bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Socioeconomic Risk Factors for Celiac Disease Burden and Symptoms
Authors: Oza Sveta S. , Akbari Mona , Kelly Ciarán P. , Hansen Joshua , Theethira Thimmaiah , Tariq Sohaib , Dennis Melinda , Leffler Daniel A. 
Published: June 2015

Background & Aims:
Celiac disease (CD) affects approximately 1% of the population and negatively affects aspects of life including physical and social function. The relationship between socioeconomic (SE) factors, symptom severity, and perceived burden of living with CD is not well understood. The objective of this study was to assess the relationships between income, symptoms, and perceived burden of CD.

Methods:
In this survey study conducted at a tertiary care center, 773 patients 18 years of age or more with biopsy confirmed CD were eligible to participate. Patients completed a survey with information on SE data, the validated Celiac Symptom Index (CSI), and visual analog scales (VAS) assessing overall health, CD-related health, difficulty in following a gluten-free diet (GFD), and importance of following a GFD.

Results:
Three hundred forty one patients completed the survey. Higher income predicted better overall health, better CD related health, and fewer symptoms. In the logistic regression model, low income was associated with greater CD symptoms (odds ratio=6.04, P=0.002). Other factors associated with greater symptoms were younger age, poor overall health state, and more physician visits. Factors associated with increased burden of CD included hospitalizations, more symptoms, poor overall health state, and burden of following a GFD.

Conclusions:
Patients with lower incomes have worse CD-related health and greater symptoms. Those with low income had 6 times the odds of greater symptoms compared with those with high income. Our data suggest that income is associated with perceived overall health, CD-related health, and CD symptoms.
The preparation and properties of multifunctional coating of aluminum alloy for medical external application
Authors: Deng Shu-Hao , Yang Xi , Wang Mao , Wang Jiao 
Published: June 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to improve anti-corrosion, self-cleaning, hydrophily and sterilization properties of aluminum (Al) alloy.

Design/methodology/approach
– A multifunctional coating for medical external application on Al alloy had been prepared by anodic oxidation, electrolytic coloring silver (Ag) and sealed in boiling water with nano-sized titanium dioxide (TiO2) particles. The multifunctional coating was characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectroscopy. Other properties such as corrosion-resistance, wipe-resistance, hydrophilicity, photochemical decomposition and bactericidal antiseptic effect were also investigated.

Findings
– The results demonstrate that a golden film with multi-function had been obtained for medical external application. The main phase of coating is amorphous Al2O3, and nano-sized silver particle is electrodeposited in bottom of film hole, while nano-sized TiO2 is sealed on the external surface of coating. The properties of film, such as anti-corrosion, self-cleaning, hydrophily, sterilization are better than those of Al alloy substrate.

Originality/value
– Considering about this usage for medical external application, a multifunctional coating which has the properties such as decoration, anti-corrosion, sterilize and self-cleaning has been first prepared on Al alloy surface in the study. This coating would meet the requirements of medical external using and provide theoretical and practical foundation about Al alloy for medical use.
Particular risk analysis: impact on hybrid aircraft design
Authors: Kale Nachiket Vinayak , Ilkay Firat , Zysk Oliver 
Published: June 2015

Purpose
– This document presents a Particular Risks Assessment (PRA) performed on an Uncontained Engine Rotor Failure (UERF) event for the new aircraft design hybrid Extremely Short Take Off and Landing All Surface (ESTOLAS) aircraft. All three propellers of the ESTOLAS (one hub propeller and two feed propellers) are evaluated for their impact on the aircraft in case of an UERF. The purpose of this paper is to present an illustration of the safety analysis and its requirement in new aircraft development.

Design/methodology/approach
– The methodology used is in accordance with the aerospace industry safety standard Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE) Aerospace Recommended Practices (ARP) 4,761 (Guidelines and Methods for Conducting the Safety Assessment Process on Civil Airborne Systems and Equipment). Trajectory analyses are used on a digital mock-up of the aircraft to simulate the movement of the propeller blade fragments and its effect on the aircraft and its systems.

