bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Techniques of the Invisible: Cinematic Images of being Addicted
Authors: Rantala Varpu 
Published: February 2013

Aims This study analyses how contemporary American films on “new”, behavioural addictions (sex, gambling and shopping) visualise the inner experience of being addicted. Design A close-reading of cinematic techniques (such as cinematography, editing, sound and colour) at the beginning of six films explores how the spectator is invited into an affective engagement with the film, and how being addicted can be visualised through these techniques. Results Despite genre differences and various types of addiction problems, the analysed films all employ expressive techniques that resonate with each other. Being addicted is imagined through confessional monologues which provide access into the anomalous inner experience, through a sensualising of the objects of addiction as both enticing and repelling, and through an aesthetics of disconnections and distance. While similar modes recur, the cinematic image of being addicted can also be subversive. Conclusion The affective modes of the films emphasise intimacy and exploration of the self, central to the modern strategies of managing addiction problems. However, the cinematic images also enable subversive affective registers of images of addiction as an inner experience.
Preparation of a miniaturised iodide ion selective sensor using polypyrrole and pencil lead: effect of double-coating, electropolymerisation time, and current density
Authors: Gholami Mehrdad , Ghasemi Abdol-Majid , Loghavi Mohammad , Behkami Shima , Ahamdi-Dokht-Faraghe Amaneh 
Published: February 2013

AbstractPolypyrrole (PPy) is a conducting polymer which can be used for producing different ion-selective electrodes. An iodide-doped (PPy-iodide) was prepared electrochemically by anodic polymerisation of pyrrole in the presence of an iodide ion in an aqueous solution on the surface of a pencil lead. Polymerisation was investigated under galvanostatic conditions. The effects of electropolymerisation conditions on the characteristics of the potential response of the sensor were examined. Concentrations of pyrrole, iodide ions, and conditioning solution plus current density and the time of electropolymerisation were optimised in relation to the slope and linearity of calibration graphs. This electrode showed a Nernstian behaviour of 61.1 mV per decade for I− ion over a wide concentration range from 1.0 × 10−5 M to 1.0 × 10−1 M, with the limit of detection of 9.3 × 10−6 M. The response time of the electrode was from 3–5 s. The selectivity coefficients of the prepared sensors over a wide spectrum of interference anions were also evaluated, revealing that selectivity improves as a result of double-coating with PPy. A similar improvement was observed under lower current density and longer electropolymerisation time. This sensor was applied in the determination of iodide ions using titration potentiometry. This electrode can be used for the determination of iodide in drug preparations.
Seasonal movements of wisents (Bison bonasus L., 1758) in the Bieszczady Mountains (SE Poland)
Authors: Perzanowski Kajetan , Januszczak Maciej , Wołoszyn-Gałęza Aleksandra 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
We studied seasonal movements of wisents (also known as European bison) from the western subpopulation in the Bieszczady Mountains, in forest districts of Baligród, Komańcza, Lesko, and Cisna. The estimation of distance of seasonal movements was based on telemetric bearings of 4 adult animals (1 cow and 3 bulls) in 2002‑2005. We assumed that a maximum distance of movement was a linear extent between 2 most distant locations of an animal recorded in winter and in the following growing season. The maximum distances were 12.8‑18.5 km for the cow, and 5.1‑22.9 km for bulls. Wisent movements were triggered by significant changes in ambient temperature (decrease in late autumn and increase in early spring) and the appearance of first snowfall in autumn.
Effect of variable viscosity on free flow of non-Newtonian power-law fluids along a vertical surface with thermal stratification
Authors: Moorthy M.B.K. , Senthilvadivu K. 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
The aim of this paper is to investigate the effect of thermal stratification together with variable viscosity on free convection flow of non- Newtonian fluids along a nonisothermal semi infinite vertical plate embedded in a saturated porous medium. The governing equations of continuity, momentum and energy are transformed into nonlinear ordinary differential equations using similarity transformations and then solved by using the Runge-Kutta-Gill method along with shooting technique. Governing parameters for the problem under study are the variable viscosity, thermal stratification parameter, non-Newtonian parameter and the power-law index parameter.The velocity and temperature distributions are presented and discussed. The Nusselt number is also derived and discussed numerically.
Diagnosis And Monitoring Of Chronic Kidney Disease Progression In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus - A Retrospective Study
Authors: Nicodim Mirela Simona , Aşchie Mariana 
Published: February 2013

