bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
QUALITY OF LIFE IN DEPRESSIVE PATIENTS FOLLOWED IN PSYCHOLOGY AND IN PSYCHIATRY
Authors: Martins Antunes Sandrine , Dos Santos Mendes Monico Lisete 
Published: January 2017

Abstract.This study aims to analyze and compare the Quality of Life in patients followed exclusively in Psychiatry and in patients followed exclusively in Psychology. Took part of the study 60 patients of both genders with depressive symptomatology and no other clinical diagnosis (exclusion criteria), 30 being exclusively followed at hospital psychiatric consultations and 30 exclusively followed in psychology consultations. After informed consent, we used the Quality of Life questionnaire (SF-36; Ware & Sherbourne, 1992), which showed good psychometric properties in its nine domains: Physical Function, Physical Performance, Body Pain, General Health, Vitality, Social Functioning, Role Emotional, Mental Health, and Health Change. We found that the patients followed in Psychology showed a better quality of life in Emotional and Physical Performance, as well as in Mental Health. Men expressed a similar quality of life to women, except in the field of Physical Function, higher in males. Single patients had better in Role Emotional and Mental Health, when compared to divorced and widowed. The results are discussed considering the benefits of psychological therapy in improving the quality of life of depressed patients.Keywords: Quality of life; Patients; Psychology; Psychiatry.Resumo.O presente estudo pretende analisar e comparar a Qualidade de Vida em pacientes exclusivamente acompanhados em consultas psiquiatria e em pacientes exclusivamente acompanhados em consultas de psicologia. Participaram no estudo 60 pacientes de ambos os sexos com sintomatologia depressiva e sem outro quadro clínico diagnosticado (critério de exclusão), sendo 30 exclusivamente acompanhados em consultas hospitalares de psiquiatria e 30 exclusivamente acompanhados em consultas de psicologia. Após consentimento informado, aplicámos o Questionário da Qualidade de Vida (SF-36; Ware & Sherbourne, 1992), que mostrou boas propriedades psicométricas nos nove domínios constituintes: Função física, Desempenho físico, Dor corporal, Saúde geral, Vitalidade, Função Social, Desempenho emocional, Saúde mental e Mudança de Saúde. Verificámos que os pacientes acompanhados em Psicologia mostraram uma melhor Qualidade de Vida ao nível dos domínios Desempenho emocional, Desempenho físico e Saúde mental. Os homens manifestaram uma Qualidade de Vida semelhante à das mulheres, excepto no domínio da Função física, superior no sexo masculino. Os pacientes solteiros apresentaram melhores Desempenho emocional e Saúde mental comparativamente aos divorciados e aos viúvos. Os resultados são discutidos numa abordagem dos benefícios da terapia psicológica na melhoria da qualidade de vida em doentes deprimidos.Palavras-chave: Qualidade de Vida; Pacientes; Psicologia; Psiquiatria
ESTIMULACIÓN DE LA INTELIGENCIA EMOCIONAL COMO PREVENCIÓN DEL FENÓMENO “BULLYING” EN ALUMNOS VÍCTIMAS
Authors: Carbonell Bernal Noelia , Sánchez Esteban Sheila , Cerezo Ramírez Fuensanta 
Published: January 2017

Resumen.El fenómeno Bullying (Olweus, 1993) es una situación que a día de hoy es posible encontrar en nuestros centros escolares con mucha frecuencia, dando lugar a un problema social que implica a toda la comunidad educativa, por ello resulta indispensable desarrollar programas e intervenciones, con el fin de dotar de estrategias de afrontamiento, especialmente teniendo como centro de la intervención a las víctimas, dado que son los que peores consecuencias a nivel físico y psicológico sufren, y son una pieza clave a la hora de hacer frente a esta problemática; en el último informe del defensor del pueblo sobre este tema, a la vista de los datos que este nos ofrece, podemos comprobar cómo los porcentajes de alumnos implicados dentro de este fenómeno, van aumentando con el paso del tiempo, produciéndose una igualdad en el sexo, tanto de agresores como víctimas (Informe del defensor del pueblo, 2007). De este modo, en el presente proyecto pretendemos valernos de las bondades de la tecnología, con el fin de llegar a los adolescentes y preadolescentes diana de esta intervención, a través de una forma de comunicación que para ellos supone una realidad en la que se han desarrollado, puestos que son considerados una Generación Net (Yoon Bong Seo, 2007).
ESTIMULACIÓN DE LA METACOGNICIÓN EN LA EDUCACIÓN INFANTIL MEDIANTE EL LENGUAJE METAFÓRICO
Authors: Mayoral Rodríguez Sílvia , Timoneda Gallart Carme 
Published: January 2017

