bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Are There Differences in Neurocognitive Function and Symptoms Between Male and Female Soccer Players After Concussions?
Authors: Covassin Tracey , Elbin R.J. , Bleecker Alisha , Lipchik Adam , Kontos Anthony P. 
Published: November 2013

Background: Researchers have suggested that there are sex differences in outcomes after sport-related concussions. Factors such as sport type/rules, age, and body mass index (BMI) may influence these differences. Hypotheses/Purpose: The purposes of this study were (1) to examine neurocognitive performance after concussions between male and female soccer players and (2) to compare concussion symptoms between male and female soccer players. We hypothesized that female concussed soccer players would report more concussion symptoms and worse cognitive performance compared with male concussed soccer players. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. Methods: A total of 39 male (mean BMI, 22.21 ± 2.34 kg/m2; mean age, 17.69 ± 2.10 years) and 56 female (mean BMI, 23.47 ± 2.66 kg/m2; mean age, 17.78 ± 2.30 years) concussed soccer players participated in this study. Participants were similar in age, history of concussion, sport, and time since injury. Participants completed computerized neurocognitive tests and symptom reports at baseline and 8 days after injury. Body mass index served as a covariate in all analyses. Results: After adjusting for BMI, results from a repeated-measures analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) revealed a group by time interaction for visual memory (F1,82 = 5.50; P = .021). Specifically, female concussed soccer players (mean score, 68.7 ± 15.2) performed worse at 8 days after a concussion compared with male concussed athletes (mean score, 77.2 ± 8.9). Results of another ANCOVA for total concussion symptoms indicated an interaction for group by time (F1,82 = 4.26; P = .04). Specifically, female concussed soccer players (mean score, 11.9 ± 15.7) reported more total concussion symptoms at 8 days compared with male concussed athletes (mean score, 5.3 ± 7.4). There were significant main effects for sex on verbal (F1,82 = 5.98; P = .017) and visual (F1,82 = 4.65; P = .034) memory, with female athletes reporting lower scores than male athletes. Female athletes also reported more symptoms on the migraine-cognitive-fatigue (F1,82 = 10.8; P = .001) and sleep (F1,82 = 9.2; P = .003) clusters than male athletes. Conclusion: In contrast to recent studies, after controlling for BMI, female athletes exhibited lower performance on visual memory composite scores and higher scores on total symptoms than male athletes after concussions.
The Relationships Between Poor Sleep Efficiency and Mild Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson Disease
Authors: Gunn David G. , Naismith Sharon L. , Terpening Zoe , Lewis Simon J. G. 
Published: November 2013

Background: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and sleep disturbances are common features in Parkinson disease (PD). This study sought to investigate whether patients with MCI in PD (PD-MCI) have more pronounced sleep disturbance compared to those without PD-MCI and whether phenotypic presentations differ according to the PD-MCI subtypes. Methods: A total of 95 patients with idiopathic PD (53 meeting criteria for PD-MCI and 42 who were not cognitively impaired) and 22 controls underwent neurological and neuropsychological examination. They wore actigraphy watches for 2 weeks, from which measures of nocturnal sleep efficiency were calculated. Results: Patients with PD-MCI has significantly poorer sleep efficiency compared to those without PD-MCI. This effect was particularly apparent in those with multiple-domain PD-MCI, compared to those with single-domain PD-MCI. Furthermore, patients in the PD-MCI group had significantly more nontremor features. Conclusions: These data suggest that PD-MCI is associated with greater sleep disturbance and nontremor features of PD. This is further evidence for the potential role that sleep disturbance plays in the heterogeneity of PD.
Towards a musical stylistics: Movement in Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’
Authors: Morini Massimiliano 
Published: November 2013

