bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of fetuin-A and carotid intima-media thickness in adolescent type 1 diabetic patients
Authors: Abd El Dayem Soha M. , Battah Ahmed A. , El Bohy Abo El Magd , El Shehaby Amal 
Published: January 2015

AbstractTo evaluate fetuin-A level and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) in adolescent type 1 diabetics.The study included 62 type 1 diabetic patients and 30 healthy volunteers of the same age and sex. Blood sample was taken for assessment of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1), lipid profile, and fetuin-A. Urine sample was also taken for assessment of albumin/creatinine ratio. Anthropometric measurements were taken, including weight, height, and waist and hip circumference. CIMT was assessed for all patients and controls.Serum fetuin-A, Rt., Lt. and both CIMT were significantly higher in diabetics. Fetuin-A had a significant positive correlation with duration of disease, waist and hip circumference, BMI, BMI SDS, waist/height ratio, Rt., Lt. and both CIMT. Stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed that the duration of disease, waist/height ratio, and HDL-c were the factors related to fetuin-A.Adolescent type 1 diabetic patients have high fetuin-A levels and increased CIMT, with the latter representing the development of early atherosclerosis. In this light, adolescents with type 1 diabetes require frequent follow up for early detection of atherosclerosis.
Applications of halogen bonding in solution
Authors: Vargas Jentzsch Andreas 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Halogen bonding is the noncovalent interaction where the halogen atom acts as an electrophile towards Lewis bases. Known for more than 200 years, only recently it has attracted interest in the context of solution-phase applications, especially during the last decade which was marked by the introduction of multitopic systems. In addition, the small yet rich collection of halogen-bond donor moieties that appeared in this period is shown to be versatile enough as to be applied in virtually any solvent system. This review covers the applications of halogen bonding in solution during the past ten years in a semi-comprehensive way. Emphasis is made on molecular recognition, catalytic applications and anion binding and transport. Medicinal applications are addressed as well with key examples. Focussing on the major differences observed for halogen bonding, as compared to the ubiquitous hydrogen bonding, it aims to contribute to the design of future solution-phase applications.
TFG clusters COPII‐coated transport carriers and promotes early secretory pathway organization
Authors: Johnson Adam , Bhattacharya Nilakshee , Hanna Michael , Pennington Janice G , Schuh Amber L , Wang Lei , Otegui Marisa S , Stagg Scott M , Audhya Anjon 
Published: January 2015

AbstractIn mammalian cells, cargo‐laden secretory vesicles leave the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) en route to ER‐Golgi intermediate compartments (ERGIC) in a manner dependent on the COPII coat complex. We report here that COPII‐coated transport carriers traverse a submicron, TFG (Trk‐fused gene)‐enriched zone at the ER/ERGIC interface. The architecture of TFG complexes as determined by three‐dimensional electron microscopy reveals the formation of flexible, octameric cup‐like structures, which are able to self‐associate to generate larger polymers in vitro. In cells, loss of TFG function dramatically slows protein export from the ER and results in the accumulation of COPII‐coated carriers throughout the cytoplasm. Additionally, the tight association between ER and ERGIC membranes is lost in the absence of TFG. We propose that TFG functions at the ER/ERGIC interface to locally concentrate COPII‐coated transport carriers and link exit sites on the ER to ERGIC membranes. Our findings provide a new mechanism by which COPII‐coated carriers are retained near their site of formation to facilitate rapid fusion with neighboring ERGIC membranes upon uncoating, thereby promoting interorganellar cargo transport.
Peri-Prosthetic Infection in the Orthopedic Tumor Patient
Authors: Allison MD, MBA, FACS Daniel , Huang, MD Eddie , Ahlmann, MD Elke , Carney, MD Scott , Wang, PA-C Ling , Menendez, MD, FACS Lawrence 
Published: January 2015

