bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Role of emotional competence in residents’ simulated emergency care performance: a mixed-methods study
Authors: Bourgeon Leonore , Bensalah Mourad , Vacher Anthony , Ardouin Jean-Claude , Debien Bruno 
Published: October 2015

ObjectiveEmergency situations can generate negative affect in medical personnel, which can negatively impact on the quality of care. Several studies have demonstrated a positive influence of emotional competence (EC) on negative affect. The goal of this study was to test the effect of EC level on simulated emergency care situation in medical residents.MethodsThe sample included 21 medical residents caring for a simulated seriously wounded person whose condition suddenly deteriorated. Medical performance was scored by expert medical doctors (MDs). EC level and affective states were evaluated with self-assessment questionnaires. Finally, the origin of the negative affect experienced by the residents was identified through individual interviews.ResultsHigher EC levels were found to be associated with better medical performance and a lower intensity of negative affect. The latter two variables were found to correlate negatively. The main source of negative affect for residents was the inability to establish a diagnosis, regardless of their EC level and their medical performance.ConclusionsThe results suggest that residents who have a high EC level are better able to manage negative affect, so that they are better able to put their medical knowledge to work and explore alternative diagnoses. Emotional-management training for residents who, as new MDs, have limited experience may be beneficial to complement simulation exercises. Additional studies should be considered to better define the links between the affect experienced by MDs and their thought processes during establishment of a diagnosis.
Handheld echocardiographic screening for rheumatic heart disease by non-experts
Authors: Ploutz Michelle , Lu Jimmy C , Scheel Janet , Webb Catherine , Ensing Greg J , Aliku Twalib , Lwabi Peter , Sable Craig , Beaton Andrea 
Published: October 2015

ObjectivesHandheld echocardiography (HAND) has good sensitivity and specificity for rheumatic heart disease (RHD) when performed by cardiologists. However, physician shortages in RHD-endemic areas demand less-skilled users to make RHD screening practical. We examine nurse performance and interpretation of HAND using a simplified approach for RHD screening.MethodsTwo nurses received training on HAND and a simplified screening approach. Consented students at two schools in Uganda were eligible for participation. A simplified approach (HAND performed and interpreted by a non-expert) was compared with the reference standard (standard portable echocardiography, performed and interpreted by experts according to the 2012 World Heart Federation guidelines). Reasons for false-positive and false-negative HAND studies were identified.ResultsA total of 1002 children were consented, with 956 (11.1 years, 41.8% male) having complete data for review. Diagnoses included: 913 (95.5%) children were classified normal, 32 (3.3%) borderline RHD and 11 (1.2%) definite RHD. The simplified approach had a sensitivity of 74.4% (58.8% to 86.5%) and a specificity of 78.8% (76.0% to 81.4%) for any RHD (borderline and definite). Sensitivity improved to 90.9% (58.7% to 98.5%) for definite RHD. Identification and measurement of erroneous colour jets was the most common reason for false-positive studies (n=164/194), while missed mitral regurgitation and shorter regurgitant jet lengths with HAND were the most common reasons for false-negative studies (n=10/11).ConclusionsNon-expert-led HAND screening programmes offer a potential solution to financial and workforce barriers that limit widespread RHD screening. Nurses trained on HAND using a simplified approach had reasonable sensitivity and specificity for RHD screening. Information on reasons for false-negative and false-positive screening studies should be used to inform future training protocols, which could lead to improved screening performance.
Assessment of BRAF V600E Status in Colorectal Carcinoma: Tissue-Specific Discordances between Immunohistochemistry and Sequencing
Authors: Estrella Jeannelyn S. , Tetzlaff Michael T. , Bassett Roland L. , Patel Keyur P. , Williams Michelle D. , Curry Jonathan L. , Rashid Asif , Hamilton Stanley R. , Broaddus Russell R. 
Published: October 2015

