bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
LASIK Flap Breakthrough in Nd:YAG Laser Treatment of Epithelial Ingrowth
Authors: Lapid-Gortzak Ruth , Hughes John M. , Nieuwendaal Carla P. , Mourits Maarten P. , van der Meulen Ivanka J. E. 
Published: June 2015

PURPOSE:
To present two cases with complications after Nd:YAG laser treatment of epithelial ingrowth.

METHODS:
Case reports.

RESULTS:
Dense central recurrent epithelial ingrowth was treated with a Nd:YAG laser directed at the epithelial nests in the LASIK flap interface in one case. Misalignment of the aiming beam after movement resulted in perforation of the LASIK flap, followed by renewed epithelial ingrowth through the new defect. The epithelial ingrowth receded and became more translucent as a result of the treatment, but the area of the perforation remained irregular. In another case, use of the Nd:YAG laser to treat recurrent epithelial ingrowth adjacent to the flap edge created a cavitation bubble that broke through the flap edge, creating a new epithelial channel through which ingrowth recurred.

CONCLUSIONS:
Surface breakthrough and renewed epithelial ingrowth is a possible complication of Nd:YAG laser treatment of epithelial ingrowth.

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J Refract Surg.
2015;31(5):342–345.]
Keep It Simple: Challenges, Solutions, and Best Practices for Global eLearning Initiatives
Authors: Giovanis Kristen 
Published: June 2015

Creating effective global eLearning initiatives requires strategic planning and process development to avoid mistakes that can turn off global learners. In order to successfully implement a global training program in a cost effective, efficient way, corporations must consider budget, timing, design, and content relevancy. These factors become more complex when considering lingual, regional and cultural differences across the globe. Preparing to face these complex challenges with stakeholder buy-in, defined procedures, and inter-department collaboration will ensure the success of the global initiative.
This article will explore eLearning best practices and methods when applied to a global audience, and address common pitfalls that can result in inefficiencies and miscommunications.
Évolution temporelle de la composition du lixiviat d’une décharge à ciel ouvert: Effets des précipitations
Authors: Khattabi Hicham , Aleya Lotfi , Mania Jacky , Grisey Hervé 
Published: June 2015

This study is based on monthly (1998-1999) sampling of domestic landfill leachates situated in Etueffont (Belfort, France). The results show that rain flows and water flows are not correlated. Overall, the measurements carried out monthly on leachates demonstrated a seasonal evolution of some chemical parameters all over the year. During summer, the rise of the ambient temperature resulted in an increase of the overall bacterial activity as shown by the decrease of the BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand), COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) parameters and a rise of pH (8). Therefore, the BOD/COD ratio which describes the biodegradability of the medium reaches 0.18. Chloride concentrations are high (700 mg. l-1) and concentrations of total nitogen (NT) and ammonia (NNH4+) increase. During winter, the dilution induced by the rain flow points out a reversed pattern. This resulted in a decrease of the chloride concentrations (100 mg. l-1) and that of NT (198 mg. l-1). Consequently, the BOD and the zinc concentrations increase. The variation of zinc concentrations are well correlated with precipitations. This is mainly due to the heterogenous distribution of the zinc in the landfill.
L’examen des analyses du lixiviat d’une décharge d’ordures ménagères broyées située à Etueffont (Territoire de Belfort, France) selon un pas d’échantillonnage mensuel sur un cycle hydrologique montre l’impact saisonnier des précipitations et de la température sur la composition du lixiviat. L’évolution saisonnière met en évidence la présence de deux facteurs physiques qui gèrent la composition des lixiviats (la température et les pluies). Les épisodes estivaux mettent en évidence une diminution de la DBO en raison du développement du compartiment bactérien. Ce phénomène s’inverse en hiver, et c’est la dilution par les pluies qui provoque des fluctuations importantes dans la composition du lixiviat.
Évaluation de l’impact des lixiviats d’une décharge d’ordures ménagères sur la qualité physico-chimique et bactériologique des eaux d’un ruisseau de Franche-Comté
Authors: Khattabi Hicham , Aleyai Lotfi , Lovy Christiane , Mania Jacky 
Published: June 2015