A very recent trend in stylistics proposes the extension of its field of enquiry to accommodate various forms of multimodal art. Reflecting as it does the growing semiotic complexity of contemporary aesthetics, ‘multimodal stylistics’ is a welcome development. So far, however, its proponents have concentrated on genres in which texts are complemented by, or realized through, the visual medium – films, stage plays, television series and illustrated books. In this article, a multimodal stylistic analysis is attempted on a genre which has attracted little critical attention in linguistics – modern pop-rock music. A 1985 song by singer-songwriter Kate Bush, ‘Running Up That Hill’, is studied linguistically and musically. Employing a blend of stylistic and musicological techniques, and some of the insights provided by newborn multimodal stylistics, the author explores the complex ways in which meaning is created in a pop-rock song.
Profit Efficiency of Indian Commercial Banks in the Post-liberalisation Period: A Stochastic Frontier Approach
Authors: Bardhan Samaresh 
Published: November 2013

This article estimates bank-specific profit efficiency of three broad ownership groups of Indian banks during the period 1995–96 to 2011–12, using the stochastic frontier methodology. Results reveal that during the post-liberalisation period, public sector banks in India are the best performers in terms of estimated profit efficiency. Further, foreign banks operating in India record higher profit efficiency levels compared to domestic private banks. The introduction of prudential regulations, such as capital adequacy ratios, has had a significant positive impact on the profit efficiency of Indian banks, while loan defaults adversely affect their profit efficiency. Market power does not necessarily lead to an increase in profit efficiency, while bank mergers have had a significant positive effect. Contrary to the expectation that the Indian banking system is highly resilient and sufficiently robust to cope with external shocks, the results reveal that the ongoing global financial crisis has had a significant adverse effect on the profit efficiency of Indian banks. JEL classifications: C14, G21, G28
Poverty Dynamics in Rural India: An Asset-Based Approach
Authors: Dutta Swati , Kumar Lakshmi 
Published: November 2013

To make directed policy for different categories of identified rural poor in India, the current focus on static income poverty as a measure is insufficient. This article uses the asset-based approach to quantify poverty dynamics for the years 1992, 1998 and 2005, for the entire country and for various states. We find that at all India level 35 per cent of the rural households are asset poor, of which 22 per cent are chronically poor and 13 per cent are transient poor. An additional 9 per cent of rural non-poor households live under the threat of poverty. This article also analyses trends in asset poverty in various states, with policy recommendations based on their asset poverty status. JEL Classification: I32, I38, C21, C25
Is Urban Economic Growth Inclusive in India?
Authors: Tripathi Sabyasachi 
Published: November 2013

This article measures the overall inclusive growth of a city by considering changing trends in key economic variables (that is, poverty, inequality, economic growth, education, employment, unemployment and the standard of living index) based on the ‘Borda ranking’ and establishes a relationship between city economic growth and overall city inclusive growth. Based on data for 52 large cities in India, this article finds that higher urban economic growth is associated with an increase in the growth rate of urban inequality, a reduction in the growth rate of urban poverty and a lower level of overall inclusive growth of a city, that is, urban economic growth is not inclusive. JEL Classifications: R11, D63, O15
The Demand for E-Payments in Malaysia: An Examination of Usage Intensity
Authors: Lee Helen S.H. , Loke Yiing Jia , Tan Andrew K.G. 
Published: November 2013

The successful operation of retail e-payment systems depend on several stakeholders, such as consumers, merchants and financial institutions. As consumers constitute an essential target group for retail e-payments, their profile information has come to be seen as important in the demand management of e-payments. As such, this study aims to examine the effects of socio-demographic factors on the intensity of using e-payments in Malaysia. Results from the censored Tobit model analysis based on a cross-sectional sample of 578 respondents indicate that younger consumers with higher levels of education and income utilise e-payments in a more intensive manner, ceteris paribus. Ethnic background, marital status and type of occupation are also important predictors in determining the intensity of using e-payments amongst consumers. A better understanding of how such socio-demographic factors may influence consumers’ e-payments usage intensity is essential for policy makers to efficiently design and implement effective policy measures. JEL Classifications: D12, E42, E51
Macroeconomic Announcements and the Implied Volatility Index: Evidence from India VIX
Authors: Shaikh Imlak , Padhi Puja 
Published: November 2013

