bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
An Algorithm to Compress Line-transition Data for Radiative-transfer Calculations
Authors: Cubillos Patricio E. 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Molecular line-transition lists are an essential ingredient for radiative-transfer calculations. With recent databases now surpassing the billion-line mark, handling them has become computationally prohibitive, due to both the required processing power and memory. Here I present a temperature-dependent algorithm to separate strong from weak line transitions, reformatting the large majority of the weaker lines into a cross-section data file, and retaining the detailed line-by-line information of the fewer strong lines. For any given molecule over the 0.3–30 μm range, this algorithm reduces the number of lines to a few million, enabling faster radiative-transfer computations without a significant loss of information. The final compression rate depends on how densely populated the spectrum is. I validate this algorithm by comparing Exomol’s HCN extinction-coefficient spectra between the complete (65 million line transitions) and compressed (7.7 million) line lists. Over the 0.6–33 μm range, the average difference between extinction-coefficient values is less than 1%. A Python/C implementation of this algorithm is open-source and available at https://github.com/pcubillos/repack. So far, this code handles the Exomol and HITRAN line-transition format.
The Evolution of the Galactic Thick Disk with the LAMOST Survey
Authors: Li Chengdong , Zhao Gang 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
We select giant stars from LAMOST data release 3 (hereafter DR3) based on their spectral properties and atmospheric parameters in order to detect the structure and kinematic properties of the Galactic thick disk. The spatial motions of our sample stars are calculated. We obtain 2035 thick-disk giant stars by using a kinematic criterion. We confirm the existence of the metal-weak thick disk. The most metal-deficient star in our sample has

[
Fe

/

H
]
=
−
2.34

. We derive the radial and vertical metallicity gradients, which are +0.035 ± 0.010 and −0.164 ± 0.010 dex kpc−1respectively. Then we estimate the scale length and scale height of the thick disk using the Jeans equation, and the results are

h

R

=
3.0
±
0.1

kpc

and

h

Z

=
0.9
±
0.1

kpc

. The scale length of the thick disk is approximately equal to that of the thin disk from several previous works. Finally, we calculate the orbital parameters of our sample stars, and discuss the formation scenario of the thick disk. Our result for the distribution of stellar orbital eccentricity excludes the accretion scenario. We conclude that the thick disk stars are mainly born inside the Milky Way.
Tidal Disruption Event Host Galaxies in the Context of the Local Galaxy Population
Authors: Law-Smith Jamie , Ramirez-Ruiz Enrico , Ellison Sara L. , Foley Ryan J. 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
We study the properties of tidal disruption event (TDE) host galaxies in the context of a catalog of ∼500,000 galaxies from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. We explore whether selection effects can account for the overrepresentation of TDEs in E+A/post-starburst galaxies by creating matched galaxy samples. Accounting for possible selection effects due to black hole (BH) mass, redshift completeness, strong active galactic nucleus presence, bulge colors, and surface brightness can reduce the apparent overrepresentation of TDEs in E+A host galaxies by a factor of ∼4 (from ∼×100–190 to ∼×25–48), but cannot fully explain the preference. We find that TDE host galaxies have atypical photometric properties compared to similar, “typical” galaxies. In particular, TDE host galaxies tend to live in or near the “green valley” between star-forming and passive galaxies, and have bluer bulge colors (

Δ
(
g
−
r
)
≈
0.3

mag), lower half-light surface brightnesses (by ∼1 mag/arcsec2), higher Sérsic indices (

Δ

n

g

≈
3

), and higher bulge-to-total-light ratios (

Δ
B

/

T
≈
0.5

) than galaxies with matched BH masses. We find that TDE host galaxies appear more centrally concentrated and that all have high galaxy Sérsic indices and B/T fractions—on average in the top 10% of galaxies of the same BH mass—suggesting a higher nuclear stellar density. We identify a region in the Sérsic index and BH mass parameter space that contains ∼2% of our reference catalog galaxies but

