bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Use of Elements of the Stewart Model (Strong Ion Approach) – SID3, SID4, Atot/A−, SIDe and SIG for the Diagnostics of Respiratory Acidosis in Brachycephalic Dogs
Authors: Sławuta P. , Sapikowski G. , Sobieraj B. 
Published: October 2016

AbstractBuffer systems of blood and tissues, which have the ability to bind with and give up hydrogen ions, participate in maintaining the acid-base balance (ABB) of the organism. According to the classic model, the system of carbonic acid and bicarbonates, where the first component serves the role of an acid and the second a base, determines plasma pH. The so-called Stewart model, which assumes that ions in blood serum can be separated into completely dissociated – nonbuffer and not dissociated – buffer ions which may give up or accept H+ions, also describes the ABB of the organism. The goal of the study was to find out whether, during respiratory acidosis, the values of SID3, SID4, Atot/A−, SIDeand SIG change. The study was carried out on 60 adult dogs of the boxer breed (32 males and 28 females) in which, on the basis of an arterial blood test, respiratory acidosis was found. A strong overgrowth of the soft palate tissue requiring a surgical correction was the cause of the ABB disorder. Prior to surgery and on the 14th day after the surgery, venous and arterial blood was drawn from each dog. ABB parameters were determined in the arterial blood sample: the blood pH, pCO2and HCO3−. In the venous blood, concentration of Na+, K+, Cl−, lactate−, albumins, and Pinorganic was determined. On the basis of the obtained data, the values of SID3, SID4, SIDe, A−and SIG, before and after the surgery, were calculated. In spite of the fact that the average concentration of ions, albumins, Pinorganic and lactate in the blood serum of dogs before and after the surgical procedure was similar and within the physiological norms, the values of SID3, SIDeand SIG, calculated on the basis of the former, displayed statistically significant differences. Conclusion: On the basis of the results obtained, it can be stated that the values of SID3, SIDeand SIG change during respiratory acidosis and may be helpful in the diagnostics of ABB disorders in brachycephalic dogs.
Association between SOX5 Genotypes and Semen Quality in Polish Holstein-Friesian Bulls
Authors: Hering D.M. , Kamiński S. 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of C/T missense mutation (SOX5) gene on selected parameters of non-frozen semen in Polish Holstein – Friesian bulls. Three hundred and sixty eight bulls were genotyped by the PCR-Rsa I technique. Semen was collected and evaluated by standardized procedure used in an AI station. Significant associations were found between SOX5 genotypes and sperm concentrations (p=0.020) and sperm motility (p=0.014). Bulls with TT genotype had the lowest values of both traits. Our results demonstrate that C/T missense mutation within the SOX5 gene is involved in bull sperm quality.
The relationship between alexithymia and general symptoms of pregnant women
Authors: Gilanifar Monavar , Delavar Moloud Aghajani 
Published: October 2016

Abstract

Introduction. Alexithymia is related to poor emotion regulation strategies as well as higher rates of somatic disorders. The aim of the present study was to assess the relationship between alexithymia and the general symptoms experienced by the pregnant women.

Material and Methods. In a cross-sectional study, a total number of 350 pregnant women, attending the antenatal clinics, were randomly selected. A standardized Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) was used to elicit responses from participants with alexithymia. The general symptoms scores were measured using the Iranian version of the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised, 90 items. The statistical associations between alexithymia and the general symptoms were then investigated through liner regression.

Results. A total number of 186 of pregnant women with alexithymia were compared with the 164 cases without alexithymia. The high scores on Total Toronto Alexithymia Scale-20 and the difficulties to identify feelings emerged as major predictors for the current psychopathology on all SCL-90-R subscales. The difficulty in describing feelings features of alexithymia is positively associated with interpersonal sensitivity and paranoid ideation, but it is inversely associated with the phobic anxiety dimension.