Abstract
Although sequencing provides the gold standard for identifying colorectal carcinoma with BRAF V600E mutation, immunohistochemistry (IHC) with the recently developed mouse monoclonal antibody VE1 for BRAF V600E protein has shown promise as a more widely available and rapid method. However, we identified anecdotal discordance between VE1 IHC and sequencing results and therefore analyzed VE1 staining by two different IHC methods (Leica Bond and Ventana BenchMark) in whole tissue sections from 480 colorectal carcinomas (323 BRAF wild-type, 142 BRAF V600E mutation, and 15 BRAF non-V600E mutation). We also compared the results with melanomas and papillary thyroid carcinomas (PTC). With the Bond method, among 142 BRAF V600E-mutated colorectal carcinomas, 77 (54%) had diffuse VE1 staining and 48 (33%) had heterogeneous staining, but 17 (12%) were negative. Among 323 BRAF wild-type colorectal carcinomas, 196 (61%) were negative, but 127 (39%) had staining, including 7 with diffuse staining. When positivity was defined as staining in ≥20% of tumor cells, VE1 IHC had sensitivity of 75% and specificity of 93% for BRAF V600E mutation. With the Ventana method, among 57 BRAF V600E-mutated colorectal carcinomas, 36 (63%) had diffuse VE1 staining, whereas 6 (11%) had no or weak (&lt;20% of tumor cells) staining. Among 33 BRAF wild-type colorectal carcinomas, 16 (48%) had no or weak staining, whereas 15 (45%) had heterogeneous staining. In contrast with colorectal carcinoma, Bond and Ventana VE1 IHC in melanoma and PTC were highly concordant with sequencing results. We conclude that VE1 IHC produces suboptimal results in colorectal carcinoma and should not be used to guide patient management. Mol Cancer Ther; 14(12); 2887–95. ©2015 AACR.
Reproductive patterns of European pond turtles differ between sites: a small scale scenario
Authors: Zuffi Marco A.L. , Foschi Elena 
Published: October 2015

From 1996 to 2002, we studied the body size, measures of reproductive strategy (relative clutch mass and delayed reproduction at sexual maturity), and reproductive output (clutch frequency and annual egg production) of female European Pond turtles,Emys orbicularis, at two sites separated by 12 km in central Mediterranean Tuscany (San Rossore and Camp Darby, central northern Italy). Females did not reproduce at the first appearance of external sexual characters, but reproduced at larger sizes, probably as older turtles. Among years, reproductive females were more common than were non-reproductive females, yet both groups had similar body sizes. Body size (carapace length and width, plastron length and width, shell height and body mass) varied between localities and among years. Body size differed between reproductive and non reproductive females in Camp Darby, but not in San Rossore females. Shell volume did not vary among years, nor between localities, nor between reproductive status. Reproductive females had higher body condition indices (BCI) than did non-reproductive females, while BCI did not differ between females laying one clutch and females laying multiple clutches. Clutch size did not vary among years. One clutch per year was much more frequent than multiple clutches, and multiple clutches were more frequent in Camp Darby than in San Rossore females, likely due to differences in population structures between sites.
Why Do Model Tropical Cyclones Grow Progressively in Size and Decay in Intensity after Reaching Maturity?
Authors: Kilroy Gerard , Smith Roger K. , Montgomery Michael T. 
Published: October 2015

Abstract
The long-term behavior of tropical cyclones in the prototype problem for cyclone intensification on an f plane is examined using a nonhydrostatic, three-dimensional numerical model. After reaching a mature intensity, the model storms progressively decay while both the inner-core size, characterized by the radius of the eyewall, and the size of the outer circulation—measured, for example, by the radius of the gale-force winds—progressively increase. This behavior is explained in terms of a boundary layer control mechanism in which the expansion of the swirling wind in the lower troposphere leads through boundary layer dynamics to an increase in the radii of forced eyewall ascent as well as to a reduction in the maximum tangential wind speed in the layer. These changes are accompanied by changes in the radial and vertical distribution of diabatic heating. As long as the aggregate effects of inner-core convection, characterized by the distribution of diabatic heating, are able to draw absolute angular momentum surfaces inward, the outer circulation will continue to expand. The quantitative effects of latitude on the foregoing processes are investigated also. The study provides new insight into the factors controlling the evolution of the size and intensity of a tropical cyclone. It provides also a plausible, and arguably simpler, explanation for the expansion of the inner core of Hurricane Isabel (2003) and Typhoon Megi (2010) than that given previously.
Serum and plasma 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid as an alternative to 24-h urine 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid measurement
Authors: Adaway Joanne E , Dobson Rebecca , Walsh Jennifer , Cuthbertson Daniel J , Monaghan Phillip J , Trainer Peter J , Valle Juan W , Keevil Brian G 
Published: October 2015