≥

60
%

of TDE host galaxies. The unique photometric properties of TDE host galaxies may be useful for selecting candidate TDEs for spectroscopic follow-up observations in large transient surveys.
Quelles étaient les fonctions des plateformes de Djaba-Hosséré (Nord-Cameroun) ?
Authors: Langlois Olivier , Sardi Innocent Abdoul , Sambo Hassimi 
Published: November 2017

Au cœur de l’espace occupé par la chefferie (dìì) de Djaba au début du xixe siècle se dresse une vingtaine de plateformes aux fonctions énigmatiques. S’agit-il de tertres funéraires, de socles de cases ou, comme certains informateurs l’ont suggéré, de kpə̀’ə̀n, des édifices en relation avec l’exercice du pouvoir ? Dans la perspective de répondre à cette question, nous avons sondé l’un de ces tertres et cherché à en apprendre davantage sur les kpə̀’ə̀n en leur dédiant quelques enquêtes. Les travaux archéologiques engagés, combinés à l’information ethnographique, amèneront à privilégier l’une des hypothèses fonctionnelles formulées. Ils se montreront toutefois insuffisants pour éliminer les hypothèses alternatives.
Extension territoriale des mégalithes au Cameroun : foyers éteints, cultures vivantes et arts environnementaux
Authors: Tchandeu Narcisse Santores , Temgoua-Noumissing Alice Mezop 
Published: November 2017

Dans la perspective d’un inventaire général du mégalithisme au Cameroun, une équipe interdisciplinaire étudie depuis 2006 les origines, les formes et la répartition territoriale des structures en pierre. Dans certaines régions, comme les monts Mandara et la haute vallée de la Bénoué, ce type de monuments participe d’une ethnologie encore bien vivante ; dans d’autres en revanche, telle l’Adamaoua, l’islamisation a précipité un abandon rapide des traditions mégalithiques pourtant reconnues parmi les plus anciennes au Cameroun. Le constat est nuancé dans le Grassland où les traditions de construction ont progressivement disparu, surtout sous l’effet de l’occidentalisation, bien que le patrimoine ancien serve toujours activement de référence aux activités rituelles actuelles. L’archéologie historique, l’ethnologie, l’ethnolinguistique, la phénoménologie de l’image et l’ethnobotanique sont autant d’approches méthodologiques qui permettent de retracer les origines des mégalithes, de comparer les techniques d’aménagement, de saisir le sens que prennent les divers éléments, tant dans les langues, les perceptions visuelles et les mémoires collectives, que dans une cosmologie où le règne végétal occupe une place fondamentale.
Deux mille cinq cents ans de traditions céramiques à Dibamba Yassa (Cameroun)
Authors: Saulieu Geoffroy de , Oslisly Richard , Nlend Pascal , Ngouoh François 
Published: November 2017

Le sauvetage archéologique du site de Dibamba Yassa, à l’entrée de la ville de Douala (Cameroun), par une équipe franco-camerounaise conduite par l’Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD), a mis au jour plus de 20 000 tessons de poterie. Ils ont permis de définir cinq traditions céramiques se succédant sur 2 500 ans dans une région encore inconnue des archéologues. Le cadre chrono-stylistique, que les résultats permettent de construire, ouvre des possibilités de réflexions nouvelles sur l’histoire des interactions culturelles en Afrique centrale atlantique depuis le début de l’âge du fer ancien. Par ailleurs, la répartition spatiale des structures archéologiques suggère la possible apparition de villages-rues dès le début de la séquence chronologique.
Emile/CLIL, EMI vs TCC : des espaces de recherche si proches et si lointains
Authors: Roussel Stéphanie , Tricot André 
Published: November 2017

