bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Reducing Indoor Noise Levels Using People’s Perception on Greenery
Authors: Mediastika Christina E. , Binarti Floriberta 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Employees working in cubicles of open-plan offices in Indonesia were studied in regard to their perception on the ability of indoor greenery to reduce noise levels. Sansevieria trifasciata and Scindapsus sp were used. Each was placed in the cubicle and noise levels were measured without plants, with Sansevieria, and with Scindapsus in place. The meters showed very insignificant difference. However, responses to surveys indicated a perception of lower noise in the presence of greenery. This seemed to be supported by prior knowledge and preconception and may be useful in creating a “quieter” indoor environment.
Sustainable Development in Estonian Mining
Authors: Šommet Julija 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Importance and demand of high qualified mining material (carbonate rocks, oil shale) are growing nowadays. Deposits are widespread around the world. Is it possible to create the sustainability paradigm, that helps to manage quarries adequately to improve overall effectiveness of the company in total? This study focuses especially on the mining industry. This paper will introduce modern systems and a new one, that allows to make an indexation of the company by mining sustainability index and gradation of the company by its wellness; also brings several benefits for future sustainable development.
Solar Assisted Ground Source Heat Pump Performance in Nearly Zero Energy Building in Baltic Countries
Authors: Januševičius Karolis , Streckienė Giedrė 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
In near zero energy buildings (NZEB) built in Baltic countries, heat production systems meet the challenge of large share domestic hot water demand and high required heating capacity. Due to passive solar design, cooling demand in residential buildings also needs an assessment and solution. Heat pump systems are a widespread solution to reduce energy use. A combination of heat pump and solar thermal collectors helps to meet standard requirements and increases the share of renewable energy use in total energy balance of country. The presented paper describes a simulation study of solar assisted heat pump systems carried out in TRNSYS. The purpose of this simulation was to investigate how the performance of a solar assisted heat pump combination varies in near zero energy building. Results of three systems were compared to autonomous (independent) systems simulated performance. Different solar assisted heat pump design solutions with serial and parallel solar thermal collector connections to the heat pump loop were modelled and a passive cooling possibility was assessed. Simulations were performed for three Baltic countries: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
Structural changes in data communication in wireless sensor networks
Authors: Silva Cabral Raquel , Aquino Andre , Frery Alejandro , Rosso Osvaldo , Ramírez Jaime 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Wireless sensor networks are an important technology for making distributed autonomous measures in hostile or inaccessible environments. Among the challenges they pose, the way data travel among them is a relevant issue since their structure is quite dynamic. The operational topology of such devices can often be described by complex networks. In this work, we assess the variation of measures commonly employed in the complex networks literature applied to wireless sensor networks. Four data communication strategies were considered: geometric, random, small-world, and scale-free models, along with the shortest path length measure. The sensitivity of this measure was analyzed with respect to the following perturbations: insertion and removal of nodes in the geometric strategy; and insertion, removal and rewiring of links in the other models. The assessment was performed using the normalized Kullback-Leibler divergence and Hellinger distance quantifiers, both deriving from the Information Theory framework. The results reveal that the shortest path length is sensitive to perturbations.
Cardiovascular and Metabolic Comorbidities in Patients with Plaque-Type Psoriasis Never Treated with Systemic Antipsoriatic Drugs: a Case-Control Study
Authors: Damevska Katerina , Neloska Lence , Gocev Gjeorgji , Mihova Marija 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Previous studies have shown a higher prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases among patients with psoriasis compared to non-psoriatics. However, little attention has been paid to the effects of systemic antipsoriatic drugs. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between psoriasis and these comorbidities, comparing untreated patients with psoriasis and population-based control non-psoriatic patients. A hospital-based case-control study included 122 patients with plaque-type psoriasis and 122 age- and gender-matched controls. Patients who ever received systemic antipsoriatic drugs were excluded. There were no significant differences between psoriatic patients and controls regarding the prevalence of hypertension (p=0.311), coronary heart disease (p=0.480), diabetes (p=0.641), myocardial infarction (p=0.71), stroke (2.4% vs. 2.4%, p=1.00) and metabolic syndrome (p=0.764). The prevalence of hypertriglyceridemia in patients with psoriasis and controls was 41.8% and 28.7%, respectively (OR 1.78, 95% CI 1.04-3.04, p=0.032). Furthermore, significant differences were observed in mean triglyceride levels (p=0.013). Smoking was significantly more often reported in psoriatic patients compared to controls. Patients with psoriasis also had a higher mean BMI (26.24, SD 4.42) compared with controls (24.73, SD 3.86), p=0.005. Psoriasis showed a statistically significant association with BMI obesity classification [χ2(4)=11.560, p=0.02]. The prevalence of cardiovascular and metabolic comorbidities was not significantly higher in patients with plaquetype psoriasis who were never treated with systemic antipsoriatic drugs, compared to population-based non-psoriatic controls. Our data suggest that systemic antipsoriatic drugs may play an important role in the development of these comorbidities. However, this study confirms that untreated psoriasis patients have three major modifiable increased cardiovascular risk factors, such as smoking, obesity and hypertriglyceridemia.
