bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Unusual Migration of Prominence Activities in the Southern Hemisphere during Cycles 23-24
Authors: Shimojo Masumi 
Published: March 2014

Abstract
The solar activity in Cycles 23-24 shows differences from the previous cycles that were observed with modern instruments, e.g., long cycle duration and a small number of sunspots. To appreciate the anomalies further, we investigated the prominence eruptions and disappearances observed with the Nobeyama Radioheliograph for over 20 years. Consequently, we found that the occurrence of prominence activities in the northern hemisphere is normal because the period of the number variation is 11 years, and the migration of the producing region of the prominence activities traces the migration of 11 years ago. On the other hand, the migration in the southern hemisphere significantly differs from that in the northern hemisphere and the previous cycles. The prominence activities occurred over -50° latitude in spite of the late decay phase of Cycle 23, and the number of prominence activities in the higher latitude region (over -65°) is very small, even near the solar maximum of Cycle 24. The results suggest that the anomalies of the global magnetic field distribution started at the solar maximum of Cycle 23. A comparison of the butterfly diagram of the prominence activities with the magnetic butterfly diagram indicates that the timing of “the rush to the pole” and the polar magnetic field closely relates to unusual migration. Considering that the rush to the pole is made of the sunspots, the hemispheric asymmetry of the sunspots and the strength of the polar magnetic fields are essential for understanding the anomalies of the prominence activities.
Oscillating Magnetic Trap and Non-Thermal Emission from Solar Flares
Authors: Tsap Yuri , Kopylova Yulia , Goldvarg Tatiana , Stepanov Alexander 
Published: March 2014

Abstract
A comparative analysis of the fine time structure of microwave and hard X-ray emissions from the flare event on 1992 November 5 is given. Based on wavelet analysis, quasi-periodic pulsations with a fundamental period of 6 s in both wave bands have been revealed. The anticorrelation of time profiles of microwave and hard X-ray emissions as well as time delays between the emission peaks in different wave bands are explained by the excitation of sausage oscillations of a flare loop modelling by a magnetic trap. It has been shown that the intermediate pitch angle diffusion regime of trapped electrons into the loss-cone should be realized in flare loops. The relation between time delays of emission peaks at different wave bands and the pulse duration has been investigated.
Sepsis Is Associated with a Preferential Diaphragmatic Atrophy
Authors: Jung Boris , Nougaret Stephanie , Conseil Matthieu , Coisel Yannaël , Futier Emmanuel , Chanques Gerald , Molinari Nicolas , Lacampagne Alain , Matecki Stefan , Jaber Samir 
Published: March 2014

Abstract

Background:
Diaphragm and psoas are affected during sepsis in animal models. Whether diaphragm or limb muscle is preferentially affected during sepsis in the critically ill remains unclear.

Methods:
Retrospective secondary analysis study including 40 patients, comparing control (n = 17) and critically ill patients, with (n = 14) or without sepsis (n = 9). Diaphragm volume, psoas volume, and cross-sectional area of the skeletal muscles at the third lumbar vertebra were measured during intensive care unit (ICU) stay using tridimensional computed tomography scan volumetry. Diaphragm strength was evaluated using magnetic phrenic nerve stimulation. The primary endpoint was the comparison between diaphragm and peripheral muscle volume kinetics during the ICU stay among critically ill patients, with or without sepsis.

Results:
Upon ICU admission, neither diaphragm nor psoas muscle volumes were significantly different between critically ill and control patients (163 ± 53 cm3
vs. 197 ± 82 cm3 for the diaphragm, P = 0.36, and 272 ± 116 cm3
vs. to 329 ± 166 cm3 for the psoas, P = 0.31). Twenty-five (15 to 36) days after admission, diaphragm volume decreased by 11 ± 13% in nonseptic and by 27 ± 12% in septic patients, P = 0.01. Psoas volume decreased by 11 ± 10% in nonseptic and by 19 ± 13% in septic patients, P = 0.09. Upon ICU admission, diaphragm strength was correlated with diaphragm volume and was lower in septic (6.2 cm H2O [5.6 to 9.3]) than that in nonseptic patients (13.2 cm H2O [12.3 to 15.6]), P = 0.01.

Conclusions:
During the ICU stay, both diaphragm and psoas volumes decreased. In septic patients, the authors report for the first time in humans preferential diaphragm atrophy compared with peripheral muscles.
Efficacy of Sugammadex for the Reversal of Moderate and Deep Rocuronium-induced Neuromuscular Block in Patients Pretreated with Intravenous Magnesium
Authors: Czarnetzki Christoph , Tassonyi Edömér , Lysakowski Christopher , Elia Nadia , Tramèr Martin R. 
Published: March 2014

Abstract

Background:
Magnesium enhances the effect of rocuronium. Sugammadex reverses rocuronium-induced neuromuscular block. The authors investigated whether magnesium decreased the efficacy of sugammadex for the reversal of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular block.

