bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Understanding the Relationship between Social Cognition and Word Difficulty
Authors: Shikata S. , Miyabe M. , Usuda Y. , Asada K. , Ayaya S. , Kumagaya S. , Aramaki E. 
Published: September 2015

SummaryBackground: Few quantitative studies have been conducted on the relationship between society and its languages. Individuals with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) are known to experience social hardships, and a wide range of clinical information about their quality of life has been provided through numerous narrative analyses. However, the narratives of ASD patients have thus far been examined mainly through qualitative approaches.Objectives: In this study, we analyzed adults with ASD to quantitatively examine the relationship between language abilities and ASD severity scores.Methods: We generated phonetic transcriptions of speeches by 16 ASD adults at an ASD workshop, and divided the participants into 2 groups according to their Social Responsiveness ScaleTM, 2nd Edition (SRSTM-2) scores (where higher scores represent more severe ASD): Group A comprised high-scoring ASD adults (SRSTM-2 score: 76) and Group B comprised low- and intermediate-scoring ASD adults (SRSTM-2 score: < 76). Using natural language processing (NLP)-based analytical methods, the narratives were converted into numerical data according to four language ability indicators, and the relationships between the language ability scores and ASD severity scores were compared.Results and Discussion: Group A showed a marginally negative correlation with the level of Japanese word difficulty (p < .10), while the “social cognition” subscale of the SRSTM-2 score showed a significantly negative correlation (p < .05) with word difficulty. When comparing only male participants, Group A demonstrated a significantly lower correlation with word difficulty level than Group B (p < .10).Conclusion: Social communication was found to be strongly associated with the level of word difficulty in speech. The clinical applications of these findings may be available in the near future, and there is a need for further detailed study on language metrics designed for ASD adults.
Modelling Ecological Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapies for Building Virtual Environments in Brain Injury
Authors: Sánchez-González P. , Luna M. , Roig T. , Tormos J. M. , Gómez E. J. , Martínez-Moreno J. M. 
Published: September 2015

SummaryBackground: Brain Injury (BI) has become one of the most common causes of neurological disability in developed countries. Cognitive disorders result in a loss of independence and patients’ quality of life. Cognitive rehabilitation aims to promote patients’ skills to achieve their highest degree of personal autonomy. New technologies such as virtual reality or interactive video allow developing rehabilitation therapies based on reproducible Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), increasing the ecological validity of the therapy. However, the lack of frameworks to formalize and represent the definition of this kind of therapies can be a barrier for widespread use of interactive virtual environments in clinical routine. Objectives: To provide neuropsychologists with a methodology and an instrument to design and evaluate cognitive rehabilitation therapeutic interventions strategies based on ADLs performed in interactive virtual environments. Methods: The proposed methodology is used to model therapeutic interventions during virtual ADLs considering cognitive deficit, expected abnormal interactions and therapeutic hypotheses. It allows identifying abnormal behavioural patterns and designing interventions strategies in order to achieve errorless-based rehabilitation. Results: An ADL case study (’buying bread’) is defined according to the guidelines established by the ADL intervention model. This case study is developed, as a proof of principle, using interactive video technology and is used to assess the feasibility of the proposed methodology in the definition of therapeutic intervention procedures. Conclusions: The proposed methodology provides neuropsychologists with an instrument to design and evaluate ADL-based therapeutic intervention strategies, attending to solve actual limitation of virtual scenarios, to be use for ecological rehabilitation of cognitive deficit in daily clinical practice. The developed case study proves the potential of the methodology to design therapeutic interventions strategies; however our current work is devoted to designing more experiments in order to present more evidence about its values.
L’inclusion : approche socio-sémantique
Authors: Bouquet Brigitte 
Published: September 2015

