bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH KEWIRAUSAHAAN TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN USAHA SERTA KINERJA USAHA RUMAH MAKAN PADANG DI DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Welsa Henny 
Published: February 2017

Current number of entrepreneurs in Indonesia is only 0, 18% or about 400.000 people. The number of entrepreneur in USA was 11, 5 % last year and the number of entrepreneur Singapore that had 4,24 million of population in 2005 was 7,2 %. The objectives of this research are to examine the effects entrepreneurship on business competence and performance of Padang Restaurants in special province of Yogyakarta. This study is expected to increase the number of entrepreneurship and is the solution of the unemployment problem in Indonesia is specially in Yogyakarta. 61 respondents from 72 Padang Restaurants. The data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis. Result of this study proved Ranidar finding (2004) which mentioned that the existence of Padang Restaurants is supported by the power of the norms which is from social and culture of Minang based on Islamic teaching (custom is based on Islam, Islam is based on Holy Quran). This finding also supports the theory of Minang culture. This theory is the concept of life which was prepared Minang’s anchestor for their generation who has purpose to reach a happy and prosperous life in this world and here after. (Idrus, 1998). The business competence has a big role in creating the business perfomance. (Hill and Jones, 1998, Muljadi, 1999). (Kotler 1997). Enterpreneurship depends on the ability of individual to run the business. Meredith et. al., (2000) stated that a person is called enterpreneur if he has an ability to see and find the opportunity and he believes in his own ability to plan, take a risk, inovate, and do some actions to get the goal. The finding of this study is important empirical evidence on the development of the theory and the practice of the enterpreneurship in Indonesia
PENGARUH PENERAPAN STRATEGI OUTSOURCING DAN STRATEGI CORE COMPETENCY TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Burhany Dian Imanina 
Published: February 2017

To survive and win in tight competitive business environment nowadays, a company must develop and implement the proper strategies. Strategy outsourcing, the strategy where company transferring some of organization’s activities to outside providers, and strategy core competency, the strategy where company concentrate its own resources on a set of core competencies, are two strategies can help company to improve its performance. The purpose of this research is to measure the effect of application strategy outsourcing and strategy core competency on company financial performance. The research is performed to nine BUMN which have head office on Bandung City. Respondents are the vice presidents and the heads of strategic planning department of the companies. Data analysis to test the hypothesis is multiple regression analysis by exercising software SPSS 12.0 for Windows. The result of this research shows that simultaneously application strategy outsourcing and strategy core competency have positive and significant effect on all financial performance indicators of BUMN which have head office on Bandung City. But partially, application strategy outsourcing has significant effect only on ROE and NPM indicators but has not significant effect on ROA indicator, while strategy core competency has not significant effect on all financial performance indicators.
Microstructural stability of heat-resistant high-pressure die-cast Mg-4Al-4Ce alloy
Authors: Wang Wei , Zhang Jinghuai , Li Guoqiang , Feng Yan , Su Minliang , Jiao Yufeng , Wu Ruizhi , Zhang Zhongwu 
Published: February 2017

AbstractThe thermal stability of Al-RE (rare earth) intermetallic phases with individual RE for heat-resistant high-pressure die-casting Mg–Al–RE alloys is investigated. The results of this study show that the main strengthening phase of Mg-4Al-4Ce alloy is Al11Ce3, whose content is about 5 wt.% according to quantitative X-ray diffraction phase analysis. The Al11Ce3 phase appears to have high thermal stability at 200 °C and 300 °C, while phase morphology change with no phase structure transition could occur for Al11Ce3 when the temperature reaches 400 °C. Furthermore, besides the kinds of rare earths and temperature, stress is also an influencing factor in the microstructural stability of Mg-4Al-4Ce alloy.
Chemical Interruption of Late Season Flowering to Improve Harvested Peanut Maturity
Authors: Lamb M.C. , Sorensen R. B. , Butts C.L. , Dang P.M. , Chen C.Y. , Arias R.S. 
Published: February 2017

