bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Os efeitos econômicos do rompimento de barragem de resíduos: divulgações nas demonstrações contábeis comparativamente à grande mídia
Authors: Ribeiro Maísa De Souza , Toledo Junior Márcio Da Silva 
Published: December 2017

Brazil followed, through the press, the facts involving the company Samarco S.A., the mining company controlled by Vale SA and BHP Billiton Brazil Ltda., which failed in the conservation of their waste deposits and became responsible for significant impacts environmental, social and economic order. Inside this context, the accounting and financial information related to the environment become relevant due to represent the expressive sacrifice of economic benefits and by relate themselves with stakeholders interested in accountability, equity situation and effects on performance . Thus, known the main effects of the accident in Mariana, Minas Gerais, the goal of the study was to verify the disclosures of provisions and contingent liabilities related to what happened in the involved companies´ financial statements. It was found that the values defined in the Terms of Transaction and Adjustment of Conduct were recorded and/or inserted in explanatory notes, exerting significant effect on the result and equity situation. The Parent Companies restricted to present a brief comment about the incident, without however to mention any responsibility about the case; but one of them has notified the lawsuit filed by foreign investors due to the lack of information about the case and the risks involved.
The Relationship between Classroom Environment and EFL Learners' Academic Self-Efficacy
Authors: Naghsh Daemi Masoumeh , Tahriri Abdorreza , Mahdavi Zafarghandi Amir 
Published: December 2017

The present study sought to examine the relationship between classroom environment and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners' academic self-efficacy. To this end, a sample of 200 advanced EFL learners (146 females and 54 males) completed the What is Happening In This Class? (WIHIC) which consists of seven scales including Student Cohesiveness, Teacher Support, Involvement, Investigation, Task Orientation, Cooperation, and Equity that help to measure classroom learning environment. The Self-Efficacy for Learning Form (SELF-A) was also administered to gauge the participants’ academic self-efficacy. In order to analyze the data, Spearman rank-order correlation was run. The results revealed that there was a significant relationship between EFL learners’ classroom environment and their self-efficacy (rho = .438). The findings reflected that the highest relationship was between task orientation and self-efficacy (rho = .433) followed by the relationship between student cohesiveness and self-efficacy (rho = .353). However, the lowest relationship was found for the relationship between cooperation and self-efficacy (rho = .199). Overall, the results highlight the relationship between classroom environment and academic self-efficacy.
Preoperative Conjunctival Swab Analyses for Chloramphenicol and Moxifloxacin in Normal Ocular Commensals
Authors: Jacob Sajeev Cherian , Revanasiddappa Isiri , Vaishnavi Thirumagal , Antony CL , Kalikivay Venkataramana 
Published: December 2017

Purpose:-
Normal microfloras of conjunctival sac can flourish and be the potential cause for postoperative intraocular infections. Precautions and measures have to be taken to prevent acute postoperative endophthalmitis, which is a challenge to treat, and has poor visual outcome. Hence this study was done to assess the sensitivity of commonly used topical antibiotics like chloramphenicol and moxifloxacin.

Material & Methods:-
During the period of 10 months, 727 patients were included in the study that were either planned for intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF or were undergoing cataract surgery in a tertiary eye hospital. Conjunctival swabs were obtained, subjected to standard aerobic culture, along with identification techniques and antibiotic sensitivity evaluation was done. All collected data was entered in Microsoft Excel and statistical analysis was performed.

Results:-
Out of 727 conjunctival swabs, 13 (1.7 %) conjunctival swabs showed microbial growth. The most common organism was found to be staphylococcus epidermidis. Microbial culture and antibiotic sensitivity revealed that only 5 conjunctival swabs (38%) showed sensitivity to moxifloxacin, whereas chloramphenicol showed sensitivity in 11 conjunctival swabs (85%). The antibiotic sensitivity reports of inhibition zone for moxifloxacin and chloramphenicol were compared using paired t test and showed that bacteria were more sensitive to chloramphenicol than moxifloxacin with p value of 0.00.

