bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Combined treatment for complex intracranial aneurysm
Authors: Chiriac A. , Ion Georgiana , Dobrin N. , Iencean St.M. , Poeata I. 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Complex aneurysms often cannot be completely excluded by a single approaches. Today successful treatment of these lesions requires a combination between microsurgical and endovascular techniques. Planning of combined treatment require a very good understanding of aneurysm anatomy and a close collaboration between neurosurgeon and neuroendovascular interventionist. Endovascular coiling can usually be used as early treatment for a partially aneurysm occlusion including the ruptured area and followed by definitive clipping. On the other hand microsurgical clipping also can be used as first treatment for complex aneurysm neck reconstruction, allowing successful secondary placement of coils inside the remnant aneurysm sac
Socio-Economic Characteristics in Notified Erythema Migrans Patients
Authors: Sočan Maja , Blaško-Markič Mateja , Erčulj Vanja , Lajovic Jaroslav 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Background. Lyme borreliosis disease results from infection by members of the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato complex. The most common clinical presentation of Lyme borreliosis is erythema migrans (EM). To gain knowledge of the epidemiological parameters and the risk factors of EM in Slovenia, a survey has been carried out in 2010.
Methods. A short anonymous and self-administrated questionnaire was sent to 4917 notified EM patients in 2010, aiming to collect epidemiological data and assess socio-economic determinants in patients with EM.
Results. Three thousand and five (61%) patients with EM returned completed questionnaires. One thousand and nine hundred twenty-nine (74%) patients noted the tick where the EM developed. The tick bite was most often located on the legs in adults and in the head/neck area in children. The time that elapsed before the tick has been removed increased significantly with age. The attached tick was most frequently overlooked in preschool children. Nearly 70% of patients believed that they contracted the infection with borrelia near home. Infection away from their permanent residence was more often the case in those with a higher level of education and in 15-49 age groups. Compared to the Slovenian general population over 14 years of age, those with a higher level of education, the unemployed and farmers were overrepresented among the EM patients.
Conclusions. The risk of Lyme borreliosis is widespread in Slovenia, with some areas more affected then others. Determinants of exposure to infected ticks are different, and depend on the socio-economic status and demographic characteristics.
Age at Smoking Initiation in Slovenia
Authors: Koprivnikar Helena , Korošec Aleš 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Background. Smoking is initiated mostly by adolescents and young adults. In Slovenia, we have limited data about this. The purpose of this paper is to show data on age at smoking initiation and differences in age at smoking initiation by gender, age groups, education, social class and geographical region among inhabitants of Slovenia.
Methods. We used data from the cross-sectional survey ‘Health-related behaviour 2012’ in Slovenian population aged from 25 to 74 years.
Results. 4591 ever smokers, aged 25-74, that gave information about the age at smoking initiation were included in the analysis. At the age of 25 or less, smoking was initiated by 96.7% of Slovene ever smokers, at the age of 18 or less by 71.0%. The average age at smoking initiation was 17.7 years. Male ever smokers initiated smoking at an earlier age compared to female ones. Age at smoking initiation was decreasing in both male and female ever smokers, but was more pronounced in females. In male ever smokers, there were no differences in average smoking initiation age by education, self-reported social class and geographical regions, while in female ever smokers, there were significant differences in terms of education and geographical regions.
Conclusion. The initiation of smoking predominantly occurs in adolescents and young adults. Age at smoking initiation has decreased in recent decades. Our study confirms the importance of early and sustained smoking prevention programmes in youth and the importance of national comprehensive tobacco control programme with effective tobacco control measures to ban tobacco products marketing.
Essential Attributes of the Accounting Information in Applying The Financial Reporting Differences Between Ifrs and us Gaap
Authors: Herbei Ioana 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
In the context of the development of information, the main role of financial reporting is threatened by alternative sources of information that users use. However, the main source of information for decision-makers remain the accounting information relaxed from synthesis financial reporting, because the legal framework prescribes mandatory minimum information and a set of quality certification mechanisms thereof. As a starting point in our research we used relevant studies from the scientific literature regarding the understanding of the accounting information in financial reporting. We specify that many authors place the accounting information in the perimeter of the objectivity and the accuracy, which is essential in making economic decisions by the leadership. Thus, in support of decisionmakers, accountants apply professional judgment (judgment of International Financial Reporting Standards), taking decisions in terms of the use of accounting treatments to achieve a quality of financial reporting information. The contents of the article have been reported not only attributes on accounting information provided by IFRS, but also aspects of US GAAP regarding financial reporting, presenting the differentiation between the two accounting referential. We note that the accounting information can be the best friend of actual and potential investors if used properly understood
The role of Nikolai Berdyaev in the early writings of Hans Urs von Balthasar: A contribution to the question of Balthasar’s appropriation of sources
Authors: S. King Jonathan , Shea C. Michael 
Published: June 2015