Methods:
Thirty-two male patients were randomized in a double-blinded manner to receive magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) 60 mg/kg or placebo intravenously before induction of anesthesia with propofol, sufentanil, and rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg. Neuromuscular transmission was monitored using TOF-Watch SX® acceleromyography (Organon Ltd., Dublin, Ireland). In 16 patients, sugammadex 2 mg/kg was administered intravenously at reappearance of the second twitch of the train-of-four (moderate block). In 16 further patients, sugammadex 4 mg/kg was administered intravenously at posttetanic count 1 to 2 (deep block). Primary endpoint was recovery time from injection of sugammadex to normalized train-of-four ratio 0.9. Secondary endpoint was recovery time to final T1.

Results:
Average time for reversal of moderate block was 1.69 min (SD, 0.81) in patients pretreated with MgSO4 and 1.76 min (1.13) in those pretreated with placebo (P = 0.897). Average time for reversal of deep block was 1.77 min (0.83) in patients pretreated with MgSO4 and 1.98 min (0.58) in those pretreated with placebo (P = 0.572). Times to final T1 were longer compared with times to normalized train-of-four ratio 0.9, without any difference between patients pretreated with MgSO4 or placebo.

Conclusion:
Pretreatment with a single intravenous dose of MgSO4 60 mg/kg does not decrease the efficacy of recommended doses of sugammadex for the reversal of a moderate and deep neuromuscular block induced by an intubation dose of rocuronium.
Seasonality and Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Authors: Lee Grace J. , Dotson Jennifer L. , Kappelman Michael D. , King Eileen , Pratt Jesse M. , Colletti Richard B. , Bistrick Sarah , Burkam Jennifer L. , Crandall Wallace V. ,   ImproveCareNow Network
Published: March 2014

ABSTRACTObjectives:Seasonal and geographic variations of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) exacerbations have been described in adults, with inconsistent findings. We sought to determine whether disease activity in pediatric‐onset IBD is associated with a seasonal pattern.Methods:We examined children with Crohn disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) using data from the ImproveCareNow Collaborative between December 2008 and November 2010. We compared the proportion of patients in continuous remission for all recorded visits in each season. We also compared the distribution of all recorded visits with a physician global assessment (PGA) of remission or active disease across seasons.Results:A total of 1325 patients with CD (6102 visits) and 587 patients with UC (2394 visits) were included. The proportion of patients with UC in continuous remission during each season was highest in the summer (67%) and lowest in the winter (55%) (P = 0.01). A similar pattern was found for CD but was not significant. Similarly, the proportion of visits in remission was highest in the summer and lowest in the winter for both UC (29%, 21%; P < 0.001) and CD (28%, 23%; P < 0.001); however, the distribution of visits with active disease was not significantly different across seasons.Conclusions:The higher proportion of patients with UC in continuous remission in the summer may be related to the higher proportion of remission visits in the summer, because the proportion of visits with active disease was similar across seasons. These findings do not support any strong associations between season of the year and disease activity in pediatric IBD.
rhBSSL Improves Growth and LCPUFA Absorption in Preterm Infants Fed Formula or Pasteurized Breast Milk
Authors: Casper Charlotte , Carnielli Virgilio P. , Hascoet Jean‐Michel , Lapillonne Alexandre , Maggio Luca , Timdahl Kristina , Olsson Birgitta , Vågerö Mårten , Hernell Olle 
Published: March 2014

ABSTRACTObjectives:Preterm infants often experience suboptimal growth, which can affect organ development. The aim of this study was to improve growth by treatment with bile salt–stimulated lipase (BSSL), naturally present in breast milk, but lost after pasteurization, and absent in formula.Methods:Two clinical trials were performed with a predefined analysis of combined data to investigate the effects of recombinant human BSSL (rhBSSL) treatment on growth velocity and fat absorption in preterm infants. The studies were randomized and double‐blinded comparing 7‐day treatment with rhBSSL and placebo, administered in pasteurized breast milk or formula, using a crossover design.Results:Sixty‐three infants were evaluated for safety. At randomization, the mean (standard deviation) weight was 1467 (193) g and mean postmenstrual age was 32.6 (0.5) weeks. Sixty and 46 infants were evaluated for growth velocity and fat absorption, respectively. rhBSSL treatment significantly improved mean growth velocity by 2.93 g · kg−1 · day−1 (P < 0.001) compared with placebo (mean 16.86 vs 13.93 g · kg−1 · day−1) and significantly decreased the risk of suboptimal growth (<15 g · kg−1 · day−1) (30% vs 52%, P = 0.004). rhBSSL significantly increased absorption of the long‐chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid, and arachidonic acid by 5.76% (P = 0.013) and 8.55% (P = 0.001), respectively, but had no significant effect on total fat absorption. The adverse‐event profile was similar to placebo.Conclusions:In preterm infants fed pasteurized breast milk or formula, 1 week of treatment with rhBSSL was well tolerated and significantly improved growth and long‐chain polyunsaturated fatty acid absorption compared to placebo. This publication presents the first data regarding the use of rhBSSL in preterms and the results have led to further clinical studies.
Improving environmental management legislation to facilitate post-disaster reconstruction
Authors: Olabode Bamidele Rotimi James , Wilkinson Suzanne 
Published: March 2014

