bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Association of short-term ozone and temperature with sleep disordered breathing
Authors: Weinreich Gerhard , Wessendorf Thomas E. , Pundt Noreen , Weinmayr Gudrun , Hennig Frauke , Moebus Susanne , Möhlenkamp Stefan , Erbel Raimund , Jöckel Karl-Heinz , Teschler Helmut , Hoffmann Barbara 
Published: August 2015

Scarce evidence suggests that ambient air pollution and temperature might play a role in incidence and severity of sleep disordered breathing (SDB). We investigated the association of short-term exposure to fine particulate matter (particles with a 50% cut-off aerodynamic diameter of 10 μm (PM10)), ozone and temperature with SDB in the general population.Between 2006 and 2008, 1773 participants (aged 50–80 years) of the Heinz Nixdorf Recall study underwent screening for SDB, as defined by the apnoea–hypopnoea index (AHI). We assessed daily exposure to PM10, ozone, temperature and humidity. We used multiple linear regression to estimate associations of daily PM10, ozone levels and temperature on the day of screening, adjusting for relative humidity, season, age, sex, body mass index, education, smoking habits, alcohol consumption and physical activity.In the study population, the mean±sdAHI was 11.2±11.4 events·h−1. Over all seasons, an interquartile range increase in temperature (8.6°C) and ozone (39.5 µg·m−3) was associated with a 10.2% (95% CI 1.2–20.0%) and 10.1% (95% CI 2.0–18.9%) increase in AHI, respectively. Associations for temperature were stronger in summer, yielding a 32.4% (95% CI 0.0–75.3%) increase in AHI per 8.6°C (p-value for season–temperature interaction 0.08). We observed that AHI was not associated with PM10.This study suggests that short-term variations in ozone concentration and temperature are associated with SDB.
Gender differences in adult-onset asthma: results from the Swiss SAPALDIA cohort study
Authors: Hansen Sofie , Probst-Hensch Nicole , Keidel Dirk , Dratva Julia , Bettschart Robert , Pons Marco , Burdet Luc , Bridevaux Pierre-Olivier , Schikowski Tamara , Schindler Christian , Rochat Thierry , Zemp Elisabeth 
Published: August 2015

A higher incidence of asthma is reported in women compared with men, but evidence in later adulthood is limited. We aimed to determine the 20-year cumulative incidence of adult asthma in Switzerland and its relation to sex, taking into account age and allergic sensitisation.We assessed incidence of self-report of doctor-diagnosed asthma between 1991/1992 and 2010/2011 in 5128 subjects without asthma, aged 18–60 years at baseline. The age-related probability of asthma onset was analysed by logistic regression adjusting for potential confounders and stratified by sex and allergic sensitisation at baseline.Over 20 years, 128 (5.1%) men and 198 (7.5%) women newly reported doctor-diagnosed asthma. The adjusted odds ratio for female sex was 1.99 (95% CI 1.54–2.57) overall, 3.21 (95% CI 2.12–4.85) among nonsensitised subjects, and 1.43 (95% CI 1.02–2.02) in sensitised subjects. The probability of asthma onset decreased with increasing baseline age in women but not in men. The higher probability of new asthma in sensitised compared with nonsensitised men was unrelated to age, whereas in women it decreased with age.Asthma incidence was higher in women than in men but decreased with increasing age. The female predominance was considerably stronger in nonsensitised adults compared with those with allergic sensitisation.
Incidence of rhinitis and asthma related to welding in Northern Europe
Authors: Storaas Torgeir , Zock Jan-Paul , Morano Ana Espinosa , Holm Mathias , Bjørnsson Eythor , Forsberg Bertil , Gislason Thorarinn , Janson Christer , Norback Dan , Omenaas Ernst , Schlünssen Vivi , Torén Kjell , Svanes Cecilie 
Published: August 2015

