bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Quality comparison of electronic versus paper death certificates in France, 2010
Authors: Lefeuvre Delphine , Pavillon Gérard , Aouba Albertine , Lamarche-Vadel Agathe , Fouillet Anne , Jougla Eric , Rey Grégoire 
Published: February 2014

Abstract

Background
Electronic death certification was established in France in 2007. A methodology based on intrinsic characteristics of death certificates was designed to compare the quality of electronic versus paper death certificates.

Methods
All death certificates from the 2010 French mortality database were included. Three specific quality indicators were considered: (i) amount of information, measured by the number of causes of death coded on the death certificate; (ii) intrinsic consistency, explored by application of the International Classification of Disease (ICD) General Principle, using an international automatic coding system (Iris); (iii) imprecision, measured by proportion of death certificates where the selected underlying cause of death was imprecise. Multivariate models were considered: a truncated Poisson model for indicator (i) and binomial models for indicators (ii) and (iii). Adjustment variables were age, gender, and cause, place, and region of death.

Results
533,977death certificates were analyzed. After adjustment, electronic death certificates contained 19% [17%-20%] more codes than paper death certificates for people deceased under 65 years, and 12% [11%-13%] more codes for people deceased over 65 years. Regarding deceased under and over 65 respectively, the ICD General Principle could be applied 2% [0%-4%] and 6% [5%-7%] more to electronic than to paper death certificates. The proportion of imprecise death certificates was 51% [46%-56%] lower for electronic than for paper death certificates.

Conclusion
The method proposed to evaluate the quality of death certificates is easily reproducible in countries using an automatic coding system. According to our criteria, electronic death certificates are better completed than paper death certificates. The transition to electronic death certificates is positive in many aspects and should be promoted.
Identification of sample donor by 24-plex short tandem repeat in a post-race equine plasma containing dexamethasone
Authors: Chen Jin-Wen , Uboh Cornelius E , Soma Lawrence R , You Youwen , Jiang Zibin , Li Xiaoqing , Guan Fuyu , Liu Ying 
Published: February 2014

Abstract

Background
Animal sport such as horseracing is tainted with drug abuse as are human sports. Treatment of racehorses on race day with therapeutic medications in most cases is banned, and thus, it is essential to monitor the illicit use of drugs in the racing horse to maintain integrity of racing, ensure fair competition and protect the health, safety and welfare of the horse, jockeys and drivers. In the event of a dispute over the identity of the sample donor, if the regulator can provide evidence that the DNA genotype profile of the post-race sample matched that of the alleged donor, then the potential drug violation case might be easily resolved without legal challenges.

Case description
We present a case study of a racehorse sample that tested positive for dexamethasone in a post-race plasma sample in Pennsylvania (PA) but the result was challenged by the trainer of the horse. Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid widely used in the management of musculoskeletal problems in horses but its presence in the horse during competition is banned by the PA Racing Commissions. The presence of dexamethasone in the post-competition plasma sample was confirmed using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. However, this finding was challenged by the trainer of the horse alleging that the post-race sample was not collected from his/her horse and thus petitioned the Commission to be absolved of any wrong-doing. To resolve the dispute, a DNA test was ordered by the PA Racing Commission to identify the correct donor of the dexamethasone positive sample. For this purpose, a 24-plex short tandem repeat analysis to detect 21 equine markers and three human markers was employed. The results indicated that all the samples tested had identical DNA profiles and thus, it was concluded that the samples were collected from the same horse and that the probability of drawing a false conclusion was approximately zero (1.5 × 10-15).

Conclusions
The plasma sample confirmed for the presence of dexamethasone was collected from the alleged horse.
Plasma adrenomedullin is associated with short-term mortality and vasopressor requirement in patients admitted with sepsis
Authors: Marino Rossella , Struck Joachim , Maisel Alan S , Magrini Laura , Bergmann Andreas , Somma Salvatore Di 
Published: February 2014

Abstract
Introduction
The incidence of death among patients admitted for severe sepsis or septic shock is high. Adrenomedullin (ADM) plays a central role in initiating the hyperdynamic response during the early stages of sepsis. Pilot studies indicate an association of plasma ADM with the severity of the disease. In the present study we utilized a novel sandwich immunoassay of bioactive plasma ADM in patients hospitalized with sepsis in order to assess the clinical utility.

