bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Lack of Relationship Between Occupational Workload and Microscopic Alterations in Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Disease
Authors: Huschak Gerald , Holzhausen Hans-Jürgen , Beier Andre , Meisel Hans Jörg , Hoell Thomas 
Published: August 2014

Objectives :
The study investigated the impact of occupational workloads on disc surgery specimens. We report the relationship between workload and histological features.

Methods :
Specimens were collected prospectively from patients suffering from lumbar disc prolapse (n=90) or spinal osteochondrosis (n=19). Histomorphology and occupational workload data and histomorphological features were evaluated. Occupational data were collected in a structured, standardized patient interview assessing lifting and carrying loads. In this way the exposure was assessed for each test subject's entire working life up to surgery.

Results :
There was no association between cumulative workload and histological patterns. In a subgroup of patients with a workload period of 12 months prior to surgery a relevant formation of chondrocyte clusters (p=0.055) was apparent. Chondrocyte cluster formation was found in 83% (n=74) of the prolapse patients and in 58% (n=11) of the osteochondrosis patients (p=0.02). Fibrocyte mediated scar formation was found in 55% of the prolapse patients and in 45% of the spinal stenosis patients. Chondrocyte clusters and their de novo collagen matrix did not integrate biomechanically sufficient with collagen fibers of the disc. Disintegration of clusters from disc matrix and formation of intra-discal sequesters were observed.

Conclusion :
Matrix degeneration was common but displayed no relationship to occupational workload or other histological features. Scar formation was observed in every second specimen. Regenerative chondrocyte cluster proliferation was a common feature in disc specimens and tended to be associated in patients with a workload one year before surgery.
On the gluing of hyperconvex metrics and diversities
Authors: Piątek Bożena 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
In this work we consider two hyperconvex diversities (or hyperconvex metric spaces) (X, δX) and (Y, δY ) with nonempty intersection and we wonder whether there is a natural way to glue them so that the new glued diversity (or metric space) remains being hyperconvex. We provide positive and negative answers in both situations.
A proof of the birationality of certain BHK-mirrors
Authors: Clarke Patrick 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
We generalize and give an elementary proof of Kelly’s refinement [9] of Shoemaker’s result [11] on
the birationality of certain BHK-mirrors. Our approach uses a construction that is equivalent to the Krawitz
generalization [10] of the duality in Berglund-Hübsch [2].
Teaching children by their parents, that is the home education
Authors: Prokosz Małgorzata , Zajdel Krzysztof 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
Home education in these times an alternative to traditional education (school, regardless of the type of facility). In this article, the authors attempted to assess the phenomenon of home education: both from the side of the child’s stay at the facility, as well as the benefits and negative experiences gained in the course of education pursued by carers at home. Article does not answer the question that education is “better” for the baby, but describes the criteria for parents to make an informed choice whether to teach the child at home or at school.
Disease in the family in terms of contemporary literature for children
Authors: Gromysz Jowita 
Published: August 2014

Summary
Disease in the family is a literary motif used by many authors. The article contains a description of various ways of representing the disease in contemporary texts for young children. Pedagogical context of reading literary narratives refers to the way the rider repons to the text ( relevance to the age of the reader, therapeutic and educational function). The analyzed texts concern hospitalization, disability of siblings, parent’s cancer. There always relate to the family environment and show the changeability of roles and functions in family.
Health in the Hierarchy of Personal Values of Children and Youth
Authors: Juczyński Zygfryd 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
Most people would agree that health is universally and highly valued. The Rokeach Value Survey is a commonly used measure of human values. The values are ranked to form value hierarchies, called value systems. This method has a number of limitations. In presented study the Juczynski’ Personal Value List was used to rated 10 personal values. Participants were representative sample of 2006 school-boys and -girls in Lodz. Good health was on the second place ranked of 10 values, anywhere 23% of the respondents did not rank “good health” among their five highest personal values. Other groups have responded to the question: What does “being healthy“ mean to you? The health as the instrumental value refers to functioning of the individual. This aspect became apparent more clearly with reference to the health, than to illness. He is keeping an eye on it over the 18-years 60% in defining the health, and only 22% with reference to illness.
