bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Exponential Genetic Algorithm-Based Stable and Load-Aware QoS Routing Protocol for MANET
Authors: Rama Rao A. , Valli Kumari V. , Satyananda Reddy Ch. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
As the actual links in mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) are dynamic, the feasible path generated may not exist during the transmission of multimedia data. There is a need for generating multiple paths for guaranteed transmission. The multi-path finding can be achieved through a genetic-based algorithm that faces the major challenge in quality-of-service (QoS)-aware routing. To enhance the QoS communication over the MANETs, an exponential genetic algorithm (GA)-based stable and load-aware QoS routing protocol (SLAQR) is proposed in this paper. This paper chiefly focuses on the enhancement of the GA-based routing algorithm by including exponential function in the searching process and modifying the fitness function, which incorporates QoS metrics like the node’s static resource capacity, dynamic resource availability, neighborhood quality, and link quality. The originality of the proposed protocol comes from the fact that it introduces multiple parameters into the route quality computation and integrates the exponential function into the GA. For experimental validation, the simulation of the proposed method is done and the results are compared with existing protocols such as GAQR (GA-Based QoS Routing), QMRB-AODV (QoS Mobile Routing Backbone Over Ad Hoc On-Demand Distance Vector Routing), and EISGA (Ensemble of Immigrant Strategies with Genetic Algorithm). From the outcome, we conclude that the delivery ratio, throughput, and delay of our proposed SLAQR approach have improved the GAQR approach by 58%, 56%, and 97%, respectively.
Multiple Watermarking for Healthcare Applications
Authors: Zear Aditi , Singh Amit Kumar , Kumar Pardeep 
Published: September 2016

AbstractIn this paper, an algorithm for multiple digital watermarking based on discrete wavelet transform (DWT), discrete cosine transform (DCT), and singular value decomposition (SVD) was proposed for healthcare applications such as tele-ophthalmology, tele-medicine, tele-diagnosis, and tele-consultancy services. Multiple watermarks were used in this algorithm to reduce the consequences of medical identity thefts. In the embedding process, the cover medical image was decomposed into third-level DWT. Low-frequency bands (LH2 and LL3) were transformed by DCT, and then SVD was applied to DCT coefficients. Two watermarks in the form of images were also transformed by DCT and then SVD. The singular values of the watermark information were embedded in the singular value of the cover medical image. Watermarks were extracted using an extraction algorithm. In order to enhance the robustness performance of the image watermarks, back-propagation neural network was applied to the extracted watermarks to reduce the effects of different noise applied on the watermarked image. Results were obtained by varying the gain factor and the different cover image modalities. Experimental results were provided to illustrate that the proposed method is able to withstand a variety of signal processing attacks, and has been found to give excellent performance in terms of robustness and imperceptibility. The performance of the method was also compared with other reported techniques. Further, the visual quality of the proposed method was also evaluated by a subjective method.
Cosmetic surgery: medicolegal considerations
Authors: Piras Mauro , Delbon Paola , Conti Adelaide , Graziano Vincenzo , Capasso Emanuele , Niola Massimo , Bin Paola 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
Cosmetic surgery is one of the two branches of plastic surgery. The characteristic of non-necessity of this surgical speciality implies an increased severity in the evaluation of the risk-benefit balance. Therefore, great care must be taken in providing all the information necessary in order to obtain valid consent to the intervention. We analyzed judgments concerning cosmetic surgery found in national legal databases. A document of National Bioethics Committee (CNB) was also analyzed. Conclusion: The receipt of valid, informed consent is of absolute importance not only to legitimise the medical-surgical act, but it also represents the key element in the question concerning the existence of an obligation to achieve certain results/use of certain methods in the cosmetic surgery.
Platelet Rich Plasma: a short overview of certain bioactive components
Authors: Pavlovic Voja , Ciric Milan , Jovanovic Vladimir , Stojanovic Predrag 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) represents a relatively new approach in regenerative medicine. It is obtained from patient’s own blood and contains different growth factors and other biomolecules necessary for wound healing. Since there are various protocols for PRP preparing, it usually results with PRP generation with different amounts of bioactive substances, which finally may modulate the intensity of wound healing. The reference data about potential effect of some PRP compounds on wound healing, in different tissues, are still controversial. This review summarizes recently known facts about physiological role of certain PRP components and guidance for further research. Also, this review discusses different procedure for PRP generation and potential effect of leukocytes on wound healing.
Impact of sensory integration training on balance among stroke patients: sensory integration training on balance among stroke patients
Authors: Jang Sang Hun , Lee Jung-Ho 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
This study attempts to investigate the impact that the sensory integration training has on the recovery of balance among patients with stroke by examining the muscle activity and limit of stability (LOS). A total of 28 subjects participated. The subjects were randomly allocated by the computer program to one of two groups: control (CON) group (n=15), sensory integration training (SIT) group (n=13). The research subjects received intervention five days a week for a total of four weeks. The CON group additionally received 30-minute general balance training, while the SIT group additionally received 30-minute sensory integration training. In the muscle activity, the improvement of Erector spinae (ES) and Gluteus medius (GM) was more significant in the SIT group than in the CON group. In the LOS, the improvement of affected side and forward side was significantly higher in the SIT group compared to the CON group. Sensory integration training can improve balance ability of patients with stroke by increasing muscle activity of stance limb muscles such as GM and trunk extensor such as ES along with enhancement of the limit of stability.
Morphology and photoresponse of crystalline antimony film grown on mica by physical vapor deposition
Authors: Shafa Muhammad , Wang Zhiming , Naz Muhammad Yasin , Akbar Sadaf , Farooq Muhammad Umar , Ghaffar Abdul 
Published: September 2016

