bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
ANÁLISE ESPACIAL DOS CASOS HUMANOS DE LEISHMANIOSE VISCERAL
Authors: Araújo Damião Da Conceição 
Published: July 2017

Introdução: A leishmaniose visceral é uma doença parasitária de distribuição mundial, que em razão da sua magnitude e espectro, é considerada um problema de saúde pública. Uma ferramenta atual que permite o seu estudo abrangente é o geoprocessamento em saúde, pois, permite elaborar cenários epidemiológicos da incidência/prevalência dos casos, e, assim, nortear ações e políticas públicas de saúde. Objetivo: Analisar geoespacialmente os casos humanos de leishmaniose visceral no estado de Sergipe, Brasil, de 2010-2015. Material e Métodos: Estudo ecológico, descritivo e retrospectivo, realizado a partir dos dados coletados dos casos humanos de leishmaniose visceral no estado de Sergipe, disponíveis no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação do Ministério da Saúde, no período de 2010 a 2015. Utilizou-se o programa TerraView 4.2.2 para a análise por meio da estatística espacial com nível de significação de 95% e do estimador de densidade de kernel sobre os casos confirmados da doença. Resultados: Foram confirmados 382 casos de leishmaniose visceral no estado de Sergipe, no período de 2010 a 2015. A distribuição espacial dos casos demonstrou alta concentração no litoral do estado, com maior frequência e taxa de incidência no município de Aracaju. Houve a formação de clusters com autocorrelação espacial positiva entre os municípios, revelando achados epidemiológicos semelhantes. Conclusão: A análise espacial permitiu delinear o cenário epidemiológico dos casos humanos de leishmaniose visceral no estado de Sergipe, durante o período de 2010-2015. Esses achados podem ser úteis para uso na vigilância dos casos, atuação dos profissionais e gestores em saúde, bem como para nortear outras pesquisas.
Clinocpathological study of tumours of maxilla
Authors: M. Udaya Kumar , Gouripur Kranti , Elangovan S. , Srinivasa V. 
Published: July 2017

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Malignant neoplasms of the nose and paranasal sinuses are rare and account for 3% of malignancies involving head and neck region. Maxillary sinus is the commonest area affected and squamous cell carcinoma is the commonest malignancy reported. Due to nonspecific clinical features, late presentations and poor accessibility tumours in these areas are both therapeutically and diagnostically challenging. Data about maxillary sinus tumours, especially from Karaikal are lacking. This prospective hospital-based study was conducted to determine the common benign and malignant tumours affecting the maxilla, their epidemiology and to analyse their clinical presentations.</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Relevant epidemiological and clinical details were collected for all the patients with maxillary tumours and thorough clinical evaluation was performed. CT scan of head and neck region and histopathological examination of the lesion was carried out. All the details were tabulated and percentages were calculated for comparison and analysis. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">During two years period of the study 44 patients with tumours affecting the maxilla were detected, 32 (72%) being benign and 12 (27%) malignant. Incidence of both benign and malignant tumours was highest in the 51-60 years age group with male preponderance. Squamous cell carcinoma (58.33%) was the most common malignant histological variant found while inverted papilloma with squamous epithelium (62.5%) was the most common benign histological variant. In TNM staging, 42% patients had T4 and the remaining were T3 and T2. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">In Karaikal region, inverted papilloma with squamous epithelial lining and squamous cell carcinoma are the commonest benign and malignant tumours of maxilla respectively. Although clinical manifestations of both benign and malignant lesions overlap, certain features like facial pain, cheek swelling, loosening of teeth which were found only in association with carcinoma should warrant thorough evaluation.</span></p>
Clinical profile and management options in patients of Ludwig’s angina: a 5 year prospective study
Authors: Tripathy Smruti Milan , B. Harikumar 
Published: July 2017

