bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Suma qamaña in Bolivia
Authors: Artaraz Kepa , Calestani Melania 
Published: August 2014

In recent decades there has been increasing interest in academic, governmental, and nongovernmental circles worldwide in developing universal definitions of well-being. Governments have progressively shifted their policies on this concept and are currently engaged in improving the well-being of their populations. Bolivia’s concept of suma qamaña (living well together) is broader than “well-being,” emphasizing the importance of harmonious relations between nature and human beings and providing an important link to sustainability that current conceptions of well-being fail to make. Exploring the concept is highly relevant at this historical moment because the Morales government is engaged in a wide-ranging process of social transformation to implement it. Its translation into public policy and the adoption of a development model consistent with it have proved problematic. While the introduction of the concept into the National Development Plan, the new constitution, and the Law of Mother Earth has addressed the need to move from individualized understandings of well-being to collective ones, the government has not overcome the conflict between growth-driven approaches and sustainability that is inherent in all its legislation. Moreover, understandings of the concept are constantly being negotiated and transformed, calling for an understanding of it that is rooted in people’s practices and beliefs rather than in theoretical constructions. En las últimas décadas ha habido un creciente interés en los círculos académicos, gubernamentales y no gubernamentales de todo el mundo en el desarrollo de las definiciones universales de bienestar. Los gobiernos han cambiado progresivamente sus políticas en este concepto y se dedican actualmente a la mejora del bienestar de sus poblaciones. Concepto de suma qamaña (vivir bien) de Bolivia es más amplio que el “bienestar,” enfatizando la importancia de las relaciones armoniosas entre la naturaleza y los seres humanos y proporcionando un vínculo importante con la sostenibilidad que las concepciones actuales de bienestar no pueden hacer. Explorar el concepto es muy relevante en este momento histórico, porque el gobierno de Morales está involucrado en un amplio proceso de transformación social para implementarla. Su traslación en las políticas públicas y la adopción de un modelo de desarrollo coherente con ella han demostrado ser problemático. Si bien la introducción de este concepto en el Plan Nacional de Desarrollo, la nueva Constitución, y la Ley de la Madre Tierra ha abordado la necesidad de pasar de entendimientos individuales de bienestar a los colectivos, el gobierno no ha superado el conflicto entre los enfoques impulsados por crecimiento y la sostenibilidad que es inherente a toda su legislación. Por otra parte, las comprensiones del concepto están siendo constantemente negociados y transformados, reclamando una comprensión que está enraizada en las prácticas y creencias de las personas y no en las construcciones teóricas.
A new electronic diary tool for mapping and tracking spatial and temporal head pain patterns in migraine
Authors: Barmettler Gabi , Brawn Jennifer , Maleki Nasim , Scrivani Steven , Burstein Rami , Becerra Lino , Borsook David 
Published: August 2014

Aim We present an electronic tool for collecting data on the patterns of migraine headache onset and progression. Methods A digitized map consisting of 44 color-coded segments was defined based on previous reports of migraine pain and the distribution of nerves in the face, head and neck. The map was overlaid on a schematic map of the face, head and neck nerves. Thirty-six patients ( N = 36, 28 female/eight male), who met ICDH-II criteria for episodic migraine and had headaches for at least three years, identified all regions where pain typically started and how pain spread and subsequently progressed. Results Consistent with previous findings, throbbing was the most prevalent quality of migraine pain, always present in 70% of patients surveyed. For the 70% of the patients with throbbing pain, the temple was the onset site of throbbing pain, with no significant difference in the laterality of onset site (58.3% on the right vs. 55.6% on the left hemisphere). The tool was able to capture patterns of pain distribution for throbbing and pressure headache pain and also may be used to assess the change in the pattern of the pain distribution as the disease progresses. Discussion The pain map survey may be a useful tool for recording and tracking the temporal pattern of migraine onset both for clinical and research purposes. The tool could be used to create maps of pain locations on a large population scale and thus will be a very useful tool in correlating the temporal nature of headache symptoms with potential mechanisms of disease evolution.
Pharmacological appetite stimulation
Authors: Agnew Wendy , Korman Rachel 
Published: August 2014

