bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Factors influencing the effectiveness of campus recreation management: a structural equation model
Authors: Schmidt Busaba , Gulthawatvichai Tepprasit , Suwanthada Silpachai , Laxanaphisuth Prapat 
Published: June 2017

PurposeThis study developed and validated the consistency of a structural equation model of factors influencing the effectiveness of campus recreation management.MethodsThe study involved 416 teachers and administrators, enrolled with multistage sampling in four university groups: public universities, Rajamangala University of Technology, Rajabhat University, and private universities. The data collection tool was a 5-rating-scale questionnaire. The data were analysed with descriptive statistics. The validity of the structural equation model was tested with the LISREL 8.72 software.ResultsThe study proved that the structural equation model was consistent with the empirical data, with a statistical significance level of 0.05 (&#967<sup>2</sup> = 124.75, <i>df</i> = 83, <i>p</i> = 0.048, RMSEA = 0.035, GFI = 0.93, AGFI = 0.96).ConclusionsThe factors influencing the effectiveness of campus recreation management ordered from the highest to lowest mean score were: organization characteristics, internal environment, employee characteristics, and managerial policies and practices. The independent variables in the structural equation model could explain 68% of the variation in the effectiveness of campus recreation management.
Physical Investment Financing: The Cases of Poland and Latvia
Authors: Żak Katarzyna 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
The aim of the article is to present and compare the major sources of financing of physical investments in Poland and Latvia and to attempt to identify their determinants. The subject of the diagnosis is the corporate sector in Poland and i Latvia in the years 2005-2015.The article uses methodology, developed by C. Mayer, J. Corbett and T. Jenkinson, that is based on the net sources of finance. The financial data analysed in the article come from the capital and financial accounts, constituting the element of the integrated system of national accounts. Assuming that in a given period of time, the sources of finance (revenue) are equal to their use (expenditure), it is possible to estimate the structure of financing of physical investments in the corporate sector. The practical dimension of the analysis should be viewed as an indication for identifying changes in the area of financing of physical investments in enterprises in the two countries.
Role of Facilities Available and Un-Available in Attracting of Tourist in Swat Valley Pakistan
Authors: Akbar Jalaluddin , Shah Syed Tanveer , Khan Muhammad Naeem , Naeem Ahmad 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Natural landscape is an important resource for mountainous regions and play crucial role in tourism development. Tourism play a key role in economic development of a country. Developing tourist areas is the key to meet the expectations of mountain inhabitants, tourists, and the general public outside of mountainous areas. In order to know tourist perception, problems, and role of landscape & horticulture plants in the field of tourism. A research study entitled “Role of facilities available and un-available in attracting of tourist in swat valley Pakistan “The data was collected from the respondents through a questionnaire survey and analyzed using percentages, frequencies and Chi-square test (where applicable). The analyzed data revealed that most of the respondent (55 %) considered natural green environment as a reason for their visit and 67 % respondents wanted to visit with their friends and were satisfied with the tourist area, respectively. Most of the respondent (39 %) observed throwing of surplus food as major waste materials which turned the beautiful green environment into unattractive environment. Most of the visitors (52 %) dislike un-cleanliness of the locality, 74% respondents felt ill effect due to deforestation.53 % tourist disagree with the current maintenance of the locality by tourism department. The most missed facilities were non availability of dustbins and children playing areas. 75 % respondents agreed with the fact that most of the people (local inhabitants as well as tourist) were unaware with regard to maintenance activities of the area 15.7 % respondent agreed that road system should be improved to access most of the greenery in the locality, respectively to aware local people and tourist regarding maintenance of the locality will improve tourism in Swat valley. The studies need to be develop for the improvement of existing as well as artificial landscape of the tourist area (Kalam and Malamjabba) of Swat valley.
Impact of discontinuation of growth hormone treatment on lipids and weight status in adolescents
Authors: Rothermel Juliane , Lass Nina , Bosse Christina , Reinehr Thomas 
Published: June 2017

