bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Model of Absorptive Capacity and Implementation of New Technology for Rural Construction SMEs
Authors: Kamal Ernawati Mustafa , Flanagan Roger 
Published: June 2017

Absorptive capacity has been acknowledged as a critical component for organisations to sustain, grow and compete in their markets. Many researchers have used the concept of absorptive capacity in their analysis at different levels: individual, organisation, industry and country. However, most of the studies focus on very large organisations with sophisticated structures and strong R&D orientation. Very few studies address the theory of absorptive capacity in the context of SME organisations. This paper presents part of the findings of research that investigated absorptive capacity in the context of Malaysian rural construction SMEs. The aim of this paper is to prescribe a model of absorptive capacity for rural construction SMEs. The model is based on validation drawn from five case studies of construction SMEs operating in the rural area in Malaysia. The developed model serves two functions: Firstly, to help rural construction SMEs to understand the issues and process related to absorptive capacity and the implementation, and use of, new technology; secondly, to provide a mechanism for policy makers to transfer new technology to rural contractors. This research contributes to the body of knowledge of absorptive capacity by highlighting issues related to absorptive capacity and implementation of new technology in the context of rural SMEs. Keywords: Absorptive Capacity, Malaysia, Rural Construction, Small and medium sized enterprise (SME).
Adoption of Solar Grid-Tied PV-System Adopted in a Residential Building
Authors: Wei Sun , Temitope Egbelakin 
Published: June 2017

Emerging construction technologies focussing on the role and development of energy-conserving equipment can play a major role in solving a wide range of environmental and nature resource problems such as the greenhouse gas. Alternative energy is becoming a popular for property developers because of its potential of becoming more economically viable option when compared to current energy source-electricity. The objective of this research report is to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of adopting a solar energy technology specifically the solar grid-tied system by comparing the cost of initial investment and usage in a typical three bedroom residential building a conventional electricity power supply. Using a case study research approach, the research findings showed that the PV system is more cost-effective in the long term compared to the conversional electricity supply. Although the pre-investment is relatively high in the PV system, it is a reliable investment in the long-term. It is important to emphasise that the use energy efficient appliances, lighting, insulation and double glassing has enhanced the effectiveness of the system. Keywords: Photovoltaic system (PV); Solar energy; Cost-effectiveness
Migración interna en cuatro ciudades de Honduras
Authors: Flores Fonseca Manuel Antonio 
Published: June 2017

Este estudio se enfoca en cuatro ciudades, que son las principales desde el punto de vista económico (la capital gubernamental, la primera y segunda industrial), demográfico al ser las más pobladas y de mayor crecimiento y desde el punto de vista migratorio porque tienen los mayores saldos positivos del país en la migración de toda la vida y reciente. Mantienen su atractivo migratorio reciente y la cuantía desde el resto del país continúa siendo una fuerza importante. En ellas la migración neta positiva se debe exclusivamente al intercambio migratorio con otros municipios ubicados en otras DAM del resto de país, pues la migración neta con otros municipios de su DAM es menor. En San Pedro Sula el saldo migratorio positivo resulta de la diferencia que es mayor de la combinación del intercambio con los municipios pertenecientes a las otras DAM y el saldo negativo en el intercambio con el resto de municipios de su propia DAM, con lo que este municipio tiene la tendencia de pérdida de atractivo en su DAM producto posiblemente a la ampliación de sus límites a los municipios adyacentes, que incluye a los municipios de Choloma, Villanueva y otros vecinos que pertenecen a otra DAM.
Conciliation Between Lawyer and Client (Consumer) at the Czech Bar Association
Authors: Doležalová Martina 
Published: June 2017

Conciliation Between Lawyer and Client (Consumer) at the Czech Bar Association
The 2013/11/EU Directive on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes has forced the bar authorities in all European countries to think about the implementation of a dispute resolution mechanism to handle disputes between lawyers and their clients. The fear, if not done, would be that disputes between lawyers and clients would fall into the general consumer dispute resolution mechanisms, which many felt would not be adapted to the peculiarities of disputes between lawyers and clients, in particular concerning the proper respect of professional secrecy. Hence the need for the bars to develop their own system. The Czech Bar Association has been among the first to propose such mechanism to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. This article describes the broad outlines of the system.
LA GLORIFICATION NARCISSIQUE : ÉBLOUIR POUR EXISTER
Authors: Gabrion France , Brunet Louis 
Published: June 2017

