bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Patient Blood Management – Labormedizinische Unterstützung und POCT
Authors: Hintereder Gudrun 
Published: November 2017

Zusammenfassung
Die Einführung von Patient Blood Management (PBM) führt zu einem Paradigmenwechsel bezüglich Erkennen und Therapie der Anämie und zeigt Maßnahmen auf um die Entstehung einer Anämie zu verhindern. PBM unterstützt den Arzt im Entscheidungsdilemma zwischen positiver Wirkung und nachteiligen Nebenwirkungen von Bluttransfusionen. Mit PBM wird der Blutverbrauch deutlich reduziert und die Nebenwirkungen gesenkt. Nicht nur die therapeutischen Maßnahmen, sondern auch die diagnostischen PBM Maßnahmen im Labor führen zu einer relevanten Verringerung des Blutvolumens. PBM Studienergebnisse zeigen eine signifikant Reduktion der Morbidität und Mortalität und die Verbesserung des Patienten- Outcome. Ein weiterer positiver Nebeneffekt ist Schonung von Ressourcen in allen beteiligten Bereichen, welches zu einer relevanten Kostenreduktion und Steigerung der Wirtschaftlichkeit führt. Zusätzlich sensibilisiert das PBM bezüglich des Vorliegens, der Entwicklung und der Therapie einer anämischen Situation sowie den Umgang mit der kostbaren Ressource Blut. Die Bedeutung des PBM wird mittlerweile von der Industrie auch für das Labor unterstützt; für den Bereich POCT ist das PBM jedoch bisher noch nicht adäquat technisch realisiert.
A technology platform for digital nucleic acid diagnostics at the point of care
Authors: Borst Nadine , Schuler Friedrich , Wadle Simon , Schulz Martin , Specht Mara , Li Jia , Becherer Lisa , Trotter Martin , Rodríguez-Martínez Ana Belén , Paust Nils , Zengerle Roland , Stetten Felix von 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The combination of digital amplification and centrifugal microfluidics can enable quantitative and fast diagnostics at the point of care (PoC). The new unit operation of centrifugal step emulsification allows high throughput droplet generation. Different methods for digital nucleic acid analysis, including PCR, recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) and loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), have already been demonstrated. Our novel approach of integrated sample-to-answer analysis is introduced, and examples for the detection of HIV and single cell analysis of antibiotic resistant bacteria are presented. Next to these LabDisk based systems, a microfluidic cartridge termed DropChip allows for digital amplification using only commercially available laboratory devices.
Commutators of Littlewood-Paley gκ∗ $g_{\kappa}^{*} $-functions on non-homogeneous metric measure spaces
Authors: Lu Guanghui , Tao Shuangping 
Published: November 2017

AbstractThe main purpose of this paper is to prove that the boundedness of the commutator$\mathcal{M}_{\kappa,b}^{*} $generated by the Littlewood-Paley operator$\mathcal{M}_{\kappa}^{*} $and RBMO (μ) function on non-homogeneous metric measure spaces satisfying the upper doubling and the geometrically doubling conditions. Under the assumption that the kernel of$\mathcal{M}_{\kappa}^{*} $satisfies a certain Hörmander-type condition, the authors prove that$\mathcal{M}_{\kappa,b}^{*} $is bounded on Lebesgue spacesLp(μ) for 1 <p< ∞, bounded from the spaceLlogL(μ) to the weak Lebesgue spaceL1,∞(μ), and is bounded from the atomic Hardy spacesH1(μ) to the weak Lebesgue spacesL1,∞(μ).
Hom-Lie superalgebra structures on exceptional simple Lie superalgebras of vector fields
Authors: Sun Liping , Liu Wende 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
According to the classification by Kac, there are eight Cartan series and five exceptional Lie superalgebras in infinite-dimensional simple linearly compact Lie superalgebras of vector fields. In this paper, the Hom-Lie superalgebra structures on the five exceptional Lie superalgebras of vector fields are studied. By making use of the ℤ-grading structures and the transitivity, we prove that there is only the trivial Hom-Lie superalgebra structures on exceptional simple Lie superalgebras. This is achieved by studying the Hom-Lie superalgebra structures only on their 0-th and (−1)-th ℤ-components.
