bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Outcomes of chronic subdural hematoma in patients with liver cirrhosis
Authors: Chen Ching-Chang , Chen Shao-Wei , Tu Po-Hsun , Huang Yin-Cheng , Liu Zhuo-Hao , Yi-Chou Wang Alvin , Lee Shih-Tseng , Chen Tien-Hsing , Cheng Chi-Tung , Wang Shang-Yu , Chou An-Hsun 
Published: February 2018

OBJECTIVEBurr hole craniostomy is an effective and simple procedure for treating chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH). However, the surgical outcomes and recurrence of CSDH in patients with liver cirrhosis (LC) remain unknown.METHODSA nationwide population-based cohort study was retrospectively conducted using data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. The study included 29,163 patients who underwent first-time craniostomy for CSDH removal between January 1, 2001, and December 31, 2013. In total, 1223 patients with LC and 2446 matched non-LC control patients were eligible for analysis. All-cause mortality, surgical complications, repeat craniostomy, extended craniotomy, and long-term medical costs were analyzed.RESULTSThe in-hospital mortality rate (8.7% vs 3.1% for patients with LC and non-LC patients, respectively), frequency of hospital admission, length of ICU stay, number of blood transfusions, and medical expenditures of patients with LC who underwent craniostomy for CSDH were considerably higher than those of non-LC control patients. Patients with LC tended to require an extended craniotomy to remove subdural hematomas in the hospital or during long-term follow-up. The surgical outcome worsened with an increase in the severity of LC.CONCLUSIONSEven for simple procedures following minor head trauma, LC remains a serious comorbidity with a poor prognosis.
Effect of concussion history on symptom burden and recovery following pediatric sports-related concussion
Authors: Ellis Michael , Krisko Cameron , Selci Erin , Russell Kelly 
Published: February 2018

OBJECTIVEThe aim of this study was to examine differences in symptom burden and duration until physician-documented clinical recovery among pediatric patients with sports-related concussion (SRC) with and without a history of concussion.METHODSA retrospective chart review was performed for all pediatric patients (7–19 years old) referred to the Pan Am Concussion Program in Winnipeg, Canada, with an SRC and evaluated < 30 days postinjury between September 1, 2013, and August 1, 2015.RESULTSA total of 322 patients with SRC (64.91% male, mean age 13.96 years) who were evaluated a median of 7 days (interquartile range [IQR] 5–11 days) postinjury were included. Patients without a history of concussion endorsed significantly fewer concussion symptoms at initial assessment (median 5.5 symptoms, IQR 1–10 symptoms) than those with a previous concussion (median 7 symptoms, IQR 2–13.25 symptoms; p = 0.036). The median Post-Concussion Symptom Scale scores were 9 (IQR 1–23) for patients with no concussion history and 13 (IQR 3–33) for those with a history of concussion (p = 0.032). For patients with no previous concussion, the median number of days until physician-documented clinical recovery was 23 (IQR 15–44 days) compared with 25 days (IQR 18–43 days) for those with a history of concussion (p = 0.281). There was no significant difference in the proportion of patients who experienced delayed time until physician-documented clinical recovery (> 1 month postinjury) between the groups (p = 0.584).CONCLUSIONSAlthough a history of concussion may be associated with increased symptom burden following pediatric SRC, there was no difference in the time until physician-documented clinical recovery. Pediatric patients with SRC who have a history of concussion should be managed on an individualized basis. Future work is needed to examine the short- and long-term effects of multiple concussions in children and adolescents.
Evaluating NBA end-of-game decision-making
Authors: McFarlane Patrick 
Published: February 2018

