bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Parent-Implemented Social Intervention for Toddlers With Autism: An RCT
Authors: Wetherby Amy M. , Guthrie Whitney , Woods Juliann , Schatschneider Christopher , Holland Renee D. , Morgan Lindee , Lord Catherine 
Published: November 2014

OBJECTIVES:
To compare the effects of two 9-month parent-implemented interventions within the Early Social Interaction (ESI) Project. Both individual-ESI, offered 2 or 3 times per week at home or in the community, and group-ESI, offered once per week in a clinic, taught parents how to embed strategies to support social communication throughout everyday activities.

METHODS:
Participants in the randomized controlled trial included 82 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at 16 to 20 months. Children were matched on pretreatment nonverbal developmental level and pairs were randomly assigned to treatment condition. Child outcomes included measures of social communication, autism symptoms, adaptive behavior, and developmental level. Child outcomes are reported from baseline to the end of the 9-month interventions.

RESULTS:
Children in individual-ESI showed differential change on a standardized examiner-administered observational measure of social communication, as they improved at a faster rate than children in group-ESI. Individual-ESI also showed differential efficacy on a parent report measure of communication, daily living, and social skills, as they showed improvement or stability, whereas group-ESI led to worsening or no significant change on these skills. Finally, individual-ESI showed differential change on examiner-administered measures of receptive language skills, as children in individual-ESI improved significantly, whereas group-ESI showed no change.

CONCLUSIONS:
These findings support the efficacy of individual-ESI compared with group-ESI on child outcomes, suggesting the importance of individualized parent coaching in natural environments. The efficacy of a parent-implemented intervention using little professional time has potential for community viability, which is particularly important in light of the lack of main effects on child outcomes of most other parent-implemented interventions.
Improved metastability and performance of amorphous silicon solar cells
Authors: Matsui Takuya , Bidiville Adrien , Sai Hitoshi , Suezaki Takashi , Matsumoto Mitsuhiro , Saito Kimihiko , Yoshida Isao , Kondo Michio 
Published: November 2014

ABSTRACTWe show that high-efficiency and low-degradation hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) p-i-n solar cells can be obtained by depositing absorber layers in a triode-type plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) process. Although the deposition rate is relatively low (0.01-0.03 nm/s) compared to the conventional diode-type PECVD process (∼0.2 nm/s), the light-induced degradation in conversion efficiency of single-junction solar cell is substantially reduced (Δη/ηini∼10%) due to the suppression of light-induced metastable defects in the a-Si:H absorber layer. So far, we have attained an independently-confirmed stabilized efficiency of 10.11% for a 220-nm-thick a-Si:H solar cell which was light soaked under 1 sun illumination for 1000 hours at cell temperature of 50°C. We further demonstrate that stabilized efficiencies as high as 10% can be maintained even when the solar cell is thickened to >300 nm.
In-situ Pair Distribution Function Study of the Growth of Supported Platinum Particles in Zeolite X
Authors: Gámez Liliana M. , Resto Oscar , Martinez-Inesta Maria M. 
Published: November 2014

ABSTRACTPlatinum particles supported in zeolites are used as catalysts for hydrogenation/ dehydrogenation reactions. In this study in situ high energy synchrotron X-ray diffraction was used to study the Pt particle formation under calcination and reduction conditions using time resolved pair distribution function (PDF). Because these particles grow inside the pores of zeolite X, PDF is able to give insight to unique information at the short and medium interatomic distance range that cannot be readily obtained with other techniques. Among the information obtained are the Pt atom interactions during calcination and the evolvement of the Pt particle sizes and average Pt-Pt distances during reduction.
Analysis of Shale Gas Exploration and Production Regulations - Lessons from Poland, Canada and the US
Authors: Gapys Anna 
Published: November 2014

