bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A service evaluation of an integrated model of palliative care of cystic fibrosis
Authors: Bourke Stephen J , Booth Zoe , Doe Simon , Anderson Alan , Rice Sarah , Gascoigne Alistair , Quibell Rachel 
Published: January 2016

Background: Patients with advanced cystic fibrosis have severe symptoms with a complex trajectory of exacerbations and recovery. They are often awaiting lung transplantation, and many die without receiving specialist palliative care. Aim: We introduced an integrated model whereby palliative specialists joined the cystic fibrosis team to provide palliative care in parallel with standard care. Design: A service evaluation of this model of care was undertaken in a prospective case series documenting symptoms and outcomes, the views of the cystic fibrosis team and the experience of the palliative specialists. Setting/participants: Over 3 years, 28 (10%) of 282 patients attending the cystic fibrosis centre had specialist palliative care. Results: They had advanced lung disease (mean forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) = 0.86 L (25% predicted)), and 17 died: 6 were on a transplant waiting list at death; 10 were unsuitable and 1 died post transplantation. All who died over these 3 years had specialist palliative care. Four patients had successful transplants. Assessment showed a high prevalence of breathlessness, cough, pain, vomiting and fatigue, with a significant impact on daily life. The cystic fibrosis team rated this model of care highly, felt that palliative care should be members of the team, and thought that patients had found it helpful. The palliative specialists gained knowledge of cystic fibrosis, found it beneficial to meet patients earlier in the disease, and identified unmet needs in managing bereavement and the effects of deaths on other patients with cystic fibrosis. Conclusion: This model has been successful in overcoming the difficulties in access to specialist palliative care for patients with cystic fibrosis.
Validity of visual perceptive computing for static posturography in patients with multiple sclerosis
Authors: Behrens Janina R , Mertens Sebastian , Krüger Theresa , Grobelny Anuschka , Otte Karen , Mansow-Model Sebastian , Gusho Elona , Paul Friedemann , Brandt Alexander U , Schmitz-Hübsch Tanja 
Published: January 2016

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients frequently have postural control impairment but quantitative posturography is difficult to perform in clinical care. Recent technology facilitates new posturography approaches. Objective: To evaluate construct validity of visual perceptive computing (VPC) for static posturography to study postural control in MS patients. Methods: A total of 90 MS patients and 59 healthy controls (HCs) performed three stance tests: open, closed and tandem stance. Static posturography was performed using a VPC system with Microsoft Kinect. Clinical assessments included Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), Timed-25-Foot-Walk, Short-Maximum-Speed-Walk and 12-item MS Walking Scale (MSWS-12) questionnaire. Reliability was assessed with intra-class correlation coefficients at retest. Results: As a group, MS patients performed worse than HCs in all tests. The closed stance test showed best applicability and reliability. With closed eyes, in 36.7% of patients, the three-dimensional mean angular sway velocity (MSV-3D) was above HCs’ 95th percentile. Higher MSV-3D was associated with decreased walking speed ( p < 0.001); worse clinical scores, mainly attributable to the cerebellar functional system score ( p < 0.001); and reflected in self-reported walking disability (MSWS-12, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Postural control can be reliably assessed by VPC-based static posturography in patients with MS. Abnormal postural control seems to predominantly reflect involvement of cerebellar circuits with impact on gait and walking disability.
What happens when the definition of disability changes? The case of obesity
Authors: Shinall Jennifer Bennett 
Published: January 2016

AbstractThis paper examines how Congress’s 2008 expansion of who is disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) impacts the labor market outcomes of newly covered individuals. Focusing on obese individuals, I exploit variation in coverage of obesity before and after the 2008 expansion to identify effects of the legal change, but I find no improvement in the labor market outcomes of the obese. Although the 2008 expansion was intended to remedy the unintended consequences of the ADA and improve labor market outcomes of the disabled, these early estimates suggest that the expansion has not yet achieved Congress’s stated goals.JEL codes:J14, J21, J78, K31
Effects of increased elderly employment on other workers’ employment and elderly’s earnings in Japan
Authors: Kondo Ayako 
Published: January 2016

