bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Respiratory Rehabilitation for the Frail Elderly: a Pilot Study
Authors: Maki Naoki , Takahashi Hirotomo , Nakata Toshiaki , Wakayama Shuichi , Hasegawa Daigo , Sakamoto Harumi , Fujita Yoshihiko , Takata Yu , Sukada Takeshi , Sato Yukio , Yanagi Hisako 
Published: December 2016

Objective: To analyze the effects of respiratory rehabilitation on the activities of daily living (ADL) and quality of life (QOL) in community‐dwelling frail elderly.Design: Pilot intervention study after a one‐year period of observation.Setting: Day care facility in a rehabilitation hospital.Subjects: Thirty community‐dwelling frail elderly using rehabilitation servicesIntervention: After a one‐year observation period of usual rehabilitation, 30 participants were given 12 rehabilitation sessions that included respiratory rehabilitation (three sessions a week for four weeks).Main Measures: The measurement was performed approximately one year before the 12 rehabilitation sessions (initial evaluation), prior to training (pre‐training evaluation), and after the sessions (post‐training evaluation). Primary outcome measures included: respiratory function, swallowing function, ADL, and QOL. Secondary outcome measures included: depressive score, exercise tolerance, 6‐minute walk distance, thorax flexibility, and muscle strength (knee extension, grip, and abdominal). QOL were estimated using questionnaires.Results: Swallowing function, ADL, QOL (SF8 physical and mental summary score), respiratory function, and physical function were significantly reduced during usual rehabilitation (between the initial evaluation and pre‐training evaluation), whereas swallowing function, ADL, QOL (SF8 physical component summary score [PCS]), respiratory function, exercise tolerance, 6‐minute walk distance, thorax flexibility, and muscle strength (knee extension) were significantly improved during respiratory rehabilitation (between the pre‐training evaluation and post‐training evaluation).Conclusions: Our results suggest that a usual rehabilitation program without respiratory training is not sufficient for the frail elderly to maintain their ADL and QOL, and furthermore that respiratory rehabilitation can help improve their ADL and QOL as well as their swallowing and respiratory function.
Analysis of Associations between Health Literacy and Healthy Lifestyle Characteristics among Japanese Outpatients with Lifestyle‐related Disorders
Authors: Kudo Nagako , Yokokawa Hirohide , Fukuda Hiroshi , Hisaoka Teruhiko , Isonuma Hiroshi , Naito Toshio 
Published: December 2016

Background: The skills of individuals to find and apply adequate information needed to make health decisions have been conceptualized as health literacy (HL). However, limited studies have examined the association between HL and healthy lifestyle characteristics among patients with lifestyle related disorders.Methods: This cross‐sectional study examined associations between HL and healthy lifestyle characteristics among Japanese outpatients with lifestyle related disorders. Participants were 207 men and 254 women who visited Tokorozawa Medical Clinic in Tokorozawa City, Japan, from April to May 2015. Information on five items for functional HL, five items for communicative HL, and four items for critical HL, and healthy lifestyle characteristics was collected by self‐administered questionnaires.Results: Mean age was 68.1 years among men, and 70.3 years among women. In multivariate logistic analysis, a higher HL was significantly associated with having 6–7 healthy lifestyle characteristics among men [Odds ratio (OR) = 2.19, 95% Confidence interval (CI) = 1.09–4.41]. Moreover, functional, communicative, and critical HLs were significantly associated with having 6–7 healthy lifestyle characteristics among men [(OR = 2.34, 95% CI = 1.09–5.02), (OR = 2.37, 95% CI = 1.15–4.88), (OR = 2.78, 95% CI = 1.36–5.70)]. No association was observed between total HL score and healthy lifestyle characteristics among women.Conclusion: Our study revealed a positive association between HL and healthy lifestyle characteristics among male outpatients with lifestyle related disorders, suggesting that men, but not women, are likely to engage in health‐promoting behaviors based on several aspects of HL. Further studies will be needed to confirm this gender discrepancy.
Análisis estructural de las interacciones en una red social a partir de una actividad pedagógica en la educación superior
Authors: Vásquez Gómez Eva Patricia , Bachiller Sandoval Oscar Javier 
Published: December 2016

