bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of a template-based algorithm for markerless lung tumour localization on single- and dual-energy kilovoltage images
Authors: Block Alec M , Patel Rakesh , Surucu Murat , Harkenrider Matthew M , Roeske John C 
Published: October 2016

Objective:
To evaluate a template-based matching algorithm on single-energy (SE) and dual-energy (DE) radiographs for markerless localization of lung tumours.

Methods:
A total of 74 images from 17 patients with Stages IA–IV lung cancer were considered. At the time of radiotherapy treatment, gated end-expiration SE radiographs were obtained at 60 and 120 kVp at different gantry angles (33° anterior and 41° oblique), from which soft-tissue-enhanced DE images were created. A template-based matching algorithm was used to localize individual tumours on both SE and DE radiographs. Tumour centroid co-ordinates obtained from the template-matching software on both SE and DE images were compared with co-ordinates defined by physicians.

Results:
The template-based matching algorithm was able to successfully localize the gross tumor volume within 5 mm on 70% (52/74) of the SE images vs 91% (66/74) of the DE images (p &lt; 0.01). The mean vector differences between the co-ordinates of the template matched by the algorithm and the co-ordinates of the physician-defined ground truth were 3.2 ± 2.8 mm for SE images vs 2.3 ± 1.7 mm for DE images (p = 0.03).

Conclusion:
Template-based matching on DE images was more accurate and precise than using SE images.

Advances in knowledge:
This represents, to the authors' knowledge, the largest study evaluating template matching on clinical SE and DE images, considering not only anterior gantry angles but also oblique angles, suggesting a novel lung tumour matching technique using DE subtraction that is reliable, accurate and precise.
Farmer perceptions of climate change risk and associated on-farm management strategies in Vermont, northeastern United States
Authors: Schattman Rachel E. , Conner David , Méndez V. Ernesto 
Published: October 2016

AbstractLittle research has been conducted on how agricultural producers in the northeastern United States conceptualize climate-related risk and how these farmers address risk through on-farm management strategies. Two years following Tropical Storm Irene, our team interviewed 15 farmers in order to investigate their perceptions of climate-related risk and how their decision-making was influenced by these perceptions. Our results show that Vermont farmers are concerned with both ecological and economic risk. Subthemes that emerged included geographic, topographic, and hydrological characteristics of farm sites; stability of land tenure; hydrological erosion; pest and disease pressure; market access; household financial stability; and floods. Farmers in our study believed that these risks are not new but that they are significantly intensified by climate change. Farmer responses were heavily focused on adaptation activities, with discussion of climate change mitigation activities notably absent. Psychological distance construal theory and hyperbolic discounting emerged as well-suited frames to explain why farmers reported adaptation activities but not mitigation strategies. Farmers will probably experience an increasing severity of climate-related impacts in the northeast region; therefore, information about climate-related risks coming from farmers’ personal experience should be integrated with forecasting data to help farmers plan effective adaptation strategies.
KNOWLEDGE-INTENSIVE BUSINESS SERVICES AS IMPORTANT SERVICES FOR INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN SLOVAKIA
Authors: Čorejová Tatiana , Al Kassiri Mario 
Published: October 2016

This paper illustrates the importance of Knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) as a source of innovation and economic growth. In the article, we explain the impact of KIBS on innovation, the importance of KIBS as a support in economic growth, its positive impact on employment and important role in the knowledge-based economy of Slovakia. This paper shows KIBS as important for innovation processes provided by institutions, such as universities, where the most important part involves research and development. Low support in services such as KIBS may cause decreases in availability of highly qualified employees and output of knowledge for innovation. Productivity and economic growth are largely dependent on fast growing technological progress and transfer of knowledge. Innovation can lead to a reduction in manual workers on one hand, while on the other qualified employees will be needed for processes in the new applied technology. In order to fully understand the rapid growth of innovation and KIBS, we analyzed the correlation and number of scientists of its population in the EU countries.
CREDIT AND ECONOMIC REGENERATION AFTER THE FINANCIAL CRISIS IN CESEE
Authors: Stafai Bekim , Ademi Rilind 
Published: October 2016