Methods
We enrolled 101 consecutive patients admitted to the emergency department with suspected sepsis in this study. Sepsis was defined by fulfillment of at least two systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) criteria plus clinical suspicion of infection. Plasma samples for ADM measurement were obtained on admission and for the next four days. The 28-day mortality rate was recorded.

Results
ADM at admission was associated with severity of disease (correlation with Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) score: r = 0.46; P <0.0001). ADM was also associated with 28-day mortality (ADM median (IQR): survivors: 50 (31 to 77) pg/mL; non-survivors: 84 (48 to 232) pg/mL; P <0.001) and was independent from and additive to APACHE II (P = 0.02). Cox regression analysis revealed an additive value of serial measurement of ADM over baseline assessment for prediction of 28-day mortality (P < 0.01). ADM was negatively correlated with mean arterial pressure (r = -0.39; P <0.0001), and it strongly discriminated those patients requiring vasopressor therapy from the others (ADM median (IQR): no vasopressors 48 (32 to 75) pg/mL; with vasopressors 129 (83 to 264) pg/mL, P <0.0001).

Conclusions
In patients admitted with sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock plasma ADM is strongly associated with severity of disease, vasopressor requirement and 28-day mortality.
Management style as a system of economic and socio-cultural cooperation in the organization
Authors: Трошихин Владимир , Troshikhin Vladimir 
Published: February 2014

The article discloses the content and essence of management
style as an integral criterion of economic and socio-cultural
cooperation, sub stantiates the methodology of its study and formation
and shows the role and importance of the command style of
subordination in the improvement of the efficiency of management
and creative cooperation in the organization.
Trust: effective transition from the command-administrative relations to collaboration
Authors: Кондратьев Эдуард , Kondratev Eduard 
Published: February 2014

This article presents the “Trust” as a micro-level institution.
The article shows how to use the “Credibility” provided the
institutional transition from a Command-Administrative Relations
— characteristic of mass production to the cooperative relationship,
which is the base of Lean Manufacturing. It is proved that
a relationship of trust has a positive influence on the development
of management personnel. The “subjectivity” of the latter is supporting
institutional change and provides it with the enterprise longterm
dynamic development.
Economic Development Sustainability of Russia’s Territories
Authors: Басовский  , Basovskiy Leonid , Басовская  , Basovskaya Elena 
Published: February 2014

Technique for assessment of economic development sustainability of Russia’s
regions is provided. Methodologically the technique is based on diagnosing the
loss of sustainability in economic growth and assessing the degree of instability.
The authors propose to assess the degree of sustainability by such measure, as
variance in the economy’s growth rate, while the risks of instable growth — by
an index, reflecting relative variance in economic growth rates.
Economic growth sustainability and dynamics for several RF administrative
territories are assessed, including Belgorod oblast, Bryansk oblast, Volgograd
oblast, Pskov oblast, the cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, the Republic of
Dagestan and Krasnodar krai. The estimates are based on statistics for the
2000—2011 years period.
As is found out, different territories has different periods of sustainable and
unsustainable development as well as different degrees of economic growth
instability. In terms of economic development Belgorod oblast, the city of St.
Petersburg, Krasnodar krai and the Republic of Dagestan are stable as compared
to the growth of the overall Russian economy. Such territories, as Bryansk
oblast, Volgograd oblast, Pskov oblast and the city of Moscow show instability
of economic development as compared to the Russian economy as a whole. As
correlation and regression analysis shows, indices of economic development
instability significantly affect investments in the regional economy.
Based on a small sample of administrative territories the authors show that
instability of economic development is responsible for 40 per cent reduction in
investments. Thus the conclusion is made that economic development
instability is a rather significant factor of the territory’s investment climate.
Approaches to formation of system of planning of government procurements at limited production capabilities of the supplier
Authors: Логвинов  , Logvinov Syergyey , Логвинов  , Logvinov Syergyey 
Published: February 2014