El objetivo del presente trabajo es presentar la descripción y análisis de las interacciones entre estudiantes participantes en una actividad pedagógica llevada a cabo en un curso de pregrado de educación superior, en el segundo semestre de 2013, en una universidad regional de Colombia (Universidad de Cundinamarca, sede Fusagasugá), utilizando el Análisis de Redes Sociales (ARS) [1]; y, de igual forma, determinar si el comportamiento de los individuos en la red de alguna manera influye en el rendimiento académico individual y grupal. La tutora (coautora de este trabajo) estableció un entorno colaborativo como estrategia de aprendizaje utilizando Facebook, donde la comunidad del curso podía participar aportando y debatiendo sobre el tema de estudio relacionado con la aplicación de metodologías de sistemas suaves (MSS) en la resolución de problemas no estructurados [2].
Módulo de potencia para un picosatélite experimental tipo Cubesat
Authors: Castro Avellaneda Javier , Grajales Henriquez Alfredo , Salamanca Céspedes Jorge Enrique 
Published: December 2016

Se describe el Módulo de Potencia para un picosatélite siguiendo el estándar CubeSat [1,2,3,13]. El proyecto del Módulo de Potencia se desarrolla en cuatro fases: estudio, diseño, implementación y pruebas. En la fase de estudio se revisa el marco teórico y los diseños preliminares hechos en la Universidad Distrital [4,5 y de otros satélites tipo CubeSat desarrollados en el mundo, también investiga tecnologías y componentes existentes en el mercado y su asequibilidad. La fase de diseño implica el análisis del sistema y la utilización de un programa de diseño computacional para generar el hardware necesario. El objetivo final es obtener un Módulo de Potencia funcional que trabaje en las condiciones del entorno espacial en el que el picosatélite cumplirá su misión, que en el caso del picosatélite experimental “CubeSat UD Colombia 1” está enfocada a una aplicación en telemedicina, con una carga útil representada en el sistema de telecomunicaciones.
Post-Earthquake People Loss Evaluation Based on Seismic Multi-Level Hybrid Grid: A Case Study on Yushu Ms 7.1 Earthquake in China
Authors: Yang Xiaohong , Xie Zhong , Ling Feng , Luo Xiangang , Zhong Ming 
Published: December 2016

AbstractPeople loss is one of the most important information that the government concerns after an earthquake, because it affects appropriate rescue levels. However, existing evaluation methods often consider an entire stricken region as a whole assessment area but disregard the spatial disparity of influencing factors. As a consequence, results are inaccurately evaluated. In order to address this problem, this paper proposes a post-earthquake evaluation approach of people loss based on the seismic multi-level hybrid grid (SMHG). In SMHG, the whole area is divided into grids at different levels with various sizes. In this manner, the efficiency of data management is improved. With SMHG, disaster statistics can be easily counted under both the administrative unit and per unit area. The proposed approach was then applied to investigate Yushu M
Geometry, kinematics and dynamic characteristics of a compound transfer zone: the Dongying anticline, Bohai Bay Basin, eastern China
Authors: Tian Fei , Yang Jianting , Cheng Ming , Lei Yuhong , Zhang Likuan , Wang Xiaoxue , Liu Xin 
Published: December 2016