The global financial crisis terminated lending growth rates in CESEE countries, and seven years after financial global crisis, bank credit still continues with depression rate. Demand and supply for bank credit are contracted, as a results of various factors. The paper tries to find the level of credit contraction and factors that may have affected it, as well as policy action which are being taken to improve bank performance. Economic activity on the other hand, despite the depressed credit growth rates seem to show a trend of regeneration. This phenomenon of increasing economic activity without the support of the loan seems is happening in this post-crisis period in CESEE countries, although we must say that it remains undesirable phenomenon.
THE CONCEPTUAL STRUCTURE OF PHYSICS TEXTBOOKS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Authors: Králiková Petra , Teleki Aba 
Published: October 2016

Textbooks are an essential part of the learning process, therefore they need to be written in a way that is easy to understand. In real life, we often come across complex systems with scale invariant (power law) distributions, which display a surprising degree of tolerance against errors, i.e. degree of robustness. We are confident that knowledge organized in this manner is better for usage in textbooks and promotes easier learning as content would be more intelligible. Initially, we talk about the evolution of some networks, and then we deal with the differences between Poisson and scale invariant distribution in real networks. In conclusion, we are looking for connection between scale invariant distribution and Zipf’s law.
MICROWAVE PROPAGATION IN TOOTH AND DENTAL DEFECT
Authors: Papezova Maria , Faktorova Dagmar 
Published: October 2016

INTRODUCTION:The most common method of conventional dental diagnosisinvolves X-rays, such as Radio Tomography (RT) or Computer Tomography (CT). Such methods are used for diagnosing pores in dental material that can lead to premature failure of dental material. Diagnosis by X-ray provides an objective analysis. However, repeated radiation from X-rays can cause biological damage to human tissues. From this point of view, there is a significant need to progress to quantitative non-invasive and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to measure dental material and improve treatment options. This article focuses on applying microwave technology to characterize teeth and teeth replacements. Knowledge of microwave propagation in biomaterial with no defects, using a defined microwave frequency range, and subsequently comparing the result with defective material could provide a means of dental diagnosis without the risk of radiation for the patient, i.e. without X-ray. OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of this study was to examine microwave technology in the field of dental medical diagnosis as a new NDT method. METHODS: The basic concept of applying microwave technology to characterize teeth in dental diagnosis was examined using a basic algorithm designed in the MATLAB programming language. Tests used dielectric properties of tooth and tooth decay and propagated electromagnetic (EM) waves to show different characteristics of chosen materials.RESULTS: The analyses of frequency dependent reflection and transmission coefficients of the chosen material, specificallyteeth, atfrequency range 0 GHz to 30 GHz, computed differences between healthy and defective dental material.CONCLUSION: Thus, this could be used in providing a dental diagnosis without exposing patients to radiation, i.e. without X-ray. The next stage will involve creating a complete model of a jaw with teeth, and designing a sensor for crack detection for comparisons using this basic algorithm.
THE ROLE OF PATIENTS AND MEDICAL SPECIALISTS IN ACHIEVING HIGHER LEVEL OF THERAPY COMPLIANCE- AN EXAMPLE WITH WILLINGNESS TO PARTICIPATE IN CLINICAL TRIALS
Authors: Stoev Svetoslav , Atanasov Vladimir , Getov Ilko 
Published: October 2016

BACKGROUND: Patients’ compliance is a leading factor in achieving determined endpoints of a treatment process. Low patient compliance with prescribed therapeutic plan is very common in both ambulatory practice and clinical trials. Non-adherence of subjects in clinical studies can seriously jeopardize validity of results obtained during randomized clinical trials (RCTs).METHODS: Both systematic literature review and cross-sectional survey were conducted among physicians and patients to determine evaluation of therapy adherence by both groups. RESULTS: According to the analytical reviews in published articles, the most common definition of therapy adherence or compliance is “the ability and willingness of patients to abide to a prescribed therapeutic regimen”. There is a strong correlation between patient adherence to the therapeutic regimen determined by the study protocol of RCTs, and the validity of efficacy and safety evaluation of the investigated medicinal product. Analysis of the results from the conducted survey lead to the conclusion that 35% of physician’s state that the results of ongoing therapy are highly dependent on patient compliance. As far as patients are concerned, almost half of the respondents have answered they comply with the prescribed therapy and would evaluate the treatment process as successful. Both patients and medical professionals declare their willingness to participate in clinical trials and strictly stick to the requirements of the study protocol.Conclusion: These results decisively confirmed that the control of a disease is a bilateral process between the patient and the doctor. Patient satisfaction with their current therapy directly correlates with the results of treatment. Majority of patients evaluate their possible participation in a clinical trial as an opportunity to get an access to a better medical service. Both medical professionals and patients declare their strong motivation to comply with the therapeutic plan if it is a part of a clinical study protocol.
O império contra-ataca: a produção secreta de propaganda feita por estrangeiros para projecção internacional de “portugal do ultramar”
Authors: Piçarra Maria do Carmo 
Published: October 2016