When Words Inflict Harm: Documenting Sexuality and Gender Identity Microaggressions in Schools for LGBTQQ Youth
Authors: Linville Darla 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and questioning students are commonly thought of as vulnerable to bullying and harassment in US schools, although there is hope that school climates are improving for LGBTQQ youth with the implementation of anti-bullying legislation and policies in almost every state. Although these policies address most overt and physical forms of bullying, other insults, assaults and invalidations may continue undetected. These sexual orientation and gender identity microaggressions, identified in counseling literature, can help teacher educators, teachers and school administrators better understand the psychological, academic and health effects of negative stereotypes and perceptions of LGBTQQ youth that are unaddressed in schools. This paper analyzes prevalent discourses about LGBTQQ youth in schools for evidence of the microaggressions identified in the literature. Microaggressions are discussed and the effects of harassment and stereotyping on school belongingness are examined.
Decomposition of palladium acetate and C60fullerite during thermal evaporation in PVD process
Authors: Rymarczyk Joanna , Czerwosz Elżbieta , Diduszko Ryszard , Kozłowski Mirosław 
Published: November 2017

AbstractThe mechanisms of thermal decomposition of evaporated material during Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) process depend on the kind of evaporated material. Such parameters of PVD process as deposition rate, source temperature and deposition time should be carefully selected taking into account the properties of material. Deposited films can span the range of chemical compositions based on the source materials. The nanostructural carbon films in form of palladium nanograins embedded in various carbonaceous matrixes were obtained by thermal evaporation during PVD process from two separated sources containing C60fullerite and palladium acetate, both in a form of powder. The evaporation was realized by resistive heating of sources under a dynamic vacuum of 10-3Pa. The influence of decomposition path of evaporated materials on the film structure has been discussed. Prepared C-Pd films were characterized using thermo-gravimetric method, differential thermal analysis, infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. The influence of decomposition of Pd acetate and fullerite on the final film structure was also shown.
Influence of organic dopants (L-alanine and L-arginine) on structural, spectroscopic and thermal properties of ammonium dihydrogen phosphate crystal
Authors: Parikh K.D. , Joshi J.H. , Joshi M.J. 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Ammonium dihydrogen phosphate is a popular nonlinear optical crystal used for second harmonic generation efficiency improvement in pump lasers. Due to molecular chirality and zwitterionic structure, amino acids are used to enhance various properties of ADP crystal. The single crystals of ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (ADP) added with different concentrations (0.3 wt.%, 0.4 wt.% and 0.5 wt.%) of amino acids (L-alanine and L-arginine) impurities were grown using slow evaporation solution growth (SESG) technique at room temperature. To study the structural properties, powder XRD study was carried out which revealed that all the grown crystals have tetragonal structural symmetry. The presence of various functional groups was confirmed using FT-IR spectroscopy. The thermal spectra (TGA/DTA/DSC) were recorded for all grown samples to determine their decomposition. Also kinetic and thermodynamic parameters were determined from the thermal study.
Optimum response of functionally graded piezoelectric plates in thermal environments
Authors: Nourmohammadi Hossein , Behjat Bashir 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
In this article, the static response of the functionally graded piezoelectric (FGP) plates with piezoelectric layers (sandwich FGPM) is studied based on the first order shear deformation plate theory. The plate is under mechanical, electrical and thermal loadings and finite element method is employed to obtain the solution of the equation. All mechanical, thermal and piezoelectric properties, except Poisson ratio, obey the power law distribution through the thickness. By solving the governing equation, optimum value of power law index is investigated in each type of loading. The effects of different volume fraction index, layer arrangements, various boundary conditions and different loading types, are studied on the deflection of FGPM plate. It is inferred that, the correlations between the deflection, power law index and layer arrangement are completely different in the mechanical and thermal loading and the optimum value of the power law index should be selected in each case separately. This optimum values can be used as a design criterion to build a reliable sensors and actuators in thermal environments.