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">The objective of the study was to study the etiology, clinical presentation, bacteriology and management options in 38 cases of Ludwig’s angina. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">38 patients of Ludwig’s angina admitted in ENT Department of Saveetha Medical College, between March 2012 to April 2017, were included in the study. Various parameters like etiological agents, clinical features and management options were analysed. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Ludwig’s angina was found to be more prevalent between age group of 41 to 70 years with a mean age group of (60.3yrs). Males were found to be more commonly affected (71%) as compared to females (29%). Odontogenic infections still accounted for majority (81%) of causes with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus emerging as the main associated comorbidity. Patients mainly presented with symptoms like submental and submandibular swelling (100%), dysphagia (67%), odynophagia (55%), and stridor (42%). Almost all the patients required intravenous antibiotics, analgesics and steroids (100%) with (82%) requiring tooth extraction and (74%) requiring incision and drainage. Among the patients who presented with stridor (29%) underwent tracheostomy for airway management. The culture of the discharge obtained after incision and drainage found pseudomonas (71%), staphylococcus aureus (34%) and beta hemolytic streptococcus (42%) as common microbial agents. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Ludwig’s angina is a serious and life threatening condition which can have fatal outcome if not treated aggressively, therefore a thorough understanding of the clinical presentation, common etiological factors, microbial agents and treatment methods is needed to manage these patients.</span></p><p> </p>
A propulsion injury following a spontaneous electronic cigarette explosion: A case report
Authors: Yiru Cherrie Chan , Ilenghoven Devanathan , Mohd. Yussof Shah Jumaat , Ibrahim Salina 
Published: July 2017

<p>Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have become increasingly popular at an alarming rate. This coincides with the public perception that they are a safer mean of nicotine consumption. Unregulated devices carry unrecognized safety risks that have led to numerous cases of burns, associating with spontaneous combustions of e-cigarettes. </p><p> </p>
Kontribusi Bersyukur dan Memaafkan dalam Mengembangkan Kesehatan Mental di Tempat Kerja
Authors: Aziz Rahmat , Wahyuni Esa Nur , Wargadinata Wildana 
Published: July 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji besarnya kontribusi pemaafan dan syukur terhadap kesehatan mental di tempat kerja. Partisipan penelitian diambil dari karyawan dan dosen Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang sebanyak 167 orang melalui teknik pengambilan sampel proposional. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu Skala pemaafan, skala syukur, dan Inventori Kesehatan Mental (MHI) (α=.888) yang telah dimodifikasi oleh penulis.Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa nilai R=.462 p<.05 dengan koefisien determinan sebesar .213. Hal ini berarti pemaafan dan syukur mampu menjadi prediktor bagi tinggi rendahnya kesehatan mental sebesar 21.3 persen.
Kepuasan Perkawinan Dengan Kesejahteraan Subjektif Perempuan dengan Profesi Guru Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Anindya Ajeng Sista , Soetjiningsih Christiana Hari 
Published: July 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ada hubungan positif yang signifikan antara kepuasan perkawinan dengan kesejahteraan subjektif pada guru SD perempuan di Kelurahan Kratonan Kecamatan Serengan, Kota Surakarta. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah skala psikologi. Skala yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu skala yang diadaptasi oleh penulis berdasarkan Marriage Satisfacton Scale (α=.941) dan skala kedua yaitu skala kesejahteraan subjektif yang diadaptasi oleh penulis berdasarkan Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS-SF) dan Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) (α=.941). Partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah 59 guru SD perempuan di Kelurahan Kratonan Kecamatan Serengan Kota Surakarta dan menggunakan teknik Purposive Sampling. Pengujian hipotesis dan korelasi antara kepuasan perkawinan dengan kesejahteraan subjektif guru SD perempuan di Kelurahan Kratonan Kecamatan Serengan Kota Surakarta menggunakan uji korelasi Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan adanya hubungan positif yang signifikan antara kepuasan perkawinan dan kesejahteraan subjektif guru SD perempuan di Kelurahan Kratonan Kecamatan Serengan Kota Surakarta (r=.970; p<.05).
How the Loyalty of Expedition Business Can Be Formed Through Trust and Satisfaction
Authors: Wakhidah Esti Nur , Haryanto Budhi 
Published: July 2017

<p>The purpose of this study is to examine the role of satisfaction and trust in mediating the relationship between service quality and brand image, and customer's intention to be loyal. The data is collected using survey and conducted by distributing questionnaire through a website. Website is selected as a media to distribute th research instrument because today marketplace shows a shift from offline to online platform. This study selected 200 people who have the intention to loyal with Jalur Nugraha Ekakurir (JNE) service as samples. Structural Equation Model (SEM) is statistical method chosen to elaborate the relationship among the variables. The result of this research indicates that service quality and brand image have positive and significant effect on satisfaction and trust. In addition, this research also find the mediation effect of satisfaction and trust in shaping customer loyalty. This study also discusses the implications from theoretical, practical, and future research, point of view.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Keywords: Service Quality, Brand Image, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Trust, Customer Loyalty</p>
Effect of Soil Amendments on Cd Accumulation by Spinach from a Cd‐Mineralized Soil
Authors: Paul Adrian L.D. , Chaney Rufus L. 
Published: July 2017