Quando se iniciou a contestação internacional à posse de colónias por Portugal, como é que o Estado Novo usou o cinema na projecção de uma retórica luso-tropical? A partir de 1965, vários documentários realizados pelos franceses Jean-Noel Pascal-Angot e Jean Leduc foram exibidos internacionalmente, no circuito comercial de distribuição cinematográfica, em festivais, nas televisões e mostrados às principais organizações não governamentais. O financiamento desta produção supostamente independente - em que o Brasil era apontado como o modelo social em recriação em Angola enquanto que o funcionamento da Commonwealth era assumidamente inspirador em Moçambique -, dando enfoque ao desenvolvimento económico e social, foi mantido confidencial. “Do Minho a Timor somos todos portugueses” era a “evidência” que este cinema encomendado queria impor. Através da análise de filmes de propaganda do colonialismo português realizados por realizadores franceses questiono, porém, se a afirmação do “orgulhosamente sós” foi uma declinação retórica, para afirmação da política colonial internamente, enquanto para o exterior se projectava, progressivamente e com maior intensidade durante o Marcelismo mas ainda durante o Salazarismo, a imagem de outro Portugal, menos espartilhado, em termos de costumes, e aberto ao capital estrangeiro.
The Effect of Water-Soluble Stem Extract “Kayu Kuning“ (Arcangelisia flava L.Merr) On The Growth Inhibition of Candida albicans ATCC 10231 and Trichophyton mentagrophytes IN VITRO
Authors: Setyowati Rini , Sudarsono Sudarsono , P Setyowati E 
Published: October 2016

<p>“Kayu kuning” (<em>Arcangelisia flava </em>L.Merr) was used when someone has a skin problem caused by <em>Candida </em>albicans<em> </em>and <em>Trichophyton mentagrophytes</em>. Scientific based medicine on this traditional knowledge was necessary be done. Stem powderwas extracted by distilled water.The extract was then evaporated. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the active substance e.g., Berberin chloride by Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) The antifungal activity againts <em>Candida albicans</em> and <em>Trichophyton mentagrophytes</em>were tested by using agar diffusion and microdilution methods. The absorbance from microdilution were analized by One way ANOVA. The conclusion showed that the extract contained 1.55±0.12% w/walkaloid calculated as Berberine chloride. The inhibition zone for <em>Candida albicans </em>and <em>Trichophyton mentagrophytes </em>were 16.65±4.52 and 6.55±0.05 mm respectively. The MIC vallue for both fungi was 10 mg/mL.The MBC value for <em>Candida albicans</em> was 40 mg/mL and for <em>Trichophyton mentagrophytes </em>was 50 mg/mL. From the analysis with one-way ANOVA, shows that there are significant differences between the positive control group and the test solution with the negative control group with p=0.020 for <em>Candida albicans</em> and p=0.028 for <em>Trichophyton mentagrophytes</em> (p&lt;0.050). Post hoc Tukey analysis results showed that both inter-group and between the concentration of the test solution to the control group did not differ significantly positive because the value of p&gt;0.050.</p>
Larvicidal Activity of A Mixture of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid and Water-Soluble Extract of Soap Nut Fruit (Sapindus rarak DC.) Against 3rd Instar Larvae of Aedes aegypti
Authors: Raraswati Glory Resia , Sudarsono Sudarsono , Mulyaningsih Budi 
Published: October 2016