Findings
– The paper provides an insight into the industry practice of performing PRA on new aircraft designs. The study identifies safe and unsafe regions of the aircraft, with the UERF event in mind. Technical solutions are suggested to minimize the damage to the aircraft and its systems.

Originality/value
– This document fulfills the originality criterion, since it is an analysis performed on a new aircraft design – the ESTOLAS.
Developing performance measures and setting their targets for national research institutes based on strategy maps
Authors: Yang Guoliang , Macnab Alasdair , Yang Liying , Fan Chunliang 
Published: June 2015

Purpose– This paper aims to help research managers design the performance management process and select measures and indicators, which relate to the strategies of their organisations directly.Design/methodology/approach– In this paper, we will propose strategy maps for national research institutes (NRIs), so that the managers can describe the strategies of their organisations more clearly, accurately and logically. Also, we will propose a new method to set targets for key performance indicators (KPIs), which is named “Forecasting-Objective Achievement System (FOAS)”.Findings– The authors have explored the general rules of the research activity and proposed the strategic map for NRIs, so that the research managers can more clearly, accurately and logically describe the strategy for the organisational development strategy, and build the performance measurement indicators based on it. It allows the managers to transfer the strategy into clear and concrete action initiatives, and the corresponding performance evaluation indicators. Also, this paper proposed a new method for target-setting for performance indicator to drive NRIs do their best to achieve high performance.Research limitations/implications– First, this paper proposes a framework of strategy maps for NRIs to transfer the strategy into clear and concrete action initiatives, and the corresponding performance evaluation indicators. Also, this paper gives a case study of a research institute in the field of physics to derive KPIs based on its strategy maps, which can show the effectiveness of this approach. But this institute conducts mainly the basic research, and there are other NRIs with different types of research, such as applied research, which have different characteristics with the NRI in the case study.Originality/value– The authors propose the specific strategy maps for NRIs and a new method to set targets for KPIs. Further, the example of a national research institute is taken to analyze its strategy map and construct a performance measurement indicator system for it, so that the strategies in research management can be transferred to specific action initiatives. New ideas are provided for the performance measurement of national research institutes.
A qualitative evaluation of a pilot leadership programme for dentists
Authors: Walsh Jonathan , Taylor Nicholas , Hough Donna , Brocklehurst Paul 
Published: June 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper was to evaluate a pilot training programme run by Health Education North West to promote clinical leadership amongst general dental practitioners (GDPs). New powers and responsibilities for clinicians have caused a fundamental shift in the way that local services are planned and delivered in England. GDPs are being appointed onto the boards of local professional networks (LPNs) to influence the way that services are delivered at a local level. Analogous to clinical commissioning groups in medicine, the role of LPNs is to ensure that GDPs lead change and drive up the quality of service provision. Clinical leadership has been argued to be fundamentally important in these new structures, but has received little attention in the dental literature.

Design/methodology/approach
– Semi-structured interviews and a focus group were held with participants of the pilot to explore their understanding and experience of clinical leadership. These were recorded, transcribed verbatim and underwent thematic analysis.

Findings
– Nineteen codes were identified and organized into four themes: nature of clinical leadership, challenges for clinical leaders in dentistry, Leadership Exploration and Discovery programme evaluation and future direction.

Practical implications
– The research provides an understanding of how GDPs conceptualise clinical leadership and provides recommendations for future leadership training programmes.

