bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Relationship between the efficacy of oral antidiabetic drugs and clinical features in type 2 diabetic patients (JDDM38)
Authors: Kanatsuka Azuma , Sato Yasunori , Kawai Koichi , Hirao Koichi , Kobayashi Masashi , Kashiwagi Atsunori ,   Japan Diabetes Clinical Data Management Study Group (JDDM)
Published: September 2015

AbstractAims/IntroductionWe carried out an observational cohort study to examine the relationship between the efficacy of oral antidiabetic drugs and clinical features in type 2 diabetics.Materials and MethodsWe analyzed the CoDiC® database of the Japan Diabetes Data Management Study Group across 67 institutions in Japan. In a total of 3,698 drug‐naïve patients who were initiated with metformin, dipeptidyl peptidase‐4 inhibitor (DPP‐4i) or sulfonylurea (SU) from 2007 to 2012, we evaluated body mass index (BMI) and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). The patients were stratified according to their clinical features, and matched using a propensity score to adjust for baseline factors.ResultsHbA1c was reduced with all drugs, with the largest effect elicited by DPP‐4i and the smallest by SU (P = 0.00). HbA1c increased with SU after 6 months in the patients stratified by an age‐of‐onset of <50 years (P = 0.00). BMI increased with SU in the patients stratified by a BMI of <25 (P = 0.00), and decreased with metformin in the patients with a BMI >25 (P = 0.00). The reduction in HbA1c was larger in patients with HbA1c of ≥8%, compared with that in patients with HbA1c of <8% (P = 0.00). HbA1c during the study period was higher in patients who were added to or swapped with other drug(s), than in patients continued on the original drug (P = 0.00).ConclusionsThe effect on bodyweight and glycemic control differed among metformin, DPP‐4i and SU, and the difference was associated with clinical features.
Positive mood enhances divergent but not convergent thinking
Authors: Yamada Yohei , Nagai Masayoshi 
Published: September 2015

AbstractA positive mood enhances creative performance. We examined which type of creativity, divergent or convergent thinking, was enhanced by a positive mood. Half of the participants listened to happy music and thought about happy events (positive group). The other half listened to the Japanese Constitution (neutral group). Participants' emotional valence and arousal were measured before and after mood induction. All participants then engaged in a creative activity involving the generation of new names for rice. The results indicated that the positive group produced more divergent ideas than did the neutral group. On the other hand, the two groups did not differ with respect to the number of convergent ideas that were generated. We suggest that being in a positive mood facilitates flexible thinking and consequently leads to production of unconventional and atypical ideas.
Effects of contingencies of self‐worth and sensitivity to indebtedness on optimistic bias in seeking help for depression
Authors: Umegaki Yusuke 
Published: September 2015

AbstractThe occurrence of the optimistic bias in seeking help for depressive symptoms has been attributed to the threat‐to‐self and equity theories. The current study tested the hierarchical relationships between contingencies of self‐worth (CSW), self‐esteem (SE), sensitivity to indebtedness (SI), and optimistic bias in seeking formal/informal help for depression. An online questionnaire survey was conducted with Japanese university students (n = 1000). Results from structural equation modeling analysis revealed the mediating effect of CSW on SE and optimistic bias. SI was positively related to optimistic bias in symptom recognition and informal help‐seeking. The results suggest that both CSW and SI are responsible for the occurrence of optimistic bias in seeking help for depression. Cognitive patterns in recognizing personal and others' depressive symptoms and needs for seeking help were discussed.
The problem of suboptimal complementary feeding practices in West Africa: what is the way forward?
Authors: Issaka Abukari I. , Agho Kingsley E. , N. Page Andrew , L. Burns Penelope , Stevens Garry J. , Dibley Michael J. 
Published: September 2015