<p>Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) which has been known as a waste of processing cashew fruits which is contain phenolic compounds have activity as larvicides. Cashew nut shell liquid is not soluble in the water where the larvae grow. Cashew nut shell liquid mixed with water-soluble extract of soapnut fruit which serves as a natural surfactant that can emulsify oil in water. The test subjects were larvae of <em>Aedes aegypti </em>third instar. Test subjects were divided into treatment group and control group. In the treatment group, test subjects were the mixture of CNSL and Ethylacetat Soluble Extract (ESE) in tap water. The Larvae mortality observations were done 24 hours after the treatment. LC<sub>50</sub> and LC<sub>90 </sub>as final test data were analyzed using probit analysis. Extract constituents of CNSL and Water Soluble Extract of SoapNut fruit (WSEoSN) were investigated using Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) method. The effect of CNSL as larvicides against third instar larvae of <em>Ae. aegypti </em>with were LC<sub>50</sub> of 14,12 ppm, while the LC<sub>90</sub> of 24,85 ppm.</p>
The Antidepressant Effects of (Arcangelisia flava (l.) Merr) Water-Soluble Extract in Balb-C Mice Reviewed from Immobility Time by Forced
Authors: A Tiara , H Arief R , Sudarsono Sudarsono 
Published: October 2016

<p class="Normal1">This study was conducted to examine / determine the antidepressant effects of (<em>Arcangelisiaflava</em> L.) on immobility time of the white male mice strain Balb-c by the forced swim test method. The method of research using laboratory animals such as 25 micewas divided into 5 groups. As a negative control group was only given distilled water ad libitum. Amitryptiline was used as the positive control group; the experiment group was a water-soluble extract of A.flava by multiple doses. The results showed that the best antidepressant effects were312 mg/kgBW ; it had a minimum of immobility time compared with the other groups.</p>
Ewing Sarcoma in the Right Ventricle
Authors: Petrovic Marija , Zhao Bihong , Thangam Manoj , Loyalka Pranav , Buja L. Maximilian , Kar Biswajit , Gregoric Igor D. 
Published: October 2016

Ewing sarcoma is the second most prevalent malignant primary bone tumor but constitutes only a small proportion of cardiac metastases. We present a case of asymptomatic Ewing sarcoma metastatic to the right ventricle.
A 36-year-old man presented for evaluation and resection of a pedunculated right ventricular cardiac tumor. Three years before, he had been diagnosed with translocation-negative Ewing sarcoma, for which he had undergone chemotherapy and amputation of the left leg below the knee. We resected the right ventricular tumor. Analysis of the resected mass supported the diagnosis of metastatic Ewing sarcoma. Postoperative transthoracic echocardiograms showed normal biventricular size and function. One year later, the patient had no recurrence of the sarcoma. In addition to discussing this case, we review the relevant medical literature.
Delayed-Onset Left Main Coronary Artery Obstruction More than 24 Hours after Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Authors: Isawa Tsuyoshi , Tada Norio , Ootomo Tatsushi 
Published: October 2016

Coronary obstruction during or after transcatheter aortic valve replacement is a rare and catastrophic sequela that occurs most frequently just after valve implantation. Even rarer is the delayed clinical presentation, in some few patients, of coronary obstruction on the day after self-expandable valve implantation. Here we describe a case of balloon-expandable (not self-expandable) transcatheter aortic valve replacement, followed by partial obstruction of the left main coronary artery on the day after that procedure in a 93-year-old man, despite normal left ventricular contraction just after valve implantation. Visual evaluation of the echocardiogram for left ventricular wall motion was not sufficient, by itself, to achieve early diagnosis of the obstruction.
We performed emergency percutaneous coronary intervention. Ninety days after the procedure, the patient was in New York Heart Association functional class I.
Zehn Jahre Digitalisierung in der SUB Hamburg – zehn Jahre Strategien in Progress
Authors: Hagenah Ulrich , Wendt Kerstin 
Published: October 2016

Zusammenfassung
Die SUB Hamburg digitalisiert seit zehn Jahren hamburgisches Kulturerbe. Kernbestände zur Landesgeschichte und Landeskunde, die Sondersammlungen und physisch gefährdeten Bestände stehen dabei im Mittelpunkt. Gemeinsam mit der Universität und anderen Einrichtungen werden weitere kulturell und wissenschaftlich bedeutsame Sammlungen für die digitale Transformation in den Blick genommen. Ihre Workflow- und Präsentationsplattform Kitodo entwickelt die SUB im Konsortium aktiv weiter. Das von der SUB kooperativ betriebene Regionalportal HamburgWissen Digital bündelt die Recherche nach digitalen Ressourcen zur Geschichte und Landeskunde der Metropolregion. Zentrale Zukunftsperspektive ist die passgenaue Bedienung wissenschaftlicher und öffentlicher digitaler Bedarfe.
Fünfzehn Jahre Digitalisierung in der Universitäts- und Stadtbibliothek Köln: Bilanz, Wandlung und Ausblick
Authors: Hoffrath Christiane 
Published: October 2016

