bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Prediction of All-Cause Mortality Based on the Direct Measurement of Intrathoracic Impedance
Authors: Zile Michael R. , Sharma Vinod , Johnson James W. , Warman Eduardo N. , Baicu Catalin F. , Bennett Tom D. 
Published: December 2015

Background—
Intrathoracic impedance-derived OptiVol fluid index calculated using implanted devices has been shown to predict mortality; direct measurements of impedance have not been examined. We hypothesized that baseline measured impedance predicts all-cause mortality; changes in measured impedance result in a change in the predicted mortality; and the prognostic value of measured impedance is additive to the calculated OptiVol fluid index.

Methods and Results—

A retrospective analysis of 146 238 patients within the Medtronic CareLink database with implanted devices was performed. Baseline measured impedance was determined using daily values averaged from month 6 to 9 after implant and were used to divide patients into tertiles: group L=low impedance, ≤65 ohms; group M=medium impedance, 66 to 72 ohms; group H=high impedance, ≥73 ohms. Change in measured impedance was determined from values averaged from month 9 to 12 post implant compared with the 6- to 9-month values. OptiVol fluid index was calculated using published methods. All-cause mortality was assessed beginning 9 months post implant; changes in mortality was assessed beginning 12 months post implant. Baseline measured impedance predicted all-cause mortality; 5-year mortality for group L was 41%, M was 29%, and H was 25%,
P
<0.001 among all groups. Changes in measured impedance resulted in a change in the predicted mortality; the prognostic value of measured impedance was additive to the OptiVol fluid index.

Conclusions—
Direct measurements of intrathoracic impedance using an implanted device can be used to stratify patients at varying mortality risk.
Protocol‐Driven Allied Health Post‐Discharge Transition Clinic to Reduce Hospital Readmissions in Heart Failure
Authors: Donaho Erin K. , Hall Andrea C. , Gass Jennifer A. , Elayda Macarthur A. , Lee Vei‐Vei , Paire Shreda , Meyers Deborah E. 
Published: December 2015

Background
Heart failure (HF) patients have high rates of hospitalization and rehospitalization.

Methods and Results
A protocol‐driven clinic staffed by an allied health care team was designed for patients discharged from the hospital with a diagnosis of congestive HF. The clinic provided follow‐up visits 1 week and 4 to 6 weeks after hospital discharge. One‐hundred and fourteen patients were observed at least 1 time, and 80% of these patients completed the 2‐visit protocol. Clinical evaluations were provided by a nurse practitioner specializing in HF and a clinical pharmacist; these evaluations included physical examination, laboratory evaluation, medical education and reconciliation, medication adjustment and titration, and care coordination. Referrals to home health and appropriate services were provided. At visit 1, 25% of patients were hypervolemic and 13% were hypovolemic. At visit 2, 20% were hypervolemic and 13% were hypovolemic. Medicine reconciliation errors were common, with an average of 2.1 and 0.8 errors per person recorded for visits 1 and 2, respectively. Clinic participants showed a 44.3% reduction in 30‐day readmission rates, as compared to the hospital's average 30‐day readmission rates.

Conclusions
Protocol‐driven postdischarge transition care delivered by allied health staff addressed multiple transition issues and was associated with a dramatic reduction in readmission rates.
Magnitude of and Prognostic Factors Associated With 1‐Year Mortality After Hospital Discharge for Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Based on Ejection Fraction Findings
Authors: Coles Andrew H. , Tisminetzky Mayra , Yarzebski Jorge , Lessard Darleen , Gore Joel M. , Darling Chad E. , Goldberg Robert J. 
Published: December 2015

Background

Limited data exist about the magnitude of and the factors associated with prognosis within 1 year for patients discharged from the hospital after acute decompensated heart failure. Data are particularly limited from the more generalizable perspective of a population‐based investigation and should be further stratified according to currently recommended ejection fraction (
EF
) findings.