Background: Infection complicates traditional joint reconstruction prostheses in up to 7% of cases, with even higher rates in oncologic cases. Questions / Purposes: The authors ask if prosthetic infection in bone tumor patients is associated with any epidemiologic, treatment, or outcome variables that could influence management of these difficult conditions. Patients and Methods: Authors retrospectively reviewed 329 consecutive bone tumor (malignant and benign) patients treated with hip or knee tumor resection and subsequent joint reconstruction, comparing infected and non-infected cases. Patients were followed for a mean of 34 months.Results: Of lower extremity tumor reconstructions, 13.1% developed periprosthetic infection, with the knee significantly more involved than the hip (20.5% vs 6.1%). The most common organism cultured was Staphylococcus aureus (33%). The diagnosis of sarcoma was associated with a higher infection rate, and infections were associated with a two-fold increase in number of total surgeries. Adjuvant radiation alone and chemotherapy alone (but not in combination) was associated with statistically increased infection rates. Debridement with fixed implant retention achieved a 70% infection remission rate, as opposed to 62% with two-staged treatment, and 100% with amputation. The implants tended to survive longer than the patients.Conclusions: Infection complicates lower extremity prosthetic joint reconstructions in tumor patients more frequently than in non-tumor arthroplasty cases, with eradication rates lower than that of non-tumor patients. Periprosthetic infection correlates with radiation and chemotherapy administration, as well as an overall increase in revision surgery. Single stage debridement procedures result in infection remission rates comparable to two-stage reconstructions.Level of Evidence Level III, Retrospective comparative study.
A Practical Protection of Edmonton-Hardisty Capsule Pipelining: Trunkline Test
Authors: Hodgson G.W. , Kruyer Jan , Roehl A.A. , Round G.F. , Ellis H.S. 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The first trunkline test of capsule pipeline flow was carried out jointly from March 10 to 12, 1965, by the Research Council of Alberta and the Interprovincial Pipe Line Company. The Interprovincial system runs from Edmonton to Toronto, and the test was run in the 109-mile section of the 20-in.-O.D. No. 1 line from Edmonton to Hardisty. The capsule, which was 16 ins. in diameter and about 50 ins. long, consisted of a steel shell filled with crude oil and weighed 514 lbs. The velocity of the capsule was determined from timing observations at fifty-two points along the line. The capsule velocity averaged 2.88 ft/sec (1.95 mph) over the undulating country; the average oil velocity was 4.08 ft/sec (2.52 to 3.11 mph). The ratio of capsule to oil velocity generally varied from 0.62 to 0.85, and was dependent both on the gradient of the line and on the oil velocity, the effect of the latter being more pronounced. The flow characteristics of the large-scale capsule are compatible with those found in the extensive laboratory investigations and confirm the belief that capsule pipelining merits comprehensive technological research and development.
A Perspective of Western Canada's Oil and Gas Industry
Authors: Govier G.W. 
Published: January 2015

Introduction
Members of the CIM are generally well aware of the importance of Canada's mineral industries to the national economy, but those of you who are involved chiefly with the mining and metallurgical aspects of the industry may not have too much appreciation of the nature and importance of the oil and gas industries. It seemed to me that it would be appropriate this year, when your President is associated with the petroleum industry and when the Petroleum Society of CIM is getting well established, if the President's informal talk to the Branches could include a brief perspective view of the petroleum industry.
New Matrix Sealing and Fluid Diversion Systems Find Application in Both Injection and Producing Wells
Authors: Moran J.P. , Gray H.L. , Cameron R.C. 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
New, low-cost, easily-applied matrix sealing materials have proved highly successful in many applications throughout the United States and Canada. Pumped or placed, as a low-viscosity liquid, the material forms a strong gel plug in the formation to seal off undesired zones. It is the first material for this purpose which provides positively-controlled setting times. It has been used to seal off channels in waterfloods, plug thief zones in injection wells and shut off unwanted water or gas zones in production wells.
This paper discusses the material and techniques of application and describes many of the actual field applications which have proved successful.
Maximizing Individual Well Performance
Authors: McCoy James N. 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
This paper discusses the maximizing of the performance of individual wells through the use of the sonic liquid level instrument for obtaining accurate liquid level data. The theory of well production is covered, and the pumping equipment used is described.

