bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Technology-Assisted Behavioral Intervention to Extend Sleep Duration: Development and Design of the Sleep Bunny Mobile App
Authors: Baron Kelly Glazer , Duffecy Jennifer , Reid Kathryn , Begale Mark , Caccamo Lauren 
Published: January 2018

Background
Despite the high prevalence of short sleep duration (29.2% of adults sleep <6 hours on weekdays), there are no existing theory-based behavioral interventions to extend sleep duration. The popularity of wearable sleep trackers provides an opportunity to engage users in interventions.

Objective
The objective of this study was to outline the theoretical foundation and iterative process of designing the “Sleep Bunny,” a technology-assisted sleep extension intervention including a mobile phone app, wearable sleep tracker, and brief telephone coaching. We conducted a two-step process in the development of this intervention, which was as follows: (1) user testing of the app and (2) a field trial that was completed by 2 participants with short sleep duration and a cardiovascular disease risk factor linked to short sleep duration (body mass index [BMI] >25).

Methods
All participants had habitual sleep duration <6.5 hours verified by 7 days of actigraphy. A total of 6 individuals completed initial user testing in the development phase, and 2 participants completed field testing. Participants in the user testing and field testing responded to open-ended surveys about the design and utility of the app. Participants in the field testing completed the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and also wore an actigraph for a 1-week baseline period and during the 4-week intervention period.

Results
The feedback suggests that users enjoyed the wearable sleep tracker and found the app visually pleasing, but they suggested improvements to the notification and reminder features of the app. The 2 participants who completed the field test demonstrated significant improvements in sleep duration and daytime sleepiness.

Conclusions
Further testing is needed to determine effects of this intervention in populations at risk for the mental and physical consequences of sleep loss.
Does the Corporations Power Extend to Reconstituting Corporations?
Authors: Orr Graeme , Johnston Andrew 
Published: January 2018

This article examines the breadth of the corporations power in s 51(xx) of the Australian Constitution. The issue we address can be posed in a couple of ways. Once formed, to what degree does the national Parliament have power to ‘re-form’ corporations? Or, to put it in a more neutral way, once incorporated, what power does the national Parliament have over a corporation’s constitution? Addressing this issue requires us to explore the vision or model of the corporation which underlies the limit, recognised in the Incorporation Case of 1990, that the Commonwealth may only wield power over corporations already ‘formed’.As well as being of considerable theoretical interest, this question has importance from a more practical, federal perspective. Can the national Parliament legislate under the corporations power to regulate the formation, composition, operation and dissolution of the key corporate decision-making bodies, namely the board of directors and the general meeting? Could the corporations power, for instance, be used to mandate employee or environmental representation, or gender balance, on the boards of trading corporations nationwide? Does it extend to regulating board remuneration and the role of the general meeting in that contentious field? Many aspects of board composition and remuneration are currently dealt with by means of the ASX Principles of Corporate Governance (‘the Principles’), with which listed companies are expected to ‘comply or explain’.
The Process of Law Reform: Conditions for Success
Authors: Barnett Laura 
Published: January 2018

Changing the law can be a tricky business. Seen from the perspective of non-governmental organisations, law reform can mean years of lobbying governments and politicians for change; seen from inside government, law reform may signify months or years of consultation, drafting bills, and holding one’s breath for Parliament; seen from Parliament, law reform may mean a relatively simple examination and passage of a Bill or months of political haggling; from the perspective of the public, law reform may appear variously political, idealistic, long and drawn out or hasty. Law reform is all of these things.Most often when we think about the strict process of changing laws in Westminster systems our minds turn to parliamentary examination and passage of government sponsored and private member bills. However, beyond the focus on this one piece of the law reform process, it is worth remembering that proposed legislation often stems from much broader studies of larger legal and policy issues.
The Rise, Fall and Proposed Rebirth of the Australian Military Court
Authors: Burmester Henry 
Published: January 2018