AbstractAntimony is a promising material for the fabrication of photodetectors. This study deals with the growth of a photosensitive thin film by the physical vapor deposition (PVD) of antimony onto mica surface in a furnace tube. The geometry of the grown structures was studied via scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and elemental diffraction analysis. XRD peaks of the antimony film grown on mica mostly matched with JCPDF Card. The formation of rhombohedral crystal structures in the film was further confirmed by SEM micrographs and chemical composition analysis. The Hall measurements revealed good electrical conductivity of the film with bulk carrier concentration of the order of 1022 Ω·cm-3 and mobility of 9.034 cm2/Vs. The grown film was successfully tested for radiation detection. The photoresponse of the film was evaluated using its current-voltage characteristics. These investigations revealed that the photosensitivity of the antimony film was 20 times higher than that of crystalline germanium.
The Changing Face of the Arabic Bible:
Translation Techniques in Early Renditions of
Ezekiel
Authors: Hjälm Miriam L. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
This article presents a study of Ezekiel 1 in five unpublished Christian Arabic manuscripts
dated from the ninth to the fourteenth centuries. We will demonstrate that the manuscripts, in principal,
represent two different versions. Both versions are based on the Syriac Peshiṭṭa but various degrees of
influence from the Septuagint are evident. Our main aim is to examine the approach to translation exhibited
in the manuscripts. In general, the earliest witness represents a literal translation which pays attention to
structural affinity but allows for minor deviations, mainly omissions for the sake of the target language. In
the younger manuscripts, an increasing number of additions are introduced as a means of commenting,
clarifying and ornamenting the biblical narrative. It appears that texts in the traditional liturgical languages
were still in use, which explains their non-literal and target-oriented character.
A comparative study performance of cationic organic montmorillonite prepared by different methods
Authors: Zhou Daojin , Zhang Zepeng , Tang Jialun , Wu Sanqin , Zhao Jiali 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
In this paper, cationic organic montmorillonites (OMts) were prepared by dry, semi-dry, and wet methods. The structures and properties of these OMts according to the modification methods were studied. By the characterization of XRD, TG-DTA, lipophilicity, and thixotropy, the results showed that cationic OMt prepared by wet method with sufficient surfactants had better properties, including contact angle, swelling capacity, thixotropic loop area, and thermal stability compared with cationic OMt prepared by dry and semi-dry methods. Attention should be paid that with low ratio amount of surfactants used, cationic OMt prepared by the semi-dry method had favorable properties compared with cationic OMt prepared by wet method, and it had the potential to be applied in industrial field due to its environment-friendly and modification efficiency characteristics.
Antioxidant potential of some natural and semi-synthetic flavonoid derivatives and the extracts from Maclura pomifera (Rafin.) Schneider (osage orange) and its essential oil composition
Authors: Orhan Ilkay Erdogan , Senol Fatma Sezer , Demirci Betül , Dvorska Margita , Smejkal Karel , Zemlicka Milan 
Published: September 2016

Abstract

Objective
The antioxidant potential of various extracts were obtained from the leaf and fruit of Maclura pomifera (Rafin.) Schneider (Moraceae) along with its major isoflavonoids; osajin and pomiferin, their semi-synthetic derivatives; iso-osajin and iso-pomiferin and macluraxanthone, which were assayed.