Methodical approaches to optimal placement of government contract are
considered for a situation of a few or even one supplier. The techniques of
optimum planning, which takes into account the interests of both the
government customer and the supplier are applied. The authors substantiate
contract terms and parameters by applying tools of linear programming and
compromise criterion as well as theory of games criteria.
The Issue оf University Graduate’s Competitiveness: Regional Practice
Authors: Медушевская  , Medushevskaya Inna 
Published: February 2014

The meaning of «university graduate» concept within the system of economic
relations is specified; the essence of graduates’ competitiveness is revealed as
well as its place in the system of interrelated economic categories; issues and
challenges with which graduates encounter at the regional labor markets are
outlined.
By questioning graduates and employers of the Penza region, the author determines
competitive advantages of the formers in terms of assessing various
subjects of market relations. Ways to enhance university graduates’ competitiveness
at local labor markets are proposed and practical guidelines are elaborated.
Fair Market Value оf а Business аs а Factor оf Its Investment Attractiveness
Authors: Сергеева  , Sergeeva Anna 
Published: February 2014

Crucial importance of a business entity’s market value for its investment
attractiveness is proved. Factors determining market value of a business entity
and its attractiveness for investments are summarized. The main points of
concept of value-based management and its impact on investment attractiveness
are highlighted. In particular, the nature and contents of entity re-structuring
process as an integral phase of value delivery are briefly considered, restructuring
goals of national business entities are outlined from the standpoint
of larger national and foreign companies operating in this country. Approaches
and techniques of business valuation, proposed by Jay Fishman , Shannon
Pratt, Clifford Griffith, Keith Wilson, as well as terms for use of each. Special
attention is given to value added as an economic measure and contributor to
both the investment value dynamics and business value. It is concluded that
value-based management has to include the development of remuneration
mechanism closely tied to changes in the value and investment attractiveness
of a business entity.
Terminator management, or The art of destruction by competent individuals
Authors: Комаров Евгений , Komarov Evgeniy 
Published: February 2014

Most publications in management can be described as
«energetic» presenting orientation to certain ideals, that even hardcore
optimists believes that will never come true. So it is best to
refer to actual practice and see what stirs people to operate normally.
This original article describes the essence of terminator management,
which in practice is, first of all, as the art of destruction of
competent employees.
CFD SIMULATION OF A STIRRED DISHED BOTTOM VESSEL
Authors: Vlček Petr , Skočilas Jan , Jirout Tomáš 
Published: February 2014

<p>This paper deals with simulation of the fluid flow in a stirred curved-bottom vessel equipped with three curved blade impellers. The power number and the impeller flow rate number are dimensionless characteristics of the system determined from simulation results and compared with relevant experimental data or data from the literature. The model of the system was created in the conventional Gambit and Fluent program. The system is solved for two designs — for an unbaffled vessel, and for a baffled vessel.The vessel is filled with water and the impeller speed is 100 min<sup>−1</sup>. Three turbulent models were used for the solution: k-<em>ε</em>, k-<em>ω</em> and RSM. The results were compared with experimental data or data from the literature. The k-<em>ε</em> model had the smallest demands on processor time, and the results compared satisfactorily with the experimental data. The model provides comprehensive information about the characteristics of the system.</p>
HYBRID SHEARWALL SYSTEM — SHEAR STRENGTH AT THE INTERFACE CONNECTION
Authors: Wirth Ulrich , Shirali Nuri , Křístek Vladimír , Kurth Helmut 
Published: February 2014

Based on a series of alternating, displacement-controlled load tests on ten one-third scale models, to study the behaviour of the interface of a hybrid shear wall system, it was proved that the concept of hybrid construction in earthquake prone regions is feasible. The hybrid shear-wall system consists of typical reinforced concrete shear walls with composite edge members or flanges. Ten different anchorage bar arrangements were developed and tested to evaluate the column-shearwall interface behaviour under cyclic shear forces acting along the interface between column and wall panel. Finite element models of the test specimens were developed that were capable of capturing the integrated concrete and reinforcing steel behaviour in the wall panels. Special models were developed to capture the interface behaviour between the edge columns and the shear wall. A comparison between the experimental results and the numerical results shows excellent agreement, and clearly supports the validity of the model developed for predicting the non-linear response of the hybrid wall system under various load conditions.
Frühchristliche Religion als Wahrnehmungsobjekt und Erkenntnisprozess
Authors: Tilly Michael 
Published: February 2014

