bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Contributors to frequent telehealth alerts including false alerts for patients with heart failure: A mixed methods exploration
Authors: Bowles K. , Zettek-Sumner A. , Radhakrishnan K. 
Published: October 2013

Summary
Background: Telehealth data overload through high alert generation is a significant barrier to sustained adoption of telehealth for managing HF patients.
Objective: To explore the factors contributing to frequent telehealth alerts including false alerts for Medicare heart failure (HF) patients admitted to a home health agency.
Materials and Methods: A mixed methods design that combined quantitative correlation analysis of patient characteristic data with number of telehealth alerts and qualitative analysis of telehealth and visiting nurses’ notes on follow-up actions to patients’ telehealth alerts was employed. All the quantitative and qualitative data was collected through retrospective review of electronic records of the home heath agency.
Results: Subjects in the study had a mean age of 83 (SD = 7.6); 56% were female. Patient co-morbidities (p<0.05) of renal disorders, anxiety, and cardiac arrhythmias emerged as predictors of tele-health alerts through quantitative analysis (n = 168) using multiple regression. Inappropriate tele-health measurement technique by patients (54%) and home healthcare system inefficiencies (37%) contributed to most telehealth false alerts in the purposive qualitative sub-sample (n = 35) of patients with high telehealth alerts.
Conclusion: Encouraging patient engagement with the telehealth process, fostering a collaborative approach among all the clinicians involved with the telehealth intervention, tailoring tele-health alert thresholds to patient characteristics along with establishing patient-centered telehealth outcome goals may allow meaningful generation of telehealth alerts. Reducing avoidable tele-health alerts could vastly improve the efficiency and sustainability of telehealth programs for HF management.
Citation: Radhakrishnan K, Bowles K, Zettek-Sumner A. Contributors to frequent telehealth alerts including false alerts for patients with heart failure: A mixed methods exploration. Appl Clin Inf 2013; 4: 465–475http://dx.doi.org/10.4338/ACI-06-RA-0039
Entering Global Knowledge Society: Role of Education
Authors: Slaus Ivo 
Published: October 2013

ABSTRACT
We discuss the role of global education in the 21st century for a changing human being and for a rapidly changing world in order of achieving global knowledge-based society. It is shown that contemporary education has to encompass specialized, disciplinary education and paradigmatically different holistic approaches, and that the universities have a mission and a responsibility which goes far beyond the task of providing industry with efficient employees, marketable ideas or sciencebased solutions. Their mission is to produce mature, independent, critical and responsible personalities, who are not tools in anybody's service.

How to cite this article
Slaus I. Entering Global Knowledge Society: Role of Education. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013;7(3):239-247.
Ten Deadly Sins of Education
Authors: SriĆa Velimir 
Published: October 2013

ABSTRACT
Education is necessary but ‘schools’ (as we know them) are not. How much of what we formally learn is ever useful in real life? Some studies show that it's only between 8 and 12%. The article tries to analyze the challenges and issues facing contemporary education. What are the ‘deadly sins’: The existing educational system is not very useful as far as the quality of its outcome is concerned; it is not flexible in embracing the Wiki world and high technology; education is slow in moving from bureaucracy toward entrepreneurship and creativity; separation between learning and working should be abandoned; instead of cramming, the students should be stimulated to analyze, reason, research, inquire and ‘think with their own head’; learning is important, but so is unlearning; teachers must be able to teach the rational stuff in a cool and inspirational way; the students should be trained for attitude, not just knowledge and skills; education must re-establish the lost connection between art and science, wisdom and practicality; education should go lower on theory, and higher on applicability. If we want to create a better educational system, changing culture is by far more important than changing curricula.

