bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Integrating Smart Resources in ROS-based systems to distribute services
Authors: Munera Eduardo , Poza-Lujan Jose-Luis , Posadas-Yagüe Juan-Luis , Simó-Ten Jose-Enrique , Blanes Francisco 
Published: March 2017

Mobile robots need to manage a lot of sensors and actuators using micro-controllers.To do complexes tasks, a highly computation central unit is also needed. In many cases, a robot is a intelligent distributed system formed with a central unit, which manages and distributes several specific tasks to some micro-controller embedded systems onboard.Now these embedded systems are also evolving to more complex systems that are developed not only for executing simple tasks but offering some advanced algorithmsjust as complex data processing, adaptive execution, or fault-tolerance and alarm rising mechanisms. To manage these types of embedded systems a paradigm, calledSmart Resource has been developed. Smart Resources topology has been raised to manage resources which execution relies on a physical embedded hardware. TheseSmart Resources are defined as a list of distributed services that can configure its execution in order to accomplish a context and quality requirements. In order to provide a more general implementation Smart Resources are integrated into the RobotOperating System (ROS). Paper presents a solution based on the Turtlebot platformrunning ROS. The solution shows how robots can make use of all the functions andmechanisms provided by the ROS and the distribution, reliability and adaptability ofthe Smart Resources. In addition it is also addressed the flexibility and scalability ofimplementation by combining real and simulated devices into the same platform
Variants of the popliteal artery terminal branches as detected by multidetector ct angiography
Authors: Öztekin Pelin Seher Ö , Ergun Elif , Cıvgın Esra , Yigit Hasan , Kosar Pınar Nercis 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
Objective: To evaluate variants of the popliteal artery (PA) terminal branches with 64-multidetector computed tomographic angiography (64-MD CTA).
Materials and Methods: A total of 495 extremities (251 right, 244 left) of 253 patients undergoing a 64-MD CTA examination were included in the study. Of these, 242 extremities were evaluated bilaterally, whereas 11 were evaluated unilaterally. The terminal branching pattern of the PA was classified according to the classification scheme proposed by Kim; the distance between the medial tibial plateau and the origin of the anterior tibial artery (A) and the length of the tibioperoneal trunk (B) have been measured and recorded.
Results: In 459 cases (92.7%) branching of PA occurred distal to the knee joint (Type I); in 18 cases (2.8%) PA branching was superior to the knee joint (Type II); and hypoplasia of the PA branches was found in 27 cases (5.5%) (Type III). Among these types the most frequent branching patterns were Type IA (87.5%), Type IIIA (3.9%), and Type IB (3.8%). The ranges of A and B mean distances were 47.6 mm and 29.6 mm, respectively
Conclusion: Variations in popliteal artery terminal branching pattern occurred in 7.4% to 17.6% of patients. Pre-surgical detection of these variations with MD CTA may help to reduce the risk of iatrogenic arterial injury by enabling a better surgical treatment plan.
Trends in the treatment of risk factors for stroke in a Czech stroke unit
Authors: Simunek Libor , Krajickova Dagmar , Vysata Oldrich , Valis Martin 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
The goal of this study is to evaluate therapeutic
trends for several diseases that represent risk factors for
stroke. The relative frequency of therapy with compounds
that influence the risk factors for stroke was monitored
in a group of 3,290 patients who were hospitalised in the
Stroke Unit at the University Hospital in Hradec Kralove
between 2005 and 2012. For most drugs monitored, the
reasons for the significant decrease or increase in use were
causes other than the reduction of stroke risk. Despite this
finding, the majority of statistically significant changes
had, according to review of comparative studies, a posi-
tive effect on prevention of stroke. Motivation to change
treatment of stroke risk factors, such as hypertension,
diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia, was mainly
aimed at sufficient disease management with a minimum
of adverse effects. On the other hand, optimization of
stroke recurrence and economic factors were motivations
to treatment changes in prevention with antiplatelets.
Antidiabetics were associated with an increase in met-
formin use and reduction in insulin use. For antihyperten-
sives, the most significant reduction was associated with
the use of diuretics, although calcium channel blockers
and beta-blockers are also less used. Additionally, the use
of the ACE inhibitor ramipril increased
Hemangiomas of the maxillofacial area: Case Report, Classification and Treatment Planning
Authors: Cortese Antonio , Pantaleo Giuseppe , D’Alessio Giuseppe , Garzi Alfredo , Amato Massimo 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
Vascular lesions of the maxillofacial area are even more challenging than in other different body district, because of the high aesthetic and functional relevance of this area for the sense organs presence like eye, brain, tongue, ear and nose. For these reasons, we propose an accurate classification based on hemodynamic and histologic aspects usefulthat is for diagnostic and therapeutic planning. A female, 60 years old patient came to our observation showing a vascular lesion of the lower left lip, and complaining for aesthetical and functional impairment. To confirm the diagnosis of vascular malformation and to detect lesion flow rate or other possible localization, a Tc red blood cell scintigraphy was carried out. Result was a venous low flow lesion; hence, sclerotherapy by a 3% Polidocanol solution (Atossisclerol) followed by surgery was planned. The aim of this work was to propose a diagnostic and therapeutic scheme with an integration of ISSVA and a flow rate classifications for a three-step planning based on 1) the biological findings in an early age at the lesion discover with a pharmacological treatment; 2) Hemodynamic study of the lesions at growing age followed by sclerotherapy or embolization; 3) Imaging study of these lesions for patients candidate to surgery when after step 1 and step 2 diagnostic and therapeutic planning results were incompletely successful.