Le terme « inclusion » est de plus en plus utilisé dans les médias, par les politiques, et s’inscrit dans le milieu associatif et le travail social. Il est rarement utilisé seul et comporte de multiples déclinaisons d’ordre économique, social, culturel et professionnel. Cet article montre la conception, l’évolution et l’extension de ce terme et comment il est devenu un nouveau concept. L’inclusion est non seulement une politique, mais est perçue aussi comme une valeur, comme une éthique prônant la justice sociale et la cohésion de la communauté.
Qualitative Analysis of Student Perceptions of Bachelor of Science-to-Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Programs
Authors: Peterson Neil E. , Moss Karen O. , Milbrath Gwyneth R. , von Gaudecker Jane R. , Park Eunhee , Chung Mihee 
Published: September 2015

Background:
To address the shortage of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)-prepared nursing faculty, universities in the United States offer direct-entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)-to-PhD nursing programs. Little research has been conducted to explore students’ perceptions of these programs and to formally evaluate the successes and opportunities for growth of this academic track.

Method:
Focusing on the perceptions and experiential reflection of BSN-to-PhD education, a survey with open-ended questions was distributed among voluntary participants who are current BSN-to-PhD students or recent graduates (within 5 years) from various universities in the United States. Textual data were analyzed using a qualitative descriptive approach with thematic analysis.

Results:
This article elaborates on opportunities, challenges, and suggestions related to this educational route, as recognized by 21 participants from seven universities.

Conclusion:

The study findings may facilitate discussion among nurse educators to revise programs to be congruent with the needs of current students while paving the way for future scholars. [
J Nurs Educ
. 2015;54(10):542–549.]
Role of Self-Directed Learning in Communication Competence and Self-Efficacy
Authors: Song Youngshin , Yun Soon Young , Kim Sun-Ae , Ahn Eun-Kyong , Jung Mi Sook 
Published: September 2015

Background:
Although effective self-directed learning (SDL) has been shown to improve clinical performance, little is known about its role between communication competence and communication self-efficacy in nursing students. This study aimed to identify whether SDL mediates the relationship between communication competence and communication self-efficacy.

Method:
A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a sample of 213 nursing students taking a basic fundamentals of nursing course. A path diagram, using structural equation modeling, was used to estimate the direct and indirect effects of communication competence on communication self-efficacy, controlling for SDL as a mediator.

Results:
A structural equation model confirmed direct and indirect effects of communication competence on communication self-efficacy when SDL was controlled as a mediator. An appropriate fit to the data was identified in this mediation model of SDL.

Conclusions:

For enhancing self-efficacy regarding communication skill, the specified SDL program based on the level of communication competence will yield more effective results. [
J Nurs Educ.
2015;54(10):559–564.]
Bibliometric Patterns of Research Literature Production on Nursing Informatics Competence
Authors: Kokol Peter , Vošner Helena Blažun , Železnik Danica , Vošner Janez , Saranto Kaija 
Published: September 2015

Background:
Nursing informatics competence is a prerequisite for successful information management, evidence-based practices optimizing patient care health promotion, and communication with information communication technology–literate patients.

Method:
The aim of this study was to assess the trends in the production of nursing informatics competence research literature and to identify the most productive bibliometric entities. In addition to the correspondence analysis, bibliometric analysis and mapping were used to achieve the aim.

Results:
A total of 366 information sources were extracted, 14.5% of which were sponsored studies. The production of research literature on nursing informatics competence is growing, but this research is only occasionally published in the most recognized nursing journals.

Conclusion:

Identifying where the intensive research on nursing informatics competence is beneficial to care for the patient of the future and building user-friendly online lifelong learning platforms, where a required level of nursing informatics competence could be acquired, are two gaps in the current research that should be covered in future. [
J Nurs Educ.
2015;54(10):565–571.]
Distinct Roles of Cytoskeletal Components in Immunological Synapse Formation and Directed Secretion
Authors: Ueda Hironori , Zhou Jie , Xie Jianming , Davis Mark M. 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
A hallmark of CD4+ T cell activation and immunological synapse (IS) formation is the migration of the microtubule organization center and associated organelles toward the APCs. In this study, we found that when murine CD4+ T cells were treated with a microtubule-destabilizing agent (vinblastine) after the formation of IS, the microtubule organization center dispersed and all of the major cellular organelles moved away from the IS. Cytokines were no longer directed toward the synapse but were randomly secreted in quantities similar to those seen in synaptic secretion. However, if the actin cytoskeleton was disrupted at the same time with cytochalasin D, the organelles did not shift away from the IS. These findings suggest that there is a complex interplay between the microtubules and actin cytoskeleton, where microtubules are important for directing particular cytokines into the synapse, but they are not involved in the amount of cytokines that are produced for at least 1 h after IS formation. In addition, we found that they play a critical role in mobilizing organelles to reorient toward the synapse during T cell activation and in stabilizing organelles against the force that is generated through actin polymerization so that they move toward the APCs. These findings show that there is a complex interplay between these major cytoskeletal components during synapse formation and maintenance.
Experiences with Holistic Health Practices among Adults with Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Shroff Farah M. 
Published: September 2015

Purpose To explore experiences with holistic practices (HP) by people with spinal cord injury (SCI) in British Columbia, Canada, including the types of HP they access and the reasons they utilize these forms of treatment. Method This was a qualitative study of 53 adults with SCI. Participants were engaged in semistructured interviews in focus-group and one-to-one settings. Inductive thematic analysis was used to identify prominent themes. Results Eighty-seven percent of participants had accessed some form of HP. They reported a variety of reasons for accessing HP, such as symptom relief and the desire to avoid side effects of conventional therapy. Caregivers and healthcare providers had important roles in encouraging HP. The perceived benefits of HP included physical, emotional, and spiritual components. Barriers to access included logistics, time, and financial constraints. Participants frequently mentioned the use of marijuana as a form of relaxation and pain relief—this was a surprise finding because marijuana is generally not considered a form of HP. Conclusion Eighty-seven percent of the participants in our study were actively engaged in various efforts to improve their health, including the use of HP. Reasons for accessing HP were based on a desire to improve mental, emotional, and physical health as well as to provide hope. Participants chose HP to alleviate pain, boost the immune system, gain strength, improve physical appearance, enhance relaxation, improve mood, feel empowered, and more. Rehabilitation professionals may wish to inform themselves of the range of products and services incorporated in the HP spectrum, and of their potential benefits for SCI patients.
On Extensions of Stably FiniteC*-Algebras (II)
Authors: Yao Hongliang 
Published: September 2015

AbstractFor any C*-algebra A with an approximate unit of projections, there is a smallest ideal I of A such that the quotient A/I is stably finite. In this paper a sufficient and necessary condition for an ideal of a C*-algebra with real rank zero to be this smallest ideal is obtained by using K-theory
Free Gingival Graft: A Surgical Boon for Receding Gums
Authors: Kumar R Vinaya , Biswas Shriparna , Nair Sruthi K , Kotha Madhuri , Shivaprasad BM 
Published: September 2015

ABSTRACTGingival recession is defined as displacement of the soft tissue margin apical to the cementoenamel junction. The esthetic demand together with reduction of root sensitivity and management of root caries or cervical abrasion are the main indications for root coverage. Available literature indicates that free gingival graft (FGG) is a reliable procedure for root coverage with a success rate ranging from 76 to 95.5%. In this case report, a 32-year-old female patient having Miller's Class III gingival recession in relation to 31 was treated using free gingival graft with satisfactory postoperative results.How to cite this articleBiswas S, Nair SK, Kotha M, Kumar RV, Shivaprasad BM. Free Gingival Graft: A Surgical Boon for Receding Gums. J Health Sci Res 2014;5(2):25-28.
The unborn Patient: An update on fetal Therapy
Authors: Raghunath BV 
Published: September 2015