L'objectif de cet article est de mettre en évidence les convergences et les divergences entre des résultats expérimentaux qui émanent d'espaces de recherche différents mais qui examinent le même objet : l'apprentissage d'une langue étrangère lié à l'apprentissage d'une discipline. Emile (Enseignement d'une matière intégrée à une langue étrangère)/CLIL (content and language integrated learning) et EMI (English as a medium of instruction1) sont autant d'acronymes qui délimitent des espaces de recherche à la fois divergents et convergents, dont les frontières peuvent être assez floues. Ces espaces de recherche divergent en ce qu'ils peuvent utiliser des méthodologies et invoquer des cadres théoriques différents, mais convergent en ce qu'ils observent et analysent des objets proches : l'enseignement-apprentissage d'une discipline dans une langue étrangère, l'enseignement-apprentissage d'une langue étrangère par le biais de l'enseignement-apprentissage d'une discipline. Lorsque la théorie de la charge cognitive (TCC), qui examine l'enseignement-apprentissage de connaissances disciplinaires de manière générale s'invite dans la réflexion et rencontre ces espaces de recherche, de nouveaux résultats expérimentaux émergent. S'opposent-ils aux résultats existants dans le domaine de l'enseignement-apprentissage des langues, ou les conclusions se rejoignent-elles ?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Spectroscopy (MRS) in Breast Cancer
Authors: Sharma Uma , Sah Rani Gupta , Jagannathan Naranamangalam R. 
Published: November 2017

Breast cancer is a major health problem in women and early detection is of prime importance. Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides both physical and physiologic tissue features that are useful in discriminating malignant from benign lesions. Contrast enhanced MRI is valuable for diagnosis of small tumors in dense breast and the structural and kinetic parameters improved the specificity of diagnosing benign from malignant lesions. It is a complimentary modality for preoperative staging, to follow response to therapy, to detect recurrences and for screening high risk women. Diffusion, perfusion and MR elastography have been applied to breast lesion characterization and show promise. In-vivo MR spectroscopy (MRS) is a valuable method to obtain the biochemical status of normal and diseased tissues. Malignant tissues contain high concentration of choline containing compounds that can be used as a biochemical marker. MRS helps to increase the specificity of MRI in lesions larger than 1cm and to monitor the tumor response. Various MR techniques show promise primarily as adjunct to the existing standard detection techniques, and its acceptability as a screening method will increase if specificity can be improved. This review presents the progress made in different MRI and MRS techniques in beast cancer management.
Effect of Dietary Induced Metabolic Acidosis on Bone Mineral Acquisition in 2-8 Month Old Lambs
Authors: Hackett E.S. , MacLeay J.M. , Olson J.D. , Bouzis S.L. , Jackinsky Steve , Turner A.S. 
Published: November 2017

Dietary induced metabolic acidosis (MA) results in a negative calcium balance in normal animals. In order to maintain acid-base homeostasis the body's primary base buffer source calcium is mobilized from bone. This study examined the impact of dietary induced MA on bone in an adolescent ovine model. We hypothesized that a MA diet would reduce bone mineral density (BMD) in growing sheep. Twelve 2 month old lambs of mixed sex were divided into 2 groups. The MA group consumed a ration that was relatively acidogenic compared to the control diet (CD) for 6 months. DXA was performed on days 0 and 180. Arterial blood samples were evaluated on days 0, 30, 120, 150 and 180 for pH, pCO2, pO2, HCT, Na, K, ionized Ca, HCO3–, TCO2, base excess (BE), and O2 saturation. Histomorphometry of the femoral diaphysis was performed from samples harvested at 180 days. Statistical analysis consisted of a 2-way ANOVA for sex and diet with repeated measures for bone mineral content (BMC) and blood parameters, a 2-way ANOVA for one time measurements at 180 d including BMD of the whole body, radii, femora and lumbar vertebrae, and 1-way ANOVA to compare histomorphometric measurements. Percent increase from baseline for BMD of the whole body was 1.8x greater in the CD group than the MA group. BMC of the whole body and lumbar vertebrae was significantly less in the MA group. Lumbar BMD on day 180 was 30% less in the MA group. Cortical bone was less affected. Radii and femora BMD was 18% and 21% less, respectively, in the MA group than in the CD group. MA treatment significantly decreased pH, HCT, iCa, HCO3–, TCO2 and BE. However, no blood parameters were outside the normal range for this species. Histomorphometry revealed significantly decreased cortical area and thickness and increased mineral apposition rate and endosteal active surface length in the femoral cortex of the MA group compared to the CD group. This study demonstrated a well compensated dietary induced MA that resulted in a significant decrease in bone mineral acquisition in juvenile sheep. Diets that induce MA may have a profound impact on lowering peak BMD in adolescents and therefore predispose individuals to osteoporosis later in life.
Jóvenes, salud e Internet. Percepción, actitud y motivaciones de los jóvenes ante la información de salud
Authors: Carmen-Peñafiel-Saiz Carmen-Peñafiel-Saiz , Milagros Ronco-López Milagros Ronco-López , Echegaray-Eizaguirre Lázaro 
Published: November 2017