AbstractThe Dongying anticline is an E-W striking complex fault-bounded block unit which located in the central Dongying Depression, Bohai Bay Basin. The anticline covers an area of approximately 12 km2. The overlying succession, which is mainly composed of Tertiary strata, is cut by normal faults with opposing dips. In terms of the general structure, the study area is located in a compound transfer zone with major bounding faults to the west (Ying 1 fault) and east (Ying -8 and -31 faults). Using three-dimensional seismic data, wireline log and checkshot data, the geometries and kinematics of faults in the transfer zone were studied, and fault displacements were calculated. The results show that when activity on the Ying 1 fault diminished, displacement was transferred to the Ying -8, Ying -31 and secondary faults so that total displacement increased. Dynamic analysis shows that the stress fields in the transfer zone were complex: the northern portion was a left-lateral extensional shear zone, and the southern portion was a right-lateral extensional shear zone. A model of potential hydrocarbon traps in the Dongying transfer zone was constructed based on the above data combined with the observed reservoir rock distribution and the sealing characteristics of the faults. The hydrocarbons were mainly expulsed from Minfeng Sag during deposition periods of Neogene Guantao and Minghuazhen Formations, and migrated along major faults from source kitchens to reservoirs. The secondary faults acted as barriers, resulting in the formation of fault-bound compartments. The high points of the anticline and well-sealed traps near secondary faults are potential targets. This paper provides a reservoir formation model of the low-order transfer zone and can be applied to the hydrocarbon exploration in transfer zones, especially the complex fault block oilfields in eastern China.
The Influence of Refractance Window Drying on Qualitative Properties of Kiwifruit Slices
Authors: Azizi Dariush , Jafari Seid Mahdi , Mirzaei Habibollah , Dehnad Danial 
Published: December 2016

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In this research, effect of Refractance Window (RW) drying on the quality properties of the kiwifruit samples was investigated. Drying temperatures of 80–100 °C, slice thickness of 0.8–2.4 mm and Mylar thickness of 100–300 µm were the independent variables and different qualitative attributes including drying duration, textural hardness, colour, rehydration ratio and organoleptic properties were responses monitored in each situation. Drying temperature was the most important factor contributed to quality features of RW dried kiwifruits with significant effects on all properties. Similarly, slice thickness influenced nearly all quality traits except textural hardness and some colour indices. However, Mylar membrane thickness failed to affect about every qualitative property of kiwifruit samples significantly. The majority of organoleptic properties of RW dried kiwifruits, including flavour, colour, texture, shrinkage and overall acceptance, were judged to be in the range of medium to good quality (scores of 3–4) by panellists.
Semi-quotient mappings and spaces
Authors: Khan Moiz ud Din , Noreen Rafaqat , Siddique Bosan Muhammad 
Published: December 2016

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In this paper, we continue the study of s-topological and irresolute-topological groups. We define semi-quotient mappings which are stronger than semi-continuous mappings, and then consider semi-quotient spaces and groups. It is proved that for some classes of irresolute-topological groups (G, *, τ) the semi-quotient space G/H is regular. Semi-isomorphisms of s-topological groups are also discussed.
Convergence theorems for a family of multivalued nonexpansive mappings in hyperbolic spaces
Authors: Alagoz Osman , Gunduz Birol , Akbulut Sezgin 
Published: December 2016

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In this article we modify an iteration process to prove strong convergence and Δ— convergence theorems for a finite family of nonexpansive multivalued mappings in hyperbolic spaces. The results presented here extend some existing results in the literature.
Fractional virus epidemic model on financial networks
Authors: Balci Mehmet Ali 
Published: December 2016

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In this study, we present an epidemic model that characterizes the behavior of a financial network of globally operating stock markets. Since the long time series have a global memory effect, we represent our model by using the fractional calculus. This model operates on a network, where vertices are the stock markets and edges are constructed by the correlation distances. Thereafter, we find an analytical solution to commensurate system and use the well-known differential transform method to obtain the solution of incommensurate system of fractional differential equations. Our findings are confirmed and complemented by the data set of the relevant stock markets between 2006 and 2016. Rather than the hypothetical values, we use the Hurst Exponent of each time series to approximate the fraction size and graph theoretical concepts to obtain the variables.
Trap-Induced Dispersive Transport and Dielectric Loss in PbS Nanoparticle Films
Authors: Chanaewa Alina , Poulsen Katharina , Gräfe Alexander , Gimmler Christoph , von Hauff Elizabeth 
Published: December 2016