Conclusion:-
The results of this study suggest that topical chloramphenicol was found to be more sensitive as compared to topical moxifloxacin. Hence, it is wise to choose the cheaper and more effective topical chloramphenicol over moxifloxacin.
The Functional Impact of Amblyopia on Visual Skills In Children
Authors: Deshpande Chinmay , Gogate Dipti Amod , Deshpande Aditi 
Published: December 2017

Purpose:-
To assess the efficiency of visual functions and visual skills in strabismic & anisometropic amblyopes and to assess visual acuity and contrast sensitivity in anisometropic amblyopes with spectacles & contact lenses.

Methods:-
In a prospective clinical study, 32 children aged 5 to 15 years presenting with amblyopia in the pediatric department of Shri Ganapati Netralaya Jalna, India, were assessed. Visual acuity was measured with Snellen's and Bailey-lovie log MAR charts and contrast sensitivity was measured with Pelli-Robson chart with spectacles and contact lenses. Saccadic movements were assessed with SCCO scoring criteria and accommodative facility was checked with ±1.50 DS flippers. Stereopsis was assessed with TNO test.

Results:-
By using Wilcoxon sign rank test p-value < 0.05 (<0.001), the mean linear visual acuity was 0.29 (~6/21) and mean single optotype visual acuity was found to be 0.36 (~6/18). Mean visual acuity of 0.27(~6/21) with spectacles improved to 0.33 (~6/18) with contact lenses in amblyopic eyes. The mean Log MAR visual acuity with spectacles and contact lens was found to be 0.602(~6/24) and 0.531(~6/21) respectively. The contrast threshold of 20 amblyopic eyes showed that the mean contrast threshold changed in 9 patients from 0.27 (spectacles) to 0.19 (contact lens). The mean accommodative facility was 5.31 (±2.37). 24 subjects (75%) revealed marked saccadic defects on the test applied. 78% subjects didn't show even gross stereoscopic ability on TNO test.

Conclusion:-
This study supports the facts about amblyopia and associated deficits in visual skills which were claimed in previous studies. In addition, anisometropic amblyopia can be managed better with contact lenses than spectacles.
Nanospeciation Analysis Using Field Flow Fractionation
Authors: Moreno‐Martin Gustavo , Sanz‐Landaluze Jon , Madrid Yolanda 
Published: December 2017

AbstractTrace element speciation is currently moving toward nanotechnology field. Nanosized materials such as metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) and metallic oxide nanoparticles (MONPs) are being used in many fields. However, their impact on the environment and human health is still poorly understood. Characterizing metal and metalloids in nanosize form is not an easy task, and it is still at an incipient stage of development. There is a current trend of using multimethod approaches to provide information, especially for nano‐objects in complex matrices. Field flow fractionation (FFF) techniques, especially asymmetrical flow‐field flow fractionation (AF4), have been shown as a promising approach for size‐based elemental speciation. This article provides a detailed description of the application of AF4to trace element speciation in nanosize form. The description will focus first on the difficulties encountered in MNPs and MONPs determination, especially those factors affecting their stability (sample treatment and interaction with living systems). The second part outlines the application of the AF4in nanospeciation consisting of a description on the basic principles of the technique and the parameters affecting MNPs and MONPs separation along with different methodologies for their sizing and quantification. The article presents throughout selected examples on the application of AF4for characterizing nanoparticles.
Sleep patterns predictive of daytime challenging behavior in individuals with low‐functioning autism
Authors: Cohen Simonne , Fulcher Ben D. , Rajaratnam Shantha M. W. , Conduit Russell , Sullivan Jason P. , St Hilaire Melissa A. , Phillips Andrew J. K. , Loddenkemper Tobias , Kothare Sanjeev V. , McConnell Kelly , Braga‐Kenyon Paula , Ahearn William , Shlesinger Andrew , Potter Jacqueline , Bird Frank , Cornish Kim M. , Lockley Steven W. 
Published: December 2017

