bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Individualisierte optische Messtechnik basierend auf additiv gefertigten optischen Komponenten
Authors: Sigel Andre , Maillard Philippe , Rank Manuel , Heinrich Andreas 
Published: June 2017

Zusammenfassung
Additive Fertigungstechnologien wurden in den vergangenen Jahren bzgl. Verfahren und Druckmaterialien weiterentwickelt, so
dass heute Freiformoptiken in optischer Güte durch 3D-Drucker gedruckt werden können. Durch die schnelle Fertigung von
Freiformoptiken entstehen neue Möglichkeiten für die optische Messtechnik, da durch Variation der Form und Größe von
Optikelementen mit geringem Aufwand spezifisch an Applikationen angepasste Sensorsysteme gefertigt werden können. In
diesem Beitrag werden nun exemplarisch zwei Sensorapplikationen aus dem Bereich der industriellen In-Line-Messtechnik
dargestellt, die jeweils ein additiv gefertigtes Optikelement enthalten. Zunächst wird ein auf Lasertriangulation
basierendes Sensorsystem zur Vermessung von Turbinenschaufeln dargestellt. Dieses System beinhaltet eine additiv
gefertigte transparente Freiformoptik im Beleuchtungsstrahlengang, die zur lückenlosen Generierung einer Laserlinie
auf einer komplexen 3D-Oberfläche genutzt wird. Im zweiten Applikationsbeispiel wird ein miniaturisierter Sensor
beschrieben, der die dreidimensionale Erfassung des Innenraums von kleinen Kavitäten ermöglicht. Dieses auf dem
Lichtschnittprinzip basierende System beinhaltet ein gedrucktes Spiegelelement, durch das ein spezifisches Abtastsignal
innerhalb einer Kavität erzeugt wird.
The Combined Action of Duplicated Boron Transporters Is Required for Maize Growth in Boron-Deficient Conditions
Authors: Chatterjee Mithu , Liu Qiujie , Menello Caitlin , Galli Mary , Gallavotti Andrea 
Published: June 2017

AbstractThe micronutrient boron is essential in maintaining the structure of plant cell walls and is critical for high yields in crop species. Boron can move into plants by diffusion or by active and facilitated transport mechanisms. We recently showed that mutations in the maize boron efflux transporter ROTTEN EAR (RTE) cause severe developmental defects and sterility. RTE is part of a small gene family containing five additional members (RTE2–RTE6) that show tissue-specific expression. The close paralogous gene RTE2 encodes a protein with 95% amino acid identity with RTE and is similarly expressed in shoot and root cells surrounding the vasculature. Despite sharing a similar function with RTE, mutations in the RTE2 gene do not cause growth defects in the shoot, even in boron-deficient conditions. However, rte2 mutants strongly enhance the rte phenotype in soils with low boron content, producing shorter plants that fail to form all reproductive structures. The joint action of RTE and RTE2 is also required in root development. These defects can be fully complemented by supplying boric acid, suggesting that diffusion or additional transport mechanisms overcome active boron transport deficiencies in the presence of an excess of boron. Overall, these results suggest that RTE2 and RTE function are essential for maize shoot and root growth in boron-deficient conditions.
A clinical study of ventral hernia
Authors: Jaykar R. D. , Varudkar A. S. , Akamanchi Anirudh K. 
Published: June 2017

