bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Situation of Film and Animation in Laos
Authors: Tsugata Nobuyuki 
Published: October 2012

In October 2001,I was lucky enough to be able to visit Laos for about ten days. Actually, the purpose of the visit had nothing at all to do with researching the film industry. Nevertheless, I obtained a certain amount of information on the situation of film and animation in Laos from
the tourist guide who accompanied me during my stay there. Since the guide was no expert on film, the information he gave was fragmentary and included some gray areas. But this is a country where hardly any information has previously been obtained.
As such, I gave credit to the rarity value
of the information I was given, and decided to reproduce it here.
Synthesis and characterization of new metallophthalocyanines bearing macrocyclic N3O2 groups on peripheral positions
Authors: Kaya Elif Çelenk 
Published: October 2012

Abstract
The synthesis and characterization of new zinc(II) 3, nickel(II) 4 and cobalt(II) 5 phthalocyanines complexes carrying macrocyclic N3O2 groups on peripheral positions are described. The compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, 1H and 13C NMR, UV-Vis and MS spectral data.
Eclectic approach as the natural way of development in neurorehabilitation of adults
Authors: Mikołajewska Emilia 
Published: October 2012

AbstractThe time course of recovery from neurologic disorders varies significantly depending on the severity of impairment, therapeutic measures during recovery, and patient characteristics, and no particular method can be perceived as more predominant over others. Traditional neurorehabilitation based on specific intervention techniques can be complemented by an eclectic approach that is based on the stable principles of the methods, is open to development, and can be used in conjunction with the elements of various methods. An eclectic approach in neurorehabilitation has the potential for a greater impact on the impairment because it can be tailored to the individual’s needs, can better predict the outcomes in individual patients with neurologic disorders, is better supported by experienced physiotherapists, and is expected to lead to progress in interdisciplinary therapy and care. The easy deployment of rehabilitation strategies and their applicability across a wide range of motor impairment make the eclectic approach an attractive and efficient solution. Its limitations are measurement reliability (especially inter-rater reliability) and validity, timing of rehabilitation, and the capacity to deliver high-intensity training protocols. The eclectic approach can be an important and useful strategy in neurorehabilitation, and this article discusses the advantages and limitations of current traditional and eclectic neurorehabilitation paradigms and suggest possible research directions.
Participatory community singing program to enhance quality of life and social and emotional well-being in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with chronic diseases
Authors: Sun Jing , Buys Nicholas 
Published: October 2012

AbstractThe objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a 12-month community singing program on quality of life (QoL) using survey methods.We prospectively collected data on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic diseases involved in a participatory community singing program. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a chronic disease and an average age of 51 years (range, 18–85 years) self-selected to participate in the singing group (n=45), which included a weekly singing rehearsal and a monthly performance. There were 27 people in the control group. We compared the intervention and control groups by evaluating the QoL, social and emotional well-being, health behaviors, social isolation, and loneliness at a baseline and at 12 months.At 12 months, those who participated in the singing program showed a significant increase in QoL, reduced stress, and a significant reduction in social isolation and loneliness compared with patients in the control group.The community singing program may enhance social and emotional well-being and QoL in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic diseases, and the singing program is a viable health promotion intervention program for this population.
An in vitro study of the ameliorative role of α-tocopherol on methotrexate-induced oxidative stress in rat heart mitochondria
Authors: Singh Kanchanlata , Malviya Abha , Bhori Mustansir , Marar Thankamani 
Published: October 2012

Abstract

Background: Methotrexate (MTX) is a folic acid antagonist widely used as a cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agent for many malignancies. Its use is limited due to wide-ranging toxicities. MTX generates reactive oxygen species. Here, we investigated the efficacy of vitamin E supplementation on MTX-induced alterations in vitro.

Methods: Rat heart mitochondria were isolated and used to assess the extent of swelling, lipid peroxidation and alterations in mitochondrial-specific enzyme activities caused by the addition of 80 μM MTX in the presence and absence of 1.2 μM vitamin E. Control for both groups was maintained.

Result: MTX substantially affects mitochondrial function by increasing lipid peroxidation and mitochondrial swelling. Significant losses in the activities of the tricarboxylic acid cycle enzymes, complex I, II and IV, and an increase in the activity of calcium ATPase were observed in MTX-treated rat mitochondria. Enrichment of the media with vitamin E led to a reduction in swelling and restoration of enzyme activities.

