bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Low Interest Rates and Bank Risk-Taking: Has the Crisis Changed Anything? Evidence from the Eurozone
Authors: Andries Alin Marius , Cocriş Vasile , Pleşcău Ioana 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
This paper examines the impact of monetary policy on bank risk-taking and the influence of the recent financial crisis on this relation. We use a dataset of 571 commercial banks from Eurozone and analyze the relation on the period from 1999 to 2011, with emphasize on the period 2008 to 2011. We use non-performing loans, loan loss provisions and Z-score as measures for bank risk-taking, while for monetary policy the proxies are short-term interest rates (computed using a Taylor rule) and long-term interest rates. We determine the relation between the two by taking into account some specific control variables and analyze it using an entity fixed-effects model and Generalized Method of Moments, alternatively. Empirical results point to a negative relation between interest rates and bank risk-taking. In addition to this, results show that the crisis has led to an additional negative impact on the relation between interest rates and bank risk-taking for the turmoil period 2008-2011.
Government Policies and Micro Lending in Emerging Markets
Authors: Lash Nicolas A. , Batavia Bala 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Although microfinance institutions have expanded rapidly since their inception in 1983, their growth has varied substantially among countries. This study examines the impact of government expenditures, taxes and regulations on the volume of microcredit for 92 emerging market countries for the period 2000-2011. The Index of Economic Freedom data is used as a proxy for government intervention while microcredit is represented alternatively by either the Gross Loan Portfolio Per-Capita or Penetration Index variables. While excessive government intervention could potentially encourage more lending in the informal microfinance markets, our findings suggest that, for both credit variables, the net impact is to reduce microcredit. The variables appearing to be most responsible are business regulations, taxes, and corruption. Tests using subperiods and also with a dynamic version suggest that our model is quite robust.
A Designed Model of Sustainable Competitiveness for Slovak Industrial Companies in the Global Context of Sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility
Authors: Božiková Lucia , Šnircová Jana 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
In this article we introduce a model of sustainable competitiveness, which we created on the basis of a long term study of literature and analysis. This article is divided into several parts. In the first part, we will introduce the problem of competitiveness and sustainable competitiveness. The second part is focused on the basic aspects for the creation of the model. In the third part the model itself is introduced and also an explanation and description of the mode is given.
Utilisation and Improvement of the Initialisation of Project Communication Processes During the Management of Projects in Industrial Enterprises in Slovakia
Authors: Samáková Jana , Šujanová Jana , Špirková Marta 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Nowadays, project communication is slowed due to the need for compliance with strict rules. Therefore the aim of this paper is to analyse the use of the communication environment as a basic part of the initialisation of project communication in industrial enterprises in Slovakia, and to propose measures to improve the process of initialisation of project communication in these enterprises. In this paper, theoretical and empirical research (quantitative and qualitative) approaches were chosen. On the basis of the research we can conclude, that communication as a basic part of the “Initialisation of project communication” is not adequately elaborated in international methodologies and standards of project management and in industrial enterprises. Industrial enterprises do not deal with processes of the communication environment and this results in negative consequences.
Cerebral damage caused by nail gun injury
Authors: Andersen Chris Hedeman , Larsen Maiken Kudahl 
Published: July 2016

Abstract

Background Accidents with nail guns are rather common, especially in the construction industry. Most injuries involve the extremities and several present with intracerebral injuries. When the patient is unconscious, it can be a big challenge to determine whether the injury is an accident, self-inflicted or a criminal act.

Case presentation A 43-year-old male worker was brought to the emergency department after his coworkers had found him on the floor in the cafeteria at work. He was admitted to the hospital due to a possible apoplexy. The CT scan revealed a nail in his skull and acute surgery was performed. The forensic examination showed lesions of intracranial surgery and minor bruises on the arms. No sign of defense injuries was found. There were no signs of malfunction of the nail gun-wielding robot. On the side of the machine, there were a handheld nail gun and the police investigated the case as a possible criminal act. They found bloodstains on the back of the machine. When awake, the man explained, that by accident, he had hit his head against a nail gun and as a result of this, the nail gun delivered a nail into his skull.