This paper introduces a probabilistic method to evaluate the tactical decisions players and coaches make at the end of NBA games. For the purposes of this research, these decisions include whether to shoot a two-point or three-point field goal for the offensive team and whether to intentionally foul for the defensive team. With a win probability model built using logistic regression and player statistics, the optimal decision for both teams in a given possession is found. The End-of-game Tactics Metric (ETM) is the difference between the win probability of the optimal decision and the win probability of the actual decision. This research extends beyond current applications of win probability models to evaluate the actual on-court decision as opposed to evaluating the result of a possession. To evaluate the usefulness of ETM, the winning percentage of teams in games decided by a margin of five points or fewer can be compared with the mean ETM difference between a team and its opponent. The correlation coefficient of the relationship is -0.64. When combined with other variables that affect winning percentage in close games, a linear regression on those explanatory variables has an adjusted R2 value of 0.79. This analysis shows that the ETM difference has a significant effect on winning close games, despite having little reliance on player performance.
Discovery of an Ultraviolet Counterpart to an Ultrafast X-Ray Outflow in the Quasar PG 1211+143
Authors: Kriss Gerard A. , Lee Julia C. , Danehkar Ashkbiz , Nowak Michael A. , Fang Taotao , Hardcastle Martin J. , Neilsen Joseph , Young Andrew 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
We observed the quasar PG 1211+143 using the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph on the Hubble Space Telescope in 2015 April as part of a joint campaign with the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Jansky Very Large Array. Our ultraviolet spectra cover the wavelength range 912–2100 Å. We find a broad absorption feature (

) at an observed wavelength of 1240 Å. Interpreting this as H i Lyα, in the rest frame of PG 1211+143 (z = 0.0809), this corresponds to an outflow velocity of −16,980

(outflow redshift

), matching the moderate ionization X-ray absorption system detected in our Chandra observation and reported previously by Pounds et al. With a minimum H i column density of

, and no absorption in other UV resonance lines, this Lyα absorber is consistent with arising in the same ultrafast outflow as the X-ray absorbing gas. The Lyα feature is weak or absent in archival ultraviolet spectra of PG 1211+143, strongly suggesting that this absorption is transient, and intrinsic to PG 1211+143. Such a simultaneous detection in two independent wavebands for the first time gives strong confirmation of the reality of an ultrafast outflow in an active galactic nucleus.
L’avenir est un champ de bataille
Authors: Guéguen Haud , Tarragoni Federico 
Published: February 2018

Cette contribution, à l’interface de la sociologie et de la philosophie politique, s’interroge sur le type de conflictualité sociale dont le temps, et plus particulièrement l’imagination du futur, peut être l’opérateur. Nous vivons, en effet, à une époque de remise en cause radicale, dans l’ordre de la pensée et de la pratique conflictuelle, du slogan tant philosophique que politique TINA ( There Is No Alternative) . Or une telle remise en cause, dont Nuit debout est une manifestation organique, en ce qu’il a conduit des milliers de citoyens ordinaires à s’interroger sur le type de futur démocratique dont ils voulaient être les acteurs, a sa propre histoire. Cet article en ponctue quelques jalons, entre la philosophie (Bloch, Benjamin) et la sociologie (Elias), en montrant en quoi cette archéologie du « possible » permet de comprendre les usages contestataires du temps qui ont vu le jour sur la Place de la République entre avril et juillet 2016.
Les involontaires de la patrie
Authors: Viveiros De Castro Eduardo , Aupiais-L’Homme Armand , Rocha De Souza Lima Henrique 
Published: February 2018

À rebours des politiques indigénistes, ce manifeste appelle à la résistance/rexistence de tous les indigènes du Brésil, qu’ils soient indiens ou non, de tous les pauvres et opprimés natifs de cette terre qui en ont été lentement et sûrement dépossédés par l’État pour en faire des « citoyens » assujetis, exploités, surveillés, assistés. Car pour l’auteur, appartenir à la terre au lieu d’en être propriétaire est ce qui définit l’indigène. Alors, le processus de brésilianisation, qui a commencé par la « désindinisation » des Indiens, n’a eu de cesse de séparer tous les indigènes de leur relation organique à la terre, le sol d’un baraquement de favela ou le jardin d’une arrière-cour, pour en faire des travailleurs ou des soldats. C’est pourquoi la lutte des Indiens est celle de tous les indigènes brésiliens, qu’ils soient pauvres, blancs, noirs, métis, LGBT ou femmes.
Variation in Age Ratio of Midcontinent Greater White-Fronted Geese During Fall Migration
Authors: Schock Wade G. , Fischer Julian B. , Ely Craig R. , Stehn Robert A. , Welker Jeffrey M. , Causey Douglas 
Published: February 2018