Practical relevance: Inappetence is a commonly encountered problem in feline medicine. Primary goals in managing the inappetent or anorectic cat are to diagnose and treat the underlying disease and reinstate adequate nutrition. Rationale: As cats are intolerant of prolonged periods of inadequate nutritional intake, especially given their propensity to develop hepatic lipidosis, their increased requirements for amino acids, and inability to slow their rate of gluconeogenesis, symptomatic therapy and nutritional support is often required during diagnostic investigations. Clinical challenges: Most cats presenting with reduced food intake will be suffering from an underlying systemic disease, and so the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics and contraindications of appetite-stimulating medications will need to be considered in each case to ensure rational use of these agents. Pharmacological appetite stimulation should never replace monitoring and ensuring adequate caloric intake, and may not be appropriate in some cases, such as critically ill or severely malnourished patients. Evidence base: While there are no medications approved specifically for the treatment of anorexia in cats, some drugs have proven efficacious in the clinical field. Although several agents have been used historically for appetite stimulation, due to potential side effects and/or lack of efficacy or predictability only cyproheptadine and mirtazapine can currently be recommended for use.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme I/D polymorphism and diabetic peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A meta-analysis
Authors: Li Yao , Tong Nanwei 
Published: August 2014

Background: Several molecular epidemiological studies have been conducted to examine the association between angiotensin-converting enzyme ( ACE) I/D polymorphism and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) risk. However, the conclusions remained controversial. We therefore performed this meta-analysis. Methods: PubMed and EMBASE were searched to identify case-control studies investigating the associations of ACE I/D polymorphism with risk of DPN. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to assess the strength of association between ACE I/D polymorphism and risk of DPN. Results: A total of seven case-control studies including 1316 cases and 1617 controls were included. ACE I/D polymorphism was associated with a significantly increased risk of DPN (OR=1.46, 95%CI 1.11–1.92, p=0.006, I2=48%). This result remained statistically significant when the adjusted ORs were combined (OR=1.84, 95%CI 1.14–2.99, p=0.01, I2=53%). In the subgroup of ethnicity, a significantly elevated risk was observed in Caucasians (OR=1.32, 95%CI 1.10–1.59, p=0.003, I2=43%). Conclusions: Our meta-analysis confirmed that ACE I/D polymorphism was associated with the risk of DPN.
The “Joint-Elevation” Calcaneus Fracture
Authors: Miller Timothy J. , Kwon John Y. 
Published: August 2014

Calcaneus fractures are the most commonly fractured tarsal bone with approximately 75% being intra-articular in nature. Böhler’s angle has been found to be reliable and prognostic, and it has been used as a proxy for joint depression and articular involvement. It often guides the need for advanced imaging and/or operative intervention. We describe a rare variant of intra-articular calcaneus fracture-dislocation that results in elevation of a portion of the posterior facet above the posterior talus and a seemingly normal or increased Böhler’s angle, which we call the “joint-elevation” calcaneus fracture. Orthopaedic surgeons should be aware of this previously undescribed variant in order to avoid inappropriate treatment or misdiagnosis. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic Level IV: Case Series
Ground-based walking training improves quality of life and exercise capacity in COPD
Authors: Wootton Sally L. , Ng L.W. Cindy , McKeough Zoe J. , Jenkins Sue , Hill Kylie , Eastwood Peter R. , Hillman David R. , Cecins Nola , Spencer Lissa M. , Jenkins Christine , Alison Jennifer A. 
Published: August 2014

