bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ідентифікація місцезнаходжень дорожньо-транспортних пригод з тваринами за оцінкою травмувань водіїв та пошкоджень автомобіля у Київській області
Authors: Kokhan Oleh 
Published: July 2016

Мета: Проведено оцінку ідентифікації дорожньо-транспортних пригод з тваринами Київської області з 2007-2014 рр. за допомогою використання описових статистик для трьох пар змінних факторів, від яких може залежати місцезнаходження дорожньо-транспортних пригод з тваринами; 1) «місцезнаходження ДТП» та «номер автодороги»; 2) «місцезнаходження ДТП» та «травмування водія»; 3) «місцезнаходження ДТП» та «пошкодження автомобіля». Метод: Дослідження здійснюється з використанням оцінки нормального розподілу змінних, які включають в себе: 1) Таблицю "Тест нормальності", яка використовує критерій Колмогорова-Смирнова і Шапіро-Уілка, з урахуванням відповідної кількості оцінок; 2) Гістограму, яка має розподіл для відповідного типу даних відносно кривої нормального розподілу для візуального впорівняння і подальшої оцінки; 3) одну з функцій описової статистики, яка має назву описова таблиця, і яка, свою чергу використовує два типи характеристик: a) асиметрія і b) ексцес. Результат: Для аналізу була використана програма IBM SPSS Statistics, за допомогою якої проводилась оцінка змінних про дорожньо-транспортні пригоди на нормальне розподілення змінних, які включають в себе тести Колмогорова-Смірнова та Шапіро-Уілка. Отримані після аналізу в програмі SPSS результати проходження тестів для кожної змінної, оцінюються за допомогою слова «Так», якщо змінна пройшла тести та її розподілення відповідає нормальному розподіленню, та оцінюються як «Ні», якщо змінна не пройшла тести та її розподілення не відповідає нормальному розподіленню. Обговорення: Відповідні оцінки внесені до зведених таблиць, на підставі яких був проведений аналіз місцезнаходжень дорожньо-транспортних пригод з тваринами на автодорогах Київської області. Було відмічено, що хоча теоретичні розрахунки для тестування нормальності в програмі SPSS для багатьох змінних всіх трьох факторів «Тип автодороги», «Тип пошкодження автомобіля», «Тип травмування водія» відповідають величинам змінних місцезнаходжень на практиці, але також є достатньо багато змінних ДТП з тваринами які не відповідають закону нормального розподілення, хоча вони мають достатню кількість дорожньо-транспортних пригод з тваринами.
PROJETO DE EXTENSÃO INTERNO “ESPAÇO SUSTENTÁVEL NO IPARQUE: UM MODELO FÍSICOEDUCACIONAL”
Authors: Bez Batti Carla , Carradore Felipe , Pousadela Miguel Angel 
Published: July 2016

<p>O setor da construção civil é pautado pelo nível elevado de extração de matérias-primas não renováveis, causando grandes impactos ambientais e grandes gastos energéticos. O conceito de sustentabilidade surge, dentro da construção civil, com o intuito de melhorar esses aspectos, dando novas perspectivas ao modo de construir, de maneira a tornar a habitação o menos impactante possível ao ambiente. Partindo-se da visão geral do que é o termo, o presente trabalho busca identificar as soluções arquitetônicas e de sistemas utilizados por esse conceito, explicitando o ímpeto de seu significado e tentando aplicá-lo, da maneira mais ideal, em um protótipo de construção sustentável a ser implantado no I-PARQUE, servindo de modelo físico-educacional, tanto para conhecimento e informação de diversos grupos visitantes, como para aprendizagem dos alunos da Universidade, transformando esse espaço em um canteiro de obras capaz de servir à prática profissional dos acadêmicos.</p>
The Effect of Exercise on Balance Function of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Wang Cuixiao , Cai Lenan , Qiao Meina , Chen Shao , Xu Yueqing 
Published: July 2016

