bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Assessing scholarly communication and research data training needs
Authors: Bresnahan Megan M. , Johnson Andrew M. 
Published: September 2013

PurposeThis study aims to develop a systematic approach for assessing local training needs in order to reskill liaison librarians for new roles in scholarly communication and research data management.Design/methodology/approachThis study followed a training needs assessment approach to develop a survey instrument that was administered electronically to liaison librarians. Survey data were analysed to create an overall prioritization score used to rank local training topics in terms of need. Additional data will inform the design, including formats, of a training agenda to meet these needs.FindingsSurvey results indicated that training for research data topics should be prioritized and addressed using hands‐on methods that would allow liaison librarians to develop tangible skills directly applicable to individual outreach activities.Research limitations/implicationsTraining priorities often involve factors beyond the scope of this training needs assessment methodology. This methodology also presupposes a list of potential training topics. All training efforts resulting from this study will be assessed in order to determine the effectiveness of the initial interventions and inform the next steps in this iterative training agenda.Practical implicationsInvolving potential trainees in the prioritization and development of a training agenda provides valuable information and may lead to increased receptivity to training.Originality/valueThis study provides a model for academic libraries to use to assess training needs in order to reskill current staff to adapt to a rapidly changing research and scholarly communication landscape.
Hearing stories, not keywords: teaching contextual readers' advisory
Authors: Dali Keren 
Published: September 2013

PurposeThe concept of appeal has traditionally been considered a cornerstone of readers' advisory (RA). Critically revising the foundational works on appeal that have guided RA for more than two decades, this article aims to discuss the best ways to approach teaching RA as contextually grounded practice.Design/methodology/approachThe paper uses a critical review of RA foundational works and of selected RA tools and publications; a comparative analysis of two empirically generated models of reading; and discourse on the possible application of research interviewing methods to the RA interview.FindingsGiven the disclosed unutilized potential of the existing theory of appeal and in light of recent empirical research, the concept of appeal should become less compartmentalized and should be broadened to include the reader and his or her reading context. Reading studies should be seen as directly relevant to understanding appeal. The SQUIN (single question aimed at inducing narrative) technique, borrowed from narrative research interviews, can be used in RA interviews to collect contextually grounded information about the appeal of reading.Originality/valueThis article will be of interest to LIS educators, practising readers' advisors, other public services librarians, reading scholars, and library and information science students. It takes a radically different approach to the concept of appeal, which has remained relatively stable since its conception in 1989, and uses it to propose not only a more holistic approach to RA but also some practical ways to teach it to future readers' advisors.
Japanese guidance for use of biologics for psoriasis (the 2013 version)
Authors: Ohtsuki Mamitaro , Terui Tadashi , Ozawa Akira , Morita Akimichi , Sano Shigetoshi , Takahashi Hidetoshi , Komine Mayumi , Etoh Takafumi , Igarashi Atsuyuki , Torii Hideshi , Asahina Akihiko , Nemoto Osamu , Nakagawa Hidemi ,   The Biologics Review Committee of the Japanese Dermatological Association: Chair: Hidemi Nakagawa
Published: September 2013

AbstractThe clinical use of adalimumab and infliximab, human anti‐tumor necrosis factor (TNF)‐α monoclonal antibodies, for psoriasis began in January 2010. In January 2011, ustekinumab, a human anti‐interleukin‐12/23p40 (IL‐12/23p40) monoclonal antibody, was newly approved as the third biologic with an indication for psoriasis. While all of these biologics are expected to exhibit excellent therapeutic effect for psoriasis and to contribute to the improvement of quality of life in patients, these drugs require careful safety measures to prevent adverse drug reactions, such as serious infections. The new guidance, an English version prepared by revising the Japanese Guidance/Safety Manual for Use of Biologics for Psoriasis 2011 (in Japanese), is intended to provide up‐to‐date, evidence‐based recommendations and safety measures on the use of biologics, and describes the optimal use of the three biologics, medical requirements for facilities for using biologics, details of safety measures against reactivation of tuberculosis and hepatitis B virus infection, and recommendable combination therapies with biologics.
Quantitative Biostratigraphic Analysis upon the Upper Cretaceous in Tethyan Himalaya
Authors: Guangwei LI , Jun ZENG 
Published: September 2013

