bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Interfacial interaction exploration and oxygen barrier potential of polyethylene/poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol)/clay hybrid nanocomposites
Authors: Ahmadi Zahed 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Hybrid nanocomposites based on high-density polyethylene (HDPE)/poly (ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol) (EVOH)/clay were prepared and fully characterized. Morphological (WAXS and TEM), calorimetric (DSC), and dynamic mechanical thermal (DMTA) analyses were applied to investigate potential of nanocomposites as barrier against oxygen. Co-existence of ingredients of different nature, i.e. HDPE (general-purpose non-polar component), EVOH (engineering polar component with excellent barrier properties), nanoclay (planar one-dimensional mineral barrier nanofiller), and maleated HDPE (PE-g-MA) as coupling agent, brings about serious intricacies in view of interaction between existing phases. Conceptual/experimental analysis was performed to explore the interdependence between microstructure and oxygen barrierity of HDPE/EVOH/clay nanocomposites through the lens of interaction state in the system. Morphological measurements confirmed formation of an intercalated nanostructure, while investigations on complex viscosity, storage modulus, permeability, thermo-mechanical properties, and nanoclay interlayer galleries were all indicative of dependence of nanocomposites’ properties on molecular interactions. The performance of nanocomposite sheets as oxygen barriers was mechanistically explained.
Food for the Global Market: The Neoliberal Reconstruction of Agriculture in Occupied Iraq (2003–2004) and the role of international law
Authors: Tzouvala Ntina 
Published: November 2016

AbstractThis paper revisits the occupation of Iraq between 2003 and 2004. The focus of my analysis is the agricultural reforms promoted by the occupying power, the Coalition Provisional Authority, which aimed at the marketisation of agricultural production, at the enhancement of the position of multi-national agribusiness and in the total integration of Iraq in global food markets. More specifically, this article maintains that the aggressively neoliberal reform of Iraq’s agriculture can be better understood as the extreme end of a wider spectrum of promotion of neoliberal state-building through international law and international institutions post-1990.
Solvent-free microwave-assisted synthesis and biological evaluation of 2,2-dimethylchroman-4-one based benzofurans
Authors: Ashok Dongamanti , Kumar Rayagiri Suneel , Gandhi Devulapally Mohan , Sarasija Madderla , Jayashree Anireddy , Adam Shaik 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
A series of novel chroman-4-one fused benzofurans were synthesized by cyclization of the corresponding chalcones under microwave irradiation. All new compounds were characterized by IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and mass spectral data and were evaluated for their in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.
TTIP and Intra-European Trade: Boon or Bane?
Authors: Aichele Rahel , Felbermayr Gabriel J. , Heiland Inga 
Published: November 2016

Abstract:The European Union is the world’s deepest free trade zone. Amongst its members, it has abolished tariffs and lowered non-tariff barriers. This has led to trade creation within Europe and to trade diversion between EU countries and outsiders. Deep trade integration and the resulting mutual dependence has, in the eyes of many, facilitated political integration. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will undo some of these effects by means of preference erosion, so that cross-country trade links within Europe may lose relative prominence. However, the presence of a rich fabric of regional value chains in Europe and substantial income effects could counter this development. We provide insights on the empirical importance of these effects based on a New Quantitative Trade Model. We show that TTIP could indeed lower trade integration in Europe since predicted income effects turn out not to be large enough to overcome the effects of preference erosion. However, there is substantial heterogeneity across sectors and countries. One way to minimize preference erosion would be to promote projects and programs to further deepen the EU’s single market.
BGFS: Design and Development of Brain Genetic Fuzzy System for Data Classification
Authors: Ravi Chandrasekar , Khare Neelu 
Published: November 2016