Abstract.The aim of this communication is focused on proving as use of metaphoric language helps in stimulation of metacognition. To do this we present an experience where is applied metaphor and metaphoric language to support the COGEST program (Cognitive Stimulation). This work is done with students from Early Childhood Education in a public school Girona as a part of a larger research project that aims to assess the cognitive processes of children of P-4 and P-5 once applied COGEST program (ends of June 2015). In our communication will explain some of the metaphors used throughout this cognitive work (from September 2013) and the result of their application. These results show as metaphorical language helps children to be aware of how they learn and gain autonomy in their learning process. Concludes that metaphor stimulates metacognition (learners are aware of the purpose of each task, its own strategies and the importance of reviewing the process). Also, helps each child in managing their emotions and is a good tool to resolve conflicts that arise in the classroom.Keywords: Childhood Education, metaphor, metaphoric language, cognitive stimulation, metacognition.Resumen.El objetivo de esta comunicación se centra en mostrar que el uso del lenguaje metafórico facilita la estimulación de la metacognición. Para ello, presentamos una experiencia educativa en la que se utiliza la metáfora y el lenguaje metafórico como soporte del programa de estimulación cognitiva COGEST. Este trabajo, que se realiza con los alumnos de P-4 y P-5 de Educación Infantil de una escuela pública de Girona, se enmarca dentro de un proyecto de investigación más amplio que tiene la finalidad de valorar los procesos cognitivos de estos educandos tras aplicar el programa COGEST (a finales de junio de 2015). En esta comunicación se presentan algunas de las metáforas usadas hasta el momento en este proyecto (desde septiembre de 2013). Posteriormente, se detallan los cambios observados en los estudiantes. Poniendo de manifiesto cómo el lenguaje metafórico posibilita a los alumnos ser conscientes de su actividad mental -cómo aprenden- y ganar autonomía en su proceso de aprendizaje. La metáfora facilita la estimulación de la metacognición (los educandos son conscientes de cuál es el objetivo de cada tarea, de sus propias estrategias y, de la importancia de revisar el proceso). Asimismo, ayuda a cada niño en la gestión de sus emociones y resulta una herramienta muy útil para resolver los conflictos que surgen en el aula.Palabras Clave: Educación Infantil, metáfora, lenguaje metafórico, estimulación cognitiva, metacognición.
An Exploration of Burn Survivors' Experiences of Pressure Garment Therapy at a tertiary hospital in South Africa
Authors: Pillay Rogini , Visagie Surona , Mji Gubela 
Published: January 2017

Introduction: Pressure garment therapy is used to treat hypertrophic scars, but adherence to this intervention presents challenges. The aim of the paper was to explore the pressure garment therapy experiences of adult burn survivors.Methods: The experiences of eight purposively sampled participants were explored in a qualitative, phenomenological study. Data were collected by means of semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was conducted.Results: Participants described an improvement in the scars, but struggled with adherence to pressure garment therapy. The emotional impact of the burn injury, physical symptoms, the effort of caring for the garments and aesthetic factors created barriers to adherence. Support, inner strength, knowledge, and seeing an improvement facilitated adherence.Conclusion: The findings of the study show that participants perceived pressure garment therapy as beneficial, but several complex factors impacted adherence. A bigger choice in material colours, a person-centred approach to burn management, digital photos of scars to catalogue improvement and the establishment of a counselling network are recommended.
Keywords: Burns, hypertrophic scars, pressure garment therapy, adherence.
Epidemiology of hospital-acquired infections in a tertiary care teaching hospital in India: a cross-sectional study of 79401 inpatients
Authors: Narendranath V. , Nandakumar B. S. , Sarala K. S. 
Published: January 2017