AbstractThe objective of this paper was to review the policy implications of inadequate complementary feeding among children aged 6–23 months in West Africa. The review was undertaken from the initial results and findings from a series of studies on the comparison of complementary feeding indicators among children aged 6–23 months in four anglophone and seven francophone West African countries. It also examined a study of the determinants of suboptimal complementary feeding practices among children aged 6–23 months in those countries. Among the four complementary feeding indicators, it was only the introduction of solid, semi‐solid or soft foods that was adequate among children in all the West African countries surveyed. The rates of the other complementary feeding indicators were found to be inadequate in all countries surveyed, although relatively better among children in the anglophone countries. Alarmingly, low rates of minimum acceptable diet were reported among children from both the anglophone and the francophone countries. Infants 6–11 months of age, children living in poor households, administrative/geographical regional differences and mothers’ access to the media were some of the common risk factors for optimal complementary feeding practices in these countries. Assessing complementary feeding indicators and determinants of suboptimal complementary feeding practices in these West African countries is crucial to improving infant and young child feeding practices. It is recommended that governments and stakeholders of the West African countries studied make greater efforts to improve these critical practices in order to reduce child morbidity and mortality in the West Africa sub‐region. Intervention studies on complementary feeding should target those socio‐demographic factors that pose risks to optimal complementary feeding.
Economic Inequality and Nonviolent Protest*
Authors: Solt Frederick 
Published: September 2015

ObjectiveDespite substantial theorizing, the relationship between economic inequality and participation in nonviolent protests has not been satisfactorily examined empirically.MethodsUsing multilevel models of data from four waves of the European Social Survey, this article examines whether differences in inequality across countries and over time help explain people's engagement in peaceful protest.ResultsIt finds that greater inequality reduces protest participation for all those with incomes below the top quintile.ConclusionsThis result provides strong support for the relative power theory of political participation; the predictions of grievance and resource theories regarding inequality's effects on protest are not supported.
Resenha internacional: Droit de la télésanté et de la télémédicine
Authors: Castro Igor Cunha Arantes 
Published: September 2015

<p>Resenha internacional da obra "Droit de la télésanté et de la télémédicine", de Nathalie Ferraud-Ciandet, publicada pela Heures de France (Paris), em 2011</p><p> </p>
QUALIDADE DE VIDA NAS CIDADES POR INSTRUMENTOS PREVISTOS NO ESTATUTO DA CIDADE.
Authors: Santos Gustavo Abrahão dos , Saleme Edson Ricardo 
Published: September 2015

<p class="DadosdaCapa">Aqui se abordarão os institutos do zoneamento ambiental, do plano diretor e do estudo de impacto de vizinhança. Também se analisará como estão sendo criados o imposto sobre a propriedade predial e territorial urbana progressivo e a desapropriação com títulos da dívida pública, como instrumentos da política urbana de expansão e desenvolvimento, nos termos do artigo 182 da Constituição Federal. O estudo exemplifica o zoneamento ambiental e o plano diretor do município de Santos, em São Paulo, com todos seus elementos característicos. O artigo verifica os efeitos da legislação sobre o Estudo de Impacto de Vizinhança (EIV) em face dos impactos gerados pela construção civil. </p>
Evaluation of Patients’ Response Toward Osteoporosis Letter Intervention Versus Phone Call Plus Letter Intervention
Authors: O’Brien Lisa K. , Armstrong April D. , Hassenbein Susan E. , Fox Edward J. 
Published: September 2015

