bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
An Optical System to Monitor the Displacement Field of Glass-fibre Posts Subjected to Thermal Loading
Authors: Corsalini Massimo , Pettini Francesco , Di Venere Daniela , Ballini Andrea , Chiatante Giuseppe , Lamberti Luciano , Pappalettere Carmine , Fiorentino Michele , Uva Antonio E. , Monno Giuseppe , Boccaccio Antonio 
Published: November 2016

Endocanalar posts are necessary to build up and retain coronal restorations but they do not reinforce dental roots. It was observed that the dislodgement of post-retained restorations commonly occurs after several years of function and long-term retention may be influenced by various factors such as temperature changes. Temperature changes, in fact, produce micrometric deformations of post and surrounding tissues/materials that may generate high stress concentrations at the interface thus leading to failure.
In this study we present an optical system based on the projection moiré technique that has been utilized to monitor the displacement field of endocanalar glass-fibre posts subjected to temperature changes.
Measurements were performed on forty samples and the average displacement values registered at the apical and middle region were determined for six different temperature levels. A total of 480 displacement measurements was hence performed.
The values of the standard deviation computed for each of the tested temperatures over the forty samples appear reasonably small which proves the robustness and the reliability of the proposed optical technique. The possible implications for the use of the system in the applicative context were discussed.
Long Term Results of Innovative Procedure in Surgical Management of Chronic Lymphedema
Authors: Mousavi Seyed R. 
Published: November 2016

Background:
Lymphedema is the result of impaired lymphatic drainage by the affected organ. This abnormality can be primary or secondary. Different operative approaches have been introduced to treat chronic lymphedema.

Materials and Methods:
This retrospective study included 816 patients who were diagnosed with chronic lower extremity lymphedema and did not respond to non-operative management for at least six months. Data was collected over 25 years, between March 1987 and March 2013. Doppler ultrasonography of the deep venous system was routinely undertaken in all patients to confirm patency. The patients underwent surgery and their progress was followed for at least one year postoperatively.

Results:
All patients were operated by the suggested technique and long term fallow-up which is a modified form of the Homan’s technique. The outcome was excellent, and 89.2% of patients were free of complication and 2% had poor results. The most common complication was wound seroma and wound infection.

Conclusion:
The long term results and considering the difficulties associated with the treatment of chronic lymphedema and the variety of surgical options, our method achieved excellent results, and may be proposed for the standard operative procedure for treating intractable forms of this disease.
Predictors of Bone Status by Quantitative Ultrasound Measurements in a Mountain Village in Japan
Authors: Tajika Tsuyoshi , Yamamoto Atsushi , Ohsawa Takashi , Oya Noboru , Iizuka Haku , Takagishi Kenji 
Published: November 2016

Background:
It seems to be important to recognize predictors of bone health condition in Japanese super-aged society. The purpose of this study was to investigate predictors of the speed of sound (SOS) of calcaneus by quantitative ultrasound measurements of mountain village residents.

Materials and Methods:
Medical examinations were conducted on 214 participants (69 men, 145 women; average age of 63.6 years). Each had completed a self-administered questionnaire including items such as gender, dominant hand, occupation, and history of smoking and drinking alcohol, experience of falls, and the EuroQol-5-dimensions-3-level Japanese version and a 25-question geriatric locomotive function scale proposed by the Japanese Orthopaedic Association. Bilateral grip and key pinch strength were measured. The SOS of calcaneus was assessed using ultrasound bone densitometry. Body composition was measured using a multi-frequency segmental body composition analyzer. Spearman's rank correlation coefficient was calculated to elucidate the relation between SOS and evaluation items. Stepwise logistic regression was used to identify predictors of SOS using the investigated factors as explanatory variables. P values of < .05 were regarded as statistically significant.

Results:
Significant positive correlation was found between the SOS and dominant and non-dominant grip and key pinch strength and Euro index and QOL VAS in all participants. In stepwise logistic regression, non-dominant key pinch (β coefficient= 0.27, p= .022) and Euro QOL VAS (β coefficient= 0.24, p= .0001) were predictors of calcaneal SOS for all participants.