Conclusions: The present study suggests that vitamin E plays a vital role in suppressing MTX-induced mitochondrial toxicity, and affords protection either by reversing the decline of antioxidants or by direct scavenging of free radicals.
Combinatorial cytotoxic effects of Curcuma longa and Zingiber officinale on the PC-3M prostate cancer cell line
Authors: Kurapati Kesava Rao V. , Samikkannu Thangavel , Kadiyala Dakshayani B. , Zainulabedin Saiyed M. , Gandhi Nimisha , Sathaye Sadhana S. , Indap Manohar A. , Boukli Nawal , Rodriguez Jose W. , Nair Madhavan P.N. 
Published: October 2012

Abstract

Background: Many plant-derived products exhibit potent chemopreventive activity against animal tumor models as well as rodent and human cancer cell lines. They have low side effects and toxicity and presumably modulate the factors that are critical for cell proliferation, differentiation, senescence and apoptosis. The present study investigates the effects of some medicinal plant extracts from generally recognized as safe plants that may be useful in the prevention and treatment of cancer.

Methods: Clonogenic assays using logarithmically-growing cells were performed to test the effect. The cytotoxic effects of Curcuma longa and Zingiber officinale were studied using sulforhodamine B assay, tetrazolium dye assay, colony morphology and microscopic analysis.

Results: Out of the 13 lyophilized plant-derived extracts evaluated for growth-inhibitory effects on the PC-3M prostate cancer cell line, two extracts derived from C. longa and Z. officinale showed significant inhibitory effects on colony-forming ability. The individual and augmentative effects of these two extracts were tested for their narrow range effective lower concentration on PC-3M in clonogenic assays. At relatively lower concentrations, C. longa showed significant inhibition of colony formation in clonogenic assays; whereas at same concentrations Z. officinale showed only moderate inhibitory effects. However, when both the agents were tested together at the same concentrations, the combined effects were much more significant than their individual ones. On normal prostate epithelial cells both C. longa and Z. officinale had similar effects but at a lower magnitude. These observations were confirmed by several cytotoxicity assays involving the morphological appearance of the colonies, microscopic observations, per cent inhibition in comparison to control by sulforhodamine B and tetrazolium dye assay.

Conclusions: From these observations, it was concluded that the combined effects of C. longa and Z. officinale are much greater than their individual effects, suggesting the role of multiple components and their synergistic mode of actions to elicit stronger beneficial effects.
Reduction of cesarean delivery rates after implementation of a comprehensive patient safety program
Authors: Grunebaum Amos , Dudenhausen Joachim , Chervenak Frank A. , Skupski Daniel 
Published: October 2012

Abstract

Aims: The objective of this paper was to review our institution’s cesarean delivery rates starting in 2004 prior to the full implementation of a patient safety program including a uniform oxytocin policy until 2012 when the oxytocin policy and the safety program had been fully implemented.

Results: Cesarean delivery rates at our institution decreased incrementally from 41.6% in 2004 to 32.7% in 2012. The decrease in cesarean delivery rates was observed for each of the five age groups.

Conclusion: Concerns about an increase in cesarean delivery rates after implementation of a comprehensive patient safety program including a standardized oxytocin protocol may be unfounded. Despite the increase of US national cesarean delivery rates, our study shows that it is possible to safely lower cesarean delivery rates without concomitant concerns of litigations.
A cross-modal account for synchronic and diachronic patterns of /f/ and /θ/ in English
Authors: McGuire Grant , Babel Molly 
Published: October 2012

AbstractWhile the role of auditory saliency is well accepted as providing insight into the shaping of phonological systems, the influence of visual saliency on such systems has been neglected. This paper provides evidence for the importance of visual information in historical phonological change and synchronic variation through a series of audio-visual experiments with the /f/∼/θ/ contrast. /θ/ is typologically rare, an atypical target in sound change, acquired comparatively late, and synchronically variable in language inventories. Previous explanations for these patterns have focused on either the articulatory difficulty of an interdental tongue gesture or the perceptual similarity /θ/ shares with labiodental fricatives. We hypothesize that the bias is due to an asymmetry in audio-visual phonetic cues and cue variability within and across talkers. Support for this hypothesis comes from a speech perception study that explored the weighting of audio and visual cues for /f/ and /θ/ identification in CV, VC, and VCV syllabic environments in /i/, /a/, or /u/ vowel contexts in Audio, Visual, and Audio-Visual experimental conditions using stimuli from ten different talkers. The results indicate that /θ/ is more variable than /f/, both in Audio and Visual conditions. We propose that it is this variability which contributes to the unstable nature of /θ/ across time and offers an improved explanation for the observed synchronic and diachronic asymmetries in its patterning.
Romantischer Rhein – Eiserner Rhein. Ein Fluß als imaginary landscape der Moderne
Authors: Etzemüller Thomas 
Published: October 2012

