bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Successful Treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia with Ceftaroline Fosamil
Authors: Patatanian Edna , Chandler Courtney 
Published: January 2016

Objectives To describe a case of successful treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia with ceftaroline fosamil after failure with vancomycin and daptomycin. Case Summary A 53-year-old female with a past medical history of cancer (unknown source/type) and hypothyroidism was admitted to the hospital with cervical and paravertebral abscess with suspected sepsis. In the emergency department (ED), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed possible spinal abscess and narrowing of the spinal canal. The patient was initiated on vancomycin 1,250 mg (~15 mg/kg) every 12 hours and cefepime 2 g every 8 hours empirically. On hospital day 4, blood and wound cultures revealed MRSA susceptible to vancomycin, but with a vancomycin minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 2. Repeat blood cultures were also positive on hospital days 2 and 4. Per infectious disease team consult, therapy was converted to daptomycin 8 mg/kg/day. Although the patient responded well, acute kidney injury (AKI) on hospital day 15 prompted a change in therapy to ceftaroline fosamil 400 mg intravenous every 8 hours. For the remainder of the hospital stay, blood cultures were negative and white blood cell count was within normal limits. On day 20, the patient was discharged to a long-term care facility for continued ceftaroline treatment. Discussion The management of MRSA bacteremia remains challenging due to increasing antimicrobial resistance. Although the standard therapy for serious MRSA infections is vancomycin, treatment failures are becoming common in clinical practice due to increasing MICs (≥2 μg/mL). Other therapies may include daptomycin and off-label treatment with telavancin, quinupristin/dalfopristin, or ceftaroline fosamil. This report describes a patient with paravertebral abscess and MRSA bacteremia failing 3 days of vancomycin therapy due to MIC greater than or equal to 2 μg/mL and persistent bacteremia. Treatment with ceftaroline fosamil was well tolerated and resulted in continued clinical improvement. Based on this case report, ceftaroline fosamil may be a reasonable alternative for invasive MRSA infections. Conclusions This case report describes successful treatment of MRSA bacteremia with ceftaroline in a patient who responded poorly to conventional therapy, specifically vancomycin due to an elevated MIC (2 μg/mL).
The Effect of Processing Parameters on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Sintered Structural Steels Based on Prealloyed Powders / Wpływ Parametrów Wytwarzania Na Strukturę I Własności Mechaniczne Spiekanych Stali Wykonanych Na Bazie Proszków Stopowych
Authors: Kulecki P. , Lichańska E. , Sułowski M. 
Published: January 2016

The object of the study was to evaluate the effect of production parameters on the structure and mechanical properties of Cr and Cr-Mo PM steels. The measurements were performed on sintered steels made from commercial Höganäs pre-alloyed powders: Astaloy CrA, Astaloy CrL and Astaloy CrM mixed with carbon, added in the form of graphite powder grade C-UF.Following mixing in a Turbula mixer for 30 minutes, green compacts were single pressed at 660 MPa according to PNEN ISO 2740 standard. Sintering was carried out in a laboratory horizontal furnace at 1120°C and 1250°C for 60 minutes, in 5%H2-95%N2atmosphere. After sintering, the samples were tempered at 200°C for 60 minutes in air. The steels are characterized by ferritic - pearlitic, bainitic - ferritic and bainitic structures.Following mechanical testing, it can be assumed that steel based on Astaloy CrA pre-alloyed powder could be an alternative material for steels based on Astaloy CrL powder. These steels sintered at 1250°C with 0.6% C had tensile strengths about 650 MPa, offset yield strengths about 300 MPa, elongations about 8.50 %, TRSs about 1100 MPa, hardnesses 220 HV.
Microsegregation and Precipitates in Inconel 625 Arc Weld Overlay Coatings on Boiler Pipes / Mikrosegregacja I Wydzielenia W Powłokach Ze Stopu Inconel 625 Napawanych Łukowo Na Rury Kotłowe
Authors: Rozmus-Górnikowska M. , Blicharski M. 
Published: January 2016

The aim of this work was to investigate the microsegregation and precipitates formed due to segregation in Inconel 625 arc weld overlay coatings on boiler pipes. Examination of microsegregation and precipitates were carried out by means of a scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with an EDS detector as well as a transmission electron microscope (TEM) equipped with a HAADF (STEM) and an EDS detectors. The presence of precipitations in the weld overlay was also confirmed with X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) of residue in the form of powder that remained after the electrolytic dissolution of weld overlay matrix.