Methods
The extracts and compounds were subjected to six experimental models including 2,2′-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylendiamine (DMPD+), and nitric oxide (NO) radical scavenging activity, metal-chelating capacity, ferric- (FRAP) and phosphomolibdenum-reducing antioxidant power (PRAP) assays by using ELISA methods.

Results
The fruit aqueous extract exerted higher scavenging activity against DMPD and NO radicals, while the fruit ethyl acetate extract was the most active against DPPH radical (68.61±2.53%). Among the tested compounds, the highest DPPH (91.74±0.26%) and DMPD (30.63±1.31%) radical scavenging effect was observed with macluraxanthone, while pomiferin and iso-pomiferin exhibited better activity than osajin and iso-osajin in all assays except the metal-chelation capacity assay. Phytol was the major compound in both the leaf oils, while the fruit essential oil contained β-caryophyllene as the main component (69.3%).

Discussion and Conclusion
The current study covers particularly antioxidant capacity of iso-osajin, iso-pomiferin, and macluraxanthone by the aforementioned methods and, among them; pomiferin seems to be a natural possible antioxidant agent.
Adenosine deaminase activity and zinc levels in the serum of patients with diabetes mellitus
Authors: Turkal Rana , Bahadır Göksel , Döventaş Yasemin Erdoğan , Haklar Goncagül , Şirikçi Önder , Koldaş Macit 
Published: September 2016

Abstract

Objective
Adenosine deaminase (ADA) specifically catalyzes the deamination of adenosine which has been proved to play an important role in modulation of insulin action on glucose metabolism. Zinc is an essential micronutrient that is directly involved in the physiology of insulin and may be an important agent to activate the ADA. We aimed to evaluate serum ADA activity, zinc levels and the relationship between these two parameters in diabetes mellitus.

Methods
We investigated serum ADA activity and zinc levels in type I (n = 100) and type II diabetes mellitus patients (n = 151).

Results
ADA activities of diabetic patients were significantly elevated, whereas zinc levels were significantly lower than those of healthy controls (p < 0.001). Compared with the well-controlled diabetic patient groups (HbA1c < 7%), the poorly controlled diabetic groups (HbA1c > 8%) showed significantly increased ADA activity (p < 0.001). In contrast, zinc concentrations in the poorly controlled diabetic groups were not significantly different from those in the well-controlled diabetic patients (p = 0.246). Significant positive correlation was observed between ADA activity and HbA1c (r = 0.794). There was no correlation between ADA activity and zinc levels (r = 0.043; p > 0.05).

Conclusion
Elevated ADA activity in diabetic patients with poor glycemic control may be a useful marker for therapy modulation.
Wortschatzumfang, Wortschatztiefe und Verarbeitungsgeschwindigkeit – Analyse der lexikalischen Kompetenz
Authors: Alber Kerstin 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
This study examines the lexical competence of third graders. Lexical competence is defined based on the psycholinguistic models of Levelt (1989) and Daller et al. (2010) as the procedural and implicit ability to crosslink lexical units using phonological, morphological, semantic, and syntactic internal relations (=“vocabulary depth”) as well as the ability to recall lexical units from the mental lexicon (=“fluency”). “Vocabulary breadth” as a declarative word knowledge builds the third component. The aim of the study is to empirically examine the interdependency between the three dimensions “vocabulary depth”, “vocabulary breadth”, and “fluency” and to derive hypotheses about possible acquisition stages of lexical competence. The sample consists of 64 students in the age range of 8;1 to 10;0. The results expose extreme differences for the vocabulary breadth of students with a mean difference of 5.5 years within a single grade. Also, a strong correlation between vocabulary depth and fluency was observed. Strong vocabulary learners have well-developed abilities to build semantic and syntactic connections between entries of the mental lexicon. Based on these results the conception of strategy-based vocabulary learning (cf. Alber 2014) is recommended.
Physiological, Behavioral, and Scientific Impact of Different Fluid Control Protocols in the Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta)
Authors: Gray Helen , Bertrand Henri , Mindus Claire , Flecknell Paul , Rowe Candy , Thiele Alexander 
Published: September 2016