Los jóvenes consumen diariamente Internet y realizan consultas online para acceder a cualquier información importante. El objetivo es analizar las actitudes y motivaciones de los jóvenes en relación a la información de salud. Metodología. Se ha trabajado con una muestra de 250 cuestionarios semi-estructurados entre 2014 y 2015 dirigida a jóvenes de 18-24 años de la Comunidad Autónoma Vasca y Navarra. El proceso de encuestación se ha realizado con un nivel de confianza de dos sigma, +- 95,5% y un error muestral del 3%. Resultados y Conclusiones. Los jóvenes utilizan Internet, principalmente, para buscar información, contactos con amigos y hacer tareas universitarias. Aunque consultan Internet, prefieren a los padres o amigos para hablar de los problemas de salud que les afectan. En lo referente al rol que adoptan en Internet se autodefinen como troll, provocador, comentarista, observador y creativo. Entre los medios de divulgación científica más fiables para consultar temas de salud sitúan a los libros y a las revistas especializadas, desplazando así a periódicos e Internet a posiciones secundarias.
"La Dernière Bande" de Samuel Beckett. Misivas sonoras de una auto-correspondencia epistolar
Authors: Monterrubio Ibáñez Lourdes 
Published: November 2017

El presente artículo realiza un análisis de la obra teatral La dernière bande (1959) de Samuel Beckett a partir de la interpretación de la actividad de su protagonista como una correspondencia epistolar consigo mismo a través del tiempo, y mediante una nueva modalidad de la misma: la misiva sonora. De este modo, el autor pone en escena una escucha/lectura y una grabación/escritura epistolar entre un yo presente y su yo pasado/futuro que adquieren materialidad espacial y temporal frente a su realización literaria. Además, esta singular auto-correspondencia permite la expresión de la subjetividad del personaje y de su escisión interior, que se evidencia mediante la imposibilidad de auto-reconocimiento y auto-objetivación definitorias de la actividad epistolar. La misiva se convierte así en un nuevo elemento de la independencia de la expresión teatral frente a la literaria que defiende el Nouveau Theâtre, del que Beckett es uno de sus máximos representantes.
Primer uspešnega timskega pristopa zdravljenja izzvane vulvodinije
Authors: Simetinger Gabrijela , Šćepanović Darija 
Published: November 2017

AbstractBackground: Vulvodynia has been defined as vulvar discomfort, most often described as burning pain, occurring in the absence of relevant findings or a specific, clinically identifiable, neurologic disorder. Vulvodynia is a genital syndrome of multi-causal origin and requires a team approach. The purpose of the case report of provoked vulvodynia is to show the efficacy of individualized, multifaceted and multidisciplinary therapeutic team approach used by a gynaecologist with special knowledge of sexology and a physiotherapist specialising in treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction. Case report: A 35-year old patient presented with a complaint of genital itching and consequently burning pain which first occurred during sexual intercourse one year previously. Afterwards a gynaecologist with special knowledge of sexology performed a biopsychosocial assessment, broader gynaecological examination and psychoeducation. Diagnosed was provoked vulvodynia. Than she was assessed by the physiotherapist specialising in treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction and treated with TENS. To assess the effectiveness of treatment were used Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire and the visual analogue scale before and after the team approach treatment. Conclusions: In our case individualized, multifaceted and multidisciplinary therapeutic approach proved to be a good choice for treating genital syndrome of provoked vulvodynia of multi-causal origin.
Ruptura sprednje kite golenske mišice – pregled literature in prikaz kliničnega primera rekonstrukcije s kito semitendinozne mišice pri pacientu s sladkorno boleznijo in polinevropatijo
Authors: Frangež Igor , Krašna Matevž , Nizič-Kos Tea , Smrke Dragica Maja 
Published: November 2017