Comparative study of the clinical effect and safety of anterior surgical approach and posterior surgical approach in the treatment of thoracolumbar spinal fracture
Authors: Dengfeng Zhang , Haojie Wu , Xiao Wang 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
The clinical effect and safety of the anterior surgical approach and posterior surgical approach in the treatment of thoracolumbar spinal fracture was compared. Retrospective analyses of clinical data for 91 patients observed from March 2010 to September 2014 were made. The pre-operation and post-operation comparisons between two sets of Cobb’s angle, affected vertebra height, Frankel’s classification of spinal nerves, motion functions, and tactile functions showed statistically significant differences (P<0.05). After having the operation, the Cobb’s angle and affected vertebra height of the patient in the anterior approach group were both significantly higher than that of patients in the posterior approach group (P<0.05). The bone graft fusion rate of the patients in the anterior approach group 3 months after operation was higher than that of patients in the control group while the status of complications was worse than that of patients in the posterior approach group, both with a remarkable difference (P<0.05). Both the anterior surgical approach and posterior surgical approach have good clinical outcome for spinal fractures but they all have their respective adaption diseases. The key in the treatment of thoracolumbar spinal fractures lies in choosing proper operative approach.
An uncommon case of arterial aneurysms association with high plasma levels
of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 and Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin
Authors: De Caridi Giovanni , Massara Mafalda , Spinelli Francesco , Grande Raffaele , Butrico Lucia , Rende Pierandrea , Amato Maurizio , Compagna Rita , Amato Bruno , Franciscis Stefano de , Serra Raffaele 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
The association of an axillary artery aneurysm and an abdominal aortic aneurysm is extremely rare. In this study, we describe this association in a 69 year-old-man. We measured this patient’s metalloproteinases (MMPs) and Neutrophil Gelatinase - Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) levels over a three years period before the abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture. We speculate that high serium levels of MMPs and NGAL may have a prognostic role and may predict aneurysm rupture in patients with an uncommon association of arterial aneurysms.
Bowel Angiodysplasia and Myocardial Infarction secondary to an ischaemic imbalance: a case report
Authors: Salzano Andrea , Rocca Aldo , Arcopinto Michele , Amato Bruno , Maria Marra Alberto , Simonelli Vincenzo , Mozzillo Pasquale , Giuliani Antonio , Tafuri Domenico , Cinelli Mariapia 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
Angiodysplasia, defined as a vascular ectasia or arteriovenous malformation, is the most frequent cause of occult bleeding in patients older than 60 years and a significant association with several cardiac condition is described. Patients with anemia and negative findings on upper endoscopy and colonoscopy should be referred for further investigation of the small bowel. The investigation of choice, when available, is wireless capsule endoscopy. Several therapeutic options are available in this cases, as we reviewed in this report. We report a case of 78-year old man admitted to our Intensive Coronary Unit for dyspnea and chest pain. A diagnosis of non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome was made and a concomintant, significant anemia was found (hemoglobin 8.2 g/dl). No cororary disease was found by an angiography though the past medical history revealed systemic hypertension, chronic kidney disease (KDOQY stage III), and diabetes mellitus type II on insuline therapy. A Wireless Video capsule examination was positive for jejunum angiodysplasia and an argon plasma coagulation was chosen as terapeutic option. No subsequent supportive therapy and interventions were required in subsequent one year of follow-up.
Retinal tear: an unusual complication of ocular
toxoplasmosis
Authors: Celebi Ali Riza Cenk , Kilavuzoglu Ayse Ebru , Altiparmak Ugur Emrah , Cosar Cemile Banu , Ozkiris Abdullah 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
Purpose: It is aimed to report on a 16-year-old
patient with acquired ocular toxoplasmosis complicated
by a retinal tear.
Methods: Retrospective medical chart review
Results: A 16-year-old Caucasian female presented with
vision loss in her right eye. In addition to a white active
lesion between the fovea and the optic nerve head,
marked vitreous opacification was noted. She was diagnosed
with ocular toxoplasmosis. The patient was treated
with oral azithromycin, clindamycin, and trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole.
One month later, retinochoroiditis
resolved and vitreous cleared. Three months after onset,
patient presented with floaters in the right eye and a
retinal tear was located at the temporal region of the
retina. Prophylactic argon laser treatment that encircled
the retinal tear was performed. No other abnormalities
were noted during 6 months of follow-up.
Conclusions: Retinal tear associated with ocular toxoplasmosis
is rare; however, a retinal tear can occur due to vitreoretinal
traction following post-inflammatory structural
alteration of the vitreous. Retinal tears may be seen during
the healing phase, when the inflammation turns into
tightening of vitreous substance. Careful retinal examination
in cases of ocular toxoplasmosis is warranted, especially
in patients with severe vitreous inflammation.
The effect of peer support group on self-transcendence in patients undergoing haemodialysis
Authors: Milani Maryam Jadid , Amiri Parastoo , Vejdani Marjan , Salehiniya Hamid , Malek-khahi Akram 
Published: March 2017