AbstractThis paper examines the effect of increased elderly employment in Japan, caused by the legal obligation of continued employment enacted in 2006, on employment of other workers and elderly’s own earnings. I find no evidence for substitution between young full-time workers and elderly workers, while there might be a modest crowd out of middle-aged female part-time workers. I also find a substantial decline in earnings of baby boomers, who reached age 60 after 2006, in their early sixties. These results suggest that firms primarily cut wages of elderly workers, and some firms reduced the number of female part-time workers.JEL code:J26
Unusual pigments found in a painting by Giotto (c. 1266-1337) reveal diversity of materials used by medieval artists
Authors: Berrie Barbara H. , Leona Marco , McLaughlin Richard 
Published: January 2016

Abstract

Background
The important trecento Florentine artist Giotto (c. 1266-1337) is renowned for his naturalistic and realistic works in tempera and fresco. His innovative paintng style involved painting expressive, emotive faces and use of pictorial devices for depicting space. This report focuses on the analysis of the materials and methods used in a panel in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Madonna and Child (1310/1315).

Results
Giotto used inky washes under thin layers of egg tempera paint. Yellow iron earth and lead tin yellow are present in the paint used to depict the lining of the Virgin’s mantle. SEM-EDX of one of the yellow pigments confirmed it is lead tin yellow type II, PbSn1-xSixO3. The ratio of colorant to the glassy phase indicates this material was produced for use as a pigment rather than as a glass. Ultramarine was not used in this painting, azurite is the blue pigment. The azurite used here does not contain elemental impurities, however malachite and the rare green–blue mineral mixite, BiCu6(OH)6(AsO4)3(H2O)3, are found in the blue paint.

Conclusions
We do not know if Giotto intentionally used mixite as a green–blue pigment or if it was adventitious with the azurite, though given the rarity of the mineral, the latter is more probabale. Nevertheless, the artist’s choice of color was deliberate and the presence of mixite and the clear-hued lead tin yellow pigment attest to his coloristic decisions, in this case opting for cool hues rather than the warm blue of ultramarine which we typically associate with paintings of the Madonna from this time period.
Consumer response to exterior atmospherics at a university-branded merchandise store
Authors: Hyllegard Karen H. , Ogle Jennifer Paff , Yan Ruoh-Nan , Kissell Kevin 
Published: January 2016

AbstractThis study examined the influence of exterior store atmospherics upon college students’ responses to a university-branded merchandise store. The research was informed by Mehrabian and Russell’s (1974) Stimulus–Organism–Response (S–O–R) model, which proposes that consumers’ emotional responses to a physical store environment mediate how the environment shapes their patronage behaviors. An online survey with a 2 × 2 × 2 experimental design component was implemented to explore the influence of three aspects of exterior store atmospherics (i.e., landscaping, store greeter, and electronic kiosk) upon three dependent variables: consumer emotional state (pleasure/arousal), consumer liking of the store exterior, and patronage intentions. The sample included 336 college students. Analyses provide support for the S–O–R model and related research; collectively, findings are consistent with the premise that pleasure and liking of the storefront exterior shape patronage intentions at a university-branded merchandise store. The exterior store atmospherics manipulated in the present study, however, did not positively influence consumers’ emotional states or liking. This study examined the influence of understudied aspects of exterior store atmospherics on consumers’ emotional states and liking as well as their patronage intentions toward a university-branded merchandise store. Contrary to prior work, findings provide evidence that, in some retail contexts, store greeters may generate negative responses from consumers.
Junior Schoolchildren’s Cognition Interest Development via Use of Game Technologies
Authors: Абылайхан  , Abylaykhan S. , Карманова  , Karmanova Zh. , Манашова  , Manashova Gulmira , Шовкович  , Shovkovich O. 
Published: January 2016

The problem of junior schoolchildren’s cognition interest
development via use of game technologies has been analyzed in this
paper, the game technologies’ functions and main features have
been described. In addition, examples of game technologies application
in the teaching and learning process for schooling’s junior
level have been presented.
Teenagers’ Deviation Conduct in Modern Socio-Cultural Conditions
Authors: Кондратьев  , Kondratev G. 
Published: January 2016

