bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effect of Radiant Heat and Ultrasound on Fluoride Release and Surface Hardness of Glass Ionomer Cements
Authors: Tolidis Kosmas , Dionysopoulos Dimitrios , Gerasimou Paris , Sfeikos Thrasyvoulos 
Published: June 2016

Purpose The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the influence of radiant heat and ultrasound on fluoride release and surface hardness of 3 glass ionomer cements (GICs). Methods There were 3 experimental groups for each GIC; in group 1, the specimens were left to set without any treatment; in group 2, the specimens were irradiated for 2 minutes using a LED unit; and in group 3, ultrasound was applied using a scaler for 55 seconds on the specimen surface. Fluoride release measurements were performed daily for 7 days and at days 14 and 28. Surface hardness of the tested GICs was determined using Vickers method. The measurements were performed 24 hours and 7 days after mixing. Statistical analysis of the data was made using 1-way ANOVA and Tukey's and Bonferroni post hoc tests (α = 0.05). Results Radiant heat during setting reduced the fluoride release and increased the surface hardness of GICs (p<0.05). Ultrasonic treatment also reduced the fluoride release and increased the surface hardness (p<0.05) of GICs but in lower extent. Among the GICs there were differences in fluoride release and surface hardness properties depending on their composition (p<0.05). Conclusions Radiant heat and ultrasonic treatments may be useful methods for GIC restorations in order to achieve faster adequate initial mechanical properties.
Novel Bibliometric Scores for Evaluating Research Quality and Output: A Correlation Study with Established Indexes
Authors: Scotti Valeria , De Silvestri Annalisa , Scudeller Luigia , Abele Paola , Topuz Funda , Curti Moreno 
Published: June 2016

Introduction Novel bibliometric indexes (commonly known as altmetrics) are gaining interest within the scientific community and might represent an important alternative measure of research quality and output. Aims We evaluate how these new metrics correlate with established bibliometric indexes such as the impact factor (IF), currently used as a measure of scientific production as well as a criterion for scientific research funding, and how they might be helpful in assessing the impact of research. Methods We calculated altmetrics scores for all the articles published at our institution during a single year and examined the correlation between altmetrics scores and IFs as a measure of research quality and impact in all departments. Results For all articles from the various departments published in a single year, the altmetrics score and the sum of all IFs showed a strong and significant correlation (Spearman's rho 0.88). The correlation was significant also when the major components of altmetrics, including Facebook, Twitter and Mendeley, were analyzed. The implementation of altmetrics has been found to be easy and effective at both the researcher and librarian levels. Conclusions The novel bibliographic index altmetrics is consistent and reliable and can complement or be considered a valid alternative to standard bibliometric indexes to benchmark output and quality of research for academic and funding purposes.
Effectiveness of Breast Fixation to Reduce Migration of the Tip of a Totally Implantable Venous Access Port in Women
Authors: Song Myung Gyu , Seo Tae-Seok , Kim Yun Hwan , Cho Sung Bum , Jung Euichul , Chung Hwan Hoon , Lee Seung Hwa 
Published: June 2016

Purpose To evaluate effectiveness of breast fixation to reduce migration of the catheter tip of a totally implantable venous access port (TIVP) in women. Materials and Methods TIVPs were placed in 129 women via the right axillary vein from July 2012 to December 2014, with a final study population of 118 patients (mean age, 55.3 ± 13.8 years; range, 21-91 years). The patients were divided into two groups according to breast fixation during TIVP placement. A total of 56 patients received TIVP placement without breast fixation (Group 1); the remaining 62 received TIVP placement in the supine position after fixation of the ipsilateral breast on the abdominal wall in the sitting position (Group 2). Medical records were retrospectively reviewed for age, weight, height, body mass index, and underlying malignancy. We evaluated the difference in distance ratios between the port chamber and the catheter tip on supine chest and erect chest radiographs, respectively. Statistical analysis was performed using Student's t test. Results Differences in all parameters between Group 1 and Group 2 were not statistically significant. Mean distance ratio between the port chamber and the catheter tip was 1.95 ± 0.97 in Group 1 and 1.33 ± 0.59 in Group 2. Differences in distance ratios between the port chamber and the catheter tip were statistically significant between Group 1 and Group 2 (p = 0.001). Conclusions Breast fixation seems to be effective in reducing migration of the port chamber and catheter tip with position changes in female patients during TIVP placement.
Outpatient Removal of Tunneled Dialysis Catheters by Nephrology Fellows in Training at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Authors: Dossabhoy Neville R. , Sangha Bhupinder , Tapolyai Mihály B. , Fülöp Tibor 
Published: June 2016