Cet article fait suite à un écrit précédent (Gabrion & Brunet, 2014), mais peut être considéré indépendamment. Il présente une analyse des enjeux narcissiques ayant ponctué l’existence d’un homme dont la carrière criminelle comporte surtout des vols. L’objectif principal est de comprendre de quelle façon la grandiosité et le surinvestissement du Moi idéal ont influencé le vécu criminel et relationnel du sujet. Douze entretiens ont permis de dégager trois thématiques en lien avec des conflictualités inconscientes : le surinvestissement du Moi idéal, l’identification à la criminalité et la perception de soi du sujet. L’analyse montre de quelle manière une certaine structuration de la personnalité a pu affecter les choix et le mode de vie privilégié de cet homme.
Assessment of silibinin as a potential antifungal agent and investigation of its mechanism of action
Authors: Yun Dae Gyu , Lee Dong Gun 
Published: June 2017

AbstractSilibinin, which is derived from Silybum marianum (milk thistle), has used as a traditional remedy for liver or biliary disorders and known to have superior antioxidant activity. In addition, silibinin was recently reported to have antifungal effect related to fungal apoptosis against Candida albicans and the interest in the therapeutic effect is increasing. In this study, we found another mode of antifungal action of silibinin and its antibiofilm activity on C. albicans. To investigate influence on fungal plasma membrane, propidium iodide and bis‐(1, 3‐dibutylbarbituric acid) trimethineoxonol [DiBAC4(3)] assay were primarily carried out. After 5‐h incubation with silibinin (50, 100, 150, or 200 µg/mL), the propidium iodide fluorescent percentages increased by 11.90%, 28.50%, 34.10%, and 44.52%, respectively, and the DiBAC4(3) fluorescent percentages increased by 13.18%, 34.64%, 46.99%, and 57.15%, respectively. As a result, we thought that silibinin concentrations of more than 100 µg/mL have a membrane‐damaging effect. Subsequently, to estimate the degree of membrane damage, we used Fluorescein isothiocyanate‐labelled dextrans (FDs) of various sizes and the results indicated that silibinin allowed penetration of molecules smaller than approximately FD20 (3.3 nm). In addition, silibinin inhibited the dimorphic transition of C. albicans and resulted in the inhibition of biofilm development at an early stage. In conclusion, we found membrane‐damaging effect of silibinin and its antibiofilm effect in C. albicans. © 2017 IUBMB Life, 69(8):631–637, 2017
Risk factors for detection failures of chest radiography in diagnosing pneumonia
Authors: Sugishita Keiji , Saito Toshiaki , Asayama Yukino , Iwamoto Takashi 
Published: June 2017

AbstractBackgroundLittle is known about clinical factors associated with undetectable pneumonic shadows on chest radiographs (CRs) for diagnosing pneumonia in the primary care setting.MethodsA retrospective assessment of CRs was conducted to compare chest computed tomography (CT) images of patients admitted to Kesennuma City Motoyoshi Municipal Hospital who were diagnosed with pneumonia from April 2014 to June 2016.ResultsEighty‐three patients were included, and their average age was 83.8 years. Sixty‐eight patients (81.9%) were officially certified as requiring long‐term care or support. Twenty‐nine of the 83 patients (34.9%) had either negative or normal findings on CRs, and positive findings consistent with pneumonia on CT. There were no significant differences in gender, age, cardiothoracic ratio on CR, or severity between the CR‐negative and CR‐positive groups. The proportion of negative CRs was significantly higher in patients with certified care level 5 under the long‐term care system in Japan and tube feeding.ConclusionThe failure rate of CRs for detecting pneumonic shadows was significantly higher in patients with certified care level 5 and tube feeding.
Technical Note: Combination of multiple EPID imager layers improves image quality and tracking performance of low contrast‐to‐noise objects
Authors: Yip Stephen S.F. , Rottmann Joerg , Chen Haijian , Morf Daniel , Füglistaller Rony , Star‐Lack Josh , Zentai George , Berbeco Ross 
Published: June 2017

