bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Hybrid integral-differential simulator of EM force interactions/scenario-assessment tool with pre-computed influence matrix in applications to ITER
Authors: Rozov V. , Alekseev A. 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
A necessity to address a wide spectrum of engineering problems in ITER determined the need for efficient tools for modeling of the magnetic environment and force interactions between the main components of the magnet system. The assessment of the operating window for the machine, determined by the electro-magnetic (EM) forces, and the check of feasibility of particular scenarios play an important role for ensuring the safety of exploitation. Such analysis-powered prevention of damages forms an element of the Machine Operations and Investment Protection strategy. The corresponding analysis is a necessary step in preparation of the commissioning, which finalizes the construction phase. It shall be supported by the development of the efficient and robust simulators and multi-physics/multi-system integration of models. The developed numerical model of interactions in the ITER magnetic system, based on the use of pre-computed influence matrices, facilitated immediate and complete assessment and systematic specification of EM loads on magnets in all foreseen operating regimes, their maximum values, envelopes and the most critical scenarios. The common principles of interaction in typical bilateral configurations have been generalized for asymmetry conditions, inspired by the plasma and by the hardware, including asymmetric plasma event and magnetic system fault cases. The specification of loads is supported by the technology of functional approximation of nodal and distributed data by continuous patterns/analytical interpolants. The global model of interactions together with the mesh-independent analytical format of output provides the source of self-consistent and transferable data on the spatial distribution of the system of forces for assessments of structural performance of the components, assemblies and supporting structures. The numerical model used is fully parametrized, which makes it very suitable for multi-variant and sensitivity studies (positioning, off-normal events, asymmetry, etc). The obtained results and matrices form a basis for a relatively simple and robust force processor as a specialized module of a global simulator for diagnostic, operational instrumentation, monitoring and control, as well as a scenario assessment tool. This paper gives an overview of the model, applied technique, assessed problems and obtained qualitative and quantitative results.
Not All Hip Dysplasias are the Same: Preoperative CT Version Study and the Need for Reverse Bernese Periacetabular Osteotomy
Authors: Thawrani Dinesh P. , Feldman David S. , Sala Debra A. 
Published: July 2015

Background:
Dysplastic hip may present with acetabular retroversion with or without femoral retroversion. This retroversion, if not accounted for when performing a periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), will lead to anterior hip pain and early osteoarthritis. A reverse PAO involves anteverting the acetabulum while still obtaining lateral coverage. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between rotational malalignment of acetabulum and femur on 2-dimensional computed tomographic (CT) scans of hips that underwent Bernese PAO and its role in the surgical decision making.

Methods:
This retrospective, case-control study examined and compared preoperative 2-dimensional CT scans of hips that underwent reverse PAO to the hips that underwent traditional PAO.

Results:
Twelve hips underwent reverse PAO from 2005 to 2010. Twelve hips were randomly selected from a cohort of 52 hips that underwent traditional PAO during same time period. Hips that underwent reverse PAO showed crossover sign on preoperative radiographs, but not on postoperative radiographs. Crossover sign was negative preoperatively and postoperatively on hips that underwent traditional PAO. The 2 groups were similar in regards to preoperative lateral center-edge angle, acetabular index, and anterior center-edge angle on plain radiographs and showed significant improvement after surgery.
On preoperative CT scans both acetabulae and femurs were retroverted in reverse PAO group. Comparison of the 2 groups demonstrated that acetabular version (16.5±4.9 degrees vs. 25.3±5.6 degrees, P=0.001), femoral version (12.8±10.4 degrees vs. 31.9±8 degrees, P<0.001), and McKibbins Instability Index (29.3±11.9 degrees vs. 57.1±9.8 degrees, P<0.001) were significantly lower for the reverse PAO than the traditional PAO group. Anterior Acetabular Sector Angle (determines anterior coverage) was significantly higher in reverse PAO group, 53.1±13.7 degrees versus 39.7±10.4 degrees (P=0.013).