AbstractRhesus macaques are an important model in behavioral neuroscience due to their advanced cognitive abilities. To motivate animals to engage in complex tasks, fluid rewards, in conjunction with fluid control protocols, are often used. The impact of these protocols on animal welfare is controversial. We compared two fluid control protocols against a protocol providing free access to water and evaluated the impacts on physiological states of hydration, behavioral measures of welfare, and scientific output. Blood physiology did not significantly differ between any of the protocols, and urine measures were indicative of well functioning, healthy kidneys. Changes in behaviors were limited, the main one being an increase in motivation to drink on the stricter fluid control protocol, and improved task performance early in the week. Overall, fluid control protocols had little measurable impact on the welfare of rhesus macaques while ensuring that scientific data of high quality could be obtained.
Fístula aortoentérica
Authors: Navarro Moya Silvia , Ramírez Valverde José Miguel 
Published: September 2016

Paciente masculino de 75 años, con historia de uso de Ibuprofeno hace tres años, consulta por cuadro de hematemesis y melena, durante su valoración se palpa masa pulsátil a nivel de hipocondrioizquierdo, se realiza ultrasonido el cual documenta dilatación de aneurisma de aorta abdominal, valorado por el servicio de vascular periférico con sospecha diagnóstica de fístula aortoentérica, es llevado a sala de operaciones se realiza sustitución aorto-bi-ilíaca, fistulectomía aortoentérica con complicación de desgarroaórtico. Ingresa a la unidad de terapia intensiva para monitoreo, soporte ventilatorio y hemodinámico. Se lleva nuevamente a sala de operaciones y se realiza anastomosis duodenoyeyunal L-L, reintervenido para fijación de duodeno y finalmente se cierra por planos la cavidad abdominal. Presenta nuevo cuadro de deposiciones sanguinolentas, gastroscopía documenta restos hemáticos, no se identifica sitio de sangrado,paciente hemodinámicamente inestable, fallece
Lesiones Producidas por Escudos Eléctricos
Authors: Flores Sandí Grettchen 
Published: September 2016

Actualmente los cuerpos policiales utilizan variedad de dispositivos de electrochoque paracontrolar a las personas a través de la corriente eléctrica, entre ellos los escudos eléctricos son dispositivos de contacto cuyo fin es de protección a quien los usa más que el ataque. El efecto de la exposición a fuentes externas de electricidad puede provocar lesiones al alterar el funcionamiento eléctrico normal del cuerpo humano y en caso de existir denuncias, debe comprenderse que existen factores de riesgo que constituyen múltiples variables imposibles de controlar por los usuarios de los dispositivos, alaumentar la intensidad y duración de la exposición a la corriente eléctrica: factores incontrolables, como son las lesiones provocadas por la caída al suelo de la persona y factores de riesgo potencial (cardiopatía previa, estado de intoxicación, entre otros) que pueden ser desconocidos por parte de los oficiales de policía en el momento de su utilización, indistintamente se utilice con una o varias personas, y que pueden poner en riesgo la vida de quien o quienes reciben la descarga. En el lugar de los hechos este escudo pasa a ser un indicio de origen físico que debe protegerse y levantarse adecuadamente teniendo en cuenta que puede ser determinante para el esclarecimiento del hecho, por lo que requiere una debida cadena de custodia. Sin embargo, precisamente la poca investigación sobre efectos perjudiciales a la salud por las descargas de los escudos eléctricos, hace que no existan normas de protección y seguridad en relación a su uso que deban conocer los investigadores que asisten a un lugar de los hechos donde es posible estos se encuentren, salvo las normas usuales de protección para cualquier equipo eléctrico. El análisis pericial requiere valorar la prueba con rigor crítico, para establecer y reconstruir el mecanismo y dinámica del hecho, indicando si este dispositivo fue o no utilizado, aportando elementos de prueba para la identificación del autor.
Cirugía bariátrica como opción de tratamiento de la diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Fundamentos fisiopatológicos
Authors: Leitón Chavez Andrés , Vargas Lòpez Victoria 
Published: September 2016