Increased severity of problematic daytime behavior has been associated with poorer sleep quality in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. In this work, we investigate whether this relationship holds in a real‐time setting, such that an individual's prior sleep can be used to predict their subsequent daytime behavior. We analyzed an extensive real‐world dataset containing over 20,000 nightly sleep observations matched to subsequent challenging daytime behaviors (aggression, self‐injury, tantrums, property destruction and a challenging behavior index) across 67 individuals with low‐functioning autism living in two U.S. residential facilities. Using support vector machine classifiers, a statistically significant predictive relationship was found in 81% of individuals studied (P < 0.05). For all five behaviors examined, prediction accuracy increased up to approximately eight nights of prior sleep used to make the prediction, indicating that the behavioral effects of sleep may manifest on extended timescales. Accurate prediction was most strongly driven by sleep variability measures, highlighting the importance of regular sleep patterns. Our findings constitute an initial step towards the development of a real‐time monitoring tool to pre‐empt behavioral episodes and guide prophylactic treatment for individuals with autism. Autism Res 2018, 11: 391–403. © 2017 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc.Lay SummaryWe analyzed over 20,000 nights of sleep from 67 individuals with autism to investigate whether daytime behaviors can be predicted from prior sleep patterns. Better‐than‐chance accuracy was obtained for 81% of individuals, with measures of night‐to‐night variation in sleep timing and duration most relevant for accurate prediction. Our results highlight the importance of regular sleep patterns for better daytime functioning and represent a step toward the development of ‘smart sleep technologies' to pre‐empt behavior in individuals with autism.
An Inexpensive, Easy‐to‐Use, and Highly Customizable Growth Chamber Optimized for Growing Large Plants
Authors: Tran Thu M. , Braun David M. 
Published: December 2017

AbstractThe ability to grow plants in highly controlled and reproducible environments is a critical factor for successful plant biology experiments. This protocol describes a simple and inexpensive method for constructing a fully automatic controlled growth chamber that can be easily adapted in plant biology laboratories as well as classrooms. All the materials described in this protocol can be found in garden and home improvement stores or through websites, making the procurement and setup for growing plants in a controlled environment less expensive and convenient. Furthermore, the system is highly customizable and can be used to study plant responses to numerous abiotic and biotic stress conditions. The growth chamber is designed to enable growth and characterization of large plants, such as maize and soybean. © 2017 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Insight into Metal–Organic Framework Reactivity: Chemical Water Oxidation Catalyzed by a [Ru(tpy)(dcbpy)(OH2)]2+‐Modified UiO‐67
Authors: Lin Shaoyang , Ravari Alireza K. , Zhu Jie , Usov Pavel M. , Cai Meng , Ahrenholtz Spencer R. , Pushkar Yulia , Morris Amanda J. 
Published: December 2017

AbstractInvestigation of chemical water oxidation was conducted on [Ru(tpy)(dcbpy)(OH2)]2+ (tpy=2,2′:6′,2′′‐terpyridine, dcbpy=5,5′‐dicarboxy‐2,2′‐bipyridine)‐doped UiO‐67 metal–organic framework (MOF). The MOF catalyst exhibited a single‐site reaction pathway with kinetic behavior similar to that of a homogeneous Ru complex. The reaction was first order with respect to both the concentration of the Ru catalyst and ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN), with kcat=3(±2)×10−3 m−1 s−1 in HNO3 (pH 0.5). The common degradation pathways of ligand dissociation and dimerization were precluded by MOF incorporation, which led to sustained catalysis and greater reusability as opposed to the molecular catalyst in homogeneous solution. Lastly, at the same loading (ca. 97 nmol mg−1), samples of different particle sizes generated the same amount of oxygen (ca. 100 nmol), indicative of in‐MOF reactivity. The results suggest that the rate of redox‐hopping charge transport is sufficient to promote chemistry throughout the MOF particulates.
Implementing a Virtual Health Telemedicine Program in a Community Setting
Authors: Weissman Scott M. , Zellmer Kate , Gill Nicole , Wham Deborah 
Published: December 2017