Conclusions:
Retroverted acetabulae seem to be associated with reduced femoral version. Given that retroverted acetabulum and retroverted femur have additive effect and increase chances of anterior hip pain, preoperative identification of correct acetabular, and femoral version by CT scan or MRI is necessary to determine which hip need reverse PAO as opposed to traditional PAO.

Level of Evidence:
Level III—Therapeutic.
Abdominal X‐ray in Pediatric Acute Severe Colitis and Radiographic Predictors of Response to Intravenous Steroids
Authors: Livshits Alina , Fisher Drora , Hadas Irith , Bdolah‐Abram Tali , Mack David , Hyams Jeffrey , Crandall Wallace , Griffiths Anne M. , Turner Dan 
Published: July 2015

ABSTRACTBackground:Abdominal x‐ray (AXR) can identify complications in acute severe colitis (ASC) and may assist in selecting high‐risk children for early aggressive treatment. We aimed to describe AXR findings in pediatric ASC and to explore radiological predictors of response to intravenous corticosteroid (IVCS) therapy.Methods:A total of 56 children with ASC were included in a multicenter, retrospective 1‐year cohort study (41% boys, mean age 12.1 ± 4.2). Radiographs of responders to IVCS and those requiring second‐line salvage therapy by discharge were analyzed independently by 2 blinded radiologists.Results:A total of 33 responders to IVCS were compared with 23 nonresponders. The day‐3 Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Activity Index (PUCAI) score was significantly higher in nonresponders (63 ± 16 vs 46 ± 21, P = 0.001). The mean transverse colon luminal diameter was 30 ± 16 mm in responders and 38 ± 16 mm in nonresponders (P = 0.94). The upper range of transverse colonic diameter in children <12 years was ∼40 mm, whereas in older children it was 60 mm as accepted in adults. Ulcerations and megacolon seen on AXR were associated with nonresponse to IVCS (P = 0.006 and 0.064, respectively).Conclusions:The presence of mucosal ulcerations and megacolon on AXR could be considered in the risk stratification of children with ASC for early aggressive treatment, together with the previously known day‐3 and day‐5 Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Activity Index scores, albumin, and C‐reactive protein.
Unintended Adverse Effects of Enteral Nutrition Support
Authors: Pahsini Karoline , Marinschek Sabine , Khan Zahra , Dunitz‐Scheer Marguerite , Scheer Peter Jaron 
Published: July 2015

ABSTRACTObjectives:The present study highlights the occurrence of unintended adverse effects of enteral nutrition in infancy and childhood, as viewed and reported from a parental perspective.Methods:Quantitative analysis of a standardized questionnaire, filled out online by parents of enterally fed children. The questions focused on the nutritive and nonnutritive adverse effects, and other medical and biometric data. Data were collected from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2013.Results:The study cohort consisted of 425 infants and children with different underlying medical conditions and an average age of 2.17 (median = 1.63) years. Nasogastric tubes were used in 44.2% of all the patients, and 55.8% of the children were fed by percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube. Nearly all of the children have been tube‐fed since birth. A total of 56.0% of all tube‐fed children showed regular gagging and retching episodes, 50.0% vomited frequently, 14.8% experienced nausea, 7.5% experienced extreme nervous perspiration during the feeding, 45.2% showed loss of appetite, 5.2% experienced local granulation tissue, and 1.9% had other skin irritations. No significant correlations could be found between age, sex, medical diagnoses, type of feeding tube, feeding schedules (bolus or continuous), and parental and child's behavior regarding the feeding situation and duration of tube feeding.Conclusions:Enteral nutrition affects the child and the whole family system on more than just nutritional level. It is suggested that children and their families should be followed‐up by health professionals periodically for nutritional optimization, growth documentation, and other aspects of tube management.
DRESS Syndrome or Hematologic Malignancy?
Authors: Besli Gulser Esen , Yildirim Sema , Yilmaz Kutluhan , Yuksel Elif 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptom (DRESS) is a serious idiosyncratic drug reaction. It is characterized by skin eruption, fever, hematologic abnormalities, and multi-organ involvement. Diagnosis is challenging because of the wide clinical spectrum. Its association with aromatic antiepileptic drugs, such as phenytoin, phenobarbital, and carbamazepine, has been well described in adults. There are few reports of DRESS syndrome in children, and knowledge about the relationship between new antiepileptic drugs such as oxcarbazepine and this syndrome is limited. The DRESS syndrome is a challenging entity and probably underdiagnosed because many of its clinical findings can mimic those of other serious systemic disorders such as infections and hematologic disorders. Virus reactivation and use of some drugs together with suspected drugs, such as amoxicillin, can trigger the symptoms of DRESS syndrome. This is a case report of a 4-year-old boy with oxcarbazepine-induced DRESS syndrome possibly triggered by amoxicillin; hematologic malignancy was included in the differential diagnosis.
Variation in Computed Tomography Use for Evaluation of Head Injury in a Pediatric Emergency Department
Authors: Miescier Michael J. , Dudley Nanette C. , Kadish Howard A. , Mundorff Michael B. , Corneli Howard M. 
Published: July 2015