Conclusion. This study showed that the pregnant women with difficulty in describing feelings features of alexithymia are likely to show a broad range of psychopathology. Therefore, it is necessary to emphasize the benefits of specific psychotherapeutic techniques to improve self-differentiation so that we can reduce the likelihood of mental illnesses in pregnant women.
Convective Fins Problem with Variable Thermal Conductivity: An Approach Based on Embedding Green’s Functions into Fixed Point Iterative Schemes
Authors: Kafri H.Q. , Khuri S.A. , Sayfy Ali 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
This article introduces a new numerical approach to solve the equation that models a rectangular purely convecting fin with temperature-dependent thermal conductivity. The algorithm embeds an integral operator, defined in terms of Green’s function, into Krasnoselskii–Mann’s fixed point iteration scheme. The validity of the method is demonstrated by a number of examples that consist of a range of values of the parameters that appear in the model. In addition, the evaluation of the fin efficiency is presented. The residual error computations show that the current method provides highly accurate approximations.
El desequilibrio socioeconómico consecuente de la industria de Internet de las Cosas
Authors: Austin Datta Shoumen Palit , López López Victoria 
Published: October 2016

La evolución de la tecnología hacia Internet de las Cosas y la Industria de Internet está provocando cambios muy importantes en nuestra sociedad. Los cambios que se producen en las relaciones humanas así como el uso de los objetos físicos conducen a nuevas formas de comportamiento y por lo tanto de aprendizaje. La intimidad y la privacidad se convierten en un reto difícil de mantener y la seguridad se ve amenazada en todas sus vertientes. Sin renunciar a las ventajas del desarrollo tecnológico y a las nuevas fuentes de información en este artículo se plantea un desarrollo social responsable y consciente. Este artículo realiza una reflexión desde la evolución histórica de la tecnología industrial al desarrollo del Internet de las Cosas reconociendo los problemas a los que se enfrenta la nueva sociedad y proponiendo como mejor solución la educación desde la igualdad y el respeto a los valores establecidos.
Study of functional outcome of total hip arthroplasty in a series of cases of hip pathologies done in rural population
Authors: Kadam Rahul , Bansal Pankaj , Chhallani Abhay 
Published: October 2016

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The objective of the study was to assess the functional outcome of total hip arthroplasty (THA) done in a series of cases of hip pathologies rural population.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A retrospective randomized controlled study conducted in 50 cases of hip arthritis (38 males and 12 females) treated with uncemented THA for an average follow-up of 2 years at department of orthopedics MGM Medical College, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai. Harris hip scoring system was used for the functional scoring and the postoperative radiographs were assessed by Gruen zones for the femoral component and DeLee and Charnley zones for the acetabular component. All patients were evaluated pre operatively and post operatively 3 months 6 months, 12months, 2years with Harris Hip score.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> 81% of our patients scored 85 points or better for a rating of excellent by Harris hip score system. 90% patients had little /no pain post operatively, whereas walking ability improved and was unlimited in 80% of the patients post operatively. Harris hip score improved from 40 to 80. 80.5% -excellent, 13.80% -good, 5.7% -fair results. Poor results were not seen in any patient.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> THR provided excellent pain relief, adequate stability, and remarkable range of motion in severely painful, refractory hip. A significant improvement was seen at two year follow-up. </p>
RAZÃO E EXPERIÊNCIA NO CAMPO DA RELIGIÃO
Authors: Sodré Olga 
Published: October 2016

