bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ageing with Muscular Disease
Authors: Martinsen Bente , Dreyer Pia 
Published: December 2016

Background: The demographic development with an ageing population is predicted to be the next global public health challenge. Advances in medicine and the socioeconomic development have reduced mortality and morbidity due to infectious conditions and non-communicable diseases. The increase in longevity will not be restricted to healthy people.

Objective:
To understand how people with muscular diseases experience ageing.

Method:
A literature review was conducted using the Matrix Method developed by Garrard (2007). This systematic method was used to identify, describe and interpret studies, irrespective of the methods applied. To avoid the exclusion of important sources, experiences and topics, we chose an integrative approach that accommodates the inclusion of studies with different methodologies. People with MD have gradually extended their life expectancy during the last 30 years. Thus, we reviewed the literature regarding MD and ageing without time limit.

Results:
We identified three themes: 1) Slowing down early 2) Accepting lifelong deterioration and 3) Striving for normality.

Conclusion:
People with MD live in a field of tension between a feeling of autonomy and normality and difficulties coping with reduced physical abilities. Getting older accentuates this tension since the physical strength diminishes and it is harder to maintain autonomy. The bodily challenges may coincide with the end of the rehabilitation people living with MD have received. Seemingly, no age-related rehabilitation is offered, and people living with MD are thus at risk of an unnecessarily passive life.
PROCESSO DE BOLONHA: REFORMA E GESTÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA PARA A INTERNACIONALIZAÇÃO DA EDUCAÇÃO SUPERIOR NA UNIÃO EUROPEIA
Authors: Marques Maria Inês Correa , Agusti María Sanches 
Published: December 2016

Este artigo historia a implantação da reforma universitária, derivada do Processo de Bolonha, na União Europeia. Analisa os investimentos da União Europeia na universidade, enquanto decisão política, a partir da Estratégia de Lisboa, para ainternacionalização da educação superior. Relaciona gestão universitária e a construção do Espaço Europeu de Educação Superior com a política de desenvolvimento desta organização supranacional para a construção da sociedade europeia do conhecimento.
EXPLICANDO A QUALIDADE DE CURSOS SUPERIORES DE ADMINISTRAÇÃO A PARTIR DE MODELOS DE EQUAÇÕES ESTRUTURAIS
Authors: Catunda Arturo Cavalcanti , Verhine Robert Evan 
Published: December 2016

Este artigo trata de uma investigação realizada para identifi-car fatores determinantes da qualidade de cursos da educa-ção superior no Brasil, por meio da aplicação da técnicaestatística de Modelo de Equações Estruturais (MEE). Foram utilizados dados secundários obtidos do Censo da Educação Superior e do ENADE, contemplando um universo de2.939 cursos e 1.035.765 alunos, da área de gerenciamento e administração, do ano de 2006. Também foi utilizada a técnica estatística de Análise de Classe Latente, resultandona identificação de 11 construtos que possibilitaram elaborar três modelos, um para cada uma das variáveis dependentes: ENADE – Conceito; IDD – Conceito; e Resultado Geral no ENADE. Dos três modelos, o relacionado ao ENADE – Conceito foi o que melhor explicou a variável dependente. O uso das técnicas nesta investigação permitiu identificar o perfil de instituição de ensino superior mais relacionado ao conceito de qualidade.
PESQUISA COLABORATIVA: CONTRIBUTO A PARTIR DE UM TRABALHO COM IMIGRANTES NA CIDADE DE COIMBRA
Authors: Lechner Elsa 
Published: December 2016

O texto discorre sobre a pesquisa colaborativa revisitando a genealogia dos trabalhos que nas ciências sociais e humanidades contribuíram para a sua definição. São analisados, em particular, os contributos dos autores de referência no desenvolvimento das formas de investigação participadas e de colaboração. No final é brevemente apresentado um projeto desenvolvido com imigrantes no Centro de Estudos Sociaisda Universidade de Coimbra, baseado na realização de oficinas biográficas/rodas de histórias com participantes de dez nacionalidades diferentes, vários níveis de formação escolar, diversas religiões, homens e mulheres de diversas gerações.
Mortality, Hospitalization, and Quality of Life among Patients with Hepatitis C Infection on Hemodialysis
Authors: Goodkin David A. , Bieber Brian , Jadoul Michel , Martin Paul , Kanda Eiichiro , Pisoni Ronald L. 
Published: December 2016