Welding-related asthma is well recognised but less is known about rhinitis in relation to welding. The aim here, was to study associations between welding, rhinitis and asthma in a general population sample, and factors influencing selection into and out of a welding occupation.Adult-onset asthma and non-infectious rhinitis were investigated in the international multicentre population-based Respiratory Health in Northern Europe (RHINE) study, including 16 191 responders aged 26–54 years. Ever welding (n=2181), welding >25% of working time (n=747), and welding in stainless steel >6 months (n=173) were assessed by questionnaire. Subjects with rhinitis or asthma onset when aged <18 years were excluded. Incidence rates for asthma and rhinitis were calculated from year of disease onset, and start and end of welding job. Cox's proportional hazard models adjusting for age, sex, parental education and study centre, and Kaplan–Meier curves were used.Rhinitis incidence was higher among welders (hazard ratio (HR) 1.4, 95% CI 1.3–1.6), consistent in men and women, and across centres (pheterogeneity=0.4). In men, asthma incidence was higher among welders (HR 1.4, 95% CI 1.04–1.97). Quitting welding was indicated higher after adult-onset rhinitis (HR 1.1, 95% CI 1.0–1.3).Adult-onset rhinitis and asthma was higher among welders, consistent across population samples from Northern Europe. No pre-employment selection was found, whereas selection out of welding jobs was suggested.
Long-term quality of life in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury treated with renal replacement therapy: a matched cohort study
Authors: Oeyen Sandra , De Corte Wouter , Benoit Dominique , Annemans Lieven , Dhondt Annemieke , Vanholder Raymond , Decruyenaere Johan , Hoste Eric 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
Introduction
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in intensive care unit (ICU) patients and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We compared long-term outcome and quality of life (QOL) in ICU patients with AKI treated with renal replacement therapy (RRT) with matched non-AKI-RRT patients.

Methods
Over 1 year, consecutive adult ICU patients were included in a prospective cohort study. AKI-RRT patients alive at 1 year and 4 years were matched with non-AKI-RRT survivors from the same cohort in a 1:2 (1 year) and 1:1 (4 years) ratio based on gender, age, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score, and admission category. QOL was assessed by the EuroQoL-5D and the Short Form-36 survey before ICU admission and at 3 months, 1 and 4 years after ICU discharge.

Results
Of 1953 patients, 121 (6.2 %) had AKI-RRT. AKI-RRT hospital survivors (44.6 %; N = 54) had a 1-year and 4-year survival rate of 87.0 % (N = 47) and 64.8 % (N = 35), respectively. Forty-seven 1-year AKI-RRT patients were matched with 94 1-year non-AKI-RRT patients. Of 35 4-year survivors, three refused further cooperation, three were lost to follow-up, and one had no control. Finally, 28 4-year AKI-RRT patients were matched with 28 non-AKI-RRT patients. During ICU stay, 1-year and 4-year AKI-RRT patients had more organ dysfunction compared to their respective matches (Sequential Organ Failure Assessment scores 7 versus 5, P < 0.001, and 7 versus 4, P < 0.001). Long-term QOL was, however, comparable between both groups but lower than in the general population. QOL decreased at 3 months, improved after 1 and 4 years but remained under baseline level. One and 4 years after ICU discharge, 19.1 % and 28.6 % of AKI-RRT survivors remained RRT-dependent, respectively, and 81.8 % and 71 % of them were willing to undergo ICU admission again if needed.

Conclusion
In long-term critically ill AKI-RRT survivors, QOL was comparable to matched long-term critically ill non-AKI-RRT survivors, but lower than in the general population. The majority of AKI-RRT patients wanted to be readmitted to the ICU when needed, despite a higher severity of illness compared to matched non-AKI-RRT patients, and despite the fact that one quarter had persistent dialysis dependency.
New descent LQP alternating direction methods for solving a class of structured variational inequalities
Authors: Bnouhachem Abdellah , Al-Homidan Suliman , Ansari Qamrul Hasan 
Published: August 2015

AbstractIn this paper, we propose two descent alternating direction methods based on a logarithmic-quadratic proximal method for structured variational inequalities. The first method can be viewed as an extension of the method proposed by Bnouhachem and Xu (Comput. Math. Appl. 67:671-680, 2014) by performing an additional step at each iteration. The second method generates the new iterate by searching the optimal step size along a new descent direction, which can be viewed as a refinement and improvement of the first one. Under certain conditions, the global convergence of the both methods is proved.
The effect of dietary intake of antioxidant micronutrients on burn wound healing: a study in a tertiary health institution in a developing country
Authors: Adjepong Mary , Agbenorku Pius , Brown Patricia , Oduro Ibok 
Published: August 2015

Abstract

Background
Burn injury results in emotional stress affecting dietary intake and antioxidant micronutrient intake, which is known to have effects on recovery outcomes. The study aimed to assess dietary intake of antioxidant micronutrients and recovery outcomes of burn patients.