Abstract
The study was retrospective and the purpose was to assess how screening and monitoring of chronic kidney disease are performed in patients with diabetes mellitus, in terms of routine medical practice. The study was performed on a sample of 127 patients with diabetes mellitus who died during hospitalization, between 2006-2010. Data were collected from autopsy reports and from clinical medical records of patients with diabetes mellitus, aiming for 5 years prior to death. The main cause of death was represented by cardiovascular events (61.4% of patients). Most of the patients associate high blood pressure and dyslipidemia. To diagnosis and monitoring the development of chronic kidney disease were performed albuminuria measurements (0.6 determinations / patient / year) and serum creatinine measurements (0.41 determinations / patient / year). 91.8% of patients with diabetes duration greater than 1 year had at least one determination of albuminuria within five years. Most patients in the study group associated multiple cardiovascular risk factors. Investigations for diagnosis and monitoring the development of diabetic kidney disease are performed less frequently than recommendations and the causes are multiple.
Duration of Use of Computer as Risk Factor for Developing Back Pain among Indian Office Going Women
Authors: Varte Lalhmunlien Robert , Rawat Shweta , Singh Inderjeet , Majumdar Dhurjati 
Published: February 2013

Introduction: The study was designed to investigate back pain among working women in one of the largest Research and Development Organization in India and identify occupational factors associated with lower back pain by means of a survey of female employees. Methods: This study investigated the relative risk of whether different age groups, job types, body mass index (BMI), years or service, screen viewing distance, self perception of comfort level and duration of use of computer have a bearing on the occurrence of back pain and if such risk factors aggravate cases of back pain. Results: In the unadjusted table, there was a statistically significant chance of developing backpain as the age increases (odds ratio) OR 1.56, 95% (confidence interval) CI (1.030 - 2.372), however, after adjusting for the other co-variates, this chance was not of significance. Job types, body mass index (BMI) >30 (OR >1 (0.802-1.877), years of service and screen distance OR >1 (0.96-1.745) all showed a positive association with back pain though the p values were not of statistically significance. In the adjusted table, for those who use the computer daily at the workplace for more than 6 hours, there was a statistically significant association for this group of developing back pain as compared to the first group i.e. those who work for 0-2 hours, as shown by OR 1.79, (1.123 - 2.864).Conclusion: The present study indicated that backpain is present in as much as about 25.3% of the study population. For those who use the computer >6 hours daily, there was a statistically significant chance of developing backpain.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v3i1.5567 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 3(2012) 6-12
Using Photovoice with At-risk Youth: In a Community-based Cooking Program
Authors: Thomas Heather Clarke , Irwin Jennifer D. 
Published: February 2013

Purpose: We examined the facilitators of and barriers to participants’ application of cooking skills beyond Cook It Up!, a pilot community-based cooking program targeting at-risk youth aged 13 to 18. Methods: Photovoice is a qualitative research method using still-picture cameras to document participants’ health and community realities. Four participants photographed items they perceived as facilitators of or barriers to the application of cooking skills. At a facilitated discussion group, youth discussed why they took certain pictures and how the photos best exemplified facilitators and barriers. Participants agreed upon the themes arising from the dialogue. Data trustworthiness tools were used to ensure that themes arising from the dialogue truly represented participants’ perspectives. Results: Four major themes emerged as facilitators: aptitude, food literacy, local and fresh ingredients, and connectedness. Access to unhealthy foods was the only barrier that participants identified. Participants and researchers decided to advocate for the sustainability of community-based cooking programs offered for high school credit. Participants’ photos would enhance advocacy efforts with education stakeholders. Conclusions: Cook It Up! provided youth with cooking techniques for healthy, economical, homemade meals, but proof was needed of the transferability of skills outside the program environment. Youth in this study identified important facilitators that enabled the continued use of their cooking skills, and one barrier. Findings underscore the importance of communitybased cooking programs tailored to at-risk youth.
L'émirat « hyperactif » : une analyse de la politique d'internationalisation du Qatar
Authors: Lazar Mehdi 
Published: February 2013

