association with SM or P. falciparum density. Here, we present the first comprehensive analysis of variation in the CD55 gene in the context of SM and show that genetic variants present in a Ghanaian study group appear not to influence susceptibility to the disease.
Relationship between non-standard work arrangements and work-related accident absence in Belgium
Authors: Alali Hanan , Braeckman Lutgart , Van Hecke Tanja , De Clercq Bart , Janssens Heidi , Wahab Magd Abdel 
Published: January 2017

Abstract

Objectives
The main objective of this study is to examine the relationship between indicators of nonstandard work arrangements, including precarious contract, long working hours, multiple jobs, shift work, and work-related accident absence, using a representative Belgian sample and considering several sociodemographic and work characteristics.

Methods
This study was based on the data of the fifth European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS). For the analysis, the sample was restricted to 3343 respondents from Belgium who were all employed workers. The associations between non-standard work arrangements and workrelated accident absence were studied with multivariate logistic regression modeling techniques while adjusting for several confounders.

Results
During the last 12 months, about 11.7% of workers were absent from work because of work-related accident. A multivariate regression model showed an increased injury risk for those performing shift work (OR 1.546, 95% CI 1.074-2.224). The relationship between contract type and occupational injuries was not significant (OR 1.163, 95% CI 0.739-1.831). Furthermore, no statistically significant differences were observed for those performing long working hours (OR 1.217, 95% CI 0.638-2.321) and those performing multiple jobs (OR 1.361, 95% CI 0.827-2.240) in relation to work-related accident absence. Those who rated their health as bad, low educated workers, workers from the construction sector, and those exposed to biomechanical exposure (BM) were more frequent victims of workrelated accident absence. No significant gender difference was observed.

Conclusion
Indicators of nonstandard work arrangements under this study, except shift work, were not significantly associated with workrelated accident absence. To reduce the burden of occupational injuries, not only risk reduction strategies and interventions are needed but also policy efforts are to be undertaken to limit shift work. In general, preventive measures and more training on the job are needed to ensure the safety and well-being of all workers.
Reduced Emergency Department Utilization by Patients With Epilepsy Using QI Methodology
Authors: Patel Anup D. , Wood Eric G. , Cohen Daniel M. 
Published: January 2017

BACKGROUND:
Epilepsy or seizure care is the most common neurologic condition that presents to an emergency department (ED) and accounts for a large number of annual cases. Our aim was to decrease seizure-related ED visits from our baseline of 17 ED visits per month per 1000 patients to 13.6 ED visits per month per 1000 patients (20%) by July 2014.

METHODS:
Our strategy was to develop a quality improvement (QI) project utilizing the Institute for Healthcare Improvement model. Our defined outcome was to decrease ED utilization for children with epilepsy. Rate of ED visits as well as unplanned hospitalizations for epilepsy patients and associated health care costs were determined. A QI team was developed for this project. Plan do study act cycles were used with adjustments made when needed.

RESULTS:
Nineteen months after implementation of the interventions, ED visits were reduced by 28% (from 17 visits per month per 1000 patients to 12.2 per month per 1000 patients) during the past year. The average number of inpatient hospitalizations per month was reduced by 43% from 7 admissions per month per 1000 patients to 4 admissions per month per 1000 patients. For both outcome measures, a 2-sample Poisson rate exact test yielded a P value &lt; .0001. Health care claims paid were less with $115 200 reduction for ED visits and $1 951 137 reduction for hospitalizations.

CONCLUSIONS:
Applying QI methodology was highly effective in reducing ED utilization and unplanned hospitalizations for children with epilepsy at a free-standing children’s hospital.
Chronic Conditions and Health Care Needs of Adolescents Born at 23 to 25 Weeks’ Gestation
Authors: Holsti Antti , Adamsson Marie , Hägglöf Bruno , Farooqi Aijaz , Serenius Fredrik 
Published: January 2017

OBJECTIVE:
We examined chronic conditions, functional limitations, and special health care needs in extremely preterm children (EPT; 23–25 weeks’ gestation) born between 1992 and 1998 at 2 Swedish tertiary care centers that offered regional and active perinatal care to all live-born EPT infants.