Objectives
Recent research has shown significant variation in rates of computed tomography (CT) use among pediatric hospital emergency departments (ED) for evaluation of head injured children. We examined the rates of CT use by individual ED attending physicians for evaluation of head injured children in a pediatric hospital ED.

Methods
We used an administrative database to identify children younger than 18 years evaluated for head injury from January 2011 through March 2013 at our children's hospital ED, staffed by pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) fellowship trained physicians and pediatricians. We excluded encounters with trauma team activation or previous head CT performed elsewhere. We excluded physicians whose patient volume was less than 1 standard deviation below the group mean.

Results
After exclusions, we evaluated 5340 encounters for head injury by 27 ED attending physicians. For individual physicians, CT rates ranged from 12.4% to 37.3%, with a mean group rate of 28.4%. Individual PEM physician CT rates ranged from 18.9% to 37.3%, versus 12.4% to 31.8% for pediatricians. Of the 1518 encounters in which CT was done, 128 (8.4%) had a traumatic brain injury on CT, and 125 (8.2%) had a simple skull fracture without traumatic brain injury on CT. Patient factors associated with CT use included age younger than 2 years, higher triage acuity, arrival time of 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, hospital admission, and evaluation by a PEM physician.

Conclusions
Physicians at our pediatric hospital ED varied in the use of CT for the evaluation of head-injured children.
Combinatorial metabolic engineering ofSaccharomyces cerevisiaefor terminal alkene production
Authors: Chen Binbin , Lee Dong-Yup , Chang Matthew Wook 
Published: July 2015

AbstractBiological production of terminal alkenes has garnered a significant interest due to their industrial applications such as lubricants, detergents and fuels. Here, we engineered the yeastSaccharomyces cerevisiaeto produce terminal alkenes via a one-step fatty acid decarboxylation pathway and improved the alkene production using combinatorial engineering strategies. In brief, we first characterized eight fatty acid decarboxylases to enable and enhance alkene production. We then increased the production titer 7-fold by improving the availability of the precursor fatty acids. We additionally increased the titer about 5-fold through genetic cofactor engineering and gene expression tuning in rich medium. Lastly, we further improved the titer 1.8-fold to 3.7 mg/L by optimizing the culturing conditions in bioreactors. This study represents the first report of terminal alkene biosynthesis inS. cerevisiae, and the abovementioned combinatorial engineering approaches collectively increased the titer 67.4-fold. We envision that these approaches could provide insights into devising engineering strategies to improve the production of fatty acid-derived biochemicals inS. cerevisiae.
Global psychology: implications for cross-cultural research and management
Authors: Berry John W. 
Published: July 2015

