bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Photorefractive Keratectomy With Mitomycin C in Meesmann's Epithelial Corneal Dystrophy
Authors: Ghanem Ramon Coral , Piccinini André Luís , Ghanem Vinícius Coral 
Published: January 2017

PURPOSE:
To describe a case of Meesmann's epithelial corneal dystrophy that underwent photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) with mitomycin C.

METHODS:
Case report.

RESULTS:
A 36-year-old woman was evaluated for refractive surgery. She had a history of recurrent epithelial erosions and moderate visual loss over the past 10 years. Biomicroscopy revealed bilateral micro-cystic epithelial lesions and a diagnosis of Meesmann's epithelial corneal dystrophy was proposed. Corneal optical coherence tomography showed epithelial thickening with apparent intraepithelial cysts in the superficial layers. The patient's daughter's examination showed the same biomicroscopy pattern. PRK was performed. Epithelial healing was uneventful and only tiny microcysts could be observed after 3 months. However, complete recurrence of the intraepithelial cysts were observed after 1 year with visual acuity dropping due to residual refractive error.

CONCLUSIONS:
This case suggests that residual refractive error and recurrence of the cystic lesions and punctate erosions should be anticipated after PRK in patients with Meesmann's epithelial corneal dystrophy.

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J Refract Surg.
2017;33(1):53–55.]
A-Posteriori Error Estimates for Uniform p-Version Finite Element Methods in Square
Authors: Zhou Jianwei , Yang Danping , Liu Yujie 
Published: January 2017

AbstractIn this work, the a-posteriori error indicator with an explicit formula for p-version finite element methods in square is investigated, and its reliable and efficient properties are deduced. Especially, this a-posteriori error indicator is determined by the right hand itemof themodel. We reformulate this a-posteriori error indicator with finite coefficients, which can be easily calculated during applications.
The Motion of a Neutrally Buoyant Ellipsoid Inside Square Tube Flows
Authors: Yang Xin , Huang Haibo , Lu Xiyun 
Published: January 2017

AbstractThe motion and rotation of an ellipsoidal particle inside square tubes and rectangular tubes with the confinement ratio R/a∈(1.0,4.0) are studied by the lattice Boltzmann method (LBM), where R and a are the radius of the tube and the semi-major axis length of the ellipsoid, respectively. The Reynolds numbers (Re) up to 50 are considered. For the prolate ellipsoid inside square and rectangular tubes, three typical stable motion modes which depend on R/a are identified, namely, the kayaking mode, the tumbling mode, and the log-rolling mode are identified for the prolate spheroid. The diagonal plane strongly attracts the particle in square tubes with 1.2≤R/a<3.0. To explore the mechanism, some constrained cases are simulated. It is found that the tumbling mode in the diagonal plane is stable because the fluid force acting on the particle tends to diminish the small displacement and will bring it back to the plane. Inside rectangular tubes the particle will migrate to a middle plane between short walls instead of the diagonal plane. Through the comparisons between the initial unstable equilibrium motion state and terminal stable mode, it is seems that the particle tend to adopt the mode with smaller kinetic energy.
A Systems Model Comparing Australian and Chinese HRM Education
Authors: Davidson Paul , Tsakissiris Jane , Guo Yuanyuan 
Published: January 2017

<p class="Keywords">This paper compares HR education in Australia and in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). It explores implications for learning design in graduate HRM education in an increasingly globalised world. Beginning with a discussion of the HR profession and the competencies demanded for HR professionals and their accreditation, the paper takes an open systems perspective to argue that to provide optimal HR education (the transformation process) for the HR graduate (the product output) requires resource inputs from academe, from professional associations, and from industry. HR education comprises topics in the theory and process of HRM, general business knowledge and skills, and pedagogy that extends to industry experience and assessment and reporting. A comparison of Australian and Chinese curricula indicates similarities in terms of approximate programme weightings of general business units, core HRM, and elective units. It is recommended that curriculum design take into account the need to remain research-based academically yet industry-focused, in the context of an international workplace. A key to this is the collaborative input by academe, regulators, professional associations, and industry. The content and process is examined, with implications for education design. </p>
Dados e informação: significados e engajamento
Authors: Marchiori Patricia Zeni , Appel Andre Luiz , Bettoni Eduardo Michelotti 
Published: January 2017