METHODS:
Of 134 surviving EPT children, 132 (98%) were assessed at 10 to 15 years of age alongside 103 term-born controls. Identification of children with functional limitations and special health care needs was based on a questionnaire administered to parents. Categorization of medical diagnoses and developmental disabilities was based on child examinations, medical record reviews, and parent questionnaires.

RESULTS:
In logistic regression analyses adjusting for social risk factors and sex, the EPT children had significantly more chronic conditions than the term-born controls, including functional limitations (64% vs 6%; odds ratio [OR], 15; 95% confidence interval [CI], 6.1–37.2; P &lt; .001), compensatory dependency needs (60% vs 29%; OR, 3.8; 95% CI, 2.2–6.6; P &lt; .001), and services above those routinely required by children (64% vs 25%; OR, 5.4; 95% CI, 3.0–9.6; P &lt; .001). Specific diagnoses and disabilities for the EPT group versus controls included cerebral palsy (9.1% vs 0%; P &lt; .001), asthma (21.2% vs 6.8%; P = 001), IQ &lt; –2 SD (31.1% vs 4.9%; P &lt; .001), poor motor skills without neurosensory impairment (21.9% vs 1.9%; P &lt; .001), and psychiatric conditions (15.2% vs 1.9%; P &lt; .001).

CONCLUSIONS:
Adolescents born EPT have considerable long-term health and educational needs. Few had severe impairments that curtailed major activities of daily life.
Estructura productiva, pobreza y problemas de empleo en las provincias pampeanas y norteñas de Argentina en los primeros años del siglo XXI
Authors: Longhi Fernando , Osatinsky Ariel 
Published: January 2017

Argentina, históricamente, ha presentado profundas desigualdades socioeconómicas regionales. Las provincias del Noroeste mostraron notorias diferencias respecto a las pampeanas en la producción de riqueza. Así, a fines del siglo XX, mientras en las provincias pampeanas la pobreza alcanzaba al 32,9% de su población, en el norte estas privaciones se duplicaban. Este artículo tiene por objeto analizar comparativamente las características de estas privaciones —considerando escalas provinciales y departamentales—, vinculándolas a su vez con las transformaciones económicas y productivas y con los problemas de empleo a lo largo del siglo XX e inicios del XXI. Los resultados advierten un notorio proceso de fragmentación socioterritorial como corolario de la persistencia de la desigualdad. Se destaca el recrudecimiento de dicha fragmentación en determinadasprovincias y departamentos argentinos.
Isoinertial technology for rehabilitation and prevention of muscle injuries of soccer players: literature review
Authors: Prieto-Mondragón Laura Del Pilar , Camargo-Rojas Diana Alexandra , Quinceno Christian Alexander 
Published: January 2017

Introduction: Soccer is the sport with the highest risk of muscle injury for players. Eccentric exercise is fundamental for reducing injury rates and isoinertial technology devices cause an increase in eccentric demands after a concentric contraction.Objective: To identify the use of isoinertial technology in the fields of physical activity and sports for rehabilitation and prevention of muscle injuries reported in scientific literature.Materials and methods: A search of scientific papers in PubMed, Google Scholar, EMBASE and Science Direct data base was performed by using the following MeSH medical terms and search equations: [isoinertial AND technology AND flywheels] and [free weight AND sport AND humans AND soccer].Results: 23 references, classified into three approaches, were selected: isoinertial technology for rehabilitation, fitness and injury prevention. The use of this technology is fundamental due to the increase of the eccentric demand in muscle groups.Conclusions: Isoinertial technology is a useful tool for treating and preventing injuries, as well as for the development of physical qualities. However, it is necessary to work on protocols that allow unifying its usage parameters so that it can be included in prevention programs.