A common form of deviant behavior – teenagers’ escapes
and vagabondage is considered in this paper. This deviant behavior
form’s occurred phenomenological features are analyzed, and the
relationship of deviant behavior’s different forms (delinquency,
addictive behavior and depending, sexual deviancies and perversions,
crime, suicidal behavior) is marked. The author considers
the causes of deviant behavior’s contemporary forms and the nature
of relationship between the deviancies’ various forms. The importance
of complex approach for decision of problems related to
medical and pedagogical aid, as well as psychosocial support and
legal regulation is emphasizes.
International Child Center &#34;Artek&#34; Modernization based on Innovative Solutions
Authors: Петрова  , Petrova Yu. , Капырин  , Kapyrin P. 
Published: January 2016

International Child Center &#34;Artek&#34; (ICC &#34;Artek&#34;) modernization
is considered in this paper. The main problem of ICC
&#34;Artek&#34; is the child tourism decreasing as compared with 1960s.
For this urgent problem decision a concept of child tourism increasing
is developed related to ICC &#34;Artek&#34; by the way of its
modernization. It is planned to modernize ICC &#34;Artek&#34; using
innovative solutions and methods, which will influence the child
tourism level. Such areas as education, health improvement and
child recreation are considered in this paper. As a result of modernization
as those areas as ICC at whole it is become possible to
rise &#34;Artek&#34; at absolutely new level and thus to increase children’s
number in ICC up to 40 000 per year toward 2020.
Innovative Aspects of Advertising in Traditional Media
Authors: Пономарев  , Ponomarev Vladimir 
Published: January 2016

Traditional media play an important role in the modern
information society life. It is common practice to consider radio,
television, outdoor advertising and print publications as the main
traditional media. The importance of identifying of traditional
media’s innovative aspect as indispensable stage of their efficiency
increasing is emphasized in this paper. Two essentially different
areas of print advertising are considered: specialized newspapers
and glossy magazines. Major innovative approaches to press advertising
are reveals as follows: synchronization of printing issue and
web-site content (for specialized newspapers), and use of a magazine
PDF-version, E-INK-technologies and magalogs (for glossy
magazines). Differences in innovative advertising technologies
applying depending on media size are pointed out, and examples
for outdoor advertising are provides as follows: use of wind resistant
large-sized billboards («ribbon technologies») and holographic
images for posters. Innovative solutions for various media are offered
as follows: Internet-radio stations’ projects and broadcasting sponsorship
(for radio advertising), possibility for television broadcasts
viewing from a TV-channel corporate web-site, and virtual product
placement (for television). Innovative approaches to the old media
are considered in detail in the paper. The innovative advertising
technologies’ role in the traditional media in a context of modern
information environment is defined.
Spiritual and Moral Area as &#34;Prism&#34; for Informational Effects
Authors: Гостев  , Gostev Andrey 
Published: January 2016

A status of modern Russian Cossacks’ spiritual and moral
area is an urgent problem of Cossack mentality formation studying
in today&#180;s world and in our country. From the psychology
standpoints this question presupposes an access to the theoretical
level related to understanding of topics for psychology of morality,
psychology of religious experience, as well as to the analysis for the
status of moral and spiritual area of human existence in the world,
and considering the corresponding phenomenology and problems
resulting from this status, in particular the problem marked in this
paper’s title.
Aesthetics of Socio-Cultural Space
Authors: Ульянова  , Ulyanova Nataliya , Гудкова  , Gudkova Anastasiya 
Published: January 2016

This paper’s aim is the analysis of modern trends in design,
and modern design influence on environment’s aesthetic space and
art development. Trends in the fine art and design development at
the example of traditional artworks have been considered in this
paper. A design work is a thing of the wizard. All problems are due
to real processes, which over the past decade literally alter the
artwork’s essence and character. Invariably is the fact that the
design carries a history and chronology of the ancient times’ art.
«We Consider You as the Actual Participants of Future’s Development ...» (speech of the Russian President Vladimir Putin at the meeting with students of the educational center «Sirius»)
Authors: Фёдорова  , Fedorova N. 
Published: January 2016

