bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Investigating the Role of Soil Texture in Vapor Intrusion from Groundwater Sources
Authors: Yao Yijun , Wang Yue , Zhong Zhong , Tang Mengling , Suuberg Eric M. 
Published: June 2017

Soil texture is believed to play a significant role in the migration of subsurface volatile chemicals into buildings at contaminated sites, an exposure process known as vapor intrusion (VI). In this study, we investigated the role of soil texture in determining the attenuation of contaminant soil gas concentration from groundwater source to receptor building. We performed soil column experiments, numerical simulations, and statistical analysis of the USEPA's VI database. The soil column experiments were conducted with commercial sand and soils with sand and sandy loam textures. Measured one‐dimensional soil gas concentration profiles were compared with numerical predictions. Good agreement between experiments and model results supports the use of the classical multiphase chemical transport equation for simulating contaminant vapor transport from groundwater through the vadose zone. A full three‐dimensional numerical model was then used to simulate typical VI scenarios with groundwater sources. Results indicate that, although soil particle texture can play a role in determining subslab‐to‐indoor air concentration attenuation, there is no obvious relationship between soil particle size and groundwater source‐to‐subslab except in the case of a shallow contaminant source. This conclusion is consistent with results reported in USEPA's VI database, in which variation in soil particle size does not affect source‐to‐subslab attenuation factors but does influence subslab‐to‐indoor air concentration attenuation factors by an average of about 0.4 order of magnitude. This finding suggests that an appropriate focus of VI site investigation should include the shallow soil beneath the building foundation.Core Ideas
Soil particle size is not important in source‐to‐subslab processes, except for shallow sources.
Soil particle size affects subslab‐to‐indoor air concentration attenuation.
Investigators should focus on the shallow soil beneath the building foundation.
Wheat Growth in Soils Treated by Ex Situ Thermal Desorption
Authors: O'Brien Peter L. , DeSutter Thomas M. , Casey Francis X. M. , Wick Abbey F. , Khan E. 
Published: June 2017

Successful remediation of oil‐contaminated agricultural land may include the goal of returning the land to prespill levels of agricultural productivity. This productivity may be measured by crop yield, quality, and safety, all of which are influenced by soil characteristics. This research was conducted to determine if these metrics are affected in hard red spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L. cultivar Barlow) when grown in soils treated by ex situ thermal desorption (TD) compared with wheat grown in native topsoil (TS). Additionally, TD soils were mixed with TS at various ratios to assess the effectiveness of soil mixing as a procedure for enhancing productivity. In two greenhouse studies, TD soils alone produced similar amounts of grain and biomass as TS, although grain protein in TD soils was 22% (±7%) lower. After mixing TS into TD soils, the mean biomass and grain yield were reduced by up to 60%, but grain protein increased. These trends are likely the result of nutrient availability determined by soil organic matter and nutrient cycling performed by soil microorganisms. Thermal desorption soil had 84% (±2%) lower soil organic carbon than TS, and cumulative respiration was greatly reduced (66 ± 2%). From a food safety perspective, grain from TD soils did not show increased uptake of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Overall, this research suggests that TD soils are capable of producing safe, high‐quality grain yields.Core Ideas
Wheat was grown in crude oil‐contaminated soil remediated using thermal desorption.
Remediated soil matched topsoil in grain yield, but grain protein was decreased.
Mixing topsoil with remediated soil decreased yield but increased grain protein.
Grain from remediated soil contained no more petroleum hydrocarbons than topsoil.
Mixing topsoil with remediated soil decreased the C:N ratio and increased respiration.
Seismic fragility curves for highly skewed highway bridges
Authors: Bavaghar Yavar , Bayat Mahmoud 
Published: June 2017