In October 2007 a new era in Australian military criminal justice began with the establishment of an Australian Military Court (AMC). The AMC had, however, a short life, being found in August 2009 by the High Court of Australia to be contrary to Chapter III of the Australian Constitution. In May 2010 it was announced that a new Military Court of Australia, established in conformity with Chapter III, was to be established to replace the interim system put in place following the High Court’s invalidation of the first AMC. A Bill for a new military court was introduced to Parliament in 2010 but lapsed with the dissolution of Parliament for the 2010 election. No replacement Bill had been introduced as at the beginning of 2011. It is unclear when or whether a new military court will be established.This article examines the reasons behind the establishment of the AMC and then considers the High Court decision in Lane v Morrison that unanimously held the AMC to be invalid. It then considers the implications for a replacement Chapter III compliant military court.
Computación ii
Authors: Herrera Hernández Mayra Concepción 
Published: January 2018

EL uso de la hoja de cálculo en el aprendizaje estadístico se ha convertido en una herramienta disponible ya que la mayoría de software computacional tiene alguna versión de la misma. En el presente artículo se nos muestran los beneficios del uso de Excel en el proceso de aprendizaje de la estadística aplicada a la carrera de Psicología con Microsoft Excel que esta disponible para los estudiantes universitarios. Las ventajas adicionales en los procedimientos estadísticos son la sintaxis común de acuerdo a su nombre, las funciones de la aplicación inmediata y capacidad gráfica para la interpretación de resultados estadísticos, entre otras aplicaciones dentro del área de énfasis.
Este artículo es una propuesta para iniciarse dentro del universo estadístico para los estudiantes para el procesamiento y análisis estadístico de los resultados, creado para cumplir los objetivos en la primera unidad de Computación II: Estadística.
Artes visuales y artes escénicas en la carrera de Inteligencia de Mercados
Authors: Laguna García Alicia 
Published: January 2018

Las artes visuales y las artes escénicas se implementaron en la matrícula de la carrera de Inteligencia de Mercados, con el fin de formar alumnos que aprecien las obras plásticas y escénicas en su contexto cultural y a la vez desarrollen habilidades de diseño, creatividad y presencia en el escenario, utilizando lo aprendido a lo largo de la carrera y en el campo laboral.Las evidencias que se realizaran serán de mucha ayuda para cumplir los objetivos señalados, sin olvidar que el arte sensibiliza y proporciona diferentes perspectivas de pensar, ver y sentir.Para Vigotski (1998) La imaginación como fundamento de toda actividad creativa, se manifiesta en todos, sin excepción, los conceptos de la vida cultural y posibilita la creatividad artística, científica y técnica. (p.6).Este autor centra su atención en la imaginación y sus posibilidades, en la carrera de Inteligencia de Mercados, los alumnos necesitan de imaginación para visualizar todas las posibilidades del mercado.
Educación y cultura ambiental en la micro y pequeña empresa, estrategia para la gestión ambiental
Authors: Flores Ramírez María Luisa , Méndez Reza Rosalía 
Published: January 2018

En esta investigación se presenta una propuesta sobre la incorporación de la educación y cultura ambiental en la Micro y pequeña empresa, como mecanismo para la gestión ambiental empresarial (GAE).
Se expone la importancia, ventajas y beneficios de elementos clave de un sistema de gestión ambiental, así como la necesidad de integrar en el sector empresarial de las Micro y pequeñas empresas (MyPES) la educación y cultura ambiental como estrategia de gestión y comunicación ambiental; aspectos relevantes que permiten prestar atención a la relación empresa y medio ambiente ,la responsabilidad social corporativa y practicas ambientales como la reducción del consumo de energía, agua y disminución de generación de residuos, indicadores que impactan en el cambio climático y contribuyen al deterioro ambiental.
La metodología considera la aplicación de una encuesta a tomadores de decisión de nivel gerencial. El resultado es la propuesta de un plan de manejo ambiental para una mejora del ambiente.
El Mobbing dentro de las organizaciones. Un análisis para el cambio organizacional
Authors: García Jiménez Omar 
Published: January 2018

El mobbing, acoso grupal, moral o psicológico, cualquier nombre con el que se le designe, es un síndrome de investigación social el cual consiste en la agresión sutil sistemática, recurrente a un individuo por parte de un grupo durante un periodo de tiempo, por lo tanto el individuo acosado se resiste a la voluntad del grupo, tal maltrato se quebranta con repetidas conductas grupales. En este trabajo conoceremos el concepto que denomina al mobbing y el punto de vista de algunos autores, así como los diferentes tipos de acoso laboral el cual puede ser de forma horizontal o vertical dependiendo del entorno laboral en donde se lleve el mobbing, así como la clasificación la cual se referencia mediante cuatro tipos de acoso laboral “mobbing” además de conocer las etapas desde como inicia el mobbing hasta el final de él y el marco jurídico establecido en los artículos de la Ley Federal del Trabajo de México, así como sus respectivas sanciones.
Perspectiva crítica sobre la legitimidad de la Responsabilidad Social Empresarial (RSE) en México
Authors: Martínez Lecuona M.A Adriana , Buitrón Ramírez Dr. Armando Hugo 
Published: January 2018