Zusammenfassung
Der Aufsatz geht von der These aus, dass Landschaften als Projektionsflächen für gesellschaftliche Ordnungs- und Zukunftsvorstellungen dienen können. Historiker sollten deshalb nicht versuchen, vermeintlich „authentische“ Landschaftsbilder von „Verzerrungen“ zu befreien, sondern die Projektionen auf ihre Funktionen hin zu untersuchen. In imaginary landscapes kann eine gewünschte soziale oder politische Ordnung geradezu naturalisiert werden. Der Landschaft wird dann eine „Aufgabe“ für die Nation zugeschrieben, sie kann sogar zu einem regelrechten Akteur der Geschichte stilisiert werden. Zugleich werden solche Imaginationen baulich realisiert. Dieser Konnex ist als vielschichtiges Phänomen zu sehen, das sich im Laufe der Zeit wandelt und jeweils unterschiedliche (politische) Effekte zeitigt.
Am Beispiel des Mittelrheins soll einAspekt dieses Zusammenhanges verdeutlicht werden. Ausgehend von kulturpessimistischen Positionen des späten 20. Jahrhunderts wird gefragt, welche Rolle die (proto-)industrielle Moderne in Rheinbeschreibungen seit dem späten 18. Jahrhundert spielte. Es wird deutlich, dass der Fluss in solchen Beschreibungen als jeweils unterschiedliche Kette von Zeichen gelesen wurde, mit der die Moderne im Medium des Rheins imaginiert wurde. Der Vergleich verschiedener Autoren und touristischer Reiseführer zeigt dabei, dass die heute so betonte „romantische“ Qualität des Stromes nicht gegen die Artefakte und Folgen der industriellen Moderne ausgespielt wurde. Im Gegenteil, in der Zwischenkriegszeit verschmolzen sie und halfen gerade dadurch, den Mittelrhein zu einem Akteur im nationalen Kampf gegen Frankreich zu stilisieren. Der „authentische“, vormoderne Rhein dagegen ist die Imagination einer die Vergangenheit verklärenden Nachkriegszeit.
The uranium recovery from aqueous solutions using amidoxime modified cellulose derivatives. I. Preparation, characterization and amidoxime conversion of radiation grafted ethyl cellulose-acrylonitrile copolymers
Authors: Başarır Seyhan Şener , Bayramgil Nursel Pekel 
Published: October 2012

Abstract
Graft copolymers were prepared by 60Co-γ irradiation of binary mixture of ethyl cellulose (EC) and acrylonitrile (AN). Conversion %-dose graphs were obtained, and 95% copolymer yield has been reached at around 8 kGy dose. Conversion of nitrile groups to amidoxime (AO) were achieved by aqueous solutions of NH2OH · HCl–NaOH at 50 ºC. The amidoxime conversion was followed by using FT-IR spectrophotometer and determined as percentage. After 72 h period, nearly 100% amidoxime conversion was provided. The structures of EC-g-AN and EC-g-AO were characterized by FTIR/ATR, TGA, and SEM methods.
Spectroscopic study of Pu(IV) oxidation to Pu(VI) in 3 mol/dm3nitric acid at 373 K
Authors: Ban Yasutoshi , Morita Yasuji 
Published: October 2012

AbstractOptical absorption spectra of Pu(IV) in 3 mol/dm3(M) nitric acid at 373 K were measured using an optical quartz cell equipped with a thin-film heater. Pu(IV) was oxidized to Pu(VI) by heating at 373 K, and the concentrations of Pu(IV) and Pu(VI) gradually decreased and increased, respectively, with the heating time. The ratio of Pu(IV) oxidized to Pu(VI) was 37% at a heating time of 394 min, and no Pu(III) or Pu(V) characteristic peaks were observed throughout the experiment. The oxidation rate of Pu(IV) in 3 M nitric acid at 373 K could be described by the equation-d [Pu(IV)]t/d t= k′1[Pu(IV)]t-k′2[Pu(VI)]t, where[Pu(IV)]tand[Pu(VI)]twere the concentrations of Pu(IV) and Pu(VI) at a heating time of t min. The apparent rate constants for Pu(IV) oxidation (k′1) and Pu(VI) reduction (k′2) at 373 K were calculated to be 2.3 × 103 min-1and 3.4 × 103 min-1, respectively.
Mononuclear manganese(II) complexes of phenyl 2-pyridyl ketoxime – models for studies of Q-band EPR properties
Authors: Hołyńska Małgorzata 
Published: October 2012

