bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Prevalence, distribution, and progression of radiographic abnormalities in the lungs of cold-stunned Kemp's ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii): 89 cases (2002–2005)
Authors: Stockman Jonathan , Innis Charles J. , Solano Mauricio , O'Sullivan Brisson Jennifer , Kass Philip H. , Tlusty Michael F. , Weber E. Scott 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
Objective—To evaluate the prevalence, distribution, and progression of radiographic abnormalities in the lungs of cold-stunned Kemp's ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii) and associations between these abnormalities and body weight, carapace length, and hematologic and plasma biochemical variables.
Design—Retrospective case series.
Animals—89 cold-stunned juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtles.
Procedures—Medical records were reviewed. Dorsoventral and horizontal beam craniocaudal radiographs were evaluated for the presence, distribution, and progression of lung abnormalities. Turtles were categorized as having radiographically normal or abnormal lungs; those with abnormalities detected were further categorized according to the distribution of abnormalities (left lung, right lung, or both affected). Body weight, carapace length, and hematologic and plasma biochemical data were compared among categories.
Results—48 of 89 (54%) turtles had radiographic abnormalities of the lungs. Unilateral abnormalities of the right or left lung were detected in 14 (16%) and 2 (2%), respectively; both lungs were affected in 32 (36%). Prevalence of unilateral abnormalities was significantly greater for the right lung than for the left lung. Evaluation of follow-up radiographs indicated clinical improvement over time for most (18/31 [58%]) turtles. Prevalence of bilateral radiographic abnormalities was positively correlated with body weight and carapace length. There was no significant association between radiographic category and hematologic or plasma biochemical variables.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—Radiographic abnormalities of the lungs were commonly detected in cold-stunned Kemp's ridley turtles. Results of this study may aid clinicians in developing effective diagnostic and treatment plans for these patients.
Nutritional habits of female university students in relation to selfperception
of body
Authors: Suliga Edyta , Wronka Iwona , Pawlińska-Chmara Romana 
Published: February 2013

Summary

Study aim: To determine whether the self-assessment of body mass has an impact on the nutritional behaviour of young
women.

Material and methods: The material was gathered in cross-sectional research of 1129 female university students. The
measurements of body height, body mass, and waist and hip circumference were taken. Each person completed a questionnaire
concerned the nutritional habits, recreational physical activity, and self-perception of body mass. In this work,
only the data of 925 students with BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 were included.

Results: Of the participants, 2.8% of the students assessed their body mass as too low, 75.4% as correct, and 21.8%
as too high. Students assessing their body mass as too low featured the lowest values of BMI and waist circumference,
whereas those with a body mass assessment of too high featured the highest values of BMI. Those students with a body
mass assessment as too high followed a diet and skipped meals far more frequently, consumed breads and sweets far
less frequently, and drank more liquids daily than students who assessed their body mass as correct. No differences
were found in the frequency of recreational physical activity in relation to self-perception of body mass.