Conclusion Sometimes, the circumstances of a case are not clear and the investigators need to work with more than one theory. In criminal cases, it is important to carry out the forensic examination as soon as possible to preserve the trace evidence. In this case, the investigation of the scene of the accident disproved that a crime was committed.
Synthesis and crystal structure of anhydrous Na[MnO4]
Authors: Bauchert Jörg M. , Henning Harald , Schleid Thomas 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
There are numerous reports in the literature about the amount of hydrate water in sodium permanganate, which is said to be between one half and three water molecules per Na[MnO4]. Because no structural descriptions of the hydrate and the anhydrous compound can be found yet, this work reports the synthesis of anhydrous Na[MnO4] via the Muthmann method and its crystal structure. Na[MnO4] crystallizes as dark purple needles in the monoclinic space group P21/n with a = 572.98(5), b = 842.59(7), c = 715.47(6) pm, β = 92.374(3)° and Z = 4. As such and with its isotype to Ag[MnO4], Na[MnO4] completes the series of anhydrous alkali-metal permanganates, comprising Li[MnO4] (orthorhombic, Cmcm, Cr[VO4] type) and the isostructural heavier congeners A[MnO4] (A = K, Rb, Cs; orthorhombic, Pnma, Ba[SO4] type).
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4B4O11F2 (RE = Sm, Tb, Ho, Er): four new rare earth fluoride borates isotypic to Gd4B4O11F2
Authors: Glätzle Matthias , Huppertz Hubert 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
The rare earth fluoride borates RE
4B4O11F2 (RE = Sm, Tb, Ho, Er) were synthesized in a Walker-type multianvil apparatus from the corresponding rare earth oxides and fluorides with boron oxide. Sm4B4O11F2 was obtained under high-pressure/high-temperature conditions of 6 GPa/1100°C, Tb4B4O11F2 at 7.5 GPa/1200°C, and Ho4B4O11F2 and Er4B4O11F2 at 9.5 GPa/1300°C. The single-crystal structure determinations showed that all compounds are isotypic to the known rare earth fluoride borates RE
4B4O11F2 (RE = Pr, Nd, Eu, Gd, Dy). They crystallize in the monoclinic space group C2/c (Z = 4). The structure is built up from BO4 tetrahedra as well as BO3 groups connected via common corners. Here, we report about the crystallographic characterization of these new compounds in comparison to the isotypic phases RE
4B4O11F2 (RE = Pr, Nd, Eu, Gd, Dy).
Use of Embedded Sensors to Evaluate Performance of Traffic Speed Deflection Devices
Authors: Velarde J. A. , Rocha S. , Nazarian S. , Rada G. , Thyagarajan S. , Siddharthan R. V. 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Structural adequacy, which is an important aspect of pavement management activities, is typically evaluated using surface pavement deflections measured by the falling weight deflectometer (FWD). Technology that can collect continuous deflection data at traffic speeds can potentially supplant single-point location deflection measurements provided by the FWD for network-level pavement management system (PMS) applications. Previous studies have evaluated the traffic speed deflection devices (TSDD) performance by comparing their results with the FWD measurements. Although appropriate correlations and indices to compensate for the differences in load have been made, a direct comparison under the same loading conditions has not been reported in the literature. The purpose of this paper was to present the results of a field study to evaluate TSDDs by comparing their pavement deflection parameters with those from embedded sensors under actual loads. Two TSDDs were used in this study: the Greenwood traffic speed deflectometer (TSD), and the Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) rolling wheel deflectometer (RWD). The lessons learned from the study are emphasized for further consideration toward developing a calibration methodology for value-added future analyses.
Validación de la Escala de Apreciación de Agencia de Autocuidado (ASA) para Costa Rica, para población con enfermedad crónica
Authors: Leiva Díaz Viriam , Cubillo Vargas Kenneth , Porras Gutiérrez Yuliany , Ramírez Villegas Tatiana , Sirias Wong Isabel 
Published: July 2016