Background Neuroendocrine tumours are slow growing tumours known to secrete a variety of vasoactive peptides which give rise to symptoms of the carcinoid syndrome. The diagnosis and monitoring of patients with neuroendocrine tumours is undertaken in many centres using 24 h urinary measurement of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid. However, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid can also be quantified in plasma and serum. Methods We measured 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid concentration in 134 paired EDTA plasma and urine samples from 108 patients with known neuroendocrine tumours and 26 healthy volunteers. We also compared 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid concentrations in paired serum and plasma samples ( n = 63), then analysed paired urine and serum samples ( n = 97). Furthermore, we examined the impact of renal impairment on serum 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid by analysing 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid in patients without neuroendocrine tumours in different stages of chronic kidney disease, as indicated by the estimated glomerular filtration rate. Results Plasma and urine 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid had very similar diagnostic sensitivities and specificities, with areas under the curve on ROC analysis of 0.917 and 0.920, respectively. Serum and plasma 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid values showed good correlation but serum results demonstrated a positive bias, indicating the necessity for different serum and plasma reference intervals. There was an inverse correlation between estimated glomerular filtration rate and serum 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid concentration, with 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid increasing once the estimated glomerular filtration rate falls below 60 mL/min/1.73 m2. Conclusion The measurement of both serum and plasma 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid can be used for the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with neuroendocrine tumours. Provided renal function is taken into consideration, either of these tests should be incorporated into standard practice as an alternative assay to urinary 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid.
A characterization of Smyth complete quasi-metric spaces via Caristi’s fixed point theorem
Authors: Romaguera Salvador , Tirado Pedro 
Published: October 2015

AbstractWe obtain a quasi-metric generalization of Caristi’s fixed point theorem for a kind of complete quasi-metric spaces. With the help of a suitable modification of its proof, we deduce a characterization of Smyth complete quasi-metric spaces which provides a quasi-metric generalization of the well-known characterization of metric completeness due to Kirk. Some illustrative examples are also given. As an application, we deduce a procedure which allows to easily show the existence of solution for the recurrence equation of certain algorithms.
Case Report: Severe non-immune mediated haemolytic anaemia associated with acute hepatitis B and E co-infection in a patient with normal G6PD levels
Authors: Wang Michael , Yap Florence , Joynt Gavin 
Published: October 2015

Severe non-immune mediated haemolytic anaemia (HA) rarely occurs in acute viral hepatitis, unless patients have underlying red cell enzyme abnormalities or pre-existing liver disease. We report such a case and provide a summary of other available cases to date.Overall, young and fit patients suffering from acute viral hepatitis seem to be affected. Several viral subtypes have been associated, although we report the first hepatitis B and E co-infection case. It seems to occur when patients are recovering from hepatitis and the disease course is variable. The degree of anaemia is always severe, and is inevitably associated with increased morbidity and mortality.Several theories exist with regard to its aetiology, including the disruption of erythrocyte metabolism. Although its optimal treatment strategies remain unclear, some evidence suggests a possible role for steroid therapy.
Peculiarities of accounting and financial reports of small-scale enterprises
Authors: Семенова  , Semenova Nataliya 
Published: October 2015

The article had given the order to form of accounting policy and taxing policy of small-scale enterprises,
introduced the primary costs haven’t taken into form of tax base on singe tax, described the main procedures before
execution financial reports and the variants of their, examined manners of errors correction in financial reports of smallscale
enterprises.
Reorganization of legal entities by merger
Authors: Миславская  , Mislavskaya N. 
Published: October 2015