Conclusions: BMI values above population average, even if they fit within the norm, are regarded by the students as
too high. The self-assessment of body mass as too high results in undertaking efforts aimed at reducing body mass.
Weaknesses in Applying a Process Approach in Industry Enterprises
Authors: Kučerová Marta , Mĺkva Miroslava , Fidlerová Helena 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
The paper deals with a process approach as one of the main principles of the quality management. Quality management systems based on process approach currently represents one of a proofed ways how to manage an organization. The volume of sales, costs and profit levels are influenced by quality of processes and efficient process flow. As results of the research project showed, there are some weaknesses in applying of the process approach in the industrial routine and it has been often only a formal change of the functional management to process management in many organizations in Slovakia. For efficient process management it is essential that companies take attention to the way how to organize their processes and seek for their continuous improvement.
Project Communication in Functions, Process and Project-Oriented Industiral Companies
Authors: Samáková Jana , Koltnerová Kristína , Rybanský Rudolf 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
The article is focused on the project communication management. Industrial enterprises, which use project management must constantly search the new ways for improving. One of the possibilities is the change of management from a functional oriented to the projectoriented or process-oriented. Process-oriented and project-oriented companies have better project communication management during the all project life cycle. Communication in the project is a very important factor. According to the arguments of several authors, one of the biggest problem is that threaten the success of the project is just the communication. In each project is an important pillar - and that is communication. Only on the base of communication can the project move forward and achieve the target.
The Customer Relationship Management in Terms of Business Practice in Slovakia
Authors: Urdziková Jana , Jakábová Martina , Saniuk Sebastian 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
The aim of the article is to present the results of the research on focus on the customer in relation to the use of customer relationship management in selected business subjects in Slovakia. The main goal of the research is the mapping of current state to ensure the principle of customer orientation and utilizing of CRM in organizations and industrial enterprises in Slovakia. This is the mapping of the current situation of that problem in practical conditions and determines potential opportunities for improvement.
Reasons for Career Termination in Danish Elite Athletes: Investigating Gender Differences and the Time-point as Potential Correlates
Authors: Moesch Karin 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
Introduction: Career termination, an inevitable step in every athlete’s career, has received increased attention within sport psychological research. A career termination that results in psychological problems is of special concern for sport federations, organizations and clubs. Research has shown that it is crucial to consider an athlete’s the reason for career termination. There is evidence that the causes of an involuntary and unplanned career termination are disadvantageous for athletes’ well-being. There are many important aspects of career termination, such as cultural and social aspects, gender, and the time-point of the occurrence. The present study therefore aims at investigating the causes of career termination and possible correlates with gender and the time-point thereof among Danish elite athletes. Method: Data was gathered from 68 retired Danish elite athletes about their reasons for career termination and about its time-point. A qualitative analysis with the reasons mentioned by the athletes was performed. Moreover, t-tests and chi-square tests were conducted to analyze differences between males and females, and among athletes ending their career at different time-points in their career. Results: The results revealed 10 different reasons given for career termination with lack of motivation, injury or health problems and family related reasons being the top three. Female athletes mentioned that they ended their career due to family-related reasons more often than their male peers. More than a third of all athletes ended their career before their perceived achievement of peak performance. Financial reasons seemed to be of more importance for career termination for athletes ending their career before or at peaking, whereas family-related reasons were more often mentioned by athletes during or after their performance peak. Discussion and conclusion: The results of the study provide an overview of the career termination reasons of Danish elite athletes, which can provide practitioners and organizations with helpful insight when designing respective interventions. When planning such interventions it could be advantageous to deliver specific support for women to enable them to optimally combine family life with an elite sport career.
Honouring The Wound: War and Performance in the Lives of Hannah Snell, Deborah Sampson and Pauline Cushman
Authors: Lock Georgina K. 
Published: February 2013

AbstractThis essay investigates three women’s cross-dressed service in the military. Hannah Snell (1723-92) served as a British marine and fought the French in India. Deborah Sampson Gannet (1760-1827) fought the British in the American Wars of Independence and Pauline Cushman (1833-1893) claimed to have disguised herself for the Union during the American Civil War. These three are, by no means, the only women to claim action and remuneration as male combatants (Jelinek 53-62),1 when the legal extent of women’s engagement was as unpaid camp followers. However, all three gave accounts of their military exploits to the public through biographies and solo performances on stage.
Mid Trimester Missed Abortion Termination Using Intravaginal Misoprostol - A Prospective Study In DMCH
Authors: Mahmood Sharmeen , Afrin Sadia , Dewan Farhana 
Published: February 2013