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of 2 interventions in prompting patients to obtain osteoporosis follow-up after a fracture. Our hypothesis was that a phone call plus letter would yield greater response toward osteoporosis evaluation versus a letter alone to patients after sustaining a fragility fracture. Materials and Methods: Prospective study randomized 141 patients age 50 years and older with a fragility fracture into 3 groups for comparison. Group 1 (letter only) patients received a letter 3 months after their diagnosis of fracture indicating their risk for osteoporosis and urging them to follow-up for evaluation. Group 2 (phone call plus letter) patients were contacted via phone 3 months after their diagnosis of fracture. A letter followed the phone call. Group 3 (control) patients were neither contacted via phone nor sent a letter. All groups were contacted via phone 6 months after their initial visit to determine if they followed up for evaluation. Results: In group 1, 23 (52.27%) of 44 had follow-up, and 21 (47.73%) of 44 did not follow-up. In group 2, 30 (62.5%) of 48 had follow-up, and 18 (37.50%) of 48 did not follow-up. In group 3, 6 (12.24%) of 49 had some sort of follow-up, and 43 (87.76%) of 49 did not have any follow-up. A statistical significance was achieved between group 3 (control) and both groups 1 and 2 with regard to follow-up ( P < .0001). The results did not show a statistically significant difference between Groups 1 and 2, however, there was a trend toward improved response with a phone call plus letter ( P = .321). Conclusion: A more personalized approach with a phone call plus follow-up letter to patients increased osteoporosis follow-up care by an additional 10%, however, this was not a statistically significant difference from just sending out a letter alone.
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Oral supplementation of diabetic mice with propolis restores the proliferation capacity and chemotaxis of B and T lymphocytes towards CCL21 and CXCL12 by modulating the lipid profile, the pro-inflammatory cytokine levels and oxidative stress
Authors: Al Ghamdi Ahmad A. , Badr Gamal , Hozzein Wael N. , Allam Ahmed , Al-Waili Noori S. , Al-Wadaan Mohammed A. , Garraud Olivier 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
Background
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune disease caused by the selective destruction of pancreatic β cells, followed by hyperglycemia, oxidative stress and the subsequent extensive impairment of immune cell functions, a phenomenon responsible for the development of chronic diabetic complications. Propolis, a natural bee product that is extensively used in foods and beverages, significantly benefits human health. Specifically, propolis exerts antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects that may improve diabetic complications. To further elucidate the potential benefits of propolis, the present study investigated the effect of dietary supplementation with propolis on the plasma cytokine profiles, free radical levels, lipid profile and lymphocyte proliferation and chemotaxis in a streptozotocin (STZ)-induced type I diabetic mouse model.

Methods
Thirty male mice were equally distributed into 3 experimental groups: group 1, non-diabetic control mice; group 2, diabetic mice; and group 3, diabetic mice supplemented daily with an ethanol-soluble derivative of propolis (100 mg/kg body weight) for 1 month.

Results
First, the induction of diabetes in mice was associated with hyperglycemia and significant decreases in the insulin level and the lymphocyte count. In this context, diabetic mice exhibited severe diabetic complications, as demonstrated by a significant decrease in the levels of IL-2, IL-4 and IL-7, prolonged elevation of the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) and altered lipid profiles compared with control non-diabetic mice. Moreover, antigen stimulation of B and T lymphocytes markedly reduced the proliferative capacity and chemotaxis of these cells towards CCL21 and CXCL12 in diabetic mice compared with control mice. Interestingly, compared with diabetes induction alone, treatment of diabetic mice with propolis significantly restored the plasma cytokine and ROS levels and the lipid profile to nearly normal levels. Most importantly, compared with untreated diabetic mice, diabetic mice treated with propolis exhibited significantly enhanced lymphocyte proliferation and chemotaxis towards CCL21 and CXCL12.

Conclusion
Our findings reveal the potential immuno-modulatory effects of propolis, which acts as a natural antioxidant to enhance the function of immune cells during diabetes.
Synthesis of π-Conjugated Polymers Containing Dibenzosilepin Moieties with Pentacoordinate Silicon
Authors: Tokoro Yuichiro , Tanaka Kazuo , Chujo Yoshiki 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
Benzo[h]quinolyldibenzo[b,f]silepin containing pentacoordinate silicon was incorporated into π-conjugated polymers. Substituent effects were investigated from UV–vis absorption and photoluminescence spectra. The extension of π-conjugation involving pentacoordinate silicon was suggested from the characteristic absorption and emission bands through the polymer chain at meta-positions toward silicon in the silepin rings. The polymers containing the fluorinated silicon showed bathochromic shift compared to that from the methylated silicon-containing polymers. Polymerization at para-positions toward silicon resulted in the formation of short conjugation length. Finally, the emission band from the charge-transfer transition was observed in photoluminescence spectra of the fluorinated polymer.
Requirements to Networking When Creating Network Community as the Means to Establish Student Self-Governance
Authors: ���������  , Fedoseeva M. 
Published: September 2015