To evaluate the landfill leachate impact on the stream water quality, we assessed the spatial evolution of several abiotic and biotic parameters in Etueffont domestic landfill (Belfort, France). The samples were taken in 13 June 1999 with a Van-Dorn bottle from upstream to downstream. The study showed that leachate rejection resulted in an increase of the pH, NO3 -, Cl- and COD concentrations in the first meters after rejection. In downstream, however the reverse was quoted. Bacterial abundance increased from upstream to downstream with no relationship between this biological compartment and leachate rejection. Finally, it seems likely that the abilities of self regulation of brook were higher to the leachate-induced pollution.
Dans le cadre de l’étude de l’impact du lixiviat de la décharge d’Etueffont (NE de Belfort, France), préalablement traité par lagunage naturel, sur un ruisseau récepteur avoisinant, nous avons suivi l’évolution spatiale du pH, du Eh, d’O2, du NO3 -, du Cl-, de la DCO et de l’abondance bactérienne de l’amont du ruisseau jusqu’à 500 m en aval. Les échantillons d’eau ont été prélevés le 13 juin 1999 à l’aide d’une bouteille Van-Dorn. Il apparaît que le rejet des lixiviats dans le ruisseau provoque une augmentation des teneurs en chlorures, nitrates, matières organiques et une diminution des teneurs en oxygène dissous. Ces phénomènes s’inversent en aval (à 500 m de la zone d’influence). Le ruisseau retrouve, par le biais d’une auto-épuration naturelle, sa composition physico-chimique initiale. La densité bactérienne augmente de l’amont à l’aval et sa distribution spatiale semble indépendante du rejet. Enfin, il semble que la pollution engendrée par le lixiviat dans le ruisseau ne dépasse pas son pouvoir auto-épuratoire.
Revue de divers aspects liés à la stabilité géotechnique des ouvrages de retenue de résidus miniers: Partie I – Mise en contexte et caractéristiques générales
Authors: Aubertin Michel , Bussière Bruno , James M. , Mbonimpa M. , Chapuis R.P. 
Published: June 2015

Dikes constructed for tailings impoundment must be designed to support critical loads during mining operation and after closure. Various incidents that occurred over the last few years around the globe have shown that ensuring the geotechnical stability of such retaining works still raises numerous challenges. Many organisations are reviewing their guidelines for the design criteria and methods of analysis to evaluate the stability of tailings dikes. In this first article, the general nature of the problem is reviewed, together with typical properties of tailings from hard rock mines and characteristics of dikes. The second article will address the main factors that affect their geotechnical stability.
Les digues construites pour les parcs à résidus miniers doivent être conçues de façon à pouvoir supporter les charges critiques anticipées durant l’opération de la mine et après sa fermeture. Divers incidents survenus au cours des dernières années autour du globe montrent qu’assurer la stabilité géotechnique de ces ouvrages de retenue soulève encore de nombreux défis. Plusieurs organisations revoient présentement leurs lignes directrices relativement aux critères de conception et aux méthodes d’analyse pour évaluer la stabilité des ouvrages de retenue et de confinement des rejets miniers. Dans ce premier article, on revoit la problématique générale, les propriétés usuelles des résidus de mines en roches dures, ainsi que les caractéristiques des digues de retenue. Le deuxième article abordera les principaux facteurs qui affectent la stabilité géotechnique des ouvrages.
Développement durable de la gestion des ordures ménagères et financements carbone : les conditions d’une mise en œuvre conjointe dans les pays en développement
Authors: Delarue Jocelyne , Flipon Baptiste , Morizot Georges , Tiberghien Matthieu 
Published: June 2015