This study examines the impact of scheduled macroeconomic announcements on the option’s implied volatility index in the emerging market. The macroeconomic indicators considered are RBI monetary policy statements, the consumer price index, wholesale price index, index of industrial production, the employment rate and gross domestic product (GDP growth rate). The study reveals that during non-announcement periods the implied volatility index (India VIX) increases significantly. Once results are announced, uncertainty is resolved and the India VIX returns to normal levels. It confirms that the India VIX declines significantly following scheduled GDP news, but rises significantly on the announcement of monthly inflation rates (WPI). Indeed, the joint effect of the announcements relating to monetary policy, the industrial output, employment rate and GDP is found to be statistically significant (and negative). JEL Classification: E52, E58, G12, G14
On λ-statistical convergence and strongly λ-summable functions of order α
Authors: Et Mikail , Mohiuddine Syed Abdul , Alotaibi Abdullah 
Published: November 2013

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Some Orlicz extended ℐ-convergent A-summable classes of sequences of fuzzy numbers
Authors: Dutta Hemen , Esi Ayhan , Khalaf Alias B 
Published: November 2013

Abstract
The article introduces some classes of sequences of fuzzy numbers extended by Orlicz functions by using the notions of ℐ-convergence and matrix transformation and investigates the classes for relationship between them as well as establishes some relevant properties. Further, the Hukuhara difference property is employed to derive a new kind of spaces and prove that such spaces can be equipped with a linear topological structure.

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Factors associated with 24-hour urinary volume: the Swiss salt survey
Authors: Schoen Tobias , Blum Jonas , Paccaud Fred , Burnier Michel , Bochud Murielle , Conen David 
Published: November 2013

Abstract

Background
Low 24-hour urine volume (24UV) may be a significant risk factor for decline in kidney function. We therefore aimed to study associated markers and possible determinants of 24UV in a sample of the Swiss population.

Methods
The cross-sectional Swiss Salt Study included a population-based sample of 1535 (746 men and 789 women) individuals from three linguistic regions of Switzerland. Data from 1300 subjects were available for the present analysis. 24UV was measured using 24-hour urine collection. Determinants of 24UV were identified using multivariable linear regression models.

Results
In bivariate analysis, 24UV was higher in women compared to men (2000 ml/24 h [interquartile range (IQR): 1354, 2562] versus 1780 ml/24 h [IQR: 1244, 2360], p = 0.002). In multivariable regression analyses, independent associated markers of 24UV were female sex (β = 280, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 174, 386, p < 0.0001), fluid intake (β = 604, 95% CI: 539, 670, p < 0.0001), sodium excretion (β = 4.2, 95% CI: 3.4, 4.9, p < 0.0001) age (β = 6.6, CI: 3.4, 9.7, p < .0001), creatinine clearance (β = 2.4, CI: 0.2, 4.6, p = 0.04), living in the German-speaking part of Switzerland (β = 124, CI: 29, 219, p = 0.01), alcohol consumption (β = 41, CI: 9, 73, p = 0.01 for increasing categories of alcohol consumption), body mass index (β = −32, CI: -45, -18, p < 0.0001), current smoking (β = −146, CI: -265, -26, p = 0.02), and consumption of meat and cold cut (β = −56, CI: -108, -5, p = 0.03).

Conclusion
In this large population-based, cross-sectional study, we found several strong and independent correlates for 24UV. These findings may be important to improve our understanding in the development of chronic kidney disease.
Cognitive behaviour therapy response and dropout rate across purging and nonpurging bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder: DSM-5 implications
Authors: Agüera Zaida , Riesco Nadine , Jiménez-Murcia Susana , Islam Mohammed Anisul , Granero Roser , Vicente Enrique , Peñas-Lledó Eva , Arcelus Jon , Sánchez Isabel , Menchon Jose Manuel , Fernández-Aranda Fernando 
Published: November 2013

Abstract

Background
With the imminent publication of the new edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), there has been a growing interest in the study of the boundaries across the three bulimic spectrum syndromes [bulimia nervosa-purging type (BN-P), bulimia nervosa-non purging type (BN-NP) and binge eating disorder (BED)]. Therefore, the aims of this study were to determine differences in treatment response and dropout rates following Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) across the three bulimic-spectrum syndromes.