A través de éste trabajo se pretenden ubicar los elementos más importantes que definen hoy a la Responsabilidad Social Empresarial (RSE). Para ello, se presenta en un primer apartado el análisis de algunos conceptos básicos y se muestran las líneas de formalización de la cultura corporativa de responsabilidad social que le dieron origen.
Por otra parte, se describen las iniciativas voluntarias que se consideran las más importantes en materia de promoción de la filosofía de RSE en el plano internacional y las acciones que en México se han emprendido para divulgar esta manera de hacer negocios, así como los argumentos a favor y en contra de ésta filosofía, para lo cual se realiza una revisión a la literatura de algunos autores sobre la legitimidad de las empresas ante la RSE, desde la percepción de los clientes, a fin de intentar responder a la pregunta ¿Existe legitimidad en la RSE en México?
La intención de formular esta interrogante es hacer una reflexión crítica de esta gran multinacional que se denomina RSE, por lo anterior es importante mencionar que no se pretende ofrecer una respuesta definitiva, sino incentivar al estudio y análisis de esta y otras reflexiones importantes de abordar.
SINTESIS LAPISAN TIPIS (THIN FILM) SnO2 DAN SnO2:Al MENGGUNAKAN TEKNIK SOL-GEL SPIN COATING PADA SUBSTRAT KACA DAN QUARTZ
Authors: Imawanti Yanika Diah , Doyan Aris , Gunawan Erin Ryantin 
Published: January 2018