Pre-marital cohabitation
Authors: Ruszkiewicz Dorota 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
The aim of this study is gaining knowledge of the quality of life of cohabitating engaged couples. The research procedures are focused on the following issues: reasons for making decisions about moving in together, period of time since meeting each other, after which the decision of leaving together was made, the housing situation, the affianced couple judgment of the relationship quality after moving in together, drawbacks of living together before marriage as observed by respondents, the background of the decisions of marriage made by the engaged couple after leaving together.
The study, which included 94 respondents, i.e. 47 engaged couples living together, used a method of diagnostic survey. A questionnaire and an interview were used as methods of research.
The “Risky” Side of Brand Equity: How Brands Reduce Capital Costs
Authors: Rego Lopo , Billett Matthew T. , Morgan Neil A. 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
Whereas it is widely accepted that strong brands are associated with superior productmarketplace and firm financial performance, their influence on firm risk is less clear. However, recent studies from the marketing-finance interface have started to unveil the impact that marketing activities have on the firm’s financial risk, above and beyond ist impact on financial returns. In this study, the association between brand equity and firm risk are investigated. The findings indicate that a firm’s consumer-based brand equity (i.e., strong brands) is associated with decreased debtholder and shareholder risk and also reduces the capital costs for the company. Furthermore, brand equity is particularly relevant in protecting firms’ equity holders during down-market periods. As a consequence, firms should consider brand management within the firm’s risk management strategy and maintain or even increase consumer-based brand equity investments during periods of economic uncertainty.
Reducing Assortments without Losing Business: Key Lessons for Retailers and Manufacturers
Authors: Sloot Laurens , Verhoef Peter 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
To gain efficiencies in the supply chain, retailers regularly consider which items of products or brands they can delist. However, increased efficiency is not granted when products are dropped. Choosing the “wrong” products or brands may result in reduced customer satisfaction, lost category sales, or increased store switching behavior. The detergent assortment reduction at a Dutch retailer showed that sales losses can only be observed in the short run and that the reduced assortment is more attractive, especially to new buyers in the category. A survey across multiple categories revealed that negative effects of delisting are less risky for weaker brands and utilitarian products. Retailers are welladvised to be cautious with dropping strong, hedonic brands and use a set of criteria to make the best delisting decisions. Manufacturers should apply approaches depending on the strengths of their brands when confronted with an impending delisting
MIR TALKS TO HUBERTINE UNDERBERG-RUDER, PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, UNDERBERG AG
Authors: Diller Hermann 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
The family-owned Underberg company, headquartered in Switzerland, has successfully produced and marketed spirits for more than 165 years. Dr. Hubertine Underberg-Ruder, fifth generation President of the Board, describes how the mediumsized company keeps growing responsibly and effectively in the heavily regulated spirits market and how they tackle global challenges.
When Your Best Customers Become Your Worst Enemies: Does Time Really Heal all Wounds?
Authors: Grégoire Yany , Tripp Thomas M. , Legoux Renaud 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
Customer revenge and avoidance in the context of online complaints by the public are hot topics. This article helps managers to understand the phenomenon and to prevent damage. Do online complainers hold a grudge-in terms of revenge and avoidance desires-over time? Results show that time affects the two desires differently: although revenge decreases over time, avoidance increases over time, indicating that customers hold a grudge. Then, we examine the moderation effect of a strong relationship on how customers hold this grudge. Indeed firms’ best customers have the longest unfavorable reactions. This is called the love-becomes-hate effect. Specifically, over time the revenge of strong-relationship customers decreases more slowly, and their avoidance increases more rapidly, than for weak-relationship customers. Further, we explore a solution to attenuate this damaging effect: the firm offering an apology and compensation after the online complaint. Overall, strong-relationship customers are more amenable to any level of recovery attempt.