How to cite this article
Sriƒa V. Ten Deadly Sins of Education. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013;7(3):261-267.
How Education can help Solve Huge Perinatal Problems in Africa
Authors: Carrera José M 
Published: October 2013

ABSTRACTWe begin this article stating the dramatic situation of perinatal medicine in Africa. Then we revise the problems derived from the poor education of the population regarding reproductive health, the limited number of maternal and infant health professionals and their lack of technical training. We especially focus on the problems of standardizing the use of ultrasound in obstetrics and perinatal medicine. Finally, we insist on the role of education for professionals and for the people in general, as a tool to improve perinatal results.How to cite this articleCarrera JM. How Education can help Solve Huge Perinatal Problems in Africa. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013;7(3):292-295.
Lifelong Education: Global Approach
Authors: Stavljenic-Rukavina Ana , Topic Elizabeta 
Published: October 2013

ABSTRACT
Lifelong learning became the most important issue in new strategies of education in global world. In health services education is focused on bringing fast new technological development into clinical practice assuring patient's safety. To make lifelong learning in health care professions a reality, education and training systems should make a stronger effort toward really open, flexible and transparent education. This requires co-operation between European, national and regional/ local levels, but it also calls for quality assurance systems to strengthen their co-operation on these objectives. The multidisciplinary approach in lifelong learning is particularly important in health system where patient's problems are in the center of their activities. Interdisciplinarity in practice, collaboration, co-ordination of continuity of care are as important for health system as for individual patient. Therefore, lifelong learning is ultimate goal for everyone working in health sector. Higher education quality assurance mechanisms should support lifelong learning by a broader international dimension, providing transparency and recognition, better adapting to nontraditional education and learners, and encouraging bridges with other education levels and sectors (in particular with vocational education and training). This should be complemented with incentives for higher education institutions to become more active in lifelong learning, and to a broad range of stakeholders in that process.

How to cite this article
Stavljenic-Rukavina A, Topic E. Lifelong Education: Global Approach. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013;7(3):296-300.
Why S = z . i2?
Authors: Vukotic Veselin 
Published: October 2013

ABSTRACT
This paper is looking for answers about the influence of the change of the dominant social paradigm on education system. What reforms of education system are needed today in order to efficiently overcome changes induced by this change of paradigm? Are there any directions we should follow in order to foresee future developments in this area? How can I explain my personal approach to the improvement of education system? How can we define conceptual framework for research in this area? What are directions for future development of education system?

How to cite this article
Vukotic V. Why S = z . i2? Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013;7(3):313-322.
Ultrasound Education in the United States
Authors: Zalud Ivica , Tsai Pai-Jong Stacy , Wong Shelby 
Published: October 2013

ABSTRACT
More than any other diagnostic modality, ultrasound has made dramatic imprints on diagnosis of pregnancy, fetal well-being, detection of anomalies and aneuploidy, fetal surgery and intrauterine interventions, and early detection of pelvic masses and uterine anomalies. Continuous ultrasound education is needed to provide health care professionals the proper environment to make sound clinical judgments, accurate diagnosis and management plans. As medical technology becomes more sophisticated, new medical training will evolve. The medical educators’ responsibility is to ensure that new technology will be used properly to improve and maintain the health of patients.
This is a review article on obstetrics and gynecology ultrasound education in the United Sates of America with specific focus on Hawaii experience.

How to cite this article
Tsai PJS, Wong S, Zalud I. Ultrasound Education in the United States. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013;7(3):329-331.
Russia’s Food Security and Climate Change: Looking into the Future
Authors: Kiselev Sergey , Romashkin Roman , Nelson Gerald C. , Mason-D’Croz Daniel , Palazzo Amanda 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Global climate change presents long-term risks to agriculture. In general, global climate change is expected to positively affect Russian agriculture. In high and middle latitudes, global warming would expand the growing season. Acreages of agricultural crops may expand toward the north, although yields would likely be lower due to less fertile soil. However, in the south there is a possibility of drier climate, which has a negative impact on crop yields and livestock productivity. In addition, climate change is expected to increase the scarcity of water resources and encourage weed and pest proliferation, and it is expected to increase the short-term risks associated with an increase in extreme weather events and natural disasters. This paper uses data on current conditions to simulate future scenarios and examine possible impacts on crop production in the Russian Federation. It also considers adaptive measures for agriculture in response to climate change.
Investigation of Hemodynamics in the Assisted Isolated Porcine Heart
Authors: Granegger Marcus , Mahr Stephane , Horvat Johann , Aigner Philipp , Roehrich Michael , Stoiber Martin , Plasenzotti Roberto , Zimpfer Daniel , Schima Heinrich , Moscato Francesco 
Published: October 2013