The article discusses the main statements of the Russian President&#180;s speech Vladimir Putin at a meeting with students and teachers of the
educational center for gifted children &#34;Sirius&#34; during the Day of Knowledge. The article reveals the prospects and ways of education improving
in our country according to the Russian President: the development of science, culture, literature, Russian language, development of respect for
the history of Russia, attending to the education of gifted children with a bright creative individuality.
Organization and Realization of Educational Achievements Examination of Primary School Pupils
Authors: Калинова  , Kalinova Galina 
Published: January 2016

The article describes the features of educational achievements examination of younger schoolchildren on an example of &#34;The World Around Us&#34;
subject program mastering. Different types of tasks, checking knowledge well-formedness about the nature and the ability of primary school pupils
to apply them in an unusual training situations are defined
Design Basics Learning by Younger Schoolchildren
Authors: Зымалева  , Zymaleva L. 
Published: January 2016

This article discusses the aesthetic development and labour education of primary school pupils in the process of familiarization with the theoretical
basics of design and practical training for the implementation of design works. In view of the teaching experience of the author the technique and
the most appropriate training subjects with children of this age group, different techniques of two-dimensional and three-dimensional images
creating, the necessary art materials and equipment are described. The lessons notes for section &#34;Basis of print design&#34; on the topic &#34;Logo&#34; are
presented.
Discourse on the Teacher: V.A. Slastenin and His Scientific School
Authors: Николаева  , Nikolaeva M. 
Published: January 2016

The article describes the main events in the life and professional activity of academician of Russian Academy of Education of V.A. Slastenin;
presents directions of scientific ideas development of V.A. Slastenin based on the experience of the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology of
Primary Education of Volgograd State Pedagogical University.
Effectiveness of rosiglitazone in reducing flexion contracture in a rabbit model of arthrofibrosis with surgical capsular release
Authors: Barlow J. D. , Morrey M. E. , Hartzler R. U. , Arsoy D. , Riester S. , van Wijnen A. J. , Morrey B. F. , Sanchez-Sotelo J. , Abdel M. P. 
Published: January 2016

Aims Animal models have been developed that allow simulation of post-traumatic joint contracture. One such model involves contracture-forming surgery followed by surgical capsular release. This model allows testing of antifibrotic agents, such as rosiglitazone. Methods A total of 20 rabbits underwent contracture-forming surgery. Eight weeks later, the animals underwent a surgical capsular release. Ten animals received rosiglitazone (intramuscular initially, then orally). The animals were sacrificed following 16 weeks of free cage mobilisation. The joints were tested biomechanically, and the posterior capsule was assessed histologically and via genetic microarray analysis. Results There was no significant difference in post-traumatic contracture between the rosiglitazone and control groups (33° (standard deviation (sd) 11) vs 37° (sd14), respectively; p = 0.4). There was no difference in number or percentage of myofibroblasts. Importantly, there were ten genes and 17 pathways that were significantly modulated by rosiglitazone in the posterior capsule. Discussion Rosiglitazone significantly altered the genetic expression of the posterior capsular tissue in a rabbit model, with ten genes and 17 pathways demonstrating significant modulation. However, there was no significant effect on biomechanical or histological properties. Cite this article: M. P. Abdel. Effectiveness of rosiglitazone in reducing flexion contracture in a rabbit model of arthrofibrosis with surgical capsular release: A biomechanical, histological, and genetic analysis. Bone Joint Res 2016;5:11–17. doi: 10.1302/2046-3758.51.2000593
COMPLEXIDADE DA FARMACOTERAPIA EM IDOSOS ATENDIDOS EM UMA FARMÁCIA BÁSICA NO SUL DO BRASIL
Authors: Morsch Lisoni Muller , Dressler Cristiane Carla , Schneider Ana Paula Helfer , Machado Ediberto de Oliveira , Assis Mariana Portela de 
Published: January 2016