Cadmium (Cd)‐mineralized soils occur in many nations. When these soils are noncalcareous, crops and especially leafy vegetables such as lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) and spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) may accumulate levels of Cd in their edible portions that exceed international standards. Vegetable crops grown on Lockwood loam from Monterey County, CA, absorb an excessive amount of Cd into their edible portions. Agronomic or genetic management alternatives are needed to allow the use of these otherwise highly productive soils for spinach. Previous research has shown that zinc (Zn) fertilizer plus limestone incorporation or biosolids compost and sorbent oxide amendments can reduce spinach and lettuce Cd accumulation. We tested combinations of biosolids compost (10%), Mn, Zn, and limestone (5%) on Cd phytoavailability. Manganese sulfate (in the absence of limestone) caused minor pH reduction, which increased the Cd level in spinach. The addition of ZnCO3+ZnSO4 inhibited Cd accumulation, as did biosolids compost, but much greater reductions were achieved when soil pH was raised with limestone to prevent the acidification from the addition of compost or Zn salts. Cadmium accumulation was suppressed below international guidelines limits when combinations of compost+Zn+limestone or compost+Zn+Mn+limestone were applied, highlighting the complexity of processes limiting Cd phytoavailability.Core Ideas
Cd‐mineralized soils exist in many nations and require management to limit crop Cd.
Both Zn fertilizer and limestone equivalent must be incorporated to minimize spinach Cd.
Biosolids compost may negatively affect plant growth due to soluble salts but reduce spinach Cd.
Codex Cd limits can be attained for leafy vegetables grown in Cd‐mineralized Lockwood soils.
A Comparison of Second‐Order Derivative Based Models for Time Domain Reflectometry Waveform Analysis
Authors: Wang Zhuangji , Schwartz Robert , Kojima Yuki , Chen Yan , Horton Robert 
Published: July 2017

Core Ideas
Two methods, AWIGF and second‐order BMO, were evaluated on long‐ and short‐probe TDR waveforms.
A corner‐preserving filter was designed to improve the performance of AWIGF.
With the new filter, AWIGF performance was consistent with second‐order BMO analysis.
Adaptive waveform interpretation with Gaussian filtering (AWIGF) and second‐order bounded mean oscillation Z2(u,t,r) are time domain reflectometry (TDR) analysis models. The AWIGF was originally designed for relatively long‐probe (>150 mm) TDR waveforms, while Z2(u,t,r) was originally designed for relatively short‐probe (<50 mm) TDR waveforms. The performances of AWIGF and Z2(u,t,r) on both long and short TDR probes have not been evaluated. The main objective of this study was to evaluate theoretically and experimentally the AWIGF and Z2(u,t,r) performances on long and short TDR probes. The evaluations are performed via mathematical analysis, and measurements of long probe and short probe waveforms in CaCl2 solutions with various electrical conductivities (EC), adding Gaussian noise, and testing the stability of Z2(u,t,r) and AWIGF. A corner‐preserving filter (CPF) is proposed to improve the stability of AWIGF on short‐probe TDR waveforms. The CPF preserves the second order derivatives of the waveforms, and emphasizes the reflection positions (t2) compared to the original Gaussian filter. Both theoretical and experimental tests illustrate the consistency of Z2(u,t,r) and AWIGF. The standard deviations of relative permittivity (εr) are <5% for all noise levels. In conclusion, Z2(u,t,r) and AWIGF can provide stable analysis for long and short probe TDR waveforms. The AWIGF with CPF is capable of stably analyzing challenging short probe TDR waveforms. The original AWIGF exhibits the lowest standard deviation of εr at a given EC, whereas AWIGF with CPF filter exhibits the lowest bias of εr across solutions varying in EC.
Os objetos no ensino e o movimento de tecnologia educacional no Brasil: a importância da utilização.
Authors: Oliveira Rosilene Batista de 
Published: July 2017