Abstract:Biostratigraphic analysis is an essential element for understanding global tectonics and the evolution of life on Earth. Quantitative analysis of sedimentary sequences provides the precise age constraints on timing of significant events in Earth's history. This paper presents results from quantitative stratigraphic analysis of Upper Cretaceous Tethyan Himalayan sequences. This analysis resulted in a new composite stratigraphic section for the Cretaceous strata of Tibet (TIBETKCS). The eight Upper Cretaceous sections were analyzed in this study and 12 planktonic foraminifera zones were recognized based on available data. Quantitative measurements were made using a Graphic Correlation with Graphcor 3.0 software and correlated to the world standard Cretaceous Composite Section (MIDKCS). The sections were also examined using Constrained Optimization software by CONOP9. Level Penalty was applied as the rule to measure misfit among automatically correlated sections. The new TIBETKCS correlates well with planktonic foraminifera ages from previous work in southern Tibet. A fitting equation of y=−0.19x+305 with a correlation coefficient of 0.94 was obtained from this work The ages of the first and last appearances of 64 planktonic foraminifera can be calculated with this equation with ± 0.3 Ma precision. This level of precision is approximately 10 times higher than age determinations with traditional methods. Two extinction events were resolved within this analysis at ∼93.5 Ma and ∼85.5 Ma corresponding to the Ocean Anoxic Events at Cenomanian–Turonian and Coniacian–Santonian boundaries respectively.
Detrital Mode and Geochemistry of the Shurijeh Formation (Late Jurassic‐Early Cretaceous) in the Central and Western Parts of the Intracontinental Kopet‐Dagh Basin, NE Iran: Implications for Provenance, Tectonic Setting and Weathering Processes
Authors: MORTAZAVI M. , MOUSSAVI‐HARAMI R. , MAHBOUBI A. 
Published: September 2013

Abstract:Petrographical and geochemical methods were combined to investigate the provenance, geodynamic and weathering history of the Shurijeh sandstones, Kopet‐Dagh Basin. The pointcounting method and XRF technique are used for modal and geochemical analyses. Based on petrographical examinations, it seems that the Shurijeh sandstones are mainly deposited in the craton interior and recycled orogen belts. In addition to petrographical investigation, geochemical analyses (major oxides and trace elements) of Late Jurassic‐Early Cretaceous rocks reveal that the sedimentation processes are performed in a passive continental margin. Such interpretation is supported with geodynamic and paleogeographical studies of the Kopeh‐Dagh basin during this time. The geochemical investigations suggested that the composition of probable source rocks mostly was acidic‐intermediate with minor mafic igneous rocks. Based on the above, Paleo‐Tethys remnants and their collision‐related granitoids, in the south and west of Mashhad, may have been the source area for these rocks. CIA values, which range from 63.8 to 94.9 in samples, are suggesting a moderate to relatively high degree of alteration (weathering) in the source area. Therefore, petrographical and paleogeographical studies of siliciclastic rocks can be used for the provenance, tectonic setting and paleoweathering studies in the source area.
Further Information of the Associated Li Deposits in the No.6 Coal Seam at Jungar Coalfield, Inner Mongolia, Northern China
Authors: Yuzhuang SUN , Cunliang ZHAO , Yanheng LI , Jinxi WANG , Jianya ZHANG , Zhe JIN , Mingyue LIN , KALKREUTH Wolfgang 
Published: September 2013

