bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Implementing evidence in practice
Authors: Mantle Fiona 
Published: August 2014

The increased utilisation and popularity of complementary therapies over the last 20 years is well documented. However, if nurses intend to implement such therapies in nursing care they need a clear rationale for doing so which must be supported by sound research. A well-developed business plan is also indicated to support such innovation. Nurses should be aware of the possible reactions of other members of staff, who may display scepticism, resentment, or feelings of marginalisation. Consideration may therefore be given to the introduction of a technique from a therapy rather than the therapy in its entirety. This would enable more staff to be involved and disseminate the value of the intervention to a greater range of patients. An understanding of change theory is important, as well as a knowledge of strategies to facilitate implementation. Patients from a wide variety of backgrounds have been shown to use complementary therapies and the wider dissemination of the therapies within nursing care may act as a catalyst in promoting autonomy in nursing.
Punk and Post-Punk in the Republic of Ireland: Networks, migration and the social history of the Irish music industry
Authors: Murphy Michael Mary 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
Was the early punk movement a more geographically and ethnically diverse milieu that some accounts indicate? A number of key figures in the early punk movement were originally from Ireland including the founders of both Chiswick and Stiff Records. This invites the question: how did the Republic of Ireland’s music scene, which included ‘non-punk’ acts like Thin Lizzy, Horslips and Chris de Burgh interface with the punk and post-punk movement? This article aims to identify the under-acknowledged contributions of people working behind the scenes in the industry. Specifically it examines the links between individuals, bands and cities. How did these links help artists? I particularly wish to identify how some of the early bands of the punk and post-punk movement received assistance from established acts. The early business of punk indicates a two-way cultural process: Irish entrepreneurs in London helped to advance the punk movement, while Irish acts, including the Radiators from Space and the Boomtown Rats, benefitted from that punk movement.
Evaluation of a next generation direct whole blood enzymatic assay for hemoglobin A1c on the ARCHITECT c8000 chemistry system
Authors: Teodoro-Morrison Tracy , Janssen Marcel J.W. , Mols Jasper , Hendrickx Ben H.E. , Velmans Mathieu H. , Lotz Johannes , Lackner Karl , Lennartz Lieselotte , Armbruster David , Maine Gregory , Yip Paul M. 
Published: August 2014

AbstractThe utility of HbAHere we completed a method evaluation of the ARCHITECT HbAThe total imprecision ranged from 0.5% to 2.2% CV with low and high level control materials. Around the diagnostic cut-off of 48 mmol/mol, the total imprecision was 0.6% CV. Mean bias using reference samples from IFCC and CAP ranged from –1.1 to 1.0 mmol/mol. The enzymatic assay also showed excellent agreement with HPLC methods, with slopes of 1.01 and correlation coefficients ranging from 0.984 to 0.996 compared to Menarini Adams HA-8160, Bio-Rad Variant II and Variant II Turbo instruments. Finally, no significant effect was observed for erythrocyte sedimentation or interference from common hemoglobin variants in patient samples containing heterozygous HbS, HbC, HbD, HbE, and up to 10% HbF.The ARCHITECT enzymatic assay for HbA
Point-of-care urine albumin in general practice offices: effect of participation in an external quality assurance scheme
Authors: Bukve Tone , Røraas Thomas , Riksheim Berit Oddny , Christensen Nina Gade , Sandberg Sverre 
Published: August 2014