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In this work, we investigate the electrical and dielectric response of lead sulfide (PbS) nanoparticle (NP) films with impedance spectroscopy. In particular, the influence of the ligand passivation on the surface trap state density of PbS NPs is demonstrated by comparing two different types of ligands: ethane-1,2-dithiol (EDT) and 3-sulfanylpropanoic acid (MPA). We observe that the MPA treatment passivates the PbS surface more efficiently than EDT. By analyzing the dielectric loss spectra, we are able to visualize shallow trap states in the bulk of PbS-EDT films and correlate this with the dispersive response observed in the impedance spectra. Evidence of deep trap states is revealed for both PbS-EDT and PbS-MPA diodes. Under illumination, the PbS-MPA and PbS-EDT films demonstrate almost identical trap profiles, showing solely the deep trap state densities. We conclude that the deep traps are related to the stoichiometry of the PbS NPs.
İŞ YERİNDE YALNIZLIĞIN TÜKENMİŞLİK ÜZERİNE ETKİSİ
Authors: Akşit Aşık Nuran 
Published: December 2016

Bu araştırmanın amacı, otel çalışanlarının iş yerinde yalnızlık algıları ile tükenmişlik düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesidir. Araştırmanın evrenini, Balıkesir il merkezinde faaliyet gösteren otellerin çalışanları oluşturmaktadır. Evrenin ulaşılabilir büyüklükte olması nedeniyle, tam sayım tekniği kullanılmış ve evrenin tamamına ulaşılmıştır. Araştırmada veri toplamak için, nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden anket tekniği kullanılmıştır. Anket üç bölümde tasarlanmış olup, birinci bölümde demografik sorular, ikinci bölümde iş yerinde yalnızlık ölçeği, üçüncü bölümde ise tükenmişlik ölçeği yer almaktadır. Hazırlanan anket formu 143 çalışana uygulanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, otel çalışanlarının yalnızlık düzeylerinin orta ve tükenmişlik seviyelerinin yüksek düzeyde olduğu ve yalnızlık ile tükenmişlik arasında orta düzeyde pozitif bir ilişki olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca iş yerinde yalnızlığın çalışanların tükenmişlik düzeyini arttırdığı tespit edilmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar, iş yerinde yalnızlık algısının, duygusal tükenmenin %31,2’sini, duyarsızlaşmanın %24,6’sını, düşük kişisel başarının %12,6’sını açıkladığını ve tükenmişlik boyutlarını en çok etkileyen değişkenin sosyal yalnızlık olduğunu göstermiştir.
Racial Disparities in Medicaid Asthma Hospitalizations
Authors: Silber Jeffrey H. , Rosenbaum Paul R. , Calhoun Shawna R. , Reiter Joseph G. , Hill Alexander S. , Guevara James P. , Zorc Joseph J. , Even-Shoshan Orit 
Published: December 2016

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Black children with asthma comprise one-third of all asthma patients in Medicaid. With increasing Medicaid coverage, it has become especially important to monitor Medicaid for differences in hospital practice and patient outcomes by race.METHODS:A multivariate matched cohort design, studying 11 079 matched pairs of children in Medicaid (black versus white matched pairs from inside the same state) admitted for asthma between January 1, 2009 and November 30, 2010 in 33 states contributing adequate Medicaid Analytic eXtract claims.RESULTS:Ten-day revisit rates were 3.8% in black patients versus 4.2% in white patients (P = .12); 30-day revisit and readmission rates were also not significantly different by race (10.5% in black patients versus 10.8% in white patients; P = .49). Length of stay (LOS) was also similar; both groups had a median stay of 2.0 days, with a slightly lower percentage of black patients exceeding their own state’s median LOS (30.2% in black patients versus 31.8% in white patients; P = .01). The mean paired difference in LOS was 0.00 days (95% confidence interval, –0.08 to 0.08). However, ICU use was higher in black patients than white patients (22.2% versus 17.5%; P &lt; .001). After adjusting for multiple testing, only 4 states were found to differ significantly, but only in ICU use, where blacks had higher rates of use.CONCLUSIONS:For closely matched black and white patients, racial disparities concerning asthma admission outcomes and style of practice are small and generally nonsignificant, except for ICU use, where we observed higher rates in black patients.
Clinicopathological, histochemical and immunohistochemical aspects of angioleiomyoma of the cheek: a case report
Authors: Matheus Paula Daniele , Martins Manoela Domingues , Meurer Luise , Sant´Ana Lucas N. , Santa’Ana Filho Manoel 
Published: December 2016