Novel lighting properties of white LEDs with two-layered remote phosphor package using red-emitting α-SrO·3B2O3:Sm2+ phosphor
Authors: Minh Tran Hoang Quang , Nhan Nguyen Huu Khanh , Anh Nguyen Doan Quoc , Lee Hsiao-Yi 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
This paper investigates a method for improving the lighting performance of white light-emitting diodes (WLEDs), packaged using two separating remote phosphor layers, yellow-emitting YAG:Ce phosphor layer and red-emitting α-SrO·3B2O3:Sm2+ phosphor layer. The thicknesses of these two layers are 800 μm and 200 μm, respectively. Both of them have been examined at average correlated color temperatures (CCT) of 7700 K and 8500 K. For this two-layer model, the concentration of red phosphor has been varied from 2 % to 30 % in the upper layer, while in the lower layer the yellow phosphor concentration was kept at 15 %. It was found interesting that the lighting properties, such as color rendering index (CRI) and luminous flux, are enhanced significantly, while the color uniformity is maintained at a level relatively close to the level in one-layer configuration (measured at the same correlated color temperature). Besides, the transmitted and reflected light of each phosphor layer have been revised by combining Kubelka-Munk and Mie-Lorenz theories. Through the analysis, it is demonstrated that the packaging configuration of two-layered remote phosphor that contains red-emitting α-SrO·3B2O3:Sm2+ phosphor particles provides a practical solution to general WLEDs lighting.
Synthesis of Pd–Ni/C bimetallic materials and their application in non-enzymatic hydrogen peroxide detection
Authors: Kazici Hilal Celik , Salman Firat , Kivrak Hilal Demir 
Published: November 2017

AbstractIn this study, carbon based bimetallic materials (Pd-Ni/C) were synthesized by polyol method in order to increase the hydrogen peroxide reduction catalytic activity of Pd using Ni metal. Hydrogen peroxide reduction and sensing properties of the prepared catalysts were measured by electrochemical methods. As a result, we have established that the addition of Ni at different ratios to Pd has a considerable electrocatalytic effect on H2O2reduction. This work provides a simple route for preparation of Pd-Ni catalysts to create a very active and sensible electrochemical sensor for H2O2sensing.
Fabrication of Ag and Au nanoparticles in cross-linked polymer microgels for their comparative catalytic study
Authors: Shah Luqman Ali , Sayed Murtaza , Siddiq Mohammad 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Three dimensional cross-linked polymer microgels with temperature responsive N-isopropyl acrylamide (NIPAM) and pH sensitive methacrylic acid (MAA) were successfully synthesized by free radical emulsion polymerization with different amounts of MAA. Silver and gold nanoparticles with the size of 6.5 nm and 3.5 nm (±0.5 nm), respectively were homogeneously reduced inside these materials by chemical reduction method at pH 2.78 and 8.36 for the preparation of hybrid materials. The samples were characterized by FT-IR, DLS and TEM techniques. The catalytic activity of the hybrid materials was investigated for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) using NaBH4 as reducing agent by UV-Vis spectroscopy. The hybrid polymer network synthesized at pH 8.36 showed enhanced catalytic efficiency compared to the catalysts synthesized at pH 2.78. In this study, it has been stated that the catalyst activity strongly depends on the amount of MAA, pH value during synthesis and the type of entrapped metal nanoparticles.