Method
The sample comprised of 454 females (87 BED, 327 BN-P and 40 BN-NP) diagnosed according to DSM-IV-TR criteria who were treated with 22 weekly outpatient sessions of group CBT therapy. Patients were assessed before and after treatment using a food and binging/purging diary and some clinical questionnaires in the field of ED. “Full remission” was defined as total absence of binging and purging (laxatives and/or vomiting) behaviors and psychological improvement for at least 4 (consecutive).

Results
Full remission rate was found to be significantly higher in BED (69.5%) than in both BN-P (p < 0.005) and BN-NP (p < 0.001), which presented no significant differences between them (30.9% and 35.5%). The rate of dropout from group CBT was also higher in BED (33.7%) than in BN-P (p < 0.001) and BN-NP (p < 0.05), which were similar (15.4% and 12.8%, respectively).

Conclusions
Results suggest that purging and non-purging BN have similar treatment response and dropping out rates, whereas BED appears as a separate diagnosis with better outcome for those who complete treatment. The results support the proposed new DSM-5 classification
A clinical approach to the assessment and management of co-morbid eating disorders and substance use disorders
Authors: Gregorowski Claire , Seedat Soraya , Jordaan Gerhard P 
Published: November 2013

AbstractIntroductionResearch has shown that eating disorder (ED) patients who abuse substances demonstrate worse ED symptomatology and poorer outcomes than those with EDs alone, including increased general medical complications and psychopathology, longer recovery times, poorer functional outcomes and higher relapse rates. This article provides a broad overview of the prevalence, aetiology, assessment and management of co-morbid EDs and substance use disorders (SUDs).ReviewThe co-occurrence of EDs and SUDs is high. The functional relationship between EDs and SUDs vary within and across ED subtypes, depends on the class of substance, and needs to be carefully assessed for each patient. Substances such as caffeine, tobacco, insulin, thyroid medications, stimulants or over the counter medications (laxatives, diuretics) may be used to aid weight loss and/or provide energy, and alcohol or psychoactive substances could be used for emotional regulation or as part of a pattern of impulsive behaviour. A key message conveyed in the current literature is the importance of screening and assessment for co-morbid SUDs and EDs in patients presenting with either disorder. There is a paucity of treatment studies on the management of co-occurring EDs and SUDs. Overall, the literature indicates that the ED and SUD should be addressed simultaneously using a multi-disciplinary approach. The need for medical stabilization, hospitalization or inpatient treatment needs to be assessed based on general medical and psychiatric considerations. Common features across therapeutic interventions include psycho-education about the aetiological commonalities, risks and sequelae of concurrent ED behaviours and substance abuse, dietary education and planning, cognitive challenging of eating disordered attitudes and beliefs, building of skills and coping mechanisms, addressing obstacles to improvement and the prevention of relapse. Emphasis should be placed on building a collaborative therapeutic relationship and avoiding power struggles. Cognitive behavioural therapy has been frequently used in the treatment of co-morbid EDs and SUDs, however there are no randomized controlled trials. More recently evidence has been found for the efficacy of dialectical behavioural therapy in reducing both ED and substance use behaviours.ConclusionFuture research would benefit from a meta-analysis of the current research in order to better understand the relationships between these two commonly co-occurring disorders.
Nutritional rehabilitation in anorexia nervosa: review of the literature and implications for treatment
Authors: Marzola Enrica , Nasser Jennifer A , Hashim Sami A , Shih Pei-an Betty , Kaye Walter H 
Published: November 2013