This study was designed to determine the effect of ground-based walking training on health-related quality of life and exercise capacity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).People with COPD were randomised to either a walking group that received supervised, ground-based walking training two to three times a week for 8–10 weeks, or a control group that received usual medical care and did not participate in exercise training.130 out of 143 participants (mean±sdage 69±8 years, forced expiratory volume in 1 s 43±15% predicted) completed the study. Compared to the control group, the walking group demonstrated greater improvements in the St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire total score (mean difference -6 points (95% CI -10– -2), p<0.003), Chronic Respiratory Disease Questionnaire total score (mean difference 7 points (95% CI 2–11), p<0.01) and endurance shuttle walk test time (mean difference 208 s (95% CI 104–313), p<0.001).This study shows that ground-based walking training is an effective training modality that improves quality of life and endurance exercise capacity in people with COPD.
Microvascular disease in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: a role for pulmonary veins and systemic vasculature
Authors: Dorfmüller Peter , Günther Sven , Ghigna Maria-Rosa , Thomas de Montpréville Vincent , Boulate David , Paul Jean-François , Jaïs Xavier , Decante Benoit , Simonneau Gérald , Dartevelle Philippe , Humbert Marc , Fadel Elie , Mercier Olaf 
Published: August 2014

Limited numbers of operated patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) are refractory to pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) and experience persistent pulmonary hypertension (PH).We retrospectively assessed lung histology available from nine patients with persistent PH (ineffective PEA (inPEA) group) and from eight patients transplanted for distal CTEPH inaccessible by PEA (noPEA group). Microscopically observed peculiarities were compared with the histology of a recently developed CTEPH model in piglets. Pre-interventional clinical/haemodynamic data and medical history of patients from the inPEA and noPEA groups were collected and analysed.Conspicuous remodelling of small pulmonary arteries/arterioles, septal veins and pre-septal venules, including focal capillary haemangiomatosis, as well as pronounced hypertrophy and enlargement of bronchial systemic vessels, were the predominant pattern in histology from both groups. Most findings were reproduced in our porcine CTEPH model. Ink injection experiments unmasked abundant venular involvement in so-called small vessel or microvascular disease, as well as post-capillary bronchopulmonary shunting in human and experimental CTEPH.Microvascular disease is partly due to post-capillary remodelling in human and experimental CTEPH and appears to be related to bronchial-to-pulmonary venous shunting. Further studies are needed to clinically assess the functional importance of this finding.
Expert opinion on the cough hypersensitivity syndrome in respiratory medicine
Authors: Morice Alyn H. , Millqvist Eva , Belvisi Maria G. , Bieksiene Kristina , Birring Surinder S. , Chung Kian Fan , Dal Negro Roberto W. , Dicpinigaitis Peter , Kantar Ahmad , McGarvey Lorcan P. , Pacheco Adalberto , Sakalauskas Raimundas , Smith Jaclyn A. 
Published: August 2014

In 2011, a European Respiratory Society Task Force embarked on a process to determine the position and clinical relevance of the cough hypersensitivity syndrome, a disorder characterised by troublesome coughing often triggered by low levels of thermal, mechanical or chemical exposure, in the management of patients with chronic cough. A 21-component questionnaire was developed by an iterative process supported by a literature review. 44 key opinion leaders in respiratory medicine were selected and interviewed as to their opinions.There was a high degree of unanimity in the responses obtained, with all opinion leaders supporting the concept of cough hypersensitivity as a clinically useful paradigm. The classic stratification of cough into asthmatic, rhinitic and reflux-related phenotypes was supported. Significant disparity of opinion was seen in the response to two questions concerning the therapy of chronic cough. First, the role of acid suppression in reflux cough was questioned. Secondly, the opinion leaders were split as to whether a trial of oral steroids was indicated to establish a diagnosis of eosinophilic cough.The cough hypersensitivity syndrome was clearly endorsed by the opinion leaders as a valid and useful concept. They considered that support of patients with chronic cough was inadequate and the Task Force recommends that further work is urgently required in this neglected area.
Kernel-function-based primal-dual interior-point methods for convex quadratic optimization over symmetric cone
Authors: Cai Xinzhong , Wu Lin , Yue Yujing , Li Minmin , Wang Guoqiang 
Published: August 2014