Heritability for Yield and Glycoalkaloid Content in Potato Breeding under Warm Environments
Authors: Benavides Manuel A. Gastelo , Diaz Luis , Burgos Gabriela , Felde Thomas Zum , Bonierbale Merideth 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
High temperatures affect potato production in the tropics, putting tuber yield and quality at risk and leading to increased glycoalkaloid concentration the cause of the bitter taste in potatoes and a cause for concern for human health. The International Potato Center (CIP), has developed new heat tolerant clones which are heat tolerant and also resistant to late blight. These clones offer an opportunity to evaluate yield and glycoalkaloid levels after growth under high temperature environments. We evaluated four sets of 16 full-sib families and 20 clones for tuber yield and glycoalkaloid content in order to estimate narrow-sense and broad-sense heritability respectively. We used a randomized complete block design replicated in three locations in Peru; San Ramon, La Molina and Majes At harvest, the number and weight of marketable and nonmarketable tubers were recorded. We analyzed samples of tubers from each clone for glycoalkaloid content using spectrophotometry. Narrow-sense heritability for tuber yield, tuber number and average tuber weight were 0.41, 0.50 and 0.83, respectively, indicating that further gains in breeding for heat tolerance will be possible. Broadsense heritability for glycoalkaloid content was 0.63 and correlation with tuber yield was weak, r=0.33 and R²=0.11 (P<0.01). High heritability and weak correlation will allow us to select clones with high tuber yield and low glycoalkaloid content, to serve as candidate varieties and parents in breeding programs.
Using sustainable development actions to promote the relevance of mountain wines in export markets
Authors: Graça António R. , Simões Luís , Freitas Rui , Pessanha Miguel , Sandeman George 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (WCED, 1987). For the business community, sustainability is more than mere window-dressing. By adopting sustainable practices, companies can gain a competitive edge, increase their market share, and boost shareholder value (IISD, 2013). The wine industry has incorporated sustainability into its business strategy for a long time. In the USA, several industry organizations promoted its adoption by both grape growers and winemakers. In mountain wine regions, sustainability becomes more important as these regions generally struggle with reduced competitiveness due to inherent difficulties such as accessibility, remoteness, sparseness of business and population, topography and pedoclimatology (EUROMONTANA 2005). Therefore, any improvement in sustainability is a key factor for the viability of mountain wine producers. Sogrape Vinhos farms 480 ha of mountain vineyards in DWR securing the quality base of grapes for its SANDEMAN Port and CASA FERREIRINHA Douro wines. The company continuously adopted sustainable practices across the whole value chain, from grape to glass. This paper illustrates how a simple, but comprehensive, sustainability assessment, as proposed by a US-based award, can be used to monitor and improve sustainable development practices for a wine business set in an adverse environment, while raising awareness in a key market for wines produced in a mountain vineyard area such as the DWR.
Effect of Salt Stress and Irrigation Water on Growth and Development of Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)
Authors: Caliskan Omer , Kurt Dursun , Temizel Kadir Ersin , Odabas Mehmet Serhat 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
This study was conducted to assess the influence of different salinity and irrigation water treatments on the growth and development of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.). Five salinity levels (0.4, 1.00, 2.50, 4.00 and 8.00 dSm-1) and three different irrigation water regimes (80, 100, 120% of full irrigation) were applied in a factorial design with three replications. Dry root weight, aerial part dry weight and aerial part/root ratio were determined and evaluated as experimental parameters at the end of growing period. Results revealed significant decreases in yields with increasing salinity levels. However, basil managed to survive high salt stress. With increasing salinity levels, decreases in growth were higher in roots than in leaves. Changes in the amount of irrigation water also significantly affected the evaluated parameters.
Engaging with Linguistic Diversity in Global Cities: Arguing for ‘Language Hierarchy Free’ Policy and Practice in Education
Authors: Mehmedbegovic Dina 
Published: November 2017

AbstractEducators working in diverse contexts and looking to promote language learning, as well as maintaining home languages, often encounter resistance and negativity directed towards a wide range of languages resulting in language loss at the individual level and language death at a societal level. On the other hand, a small number of languages are regarded as high status languages, in demand to study and speak. This paper has two aims: firstly, to identify processes which result in different attitudes to languages, which will be termed: language hierarchies and, secondly, to suggest an innovative way of creating conditions for development of ‘hierarchy-free education policy and practice’. In order to exemplify these processes the author’s previous research conducted in London and Cardiff is used. Hierarchy-free policy and practice is promoted as a necessary condition for sustainability of endangered languages. The second part of this paper introduces the concept of: ‘Healthy Linguistic Diet’ (Mehmedbegović 2011) and makes a proposal based on this concept for a new, cognitive-based approach to policy and practice in education which would help eradicate language hierarchies. This section presents latest research evidence from cognitive neuroscience, which supports the argument that all stakeholders in education and wider society would benefit from a shift in attitudes and approach to bilingualism and learning other languages. The benefits at the individual and societal level are so significant that acting on this evidence is not only an educational, but also a health and moral imperative too. In the conclusion, I give recommendations in terms of how this new strategy could be developed and implemented.