Networks are integral part of modern-day life. The paper considers various forms of communication channels between computers; requirements to a
computer network; types of network devices connections based on five principal topologies, including �star� and �ring� architectures to mention among
these.
The paper also considers ways to form the integrated informational educational environment, which would provide all the educational process participants
(including administrative staff, faculty students and parents) with the consistent access to information and conditions for efficient work with
information data.
Elaboration of network requirements conducive to network community efficiency is considered to be the important stage of the network community
development. Thus the efficiency of student self-governance can be enhanced through exploiting capabilities of network communities.
As one of the key conditions for high popularity of network community the author mentions the following: the whole system should be self-recording.
Imaging of aortic valve dynamics in 4D OCT
Authors: Schnabel Christian , Jannasch Anett , Faak Saskia , Waldow Thomas , Koch Edmund 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
The mechanical components of the heart, especially the valves and leaflets, are enormous stressed during lifetime. Therefore, those structures undergo different pathophysiological tissue transformations which affect cardiac output and in consequence living comfort of affected patients. These changes may lead to calcific aortic valve stenosis (AVS), the major heart valve disease in humans. The knowledge about changes of the dynamic behaviour during the course of this disease and the possibility of early stage diagnosis is of particular interest and could lead to the development of new treatment strategies and drug based options of prevention or therapy. 4D optical coherence tomography (OCT) in combination with high-speed video microscopy were applied to characterize dynamic behaviour of the murine aortic valve and to characterize dynamic properties during artificial stimulation. We present a promising tool to investigate the aortic valve dynamics in an ex vivo disease model with a high spatial and temporal resolution using a multimodal imaging setup.
Effect of Sputtered AlY Coating on High-Temperature Oxidation Behavior of Stainless Steel
Authors: Fu Guangyan , Xie Huanzhang , Su Yong , Qi Zeyan , Hou Qiang 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
AlY coating on 1Cr18Ni9Ti stainless steel was prepared by magnetron sputtering method and some of them were pre-oxidized or vacuum diffusion annealed at 600°C, and the effect of the coating with different treatments on the oxidation behavior of the stainless steel was studied at 1,100°C in air. Results show that the order of the 24-h oxidation mass gain for the specimens is the stainless steel without coating > the stainless steel with coating but without any pre-treatment > the stainless steel with AlY coating after pre-oxidation treatment > the stainless steel with AlY coating after vacuum diffusion annealing. After oxidation, a thick and loose Fe2O3/Cr2O3 film is formed on the stainless steel without coating, while thinner Fe2O3/Cr2O3 film is formed on the stainless steel with AlY coating. Compared to the oxidation film formed on the steel with pre-oxidized coating, the one formed on the steel with vacuum diffusion annealed coating is thinner and denser. The rare earth Y and its oxides Y2O3 in the coating produce reactive element effect and improve the ductility/adhesion of the oxide film, which enhances the oxidation resistance of the stainless steel, especially in the vacuum diffusion annealed AlY coating.
In-Flight Analysis of Particles in Plasma Spraying
Authors: Zhang Yong , Ai Zhi-jiu , Wu Yan 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
In-flight behavior of particles is a key factor that affects the quality of coating. There are some problems such as jet instability and poor coating quality in practical application process. This study focused on internal and external flow characteristics of supersonic plasma spray gun based on the analysis of plasma spraying multi-physical fields. Drag, thermophoretic, and pressure-gradient forces were considered. Flow field calculation and particle analysis were separated. The flow field calculation results were used as the initial conditions of particle computation. Heating and acceleration behavior of particles in the flow field were analyzed. In-flight particles were monitored by Spray Watch and compared with calculated values. Results show that particle velocity and temperature reach the maximum at 80–100 mm away from the nozzle exit. Particles in supersonic plasma spraying are more likely to refine near the nozzle exit, which conforms to experimental observations. The velocity calculation of particles with small diameter is consistent with the measurements.