Background: Healthcare-associated infections are those infections that the patients develop during the course of receiving healthcare treatment for other conditions, which are not incubating at the time of admission. Health care associated infections are the major concerns in the developing countries commonly affecting the ill patients. The purpose of the study is to assess the epidemiology of health care associated infections (HAI) in a tertiary care teaching hospital.Methods: Cross sectional retrospective data was collected for all inpatients from January 2013 to December 2015 covering 79401 inpatients. Data was collected as per ICD – 10 coding, analyzed using SPSS software ver.16.Results: Overall Percentage of different types of HAI calculated, UTI- 1318 (1.66%) more among females and 51.7 %, highest rate in general ward. BSI -360 (0.45%) with 54% male patients, 79.7% medical related type of diagnosis, 66.9% cases from ICU. VAP 148 (0.19%), 62.1% male patients, 94.8%- medical related type of diagnosis. SSI – 30 (0.04%) 65.5% male patients , General Ward 86.2% , 65.5% male patients. Mortality analysis reveal maximum number of deaths was due to BSI contributing to 27.22 % as case fatality rate and 60.12 % proportional mortality rate.Conclusions: Occurrence of hospital acquired infections pose a grave threat to patients as well as health care personnel. Tertiary care centers require a multi-pronged approach to tackle these infections. HAIs lead long term disability, increase in hospital stay, financial burden to the family members. Many a times health care associated infections can be prevented by using standard guidelines, precautions, correct protective measures by health care workers.
Simultaneous Estimation of Relative Permeability and Capillary Pressure for PUNQ-S3 Model With a Damped Iterative-Ensemble-Kalman-Filter Technique
Authors: Zhang Yin , Fan Zhaoqi , Yang Daoyong , Li Heng , Patil Shirish 
Published: January 2017

Summary
A damped iterative-ensemble-Kalman-filter (IEnKF) algorithm has been proposed to estimate relative permeability and capillary pressure curves simultaneously for the PUNQ-S3 model, while its performance has been compared with that of the CMOST module, iterative-ensemble-smoother (IES) algorithm, and traditional ensemble-Kalman-filter (EnKF) technique. The power-law model is used to represent the relative permeability and capillary pressure curves, while three-phase relative permeability for oil phase is determined by use of the modified Stone II model. By assimilating the observed production data, the relative permeability and capillary pressure curves are inversely, automatically, and successively updated, achieving an excellent agreement with the reference cases. Not only are the associated uncertainties reduced significantly during the updating process, but also each of the updated reservoir models predicts the production profile that is in good agreement with the reference cases. Although the damped IEnKF technique shows the highest accuracy on estimation results, history-matching results, and prediction performance for the PUNQ-S3 model, its computational expense is still high compared with the other three techniques. In addition, the variations in the ensemble of the updated reservoir models and production profiles of the damped IEnKF provide a robust and consistent framework for uncertainty analysis.
Modeling Patterns of Total Dissolved Solids Release from Central Appalachia, USA, Mine Spoils
Authors: Clark Elyse V. , Zipper Carl E. , Daniels W. Lee , Orndorff Zenah W. , Keefe Matthew J. 
Published: January 2017