Abstract:Total 138 coal samples and 14 parting samples were taken from the No. 6 Seam of the Jungar Coalfield, Inner Mongolia. These samples were analysed by optical microscopy, sequential chemical extraction procedure (SCEP), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP–MS), X–ray powder diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscope in conjunction with an energy–dispersive X–ray spectrometer (SEM–EDX) analysis. The results indicate that the Li contents have reached the industrial grade of the coal associated Li deposit, and the total Li reserves have reached 2406600 tons, that is, 5157000 tons Li2O in the No. 6 seam in the Jungar Coalfield. The sequential chemical extraction procedure results suggest that the Li concentration is mainly related to inorganic matter. The minerals in the coals consist of kaolinite, boehmite, chlorite–group mineral, quartz, calcite, pyrite, siderite and amorphous clay material. Some Li could be absorbed by clay minerals in the Li–bearing coal seam. The chlorite phase could be most likely the host for a part of Li. The Yinshan Oldland should be the most possible source of Li of the coal.
Physical Modeling of Landslide Mechanism in Oblique Thick‐Bedded Rock Slope: A Case Study
Authors: Zhen FENG , Yueping YIN , Bin LI , Jinkai YAN 
Published: September 2013

Abstract:The Jiweishan landslide illustrates the failure pattern of an apparent dip slide of an oblique thick‐bedded rockslide. Centrifugal modeling was performed using a model slope consisting of four sets of joints to investigate the landslide initiation mechanism. Crack strain gauges pasted between the slide blocks and the base failed in sequence from the rear to the front as the centrifugal acceleration increased. When the acceleration reached 16.3g, the instantaneous failure of the key block in the front triggered the apparent dip slide of all blocks. The physical modeling results and previous studies suggest that the strength reduction in the weak layer and the failure of the key block are the main reasons for the Jiweishan landslide. The centrifuge experiment validated the previously proposed driving‐blocks–key‐block model of apparent dip slide in oblique with inclined bedding rock slopes. In addition, the results from limit equilibrium method and centrifuge test suggest that even though the failure of the key block in the front is instantaneous, a progressive stable–unstable transition exists.
An Analysis of the Convergence of the Composition of Public Expenditures in European Union Countries
Authors: Ferreiro Jesús , García‐del‐Valle M. Teresa , Gómez Carmen 
Published: September 2013

AbstractThe literature on fiscal policies is paying increasing attention to the impact of the composition of public expenditures on long‐term economic growth. Public policy endogenous growth models recommend to change the composition of public expenditures to items considered productive expenditures. In this sense, European institutions are encouraging the rise in the share of productive outlays like public investments, R&D, and active labor market policies, among others. The article analyzes whether these recommendations are followed by European Union countries and whether a convergence to a new pattern of public finances with a higher share of those items considered productive expenditures by European institutions is arising.
Revisiting the Concept of Schools of Thought in Economics: The Example of theAustrian School
Authors: Negru Ioana 
Published: September 2013

AbstractThe aim of this article is to explore defining characteristics of schools of thought in economics, withAustrian economics chosen to illustrate some of the themes raised. This article argues that a school of thought can be interpreted as an entity that comprises both a system of thought and its member practitioners. Furthermore, a school of thought presupposes the existence of two elements:coherenceanddistinctiveness. Despite the existence ofMisesian andHayekian strands and thus of plurality within theAustrian school, the article argues for the existence of a broader notion ofcoherencewithin theAustrian school at the level of epistemology, methodology, and agenda/objectives.
Hayek and the Sorcerer's Apprentice: Whither the Hayekian Logic of Intervention?
Authors: McPhail Edward , Farrant Andrew 
Published: September 2013

AbstractCommentators claim thatHayek's work readily explains what consequences are likely to result from the allegedly socialist policies finding favor with theObama Administration. They have ready cause to invoke his name asHayek himself has a penchant for promiscuously invoking “planning” with widespread descriptive applicability. This article draws upon archival material to show thatHayek did indeed think that persisting with middle‐way policies (Hayek's supposed “muddle of the middle”) would lead to full‐blown command planning. In particular,Hayek argued that middle‐way policies would induce psychological changes in the populace that would lead it to supposedly favor and call for ever greater government intervention. ForHayek, these supposed psychological changes allegedly provide much grease for any slippery slope that leads to serfdom.
Prospective comparison of quality‐of‐life outcomes between ileal conduit urinary diversion and orthotopic neobladder reconstruction after radical cystectomy: a statistical model
Authors: Singh Vishwajeet , Yadav Rahul , Sinha Rahul Janak , Gupta Dheeraj Kumar 
Published: September 2013