Introduction
Maximizing individual well performance is one of the important steps in efficiently producing oil. This job exists from the day a well is completed until the day it is plugged. The task consists of daily field observation, supplemented by detailed examination of well records and well data. The sonic liquid level instrument offers valuable supplemental information as downhole pressures can be determined from the depth-to-liquid measurement. Efficient well performance results in considerably more oil in a shorter period of time. A barrel of oil produced today through better production methods is worth many times the barrel of oil that is produced years from now when the income barely exceeds the expenses.
Computed tomographic features of clinical and subclinical middle ear disease in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): 88 cases (2007–2014)
Authors: de Matos Ricardo , Ruby Jennifer , Van Hatten Ruth A. , Thompson Margret 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Objective—To describe and compare CT abnormalities of the middle ear in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) that had clinical or subclinical middle ear disease and to determine the prevalence of otitis media and evaluate the role of predisposing factors for otitis media in that species.
Design—Retrospective case series.
Animals—88 domestic rabbits.
Procedures—Medical records for rabbits that underwent CT of the head in June 2007 through February 2014 were searched and classified on the basis of reason for head CT (ie, ear-related disease vs non–ear-related disease). The ears, upper respiratory tract, teeth, and other important structures of each rabbit's head were evaluated. Follow-up information was obtained for rabbits with CT abnormalities of the middle ear without clinical signs (ie, subclinical disease).
Results—12 of 21 (57%) rabbits with clinical signs of ear disease and 18 of 67 (27%) rabbits without clinical signs of ear disease had CT abnormalities of the middle ear. In CT images, all affected ears had soft tissue–attenuating material within the tympanic bulla. Tympanic bulla lysis was associated with clinical middle ear disease. Most (12/18) rabbits with subclinical middle ear disease remained subclinical after CT examination. Middle ear CT-detected changes and lop-ear conformation or otitis externa were strongly correlated; middle ear disease and upper respiratory tract disease were not correlated.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—Data suggested that subclinical otitis media frequently affects rabbits, and those with bulla lysis should be closely monitored. Lop-eared rabbits and rabbits with otitis externa had a higher risk of developing otitis media.
Bacillus-based biological control of cotton seedling disease complex
Authors: Khiyami Mohammad Ahmed , Omar Moawad Ragab , Abd-Elsalam Kamel Ahmed , El-Hady Aly Aly Abd 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
To formulate an efficient and eco-friendly strategy for the management of cotton seedling disease complex, pot experiments
were conducted and the efficiency of eight Bacillus strains against seven fungi involved in the disease were determined. A greenhouse
evaluation of the interaction between fungal isolates and Bacillus strains was carried out. The evaluation revealed a very highly
significant Bacillus strains x fungal isolates interaction for all the following parameters: preemergence damping-off, postemergence
damping-off, survival, plant height, and dry weight. This interaction implies that a single strain of the Bacillus sp. can be highly effective
against a fungal isolate, but may have only minimal effects on other fungal isolates. The results of the present study demonstrated
that Bacillus circulans and B. coagulans were the most effective strains in controlling cotton seedling disease. Therefore, strains of Bacillus
spp. should be tested against as many fungal isolates as possible. The testing will improve the chance of identifying Bacillus strains
effective against several fungal isolates.
Biotypes of scentless chamomile Matricaria maritima (L.) ssp. inodora (L.) Dostal and common poppy Papaver rhoeas (L.) resistant to tribenuron methyl, in Poland
Authors: Adamczewski Kazimierz , Kierzek Roman , Matysiak Kinga 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Scentless chamomile Matricaria maritima (L.) ssp. inodora (L.) Dostal and common poppy Papaver rhoeas (L.) are species
which very often infest winter cereal and winter rape crops. Inhibitors of acetolactate synthase (ALS) are commonly used for control
of these weeds. The herbicides are characterised by a single site of action in the plant, which has an influence on selection of the weed
population and may result in a rapid development of resistance. In 2012, five seed samples of scentless chamomile and five samples
of common poppy were collected from five winter wheat crop fields in Żuławy Gdańskie where the weed species were very poorly
controlled. Results of greenhouse experiments showed that two biotypes of scentless chamomile and common poppy were resistant to
tribenuron methyl. It was not possible to control resistant biotypes even after use of tribenuron methyl at a dose four times higher than
recommended in Poland, it is the first reported case of scentless chamomile and common poppy biotypes’ resistance to herbicides. It
is not of economic importance but it does prove the growing problem of weed resistance in the country.
Effect of soil type on pyrethrum seed germination
Authors: Sladonja Barbara , Krapac Marin , Ban Dean , Užila Zoran , Dudaš Slavica , Dorčić Dušica 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Pyrethrum (Tanacetum cinerariifolium (Trevir.) Sch. Bip.) is an autochthonous insecticidal plant from Dalmatia (Croatia). It is
commercially grown worldwide with a particularly fast expansion in Africa and Australia (Tasmania) and used as a natural insecticide.
The study was conducted in Istria, Croatia, in a greenhouse, to determine the effect of soil type on the germination of pyrethrum
seeds. The effect of different soil types on the germination of pyrethrum was found to be highly significant. The highest percentage
of germination was found on white clay loam (soil type 2), and the lowest on red clay Terra Rossa (soil types 1 and 6). Seed germination
was greatly influenced by soil texture, foremost silt percentage, and soil pH. The present study suggests that pyrethrum seed
germination is best on slightly alkaline clayey loams with moderate nutrients. Positive correlation was confirmed among germination
percentage and silt content and soil pH.
Experimental Measurements of a Model of Pile, Slab and Raft Foundation
Authors: Burkovič Kamil , Buchta Vojtěch 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
A design of the load-bearing capacity and settlement of a pilot base is usually based on the assumption that all of the load from the top of the building is transferred only by pilots. The influence of the adjacent connecting structures, which are in contact with the ground (pile cap, slab, block, belt, etc.), is usually ignored. The necessary data from the experimental measurement of the impact of these structures, concerning the overall bearing capacity of the foundations, was obtained on the testload device (Stand), in the area of Faculty of Civil Engineering, VŠB-TU of Ostrava. The progress of the experiment and the results of the load tests are listed in this paper
Optimal Protection of Reactor Hall Under Nuclear Fuel Container Drop Using Simulation Methods
Authors: Králik Juraj 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
This paper presents of the optimal design of the damping devices cover of reactor hall under impact of nuclear fuel container drop of type TK C30. The finite element idealization of nuclear power plant structure is used in software ANSYS. The steel pipe damper system is proposed for dissipation of the kinetic energy of the container free fall in comparison with the experimental results. The probabilistic and sensitivity analysis of the damping devices was considered on the base of the simulation methods in program AntHill using the Monte Carlo method.
Combination of ultrasound guided percutaneous microwave ablation and radioiodine therapy in benign thyroid diseases
Authors: Korkusuz H. , Koch D. A. , Grünwald F. , Kranert W. T. , Happel C. 
Published: January 2015