<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The objective of the study is to evaluate the effects of exercise on balance function with people who have Type 2 diabetes. <strong>Methods: </strong>The subjects in the study were 26 patients with Type 2 diabetes exercise regularly and 27 patients with Type 2 diabetes who do not exercise. The two groups were compared based on the following: the fall index (FI), the low frequency of Fourier transformation (F1, F2) under natural standing on solid surface with eyes opened,the frequency of Fourier transformation (F1, F2, F5, F6)under Standing on the soft mat with eyes opened（PO），the high frequency of Fourier transformation (F5, F6) under natural standing on solid surface with eyes closed (NC)，the frequency of Fourier transformation (F3, F4)under natural standing on solid surface with eyes closed and head turn to right(HR). <strong>Results</strong>: The fall index (FI), the frequency of Fourier transformation (F1, F5, F6)under Standing on the soft mat with eyes opened（PO）,the high frequency of Fourier transformation（F6) under natural standing on solid surface with eyes closed(NC) were statistically different for the two groups. The other parameters have no significant differences. The balance function of patients who exercise regularly were better than those who don’t exercise.</p>
A Two‐Domain Self‐Report Measure of Periodontal Disease Has Good Accuracy for Periodontitis Screening in Dental School Outpatients
Authors: Chatzopoulos Georgios S. , Tsalikis Lazaros , Konstantinidis Antonios , Kotsakis Georgios A. 
Published: July 2016

Background: The assessment of periodontitis and treatment needs is primarily based on clinical and radiographic examinations. Albeit effective in predicting treatment needs, these examinations are costly, time‐consuming, and impractical for assessing population‐level needs. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate a two‐domain self‐report questionnaire for rapid periodontitis screening.Methods: Six hundred white adult individuals, dentate or partially dentate and seeking dental therapy at a university clinic, underwent oral examination utilizing the full‐mouth Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN). To assess predictive value of self‐reported periodontal measures (SRPMs) for periodontitis screening, four questions were formulated. Two questions aimed to assess “dentist‐diagnosed periodontal disease” and two inquired about “self‐assessed periodontitis.” Multiple logistic regression models were used to construct receiver‐operating characteristic curves, and predictor selection was performed via a forward stepwise selection process.Results: Five hundred thirty‐five volunteers with a mean age of 50.1 years elected to respond to SRPMs via telephone interview. After oral examination, 17.8% of participants were assessed as having CPITN = 4, representing compromised periodontal status. Sensitivity and specificity for correctly classifying compromised periodontal status ranged from 5.3% to 72.6%, and 87.8% to 99.5% for individual SRPMs. Sensitivity and specificity were increased when combining a measure of self‐assessed periodontal disease and a measure of dentist‐diagnosed disease as predictors. Addition of age and sex maximized sensitivity/specificity at 82.1%/82.2%. Diabetic status, smoking, and body mass index did not enhance the prediction.Conclusions: A two‐domain self‐report measure combining two self‐report items with age and sex has good sensitivity and specificity for periodontitis screening in a white, university‐based population. The proposed self‐report measure can be valuable for periodontitis screening in resource‐limited settings where gold standard clinical examination may not be pragmatic. Further validation studies are required to assess whether findings from this study are context‐specific.
Changes in Periodontal Parameters and C‐Reactive Protein After Pregnancy
Authors: Raga Lucía Gil , Mínguez Ignacio , Caffesse Raul , Llambés Fernando 
Published: July 2016

Background: This study assesses hormonal, inflammatory, and periodontal changes in pregnant women and postpartum in the absence of periodontal treatment, and seeks to determine any correlations among these parameters.Methods: A longitudinal, observational study of 117 pregnant women (aged 23 to 42 years) was undertaken in a private gynecologic center between weeks 32 and 35 of pregnancy and 6 to 8 weeks after delivery. Levels of progesterone and C‐reactive protein (CRP) in plasma were determined, as well as periodontal indices, including: 1) plaque index (PI); 2) bleeding on probing (BOP); 3) probing depth (PD); and 4) clinical attachment level (CAL).Results: Postpartum progesterone and CRP declined sharply from 90.85 ± 42.51 ng/mL and 3.73 ± 4.01 mg/L to 0.77 ± 1.43 ng/mL and 1.43 ± 1.67 mg/L, respectively. There was also a significant improvement in all periodontal indices (P <0.05) with the exception of PI. During pregnancy mean BOP was 21.03%, mean PD 2.62 mm, and mean CAL 1.20 mm. After delivery mean BOP was 13.25%, mean PD 2.39 mm, and mean CAL 1.14 mm. Percentage of 1‐ to 3‐mm pockets increased (P <0.05), while 4‐ to 5‐mm pockets and pockets >6 mm decreased significantly (P <0.001). Reduction in CRP correlated significantly with decrease in BOP (P <0.001).Conclusions: Postpartum, there was a dramatic reduction in progesterone and CRP, together with an improvement in BOP, PD, and CAL in the absence of periodontal treatment. Decrease in CRP was related to an improvement in periodontal bleeding.
Relationship Between Personality And Behavioral Intention In Student Teams
Authors: Forrester William R. , Tashchian Armen , Shore Ted H. 
Published: July 2016