O Comitê Editorial AtoZ apresenta o V5N2 com destaque para os temas relativos ao uso das tecnologias de informação e comunicação nos espaços de ensino-aprendizagem; geração (e visualização) de redes de parcerias científico-acadêmicas; recursos e resultados derivados de 'limpeza de dados' para volumes significativos em bases de dados; o monitoramento de literatura voltada à Internet das Coisas e à eficiência energética como área de aplicação; e, a discussão, com especialistas, sobre o estado da arte e o futuro da curadoria digital e dos dados de pesquisa.
Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus, Montagu 1821) in central-northern coast of Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil: stranding patterns and insights into feeding habits
Authors: Moura Jailson , Tavares Davi Castro , Secco Helio K.C. , Siciliano Salvatore 
Published: January 2017

The bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) may be one of the best known dolphin species worldwide, principally due to its coastal distribution in many regions. However, few studies about ecology, biology and threats have been conducted on the Brazilian coast. The aim of the present work is to analyze the stranding pattern and stomach contents of bottlenose dolphins in the central-north coast of the Rio de Janeiro State, from Saquarema to São Francisco de Itabapoana (~300km of coast line). Forty nine stranding events were recorded through regular beach surveys from 1999 to 2012 and also through access to previous published studies conducted since 1984. The strandings were distributed throughout the study area, but there was a trend of occurrence in the extreme southern and northern regions. Nine specimens showed evidence of accidental mortality in fishing nets. The strandings were more frequently recorded during autumn and winter (χ2; p < 0.05). Male bottlenose dolphins stranded more often than females, showing significant differences in this relationship (χ2; p < 0.05). Most stranded dolphins were classified as adults (> 230cm of body length) (χ2; p < 0.05). The body length varied from 106 to 335cm. Four prey species were found in the stomach contents from the three specimens of bottlenose dolphin analyzed. The most representative prey species was the cutlassfish (Trichiurus lepturus). This study showed that bottlenose dolphins are frequently found dead along the Rio de Janeiro State where they feed mainly on coastal fish. Future studies need to be conducted to improve the knowledge on this poorly known cetacean in Brazil.
La diversité culturelle en procès
Authors: Simon Caroline , Truffin Barbara 
Published: January 2017

Basée sur des recherches empiriques menées en Belgique dans différents lieux de la justice étatique auxquels des familles en contexte migratoire recourent de manière significative, la contribution se concentre sur l’analyse des questions que la diversité culturelle pose à l’administration de la justice étatique en les passant au tamis de différentes perspectives théoriques associées au concept de pluralisme juridique en anthropologie du droit. Du dépouillement et de l’analyse des données émergent deux formes principales de manifestations de la diversité culturelle dans l’exercice de la justice familiale : d’une part, l’invocation explicite d’un argument culturel dans les demandes des justiciables, et, d’autre part, des interactions beaucoup plus implicites et complexes que la seule évocation formelle d’une norme attachée à un ordre distinct. La discussion de ces résultats conduit les auteures à clarifier la portée et la pertinence théorique de deux manières d’appréhender le pluralisme juridique, entre paradigmes culturalistes et critiques, pour un champ des recherches en construction qui s’attachent à approfondir la compréhension de situations marquées à la fois par une forte judiciarisation des conflits familiaux et par la diversité ethno-nationale des sociétés occidentales.
Quand la coutume fait Loi
Authors: Saladin d’Anglure Bernard 
Published: January 2017