Despite the fact that the reorganization through merger is one of the most common ways to reform and change
the format of the financial and economic activity of the organizations, the number of issues related to the conduct of the
process is not reduced.
The article discusses stages of organizational and legal aspects of the merger, given the mandatory procedural matters,
without which can not do any one legal person in the course of this type of reorganization. It is also a practical example
explains the methodology and peculiarities of the accounting reporting joining organizations and the successor.
Customer focus in the development strategy of banking services
Authors: Лосева  , Loseva N. , Козлов  , Kozlov A. 
Published: October 2015

The article examines the client-oriented approach in the development strategy of banking services. Customer
focus in banking based on price competition and is one of the criteria for the competitive position of the credit institution.
The main activity of the bank is a customer service organization providing a full range of services designed to meet the
needs of the client.
Facilitators & barriers to organic waste and phosphorus re-use in Montreal
Authors: Metson Geneviève S. , Bennett Elena M. 
Published: October 2015

AbstractCities have the capacity to play a key role in resource and pollution management through their decisions about organic waste. Often overlooked, but nevertheless essential, is the role that cities can play in increasing phosphorus (P) recycling because cities are consumers of large amounts of P-dense food and producers of vast amounts of P-rich waste. Most cities do not take advantage of this potential, seeing P as simply another part of organic waste to be disposed of elsewhere. For example, in Montreal, Canada, only 6% of P in waste is currently recycled. We used semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders (19), participant observation (over 1.5 years), and document review to identify key barriers and facilitators for Montreal to achieve a high level of organic waste recycling through composting. We found that a provincial law mandating 100% recycling of organic matter has great potential to facilitate increased P recycling. However, lack of a shared vision about the role of government, private sector, and citizens in producing high quality compost from waste products is a barrier that inhibits this potential. Cultural inertia, lack of knowledge, and lack of infrastructure also act as barriers to increasing composting in Montreal. Urban agriculture could be a means to overcome some of these barriers as it currently benefits from strong citizen support and is both a consumer and producer of compost. However limited access to potential garden space and training and diversity in desired fertilizer qualities among gardeners somewhat limit this potential. Investing in increasing social capital, and specifically in connecting urban agriculture to waste management objectives, and in linking key stakeholders to co-create shared visions about how to produce high quality compost may act as a stepping stone towards increasing Montreal citizens’ knowledge about, and support for, increasing organic waste and thus P recycling.
Religiose Indifferenz als Herausforderung und Chance. Zur konfessionellen Situation in den neuen Bundeslandern Deutschlands.
Authors: Tiefensee Eberhard 
Published: October 2015

W 2004 r. Papieska Rada Kultury wydała dokument Gdzie jest twój Bóg? Wiara chrześcijańska wobec wezwania indyferentyzmu religijnego. W dokumencie tym zwrócono uwagę na dramat duchowy naszych czasów, polegający na cichym odchodzeniu całych grup ludzi od praktyk religijnych i utracie ich związku z wiarą. Sytuacja ta powoduje, że Kościół jest współcześnie bardziej konfrontowany z indyferentyzmem i praktyczną niewiarą niż z ateizmem, który znajduje się w defensywie. W związku z tym jego zadaniem jest poznanie przyczyn i skutków tego zjawiska oraz poszukiwanie właściwych sposobów reagowania. Kwestia ta jest szczególnie aktualnym problemem w nowych krajach związkowych Republiki Federalnej Niemiec.O ile zjawisko ateizmu, które jest rozpowszechniane za pomocą różnych akcji i publikacji oraz jest stosunkowo łatwe do zidentyfikowania, a konfrontacja z nim jest możliwa dzięki całemu arsenałowi argumentów, to zjawisko indyferentyzmu religijnego stanowi dla teologii poważniejszy i bardziej złożony problem, jak dotąd słabo opracowany. Niniejszy artykuł ukazuje zagadnienie indyferentyzmu religijnego z perspektywy nowych krajów związkowych Niemiec. W trzech punktach autor dokonuje charakterystyki zjawiska indyferentyzmu religijnego w Niemczech Wschodnich oraz ukazuje, w jakim sensie może ono być szansą i wezwaniem dla działalności misyjnej Kościoła, przedstawiając możliwe strategie podejścia do niego, zarówno ze strony teologii katolickiej, jak i przepowiadania.
Danzer’s configuration revisited
Authors: Boben Marko , Gévay Gábor , Pisanski Tomaž 
Published: October 2015

