bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
بيان القراءات القرآنية وأثرها في الدراسات النحوية واللغوية
Authors: Fadhil Ahmed Ustman 
Published: February 2018

This study aims at exposing the linguistic value of the Holy Qurans recitation and its effect on the Arabic linguistics and syntax.
To achieve that , the research has been divided into three sections .
The fist section focused on the Holy Quran recitaoin among Basra s and kufa s scholars while the second section Explained Holy Quran recitation in the light of the fundamental of Arabic syntax. The last section studied some holy Quran recitations that has influenced the Arabic syntax and linguistic studies which connected to the dialects.
Finally the conclusion which includes the most Important results and recommendations
Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek (PjBL) untuk Mengembangkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Mahasiswa PGMI IAIN Ponorogo
Authors: Effendi Mukhlison 
Published: February 2018

This study is aimed at (1) seeking the light on the application of PjBL to improve critical thinking skills; (2) investigating the factors that influence PJBL's success in improving critical thinking skills; and (3) knowing the students’ responses to the application of PjBL which can improve critical thinking skills. The design used in this research was a qualitative case study. The result of the research was in the form of description and analysis of PjBL usage in improving students' critical thinking skills in Mathematics Study unit at PGMI Department-FATIK, IAIN Ponorogo. Data were gained by using observation techniques, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques included data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. Validation of triangulation of data sources and methods was conducted. The results showed that the implementation of PjBL in improving critical thinking skills consisted of 3 stages: a) Planning the instructions using RPS; b) Implementing the actions into two face-to-face meeting periods in the classroom and out-of-classroom consultation process through online mode via WhatsApp and offline with face-to-face on out-of-school hours.يهدف هذا البحث إلى: 1) معرفة تطبيق PjBL الذي به يمكن ترقية قدرة الطلاب على التفكير النقدي، 2) معرفة العوامل المؤثّرة لنجاح PjBL في ترقية القدرة على التفكير النقدي، 3) معرفة استجابة الطلاب على تطبيق PjBL الذي يستطيع أن يرقّي القدرة على التفكير النقدي. اتبع هذا البحث المدخل الكيفي بنوع دراسة حالة. ونتيجة البحث في صورة العرض وتحليل اسخدام PjBL في ترقية قدرة الطلاب على التفكير النقدي في مادة تعليم الرياضيّات في قسم التربية لإعداد مدرسي المدارس الإبتدائية، كلية التربية والعلوم التعليمية بالجامعة الإسلامية الحكومية فونوروجو. وبيانات هذا البحث تُجمع بطرق الملاحظة والمقابلة الشخصية والوثائق المكتوبة. أما تحليلها فبطريقة تخفيض البيانات ثم عرضها ويليه الاستنتاج من البيانات. أما التحقق من صحة البيانات فبطريقة المنهج التثليثي في المصادر والطرق. دلّت نتائج البحث على أن تطبيق PjBL في ترقية القدرة على التفكير النقدي يتكوّن من ثلاث مراحل : 1) إعداد التعليم في شكل خطط التعليم، 2) تطبيق التعليم مرّتين في غرفة الدراسة وعملية الاستشارة خارج غرفة الدراسة عن طريق أونلين باستخدام مرفق الوتساب وعن طريق عاديّ بالمقابلة خارج حصة الدراسة.
In situ remediation of hexavalent chromium contaminated soil by CMC-stabilized nanoscale zero-valent iron composited with biochar
Authors: Zhang Runyuan , Zhang Nuanqin , Fang Zhanqiang 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
In this study, the remediation experiments were performed outdoors in natural conditions. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)-stabilized nanoscale zero-valent iron (CMC-nZVI), biochar (BC) and CMC-stabilized nanoscale zero-valent iron composited with biochar (CMC-nZVI/BC) were synthesized and investigated for their effect on the in situ remediation of hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] contaminated soil and the concentration of available iron was tested after the remediation, compared with the untreated soil. The results of toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) test showed that CMC-nZVI and CMC-nZVI/BC used as remediation materials could obviously improve the remediation rate of Cr contaminated soil and when the ratio of CMC-nZVI to Fe0 was 2.5 g/Kg, the leachability of Cr(VI) and Crtotal can be reduced by 100% and 95.8% simultaneously. Moreover, sequential extraction procedure (SEP) showed that most exchangeable Cr converted to carbonate-bound and Fe-Mn oxides-bound, reducing the availability and leachability of Cr in the soil.
Assessing the robustness of raingardens under climate change using SDSM and temporal downscaling
Authors: Kristvik Erle , Kleiven Guro Heimstad , Lohne Jardar , Muthanna Tone Merete 
Published: February 2018