Zusammenfassung
Dieser Beitrag möchte anhand der im Fokus stehenden Altbestandsdigitalisierung nicht nur den Weg von den ersten Schritten bis hin zu den aktuellen Herausforderungen der Sammlungsdigitalisierung und der digital humanities
Vgl.: Schmale, Wolfgang (Hg.): Digital humanities. Praktiken der Digitalisierung, der Dissemination und der Selbstreflexivität. Stuttgart 2015; Kurz, Susanne: Digital humanities . Grundlagen und Technologien für die Praxis. 2. Aufl. Wiesbaden 2016.

beschreiben, sondern die „Digitalisierung“ an sich in einen größeren Rahmen stellen. Digitalisierung bedeutet im Bibliothekswesen längst nicht mehr nur Scannen anstatt Kopieren, die Einbindung eines Links in eine Titelaufnahme oder die Aggregation freier digitaler Sammlungen für den eigenen Katalog. Digitalisierung umfasst ebenso die Automatisierung im Sinne vernetzter Produktionsprozesse. Ziel ist die Vermeidung redundanter Arbeitsgänge, sei es durch die Nachnutzung bereits vorhandener Daten oder der Infrastruktur im technischen und personellen Bereich für weitere digitale Projekte und Dienstleistungen, ohne dass dies erneut einen nennenswerten (Kosten-) Aufwand implizieren würde. Und schließlich heißt Digitalisierung in Bibliotheken auch das Schritthalten mit technischen Entwicklungen und den Anforderungen unserer Nutzer.
Vitamin K plasma levels determination in human health
Authors: Fusaro Maria , Gallieni Maurizio , Rizzo Maria Antonietta , Stucchi Andrea , Delanaye Pierre , Cavalier Etienne , Moysés Rosa M.A. , Jorgetti Vanda , Iervasi Giorgio , Giannini Sandro , Fabris Fabrizio , Aghi Andrea , Sella Stefania , Galli Francesco , Viola Valentina , Plebani Mario 
Published: October 2016

AbstractVitamin K (phylloquinone or vitamin K1and menaquinones or vitamin K2) plays an important role as a cofactor in the synthesis of hepatic blood coagulation proteins, but recently has also aroused an increasing interest for its action in extra-hepatic tissues, in particular in the regulation of bone and vascular metabolism. The accurate measurement of vitamin K status in humans is still a critical issue. Along with indirect assays, such as the undercarboxylated fractions of vitamin K-dependent proteins [prothrombin, osteocalcin (OC), and matrix gla protein], the direct analysis of blood levels of phylloquinone and menaquinones forms might be considered a more informative and direct method for assessing vitamin K status. Different methods for direct quantification of vitamin K serum levels are available. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) methods coupled with post-column reduction procedures and fluorimetric or electrochemical detection are commonly used for food and blood analysis of phylloquinone, but they show some limitations when applied to the analysis of serum menaquinones because of interferences from triglycerides. Recent advancements include liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LCMS/MS) detection, which assures higher specificity. The optimization and standardization of these methods requires specialized laboratories. The variability of results observed in the available studies suggests the need for further investigations to obtain more accurate analytical results.
High Selectivity Wideband Bandpass Filter Using Stub Loaded Resonator
Authors: Ma Xing-Bing , Jiang Ting 
Published: October 2016

AbstractThis article presents a high selectivity wideband bandpass filter (BPF) adopting stub loaded resonator. Hereinto, aim passband is determined by BPF without stub embedded, which is only composed of four half-wavelength open-loop resonators. Based on typical tapped-line coupling, two same stubs are located at physical middle points of two resonators connected with I/O feed lines, respectively. Due to embedded point at middle of loaded resonator, the stub with two open-end branches has no influence on original half-wavelength resonant frequency, and aim passband keeps unchanged. Because of different even-mode resonant frequencies between loaded and unloaded resonators, no new passband is constructed. With the help of embedded stubs, original transmission zero (TZ) near low-edge of aim passband is shifted towards passband, and a new TZ is introduced near high-edge. High selectivity and good passband characteristics are obtained optimizing sizes of stubs, I/O tapped position and top open-end length of loaded resonator.