This study investigated the applicability of the Big Five and FIRO-B frameworks as predictors of group process outcomes in the context of student teams. The personality dimensions of Agreeableness, Extraversion, Conscientiousness, and Neuroticism were correlated with the interpersonal behavior dimensions of Inclusion, Affection, and Control. The degree of association between personality and interpersonal factors differed by personality dimension. No relationship was found for the Openness dimension. Results of the study support the applicability of both frameworks in the context of student teams. Results suggest that unlike the clinical and workplace participants in prior studies, business student subject are sufficiently homogeneous to support the distinction between the FIRO-B constructs of Inclusion and Affection.
An Introduction To Cost-Of-Living Adjustments In Public Retirement Plans: Details Matter
Authors: Jennings Penelope R. , Jennings William P. , Phillips G. Michael 
Published: July 2016

While financial planning students are expected to be able to understand client retirement plans, subtle differences in cost-of-living adjustments can have major impact on the success of client retirement plans. This teaching note compares the cost-of-living adjustments in the largest government sponsored retirement systems and a hypothetical traditional privately sponsored plan. Using a Monte Carlo simulation, we estimate the impact on retirement experience from the different COLAs. These differences are large, with differing protection from future inflation and differing risk for running out of money during retirement. This teaching note will help instructors address Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board Learning Outcome G.52 “Retirement Needs Analysis”. The material may also be used in economics, human resources, public administration, and other classes addressing policy aspects of retirement plans.
Building Collegiate E-Loyalty: The Role Of Perceived Value In The Quality-Loyalty Linkage In Online Higher Education
Authors: Kilburn Brandon , Kilburn Ashley , Davis Dexter 
Published: July 2016

E-service quality of online higher education reflects the student’s perception of quality of online exchanges across four dimensions: fulfillment, efficiency, system availability and privacy. This study links e-service quality to intentions to remain loyal as mediated by perceived value in an online higher education environment. AMOS is used to examine the structural model based on responses to a student self-report online survey (n=127). Results indicate a strong causal linkage between e-S-QUAL and Loyalty Intentions as mediated by Perceived Value. Further, the direct linkage between e-S-QUAL and Loyalty Intentions was found to be insignificant, substantiating the proposed full mediation model.
Kinetic studies of manganese removal from aqueous solution by adsorption on natural zeolite
Authors: Zendelska Afrodita , Golomeova Mirjana , Blažev Krsto , Boev Blažo , Krstev Boris , Golomeov Blagoj , Krstev Aleksandar 
Published: July 2016

<p> The kinetics of manganese adsorption onto natural zeolite (clinoptilolite) were studied with respect to initial metal ion concentration and adsorbent mass. In order to select the main rate-determining step in the overall uptake mechanism, a series of experiments were performed under batch conditions from single ion solutions. Data obtained from the kinetic experiments are interpreted in terms of Pseudo-second order kinetic model, Weber and Morris model and model proposed by Furusawa and Smith.</p><p> The adsorption kinetics is reasonably fast. It means that in the first 20 min approximately 75% of Mn<sup>2+</sup> is adsorbed from solutions. From the kinetic data can be concluded that adsorption of manganese ions from solution by natural zeolite is more efficiency at higher adsorbent mass and at lower manganese concentration in solution. Amount of Mn adsorbed on zeolite increase at higher manganese concentration in solution.</p><p> From the kinetic models, can be concluded that intraparticular diffusion is more likely to be the rate determining step, but at higher concentrations of Mn ions in solution, film diffusion may be take a part in a rate determining step.</p>
Essential oil composition of indigenous populations of Hypericum perforatum L. from southern Albania
Authors: Bardhi Nikoll , Stefkov Gjoše , Karapandzova Marija , Cvetkovikj Ivana , Kulevanova Svetlana 
Published: July 2016