The aim of this paper is to review the theoretical and practical aspects of regulations concerning the exploitation of natural resources. Raw material policy is a public project, and therefore a decision tool known as Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) should be applied. A nation's ownership of minerals is in practice frequently contested. Non-democratic governments have very often sought to collect revenues from natural resource exports in order to build their private fortunes. Such abuses are observed even today. The article begins with a short theoretical discussion about CBA. It then presents the issue of ownership of natural resources from the perspective of international law as well as the phenomenon of resource nationalism. The following section looks at the policy of granting concessions, a common tool used in regulating access to raw materials for exploration and production (E&P) companies. The empirical part of the paper analyses shale gas regulations in Poland, while also examining both the restrictiveness of rules adopted in this country and the legal preparedness of the Polish authorities to begin to use shale gas on a mass scale. Key findings of this part are enhanced with lessons from shale gas production in the US and Canada.
Experiencing your own orthognathic surgery: A personal case report
Authors: Mensink Gertjan , Gooris Peter , Mulder Florine , Gooris-Kuipers Christel , van Merkesteyn Richard 
Published: November 2014

ABSTRACT
There has been much research on minimizing the side effects of orthognathic surgery. However, there are very few doctors and researchers who themselves have undergone this surgery. This case report describes the findings of a maxillofacial surgeon who underwent combined orthodontic and orthognathic treatment for correction of Class II malocclusion. In March 2012, the surgeon was referred to an orthodontist, and an orthodontic examination revealed a Class II, division 2, malocclusion with a traumatic palatal bite and attrition of the lower front teeth. The patient underwent alignment of the upper and lower arches, followed by a bilateral sagittal split osteotomy. During this treatment, he made many interesting observations and learned much as a patient, which can have implications in improving the outcomes and quality of care for patients receiving such treatment. Thus, this case report aims to provide a critical perspective of the surgical procedure and treatment from the viewpoint of a maxillofacial surgeon who himself experienced the surgery as a patient.
Harmonizing Biomarker Measurements in Longitudinal Studies of Children’s Health and the Environment
Authors: Etzel Ruth , Charles Marie-Aline , Dellarco Michael , Gajeski Katie , Jöckel Karl-Heinz , Hirschfeld Steven , Kamijima Michihiro , Kawamoto Toshihiro , Kolossa-Gehring Marike , Nakayama Shoji , Schmidt Börge , Tian Ying , Wolz Birgit , Zaros Cécile , Zhang Jun 
Published: November 2014

AbstractLarge scale studies of environmental influences on children’s health and development are being planned or conducted in many places, including Japan, France, Shanghai (China), the United States, and Germany. The objective of these “next generation” studies is to better understand a broad range of environmental and social factors that influence the health and well-being of children. Some of these studies are designed to enroll tens of thousands of children and follow them for many years to investigate the influence of the environment on child growth, development and health. Environment is broadly defined in these studies and includes investigation of chemical, biological, physical and socioeconomic factors. An international group composed of study teams from Japan, France, Shanghai (China), the United States, and Germany has been meeting since 2011 to exchange information and work towards harmonization of processes that would provide the opportunity to compare methods and develop procedures to conduct combined analyses of results and data pooling procedures. Harmonization of infant health outcomes, biomarkers, environmental measurements, socioeconomic and migration status has been initiated. This manuscript provides an overview of the Environment and Child Health International Birth Cohort Group and its history, describes the progress of work, and discusses the advantages of this international collaborative effort.
Lost in Translation: The Social Shaping of Marketing Messaging
Authors: Kozinets Robert V. , de Valck Kristine , Wojnicki Andrea , Wilner Sarah J. S. 
Published: November 2014