Methods and Results

The hospital medical records of residents of the Worcester, Massachusetts, metropolitan area who were discharged after acute decompensated heart failure from all 11 medical centers in central Massachusetts during 1995, 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006 were reviewed. The average age of the 4025 study patients was 75 years, 93% were white, and 44% were men. Of these, 35% (n=1414) had reduced EF (≤40%), 13% (n=521) had borderline preserved EF (41–49%), and 52% (n=2090) had preserved
EF
(≥50%); at 1 year after discharge, death rates were 34%, 30%, and 29%, respectively (
P
=0.03). Older age, a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, systolic blood pressure findings <150 mm Hg on admission, and hyponatremia were important predictors of 1‐year mortality for all study patients, whereas several comorbidities and physiological factors were differentially associated with 1‐year death rates in patients with reduced, borderline preserved, and preserved EF.

Conclusions

This population‐based study highlights the need for further contemporary research into the characteristics, treatment practices, natural history, and long‐term outcomes of patients with acute decompensated heart failure and varying
EF
findings and reinforces ongoing discussions about whether different treatment guidelines may be needed for these patients to design more personalized treatment plans.
Population Trends in Aspirin Use for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention 1980–2009: The Minnesota Heart Survey
Authors: Luepker Russell V. , Steffen Lyn M. , Duval Sue , Zantek Nicole D. , Zhou Xia , Hirsch Alan T. 
Published: December 2015

Background
Daily low‐dose aspirin is recommended for primary prevention of myocardial infarction and stroke in higher‐risk patients. Population trends in aspirin use for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention in an urban population (Minneapolis/St. Paul, 2010 population 2.85 million) from 1980 to 2009 were evaluated.

Methods and Results

Surveys of randomly selected adults aged 25 to 74 years were collected at 5‐year intervals. Self‐reports of regular aspirin use for CVD prevention and history of CVD were obtained. Six cross‐sectional surveys included 12 281 men and 14 258 women. Age‐adjusted aspirin use for primary prevention increased during this period from 1% to 21% among men and 1% to 12% among women. Aspirin use was highest in those aged 65 to 74 years. For secondary prevention, age‐adjusted aspirin use increased from 19% to 74% among men and 11% to 64% among women. While data are based on self‐report, a substudy using a biochemical indicator of aspirin use (serum thromboxane B
2
) supports the validity of self‐report.

Conclusions
Aspirin for CVD prevention is commonly used by a large and growing portion of the general population. It is not known if this is based on professional advice or self‐prescribed use. It is also likely that many who would benefit do not use aspirin and others use aspirin inappropriately.
Management of and Experiments in a Colonial Industry: Japanese Government-run Fishermen Migration Project in Taiwan during the Late Meiji Period
Authors: Lin (林玉茹) Yuju 
Published: December 2015

Between Meiji 41 and Meiji 44 (1908–1911), the Japanese colonial government implemented a fishermen migration project in five prefectures and six ports in Taiwan. This was set up earlier than the Japanese migration project for farmers. The latter was not formally kicked off until Meiji 43 (1910). Comparing these two Japanese government-run migration projects also shows the following differences: First, the fishermen migration project started at the time when detailed surveys and assessments of Japanese colonial migration to Taiwan had not yet been completed. Second, the later farmer migration project, unlike the fishermen migration project, was under the leadership of the Taiwan Sōtokufu (Office of the Governor-General, Taiwan). The fishermen migration project was basically an agenda set up by local prefectures. Third, it aimed at improving Taiwan’s coastal fisheries through recruiting Japanese fishermen to migrate to Taiwan. The idea was that these Japanese fishermen would be exemplary fishermen who would generate incentives for Taiwanese to compete with them. Therefore, in contrast to agrarian migrants, fishermen migration was more of an economic colonial project than a political one.
Given that the fishermen migration project in Taiwan was initiated by inexperienced local prefectures while the Taiwan Sōtokufu played only a passive role, its limited achievements are not a surprise. The only successful case was in Donggang (東港), where the geographical location and personal cooperation among local and Japanese fishermen helped it become an ideal place for Japanese fishermen migrants. The migration project failed in all the other five ports. In this paper, I will analyze how the fishermen migration project operated. I will show the different governmental strategies implemented between local prefectures and the colonial government at the time when the implementation of fishing reforms was still in the trial-and-error stage of colonial experiments. At the same time, I will argue that the project failed because of the existence of unfavorable structural factors that worked against the development of the migrant industry. The Taiwan Sōtokufu might have been aware of these unfavorable factors in Taiwan, which did not support the promotion of fishermen migration policies focused on coastal fisheries in Taiwan. Out of concern for colonial rationality, the colonial government had to call off the project. Nonetheless, the Taiwan Sōtokufu then expanded spending on fisheries and related industries, and became active in promoting the fishing industry. The industry thus developed during the Japanese colonial era. (This article is in English.)
Synonymies in Ananas (Bromeliaceae)
Authors: Coppens d'Eeckenbrugge Geo , Govaerts Rafaël 
Published: December 2015