ABSTRACT
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is a botanically indeterminate plant where flowering, fruit initiation, and pod maturity occurs over an extended time period during the growing season. As a result, the maturity and size of individual peanut pods vary considerably at harvest. Immature kernels that meet commercial edible size specifications negatively affect quality during processing due to their increased propensity for off flavors, higher moisture and water activity, and variable roasting properties. As peanuts progress toward maturation, late season flowers set within 40 days till harvest will not have sufficient time to develop into mature, marketable pods prior to harvest. Research was conducted to determine the effect of late season flower termination on peanut yield, grade, and seed germination. Diflufenzopyr-Na (Diflufenzopyr) (BASF Biosciences), a synthetic auxin transport inhibitor, and the herbicide glyphosate were applied at three sub-lethal rates along with a “hand flower removal” and a non-treated control in both irrigated and non-irrigated plots. No differences in non-irrigated pod yield across all treatments were detected. Glyphosate at 56 and 112 g/ha increased non-irrigated sound mature kernels plus sound splits (SMK+SS) and decreased other kernels (OK). Non-irrigated seed germination was negatively affected by glyphosate. Diflufenzopyr at 17 and 25 g/ha increased irrigated peanut yield. Glyphosate at 112 and 168 g/ha increased irrigated SMK+SS and decreased OK and germination.
Comparison of posterior fossa volumes and clinical outcomes after decompression of Chiari malformation Type I
Authors: Khalsa Siri Sahib S. , Siu Alan , DeFreitas Tiffani A. , Cappuzzo Justin M. , Myseros John S. , Magge Suresh N. , Oluigbo Chima O. , Keating Robert F. 
Published: February 2017

OBJECTIVEPrevious studies have indicated an association of Chiari malformation Type I (CM-I) and a small posterior fossa. Most of these studies have been limited by 2D quantitative methods, and more recent studies utilizing 3D methodologies are time-intensive with manual segmentation. The authors sought to develop a more automated tool to calculate the 3D posterior fossa volume, and correlate its changes after decompression with surgical outcomes.METHODSA semiautomated segmentation program was developed, and used to compare the pre- and postoperative volumes of the posterior cranial fossa (PCF) and the CSF spaces (cisterna magna, prepontine cistern, and fourth ventricle) in a cohort of pediatric patients with CM-I. Volume changes were correlated with postoperative symptomatic improvements in headache, syrinx, tonsillar descent, cervicomedullary kinking, and overall surgical success.RESULTSForty-two pediatric patients were included in this study. The mean percentage increase in PCF volume was significantly greater in patients who showed clinical improvement versus no improvement in headache (5.89% vs 1.54%, p < 0.05) and tonsillar descent (6.52% vs 2.57%, p < 0.05). Overall clinical success was associated with a larger postoperative PCF volume increase (p < 0.05). These clinical improvements were also significantly associated with a larger increase in the volume of the cisterna magna (p < 0.05). The increase in the caudal portion of the posterior fossa volume was also larger in patients who showed improvement in syrinx (6.63% vs 2.58%, p < 0.05) and cervicomedullary kinking (9.24% vs 3.79%, p < 0.05).CONCLUSIONSA greater increase in the postoperative PCF volume, and specifically an increase in the cisterna magna volume, was associated with a greater likelihood of clinical improvements in headache and tonsillar descent in patients with CM-I. Larger increases in the caudal portion of the posterior fossa volume were also associated with a greater likelihood of improvement in syrinx and cervicomedullary kinking.
Preclinical evaluation of convection-enhanced delivery of liposomal doxorubicin to treat pediatric diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma and thalamic high-grade glioma
Authors: Sewing A. Charlotte P. , Lagerweij Tonny , van Vuurden Dannis G. , Meel Michaël H. , Veringa Susanna J. E. , Carcaboso Angel M. , Gaillard Pieter J. , Peter Vandertop W. , Wesseling Pieter , Noske David , Kaspers Gertjan J. L. , Hulleman Esther 
Published: February 2017

OBJECTIVEPediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGGs) including diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPGs) are primary brain tumors with high mortality and morbidity. Because of their poor brain penetrance, systemic chemotherapy regimens have failed to deliver satisfactory results; however, convection-enhanced delivery (CED) may be an alternative mode of drug delivery. Anthracyclines are potent chemotherapeutics that have been successfully delivered via CED in preclinical supratentorial glioma models. This study aims to assess the potency of anthracyclines against DIPG and pHGG cell lines in vitro and to evaluate the efficacy of CED with anthracyclines in orthotopic pontine and thalamic tumor models.METHODSThe sensitivity of primary pHGG cell lines to a range of anthracyclines was tested in vitro. Preclinical CED of free doxorubicin and pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD) to the brainstem and thalamus of naïve nude mice was performed. The maximum tolerated dose (MTD) was determined based on the observation of clinical symptoms, and brains were analyzed after H & E staining. Efficacy of the MTD was tested in adult glioma E98-FM-DIPG and E98-FM-thalamus models and in the HSJD-DIPG-007-Fluc primary DIPG model.RESULTSBoth pHGG and DIPG cells were sensitive to anthracyclines in vitro. Doxorubicin was selected for further preclinical evaluation. Convection-enhanced delivery of the MTD of free doxorubicin and PLD in the pons was 0.02 mg/ml, and the dose tolerated in the thalamus was 10 times higher (0.2 mg/ml). Free doxorubicin or PLD via CED was ineffective against E98-FM-DIPG or HSJD-DIPG-007-Fluc in the brainstem; however, when applied in the thalamus, 0.2 mg/ml of PLD slowed down tumor growth and increased survival in a subset of animals with small tumors.CONCLUSIONSLocal delivery of doxorubicin to the brainstem causes severe toxicity, even at doxorubicin concentrations that are safe in the thalamus. As a consequence, the authors could not establish a therapeutic window for treating orthotopic brainstem tumors in mice. For tumors in the thalamus, therapeutic concentrations to slow down tumor growth could be reached. These data suggest that anatomical location determines the severity of toxicity after local delivery of therapeutic agents and that caution should be used when translating data from supratentorial CED studies to treat infratentorial tumors.
A rat model of chronic syringomyelia induced by epidural compression of the lumbar spinal cord
Authors: Lee Ji Yeoun , Kim Shin Won , Kim Saet Pyoul , Kim Hyeonjin , Cheon Jung-Eun , Kim Seung-Ki , Paek Sun Ha , Pang Dachling , Wang Kyu-Chang 
Published: February 2017

OBJECTIVEThere has been no established animal model of syringomyelia associated with lumbosacral spinal lipoma. The research on the pathophysiology of syringomyelia has been focused on Chiari malformation, trauma, and inflammation. To understand the pathophysiology of syringomyelia associated with occult spinal dysraphism, a novel animal model of syringomyelia induced by chronic mechanical compression of the lumbar spinal cord was created.METHODSThe model was made by epidural injection of highly concentrated paste-like kaolin solution through windows created by partial laminectomy of L-1 and L-5 vertebrae. Behavioral outcome in terms of motor (Basso-Beattie-Bresnahan score) and urinary function was assessed serially for 12 weeks. Magnetic resonance images were obtained in some animals to confirm the formation of a syrinx and to monitor changes in its size. Immunohistochemical studies, including analysis for glial fibrillary acidic protein, NeuN, CC1, ED-1, and caspase-3, were done.RESULTSBy 12 weeks after the epidural compression procedure, syringomyelia formation was confirmed in 85% of the rats (34 of 40) on histology and/or MRI. The syrinx cavities were found rostral to the epidural compression. Motor deficit of varying degrees was seen immediately after the procedure in 28% of the rats (11 of 40). In 13 rats (33%), lower urinary tract dysfunction was seen. Motor deficit improved by 5 weeks after the procedure, whereas urinary dysfunction mostly improved by 2 weeks. Five rats (13%, 5 of 40) died 1 month postoperatively or later, and 3 of the 5 had developed urinary tract infection. At 12 weeks after the operation, IHC showed no inflammatory process, demyelination, or accelerated apoptosis in the spinal cords surrounding the syrinx cavities, similar to sham-operated animals.CONCLUSIONSA novel experimental model for syringomyelia by epidural compression of the lumbar spinal cord has been created. The authors hope that it will serve as an important research tool to elucidate the pathogenesis of this type of syringomyelia, as well as the CSF hydrodynamics of the lumbar spinal cord.
Effectiveness and feasibility of eccentric and task-oriented strength training in individuals with stroke
Authors: Folkerts Mireille A. , Hijmans Juha M. , Elsinghorst Anne L. , Mulderij Yvon , Murgia Alessio , Dekker Rienk 
Published: February 2017