Introduction: Leiomyomas are benign smooth muscle neoplasms that preferably affect the genitals, skin, and gastrointestinal tract, being rarely seen in the oral cavity. They re commonly classified into three microscopic patterns: solid leiomyoma, angioleiomyoma (ALM), and epithelioid leiomyoma. The most frequently reported sites of occurrence of oral ALM are the lip (48.6%), palate (21.1%), buccal mucosa and tongue (9.2%), and intraosseous lesions (8.3%).Case report: A 62 years old male presented a painless swelling in the left cheek. In this report histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis were made to confirm the diagnosis, since several lesions were possible. The treatment was local surgical excision of the tumor.
The knowledge of children on tooth care: a qualitative and quantitative approach
Authors: Pacheco Karina Tonini dos Santos , Silva Junior Manoelito Ferreira , Arcieri Renato Moreira , Garbin Artênio José Isper , Garbin Cléa Adas Saliba 
Published: December 2016

Objective: To assess the knowledge of children who participated in an Oral Health Educational Program (OHEP) on the subject "tooth care”.Methods: The study was conducted on children aged 6 to 9 years, participating in activities developed twice a week in an OHEP during one academic year. Data were collected by redactions and drawings. Drawings were analyzed according to the methodology proposed by Taylor, Roth and Mayberry. The redactions were analyzed according to the citation of hygiene items and the content presented, taking as theoretical reference the content analysis of Bardin.Results: All children mentioned the toothbrush and toothpaste as oral hygiene items. As a negative aspect to oral health, candies were mentioned by 74.4% of children, with greatest citations of confections, chewing gum and lollipop. All redactions mentioned aspects of toothbrushing, such as frequency, technique and/or quality. The consequences of “not caring” were also present, and were related to dental caries, edentulism, halitosis, pain, and personal relationship. The reason for caring was also mentioned, and was related to the importance of teeth for the individual, and “clean”, “healthy” and “bright” teeth.Conclusion: The children presented satisfactory understanding on tooth care, evidencing the importance of oral health education programs for this population.
Evaluation of the antimicrobial effect of calcium hydroxide combined to different vehicles
Authors: Piana Tatiana Dantas , Gesteira Maria de Fátima Malvar , Carvalho Erica Dos Santos , Matos Josilene Borges Torres Lima , Franca Monica , Araújo Leandro Miranda de , Da Silva Silvio José Albergaria 
Published: December 2016

Objective: To evaluate the potentiating effect of different substances in antimicrobial action of calcium hydroxide.Methods: The agar diffusion method, was used with well technique, to analyze seven substances associated to calcium hydroxide to make some pastes, they are: chlorexidine, saline, anesthetic, malvatricin, propolis, hypochlorite, paramonochlorophenol.Results: The pastes with malvatricin and paramonochlorophenol presented greater inhibition zones against Enterococcus faecalis.Conclusion: There was potentialization in antimicrobial effect of calcium hydroxide when associated to paramonochlorophenol and to malvatricin especially against Enterococcus faecalis. Low increase of the antimicrobial capacity was observed when using chlorexidine as vehicle to calcium hydroxine paste.
Technological characteristics of yeast-containing cakes production using waxy wheat flour
Authors: Iorgachova K. , Makarova O. , Khvostenko K. 
Published: December 2016

This article shows the feasibility of using waxy wheat flour, the starch of which doesn`t contain amylose, in order to stabilize the quality of yeast-containing cakes. The influence of the waxy wheat flour mass fraction and the stage of its adding on the physical, chemical and organoleptic characteristics of the products are studied. According to the technological properties of a new type of wheat flour, two methods of its adding are proposed ‒ adding the maximum amount of waxy wheat flour at dough kneading stage or using the mixture of waxy and bakery wheat flours for kneading sourdough and dough. It is shown that the replacement of 60 % bakery wheat flour with waxy wheat flour in the recipe of yeast-containing cakes at the dough kneading stage contributes to the production of products with higher quality and organoleptic characteristics compared to both the control and cakes based on a mixture of different types of wheat flour. These samples are characterized by increased by 1.7 – 11.3 % specific volume, porosity – 2.6 – 5.5 % and the total deformation of the crumb – 6.5 – 41.4 %.