<p>O presente artigo discute como a importância da utilização de objetos no ensino é construída, no âmbito do movimento de tecnologia educacional, nas décadas de 1960 e 1970, no Brasil, considerando as propostas da psicologia da aprendizagem, da teoria da comunicação e do enfoque sistêmico, teorias científicas que deram base ao movimento. Com este objetivo, são analisadas obras que tiveram grande repercussão no país, influenciando o ideário pedagógico da época sobre a utilização de recursos tecnológicos no ensino. Com base nos estudos de Michel Foucault, procuramos destacar nos textos analisados as estratégias discursivas que evidenciam e legitimam a utilização dos recursos tecnológicos no ensino, influenciando e alicerçando o movimento de tecnologia educacional. A partir da análise realizada, observamos que o caráter científico da psicologia da aprendizagem, da teoria da comunicação e da teoria dos sistemas, bem como o estatuto científico que as mesmas concebem ao saber pedagógico, possibilitam que concepções, propostas e regras sejam aceitas como algo dado, natural, contribuindo para aprofundar a lógica da introdução de objetos no ensino nas décadas de 1960 e 1970 no Brasil. </p>mal'&gt;&lt;�7 a@�p�style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US'&gt; <p> </p><p><strong>RESUMO</strong></p><p>O presente artigo discute como a importância da utilização de objetos no ensino é construída, no âmbito do movimento de tecnologia educacional, nas décadas de 1960 e 1970, no Brasil, considerando as propostas da psicologia da aprendizagem, da teoria da comunicação e do enfoque sistêmico, teorias científicas que deram base ao movimento. Com este objetivo, são analisadas obras que tiveram grande repercussão no país, influenciando o ideário pedagógico da época sobre a utilização de recursos tecnológicos no ensino. Com base nos estudos de Michel Foucault, procuramos destacar nos textos analisados as estratégias discursivas que evidenciam e legitimam a utilização dos recursos tecnológicos no ensino, influenciando e alicerçando o movimento de tecnologia educacional. A partir da análise realizada, observamos que o caráter científico da psicologia da aprendizagem, da teoria da comunicação e da teoria dos sistemas, bem como o estatuto científico que as mesmas concebem ao saber pedagógico, possibilitam que concepções, propostas e regras sejam aceitas como algo dado, natural, contribuindo para aprofundar a lógica da introdução de objetos no ensino nas décadas de 1960 e 1970 no Brasil. </p><p> </p><p>Palavras-chave: objetos no ensino; movimento de tecnologia educacional; teorias.</p><p> </p>
EDUCAÇÃO POPULAR: ESCOLA, SALA DE AULA E PLANEJAMENTO PARTICIPATIVO
Authors: Luft Hedi Maria , Schmitt Diovanela Liara 
Published: July 2017

<p>O estudo trata da gestão escolar da sala de aula e do planejamento participativo. Tem como objetivo analisar como os processos de participação da comunidade escolar interferem na constituição do currículo, da autonomia dos sujeitos e na construção da democracia em espaços populares. A busca dos dados foi realizada a partir de observações sistemáticas em três escolas públicas estaduais de ensino, onde a referência das ações educativas é pautada na participação de todos instituindo práticas de educação popular num contexto popular. Constatou-se que, quanto mais espaços de planejamento participativo tanto mais se efetiva a construção da democracia na escola e na sala de aula. Entende-se a escola como espaço da diversidade, a sala de aula como um lugar privilegiado para aprender o exercício da cidadania, através da convivência respeitosa, do ambiente apropriado para a construção de currículos que atendam as perspectivas da educação popular. Para tal, é fundamental o reconhecimento dos saberes advindos da comunidade e, se torna imperativo que todos se sintam desafiados a compreender, a proeminência do comprometimento de cada um, no processo constitutivo da vida escolar.</p><p> </p><p>Palavras-chave: Gestão; Sala de aula; Currículo; Educação popular. </p>
Addressing urban water scarcity: reduce, treat and reuse – the third generation of management to avoid local resources boundaries
Authors: Drangert Jan-Olof , Sharatchandra H. C. 
Published: July 2017