To clarify the last pineapple classification, which only recognizes the tetraploid crownless A. macrodontes and the diploid A. comosus, with three cultivated and two wild botanical varieties, we re-establish A. comosus var. microstachys and revise ancient synonymies, underlining misinterpretations and distinguishing horticultural names from botanical names whenever possible.
Molisan cuisine (names of dishes) as an example of multiculturalism and multilingualism
Authors: Słabińska Adrianna 
Published: December 2015

<p><strong>Molisan cuisine (names of dishes) as an example of multiculturalism and multilingualism</strong></p><p>Today Croats can be found living in many parts of the world. The process of Slavic migrations started in the 7th. Diasporas can be found in Austria, Slovakia, Romania, Czech Republic (Moravia and nowadays Prague), Serbia, Italy, even across the oceans in the USA, South America, RSA and Australia. The Croatian minority in Molise is the smallest Croatian minority in the world. Croatian is spoken there by about 2000 to 2400 people in three isolated mountain communities. They settled in villages, Kruč, Mundimitr and Filić possibly between the 14th and 15th century. Several Turkish invasions took place during this period, so Croats were forced to hide from the Sultan’s armies and they found refuge on the Apennine Peninsula. The country of Croatia, occupied with its battle against the infidels, has forgotten about its fellow countrymen, who had been living in the region of Molis, for a long time. In every day Croatian speech one can hear multiple loan-words. A particular problem can occur when writing some names of dishes which have been passed down but orally only. Molisan-Croatian cuisine and culinary names are part of Croatian cuisine that was created during the time of the Croatian Diaspora.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Kuchnia molizańska (nazwy potraw) jako przykład wielokulturowości i wielojęzyczności</strong></p><p>Obecnie Chorwaci żyją na całym świecie. Proces migracji Słowian rozpoczął się już w VII wieku. Ich diaspory możemy odszukać w Austrii, Słowacji, Rumunii, Czechach (na Morawach i w obecnej Pradze) i Serbii, Włoszech, a nawet za oceanem Atlantyckim w USA, południowej Ameryce, RPA i Australii. Najmniejszą chorwacką mniejszością narodową są Molizianie. Językiem chorwackim posługuje się od 2 do 2,4 tysięcy ludzi w trzech odizolowanych społecznościach. Początek osiedlenia się we wsiach: Kruču, Mundimitrze i Filiću określa się na XV–XVI wiek. Okres ten obfituje w najazdy tureckie, kiedy to Chorwaci ukryli się przed armią sułtańską i znaleźli schronienie na Półwyspie Apenińskim. Chorwacja okupowana przez Turków zapomniała o swoich rodakach, którzy żyli w regionie Molise przez dłuższy czas. Język chorwacki pojawia się w mowie potocznej mieszkańców, szczególnie w zapożyczeniach. Szczególnym problemem jest określenie nazw kilku dań, które dotychczas funkcjonowały tylko ustnie. Chorwackomolizańska kuchnia oraz jej nazwy kulinarne są częścią kuchni chorwackiej, która została utworzona w czasach diaspory.</p>
Культ икон в православной традиции восточных славян: обряды, обычаи и традиции в прошлом и сегодня
Authors: Koziel Joanna Ewa 
Published: December 2015