The investigations showed that the interdendritic regions were considerably enriched during microsegregation with Nb, and less so with Mo. The distribution of Cr and Fe in the weld overlay is relatively uniform. The value of the partition coefficient k for Mo and Nb is lower than 1. Therefore, these elements segregate during solidification into the liquid and, once solidification is finished, the interdendritic regions are considerably enriched with these elements. The value of k for Cr, Ni and Fe are only slightly higher than 1. Though the Inconel 625 is a solid-solution strengthened alloy, precipitation of secondary phases occurs in weld overlays. Precipitations were identified as a Laves phase and carbonitrides (Nb, Ti)(C, N).
Mechanical Properties of Alumina Foam/Tri-Functional Epoxy Resin Composites with an Interpenetrating Network Structure / Właściwości Mechaniczne Kompozytów Pianka Korundowa/ Trójfunkcyjna Żywica Epoksydowa O Strukturze Infiltrowanej
Authors: Ligoda-Chmiel J. , Potoczek M. , Śliwa R. E. 
Published: January 2016

Methods of measuring effective material properties, including Young’s, Kirchoff’s modulus or Poisson’s ratio for composites with an interpenetrating network structure, where the both constituent phases have widely different physical properties, do not lead to an unambiguous interpretation. The commonly- known static methods have the basic disadvantage that higher strain values are needed in order to obtain proper results which is generally impossible to achieve in the case of brittle materials, e. g. ceramics or polymers, as well as for composites created by connecting both these components. The measurement of strain values during the stress test, decreases the values of Young’s modulus from several per cent to several dozen per cent, due to appearance of micro fractures in the brittle materials. If there are differences in the values, then a special form and an appropriate amount of samples are needed. Dynamic methods of predicting an effective material properties (ultrasonic and impulse excitation of vibration techniques) are much more accurate, and their non- destructive nature mean that the samples can be used again in other experiments.
This paper uses the traditional compression test and ultrasonic and impulse excitation of vibration methods to compare and analyze the experimental material properties, such as Young’s modulus, Kirchoff’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio using alumina foam/tri-functional epoxy resin composites with an interpenetrating network structure.
Large-Eddy Simulations of a Flow Characteristics in a Multi-Strand Continuous Casting Tundish / Badania Numeryczne Charakterystyk Przepływu W Wielo-Wylewowej Kadzi Posredniej Metodą Wielkich Wirów (Les)
Authors: Merder T. , Warzecha M. , Warzecha P. 
Published: January 2016

In order to increase the efficiency and quality of the steel-making process a numerous studies are conducted at the various stages of the process, including continuous casting of steel. Researchers still search for new models and improve existing one, so that the specific of the process is accuratelly reproduced. One way to increase the accuracy of numerical simulation, is to apply the LES (Large Eddy Simulation) method to simulate steelmaking processes.
The article presents the results of numerical analysis on the flow characteristics (RTD curves) of liquid steel in the tundish facility for the continuous casting of steel. Numerical simulations have been performed using RANS (Reynoldsaveraged Navier-Stoke) and LES methods, and those results have been verified in industrial conditions.
Optimization of Submerged Entry Nozzle Depth in CC Mould / Optymalizacja Zanurzenia Wylewu W Krystalizatorze Cos
Authors: Pieprzyca J. , Merder T. , Saternus M. 
Published: January 2016

The way and speed of steel flux flowing into mould of continuous casting (CC) machine belong to the important parameters characterizing the steel continuous casting process. Such flux causes determined kinds of steel circulation, which together with simultaneous steel crystallization influence the creation of ingots primary structure and quality of its surface.
The article presents the results of modelling research which aim was to determine the optimal location of submerged entry nozzle in square moulds (130 x 130 mm and 160 x 160 mm) of CC machine. Such a research was carried out for two different grades of steel (low-carbon steel and high-carbon steel), which feature different parameters of casting.
New record of the pantropical seagrass Halophila decipiens Ostenfeld (Hydrocharitaceae) from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Authors: Immanuel Titus , Goutham-Bharathi M.P. , Sawhney Sneha , Ragavan P. , Sankar R. Kiruba 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The pantropical seagrass Halophila decipiens (Hydrocharitaceae), representing a new record for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, was reported from two locations: Scissostris Bay of Port Blair at 6–7 m deep and Nursery of Neil Island at 10–12 m deep. Observations on the reproductive and vegetative characters indicate that the flowering plant is monoecious, has a pair of petiolated leaves with a hairy surface and serrated leaf blade margins with 5–9 cross leaf veins. Leaf morphometric characters varied significantly between the two sites. The leaves of the Scissostris Bay specimens were smaller (1.11×0.4 cm) than the leaves of the specimens from Neil Island (1.73×0.59 cm), which might be due to the deeper depth ranges at Neil Island or other environmental factors. The present record is the 11th seagrass species from the Islands and this species could have been overlooked due to its habitat in deeper water.