Dynamic Buckling of Cylindrical Shells under Axial Impact in Hamiltonian System
Authors: Sun Jia-Bin , Xu Xin-Sheng , Lim Chee-Wah 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
In this paper, the dynamic buckling of an elastic cylindrical shell subjected to an axial impact load is analyzed in Hamiltonian system. By employing a symplectic method, the traditional governing equations are transformed into Hamiltonian canonical equations in dual variables. In this system, the critical load and buckling mode are reduced to solving symplectic eigenvalues and eigensolutions respectively. The result shows that the critical load relates with boundary conditions, thickness of the shell and radial inertia force. And the corresponding buckling modes present some local shapes. Besides, the process of dynamic buckling is related to the stress wave, the critical load and buckling mode depend upon the impacted time. This paper gives analytically and numerically some new rules of the buckling problem, which is useful for designing shell structures.
Explosive-driven Shock Wave Demagnetization of Nd
2
Fe
14
B Hard Ferromagnets
Authors: Wu Junying , Chen Lang , Lu Feng , Feng Changgen 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
Magnetic materials subjected to shock wave compression will undergo shock wave demagnetization. To further investigate the demagnetization performance of Nd
2
Fe
14
B ferromagnets, an open magnetic circuit cylinder was used as the energy-carrying body. The discharge process and circuit characteristics during shock wave demagnetization were analyzed. A series of the shock wave demagnetization tests were performed using the shock wave from the detonation of high explosives acting along the axial direction of the cylindrical magnets. The induced electromotive force and current were measured. The results indicate that Nd
2
Fe
14
B ferromagnet begins to demagnetize at approximately 0.28 μs after the shock wave enters its body. The induced electromotive force and current in coils are caused by the destruction of the magnetism in the smallest units of magnetic domains rather than the mechanical damage of the magnet structure. The influence of the shock wave pressure on the effect of demagnetization was investigated by altering the pressure of the shock wave acting the magnets. The results show that Nd
2
Fe
14
B ferromagnets can be absolutely demagnetized and destroyed by a high shock wave pressure, and that demagnetization is insufficient under a low 13 GPa shock wave pressure. In order to reduce eddy current losses during the process of the shock wave demagnetization, a new design of a split magnet with insulation layers was proposed. This process is very effective and beneficial to improve the energy conversion during the shock wave demagnetization.
Effect of Aging Treatment on Dynamic Behavior of Mg-Gd-Y Alloy
Authors: Wang Lin , Qin Qiao-Yun , Zhang Fan , Tan Cheng-Wen 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
Magnesium alloy is very attractive in many industrial applications due to its low density. The structure-property relationships of the magnesium alloy under quasi-static loading have been extensively investigated. However, the dynamic behavior, particularly the mechanism of high-rate plastic deformation, of the magnesium alloy requires more in-depth investigations. In this paper, the effect of aging treatment on the quasi-static and dynamic properties of a typical rare earth Mg-Gd-Y magnesium alloy is investigated. In particular, the plastic deformation mechanism under dynamic compression loading is discussed. Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) was used to carry out dynamic compression tests with controllable plastic deformation by using stopper rings. The experimental results demonstrate that both static and dynamic properties of the Mg-Gd-Y alloy vary under various aging treatment conditions (under-aged, peak-aged and over-aged conditions), due to two different kinds of second phases: remnant micro size phase from solid solution treatment and nano precipitation from aging treatment. The results of microstructure characterization and statistic analysis of the metallographic phase are presented. The area fraction of the twinned grains increases due to aging treatment and dynamic loading. The main plastic deformation mechanism of the rare earth Mg-Gd-Y magnesium alloy is possibly dislocation slip, rather than twinning for the conventional AZ31 magnesium alloy under high strain rate loading.