MIR talks to Stan Sthanunathan, Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Insights, Coca-Cola Company
Authors: Gupta Sunil 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
Coke has been successful for the past 125 years and has constantly increased its business. How did one of the most famous companies in the world master the recent economic downturn? How are they handling increasing health consciousness and other trends in consumers’ lifestyles? Stan thanunathan answers these questions and describes how the Coca-Cola Company is facing the changing world of marketing.
Turning Employees Into Brand Champions: LEADERSHIP STYLE MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Authors: Morhart Felicitas M. , Herzog Walter , Tomczak Torsten 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
How can managers elicit brand-building behaviors on the part of frontline employees? When comparing brand-specific “transactional” and “transformational” leadership styles, the latter clearly outperforms the former. Transactional leaders influence followers through a process of compliance, leading to increased turnover intentions and a decrease in in-role and extra-role brand-building behaviors. In contrast, brand-specific transformational leaders influence followers through a process of internalization, leading to decreased turnover intentions and an increase in in-role and extra-role brand-building behaviors. When combined, however, a medium level of transactional leadership maximizes the positive effects of transformational leadership.
Common “Wisdom” Put to the Test: Sex in advertising … only on Mars and not on Venus?
Authors: Dahl Darren W. , Vohs Kathleen D. , Sengupta Jaideep 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
An ongoing controversy concerns sex in advertising: does “sex sell”? Acadmics, in large part, have concluded that it doesn’t, but marketing practitioners continue to use sex appeals, suggesting they do work. The authors of this research flashlight (page 54) reveal that both sides are partly right and partly wrong. They took advantage of a technique that allowed them to tap into consumers’ “gut” reactions to advertisements, and in doing so found clear differences in who did and did not like sex appeals.
Research on family businesses in Poland
Authors: Wróblewska-Kazakin Agnieszka 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
The purpose of this article is to present the research on family businesses in Poland commissioned by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development. The study allowed for estimating the share of family businesses in the MSME sector and for identifying the differences in the functioning of family and non-family businesses in the Polish economy. Training and advisory services designed for family businesses thanks to the study resulted in development of tools specifically adjusted to the features of this group of enterprises, supporting their organizational, financial and legal aspects. The article also discusses two innovative tools developed as part of the Przewodnik po sukcesji [A Guide on Succession] and Kody wartości [Codes of Values] projects, allowing for independent completion of a succession process.
Estrategias de mejora de la calidad de vida laboral en mipymes turisticas
Authors: Ma Luis Alfredo Argüelles , García Román Alberto Quijano , Maldonado José Alonzo Sahuí 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
The descriptive research, experimental, cross-sectional and correlational of the quality of working life of perceived workers by employees of tourist businesses, presented type, is the continuation of the research project running at its initial stage described and correlated to obtain a given model, now strategies were designed and applied in a case study, determining the confidence in the original predictive theoretical approach, given that an improvement is denoted in that quality of life in all the experienced dimensions: support institution for work, workplace safety, workplace integration, job satisfaction, well-being achieved through work, personal development and administration of employee time. Was applied after the experiment the same ideal instrument, which was used earlier to measure the sector (CVT- GOHISALO) covering 7 alluded dimensions, including using the test statistic T Student was found that the strategies established impacted by increasing satisfaction of workers in different lines. The contribution to knowledge is the ratification of the proposed for each dimension of quality of work life of workers in the tourism sector in small and medium sized businesses predictive model.