SummaryAim: Goiters and thyroid nodules are an ongoing problem in healthcare. There has not been any treatment of goiters and thyroid nodules based on the combined therapy of microwave ablation (MWA) and radioiodine therapy (RIT) until now. In this study the potential benefit of a combined therapy versus single RIT is evaluated in order to achieve improvements concerning 131I-dose and hospitalization time. Patients, material, methods: Ten patients with goiter and benign thyroid nodules or Graves' disease were included. Pre-ablation assessments included sonographical imaging, functional imaging with 99mTc and FNAB to collect data of nodules and total thyroid volume and to exclude malignancy. Prior to treatment, radioiodine uptake test was performed. MWA was operated under local anesthesia with a system working in a wavelength field 902–928 MHz. Post-MWA, thyroid volume was recalculated ultrasonically. Due to reduced vital volume, changes of 131I-dose and hospitalization time could be monitored. Results: Mean absolute thyroid volume reduction by MWA before applying RIT was 22 ± 11 ml, meaning a relative reduction of 24 ± 6% (p < 0.05). Thereby, administered activity could be reduced by 393 ± 188 MBq using the combined therapy, reflecting a relative reduction of 24 ± 6% (p < 0.05). Additionally, mean hospitalization time was decreased by 2.1 ± 0.8 days using MWA prior to RIT, implying a relative reduction of 28 ± 6% (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Depending on ablated volume by MWA, RITmonotherapy requires on average 31.2% more 131I-activity than the combined therapy. The combined therapy remarkably decreases 131I-dose and hospitalization time. The combined MWA and RIT therapy is a considerable, effective and safer alternative to surgery for the treatment of very large benign nodular goiters.
Les interactions Eau-Énergie : une menace pour la sécurité énergétique des États
Authors: Taithe Alexandre 
Published: January 2015