Introduction: Self-transcendence helps patients undergoing haemodialysis to organize the variety of challenges caused by the disease in order to make them feel well. This study was conducted to determine the effect of counterpart group on improving self-transcendence level in patients undergoing haemodialysis. Materials and Methods: This clinical trial was conducted with two groups of intervention and control, with 55 patients undergoing hemodialysis. The samples were divided in 2 groups of intervention and control through block randomization. Two-hour counterpart group sessions were held for eight weeks for intervention group. The session's topics were based on the patients’ needs and interests. Research tools were questionnaire, demographic information and "Reed’s Self-Transcendence Scale (STS)". The descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis using the SPSS v18. Results: There was a significant difference between self-transcendence scores in two groups of intervention and control (P<0.05). A significant increase in the level of self-transcendence in both groups was seen at the end of the study compared to basal status (P<0.05). Conclusions: According to the study results, attending the counterpart groups improved self-transcendence in patients undergoing haemodialysis. The results can be used in nursing education and management. Training Self-transcendence evaluation is recommended for other chronic diseases with the emphasize on participating in counterpart groups for assessing its efficiency.
Relationship between family history of alcohol addiction, parents’ education level, and smartphone problem use scale scores
Authors: Beison Ashley , Rademacher David J. 
Published: March 2017

Background and aims
Smartphones are ubiquitous. As smartphones increased in popularity, researchers realized that people were becoming dependent on their smartphones. The purpose here was to provide a better understanding of the factors related to problematic smartphone use (PSPU).