This study has successfully synthesized SnO2 and SnO2 thin films by doping aluminum (Al) using the technique of sol-gel spin coating on glass and quartz substrates. The basic materials are Tin (II) chloride dihydrate (SnCl2.2H2O) and ethanol (C2H5OH) as solvent. Material for doping is AlCl3 as much as 0.027 g, 0.053 g and 0.08 g to get Al dopant concentration of 5%, 10% and 15% respectively. The substrate used in this study are glass and quartz with the dimension of 10 mm x 10 mm x 3 mm. Detergent water, distilled water and 70% alcohol were used for the preparation of the substrates. Pure SnO2 sol solution was obtained by dissolving SnCl2.2H2O in ethanol, and SnO2:Al was obtained by adding AlCl3 to the solution of SnO2. The stirring process was done by using a hot plate magnetic stirrer to obtained a homogeneous solution (transparent). Sol solution of pure SnO2 and SnO2:Al were allowed for 24 hours as maturation (aging) process. Solution deposition on a substrate was done with a rotary speed of 2000 rpm for 3 minutes. Heating process was done at the annealing temperature of 200°C to 400°C by using a furnace for 1 hour to grow the crystalline of thin films. This thin films are very appropriate when applied to transparent conductive oxide (TCO) materials with high transparency and conductive character of tin (Sn) and aluminum (Al)Keyword: SnO2‚ aluminum‚ sol-gel, spin coating, substrate
Study and development of NiAl intermetallic coating on hypo-eutectoid steel using highly activated composite granules of the Ni–Al system
Authors: Shahzad Aamir , Zadorozhnyy Vladislav Yu. , Pavlov Mikhail D. , Semenov Dmitri V. , Kaloshkin Sergey D. 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
NiAl intermetallic coating thickness of about 50 μm was fabricated on hypo-eutectoid steel by mechanical alloying using pre-activated Ni–Al composite granules as coating material. First, Ni and Al powders were mixed with the composition of Ni-50 at.% Al and mechanically activated in a planetary ball mill, until the composite granules of this powder mixture, having maximum activity (9 cm sec−1), were formed after 120 min of milling at 200 rpm. The composite granules were then taken out from the planetary ball mill just before the critical time, i. e. the time at which these granules synthesize and convert to an intermetallic NiAl compound. The highly activated composite granules of Ni–Al were then put into the vial of a vibratory ball mill with the substrate on top of the chamber. After mechanical alloying for 60 min in the vibratory ball mill, the composite granules were synthesized fully and heat was produced during the synthesis which helped producing a thick and strong adhesive coating of NiAl intermetallic on the steel substrate. The main advantage of this technique is that not only is time saved but also there is no need for any post mechanical alloying process such as annealing or laser treatment etc. to get homogeneous, strongly bonded intermetallic coatings. X-ray diffraction analysis clearly indicates the formation of NiAl phase. Micro-hardness of the coating and substrate was also measured. The cross-sectional microstructure of the composite granules and the final coating were studied by scanning electron microscopy.
Nanoindentation characterization of Al-matrix nanocomposites produced via spark plasma sintering
Authors: Sadeghi Behzad , Shamanian Morteza , Ashrafizadeh Fakhreddin , Cavaliere Pasquale , le Valerini Danie 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Spark plasma sintering has been recognized in the recent past as a very useful tool capable of producing materials with high strength and low porosity when compared to the traditional powder metallurgy technologies. In addition, the possibility of producing metal-matrix composites with enhanced mechanical and wear properties has been demonstrated. Obviously, the final properties of spark plasma sintered composites depend on the reinforcement type, size and percentage. The present paper analyzes the possibility of producing spark plasma sintered aluminum-based composites with various types and sizes of reinforcement (Al2O3 nanosized and microsized particles blended with aluminum in different percentages). A strong variation in the microstructural behavior, in mechanical properties and in deformation mode has been observed by varying the type, percentage and combination of reinforcements in the aluminum matrix. The material evolution was deeply analyzed through nanoindentation, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy.
Diffusion behaviour of Pt in platinum aluminide coatings during thermal cycles
Authors: Ye Liya , Chen Hongfei , Yang Guang , Cui Yuanyuan , Luo Hongjie , Liu Bin , Qian Lingyi , Gao Yanfeng 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Two-phase PtAl2+β-(Ni,Pt)Al and single-phase β-(Ni,Pt)Al coatings were fabricated on DD5 Ni-based superalloy and pure Ni substrates. A coating/pure Ni substrate system was studied to determine the diffusion behaviour of Pt in the Ni–Al–Pt ternary system. The evolutions of morphology, phases and component concentration during thermal cycles were analysed. It was found that there is a phase shift from PtAl2 to β* in the two-phase coating, and Kirkendall porosity was observed in the single-phase coating. Our results further indicated that there are two different diffusion paths of Pt in the Ni–Al–Pt system.
Relationships Between Lower Olfaction and Brain White Matter Lesions in Elderly Subjects with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Heinrich Juliette , Vidal Jean-Sébastien , Simon Axelle , Rigaud Anne-Sophie , Hanon Olivier , Epelbaum Jacques , Viollet Cecile , Duron Emmanuelle 
Published: January 2018

Background: Olfactory impairment is reported in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and is associated with hippocampal atrophy. In elderly people, dementia with AD neuropathology and white matter lesions (WML) is common. In this context, olfactory impairment could also depend on the presence of WML. Objective: To assess the cross-sectional relationship between olfaction and WML in elderly subjects with MCI. Methods: Consecutive subjects, >65 years old, diagnosed as MCI after a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment in an expert memory center, with a brain MRI performed within a year and without major depressive state, were included. Olfaction was assessed by the Brief Smell Identification Test (BSIT). Two trained neuroradiologists, blind to cognitive and olfaction status, visually assessed hippocampal atrophy according to Scheltens’ scale and WML according to Fazekas criteria. Results: Seventy-five MCI subjects (mean age (SD) = 77.1 (6.2) years, 74.7% of women) were included. After adjustment for age and sex, factors associated with low BSIT scores were older age ( p = 0.007), lower BMI ( p = 0.08), lower MMSE score ( p = 0.05), lower FCRST ( p = 0.008), hippocampal atrophy ( p = 0.04), periventricular WML ( p = 0.007), and deep WML burden ( p = 0.005). In multivariate analysis, severe deep WML (OR (95% CI) = 6.29 (1.4–35.13), p = 0.02) remained associated with low BSIT score independently from hippocampal atrophy. Conclusion: In elderly MCI subjects, low olfactory performances are associated with WML, whose progression may be slowed by vascular treatments. A longitudinal study to evaluate whether the progression of WML, hippocampal atrophy and low olfactory function, can predict accurately conversion from MCI to dementia is ongoing.
Frequency of Cardiovascular Genetic Risk Factors in a Calabrian Population and Their Effects on Dementia
Authors: Maletta Raffaele , Smirne Nicoletta , Bernardi Livia , Anfossi Maria , Gallo Maura , Conidi Maria Elena , Colao Rosanna , Puccio Gianfranco , Curcio Sabrina A.M. , Laganà Valentina , Frangipane Francesca , Cupidi Chiara , Mirabelli Maria , Vasso Franca , Torchia Giusi , Muraca Maria G. , Di Lorenzo Raffaele , Rose Giuseppina , Montesanto Alberto , Passarino Giuseppe , Bruni Amalia C. 
Published: January 2018