AbstractClimate change is expected to lead to higher precipitation amounts and intensities causing an increase of the risk for flooding and combined sewer overflows in urban areas. To cope with these changes, water managers are requesting practical tools that can facilitate adaptive planning. This study was carried out to investigate how recent developments in downscaling techniques can be used to assess the effects of adaptive measures. A combined spatial-temporal downscaling methodology using the Statistical DownScaling Model-Decision Centric (SDSM-DC) and the Generalized Extreme Value distribution was applied to project future precipitation in the city of Bergen, Norway. A raingarden was considered a potential adaptive measure, and its performance was assessed using the RECARGA simulation tool. The benefits and limitations of using the proposed method have been demonstrated and compared to current design practices in Norway. Large differences in the raingarden's performance with respect to percentage overflow and lag-time reduction were found for varying projections. This highlights the need for working with a range of possible futures. Further, it was found that Ksat was the determining factor for peak-flow reduction and that different values of Ksat had different benefits. Engineering flexible solutions by combining measures holding different characteristics will induce robust adaptation.
Painel de Indicadores em Pequenas Propriedades Rurais
Authors: Cyrne Carlos Cândido da Silva , Haetinger Claus , Rempel Claudete , Scheneider Chantréli 
Published: February 2018

Os empreendimentos rurais possuem um papel importante no cenário econômico nacional, contudo a ineficiência na gestão afeta negativamente seu desempenho, sendo esta a problemática estudada. Este artigo tem como objetivo, e traz como contribuição, a proposição um modelo de painel de indicadores que oportuniza um melhor processo de gerenciamento das propriedades rurais. Para a elaboração da proposta os autores fizeram uso do método indutivo, valendo-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, quanto aos fins; bibliográfica, observacional, documental e de campo, constituindo-se o estudo de caso ponto de partida para a proposta. Do ponto de vista da abordagem do problema caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa quali-quantitativa. Foram observadas propriedades produtoras de leite no Vale do Taquari/RS e na Região da Galícia na Espanha. Após coletados os dados foi possível constatar o não uso de indicadores pelos produtores e então elaborar a proposta aqui apresentada.
Case-Based Reasoning for Stroke Disease Diagnosis
Authors: Rumui Nelson , Harjoko Agus , Musdholifah Aina 
Published: February 2018

Stroke is a type of cerebrovascular disease that occurs because blood flow to the brain is disrupted. Examination of stroke accurately using CT scan, but the tool is not always available, so it can be done by the Siriraj Score. Each type of stroke has similar symptoms so doctors should re-examine similar cases prior to diagnosis. The hypothesis of the Case-based reasoning (CBR) method is a similar problems having similar solution.This research implements CBR concept using Siriraj score, dense index and Jaccard Coeficient method to perform similarity calculation between cases.The test is using k-fold cross validation with 4 fold and set values of threshold (0.65), (0.7), (0.75), (0.8), (0.85), (0.9), and (0.95). Using 45 cases of data test and 135 cases of case base. The test showed that threshold of 0.7 is suitable to be applied in sensitivity (89.88%) and accuracy (84.44% for CBR using indexing and 87.78% for CBR without indexing). Threshold of 0.65 resulted high sensitivity and accuracy but showed many cases of irrelevant retrieval results. Threshold (0.75), (0.8), (0.85), (0.9) and (0.95) resulted in sensitivity (65.48%, 59.52%, 5.95%, 3,57% and 0%) and accuracy of CBR using indexing (61.67%, 55.56%, 5.56%, 3.33%, and 0%) and accuracy of CBR without indexing (62.78% 56.67%, 55.56%, 5.56%, 3.33%, and 0%).
Evaluating Library Services Quality Using GDSS-AHP, LibQual and IPA
Authors: Ihsan Muhammad , Pulungan Reza , Afiahayati A 
Published: February 2018