The urban waste management is an issue with both local and global implications. In developing countries, municipalities must manage large quantities of waste in exponential growth, with limited financial means.Under which conditions carbon finance, regulatory or voluntary, can complete local funding to ensure adequate management of urban waste in developing countries?This is to try to answer this question that Gevalor GoodPlanet joined in the Africompost project. It aims to study the conditions of transfer of know-how acquired in a composting operation in the city of Mahajanga in Madagascar (MORIZOT and al., 2011) in six other African cities, including Beira in Mozambique, Lome in Togo, and Dschang in Cameroon.The first result of the Africompost project was to develop for the studied sites, in consultation with the local teams, a method for rapid assessment of the feasibility of access to carbon finance.This paper presents this method, detailing the various points of the diagnosis to be made on factors that are potentially favorable or unfavorable to the development of a composting unit with access to carbon finance.
La gestion des déchets urbains est une problématique aux implications à la fois locales et globales. Dans les pays en développement, les municipalités doivent gérer des quantités de déchets en croissance exponentielle, avec des moyens financiers limités.A quelle condition les financements carbone, d’origine réglementaire ou volontaire, peuvent-ils compléter les financements locaux pour assurer une gestion satisfaisante des ordures ménagères dans les pays en développement ? C’est pour s’efforcer de répondre à cette question que Gevalor et GoodPlanet se sont associés dans le cadre du projet Africompost. Celui-ci vise à étudier les conditions de transfert d’un savoir-faire acquis sur une opération de compostage dans la ville de Mahajanga à Madagascar (MORIZOT et al., 2011) dans six autres villes africaines, dont Beira au Mozambique, Lomé au Togo et Dschang au Cameroun.Le premier résultat du projet Africompost a été de développer pour les sites, objet des recherches, et en concertation avec les équipes locales, une méthode d’évaluation rapide de la faisabilité de l’accès à la finance carbone Cet article présente cette méthode, en détaillant les différents points du diagnostic à réaliser sur les facteurs potentiellement favorables ou défavorables au développement d’une unité de compostage avec accès à la finance carbone.
Factors Promoting Innovation and Efficiency in the Construction Industry: A Comparative Study of New Zealand and Australia
Authors: Chancellor Will , Abbott Malcolm , Carson Chris 
Published: June 2015

There have been numerous concerns about the lack of productivity improvement in the New Zealand construction industry. The aim of this paper, therefore, is to determine the main drivers of productivity in the industry. The research used is a two-staged data envelopment analysis approach to achieve the aim. In terms of improvements to the productivity of construction in New Zealand, the study found that although there is a potential for gains through the greater use of research and development, apprentice training and degree education, as well as the consolidation of some building companies, there will be some limits to the gains that might be made. One main implication of the findings of the study, therefore, is that a renewed focus on education and skills training should be a priority of companies and policy makers in New Zealand.
Vertrouwen van politiemensen in de strafrechtspleging
Authors: Kort Jelle , Terpstra Jan 
Published: June 2015

How do Dutch police officers think about their criminal justice system?
Half of Dutch police has no confidence in the criminal justice system. Police officers complain that it is impossible to tackle crime and disorder, because as they believe, prosecutors and judges are often letting them down. This article discusses an empirical study on police attitudes towards criminal law in The Netherlands. It is found that many police officers don’t know much about the legal proceedings that follow police work. A description is presented of how police officers think about legal questions: conviction, sentencing and detention on remand. It is concluded that there is a tension between on the one hand, the operation goals of order following a moral duty to restore street justice, and the protection of legal rights of individual citizens on the other. Subsequent recommendations have to do with the working relationship between police and the judiciary.
Regelgeving en beleid door onafhankelijke toezichthouders: de praktijk van ACM
Authors: Vegter J.G. , Maandag P.I.W.R. 
Published: June 2015

Regelgeving en beleid door onafhankelijke toezichthouders: de praktijk van ACM
Deze bijdrage geeft een inkijkje in de dagelijkse praktijk van de ACM. Er wordt beschreven op welke wijze de ACM invulling geeft aan haar wettelijke taken en bevoegdheden om regelgeving en beleid vast te stellen op het gebied van mededinging, consumentenbescherming en sectorspecifiek toezicht op de energie-, telecommunicatie-, post- en vervoersector. Zij heeft hiertoe een aantal wettelijke taken opgelegd gekregen, waaronder het vaststellen van beleidsregels en het maken van marktanalyses, alsmede het voorlichten van consumenten. Daarnaast brengt de ACM handreikingen en visiedocumenten uit, waarmee zij beoogt haar wettelijke doelstellingen en missie te verwezenlijken. Deze zijn niet gebaseerd op een wettelijke taak, maar op de missie en doelstelling van de ACM en zijn dus een meer informele manier om de effectiviteit van het toezicht te vergroten. De auteurs concluderen dat de ACM hierbij onafhankelijk opereert, omdat haar onafhankelijkheid ten opzichte van de verantwoordelijk minister voldoende is geborgd.
Territoriale aanduidingen in het Koninkrijk na 10-10-10
Authors: Borman T.C. 
Published: June 2015