Background: Ventral hernias are one of the most common problems confronting general surgeons. Incisional hernia is a common long-term complication of abdominal surgery and is estimated to occur in 3% to 13% of laparotomy incisions. Because there is no prospective cohort available to determine the natural history of untreated ventral hernias, most surgeons recommend that these hernias should be repaired when discovered. So, there was a need to study the disease with respect to the various presentations, to gauge the awareness levels of the patients coming to us and also to determine the best modality of treatment in our set-up. This study was done to know the proportion of ventral hernias occurring in both sexes, various age groups, various risk factors and complications of different types of ventral hernias, clinical presentations and their treatment. Methods: This was a prospective study done at our tertiary care hospital between August 2014 and August 2015 (12 months). A total number of 50 cases of anterior abdominal hernias excluding groin hernias, posterior abdominal wall hernia was studied. Data collection included a detailed history and a thorough clinical examination. Data was entered in the proforma, tabulated and analyzed using software package for statistical analysis (SPSS 2015).Results: Ventral hernia constituted 4% of all admissions to the surgical ward. Incisional hernia was the most common amongst the ventral hernias with an incidence of 46%. Infra umbilical midline was the most common site for herniation in 42% of cases followed by umbilical region in 32% of cases. Obesity and constipation were found to be the major predisposing risk factors. Small defects (<2cm) presented early with more complications.Conclusions: In the present study of ventral hernias, 50 cases of ventral hernias that were admitted to Department of Surgery in our tertiary care hospital. Ventral hernia constituted 4% of all admissions to the surgical ward. The male to female ratio was 1:1.9 The mean age was approximately 41 years. Incisional Hernia was strangulated umbilical hernia - intra operative the most common variety.
Clinical profile of childhood epilepsy in Nigerian children seen in a tertiary hospital
Authors: Eyong Komomo Ibor , Ekanem Emmanuel E. , Asindi Asindi A. , Chimaeze Torty 
Published: June 2017

Background: Epilepsies are the most common conditions encountered in most paediatric neurology clinics in many parts of the developing world. In sub-Saharan Africa epilepsies are secondary, reflecting persistently high risks at birth, and the adverse neurological sequelae of CNS infections during and beyond childhood. The study was designed to determine the clinical pattern of childhood epilepsies, probable aetiologies and associated comorbidities of the disease children.Methods: The study was conducted within an 18 months period among children having established epilepsy attending the Neurology Clinic of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). The children and or care givers were interviewed by the authors and the following data were obtained and recorded in a questionnaire; bio data, age at onset of seizure. History was obtained to determine the possible cause of the seizure, type of epilepsy and associated comorbidities. The data obtained was analysed with SPSS version 20. P-value <0.05 was considered significant.Results: Of the one hundred eighty children seen with various neurological morbidities during the study period, one hundred and seven had epilepsy which constitutes 59.4%. Generalized tonic clonic epilepsy was the commonest type of epilepsy found in 66 (61.1%) of the children with epilepsy, followed by simple partial and myoclonic epilepsy in 18.5% and 6.5% respectively. Severe birth asphyxia was responsible was the commonest identifiable cause of epilepsy in 19 (17.8%) of cases while central nervous system infection accounted for 14 (13.1%). Cerebral palsy was the commonest comorbidity in 20 (18.6%) followed by mental retardation in 17 (15.9%) of the children.Conclusions: The study showed epilepsy to be the commonest neurological presentation among children presenting at the paediatric neurology clinic of our facility. Primary generalised tonic clonic epilepsy was the commonest type of epilepsy seen, followed by simple partial seizures. Cerebral palsy and mental retardation were the main associated comorbidities. Birth injuries mainly severe birth asphyxia and CNS infection were the major causes of epilepsy in our study. In conclusion, epilepsy is the commonest neurological morbidity in our environment, limited facilities and resources still militate against identifying the actual aetiology in most children with the disease. Effort should be intensifying to eradicate the preventable causes of the disease.
Study of the immediate clinical outcome of neonatal sepsis in the neonatal I.C.U. of a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Reshad Mohamed , Mundol Tania , K. Mithun H. , Prabhu Anitha S. 
Published: June 2017