Surface mining in the central Appalachian coalfields (USA) influences water quality because the interaction of infiltrated waters and O2with freshly exposed mine spoils releases elevated levels of total dissolved solids (TDS) to streams. Modeling and predicting the short‐ and long‐term TDS release potentials of mine spoils can aid in the management of current and future mining‐influenced watersheds and landscapes. In this study, the specific conductance (SC, a proxy variable for TDS) patterns of 39 mine spoils during a sequence of 40 leaching events were modeled using a five‐parameter nonlinear regression. Estimated parameter values were compared to six rapid spoil assessment techniques (RSATs) to assess predictive relationships between model parameters and RSATs. Spoil leachates reached maximum values, 1108 ± 161 μS cm−1on average, within the first three leaching events, then declined exponentially to a breakpoint at the 16th leaching event on average. After the breakpoint, SC release remained linear, with most spoil samples exhibiting declines in SC release with successive leaching events. The SC asymptote averaged 276 ± 25 μS cm−1. Only three samples had SCs >500 μS cm−1at the end of the 40 leaching events. Model parameters varied with mine spoil rock and weathering type, and RSATs were predictive of four model parameters. Unweathered samples released higher SCs throughout the leaching period relative to weathered samples, and rock type influenced the rate of SC release. The RSATs for SC, total S, and neutralization potential may best predict certain phases of mine spoil TDS release.Core IdeasAppalachian mine spoil specific conductance leaching patterns were modeled.Weathering type influenced specific conductance at the beginning and end of the leaching period.Rock type influenced rates of specific conductance release.Considering all mine spoils, RSATs predicted four model parameters.
Impacts of EndemicMaoridrilusEarthworms (Megascolecidae) in Biosolids‐Amended Soil
Authors: Kim Young‐Nam , Robinson Brett , Horswell Jacqui , Boyer Stephane , Dickinson Nicholas 
Published: January 2017

Biosolids can be a valuable fertilizer for agriculture and in ecological restoration, although there are concerns about contaminants. Earthworm activity, including vermicomposting of biosolids, may influence the efficacy of their use. We investigated how two New Zealand endemic anecic species ofMaoridrilus(cf.Eisenia fetida) responded to biosolids amendment and affected the mobility of nutrients and trace elements as well as greenhouse gas emissions in biosolids‐amended soil. Earthworms were incubated with mixtures of biosolids‐amended soil (0, 6.25, 12.5, 25, and 50% biosolids by volume) for 21 d. All species survived in the soil–biosolids mixtures but not in 100% biosolids. The native earthworms,Maoridrilus transalpinusandMaoridrilussp.2, increased KCl‐extractable NH4+and NO3−by up to 29%, substantially more thanE. fetida. All species significantly increased microbial biomass carbon and Ca(NO3)2–extractable Cu but significantly decreased dehydrogenase enzymes activity in biosolids‐amended soil. Concentrations of Ca(NO3)2–extractable Mg, S, Fe, Mn, Cd, Co, and Zn varied between earthworm species and with biosolids addition rates. New Zealand native earthworms exacerbated N2O emissions from soil, whereasE. fetidadid not.Eisenia fetidais clearly a preferred species for vermicomposting biosolids and is more tolerant of high concentrations of biosolids. However, New Zealand native earthworms may be more suitable for improving the fertility of soil amended with biosolids.Core IdeasLocally sourced earthworms are a potential resource for the treatment of biosolids‐amended soil.Maoridrilusspp. increased biosolids mineralization more thanEisenia fetida.Native earthworms enhanced microbial activity but increased N2O emission.
Passive Biological Treatment of Mine Water to Reduce Conductivity: Potential Designs, Challenges, and Research Needs
Authors: Smyntek Peter M. , Wagner Rachel C. , Krometis Leigh‐Anne , Sanchez Sergio Carvajal , Wynn‐Thompson Theresa , Strosnider William H. J. 
Published: January 2017

The remediation of mine water to preserve receiving water quality has advanced substantially over the past half century, but prospective regulations to limit the conductivity of mining‐impacted waters pose a significant new challenge. Conventional approaches to reduce high levels of conductivity in these mine waters are often costly, requiring high levels of maintenance and significant inputs of energy and refined chemicals. In contrast, passive biological treatment (PBT) systems are a relatively low‐cost, low‐maintenance treatment technology for mine waters that have been used for over three decades. However, their practical ability to reduce conductivity is unclear, given previous research reports focused on the removal of metals, acidity, and solids. A systematic literature review to identify previous reports of PBT systems at the laboratory or field scale that include evaluations of changes in conductivity suggests that decreases in conductivity of 30 to 40% are achievable. Substantial variability in performance is common, however, and conductivity increased markedly in some systems. This variation may be associated with the dissolution of limestone, which is a key treatment material in some systems. Although the development of PBT to serve as pre‐, post‐, or stand‐alone treatment systems targeting conductivity may reduce overall treatment cost in some settings, optimization of these designs requires an increase in the number of published conductivity datasets from similar systems, detailed reports on the key ions contributing to elevated conductivity region to region, and further investigation of the underlying biochemical processes responsible for conductivity reductions.Core Ideas
Passive treatment of mine waters is a low‐maintenance option for conductivity reduction.
Passive treatment systems can reduce conductivity by 30–40%, but efficacy is variable.
The use of limestone in passive treatment systems may prevent conductivity reduction.
More datasets on conductivity reduction by passive treatment systems are needed.
Regional ionic profiles of conductivity will improve passive treatment system design.
The Relationship between Land Use and Vulnerability to Nitrogen and Phosphorus Pollution in an Urban Watershed
Authors: Tasdighi Ali , Arabi Mazdak , Osmond Deanna L. 
Published: January 2017