AbstractThe Norwegian Quality Improvement of Primary Care Laboratories (Noklus) offers external quality assurance (EQA) schemes (EQASs) for urine albumin (UA) annually. This study analyzed the EQA results to determine how the analytical quality of UA analysis in general practice (GP) offices developed between 1998 (n=473) and 2012 (n=1160).Two EQA urine samples were distributed yearly to the participants by mail. The participants measured the UA of each sample and returned the results together with information about their instrument, the profession and number of employees at the office, frequency of internal quality control (IQC), and number of analyses per month. In the feedback report, they received an assessment of their analytical performance.The number of years that the GP office had participated in Noklus was inversely related to the percentage of “poor” results for quantitative but not semiquantitative instruments. The analytical quality improved for participants using quantitative instruments who received an initial assessment of “poor” and who subsequently changed their instrument. Participants using reagents that had expired or were within 3 months of the expiration date performed worse than those using reagents that were expiring in more than 3 months.Continuous participation in the Noklus program improved the performance of quantitative UA analyses at GP offices. This is probably in part attributable to the complete Noklus quality system, whereby in addition to participating in EQAS, participants are visited by laboratory consultants who examine their procedures and provide practical advice and education regarding the use of different instruments.
Bone morphogenetic protein antagonist gremlin-1 regulates colon cancer progression
Authors: Karagiannis George S. , Musrap Natasha , Saraon Punit , Treacy Ann , Schaeffer David F. , Kirsch Richard , Riddell Robert H. , Diamandis Eleftherios P. 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP) are phylogenetically conserved signaling molecules of the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) superfamily of proteins, involved in developmental and (patho)physiological processes, including cancer. BMP signaling has been regarded as tumor-suppressive in colorectal cancer (CRC) by reducing cancer cell proliferation and invasion, and by impairing epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Here, we mined existing proteomic repositories to explore the expression of BMPs in CRC. We found that the BMP antagonist gremlin-1 (GREM1) is secreted from heterotypic tumor-host cell interactions. We then sought to investigate whether GREM1 is contextually and mechanistically associated with EMT in CRC. Using immunohistochemistry, we showed that GREM1-expressing stromal cells harbor prominent features of myofibroblasts (i.e., cancer-associated fibroblasts), such as expression of α-smooth muscle actin and laminin-beta-1, and were in contextual proximity to invasion fronts with loss of the tight junction protein occludin and parallel nuclear accumulation of β-catenin, two prominent EMT hallmarks. Furthermore, in vitro assays demonstrated that GREM1-dependent suppression of BMP signaling results in EMT induction, characterized by cadherin switching (loss of E-cadherin-upregulation of N-cadherin) and overexpression of Snail. Collectively, our data support that GREM1 promotes the loss of cancer cell differentiation at the cancer invasion front, a mechanism that may facilitate tumor progression.
Microstructure and Shear Strength in Brazing Joint of Mo-Cu Composite with 304 Stainless Steel by Ni-Cr-P Filler Metal
Authors: Wang Juan , Wang Jiteng , Li Yajiang , Zheng Deshuang 
Published: August 2014

AbstractThe brazing of Mo-Cu composite and 304 stainless steel was carried out in vacuum with Ni-Cr-P filler metal at 980 °C for 20 min. Microstructure in Mo-Cu/304 stainless steel joint was investigated by field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) with energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and shear strength was measured by shearing test. The results indicate that shear strength of the Mo-Cu/304 stainless steel joint is about 155 MPa. There forms eutectic structure of γ-Ni solid solution with Ni
Underwater Image Enhancement Using Particle Swarm Optimization
Authors: AbuNaser Amal , Doush Iyad Abu , Mansour Nahed , Alshattnawi Sawsan 
Published: August 2014

AbstractThis article introduces a framework for enhancing underwater images using the particle swarm optimization algorithm. A pre-processing step is introduced to reduce the absorbing and scattering effects of water before applying a filter based on this algorithm to enhance the image. The quality of enhanced images is quantitatively assessed by applying the framework on a dataset of underwater images. The obtained results show a considerable improvement.
Chirp Parameter in Strained Coupled Quantum Well Electroabsorption Modulators
Authors: Arashmehr Armin , Zavvari Mahdi 
Published: August 2014