AbstractRecently, classification systems have received significant attention among researchers due to the important characteristics and behaviors of analysis required in real-time databases. Among the various classification-based methods suitable for real-time databases, fuzzy rule-based classification is effectively used by different researchers in various fields. An important issue in the design of fuzzy rule-based classification is the automatic generation of fuzzy if-then rules and the membership functions. The literature presents different techniques for automatic fuzzy design. Among the different techniques available in the literature, choosing the type, the number of membership functions, and defining parameters of membership function are still challenging tasks. In order to handle these challenges in the fuzzy rule-based classification system, this paper proposes a brain genetic fuzzy system (BGFS) for data classification by newly devising the exponential genetic brain storm optimization. Here, membership functions are optimally devised using exponential genetic brain storm optimization algorithm and rules are derived using the exponential brain storm optimization algorithm. The designed membership function and fuzzy rules are then effectively utilized for data classification. The proposed BGFS is analyzed with four datasets, using sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy. The outcome ensures that the proposed BGFS obtained the maximum accuracy of 88.8%, which is high as compared with the existing adaptive genetic fuzzy system.
Closure of the cervical os in patients after fertility preserving treatment for early cervical cancer – results of a prospective observational study
Authors: Mangler Mandy , Lanowska Malgorzata , Bartens Anne , Schindler Aaron , Blohmer Jens-Uwe , Speiser Dorothee 
Published: November 2016

AbstractIntroduction:Up to 50% of the infants delivered after radical vaginal trachelectomy (RVT) are born prematurely. An effective strategy to reduce this number could be the closure of the cervical os (CCO).Patients and methods:Fifteen pregnant patients who had a RVT due to early cervical cancer were included in this prospective case control study. All patients were scheduled for CCO early in the second trimester. CCO was performed in 12 patients. Their data were compared to data from 125 pregnancies after a RVT without CCO.Results:The patients who had CCO were compared to patients without CCO. One patient had an early rupture of the amniotic membranes prior to CCO. Two patients chose not to undergo CCO. In 12 patients CCO was performed without complications. There was no early preterm delivery in the CCO group as compared to a rate of 5% in 125 pregnancies in the non-CCO group.Discussion:We developed a protocol to reduce the risk of preterm deliveries after a RVT. Digital examinations should be avoided. Vaginal checks for pH can discover ascending infections – the main cause of preterm deliveries after a RVT. Infections should be treated adequately. CCO can further reduce the risk of preterm deliveries after a RVT.
Einführung des deutschlandweiten Neugeborenenscreenings für Mukoviszidose
Authors: Heinemann Mitja L. , Hentschel Julia , Becker Susen , Prenzel Freerk , Henn Constance , Kiess Wieland , Tabori Harold , Lemke Johannes , Ceglarek Uta , Thiery Joachim 
Published: November 2016