Este trabalho ressalta a relação entre a razão e a experiência no campo de estudo da religião, mostrando suas transformações no contexto do desenvolvimento da filosofia da religião e dos paradigmas da razão. Aponta para a atual crítica à hegemonia da razão e o interesse crescente pelas demais dimensões do psiquismo, em particular através do desenvolvimento do método fenomenológico e de sua abordagem da experiência. Apresenta a renovação da atual fenomenologia francesa, que permite não apenas a revisão crítica do racionalismo e do positivismo, como também a possibilidade de repensar a relação entre ciência, filosofia e religião. Focaliza os avanços da filosofia reflexiva de Jean Nabert e a contribuição da fenomenologia hermenêutica de Paul Ricoeur para uma nova concepção da filosofia da religião e da alteridade religiosa.Abstract: This work underlines the relationship between reason and experience in the field of religion studies, showing its transformations within the development of the philosophy of religion and the paradigms of reason. It points towards the current criticism concerning the hegemony of reason and towards the growing interest for other psychical dimensions, particularly through the development of the phenomenological method and its approach to experience This article also presents the current renewal of French phenomenology that allows not only the critical revision of rationalism and positivism, but also the possibility to rethink the relationship between philosophy, science and religion. It focuses on the advancements of Jean Nabert’s philosophy and on the contributions of Ricoeur’s hermeneutical phenomenology, leading to a new conception of the philosophy of religion and of religious otherness.
Five-Year Survival of 20,946 Unicondylar Knee Replacements and Patient Risk Factors for Failure
Authors: Jeschke Elke , Gehrke Thorsten , Günster Christian , Hassenpflug Joachim , Malzahn Jürgen , Niethard Fritz Uwe , Schräder Peter , Zacher Josef , Halder Andreas 
Published: October 2016

Background:
Improvements in implant design and surgical technique of unicondylar knee arthroplasty have led to reduced revision rates, but patient selection seems to be crucial for success of such arthroplasties. The purpose of the present study was to analyze the 5-year implant survival rate of unicondylar knee replacements in Germany and to identify patient factors associated with an increased risk of revision, including >30 comorbid conditions.

Methods:
Using nationwide billing data of the largest German health-care insurance for inpatient hospital treatment, we identified patients who underwent unicondylar knee arthroplasty between 2006 and 2012. Kaplan-Meier survival curves with revision as the end point and log-rank tests were used to evaluate 5-year implant survival. A multivariable Cox regression model was used to determine factors associated with revision. The risk factors of age, sex, diagnosis, comorbidities, type of implant fixation, and hospital volume were analyzed. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were calculated.

Results:
During the study period, a total of 20,946 unicondylar knee arthroplasties were included. The number of unicondylar knee arthroplasties per year increased during the study period from 2,527 in 2006 to 4,036 in 2012. The median patient age was 64 years (interquartile range, 56 to 72 years), and 60.4% of patients were female. During the time evaluated, the 1-year revision rate decreased from 14.3% in 2006 to 8.7% in 2011. The 5-year survival rate was 87.8% (95% CI, 87.3% to 88.3%). Significant risk factors (p < 0.05) for unicondylar knee arthroplasty revision were younger age (the HR was 2.93 [95% CI, 2.48 to 3.46] for patient age of <55 years, 1.86 [95% CI, 1.58 to 2.19] for 55 to 64 years, and 1.52 [95% CI, 1.29 to 1.79] for 65 to 74 years; patient age of >74 years was used as the reference); female sex (HR, 1.18 [95% CI, 1.07 to 1.29]); complicated diabetes (HR, 1.47 [95% CI, 1.03 to 2.12]); depression (HR, 1.29 [95% CI, 1.06 to 1.57]); obesity, defined as a body mass index of ≥30 kg/m2 (HR, 1.13 [95% CI, 1.02 to 1.26]); and low-volume hospitals, denoted as an annual hospital volume of ≤10 cases (HR, 1.60 [95% CI, 1.39 to 1.84]), 11 to 20 cases (HR, 1.47 [95% CI, 1.27 to 1.70]), and 21 to 40 cases (HR, 1.31 [95% CI, 1.14 to 1.51]) (>40 cases was used as the reference).

Conclusions:
Apart from known risk factors, this study showed a significant negative influence of obesity, depression, and complicated diabetes on the 5-year unicondylar knee replacement survival rate. Surgical indications and preoperative patient counseling should consider these findings.