AbstractDependence of chirp parameter of a coupled double quantum well electroabsorption modulator at wavelength 1.55 µm on the structural parameters such as wells widths and strain of wells is studied. For this purpose, we calculate the absorption of structure under applied electric fields and then solve the Kramers-Kronig relation to obtain field-induced refractive index changes. Results show that the chirp parameter is strongly dependent on the first well width and strain variation. The wider well with the compressive strain results in reduction of chirp parameter. The second well parameters effect is weaker than that of the first well. Results show that by proper design of absorption region, all negative chirp can be achieved.
Pulmonary function in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Martín-Frías María , Lamas Adelaida , Lara Emma , Alonso Milagros , Ros Purificación , Barrio Raquel 
Published: August 2014

AbstractTo assess lung function in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).We conducted a case-control study of 100 patients with T1DM [median age 13 (10.6–14.7), 44% men, 23% prepubertal, and all nonsmokers] and 77 controls. None had evidence of lung disease or any other comorbidity. We performed pulmonary function tests, including spirometry [forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEVThe duration of diabetes was 6.2±3.8 years with a median HbAThe lung is functionally involved in children with T1DM. Pubertal development stage influences the evaluation of lung function.
BWI EM FUNÇÃO DA MALHA DE TESTE
Authors: Schneider Cláudio Luiz , Ferreira Marks Brasil Duque Thais , Batista Mazzinghy Douglas , Alves Vladmir Kronemberger 
Published: August 2014

O Índice de Trabalho de Bond para moagem em moinhos de bolas (BWI) é medido de acordo com uma metodologia padrão, utilizando equipamentos igualmente padronizados. O ensaio é um ensaio cíclico fechado, e resulta em um único número, o BWI, característico do minério, e que é amplamente utilizado para o escalonamento de moinhos de bolas industriais. A medição do BWI geralmente é feita por profissionais treinados, com a ajuda de uma planilha eletrônica tipo Excel para os cálculos necessários antes, durante e após a conclusão do ensaio. A norma para determinação do BWI registrada no INMETRO é a NBR 11376. Embora completamente padronizada, a metodologia para medição do BWI pode ser melhorada, otimizada, e escrutinada.
A demanda por medições do BWI tem aumentado significativamente pelo simples fato de um único número conter todas as informações necessárias para o escalonamento de moinhos de bolas, que é a etapa mais energeticamente intensiva em uma planta de processamento de minérios. Esta característica faz do BWI um parâmetro central em campanhas de variabilidade e geometalurgia. Neste trabalho são apresentadas duas importantes propriedades do BWI, sua dependência com a malha de teste e sua relação com a fração inicial passante na amostra do ensaio.
Classification of Distal Radius Physeal Fractures Not Included in the Salter-Harris System
Authors: Sferopoulos Nikolaos K 
Published: August 2014

Introduction :The most commonly used classification for pediatric physeal fractures has been proposed by Salter and Harris. Among the most suitable classification schemes are those proposed by Ogden and Peterson who added several new types of injuries. The purpose of this study was to examine the value of both schemes to classify all different types of physeal injuries of the distal radius that are not included in the Salter-Harris system and to test a new nomenclature to classify and guide treatment for the whole spectrum of these injuries.Methods :A total of 292 children who were admitted for a physeal fracture of the distal radius that could not be classified according to the Salter-Harris system were identified from the hospital database. All radiographs were carefully examined and classified according to the existing classifications of Ogden and Peterson and a modified classification scheme. The results of the treatment were also evaluated.Results :Ninety-six physeal injuries could not be classified using the classification schemes of Ogden and Peterson. All injuries could be classified in five types using the new, modified nomenclature. Growth abnormalities of the distal radius were evaluated after an average follow-up time of 11 years. Growth arrest due to a physeal bar was detected only in one patient.Discussion :The proposed modified scheme is practical, incorporates all previous classification systems, allows classification of all physeal injuries of the distal radius that are not included in the Salter-Harris system and may assist comparison of treatment outcomes.
Treatment of Femoral Neck Fracture with a Minimal Invasive Surgical Approach for Hemiarthroplasty – Clinical and Radiological Results in 180 Geriatric Patients
Authors: Unger A.C , Dirksen B , Renken F. G , Wilde E , Willkomm M , Schulz A.P 
Published: August 2014