<p><img src="/journals/public/site/images/admin/issj004.png" alt="" /></p><p><strong>Cult of the icons in the East Slavs culture – customs, rituals and religious practices in the past and today</strong></p><p>This article discusses the phenomenon of cult of icons in the East Slavic’s culture. The Slavic culture is ingrained in the orthodox tradition. This fact is reflected in a strong impact of religion on the life of society: customs, rituals and art. The icons are one of the most important elements of Orthodoxy Church and for that reason they are close associated with Russian culture. Despite prolonged atheisation, the Slavic culture is ingrained in the orthodox tradition and cult of the icons. It is noticeable not only in Russian churches, but also in ordinary life of believers. Majority of homes of Orthodox Christian have special space: "beautiful" corner with icons. Moreover, role of the icons emphasize in language: there is a lot of idiom and phrases connected with icons.</p><p> </p><p><img src="/journals/public/site/images/admin/issj003.png" alt="" /></p><p><strong>Kult ikon w kulturze wschodniosłowiańskiej – obrzędy, tradycje i praktyki religijne w przeszłości i dziś</strong></p><p>Niniejsza praca koncentruje się wokół zagadnienia kultu ikon w kulturze wschodniosłowiańskiej, która od wieków zakorzeniona w tradycji prawosławnej. Znajduje to odzwierciedlenie w silnym wpływie religii na życie społeczne: obyczaje, tradycje czy sztukę. Nieodłącznym elementem prawosławia są zaś ikony i dlatego stały się one jedną z ważniejszych części kultury rosyjskiej. Widać to nie tylko w przestrzeni świątyni, ale również w życiu codziennym wiernych. Świadczy o tym m.in. praktyka wydzielania specjalnego miejsca dla kultu ikony tzw. „krasnogo ugła”. Ponadto, rolę ikon oddaje również język rosyjski, w którym istnieje wiele frazeologizmów związanych z ikonami.</p>
Koncepcja kodów kultury w rosyjskich i ukraińskich badaniach lingwokulturologicznych i etnolingwistycznych
Authors: Chybor Iryna 
Published: December 2015

<p><strong>The concept of cultural codes in Russian and Ukrainian linguoculturological and ethnolinguistic studies</strong></p><p>This article is an attempt at presenting the concept of cultural codes, which was earlier discussed in works of Russian and Ukrainian scholars in field of ethnolinguistics and linguoculturological aspects. The key linguoculturological terms, such as <em>cultural code</em> and <em>ethnocode</em>, were explained. The author of this article analysed already existing in Ukrainian and Russian linguistics theoretical basics of defining, isolating and classifying cultural codes.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Koncepcja kodów kultury w rosyjskich i ukraińskich badaniach lingwokulturologicznych i etnolingwistycznych</strong></p><p>W artykule podjęto próbę zaprezentowania koncepcji kodów kultury rozwiniętej w pracach rosyjskich i ukraińskich lingwistów. Należytą uwagę zwrócono na wyjaśnienie kluczowych pojęć lingwokulturologii, a mianowicie <em>kod kultury</em>, <em>etnokod kultury</em>. Poddano analizie istniejące teoretyczne podstawy definiowania, wyodrębniania oraz klasyfikacji kodów kultury znane w językoznawstwie ukraińskim i rosyjskim.</p>
Why it’s important for it to stop: Examining the mental health correlates of bullying and ill-treatment at work in a cohort study
Authors: Butterworth Peter , Leach Liana S , Kiely Kim M 
Published: December 2015

Objective: There is limited Australian information on the prevalence and mental health consequences of bullying and ill-treatment at work. The aims of this study were to use data from an ongoing Australian longitudinal cohort study to (1) compare different measures of workplace bullying, (2) estimate the prevalence of bullying and ill-treatment at work, (3) evaluate whether workplace bullying is distinct from other adverse work characteristics and (4) examine the unique contribution of workplace bullying to common mental disorders in mid-life. Method: The sample comprised 1466 participants (52% women) aged 52–58 from wave four of the Personality and Total Health (PATH) through Life study. Workplace bullying was assessed by a single item of self-labelling measure of bullying and a 15-item scale of bullying-related behaviours experienced in the past 6 months. Factor analysis the identified underlying factor structure of the behavioural bullying scale. Results: Current bullying was reported by 7.0% of respondents, while 46.4% of respondents reported that they had been bullied at some point in their working life. Person-related and work-related bullying behaviours were more common than violence and intimidation. The multi-dimensional scale of bullying behaviours had greater concordance with a single item of self-labelled bullying (Area Under the Curve = 0.88) than other adverse work characteristics (all Area Under the Curves < 0.67). Self-labelled bullying and scales reflecting person-related and work-related bullying were independent predictors of depression and/or anxiety. Conclusion: This study provides unique information on the prevalence and mental health impacts of workplace bullying and ill-treatment in Australia. Workplace bullying is a relatively common experience, and is associated with increased risk of depression and anxiety. Greater attention to identifying and preventing bullying and ill-treatment in the workplace is warranted.
Prospective rates of suicide attempts and nonsuicidal self-injury by young people with bipolar disorder participating in a psychotherapy study
Authors: Inder Maree L , Crowe Marie T , Luty Suzanne E , Carter Janet D , Moor Stephanie , Frampton Christopher M , Joyce Peter R 
Published: December 2015