Abstract
Structure and properties of a series of mononuclear manganese(II) complexes with phenyl 2-pyridyl ketoxime (ppkoH) as ligand are presented. [Mn(ClC6H4COO)2 (ppkoH)2] · 0.5 CH3OH and [Mn(ClC6H4COO)2(ppkoH)2](1 and 2) are isolated from the same reaction system and differ by disordered solvent content and conformation of the complex molecules. [MnCl2(ppkoH)2] · 0.02 C2H5OH(3) was obtained in order to modify the central Mn2+ ion coordination sphere with respect to 1/2. Strong intramolecular hydrogen bonds of the O–H···O and O–H···Cl type are present in 1/2 and 3, respectively. Moreover, weak C–H···O (1–3), C–H···Cl (3), π···π (1–2) and Cl···π (2) contacts can be found. The complexes display well-resolved Q-band EPR spectra and may serve as model compounds for further studies.
The two Bis(4-aminosalicylato-O) bis(N,N-dimethylethylenediamine)Ni(II) complexes
Authors: Taş Murat , Çamur Seval , Kılıç Yalcin , Dal Hakan 
Published: October 2012

Abstract
The two complexes of Bis(4-aminosalicylato-O) bis(N,N-dimethylethylenediamine)Ni(II) with different colors, were synthesized by the reaction between sodium salt of 4-aminosalicylic acid (PAS-Na), Ni(NO3)2 · 6 H2O and N,N-dimethylethylenediamine in the ethanol water mixture. In the complexes, each Ni(II) atom was in a distorted octahedral environment, was coordinated apically by two 4-aminosalicylato-O atoms and equatorially by two the N,N-dimethylethylenediamine N atoms. The crystal structures (monoclinic, P21/n space group) of the complexes, comprise mononuclear {Ni(NH2OHC6H3COO)2 · [NH2CH2CH2N(CH3)2]2} species and the Ni(II) atoms were located on a crystallographic inversion centre. The bond lengths and bond angles were nearly same with showing small difference as approximately 1% in coordination bonds lengths which caused the different colors for complexes. The N—H···O, C—H···O and C—H···π intermolecular interactions, extended the molecules through the three axes to form three dimensional network.
Comments by the Auditing Standards Committee of the Auditing Section of the American Accounting Association on the IAASB Proposal: Improving the Auditor's Report
Authors: Chen Long , Jones Keith L. , Lisic Ling Lei , Michas Paul , Pawlewicz Robert , Pevzner Mikhail B. 
Published: October 2012

SUMMARY
Recently, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) solicited public comments on its proposal to improve the current format of the auditor's report under International Auditing Standards. This commentary summarizes the contributors' views on the various alternatives proposed in the IAASB proposal, entitled, Improving the Auditor's Report. The invitation to comment (which invited comments through October 8, 2012), with links to the proposal, is available at: http://www.ifac.org/publications-resources/improving-auditor-s-report. Our comments submitted to the IAASB appear below.
Morphometric evaluation of changes in the alveolar bone and roots of the maxillary anterior teeth before and after en masse retraction using cone-beam computed tomography
Authors: Ahn Hyo-Won , Moon Sung Chul , Baek Seung-Hak 
Published: October 2012

ABSTRACT

Objective:
To evaluate the morphometric changes in the alveolar bone and roots of the maxillary anterior teeth (MXAT) after en masse retraction with maximum anchorage (EMR-MA).

Materials and Methods:
The samples consisted of 37 female adult patients who had Class I dentoalveolar protrusion (CI-DAP) and were treated by extraction of the first premolars and EMR-MA. Using three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography taken before treatment and after space closure, the maxillary central incisors (MXCI, N  =  66), lateral incisors (MXLI, N  =  69), and canines (MXC, N  =  69) were superimposed using individual reference planes. After alveolar bone area (ABA), vertical bone level (VBL), root length (RL), root area (RA), and prevalence of dehiscence (PD) were measured at the cervical, middle, and apical levels, statistical analyses were performed.

Results:
On the palatal side, ABA significantly decreased in all levels of MXAT (P &lt; .001; middle of MXC, P &lt; .01). MXCI and MXLI exhibited a greater decrease in the ratio of change in palatal ABA than did MXC (cervical, P &lt; .01; middle and apical, P &lt; .05; total, P &lt; .001). Palatal/labial ABA ratios decreased in MXCI (cervical, middle, total, P &lt; .001; apical, P &lt; .05) and MXLI (cervical, P &lt; .001; apical, P &lt; .05). They showed greater amounts and ratios of change in VBL on the palatal side compared to the labial side (all P &lt; .001). The palatal side showed more PD in the cervical area than did the labial side (MXCI and MXLI, P &lt; .001; MXC, P &lt; .01). Significant root resorption occurred in MXAT (RL and RA, all P &lt; .001).