Actualmente la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 alcanza niveles de epidemia a nivel mundial afectando a 285 millones en todo el mundo. La DM-2 es una enfermedad con una fisiopatología compleja que sigue día a día en continuo estudio, esta enfermedad representa una de las patologías que más desafían al médico a la hora del manejo, requiriendo de un constante control con regulación exhaustiva de la medicación, para evitar el progreso a sus graves secuelas. Hasta hace poco tiempo toda la investigación dedicada al tratamiento de esta patología estaba orientado a un manejo combinado entre cambios en estilos de vida y medicamentos con toda una gama de mecanismos de acción. Recientemente la cirugía de pérdida de peso se ha establecido como una alternativa de tratamiento para pacientes obesos con diabetes tipo 2 y existen al momento múltiples publicaciones que evidencian su eficacia tanto a corto como a largo plazo. El objetivo de esta revisión es repasar los conceptos básicos para el entendimiento de la cirugía bariátrica, su historia, tipos de procedimientos, indicaciones y contraindicaciones y analizar publicaciones actualizadas que evidencien resultados positivos en el manejo de la diabetes con cirugía, así como exponer la evidencia más reciente sobre los efectos fisiopatológicos que explican los resultados publicados en cuanto almanejo quirúrgico de la diabetes, los cuales siguen en constante investigación pues incluyen múltiples mecanismos que no se explican únicamente por la pérdida de peso
Artículo Original: Lesión tisular debida a dispersión térmica por el uso de electrodos monopolare
Authors: Azúa Córdova Gonzalo , Zúñiga Montero Marco , Chaves Chaves Dennis , Quirós Alpízar José Luis 
Published: September 2016

El uso de unidades de electrocirugía permite di-sección, corte y hemostasia debido al calor gene-rado por el flujo de la corriente eléctrica a través del tejido, efecto denominado diatermia. Este ca-lor, se difunde en un fenómeno conocido como dispersión térmica al tejido vecino, pudiendo le-sionarlo. Comparadas con otras modalidades, las unidades monopolares son las que producen ma-yor lesión tisular por dispersión térmica y dentro de las diferentes modalidades de uso que permiten estas unidades es el modo de coagulación el que produce mayor daño tisular.En el presente estudio se investiga la extensión de la lesión en el tejido que se produce por dispersión térmica con el uso de 3 diferentes electrodos mo-nopolares (2 utilizados en cirugía abierta y 1 en cirugía laparoscópica) en la modalidad de coagu-lación a una potencia de 35 W en un modelo de hígado porcino ex vivo. La extensión del daño ti-sular se estableció midiendo la distancia de los cambios histológicos ocasionados luego de la uti-lización de cada electrodo. La extensión lateral y en profundidad de la lesión histológica fue de 0,82 y 0,82 mm, 0,81 y 0,81 mm, 0,86 y 0,88 mm con el electrobisturi #1, #2 y #3 respectivamente. En conclusión, no hubo diferencia significativa en la extensión de la lesión histológica con el uso de los diferentes electrodos monopolares.
IMPROVEMENT OF CO2 PURIFYING SYSTEM BY PHOTOCATALYST FOR APPLICATION IN MICROALGAE CULTURE TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Oanh Doan Thi , Yen Quach Thi Hoang , Toan Nguyen Thi , Trung Nguyen Quoc , Chi Tran Quế , Chuyen Nguyen Hong , Nguyet Tran Thi Minh , Kim Anh Bui Thi , Kim Dang Dinh 
Published: September 2016

By reactive grinding method Vanadium-doped rutile TiO2 nanoparticle material was obtained with an average particle size of 20‐40nm, the Brunauer–Emmet–Teller (BET) specific surface area about 20 m2g−1 and it absorbed strongly in the UV region and increased at the visible wavelength of 430 – 570 nm. This study focused on the improvement of exhaust gas treatment from coal-fired flue gas of the traditional adsorption-catalysis system (Modular System for Treating Flue Gas - MSTFG) by using the V2O5/TiO2 Rutile as photocatalyst. The results showed that integrating both catalytic systems mentioned above increased the gas treatment efficiency: CO from 77 % to over 98 %, NOx from 50 % to 93 %, SO2 was absent as opposed to the input gas component. Also it showed that V2O5/TiO2 Rutile integrated with MSTFG has got high efficiency of CO treatment, also secured the high obtained CO2 concentration as a valuable carbon source for microagal mass culture as well as saving energy and simplifying devices.