Purpose :
The Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) is well established as a minimal access approach in elective orthopaedic hip surgery. For the growing number of elderly patients with femoral neck fractures treated with Bipolar Hip Hemiarthroplasty (BHH), only a few results do exist. The study shows the clinical and radiological outcome for 180 patients treated by a modified DAA with BHH.

Materials and Methods :
The data of 180 geriatric patients with medial femoral neck fractures were evaluated retrospectively. The general and surgical complications, mobilisation using the Timed Up and Go test (TUG), the social environment pre- and postoperative and the radiological results have been compared with established approaches for geriatric hip surgery.

Results :
After joint replacement, 18 (10%) patients were developed pneumonia, of which 3 (1.7%) died during hospitalisation. In 7 cases (4%), surgical revision had to be carried out: three times (1.7%) because of a seroma, three times (1.7%) because of subcutaneous infection, and one time (0.6%) because the BHH was removed, owing to deep wound infection. One dislocation (0.6%) occurred, as well as one femoral nerve lesion (0.6%) occured. 88.3% of patients were mobilised on walkers or crutches; the Timed Up and Go Test showed a significant improvement during inpatient rehabilitation. 83% were discharged to their usual social environment, 10% were transferred to a short-term care facility and 7% were relocated permanently to a nursing home. 3/4 of patients had a cemented stem alignment in the range between -5° and 5°, while 2/3 of patients had a maximum difference of 1 cm in leg length.

Conclusion :
Using the modified DAA, a high patient satisfaction is achieved after implantation of a BHH. The rate of major complications is just as low as in conventional approaches, and rapid mobilisation is possible.
The PFNA® Augmented in Revision Surgery of Proximal Femur Fractures
Authors: Scola Alexander , Gebhard Florian , Dehner Christoph , Röderer Götz 
Published: August 2014

Objectives:
Modern implants for proximal femur fracture treatment have clearly improved clinical results. However, complications, including cut-out and loss of reduction, requiring revision surgery still occur. A major challenge in these cases is a loss of bone stock due to the existing implant, which is usually exacerbated by osteoporosis. A potential solution is the augmentation of implants, for example, of the femoral neck blade using bone cement.

Materials and Methods:
Ten patients (five loosening of femoral neck implant, two pseudarthrosis, two implant failures and one acute fracture) were included. The initial hardware was removed and a PFNA augmented was implanted. The perforated femoral neck blade was augmented using polymethyl methacrylate cement. Clinical and radiological follow-up was performed at a mean of 5.4 months (SD ±4.34). The main outcome parameters were fracture healing and implant-related complications.

Results:
Technical handling was uneventful in all cases. No cement leakage into the joint occurred in any of the cases. The mean amount of cement injected was 5.3 ml. The fracture healed during follow-up in all cases except two patients who died from causes unrelated to the procedure and prior to complete consolidation. Problem-free elective hardware removal of the PFNA augmented was performed in two cases.

Discussion:
The PFNA augmented is a potential implant for joint-preserving revision surgery in proximal femur fractures. The augmentation improves implant anchorage in the impaired bone stock. In this preliminary series, no negative biological side effects of the cement (i.e. osteonecrosis) were observed.
Private and Non-Private Disc Herniation Patients: Do they Differ?
Authors: Gregebo Birgitta , Dai Deliang , Schillberg Birgitta , Baehr Martin , Nyström Bo , Taube Adam 
Published: August 2014