Background Removal of tunneled dialysis catheters (TDC) usually occurs in dedicated procedure suites and is performed relatively rarely at the bedside. Scarce evidence exists in the literature to assess the safety and success of this procedure when performed during supervised academic training. Patients and Methods We conducted a retrospective chart review of all TDC removals performed on an outpatient basis by nephrology fellows under faculty supervision during a 5-year period at an academic Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Data were collected regarding patient demographics, basic laboratory studies, pertinent clinical information and procedure-related variables. We evaluated the safety, success and complication rate of this procedure. Results We identified 72 TDC removals that met the above criteria. Mean age was 63 ± 10 years. All patients were male and hypertensive, 68% were diabetic and 69% were African-American. Overall, 88% of procedures were performed in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, while the rest had needed temporary dialysis for acute kidney injury. Notably, 49 patients (68%) were taking one or more of aspirin, clopidogrel or warfarin at the time of TDC removal. Overall complication rate was low (<2%). There was no increase in risk of bleeding, even in subjects receiving anti-platelet therapy; only one of the 49 patients (2%) had a minor bleeding complication. Conclusions Outpatient TDC removal by trainees was successful and safe in the vast majority of cases (99%). We propose that TDC removal skills should be actively pursued and acquired by all nephrology fellows. This would expand the scope of practice for future general nephrologists and facilitate timely patient care.
Rating Effective Factors on Motivating Employees for Job Persistence by Using Fuzzy AHP Method: A Case Study among the Employees of the Deqat Khodro Kousha (IPACO) Company
Authors: Khadem Seyed Mehdi , Rahmati Darush , Yavari Ali , Etemadifar Seyed Ehsan , Eftekharian Alireza 
Published: June 2016

The goal of this research is to prioritize effective factors on motivating employees to keep on working and determining the most important effective factors on the employees' motivation. In this paper, to grade effective factors on the employees' motivation for keeping on to work, the Fuzzy AHP method, which is one of the multi-standard decision-making methods was utilized. Field research and library research methods were used for collecting the needed information. Results indicated that among the effective factors on the employees' motivation for job persistence, the health factor is the most important and financial status is the second most important factor. The least importance is given to the significance of the work for that person. In this paper, the effective factors on the employees' motivation for job persistence were rated for the first time. Results of this research are very useful in devising strategies that are related to keeping employees for the human resources' executives. The results of this paper are not applicable to all organizations. Furthermore, in this research, only the factors with positive impacts on employees for job persistence were rated.
Preliminary Validation of an Arabic Version of the Sport Motivation Scale (SMS-28)
Authors: Bayyat Manal M. , Almoghrabi Arabi H. , Ay Khitam M. 
Published: June 2016