AbstractThis contribution examines the relatively unresearched doctoral thesis of Hans Urs von Balthasar as a Germanist, particularly in relation to the role that the reading of the Russian religious philosopher Nikolai Berdyaev played in the development of Balthasar's earliest theological thought. The authors argue that Berdyaev provided the young Germanist with a markedly eschatological point of departure for his nascent theological reflections. Although Balthasar had to renounce certain aspects of Berdyaev's thought, this eschatological orientation received from Berdyaev nevertheless remained recognizable through Balthasar's mature theological works.
Robust Distal Tip Cell Pathfinding in the Face of Temperature Stress Is Ensured by Two Conserved microRNAS in Caenorhabditis elegans
Authors: Burke Samantha L , Hammell Molly , Ambros Victor 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Biological robustness, the ability of an organism to maintain a steady-state output as genetic or environmental inputs change, is critical for proper development. MicroRNAs have been implicated in biological robustness mechanisms through their post-transcriptional regulation of genes and gene networks. Previous research has illustrated examples of microRNAs promoting robustness as part of feedback loops and genetic switches and by buffering noisy gene expression resulting from environmental and/or internal changes. Here we show that the evolutionarily conserved microRNAs mir-34 and mir-83 (homolog of mammalian mir-29) contribute to the robust migration pattern of the distal tip cells in Caenorhabditis elegans by specifically protecting against stress from temperature changes. Furthermore, our results indicate that mir-34 and mir-83 may modulate the integrin signaling involved in distal tip cell migration by potentially targeting the GTPase cdc-42 and the beta-integrin pat-3. Our findings suggest a role for mir-34 and mir-83 in integrin-controlled cell migrations that may be conserved through higher organisms. They also provide yet another example of microRNA-based developmental robustness in response to a specific environmental stress, rapid temperature fluctuations.
Risiko-Warnhinweise in Kurzinformationen für Finanzdienstleistungen. Eine empirische Analyse
Authors: Oehler Andreas 
Published: June 2015

Zusammenfassung
Immer häufiger wird in der Literatur weltweit darüber berichtet, dass Kurzinformationen für Anleger zwar grundsätzlich nutzenstiftend sein können, allerdings ein wesentliches Problem in der kaum ausreichend klaren und verständlichen Risikodarstellung liege. Die Bundesregierung hat aktuell im Rahmen der Graumarkt-Regulierung mit dem Entwurf des Kleinanlegerschutzgesetzes in dieser Form explizit eine textliche Risiko-Warnung verankert. Neben Vorschlägen zu solchen textlichen Warnhinweisen, wird u. a. aus verhaltensökonomischer Sicht eine Kombination mit grafischen Risiko-Warnhinweisen gefordert. Diese Studie hatte zum Ziel, eine solche Kombination textlicher und grafischer Risiko-Warnhinweise am Beispiel eines Derivats empirisch zu untersuchen. Die Bewertung durch die Probanden fiel dabei positiv aus, die Kombination aus textlichem und grafischem Risiko-Warnhinweis wirkt. Zusätzlich wurde anknüpfend an die Literatur zur Wirksamkeit von Warnhinweisen bei Sachgütern analysiert, inwieweit der dort beschriebene (adverse) Effekt der Warnung als Werbung auch hier bei einer Finanzdienstleistung eintritt. Die empirische Untersuchung gibt keinen Hinweis auf eine solche Vertrauen bildende Wirkung, im Gegenteil, die Warn-Wirkung scheint wie beabsichtigt zu funktionieren.
Unrecognized Celiac Disease in Children Presenting for Rheumatology Evaluation
Authors: Sherman Yekaterina , Karanicolas Rose , DiMarco Brittany , Pan Nancy , Adams Alexa B. , Barinstein Laura V. , Moorthy L. Nandini , Lehman Thomas J. A. 
Published: June 2015

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Current clinical guidelines do not consider patients with rheumatic conditions to be at high risk for celiac disease (CD) despite numerous reported associations between the two in adults and children. The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of CD among patients presenting for pediatric rheumatology evaluation.