Conclusion:
Key pinch strength and Euro QOL VAS assessment might be useful to predict calcaneal SOS in the general population.
Annoucement of Retraction
Authors: Yu Amelia 
Published: November 2016

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Solitary Osteochondroma Arising from the Dorsal Vertebral Spinous Process
Authors: Joshi Ruban Raj , Sundararaj Gabriel David 
Published: November 2016

Introduction: Osteochondroma are benign tumors which arise from aberrant cartilage nodules within the periosteum. They can be either pedunculated or sessile and are more common in the extremities and rarely seen in spine. En-bloc excision is the preferred treatment.
Case Report: We present a case of 20 year female, who came with a swelling and pain in lower back for two years which was diagnosed to be thoracic vertebra(D11) osteochondroma on x-ray and computed tomography. Excision biopsy was done and confirmed it to be osteochondroma. There has been no recurrence even after 16 months of follow up.
Conclusion: Although rare, osteochondroma of the vertebra should be kept in mind as a differential diagnosis when evaluating mass in spine. En bloc excision should be performed.
Knowledge on Perimenopausal Symptoms among Women Attending Lumbini Medical College Teaching Hospital
Authors: Paudyal Parbati Nepal , Nepal Manju 
Published: November 2016

Introduction: Perimenopause is an unavoidable stage of a woman's reproductive life that starts several years before menopause. Due to declining estrogen level, women experience physiological and psychological changes during perimenopausal period and sometimes symptoms are very distressing that affect the women’s quality of life negatively. This study was done to assess the knowledge of women about perimenopausal symptoms.
Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was done at Lumbini Medical college (LMC) throughout the months of November and December, 2013. Women of age 40-60 years, attending various clinics in LMC and ready to take part in the study were included. A total of 142 women were selected purposefully. The data was collected using the semi structured interview schedule.
Results: The study revealed that half of respondents were between age group 40-44 years, 141 (99.3%) were married and 82 (57.7%) were literate. Three quarter of respondents (74.6%) were menstruating women. The main source of information on perimenopausal symptoms was friends and relatives (81.2%). Majority of respondents (n=90, 63.4%) had poor, 52 (33.8%) had fair and only 2.8% had good level of knowledge on perimenopausal symptoms. The respondents’ level of knowledge on perimenopausal symptoms was statistically significant with educational status (p<0.001), level of education (p=0.048) and economic status (p=0.02).
Conclusion: Many women have poor knowledge on perimenopausal symptoms. The role of health care provider is that they should seriously discuss about mid-life women’s health problems including perimenopausal symptoms and treatment modality including hormonal replacement therapy so the quality of life of women can be improved.
Tracheal Resection and Anastomosis for Postintubation Tracheal Stenosis
Authors: Acharya Anup , Singh Madan Mohan , Tambay Yeshwant Gajanan 
Published: November 2016

Introduction: Tracheal stenosis is one of the dreaded complication of tracheal intubation. Tracheal resection and anastomosis is an established definitive treatment for stenosis more than one cm. Here, we present a case of postintubation tracheal stenosis managed by resection and anastomosis, first of its kind in our centre.
Case Report: We present a case of 26-year female who underwent tracheal intubation during her treatment of tubercular meningitis. Two weeks later, she returned with respiratory difficulty. A diagnosis of post-intubation tracheal stenosis was made. Tracheal resection and anastomosis was done. Recovery was uneventful and she was discharged on 14th post-operative day.
Conclusion: Post-intubation tracheal stenosis is still a dreaded complication even after the introduction of high volume low pressure cuff. They can be successfully managed. Care personnel in intensive care unit (ICU) should perform to prevent this complication.
Association Between Blood Pressure and Adverse Renal Events in Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Ku Elaine , McCulloch Charles E. , Mauer Michael , Gitelman Stephen E. , Grimes Barbara A. , Hsu Chi-yuan 
Published: November 2016

OBJECTIVE
To compare different blood pressure (BP) levels in their association with the risk of renal outcomes in type 1 diabetes and to determine whether an intensive glycemic control strategy modifies this association.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
We included 1,441 participants with type 1 diabetes between the ages of 13 and 39 years who had previously been randomized to receive intensive versus conventional glycemic control in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT). The exposures of interest were time-updated systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP) categories. Outcomes included macroalbuminuria (&gt;300 mg/24 h) or stage III chronic kidney disease (CKD) (sustained estimated glomerular filtration rate &lt;60 mL/min/1.73 m2).