Objective
To conduct a prospective comparison of quality‐of‐life (QoL) outcomes in patients who underwent ileal conduit (IC) urinary diversion with those who underwent orthotopic neobladder (ONB) reconstruction after radical cystectomy for invasive bladder cancers.
Patients and Methods
Between January 2007 and December 2012, 227 patients underwent radical cystectomy and either IC urinary diversion or ONB (sigmoid or ileal) reconstruction.
Contraindications for ON were impaired renal function (serum creatinine >2 mg/dL), chronic inflammatory bowel disease, previous bowel resection and tumour involvement at the bladder neck/prostatic urethra. Patients who did not have these contraindications chose to undergo either IC or ONB reconstruction, after impartial counselling.
Baseline characteristics, including demographic profile, body mass index, comorbidities, histopathology of the cystoprostatectomy (with lymph nodes) specimen, pathological tumour stage, postoperative complications, adjuvant therapy and relapse, were recorded and compared.
The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QoL questionnaire C30 version 3 was used to analyse QoL before surgery and 6, 12 and 18 months after surgery.
Results
Of the 227 patients, 28 patients in the IC group and 35 in the ONB group were excluded. The final analysis included 80 patients in the IC and 84 in the ONB group.
None of the baseline characteristics were significantly different between the groups, except for age, but none of the baseline QoL variables were found to be correlated with age.
In the preoperative phase, there were no significant differences in any of the QoL domains between the IC or the ONB groups. At 6, 12 and 18 months in the postoperative period, physical functioning (P < 0.001, P < 0.001 and P = 0.001, respectively), role functioning (P = 0.01, P = 0.01 and P = 0.003, respectively), social functioning (P = 0.01, P = 0.01 and P = 0.01, respectively) and global health status/QoL (P < 0.001, P < 0.001 and P = 0.002, respectively) were better in patients in the ONB group than in those in the IC group and the differences were significant.
The financial burden related to bladder cancer treatment was significantly lower in the ONB group than in the IC group at 6, 12 and 18 months of follow‐up (P = 0.05, P = 0.05 and P = 0.005, respectively)
Conclusions
ONB is better than IC in terms of physical functioning, role functioning, social functioning, global health status/QoL and financial expenditure.
ONB reconstruction provides better QoL outcomes than does IC urinary diversion.
Prospective analysis of penile length changes after radical prostatectomy
Authors: Berookhim Boback M. , Nelson Christian J. , Kunzel Brian , Mulhall John P. , Narus Joseph B. 
Published: September 2013

Objectives
To assess the impact of radical prostatectomy (RP) on penile dimensions.
To assess the impact of phosphodiesterase‐5 inhibitor (PDE5i) use on penile length changes.
Patients and Methods
Men undergoing RP were enrolled in this prospective study before surgery. Demographic, clinical and PDE5i frequency‐of‐use data were collected.
Erectile function was measured using the erectile function domain (EFD) of the International Index of Erectile Function.
A single evaluator measured stretched flaccid penile length (SFPL) before RP, and at 2 and 6 months after RP.
Repeated measures analysis was used to test differences in SFPL between timepoints. Pearson correlation was used for univariate analyses and multiple regression was used for multivariable analysis.
Results
A total of 118 patients were evaluated at baseline, with 76 and 63 patients evaluated at 2 and 6 months, respectively.
At 2 months, there was a 2.4‐mm mean decrease in SFPL, while at 6 months there was no significant difference.
At 6 months, those subjects who took a daily PDE5i had no SFPL loss (n = 36, 1±6.7 mm gain, P = 0.37 compared with baseline), while those subjects who did not consistently take a PDE5i had SFPL loss (n = 27, 4.4±6.6 mm loss, P < 0.002 compared with baseline).
In multivariable analysis, PDE5i use at 6 months and 6‐month EFD score without on‐demand PDE5i were significant predictors of 6‐month SFPL loss, suggesting that an increase in these variables leads to SFPL preservation.
Conclusions
In this rigorously conducted prospective study of SFPL changes after RP, there was evidence of SFPL loss at 2 months, but not at 6 months after RP.
PDE5i use moderated SFPL loss, with patients who regularly used PDE5i having no loss in SFPL.
Association of diabetes mellitus and metformin use with oncological outcomes of patients with non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer
Authors: Rieken Malte , Xylinas Evanguelos , Kluth Luis , Crivelli Joseph J. , Chrystal James , Faison Talia , Lotan Yair , Karakiewicz Pierre I. , Fajkovic Harun , Babjuk Marek , Kautzky‐Willer Alexandra , Bachmann Alexander , Scherr Douglas S. , Shariat Shahrokh F. 
Published: September 2013