A Case Study: Technology Education Internationalization
Authors: Soon Lisa , Kashkan Galina V. , Marukhina Olga V. , Aksenov Sergey V. 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
This paper investigates the internationalization of education, specifically technology education in National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU). Through a conducted case study of a course in a Master of Information Technology (MIT) program development, it investigated the challenges that TPU faced and how they could overcome the challenges in internationalizing their programs and curricula. The research adopted a qualitative case study research method. It used survey, observation and documentations as the data collection techniques, as they are best suited for this research. Ten students were involved in a delivery of a course in a developed internationalized MIT program. The research team observed how the students learnt, whether there were challenges and difficulties in the delivery of course learning and how they were overcome. The results showed that the students were highly satisfied with the course developed and they believed they greatly benefited from the developed course.
Enhancing Engineering Education via Physical Experiments: The Case of Learning Energy Storage with a Flywheel System
Authors: Huang Chung-Neng , Cheng Chen-Min , Kuo Jenn-Kun 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Design thinking is complex that is hard to learn and harder to teach. The purpose of engineering education is to graduate engineers who can design (Dym CL, 2005). How to enhance students’ reasoning and cognizing about data has gained an increasingly visible role in the K-12 curriculum (Doerr H. M. and Lyn D., 2003). In order to enhance teaching and learning engineering mathematics, a modeling approach by shifting the focus on finding solutions to a particular problem to create a system is proposed in this study. Besides, a training process for the college students who are intending to be the instructors of guiding physical experiments is included. Nonlinear systems, signifying any system is not linear, cannot satisfy the superposition principle. In this paper, a new modeling method for nonlinear systems based on an Adaptive Network-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) for operation and practice was used (Jang, J.S.R., 1993). Through this method, students were able to learn how the transfer functions work for identifying an unknown system. This method had well helped the participated students how the nature of nonlinear system is and how to find out the optimal solutions in controls.
Case Study Regarding Teaching Design for Quality at Graduate Level
Authors: Dragomir Mihai , Dragomir Diana , Popescu Sorin , Bodi Ştefan 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
This paper presents a case study regarding the methods used in teaching Design for quality at graduate studies level, in order to help practitioners derive enhancement ideas for their own demarches in related fields. The methodology consists in surveying existing experiences in the Quality engineering and management master program at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca in a comparative study and defining a set of criteria for analyzing them. The two options of delivering the targeted competences, which have equivalent content, rely on different teaching approaches: classical for one group and computer aided for the second group. With the help of a focus group, the investigation criteria are defined and ranked using AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process), while Pugh’s method is further used to detail the proposed comparison. A discussion on the results of the two scenarios is included, showcasing advantages and disadvantages, together with implementation suggestions.
Preparing Smart Students Through Performing Problem Based Learning Activities Within University-Industry Collaborative Knowledge Sharing Platform
Authors: Baral Lal Mohan , Lobonţ Lucian , Chiliban Bogdan , Dorin Vlad 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
During last few decades, different teaching and learning approaches have been proposed around the world aiming to enhance the student’s knowledge acquiring ability. The purpose of this paper is to explore a modified problem based and project based learning (PBL) approach, which helps to develop smart students through acquiring knowledge using various sources from University and Industry. In this research, a collaborative knowledge sharing platform has been developed within PBL activities through engaging the facilitators both from University and Industry. After practical application of proposed approach within textile engineering domain, the student’s knowledge acquiring ability has been assessed through conducting a survey. The Survey results revealed that the students have upgraded their knowledge level significantly through acquiring knowledge both from University environment with the help of faculty members and Industry environment with the help of technical experts. This article has pointed out the necessity of collaborative PBL activities within University and Industry for developing the knowledgeable and smart students in order for better performance in their future carrier.
Quality Management Principles in the University-Industry Partnership
Authors: Burdusel Eva-Nicoleta , Balan Liviu , Oprean Anca 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Purpose of the work
In the context of an intensified and successful cooperation between Continental Automotive Systems SRL and Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania, the most recent initiative is to undertake a research investigation meant to examine the collaboration between higher education and business and identify new means to increase the efficiency of their partnership taking into account the present challenges addressing both academia and industry, as well as facilitating the transition from the former to the latter in the context of the labour market demands.
Methodology
The study will provide an analysis of the public-private partnership based on a recent case study endorsed by a thorough theoretical framework. In this respect, an anonymous questionnaire was addressed to two target groups: employees and team/department leaders at Continental Automotive Systems SRL Sibiu.
Important findings
The results of the case study will provide relevant feedback about the ability of new employees to integrate on the labour market and make full use of the abilities and competencies developed and trained throughout their academic education. Since the present study is a follow up of previous research projects, the case study will now focus on “non-technical talents”, therefore the target group of the questionnaire is represented by employees and team leaders from the following departments: translation services, human resources, purchasing, logistics, finance and controlling.