Methods
Questionnaires were administered to 40 burn patients at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (Ghana) from January 1, 2014 to May 30, 2014. The data taken include anthropometric measurements and dietary assessment. Their nutrient intakes were assessed with the Nutrient Analysis Template. The average intakes were compared to the recommended daily allowance. Assessment of recovery was based on records of wound healing assessments and infection rates from the health practitioners.

Results
A cross-sectional study of 40 patients revealed an average total burn surface area (TBSA) of 31.4 %, where 70.0, 35.0, 75.0, 52.5, 12.5 and 32.5 % patients were deficient in vitamins A, C and E, zinc, copper and selenium, respectively and adequate amounts of vitamin C intake were related with significantly better wound healing progress. Positive wound healing outcomes were observed for patients with adequate vitamins A and E and zinc intake. Less infection presented among patients with adequate amount of vitamins A and C and zinc, but this was not observed for patients with adequate vitamin E, copper and selenium.

Conclusions
Most burn patients did not meet their dietary requirements for antioxidant micronutrients and this was due to meals not tailored to suit individual requirements. Adequacy of the antioxidants especially vitamin C resulted in positive wound healing outcomes. Hence, there is need for planned well-balanced meals of high vitamin C.
No Association of Blood Type O With Neuroendocrine Tumors in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
Authors: Nell Sjoerd , van Leeuwaarde Rachel S. , Pieterman Carolina R. C. , de Laat Joanne M. , Hermus Ad R. , Dekkers Olaf M. , de Herder Wouter W. , van der Horst-Schrivers Anouk N. , Drent Madeleine L. , Bisschop Peter H. , Havekes Bas , Borel Rinkes Inne H. M. , Vriens Menno R. , Valk Gerlof D. 
Published: August 2015

Context:An association between ABO blood type and the development of cancer, in particular, pancreatic cancer, has been reported in the literature. An association between blood type O and neuroendocrine tumors in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) patients was recently suggested. Therefore, blood type O was proposed as an additional factor to personalize screening criteria for neuroendocrine tumors in MEN1 patients.Objective:The aim of this study was to assess the association between blood type O and the occurrence of neuroendocrine tumors in the national Dutch MEN1 cohort.Design:This is a cohort study using the Dutch National MEN1 database, which includes more than 90% of the Dutch MEN1 population. Demographic and clinical data were analyzed by blood type. Chi-square tests and Fisher exact tests were used to determine the association between blood type O and occurrence of neuroendocrine tumors. A cumulative incidence analysis (Gray's test) was performed to assess the equality of cumulative incidence of neuroendocrine tumors in blood type groups, taking death into account as a competing risk.Results:The ABO blood type of 200 of 322 MEN1 patients was known. Demographic and clinical characteristics were similar among blood type O and non-O type cohorts. The occurrence of neuroendocrine tumors of the lung, thymus, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract was equally distributed across the blood type O and non-O type cohorts (Grays's test for equality; P = 0.72). Furthermore, we found no association between blood type O and the occurrence of metastatic disease or survival.Conclusions:An association between blood type O and the occurrence of neuroendocrine tumors in MEN1 patients was not confirmed. For this reason, the addition of the blood type to screening and surveillance practice seems not to be of additional value for identifying MEN1 patients at risk for the development of neuroendocrine tumors, metastatic disease, or a shortened survival.
Improving the Stability of a Liquid-type Perovskite Solar Cell by Capping Spiro-OMeTAD Layer onto CH3NH3PbI3/TiO2 Film
Authors: Hong Cheng-You , Hsieh Tsung-Yu , Wei Tzu-Chien , Ikegami Masashi , Lee Chia-Hua , Tung Yung-Lung 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
Introducing spiro-OMeTAD as protecting layer for CH3NH3PbI3 in a liquid-type perovskite solar cell is found to suppress the degradation of the device efficiently. Evidenced by XRD analysis, the dissolution of CH3NH3PbI3 is significantly retarded in the presence of spiro-OMeTAD capping layer and consequently the current–voltage parameter decay is stabilized.
SOCIAL MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR INSURANCE AGENTS: COMPETENCE APPROACH
Authors: Рыболовлева  , Rybolovleva Olga 
Published: August 2015