Library services quality is one of the most vital parts in library management. Evaluation of the library services based on the perspective of users is important. In this paper, we propose a collaboration of GDSS-AHP (Group Decision Support System-Analytical Hierarchy Process), LibQual, and IPA (Importance-Performance Analysis) methods to evaluate library services quality. The collaboration of GDSS-AHP and LibQual is used to calculate the weight of each evaluation statement and the level of library services quality based on users’ perception and expectation. IPA is then used to determine the position of the value of each evaluation statement in IPA’s four quadrants to obtain the recommended level for the library services improvement. This study is conducted at the Library of the Ministry of Trade of Indonesia, involving four decision makers: a head librarian, a library academic expert, and two library practitioners. Fifty library visitors become respondents to assess the quality services questionnaires. Based on their responses, we obtain that users’ satisfaction level is at least satisfied by 76.49 %. Meanwhile, usability testing is also conducted on the developed system by using three observation elements: effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction. The usability testing is performed on five respondents, one admin, and two decision makers, and results in an average usability level of 90.03%.
О ЯВЛЕНИИ ПОТЕРИ УСТОЙЧИВОСТИ ПРОДОЛЬНО СЖАТОЙ КРУГОВОЙ ЦИЛИНДРИЧЕСКОЙ ОБОЛОЧКИ. ЧАСТЬ 1: О ПОСЛЕКРИТИЧЕСКОМ РАВНОВЕСИИ ОБОЛОЧКИ
Authors: Manuylov Gaik A. , Kosytsyn Sergey B. , Begichev Maxim M. 
Published: February 2018

Для круговой упругой кинематически продольно сжатой цилиндрической оболочки на ос-нове анализа данных экспериментов рассматриваются особенности формирования начального послекри-тического равновесия, образования и развития ромбо-треугольных вмятин в процессе хлопка по нагруз-ке, а также характерные свойства кусочно-гладких кривых послехлопковых равновесий. Дано определе-ние нагрузки резкого уменьшения энергетического барьера – максвелловой силы и описаны способы ее вычисления. Численные результаты сравниваются с экспериментальными.
Disproportionate Insider Control and the Demand for Audit Quality
Authors: Forst Arno , Hettler Barry R. 
Published: February 2018

SUMMARY
We examine the relationship between disproportionate insider control, enabled through dual-class share structures, and the demand for audit quality. Using a comprehensive hand-collected sample of U.S. dual-class firms, we find that, consistent with outside shareholders' increased demand for external monitoring, as well as self-bonding by entrenched insiders, disproportionate insider control is positively associated with the propensity to hire a Big 4 or industry specialist auditor, auditor independence, and audit fees. Corroborating a self-bonding explanation, additional analyses show that audit quality mitigates the negative association of disproportionate insider control and firm value. In expanded analyses, we also investigate the separate effects of insider voting and cash flow rights on the demand for audit quality in dual-class firms. Consistent with general agency theory, we find a decreased (increased) demand for audit quality from incentive-alignment (entrenchment) effects of ownership.
Customer-Base Concentration: Implications for Audit Pricing and Quality
Authors: Krishnan Gopal V. , Patatoukas Panos N. , Wang Annika Yu 
Published: February 2018

ABSTRACT
What are the implications of major customer dependency, i.e., the degree of a supplier firm's dependency on its major customers, for external auditors? While the conventional view emphasizes the negatives of major customer dependency for client business risk, we find that suppliers with more concentrated customer bases spend less on audit fees. The evidence is consistent with reduced audit effort due to efficiency gains in the audit process, especially when suppliers with more concentrated customer bases share the same auditors with their long-standing major customers. The audit fee discount we identify does not imply that audit quality declines with customer-base concentration. In fact, we find that suppliers with more concentrated customer bases are less likely to experience material restatements of previously audited financial statements. Taking the external auditors' perspective, our study provides new managerial insights on the costs and benefits of major customer relationships for supplier firms.
Data Availability: All data are available from sources identified in the text.
Islet Interleukin-1β Immunoreactivity Is an Early Feature of Cystic Fibrosis That May Contribute to β-Cell Failure
Authors: Hull Rebecca L. , Gibson Ronald L. , McNamara Sharon , Deutsch Gail H. , Fligner Corinne L. , Frevert Charles W. , Ramsey Bonnie W. , Sanda Srinath 
Published: February 2018

OBJECTIVE
Cystic fibrosis–related diabetes (CFRD) is a common complication of cystic fibrosis (CF), increasing patient morbidity and mortality. Poor understanding of CFRD pathogenesis limits the development of targeted therapies to treat and/or prevent the disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate islet pathology, specifically, inflammation, amyloid deposition, and endocrine cell composition in subjects with CF with diabetes and with CF without diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
A retrospective analysis of archived pancreas tissue collected at autopsy was conducted using pancreas tissue from subjects with CF and diabetes (CFRD) (n = 18) and CF without diabetes (CF-no DM) (n = 17). Two cohorts of control non-CF subjects were identified, each matched to CFRD and CF-no DM subjects for age, sex, and BMI (non-CF older, n = 20, and non-CF younger, n = 20), respectively. Immunohistochemistry was performed to assess interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and islet hormone (insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide) immunoreactivity; histochemistry was performed to quantify amyloid deposition.