PurposeWe hypothesized that combining multiple amorphous silicon flat panel layers increases photon detection efficiency in an electronic portal imaging device (EPID), improving image quality and tracking accuracy of low‐contrast targets during radiotherapy.MethodsThe prototype imager evaluated in this study contained four individually programmable layers each with a copper converter layer, Gd2O2S scintillator, and active‐matrix flat panel imager (AMFPI). The imager was placed on a Varian TrueBeam linac and a Las Vegas phantom programmed with sinusoidal motion (peak‐to‐peak amplitude = 20 mm, period = 3.5 s) was imaged at a frame rate of 10 Hz with one to four layers activated. Number of visible circles and CNR of least visible circle (depth = 0.5 mm, diameter = 7 mm) was computed to assess the image quality of single and multiple layers. A previously validated tracking algorithm was employed for auto‐tracking. Tracking error was defined as the difference between the programmed and tracked positions of the circle. Pearson correlation coefficient (R) of CNR and tracking errors was computed.ResultsMotion‐induced blurring significantly reduced circle visibility. During four cycles of phantom motion, the number of visible circles varied from 11–23, 13–24, 15–25, and 16–26 for one‐, two‐, three‐, and four‐layer imagers, respectively. Compared with using only a single layer, combining two, three, and four layers increased the median CNR by factors of 1.19, 1.42, and 1.71, respectively and reduced the average tracking error from 3.32 mm to 1.67 mm to 1.47 mm, and 0.74 mm, respectively. Significant correlations (P~10−9) were found between the tracking error and CNR.ConclusionCombination of four conventional EPID layers significantly improves the EPID image quality and tracking accuracy for a poorly visible object which is moving with a frequency and amplitude similar to respiratory motion.
Association of chronic hypertension with birth of small‐for‐gestational‐age neonate
Authors: Panaitescu A. M. , Baschat A. A. , Akolekar R. , Syngelaki A. , Nicolaides K. H. 
Published: June 2017

ABSTRACTObjectiveTo examine the effect of chronic hypertension (CH), with and without superimposed pre‐eclampsia (PE), on the incidence of a small‐for‐gestational‐age (SGA) neonate and to explore the possible mechanism for such association.MethodsData for this study were derived from prospective screening for adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with singleton pregnancy attending their first routine hospital visit at 11–13 weeks' gestation, which included recording of maternal characteristics and medical history and measurement of mean arterial pressure (MAP). Birth‐weight Z‐score, adjusted for gestational age and maternal and pregnancy characteristics, and incidence of SGA were compared between those with and those without CH in the total population and in the subgroups of pregnancies with and without PE. Regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between MAP and birth‐weight Z‐score and incidence of SGA and PE in those with and those without CH.ResultsThe study population constituted 74 226 pregnancies, including 1052 (1.4%) with CH and 73 174 without CH. PE developed in 233 (22.1%) cases of the group with CH and in 1662 (2.3%) of those without CH. In the group that developed PE, there was no significant difference for either median birth‐weight Z‐score or incidence of SGA between those with CH and those without CH. In the group without PE, the incidence of SGA was twice as high in those with CH than in those without. There was a significant association between log10 MAP multiples of the median and incidence of SGA and PE, which was more marked in those with CH than in those without.ConclusionCH is associated with an increased risk of SGA and PE and this is related to MAP at 11–13 weeks' gestation. Copyright © 2017 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
BERGSON, MOURNING AND MEMORY: THE FRAGILITY OF TIME IN KLAUS LANG'STRAUERMUSIK
Authors: Wilson Daniel 
Published: June 2017

AbstractThe music of composer Klaus Lang (b. 1971) is often overlooked in broader discussions of New Music in Europe, and is little discussed outside of his native Austria. When his music is discussed, it is usually in relation to its fragile textures and extreme quietness. However, the notion of time in its various guises also plays a key role in Lang's work, and it is the scale and structure rather than volume and timbre of his music that this article probes. This paper looks at the construction and configuration of time in Lang's music utilising the writings of Henri Bergson, and specifically the notion of duration as a mediation of time and consciousness. I suggest that Lang's work is predicated on the fragile balancing of conscious and ‘clock’ time, creating structures that destabilise our perception of temporality in his work.
Cigarette smoke is associated with altered expression of antioxidant enzymes in granulosa cells from women undergoing in vitro fertilization
Authors: Budani Maria Cristina , Carletti Erminia , Tiboni Gian Mario 
Published: June 2017