Zusammenfassung
Die Mukoviszidose oder Cystische Fibrose (CF) ist eine autosomal rezessiv vererbte Stoffwechselerkrankung und mit einer regional schwankenden Inzidenz von ca. 1:3.300–1:5.800 eine der häufigsten angeborenen Stoffwechselerkrankungen in Deutschland. Durch eine mutationsbedingte verminderte oder fehlende Funktion von Chloridkanälen kommt es hier zu einer Veränderung der Sekretzusammensetzung aller exokrinen Drüsen. Die mittlere Lebenserwartung von Mukoviszidose-Patienten konnte durch verbesserte Behandlungsstrategien auf mittlerweile über 40 Jahre erheblich gesteigert werden. Es hat sich dabei gezeigt, dass eine frühzeitige Diagnosestellung einen positiven Einfluss auf Krankheitsverlauf, Lebensqualität und Lebenserwartung der betroffenen Patienten hat. Diese Erkenntnis führte in den letzten 10 Jahren europaweit zur Aufnahme der Mukoviszidose in regionale und nationale Neugeborenenscreening-Programme. Mit dem Beschluss des Gemeinsamen Bundesausschusses zur Einführung des Mukoviszidosescreenings im August 2015 wurde Mukoviszidose nun auch in Deutschland als weitere Zielkrankheit in die Kinderrichtlinien aufgenommen und ist nach Veröffentlichung im Bundesanzeiger somit bundeseinheitlich als Bestandteil des deutschen Neugeborenenscreening-Programms vorgeschrieben. Das Procedere beinhaltet ein Stufenscreening mit der Kombination von Immunreaktivem Trypsin (IRT) und Pankreatitis-assoziiertem Protein (PAP) mit zusätzlicher Mutationsanalytik. Dank einer deutschlandweit früheren Diagnosestellung wird ein verbessertes Langzeitoutcome von Mukoviszidose-Patienten erwartet.
Source-based nomenclature for single-strand homopolymers and copolymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)
Authors: Jones Richard G. , Kitayama Tatsuki , Hellwich Karl-Heinz , Hess Michael , Jenkins Aubrey D. , Kahovec Jaroslav , Kratochvíl Pavel , Mita Itaru , Mormann Werner , Ober Christopher K. , Penczek Stanisław , Stepto Robert F. T. , Thurlow Kevin , Vohlídal Jiří , Wilks Edward S. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
IUPAC recommendations on source-based nomenclature for single-strand polymers have so far addressed its application mainly to copolymers, non-linear polymers and polymer assemblies, and within generic source-based nomenclature of polymers. In this document, rules are formulated for devising a satisfactory source-based name for a polymer, whether homopolymer or copolymer, which are as clear and rigorous as possible. Thus, the source-based system for naming polymers is presented in a totality that serves as a user-friendly alternative to the structure-based system of polymer nomenclature. In addition, because of their widespread and established use, recommendations for the use of traditional names of polymers are also elaborated.
New approach in the application of lignin for the synthesis of hybrid materials
Authors: Podkościelna Beata , Goliszek Marta , Sevastyanova Olena 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
In this study, a novel method for the synthesis of hybrid, porous microspheres, including divinylbenzene (DVB), triethoxyvinylsilane (TEVS) and methacrylated lignin (L-Met), is presented. The methacrylic derivatives of kraft lignin were obtained by reaction with methacryloyl chloride according to a new experimental protocol. The course of the modification of lignin was confirmed by attenuated total reflectance (ATR-FTIR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The emulsion-suspension polymerization method was employed to obtain copolymers of DVD, TEVS and L-Met in spherical forms. The porous structures and morphologies of the obtained lignin-containing functionalized microspheres were investigated by low-temperature nitrogen adsorption data and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The microspheres are demonstrated to be mesoporous materials with specific surface areas in the range of 430–520 m2/g. The effects of the lignin component on the porous structure, shape, swelling and thermal properties of the microspheres were evaluated.
The influence of catalyst factors for sustainable production of hydrocarbons via Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
Authors: Gholami Zahra , Asmawati Mohd Zabidi Noor , Gholami Fatemeh , Ayodele Olumide B. , Vakili Mohammadtaghi 
Published: November 2016

AbstractFischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) is a process which catalytically converts syngas (H
Bleeding Control for Improving Internal Waverider Inlet Self-Starting ability
Authors: Fengyuan Zuo , Guoping Huang , Chen Xia 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Internal waverider inlets (IWIs) are novel three-dimensional (3D) high-performance inward turning inlets. However, they possess poor self-starting capacity when applied in a fixed-geometry inlet for ramjets. Firstly, this paper presents an analysis of self-starting capacity for IWIs to demonstrate that IWIs face more difficult challenges when used as ramjet inlets than they do as scramjet inlets. Self-starting capacity must be taken into account when designing ramjet inlets. Secondly, the impact of a fluidic control method on a fixed-geometry IWI was studied by numerical simulation of fluid flow. The numerical results show that the fluidic control mechanism improved the self-starting capacity of the IWI at low Mach numbers: the minimum Mach number of self-starting capacity was reduced from M3.8 to M3.2; furthermore, the compression ratio was increased from 29.9 with no fluidic control to 31.9. By analyzing two different groups of fluidic control positions, it was determined that bleeding before the separation bubble has no impact on the IWI self-starting capacity.
Investigation on Rotor-Labyrinth Seal System with Variable Rotating speed
Authors: Jia Xingyun , Zhang Hai , Zheng Qun , Fan Shuangming , Tian Zhitao 
Published: November 2016

AbstractThe following paper presents dynamic leakage rate and coupled interaction for variable speed rotor-labyrinth (LABY) seal, with rotating speed from 18 to 30 krpm. Variable speed rotor vibration characteristics are incorporated into transient computational fluid dynamic (CFD) calculations as boundary conditions of seal flow field to show the real-time effect of rotordynamic in seal flow field. Leakage rate across a variable speed rotor-seal increases with rotor vibration, but this effect is prominent at lower speed than at higher speed. Leakage characteristic is determined by differences in rotor vibration amplitude rather than rotating speed. The results also reveal that aerodynamic forces of labyrinth seal flow field can improve rotor stability, and this interaction between rotor and seal decreases with the increase of rotating speed.
The Fate of Abstracts Presented at the 2013 and 2014 Annual Meetings of the Romanian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Authors: Trifan Anca , Chihaia Catalin-Alexandru , Tanase Oana , Lungu Cristina-Maria , Stanciu Carol 
Published: November 2016