Urban growth leads to geographically concentrated demand for water and food – and to growing volumes of wastewater and organic waste. Left unattended by city authorities, both local and planetary resources boundaries for water and nutrients will be transgressed. A novel partly dynamic ‘flexible water balance’ is developed to explore ways to address a looming water crisis. A systems-based flow chart shows how rainwater, groundwater and recycled water interact. Measures from supply-, demand-, and reuse management are combined to manipulate the water flows.
Water management in Bangalore, India, focused on supply management over the period 1964 to 2015, tapping distant rivers. This mind-set was challenged by a Water Disputes Tribunal and international financiers. Residents and industry were losing faith in the erratic water supply, and met part or all their water needs by digging or drilling wells. The ‘flexible water balance’ is tested on Bangalore for the year 2050 when the population has increased from 8 to 20 million. New housing complexes can provide opportunities for effective arrangements to recycle water and nutrients, save energy, and reduce water pollution and air emissions. The ‘flexible water balance’ indicates that Bangaloreans can get enough household water without tapping river water and still recharge groundwater.
Removal of phthalic acid esters from aqueous solution by the biological activated carbon process
Authors: Chen Qiuli , Zhang Chaosheng , Zhao Meihua , Liu Hongying , Rong Hongwei , Zhang Kefang 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
This study investigated the removal of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) from aqueous solution by the biological activated carbon (BAC) process. PAEs, such as dimethyl phthalate, diethyl phthalate, dibutyl phthalate, and di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, were effectively removed at a 40 mg/L activated carbon dosage by emergency activated carbon treatment for excessive amounts of PAEs. The optimal BAC process parameters were an initial PAE concentration of 10 μg/L and an empty bed contact time of 10 min. Results further showed that with higher summer temperatures, mature biofilms were formed, and CODMn, NH3-N and PAE removal efficiency tended to stabilize for approximately 1 month. During stable BAC operation, biodegradation was the primary mechanism.
Life Cycle Energy Analysis of Reclaimed Water Reuse Projects in Beijing
Authors: Fan Yupeng , Guo Erhui , Zhai Yuanzheng , Chang Andrew C. , Qiao Qi , Kang Peng 
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT: To illustrate the benefits of water reuse project, the process‐based life cycle analysis (LCA) could be combined with input–output LCA to evaluate the water reuse project. Energy is the only evaluation parameter used in this study. Life cycle assessment of all energy inputs (LCEA) is completed mainly by the life cycle inventory (LCI), taking into account the full life cycle including the construction, the operation, and the demolition phase of the project. Assessment of benefit from water reuse during the life cycle should focus on wastewater discharge reduction and water‐saving benefits. The results of LCEA of Beijing water reuse project built in 2014 in a comprehensive way shows that the benefits obtained from the reclaimed water reuse far exceed the life cycle energy consumption. In this paper, the authors apply the LCEA model to estimate the benefits of reclaimed water reuse projects quantitatively.
Efecto de la restauración post-minería de la comunidad vegetal de matorral xerófilo, en Nuevo León, México
Authors: Marroquín-Castillo Jonathan J. , Alanís-Rodríguez Eduardo , Jiménez-Pérez Javier , Aguirre-Calderón Oscar A. , Mata-Balderas José M. , Rubio-Camacho Ernesto A. , Collantes Chávez-Costa Alejandro 
Published: July 2017

Antecedentes y Objetivos: Las estrategias de restauración tienen como objetivo favorecer la recuperación de los ecosistemas alterados, para lograr el restablecimiento de su estructura y funcionamiento naturales. La presente investigación evaluó la abundancia, dominancia, frecuencia y diversidad de especies en tres áreas de matorral espinoso tamaulipeco.Métodos: Dos áreas fueron sometidas durante siete años (2000-2006) a procesos de aprovechamiento a cielo abierto. A una se le aplicaron técnicas de restauración y a la otra no, y se compararon con un área en la que no se tiene perturbación registrada llamada área referencia. En el año 2013 se establecieron 36 sitios de muestreo, 12 por cada una de las áreas cuyas dimensiones fueron de 100 m2 (10 × 10 m), en las que se registraron los atributos ecológicos de las comunidades vegetales establecidas.Resultados clave: En el área sin restaurar no se registró regeneración de la comunidad vegetal. La riqueza específica (S), índice de Margalef (DMg) e índice de Shannon (H´) mostraron diferencias significativas entre el área restaurada y la de referencia (Valores medios S 4.75 y 8.25, DMg 0.87 y 1.80, H´ 0.7 y 1.54, respectivamente), mientras que las variables de densidad, área de copa e índice de Pretzsch (A) no mostraron diferencias.Conclusiones: Se concluye que la técnica de restauración activa, la cual consiste en el depósito de material rocoso y edáfico en el área, y su exclusión de actividades productivas, generan condiciones favorables para que la comunidad vegetal del matorral espinoso tamaulipeco se establezca teniendo similitud en la densidad y área de copa a un área de referencia en siete años.