Le Qatar est en train de devenir l’un des pays les plus influents du monde arabe. Très visible grâce à sa chaîne de télévision, à ses larges investissements financiers dans le sport, l’industrie ou la finance, l’émirat l’est aussi depuis deux ans par son basculement dans une diplomatie d’engagement. C’est également la diversité de son activité internationale qui frappe : l’émirat à la perle sera, par exemple, l’hôte de la Coupe du monde de football 2022, il a construit des musées de classe mondiale et accueille depuis 2010 une antenne d’HEC Paris. Ainsi, cette « hyperactivité » autant que ses ambitions politiques et diplomatiques interrogent. Car si diplomatiquement l’émirat s’est construit une réputation de solide médiateur, il semble avoir dorénavant d’autres ambitions comme le confirme son implication dans les dossiers libyen et syrien.
La question kurde en Turquie : retour aux années 1990 ?
Authors: Özcan Yilmaz 
Published: February 2013

Cet article analyse le nouveau contexte de violence au Kurdistan de Turquie. Il soutient que les éléments de la compréhension de ce contexte sont à chercher dans l’évolution de la question kurde en Turquie depuis l’arrivée au pouvoir de l’AKP et insiste sur les va-et-vient d’AKP entre une « gestion sécuritaire » et la promesse d’une « nouvelle gestion » de la question kurde. Il montre que l’objectif de l’AKP d’une solution politique de la question kurde a renforcé la légitimité des demandes du PKK et l’a transformé en un interlocuteur incontournable. Il souligne que la décision de l’AKP de ne pas faire des réformes susceptibles d’aller dans le sens de la reconnaissance de ce statut l’amène à conditionner les réformes nécessaires pour une solution politique du conflit au désarmement ou à l’anéantissement du PKK qui, convaincu que l’« ouverture kurde » est la preuve de l’efficacité de sa lutte armée, intensifie ses attaques afin de pousser le gouvernement à reconnaître son statut d’interlocuteur.
La politique commerciale européenne et les pays en développement
Authors: Trépant Inès 
Published: February 2013

Pour lutter contre la crise économique, l’Union européenne a placé la libéralisation du commerce international au cœur de sa stratégie « Europe 2020 ». La levée de toutes les barrières commerciales, à l’importation comme à l’exportation, qui risquent de freiner la compétitivité des entreprises européennes, est dès lors devenue l’une de ses principales préoccupations. L’Union européenne affirme vouloir concilier cette relance de son économie avec sa vocation de coopération au développement et avec l’éradication de la pauvreté dans les pays tiers. Selon elle, l’ouverture du commerce international est source de croissance et de bien-être pour tous. Or, un tel postulat ne va pas de soi pour tous les acteurs. Bien plus, il ignore les risques que comporte la libéralisation en cas d’échanges entre partenaires inégaux. Pour certains États moins avancés, notamment ceux d’Afrique, la conservation de droits de douane apparaît comme une nécessité vitale face à la politique commerciale offensive de l’Europe. Inès Trépant analyse la conviction qu’affiche la Commission européenne de pouvoir, par les mêmes mécanismes, respecter son agenda économique et œuvrer au développement des pays pauvres. Elle souligne les contradictions qui traversent la politique extérieure de l’Union européenne en termes de conciliation de ses objectifs économiques, sociaux et environnementaux.
Les agents des parcs nationaux au Sénégal : soldats de la participation ?
Authors: Ségalini Céline 
Published: February 2013

Résumé Au Sénégal, la gestion des aires protégées s’inscrit dans une longue tradition paramilitaire. Depuis les années 1990, cette culture professionnelle est concurrencée par l’approche participative devenue incontournable dans le champ local de la conservation. Mais sur le terrain, ce nouveau modèle de conservation peine à s’imposer et supplanter la culture militaire qui continue de trouver des appuis dans le processus de professionnalisation et d’encadrement des agents des parcs. L’inertie liée à l’histoire laisse ainsi perdurer les barrières du modèle passé de « conservation forteresse ».
« Le roi est mort, vive le roi » : Meles Zenawi règne, mais ne gouverne plus
Authors: Bach Jean-Nicolas 
Published: February 2013