Abstract
Word of mouth marketing (WOMM) does not travel as unidirectionally and straight as previously assumed. Rather, consumers are active co-producers of value and translate and transform marketing meanings. Word of mouth resulting from marketing communications can be anything from euphoric to resistant, and the discourse evolving around a product seeding has a strong impact on how this product is perceived. As messages become translated into meaningful, communally shared material, particular cultural restraints cause possibilities open up, rules to become less constraining, and the principles and guidelines for successful social branding engagement to become much more about human relationships than one-way communication.
Social brand engagement is a genuine, natural interconnection between brand mentions and consumer-to-consumer social experiences. Therefore, simply observing the reach and valence of product mentions is too short sighted. To effectively attain social brand engagement, promotions need to seem authentic and congruent with people, media, other content and the offline or online context. A deep analysis of what is going on in the prospective environment of a message to be seeded is a precondition for the optimal design of a WOMM campaign and the accurate interpretation of its success.
Selective determination of penicillin G from tap water and milk samples using surface molecularly imprinted polymers as solid-phase extraction sorbent
Authors: Du Wei , Zhou Huiyan , Luo Zhimin , Zheng Penglei , Guo Pengqi , Chang Ruimiao , Chang Chun , Fu Qiang 
Published: November 2014

AbstractIn this study, a selective sample preparation method coupling surface molecularly imprinting polymers (SMIPs) with solid-phase extraction (SPE) was developed for the determination of penicillin G from tap water and milk samples. SMIPs for penicillin G were synthesized by using silica gel as supporting matrix, methacrylic acid (MAA) as the functional monomer, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EDMA) as the cross-linker, methanolacetonitrile (1:1,v/v) as the solvents and 2,2′-azo-bisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) as the initiator. Characterization and adsorption experiments revealed that SMIPs exhibited large adsorption capacity, high recognition ability and high rate of mass transfer. Application of SMIPs in SPE followed by HPLC was done to selectively determine penicillin G from tap water and milk samples. Under the optimal conditions, the proposed method demonstrated high linearity with the concentration of penicillin G ranging from 0.12 to 200 μg mL
Latitude Error in Compass Deviation: Mathematical Method to Determine the Latitude Error in Magnetic Compass Deviation
Authors: Iribar Imanol Basterretxea , Muñoz Jesús Angel Vila , Labajos Carlos Angel Pérez 
Published: November 2014

Abstract
This article aims to provide the seafarer with a tool to calculate the deviation for a righted ship in any geographical position using only the information available on board. In this way the accidental errors in the deviation card are reduced and the latitude error is made negligible. Moreover, an experimental application of this method is carried out on board a tanker to compare the latitude error in different positions at sea.
CFD and FEM Model of an Underwater Vehicle Propeller
Authors: Chruściel Tadeusz , Ciba Ewelina , Dopke Julita 
Published: November 2014

Abstract
Within the framework of the project for design and optimization of the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), research on its propulsion has been carried out. Te entire project was supported by CFD and FEM calculations taking into account the characteristics of the underwater vehicle. One of the tasks was to optimize the semi-open duct for horizontal propellers, which provided propulsion and controllability in horizontal plane. In order to create a measurable model of this task it was necessary to analyze numerical methodology of propeller design, along with the structure of a propellers with nozzles and contra-rotating propellers. It was confronted with theoretical solutions which included running of the analyzed propeller near an underwater vehicle. Also preliminary qualitative analyses of a simplified system with contra-rotating propellers and a semi-open duct were carried out. Te obtained results enabled to make a decision about the ROVs duct form. Te rapid prototyping SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) method was used to fabricate a physical model of the propeller. As a consequence of this, it was necessary to verify the FEM model of the propeller, which based on the load obtained from the CFD model. Te article contains characteristics of the examined ROV, a theoretical basis of propeller design for the analyzed cases, and the results of CFD and FEM simulations.
Computational Simulation of Motion of a Rescue Module During its Launching from Ship at Rough Sea
Authors: Dymarski Czesław , Dymarsk Paweł 
Published: November 2014

Abstract
This paper is a continuation of the work titled: “A computational model for simulation of motion of rescue module during its launching from stern ramp of a ship at rough sea”. It presents results of computer simulations of motion of a rescue module with embarked persons during its launching on rollers along stern ramp of a ship at rough sea. Te simulations were conducted for a selected ship fitted with a launching ramp, for a few selected scenarios of sea conditions. It was assumed that during this operation the ship drifts across direction of wave propagation.
The Influence of Wind, Wave and Loading Condition on Total Resistance and Speed of the Vessel
Authors: Szelangiewicz Tadeusz , Wiśniewski Bernard , Želazny Katarzyna 
Published: November 2014