AbstractAnnual productivity is an important parameter for the management of waterfowl populations. Fall age ratio (juveniles:total birds) is an index of productivity of the preceding breeding season. However, differences in the timing of migration between family groups and nonbreeding birds may bias age-ratio estimates. We examined temporal variation in age ratios of midcontinent greater white-fronted geese Anser albifrons frontalis from interior and northwestern Alaska at a northern autumn staging area near Delta Junction, Alaska. Photographic sampling conducted near Delta Junction resulted in an annual age ratio of 0.388 ± 0.004 (mean ± SE) in 2010 and 0.390 ± 0.001 in 2011. Our study demonstrated temporal variation in age ratios over the duration of the migration period during August and September. We recommend that sampling be conducted for 3-d periods at the beginning, middle, and end of the migration period to account for temporal variation in migration of family groups.
Evaluating the establishment success of Microctonus aethiopoides (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a parasitoid of the alfalfa weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), across the northern Great Plains of North America
Authors: Rand Tatyana A. , Pellissier Makenzie , Jabbour Randa , Lundgren Jonathan G. , Waters Debra K. 
Published: February 2018

AbstractThe alfalfa weevil (Hypera postica (Gyllenhal); Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is a destructive pest of alfalfa (Medicago sativa Linnaeus; Fabaceae) worldwide. The biological control parasitoid, Microctonus aethiopoides Loan (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), was successfully introduced, and considered highly effective, in the eastern and mid-western United States of America. Redistribution efforts carried out throughout the 1980s reported initial establishment in the northern Great Plains, however follow-up studies to assess long-term persistence and efficacy are lacking. We resurveyed the counties in which M. aethiopoides had been initially recovered following redistribution in Montana (Flathead and Petroleum counties), Wyoming (Platte County), and South Dakota (Brookings County), to gauge whether this species has become permanently established and, if so, assess levels of parasitism in the field. We collected adult weevils from five fields in each county, and reared them in the laboratory to assess parasitism. Despite rearing more than 1000 weevils, no parasitoids were recovered from any of the locations sampled in our study, suggesting a widespread failure of M. aethiopoides to persist in the region. Thus, M. aethiopoides does not currently appear to be an important biological control agent of alfalfa weevil in the northern Great Plains. More intensive surveys will be required to assess the extent of the distributional limits of this species throughout the region.
Galectin-3 Interacts with the CHI3L1 Axis and Contributes to Hermansky–Pudlak Syndrome Lung Disease
Authors: Zhou Yang , He Chuan Hua , Yang Daniel S. , Nguyen Tung , Cao Yueming , Kamle Suchitra , Lee Chang-min , Gochuico Bernadette R. , Gahl William A. , Shea Barry S. , Lee Chun Geun , Elias Jack A. 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
Hermansky–Pudlak syndrome (HPS) comprises a group of inherited disorders caused by mutations that alter the function of lysosome-related organelles. Pulmonary fibrosis is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in HPS-1 and HPS-4 patients. However, the mechanisms that underlie the exaggerated injury and fibroproliferative repair responses in HPS have not been adequately defined. In particular, although Galectin-3 (Gal-3) is dysregulated in HPS, its roles in the pathogenesis of HPS have not been adequately defined. In addition, although chitinase 3-like 1 (CHI3L1) and its receptors play major roles in the injury and repair responses in HPS, the ability of Gal-3 to interact with or alter the function of these moieties has not been evaluated. In this article, we demonstrate that Gal-3 accumulates in exaggerated quantities in bronchoalveolar lavage fluids, and traffics abnormally and accumulates intracellularly in lung fibroblasts and macrophages from bleomycin-treated pale ear, HPS-1–deficient mice. We also demonstrate that Gal-3 drives epithelial apoptosis when in the extracellular space, and stimulates cell proliferation and myofibroblast differentiation when accumulated in fibroblasts and M2-like differentiation when accumulated in macrophages. Biophysical and signaling evaluations also demonstrated that Gal-3 physically interacts with IL-13Rα2 and CHI3L1, and competes with TMEM219 for IL-13Rα2 binding. By doing so, Gal-3 diminishes the antiapoptotic effects of and the antiapoptotic signaling induced by CHI3L1 in epithelial cells while augmenting macrophage Wnt/β-catenin signaling. Thus, Gal-3 contributes to the exaggerated injury and fibroproliferative repair responses in HPS by altering the antiapoptotic and fibroproliferative effects of CHI3L1 and its receptor complex in a tissue compartment-specific manner.
Les leçons de l'arrêt «Melkunie». (Cour de Justice des Communautés Européennes, 6 juin 1984)
Authors: Seynave René Lucien 
Published: February 2018