<p>This study aims to validate the Arabic version of the Sport Motivation Scale (SMS-28). SMS-28 is the English version of the French-Canadian scale l’Echelle de Motivation Dans Les Sport, which is based on the self-determination theory. The scale can reliably and validly measure the different forms of motivation toward sport. It consists of different subscales of intrinsic motivation (IM-to know, IM-to accomplish, IM-to experience), extrinsic motivation (identified regulation, introjected regulation, external regulation) and amotivation. The Arabic version of the scale was translated using the transcultural translation procedure. The final script of the translated scale was distributed to a sample of participants, which consists of a group of 208 students at the Faculty of Physical Education at the University of Jordan. The students were randomly selected and completed the scale voluntarily. Analytical analysis including factor analysis, Cronbach Alpha and Pearson correlation analysis were conducted. Results of the factor analysis reflected the validity of the scale, Cronbach Alpha showed adequate levels of internal consistency, while correlation values between the subscales were acceptable and reflected the motivation continuum suggested by the self-determination theory. Thus, an Arabic version of the sport motivation scale has emerged. Future studies using the Arabic version of the scale are encouraged. </p>
Comparative Study of Persian Indigenous Therapeutic Ritual of “Yaar Araat Gerem” with Psychodrama
Authors: Dehnavi Saeed , Hassaniraad Marjan , Jalali Farahani Maryam , Asadollahi Esmaeil 
Published: June 2016

<p><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p>Among the ethnic groups living in Kermanshah Province<a title="" href="#_edn1">[i]</a>, it is customary to perform a special therapy called (Yaar Arat Gerem<a title="" href="#_edn2">[ii]</a>) to treat individuals diagnosed with distress and neurosis, which is rooted in ancient indigenous traditions of the region. Effective techniques of this ritual are significantly similar to psychodrama. The supervisor of the group performing this procedure, called “Pary gir”, along with his assistants begins a therapeutic relationship with the patient, based on empathy and emphasizing on the present time. Through looking at the patient’s past and discussing his/her relationships with the important people in his/her life, “Pary gir” tries to understand his/her phenomenal world in order to start a proper treatment through finding the root causes of his/her present problems, and finally utilizes techniques that lead to his/her mental catharsis. In this paper, the researcher explains that psychodrama in its indigenous format, has been used therapeutically for centuries in Iran, through conducting a comparative study of this indigenous therapeutic ritual and modern psychodrama. The comparison highlights the necessity of recognition and revival of these types of indigenous therapeutic rituals, and emphasizes the necessity of their application in the treatment of psychological disorders.</p><div><br clear="all" /><hr align="left" size="1" width="33%" /><div><p><strong>Notes</strong><strong></strong></p><p>Note 1. a province located in the west of Iran</p></div><div><p>Note 2. I’ll find you an auxiliary ego</p></div></div>
La diffusion de l’instrumentation de la gestion des compétences en Amérique du Nord depuis David C. McClelland
Authors: Bouteiller Dominique , Gilbert Patrick 
Published: June 2016

Cet article s’intéresse aux prédicteurs de laperformance utilisés dans les organisations pour gérerleurs ressources humaines. Il amorce la réflexion à cetteétape charnière que fut la publication, en 1973, del’article de David McClelland préconisant l’usage ducritère de la compétence plutôt que celui del’intelligence dans les processus de sélection.L’article tente de tracer le devenir de ce nouveauprédicteur jusqu’à nos jours et d’explorer dequelle façon la théorie des compétencess’est traduite en modèles appliqués dans le mondeprofessionnel. Basé sur une analyse de la littératurenord-américaine, ainsi que sur des études de cas enentreprise (n=150), l’article montre le passage progressifd’une approche « inductive »,inspirée de la démarche scientifique et basée surdes analyses approfondies du travail et descompétences-clés, à une démarche« déductive » basée surl’usage de dictionnaires de compétences,déjà formatés et répondant aux exigences dela pratique. Si la façon d’y parvenir est trèsdifférente, l’objectif est le même : obtenir unréférentiel de compétences traduisant le mieuxpossible les exigences de l’emploi et permettant de reconfigurerplusieurs pratiques en gestion des ressources humaines, telles que lasélection, la formation ou la gestion des carrières. Dansles faits, bon nombre d’entreprises ont pris l’habituded’utiliser simultanément et encomplémentarité les deux approches dans une formehybride. Le recours aux dictionnaires permet de dégagerl’espace des possibles et d’identifier rapidement lescompétences les plus critiques dans un cadre participatifdestiné à faciliter l’appropriation de ladémarche. Le travail plus analytique sur certainescompétences, à l’aide des entrevues baséessur les comportements, facilitera la validation de certaines opinionsà priori. À travers ce parcours, les auteurs soulignentles enjeux qui accompagnent le passage d’une théorieà son application pratique. En conclusion, ils se demandent sile « pari » de McClelland a ététenu et soulèvent la question des prédicteurs àvenir, en signalant plus particulièrement le concept de talentqui tend actuellement à remplacer celui de compétence.
Three Worlds of Professional and Managerial Staff in France
Authors: Thoemmes Jens 
Published: June 2016