AbstractBackground:While the main role of growth hormone (GH) replacement therapy in children is to promote linear growth, GH has also an effect on lipids and body composition. There is an ongoing discussion whether discontinuation of GH treatment is associated with deterioration of lipids.Methods:We analyzed weight status [as body mass index-standard deviation score (BMI-SDS)], insulin like growth factor (IGF)-1, triglycerides, total, low-density liporptoein (LDL)- and high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol at the end of GH treatment and in mean 6 months later in 90 adolescents (53 with GH deficiency, 16 with Turner syndrome [TS] and 21 born small-for-gestational age [SGA]).Results:After stopping GH treatment, total cholesterol (+10±24 mg/dL vs. −4±13 mg/dL) and LDL-cholesterol (+15±20 mg/dL vs. −6±12 mg/dL) increased significantly higher in severe (defined by GH peak in stimulation test <3 ng/mL) compared to moderate GHD. In patients with TS, total cholesterol (+19±9 mg/dL), LDL-cholesterol (+9±12 mg/dL) and HDL-cholesterol (+4.3±3.5 mg/dL) increased significantly. In adolescents born SGA, triglycerides increased (+34±51 mg/dL) and HDL-cholesterol decreased significantly (−3.8±7.1 mg/dL). In multiple linear regression analyses, changes of total and LDL-cholesterol were significantly negatively related to peak GH in stimulation tests, but not to gender, age at GH start, duration of GH treatment, observation time, changes of BMI-SDS or IGF-1 after the end of GH treatment. The BMI-SDS did not change after the end of GH treatment.Conclusions:Discontinuation of GH treatment leads to a deterioration of lipids in TS, SGA and severe but not moderate GHD.
Role of the substrate in monolithic AlGaAs nonlinear nanoantennas
Authors: Gili Valerio Flavio , Carletti Luca , Chouchane Fares , Wang Guillaume , Ricolleau Christian , Rocco Davide , Lemaître Aristide , Favero Ivan , Ghirardini Lavinia , Finazzi Marco , Celebrano Michele , Angelis Costantino De , Leo Giuseppe 
Published: June 2017

AbstractWe report the effect of the aluminum oxide substrate on the emission of monolithic AlGaAs-on-insulator nonlinear nanoantennas. By coupling nonlinear optical measurements with electron diffraction and microscopy observations, we find that the oxidation-induced stress causes negligible crystal deformation in the AlGaAs nanostructures and only plays a minor role in the polarization state of the harmonic field. This result highlights the reliability of the wet oxidation of thick AlGaAs optical substrates and further confirms the bulk χ(2) origin of second harmonic generation at 1.55 μm in these nanoantennas, paving the way for the development of AlGaAs-on-insulator monolithic metasurfaces.
Laffer Curves and Home Production
Authors: Kotamäki Mauri 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
In the earlier related literature, consumption tax rate Laffer curve is found to be strictly increasing (see Trabandt and Uhlig (2011)). In this paper, a general equilibrium macro model is augmented by introducing a substitute for private consumption in the form of home production. The introduction of home production brings about an additional margin of adjustment – an increase in consumption tax rate not only decreases labor supply and reduces the consumption tax base but also allows a substitution of market goods with home-produced goods. The main objective of this paper is to show that, after the introduction of home production, the consumption tax Laffer curve exhibits an inverse U-shape. Also the income tax Laffer curves are significantly altered. The result shown in this paper casts doubt on some of the earlier results in the literature.
Visión del cuerpo: un recorrido corporo-textual a partir de los años setenta en Chile
Authors: Aros Legrand Pablo 
Published: June 2017

El presente trabajo relaciona algunas obras literarias y plásticas desarrolladas durante y después de la dictadura cívico militar de Augusto Pinochet en Chile. Tal cometido pretende desentrañar el siguiente cuestionamiento: ¿qué implica considerar obras literarias y plásticas desde el punto de vista de los cuerpos? En términos específicos, este trabajo quiere ser una muestra de las relaciones que distintas obras del quehacer nacional chileno tienen respecto del cuerpo y a los alcances de éste como medio para dar cuenta de las situaciones acaecidas en el país durante y después de la dictadura.Palabras clave: cuerpos; literatura y plástica chilena; dictadura chilena; vulnerabilidad.Vision of the body: a textual-body tour since the seventies in ChileAbstract: The present paper relates some literary and plastic works developed during and after the military civic dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet in Chile. This task aims to unravel the following question: What does it mean to consider literary and plastic works from the point of view of bodies? In specific terms, this article aspires to be an illustration of the relationships between different literary productions of the Chilean national work and the body, as well as the scope of the concept of the body as a means, to account for the situations that occurred in the country during and after the dictatorship.Keywords: bodies; Chilean literature and plastic; Chilean dictatorship; vulnerability.
Contributions of Children With Multiple Chronic Conditions to Pediatric Hospitalizations in the United States: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis
Authors: Berry Jay G. , Ash Arlene S. , Cohen Eyal , Hasan Fareesa , Feudtner Chris , Hall Matt 
Published: June 2017

BACKGROUND:
Children with multiple chronic conditions (CMCC) are increasingly using hospital care. We assessed how much of US pediatric inpatient care is used by CMCC and which chronic conditions are the key drivers of hospital use.