Conclusions that identify implications for future practice and/or policy and key “Take Home Messages”
The present paper highlights the relevance of each component of the knowledge triangle – education, research, innovation – as a means to prevent and overcome crisis evinced as: unemployment in addition to graduates’ inability to integrate or adapt to the requirements of business community, labour market mobility and financial instability, economic competitiveness.
Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk: Designing an Online Admissions Process in an Elearning Training Project
Authors: Ogrezeanu Andrei , Scarlat Cezar , Ogrezeanu Andreea 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
This paper presents a case study of the design and implementation of the admissions process in a large teachers elearning training project that took place in Romania. From a theoretical viewpoint we aim at contributing to a rather understudied area at the intersection between project and process management literature. We show that project management could borrow some process management tools and techniques in designing highly repetitive activities. From a practical viewpoint, the case presented could serve as a good practice for other training projects and support them in simplifying admissions procedures by systematic process design and the use of accessible Web technologies.
The Sustainability in a Quality Improvement Model
Authors: Nguyen Thanh-Dat , Kifor Claudiu Vasile 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to promote the integration of sustainable development concepts and conceptual models in engineering research, and therefore, to enhance sustainability of research models. Particularly, the concepts are integrated with an integrated theoretical model of knowledge management and DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analysis-Improve-Control) process.
Methodology: Based on literature, the key concepts of sustainable development, knowledge management, Ontology and DMAIC methodology have been reviewed. A theoretical combination of knowledge management, ontology engineering, and DMAIC methodology is to aim at accumulating and reusing a potential economic resource, knowledge resource. An analysis of sustainable aspects of a proposed model is presented.
Important findings: As literature expressed that knowledge created by every step of a DMAIC process can be accumulated and reused by using Ontology in a conceptual model. Furthermore, sustainable aspects of the model such as economy, environment and society are identified.
Conclusion: DMAIC knowledge is a potential economic resource that should be shared and reused using Ontology engineering in order to archive sustainable development of DMAIC process. Theoretical integration of seven sustainable measures with activities of knowledge management is possible and realizable.
Discrimination of Various Vulnerable Groups - Perception Among the Students of the Faculty of Engineering (“Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu)
Authors: Corman Sorina , Sassu Raluca , Bucuţă Mihaela , Morar Silviu , Ungureanu Alina 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The purpose of this article is to highlight students’ perception of the Faculty of Engineering concerning discrimination, particularly discrimination against certain vulnerable groups. This issue is part of a broader research that aims to assess the attitude of students towards discrimination.
The method used in the study is questionnaire-based survey. The questionnaire includes scales and subscales for measuring the attitudes of subjects, their emotions, cognitions and behaviors in relation to discrimination in general, and specifically in relation to certain vulnerable groups such as the Roma population, people with HIV/AIDS, people with a different sexual orientation or people with disabilities and mental illness.
The main results of our research have demonstrated that the students from engineering believe that there is discrimination within society, including at the level of educational institutions; the most discriminated category is Roma population.
These results reflect the importance of training engineering students in the field of ethics and non-discrimination. We conclude that there is a need of such courses in the context of promoting inclusive societies and of the rebirth of business ethics education at an international level.
Innovative Methods for Business Education using Isotope Linking on Anonymous Readers’ Comments
Authors: Gîfu Daniela , Cioca Marius 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The paper presents the importance of analysis isotopes on anonymous readers’ comments as an important part of deep interpretation of texts. Furthermore, we describe a classification methodology of the anonymous readers’ comments on online articles, through the overlapping of isotopes, which completed the traditional analytical methods. Automatic recognition of isotopes is an important topic in Natural Language Processing (NLP), especially in the semantic disambiguation. The aim of this article is the automatic comparative analysis of the identified isotopes in articles and comments, which reveals an important part of online behavior. Moreover, we present a new tool that classifies the online commentators based on existing resources, open-source or freely available for research purposes. This study is intend to help direct beneficiaries (journalists, business, education, managers, PR specialists), but also specialists and researchers in the field of natural language processing, linguists, psychologists, etc.
A Transdisciplinary Approach on the Advanced Sustainable Knowledge Integration
Authors: Pop Ioan G. , Talpos Mihai-Florin , Prisac Igor 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The paper presents a new, transdisciplinary approach on the DIKW (Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom) hierarchy, offering arguments that the hierarchy is unsound and even methodologically undesirable. The purpose of the paper is to identify a new and more complete perspective on knowledge integration. This model is based on another scale, in a synergistic-generative transdisciplinary manner, in order to transfer and implement knowledge in the knowledge based society/economy context. The new knowledge pattern, named DIMLAK (Data, Information, Messages, Learning, and Advanced Knowledge) is reconfigured to explain the way the advanced knowledge is achieved as a top level of the transdisciplinary integrated and integrative knowledge system. The proposed model is working complementarily as breadth through depth approach, opening a new vision in the knowledge achieving process.