Territoriale aanduidingen in het Koninkrijk na 10-10-10
In deze bijdrage wordt stilgestaan bij de wijze waarop de gebiedsdelen van ons Koninkrijk, bestaande uit de vier landen Nederland, Aruba, Curaçao en Sint Maarten, en de openbare lichamen Bonaire, Sint Eustatius en Saba tezamen en elk afzonderlijk kunnen of moeten worden aangeduid in wetgeving en andere documenten. Besproken worden de aanduidingen ‘Koninkrijk’, ‘Koninkrijk der Nederlanden’, ‘het Europese deel van Nederland’, ‘Nederland’, ‘Rijk’, ‘Rijk in Europa’, ‘het Europese deel van het Koninkrijk’, ‘(de openbare lichamen) Bonaire, Sint Eustatius en Saba’, ‘de BES’, ‘de BES-eilanden’, ‘Caribisch Nederland’, ‘het Caribische deel van Nederland’, ‘Caribische openbare lichamen’, ‘de K3-eilanden’, ‘de K3’, ‘het Caribische deel van het Koninkrijk’, ‘de Caribische delen van het Koninkrijk’, ‘de Antillen’, ‘de Nederlandse Antillen’, ‘de voormalige Nederlandse Antillen’, ‘de bovenwindse eilanden’, ‘de benedenwindse eilanden’, ‘de ABC-eilanden’, ‘de SSS-eilanden’, ‘de Caribische landen (van het Koninkrijk)’ en ‘ACS’. Ten slotte wordt ingegaan op de spelling ‘Caribisch’ en ‘Caraïbisch’.
Acteurs intermédiaires de la mobilisation territoriale : les enseignements des démarches de prospective-action
Authors: Devisme Laurent , Ouvrard Pauline 
Published: June 2015

De nombreux exercices de prospective territoriale en France se placent aujourd’hui sous les auspices d’un registre participatif. À partir d’une lecture des cahiers des charges des démarches conduites par des agences d’urbanisme d’agglomération, nous entrons dans le monde des consultants menant de telles démarches en interrogeant leurs savoir-faire, leurs parcours et les manières dont ils croisent références et expériences professionnelles. Multipositionnés, avec une culture large de l’action publique, ces acteurs sont en situation de proposition d’innovations méthodologiques ancrées dans la perception, la transcription et l’expression des questions urbaines. Aussi ce matériau est-il particulièrement intéressant pour analyser les manières dont le « design thinking » – expression aujourd’hui choyée par plusieurs de ces intervenants – vient nourrir les projets de territoire et repositionner les acteurs de la production idéologique de l’espace.
Disproportionate effects of dementia on hospital discharge disposition in common hospitalization categories
Authors: Lin Robert Y. , Scanlan Brian C. , Liao William , Nguyen Truc Phuong Thanh 
Published: June 2015

BACKGROUNDThe impact of dementia on hospitalization discharge dispositions (HDDs) in the United States has not been quantified, and dementia prevalence in various hospitalization categories has not been detailed in recent years.OBJECTIVETo characterize hospitalizations prevalent with dementia, and to examine the relationship between dementia and HDDs.DESIGNA retrospective cross‐sectional study.SETTING2000 to 2012 National Inpatient Sample databases.PATIENTSHospitalizations in persons ≥65 years old assigned to 1 of 12 Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) with a high number of dementia patients.INTERVENTIONNone.MEASUREMENTSThe databases were queried for 12 DRGs (versions 18/24). Predictor effects for dementia on HDD categories were modeled adjusting for other defined comorbidities/covariates using logistic regression. Adjusted predictor effects of dementia on HDD in the DRG groupings were determined. Dementia prevalence and trends were assessed.RESULTSIncreasing proportions of dementia were noted in 4 DRGs studied. Dementia was strongly associated with being discharged to a nonhome setting. The most marked dementia effects were noted in DRGs 174 (gastrointestinal hemorrhage), 88 (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), 182 (esophagitis/gastroenteritis), 138 (cardiac arrhythmias), 127 (congestive heart failure), and 89 (simple pneumonia and pleurisy), where there was at least a 76% reduction in the adjusted odds ratio (0.18–0.24) for home discharge. In contrast, DRGs 14 (stroke), 79 (respiratory infections/ inflammations), and 320 (kidney/urinary infections) had a smaller reduction in dementia‐associated adjusted odds ratio (0.41–0.46) for home discharge. DRGs 79 and 320 had the highest proportions of dementia (>10%).CONCLUSIONSDementia proportions in many hospitalization categories have increased. The variable effect of dementia on home discharge suggests that dementia has a differential influence on hospital discharge disposition depending on the DRG. These findings have implications for healthcare allocation and long‐term care planning. Journal of Hospital Medicine 2015;10:586–591. © 2015 Society of Hospital Medicine
Dynamic Magnetic Responsive Wall Array with Droplet Shedding-off Properties
Authors: Wang Lei , Zhang Miaoxin , Shi Weiwei , Hou Yongping , Liu Chengcheng , Feng Shile , Guo Zhenyu , Zheng Yongmei 
Published: June 2015