Changes in the work of professional and managerial staff (PMS, cadres) in France were studied in a research project based on 100 interviews, conducted in seven private and public companies. Through a discourse and correspondence analysis—of a corpus amounting to some 600,000 words—, this study concludes that this particular French employment group can be seen neither as a homogeneous entity, nor as a totally fragmented socio-professional category. Rather, reflecting on working life experiences, it describes three groups that correspond to a horizontal division of professional and managerial staff: the serene, the individualized and the resistant.
“Serene” PMS perceive their professional lives as being free of major problems. Their career trajectories go up, leading to senior positions in the organization. Training opportunities are used and personal assessment by supervisors is seen as a favourable orientation. This world is stabilized by law or by collectively negotiated agreements and characterized by autonomy and concern for the common good, which are the basis of their beliefs.
“Individualized” PMS consider themselves to be responsible for their own success and to be the architects of their careers. They put in countless hours of service, arriving early in the morning and going home late in the evening. They prioritize work over family and aim to be active in highly competitive markets. The individualized have everything they need to be “happy,” except that work leaves them very little time for their private lives. In addition, these employees fear threats to job security and to their careers.
“Resistant” PMS’s working time is measured in hours and minutes. Unpaid overtime is refused. This strict regulation of working time is nevertheless accompanied by a considerable workload. Deadlines are difficult to respect. Manifestations of stress and responsibilities in personnel management lead the resisting employee to a negative view of work. The importance of sociability in and outside of work compensates for the loss of the traditional prestige of these PMS.
Famille, filiation et transmission dans le cinéma québécois
Authors: Fortin Andrée 
Published: June 2016

La famille a connu d’importantes transformations depuis les années 1960 : moins grand nombre d’enfants par famille, multiples formes de parentalité. Aussi les normes et valeurs qui régissaient les relations familiales sont en porte-à-faux par rapport aux réalités contemporaines, et les contours de ce qui pourrait en constituer de nouvelles sont incertains. J’analyse ici des récits familiaux et de filiation dans le cinéma de fiction québécois; comme tout genre narratif, celui-ci à la fois reflète et façonne l’imaginaire et les pratiques. Pour saisir les permanences et inflexions de ces récits familiaux, je m’appuie sur un corpus de quelque 150 films de fiction québécois (1966-2013). Les relations entre les pères et leurs enfants y sont marquées par le conflit, lequel trouve une résolution souvent précaire, alors que celles entre les mères et leurs enfants restent dans le non-dit, le silence et l’irrésolu. L’alliance se « découple » de la parentalité, et l’exercice de la parentalité se découple pour sa part des normes et rôles sociaux. Des obligations fortes régissent les liens entre les frères et les soeurs. À travers tout cela, un équilibre précaire se dessine au sein des familles, ouvrant la voie à une recomposition des identités, normes et valeurs.
L’Accession à la propriété chez les jeunes ménages québécois au cours de la dernière décennie
Authors: Fleury Charles , Lizotte Mathieu , Paré Pierre-Olivier 
Published: June 2016