ABSTRACTThe traditional method of managing a malformed fetus involves either medical termination of pregnancy or postnatal management. Presently, with advancements in radiodiagnosis, almost all of the congenital malformations occurring in these unborn ‘patients’ can be diagnosed antenatally. With this, fetal intervention, though in its baby steps, has become a reality. The present article reviews the advancements made in fetal therapy.How to cite this articleRaghunath BV. The Unborn Patient: An Update on Fetal Therapy. J Med Sci 2015;1(1):1-3.
Trichobezoar: presenting as primary Intestinal obstruction
Authors: Madhushankar KC , Manjunath K , Saiprasad B , Saishayam M 
Published: September 2015

ABSTRACTRapunzel syndrome is a rare type of trichobezoar with an extension of the hair into the small bowel. Clinical presentation is deceptive and vague ranging from abdominal mass to gastrointestinal symptoms.Bezoars are usually confined to the stomach which is seen in individuals with psychiatric illness, like trichotillomania, trichophagia and gastric dysmotility. Long standing bezoars may extend into the small intestine leading to a condition known as Rapunzel syndrome. Trichobezoars presenting primarily as intestinal obstruction is very rare. Diagnosis can be established by endoscopy, ultrasonography and computed tomography scan. Treatment includes improvement of general condition and removal of bezoar by laparoscopic approach or laparotomy. Psychiatric consultation is necessary to treat and prevent relapse. We present the case of a 6 years old girl, where the trichobezoar was not suspected at all, especially with negative history of trichophagia and trichotillomania. This girl presented with history of intermittent pain abdomen since 3 months and recent onset severe pain abdomen with abdominal distension and vomiting. Skiagram of abdomen revealed dilated small bowel loops with multiple air fluid levels suggestive of intestinal obstruction. Even ultrasonogram of abdomen was also inconclusive for cause of obstruction. At laparotomy, dilated small bowel loops with multiple interbowel adhesions were seen. A hard mass measuring 5 × 6 cm was seen at distal jejunum causing distal obstruction with pressure necrosis over bowel wall. Enterotomy was done which revealed trichobezoar which was removeden masse. Resection and anastomosis of necrosed jejunum was done. Patient recovered completely after the procedure.How to cite this articleMadhushankar KC, Manjunath K, Saiprasad B, Saishayam M. Trichobezoar: Presenting as Primary Intestinal Obstruction. J Med Sci 2015;1(1):4-6.
Neurocysticercosis
Authors: Ganesh Arigala 
Published: September 2015

ABSTRACTNeurocysticercosis (NCC), the most common parasitic brain disease worldwide, is endemic in countries with poor sanitation, and is increasingly being reported in developed countries due to globalization and immigration. One of the most intriguing aspects of NCC is that presumably a high percentage of the individuals harboring NCC remains asymptomatic. It has also been stated that almost any neurological symptomatology may be found, ranging from mild headache or treatable acute seizures to very severe neurological manifestations, such as intracranial hypertension (ICH), dementia or even death.We are reporting a case of NCC who presented with various clinical manifestations of brain parenchymal lesions, which got cured with treatment. It was confirmed with repeat computed tomography (CT).How to cite this articleGanesh A, Patil MB. Neurocysticercosis. J Med Sci 2015;1(1):14-16.
An Atypical Presentation of Chylous Ascites
Authors: Tanusha TR , Patil Mamatha B 
Published: September 2015

ABSTRACTChylous ascites (CA) is the extravasation of milky chyle into the peritoneal cavity. Chylous ascites commonly affects adults in 50 to 60 years of age but can also occur in pediatric population. In adults, the most common causes are abdominal malignancies and cirrhosis which account for more than two-third of the cases in developed countries, whereas infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis and filariasis, are prevalent in developing countries. Other causes include congenital, inflammatory, postoperative, traumatic and miscellaneous disorders. We hereby report two atypical cases of chylous ascites and also briefly discuss the causes and treatment.How to cite this articleTanusha TR, Patil MB. An Atypical Presentation of Chylous Ascites. J Med Sci 2015;1(1):17-20.
“Books Are Made out of Books”
Authors: Thompson Lucas 
Published: September 2015