Abstract
Optimising the ship route is one of the most important tasks related to the operation of the vessel, its safety, and economic aspects of transport. Nevertheless, from a mathematical point of view, this problem has not been solved yet sufciently precisely due to very high complexity of the model to be used to describe the motion of the ship along the shipping line, and time- and space-dependent average values of statistical weather parameters recorded during ship sailing. Tat is why various approximate methods are used, which, among other procedures, utilize ship speed characteristics, having the form of very simple relations between basic dimensions of the ship and the expected speed decrease at the assumed weather parameters. Te paper presents a new method of calculating the speed decrease depending on technical and operating parameters of a given vessel. A computer code prepared based on this method is used for research on forecasting ship speed in real weather conditions.
Application of Alcohols to Dual - Fuel Feeding the Spark-Ignition and Self-Ignition Engines
Authors: Stelmasiak Zdzisław 
Published: November 2014

Abstract
This paper concerns analysis of possible use of alcohols for the feeding of self - ignition and spark-ignition engines operating in a dual- fuel mode, i.e. simultaneously combusting alcohol and diesel oil or alcohol and petrol. Issues associated with the requirements for application of bio-fuels were presented with taking into account National Index Targets, bio-ethanol production methods and dynamics of its production worldwide and in Poland. Te considerations are illustrated by results of the tests on spark- ignition and self- ignition engines fed with two fuels: petrol and methanol or diesel oil and methanol, respectively. Te tests were carried out on a 1100 MPI Fiat four- cylinder engine with multi-point injection and a prototype collector fitted with additional injectors in each cylinder. Te other tested engine was a SW 680 six- cylinder direct- injection diesel engine. Influence of a methanol addition on basic operational parameters of the engines and exhaust gas toxicity were analyzed. Te tests showed a favourable influence of methanol on combustion process of traditional fuels and on some operational parameters of engines. An addition of methanol resulted in a distinct rise of total efficiency of both types of engines at maintained output parameters (maximum power and torque). In the same time a radical drop in content of hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas was observed at high shares of methanol in feeding dose of ZI (petrol) engine, and 2-3 fold lower smokiness in case of ZS (diesel) engine. Among unfavourable phenomena, a rather insignificant rise of CO and NOx content for ZI engine, and THC and NOx - for ZS engine, should be numbered. It requires to carry out further research on optimum control parameters of the engines. Conclusions drawn from this work may be used for implementation of bio-fuels to feeding the combustion engines.
Measurements of Texture of Soils Formed from Glaciolimnic Sediments by Areometric Method, Pipette Method and Laser Diffraction Method
Authors: Orzechowski Mirosław , Smó;lczyński Sławomir , Długosz Jacek , Pozniak Paweł 
Published: November 2014

Abstract
The aim of the research was to compare the results of texture analyses of glaciolimnic sediments deposited in the basins of ice-dammed lakes origin in north eastern Poland. The study was carried out using aerometric method, pipette method and laser diffraction method. The studied soils were classified as Haplic and Mollic Vertisol, Vertic Cambisol, and Gleyic Chernozem. The soils were formed from clayey (clay, heavy clay), loamy (loam, clay loam, sand clay loam) and silty (silt loam, clay loam) deposits. The studied soils did not contain fractions > 2.0 mm. The amounts of clay fraction (< 0.002 mm) measured by areometric and pipette methods were similar and strongly correlated. In comparison to laser diffraction method, these amounts were 3-4-fold higher. The sub-fraction of fine silt (0.02-0.002 mm) predominated in soil formations analyzed by laser diffraction method. In comparison to areometric or pipette method, the amounts of fine silt were 2-4 fold higher. Basing on the calculated sedimentological indices, it was stated that the examined soils were well sorted and the mean grain diameter (GSS) was very low and did not exceed 0.005 mm in areometric and pipette methods, and 0.011 mm in laser diffraction method for clay sediments.
Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of Transverse Abdominal and Lumbar Multifidus Muscle Thickness in Subjects With and Without Low Back Pain
Authors: Djordjevic Olivera , Djordjevic Aleksandar , Konstantinovic Ljubica 
Published: November 2014