METHODS:
A retrospective analysis of all 2.3 million US acute-care hospital discharges in 2012 for children age 0 to 18 years in the Kids’ Inpatient Database. The ∼4.5 million US hospitalizations for pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn and neonatal care were not assessed. We adapted the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Chronic Condition Indicators to classify hospitalizations for children with no, 1, or multiple chronic conditions, and to determine which specific chronic conditions of CMCC are associated with high hospital resource use.

RESULTS:
Of all pediatric acute-care hospitalizations, 34.3% were of children with no chronic conditions, 36.5% were of those with 1 condition, and 29.3% were of CMCC. Of the $23.6 billion in total hospital costs, 19.7%, 27.4%, and 53.9% were for children with 0, 1, and multiple conditions, respectively, and similar proportions were observed for hospital days. The three populations accounted for the most hospital days were as follows: children with no chronic condition (20.9%), children with a mental health condition and at least 1 additional chronic condition (20.2%), and children with a mental health condition without an additional chronic condition (13.3%). The most common mental health conditions were substance abuse disorders and depression.

CONCLUSIONS:
CMCC accounted for over one-fourth of acute-care hospitalizations and one-half of all hospital dollars for US pediatric care in 2012. Substantial CMCC hospital resource use involves children with mental health–related conditions.
Access to Emergency Contraception After Removal of Age Restrictions
Authors: Wilkinson Tracey A. , Clark Porsche , Rafie Sally , Carroll Aaron E. , Miller Elizabeth 
Published: June 2017

BACKGROUND:
Levonorgestrel emergency contraception (EC) is safe and effective for postcoital pregnancy prevention. Starting in 2013, the US Food and Drug Administration removed age restrictions, enabling EC to be sold over the counter to all consumers. We sought to compare the availability and access for female adolescents with the 2012 study, using the same study design.

METHODS:
Female mystery callers posing as 17-year-old adolescents in need of EC used standardized scripts to telephone 979 pharmacies in 5 US cities. Using 2015 estimated census data and the federal poverty level, we characterized income levels of pharmacy neighborhoods.

RESULTS:
Of 979 pharmacies, 827 (83%) indicated that EC was available. This proportion did not vary by pharmacy neighborhood income level, nor was significantly different from the 2012 study (P = .78). When examining access, 8.3% of the pharmacies reported it was impossible to obtain EC under any circumstances, which occurred more often in low-income neighborhoods (10.3% vs 6.3%, adjusted odds ratio 1.5; 95% confidence interval 1.20–1.94). This was not significantly different from 2012 (P = .66). Correct information regarding over-the-counter access was conveyed only 51.6% of the time; accuracy did not differ by pharmacy's neighborhood income (47.9% vs 55.3%, adjusted odds ratio 0.89; 95% confidence interval 0.71–1.11) and was not significantly different from 2012 (P = .37).

CONCLUSIONS:
A majority of pharmacies have EC available; however, barriers to and disparities in access for adolescents persist and have not changed since the previous study despite regulatory changes that were designed to improve access to EC.
The impact of pretreatment with simvastatin on kidney tissue of rats with acute sepsis
Authors: Özkök E , Yorulmaz H , Ateş G , Aydın I , Ergüven M , Tamer Ş 
Published: June 2017