Originality/value
– This is the first evaluation of a leadership programme for GDPs and so helps address the paucity of evidence in the dental literature.
Linking managerial practices and leadership style to innovative work behavior
Authors: Odoardi Carlo , Montani Francesco , Boudrias Jean-Sébastien , Battistelli Adalgisa 
Published: June 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to propose and test a theoretical model linking individual perceptions of participative leadership style and managerial practices (i.e. teamwork and information sharing) to individual innovative behavior through the mediating mechanisms of: perceptions of team support for innovation and team vision; and psychological empowerment.Design/methodology/approach– Self-report data were collected from 394 employees working in five organizations. Structural equation models were conducted to empirically test the hypothesized research model.Findings– As hypothesized, participative leadership, teamwork and information sharing positively predicted perceptions of team support for innovation and team vision, which in turn fostered psychological empowerment. The latter was further positively associated with innovative performance.Practical implications– The results of the present study inform management of the group processes (i.e. team vision and support for innovation) that can mobilize employees to engage in effective innovative activities. Importantly, the findings indicate that for such processes to be developed and nurtured, teamwork activities should be promoted within work groups, effective communication systems should be implemented throughout the organization, and participatory skills should be developed among supervisors.Originality/value– The study represents one of the first attempts to investigate the perceived group and psychological processes that can explain how managerial practices and leadership style jointly benefit employee innovative behavior.
Novel phenylacetylene based ketonic resins
Authors: Kizilcan N. , Erson B. 
Published: June 2015

Purpose
– This paper aims to report the synthesis of resins having fluorescence properties, with the help of phenylacetylene (PhAc) by one-step method of in situ modification of ketonic resin. Cyclohexanone-formaldehyde resin (CFR) and acetophenone formaldehyde resin (AFR) were in situ modified with PhAc, in presence of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) by condensation polymerisation.

Design/methodology/approach
– Ketone, formalin and phenylacetylene were mixed and then 20% aqueous NaOH solution was added to produce the phenylacethylene modified ketonic resin. The solubility, molecular weight and thermal properties of the products were investigated.

Findings
– These new PhAc-modified ketonic resins (PAc-CFR and PAc-AFR) have fluorescence properties.

Research limitations/implications
– This study focuses on obtaining a fluorescence resin using a cyclohexanone, acetophenone and PhAc monomer which is an insulator.

Practical implications
– This study provides technical information for the synthesis of fluorescence comonomers. The modified resins contain acetylene groups. A chemical redox or radical system can be used to polymerise these acetylene groups and resins with much higher molecular weight. The resins may also promote the adhesive strength of a coating and corrosion inhibition to metal surfaces of a coating.

Social implications
– The resins will be used for the preparation of AB- and ABA-type block copolymers. These block copolymers may exhibit different properties due to incorporation of monomer into the block copolymer structure.

Originality/value
– PAc-CFR and PAc-AFR have been synthesised in the presence of a basic catalyst. Higher solubility and fluorescence intensity of the modified ketonic resins may increase their applications in the field of electroactive polymers and open new areas. These comonomers have fluorescence property.
Comparison study on the effect of acid and nitrate salt on the properties of poly(vinyl alcohol) coating doped with dye consist of anthocyanin
Authors: Lee S.V. , Usop R. , Hadi A.N. , Mazni N.A. , Majid S.R. , Arof A.K. , Halim N.A. , Abidin Z.H.Z. 
Published: June 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to observe the thermal and colour stabilities of coating films consisting of natural dye anthocyanin colourant with acid and nitrate salt as additives.

Design/methodology/approach
– The natural dye was extracted from Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Roselle) by using distilled water as solvent. The extracted dye was mixed with 1 weight per cent hydrochloric acid and 5 weight per cent calcium nitrate to conduct the comparison study. The dye samples were than mixed with poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA). The mixtures were applied on glass panels to form coating films. The coating films were left to dry for 24 hours. The thermal stability of coating films was investigated by using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The amorphousness coating films molecular structures were observed by using x-ray diffraction (XRD). CIE L*a*b* colour coordinate space technique was used to investigate the coating films colour stability against ultraviolet (UV).

Findings
– The results show that addition of hydrochloric acid (HCl acid) enhanced thermal stability of PVA-anthocyanin coating and shifted the degradation temperature to higher temperature at 300°C. HCl acid also improved UV stability of the coating system significantly with the reduced ΔE from 26.67 to 16.89. Addition of calcium nitrate (Ca(NO3)2) salt promotes good interaction with PVA-anthocyanin system that caused structural changes, improved thermal stability and increased Tg from 61.5 to 83.1°C.

Research limitations/implications
– The potential of using natural dye extracted from plant as renewable material.