Ce texte est une chronique anecdotique et interculturelle de l’implication de l’auteur comme témoin-expert auprès d’instances juridiques où les Inuit défendaient leurs droits. Elle résulte de sa collaboration avec eux (1956-2016), comme ethnographe, anthropologue social et comme ami. Cette expérience lui a fait comprendre que des pratiques inuit traditionnelles comme l’aveu, le témoignage, l’arbitrage, la nature des peines, la réparation, ou des notions comme celles de personne, de famille, d’adoption, de responsabilité, n’avaient pas le même sens dans une société de chasseurs-pêcheurs à tradition orale que dans une société occidentale et coloniale comme le Canada avec ses textes de lois et de jurisprudence. À l’ère de la mondialisation des communications et de l’économie, les cultures inuit sont soumises à de profonds changements. La logique du tiers-inclus qui sous-tend l’ancienne socio-cosmologie inuit recherchait l’harmonie sociale plus que la sanction, la complémentarité plus que l’antagonisme. Elle est peu compatible avec le droit occidental qui se veut universel avec sa logique binaire du tiers-exclus (vérité/fausseté, culpabilité/innocence, incarcération/accompagnement). Des juristes éclairés cherchent à établir des ponts entre les cultures autochtones et la nôtre pour arriver à un « vivre ensemble » acceptable pour tous; espérons que les rares juristes inuit, juges, avocats, ou les enseignants formés au droit les rejoindront bientôt nombreux dans cet effort.
U.S. Consideration of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention
Authors: Kurin Richard 
Published: January 2017

UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, voted overwhelmingly at the biennial meeting of its General Conference in Paris on October 17, 2003 to adopt a new internationalConvention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. That Convention became international law on April 30, 2006. By the end of 2006 it had been ratified or accepted by 68 countries; today, that number is approaching universal acceptance with more than 160 nations having acceded to the convention. At the 2003 session, some 120 nation-members voted for the convention; more registered their support subsequently. No one voted against it; only a handful of nations abstained – Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States among them. Within some of those nations, debate over whether to ratify the treaty continues. In this paper, the author considers the convention and unofficially examines the U.S. government position with regard to why support for it was withheld in 2003, how deliberations have proceeded since then, and whether or not the U.S. might ultimately accept the treaty.
Ultrasonographic evaluation of the cervix: transperineal versus endovaginal imaging.
Authors: Hertzberg B S , Livingston E , DeLong D M , McNally P J , Fazekas C K , Kliewer M A 
Published: January 2017

This study compares transperineal and endovaginal ultrasonography of the gravid cervix to evaluate image quality and assess for a systematic difference in cervical lengths measured by the 2 techniques.Transperineal and endovaginal ultrasonography of the cervix was performed on 64 pregnant women. Two physicians reviewed the images and rated the relative diagnostic value of the techniques for assessing the cervix and for evaluating for placenta previa. Cervical length was measured prospectively in both techniques. Data were analyzed to determine if there is a systematic difference in length using the 2 approaches and if length differences are dependent on gestational age.There was a strong reviewer preference for endovaginal ultrasonographic images over transperineal images for both assessing the cervix (P< .001) and evaluating for placenta previa (P< .001). Despite this, transperineal and endovaginal ultrasonographic images were frequently rated as similar in diagnostic quality by both reviewers for depicting the cervix (35.9% of patients) and evaluating for placenta previa (57.8% of patients). The mean length of the cervix was slightly shorter at transperineal ultrasonography (28.4 mm) than at endovaginal ultrasonography (30.1 mm). When cervical lengths were subdivided by gestational age, however, a significant length discrepancy was found only in the 14‐ to 20‐week gestational age range. In this age range, mean cervical length at transperineal ultrasonography (28.6 mm) averaged 5.5 mm less than at endovaginal ultrasonography (34.1 mm).Both transperineal and endovaginal ultrasonography can provide satisfactory images of the cervix, but endovaginal images are frequently superior to transperineal images. Endovaginal ultrasonography should be considered the optimal method for imaging the cervix in most situations. Transabdominal or transperineal ultrasonography can also be used, but if the cervix is not adequately depicted from these perspectives, endovaginal ultrasonography is indicated. Transperineal measurements of cervical length can be significantly shorter than endovaginal measurements, particularly before 20 weeks; therefore, short cervical lengths documented at transperineal ultrasonography before 20 weeks should be confirmed by endovaginal ultrasonography.
Fetus acardius: two‐ and three‐dimensional ultrasonographic diagnoses.
Authors: Bonilla-Musoles F , Machado L E , Raga F , Osborne N G 
Published: January 2017