AbstractThis essay explores the exegetical possibilities and boundaries of the history of religions approach to the New Testament. In part 1 it offers an overview of the history of historical critical exegesis of the New Testament from the magisterial research of the history of religions school to the newest approaches of historical Jesus research. In part 2, three hermeneutical problems for the exegete are outlined: the relationship between text and tradition, the relationship between early Christian literature and its surroundings and the relationship between the New Testament as an ancient collection and its reception today.
„Ich tue mir nichts an, ich gönne mir etwas“ Fastenzeit als spätmoderne geistliche Übung
Authors: Koll Julia 
Published: February 2014

Zusammenfassung Der Artikel beschreibt und erläutert die Wiederentdeckung der Fastenpraxis und markiert fünf unterschiedliche Erfahrungsmomente, die sich mit dem Fasten verbinden.
Spontaneous intestinal perforation and multiple thrombotic events in a neonate with thrombophilia
Authors: Levin Carina , Peniakov Marina , Felszer Clari , Reich Dan , Trougouboff Philippe , Koren Ariel 
Published: February 2014

Abstract
Spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP), a rare complication in neonates, was diagnosed in a preterm newborn. After surgery, small bowel histology showed acute ischemic changes and one area of perforation. Fibrin thrombus in the submucosal capillary vessels suggested a thrombotic mechanism in the pathogenesis. Subsequently, two severe asynchronous thrombotic events developed: cerebral sinovenous thrombosis and renal vein and inferior vena cava thrombosis. The neonate presented with hypercoagulability and factor V Leiden heterozygosity. This is the first association of SIP with inherited thrombophilia and thrombotic events in a neonate, suggesting hypercoagulability as a new research focus for pathogenesis of this enigmatic disease.
On *-centralizing mappings in rings with involution
Authors: Ali Shakir , Dar Nadeem Ahmed 
Published: February 2014

Abstract.
A classical result of Posner states that the existence of a nonzero centralizing derivation on a prime ring forces the ring to be commutative. The main purpose of this paper is to prove a *-version of Posner's theorem mentioned above. Moreover, we describe the structure of an arbitrary additive mapping which is *-centralizing on a prime ring with involution.
Design of a Protection Thermal Energy Storage Using Phase Change Material Coupled to a Solar Receiver
Authors: Verdier D. , Falcoz Q. , Ferrière A. 
Published: February 2014

AbstractThermal Energy Storage (TES) is the key for a stable electricity production in future Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants. This work presents a study on the thermal protection of the central receiver of CSP plant using a tower which is subject to considerable thermal stresses in case of cloudy events. The very high temperatures, 800 °C at design point, impose the use of special materials which are able to resist at high temperature and high mechanical constraints and high level of concentrated solar flux. In this paper we investigate a TES coupling a metallic matrix drilled with tubes of Phase Change Material (PCM) in order to store a large amount of thermal energy and release it in a short time. A numerical model is developed to optimize the arrangement of tubes into the TES. Then a methodology is given, based from the need in terms of thermal capacity, in order to help the choice of the geometry.
Oxidation Mechanism of Copper Selenide
Authors: Taskinen Pekka , Patana Sonja , Kobylin Petri , Latostenmaa Petri 
Published: February 2014