RESULTS
During a median follow-up time of 24 years, there were 84 cases of stage III CKD and 169 cases of macroalbuminuria. In adjusted models, SBP in the &lt;120 mmHg range was associated with a 0.59 times higher risk of macroalbuminuria (95% CI 0.37–0.95) and a 0.32 times higher risk of stage III CKD (95% CI 0.14–0.75) compared with SBPs between 130 and 140 mmHg. DBP in the &lt;70 mmHg range were associated with a 0.73 times higher risk of macroalbuminuria (95% CI 0.44–1.18) and a 0.47 times higher risk of stage III CKD (95% CI 0.21–1.05) compared with DBPs between 80 and 90 mmHg. No interaction was noted between BP and prior DCCT-assigned glycemic control strategy (all P &gt; 0.05).

CONCLUSIONS
A lower BP (&lt;120/70 mmHg) was associated with a substantially lower risk of adverse renal outcomes, regardless of the prior assigned glycemic control strategy. Interventional trials may be useful to help determine whether the currently recommended BP target of 140/90 mmHg may be too high for optimal renal protection in type 1 diabetes.
Effects of trazodone on behavioral signs of stress in hospitalized dogs
Authors: Gilbert-Gregory Shana E. , Stull Jason W. , Rice Mary Rose , Herron Meghan E. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
OBJECTIVE To determine the effects of trazodone treatment on behavioral signs of stress in hospitalized dogs.
DESIGN Prospective observational study.
ANIMALS 120 client-owned dogs.
PROCEDURES Hospitalized dogs administered trazodone (n = 60) were observed for stress-related signs or behaviors ≤ 45 minutes after the drug was administered (time 1) and approximately 90 minutes later (time 2). Dogs that did not receive trazodone (n = 60) were selected to serve as controls for environmental stimuli that could affect behavior and were observed at the same times. Signs or behaviors (scored as present or absent) were assessed individually and grouped into behavioral summation categories (frenetic [lip licking, pacing, panting, spinning, trembling, wet dog shake, whining, and yawning], freeze [averting gaze, pinning back ears, and whale eye sign], or fractious [growling, lunging, showing teeth, and snapping], with lifting of a forelimb and pupil dilation included in all categories). Results were compared between groups and within groups over time. Logistic regression was performed to assess associations between reduction in stress-related signs or behaviors and trazodone administration while controlling for environmental influences.
RESULTS Lip licking, panting, and whining were reduced (defined as present at time 1 and absent at time 2) in trazodone-treated but not environmentally matched dogs. The median number of stress-related behaviors and of frenetic and freeze behaviors was significantly lower at time 2, compared with time 1, in trazodone-treated dogs. Odds of reduced panting and reduced frenetic behaviors at time 2 for trazodone-treated dogs were > 2 times those for environmentally matched dogs.
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results indicated that trazodone administration reduced stress-related signs and behaviors in hospitalized dogs and may thereby improve patient welfare.
Morphological variability of Demodex cati in a feline immunodeficiency virus-positive cat
Authors: Taffin Elien R. L. , Casaert Stijn , Claerebout Edwin , Vandekerkhof Thomas J. J. , Vandenabeele Sophie 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
CASE DESCRIPTION A 17-year-old FIV-positive cat was evaluated because of weight loss during the preceding few months. The cat had a weight loss of 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) during the last month. Because of its FIV-positive status, the cat was confined indoors.
CLINICAL FINDINGS A large nonpruritic area of alopecia with hyperpigmentation and comedones was present on the right lateral aspect of the neck. The chin had diffuse alopecia and comedones. Mild alopecia was present on the dorsal aspect of the muzzle. Trichography and microscopic examination of acetate tape imprint preparations and skin scrapings revealed a very morphologically heterogeneous population of Demodex mites. Micrometry of adult mites revealed a broad range of body lengths (92.68 to 245.94 μm), which suggested that as many as 3 Demodex spp might be present in the skin lesions of this cat.
TREATMENT AND OUTCOME Owing to its concurrent disease, no treatment was initiated for the demodicosis, and the cat died spontaneously 14 days after the evaluation. Sequence analysis of the 16S rRNA gene of collected mites was performed. Analysis revealed that the 16S rRNA gene sequence of collected mites appeared 100% identical to the Demodex cati 16S rRNA gene sequence deposited in GenBank (JX193759). A similarity of 79.2% and 74.4% was found when the 16S rRNA gene sequence of collected mites was compared with that of Demodex gatoi (JX981921) and Demodex felis (KF052995), respectively.
CLINICAL RELEVANCE Demodicosis in cats is often associated with underlying disease. In cats, FIV infection may lead to an altered immune response and induce species polymorphism of Demodex mites.
Parametric Optimization Of Gas Metal Arc Welding Process By Using Grey Based Taguchi Method On Aisi 409 Ferritic Stainless Steel
Authors: Ghosh Nabendu , Kumar Pradip , Nandi Goutam 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Welding input process parameters play a very significant role in determining the quality of the welded joint. Only by properly controlling every element of the process can product quality be controlled. For better quality of MIG welding of Ferritic stainless steel AISI 409, precise control of process parameters, parametric optimization of the process parameters, prediction and control of the desired responses (quality indices) etc., continued and elaborate experiments, analysis and modeling are needed. A data of knowledge - base may thus be generated which may be utilized by the practicing engineers and technicians to produce good quality weld more precisely, reliably and predictively. In the present work, X-ray radiographic test has been conducted in order to detect surface and sub-surface defects of weld specimens made of Ferritic stainless steel. The quality of the weld has been evaluated in terms of yield strength, ultimate tensile strength and percentage of elongation of the welded specimens. The observed data have been interpreted, discussed and analyzed by considering ultimate tensile strength ,yield strength and percentage elongation combined with use of Grey-Taguchi methodology.
Some Aspects of PDC Electrolysis
Authors: Poláčik Ján , Pospíšil Jiří 
Published: November 2016