Characterization of the vulnerability of water bodies to pollution from natural and anthropogenic sources requires understanding the relationship between land use and water quality. This study aims (i) to explore the influence of upstream land use on annual stream water concentrations and loads of total nitrogen (TN) and phosphorus (TP) and (ii) to characterize the vulnerability of water bodies to TN and TP pollution as a function of land use under varying climatic conditions. Multiple linear regression models were used across 23 stream locations within the Jordan Lake watershed in North Carolina between 1992 and 2012 to explore land use–water quality relationships. The percentage of urban land use and wastewater treatment plant capacity were the most important factors with strong (R2 > 0.7) and significant (p < 0.01) positive correlations with annual TN and TP concentrations and loads. Percent agricultural land was negatively correlated with TN in 18 out of 21 yr of the study period. Using analysis of covariance, significant (p < 0.01) differences were determined between models developed for urban land use with TN and TP loads based on annual precipitation. Using concentrations instead of loads resulted in a nonsignificant difference between models for average and wet years. Finally, a procedure was developed to characterize the vulnerability to TN and TP pollution, computed as the probability of exceeding the nutrient standard limits. Results indicated that the vulnerability to TN and TP was controlled primarily by urban land use, with higher values in dry years than normal and wet years.Core Ideas
Strong and significant relationships were found between land use and water quality.
Urban land/ wastewater treatment capacity were dominant factors in regression models.
Significant differences found between land use–water quality models for wet/dry years.
The impact of rainfall on land use–water quality models was better captured by loads.
Vulnerability to TN and TP were controlled by urban land use in dry years.
Increased Soluble Phosphorus Loads to Lake Erie: Unintended Consequences of Conservation Practices?
Authors: Jarvie Helen P. , Johnson Laura T. , Sharpley Andrew N. , Smith Douglas R. , Baker David B. , Bruulsema Tom W. , Confesor Remegio 
Published: January 2017

Cumulative daily load time series show that the early 2000s marked a step‐change increase in riverine soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP) loads entering the Western Lake Erie Basin from three major tributaries: the Maumee, Sandusky, and Raisin Rivers. These elevated SRP loads have been sustained over the last 12 yr. Empirical regression models were used to estimate the contributions from (i) increased runoff from changing weather and precipitation patterns and (ii) increased SRP delivery (the combined effects of increased source availability and/or increased transport efficiency of labile phosphorus [P] fractions). Approximately 65% of the SRP load increase after 2002 was attributable to increased SRP delivery, with higher runoff volumes accounting for the remaining 35%. Increased SRP delivery occurred concomitantly with declining watershed P budgets. However, within these watersheds, there have been long‐term, largescale changes in land management: reduced tillage to minimize erosion and particulate P loss, and increased tile drainage to improve field operations and profitability. These practices can inadvertently increase labile P fractions at the soil surface and transmission of soluble P via subsurface drainage. Our findings suggest that changes in agricultural practices, including some conservation practices designed to reduce erosion and particulate P transport, may have had unintended, cumulative, and converging impacts contributing to the increased SRP loads, reaching a critical threshold around 2002.Core Ideas
A step‐change increase in river SRP loads to Lake Erie occurred in the early 2000s.
∼35% of the increased SRP loads was attributed to higher runoff volumes.
∼65% was from increased SRP delivery (source availability and transport efficiency).
Watershed P stores declined, but conservation tillage and tile drainage increased.
Well‐intentioned conservation measures may have contributed to increased SRP loads.