AbstractDirectional control of droplets on a surface is an important issue for tasks of long-range liquid-transport, self-cleaning and water repellency. However, it is still challenging to control the structure motions in orientations so as to control the shedding-off of droplets. Herein, we report a novel dynamic magnetic responsive wall (DMRW) array on PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane) -based surface. The walls can easily tilt through the effect of the external magnet because of the magnetic material in the DMRW. The droplets can be shed off directionally on the surface. Particularly, with the shape recovery and flexible properties, it achieves simultaneous control of the tilt angles (0-60°) of DMRW for shedding-off of droplets with different volumes (1-15 μL) under magnetic action on DMRW. The mechanism of droplet shedding-off on DMRW is elucidated by theory of interfaces. It offers an insight into design of dynamic interface for water repellency. This strategy realizes the preparation of multifunctional, tunable and directional drive functions.
Nonverbal communication and relational identification with the supervisor
Authors: Gkorezis Panagiotis , Bellou Victoria , Skemperis Nikolaos 
Published: June 2015

Purpose– Nonverbal communication comprises a core element of the interactions between leader and follower. Nevertheless, there is limited empirical attention regarding the impact of nonverbal cues on followers’ attitudinal outcomes. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to this gap by linking a salient form of nonverbal communication, kinesics, to an under-researched leader-follower relationship outcome, that is relational identification (RI) with the supervisor. In doing so, the authors also highlight the mediating role of leader-member exchange (LMX) in the aforementioned relationship.Design/methodology/approach– The authors conducted two studies in different countries. Moreover, the authors examined the hypotheses using hierarchical regression and bootstrap analysis.Findings– As hypothesized, the present results showed that kinesics have both a direct and an indirect effect, through LMX, on RI with the supervisor.Originality/value– To the best of authors’ knowledge this is the first study that links a form of nonverbal communication to both LMX and RI.
Pulpectomies in primary mandibular molars: a comparison of outcomes using three root filling materials
Authors: Pramila R. , Muthu M. S. , Deepa G. , Farzan J. M. , Rodrigues S. J. L. 
Published: June 2015

AbstractAimTo evaluate the outcome of root canal treatment in primary teeth using three root canal filling materials – RC Fill, Vitapex and Pulpdent root canal sealer.MethodologyThe study was a single‐centre, double‐blind, randomized controlled trial carried out on 129 primary mandibular molars with necrotic pulps or irreversible pulpitis in 4‐ to 9‐year‐old children. Participants were selected based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria and were randomly allocated into 3 groups: Group I – RC Fill [zinc oxide–eugenol (ZOE) with iodoform]; Group II – Vitapex (calcium hydroxide with iodoform); and Group III – Pulpdent root canal sealer (ZOE). The outcome measures were evaluated both clinically and radiographically at 6, 12 and 30 months according to modified American Association of Endodontists (AAE) criteria. The radiographic outcomes were assessed by two blinded and calibrated evaluators. Pearson's chi‐square analysis was performed for both intention‐to‐treat (ITT) and per‐protocol population.ResultThe success rates of RC Fill, Vitapex and Pulpdent were 94%, 90% and 97%, respectively, at 30 months and the differences were not significant (P = 0.137).ConclusionAll three materials were found to be equally effective root filling materials for primary molars with necrotic pulps and irreversible pulpitis at 30 months. However, long‐term follow‐up until the eruption of the permanent successor teeth is needed for more definitive assessments.