Background: According to the status of newborns report 2014, about 0.76 million neonatal deaths occur in India, the highest for any country in the world. Although the neonatal mortality rate (NMR) has declined in the last 2 decades, the early NMR has been the slowest to decline. The three major causes of neonatal deaths are preterm birth complications, infections, and intrapartum related complications; together, they contribute to nearly 90% of total neonatal deaths. The aim of the study was to study the immediate clinical outcomes of culture proven neonatal sepsis in the NICU of Yenepoya Medical College Hospital during the period January 2016 to June 2016.Methods: Retrospective hospital based study of records of all neonates admitted to the NICU with blood culture positive neonatal sepsis from January 2016 till June 2016. Blood cultures were done using the BACTEC 460. Data analysed using SPSS version 20.Results: A diagnosis of probable sepsis was made in 84 (54%) of the total neonates (154) admitted to the NICU during the study period of which 6 were out born babies. Culture positive sepsis was found in 11.6% (18). The most commonly isolated organisms were Escherichia coli, Enterococcus and coagulase negative Staphylococcus aureus. Of the total 18 culture positive cases, urine culture was positive in only 2 cases while the remaining had a positive blood culture. Among the 18 cases of culture positive neonatal sepsis, 8 died while 10 survived.Conclusions: Incidence of neonatal sepsis was relatively high in YMCH with the most predominant organism being coagulase negative Staphylococcus aureus. 12.7% of the sepsis cases died. Resistance to cefotaxime and ampicillin was prevalent.
Intracranial ultrasonographic screening of premature babies meeting the criteria
Authors: P. Mallikarjuna G. , Prasad B. S. , Kulkarni Akhil M. , Kalappanavar N. K. 
Published: June 2017

Background: The preterm infant brain is most vulnerable to both haemorrhagic and ischemic injury during the late second and early third trimesters. This is due to vascular, cellular, and anatomical features of the developing brain and the tendency of preterm infants to experience periods physiological instability at a time when they have limited cerebral circulatory auto regulation. CUS is useful for recording PVH, PVL, measurement of resistive index and ventricular dilatation. The study was to determine the magnitude of abnormal intracranial findings among the preterm neonates admitted in NICU of S.S. Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Davangere by using cranial ultrasonography.Methods: The study was intended to do CUS in pre-terms with gestation age of less than 32 weeks or those with birth weight of less than 1500 grams irrespective of gestational age and Preterm with abnormal neurological presentation. Infants enrolled were divided in to groups according to gestational age, birth weight and results analysed by using Epi info version 6 software, p value <0.05 is considered significant.Results: Most common abnormalities found is intra ventricular haemorrhage (7.8%), ventricular dilatation (1%), agenesis of corpus callosum (1%). There is significant correlation between birth weight and gestational age (p value <0.05) and prevalence of intra ventricular haemorrhage in <28 weeks (group 1) is more (15. 4%), compared to group 2 (28-32weeks), and group 3 (>32 weeks).Conclusions: The prevalence of Intra ventricular haemorrhage is significantly higher as the gestational age decreases. Neonatologist can take ethical decisions depending on intracranial abnormalities as it changes line of management. CUS helps in directing the families of affected infants towards most appropriate follow up and to promote early intervention for chronic neurodevelopmental sequelae of haemorrhagic or ischemic injury. So, all neonatologist working in NICU should be trained in CUS.
Comparison of transcutaneous bilirubin with serum bilirubin measurements in neonates at tertiary care center in western part of India
Authors: Surana Amita U. , Patel Shefali , Prasad Rajeev , Tilwani Sandeep , Saiyad Ambrin , Rathod Maulik 
Published: June 2017