RESULTS
Islet IL-1β immunoreactivity was substantially increased in both CFRD and CF-no DM subjects compared with non-CF subjects and was common in young subjects with CF (≤10 years of age). In contrast, islet amyloid deposition was increased only in CFRD subjects. We also observe abnormal islet hormone immunoreactivity, characterized by increased glucagon immunoreactivity, in CF-no DM and CFRD subjects compared with non-CF subjects.

CONCLUSIONS
These findings reveal novel molecular pathways and therapeutic targets underlying islet pathology in CF subjects and may be important in developing new approaches to treat CFRD.
Effect of Sonic Resin Composite Delivery on Void Formation Assessed by Micro-computed Tomography
Authors: Hirata R , Pacheco RR , Caceres E , Janal MN , Romero MF , Giannini M , Coelho PG , Rueggeberg FA 
Published: February 2018

SUMMARY

Objectives:
The aim of this study was to quantify the internal void volume formation in commercially available, resin composites inserted using conventional or sonic insertion methods, and analyzed using three-dimensional (3D) micro-computed tomography (μCT).

Methods and Materials:
Four resin composites were evaluated: one conventional (Herculite, Ultra, Kerr Corporation, Orange, CA, USA), one flowable bulk fill (SureFil SDR Flow, Dentsply International, York, PA, USA), and two packable bulk fill (SonicFill, Kerr Corporation, and Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill, Ivoclar Vivadent Inc, Schaan, Liechtenstein). Eight groups were evaluated according to each resin composite type and insertion method (conventional or sonic; n=5). Forty ABS 3D-printed cylindrical molds, 5.0 mm in diameter and 4.0 mm in depth, were fabricated. For the conventional resin composite, the mold was filled incrementally (two layers), while for bulk-fill resin composites, insertion was performed in a single increment. The sonic insertion method was performed using a specific handpiece (SonicFill Handpiece, Kerr Corporation). Resin composites were light cured using a multipeak light-emitting diode light-curing unit (VALO, Ultradent Products Inc, South Jordan, UT, USA) in its regular mode. Samples were evaluated by μCT, and data were imported into software (Amira, version 5.5.2, VSG, Burlington, MA, USA) for 3D reconstruction, from which the percentage of void volume was calculated. Data were analyzed using two-way analysis of variance and Tukey post hoc test at a preset alpha of 0.05.

Results:
The conventional insertion method resulted in reduced porosity, compared with sonic insertion, for SureFil SDR Flow and Tetric EvoCeram bulk fill. The sonic insertion method did not demonstrate any influence on void formation for Herculite Ultra or SonicFill.