AbstractIn this paper, aspects of pulsed direct current (PDC) water splitting are described. Electrolysis is a simple and well-known method to produce hydrogen. The efficiency is relatively low in normal conditions using conventional DC. PDC in electrolysis brings about many advantages. It increases efficiency of hydrogen production, and performance of the electrolyser may be smoothly controlled without compromising efficiency of the process. In our approach, ultra-short pulses are applied. This method enhances efficiency of electrical energy in the process of decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen. Efficiency depends on frequency, shape and width of the electrical pulses. Experiments proved that efficiency was increased by 2 to 8 per cent. One of the prospects of PDC electrolysis producing hydrogen is in increase of efficiency of energy storage efficiency in the hydrogen. There are strong efforts to make the electrical grid more efficient and balanced in terms of production by installing electricity storage units. Using hydrogen as a fuel decreases air pollution and amount of carbon dioxide emissions in the air. In addition to energy storage, hydrogen is also important in transportation and chemical industry.
L'évolution archéologique de la Pédiada (Crète centrale) : premier bilan d'une prospection
Authors: Panagiotakis Nikos 
Published: November 2016

Νίκος Παναγιωτακης,
Η Αρχαιολογική εξέλιξη της επαρχίας Πεδιάδος στην κεντρική Κρήτη
σ. 327-430.
Η παρούσα μελέτη είναι μια περίληψη της έρευνας επιφανείας στην επαρχία Πεδιάδος στην κεντρική Κρήτη. Η έρευνα σχεδιάστηκε για να διερευνήσει τη δυναμική της περιοχής, η γεωγραφική της οποίας την καθιστά την ενδοχώρα των κυριοτέρων Μινωικών ανακτόρων της Κνωσού και των Μαλίων. Εντοπίστηκε μεγάλος αριθμός αρχαιολογικών θέσεων από τη Νεολιθική έως την Ενετική περίοδο, με την πλέον έντονη οικιστική δραστηριότητα κατά την Παλαιοανακτορική, τη Νεοανακτορική, την Αρχαϊκή, τη Ρωμαϊκή και την Ενετική περίοδο. Τα αποτελέσματα αποδεικνύουν τη διαχρονική σπουδαιότητα της Πεδιάδος, η οποία οφείλεται στη γεωγραφική της θέση και στο φυσικό της πλούτο.
Étude en laboratoire des céramiques dites de Vassiliki (Crète orientale)
Authors: Pelon Olivier , Schmitt Anne 
Published: November 2016