<p>The aim of this study was to investigate the yield and chemical composition of the essential oil (EO) isolated from over-ground parts of different populations of <em>Hypericum perforatum </em>L. (Hypericaceae) (HP) from southern Albania. The EO yield of 11 specimens of indigenous populations of HP ranged from 2.50 ml/kg to 11.00 ml/kg. GC/FID/MS analyses of the EOs revealed a total of 126 identified compounds representing 77.35–88.29% of the oils. Based on the prevalence of principal components, two types of EO were distinguished: pinene-type, which included seven populations with EO rich in α-pinene, and caryophyllene-type, which included four populations with EO rich in<em> trans</em>-(<em>E</em>)-caryophyllene and caryophyllene oxide. The information obtained can help to assess the potential of the studied Albanian populations for further sustainable wild exploitation to take it into a consideration as a resource of valuable genetic material or for further cultivation and breeding.</p><p>aim of this study was to investigate the yield and the chemical composition of the essential oil (EO) isolated from over ground parts of different populations of <em>Hypericum perforatum </em>L. (Hypericaceae) (HP) from southern Albania. The EO yield of 11 specimens of indigenous populations of HP ranged from 2.50 ml/kg to 11.00 ml/kg. GC/FID/MS analyses of the EOs reviled a total of 126 identified compounds representing 77.35-88.29 % of the oils. Based on prevalence of the principal components two types of EO were distinguished: pinene type that include 8 populations with EO reach in α-pinene and caryophyllene type that include 3 populations with EO rich in<em> trans</em>-(<em>E</em>)-caryophyllene and caryophyllene oxide. Obtained information can help to assess the potential of studied Albanian populations for further sustainable wild exploitation as well as can be taken into a consideration as a resource of valuable genetic material for further cultivation and breeding.</p>
Development of chromatographic methods for thebaine detection and quantification along with some of related alkaloid derivatives
Authors: Spasevska Marija , Bogdanov Jane B , Babunovska Hristina 
Published: July 2016

<p class="Body">Thebaine is naturally occurring alkaloid which is of great importance in the pharmaceutical industry and up to now there is not a Pharmacopoeial monograph for this compound. There is a definite need for development of simple procedures for routine quality assessment based on physical and spectroscopic properties (melting point, UV-Vis, IR, specific optical rotation) and even more importantly a need for development of chromatographic methods for determination of purity.The main objective of this work was to develop RP-HPLC-UVD method for quantification of thebaine and also to develop complementary GC-MS method for qualitative analysis. The developed HPLC method utilized RP-C18 monolithic column, gradient elution with trifluoroacetic acid and formic acid in water and in acetonitrile and detection at 285nm. The effects of the relevant chromatographic conditions was investigated and the optimized and validated method was usеd for analysis of three batches of thebaine. </p><p class="Body">A procedure that contained different methods for determination and identification of thebaine, was performed with main focus on the HPLC method suitable for quantitative and qualitative determination. In parallel, to complete the purity profile, the three batches of thebaine were analyzed by IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy and specific optical rotation and melting point determination. The analysis of thebaine can be performed in few steps by simple and reproducible methods like IR spectroscopy, specific optical rotation, melting point and the developed HPLC method, later proved by its validation. The developed HPLC-UV method is suitable for transfer to HPLC-MS method. The GC-MS method is quite suited for identification of thebaine and of the impurities, but is limited to free bases. Additionally, pseduomorphine and <em>N</em>-oxide derivatives of the related alkaloids are not suitable for GC-MS analysis.</p>
A Study to Assess and Compare the Effectiveness of Moist Heat Versus Ice Packs Application in Reducing the Signs and Symptoms of Intravenous Cannulation Induced Thrombophlebitis Among Patients Admitted in Civil Hospital of Dausa District, Rajasthan
Authors: Gauttam Vijay Kumar , Vati Dr. Jogindra 
Published: July 2016

