bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The use of planar bone scintigraphy and HiSPECT for diagnosis of primary and concomitant flexor enthesopathy in the canine elbow
Authors: Peremans K. , Vermeire S. , Vandermeulen E. , Dobbeleir A. , Dik K. J. , Gielen I. , Saunders J. H. , Van Ryssen B. , de Bakker E. 
Published: June 2013

SummaryObjective: To investigate the possibilities and limitations of planar bone scintigraphy and high resolution single photon emission computed tomography (HiSPECT) to diagnose flexor enthesopathy and to distinguish primary flexor enthesopathy from the concomitant form.Materials and methods: A prospective study of 46 dogs with primary flexor enthesopathy, concomitant flexor enthesopathy, medial coronoid disease, and normal elbows was performed. All dogs underwent planar bone scintigraphy and HiSPECT imaging. The obtained images were visually scored for increased radiopharmaceutical uptake in the medial humeral epicondylar and medial coronoid process region using a score from 1-3.Results: Planar bone scintigraphy demonstrated increased radiopharmaceutical uptake in all diseased elbow joints, except for one. HiSPECT demonstrated increased radiopharmaceutical uptake of the medial humeral epicondyle in nearly all clinically affected joints with primary and concomitant flexor enthesopathy. Additional uptake of the medial coronoid process was recorded in all clinically affected joints with concomitant flexor enthesopathy and in six out of 18 with primary flexor enthesopathy. No difference in intensity of the uptake was noticed.Clinical significance: Planar bone scintigraphy allows the attribution of lameness to the elbow joint in cases of primary flexor enthesopathy with minimal or even absent radiographic changes. The more detailed HiSPECT enables the localization of pathology within the elbow joint and is a sensitive technique to detect flexor enthesopathy. However HiSPECT is insufficient to distinguish primary from concomitant flexor enthesopathy.
Use of a revision cup for treatment of Zurich cementless acetabular cup loosening
Authors: Vezzoni L. , Montinaro V. , Vezzoni A. 
Published: June 2013

SummaryLoosening of the acetabular cup is one of the most common complications following total hip replacement and has an incidence rate of 1.8% to 36.8%. The objective of this study was to describe the surgical technique for the application of a cementless acetabular component specifically designed for treatment of cup loosening and preliminary clinical experience. The Kyon revision cup is composed of two components; the first is a perforated titanium outer shell with holes for 2.4 mm titanium screws, which is impacted into the acetabulum after removal of the loose cup and reaming of the acetabulum. It is secured with a variable number of screws. The second component is an inner plain titanium cup with an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene insert, which is impacted into the outer shell to obtain press-fit stability. This revision cup was used in 31 dogs with cup loosening and a minimum follow-up period of six months. There were four intra-operative complications and two postoperative complications. The main intra-operative complication was difficulty inserting the inner cup into the outer shell. Postoperative complications included craniodorsal hip luxation in one dog, which was successfully managed, and cup loosening in another dog, which required explantation of the prosthesis. The main advantage of the revision cup appears to be increased implant stability afforded by screw fixation. Our initial clinical results in 31 dogs were promising; all but one dog had a successful clinical outcome.
La constellation comme association : l'affect, le corps et la communauté dans les textes des années 1920-1930 de Walter Benjamin
Authors: Lee Changnam 
Published: June 2013

Dans ses écrits de 1920-1930, Benjamin nous donne des représentations du corps déformé comme le nain bossu, les animaux, etc. Ces diverses figures montrent le décalage entre le corps profane et la divinité. Cela nous questionne sur la formation moderne de la communauté qui ignore systématiquement l’affect et le corps. Dans cette optique, nous relisons les textes de Benjamin en nous concentrant sur la formation de la communauté et de la socialité. Nous réemployons sa notion de « constellation » comme un pôle alternatif de la formation de la communauté. Notre recherche suggère la constellation comme une nouvelle forme et vision de l’association antimoderne.
Pastorale hantering van die hedendaagse huwelikspastoraat
Authors: Duvenage A. P. C. 
Published: June 2013