Pediatric Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/Oboljenje Ne-Alkoholne Masne Jetre U Pedijatriji
Authors: Delvin Edgard , Patey Natasha , Dubois Josée , Henderson Melanie , Lévy Émile 
Published: August 2014

Summary
The rapidly increasing prevalence of childhood obesity and its associated co-morbidities such as hypertriglyceridemia, hyper-insulinemia, hypertension, early atherosclerosis, metabolic syndrome, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are major public health concerns in many countries. Therefore the trends in child and adolescent obesity should be closely monitored over time, as in the near future, we may anticipate a major increase of young adults with the stigmata of the metabolic syndrome, and of the related non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), that may lead to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.
The Development of Soil Water Resources in The Common Osier (Salix Viminalis L.) Field in A Very Dry and An Average Vegetation Season
Authors: Kanecka-Geszke Ewa 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
The paper presents results of a study on changes of water resources under the common osier (Salix vimina-lis L.) crop in relation to local weather conditions.
Field studies were carried out since April till October of the years 2008 and 2010 in a productive field of energetic osier situated in north-eastern part of Bydgoszcz County. The study involved measurements of moisture in 100 cm soil profiles in the osier field of annual regrowth every ten days. The common osier was grown on mineral soil where atmospheric precipitation was the only water source and ground waters were unavailable for plants.
Performed studies showed that changes in water reserves in both the main root zone (0–50 cm) and in the whole soil profile were similar in the vegetation period of the same year. In a very dry vegetation season (2008), soil moisture remained at a level of hardly available water. In an average season (2010) soil moisture was at a level of field water capacity for plants.
Quantification of Suspended Sediment Load by Double Correlation in the Watershed of Chellif (Algeria)
Authors: Bouchelkia Hamid , Belarbi Fadila , Remini Boualem 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
The sediment transport in rivers in Algeria is very high. However, it is poorly quantified in some wadis because of the absence and the shortage of data especially the concentration of fine particles and also the unavailability of gauging stations. To fill this gap, a technique for estimating sediment yield, based on data recorded at the gauging station has been developed. The estimation of suspended sediment yield was conducted by a statistical analysis with double correlation on average daily flow and solid concentrations. The results obtained by applying this model to the watershed Chellif are very encouraging because the correlation coefficients of the found models are between 61% and 91% for the first correlation and between 86% and 97% for the second correlation. The estimated quantity of suspended sediment load is between 2.35 and 4.12 million tonnes per year, it appears important; This is due to the vulnerability of the Chellif basin facing erosion, the importance of its area and the importance of fluid flows in wadi Cheliff and its torrential regime. Mention here some of the results and their significance to the study.
Preliminary Assessment of Silting and The Quality of Bottom Sediments in A Small Water Reservoir
Authors: Bąk Łukasz , Górski Jarosław , Szeląg Bartosz 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the degree of silting and pollution of bottom sediments in a small water reservoir Lubianka situated in Starachowice, Świętokrzyskie Province, with selected heavy metals (Pb, Cr, Cd, Cu, Ni, Zn, Fe, Mn, Hg). Catchment basin of the reservoir is forested in 92%. Other parts are covered by estates of detached houses, barren lands and green areas. Bathymetric measurements and analyses of trace elements in bottom sediments were made in 2012. After 28 years of exploitation, reservoir's basin accumulated 43 thousand cubic metres of sediments i.e. 4.7% of its initial volume. Mean annual silting rate was 0.17%. Due to the content of copper and chromium, bottom sediments were classified to the II category (sediments of average pollution) according to geochemical standards. Concentrations of Pb, Cd and Hg in all analysed samples were below geochemical background. In a sample collected at the inlet to the reservoir, the TEL index for chromium was exceeded by 25.6%. In other samples the threshold values of the TEL and PEL indices were not exceeded.
Geographical Perspectives on Agritourism in The Czech Republic
Authors: Konečný Ondřej 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
Besides more traditional tourist enterprises, tourists in Western Europe and North America regularly seek out even more specific forms of tourist opportunities, such as products of rural tourism. Within rural tourism, agritourism has been developed in these countries as a particular subset, and its significant enhancement in post-socialist European countries was widely anticipated (especially after their integration into the European Union). While considerable and focused attention was devoted to the implementation of agritourism strategies and the characterization of agritourist space with respect to particular countries (e.g. Poland and Slovenia), in Czech geographical literature it has remained a noticeably absent topic. In this paper, central attention is paid to selected characteristics of agritourist space in the Czech Republic, analyzed on the basis of a compiled database of farms diversified into tourism at the municipality level.