Background Currently, the interaction between rotary blood pumps (RBP) and the heart is investigated in silico, in vitro, and in animal models. Isolated and defined changes in hemodynamic parameters are unattainable in animal models, while the heart-pump interaction in its whole complexity cannot be modeled in vitro or in silico. Aim The aim of this work was to develop an isolated heart setup to provide a realistic heart-pump interface with the possibility of easily adjusting hemodynamic parameters. Methods A mock circuit mimicking the systemic circulation was developed. Eight porcine hearts were harvested using a protocol similar to heart transplantation. Then, the hearts were resuscitated using Langendorff perfusion with rewarmed, oxygenated blood. An RBP was implanted and the setup was switched to the “working mode” with the left heart and the RBP working as under physiologic conditions. Both the unassisted and assisted hemodynamics were monitored. Results In the unassisted condition, cardiac output was up to 9.5 L/min and dP/dtmax ranged from 521 to 3621 mmHg/s at a preload of 15 mmHg and afterload of 70 mmHg. With the RBP turned on, hemodynamics similar to heart-failure patients were observed in each heart. Mean pump flow and flow pulsatility ranged from 0 to 11 L/min. We were able to reproduce conditions with an open and closed aortic valve as well as suction events. Conclusions An isolated heart setup including an RBP was developed, which combines the advantages of in silico/vitro methods and animal experiments. This tool thus provides further insight into the interaction between the heart and an RBP.
Reported Assembly Scenes in Greek Tragedy
Authors: Carter D. M. 
Published: October 2013

AbstractThis paper presents a detailed consideration of the three democratic assembly meetings that are reported in Greek tragedy. The three scenes in their different ways reveal a preoccupation with a tension between elite rhetoric and popular wisdom in a democracy. Behind this preoccupation lies a shared assumption: that many people attended assemblies expecting their minds to be made up; and that persuasive oratory and the popular judgment of persuasive oratory could have a decisive influence on a vote.
Apuleius’ Cupid Considered as a Lamia (Metamorphoses5.17-18)
Authors: Felton D. 
Published: October 2013

AbstractThis paper re-examines what many scholars have seen as the problematic intrusion of the monstrous serpent into the narrative of Cupid and Psyche. Psyche seems far too easily convinced by her sisters that her unseen husband is a horrendous creature intent on devouring her. Psyche’s extreme credulity, terror, and willingness to kill her husband are more understandable if her reaction is interpreted in the context of Lamia lore, with which Apuleius and his audience were clearly familiar. Relevant evidence includes Dio’s fifth Oration and Philostratus’ Life of Apollonius, as well as tales of anguipedal males such as Typhoeus and Cecrops.
Prospective Surface Marker-Based Isolation and Expansion of Fetal Endothelial Colony-Forming Cells From Human Term Placenta
Authors: Patel Jatin , Seppanen Elke , Chong Mark S.K. , Yeo Julie S.L. , Teo Erin Y.L. , Chan Jerry K.Y. , Fisk Nicholas M. , Khosrotehrani Kiarash 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
The term placenta is a highly vascularized tissue and is usually discarded upon birth. Our objective was to isolate clinically relevant quantities of fetal endothelial colony-forming cells (ECFCs) from human term placenta and to compare them to the well-established donor-matched umbilical cord blood (UCB)-derived ECFCs. A sorting strategy was devised to enrich for CD45−CD34+CD31Lo cells prior to primary plating to obtain pure placental ECFCs (PL-ECFCs) upon culture. UCB-ECFCs were derived using a well-described assay. PL-ECFCs were fetal in origin and expressed the same cell surface markers as UCB-ECFCs. Most importantly, a single term placenta could yield as many ECFCs as 27 UCB donors. PL-ECFCs and UCB-ECFCs had similar in vitro and in vivo vessel forming capacities and restored mouse hind limb ischemia in similar proportions. Gene expression profiles were only minimally divergent between PL-ECFCs and UCB-ECFCs, probably reflecting a vascular source versus a circulating source. Finally, PL-ECFCs and UCB-ECFCs displayed similar hierarchies between high and low proliferative colonies. We report a robust strategy to isolate ECFCs from human term placentas based on their cell surface expression. This yielded much larger quantities of ECFCs than UCB, but the cells were comparable in immunophenotype, gene expression, and in vivo functional ability. We conclude that PL-ECFCs have significant bio-banking and clinical translatability potential.
Où en sont les études sur le livre de Qohélet ?
Authors: Lavoie Jean-Jacques 
Published: October 2013