AbstractThis article reverses the central question animating the scholarship surrounding Cormac McCarthy's literary influences to reveal the complex ways in which McCarthy himself has influenced later novelists. Examining David Foster Wallace's fiction as an instructive case study, it shows how McCarthy's influence on a later generation of American writers might be explored. After tracing Wallace's myriad references and allusions to McCarthy's fiction, the article explores the many ways in which Wallace's work registers the influence of McCarthy, suggesting that during the first phase of his career, Wallace's appropriation hinged on both pastoral lyricism and moral gravity. In the second phase, Wallace's relationship to the older writer became increasingly ambivalent and confrontational, and the article traces the considerable lengths he went to in order to extricate himself from what had become an overly constrictive influence.
One Drive, Two Deaths in Cormac McCarthy'sChild of God
Authors: Jenkins Christopher 
Published: September 2015

AbstractThis article will offer a reading of Child of God that integrates the supposedly black and white discourses of theology and psychoanalytic theory. One of the main themes in Child of God is the close relationship between sex and death as drives that shape human action and fate. These drives, as fundamental to human nature, have most notably been theorized by Freud. Accordingly, this article argues that in Child of God McCarthy offers a vision of reality in which the sex and death drives are situated in the greater context of a Christian metaphysics of self, thereby repositioning certain Freudian insights within a view of reality repudiated by Freud.
Addition of HOBt improves the conversion of thioester‐Amine chemical ligation
Authors: Todorovski Toni , Suñol David , Riera Antoni , Macias Maria J. 
Published: September 2015

ABSTRACTThe syntheses of large peptides and of those containing non‐natural amino acids can be facilitated by the application of convergent approaches, dissecting the native sequence into segments connected through a ligation reaction. We describe an improvement of the ligation protocol used to prepare peptides and proteins without cysteine residues at the ligation junction. We have found that the addition of HOBt to the ligation, improves the conversion of the ligation reaction without affecting the epimerization rate or chemoselectivity, and it can be efficiently used with peptides containing phosphorylated amino acids. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Biopolymers (Pept Sci) 104: 693–702, 2015.
Dual antiplatelet agents and Rivaroxaban for massive intracoronary thrombus in STEMI
Authors: Jamal Nasiruddin , Bapumia Mustaafa 
Published: September 2015

Key Clinical MessageManagement of intracoronary thrombus in patients presenting more than 12 hours after the onset of ST elevation myocardial infarction is challenging. We present such a case which had massive thrombus in left anterior descending artery. It was managed successfully with dual antiplatelet agents and factor Xa inhibitor rivaroxaban administered orally.
Hierarchical SnO2/Carbon Nanofibrous Composite Derived from Cellulose Substance as Anode Material for Lithium‐Ion Batteries
Authors: Wang Mengya , Li Shun , Zhang Yiming , Huang Jianguo 
Published: September 2015

AbstractA hierarchical fibrous SnO2/carbon nanocomposite composed of fine SnO2 nanocrystallites immobilized as a thin layer on a carbon nanofiber surface was synthesized employing natural cellulose substance as both scaffold and carbon source. It was achieved by calcination/carbonization of the as‐deposited SnO2‐gel/cellulose hybrid in an argon atmosphere. As being employed as an anode material for lithium‐ion batteries, the porous structures, small SnO2 crystallite sizes, and the carbon buffering matrix possessed by the nanocomposite facilitate the electrode–electrolyte contact, promote the electron transfer and Li+ diffusion, and relieve the severe volume change and aggregation of the active particles during the charge/discharge cycles. Hence, the nanocomposite showed high reversible capacity, significant cycling stability, and rate capability that are superior to the nanotubular SnO2 and SnO2 sol–gel powder counter materials. For such a composite with 27.8 wt % SnO2 content and 346.4 m2 g−1 specific surface area, a capacity of 623 mAh g−1 was delivered after 120 cycles at 0.2 C. Further coating of the SnO2/carbon nanofibers with an additional carbon layer resulted in an improved cycling stability and rate performance.