Omdat die huwelik deur God ingestel is, omdat die sonde die huwelik in al sy fasette aangetas het, omdat die Verlossingsgenade van Christus ook die huweliksakker oorspoel het, en omdat die huwelik deel vorm van die nuwe lewe in Christus, het die pastor ’n onvervangbare taak met die huwelikspastoraat. In die era van stryd tussen sekularisme en die christelike ideologie is dit nog meer noodsaaklik dat die pastor sy plek tussen die ander dissiplines wat met die huwelik werk, sal kry. C. W. Stewart het gesê: „The minister has something unique to offer as a marriage counsellor. He touches the marriage and the family at a particular place and in a particular way”.
Heilshistories-verbondsmatige prediking teenoor eksemplaristiese prediking
Authors: Droomer N. 
Published: June 2013

When preparing a sermon on an historical text from Scripture, several approaches can be followed, inter alia an exemplaristic or a redemptive-historical approach. The central problem, however, is the way in which the acts of biblical figures should be interpreted and treated in the sermon. It is contended that on the one hand the approach should not be focused on the acts of biblical figures as being examples to be directly applied to contemporary circumstances, as this approach will probably result in ‘exemplaristic’preaching.
Die SATB - ’n moet vir teoloë
Authors: Heckroodt A. D. 
Published: June 2013

Te oordeel aan die groeiende gebruiksfrekwensie van die Suid-Afrikaanse Teologiese Bibliografie (SATB) deur studente wat kennis dra van die publikasies, is dit duidelik dat hiermee ’n hulpmiddel van onskatbare waarde die lig gesien het.
Die Gereformeerde kerke in Suid-Afrika in ekumeniese konteks
Authors: Vorster J. M. 
Published: June 2013

The Gereformcerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika (GKSA) have developed a certain pattern in their ecumenical relations over the years. Ecclesiastical unity with various churches has been maintained and this unity has been defined as correspondence. As a result of missionary work a General Synod consisting of four National Synods which were based on ethnicity was established in 1964. The GKSA was also deeply involved in the formation of the Reformed Ecumenical Synod in 1946 but this relation was suspended in 1946. Close contact and dialogue were also exercised with the other Dutch Reformed churches.
Die esoteriese aard van die New Age
Authors: Schulze L. F. 
Published: June 2013

Christian literature about the New Age seldom accentuates its esoteric character. Yet, esotericism has been part and parcel of the new world view since its inception in theosophy. In dispensing occult knowledge, New Age adepts confront Christianity with an alternative religious knowledge: experiential knowledge versus revelational knowledge. This esoteric knowledge claims to unveil the hidden background of present world developments. Its cultivation needs different, anti-ecclesiastical forms of worship and Scriptural interpretation. The inherent pantheism of New Age, however, doctrine implies an irrational dialectic, rendering it questionable. A Christian compromise with the New Age, a virtual mirror image of Christianity, is not possible.
Die oorsprong van Israel volgens resente navorsing
Authors: Van der Westhuizen N. , Olivier H. 
Published: June 2013

A debate regarding the origin of Israel gave rise to much controversy which developed during the twenties. This debate saw an upsurge of interest during the sixties and seventies. Researchers identified themselves with three schools of thought. In this article negative as well as positive elements in the various schools are focused on. Consensus has been reached by researchers that the greatest obstacle in the way of the reconstruction of Israel's early history is the lack of verifiable sources. This study has looked for a new key, i.e. the creation of a broad scenario of the life in Canaan during the transition of the Late Bronze Age to the Iron Age 1. If such a scenario could be reconstructed as correctly as possible, it would be possible to establish the conditions of Israel’s origins. This study intends to play an elucidating role, illustrating the ways in which the people of Canaan lived and worked in the Late Bronze Age and Iron Age, for it was under these circumstances that Israel had its origins.
Kerkregering as ’n geestelike regeringswyse
Authors: Smit C. J. 
Published: June 2013