Background and objectives
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is widely prevalent among patients on hemodialysis (HD), but very rarely treated. The aim of our study is to evaluate the burdens of HCV suffered by patients on HD.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements
The Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study is an international, prospective, cohort study of patients on HD. We reviewed the HCV status of 76,689 adults enrolled between 1996 and 2015. We compared HCV-positive (HCV+) with HCV-negative (HCV−) patients for risk of mortality, hospitalization, decline in hemoglobin concentration <8.5 g/dl, and red blood cell transfusion. We also compared health-related quality of life scores using the Kidney Disease Quality of Life instrument and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Short Depression Scale. We adjusted for age, sex, race, years on dialysis, 14 comorbid conditions (including hepatitis B infection), and serum albumin, phosphorus, and creatinine concentrations.

Results
A total of 7.5% of patients were HCV+ at enrollment. Serum concentrations of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase were not markedly elevated in HCV+ patients on HD; the mean concentrations were only 22.6 and 21.8 U/L, respectively. Median follow-up was 1.4 years. Case-mix adjusted hazard ratios (95% confidence intervals) for HCV+ versus HCV− patients were 1.12 (1.05 to 1.20) for all-cause mortality, 5.90 (3.67 to 9.50) for hepatic-related mortality, 1.09 (1.04 to 1.13) for all-cause hospitalization, and 4.40 (3.14 to 6.15) for hepatic-related hospitalization. Quality of life measures indicated significantly worse scores for physical function, pain, vitality, mental health, depression, pruritus, and anorexia among HCV+ patients. The adjusted hazard ratio for transfusion was 1.36 (95% CI, 1.20 to 1.55) and incidence of hemoglobin concentration <8.5 g/dl was 1.12 (95% CI, 1.03 to 1.21). Only 1.5% of HCV+ patients received antiviral medication.

Conclusions
HCV infection among patients on HD is associated with higher risk of death, hospitalization, and anemic complications, and worse quality of life scores. Internationally, HCV infection is almost never treated in patients on HD. Our data provide a rationale for more frequent treatment of HCV in this population.
A Patient Preference Study that Evaluated Fluticasone Furoate and Mometasone Furoate Nasal Sprays for Allergic Rhinitis
Authors: Yanez Anahi , Dimitroff Alex , Bremner Peter , Rhee Chae-Seo , Luscombe Graham , Prillaman Barbara A. , Johnson Neil 
Published: December 2016