Purpose– The study aims to explore improvements to environmental management legislation that will enable the implementation of post-disaster reconstruction activities after the built environment has been affected by a natural disaster.Design/methodology/approach– The study programme collates opinions from building and development control officers and other disaster practitioners based in New Zealand. The objective was to determine the practical implication of implementing reconstruction arrangements under the Resource Management Act (RMA). The survey was administered online, and a data set of 80 responses was used for the analyses.Findings– The survey results show that the current reconstruction framework in New Zealand may cause procedural constraints and become burdensome to property owners who desire early recovery from a disaster event. Therefore, improvements are suggested to certain aspects of the RMA reconstruction provisions, so that it facilitates early recovery from natural disasters.Originality/value– The paper is one aspect of a doctoral study that reviewed the implications of implementing reconstruction under existing legislative framework. It highlights the need for improvements to environmental management legislation to enable effective reconstruction after natural disasters in New Zealand. These have wider implications to other countries to revise their legislation before any disaster, thus reducing the problems that may be experienced while implementing environmental and developmental legislation.
Service quality and satisfaction in the banking sector
Authors: Kayeser Fatima Johra , Abdur Razzaque Mohammed 
Published: March 2014

Purpose– The aims of this paper are to examine the antecedent and mediation effects of core, relational and tangible service quality on rapport and customers' overall satisfaction.Design/methodology/approach– A survey has been conducted on 212 bank customers to validate the conceptual model. Structural equation modeling is used by AMOS for data analysis.Findings– Results show that relational service qualities have significant antecedent and mediation impact on the rapport-satisfaction relationship. Core quality has only antecedent influence on rapport, whereas none of the relationships is found significant in the case of tangible service quality.Research limitations/implications– The study has been conducted on one single country and focused on one type of services – banking services. Therefore, future research endeavors may consider different countries as well as a variety of services.Practical implications– Providing individual attention to each customer and understanding their specific need are the most important steps required from service employees for building successful rapport with customers. Keeping promises and offering flawless services are also more significant for customers than the tangible features of a bank. Management should consider these issues to develop effective rapport because it has a direct and strong effect on customers' overall satisfaction.Originality/value– The paper reveals the importance of relational service quality for developing customer rapport and satisfaction. It also identifies the antecedent role of core service quality for rapport.
Survey concerning electronic textbooks
Authors: Duncan Selby Roger , P. Carter Korey , H. Gage Stuart 
Published: March 2014

Purpose
– A survey of students in different undergraduate majors and years asked where they bought their textbooks, the types of electronic devices they used, and their post-class use of textbook material. The research goal was to determine the groups of students likely most receptive to e-textbooks and to assess the potential environmental benefits of e-textbook adoption. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach
– The student population of freshmen and juniors registered at Michigan State University were surveyed via e-mail/online in summer 2010. 477 freshmen (7.8 percent of surveyed) and 652 juniors (10.2 percent of surveyed) responded. Responses were grouped together into seven categories by student major.

Findings
– Surveyed students used far more print textbooks than e-textbooks. Laptops were the dominant student device and their future promise for e-textbook use is limited. The higher-than-expected rate of e-waste generation by students indicates that the environmental benefits of e-textbook adoption may be limited without improvements in e-waste management. However, results suggest that students from all majors and years were willing to experiment with different textbook vendors, so if functionality and cost incentives are improved, e-textbook adoption will likely be a widespread campus phenomenon.