By its Judgment in the Melkunie case, the Court of Justice confirms its caselaw laid down in «Cassis de Dijon» holding that any measure taken to prevent the import of goods legally produced in a Member State would constitute a measure having an equivalent effect to a quantitative restriction (prohibited by Article 30 of the Treaty of Rome).
Nevertheless, if there is no harmonisation of laws as provided for under Article 100, the Member States may rely upon Article 36 in order to enact health standards based on national microbiological criteria. However, if these measures are taken for the health protection of humans, and failing any other efficient means, they must be necessary, taken in good faith and technically well founded. They may take into account particular national consumer habits but they must remain subject to judicial review (National and European).
Enquête sérologique sur la fréquence en France des anticorps anti-K 88, anti-K 99, anti-987 P, anti-F 41 d’Escherichia coli chez les truies
Authors: Renault Lucien , Le Bourhis Elizabeth 
Published: February 2018

Devant les difficultés d'isolement des souches d’Escherichia coli, pourvues d'antigènes d’attachement différents des K88, les auteurs présentent les résultats d'une enquête sérologique concernant 200 truies environ, de 13 élevages différents.
41,8 % des truies possèdent des anticorps anti-K 88, 59,5 % anti-K 99, 78 % anti-987 P et 62,5 % anti-F 41, dont 87,5 % vis-à-vis de plusieurs pili.
Après discussion sur l’importance respective de ces anticorps et de leur répartition à l'intérieur d'un même élevage et pour un même animal, les auteurs concluent sur la preuve de l'existence en France de souches entérotoxinogènes pourvues de nouveaux pili et sur l'intérêt de leur incorporation dans les vaccins destinés à lutter contre la colibacillose des porcelets nouveau-nés.
Electrophorèse des protéines et lipoprotéines sériques chez des chèvres laitières. Modification avec l’état d'entretien
Authors: Fiocre B. , Jeziorny F. , Groulade Paul 
Published: February 2018

Electrophoretic patterns of proteins and lipoproteins coming from sera of milch goats

Variations in relationship with the state of maintenance
The study is related to 45 alpin strain goats, two to six years old. Modifications are seen onto animals with parasitic disorders and bad condition of maintenance. They show a level of albumin associated with an elevation of gamma globulin. Pregnancy and abortion doesnt plays any role.
A propos d’un cas de toxico-pathologie chez des souris de laboratoire
Authors: Maurin-Blanchet Henri 
Published: February 2018

La pathologie, chez l’animal de laboratoire, s’exprime souvent de manière originale.
L’auteur relate un incident survenu au sein d’une imité animale d’élevage de souris de laboratoire.
De nombreux cas de mortalité sont constatés chez des souris de sexe mâle appartenant à la lignée consanguine CBA ; les animaux malades, surtout des mâles, présentent une paralysie du train postérieur. Par précaution, les souris de cette lignée ont été sacrifiées.
Parallèlement à une recherche d’éventuels agents infectieux, cause de l’épizootie, une enquête portant sur les circonstances de l’incident montre que, par erreur, des animaux ont été préalablement euthanasiés dans le local à l’aide de vapeurs de chloroforme, produit hautement toxique, pour le sexe mâle de la souche en question. Les autres lignées de souris n’ont pas été affectées. Les lésions histologiques ont confirmé l’origine toxique de l’affection, dont la gravité est directement liée au génotype de la souche concernée.
Multiplication des Salmonella dans la viande hachée. Conclusions générales
Authors: Catsaras Marc , Grébot D. 
Published: February 2018