It has been reported that changes in cytokine levels affect mitochondrial functions, levels of hypoxia-inducible factor α (HIF-1α), and tissue damage during sepsis. We aimed to investigate the effects of simvastatin pretreatment on mitochondrial enzyme activities, and on levels of ghrelin, HIF-1α, and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) in kidney tissue during sepsis. Rats were separated into four groups, namely, control, lipopolysaccharides (LPS) (20 mg/kg), simvastatin (20 mg/kg), and simvastatin + LPS. We measured the levels of mitochondrial enzyme activities and TBARS in the kidney using spectrophotometry. The histological structure of the kidney sections was examined after staining with hematoxylin and eosin. Tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), IL-10, HIF-1α, and ghrelin immunoreactivity were examined using proper antibodies. In tissue, TNF-α (p < 0.01) and HIF-1α (p < 0.05) levels were increased in the simvastatin + LPS and LPS groups. TBARS levels were higher in the LPS group than in the other groups (p < 0.01), but they were similar in the simvastatin + LPS and control groups (p > 0.05). Ghrelin immunoreactivity was lower in the LPS group (p < 0.05) and higher in the simvastatin + LPS group than in the LPS group (p < 0.01). We observed tubular damage in the sections of the LPS group. There were no differences in mitochondrial enzyme activities between the groups (p > 0.05). We observed that pretreatment of simvastatin caused favorable changes on ghrelin and TBARS levels in rats with sepsis.
Fistula carótido-cavernosa unilateral con síntomas neuro-oftalmológicos bilaterales e infarto cerebral venoso: Reporte de un caso.
Authors: Núñez-Alcántara Nátali V. , Ramírez-Quiñones Jorge A. , Valencia-Chávez Ana M. , Barrientos-Imán Danny M. , Calle-La Rosa Pilar , Calderón-Sanginez José J. , Yachi-Fierro Yanet , Abanto-Argomedo Carlos 
Published: June 2017

La fistula carótido-cavernosa es una comunicación anómala entre la arteria carótida y el seno cavernoso que provoca un shunt arteriovenoso patológico y cuyo origen es traumático o espontáneo. Las manifestaciones clínicas están relacionadas con el cambio de dirección del drenaje venoso y del flujo sanguíneo a través de la fístula e incluyen síntomas oculares tales como quemosis, exoftalmos y soplo orbitario, además de manifestaciones neurológicas como infartos venosos y hemorragias intracerebrales. Su presencia se confirma mediante la angiografía por sustracción digital (ASD) y la clasificación generalmente aceptada se basa en la propuesta por Barrow. El tratamiento endovascular ha sido el enfoque terapéutico preferido durante las últimas dos décadas; sin embargo, el tratamiento quirúrgico sigue siendo una opción cuando aquél falla o no está disponible. Se reporta el caso de una paciente de 71 años de edad, con antecedente de traumatismo cráneo-encefálico en la que se diagnósticó fístula carótido-cavernosa izquierda y síntomas neuro-oftalmológicos bilaterales asociados a un infarto venoso a nivel temporal izquierdo. La paciente fue intervenida quirúrgicamente y presentó una evolución clínica favorable.
Application of α,α'‐dipyridyl dye for hydric soil identification
Authors: Berkowitz Jacob F. , VanZomeren Christine M. , Currie Steven J. , Vasilas Lenore 
Published: June 2017

Core Ideas
The α,α'‐dipyridyl dye displayed a ferrous iron detection limit of 0.31mg L−1.
Liquid α,α' dipyridyl dye and indicator test strips exhibited similar reactivity.
Light and heat exposure led to potential α,α'‐dipyridyl dye degradation.
The α,α'‐dipyridyl dye provides a tool for hydric soil and wetland identification.
Chemical dyes, including α,α'‐dipyridyl, can be used to identify ferrous iron in hydric soil studies and aid in conducting wetland delineations. Indicator test strips containing α,α'‐dipyridyl have been developed; however, limited data addresses the reliability of indicator test strips and questions remain regarding potential degradation of α,α'‐dipyridyl in liquid and paper formulations. Laboratory studies found ferrous iron detection limits of 0.31 mg L−1 using both liquid and indicator test strips. The liquid dye and indicator test strips displayed similar reactivity in five soils under simulated field conditions. Results suggest that indicator test strips provide a useful tool for ferrous iron detection across a range of soil conditions. Degradation studies indicate that both liquid dye and indicator strips were impacted by light and heat exposure, with a loss of reactivity observed within as few as 3 d under extreme conditions. Maintaining both liquid dye and indicator strips in cool, dark conditions and testing reactivity with laboratory solutions will ensure the reliability of α,α'‐dipyridyl results.
Leader-Member Quality Relationship, Perceived Organizational Support and Employee Voice Behavior: Moderating Role of Core Self-Evaluation
Authors: Khair Qura-Tul-Aain 
Published: June 2017

Abstract— The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of relational exchange and individual differences on the employee voice. In the light of social exchange theory, the present study proposed the relationship between Leader-member quality relationships and employee voice. This study explains ‘how’ this relationship establishes and ‘why’ this relationship keeps carrying on. It has been proposed that perception of organizational support mediates the association between leader-member quality relationships and employees’ promotive and prohibitive voice behaviors. Moreover, personality trait is another important factor which is inseparable from developing perceptions and behaviors. The perceptions about organizational support and the strength of raising voice can be highly predictable by individual’s personality traits. So, this study has undertaken core self-evaluation as personality trait and explores people having different core self-evaluation (CSE) shows different strengths for promotive and prohibitive voicing based on leader-member quality relationships (LMQR) and perceived organizational support (POS).