Purpose– Psychology, both as science and practice, has been largely developed in one cultural area of the world: Europe and North America. As a result, the discipline is culture-bound, limited in its origins, concepts, and empirical findings to only this small portion of the world. The discipline is also culture-blind, largely ignoring the influence of the role of culture in shaping the development and display of human behaviour. These limitations have resulted in the dominant position of a Western Academic Scientific Psychology (WASP) in relation to other cultural perspectives on human behaviour. The paper aims to discuss these issues.Design/methodology/approach– This paper draws on concepts and strategies in psychology (particularly cross-cultural and intercultural psychology) to propose some remedies to problems arising from the dominant WASP position. For example, of what relevance is such a limited perspective to understanding human activity in other cultures; and how can such a limited understanding serve the purpose of effective intercultural interactions?Findings– The eventual goal is to achieve a global psychology that incorporates concepts and findings from societies and cultures from all parts of the world, one that will permit a valid understanding of people within their cultures, and permit effective intercultural across cultures.Originality/value– The paper presents some criticisms of the dominant western psychology (WASP), and proposes that the achievement of a more global psychology may be within reach if some concepts and methods now available in psychology from both the dominant western sources and from those working in the rest of the world are used.
Impact of cultural positions on FDI’s entry mode
Authors: López-Duarte Cristina , Vidal-Suárez Marta M. , González-Díaz Belén 
Published: July 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to study the influence of cultural positions on the choice of entry mode in foreign direct investment (FDI) – joint ventures vs wholly owned subsidiaries. The paper focusses on the impact of cultural positions along four cultural dimensions, as well as on the interactions between these positions and FDI’s contextual variables (i.e. linguistic differences).Design/methodology/approach– A fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis is performed on a data set of Spanish investments located in the European Union.Findings– Existence of interaction effects among cultural positions along different dimensions, as well as between cultural positions and FDI’s contextual variables.Research limitations/implications– Main limitations relate to the data set, as only FDIS carried out by big corporations and coming from a single country are considered.Practical implications– Managers making decisions on the choice of entry mode must take into account the position relative to each individual cultural dimension, as well as its interaction with other cultural dimensions and FDI’s contextual variables, rather than just considering cultural distances (CDs) between countries.Originality/value– First, focus on cultural positions (rather than CDs). It allows taking into account both the cultural characteristics of each party and their relative values along individual cultural dimensions. Second, development of a qualitative analysis that considers the contextual features of the investment.
The impact of stressors during international assignments
Authors: Rosenbusch Katherine , Cerny II Leonard J. , Earnest David R. 
Published: July 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to examine relationships between cross-cultural adjustment and stress of expatriate employees with families in a multinational corporation and identify common stressors reported during international transitions.Design/methodology/approach– This study utilized both quantitative and qualitative methods through an online survey based tool. The CernySmith Assessment captured the statistical measures of objective adjustment scales along with written in, subjective stressor responses from a sample of expatriates.Findings– Overall subjective stress level was negatively correlated with all five objective adjustment domains (organizational, cultural, relational, behavioral, and personal). Seven stressor categories (cultural, occupational, relational, historical, crisis, spiritual, physical) demonstrated statistically significant negative relationships with overall adjustment. Regression analysis indicated expatriate adjustment was predicted by spiritual, occupational, and support stressors. Write-in stressor responses provided specific expressions of individual stress challenges, strains, and hassles that support predicted relations according to the Family Adaptation and Adjustment Response model.Research limitations/implications– This study provides a snapshot of objective adjustment interacting with subjective stress for expatriate employees from a single international organization during a specific time period.Originality/value– These findings provide insights to organizations and human resource development professionals as well as to expatriates and their families on how stress impacts expatriate adjustment. It also highlights the need for support mechanisms to ease transitions and reduce stressors.
The influence of image and consumer factors on store brand choice in the Brazilian market
Authors: Diallo Mbaye Fall , Burt Steve , Sparks Leigh 
Published: July 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of image and consumer factors in influencing store brand (SB) choice between two retail chains (Carrefour and Extra) in a Latin American market, Brazil. SBs are increasingly offered by retailers in emerging markets. What is less clear, however, is how emerging market consumers make their choices between the SBs on offer from different retail chains.