En réponse à une concurrence accrue pour l’eau douce et à une raréfaction de la ressource renouvelable sur les rives Sud et Est de la Méditerranée, les pouvoirs publics ont privilégié les solutions consistant à augmenter la ressource disponible. Fondés sur une gestion par l’offre, ces choix, qu’il s’agisse entre autres du recours au dessalement de l’eau de mer, à l’exploitation des aquifères (à eau renouvelable ou fossile), aux transferts massifs d’eau sur de longues distances, ont pour point commun un coût énergétique très élevé. En 2025, la demande en électricité pour l’eau des pays du Sud et de l’Est de la Méditerranée devrait représenter près de 20 % de la demande totale en électricité de ces États, tous usages confondus… Les contraintes multisectorielles d’une telle empreinte énergétique, et les pistes de réduction de cette dernière, seront examinées en comparaison avec l’Asie du Sud, où l’intrication eau/énergie/agriculture s’avère encore plus marquée que dans l’espace méditerranéen. A ce triptyque et entrelacs d’enjeux s’ajoute désormais une quatrième dimension, le climat, ce qui réduit encore les marges de manœuvre des acteurs des politiques de l’eau et de l’énergie.
La place du Sinaï au sein des rivalités de pouvoir en Egypte (2011-2013)
Authors: Sand Ivan 
Published: January 2015

La péninsule du Sinaï est généralement présentée comme une « zone de non droit » dans la plupart des médias locaux et internationaux. Alors que les causes de cette dégradation sécuritaire paraissent multiples, les acteurs politiques égyptiens semblent s’intéresser à cette région dans l’unique but de discréditer leurs adversaires. L’analyse des termes employés dans la presse, et dans les discours officiels des dirigeants du pays, met en lumière le rôle majeur joué par la violente insurrection dans la péninsule au sein des bouleversements à la tête du pays. Les affrontements pour le pouvoir au Caire ont en effet donné lieu à une véritable instrumentalisation de ces évènements, notamment au cours de l’année 2013. Dans un contexte d’internationalisation des luttes politiques entre les Frères musulmans et les autorités militaires égyptiennes, le Sinaï semble avoir focalisé une partie de l’attention des acteurs de la région sans que de réelles solutions adaptées aux causes locales de cet embrasement ne soient pour autant envisagées.
Quand la Grèce montre la voie à la gauche européenne
Authors: Chiclet Christophe 
Published: January 2015

Dans l’ensemble de l’UE, les forces de gauche organisées autour des partis socialistes ont adopté la politique de l’offre et ont pris le tournant social-libéral, soutenant ou mettant en place des politiques d’austérité et de rigueur dans leurs pays. En Grèce, il n’en est rien à cause de la spécificité historique des forces de gauche dans ce pays très particulier. C’est le parti communiste lié à Moscou (KKE) qui a incarné la gauche grecque jusqu’en 1974. Mais après la chute de la dictature militaire, un nouveau venu est apparu sur la scène politique de la gauche, les socialistes atypiques du PASOK. Mélangeant marxisme, populisme, clientélisme, nationalisme, ces socialistes ont phagocyté en grande partie cet espace politique et le pouvoir pendant plus de vingt ans. Passés à la social-démocratie, ils n’ont pas eu le temps de passer au social-libéralisme, s’étant effondrés lors des élections de 2012. Cette chute dans l’opinion a été précipitée par une autre force de gauche, ni communiste à l’ancienne, ni socialiste usée par le pouvoir et les affaires : la Syriza. Issu du mouvement communiste de la résistance et de la guerre civile, ce parti est une spécificité historique grecque né de la scission du KKE dès 1968. Les pères de la Syriza avaient vingt ans d’avance sur Gorbatchev. Leurs fils n’ont plus rien à voir avec les dérives, les défaites, les tragédies de leurs pères et grands-pères. Il s’agit d’une nouvelle gauche qui prône la résistance sociale contre le libéralisme et la finance qui ont gravement paupérisé la Grèce, revenue près de quarante ans en arrière en niveau de vie. Aux dernières élections de 2014, la Syriza est devenue la première force politique du pays, ce qui ne fait pas que des heureux d’Athènes à Bruxelles, du Pirée à la City. À l’heure où l’ensemble du paysage politique de l’Europe se droitise, en Grèce on semble ne rien faire comme sur le reste du vieux continent. Une expression grecque semble illustrer ceci. Lorsqu’un Grec va à Rome, Londres ou Varsovie, il dit : « Pao stin Evropi » (Je vais en Europe), souvenir d’un passé byzantin, puis ottoman. C’est ainsi que l’histoire du socialisme et du communisme en Grèce a de très fortes spécificités que l’on ne retrouve nulle part ailleurs.