Study Design Two-group, repeated-measures reliability study. Objectives To determine interrater and intrarater reliability of ultrasound measurements of transverse abdominal (TrA) and lumbar multifidus (LM) muscle thickness, during rest and contraction, in subjects with low back pain (LBP) and healthy subjects over 3 consecutive days, performed by an experienced and a novice rater. Background Previous reliability studies of TrA or LM thickness did not simultaneously account for muscle state, rater experience, and multiday assessment in large subject samples. Methods The 2 raters measured TrA and LM thickness on 3 consecutive days in 42 healthy subjects and 56 subjects with LBP, during rest and contraction, and calculated the percent thickness change from rest to contraction. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC2,k) and 95% minimal detectable change in thickness were derived for a single measure (day 1) and an average measure (days 1–3). Results The interrater ICC2,1 values for single-measure thickness (LBP group, 0.71–0.87; healthy group, 0.94–1.00) were similar to those for average-measure thickness (LBP group, 0.73–0.84; healthy group, 0.93–1.00). Both interrater ICC2,1 and ICC2,3 were lower for the relative thickness change (0.61–0.96). Intrarater ICC2,1 values across 3 consecutive days were high for both raters across the 2 groups (LBP group, 0.95–1.00; healthy group, 0.93–1.00), albeit lower for the relative thickness change (0.79–0.99). The 95% minimal detectable changes were less than 0.3 mm for the TrA and less than 2 mm for the LM (but, in most cases, less than 10% of average thickness). Conclusion Both experienced and trained novice raters provided reliable measurements of TrA and LM thickness in participants with LBP and healthy participants, during rest and contraction. One-time measurements were similar to averaged measurements. Small absolute errors were observed. Public trial registry: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12613001077752. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2014;44(12):979–988. Epub 3 November 2014. doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.5141
Atomistic nano-scale 3D simulations about effects of Cr percentage on the molecular dynamics parameters of Fe-9–12% Cr alloys at fusion reactor temperature conditions
Authors: Korkut T. , Sen S. 
Published: November 2014

Abstract
9–12% Cr ferritic steel structures at atomic scale were modeled by LAMMPS (Large-scale Atomic/Molecular Massively Parallel Simulator) Molecular Dynamics package with high accuracy. Embedded-Atom Model (EAM) potential parameters were applied for Fe–Fe, Fe–Cr and Cr–Cr atomic interactions. Nuclear reactor temperature conditions were used in the simulations. Heat flux, kinetic energy, potential energy, total energy, pressures, and atomic displacements of Fe–Cr steels including 9%, 10%, 11%, and 12% Cr were given.
A finite volume approach to the problem of heat transfer in axisymmetric annulus geometry with internal heating element using local analytical solution techniques
Authors: Salama A. 
Published: November 2014

Abstract
In this paper we implement the local analytical solution technique to the problem of heat transfer in axisymmetric annulus geometry with internal heating element. This method has shown to be very accurate in estimating the temperature field for axisymmetric problems even for coarse mesh. It is shown that this method reduces to the analytical solution for unidirectional heat transfer in the radial direction in homogeneous media. The technique is based on finding an analytical expression for the temperature field in the radial direction within each grid cell. This means that the temperature field in each cell is allowed to change in a nonlinear fashion along the radial direction. We compare this technique with the traditional finite volume technique and show that; with only few cells in the radial direction, this technique arrives at the mesh-independent solution quite accurately whereas it required denser mesh to arrive closer to this solution using traditional techniques. This method is proposed to the 1D codes that are currently being used to simulate thermalhydraulic characteristics of reactor systems. Furthermore, we also implement the experimental temperature field algorithm in which the governing equations are approximated for each cell as it would without extra manipulation to the governing equations. This technique is very simple and separates the physics from the solving part.