AbstractIn this paper, we give a unified computational scheme for the complexity analysis of kernel-function-based primal-dual interior-point methods for convex quadratic optimization over symmetric cone. By using Euclidean Jordan algebras, the currently best-known iteration bounds for large- and small-update methods are derived, namely,O(rlogrlogrε)andO(rlogrε), respectively. Furthermore, this unifies the analysis for a wide class of conic optimization problems.MSC:90C25, 90C51.
Some limit theorems for the log-optimal portfolio
Authors: Zhang Hongzhi , Hao Ruili , Yang Weiguo , Bao Zhenhua 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
In this paper, we mainly study the strong limit theorems for the log-optimal portfolio of the ∗-mixing stock market. First, we establish a strong limit theorem for the log-optimal portfolio of any sequence investment, then we obtain the result that the average return of the long term behavior of a sequence investment converges to the average of the expectation return in every period with probability 1 under some conditions. We also obtain another strong limit theorem for the log-optimal portfolio for a class of sequence investments.

MSC:60F15, 91B28.
On a fractional differential inclusion via a new integral boundary condition
Authors: Ghorbanian R , Hedayati Vahid , Postolache Mihai , Rezapour Shahram 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
In this paper, we investigate the existence of solution for two systems of fractional differential inclusions via some integral boundary value conditions. For this purpose, we use an endpoint result for multifunctions which has been proved in 2010 by Amini-Harandi (Nonlinear Anal. 72:132-134, 2010). Finally, we give an example for illustrating one of our results.
Fixed point theorems in "Equation missing" spaces with applications
Authors: Lu Haishu , Lan Di , Hu Qingwen , Yuan George 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
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spaces. These results generalize many well-known theorems in the literature.

MSC:91A10, 47H04, 47H10, 54H25.
Estimating the prevalence and burden of major disorders of the brain in Nepal: methodology of a nationwide population-based study
Authors: Manandhar Kedar , Risal Ajay , Steiner Timothy J , Holen Are , Koju Rajendra , Linde Mattias 
Published: August 2014

Abstract

Background
The major disorders of the brain (MDBs), in terms of their prevalence and the burdens of ill health, disability and financial cost that they impose on individuals and society, are headache, depression and anxiety. No population-based studies have been conducted in Nepal.

Aim
Our purpose was to assess the prevalence and burden attributable to MDBs in Nepal in order to inform health policy. Here we report the methodology.

Methods
The unusual sociocultural diversity and extreme geographical variation of the country required adaptation of standard methodology. We ran pre-pilot and pilot studies before embarking on the main study. The study design was cross-sectional. The population of interest were adults aged 18–65 years who were Nepali speaking and living in Nepal. We selected, employed and trained groups of interviewers to visit randomly selected households by cold-calling. Households were selected from 15 representative districts out of 75 in the country through multistage cluster sampling. One participant was selected randomly from each household. We used structured questionnaires (the HARDSHIP questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Eysenck Personality Questionnaire -Neuroticism), culturally adapted and translated into Nepali. We recorded blood pressure, weight, height and waist circumference, and altitude of each household. We implemented various quality-assurances measures.

Results
We completed the survey in one month, prior to onset of the monsoon. Among 2,210 selected households, all were contacted, 2,109 were eligible for the study and, from these, 2,100 adults participated. The participation rate was 99.6%.