Introducción. Este artículo presenta los resultados del proceso de validación de apariencia, contenido y consistencia interna de la segunda versión en español de la escala ASA con población adulta costarricense con enfermedad crónica. La teoría de autocuidado desarrollada por Dorothea Orem (1983) acuña el término de la agencia de autocuidado, definida como: “la capacidad de participar en el autocuidado” (p.112), el cual ha sido el fundamento de instrumentos a nivel internacional como la escala de Ejercicio de Agencia de Autocuidado. Método. Fue un estudio descriptivo, cuantitativo y psicométrico, realizado con una muestra de 106 personas.Resultado. En la prueba de Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) dio un índice de 0,65 dato aceptable; la prueba de esfericidad de Bartlett resultó estadísticamente significativa con un valor de p<0,000; 276 gl y un Chi2 de 563,9. De igual forma el estudio factorial mediante el método ACP con rotación Varimax sugirió el análisis con 5 ejes factoriales que explicaron el 56,76% de la varianza total. El Alfa de Cronbach fue 0,84 (84%) lo que significa que el total de los ítems que contempla la escala logran medir un mismo concepto o se correlacionan positivamente.Conclusión: Se logró afirmar que el instrumento cuenta con una adecuada validez de contenido, con propiedades psicométricas válidas y adecuadas, además se demostró una alta confiabilidad.
Pretreatment Insulin Levels as a Prognostic Factor for Breast Cancer Progression
Authors: Ferroni Patrizia , Riondino Silvia , Laudisi Anastasia , Portarena Ilaria , Formica Vincenzo , Alessandroni Jhessica , D’Alessandro Roberta , Orlandi Augusto , Costarelli Leopoldo , Cavaliere Francesco , Guadagni Fiorella , Roselli Mario 
Published: July 2016

Abstract

Background.
Based on the hypothesis that impaired glucose metabolism might be associated with survival outcomes independently of overt diabetes, we sought to investigate the prognostic value of routinely used glycemic parameters in a prospective study of breast cancer (BC) patients.

Patients and Methods.
Fasting blood glucose, insulin and HbA1c levels, and insulin resistance (assessed by the Homeostasis Model Assessment [HOMA] index) at diagnosis were evaluated in 286 nondiabetic BC patients (249 with primary cancer, 37 with metastatic) with respect to those parameters’ possible associations with clinicopathological features and survival outcomes. As a control group, 143 healthy women matched in a 2:1 ratio for age, blood lipid levels, and body mass index were also investigated.

Results.
Fasting blood glucose level (mean ± SD: 99 ± 26 vs. 85 ± 15 mg/dL), insulin level (median: 10.0 vs. 6.8 μIU/mL), and HOMA index (median: 2.2 vs. 1.4), but not HbA1c level, were significantly elevated in BC patients compared with control subjects. Receiver operating characteristics analysis showed comparable areas for blood glucose and insulin levels, and HOMA index (ranging from 0.668 to 0.671). Using a cutoff level of 13 μIU/mL, insulin had the best specificity (92%) and sensitivity (41%), was significantly associated with disease stage, and acted as a negative prognostic marker of progression-free survival (hazard ratio: 2.17; 95% confidence interval: 1.13–4.20) independently of menopausal status, disease stage, hormone receptor status, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 and Ki67 expression.

Conclusion.
These results suggest that insulin determination might provide prognostic information in BC and support the hypothesis that lifestyle and/or pharmacological interventions targeting glucose metabolism could be considered to improve survival outcome of selected BC patients.
Clinical Utility of Liquid Diagnostic Platforms in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Levy Benjamin , Hu Zishuo I. , Cordova Kristen N. , Close Sandra , Lee Karen , Becker Daniel 
Published: July 2016

Abstract

A firmer understanding of the genomic landscape of lung cancer has recently led to targeted, therapeutic advances in non-small cell lung cancer. Historically, the reference standard for the diagnosis and genetic interrogation for advanced-stage patients has been tissue acquisition via computed tomography-guided core or fine needle aspiration biopsy. However, this process can frequently put the patient at risk and remains complicated by sample availability and tumor heterogeneity. In addition, the time required to complete the diagnostic assays can negatively affect clinical care. Technological advances in recent years have led to the development of blood-based diagnostics or “liquid biopsies” with great potential to quickly diagnose and genotype lung cancer using a minimally invasive technique. Recent studies have suggested that molecular alterations identified in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) or circulating tumor DNA can serve as an accurate molecular proxy of tumor biology and reliably predict the response to tyrosine kinase therapy. In addition, several trials have demonstrated the high accuracy of microRNA (miRNA) platforms in discerning cancerous versus benign nodules in high-risk, screened patients. Despite the promise of these platforms, issues remain, including varying sensitivities and specificities between competing platforms and a lack of standardization of techniques and downstream processing. In the present report, the clinical applications of liquid biopsy technologies, including circulating tumor cells, proteomics, miRNA, and cfDNA for NSCLC, are reviewed and insight is provided into the diagnostic and therapeutic implications and challenges of these platforms.
Инновации в миссии журналистики
Authors: Киричек Петр Николаевич 
Published: July 2016