SummaryThis study was undertaken to evaluate whether cigarette smoke is associated with changes in the expression of antioxidant enzymes in granulosa cells of women undergoing IVF treatments. For this aim, the expression of three antioxidant enzymes (SOD1, SOD2 and catalase) in non-smokers (n = 20) and smokers (n = 20) was analyzed. There was a statistically significant overexpression of SOD2 and catalase mRNA levels in smokers in comparison with non-smokers. Cigarette smoking was associated with a lower fertilization rate, implantation rate and pregnancy rate in comparison with non-smokers. There was no effect on retrieved oocytes number, metaphase II oocytes number, quality of embryos transferred and live birth rate. These findings suggest that cigarette smoke initiates oxidative stress in granulosa cells.
Berufliche Präferenzen bezüglich Versorgungssektor und Position von Ärztinnen und Ärzten nach vier jähriger fachärztlicher Weiterbildung
Authors: Ziegler Stine , van den Bussche Hendrik , Römer Farina , Krause-Solberg Lea , Scherer Martin 
Published: June 2017

Zusammenfassung
Hintergrund Untersucht wurden die Präferenzen von Ärztinnen und Ärzten in Weiterbildung in Bezug auf Tätigkeitssektor (ambulant/stationär) und die angestrebte Position im jeweiligen Sektor (Anstellung/Freiberuflichkeit bzw. fach-/ober-/chefärztliche Position) nach ihrer fachärztlichen Anerkennung. Im Fokus stehen dabei geschlechtsspezifische Unterschiede und Einfluss von Elternschaft.
Methodik Jährliche standardisierte postalische Befragungen mit den Absolventinnen und Absolventen von medizinischen Fakultäten vom Praktischen Jahr bis nach vier Jahren Weiterbildung. Die Rücklaufquote betrug 48 % im 1. Jahr, in den Folgejahren stets 85 % und mehr. In allen Erhebungen waren ca. zwei Drittel der Befragten weiblich. Zur Datenauswertung wurden deskriptive Statistik und Regressionsanalysen angewandt.
Ergebnisse Das Krankenhaus wird im Vergleich zur vertragsärztlichen Versorgung bevorzugt, auch wenn die Attraktivität des Krankenhauses über die vier Weiterbildungsjahre abnimmt. Die Entscheidung für oder gegen das Krankenhaus hängt mit der gewählten Disziplin zusammen. Ambulante Versorgung ist mit Möglichkeiten zur Teilzeittätigkeit assoziiert. In der vertragsärztlichen Versorgung wird von Männern eher eine Niederlassung, von Frauen zunehmend ein Angestelltenverhältnis präferiert. Personen mit Kind und Personen, die eine Vollzeittätigkeit in der ambulanten Versorgung anstreben, präferieren die Niederlassung in eigener Praxis. Im Krankenhaus streben vor allem Männer Positionen mit Leitungsfunktion an, Leitungsposition ist mit Vollzeittätigkeit assoziiert. Zukünftige Führungskräfte finden sich primär in Universitätskliniken.
Folgerung Drei Tendenzen sind zu verzeichnen: Abneigung gegenüber Leitungspositionen, wachsendes Interesse an Teilzeitarbeit und wachsende Neigung zur Angestelltentätigkeit im ambulanten Sektor. Diese Tendenzen stellen eine Abkehr von traditionellen Leitbildern der medizinischen Profession dar. Die derzeitige Arbeitsmarktsituation erlaubt eine Realisierung dieser Präferenzen, damit einhergehenden Problemen der möglichen Unterversorgung muss deshalb von anderer Stelle entgegengewirkt werden. Ein Umdenken in der Geschlechterrollenverteilung ist kaum nachzuweisen.
Evaluation of the comprehensive palatability of Japanese sake paired with dishes by multiple regression analysis based on subdomains
Authors: Nakamura Ryo , Nakano Kumiko , Tamura Hiroyasu , Mizunuma Masaki , Fushiki Tohru , Hirata Dai 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Many factors contribute to palatability. In order to evaluate the palatability of Japanese alcohol sake paired with certain dishes by integrating multiple factors, here we applied an evaluation method previously reported for palatability of cheese by multiple regression analysis based on 3 subdomain factors (rewarding, cultural, and informational). We asked 94 Japanese participants/subjects to evaluate the palatability of sake (1st evaluation/E1 for the first cup, 2nd/E2 and 3rd/E3 for the palatability with aftertaste/afterglow of certain dishes) and to respond to a questionnaire related to 3 subdomains. In E1, 3 factors were extracted by a factor analysis, and the subsequent multiple regression analyses indicated that the palatability of sake was interpreted by mainly the rewarding. Further, the results of attribution-dissections in E1 indicated that 2 factors (rewarding and informational) contributed to the palatability. Finally, our results indicated that the palatability of sake was influenced by the dish eaten just before drinking.
Effect of Baseline Anxiety and Depression Symptoms on Selected Outcomes Following Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Authors: Cullen Kate , Talbot Daniel , Gillmor Julie , McGrath Colin , O'Donnell Rory , Baily-Scanlan Maria , Broderick Julie 
Published: June 2017