Background Corticosteroid nasal sprays are the mainstay of treatment for allergic rhinitis. These sprays have sensory attributes such as scent and/or odor, taste and aftertaste, and run down the throat and/or the nose, which, when unpleasant, can affect patient preference for, and compliance with, treatment. Objective This study examined patient preference for fluticasone furoate nasal spray (FFNS) or mometasone furoate nasal spray (MFNS) based on their sensory attributes after administration in patients with allergic rhinitis. Methods This was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, cross-over study. Patient preferences were determined by using three questionnaires (Overall Preference, Immediate Attributes, and Delayed Attributes). Results Overall, 56% of patients stated a preference for FFNS versus 32% for MFNS (p < 0.001); the remaining 12% stated no preference. More patients stated a preference for FFNS versus MFNS for the attributes of “less drip down the throat” (p < 0.001), “less run out of the nose” (p < 0.05), “more soothing” (p < 0.05), and “less irritating” (p < 0.001). More patients responded in favor of FFNS versus MFNS for the immediate attributes, “run down the throat” (p < 0.001), and “run out of the nose” (p < 0.001), and, in the delayed attributes, “run down the throat” (p < 0.001), “run out of the nose” (p < 0.01), “presence of aftertaste” (p < 0.01), and “no nasal irritation” (p < 0.001). Conclusion Patients with allergic rhinitis preferred FFNS versus MFNS overall and based on a number of individual attributes, including “less drip down the throat,” “less run out of the nose,” and “less irritating.” Greater preference may improve patient adherence and thereby improve symptom management of the patient's allergic rhinitis.
Scheme of the Failure Analysis Taking the Example of Profile Wire Breaks in the Support Cable of a Cable Car System
Authors: Koller R. E. , Piskoty G. , Zgraggen M. 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Cable car systems are predominantly used in the Alpine Region for the transportation of passengers and goods. During operation, their components are subjected to environmental influences as well as to static and dynamic loads. Even if standards, measurements, experimental tests, periodic inspections, and maintenance are considered, a component failure can not be entirely excluded. It is for that reason that cases of damage in the cable car industry are clarified based on systematic analyses aiming at prevention and an increase in security.
The approach for the identification of the underlying causes of a case of failure is presented using the example of a spectacular incident in 2004 where all external profile wires of a support cable of a 100 passenger aerial tramway broke during operation.
A precautionary and thorough preservation of evidence, detailed examinations of the subject components, clarifications of the operating history of the system, as well as an eventual identification of a probable damage process supported by examination findings are essential steps of this approach.
The findings of such evaluations are the basis for recommendations regarding testing and construction of further systems, their operation, maintenance, and inspections with a focus on damage prevention.
Using the Control Chart Approach to Evaluate Hardness Tester Performance
Authors: Voort G. F. Vander 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The control chart data analysis approach is an ideal method to evaluate the quality of test data using a specific tester, such as a microindentation hardness tester, over a period of usage time. The method described in ASTM E2554 was used for this work. This analysis is done by plotting a Mean s and a standard deviation control chart of the weekly/periodic verification data obtained with certified hardness test blocks at a specific test force and a specific hardness level. The method is illustrated using a Knoop hardness test block certified at a test force of 500 gf and with a long diagonal length of 116.18 μm (527.1 HK). From this data, one can easily calculate the uncertainty of the measurements.
Risk Factors for Mild Cognitive Impairment in German Primary Care Practices
Authors: Jacob Louis , Bohlken Jens , Kostev Karel 
Published: December 2016