Abstract
We revisit the configuration DCD(4) of Danzer, a great inspiration for our work. This configuration of type (354) falls into an in_nite series of geometric point-line configurations DCD(n). Each DCD(n) is characterized combinatorially by having the Kronecker cover over the Odd graph On as its Levi graph. Danzer’s configuration is deeply rooted in Pascal’s Hexagrammum Mysticum. Although the combinatorial configuration is highly symmetric, we conjecture that there are no geometric point-line realizations with 7- or 5-fold rotational symmetry; on the other hand, we found a point-circle realization having the symmetry group D7, the dihedral group of order 14.
Sasaki manifolds with positive transverse orthogonal bisectional curvature
Authors: Huang Hong 
Published: October 2015

Abstract
In this short note we show the following result: Let (M2n+1, g) with n ≥ 2 be a compact Sasaki manifold with positive transverse orthogonal bisectional curvature. Then π1(M) is finite, and the universal cover of (M2n+1, g) is isomorphic to a simple metric on a weighted Sasaki sphere.We also get some results in the case of nonnegative transverse orthogonal bisectional curvature under some additional conditions. This extends recent work of He and Sun. The proof uses the Sasaki-Ricci flow.
Further properties of the Bergman spaces of slice regular functions
Authors: Colombo Fabrizio , González-Cervantes J. Oscar , Sabadini Irene 
Published: October 2015

Abstract
We continue the study of Bergman theory for the class of slice regular functions. In the slice regular setting there are two possibilities to introduce the Bergman spaces, that are called of the first and of the second kind. In this paperwe mainly consider the Bergman theory of the second kind, by providing an explicit description of the Bergman kernel in the case of the unit ball and of the half space. In the case of the unit ball, we study the Bergman-Sce transform. We also show that the two Bergman theories can be compared only if suitableweights are taken into account. Finally,we use the Schwarz reflection principle to relate the Bergman kernel with its values on a complex half plane.
Gradient estimates for the heat equation under the Ricci-harmonic map flow
Authors: Bailesteanu Mihai 
Published: October 2015

Abstract
The paper establishes a series of gradient estimates for positive solutions to the heat equation on a manifold M evolving under the Ricci flow, coupled with the harmonic map flow between M and a second manifold N. We prove Li-Yau type Harnack inequalities and we consider the cases when M is a complete manifold without boundary and when M is compact without boundary.
On the Lefschetz trace formula for Lubin–Tate spaces
Authors: Shen Xu 
Published: October 2015

Abstract
We give a new proof of the Lefschetz trace formula for Lubin-Tate spaces. Our proof is based on the locally finite cell decompositions of these spaces and on Mieda’s version of the Lefschetz trace formula for certain open adic spaces. This proof is rather different from the proofs of Strauch and Mieda, and it might be generalized to other Rapoport-Zink spaces as soon as there exist suitable cell decompositions. For example, in another paper we have proved a Lefschetz trace formula for some unitary group Rapoport-Zink spaces by using similar ideas as here.
Biomedical applications of high gradient magnetic separation: progress towards therapeutic haeomofiltration
Authors: Frodsham George , Pankhurst Quentin A. 
Published: October 2015

AbstractHigh gradient magnetic separation is a well-established technology in the mineral processing industry, and has been used for decades in the bioprocessing industry. Less well known is the increasing role that high gradient magnetic separation is playing in biomedical applications, for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. We review here the state of the art in this emerging field, with a focus on therapeutic haemofiltration, the key enabling technologies relating to the functionalisation of magnetic nanoparticles with target-specific binding agents, and the development of extra-corporeal circuits to enable the