<div><p><em>Peripheral Intravenous (I.V.) cannulation is an invasive procedure which predisposes the patient to an increased risk of local and systemic infection from micro-organisms introduced either at the time of insertion or when in situ. Peripheral I.V. cannulae related infections are associated with increased morbidity, prolonged hospitalization and increased costs. Therefore, a study to assess and compare the effectiveness of moist heat versus ice packs application in reducing the signs and symptoms of intravenous cannulation induced thrombophlebitis among patients. A pre experimental research approach using one group pre-test post-test repeated measure design was used to assess and compare the effectiveness of moist heat versus ice packs application in reducing the signs and symptoms of intravenous cannulation induced thrombophlebitis. The study was conducted in medical and surgical wards of the Civil Hospital, Dausa district and a sample of 60 (30 patients in each group) was selected using purposive sampling technique. Treatment with moist heat and ice packs application for 20 minutes every two hourly were given to both the group. Modified visual infusion phlebitis was used to assess the prevalence of sign and symptoms of I.V. cannulation thrombophlebitis and Numerical Rating Scale was used for pain assessment. The obtained data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics in terms of frequencies, percentages and chi square association. The moist heat and ice packs were equally effective in reducing the signs and symptoms of I.V. cannulation induced thrombophlebitis i.e. pain, Erythema, induration and warmth. The moist heat was sustained, but ice packs had immediate effects in reducing the signs and symptoms of I.V. cannulation induced thrombophlebitis. There were no association between the level of pain, Erythema, induration and warmth with selected personal variables. </em></p></div>
Inappropriateness in Iraqi EFL Learners’ E-mail Requests to Professor
Authors: Abboodi Ali Shurooq , Pandian Ambigapathy 
Published: July 2016

<div><p><em>This study investigates the use of the speech act of request by </em><em>Iraqi EFL (English as a foreign language) learners </em><em>in student-professor e-mail communication. It aims to examine request strategies and internal modifications in academic requests in e-mail. There has been little investigation of the issue of an academic request made by Arab EFL learners to a higher status person via an authentic data. Thus, this study intends to provide more investigation of the strategies and internal modifiers that are produced by Iraqi EFL learners when they interact with their professors via e-mail. However, this study adapts the CCSARP (cross-cultural speech act realization project) originally suggested by [12] and modified by [8] in terms of strategies and internal modifications. Findings uncover that Iraqi EFL learners have a pragmatic problem when they issue their requests to a higher authority by e-mail. They mainly produce direct requests to higher status individuals. Such types of request require conventional indirectness to be appropriate pragmatically. These learners have limited pragmatic knowledge of conventional indirectness when they produce their requests to their professors. Moreover, Iraqi EFL learners are influenced by their L1 (first language) as they resort to direct sub-strategies that are customary forms in their Iraqi Arabic. This research unveils that Iraqi EFL learners have pragmalinguistic knowledge in syntactic downgraders and a pragmalinguistic deficiency in lexical devices due to the structurally oriented approach used to teach these learners. </em></p></div>
A Study on Customer’s opinion with regard to Online Shopping
Authors: K. A Pavan. , Nirmaladevi Dr. N. 
Published: July 2016

<div><p><em>After the shopping mall revolution the next big wave is online shopping and it has been started in a big way. One of the world’s largest online shopping companies has entered and giving a tough competition for home grown players. Educated young people welcomed the online shopping format with two hands. The objective of the study is to understand the purchasing pattern, opinion regarding the service quality, ease of use, security and payment process etc., Online customers are booming day by day and creating rush in online sites. Supply chain and delivery services became more vibrant to establish on time delivery. These changes initiate changes in the customer choices and behavior and that of their purchasing pattern. This paper highlights the customer choices and opinion with regard to online shopping. The results of the study may seed to a deep study about online shopping behavior of the customers.</em></p></div>