Objective: Bipolar disorder is a chronic relapsing disorder associated with high rates of suicide, suicide attempts and nonsuicidal self-injury. The study aimed to prospectively identify the rates of suicide attempts and nonsuicidal self-injury in young people participating in an adjunctive randomised controlled psychotherapy for bipolar disorder and to identify differences in individuals who engaged in nonsuicidal self-injury, made suicide attempts or did both. Method: In all, 100 participants aged 15–36 years with bipolar disorder received 78 weeks of psychotherapy and were followed up for a further 78 weeks. Data were collected using the Longitudinal Interval Follow-up Evaluation. Results: Suicide attempts reduced from 11% at baseline to 1% at the end of follow-up (week 156). Similarly, self-harm reduced from 15% at baseline to 7% at the end of follow-up. Individuals who engaged in both nonsuicidal self-injury and made suicide attempts differed from those with who only made suicide attempts, engaged in nonsuicidal self-injury or did neither. They were characterised by a younger age of illness onset and higher comorbidity. Conclusion: Adjunctive intensive psychotherapy may be effective in reducing suicide attempts and nonsuicidal self-injury and warrants further attention. Particular attention needs to be paid to individuals with early age of onset of bipolar disorder.
Methodology of Young Minds Matter: The second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing
Authors: Hafekost Jennifer , Lawrence David , Boterhoven de Haan Katrina , Johnson Sarah E , Saw Suzy , Buckingham William J , Sawyer Michael G , Ainley John , Zubrick Stephen R 
Published: December 2015

Objective: To describe the study design of Young Minds Matter: The second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. The aims of the study, sample design, development of survey content, field procedures and final questionnaires are detailed. Method: During 2013–2014, a national household survey of the mental health and wellbeing of young people was conducted involving a sample of 6310 families selected at random from across Australia. The survey included a face-to-face diagnostic interview with parents/carers of 4- to 17-year-olds and a self-report questionnaire completed by young people aged 11–17 years. Results: The overall response rate to the survey was 55% with 6310 parents/carers of eligible households participating in the survey. In addition, 2967 or 89% of young people aged 11–17 years in these participating households completed a questionnaire. The survey sample was found to be broadly representative of the Australian population on major demographic characteristics when compared with data from the Census of Population and Housing. However, adjustments were made for an over-representation of younger children aged 4 to 7 years and also families with more than one eligible child in the household. Conclusion: Young Minds Matter provides updated national prevalence estimates of common child and adolescent mental disorders, describes patterns of service use and will help to guide future decisions in the development of policy and provision of mental health services for children and adolescents. Advancements in interviewing methodology, addition of a data linkage component and informed content development contributed to improved breadth and quality of the data collected.
A literature review of heart rate variability in depressive and bipolar disorders
Authors: Bassett Darryl 
Published: December 2015

Objective: Autonomic nervous system dysfunction has the potential to adversely impact general medical health and is known to exist in a number of psychiatric disorders. It reflects alterations in the function of several regions of the central nervous system. Measurement of heart rate variability provides a non-invasive tool for studying autonomic function. While the literature relating to the technical process of heart rate variability and aspects of depressive disorders has been reviewed in the past, research relating to both depressive and bipolar disorders has not been comprehensively reviewed. This paper critically considers the published research in heart rate variability in both depressive and bipolar affective disorders. Method: A literature search using Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO, ProQuest Psychology and references included in published literature was conducted using the following keywords: ‘ heart rate variability and autonomic, combined with depression, depressive disorder, bipolar, mania and sleep’. Results: The evidence demonstrates that, using heart rate variability measures, significant distortions of autonomic function are evident in both depressive and bipolar disorders and from most of their pharmacological treatments. Conclusion: The autonomic dysfunction evident in both unipolar and bipolar affective disorders, and many psychotropic medications, has significant implications for our understanding of the neurophysiology of these disorders, their treatment and associated general health.