The actual questions of staff professional development are mentioned in the article. The content of professional development of insurance agents is considered from the standpoint of competence approach. Professional, personal and social competences of insurance agents are identified. The basic blocks of social control technology of professional development of insurance agents are presented it details: target block, function block, regulatory unit, operational and procedural block, tool block, resource block.
Details reveals the basic units of social control technology professional development of insurance agents: target block, a function block, the regulatory unit, operational and procedural block tool block, resource block.
USE OF MASS MEDIA IN ELECTORAL CYCLES OF MODERN RUSSIA
Authors: Бакалдина  , Bakaldina Elena , Елисеев  , Eliseev Anatoliy , Фомина  , Fomina Mariya 
Published: August 2015

In article influence of political transit on application of selective technologies in modern electoral system of the Russian Federation is analysed. Authors prove situation that the political processes which are taking place in transitive democracies which the modern Russian Federation is have considerable impact on the contents, character and rates of transformations in society. As, during election campaign various electoral technologies having various impact on behavior of voters are applied. However, despite application of new technologies, mass media have the greatest impact on electorate as are the most available means of informing voters
As a result authors formulated a conclusion that in the most effective ways of impact on voters, and also stimulation of electoral behavior mass media are.
INNOVATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: PROBLEMS OF APPROBATION IN THE REGIONS
Authors: Волкова  , Volkova Alla 
Published: August 2015