Objectives: The objective of the study was to find out the efficacy and safety of misoprostol in termination of missed abortion.Materials and Methods: This was a prospective study carried out during the time from August 2009 to April2010 in Dhaka Medical College Hospital.Results: A total 50 cases of missed abortion (12-28weeks) were included in the study. Tab.misoprostol(2oo?gm) was used pervaginally 4hourly for termination of pregnancy. Maximum 4tab.were used. Outcome variables were doses of misoprostol, expulsion times need for use of oxytocin and D and C and side effect of misoprostol. In the present study, 58% percent (29 out of 50 ) experienced complete expulsion (20% after 1st dose, 24% after 2nd dose 24% after 3rd dose and, 31% after 4th dose).24% cases needed oxytocin drip as an adjunct and 18% needed surgical evacuation when 4 doses of misoprostol (tab cytomis)and oxytocin fail to expel the product of conception. Mean (±SD) time required for expulsion of product of conception was 11.44 ± 4.43 hours in 29 (58%) women who were given tab misoprostol only. The results showed that 5(out of 25) has a complete expulsion after first dose, 13 after second 4 after 3rd and Mean induction expulsion time was 6.1 hours The most common complication was temperature 6%, vomiting 4%, and diarrhoea 2%.Conclusion: Vaginal application of misoprostol can be used to women with missed abortion for complete expulsion of the product of conception and may reduce the need for surgical intervention. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjog.v25i2.13742 Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2010; Vol. 25(2) : 65-70
Retinoic Acid Hypersensitivity Promotes Peripheral Tolerance in Recent Thymic Emigrants
Authors: Bhaumik Suniti , Giffon Thierry , Bolinger Derek , Kirkman Richard , Lewis David B. , Weaver Casey T. , Randolph David A. 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
Whereas thymic education eliminates most self-reactive T cells, additional mechanisms to promote tolerance in the periphery are critical to prevent excessive immune responses against benign environmental Ags and some self-Ags. In this study we show that murine CD4+ recent thymic emigrants (RTEs) are programmed to facilitate tolerance in the periphery. Both in vitro and in vivo, naive RTEs more readily upregulate Foxp3 than do mature naive cells after stimulation under tolerogenic conditions. In RTEs, a relatively high sensitivity to retinoic acid contributes to decreased IFN-γ production, permitting the expression of Foxp3. Conversely, mature naive CD4 cells have a lower sensitivity to retinoic acid, resulting in increased IFN-γ production and subsequent IFN-γ–mediated silencing of Foxp3 expression. Enhanced retinoic acid signaling and Foxp3 induction in RTEs upon Ag encounter in the periphery may serve as form of secondary education that complements thymic education and helps avoid inappropriate immune responses. This mechanism for tolerance may be particularly important in settings where RTEs comprise a large fraction of the peripheral T cell pool, such as in newborns or after umbilical cord blood transplant.
Long-Term Antibody Memory Induced by Synthetic Peptide Vaccination Is Protective against Streptococcus pyogenes Infection and Is Independent of Memory T Cell Help
Authors: Pandey Manisha , Wykes Michelle N. , Hartas Jon , Good Michael F. , Batzloff Michael R. 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
Streptococcus pyogenes (group A Streptococcus [GAS]) is a leading human pathogen associated with a diverse array of mucosal and systemic infections. Vaccination with J8, a conserved region synthetic peptide derived from the M-protein of GAS and containing only 12 aa from GAS, when conjugated to diphtheria toxoid, has been shown to protect mice against a lethal GAS challenge. Protection has been previously shown to be Ab-mediated. J8 does not contain a dominant GAS-specific T cell epitope. The current study examined long-term Ab memory and dissected the role of B and T cells. Our results demonstrated that vaccination generates specific memory B cells (MBC) and long-lasting Ab responses. The MBC response can be activated following boost with Ag or limiting numbers of whole bacteria. We further show that these memory responses protect against systemic infection with GAS. T cell help is required for activation of MBC but can be provided by naive T cells responding directly to GAS at the time of infection. Thus, individuals whose T cells do not recognize the short synthetic peptide in the vaccine will be able to generate a protective and rapid memory Ab response at the time of infection. These studies significantly strengthen previous findings, which showed that protection by the J8-diphtheria toxoid vaccine is Ab-mediated and suggest that in vaccine design for other organisms the source of T cell help for Ab responses need not be limited to sequences from the organism itself.
Validation of Decisional Balance and Self-Efficacy Measures for HPV Vaccination in College Women
Authors: Lipschitz Jessica M. , Fernandez Anne C. , Larson H. Elsa , Blaney Cerissa L. , Meier Kathy S. , Redding Colleen A. , Prochaska James O. , Paiva Andrea L. 
Published: February 2013