To determine whether ultrasonographic detection of acardiac fetuses and diagnostic accuracy of related malformations improve with complementary use of two‐dimensional ultrasonography, three‐dimensional ultrasonography, and Doppler scanning.Three pregnant women with multifetal gestations who were found to have discordant fetuses on initial two‐dimensional ultrasonographic scanning were subsequently scanned with three‐dimensional ultrasonography and color Doppler ultrasonography.Although the possibility of acardiac fetuses was entertained in all cases after two‐dimensional ultrasonographic scanning, the diagnosis was confirmed, and the accuracy and extent of fetal malformations were established with three‐dimensional ultrasonography and color Doppler scanning. Two of the women had twin gestations, and the third woman had a triplet gestation. Among the women with twin gestations, 1 donor twin had no abnormalities, and the other donor twin had a diagnosis of arthrogryposis and gastroschisis. The woman with triplets had 1 acardiac fetus; the donor fetus was anencephalic; and the third fetus had alobar holoprosencephaly.Complementary use of two‐dimensional ultrasonography, three‐dimensional ultrasonography, and color Doppler scanning improves diagnostic accuracy and the ability to evaluate the extent and severity of organ compromise in pregnancies complicated by acardiac fetuses.
Sonographic findings of solid and papillary epithelial neoplasm of the pancreas.
Authors: Lee D H , Yi B H , Lim J W , Ko Y T 
Published: January 2017

To evaluate the sonographic findings of solid and papillary epithelial neoplasm of the pancreas, a rare tumor occurring in young women.The sonographic findings of 11 cases of pathologically proven solid and papillary epithelial neoplasm of the pancreas were retrospectively evaluated.In 6 cases (55%), combined cystic and solid portions of the masses were observed, whereas only solid‐looking masses without anechoic cystic portions were seen in 4 cases (36%). One case (9%) had marginal calcification, consequently, the internal architecture was not evaluated by sonography. Internal echoes were seen in 3 of 6 cystic and solid masses. Septa were seen in 3 cases. Among 11 cases of solid and papillary epithelial neoplasm, tumor margins were well defined in 10, and tumor capsules were detected in 9 (echogenic in 7 and hypoechoic in 2). Calcifications were seen in 3 cases (27%).The characteristic sonographic findings of solid and papillary epithelial neoplasm were well‐encapsulated, cystic, and solid masses, but sometimes the mass was seen as a pure solid‐looking mass or had internal septations or calcifications.
Ultrasonographic Findings Correspond to Clinical, Endoscopic, and Histologic Findings in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Other Enterocolitides
Authors: Haber Hans P. , Busch Andreas , Ziebach Rita , Dette Stephan , Ruck Peter , Stern Martin 
Published: January 2017

ObjectivesTo compare results obtained by abdominal ultrasonography with clinical findings, including endoscopic and histologic findings, to evaluate the location and activity of inflammatory bowel disease, including disease controls in children.MethodsNinety‐two ultrasonographic scans and 41 colonoscopic examinations with biopsies were performed in 78 patients (1 month to 17.8 years of age) with Crohn's disease (n = 26), ulcerative colitis (n = 21), inflammatory bowel disease of indeterminate type (n = 2), and disease controls (other intestinal disorders, including infectious and ischemic lesions; n = 29). Laboratory parameters for inflammatory bowel disease were determined, and disease activity was assessed by a combination of clinical and laboratory data. Bowel wall thickness and echo texture were recorded in a standardized way by ultrasonography and compared with endoscopic and histologic findings in a segment‐by‐segment comparison.ResultsSensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography in detecting patients with severe macroscopic lesions depicted on endoscopy were 77% and 83%, respectively. Sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography in detecting patients with severe histologic inflammation were 75% and 82%. There was a statistically significant correlation between maximal bowel wall thickness and disease activity score (P < .01).ConclusionsAbdominal ultrasonography may be helpful in evaluating the location, severity, and inflammatory activity of inflammatory bowel disease in children and young adults.
Sonographic Features of Female Pelvic Tuberculous Peritonitis
Authors: Tongsong Theera , Sukpan Kornkanok , Wanapirak Chanane , Sirichotiyakul Supatra , Tongprasert Fuanglada 
Published: January 2017