Practical implications
– The coating films developed in this works are suitable for glass substrate application.

Originality/value
– Development of water-based coating from PVA binder with anthocyanin colourant is introduced in this study.
The association of vitamin C, alcohol, coffee, tea, milk and yogurt with uric acid and gout
Authors: Towiwat Patapong , Li Zhan‐Guo 
Published: June 2015

AbstractAbout 2500 years ago, gout was observed by Hippocrates and many people suffered severe pain and deformity. Lifestyle and diet play a significant role in gout and serum uric acid levels. Epidemiological and research studies have supported this evidence. Many recommendations and guidelines from different parts of the world mention the impact of diet on gout. Recently, new research has shown associations between vitamin C, alcohol, coffee, tea, milk and yogurt with uric acid and the risk of gout. Our review summarizes recently published research regarding dietary impact on the risk of gout and serum uric acid levels.
Quality of reporting of interventional animal studies in rheumatology: a systematic review using the ARRIVE guidelines
Authors: Ting Kimberley H.J. , Hill Catherine L. , Whittle Samuel L. 
Published: June 2015

AbstractAimTo systematically investigate the quality of reporting of published interventional animal studies in experimental rheumatology.MethodsOriginal scientific publications in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD) and Arthritis and Rheumatism (A&R) from January to December 2012 were identified. Studies were included if they used animal experimental model(s) and involved a treatment intervention. Data were extracted regarding disease type, animal model, intervention type and funding. Each study was assessed for quality of reporting, using the ARRIVE guidelines as a checklist.ResultsForty‐one studies (15 ARD, 26 A&R) were analyzed. Ethics approval was not reported or unclear in 22%. Randomization was not reported or unclear in 82.9% of the papers. Only 19.5% and 9.8% of papers reported attrition rate and important adverse events, respectively. Sample size calculation or allocation method was not reported in any paper. Only one study published negative results.ConclusionA number of key study design principles are poorly reported in experimental animal research investigating potential treatments in rheumatology. We support the widespread implementation of the ARRIVE guidelines in the rheumatology literature to promote the publication of manuscripts that allow rigorous appraisal of scientific quality.
A case series of 20 women with hidradenitis suppurativa treated with spironolactone
Authors: Lee Andrew , Fischer Gayle 
Published: June 2015

AbstractHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an uncommon chronic skin condition that can range in severity from a single nodule to extensive disease and can have a profound effect on quality of life. Anti‐androgen medication has been suggested as a possible management strategy in female patients with HS and is mentioned in review articles as a treatment option. Despite this, there is limited literature documenting the use of anti‐androgens in HS. We present our experience with 20 patients with HS treated with oral spironolactone. We advocate spironolactone as a useful, low‐cost first‐line treatment for women with HS, with relatively few side‐effects.
The spontaneous regression of palmoplantar pustulosis following removal of dental amalgams: A report of two cases
Authors: Liu Fang , Zhang Min , Lou Yanfeng , Liu Haibo , Sang Hong 
Published: June 2015

AbstractMetal allergens are occasionally reported to be associated with palmoplantar pustulosis. We describe two severe, therapy‐resistant, chronic cases of palmoplantar pustulosis induced by metal dental fillings. Both patients' clinical findings and symptoms regressed following the removal of their metal teeth. A patch test examination revealed positive reactions to metal allergens in both cases (in Case 1 the positive reactions were to cobalt chloride hexahydrate and nickel sulfate and in Case 2 the positive reaction was to nickel sulphate). Our studies suggest that metal allergens may play an important role in the pathogenesis of palmoplantar pustulosis.
MPLA shows attenuated pro‐inflammatory properties and diminished capacity to activate mast cells in comparison with LPS
Authors: Schülke S. , Flaczyk A. , Vogel L. , Gaudenzio N. , Angers I. , Löschner B. , Wolfheimer S. , Spreitzer I. , Qureshi S. , Tsai M. , Galli S. , Vieths S. , Scheurer S. 
Published: June 2015