Conclusion
Standard methodology was successfully applied in Nepal, with some adaptations. The sociocultural and extraordinary geographic diversity were challenging, but did not require us to compromise the scientific quality of the study.
Engineering optical properties of gold-coated nanoporous anodic alumina for biosensing
Authors: Hernández-Eguía Laura P , Ferré-Borrull Josep , Macias Gerard , Pallarès Josep , Marsal Lluís F 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
The effect in the Fabry-Pérot optical interferences of nanoporous anodic alumina films coated with gold is studied as a function of the porosity and of the gold thickness by means of reflectance spectroscopy. Samples with porosities between 14 and 70% and gold thicknesses (10 and 20 nm) were considered. The sputtering of gold on the nanoporous anodic alumina (NAA) films results in an increase of the fringe intensity of the oscillations in the spectra resulting from Fabry-Pérot interferences in the porous layer, with a reduction in the maximum reflectance in the UV-visible region. For the thicker gold layer, sharp valleys appear in the near-infrared (IR) range that can be useful for accurate spectral shift measurements in optical biosensing. A theoretical model for the optical behavior has also been proposed. The model shows a very good agreement with the experimental measurements, what makes it useful for design and optimization of devices based on this material. This material capability is enormous for using it as an accurate and sensitive optical sensor, since gold owns a well-known surface chemistry with certain molecules, most of them biomolecules.
Probabilistic motion pixel detection for the reduction of ghost artifacts in high dynamic range images from multiple exposures
Authors: An Jaehyun , Ha Seong Jong , Cho Nam Ik 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
This paper presents an algorithm for compositing a high dynamic range (HDR) image from multi-exposure images, considering inconsistent pixels for the reduction of ghost artifacts. In HDR images, ghost artifacts may appear when there are moving objects while taking multiple images with different exposures. To prevent such artifacts, it is important to detect inconsistent pixels caused by moving objects in consecutive frames and then to assign zero weights to the corresponding pixels in the fusion process. This problem is formulated as a binary labeling problem based on a Markov random field (MRF) framework, the solution of which is a binary map for each exposure image, which identifies the pixels to be excluded in the fusion process. To obtain the ghost map, the distribution of zero-mean normalized cross-correlation (ZNCC) of an image with respect to the reference frame is modeled as a mixture of Gaussian functions, and the parameters of this function are used to design the energy function. However, this method does not well detect faint objects that are in low-contrast regions due to over- or under-exposure, because the ZNCC does not show much difference in such areas. Hence, we obtain an additional ghost map for the low-contrast regions, based on the intensity relationship between the frames. Specifically, the intensity mapping function (IMF) between the frames is estimated using pixels from high-contrast regions without inconsistent pixels, and pixels out of the tolerance range of the IMF are considered moving pixels in the low-contrast regions. As a result, inconsistent pixels in both the low- and high-contrast areas are well found, and thus, HDR images without noticeable ghosts can be obtained.
Early changes of muscle membrane properties in porcine faecal peritonitis
Authors: Ackermann Karin A , Bostock Hugh , Brander Lukas , Schröder Ralph , Djafarzadeh Siamak , Tuchscherer Daniel , Jakob Stephan M , Takala Jukka , Z’Graggen Werner J 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
Introduction
Sepsis-induced myopathy and critical illness myopathy (CIM) are possible causes of muscle weakness in intensive care patients. They have been attributed to muscle membrane dysfunction. The aim of this study was to investigate membrane properties in the early stage of experimental sepsis by evaluating muscle excitability.

Methods
In total, 20 anaesthetized and mechanically ventilated pigs were randomized to either faecal peritonitis (n = 10) or to non-septic controls (n = 10). Resuscitation with fluids and vasoactive drugs was started 3 hours after peritonitis induction. Muscle membrane properties were investigated by measuring muscle velocity recovery cycles before induction of peritonitis as well as 6, 18 and 27 hours thereafter. Muscle relative refractory period (MRRP) and early supernormality (ESN) were assessed.

Results
Peritonitis lasting 27 hours was associated with an increase of MRRP by 28% from 2.38 ± 0.18 ms (mean ± SD) to 3.47 ± 1.79 ms (P <0.01) and a decrease of ESN by 31% from 9.64 ± 2.82% to 6.50 ± 2.64% (P <0.01). ESN reduction was already apparent 6 hours after induction of peritonitis. Values in controls did not show any significant alterations.

Conclusions
Muscle membrane abnormalities consistent with membrane depolarization and/or sodium channel inactivation occurred within 6 hours of peritonitis induction. This indicates that changes that have been described in established sepsis-induced myopathy and/or CIM start early in the course of sepsis. Muscle excitability testing facilitates evaluation of the time course of these changes.