Les prix de l’immobilier ont connu une augmentation considérable au Québec au cours de la dernière décennie. Pour les acheteurs, cette hausse du coût des propriétés a été partiellement compensée par des taux d’intérêts qui sont à leur plus bas niveau depuis 60 ans. Conséquence directe de cette conjoncture, le taux d’endettement des ménages atteint aujourd’hui un sommet inégalé. S’appuyant sur les données de plusieurs enquêtes menées par Statistique Canada, le présent article a pour objectif d’examiner comment a évolué le taux d’accès à la propriété des jeunes ménages québécois et les conditions dans lesquelles cet accès s’est fait au cours des dernières années. Il s’intéresse notamment à l’évolution du recours au crédit ainsi qu’à l’importance du soutien parental dans l’accession à la propriété. Les jeunes ménages sont définis comme étant ceux dont le membre le plus âgé avait de 25 à 39 ans au moment de l’enquête. L’article montre que l’augmentation des prix des logements n’a pas freiné l’accession à la propriété de ces jeunes ménages. Il montre toutefois que cette accession s’est faite au prix d’un plus grand endettement, ce qui confirme certaines inquiétudes soulevées dans la littérature et les médias. Parallèlement, plusieurs jeunes ménages propriétaires ont bénéficié d’un soutien de la part de leurs parents, sous la forme d’un soutien financier et/ou d’une cohabitation prolongée.
Les conditions d’une relation bénéfique entre tourisme et événementiel
Authors: Alexandre-Bourhis Nathalie , Rouvrais-Charron Chantal , Bourhis Marc 
Published: June 2016

De nombreuses collectivités territoriales font le choix, depuis quelques années, de développer une politique événementielle. L’objectif de cet article est de s’interroger sur la pertinence d’une telle stratégie de développement économique, c’est-à-dire sur les conditions d’une relation mutuellement bénéfique entre tourisme et événementiel, afin de renforcer l’attractivité d’un territoire. Fondée sur une étude de cas, l’analyse proposée se situe à l’échelle d’une ville, Deauville, station balnéaire normande. De type qualitatif, le dispositif méthodologique mis en oeuvre est basé sur des entretiens avec les principaux acteurs institutionnels du territoire étudié. Après une première partie consacrée à l’étude des travaux de recherche réalisés sur ce thème et une présentation du contexte dans lequel évoluent les territoires, les éléments nécessaires à la fédération des énergies et à la mise en place d’infrastructures sont mis en évidence. La réflexion menée permet, d’une part, d’identifier certains risques et points d’achoppement de ce type de stratégie et, d’autre part, de formuler des recommandations d’actions généralisables à d’autres cas de figure.
A synthesis of the basal thermal state of the Greenland Ice Sheet
Authors: MacGregor Joseph A. , Fahnestock Mark A. , Catania Ginny A. , Aschwanden Andy , Clow Gary D. , Colgan William T. , Gogineni S. Prasad , Morlighem Mathieu , Nowicki Sophie M. J. , Paden John D. , Price Stephen F. , Seroussi Hélène 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe basal thermal state of an ice sheet (frozen or thawed) is an important control upon its evolution, dynamics, and response to external forcings. However, this state can only be observed directly at sparse boreholes or inferred conclusively from the presence of subglacial lakes. Here we synthesize spatially extensive inferences of the basal thermal state of the Greenland Ice Sheet to better constrain this state. Existing inferences include outputs from the eight thermomechanical ice‐flow models included in the Sea Level Response to Ice Sheet Evolution (SeaRISE) effort. New remote‐sensing inferences of the basal thermal state are derived from Holocene radiostratigraphy, modern surface velocity, and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) imagery. Both thermomechanical modeling and remote inferences generally agree that the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream and large portions of the southwestern ice‐drainage systems are thawed at the bed, whereas the bed beneath the central ice divides, particularly their west facing slopes, is frozen. Elsewhere, there is poorer agreement regarding the basal thermal state. Both models and remote inferences rarely represent the borehole‐observed basal thermal state accurately near NorthGRIP and DYE‐3. This synthesis identifies a large portion of the Greenland Ice Sheet (about one third by area), where additional observations would most improve knowledge of its overall basal thermal state.