METHODS:
A total of 2125 patients presenting for initial evaluation by the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at the Hospital for Special Surgery between June 2006 and December 2013 were screened for CD as a part of the standard initial serologic evaluation. The charts of these patients were evaluated retrospectively at the end of this period.

RESULTS:
36 patients (30 girls, 6 boys, mean age 9.4 ± 4.3 years, range 2–16 years) received a diagnosis of CD after serologic testing and evaluation by pediatric gastroenterology. Eight additional patients with known diagnoses of CD presented during this time period. The total prevalence of CD over this 6.5-year period was 2.0%. The most common presenting complaints among patients diagnosed with CD were myalgias, arthralgias, and rash. Less frequently, patients reported gastrointestinal complaints including abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea. All patients reported improvement or complete resolution of their musculoskeletal symptoms after initiation of a gluten-free diet.

CONCLUSIONS:
This study identified 36 new cases of CD among children presenting for rheumatology evaluation, for an overall prevalence rate of 2.0%. The majority of patients who ultimately received a diagnosis of CD presented with extraintestinal manifestations. These results underscore the importance of screening children presenting for rheumatology evaluation for CD.
Emergency Department Visits for Self-Inflicted Injuries in Adolescents
Authors: Cutler Gretchen J. , Flood Andrew , Dreyfus Jill , Ortega Henry W. , Kharbanda Anupam B. 
Published: June 2015

OBJECTIVES:
To describe emergency department (ED) visits for self-inflicted injury (SII) among adolescents, examine trends in SII mechanisms, and identify factors associated with increased risk.

METHODS:
Analyses included patients aged 10 to 18 years from the National Trauma Data Bank, years 2009 to 2012. We used Cochran–Armitage trend tests to examine change over time and generalized linear models to identify risk factors for SII.

RESULTS:
We examined 286 678 adolescent trauma patients, 3664 (1.3%) of whom sustained an SII. ED visits for SII increased from 2009 to 2012 (1.1% to 1.6%, P for trend ≤ .001), whereas self-inflicted firearm visits decreased (27.3% to 21.9%, P for trend = .02). The most common mechanism in males was firearm (34.4%), and in females, cut/pierce (48.0%). Odds of SII were higher in females (odds ratio [OR] 1.41, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.13–1.77), older adolescents (OR 2.73, 95% CI 2.38–3.14), adolescents with comorbid conditions (OR 1.64; 95% CI 1.49–1.80), and Asian adolescents (OR 1.67, 95% CI 1.35–2.08) and lower in African American adolescents (OR 0.78, 95% CI 0.70–0.87). Adolescents in the public or self-pay insurance category had higher odds of SII (OR 1.44, 95% CI 1.27–1.64) than those in the private insurance category (OR 1.15, 95% CI 1.01–1.31). Adolescents with an SII had higher odds of death than those with other injuries (OR 12.9, 95% CI 6.78–24.6).

CONCLUSIONS:
We found a significant increase in the number of SIIs by adolescents that resulted in ED visits from 2009 to 2012. Although SIIs increased, we found a significant decrease in the percentage of adolescents who self-injured with a firearm. SIIs reflect a small percentage of ED visits, but these patients have dramatically higher odds of death.
The Gating Mechanism of Mechanosensitive Channels in Droplet Interface Bilayers
Authors: Najem Joseph S. , Freeman Eric , Sukharev Sergei , Leo Donald J. 
Published: June 2015