AbstractAurora Health Care in eastern Wisconsin has a clinical genetics program driven by genetic counselors in the cancer/adult and prenatal genetics settings. In 2015, the workforce shortage of genetic counselors left us with 4 open positions for genetic counselors that we were unable to fill. We explored many models of alternative service delivery, and determined virtual health (VH) via telemedicine to be the best option for our system. Historically, telemedicine technologies have been used to provide access to healthcare services to patients in remote areas. We, however, were struggling to find genetics counselors to staff both our remote clinics and urban clinics. To solve this problem, we recruited genetic counselors from across the country to work remotely from their current home or home office utilizing VH to staff our clinics. We then created clinical workflows and an implementation process of virtual health for 9 prenatal and cancer clinics across the eastern Wisconsin footprint of our healthcare system over the course of 12 months. Here we provide our experience and process in establishing a VH program in order to help other institutions that have been affected by the workforce shortage of clinical genetics professionals.
Genesurance Counseling: Genetic Counselors’ Roles and Responsibilities in Regards to Genetic Insurance and Financial Topics
Authors: Brown Shelby , Puumala Susan , Leonhard Jennifer , Bell Megan , Flanagan Jason , Dean Lori Williamson , Stein Quinn 
Published: December 2017

AbstractWhile traditional components of genetic counseling sessions are well recognized, less is known about insurance and financial discussions. This study sought to examine “genesurance counseling” which we defined as: that portion of a genetic counseling session, whether intentional or non‐intentional, that is devoted to the topic of costs and insurance/third party coverage (particularly for genetic testing). Our objective was to assess genetic counselors’ practices and perspective related to genesurance counseling. A survey link was sent by e‐mail to members of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (approximately 3100 NSGC members). A total of 571 genetic counselors participated in the survey of which 550 identified as clinical genetic counselors. Survey data were used to investigate differences between specialties, impact on patient rapport, changes in practice dynamics, and devotion of clinic time. Overwhelmingly, 99% of participants acknowledged conducting genesurance counseling, 87% believed it to be part of their job description, and 85% viewed it as an important aspect of genetic counseling. On average, respondents estimated they devoted 10% of their session, or 6 min, to genesurance counseling. Of the surveyed participants, 95% reported genesurance counseling as having some form of influence in a patient's decision regarding genetic testing, and 74% stated that genesurance counseling concerns change the practice and dynamic of their clinic. “Genesurance counseling” is not a topic which has been studied to date. Our study highlights the changes in genetic counselors’ roles and responsibilities regarding insurance and financial counseling.
Tumor Screening in Beckwith‐Wiedemann Syndrome: Parental Perspectives
Authors: Duffy Kelly A. , Grand Katheryn L. , Zelley Kristin , Kalish Jennifer M. 
Published: December 2017

AbstractChildren with Beckwith‐Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) and Isolated Hemihypertrophy (IHH) are at an increased risk for developing tumors. Tumor screening in this population is currently being reassessed by several groups and the effect on patients and patient‐families has been argued both as a reason to screen and not to screen. Parental perspectives on this topic have never been systematically addressed for the BWS population. Here, we conducted a parent‐based survey to evaluate knowledge and attitudes toward tumor screening in patients affected by BWS/IHH. A total of 261 surveys were completed. Overall, parents reported that screening decreased their worry and did not feel that screening increased worry or created a burden. This effect was observed across various demographic variables and other factors examined. Almost all significant differences observed could be attributed to parental knowledge of tumor risk. Parents who correctly identified their child's tumor risk were more likely to agree with stratified screening recommendations according to BWS type and risk, and were less likely to feel worried if recommendations were changed. These results highlight the need to educate families about their child's genetic type and tumor risk in order to facilitate an informed decision about tumor screening.
Development of a Novel Melt Spinning-Based Processing Route for Oxide Dispersion-Strengthened Steels
Authors: Hong Zuliang , Morrison Alasdair P. C. , Zhang Hongtao , Roberts Steve G. , Grant Patrick S. 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Melt spinning of an Fe-5Y and Fe-1Y-1Ti (wt pct) alloy produced a relatively uniform spatial distribution of Y and Ti in solid solution and ribbons with consistent yield (> 60 pct by weight), fast processing time (< 10 seconds), good scalability (up to > 100 g feedstock material), and repeatability. Heat treatment in the presence of Fe2O3 as an oxygen source (Rhines pack method) at 973 K validated the potential of forming < 20 nm Y-rich oxides in the Fe-5Y ribbons. Pulverized Fe-1Y-1Y ribbons were consolidated to bulk using the field-assisted sintering technique (FAST) incorporating nano-sized Fe3O4 powder as the oxygen source. After FAST at 1273 K, 50 MPa, and 30 minutes, a comparatively high number density of sub-micron Y and/or Ti-rich oxides were developed. Further formation of fine-scale oxides took place during post-FAST annealing, resulting in an approximate 20 pct increase in hardness at temperatures below 573 K, but with a reduced hardening effect above 673 K due to a small fraction of persistent porosity and mechanically weak prior ribbon boundaries that were decorated with Ti-rich oxides.
Antenatal Detection of Mosaic Trisomy 22 with a Finding of Blake’s Pouch Cyst
Authors: Gholkar Nikhil , Singh Chanchal , Kaul Anita 
Published: December 2017