Background: Noninvasive transcutaneous bilirubin measurement is an attractive option for jaundice evaluation in newborns. But variable accuracy had been reported in different studies. The aim of the study was to find out the correlation and agreement between TcB and TSB measurements in neonates.Methods: Prospective analytic study carried out in neonatal unit of tertiary care center. Newborns up to 10th postnatal DOL with visually found jaundice were enrolled in study. TcB was measured over forehead with Dragor JM 103 device. Simultaneous TSB measurements were done for all readings. Pearson’s correlation coefficient calculation and Bland Altaman analysis were done. ROC curve of mean TcB at different TSB level were constructed.Results: Total 160 newborns with male: Female ratios of 1.3:1 were enrolled. Mean values: gestational age 38.23±2.01; birth weight 2.403±0.61; age in hour at first reading 83.76±26.62; TSB11.65±4.58 mg/dl and TcB 11.73±3.53 mg/dl. A strong, positive and significant correlation was found between TcB and TSB measurements (r=0.836, r2=0.69, p <0.001). The average error in evaluating hyperbilirubinemia with TcB as compared to TSB was 0.856 with limits of agreement between -3.41 to +5.48. The AUOC at three TSB levels (>10mg/dl, >12 mg/dl, >15 mg/dl) of TcB were 0.899, 0.937 and 0.963 respectively. ROC analysis showed good sensitivity for all. Specificity was found to fall with increasing TSB concentration.Conclusions: In our study TcB correlated well with TSB measurements and showed good sensitivity and satisfactory specificity, thus validating its use as a screening tool for evaluation of jaundice in newborns.
Ear manifestations in head and neck injury
Authors: Patil Siddaram , P. B. Girish 
Published: June 2017

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> This study was done to study different types of trauma to the ear that occur in head and neck injury and methods which help in early diagnosis of such trauma to the ear<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Data for the study were collected from patients who presented with ear, nose and throat manifestations in head and neck injury in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at J. J. M. Medical College and Hospital, Davangere between November 2012 to October 2014. This is a prospective case study. 50 patients were included in the study. Once patient was presented to us detailed history and examination was done. Investigations were done wherever necessary<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">The incidence of head injuries is increasing in vehicular accidents (58%) due to increased use of vehicles, improper traffic control systems and increase in population. Males outnumbered the females. Males constituted 84%. Majority of the patients come under the age group of 21-40 constituting 60%. In the 50 cases, ear manifestations were seen in 22% patients. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Microscopic examination and microsurgical techniques in the field of ENT have revolutionized the treatment methods of sequelae following head injury<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p>
Submental intubation in complex craniomaxillofacial trauma cases
Authors: Navin Kumar A. , Chattopadhaya P. K. , Dua Gaurav , Mehta Sandeep 
Published: June 2017

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Airway management in patient with craniomaxillofacial trauma is challenging due to disruption of components of upper airway. In complex panfacial trauma cases, especially involving naso-orbito-ethmoidal complex, the airway is shared between the maxillofacial surgeon and anaesthesiologist. Often in such severe trauma cases, both nasotracheal and orotracheal intubation are contraindicated. Previously in such situation tracheostomy was the method of choice. Though tracheostomy is time tested it has its fair share of complications, some even life threatening. Other methods were used such as retromolar intubation as an alternative, but it may not be suitable for all such cases. Another approach is submental intubation but not so much in routine practice. A retrospective study was designed to evaluate clinical criteria’s airway management in complex craniomaxillofacial trauma cases using submental intubation.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Datasheets of 14 craniomaxillofacial trauma cases who were intubated with submental intubation method were reviewed. The factors like: ease of anaesthesiologist for carrying out general anaesthesia, ease of surgeon for performing surgery and average time taken during the procedure, intraoperative and postoperative complications were evaluated and charted. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Submental intubation provides intraoperative airway control, avoids use of both oral and nasal routes, and allows intraoperative manipulation of occlusion, intramaxillary and intermaxillary fixation. This technique has minimal complications and has better patient, anaesthetists and surgeons acceptability. The limitations of this technique include longer preparation time, inability to maintain long term postoperative ventilation and unfamiliarity of technique itself.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> This submental intubation can be used with little modifications in a variety of complicated panfacial trauma cases. </p>
Microbiological profile in chronic rhinosinusitis patients in a rural hospital of India
Authors: Kamble Ajay , Garg Deepika , Puttewar Manish , Nagpure Prakash 
Published: June 2017