Résumé Le Premier ministre éthiopien Meles Zenawi est décédé en août 2012, privant le FDRPE – à la tête de l’État depuis 1991 – de son leader historique. Fruit d’un compromis, la nomination du protégé de Meles Zenawi, Hailémariam Dessalegn, marque la poursuite de son œuvre. La continuité du régime ne saurait néanmoins cacher des tensions plus profondes : celles liées à la survie de toute une classe politique à la tête d’un pays dont la stabilité à moyen terme dépend désormais de la réalisation des promesses faites par l’ancien Premier ministre avant sa mort.
Mantle cell lymphoma relapsing at the lymphedematous arm.
Authors: Massini Giuseppina , Hohaus Stefan , D'Alo' Francesco , Bozzoli Valentina , Vannata Barbara , Larocca Luigi Maria , Teofili Luciana 
Published: February 2013

Lymphedema (LE) is a chronic medical condition characterized by lymphatic fluid retention, resulting in tissue swelling. Cancer treatments involving lymph nodes can damage lymph drainage routes, causing accumulation of lymph fluid in the interstitial tissue of related limbs and body areas and secondary LE. Basically, the LE has a negative impact on physical and mental quality of life. Moreover, 0.07-0.04% of long term survivors (most patients undergone mastectomy) can develop the Stewart-Treves syndrome, a rare and aggressive multifocal lymphangiosarcoma arising within the LE region. Here we describe a 45-year-old woman with a massive LE of the left arm, as a consequence of previous breast cancer, who was diagnosed after 4 years of stage IV mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) . The patient after obtaining complete remission with chemotherapy and ABMT relapsed of MCL in lymphedema site.
Stroke in a patient with tuberculous meningitis and HIV infection
Authors: Pasticci Maria Bruna , Paciaroni Maurizio , Floridi Piero , Cecchini Enisia , Baldelli Franco 
Published: February 2013

Abstract. Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a devastating disease. TBM occurs more commonly in HIV infected patients. The influence of HIV co-infection on clinical manifestations and outcome of TBM is not well defined. Yet, some differences have been observed and stroke has been recorded to occur more frequently. This study reports on an HIV infected Caucasian female with lung, meningeal tuberculosis and stroke due to a cortical sub-cortical ischemic lesion.TBM was documented in the absence of neurologic symptoms. At the same time, miliary lung TB caused by multi-susceptible Mycobacterium tuberculosis was diagnosed. Anti-TB therapy consisting of a combination of four drugs was administered. The patient improved and was discharged five weeks later. In conclusion, TBM and multiple underling pathologies including HIV infection, as well as other risk factors can lead to a greater risk of stroke. Moreover, drug interactions and their side effects add levels of complexity. TBM must be included in the differential diagnosis of HIV infected patients with stroke and TBM treatment needs be started as soon as possible before the onset of vasculopathy.
Estrous Cycle Alters Micturition Pattern in Conscious Rat
Authors: Patra Phani B. 
Published: February 2013

Background The present study aims to investigate the influence of estrous cycle on micturition pattern in conscious spontaneously hypertensive rat. Methods Micturition pattern was evaluated by measuring void volume, void interval and void pressure in each stage of the estrous cycle by cystometry. Results A higher bladder capacity and a decrease in the frequency of micturition occurred in the pro-estrus and estrus stage, while a lower bladder capacity and an increase in the frequency of micturition occurred in the diestrus stage. Conclusions It is suggested that these remarkable variations in the physiology of the micturition pattern during different stages of the estrous cycle might be due to the effects of estrogen and progesterone because the level of these hormones fluctuate during each stage of the cycle. Therefore, monitoring the estrous cycle prior to any cystometry experiment in conscious rat is recommended for a better understanding of the effects of these hormones on bladder function.
Rationally Designed Hierarchical TiO2@Fe2O3 Hollow Nanostructures for Improved Lithium Ion Storage
Authors: Luo Jingshan , Xia Xinhui , Luo Yongsong , Guan Cao , Liu Jilei , Qi Xiaoying , Ng Chin Fan , Yu Ting , Zhang Hua , Fan Hong Jin 
Published: February 2013