In this paper, a multi span concrete girder highway bridge with a 60 degree skewness is used for developing seismic analytical fragility curves for different performance level of the bridge. A detailed finite element modeling of the bridge is presented. Incremental dynamic analysis (IDA) is applied to the bridge in longitudinal direction of the bridge to capture the seismic response of the bridge incrementally. A suite of 14 earthquake ground motions with different range of PGAs are used in nonlinear dynamic analysis of the bridge. Different spectral intensity measures and PGA are studied to find the proficient intensity measure to figure out the analytical fragility curves. The results show that the Sa (1.2 T1,5 %) is the most proficient intensity measure for the current study.
Geographic distribution of <em>Desmodus rotundus</em> in Mexico under current and future climate change scenarios: Implications for bovine paralytic rabies infection
Authors: Zarza Heliot , Martínez-Meyer Enrique , Suzán Gerardo , Ceballos Gerardo 
Published: June 2017

Veterinaria México OA ISSN: 2448-6760Cite this as:Zarza H, Martínez-Meyer E, Suzán G, Ceballos G. Geographic distribution of Desmodus rotundus in Mexico under current and future climate change scenarios: Implications for bovine paralytic rabies infection. Veterinaria México OA. 2017;4(3). doi: 10.21753/vmoa.4.3.390.Climate change may modify the spatial distribution of reservoirs hosting emerging and reemerging zoonotic pathogens, and forecasting these changes is essential for developing prevention and adaptation strategies. The most important reservoir of bovine paralytic rabies in tropical countries, is the vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus). In Mexico, the cattle industry loses more than $2.6 million US dollar, annually to this infectious disease. Therefore, we predicted the change in the distribution of D. rotundus due to future climate change scenarios, and examined the likely effect that the change in its distribution will have on paralytic rabies infections in Mexico. We used the correlative maximum entropy based model algorithm to predict the potential distribution of D. rotundus. Consistent with the literature, our results showed that temperature was the variable most highly associated with the current distribution of vampire bats. The highest concentration of bovine rabies was in Central and Southeastern Mexico, regions that also have high cattle population densities. Furthermore, our climatic envelope models predicted that by 2050–2070, D. rotundus will lose 20 % of its current distribution while the northern and central regions of Mexico will become suitable habitats for D. rotundus. Together, our study provides an advanced notice of the likely change in spatial patterns of D. rotundus and bovine paralytic rabies, and presents an important tool for strengthening the National Epidemiological Surveillance System and Monitoring programmes, useful for establishing holistic, long-term strategies to control this disease in Mexico.Figure 4. Modelled suitability for future distribution of Desmodus rotundus according to Global Climate Model GFDL-CM3 for two time periods (2050 and 2070), and two Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP 4.5 and 8.5). Left-hand column shows suitability values, with blue indicating more suitable conditions.
As imagens dos quadrinhos: aplicações e dificuldades no uso educacional
Authors: Paiva Fábio Da Silva , Ribeiro Ernani Nunes 
Published: June 2017

RESUMO Este estudo, de caráter bibliográfico, propõe apresentar uma análise referente às imagens dos quadrinhos, apresentando uma discussão sobre aplicações e restrições no uso seu educacional. Abrange o conceito de imagem e sua relação com os Quadrinhos. Apresenta as Histórias em Quadrinhos no diálogo com o processo de ensino e aprendizagem, entendendo que a educação faz uso de experiências e vivências de uma sociedade e de toda sua obra para estabelecer a cultura e caminhar no sentido da ampliação de conhecimentos e do acúmulo de saberes. Ao entendermos que esse processo ocorre inserido nas práticas cotidianas, podemos entender a leitura das HQs como uma das maneiras de mediação, transmissão e também de apropriação de cultura e, portanto, de realização do processo de educação. Realiza análise sobre a utilização de HQs no ENEM e traça um comparativo utilizando o Censo Escolar. Conclui sobre a importância do uso de Quadrinhos na Educação e a função potencializadora das imagens nos processos cognitivos. Conclui haver disparidade entre as posições ministeriais relacionadas ao uso dos Quadrinhos na Educação. Palavras-chave: Histórias em Quadrinho. Imagens. Educação. ABSTRACT The purpose of the following bibliographical paper is to present an analysis of comic books images and their uses and restrictions when applied to education. It discuss the concept of image when it comes to Comic Books. It displays the relationship between comic books and the teaching and learning process. It assumes that education uses all experiences inherent to society in order to enhance knowledge. When it is assumed that such process is part of everyday life, reading comic books can be seen as a way to mediate, transmit, and appropriate culture and therefore implement education. It analyzes the use of Comic books at National High School Exam (ENEM) and compares it to the School Census. In addition, it shows the importance of using Comic Books within Education and the potential of images when it comes to cognitive processes. Finally, it shows the variance of official opinions regarding the use of Comic Books within education. Keywords: Comic Books. Images. Education.
Al-Hazf dalam Penafsiran Al-Qur'an: Telaah Kritis atas Konsep al-Hazf dalam Pemaknaan Ayat
Authors: Zulkarnain Muhammad Iskandar 
Published: June 2017