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Chronic rhinosinusitis is one of the most common health problem a detailed microbiological profile of which is necessary to guide its proper management. The aim of this study was to identify the microbial pattern present in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery at a rural tertiary care hospital in India. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">A prospective study was done in ENT department of MGIMS, Sewagram over a period of 2 years. A total of 94 patients were included in the study. They were clinically diagnosed to have chronic sinusitis and confirmation was done by CT imaging of paranasal sinuses. During FESS, sinus secretions were aspirated and were subjected to bacterial and fungal culture. Bacterial and Fungal pathogens were identified according to the standard protocol. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">In the 94 patients, the mean age was 33.44 years and Male female ratio was 1.08: 1. <em>Staphylococcus</em> was the commonest organism isolated in 54 cases (57.4%) followed by <em>Streptococcus pneumoniae</em> in 5 cases (5.3%), <em>Klebsiella</em> in 1 case (1.1%), <em>E.coli</em> in 1 case (1.1%) and <em>Pseudomonas aerogenosa</em> in 1 case (1.1%).Fungus (Aspergillus niger) was isolated in 2 patients (2.1%) and no pathogens were found in 30 (31.9%) patients. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">In CRS bacterial etiology is the commonest.</span></p>
TRANSPLANTE DE CÉLULAS-TRONCO HEMATOPOIÉTICAS: REFLEXÕES ANCORADAS EM LEGISLAÇÕES DE SAÚDE NACIONAL
Authors: Gomes Ingrid Meireles , Lacerda Maria Ribeiro , Rodrigues Jéssica Alline Pereira , Zatoni Debora Cristina Paes , Freitas Cibelly Aliny Siqueira Lima 
Published: June 2017

<p><strong> </strong></p><p>Objetivo: Refletir sobre o transplante de células-tronco hematopoiéticas no Brasil ancorado nas proposições de legislações nacionais. Método: Reflexão crítica do tema a partir da Lei n.8.080/1990, e também da Lei n.9434/1997 e a portaria n.931/2006. Resultados: São discutidos princípios como integralidade, universalidade, igualdade, autonomia e direito e divulgação de informação, principalmente em relação às doações voluntárias. Aborda-se, ainda, a necessidade de pesquisas na área. Conclusão: Essa área da saúde, embora muito relacionada ao aspecto biológico, apresenta características importantes voltadas à integralidade; a informação em saúde é uma opção viável para diminuir as desistências de doadores voluntários; há necessidade de avançar na discussão de políticas públicas e da prática assistencial em saúde e de pensar sobre estratégias regionais que almejem suprir as demandas de atenção em saúde relacionadas ao transplante de células-tronco hematopoiéticas.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Descritores</strong>: Transplante de Células-Tronco Hematopoiéticas; Políticas Públicas de Saúde; Legislação como Assunto; Prática Profissional; Transplante de Medula Óssea.</p>
THE INFLUENCE OF JOB BURNOUT, PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT AND ISLAMIC RELIGIOSITY TOWARDS INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIOR AMONG ACADEMICS IN MALAYSIAN RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES, KLANG VALLEY
Authors: Mohd Beta Raja Mayang Delima , Ali Kalsom 
Published: June 2017

The days when academics were regarded as a low-stress working environment were over. Because of the reshaping of academics' work, multiple roles have emerged, and the academics must take steps for the changing situations in their academics' practices. When academics do not experience a sense of well-being at work and feel the lack of competencies, this may lead academics to experience a high level of burnout or even leave the teaching professions.
Therefore, this study will be conducted to examine the burnout characteristics of academics in research universities in Malaysia towards their innovative work behavior in teaching, research and service activities. With the high demand of producing specific research outputs put the academics under pressure to cope with their teaching responsibilities and other managerial and administrative responsibilities.
This study will also examine the moderating effects of Islamic religiosity on the relationship between job burnout, perceived organizational support and innovative work behavior among academics in Malaysian Research Universities. Three hundred and sixty-four (364) Muslim academics from four Malaysian Research Universities located in Klang Valley will be sampled. Data will be collected via questionnaires, and the study will be using SPSS and AMOS, an approach of structural equation modeling to examine the survey data.
Thus, the findings will be expected to show that the effect of job burnout and perceived organizational support on innovative work behavior is significant for academics and that Islamic religiosity of academics contributed to alleviating job burnout and enhancing positive, innovative work behavior.