Background: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a common mental disorder affecting around 16% of elderly people without dementia. MCI is considered an intermediate state between normal cognition and dementia. Objective: To analyze risk factors for the development of MCI in German primary care practices. Methods: In total, 3,604 MCI patients and 3,604 controls without MCI were included between January 2010 and December 2015. Several disorders potentially associated with MCI were determined. Multivariate logistic regression models were fitted with MCI as a dependent variable and other disorders as potential predictors. Results: The mean age was 75.2 years and 45.3% of patients were men. MCI development was found to be associated with 12 disorders: intracranial injury, anxiety disorder, depression, mental and behavioral disorders due to alcohol use, stroke, hyperlipidemia, obesity, hypertension, Parkinson’s disease, sleep disorder, coronary heart disease, and diabetes with odds ratios ranging from 1.13 (diabetes) to 2.27 (intracranial injury). Conclusion: Intracranial injury, anxiety, and depression showed the strongest association with MCI. Further analyses are needed to gain a better understanding of the MCI risk factors.
SOLAR OBLIQUITY INDUCED BY PLANET NINE: SIMPLE CALCULATION
Authors: Lai Dong 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT
Bailey et al. and Gomes et al. recently suggested that the 6° misalignment between the Sun’s rotational equator and the orbital plane of the major planets may be produced by forcing from the hypothetical Planet Nine on an inclined orbit. Here, we present a simple yet accurate calculation of the effect, which provides a clear description of how the Sun’s spin orientation depends on the property of Planet Nine in this scenario.
MAPPING THE SIMILARITIES OF SPECTRA: GLOBAL AND LOCALLY-BIASED APPROACHES TO SDSS GALAXIES
Authors: Lawlor David , Budavári Tamás , Mahoney Michael W. 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT
We present a novel approach to studying the diversity of galaxies. It is based on a novel spectral graph technique, that of locally-biased semi-supervised eigenvectors. Our method introduces new coordinates that summarize an entire spectrum, similar to but going well beyond the widely used Principal Component Analysis (PCA). Unlike PCA, however, this technique does not assume that the Euclidean distance between galaxy spectra is a good global measure of similarity. Instead, we relax that condition to only the most similar spectra, and we show that doing so yields more reliable results for many astronomical questions of interest. The global variant of our approach can identify very finely numerous astronomical phenomena of interest. The locally-biased variants of our basic approach enable us to explore subtle trends around a set of chosen objects. The power of the method is demonstrated in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey Main Galaxy Sample, by illustrating that the derived spectral coordinates carry an unprecedented amount of information.
ABLATION AND CHEMICAL ALTERATION OF COSMIC DUST PARTICLES DURING ENTRY INTO THE EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE
Authors: Rudraswami N. G. , Prasad M. Shyam , Dey S. , Plane J. M. C. , Feng W. , Carrillo-Sánchez J. D. , Fernandes D. 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT
Most dust-sized cosmic particles undergo ablation and chemical alteration during atmospheric entry, which alters their original properties. A comprehensive understanding of this process is essential in order to decipher their pre-entry characteristics. The purpose of the study is to illustrate the process of vaporization of different elements for various entry parameters. The numerical results for particles of various sizes and various zenith angles are treated in order to understand the changes in chemical composition that the particles undergo as they enter the atmosphere. Particles with large sizes (> few hundred μm) and high entry velocities (>16 km s−1) experience less time at peak temperatures compared to those that have lower velocities. Model calculations suggest that particles can survive with an entry velocity of 11 km s−1 and zenith angles (ZA) of 30°–90°, which accounts for ∼66% of the region where particles retain their identities. Our results suggest that the changes in chemical composition of MgO, SiO2, and FeO are not significant for an entry velocity of 11 km s−1 and sizes <300 μm, but the changes in these compositions become significant beyond this size, where FeO is lost to a major extent. However, at 16 km s−1 the changes in MgO, SiO2, and FeO are very intense, which is also reflected in Mg/Si, Fe/Si, Ca/Si, and Al/Si ratios, even for particles with a size of 100 μm. Beyond 400 μm particle sizes at 16 km s−1, most of the major elements are vaporized, leaving the refractory elements, Al and Ca, suspended in the troposphere.
LINEAR POLARIZATION OF CLASS I METHANOL MASERS IN MASSIVE STAR-FORMING REGIONS
Authors: Kang Ji-hyun , Byun Do-Young , Kim Kee-Tae , Kim Jongsoo , Lyo A-Ran , Vlemmings W. H. T. 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT
Class I methanol masers are found to be good tracers of the interaction between outflows from massive young stellar objects with their surrounding media. Although polarization observations of Class II methanol masers have been able to provide information about magnetic fields close to the central (proto)stars, polarization observations of Class I methanol masers are rare, especially at 44 and 95 GHz. We present the results of linear polarization observations of 39 Class I methanol maser sources at 44 and 95 GHz. These two lines are observed simultaneously with one of the 21 m Korean VLBI Network telescopes in single-dish mode. Approximately 60% of the observed sources have fractional polarizations of a few percent in at least one transition. This is the first reported detection of linear polarization of the 44 GHz methanol maser. The two maser transitions show similar polarization properties, indicating that they trace similar magnetic environments, although the fraction of the linear polarization is slightly higher at 95 GHz. We discuss the association between the directions of polarization angles and outflows. We also discuss some targets having different polarization properties at both lines, including DR21(OH) and G82.58+0.20, which show the 90° polarization angle flip at 44 GHz.
THE IMPACT OF JWST BROADBAND FILTER CHOICE ON PHOTOMETRIC REDSHIFT ESTIMATION
Authors: Bisigello L. , Caputi K. I. , Colina L. , Fèvre O. Le , Nørgaard-Nielsen H. U. , Pérez-González P. G. , Pye J. , Werf P. van der , Ilbert O. , Grogin N. , Koekemoer A. 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT
The determination of galaxy redshifts in the James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST) blank-field surveys will mostly rely on photometric estimates, based on the data provided by JWST’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) at 0.6–5.0 μm and Mid Infrared Instrument (MIRI) at

. In this work we analyze the impact of choosing different combinations of NIRCam and MIRI broadband filters (F070W to F770W), as well as having ancillary data at

, on the derived photometric redshifts (z
phot) of a total of 5921 real and simulated galaxies, with known input redshifts z = 0–10. We found that observations at

are necessary to control the contamination of high-z samples by low-z interlopers. Adding MIRI (F560W and F770W) photometry to the NIRCam data mitigates the absence of ancillary observations at

and improves the redshift estimation. At z = 7–10, accurate z
phot can be obtained with the NIRCam broadbands alone when