Objectives :In the 2006 yearly report from the Swedish National Register for Lumbar Spine Surgery it was claimed that international studies show obvious differences between private and non-private patients with regard to results from back surgery. Therefore our aim was to reveal such possible differences by comparing the two categories of patients at a private clinic.Material and Methods :The material comprises 1184 patients operated on for lumbar disc herniation during the period of 1987 to 2007. Basic pre-operative data were obtained from the medical records and follow-up was performed by a questionnaire around 5 years post-operatively.Results :Small but statistically significant differences between private and non-private patients were seen pre-operatively regarding the proportions of a/ men and women in the samples, b/ those with physically demanding jobs, c/ those on sick leave and d/ those with lumbar pain. Over the years the admitted private patients had a decreasing mean duration of symptoms which was not seen in the non-private patients. No apparent differences (n.s.) were seen between the two categories of patients pre-operatively regarding age, presence and level of leg pain or the proportion who smoked. Post-operative improvement in leg and lumbar pain was very similar in private and non-private patients as was satisfaction with the results and the proportion of patients returning to work.Conclusion :Despite small pre-operative differences concerning some variables and a significant difference in symptom duration between private and non-private disc herniation patients, the final clinical results were very similar.
A Necessity of Educating Children in the light of Commercial Advertisement
Authors: Ignatowski Grzegorz 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
One of important factors which affects the awareness and social attitudes of modern children is advertisement. Not only does it shape children’s consumerism, but also influences their way communication, ability to express their ideas in a written form, relationships with parents and teachers. Advertisements should be carefully monitored by teachers and parents, particularly because of stereotypes and manipulative techniques that they are full of. When stereotypes and manipulation become present in our everyday life, they start exerting a destructive influence on the child’s development, and as a consequence, on his whole future life. Using stereotypes slows down the process of thinking and inhibits human creativity. People improperly perceive the changing reality by having a tendency to simplify it. Misinformed people develop negative features of character, such as dishonesty in personal, professional and social life. As a consequence, people demonstrate less and less confidence, which is a fundamental value of every democratic society.
Women in legislature after II World War
Authors: Niewiadomska-Cudak Małgorzata 
Published: August 2014

Summary
The article treats not only about the struggle of women to obtain voting rights. It is an attempt to answer the question as to why only so few women are in national parliaments. The most important matter of the countries in the world is to confront stereotypical perception of the roles of women and men in a society. It is necessary to promote gender equality in the world of politics.
Supporting the dysfunctional family in the contemporarysystem of the welfare
Authors: Regulska Agnieszka 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
The article is taking analysis available, in the contemporary system of the welfare, forms of supporting the dysfunctional families. An attempt was made showing the institution of the welfare describing the development to most important conditioning of this process. Main factors of coming into existence of disorders of correct performing family functions were presented, pointing on of them macrostructural and microstructural base. Basic entities and institutions were portrayed in the system of the welfare which are organising and carrying out different forms of supports for families experiencing the problem in performing its tasks, especially in the area of taking care and raising children
How Social Network and Opinion Leaders Affect the Adoption of New Products
Authors: Iyengar Raghuram , Van den Bulte Christophe , Eichert John , West Bruce 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
Do word-of-mouth and other peer influence processes really affect how quickly people adopt a new product? Can one identify the most influential customers and hence those who are good seeding points for a word-of-mouth marketing campaign? Can one also identify those customers most likely to be influenced by their peers? A pharmaceutical company seeking to improve its marketing effectiveness by leveraging social dynamics among physicians set out to answer these questions. There is indeed evidence of social influence, even after controlling for sales calls and individual characteristics. Also, people who are central in the network and those who use the product intensively are more influential. Finally, people who view themselves as opinion leaders are less affected by peer influence, whereas people who others really turn to for information or advice are not differentially affected. This last finding suggests that self-reported opinion leadership captures self-confidence, whereas a central position in the social network captures true leadership. Since sociometric techniques identify true opinion leaders more effectively than self-reports do, word-of-mouth programs targeting sociometric leaders are expected to be more effective than programs targeting self-reported leaders