Cet article présente une centaine de livres publiés depuis l’an 2000 sur le texte
de Qohélet. L’état de la recherche est divisé en six parties qui correspondent à autant
d’approches : critique textuelle, analyse philologique et sémantique, histoire de la
réception, analyse comparée, critique structurelle et lecture canonique et pastorale. Ce
choix n’a rien d’arbitraire. Au contraire, il est adapté aux livres publiés depuis l’an 2000
et permet de mettre en évidence les principaux résultats de la recherche récente sur le
livre de Qohélet.
Economic Prosperity Recaptured
Authors: Honkapohja Seppo , Koskela Erkki A. , Leibfritz Willi , Uusitalo Roope 
Published: October 2013

Many countries have experienced major economic changes since the mid-1980s as a result of the deregulation and liberalization of national financial systems—two key aspects of globalization—with some experiencing boom and bust in rapid succession. The small Northern European country of Finland has been hailed as a success story for achieving renewed economic growth and prosperity after a financial crisis and deep depression in the early 1990s.
Economic Prosperity Recaptured offers a detailed analysis of the rapid swings in Finland's recent economic development, from initial overheating in the late 1980s through deep crisis in the early 1990s to recovery and growth since the mid-1990s.
Finland's complex road to recovery offers excellent examples of both unsuccessful and successful policy responses to changing circumstances. The authors examine the three relatively distinct periods of Finland's recent experience, analyzing the adequacy of the macroeconomic policy response in each case. They assess the real economic effects of financial constraints and look for evidence of the "credit channel" of the monetary system. Finland's rapid economic growth since the mid-1990s is largely the result of its structural transformation into a high-tech economy; Nokia is the most famous example of this information and communication technology success. Elaborating on Finland's ICT revolution, the authors demonstrate that well-designed economic policies contributed to Finland's economic turnaround.
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Code/Space
Authors: Kitchin Rob , Dodge Martin 
Published: October 2013

An analysis of the ways that software creates new spatialities in everyday life, from supermarket checkout lines to airline flight paths.
After little more than half a century since its initial development, computer code is extensively and intimately woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. From the digital alarm clock that wakes us to the air traffic control system that guides our plane in for a landing, software is shaping our world: it creates new ways of undertaking tasks, speeds up and automates existing practices, transforms social and economic relations, and offers new forms of cultural activity, personal empowerment, and modes of play. In Code/Space, Rob Kitchin and Martin Dodge examine software from a spatial perspective, analyzing the dyadic relationship of software and space. The production of space, they argue, is increasingly dependent on code, and code is written to produce space. Examples of code/space include airport check-in areas, networked offices, and cafés that are transformed into workspaces by laptops and wireless access. Kitchin and Dodge argue that software, through its ability to do work in the world, transduces space. Then Kitchin and Dodge develop a set of conceptual tools for identifying and understanding the interrelationship of software, space, and everyday life, and illustrate their arguments with rich empirical material. And, finally, they issue a manifesto, calling for critical scholarship into the production and workings of code rather than simply the technologies it enables—a new kind of social science focused on explaining the social, economic, and spatial contours of software.
Construction of Mutant Alleles in Saccharomyces cerevisiae without Cloning: Overview and the Delitto Perfetto Method
Authors: Moqtaderi Zarmik , Geisberg Joseph V. 
Published: October 2013