Level of Evidence:
Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Coagulation Profile of Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion
Authors: Bosch Patrick , Kenkre Tanya S. , Londino Joanne A. , Cassara Antonio , Yang Charles , Waters Jonathan H. 
Published: October 2016

Background:
Blood loss and transfusion requirements during posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis remain a concern. The mechanism of bleeding in these patients is poorly characterized. Thromboelastography is a comprehensive test of a patient’s coagulation system commonly used in cardiac surgical procedures. It has not been well studied for use in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Methods:
A prospective, observational study of the coagulation profile of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis undergoing posterior spinal fusion is presented. Healthy patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis without a bleeding abnormality were analyzed during posterior spinal fusion. Standard coagulation laboratory and thromboelastogram measures were obtained at the time of the incision and at 1-hour intervals during the surgical procedure. Laboratory values were analyzed in relation to outcomes such as bleeding, transfusion, and a fibrinolysis score.

Results:
Fifty-eight patients were observed. Eighty-one percent of patients were female, the mean age was 13.5 years, a mean of 11.1 levels were fused, the median estimated blood loss was 645 mL, and 47% of patients received blood products. Overall, laboratory values remained stable throughout the surgical procedure. Mild increases in prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time were observed, and platelets remained stable. From thromboelastogram analysis, an acceleration of clot formation (decreased reaction time) and a slight increase in clot lysis (increased lysis percentage at 30 minutes) were observed. A fibrinolysis score compiled from the presence of fibrin degradation products, the presence of D-dimers, and increased prothrombin time rose steadily over surgical time. The fibrinolysis score was predictive of both transfusion and greater estimated blood loss per level.

Conclusions:
The stress of posterior spinal fusion induces a hypercoagulable state in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Over the first 2 hours of a surgical procedure, varying degrees of fibrinolysis develop. Platelets and coagulation factors are not depleted. Our data support the use of antifibrinolytic therapy for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Radial Head Arthroplasty
Authors: Heijink Andras , Kodde Izaäk F. , Mulder Paul G.H. , Veltman Ewout S. , Kaas Laurens , van den Bekerom Michel P.J. , Eygendaal Denise 
Published: October 2016

Background:
Despite the expanding body of literature on radial head arthroplasty, the increasing understanding of elbow anatomy, biomechanics, and kinetics, and the evolution of surgical techniques and prosthesis designs, there is currently no evidence to support one type of radial head prosthesis over another. The purposes of the present report were to review the literature and to explore the association between prosthesis design variables and the timing of surgery and the outcome of modern radial head arthroplasty.

Methods:
The literature search was limited to studies involving skeletally mature patients. Major databases were searched from January 1940 to May 2015 to identify studies relating to functional and subjective outcomes and radiographic results after radial head arthroplasty.

Results:
Thirty articles involving 727 patients were included. Seventy percent of the implants were made of cobalt-chromium, 15% were made of pyrocarbon, 9% were made of titanium, and 6% were made of Vitallium. Seventy percent were monopolar, and 30% were bipolar. Twenty-one percent were cemented in place, 32% were press-fit, 32% were intentionally loose-fit, and 15% were fixed with an expandable stem. The weighted average duration of follow-up was 45 months. The rate of revision ranged from 0% to 29% among studies. The incidence of revision was 8% during 2,714 person-years of follow-up across all 727 patients, yielding a crude overall revision rate of 2.06 per 100 person-years of follow-up. The revision rate was not significantly affected by prosthesis polarity, material, or fixation technique, nor was it significantly affected by the delay of treatment. There was also no significant effect of prosthesis polarity, material, or fixation technique on postoperative range of motion. The Mayo Elbow Performance Score was only reported for half of the overall patient population, but, among those patients, the combined rate of excellent and good results was 85%. Seven percent of the overall patient population underwent secondary surgery about the elbow other than revision surgery. Twenty-three percent were reported to have 1 or more complications.

Conclusions:
On the basis of our analysis of the peer-reviewed English-language literature on radial head arthroplasty from January 1940 to May 2015, there seems to be no evidence to support one type of radial head prosthesis over another. The only exception is that silicone prostheses have been shown to be biologically and biomechanically insufficient.

Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Classement stylistique et essai de périodisation des monnaies au loup d’Argos. II : Les émissions du Ve siècle
Authors: Flament Christophe 
Published: October 2016

This article proposes a classification of the first Argive coins that complements a
previous study dedicated to the same topic published in RN. Two groups are established on a technical, stylistic and characteroscopic basis. The first includes the most ancient coins issued by the city – including the famous drachms – for which, unfortunately, no firm date can be proposed. The second, and far more important group, consists of coins issued during the second third of the vth century and which seem to have immediately preceded the issues with symbols and letters on the reverse. This new evidence somewhat modifies the chronology previously proposed
for the different phases of the Argive coinage.
Du plomb au pixel. Transcrire les légendes des monnaies du haut Moyen Âge
Authors: Trécourt-Codine Florence , Sarah Guillaume 
Published: October 2016

Publishing numismatic research requires that coin inscriptions be transcribed, with more or less precision depending on the purpose of the study. 19th-century numismatists tackled the subject with some success and developed fonts which are now obsolete given the advances of typesetting. Interest in this field of research has only recently re-emerged, stimulated by the new possibilities offered by contemporary digital fonts ; this is particularly true for the early Middle Ages. Interpretation of the inscriptions, the identification of places and people, and even chronology could benefit from such fonts, so long as their creation rests on a detailed preliminary
epigraphic study.
Émergence de nouveaux groupes contestataires urbains et dynamiques de la semi-clandestinité au Soudan
Authors: Deshayes Clément 
Published: October 2016

Au tournant des années 2010, le Soudan a vu l’émergence de nouveaux mouvements de contestation en rupture avec des partis politiques perçus par une part importante de la jeunesse urbaine comme inefficients et obsolètes. Ces mouvements vont progressivement se structurer et mettre en place un répertoire d’actions innovant, notamment par la réappropriation d’un espace urbain largement dépolitisé. Subissant une forte répression du pouvoir, ces groupes vont développer des savoir-faire et des pratiques de semi-clandestinité pour continuer de contester l’ordre établi. L’émergence de ces mouvements provoque des perturbations dans l’espace politique et pousse ces nouvelles organisations protestataires, les partis ainsi que les organes de coercition à s’adapter.
De Jérusalem à Damas : les imaginaires nationalistes de la gauche jordanienne
Authors: Dot-Pouillard Nicolas 
Published: October 2016

L’histoire de la gauche jordanienne est indissociable de celle de la gauche palestinienne. Depuis le début des années 1990, elle s’est pourtant nationalisée. Active dans les mouvements sociaux et syndicaux, membre de l’opposition démocratique, elle a participé en 2011 aux mouvements de contestation de la monarchie hachémite. Certaines de ses composantes se sont rapprochées du gouvernement, tandis que d’autres adoptent une rhétorique de plus en plus nationaliste, s’appuyant sur les tribus de l’est du pays. Un calendrier proprement jordanien s’est imposé. Pourtant, la gauche a encore des agendas transnationaux. Elle reste tournée vers Jérusalem et regarde de plus en plus vers Damas. Les spectres nationalistes arabes (ou machrékiens) la taraudent. Entre utopies transnationales et acceptation de l’État-nation, la gauche jordanienne a ses horizons d’attente conflictuels.
En Arabie Saoudite, une révolution de palais synonyme de remise en cause du modèle agricole ?
Authors: Brun Matthieu , Calvary Romain 
Published: October 2016

Dans les années 1970, l’Arabie Saoudite a décidé de verdir son désert. Mais cette politique a un prix. Or depuis deux décennies, avec l’épuisement des ressources hydriques et surtout avec les difficultés économiques induites par la baisse des cours du pétrole et la croissance démographique, le modèle agricole saoudien est à bout de souffle. La révolution de palais qui a suivi l’arrivée au pouvoir du Roi Salman a donné à l’exécutif la possibilité de prendre à bras le corps ce problème. La politique qui sera définie sera-t-elle synonyme d’une nouvelle révolution agricole ?