<p class="Pa5"><span class="A4"><span>В работе рассмотрена общая характеристика миссии журналистики в качестве социального ее предназначения. Осуществлен анализ сущностных мутаций в рамках миссии прессы в современных условиях. </span></span></p>
Журналистика путешествий: реальность и тенденции
Authors: Бобров Александр Александрович 
Published: July 2016

<p>Трэвел-журналистика в современной теории массовых коммуникаций — это особое направление журналистики, которое предоставляет потребителю информацию о дальних путешествиях и родной стране. </p>
Reseña del libro: El poder de la familia en la educación || Review of the book: The power of the family in education
Authors: Regueiro Bibiana 
Published: July 2016

Reseña de: Santos Rego, M.A. (Ed). (2015). El poder de la familia en la educación. Madrid: Síntesis. 260 pp. ISBN: 9788490771754. Depósito legal: M. 28.041-2015.El libro El poder de la familia en la educación, de Miguel A. Santos Rego (Ed.) constituye una importante aportación al estudio de la familia y su influencia en la educación. Se trata de un punto de encuentro de múltiples reflexiones que ponen sobre la mesa un conjunto de colaboraciones de carácter multidisciplinar elaboradas por académicos, investigadores y expertos en diversas áreas de las ciencias de la educación, con el objetivo de concretar y organizar estos discursos, contrastarlos con las realidades y prácticas educativas vigentes y proponer pautas para lograr una educación familiar lo más ajustada posible a las necesidades y demandas de la sociedad actual.
Análisis de un fragmento del libro Manual de un "cambio de feria" de Medina del Campo no identificado, correspondiente a la Feria de octubre de 1564
Authors: González Ferrando José María 
Published: July 2016

El hallazgo casual de dos pliegos del Manual de un cambio, referidos a la feria de Octubre de 1564 de Medina del Campo, nos ha permitido disponer por primera vez de una muestra del Diario de la contabilidad por partida doble que empleaban los banqueros en Castilla a mediados del siglo XVI. Pese a la brevedad del texto contable, la información que nos facilita es grande, tanto por lo que atañe al formato de los asientos como a las operaciones registradas y al elenco de personas citadas.Respecto de los asientos, el fragmento muestra lo que debieron de ser los incipientes intentos de contabilizar las operaciones complejas de negociación de cambios mediante asientos de estructura compuesta, aunque ello diera lugar a una partida doble un tanto heterodoxa. En cuanto a las operaciones, encontramos un repertorio de las típicas que se realizaban en las ferias castellanas, de entre las cuales destaca la negociación de letras "con tanto al millar". En tercer lugar, la nómina de personas que aparecen citadas en los asientos abarca desde mercaderes castellanos, andaluces y catalanes hasta banqueros italianos residentes no solo en Castilla y Andalucía sino en el Franco Condado, Génova, Venecia, Nápoles y Sicilia.The accidental finding of two loose folders of the Manual of a banker, referred to the fair of October 1564 of Medina del Campo, has allowed having us for the first time a sample of the Journal of the accounts by double entry that used the bankers in Castile in the middle of 16th Century. In spite of the shortness of the accounting text, the information it facilitates to us is large, as much with regard to the format of the entries such as the registered operations and the lot of mentioned people.As far as the entries are concerned, the fragment shows what type were being the incipient attempts to enter the complex operations of negotiation of bills of exchange by means of entries of composed structure, although it gave rise to a somewhat heterodox double entry. As for the operations we found a sample of the typical ones that were made in the Castilian fairs, among them the negotiation of bills of exchange con tanto al millar must be highlighted. Thirdly, the list of people who appear mentioned in the entries includes Castilian, Andalusian and Catalan merchants and bankers and Italian resident bankers not only in Castile and Andalusia but in the Franche- Compté, Genoa, Venice, Naples and Sicily.
Statistical Variance and Transpositional Analysis: A Commentary on Plazak (2016)
Authors: Shaffer Kris 
Published: July 2016