Methods
The participants were 100 undergraduates (25 males, 75 females) whose ages ranged from 18 to 23 (mean age = 20 years). The participants completed questionnaires to assess gender, ethnicity, year in college, father’s education level, mother’s education level, family income, age, family history of alcoholism, and PSPU. The Family Tree Questionnaire assessed family history of alcoholism. The Mobile Phone Problem Use Scale (MPPUS) and the Adapted Cell Phone Addiction Test (ACPAT) were used to determine the degree of PSPU. Whereas the MPPUS measures tolerance, escape from other problems, withdrawal, craving, and negative life consequences, the ACPAT measures preoccupation (salience), excessive use, neglecting work, anticipation, lack of control, and neglecting social life.

Results
Family history of alcoholism and father’s education level together explained 26% of the variance in the MPPUS scores and 25% of the variance in the ACPAT scores. The inclusion of mother’s education level, ethnicity, family income, age, year in college, and gender did not significantly increase the proportion of variance explained for either MPPUS or ACPAT scores.

Discussion and conclusions
Family history of alcoholism and father’s education level are good predictors of PSPU. As 74%–75% of the variance in PSPU scale scores was not explained, future studies should aim to explain this variance.
Verbs derived with în–1 (îm–1). Logico-semantic approaches in Old Romanian texts
Authors: Constantin Marinușa 
Published: March 2017

This paper, which falls into the field of derivational morphology, aims to analyse, from the logico-semantic viewpoint, the verbs derived with în– (îm–), excerpted from old Romanian texts.
Starting from the assumption that, regardless of the stages of an idiom, there are sufficient means to render some aspects that have to do, in principle, with the internal lexical creativity of that particular language, it is interesting to emphasize the way in which ‘the change of state’ is reflected in old Romanian literary texts. The analysis grids include the semantic and morphological principles—adapted to our working material which consists of a corpus of religious and laic texts from the 16th–18th centuries.
Our approach has focused on various possibilities of expressing the ‘transformation’ materialized in the evolutional-dynamic process, taking into account the categorial relations between în– and the bases to which it is attached, and the conceptual values imposed by the mentioned affix on the derived term.
Verbe derivate cu în–1 (îm–1). Abordări logico-semantice în texte vechi românești
Authors: Constantin Marinușa 
Published: March 2017

Lucrarea de față, înscrisă în cadrul morfologiei derivaționale, vizează analiza verbelor derivate cu în– (îm–), excerptate din texte vechi românești, din perspectivă logico-semantică.
Pornind de la premisa că, indiferent de etapele unui idiom, există suficiente mijloace de redare a unor aspecte ce țin, în principiu, de creativitatea lexicală internă a limbii în cauză, este interesant de evidențiat modul în care se reflectă ‘schimbarea de stare’, în principalele texte vechi din româna literară. Grilele de analiză includ principiile semantic și morfologic—adaptate materialului nostru de lucru, constituit dintr-un corpus care cuprinde texte religioase și laice, datate din secolele al XVI-lea – al XVIII-lea.
Demersul nostru a vizat diferite posibilități de exprimare a ‘transfomării’ concretizate în procesul evolutiv-dinamic, ținînd cont de raporturile categoriale autorizate între prefixul în– și bazele cărora li se atașează și de valorile conceptuale impuse de afixul menționat termenului derivat.
Perioperative intra-abdominal pressure monitoring in emergency laparotomy
Authors: Vijayakumar Karikkili K. , Arun Damodharan , S Maithreyi , B. K. Venkatesh 
Published: March 2017