Church government has derived its unique character from the policy which the Lord has ordained for His church. Thus, the only valid source for research into the principles of church government is the Word of God. In this study it is argued that the authority to govern the church does not stem from its governing body, but from Christ, the actual ruler of the church. Because the church is Word-governed, church government is Spirit-government. Thus church government does not only imply judicial-legal aspects, but should reflect a governing of the heart on the basis of faith and love. The task of church government is essential to safeguard and maintain the restored relationship with God.
’n Diskoersanalitiese perspektief op 1 Korintiërs 6:12-20
Authors: Stander H. F. 
Published: June 2013

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 has been interpreted in various ways by modem scholars. In this article a detailed analysis is made of this pericope, on both the microlevel and the macrolevel, in an attempt to determine the crux of Paul's argumentation in this passage.
Fokus
Authors: Office Editorial 
Published: June 2013

Fokus is ’n rubriek waarin artikels van ’n meer populêr-wetenskaplike aard gepubliseer word. Artikels wat vir hierdie rubriek aan die redaksie voorgelê word, moet voldoen aan dieselfde tegniese vereistes as navorsingsartikels voldoen (kyk asseblief die voorskrifte vir skrywers). Bydraes vir Fokus word aan ’n interne keuringsproses onderwerp.
Gesprek oor ons moraliteitskrisis
Authors: Van Wyk J. H. 
Published: June 2013

In ’n gesprek oor ons moraliteitskrisis moet tussen moraal en moraliteit - en ook tussen sede en sedelikheid - onderskei word. Moraal (sede) is wat die mens nou eenmaal dóén en moraliteit is wat die mens behóórt te doen of nié behoort te doen nie. Hierdie behorensmatige aspek raak egter nie net die mens se konkrete dade nie, maar ook dit wat daaraan voorafgaan, naamlik gesindheid, én dit wat daaruit voortvloei naamlik die gevolge van sy dade. Omdat die mens ’n relasionele wese is, kan hy immoreel optree in sy verhouding tot God en sy medemens maar ook teenoor die natuur.
Rekenaartegnologie - ’n brug tussen die Ou Testament en vandag
Authors: Office Editorial 
Published: June 2013

Aan die Stellenbosse Universiteit bestaan tans ’n Navorsingseenheid wat op ’n unieke wyse die moontlikhede van die moderne rekenaartegnologie inspan en benut in die interpretasie van die taal (Bybelse Hebreeus) en die teks van die Ou Testament.
Types et contragrédientes
Authors: Henniart Guy , Sécherre Vincent 
Published: June 2013

RésuméSoit G un groupe réductif p-adique, et soit R un corps algébriquement clos. Soit π une représentation lisse de G dans un espace vectoriel V sur R. Fixons un sous-groupe ouvert et compact K de G et une représentation lisse irréductible ϱ de K dans un espace vectoriel W de dimension finie sur R. Sur l'espace HomK(W, V) agit l'algèbre d'entrelacement (G,K,W). Nous examinons la compatibilité de ces constructions avec le passage aux représentations contragrédientes Vv et Wv, et donnons en particulier des conditions sur W ou sur la caractéristique de R pour que le comportement soit semblable au cas des représentations complexes. Nous prenons un point de vue abstrait, n'utilisant que des propriétés générales de G. Nous terminons par une application á la théorie des types pour le groupe GLn et ses formes intérieures sur un corps local non archimédien.
A Literature Review on Chronic Pain: The Daily Overcoming of a Complex Problem
Authors: Prefontaine Karine , Rochette Annie 
Published: June 2013

Introduction: Chronic pain has an impact on the working life of those affected, but what about other areas of daily living? The objective in this research paper is to review the relationship between chronic pain and engagement in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), sleep and family life. Method: A search in the Medline (2006–2010) and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL) (2004–2010) databases using the key terms ‘chronic pain’, ‘family’, ‘sleep disorders’ and ‘occupation’ was carried out. To be included, articles had to refer to the effects of chronic pain on IADLs, on sleep or on the family. Studies in which a specific diagnosis or condition was discussed were excluded to provide a more general view of the effects of chronic pain. Quality was assessed using the STROBE statement scale (for descriptive studies, from Strengthening the Reporting of Observational studies in Epidemiology), the Qualitative Research Guidelines Project (for qualitative studies) and the PRISMA statement scale (for systematic reviews, from Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses). Results: Of the 256 articles obtained from the search, 13 met the inclusion criteria. The articles show that chronic pain indeed has an impact on the lives of those affected in other areas besides work rehabilitation. Conclusion: Occupational therapists must consider levels of performance and engagement in all occupational domains of an individual, even when focusing on a single domain due to the work setting or commissioning process.
Controlled Planar Alignment of Discotic Liquid Crystals in Microchannels Made Using SU8 Photoresist
Authors: Cattle James , Bao Peng , Bramble Jonathan P. , Bushby Richard J. , Evans Stephen D. , Lydon John E. , Tate Daniel J. 
Published: June 2013