AbstractThe authors report a case of mosaic trisomy 22 diagnosed antenatally by amniocentesis at 19 weeks. The ultrasound finding was an isolated posterior fossa fluid collection in the brain with features possibly suggestive of a Blake’s Pouch cyst with doubtful hypoplasia of cerebellar vermis. The karyotype of the amniocytes was mos47, + 22[6]/46[8] with two separate clones of cells. Trisomy 22 was seen in one clone (43%) while the other clone (57%) had a normal karyotype. On postnatal examination after termination, there were no dysmorphic features. A selective autopsy of the fetal brain was suggestive of normal posterior fossa anatomy with normal cerebellar vermis which retrospectively confirmed the diagnosis of a Blake’s pouch cyst.
Sortir de la violence : La Commission de vérité et de réconciliation du Canada sur les pensionnats indiens
Authors: Capitaine Brieg 
Published: December 2017

Résumé
La mobilisation pour les femmes autochtones disparues ou assassinées ainsi que la Commission de vérité et réconciliation (CVR) du Canada sur les pensionnats indiens nous rappellent que la violence au Canada n’appartient pas au passé. Le travail individuel et collectif des victimes pour exprimer cette violence et le déploiement de cette parole dans l’espace public fait partie du processus de sortie de la violence que cet article se propose d’analyser. Empruntant une approche symbolique du pouvoir, cette recherche analyse la manière dont les dispositifs institutionnels de justice tels que la CVR abordent la sortie de la violence des points de vue individuel, communautaire et sociétal.
Snark Hunting in Canadian Law: Art and Authenticity
Authors: Nelson Josh , Nelson Adie 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
This reflection on the social construction of authenticity analogizes the quest for artistic authenticity to snark hunting. To illustrate the instability of this term, it employs various Canadian examples, including the “Michelangelo” terracotta sculptures donated to the Museum of Vancouver, the “Igloo tag,” the importation of a sculpture by Edward Chukwuweike Madukaego, and the work of Bill Reid. It posits that proclamations of authenticity and fraudulence are ultimately utterances denoting and invoking power relations. It also reveals, through the use of specific examples, how negotiations around artistic authenticity in settler societies can replicate and re-entrench colonialist power.
Criminal Justice Policy during the Harper Era: Private Member’s Bills, Penal Populism, and the Criminal Code of Canada
Authors: Kelly James B. , Puddister Kate 
Published: December 2017

AbstractDuring the 2015 Maclean’s election debate, Stephen Harper commented, “we have more private member’s legislation that has gone through Parliament under this government than multiple governments before us.” This statement is borne out by empirical evidence: more private member’s bills (PMBs) have become law during Harper’s time in government, compared with most previous parliaments. However, PMBs are subject to less analysis than government bills and do not receive legal scrutiny by the Department of Justice, potentially implicating the protection of rights. Moreover, while one might assume that PMBs concern innocuous local and/or specialized interests, many Harper era PMBs effect substantive legal change to national issues like criminal justice policy. This paper examines the law and order trend in PMBs and addresses the following: why would the PMO under Stephen Harper, noted for its centralized control over all aspects of public policy, permit backbench MPs a role in criminal justice policy, through PMBs?