Background: Oral and poster presentations at annual national meetings of the Romanian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (RSGH) provide a forum for education, communication and discussion of new research. However, for the wide-spread dissemination of the new research work, each presentation should be subsequently published as a full-text article in peer-reviewed, indexed journals. Aim: to evaluate the publication rate of full-text articles in peer-reviewed journals after being first presented as abstracts at two consecutive RSGH annual meetings.
Methods: A retrospective review of all abstracts presented at the annual meetings in 2013 and 2014 was performed. PubMed and Google Scholar were searched using abstract titles, first author’s name and affiliation, and key words from the title to identify whether an abstract resulted in a peer-reviewed publication. Abstracts published in full-text were subsequently assessed for study type, study center, topics, publication year, journals and their impact factors (IFs). We chose the 2013 and 2014 meetings to ensure a minimum two-year follow-up period since the last meeting for the publication as full-length articles.
Results: A total of 562 abstracts were presented (275 in 2013, 287 in 2014). There were 150 oral presentations (93 in 2013, 57 in 2014) and 412 poster presentations (182 in 2013, 230 in 2014). Fifty seven of them (10.1%) were published as full-text articles, among them 26 (17.3%) after oral presentations and 31 (7.5%) after poster presentations (P=0.001). University affiliation and original research work were most likely to be published. The average IFs of the journals which published the articles were 2.42 in 2013 and 1.87 in 2014.
Conclusion: The publication rate for the annual RSGH meetings abstracts as full-text articles in peer-reviewed journals is very low compared to the analyses performed in gastroenterology or other medical specialities from other countries. It is not clear yet what are the factors responsible for the failure of publication.
Abbreviations: RSGH: Romanian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; JGLD: Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases; IF: impact factor; BSG: British Society of Gastroenterology; DDW: Digestive Diseases Week.
Severe Alveolar Hemorrhage – What’s in it for the Gastroenterologist?
Authors: Popp Alina 
Published: November 2016

Background: Alveolar hemorrhage is a potentially life-threatening condition which is usually managed by the pulmonologist. When considering its etiology, there is a rare association that sets the disease into the hands of the gastroenterologist.
Case presentation: We report the case of a 48 year-old female who was admitted to the intensive care unit for severe anemia and hemoptysis. On imaging, diffuse pulmonary infiltrates suggestive of alveolar hemorrhage were detected and a diagnosis of pulmonary hemosiderosis was made. She received cortisone therapy and hematologic correction of anemia, with slow recovery. In search of an etiology for the pulmonary hemosiderosis, an extensive workup was done, and celiac disease specific serology was found positive. After confirmation of celiac disease by biopsy, a diagnosis of Lane-Hamilton syndrome was established. The patient was recommended a gluten-free diet and at 6 months follow-up, resolution of anemia and pulmonary infiltrates were observed.
Conclusion: Although the association is rare, celiac disease should be considered in a patient with idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis. In our case, severe anemia and alveolar infiltrates markedly improved with glucocorticoids and gluten-free diet.
Abbreviations: APTT: activated partial thromboplastin time; BAL: bronchoalveolar lavage; CD: celiac disease; Cd: crypt depth; GFD: gluten-free diet; GI: gastrointestinal; IEL: intraepithelial lymphocyte; INR: international normalized ratio; IPH: idiopathic pu
Association of Enteric Protist Blastocystis spp. and Gut Microbiota with Hepatic Encephalopathy
Authors: Yildiz Sedat , Doğan İbrahim , Doğruman-Al Funda , Nalbantoğlu Ufuk , Üstek Duran , Sarzhanov Fakhriddin , Yildirim Süleyman 
Published: November 2016