AbstractA range of triphenylene and phthalocyanine‐based discotic liquid crystals (DLCs) can be aligned within micrometer‐scale channels formed from SU8 patterned on silicon or glass surfaces. The channels can be filled with the DLC in its isotropic phase using capillary action. Alignment occurs spontaneously as the sample is slowly cooled into the Colh phase. Whilst all of these DLCs align with the columns perpendicular to the surface when they are ‘sandwiched’ between glass slides, in these channels, the DLC aligns with the column director parallel to the surface. It is also constrained to lie across the channels. The same alignment occurs when these DLCs are confined between SU8‐topped interdigitated gold electrodes where it gives the optimum orientation for electrode‐to‐electrode conduction. The quality of the alignment depends on the particular liquid crystal used and on the width of the channel. For the Colr phase of octaoctylphthalocyanine there is additional epitaxial control over the orientation of the lattice such that the a/c face of the lattice is parallel to the surface. This is an important prerequisite for creating a bistable display device that switches by virtue of changing the direction of the tilt of the discs.
Predicting Contact Angle of Electrospun PAN Nanofiber Mat Using Artificial Neural Network and Response Surface Methodology
Authors: Moghadam Bentolhoda Hadavi , Hasanzadeh Mahdi 
Published: June 2013

ABSTRACTIn this work, the simultaneous effects of four electrospinning parameters, including solution concentration (wt%), applied voltage (kV), tip to collector distance (cm), and volume flow rate (mL/h), on contact angle (CA) of polyacrylonitrile nanofiber mat are studied. To optimize and predict the CA of electrospun fiber mat, response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN) are employed and a quantitative relationship between processing variables and CA of the electrospun fibers is established. It is found that the solution concentration is the most important factor impacting the CA of electrospun fiber mat. The obtained results demonstrated that both the proposed models are highly effective in estimating the CA of electrospun fiber mat. However, more accurate results are obtained by the ANN model as compared to the RSM model. In the ANN model, the determination coefficient (R2) and relative error between actual and predicted response are obtained as 0.965 and 5.94%, respectively. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Adv Polym Technol 2013, 32, 21365; View this article online at wileyonlinelibrary.com. DOI 10.1002/adv.21365
Minor‐phase particles evolution in a polyethylene/ethylene–propylene copolymer (80/20) blend across mixing: Breakup and coalescence
Authors: Chen Xu‐Huang , Yu Peng , Kostromin Sergei , Bronnikov Sergei 
Published: June 2013

ABSTRACTOn the basis of an online sampling microscopy method, the morphological evolution of a metallocene polyethylene/metallocene ethylene–propylene copolymer system (80/20 vol %) across various mixing regimes was investigated and treated statistically. The size distributions of the minor‐phase metallocene ethylene–propylene (mEP) droplets were described with principles of irreversible thermodynamics. Such an approach allowed us to find two superimposed statistical ensembles involving primary (broken) and secondary (coalesced) mEP particles. The mean size and relative number of both broken and coalesced mEP particles were calculated. The evolution of these characteristics across melt mixing, static coalescence, and flow‐driven coalescence was analyzed. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 130: 3421–3431, 2013
Ion‐conductivity study and anomalous diffusion analysis of plasticized gelatin films
Authors: Basu Tania , Middya T. R. , Tarafdar Sujata 
Published: June 2013