Background: The aim of present study is to evaluate the perioperative monitoring of intra-abdominal pressure and abdominal compartment syndrome and its association with the postoperative morbidity in terms of kidney function and pulmonary atelectasis and mortality of the patients undergoing emergency laparotomy.Methods: A prospective study was done in 100 patients undergoing laparotomy. The study was conducted in the department of general surgery, Government Kilpauk medical college and hospital for the period of six months from January 2015 to June 2015. The study group of 100 patients was divided into 2 groups, each group containing 50 patients. The first group containing 50 patients having increased intra-abdominal pressure undergoing emergency laparotomy and second group containing 50 patients undergoing elective laparotomy. The post-operative morbidity in terms of kidney function by means of urea, creatinine and urine output and pulmonary atelectasis with the help of chest x-ray and mortality analyzed compared in between the two groups.Results: By comparing the two groups, the group undergoing emergency laparotomy with increased intra-abdominal pressure had increase in the incidence of postoperative morbidity and mortality than the elective laparotomy group without elevated intra-abdominal pressure.Conclusions: Thus, the perioperative monitoring of intra-abdominal pressure is highly useful in diagnosing intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome and thereby helps in minimizing the post-operative morbidity and mortality in emergency laparotomy patients.
Analysis of pattern of thyroid disorders in a tertiary care hospital and evaluating the accuracy of preoperative fine needle aspiration with postoperative histopathological examination
Authors: S. Prabu Shankar , B. S. Sundaravadanan , P. B. Sudarshan 
Published: March 2017

Background: Thyroid swelling is a common disease in India. It is very important to differentiate malignant thyroid swellings from benign swellings for definitive planning of appropriate surgery and relevant patient counselling. The present study is undertaken to analyse the pattern of thyroid disease in patients coming to Department of General Surgery and to evaluate the accuracy of thyroid FNA and its correlation with histopathological examination following thyroid surgery, thereby its role in the preoperative diagnosis of thyroid swellings.Methods: A total of 114 thyroid patients were evaluated for a period of one year. The demographic data, clinical features were documented. FNAC was done in 77 patients and results were correlated with 47post operative histopathology reports and diagnostic accuracy of preoperative Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) was evaluated.Results: Age of the patients ranged from 14-70 years. Females were higher than males. Most patients presented with Multinodular goitre and most were in euthyroid state. Sensitivity of FNA was found to be 67% and Specificity was found to be 100%: Accuracy was found to be 93.6% in present study. Positive predictive value was found to be 100%. Negative predictive value (NPV) was found to be 92.7%.Conclusions: Fine needle aspiration cytology has essential role in the evaluation of thyroid patients. We wish to stress the importance of doing multiple aspirations at different sites and usage of USG guidance for representative areas of suspected pathology. The diagnostic accuracy can be improved when combined with advanced imaging techniques.
Comparative study of papaya dressing versus normal saline dressing in healing of ulcers
Authors: V. Vasuki , N. B. Thanmaran , B. Vimalakaran , K. Madan 
Published: March 2017

Background: Chronic non-healing wounds pose a remarkable challenge to health professionals and drain our resources. In recent years, prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers is growing at epidemic proportion in India and worldwide. There are various modalities available for wound debridement. In present study, authors have compared two debridement methods, one which we use regularly in their hospital, wet to dry normal saline dressing and enzymatic debridement with papaya.Methods: This was a randomized, comparative interventional study of 100 patients carried out in Kilpauk Medical College Hospital from August 2013 to August 2014 to compare to efficacy of papaya dressing over normal saline dressing in chronic non-healing wounds.Results: The mean reduction in slough/necrotic tissue in at time of inclusion in study and four week after the study was assessed. In saline dressing, mean reduction was 13.156, standard deviation 3.4558. The mean reduction in slough/necrotic tissue in papaya dressing 10.5, standard deviation 0.7071. There was significant difference in percentage reduction in slough/necrotic tissue within the two groups. Similarly, for the cases with active ulcer, the size assessment at the time of inclusion in the study and three week after was again analysed using student t-test and the mean ulcer size in papaya dressing 2.5062 and standard deviation 1.504. Mean ulcer size in normal saline dressing 2.1564 and standard deviation 1.2961.Conclusions: Present study concluded that favourable and significant ulcer healing rate with improvement and reduction in clinical severity suggests that enzymatic debridement with papaya dressing plays an important role in management of chronic non-healing ulcers.