AbstractBackgroundMonophosphoryl lipid A (MPLA), a nontoxic TLR4 ligand derived from lipopolysaccharide (LPS), is used clinically as an adjuvant in cancer, hepatitis, and malaria vaccines and in allergen‐specific immunotherapy. Nevertheless, its cell‐activating effects have not been analyzed in a comprehensive direct comparison including a wide range of different immune cells. Therefore, the objective of this study was the side‐by‐side comparison of the immune‐modulating properties of MPLA and LPS on different immune cells.MethodsImmune‐activating properties of MPLA and LPS were compared in human monocytes and mast cells (MCs), a mouse endotoxin shock model (ESM), and mouse bone marrow (BM)‐derived myeloid dendritic cells (mDCs), T cells (TCs), B cells, and MCs.ResultsIn a mouse in vivo ESM and a human ex vivo monocyte activation test (MAT), MPLA induced the same cytokine secretion pattern as LPS (ESM: IL‐6, IL‐12, TNF‐α; MAT: IL‐1β, IL‐6, TNF‐α), albeit at lower levels. Mouse mDCs and ex vivo isolated B cells stimulated with MPLA required a higher threshold to induce TRIF‐dependent cytokine secretion (IL‐1β, IL‐6, IL‐10, and TNF‐α) than did LPS‐stimulated cells. In mDC:DO11.10 CD4 TC cocultures, stimulation with MPLA, but not with LPS, resulted in enhanced OVA‐specific IL‐4 and IL‐5 secretion from DO11.10 CD4 TCs. Unexpectedly, in both human and mouse MCs, MPLA, unlike LPS, did not elicit secretion of pro‐inflammatory cytokines.ConclusionsCompared to LPS, MPLA induced a qualitatively similar, but less potent pro‐inflammatory immune response, but was unable to activate human or mouse MCs.
A randomised controlled trial of intravenous dexamethasone combined with interscalene brachial plexus blockade for shoulder surgery
Authors: Desmet M. , Vanneste B. , Reynvoet M. , Van Cauwelaert J. , Verhelst L. , Pottel H. , Missant C. , Van de Velde M. 
Published: June 2015

SummaryWe recruited patients scheduled for shoulder rotator cuff repair or subacromial decompression under general anaesthesia and interscalene brachial plexus blockade (30 ml ropivacaine 0.5%). We allocated 240 participants into four groups of 60 that were given pre‐operative saline 0.9% or dexamethasone 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg or 10 mg, intravenously. We recorded outcomes for 48 h. The median (IQR [range]) time to first postoperative analgesic request after saline was 12.2 (11.0–14.1 [1.8–48]) h, which was extended by intravenous dexamethasone 2.5 mg and 10 mg to 17.4 (14.9–21.5 [7.2–48]) h, p < 0.0001, and 20.1 (17.2–24.3 [1.3–48]) h, p < 0.0001, respectively, but not by dexamethasone 1.25 mg, 14.0 (12.1–17.7 [2.1–48]) h, p = 0.05. Postoperative analgesia was given sooner after rotator cuff repair than subacromial decompression, hazard ratio (95% CI) 2.2 (1.6–3.0), p < 0.0001, but later in older participants, hazard ratio (95% CI) 0.98 (0.97–0.99) per year, p < 0.0001.
Decolonizing Food Justice: Naming, Resisting, and Researching Colonizing Forces in the Movement
Authors: Bradley Katharine , Herrera Hank 
Published: June 2015

AbstractOver the past 15 years social movements for community food security, food sovereignty, and food justice have organized to address the failures of the multinational, industrial food system to fairly and equitably distribute healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate real food. At the same time, these social movements, and research about them, re‐inscribe white, patriarchal systems of power and privilege. We argue that in order to correct this pattern we must relocate our social movement goals and practices within a decolonizing and feminist leadership framework. This framework challenges movement leadership and scholarship by white people who uncritically assume a natural order of leadership based on academic achievement. We analyze critical points in our collaboration over the last four years using these frameworks. Doing so highlights the challenges and possibilities for a more inclusive food justice movement and more just scholarship.