Originality/value
– Research on e-textbooks often focuses on educational value or student preference; this research instead provides results assessing whether current e-device use on campus will support e-textbooks and whether adopting e-textbooks will have an environmental benefit over print textbooks. The study also reveals that many students learn to adapt their purchasing behavior with experience, and that this trend is widespread throughout all majors.
Are personal innovativeness and social influence critical to continue with mobile commerce?
Authors: Lu June 
Published: March 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to report a study investigating the impact of personal innovativeness in information technology (PIIT) and social influence on user continuance intention toward mobile commerce (m-commerce) in the USA.Design/methodology/approach– A survey was conducted among undergraduate and graduate mobile users in a regional university. Structural equation modeling procedures were deployed to analyse 323 valid data points.Findings– The study found that among well-educated m-commerce users, user personal innovativeness as measured by PIIT and perceived usefulness, the determinants of initial adoption, remain as strong determinants of user continuance intention. PIIT also remains as the antecedent of perceived ease of use. Social influence has changed the pattern of influence on continuance intention.Research limitations/implications– This study is unable to investigate m-commerce user expectations and satisfaction levels. The small and convenient sample does not offer guarantee of the findings.Practical implications– M-commerce providers should pay adequate attention to personal innovativeness, since it affects mobile user willingness and capability to welcome and adapt to new services and features. They should always utilize social channels to gather feedback, to distribute new changes or features, and to exert positive influence.Originality/value– This study is one of the few examining the effect of PIIT in a post-adoption context and confirms its long-term psychological influence on continuance intention toward m-commerce. This study is also one of the initial to use discursive power perspective to study social influence on continuance intention in the mobile context.
Antecedents for user intention to adopt another auction site
Authors: Tseng Fan-Chen , Teng Ching-I. 
Published: March 2014

Purpose
– Multiple adoption (the adoption of another auction site in addition to the present one) enables startup or non-leading firms to survive and grow by eroding the customer bases of market leaders. Thus understanding multiple adoption is important. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to propose and examines antecedents of user intention to adopt another online auction site.

Design/methodology/approach
– This study utilized a cross-sectional design and an online survey, obtaining 495 valid responses.

Findings
– Analytical results indicate that self-efficacy and inherent novelty seeking contribute to the intention to adopt another auction site. Moreover, transaction opportunities enhance the intention. Perceived network externality also increases the intention. However, perceived relational switching costs reduce such intention.

Originality/value
– This study is new in investigating why users intend to use another auction site and identifying the antecedents.
Managing brand presence through social media: the case of UK football clubs
Authors: McCarthy Jeff , Rowley Jennifer , Jane Ashworth Catherine , Pioch Elke 
Published: March 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to contribute knowledge on the issues and benefits associated with managing brand presence and relationships through social media. UK football clubs are big businesses, with committed communities of fans, so are an ideal context from which to develop an understanding of the issues and challenges facing organisations as they seek to protect and promote their brand online.

Design/methodology/approach
– Due to the emergent nature of social media, and the criticality of the relationships between clubs and their fans, an exploratory study using a multiple case study approach was used to gather rich insights into the phenomenon.

Findings
– Clubs agreed that further development of social media strategies had potential to deliver interaction and engagement, community growth and belonging, traffic flow to official web sites and commercial gain. However, in developing their social media strategies they had two key concerns. The first concern was the control of the brand presence and image in social media, and how to respond to the opportunities that social media present to fans to impact on the brand. The second concern was how to strike an appropriate balance between strategies that deliver short-term revenue, and those that build longer term brand loyalty.

Originality/value
– This research is the first to offer insights into the issues facing organisations when developing their social media strategy.
Perceived value of social networking sites (SNS) in students' expressive participation in social movements
Authors: D. Borrero Juan , Y. Yousafzai Shumaila , Javed Uzma , L. Page Kelly 
Published: March 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this study is to determine the beliefs that influence university students to use social networking sites (SNS) for expressive participation in social movements.Design/methodology/approach– The original technology acceptance model (TAM), a quantitative methodological approach, and a survey were used to collect responses from 214 university students in Spain. Structural equation modelling was used to test the proposed relationships.Findings– Results confirm that the perceived ease of use (PEU) and perceived usefulness (PU) of SNS significantly affect a student's intention to use SNS for expressive social participation in social movements, with use intention significantly affecting actual participation. There was no significant moderating effect of students' gender on these relationships.Originality/value– Although there is much discussion in the popular press about how people use SNS, there is no published empirical research on the determinants that contribute to a person's intention to use and actual use of SNS in the context of social movements. This paper is one of the first studies to investigate young people's perception of the SNS usefulness and ease of the use for participation in social movements.
Interactive, direct and digital marketing
Authors: David Stone Merlin , David Woodcock Neil 
Published: March 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this article is to explain how the management of the two areas business intelligence (BI) and customer insight (CI) needs to be brought together to support a company's interactive marketing.

Design/methodology/approach
– The article is based on the author's work in consultancy and in assessing client company's customer management capabilities and performance, as well as a review of some of the literature on BI and CI.

Findings
– The article suggests that companies need to pay close attention to the governance of BI, as a self-service approach to BI becomes increasingly used by CI teams.

Research limitations/implications
– The review of literature carried out by the authors suggests that the interface between BI and CI is poorly researched and would benefit from a significant research effort.

Originality/value
– The focus on the interface between BI and CI is relatively new. The authors hope that it will trigger significant research.