Index Terms-- Leader-member relationship, perceived organizational support, employee voice, core self-evaluation and social exchange theory
Toxic Effects of Water Soluble Fractions of Crude Oil, Diesel and Gasoline on Ceratophyllum Demersum
Authors: G.O. Eshagberi 
Published: June 2017

Abstract- Oil exploration and exploitation has resulted in oil pollution in the Niger Delta. This study investigated the toxicity of water soluble fractions (WSFs) of crude oil, diesel fuel and gasoline on Ceratophyllum demersum (L). The parameters measured include fresh weight, biomass production and relative growth rate. The water soluble fractions concentrations used were 25%, 50% 100% for crude oil and diesel and 5%, 10%, 20% were used for gasoline. Results from the study showed that at 25% WSF of crude oil and diesel fuel and 5% WSF of gasoline, there was significant increase (P < 0.05) in fresh weight, biomass production and relative growth rate of Ceratophyllum demersum. While increase in concentration resulted in decrease in the growth parameters. High concentrations of Water Soluble Fractions of gasoline were the most toxic followed by diesel fuel. This study showed that low concentration of water soluble fractions of petroleum hydrocarbons enhanced growth while high concentration was toxic to the aquatic macrophyte.
Keywords: Crude oil, diesel, gasoline, Ceratophyllum demersum.
Seroprevalencia de infección por el virus de leucosis bovina durante 2015 en rodeos de cría de la Zona Deprimida del Río Salado, provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Authors: Panei C. J. , Pérez Aguirreburualde M. S. , Echeverría M. G. , Galosi C. M. , Torres A. , Silva H. J. E. 
Published: June 2017

La leucosis enzoótica bovina (LEB) es una enfermedad crónica, linfoproliferativa y altamente contagiosa producida por el virus de la leucosis bovina (VLB). La sangre es una fuente importante de infección, principalmente en la práctica veterinaria, considerando que solo 5 microlitros son suficientes para infectar a un bovino en forma experimental. La Zona Deprimida del Río Salado (ZDRS) está formada por poco más de 6 millones de hectáreas con una cantidad de terneros que representa el 16,05 % de las existencias nacionales y el 34,03 % de las provinciales, convirtiéndose, de ese modo,en la principal zona criadora de terneros de Argentina. Los últimos estudios sobre seroprevalencia de infección por el VLB en rodeos de cría en la provincia de Buenos Aires se realizaron hace poco más de 20 años, obteniéndose valores inferiores al 2 %. En este trabajo se analizaron un total de 1957 bovinos de cría provenientes de 90 establecimientos, representando poco más del 85 % de la superficie de la ZDRS, para determinar la presencia de anticuerpos contra el VLB mediante inmunodifusión en gel de agar, prueba utilizada en estudios epidemiológicos y en planes de erradicación de la enfermedad. La prevalencia en los establecimientos fue del 6,6 %, mientras que se obtuvo una seroprevalencia individual de 0,36 %. Debido a que la ZDRS es la de mayor productividad de terneros de cría en Argentina, es de sumo interés determinar la prevalencia de infección en esta región para establecer zonas libres de VLB.
Sobre nuevo método de Gobierno espiritual de misiones de Californias, por fray Rafael Verger, 1772
Authors: Magaña Mancillas Mario Alberto 
Published: June 2017

Como parte de las discusiones académicas acerca de la forma de realizar la historia social, cultural y demográfica de las comunidades misionales del septentrión novohispano, especialmente en el que se puede denominar el periodo colonial tardío, entre la expulsión de los jesuitas y el inicio de los movimientos armados de Independencia, se ha realizado un llamado a los estudiosos a incorporar a los grupos indígenas en dicha historia y alejarse de las visiones apologéticas de las labores evangelizadoras de los misioneros, especialmente de los franciscanos (observantes, misioneros y dieguinos), como si esa historia misional sólo fuera una historia del proceso evangelizador católico en esa amplia región y en ese periodo.