Characterization of barren, granitic soils from the Nubian Desert (SW Egypt) by 57Fe Mössbauer spectroscopy
Authors: Hassan Kamaleldin M. , Gunnlaugsson Haraldur P. 
Published: August 2014

Abstract

57Fe Mössbauer spectroscopy - a versatile technique involving the recoil-free, resonant absorption and emission of nuclear gamma (γ) rays by the iron-57 isotope in natural iron in solids - has been used to provide quantitative information about the mineral host, occupation sites and oxidation states of iron atoms in geological samples. This technique has been applied to the bulk chemistry of a barren soil (Soil A) derived from an aluminous-type granite and another barren soil (Soil B) derived from a sodic-type granite located ~ 100 kilometers apart in the Nubian Deseit in the currently hyper arid south-west of Egypt and which exhibit distinct chemical and mineral differences. The analyses indicate different mineral hosts for the iron in these samples, namely, vermiculite-chlorite plus some hematite in Soil A and hematite and goethite plus minor aegirines in Soil B. Each soil has distinct intensities of oxidized iron (89% for Soil A and 100% for Soil B) and these differences reflect changes in soil sources and processes.
Alkaline rocks of the Ukrainian Shield: Some mineralogical, petrological and geochemical features
Authors: Ponomarenko Aleksandr N. , Kryvdik Stepan G. , Grinchenko Aleksandr V. 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
The Ukrainian Shield (USh) is a typical province of Proterozoic alkaline magmatism where about 50 massifs and occurrences of alkaline rocks and carbonatites have been found. In spite of the wide distribution of Devonian basaltic- and alkaline magmatic rocks in the Dnieper-Donetsk depression adjacent to the USh, and in a marginal zone of the USh adjacent to folded Donbass, only alkaline rocks of Proterozoic age (1.8-2.1 Ga) that have been identified in the central interior of the USh. Some discrete bodies of 2.8 Ga subalkaline rocks also occur in Bogdanivka massif (Azov area). Occurrences of both Proterozoic (prevailing) and Phanerozoic (Devonian) alkaline rocks and kimberlites are only found in the eastern part of the USh (Azov area). Kimberlites in the central part of the Ukrainian Shield (Kirovograd region) are also of Proterozoic age (ca 1.8 Ga). It is this predominance of Precambrian rocks that makes the USh so different from other alkaline provinces where Phanerozoic alkaline rocks and kimberlites commonly prevail over Precambrian rocks. The lack of Phanerozoic alkaline magmatism on USh is poorly understood.
Two main complexes of alkaline rocks - alkaline-ultrabasic (carbonatitic) and gabbro- syenitic - are distinguished in the USh. There are also rare occurrences of rock types such as alkaline- and alkaline-feldspar granites that may represent one separate alkaline-granite complex. Alkaline rocks present in the Eastern (Azov) province and in the Western province display essentially different geochemical character. Those of the Eastern province show characteristics typical of alkaline-ultrabasic rocks (e.g. high contents of incompatible rare elementssuch as Nb, REE, Zr, Y, Sr, whereas those in the Western province are characterized by low contents of Nb and Zr, and REE in some cases. This fact is interpreted as reflecting different geodynamic conditions of their origin. The Eastern rocks were formed in rift settings, the Western rocks in crustal compressional settings (collision, subduction). Various mineral deposits of phosphorus (apatite), niobium, REE, yttrium and zirconium, including unusually rich ores of REE, Y and Zr (Azov and Yastrybetsky) are associated with the alkaline rocks and carbonatites of the USh.