BACKGROUND: Strength training can increase function in individuals with stroke. However it is unclear which type of strength training is most effective and feasible. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect and feasibility of an intervention combining eccentric and task-oriented strength training in individuals with chronic stroke. METHODS: Eleven participants were randomly assigned to a group first receiving four weeks of eccentric strength training and then four weeks of task-oriented strength training (EST-TOST) or vice versa (TOST-EST). Strength and upper limb function were administered with a hand-held dynamometer (HHD) and the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) respectively. Feasibility was evaluated with the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI), the adherence and drop-out rate. RESULTS: Significant increases were found in ARAT score (mean difference 7.3; p < 0.05) and in shoulder and elbow strength (mean difference respectively 23.96 N; p < 0.001 and 27.41 N; p < 0.003). Participants rated both EST and TOST with 81% on the IMI, the adherence rate was high and there was one drop-out. CONCLUSION: The results of this study show that a combination of eccentric and task-oriented strength training is an effective and feasible training method to increase function and strength in individuals with chronic stroke.
Progressive intervention strategy for the gait of sub-acute stroke patient using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health tool
Authors: Kang Tae-Woo , Cynn Heon-Seock 
Published: February 2017

BACKGROUND: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) provides models for functions and disabilities. The ICF is presented as a frame that enables organizing physical therapists’ clinical practice for application. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the present study was to describe processes through which stroke patients are assessed and treated based on the ICF model. METHODS: The patient was a 65-year-old female diagnosed with right cerebral artery infarction with left hemiparesis. Progressive interventions were applied, such as those aiming at sitting and standing for the first two weeks, gait intervention for the third and fourth weeks, and those aiming at sitting from a standing position for the fifth and sixth weeks. RESULTS: The ICF model provides rehabilitation experts with a frame that enables them to accurately identify and understand their patients’ problems. The ICF model helps the experts understand not only their patients’ body structure, function, activity, and participation, but also their problems related to personal and environmental factors. CONCLUSIONS: The experts could efficiently make decisions and provide optimum treatment at clinics using the ICF model.
Symptom severity and life satisfaction in brain injury: The mediating role of disability acceptance and social self-efficacy
Authors: Ditchman Nicole , Sung Connie , Easton Amanda B. , Johnson Kristina S. , Batchos Elisabeth 
Published: February 2017

BACKGROUND: Although the negative impact of symptom severity on subjective well-being outcomes has been established among individuals with brain injury, the mediating and protective role that positive human traits might have on this relationship has not been adequately explored. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of social self-efficacy and disability acceptance on the relationship between symptom severity and life satisfaction among individuals with brain injury. METHODS: Hierarchical regression analysis and correlation techniques were used to test a hypothesized dual-mediation model of life satisfaction in a sample of 105 adults with acquired brain injury. RESULTS: Results indicated that social self-efficacy and disability acceptance fully mediated the relationship between symptom severity and life satisfaction, lending support for a dual-mediation model with disability acceptance being the strongest contributor. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest there may be considerable value for rehabilitation providers to develop strengths-based service strategies and/or specialized intervention programs that focus on capitalizing these positive human traits to promote life satisfaction and well-being for clients with brain injury. Implications for clinical practice and future research direction are also discussed.
Axial rigidity is related to the risk of falls in patients with Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Cano-de-la-Cuerda Roberto , Vela-Desojo Lydia , Miangolarra-Page Juan Carlos , Macías-Macías Yolanda 
Published: February 2017

BACKGROUND: Rigidity is a cardinal symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and is often clinically assessed by passively flexing and extending a patient’s limb. Objective measurements had been employed to examine rigidity in PD subjects, including wrist, elbow or knee. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between an objective measurement of trunk rigidity and risk of falls in patients with mild to moderate PD. METHODS: An isokinetic dynamometer Biodex System 3 was employed to assess trunk rigidity in 36 patients with mild to moderate PD at a University Department in a cross-sectional study. Risk of falls was measured by the Get Up & Go test (GU&G). Disease severity (Hoehn and Yahr staging score and the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale III), disease duration and functional status (Schwab & England activities of daily living scale) were also evaluated. RESULTS: Significant correlations between trunk extensors rigidity at 45°/s and 60°/s and risk of falls were obtained. A correlation between trunk extensors tone at 30°/s and the GU&G test almost reached significant almost reached statistical significance ( r = 0.306; p = 0,066). Significant correlations between trunk flexors-extensors tone and clinical status, disease duration and functional status at 30°/s, 45°/s and 60°/s were also obtained. CONCLUSION: The results from this study suggest that the axial rigidity is related to the risk of falls in patients with mild to moderate PD. Further studies are needed with quantitative devices for axial rigidity assessment to determine the relationship between trunk rigidity in PD patients with higher disease severity and risk of falls.
TVA et taux de marge : une analyse empirique sur données d’entreprises exportatrices françaises
Authors: Andrade Philippe , Carré Martine , Bénassy-Quéré Agnès 
Published: February 2017