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the sonographic features of tuberculous peritonitis in an attempt to facilitate the recognition of this disorder preoperatively.MethodsThe sonographic findings of 16 patients who had tuberculous peritonitis were reviewed.ResultsThe sonographic findings showed that 14 of the 16 patients had ascites; 10 of these had fine, complete and incomplete mobile septations. Of these 10 patients, 4 had ascites with a latticelike appearance, and 2 had ascites with a parallel violin string appearance, which to our knowledge has not been described previously; 3 had particulate ascites. Peritoneal and omental thickening or nodules were identified in 9 patients. Two patients showed bilateral complex adnexal masses with multiloculated fluid with a thick wall‐like tubo‐ovarian abscess.ConclusionsTuberculous peritonitis seems to have characteristic sonographic features, especially the findings of peritoneal and omental thickening and ascites with fine, mobile septations. These sonographic findings may provide valuable information to help with further investigations and may prevent unnecessary laparotomies.
Umbilical Cord Hernias
Authors: Haas Jigal , Achiron Reuven , Barzilay Eran , Yinon Yoav , Bilik Ron , Gilboa Yinon 
Published: January 2017

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to describe the characteristics and outcomes of umbilical cord hernias diagnosed prenatally.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective study of all pregnancies with the diagnosis of a fetal umbilical cord hernia during a 5‐year period. All women received care from a multidisciplinary team and underwent complete meticulous sonography for structural malformations as well as fetal echocardiography and amniocentesis.ResultsBetween 2004 and 2009, isolated fetal umbilical cord hernias were diagnosed in 8 pregnant women. The gestational ages at the time of referral ranged from 16 to 28 weeks (median, 20 weeks). In 1 case, intrauterine fetal death occurred at 35 weeks due to rupture of the umbilical cord. All remaining cases were delivered at 36 to 40 weeks, and the neonates underwent corrective surgery with good outcomes.ConclusionsDespite 1 case complicated by intrauterine fetal death in this study, the outcome of an isolated fetal umbilical hernia seems favorable.
Brightness Mode Quality Ultrasound Imaging Examination Technique (B‐QUIET)
Authors: Bahner David P. , Adkins Eric J. , Nagel Rollin , Way David , Werman Howard A. , Royall Nelson A. 
Published: January 2017

ObjectivesUltrasound image interpretation and education relies on obtaining a high‐quality ultrasound image; however, no literature exists to date attempting to define a high‐quality ultrasound image. The purpose of this study was to design and perform a pilot reliability study of the Brightness Mode Quality Ultrasound Imaging Examination Technique (B‐QUIET) method for ultrasound quality image assessment.MethodsA single sonologist performed a Trinity hypotensive ultrasound protocol on 3 participants of varying body types. Each participant's ultrasound examination was repeated in 4 locations; static clinic location, mobile ambulance, airplane, and helicopter. Images were reviewed by a sonographer, radiologist, and emergency medicine physician using the B‐QUIET method and underwent statistical analysis using generalizability theory for reliability of the assessments using the tool.ResultsThe B‐QUIET method showed high reliability of most subscale items. Approximately two‐thirds of the reviewed images had complete inter‐rater reliability on 90% of the items. There was relatively low inter‐rater reliability for the Identification/ Orientation subscale items. The inter‐rater reliability κ value was calculated as 0.676 overall for the method.ConclusionsThe need for a standardized method to evaluate the quality of an ultrasound image is well documented. The B‐QUIET method represents the first attempt to quantify the sonographer component of ultrasound images. Further reliability and validation studies of this method will be needed; however, it represents a tool for standardized ultrasound interpretation, ultrasound training, and institutional quality assessment.