ABSTRACTIn this article, we report a study on ion conduction in gelatin films with different concentrations of glycerol as a plasticizer; these films might be a candidate for electrolyte materials in solid polymer batteries. The ion conductivity was appreciable, showing a maximum of about 9.14 × 10−3 S/m at room temperature without the addition of any ionic salt. Analysis of the impedance measurements was done with a model based on material properties instead of the usual equivalent circuit formalism, where circuit elements are difficult to interpret. Generalized calculus was used to model the anomalous diffusion in the system. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 130: 3018–3024, 2013
Synthesis, characterization, and fluorescence properties of aniline‐g‐poly(styrene‐co‐maleic anhydride) and its lanthanide complexes
Authors: Liu Min , Yin Handi , Yang Ying , Huang Yong 
Published: June 2013

ABSTRACTCopolymers of aniline‐g‐poly(styrene‐co‐maleic anhydride) (AP/SMA) and its lanthanide(III) (Ln) ion complexes [Ln–AP/SMA (where Ln = La, Eu, Tb, or Yb)] were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, 1H‐NMR analysis, thermogravimetry–differential thermal analysis, and differential scanning calorimetry. At room temperature, the fluorescence spectra showed that the AP/SMA polymer had a strong, broad emission band at 300–550 nm (maximum wavelength = 381 nm) under excitation at 293 nm. Moreover, the respective characteristic emissions of Eu(III) and Tb(III) ions were observed in their Ln(III) complexes. Both the Eu(III) complexes and Tb(III) complexes showed excellent solvent resistance, good thermal stability, high quantum yield, and a long fluorescent lifetime. Therefore, the AP/SMA polymer and the fluorescent Ln–AP/SMA complexes have a promising future in applications of fluorescence materials. In addition, the reaction spontaneously reached equilibrium only after 5 min in the water phase; this showed that AP/SMA has good application prospects in the adsorption of Ln ions. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 130: 3432–3439, 2013
Characterization of the viscoelastic behavior of the pure bitumen grades 10/20 and 35/50 with macroindentation and finite element computation
Authors: Hamzaoui Rabah , Guessasma Sofiane , Bennabi Abdelkrim 
Published: June 2013

ABSTRACTIn this article, we present an identification procedure that allows the determination of the viscoelasticity behavior of different grades of pure bitumen (bitumen 35/50 and bitumen 10/20). The procedure required in the first stage a mechanical response based on macroindentation experiments with a cylindrical indenter. A finite element simulation was performed in the second stage to compute the mechanical response corresponding to a viscoelasticity model described by three mechanical parameters. The comparison between the experimental and numerical responses showed a perfect matching. In addition, the identification procedure helped to discriminate between different bitumens characterized by different asphaltene and maltene contents. Finally, the developed procedure could be used as an efficient tool to characterize the mechanical behavior of the viscoelastic materials, thanks to the quantified relationship between the viscoleastic parameters and the force–penetration response. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 130: 3440–3450, 2013
Development of polylactide open‐cell foams with bimodal structure for high‐acoustic absorption
Authors: Mosanenzadeh Shahrzad Ghaffari , Naguib Hani E. , Park Chul B. , Atalla Noureddine 
Published: June 2013

ABSTRACTIn this study, a highly porous and interconnected foam structure was fabricated using compression molding combined with particulate‐leaching technique. The foamed structures were fabricated with polylactide (PLA) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) with salt as the particulate. The pore size of the foam structure is controlled by the particulates size and higher interconnectivity is achieved by the co‐continuous blending morphology of the PLA matrix with the water‐soluble PEG. PLA is a fully bio‐based thermoplastic polymer and is derived from renewable resources, such as cornstarch or sugarcanes. PEG is also fully biodegradable polymer produced from ethylene. Fabricated foams were characterized for cellular, acoustic, and mechanical properties. The acoustic performance of the foams was studied by measuring the normal incident absorption coefficient in accordance with the ASTM E1050 standard. The results show open porosity as high as 88% was achieved and the effect of water‐soluble polymer on cellular properties and acoustic and mechanical performance of the foams was studied. As a result of the secondary porous structure formed into cell walls by water soluble polymer, the overall absorption of fabricated PLA foams was increased to above 90% while the average absorption of the foams remained unchanged. In addition, the resulting acoustic foams are benign and environmentally friendly. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014, 131, 39518.