Conclusion:
Results suggest that the sonic insertion method might increase void formation during resin composite delivery, depending on restorative material brand.
Intestinal lymphoma in dogs: 84 cases (1997–2012)
Authors: Sogame Naoko , Risbon Rebecca , Burgess Kristine E. 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
OBJECTIVE To describe signalment, clinicopathologic features, and outcomes of dogs with confirmed primary intestinal lymphoma and assess factors associated with survival times in these patients.
DESIGN Retrospective case series.
ANIMALS 84 client-owned dogs.
PROCEDURES Medical records from 7 veterinary institutions were retrospectively reviewed to identify dogs with primary intestinal lymphoma. Data collected included signalment, clinical signs, anatomic location of tumors, diagnostic procedures, treatment, outcome, and dates of diagnosis and death.
RESULTS Overall median survival time (MST) was 62 days (range, 1 to 537 days). Factors associated with shorter survival time on univariate analysis included anorexia or septic peritonitis at the time of diagnosis and tumor location (intestinal tract only, intestinal tract and abdominal lymph nodes, or intestinal tract and extraintestinal organs). The most commonly noted changes in the intestinal tract were altered wall thickening with loss of layering (41 dogs) and presence of ≥ 1 discrete mass (24 dogs). Protocols based on cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone with or without l-asparaginase (48 dogs) or 1-(2-chloroethyl)-3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea (14 dogs) were most commonly used as first-line treatment; the MSTs of dogs receiving these treatments (60 and 144 days, respectively) did not differ significantly.
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE The MST of dogs with primary intestinal lymphoma was poor, regardless of first-line treatment used. Anorexia and septic peritonitis were associated with poor prognosis.
Is galectin-3 a promoter of ventricular dysfunction?
Authors: Lupu Adrian , Lupu Silvia , Agoston-Coldea Lucia 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
Heart failure is nowadays a common condition associated with high mortality and increased healthcare-related costs. Over the years, the research on heart failure management has been extensive in order to better diagnose and treat the condition. Since the progression of left ventricular dysfunction is a consequence of myocardial inflammation, apopotosis, and fibrosis leading to myocardium remodelling, several molecules that are involved in the inflammation pathways have been explored as possible biomarkers for the condition. The study of biomarkers and their key roles in inflammation could allow early identification of patients with heart failure, improve prognostic assessment, and provide a target for future therapies. Among currently studied biomarkers, extensive research has been conducted on galectin-3, a galactoside-binding lectin, which is synthetised and secreted when cardiomyocytes and fibroblasts are submitted to mechanical stress. Accordingly, it has been hypothesised that galectin-3 could be a promoter of left ventricular dysfunction. Galectin-3 has been shown to mediate inflammation by several different pathways which are further detailed in the current review. Also, we aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of existing evidence on the utility of galectin-3 in clinical settings associated with heart failure.
Diferencias en el autoconcepto, las atribuciones causales y la ansiedad-rasgo asociadas a la edad, el género y el grupo instrumental del alumnado de conservatorio
Authors: Zubeldia Echeberria Miren Aránzazu , Díaz Maravillas , Goñi Eider 
Published: February 2018

El objetivo de este estudio consistió en analizar las diferencias asociadas al género, la edad y el grupo instrumental en el alumnado de conservatorio en las múltiples dimensiones del autoconcepto, las atribuciones causales, y la ansiedad-rasgo. Las variables se midieron a través del Cuestionario de Autoconcepto Musical (CAMU), el Cuestionario Multidimensional de Autoconcepto (AUDIM), la escala basada en el modelo bidimensional de Weiner (1974) sobre atribuciones causales y la Escala de Ansiedad Estado/Rasgo (STAI). La muestra del estudio la formaban 1126 alumnos/as de conservatorios profesionales y superiores de diferentes comunidades autónomas españolas. El procedimiento seguido fue un contraste de medias independientes, empleando la prueba T para muestras independientes al comparar dos categorías y el análisis de varianza factorial (ANOVA) cuando las categorías eran más de dos. Los resultados de los análisis mostraron diferencias significativas en la mayoría de las variables tanto entre los grupos de edad como entre los grupos instrumentales, y una mayor vulnerabilidad en el género femenino. Los datos aportados por el estudio amplían el conocimiento sobre los estudiantes de Conservatorio, ayudan a comprender mejor cómo se perciben, y subrayan la importancia de la formación y desarrollo profesional del profesorado de conservatorio en España.
Mathematical equation correction to spectral and transport interferences in high-resolution continuum source flame atomic absorption spectrometry: determination of lead in phosphoric acid
Authors: Raposo Junior Jorge Luiz , De Oliveira Silvana Ruella , Nóbrega Joaquim Araújo , Gomes Neto José Anchieta 
Published: February 2018

In this work, a new mathematical equation correction approach for overcoming spectral and transport interferences was proposed. The proposal was applied to eliminate spectral interference caused by PO molecules at the 217.0005 nm Pb line, and the transport interference caused by variations in phosphoric acid concentrations. Correction may be necessary at 217.0005 nm to account for the contribution of PO, since Atotal 217.0005 nm = A Pb 217.0005 nm + A PO 217.0005 nm. This may be easily done by measuring other PO wavelengths (e.g. 217.0458 nm) and calculating the relative contribution of PO absorbance (APO) to the total absorbance (Atotal) at 217.0005 nm: A Pb 217.0005 nm = Atotal 217.0005 nm - A PO 217.0005 nm = Atotal 217.0005 nm - k (A PO 217.0458 nm). The correction factor k is calculated from slopes of calibration curves built up for phosphorous (P) standard solutions measured at 217.0005 and 217.0458 nm, i.e. k = (slope217.0005 nm/slope217.0458 nm). For wavelength integrated absorbance of 3 pixels, sample aspiration rate of 5.0 ml min-1, analytical curves in the 0.1 – 1.0 mg L-1 Pb range with linearity better than 0.9990 were consistently obtained.