This article has discussed the application of al-hazf theory in the Exegesis of Qur'an. The fundamental problem of this article is the lack of a study of the significance and the role of al-hazf theory in interpreting the meaning of the Qur'an. The existence of this theory is generally used only to display the types and the samples of al-hazf, without discussion of the role of this theory in interpreting the verses. The results of this study indicate that the significance and the role of al-hazf theory in interpreting the meaning of Qur'anic verses lie in the use of taqdir (estimated words) in certain spaces so that problematic verses literally can be understood. In addition, the al-hazf theory also plays a role in interpreting meaning beyond the absence of the word when the Qur'anic verses do not mention it. This role proves the accuracy of the Qur'an that the meaning of "what is mentioned" and "what is not mentioned" in the text reinforce each other. The Qur'anic texts are concise and solid. This makes the difficult texts of Qur'an can understand. Therefore, the al-hazf theory is used to generate significant understanding in the aspects of structure and meaning of Qur’an.
Management and Modeling of Processing Of Agricultural Products in Kazakhstan
Authors: Smagulova Sholpan А. , Akhmetova Malika 
Published: June 2017

Abstract — The article is devoted to important aspects of the development of agro-industrial complex of Kazakhstan. The contribution of agriculture to GDP is still relatively low, averaging less than 5% in recent years. However, a positive trend is planned at the expense of state support for the development of this sector. The country has received insufficient development of the processing sector of food production. It is noted that this is due to a greater extent due to low domestic prices and advantageous terms of trade in foreign markets. The work carried out econometric modeling assessment of factors that have a significant importance for the development of agricultural product processing areas on the example of the light industry. Based on regression analysis revealed that the increase in the yield of major crops and the flow of investment will lead to increased production in agriculture. Revealed problems and provides recommendations to improve the organization of the processing industry of the agricultural sector.
Index Terms — Kazakhstan, processing of agricultural products, food security, light industry, cotton, investment, econometric modeling
The Islamists in politics in Egypt and Tunisia after 'Arab Spring'
Authors: Tsaregorodtseva Irina 
Published: June 2017

The pivotal goal of the study is to reveal the role of the Islamist parties and movements in politics in Egypt and Tunisia before and after the protests of the ‘Arab spring’. In addition, author explains how various Islamist groups interacted with each other and which factors determined the nature of their interaction. According to preliminary observations, there were several common features in the character of Islamists’ participation in politics in Egypt and Tunisia after the Mubarak and Ben Ali. By means of comparative analysis this research shows why Tunisian Islamists appeared to be more successful in politics than their Egyptian counterparts. The method of case-study was employed to investigate the relations between Islamist groups in 20 and 21 centuries. Eventually, the following conclusion was reached: these relations were highly determined not by common goals and ideological closeness of the Islamists, but rather by historical hostility towards each other and pragmatic interests.
Penile Mondor's Disease: Two Rare Cases
Authors: Haslam Samuel P. , Ikpeama Chinelo , Wilkerson Michael G. 
Published: June 2017