Phantom Limbs, Extended Minds and the Decline of Religiosity: A Cognitive and Evolutionary Perspective
Authors: Salazar Carles 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to advance a hypothesis that might explain the decline of religious belief and practice among the so-called WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic) populations. The main point of this paper is to postulate a causal relationship between two variables that appear to be significantly correlated: on one hand, the decline of religious belief and practice that has been observed in those populations during the twentieth century, and especially since the second half of that century; on the other, the remarkable growth of their life span during that period. The factor that the author proposes as an explanation for that correlation is the causal link relating to the experience of the death of significant others and belief in the supernatural in such a way that the more that experience happens to be relevant in a population’s day-to-day life the more that population will be prone to entertain beliefs in the supernatural, and conversely, the less prominent that experience happens to be, the less inclined that population will be to uphold those beliefs.
Hydrogen production from glycerol reforming: conventional and green production
Authors: Seadira Tumelo , Sadanandam Gullapelli , Ntho Thabang Abraham , Lu Xiaojun , Masuku Cornelius M. , Scurrell Mike 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The use of biomass to produce transportation and related fuels is of increasing interest. In the traditional approach of converting oils and fats to fuels, transesterification processes yield a very large coproduction of glycerol. Initially, this coproduct was largely ignored and then considered as a useful feedstock for conversion to various chemicals. However, because of the intrinsic large production, any chemical feedstock role would consume only a fraction of the glycerol produced, so other options had to be considered. The reforming of glycerol was examined for syngas production, but more recently the use of photocatalytic decomposition to hydrogen (H2) is of major concern and several approaches have been proposed. The subject of this review is this greener photocatalytic route, especially involving the use of solar energy and visible light. Several different catalyst designs are considered, together with a very wide range of secured rates of H2 production spanning several orders of magnitude, depending on the catalytic system and the process conditions employed. H2 production is especially high when used in glycerol-water mixtures.
Population-based differences in immune system response contribute to an increased risk of schizophrenia in African migrants?
Authors: Nesic Milica J. , Maric Nadja P. 
Published: November 2017

AbstractAmong the highest incidences of schizophrenia is the one documented in second-generation migrants of African descent in the Western countries. Interestingly, people of African and European ancestry demonstrate significant genetic-based differences in immune system regulation and response. As a result, the pro-inflammatory phenotype is more pronounced in people of African descent than it is in Europeans. At the same time, the role of the immune system in the etiology of schizophrenia is gaining increased recognition. Here, we propose that the population-specific genetic variation within the immune system interacts with unfavourable environments to contribute to a higher risk of schizophrenia in people of African ancestry. Our hypothesis is supported by recent findings from two separate fields of research−population genetics and psychoneuroimmunology. Moreover, we highlight the need to include African populations in genetic studies of schizophrenia.
Accelerated aging and aging process in the brain
Authors: Isaev Nickolay K. , Genrikhs Elisaveta E. , Oborina Maria V. , Stelmashook Elena V. 
Published: November 2017

AbstractOne of the approaches to the research of the problem of aging is the study of genetic pathologies leading to accelerated aging, such as the Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, Werner syndrome, and Down syndrome. Probably, this approach can be used in an attempt to understand the neuronal mechanisms underlying normal and pathological brain aging. The analysis of the current state of scientific knowledge about these pathologies shows that in the Hutchinson-Gilford progeria and Werner syndrome, the rate of brain aging is significantly lower than the rate of whole body aging, whereas in Down syndrome, the brain ages faster than other organs due to amyloid-beta accumulation and chronic oxidative stress in the brain tissue. The main point of a previously proposed hypothesis is that the aging of higher animals and humans is associated with an increased level of reactive oxygen species in mitochondria with age, which activates apoptosis, thus reducing the number of functioning cells.