AbstractTraditionally, methods for introducing specific new mutations at target loci in the yeast genome have involved the preparation of disruption or gene‐replacement cassettes via multiple cloning steps. Sequences used for targeting these cassettes or integrating vectors are typically several hundred base pairs long. A variety of newer methods rely on the design of custom PCR oligonucleotides containing shorter sequence tails (∼50 nt) for targeting the locus of interest. These techniques obviate the need for cloning steps and allow construction of mutagenesis cassettes by PCR amplification. Such cassettes may be used for gene deletion, epitope tagging, or site‐specific mutagenesis. The strategies differ in several ways, most notably with respect to whether they allow reuse of the selection marker and whether extra sequences are left behind near the target locus. This unit presents a summary of methods for targeted mutagenesis of Saccharomyces cerevisiae loci without cloning, including PCR‐based allele replacement, delitto perfetto, and MIRAGE. Next, a protocol is provided for the delitto perfetto PCR‐ and oligonucleotide‐based mutagenesis method, which offers particular advantages for generating several different mutant alleles of the same gene. Curr. Protoc. Mol. Biol. 104:13.10C.1‐13.10C.17. © 2013 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Rupture history of the 2013 Mw 6.6 Lushan earthquake constrained with local strong motion and teleseismic body and surface waves
Authors: Hao Jinlai , Ji Chen , Wang Weimin , Yao Zhenxing 
Published: October 2013

AbstractThe rupture history of the 20 April 2013 Mw 6.6 Lushan (China) earthquake is constrained by inverting waveforms of local strong motion, teleseismic broadband body waves, and long‐period surface waves. This earthquake ruptured a blind thrust fault oriented N210°E (along the Longmenshan fault zone) and dipping 40° to the NW. The inverted slip distribution is heterogeneous, dominated by a slip patch with a roughly right triangular shape, which spans a depth range of 5–20 km and accounts for two thirds of the total seismic moment (8.9 × 1018 N m). The rupture initiated roughly at the middle of the triangle's hypotenuse and, during the first 4 s, propagated mainly in along‐strike and downdip directions, toward a peak slip of 1.2 m. Despite a large number of fatalities and economic loss, the estimated static and apparent stress drops of the Lushan earthquake are 1.5 MPa and 0.35 MPa, considerably low with respect to other similar intraplate earthquakes.
Moderate‐magnitude earthquakes induced by magma reservoir inflation at Kīlauea Volcano, Hawai‘i
Authors: Wauthier Christelle , Roman Diana C. , Poland Michael P. 
Published: October 2013

AbstractAlthough volcano‐tectonic (VT) earthquakes often occur in response to magma intrusion, it is rare for them to have magnitudes larger than ~M4. On 24 May 2007, two shallow M4+ earthquakes occurred beneath the upper part of the east rift zone of Kīlauea Volcano, Hawai‘i. An integrated analysis of geodetic, seismic, and field data, together with Coulomb stress modeling, demonstrates that the earthquakes occurred due to strike‐slip motion on pre‐existing faults that bound Kīlauea Caldera to the southeast and that the pressurization of Kīlauea's summit magma system may have been sufficient to promote faulting. For the first time, we infer a plausible origin to generate rare moderate‐magnitude VTs at Kīlauea by reactivation of suitably oriented pre‐existing caldera‐bounding faults. Rare moderate‐ to large‐magnitude VTs at Kīlauea and other volcanoes can therefore result from reactivation of existing fault planes due to stresses induced by magmatic processes.