The regional characteristics of construction industry in the Russian regions and the reform of its economic mechanism are structured in the article.
The author considers the existing problems in the construction sector and proposes basic solutions. In particular, the author defines the introduction of modern innovative technologies as a factor producing the growth in this area.
Events developed by the author are not only a mechanism of testing of innovative building projects, but can realize scientific, technical and intellectual potential in the production process to get new or improved market production.
Wood Utilization Pattern in Kashmir Region, Western Himalaya
Authors: Habib Tariq , Malik Zahid Hussain , Dar Muhammad Ejaz ul Islam , Shaheen Hamayun 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
The remoteness of the Qazi Nag Range in the western Himalayas has resulted in complete dependence of local people on woody plants for socioeconomic development. The present study aimed to evaluate utilization of woody plants in the Kashmir region. Information was collected through questionnaires and interviews during field surveys. A total of 40 tree species belonging to 29 genera and 18 families were recorded, being used locally as fence and fuel, hedging, thatching, roofing, construction, decoration, furniture, and agricultural tool making. The predominant plant families included Pinaceae and Moraceae, with five species each, followed by Fagaceae and Salicaceae, represented by four species each. Twenty-seven species were used as fence, 25 as fuel in the study area, and 14 species were used for agricultural tool formation, fodder, and fruit production. Nine species were used for furniture, eight tree species were recorded with medicinal values, and only four species were used in construction as structure wood. Cedrus deodara, Taxus wallichiana, Juglans regia, Pinus wallichiana, Celtis eriocarpa, and Betula utilis had multiple uses, being widely used in manufacturing furniture, decoration pieces, and tool handles; in construction; and as fuel, fence, and medicines. J. regia and C. deodara were also used to create artistic decorative masterpieces. Local inhabitants used T. wallichiana, Aesculus indica, J. regia, C. deodara, P. wallichiana, and Quercus species for cooking and heating homes during the winter season.
Towards a shared responsibility for quality in the participatory arts: Key insights into conditions underpinning quality
Authors: Blanche Rachel 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
The ArtWorks programme has succeeded in generating deeper insights into the realities of participatory arts practice in the United Kingdom, in particular the conditions needed to achieve quality and the extent to which these are enabled. In parallel with ArtWorks research, in 2014 Creative Scotland commissioned a detailed analysis of the extant ‘body of knowledge’ concerning quality, which uncovered a number of generic concepts of quality held in the commercial world, which are of profound relevance to the participatory arts and the questions currently being explored by the sector. When such ‘global’ perspectives – about the inherent nature of quality, how to ‘build it in’ to a product and how to manage quality outputs – are considered alongside evidence and testimony from the sector captured by ArtWorks, several important learning points emerge: One, that quality does not reside just in the art or work undertaken with participants ‘on the day’ but stems from a holistic process consisting of several preceding phases including conception, design and planning, each of which contain quality components. Two: quality in the participatory arts is not solely determined by the artist and what they deliver ‘in the room’, but is directly affected by a range of key decision makers some of whom may be far removed from the project itself, but who nonetheless influence whether the experience of the participants is a quality one. Three: there are recognizable essential preconditions for quality that appear to be common across participatory arts practice. Many of these are outside the artist’s direct control and are often missing from projects, undermining the chances of quality experiences for participants. The seminal theory of US researchers Seidel et al. constructing the interconnectedness of decision makers provides vital context for appreciating the roles and responsibilities of a wider group of stakeholders (including commissioners, employers and funders) in the achievement of quality experiences for participants. These observations lead to important recommendations for greater stakeholder engagement and responsibility; again gaining especial pertinence in light of evidence generated by ArtWorks. This article outlines each of these points in detail, reconstructing the logical development of key insights contained in the Creative Scotland report, which was researched and written by this author. The core components of an optimum quality system are proposed and represented as features of a holistic framework.
Maximizing empowerment in applied theatre with refugees and migrants in the United Kingdom: Facilitation shaped by an ethic of care
Authors: Smith Anne 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
This article argues for the value of fostering an ethic of care within an arts project, which emphasizes the importance of facilitating a culture of agency rather than dependency for participants. Drawing on the work of Virginia Held and Tove Pettersen, it highlights the necessity for all participants to be able to give as well as receive care and the impact of this upon achieving a sense of belonging. The professional skill of the artist is fundamental to the success of community arts practice. However, if a sense of dependency on professional skill remains, the longterm impact of the project is limited. In applied theatre practice with refugees and migrants who may already be disempowered by language, immigration status and poverty, a sense of agency is crucial. Using evidence from practice-based research in Creative English, a drama-based English language programme for adult refugees, asylum seekers and migrants and a family learning project for parents and toddlers, this article shows how the ethic of care disrupts the uneven balance of power between the artist and participant/altruist and recipient and thus impacts more widely on individuals’ actions beyond the workshop sessions, increasing the long-term impact of a time-bound arts project on individuals and their community.
The benefits of being a bit of an asshole
Authors: Schrag Anthony 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
In the United Kingdom, over the past decade, Socially Engaged practices have been variously employed to eradicate conflict and produce artworks that are diverse, multiple, all-welcoming and that smooth the turbulence of social tensions. Conflict, however, is an integral part of the social realm and to deny its presence is to deny the true functioning of a democratic realm. What, then, is the role of conflict within public and participatory artworks?
Whose quality is it anyway? Inhabiting the creative tension between presentational and participatory music
Authors: Camlin David A. 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
The complexity of identifying what constitutes quality in the field of Participatory Music is increased by contrasting it with its counterpart Presentational Music. Resorting to dichotomous positions – e.g. process vs product; access vs excellence; technical vs ethical – only helps to partially understand this complexity. In this article, I argue that applying a dialogic perspective of ‘creative tension’ to the continuums of practice between Presentational Music, Participatory Music and more socially or ethically engaged practices enables us to talk about issues of musical quality in participatory settings in a more meaningful and consistent way. This dialogic approach may also help to resolve similar dichotomies in broader Participatory Arts practice.