, but the z
phot quality significantly degrades at

. Adding MIRI photometry with 1 mag brighter depth than the NIRCam depth allows for a redshift recovery of 83%–99%, depending on spectral energy distribution type, and its effect is particularly noteworthy for galaxies with nebular emission. The vast majority of NIRCam galaxies with [F150W] = 29 AB mag at z = 7–10 will be detected with MIRI at [F560W, F770W]

mag if these sources are at least mildly evolved or have spectra with emission lines boosting the mid-infrared fluxes.
Construct Validity of Radiographs of the Feet to Assess Joint Damage in Patients with Gout
Authors: Spaetgens Bart , van Durme Caroline , Webers Casper , Tran-Duy An , Schoonbrood Thea , Boonen Annelies 
Published: December 2016

Objective.To investigate construct validity of radiographic damage of the feet in gout.Methods.Radiographs of the feet were scored using the Sharp/van der Heijde method. Factors associated with damage were investigated by a negative binomial model, and contribution of damage to health by linear regressions.Results.Age, disease duration, serum uric acid, and tophi were associated with being erosive and erosion score. Tophi were associated with joint space narrowing. Erosions were associated (β 0.47, 95% CI 0.09–0.84) with physical function, but damage was not associated with overall physical health.Conclusion.Our results support construct validity for radiographs of the feet when assessing joint damage in gout.
Ricardo Larrivée et Brigitte Coutu – L’appétit entrepreneurial
Authors: Auger Claudine , Girard Martin 
Published: December 2016

Couple en parfaite symbiose avec une vision d’affaires dont l’horizon est sans cesse repoussé – « puisqu’on ne peut jamais avoir trop d’ambition » –, Ricardo Larrivée et Brigitte Coutu incarnent la réussite heureuse. Recette d’une bonne fortune.
Gestionnaires : développez une mentalité mondiale !
Authors: Plourde Yves 
Published: December 2016

« Success is all in the global mindset. » C’est dans ces termes que Vijay Govindarajan et Anil Gupta résumaient, il y a près de 20 ans, ce qui permet aux firmes multinationales de se distinguer et de perdurer dans le nouvel ordre mondial. Mais en quoi consiste une mentalité mondiale ? Comment contribue-t-elle au succès et comment les dirigeants peuvent-ils implanter cette mentalité au sein de leur organisation ?
Êtes-vous juste un patron… ou un patron juste ?
Authors: Bertholet Jean-François , Gaudet Marie-Claude 
Published: December 2016

Moins souvent abordé en gestion, le thème de la justice revêt pourtant une importance capitale dans les organisations. Les employés y sont particulièrement sensibles, et l’injustice peut avoir de véritables conséquences sur leur santé ou leur performance. Quels sont les grands éléments qui vous permettront de passer de juste patron… à un patron juste ?
Dentists’ knowledge and practice regarding prevention of infective endocarditis
Authors: Ryalat Soukaina , Hassona Yazan , Al-Shayyab Mohammad , Abo-Ghosh Mais , Sawair Faleh 
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT
Objectives: The objective of this study is to assess the knowledge and practice of dentists from Jordan, regarding prevention of infective endocarditis (IE) in dental practice. Materials and Methods: A sample of Jordanian dentists was interviewed regarding their IE knowledge and practice using a validated and pretested survey instrument. Results: Most of the dentists have encountered a patient with IE who needed prophylactic antibiotic (PA) and have prescribed antibiotics to prevent IE. Jordanian dentists’ approach to patients in need for PA varied between the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence recommendations and the American Heart Association to a lesser degree, but still a relatively high percent (39%) did not know any guidelines to follow although 74% have encountered patients who needed endocarditis prophylaxis. Patients with prosthetic heart valve were ranked on top of medical conditions that required PA (87.4%), and most dentists (94.5%) thought that dental extractions need PA followed by periodontal surgery (88.2%). Conclusion: There is a lack of consistency in the knowledge and practice of Jordanian dentists with regard to IE. There is a need to take actions to improve dentist's knowledge regarding this topic.