Cases:A 55-year-old male complained of a five day history of a firm, painful, cord-like area on his penis. Physical exam was significant for a palpable, hard, serpiginous cord on the dorsal shaft. Ultrasound of the cord showed thrombosis of the penile vein. Similarly, a 27-year-old male complained of a one month history of a painful bump on his penis. Physical exam was significant for a firm, painful cord over the dorsum of the penile shaft. Discussion:Both patients had penile Mondor's disease (PMD). Penile Mondor’s disease is defined as a superficial thrombophlebitis of the penile dorsal vein. Although the most common cause of PMD is trauma due to frequent and prolonged sexual intercourse, other risk factors include infections, surgery, cancer, and Virchow's triad.The typical PMD patient is a 20 to 40-year-old male who presents with a firm, cord-like lesion on the dorsum of the penis 24 to 48 hours after prolonged sexual activity. The thrombosed vessel is often adherent to the overlying skin, and the thrombosis can extend to the suprapubic region. Patients may complain of continuous throbbing pain or pain exacerbated by erection. Color doppler ultrasound is necessary to confirm the diagnosis; it will show occlusion of the dorsal vein and absent flow signals. Color doppler ultrasound will also differentiate PMD from sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis and Peyronie's disease. Treatment includes anti-inflammatory agents and restriction of sexual activity. Patients often recover within four to six weeks and regain vessel permeability within two months.
Cost-Effective, Custom-Designed Wet Wrap Garments for Children: Experience at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
Authors: Dhandha Maulik Manharlal , Siegfried Elaine C 
Published: June 2017

Wet wrap therapy is a well-known, effective short-term treatment for inflammatory skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. The traditional wet wrap technique involves application of a corticosteroid ointment and emollient followed by a 2-layer mummy-style wrap using roll gauze and vinyl wrap. However, this method is time consuming and labor intensive. On the other hand, commercially-available eczema clothing are expensive. Ordering difficulties and barriers to maintaining a bulk supply resulted in frequent stock depletion, leaving patients and staff no choices other than roll gauze and vinyl wrap. With a grant from the Cardinal Glennon Foundation we designed cost-effective, allergen-free wet wrap garments for pediatric patients. The inner layer garments were made from white cotton, chosen for its natural abundance, folding endurance, conduction of heat, cost effectiveness and low allergenicity risk. Nylon was used for the outer layer, chosen for its light weight and moisture retention. All the garments were made without dye, metal, elastic or other allergens. Plain cotton strings were used to secure the waist. The garments were half the cost of branded eczema clothing, based on internal online market research.Hospital staff members involved in directly providing wet wrap treatments have appreciated these garments for ease of use, patient comfort, and durable supply. Future Quality Assessment and Quality Improvement studies to compare the advantages of this treatment with traditional wraps will allow better evaluation of this custom designed clothing
Tandem Swift and INTEGRAL Data to Revisit the Orbital and Superorbital Periods of 1E 1740.7–2942
Authors: Stecchini Paulo Eduardo , Castro Manuel , Jablonski Francisco , D’Amico Flavio , Braga João 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
The black hole candidate 1E 1740.7−2942 is one of the strongest hard X-ray sources in the Galactic Center region. No counterparts in longer wavelengths have been identified for this object yet. The presence of characteristic timing signatures in the flux history of X-ray sources has been shown to be an important diagnostic tool for the properties of these systems. Using simultaneous data from NASA’s Swift and ESA’s INTEGRAL missions, we have found two periodic signatures at 12.61 ± 0.06 days and 171.1 ± 3.0 days in long-term hard X-ray light curves of 1E 1740.7−2942. We interpret those as the orbital and superorbital periods of the object, respectively. The reported orbital period is in good agreement with previous studies of 1E 1740.7−2942 using NASA’s RXTE data. We present here the first firm evidence of a superorbital period for 1E 1740.7−2942, which has important implications for the nature of the binary system.
The First Scattered-light Image of the Debris Disk around the Sco–Cen Target HD 129590
Authors: Matthews Elisabeth , Hinkley Sasha , Vigan Arthur , Kennedy Grant , Rizzuto Aaron , Stapelfeldt Karl , Mawet Dimitri , Booth Mark , Chen Christine , Jang-Condell Hannah 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
We present the first scattered-light image of the debris disk around HD 129590, a ∼1.3 M
⊙ G1V member of the Scorpius–Centaurus association with an age of ∼10–16 Myr. The debris disk is imaged with the high contrast imaging instrument SPHERE at the Very Large Telescope, and is revealed by both the IRDIS and IFS subsytems, operating in the H and YJ bands respectively. The disk has a high infrared luminosity of