Joseph Plazak argues for a more nuanced representation of the environment in which listeners encounter music ― in particular, questioning the assumption that listeners who engage with music repeatedly do so at the same absolute pitch level. While I agree with Plazak's problematization of this assumption, as well as his advocacy of further investigation into it, Plazak's corpus study has two key methodological flaws. However, a follow-up study in line with Plazak's research could both address these flaws and the more general question that Plazak raises, to the benefit of our understanding of a number of foundational cognitive issues.
Immature, but Not Mature, Dendritic Cells Are More Often Present in Aggressive Periodontitis Than Chronic Periodontitis: An Immunohistochemical Study
Authors: da Motta Raphael J.G. , Tirapelli Camila , Juns da Silva Roberto , Villafuerte Kelly R.V. , Almeida Luciana Y. , Ribeiro‐Silva Alfredo , León Jorge E. 
Published: July 2016

Background: Dendritic cells (DCs) form a key link between innate and adaptive immune responses. The aim of this study is to analyze presence and distribution of immature (im) and mature (m) DCs in gingival tissue samples obtained from patients diagnosed with aggressive periodontitis (AgP), chronic periodontitis (CP), and clinically healthy periodontium (control group).Methods: Gingival tissue samples obtained from patients with: 1) AgP (aged <35 years); 2) CP (aged ≥35 years); and 3) control group (aged >18 years) (n = 10 per group) were collected. Two‐way analysis of variance and posterior Fisher least significant difference test were used to observe differences between the means of cells positively marked for imDC (S100, CD1a, and CD207) and mDC (CD208) immunomarkers.Results: imDCs were more numerous in AgP than CP and control groups, being statistically significant only for S100+ cells. Conversely, mDCs were visualized in higher numbers in CP than AgP and control groups (both P <0.05). Considering frequency of immunostained cells, the number of S100+ cells was greater than CD207+ and CD1a+ cells, followed by a lesser number of CD208+ cells, in all groups.Conclusions: Considering that the ability of DCs to regulate immunity is dependent on DC maturation, results suggest that predominance of imDCs appears to be involved in AgP pathogenesis, probably due to lack of ability to induce immune cell activation. Further studies are necessary to elucidate the role of DC maturation in regulating immune responses in periodontal disease.
Association Among Periodontitis and the Use of Crack Cocaine and Other Illicit Drugs
Authors: Antoniazzi Raquel P. , Zanatta Fabricio B. , Rösing Cassiano K. , Feldens Carlos Alberto 
Published: July 2016

Background: Crack cocaine can alter functions related to the immune system and exert a negative influence on progression and severity of periodontitis. The aim of this study is to compare periodontal status between crack cocaine users and crack cocaine non‐users and investigate the association between crack cocaine and periodontitis after adjustments for confounding variables.Methods: This cross‐sectional study evaluated 106 individuals exposed to crack cocaine and 106 never exposed, matched for age, sex, and tobacco use. An examiner determined visible plaque index (VPI), marginal bleeding index, supragingival dental calculus, probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), and bleeding on probing (BOP). Logistic regression was used to model associations between crack cocaine and periodontitis (at least three sites with CAL >4 mm and at least two sites with PD >3 mm, not in the same site or tooth).Results: Prevalence of periodontitis among crack non‐users and crack users was 20.8% and 43.4%, respectively. Crack users had greater VPI, BOP, PD ≥3 mm, and CAL ≥4 mm than crack non‐users. Periodontitis was associated with age >24 years, schooling ≤8 years, smoking, moderate/heavy alcohol use, and plaque rate ≥41%. Crack users had an approximately three‐fold greater chance (odds ratio: 3.44; 95% confidence interval: 1.51 to 7.86) of periodontitis than non‐users.Conclusion: Occurrence of periodontitis, visible plaque, and gingival bleeding was significantly higher among crack users, and crack use was associated with occurrence of periodontitis.