Abstract:Background: Rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon is a rare injury. It can be traumatic or spontaneous. Spontaneous rupture is usually a consequence of degenerative changes of the tendon caused by accompanied diseases. For successful treatment and rehabilitation early diagnosis is mandatory. For diagnosis a clinical examination is most important and ultrasound examination and/or magnetic resonance additionally confirms the diagnosis. Treatment can be operative or conservative with below knee non-weight bearing cast. Conservative treatment is usually decided where ruptures are older than three months, especially in patients with poorer mobility or with accompanied diseases. In the literature there are several techniques considering surgical treatment.Case report: A 56 years old men with diabetes mellitus and polyneuropathy sustained a rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon at injury walking downhill. Rupture was at first unrecognized and was treated as an ankle sprain. After two months he was reexamined and a rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon was diagnosed and surgically reconstructed using semitendinosus tendon graft. Conclusion: Rupture of the anterior tendon of tibialis muscle was reconstructed by using an autologous graft of semitendinosus muscle tendon, in which we achieved good long-term results. Tendon of semitendinosus is suitable because it has properties similar to anterior tendon of tibialis muscle. Because of the similar diameters it is also suitable for bridging of longer defects, such as in our case.
Multisistemska vnetna bolezen z začetkom pri novorojenčku (MVBN): Prikaz primera
Authors: Berden Urška , Toplak Nataša , Debeljak Maruša , Avčin Tadej 
Published: November 2017

Neonatal onset multisystem inflammatory disease is a rare autoinflammatory disorder. Clinical features include fever episodes, urticarial rash, arthralgia and arthritis, eyes and central nervous system involvement. It belongs to the group of cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes which result from a gain-of-function mutations of the NLRP3 gene on chromosome 1p44 that encodes the cryopyrin protein. Defects lead to overproduction of inflammatory cytokines involved in the innate immune system, especially interleukin 1.This article reports a clinical case of a 6-year-old boy, who presented with first clinical signs of the disease soon after birth. We present a diagnostic approach in a case of suspected periodic fever syndrome. It is based on exclusion of infections, primary immunodeficiencies, autoimmune and malignant disorders. For confirmation of the disease, genetic analysis is mandatory. The patient was successfuly treated with biological medications which block interleukin 1.
Prevalenca kolonizacije z bakterijo Streptococcus agalactiae pri nosečnicah v Sloveniji, 2013-2014
Authors: Lučovnik Miha , Tul Mandić Nataša , Lozar Krivec Jana , Dolinar Urša , Jeverica Samo 
Published: November 2017

AbstractBackground: Streptococcus agalactiae is the leading cause of preventable invasive neonatal infections. Detection of maternal colonisation and use of antimicrobial prophylaxis during labour is a standard preventative approach. Very few data about the prevalence of colonisation with S. agalactiae among pregnant women in Slovenia are available.Methods: We performed a retrospective study of consecutive samples from pregnant women screened for S. agalactiae colonisation with enrichment culture during the period 2013-2014. Basic demographic data, specimen type, timing and result of the assay were analysed. Cumulative antimicrobial susceptibility for the positive samples was calculated. Results: During 2 years study period 1564 pregnant women were tested. Mean age 31 years (18-46 years). Among samples received, majority were vaginal swabs 57,0 % (n=893). Recommended combined vaginal-rectal swabs were received in 12,9 % (n=192). Overall prevalence of maternal colonisation was 17,1 % (n=268) and did not differ with regard to specimen type. Resistance or reduced susceptibility to erythromycin and clindamycin was 23,1 % (n=62) and 20,9 % (n=56), respectively. No resistance to penicillin and vancomycin was detected.Conclusions: Few pregnant women get screened for S. agalactiae in Slovenia. Nevertheless, high colonisation rate was detected on a large sample size. Most samples were taken during the proposed period between 35-37 week of pregnancy. Recommended combined vaginal-rectal were less frequently taken for screening than vaginal swabs only. Penicillin and vancomycin remains universally active against S. agalactiae. However, erythromycin and clindamycin resistance was high.