Purpose. Women younger than 25 years are at greatest risk for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, including high-risk strains associated with 70% of cervical cancers. Effective model-based measures that can lead to intervention development to increase HPV vaccination rates are necessary. This study validated Transtheoretical Model measures of Decisional Balance and Self-Efficacy for seeking the HPV vaccine in a sample of female college students. Design. Cross-sectional measurement development. Setting. Online survey of undergraduate college students. Subjects. A total of 340 female students ages 18 to 26 years. Measures. Stage of Change, Decisional Balance, and Self-Efficacy. Analysis. The sample was randomly split into halves for exploratory principal components analyses (PCAs), followed by confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs) to test measurement models. Multivariate analyses examined relationships between constructs. Results. For Decisional Balance, PCA indicated two 4-item factors (Pros –α = .90; and Cons –α = .66). CFA supported a two-factor correlated model, χ2(19) = 39.33; p < .01; comparative fit index (CFI) = .97; and average absolute standardized residual statistic (AASR) = .03; with Pros α = .90 and Cons α = .67. For Self-Efficacy, PCA indicated one 6-item factor (α = .84). CFA supported this structure, χ2(9) = 50.87; p < .05; CFI = .94; AASR = .03; and α = .90. Multivariate analyses indicated significant cross-stage differences on Pros, Cons, and Self-Efficacy in expected directions. Conclusion. Findings support the internal and external validity of these measures and their use in Transtheoretical Model–tailored interventions. Stage-construct relationships suggest that reducing the Cons of vaccination may be more important for HPV than for behaviors with a true Maintenance stage.
Dosimetry in Targeted Radionuclide Therapy: The Bad Berka Dose Protocol—Practical Experience
Authors: Schuchardt Christiane , Kulkarni Harshad , Zachert Carolin , Baum Richard P 
Published: February 2013

ABSTRACT

Aim
Calculating the absorbed dose is important for the determination of risk and therapeutic benefit of internal radiation therapy. Optimal dose estimations require time-consuming and sophisticated methods, which are difficult due to practical reasons. To make dosimetry available for each of the patients, we developed a specific dosimetry procedure used in daily clinical routine.

Materials and methods
Dosimetry has been performed according to the MIRD scheme and adapted to the special conditions at our department (which we have called as the Bad Berka Dose protocol, BBDP): Conjugated planar whole-body scintigraphies at 0.5, 3, 24, 48 and 72 hours postinjection are analyzed by regions of interest with ‘HERMES WHOLE-BODY DISPLAY’ and the time-dependent organ and tumor activities are determined with Microsoft EXCEL™. The cumulated activity is calculated using the software ORIGIN PRO 8.1G™ and a mono- or biexponential fit of the time-activity curves. Mean absorbed doses are finally estimated using the software OLINDA EXM™.

Results
We found a compromise between the calculation model and practical conditions. It has ensured dose estimation in daily clinical routine with a reasonable effort and within acceptable time. In consequence, the dosimetry method developed for Bad Berka allows each of our patients to undergo dosimetry after therapy using Lu-177-labeled peptides (peptide receptor radionuclide therapy). Additionally, this approach can be used for any internal radiotherapy using a gamma-emitting radionuclide.

Conclusion
The BBDP is a practicable dosimetric approach, which can be used in daily clinical routine. It not only helps in identifying patients who would benefit most from the treatment, but also those with unfavorable dosimetry. Additionally, the analysis of dosimetric data from peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRNT) could help in predicting possible toxicity.