AbstractThe oxidation mechanism of copper selenide was investigated at deselenization temperatures of copper refining anode slimes. The isothermal roasting of synthetic, massive copper selenide in flowing oxygen and oxygen – 20% sulfur dioxide mixtures at 450–550 °C indicate that in both atmospheres the mass of Cu2Se increases as a function of time, due to formation of copper selenite as an intermediate product. Copper selenide oxidises to copper oxides without formation of thick copper selenite scales, and a significant fraction of selenium is vaporized as SeO2(g). The oxidation product scales on Cu2Se are porous which allows transport of atmospheric oxygen to the reaction zone and selenium dioxide vapor to the surrounding gas. Predominance area diagrams of the copper-selenium system, constructed for selenium roasting conditions, indicate that the stable phase of copper in a selenium roaster gas with SO2 is the sulfate CuSO4. The cuprous oxide formed in decomposition of Cu2Se is further sulfated to CuSO4.
Thermodynamic Analysis of the Corrosion of Fe-16Cr Alloy Interconnect of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell under Various Atmospheres
Authors: Chen Zhiyuan , Wang Lijun , Li Fushen , Chou Kuochih 
Published: February 2014

AbstractIron-based alloys are the most hopeful interconnects of intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cell (IT-SOFC). Fe-16Cr alloy is one of the common iron-based alloys. Oxidation of the alloy is the key issue in the running process, which could be described in terms of diffusion path. Chemical potential, which is one of the primary factors to the diffusion process, is determined by the thermodynamics. The equilibrium phase in the oxidation of Fe-16Cr alloy was analyzed for better understanding of the mechanism of alloy oxidation in varied atmosphere. A novel form of thermodynamic diagram associated to the oxidation process was given. Phases in the equilibrium are changing with the quantitative increase of reacted fuel gas during the process. The diagram of Fe-16Cr alloy in atmospheres at cathode and anode sides were calculated. The diagram gives the intuitionistic phase transformation process corresponding to the practical oxidation process in the view of thermodynamics.
Age of first reported sexual experience among U.S. soldiers
Authors: Berry-Cabán Cristóbal S. , Jenkins Jamie N. , Goorley Elizabeth , Gray Serena 
Published: February 2014

Abstract
Studies show that the age of first sexual intercourse is directly correlated with risky sexual behavior among civilian populations. However, few studies have looked at the age of first intercourse and its consequence among soldiers. A study was conducted to examine the age of first sexual experience and sexual practices among soldiers surveyed at a large military post. The survey consisted of 31 fixed-choice items that focused on the soldiers’ sexual knowledge, beliefs and behaviors. A total of 450 soldiers were included in the sample. Respondents were divided into three main categories by age groupings of first sexual experience as follows: under 14 years of age, between the ages of 14 to 17 years, and over 18 years. All values were analyzed using frequency distributions with calculations of means, standard deviations, and range. Results showed that soldiers who had their first sexual experience under the age of 14 were more likely to participate in risky sexual behaviors than those whose first sexual experience occurred when soldiers were over the age of 18.
Dispatch Analysis of Off-Grid Diesel Generator-Battery Power Systems
Authors: Hsu D. , Kang L. 
Published: February 2014

Abstract
Diesel generator (DG)–battery power systems are often adopted by telecom operators especially in semi-urban and rural areas of developing countries. System dispatch is one of the key factors to hybrid power system integration. The contradiction between battery dispatch and DG dispatch in DG–battery power systems is that shallow and medium cycling is preferred for long battery life, while deep cycling is preferred for DG fuel and maintenance saving. In this paper, two dispatch regimes, A of full cycle charge strategy and B of partial state of charge (PSOC) strategy, and the corresponding SOC (state of charge) set points of the DG–battery power system are analysed and compared in terms of system operational expenditure (OPEX) and net present cost (NPC). The system OPEX mainly consists of fuel-related, filters-related and battery bank replacement costs. The simulation programme is established based on system efficiency calculations and battery charging regimes. The results show that (1) shallow cycling may bring long DG running time and high fuel consumption, while deep cycling is in favour of reducing DG running time and fuel consumption; (2) shallow cycling is in favour of battery life under Regime A, while deep cycling is in favour of battery life under Regime B; (3) depth of discharge (DOD)$$ \in $$[0.8, 1.0] leads to the lowest NPC for both Regime A and Regime B; (4) Regime B wins with not large difference before the battery bank replacement happened, and after then Regime A wins.