Objective
To assess the association between diabetes mellitus (DM) and metformin use with prognosis and outcomes of non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC)
Patients and Methods
We retrospectively evaluated 1117 patients with NMIBC treated at four institutions between 1996 and 2007.
Cox regression models were used to analyse the association of DM and metformin use with disease recurrence, disease progression, cancer‐specific mortality and any‐cause mortality.
Results
Of the 1117 patients, 125 (11.1%) had DM and 43 (3.8%) used metformin.
Within a median (interquartile range) follow‐up of 64 (22–106) months, 469 (42.0%) patients experienced disease recurrence, 103 (9.2%) experienced disease progression, 50 (4.5%) died from bladder cancer and 249 (22.3%) died from other causes.
In multivariable Cox regression analyses, patients with DM who did not take metformin had a greater risk of disease recurrence (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.45, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.09–1.94, P = 0.01) and progression (HR: 2.38, 95% CI 1.40‐4.06, P = 0.001) but not any‐cause mortality than patients without DM.
DM with metformin use was independently associated with a lower risk of disease recurrence (HR: 0.50, 95% CI 0.27–0.94, P = 0.03).
Conclusion
Patients with DM and NMIBC who do not take metformin seem to be at an increased risk of disease recurrence and progression; metformin use seems to exert a protective effect with regard to disease recurrence.
The mechanisms behind the impact of DM on patients with NMIBC and the potential protective effect of metformin need further elucidation.
Should centralized histopathological review in penile cancer be the global standard?
Authors: Tang Vincent , Clarke Laurence , Gall Zara , Shanks Jonathan H. , Nonaka Daisuke , Parr Nigel J. , Elliott P. Anthony , Clarke Noel W. , Ramani Vijay , Lau Maurice W. , Sangar Vijay K. 
Published: September 2013

Objective
To assess the role of centralized pathological review in penile cancer management.
Materials and Methods
Newly diagnosed squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) of the penis, including squamous cell carcinoma in situ (CIS), from biopsy specimens were referred from 15 centres to the regional supra‐network multidisciplinary team (Sn‐MDT) between 1 January 2008 and 30 March 2011.
Biopsy histology reports and slides from the respective referring hospitals were reviewed by the Sn‐MDT pathologists.
The biopsy specimens’ histological type, grade and stage reported by the Sn‐MDT pathologist were compared with those given in the referring hospital pathology report, as well as with definitive surgery histology.
Any changes in histological diagnosis were sub‐divided into critical changes (i.e. those that could alter management) and non‐critical changes (i.e. those that would not affect management).
Results
A total of 155 cases of squamous cell carcinoma or CIS of the penis were referred from 15 different centres in North‐West England. After review by the Sn‐MDT, the histological diagnosis was changed in 31% of cases and this difference was statistically significant. A total of 60.4% of the changes were deemed to be critical changes that resulted in a significant change in management.
When comparing the biopsy histology reported by the Sn‐MDT with the final histology from the definitive surgical specimens, a good correlation was generally found.
Conclusions
In the present study a significant proportion of penile cancer histology reports were revised after review by the Sn‐MDT. Many of these changes altered patient management.
The present study shows that accurate pathological diagnosis plays a crucial role in determining the correct treatment and maximizing the potential for good clinical outcomes in penile cancer.
In the case of histopathology, centralization has increased exposure to penile cancer and thereby increased diagnostic accuracy, and should therefore be considered the ‘gold standard’.