Background: Several genetic variants playing a key role in cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and vascular dysfunction influence the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and vascular dementia (VaD). The many meta-analysis studies carried out on large numbers of samples in different populations have not provided clear results to date, because a trans-ethnic shift of risk genotypes in different populations is often observed. Objectives: To determine genotypes allele frequencies of the polymorphisms most frequently identified to be correlated with cardio-cerebrovascular disease and AD in a Southern Italy population and to investigate their possible association with dementia. Methods: The genotype and allele frequencies of 13 cardio-cerebrovascular risk polymorphisms were assessed and their possible association with dementia was investigated in a case-control study, including 221 consecutive unrelated subjects diagnosed with dementia (120 subjects affected by AD, 55 by frontotemporal dementia, and 33 by vascular dementia) and 218 matched controls of Calabrian origin. Results: Carriers of at least one APOE ɛ4 allele resulted to be at higher risk of AD [OR(95% CI) = 2.721(1.477–5.011)] and VaD [OR(95% CI) = 6.205(2.356–16.342)] compared to non-carriers. Individuals with the IV genotype of the CETP polymorphism were more likely to have AD [OR(95% CI) = 2.427(1.364–4.319)] and VaD [OR(95% CI) = 3.649(1.455–9.152)] compared to subjects with the II-VV genotypes. Conclusion: CETP I405V polymorphism is likely a risk factor for AD and VaD in our cohort, independent of APOE ɛ4 status. Unmodifiable genetic risk factors should be taken into account to promote a healthy lifestyle to prevent dementia.
Supplemental Retinal Carotenoids Enhance Memory in Healthy Individuals with Low Levels of Macular Pigment in A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Authors: Power Rebecca , Coen Robert F. , Beatty Stephen , Mulcahy Riona , Moran Rachel , Stack Jim , Howard Alan N. , Nolan John M. 
Published: January 2018

Background: There is a biologically plausible rationale whereby the dietary carotenoids lutein (L), zeaxanthin (Z), and meso-zeaxanthin (MZ), which are collectively referred to as macular pigment (MP) in the central retina (macula), support the maintenance of cognition via their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Objective: To investigate the impact of supplemental L, Z, and MZ on memory, executive function, and verbal fluency among healthy individuals with low MP levels. Methods: In this double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial, subjects ( n = 91; mean±SD age = 45.42±12.40; % male = 51.6) consumed a daily formulation of 10 mg L, 10 mg MZ, and 2 mg Z ( n = 45) or placebo ( n = 46) for 12 months. Cognitive domains assessed included verbal and visual learning, immediate and delayed memory, executive function, and verbal fluency. MP and serum carotenoid concentrations of L, Z, and MZ were also measured. Results: Following 12-month supplementation, individuals in the active group exhibited statistically significant improvements in memory when compared to the placebo group (paired associated learning [PAL] memory score [rANOVA, p = 0.009]; PAL errors [rANOVA, p = 0.017]). Furthermore, the observed reduction in the number of errors made in the PAL task among those in the intervention group was positively and significantly related to observed increases in MP volume ( p = 0.005) and observed increases in serum concentrations of L ( p = 0.009). Conclusion: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial demonstrates a memory-enhancing effect of daily supplementation with L, Z, and MZ in healthy subjects with low MP at baseline. The implications of these findings for intellectual performance throughout life, and for risk of cognitive decline in later life, warrant further study.