ABSTRACTMscL, a large-conductance mechanosensitive channel, is a ubiquitous osmolyte release valve that aids bacteria in surviving abrupt hypo-osmotic shocks. The large scale of its tension-driven opening transition makes it a strong candidate to serve as a transducer in novel stimuli-responsive biomolecular materials. In the previous work, a low-threshold gain-of-function V23T mutant of MscL produced a reliable activation behavior in a droplet interface bilayer (DIB) with applied axial droplet compression. Near the maximal compression, the aqueous droplets deform and the resulting increase in surface area leads to an increase in tension in the water-lipid-oil interface. This increase in tension is the product of the relative change in the droplet surface area and the elastic modulus of the DPhPC lipid monolayer (∼120 mN/m). This paper, presents a study of the physical processes that cause MscL gating in the DIB. Analysis of video during compression and relaxation of the droplets is utilized to estimate the change in the surface area of the droplet and the variation on monolayer surface tension. The monolayer surface tension is proportional to the area change of the droplet normalized to the original surface area. The results demonstrate that the area change in the droplet is negligible at frequencies above 1 Hz, but is approximately 2% at frequencies in the range of 100 mHz. In addition, at low frequencies (∼0.2 Hz) bilayer thinning occurs at maximum compression, proving an increase in bilayer tension. However, this study also shows that gating at frequencies higher than 0.2 Hz could be achieved through the application of high duty cycle oscillation (∼75%). The relative change in monolayer area increases significantly at higher duty cycle oscillations where the compression stroke is much faster than the relaxation stroke.
Thermionic Field Emission Transport at Nanowire Schottky Barrier Contacts
Authors: Xie Kan , Hartz Steven Allen , Ayres Virginia M. 
Published: June 2015

ABSTRACTThe high carrier concentrations typically reported for nanowire devices indicate that when Schottky barrier transport is present, it occurs in the thermionic field emission regime with a substantial but not exclusive tunneling component. Analysis by thermionic field emission is difficult due to its multivariate nature. In recent work, we developed a mathematical stability approach that greatly simplified the evaluation of the multivariate thermionic field emission parameters. This is a general method with potentially wide applicability, requiring only the effective mass m* and relative dielectric constant εr for a given semiconductor as inputs. In the present work, we investigate the influence of the materials properties effective mass m* and relative dielectric constant εr on stability for a range of real and simulated semiconductor nanowires. A further investigation of temperature sensitivity and regime trends is presented.
Quasi-Static Energy Transport between Nanoparticles
Authors: Panasyuk George Y. , Yerkes Kirk L. 
Published: June 2015

ABSTRACTWe consider energy transfer between non-equal nanoparticles mediated by a quantum system. The nanoparticles are considered as thermal reservoirs described as ensembles of finite numbers of harmonic oscillators within the Drude-Ullersma model having mode spacings Δ1 and Δ2. Our approach is based on the generalized quantum Langevin equation. The quasi-static energy transport between the thermal reservoirs is investigated. As is shown, the double degeneracy of the mode frequencies, which occurred in the previously considered case when Δ1 = Δ2, is removed in the present case of non-equal mode spacings. Equations describing long-time (t ∼1/Δ1,2) relaxation for the mode temperatures (or the ensemble averaged mode energies) are solved and the resulting expression for the total energy current between the nanoparticles is derived and explored.
Selectively Nucleated Lateral Crystallization for a Large Single-Grained Pb(Zr,Ti)O3 on Polycrystalline-Silicon Thin-Film Transistors for System-On-Glass Applications
Authors: Park Jae Hyo , Joo Seung Ki 
Published: June 2015

ABSTRACTA single-grained Pb(Zr,Ti)O3 (PZT) was successfully grown for the gate dielectric of polycrystalline-silicon (poly-Si) thin-film transistor (TFT). The total structure was MoW/PZT/HfO2/poly-Si/glass. The giant single-grained PZT was obtained by controlling the artificial nucleation formed by Pt dots in a desirable location and enlarging the nucleated seed until it covers the poly-Si channel. The single-grained diameter size was 40 μm with a (100) dominated texture. The poly-Si memory device with single-grained PZT showed an excellent ferroelectric, electrical and reliability properties comparing with poly-Si memory device with poly-grained PZT. Moreover, eliminating the grain boundary in PZT film showed the fatigue and retention characteristics with only 1.1 % after 1013 cycles and 22 % after 1 month, respectively.
Laser Ablation Synthesis in Solution of Nanoantimicrobials for Food Packaging Applications
Authors: Sportelli Maria C. , Ancona Antonio , Picca Rosaria A. , Trapani Adriana , Volpe Annalisa , Trapani Giuseppe , Cioffi Nicola 
Published: June 2015