Les résultats d’une large expérimentation portant sur l’inoculation de Salmonella (typhimurium , enteritidis, paratyphi B, senftenberg) dans des échantillons sélectionnés de viande hachée de bovin, sont analysés dans leur ensemble.
La multiplication des Salmonella à +6°C est mise en évidence.
La recherche des Salmonella dans 10 g, 1 g et 0,1 g conduit à chiffrer les résultats faussement négatifs à 7,01 % des cas (68 tubes sur 960). Les conséquences sur la doctrine de recherche des Salmonella sont analysées. Le cas des toxi-infections alimentaires est envisagé.
Problèmes du développement. Point de vue de la Banque Mondiale
Authors: Crosnier Jacques 
Published: February 2018

World development problems the viewpoint of the world bank.
The World Bank is playing a vital role in world development to help resume the economic growth of developing countries. After a recession period which hit all the regions, but in various degrees, the World Bank provides assistance for foreign capital input and restructuration of their economy. But only a long-term development plan can provide the necessary economic growth. Africa, interalia, because of its slow economic recovery, will receive loans for structural adjustment and for key sectors such as agriculture, population and nutrition, and training. One of the key problem to be solved is the external debt of the developing countries which reaches one trillion dollars. So far, the World Bank has financed 1,850 projects amounting 115.4 billions dollars which requires the lending amounts of about 17 billions dollars each year and 500 man/years annually for projects supervision.
Apport des nouvelles biotechniques à la production des vaccins vétérinaires
Authors: Desmettre Ph. 
Published: February 2018

Les biotechniques récemment développées : recombinaison génétique, synthèse peptidique, fournissent de nouvelles opportunités pour la préparation des vaccins vétérinaires destinés à la prévention des infections virales ou bactériennes et des infestations parasitaires.
Qu’il s’agisse de la préparation de vaccins «vivants », de vaccins «inactivés » ou de vaccins de «sous-unités ou purifiés », la recombinaison génétique fournit l’opportunité de produire par biosynthèse des antigènes vaccinants dont l’obtention est actuellement encore hypothéquée par leur rareté, les difficultés et coûts de leur extraction et de leur purification et les contraintes de sécurité biologique liées à leur production.
La synthèse peptidique en permettant de reproduire certains des déterminants portés par les antigènes vaccinants fournit une autre alternative pour la préparation de vaccins.
Associés à de nouveaux modes d’administration qui pourraient contribuer à accroître leur efficacité en même temps qu’à simplifier les programmes de vaccination, les vaccins du futur représenteront un nouveau progrès dans la prévention et l’éradication des maladies infectieuses et parasitaires vétérinaires.
Modèles animaux et études des effets de la micro-435 gravité. I. Intérêt ; des modèles
Authors: Milhaud Claude 
Published: February 2018

Animal models and study of microgravity effects 1. Model interest.
Mastering problems of space physiology implies the use of animal models as substitutes of man for ethical and methodological reasons as well as for operational availability.
Limits of animal models defined, arguments supporting the use of rat and primates are developped.
Relation entre les notes de plats servis en restauration collective et la notation Norecoin correspondante (étude statistique)
Authors: Catsaras Marc , Dessaint F. 
Published: February 2018

Relation between the notes of dishes served in collective restauration and the norecoin notation
statistical study
The 126 quaterly Norecoin notes from 9 groups of restaurants were examined statistically in relation with the percentages of no conform cooked dishes and not satisfactory other dishes. The correlation observed permitted to build a model which explained 86 % of variations of Norecoin note.
Recherche des résidus des substances à activité hormonale dans les animaux et les viandes fraîches
Authors: Willemart Jean-Pierre , Bouffault Jean-Claude , Egron L. 
Published: February 2018

Research of residues of hormonal activity substances in animals and fresh meat.
The controls conditions for residues of substances having an hormonal activity in animals and carcasses are indicated by the EEC Council Directives 85/358 and 86/469 and by the EEC Commission Decision 87/410.
The last text :
— Indicates the homologation conditions for the control technics and interpretation of analysis results.
— Gives a list of 48 substances to be controlled.
The forecast of the cost of such controls is considerably high, in order of one milliard of francs per year for french cattle flock.