Design/methodology/approach
– A mall-intercept survey conducted by a Brazilian market research company generated 600 usable questionnaires collected in two retail chains. Structural equation modelling was used to test a series of proposed hypotheses.

Findings
– The results revealed that SB attitude, SB price-image, store image perceptions, SB perceived value and SB purchase intention have significant and positive direct or indirect effects on SB choice overall, and for each retail chain. However, for price-related constructs, the relationships are stronger for the Extra chain compared to the Carrefour chain. Results show that the Brazilian market presents some departures from both developed and other emerging countries.

Research limitations/implications
– Respondents were consumers in only one Latin American market (Brazil) and shoppers of only two retail chains. Caution should therefore be exercised when generalising the results to other markets in Latin America.

Practical implications
– Understanding which factors influence consumer choice of SBs in an emerging market while taking into account the presence of different operators allows retailers to launch new SB programs and implement the appropriate strategies to increase SB sales in this market.

Originality/value
– The main contribution of this research lies in clarifying consumer behaviour towards SBs in an emerging Latin American market. It fills a major gap in the marketing literature and research in stressing the need to rethink the application of conventional business models to Latin America.
Resource-sharing through an inter-institutional repository
Authors: Abrizah A , Hilmi Mohd , Kassim Norliya Ahmad 
Published: July 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to be concerned with the motivations and resistance among an institutional repository (IR) stakeholder – the Library and Information Science (LIS) academicians – with respect to Green Road open access publishing in an inter-institutional repository.Design/methodology/approach– The answers were identified from 47 LIS faculty from three library schools in Malaysia who reported awareness of what an IR is and having had experience in contributing resources to digital repositories. Data were collected using survey and interviews.Findings– The results highlighted the LIS faculty on their motivation to share their intellectual profile, research and teaching resources in an inter-institutional repositories and why the reluctance in contributing. The study reveals that the major motivation to share resources for those practicing self-archiving is related to performance expectancy, social influence, visible and authoritative advantage, career benefit and quality work. The major resistance to share scholarly research output through self-archiving in institutional repositories for those practicing self-archiving is concern on plagiarism, time and effort, technical infrastructure, lack of self-efficacy and insularity.Practical implications– Knowing what conditions predict motivation and resistance to contribute to IRs would allow IR administrators to ensure greater and more effective participation in resource-sharing among LIS academic community. If this resistance is addressed aptly, IRs can be of real benefit to their teaching, scholarship, collaborations, and publishing and to the community that they serve.Originality/value– The first study that has explored the ways LIS academics respond to a situation where knowledge sharing in academe has now been made mandatory through an IR and what makes them resist to do so.
Information literacy at work
Authors: Chaudhry Abdus Sattar , Al-Mahmud Sarah 
Published: July 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper was to investigate the information behaviour of Kuwaiti engineers with a focus on information sources and finding information from these sources, management of information found and re-finding of information from personal collections.

Design/methodology/approach
– Survey method of research was used to conduct the study. Data were collected using online questionnaire and interviews with a selected number of participants.

Findings
– Results indicated that engineers collected and received information from a variety of sources. They saved selected information for future use in folders and structured them by using work-related categories. Use of information management tools was not common. A majority of participants expressed the need for training courses in information literacy. They felt that lack of institutional support to facilitate access to information was considered a major difficulty in information seeking.

Originality/value
– No similar study could be found in the literature, as earlier studies either investigated personal information management practices or information seeking behaviour. This study looked at information literacy in a wider context.