AbstractRestoration of weight and nutritional status are key elements in the treatment of anorexia nervosa (AN). This review aims to describe issues related to the caloric requirements needed to gain and maintain weight for short and long-term recovery for AN inpatients and outpatients.We reviewed the literature in PubMed pertaining to nutritional restoration in AN between 1960–2012. Based on this search, several themes emerged: 1. AN eating behavior; 2. Weight restoration in AN; 3. Role of exercise and metabolism in resistance to weight gain; 3. Medical consequences of weight restoration; 4. Rate of weight gain; 5. Weight maintenance; and 6. Nutrient intake.A fair amount is known about overall caloric requirements for weight restoration and maintenance for AN. For example, starting at 30–40 kilocalories per kilogram per day (kcal/kg/day) with increases up to 70–100 kcal/kg/day can achieve a weight gain of 1–1.5 kg/week for inpatients. However, little is known about the effects of nutritional deficits on weight gain, or how to meet nutrient requirements for restoration of nutritional status.This review seeks to draw attention to the need for the development of a foundation of basic nutritional knowledge about AN so that future treatment can be evidenced-based.
Current status of robotic bariatric surgery: a systematic review
Authors: Cirocchi Roberto , Boselli Carlo , Santoro Alberto , Guarino Salvatore , Covarelli Piero , Renzi Claudio , Listorti Chiara , Trastulli Stefano , Desiderio Jacopo , Coratti Andrea , Noya Giuseppe , Redler Adriano , Parisi Amilcare 
Published: November 2013

Abstract

Background
Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment to obtain weight loss in severely obese patients. The feasibility and safety of bariatric robotic surgery is the topic of this review.

Methods
A search was performed on PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, BioMed Central, and Web of Science.

Results
Twenty-two studies were included. Anastomotic leak rate was 8.51% in biliopancreatic diversion. 30-day reoperation rate was 1.14% in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and 1.16% in sleeve gastrectomy. Major complication rate in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass resulted higher than in sleeve gastrectomy ( 4,26% vs. 1,2%). The mean hospital stay was longer in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (range 2.6-7.4 days).

Conclusions
The major limitation of our analysis is due to the small number and the low quality of the studies, the small sample size, heterogeneity of the enrolled patients and the lack of data from metabolic and bariatric outcomes. Despite the use of the robot, the majority of these cases are completed with stapled anastomosis. The assumption that robotic surgery is superior in complex cases is not supported by the available present evidence. The major strength of the robotic surgery is strongly facilitating some of the surgical steps (gastro-jejunostomy and jejunojejunostomy anastomosis in the robotic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or the vertical gastric resection in the robotic sleeve gastrectomy).
A narrative synthesis of the impact of primary health care delivery models for refugees in resettlement countries on access, quality and coordination
Authors: Joshi Chandni , Russell Grant , Cheng I-Hao , Kay Margaret , Pottie Kevin , Alston Margaret , Smith Mitchell , Chan Bibiana , Vasi Shiva , Lo Winston , Wahidi Sayed Shukrullah , Harris Mark F 
Published: November 2013

AbstractIntroductionRefugees have many complex health care needs which should be addressed by the primary health care services, both on their arrival in resettlement countries and in their transition to long-term care. The aim of this narrative synthesis is to identify the components of primary health care service delivery models for such populations which have been effective in improving access, quality and coordination of care.MethodsA systematic review of the literature, including published systematic reviews, was undertaken. Studies between 1990 and 2011 were identified by searching Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Australian Public Affairs Information Service – Health, Health and Society Database, Multicultural Australian and Immigration Studies and Google Scholar. A limited snowballing search of the reference lists of all included studies was also undertaken. A stakeholder advisory committee and international advisers provided papers from grey literature. Only English language studies of evaluated primary health care models of care for refugees in developed countries of resettlement were included.ResultsTwenty-five studies met the inclusion criteria for this review of which 15 were Australian and 10 overseas models. These could be categorised into six themes: service context, clinical model, workforce capacity, cost to clients, health and non-health services. Access was improved by multidisciplinary staff, use of interpreters and bilingual staff, no-cost or low-cost services, outreach services, free transport to and from appointments, longer clinic opening hours, patient advocacy, and use of gender-concordant providers. These services were affordable, appropriate and acceptable to the target groups. Coordination between the different health care services and services responding to the social needs of clients was improved through case management by specialist workers. Quality of care was improved by training in cultural sensitivity and appropriate use of interpreters.ConclusionThe elements of models most frequently associated with improved access, coordination and quality of care were case management, use of specialist refugee health workers, interpreters and bilingual staff. These findings have implications for workforce planning and training.