∼ 5 × 10−3, and has been resolved in other studies using ALMA. We detect a nearly edge-on ring, with evidence of an inner clearing. We fit the debris disk using a model characterized by a single bright ring, with radius ∼60–70 au, in broad agreement with previous analyses of the target SED. The disk is vertically thin, and has an inclination angle of ∼75°. Along with other previously imaged edge-on disks in the Sco–Cen association such as HD 110058, HD 115600, and HD 111520, this disk image will allow of the structure and morphology of very young debris disks, shortly after the epoch of planet formation has ceased.
A pictorial review of reconstructive foot and ankle surgery: evaluation and intervention of the flatfoot deformity
Authors: Meyr Andrew James , Sansosti Laura E , Ali Sayed 
Published: June 2017

This pictorial review focuses on basic procedures performed within the field of podiatric surgery, specifically for elective reconstruction of the midfoot and rearfoot with focus on the flatfoot deformity. Our goal is to demonstrate objective radiographic parameters that surgeons utilize to initially define the deformity, lead to procedure selection, and judge post-operative outcomes. We hope that radiologists will employ this information to improve their assessment of post-operative radiographs following reconstructive foot surgeries. First, relevant radiographic measurements are defined and their role in procedure selection explained. Second, the specific surgical procedures of the Evans calcaneal osteotomy, medial calcaneal slide osteotomy, Cotton osteotomy, subtalar joint arthroeresis, and arthrodeses of the rearfoot are described. Finally, specific plain film radiographic findings that judge post-operative outcomes for each procedure are detailed.
Septic Arthritis of the Shoulder: A Comparison of Treatment Methods
Authors: Jiang Jimmy J. , Piponov Hristo I. , Mass Daniel P. , Angeles Jovito G. , Shi Lewis L. 
Published: June 2017

Introduction:
In-hospital outcomes were compared among patients with shoulder septic arthritis treated with arthrocentesis, open irrigation and débridement, or arthroscopic irrigation and débridement.

Methods:
The Nationwide Inpatient Sample database was queried for all cases of native shoulder septic arthritis between 2002 and 2011. Patient demographics, comorbidities, and hospitalization complications were compared for the shoulder arthrocentesis (nonsurgical) and open or arthroscopic irrigation and débridement (surgical) groups.

Results:
Data for 7,145 patients were analyzed. Medical comorbidities and complications were more common in the nonsurgical group than in the open surgical group (septicemia, 36.7% versus 23.6%, P < 0.001; death, 6.5% versus 2.5%, P < 0.001; pneumonia, 11.3% versus 6.2%, P < 0.001; septic shock, 4% versus 2.2%, P < 0.001; and urinary tract infection, 15.5% versus 10.2%, P < 0.001). The mean length of stay was longer in the nonsurgical group compared with the open surgical group (11.5 days versus 10.5 days, respectively; P = 0.002) and the percentage of patients discharged to home was lower (55.1% versus 64.0%, respectively; P < 0.001). Compared with the open surgical group, the arthroscopic surgical group had higher incidences of perioperative septicemia and urinary tract infection and similar average length of stay, hospital charges, and blood transfusion rates, but a lower incidence of osteomyelitis (P < 0.001). In a subgroup of patients with septicemia, Staphylococcus aureus was the most frequently cultured causative organism.

Discussion:
Septic arthritis in the shoulder is challenging to manage, and patients often have medical comorbidities and complications. In this study, the nonsurgically treated patients had substantially more preexisting comorbidities and in-hospital complications than the surgically treated patients had, which likely contributed to the longer average length of stay and lower discharge percentage in the nonsurgical group.

Conclusion:
Patients with septic arthritis of the shoulder frequently experience substantial systemic complications regardless of the treatment method. Septicemia was a common complication among all treatment groups, with cultures most frequently indicating Staphylococcus aureus as the causative organism.

Level of Evidence: Therapeutic level III