Conclusions:
During EMR-MA in cases with CI-DAP, ABA and VBL on the palatal side and RL and RA of MXCI and MXLI were significantly decreased.
Correlation between body mass index and orthodontic treatment outcome
Authors: von Bremen J. , Wagner J. , Ruf S. 
Published: October 2012

ABSTRACT

Objective:
To determine whether there is a correlation between body mass index (BMI), patient cooperation, and treatment success during multibracket (MB) appliance therapy.

Materials and Methods:
All adolescent MB patients started and finished between 2007 and 2010 were analyzed. The pretreatment BMI was calculated and negative file entries such as bad oral hygiene, missed appointments, and appliance breakage were recorded. According to the number of negative entries, cooperation was classified as good, bad, or poor. Additionally, the treatment duration and the number of appointments were recorded. For the evaluation of treatment success, the pretreatment and posttreatment PAR (peer assessment rating) scores were measured.

Results:
Of the 77 subjects, 61 had a normal BMI (79.2%) and 16 were considered overweight (20.8%). Whereas 51.7% of the normal-weight children had a good cooperation, only 25% of the overweight patients cooperated sufficiently. Consequently, the number of patients exhibiting bad or poor cooperation was higher in the overweight group (37.5% bad, 37.5% poor) than in the normal-weight group (30.6% bad, 17.7% poor). Patients with an increased BMI had a slightly longer treatment duration (21.4 months) and needed more appointments (19.9) than their normal-weight peers (18.9 months, 18.1 appointments). The PAR (peer assessment rating) score reduction, however, was comparable (normal BMI: 17.8 points, 64.0%; increased BMI: 15.2 points, 65.3%).

Conclusion:
In the present study, children with increased BMI did not cooperate as well during MB therapy as their normal-weight peers, but the treatment outcome was comparable in the two groups.
Search for critical fluctuations of the proton density in central A+A collisions at maximum SPS energy
Authors: Antoniou Nikolaos , Davis Nikos , Diakonos Fotis 
Published: October 2012

Abstract
We performed an intermittency analysis of the proton density fluctuations in transverse momentum space for the collisions Si+A (A=Al,Si,P) and C+A (A=C,N) at maximum SPS energy $\sqrt {s_{NN} } $ ≈ 17 GeV). In our analysis we used exclusively proton tracks in the midrapidity region (|y
CM| ≤ 0.75). For the Si+A system we find signature of power-law distributed density fluctuations quantified by the intermittency index ϕ
2 which approaches in size the predictions of critical QCD [Phys. Rev. Lett. 97, 032002 (2006)]. This result supports further the recent findings of power-law fluctuations in the density of (π
+, π
−) pairs with invariant mass close to their production threshold for the Si+Si at the same energy, reported in [Phys. Rev. C 81, 064907 (2010)].
Ferromagnetism in the two-dimensional Hubbard model with long-range hopping
Authors: Farkašovský Pavol , Čenčariková Hana 
Published: October 2012

AbstractThe combination of small-cluster exact-diagonalization calculations and the quantum Monte Carlo method is used to examine ferromagnetism in the two-dimensional Hubbard model with a generalized type of hopping. It is found that the long-range hopping with exponentially decaying hopping amplitudes t ij ∼ − q Ri−Rj stabilizes the ferromagnetic state for a wide range of electron interactions U and electron concentrations n > 1. The critical value of the hopping parameter q c above which the ferromagnetic state becomes stable is calculated numerically and the ground-state phase diagram of the model is discussed for physically the most interesting cases.
Microstructural and electrical properties of Y0.07Sr0.93-x
TiO3-δ
perovskite ceramics
Authors: Miruszewski Tadeusz , Bochentyn Beata , Karczewski Jakub , Gazda Maria , Kusz Bogusław 
Published: October 2012

Abstract
In order to find a relationship between electrical and microstructural properties, yttrium-doped strontium titanate (7 mol%) with various values of strontium nonstoichiometry was investigated and shown in this work. It has been observed that yttrium doping can affect the electrical properties of SrTiO3 to a great extent. Moreover, the microstructural and electrical properties can be influenced by strontium nonstoichiometry. The defect chemistry explaining obtained results was also suggested and discussed.