How to cite this article
Schuchardt C, Kulkarni H, Zachert C, Baum RP. Dosimetry in Targeted Radionuclide Therapy: The Bad Berka Dose Protocol—Practical Experience. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2013;47(1):65-73.
Growth in the Constant Growth Model
Authors: Morris James R. 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
This article discusses the conditions that justify the use of the constant growth model. The constant growth model is very sensitive to the assumptions regarding the firm's operating ratios, capital structure, and dividend policy. If the constant growth model is used and these factors are not coordinated and consistent, the valuation estimate using the equity method will not agree with the valuation estimate obtained with the invested capital method. On the other hand, if all the factors are coordinated, or “in sync,” these two methods will generate identical values when the constant growth model is used. Data presented at the end of the article suggests that only a small proportion of companies have growth rates that would make them good candidates to be valued using the constant growth model.
Misuse of Control Premiums in Delaware Appraisals
Authors: Matthews Gilbert E. 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
In statutory appraisal cases, Delaware Courts sometimes apply premiums that are based on questionable reasoning. They commonly adjust guideline company valuations for an “implicit minority discount”, they apply acquisition premiums to subsidiaries, and they often rely upon average premiums in acquisitions as a basis for calculating control premiums. This article discusses the flaws in the reasoning underlying these adjustments.
Entre ville stérile et ville fertile, l’émergence de l’agriculture urbaine en Suisse
Authors: Salomon Cavin Joëlle 
Published: February 2013

L’agriculture urbaine interroge la relation entre ville et agriculture, deux catégories traditionnellement distinctes et opposées dans la sphère des représentations sociales. Dans l’imaginaire antiurbain helvétique, la référence à l’agriculture est toujours mobilisée pour dévaloriser la ville ; d’abord via l’idée d’une ville parasite incapable d’assurer sa propre subsistance et qui éloigne l’homme des occupations saines de la campagne; ensuite, via l’idée de l’urbanisation dévoreuse du sol agricole. Par contraste, les expériences actuelles d’agriculture urbaine s’accompagnent de discours qui mettent en avant le mariage heureux entre ville et agriculture et participent à la construction d’une représentation positive de la ville. Cependant, comme l’illustre un cas emblématique dans la région genevoise, l’opposition entre ville et agriculture associée à des représentations négatives de la ville demeure encore très prégnante. Ce constat permet d’esquisser deux grandes figures types du rapport actuel de la ville à l’agriculture en Suisse : la ville stérile et la ville fertile.
Optimized look‐ahead tree policies: a bridge between look‐ahead tree policies and direct policy search
Authors: Jung Tobias , Wehenkel Louis , Ernst Damien , Maes Francis 
Published: February 2013

SUMMARYDirect policy search (DPS) and look‐ahead tree (LT) policies are two popular techniques for solving difficult sequential decision‐making problems. They both are simple to implement, widely applicable without making strong assumptions on the structure of the problem, and capable of producing high‐performance control policies. However, computationally, both of them are, each in their own way, very expensive. DPS can require huge offline resources (effort required to obtain the policy) to first select an appropriate space of parameterized policies that works well for the targeted problem and then to determine the best values of the parameters via global optimization. LT policies do not require any offline resources; however, they typically require huge online resources (effort required to calculate the best decision at each step) in order to grow trees of sufficient depth. In this paper, we propose optimized LTs (OLTs), a model‐based policy learning scheme that lies at the intersection of DPS and LT. In OLT, the control policy is represented indirectly through an algorithm that at each decision step develops, as in LT by using a model of the dynamics, a small LT until a prespecified online budget is exhausted. Unlike LT, the development of the tree is not driven by a generic heuristic; rather, the heuristic is optimized for the target problem and implemented as a parameterized node scoring function learned offline via DPS. We experimentally compare OLT with pure DPS and pure LT variants on optimal control benchmark domains. The results show that the LT‐based representation is a versatile way of compactly representing policies in a DPS scheme (which results in OLT being easier to tune and having lower offline complexity than pure DPS) and at the same time DPS helps to significantly reduce the size of the LTs that are required to take high‐quality decisions (which results in OLT having lower online complexity than pure LT). Moreover, OLT produces overall better performing policies than pure DPS and pure LT, and also results in policies that are robust with respect to perturbations of the initial conditions. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.