Olivier Pelon and Anne Schmitt,
Laboratory Study of the So-called Vasiliki Ware (Eastern Crete)
p. 431-442.
The Minoan pottery known as Vasiliki ware is dated from Early Minoan II and occurs for the most part at Cretan sites of this period; highly recognisable, it is characterised by a mottled decoration consisting of irregular red, orange and black patches.
To determine its place of production, we proceeded to make a chemical study by x-ray fluorescence backed by a petrographic study of different samples from Malia, Myrtos-Pyrgos, Myrtos-Fournou Koryphi and Vasiliki itself. This study enabled us to distinguish two groups of a different chemical composition.The first, well represented at Malia and Vasiliki — which permits the hypothesis of exchanges between the two sites —, could come from Malia. The second, much more coarsely made and much commoner than the first at Malia, is in all probability of local provenance: the characteristics of the clay used make it closer in fact to that from the metamorphic formations of the Selinari massif some kilometers east of the site.
The Tanagra Project: Investigations at an Ancient Boeotian City and in its Countryside (2000-2002)
Authors: Bintliff John , Farinetti Emeri , Sbonias Kostas , Sarri Kalliope , Stissi Vladimir , Poblome Jeroen , Ceulemans Ariane , De Craen Karlien , Vionis Athanasios K. , Music Branko , Kramberger Dusan , Slapsak Bozidar 
Published: November 2016

John Bintliff et alii
Το Πρόγραμμα της Τανάγρας: έρευνες σε μια αρχαία πόλη της Βοιωτίας και στη χώρα της (2000-2002)
σ. 541-606
Το άρθρο αυτό παρουσιάζει τα προκαταρκτικά αποτελέσματα του προγράμματος Leiden-Ljubljana για την αρχαία πόλη της Τανάγρας και για τα περίχωρά της, στην ανατολική Βοιωτία. Οι εργασίες ξεκίνησαν το 1999, από μια μεγάλη ομάδα αποτελούμενη από ερευνητές και φοιτητές από την Ολλανδία, το Βέλγιο, τη Σλοβενία και την Ελλάδα. Διευθυντές του προγράμματος είναι ο John Bintliff και ο Bozidar Slapsak και υποδιευθυντής ο Κώστας Σμπόνιας. Οι διάφοροι ειδικοί παρουσιάζουν εδώ διεξοδικά τη δουλειά τους, αναπτύσσοντας τις εκθέσεις των δύο πρώτων περιόδων εργασιών, οι οποίες δημοσιεύτηκαν στο Pharos, το ετήσιο περιοδικό του Ολλανδικού Ινστιτούτου Αθηνών.
NEOSURVEY 1: INITIAL RESULTS FROM THE WARM SPITZER EXPLORATION SCIENCE SURVEY OF NEAR-EARTH OBJECT PROPERTIES
Authors: Trilling David E. , Mommert Michael , Hora Joseph , Chesley Steve , Emery Joshua , Fazio Giovanni , Harris Alan , Mueller Michael , Smith Howard 
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACT
Near-Earth objects (NEOs) are small solar system bodies whose orbits bring them close to the Earth’s orbit. We are carrying out a Warm Spitzer Cycle 11 Exploration Science program entitled NEOSurvey—a fast and efficient flux-limited survey of 597 known NEOs in which we derive a diameter and albedo for each target. The vast majority of our targets are too faint to be observed by NEOWISE, though a small sample has been or will be observed by both observatories, which allows for a cross-check of our mutual results. Our primary goal is to create a large and uniform catalog of NEO properties. We present here the first results from this new program: fluxes and derived diameters and albedos for 80 NEOs, together with a description of the overall program and approach, including several updates to our thermal model. The largest source of error in our diameter and albedo solutions, which derive from our single-band thermal emission measurements, is uncertainty in η, the beaming parameter used in our thermal modeling; for albedos, improvements in solar system absolute magnitudes would also help significantly. All data and derived diameters and albedos from this entire program are being posted on a publicly accessible Web page at nearearthobjects.nau.edu.