ABSTRACTDesigning bioactive materials, with controlled metal ion release, exerting significant bioactivity and associated low toxicity for humans, is nowadays one of the most important challenges for the scientific community. In this work, we propose a new material combining the well-known antimicrobial properties of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) with those of bioactive chitosan (CS), a cheap natural polymer widely exploited for its biodegradability and nontoxicity. Here, we used ultrafast femtosecond laser pulses to finely fragment, via laser ablation, a Cu solid target immersed into aqueous CS solutions. Homogeneously dispersed copper-chitosan (Cu-CS) colloids were obtained by tuning the Cu/CS molar ratios, according to the initial chitosan concentration, as well as other experimental parameters. Cu-CS colloids were characterized by several techniques, like UV-Vis and X-ray Photoelectron spectroscopies (XPS). Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) was used to morphologically characterize the novel nanocomposites.
Sonographische Veränderungen abdominaler Lymphknoten bei Hunden mit einem malignen Lymphom
Authors: Köhler C. , Winter K. , Alef M. , Kiefer I. , Eberhardt F. 
Published: June 2015

ZusammenfassungGegenstand und Ziel: Deskriptive Beschreibung der Veränderungen abdominaler Lymphknoten bei Hunden mit malignem Lymphom und Untersuchung des Solbiati-Index (SI) sowie des Verhältnisses der Kurzachse zur Lymphknotenlänge (S:L Ratio) als Malignitätskriterien. Material und Methoden: Retrospektive Auswertung der Daten von Hunden mit einem malignen Lymphom. Einschlusskriterien waren eine zytologische oder histologische Diagnose des malignen Lymphoms und eine dokumentierte Ultraschalluntersuchung des Abdomens vor Therapieeinleitung. Als Ausschlusskriterium galt die Gabe eines Chemotherapeutikums vor der Diagnostik. Ferner wurden sonographische Bilder nicht neoplastisch veränderter abdominaler Lymphknoten mit zytologischem/histologischem Befund ausgewertet. Ergebnisse: Die Auswertung umfasste 261 Lymphknoten von 127 Hunden mit einem malignen Lymphom und 17 benigne veränderte Lymphknoten von neun Hunden. Von den 127 Tieren mit einem malignen Lymphom wiesen 115 (91%) stark abgerundete, deutlich vergrößerte Lymphknoten auf, die verbleibenden 12 Tiere (9%) hatten längsoval vergrößerte Lymphknoten. Alle der 17 nicht neoplastisch veränderten Lymphknoten waren längsoval vergrößert. Das Lymphknotenparenchym von 91% der 127 Hunde zeigte sich hypobis anechogen verändert mit aufgehobener Abgrenzung von Rinde und Mark. Bei den restlichen 9% fand sich ein physiologisches Parenchym mittlerer Echogenität. Das Parenchym der Lymphknoten mit benignen Veränderungen präsentierte sich sonographisch unauffällig. Bei jeweils 71% der 127 Hunde mit malignem Lymphom ergab sich ein SI < 2 bzw. eine S:L Ratio > 0,5 (Hinweis für Malignität). Für die neun Hunde mit benigne veränderten Lymphknoten wurde zu 71% ein SI > 2 sowie eine S:L Ratio < 0,5 ermittelt (Hinweise für benigne Prozesse). Schlussfolgerung und klinische Relevanz: Deutliche Größenzunahme,Abrundung und hypoechogene Veränderung der Lymphknoten bei Hunden mit einem malignen Lymphom sind hinweisende Parameter auf ein malignes Geschehen. Zusätzlich dienen der SI und die S:L Ratio zur Dignitätsbestimmung. Aufgrund der fließenden Übergänge zwischen malignen und benignen Veränderungen sollten die verschiedenen Parameter immer im Zusammenhang betrachtet werden.
Una ciudad de la Marca Media: Vascos (Toledo)
Authors: Izquierdo Benito Ricardo 
Published: June 2015

Los restos del yacimiento conocido como Vascos corresponden a una pequeña ciudad de la Marca Media de al-Andalus, de la que no se tienen referencias escritas, aunque se han conservado importantes restos arquitectónicos. Los resultados de las excavaciones arqueológicas que se han desarrollado en el lugar durante varios años permiten establecer, como hipótesis, el sentido de la fundación de esta ciudad, y lo que pudo haber sido su evolución cronológica.