Purpose:
Anxiety and depression are prevalent comorbidities in people with chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs). This study sought to quantify the influence of varying degrees of anxiety and depression on functional performance and disease impact in a population with CRDs following pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) intervention.

Methods:
The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), and the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test (CAT) were assessed pre- and post-PR. Participants were categorized into 3 groups (None, Probable, and Present) based on their level of anxiety and depression. Functional performance and disease impact outcomes were compared pre- and post-PR.

Results:
Patients consisted of a total of 134 program completers (72 males, 62 females; mean age = 67.8 years). Significant improvements in functional performance with regard to 6MWT scores were observed across all groups postintervention (P < .05). The Present group, in both the anxiety and depression domains, failed to reach a minimally clinically important difference postintervention. The Probable and Present groups achieved a significant improvement in CAT scores postintervention (P < .05).

Conclusions:
This study showed that symptoms of anxiety and depression in people with CRDs were significantly related to lower exercise tolerance levels and higher levels of disease impact. People with increased levels of anxiety and depression have the potential to significantly improve disease impact outcomes post-PR. The results demonstrated that the detection and treatment of anxiety and depression symptoms in people with CRDs are likely to be clinically important.
A CASE OF INTRAVESICAL BACILLUS CALMETTE–GUERIN–RELATED ENDOPHTHALMITIS AND RETINITIS CONFIRMED WITH RETINAL BIOPSY
Authors: Huggins Alison , Adam Murtaza , Ehmann David , Eagle Ralph C. , Malloy Barry , Garg Sunir J. 
Published: June 2017

Purpose:
To present a rare case of bilateral endogenous chorioretinitis and unilateral endophthalmitis due to Mycobacterium bovis in a patient who received intravesical bacillus Calmette–Guerin (BCG) treatment.

Methods:
We present a case of a single male patient with bilateral endogenous chorioretinitis due to Mycobacterium bovis in a patient who received intravesical BCG, an attenuated strain of M. bovis widely used to treat superficial bladder cancer. The patient underwent intravitreal tap, vitrectomy, and chorioretinal biopsy with histologic examination.

Results:
The patient presented with a visual acuity of light perception in the right eye and 20/25 in the left eye. Examination of the right eye revealed dense vitreous haze, whereas the left eye demonstrated multifocal, yellow, round subretinal pigment epithelial lesions in the macula. The patient underwent a vitreous tap with injection of antibiotics and was admitted to the hospital for empiric systemic antibacterial and antifungal treatment along with an endogenous endophthalmitis workup. His systemic evaluation and vitreous tap did not identify a causal organism, and the eyes failed to improve on empiric therapies. He underwent pars plana vitrectomy and retinal biopsy of the right eye that revealed vitreal and infiltrative retinal acid-fast bacilli. Cultures confirmed M. bovis to be susceptible to ethambutol, rifampin, and isoniazid. After starting antimycobacterials, his vision improved to finger counting in the right eye, and his vision and appearance of the lesions remained stable in the left eye at postoperative month one.

Conclusion:
Intravesical BCG stimulates a local cell-mediated response that destroys malignant cells. It is generally well tolerated, although it rarely can result in secondary systemic infection. Intravesical BCG-related endophthalmitis is rare and should be considered in the setting of ocular inflammation in patients with a history of bladder cancer who may not disclose previous treatment with BCG.