A complexidade de um tratamento farmacológico pode acarretar falta de adesão ao tratamento proposto e, consequentemente, prejuízos na recuperação da saúde do paciente. O objetivo foi avaliar a complexidade do regime terapêutico utilizado pelos idosos atendidos na Farmácia Básica de Santa Cruz do Sul - RS e os fatores associados. Foi feito um estudo transversal, com coleta de dados no período de Agosto a Setembro de 2014, por meio de entrevista individual com questionário semiestruturado contendo variáveis sociodemográficas, comportamentais, de saúde e da farmacoterapia. O índice de complexidade terapêutico (ICT) foi obtido por meio de medida direta das ações necessárias para administrar o medicamento. Foram entrevistados 300 idosos, sendo que 76,7% do sexo feminino, 70% tinham idade de 60 a 69 (± 6) anos e 77% realizaram consulta médica nos últimos seis meses. Dentre as doenças referidas destacaram-se hipertensão (44,3%), depressão (43%), colesterol elevado (32%), diabetes (21%) e osteoporose (20,7%). Nos 15 dias anteriores à entrevista, foram utilizados 1088 medicamentos pelos idosos entrevistados [média = 3,6 (± 1,74)]. O ICT variou de 1 a 30 [(média = 6,67 (± 5,35)], apresentando associação estatisticamente significativa (p < 0,05) com o sexo feminino, doenças referidas (diabetes, colesterol elevado, osteoporose, bronquite, hipertensão), tomar várias medicações ao mesmo tempo e a não adesão ao tratamento. A avaliação da complexidade da farmacoterapia torna-se prática necessária e importante para a recuperação e manutenção da saúde do idoso. A simplificação dos regimes terapêuticos pode melhorar a adesão à medicação e trazer benefícios no resultado da terapia, permitindo um entendimento e uma aproximação mais precisa do idoso com seu tratamento.
Comparison of social studies, Turkish Republic Revolution History and Kemalism, History of Kazakhstan and World History curricula in the secondary education in Turkey and the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors: Beisenbayeva Lyazzat , Gelişli Yücel 
Published: January 2016

The aim of this study is to make a comparison between history topics in Social Sciences course, Ataturk's Principles and History of Turkish Revolution course in secondary schools in Turkey and History of Kazakhstan and World History courses in secondary schools in Kazakhstan. This study that has adopted qualitative research methods is a comparative educational research. Data has been collected through data analysis method. In the study, the curriculum of Social Sciences course and Ataturk's Principles and History of Turkish Revolution course in secondary schools in Turkey and the curriculum of History of Kazakhstan and World History courses in secondary schools in Kazakhstan have been compared in terms of objectives, content and weekly course schedule.<br />Findings show that subject that is based on historical content take place as units in 5th, 6th and 7th grade Social Sciences course. Social Sciences course is three hours per week for 5th and 6th graders. History topics in Social Sciences course include first states in Anatolia, Huns that is the first Turkish state, Turkish states founded in Central Asia, Turks' migration to Anatolia, foundation and development of Ottoman states, science, art and economic structure. Additionally, the rise of Islam, states founded by Muslims, conversion of the Turks to Islam, development of science and art are among the history topics, as well. In 8th grade, for Ataturk's Principles and History of Turkish Revolution course, students attend two hours of lecture per week. This course covers foundation of the Republic of Turkey, Ataturk's life, Ataturk's Principles and political developments of the related period. In Turkish secondary schools, there is not a course on world history. On the other hand, in Kazakhstan, for the History of Kazakhstan, 5th grade students attend one hour of lecture while 6th, 7th and 8th grade students attend two hours of lecture per week. In the curriculum of the History of Kazakhstan, Turkish states founded in Kazakhstan starts with the Sakas and it covers Turkish states in history, their foundation, development and improvements in science, art and economy. Additionally, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students attend one hour of lecture for the World History course. This course includes topics such as states founded in Asia, Europe, America and Africa, foundation and development of Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey that are among states founded by Turks in Anatolia and developments in science, art and economic structure of the related states.