VAT and Mark-Up Variations : An Empirical Analysis of Corporate Data Provided by French Exporters.
We study how French exporters react to a VAT shock in a destination country. As VAT shocks are by nature almost permanent, exogenous, and without impact on marginal costs, the subsequent price reactionmakes it possible to identify a pure demand-led mark-up adjustment. The results of an analysis of French customs data for 1995-2005 indicate a 67% averagemark-up adjustment for consumer goods. The adjustment is greater for companies, sectors, and destinations with a relatively higher market share. We then use our estimates and the Atkeson-Burstein (2008) theoretical framework to derive the distribution of mark-up adjustments of the various sector-destination pairs.
Une espèce de Cerambycidae nouvelle pour la faune de France, Aegomorphus francottei Sama (Coleoptera)
Authors: Allemand Roland , Brustel Hervé , Clary Joël 
Published: February 2017

Aegomorphus francottei, a new species of Cerambycidae for the French fauna (Coleoptera)
Aegomorphus francottei, species closely related to A. clavipes and known from the Balkans, is recorded from several places in central and southern France as well as in Rumania. Genitalia and main external morphological features which allow the identification are indicated and illustrated. Knowledge about other forms and species of European and Turkish Aegomorphus are discussed.
Effet de la nourriture sur la longévité de deux Hyménoptères parasitoïdes oophages
Authors: Rohi Latifa , Bourarach Khadija , Chemseddine Mohamed , Pintureau Bernard 
Published: February 2017

Effect of food on the longevity of two Hymenopteran egg parasitoids.
The longevity of two egg parasitoids, Trichogramma bourarachae Pintureau et Babault (Hym. Trichogrammatidae) and Telenomus laeviceps Foerster (Hym. Scelionidae) varies in function of the available food. The longevity of T. bourarachae females is maximal (14 -16 days) when they are supplied with honey, honeydew or sweetened solution. The pollen does not present any nutritive value. The T. laeviceps females live twice as long as those of T. bourarachae when they are supplied with sweetened solution, and 4.6 times when they are supplied with honey. Whatever the feeding source, males of T. laeviceps present a longevity shorter than females.
Photoionization of Ne Atoms and Ne+ Ions Near the K Edge: PrecisionSpectroscopy and Absolute Cross-sections
Authors: Müller Alfred , Bernhardt Dietrich , Borovik Alexander , Buhr Ticia , Hellhund Jonas , Holste Kristof , Kilcoyne A. L. David , Klumpp Stephan , Martins Michael , Ricz Sandor , Seltmann Jörn , Viefhaus Jens , Schippers Stefan 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
Single, double, and triple photoionization of Ne+ ions by single photons have been investigated at the synchrotron radiation source PETRA III in Hamburg, Germany. Absolute cross-sections were measured by employing the photon–ion merged-beams technique. Photon energies were between about 840 and 930 eV, covering the range from the lowest-energy resonances associated with the excitation of one single K-shell electron up to double excitations involving one K- and one L-shell electron, well beyond the K-shell ionization threshold. Also, photoionization of neutral Ne was investigated just below the K edge. The chosen photon energy bandwidths were between 32 and 500 meV, facilitating the determination of natural line widths. The uncertainty of the energy scale is estimated to be 0.2 eV. For comparison with existing theoretical calculations, astrophysically relevant photoabsorption cross-sections were inferred by summing the measured partial ionization channels. Discussion of the observed resonances in the different final ionization channels reveals the presence of complex Auger-decay mechanisms. The ejection of three electrons from the lowest K-shell-excited Ne+(

) level, for example, requires cooperative interaction of at least four electrons.