AbstractHollow and hierarchical nanostructures have received wide attention in new‐generation, high‐performance, lithium ion battery (LIB) applications. Both TiO2 and Fe2O3 are under current investigation because of their high structural stability (TiO2) and high capacity (Fe2O3), and their low cost. Here, we demonstrate a simple strategy for the fabrication of hierarchical hollow TiO2@Fe2O3 nanostructures for the application as LIB anodes. Using atomic layer deposition (ALD) and sacrificial template‐assisted hydrolysis, the resulting nanostructure combines a large surface area with a hollow interior and robust structure. As a result, such rationally designed LIB anodes exhibit a high reversible capacity (initial value 840 mAh g−1), improved cycle stability (530 mAh g−1 after 200 cycles at the current density of 200 mA g−1), as well as outstanding rate capability. This ALD‐assisted fabrication strategy can be extended to other hierarchical hollow metal oxide nanostructures for favorable applications in electrochemical and optoelectronic devices.
Safety and outcomes following hybrid balloon and balloon‐only procedures using a multifunction, multisinus balloon dilation tool
Authors: Brodner David , Nachlas Nathan , Mock Presley , Truitt Theodore , Armstrong Michael , Pasha Raza , Jung Christopher , Atkins James 
Published: February 2013

BackgroundA multicenter prospective study was conducted to assess the safety and sustained effectiveness of a new instrument possessing multifunctionality as an ostium seeker, suction‐irrigator, and malleable balloon‐dilator indicated for treating multiple sinuses.MethodsEndoscopic balloon‐only and hybrid‐balloon procedures involving dilation of the frontal recesses, maxillary ostia, and/or sphenoid sinus ostia were performed in 175 patients. One‐month follow‐up was required for all patients. The first 50 patients enrolled also consented to a 1‐year follow‐up. Complications and sinus symptom severity were assessed at the 1‐month visit. Symptom severity and ostial patency of the treated sinuses were evaluated at the 1‐year visit.ResultsA total of 497 balloon dilations (279 frontal, 138 sphenoid, and 80 maxillary) were attempted in 175 patients. Over 96% (479/497) of the attempted sinus dilations were successfully completed, while 18 dilations were converted to traditional dissection due to an inability to access or dilate the targeted anatomy. Two (1.1%) nonserious adverse events were reported following hybrid‐balloon dilation and both were unrelated to the device or the procedure. Forty‐four of 50 patients in the extended follow‐up cohort completed the 1‐year follow‐up. Sinus symptom improvement in this group improved significantly from an average severity of 1.9 ± 1.1 to 0.8 ± 0.7 (p < 0.0001) and 1‐year ostial patency was 91.6% (76/83). One revision surgery (2.3%) was performed.ConclusionThese results indicate that a multifunctional, malleable, balloon‐dilating device can be safely and successfully used to treat multiple sinuses with sustained ostial patency and symptom improvement for at least 1 year.
The effect of formaldehyde/phenol (F/P) molar ratios on function and curing kinetics of high‐solid resol phenolic resins
Authors: Ma Yufeng , Zhang Wei , Wang Chunpeng , Xu Yuzhi , Chu Fuxiang 
Published: February 2013

AbstractA series of high‐solid resol phenolic resins (HSRPRs) were synthesized with different molar ratios (1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, and 2.4) of formaldehyde to phenol using calcium oxide and sodium hydroxide as catalyst. The effects of F/P molar ratios on physical properties, free formaldehyde and phenol, activity, structure, and thermally resistant properties of HSRPRs were fully investigated by chemical assays, liquid and solid 13C‐NMR, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The curing kinetics of different F/P molar ratios were explored with differential scanning calorimeter at four different heating rates (5, 10, 15, 20°C/min) from 35 to 200°C. Overall, HSRPRs with F/P = 2.0 had excellent comprehensive properties. The study was significant in solving the wastewater problem during the process of industry‐scale preparation of HSRPRs. We believed that the experimental findings would provide a new avenue for further study and application of HSRPRs. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2013
Copolymerization of ethylene/5‐ethylidene‐2‐norbornene with bis (2‐phenylindenyl) zirconium dichloride catalyst: I. Optimization of the operating conditions by response surface methodology
Authors: Arabi Hassan , Mobarakeh Hamid Salehi , Balzadeh Zahra , Nejabat Gholam‐Reza 
Published: February 2013

AbstractIn this study, the copolymerization of ethylene with nonconjugated diene (5‐ethylidene‐2‐norbornene) was carried out with a bis(2‐PhInd) ZrCl2 metallocene catalyst. Some polymerization factors that were considered affective on the catalyst activity, including comonomer content in the feed, ethylene pressure, and polymerization temperature, were investigated via response surface methodology to determine the optimum polymerization conditions. We found that the comonomer content in the feedstock had no enormous effect on the catalyst activity depression. Also, the polymerization temperature increment through the scrutinized range decreased the copolymerization activity. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2013