Background & Aims: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a serious neuropsychiatric sequela emerging in the advanced stages of cirrhosis. The gut microbiota plays an important role in the development of HE. The aim of the study was to analyze the dynamic interplay between microbiota and Blastocystis in cirrhotic patients with or without encephalopathy.
Methods: The study was designed as cross-sectional study. A total of 37 patients from the Ankara city, admitted to the University Hospital within a 6-month period prior to enrolment into the study were included in the study. After the regular health checks, clinical histories, clinical examinations, and Psychometric HE Score (PHES) points, patients’ MELD and CTP scores were recorded. The fecal microbiota configurations were characterized by targeting hypervariable regions V3 and V4 of the 16S rRNA gene using Illumina MiSeq System.
Results: Blastocystis spp. were detected in 21.6% (n = 8) of all cirrhotic patients. When those were analyzed by subgroups, four of them were subtype 2, three were subtype 3 and one was subtype 1. Blastocystis spp. were not found in any of the patients with HE; however, they were detected in 38.1% of the patients without HE. Also the increase in the bacterial diversity was observed along with the absence of Blastocystis. It was suggested that there was an inverse relationship between Blastocystis spp. and advanced stages of HE and the structure and composition of gut microbiota.
Conclusion: The absence of Blastocystis spp. is associated with the HE severity and dysbiosis in the gut microbiota.
Abbreviations: Bl: Blastocystis; CTP: Child-Turcotte-Pugh; DNA: deoxyribonucleic acid; HE: hepatic encephalopathy; IBD: inflammatory bowel disease; IBS: irritable bowel syndrome; MELD: Model for End Stage Liver Disease; MHE: Minimal hepatic encephalopathy; NASH: Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis; PBC: Primary Biliary Cirrhosis; PCR: Polymerase Chain Reaction; PHES: Psychometric Hepatic Encephalopathy Score; rRNA: ribosomal ribonucleic acid.
Cholelithiasis in Patients with Gaucher Disease type 1: Risk Factors and the Role of ABCG5/ABCG8 Gene Variants
Authors: Zimmermann Anca , Popp Radu A , Al-Khzouz Camelia , Bucerzan Simona , Naşcu Ioana , Leucuta Daniel , Galle Peter R. , Grigorescu-Sido Paula 
Published: November 2016

Background & Aim: Patients with Gaucher disease type 1 (GD1) show an altered lipid profile and a certain degree of insulin resistance, which might contribute to cholelithiasis (CL) and could possibly be associated with ABCG5/ABCG8 gene variants. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of CL in Caucasian adult patients with GD1 and the possible risk factors, including gene variants of the ABCG5/ABCG8 genes.
Methods: 61 Caucasian patients with GD1 (38 female/23male), aged 18-62 years and 61 healthy subjects matched for age, gender and BMI, without CL, for comparison of lipid profiles. Data before start of enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) were recorded: clinical, haematological, severity parameters, splenectomy, genotype. Fasting lipid profiles before ERT, glycemia, insulinaemia, HOMA-IR at the last visit were documented. Genotyping for the gene variants D19H, Y54C, T400K, A632V (ABCG8); Q604E (ABCG5) was performed.
Results: CL occurred in 45.9% of patients. Risk factors were: age, family history of CL, higher BMI values, LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C), disease severity, splenectomy. A specific dyslipidemia was found in patients vs. controls. Total serum cholesterol (TC) and LDL-C were higher in patients with CL than in those without; no obvious influence of insulin-resistance to lithogenesis was found. Patients with the GG genotype of D19H and the CC genotype of T400K (ABCG8 gene) had significantly higher levels of TC and LDL-C.
Conclusion: Patients with GD1 showed an increased prevalence of CL, which was associated with common and disease-specific risk factors. Starting ERT soon after clinical onset and avoiding splenectomy might reduce the risk of CL in GD1.
Abbreviations: ABC: ATP-binding cassette; CL: cholelithiasis; ERT: enzyme replacement therapy; GBA1: acid-beta-glucosidase gene; GD1: Gaucher disease type 1; HOMA-IR: homeostasis model-assessment insulin resistance; HDL-C: HDL-cholesterol; LDL-C: LDL-cholesterol; MN: multiples of normal; PCR-RFLP: polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism; SSI: severity score index; TC: total cholesterol; TG: triglycerides.