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: a Case Report
Authors: Paravina Mirjana , Jovanović Dragan , Stanojević Milenko , Nikolić Ljiljana 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a disease which results from accumulation or proliferation of a clonal population of cells with the phenotype of Langerhans cells arrested at an early stage of activation that are functionally deficient. The etiology and pathogenesis of the disorder are still unknown. There are ongoing investigations to determine whether it is a reactive or a neoplastic disease. The fact is that neoplastic and reactive processes may have many clinical and pathological similarities. Some emphasize the role of “cytokine storm” in Langerhans cells. Further studies are necessary in all areas, from the etiology and pathogenesis to diagnosis and therapy. Langerhans cell histiocytosis primarily affects bones, but less commonly it may involve other organ systems, or present as a multisystem disease. The clinical course is variable, from benign forms with spontaneous resolution, to chronic disseminated forms with fatal outcome. This is a report of a 29-year-old man with Langerhans cell histiocytosis with an onset at the age of 8, which later progressed to a multisystem disease. Apart from lesions on the skin and exposed mucous membranes, the patient also presented with: diabetes insipidus, granuloma of the right femur and slight bulbar protrusion of the right eye. The patient experienced spontaneous pneumothorax on two occasions. The diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis was histologically confirmed using electron microscopy by presence of Birbeck granules in the histiocytes. A favorable therapeutic response was obtained after systemic corticosteroid therapy.
Multiple Reticulohistiocytomas in an 88-year-old Man: a Case Report
Authors: Gajić Branislava , Roš Tatjana , Arapović Andrijana , Vučković Nada , Fejsa Levakov Aleksandra 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Solitary and multiple reticulohistiocytomas, often referred to as diffuse cutaneous reticulohistiocytosis, that are generally restricted to skin, must be differentiated from multicentric reticulohistiocytosis. Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis is a rare histiocytic proliferative disease affecting joints, skin and mucous membranes, while arthropathy usually precedes skin and mucosal involvement. Other organs may also be involved, and 20% of patients have an associated internal malignancy. Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis has been reported to be associated with autoimmune diseases and malignancies. We present an 88-year-old man, with a sudden eruption of asymptomatic, firm, skin to brown colored papules and nodules, 6 to 17 mm in diameter, localized on forehead, arms, legs, and buttocks. There were no symptoms of joint or other organ involvement. Clinical and dermoscopic characteristics pointed to reticulohystiocytomas. Multiple excision biopsies of different tumors were performed and histopathology reports confirmed the diagnosis. In the case presented, reticulohistiocytosis was limited to the skin, exhibiting multiple reticlohistiocytomas with typical clinical, dermoscopic and rather peculiar histopathology presentation. Apart from this, some histologic features were seen in early lesions of multicentric reticulohistiocytosis, such as multinuclear cells dissociating collagen fibers with pale eosinophilic and foamy cytoplasm. Besides surgical excisions, no other treatment options were done. Laboratory and other tests showed no presence of extracutaneous illness, and no autoimmune or paraneoplastic processes. At one year follow up, the remaining tumors were of the same size, but there were no recurrences at excision sites, no signs of disease progression or systemic involvement. Since diffuse cutaneous reticulohistiocytosis without arthropathy as well as isolated reticulohistiocytomas have been described, in some cases of multiple reticulohistiocytomas even without systemic symptoms and signs, multicentric reticulohistiocytosis should be considered with an appropriate follow up. In such cases, skin lesions have the same histological features as lesions in multicentric reticulohistiocytosis, but they are not associated with joint problems or neoplasms.
Life history of Kermes quercus (LINNAEUS) (Hemiptera: Kermesidae) in Poland
Authors: Podsiadło Elżbieta 
Published: October 2013

ABSTRACT
This research complements the results of a study of the life cycle of Kermes quercus (L.) performed in Poland in 2008-2009. The latest observations were carried out in 2010 from the beginning of March until the end of November. They showed that K. quercus overwintered as 2nd-instar nymphs. These developed into adults at the beginning of May. Reproduction began at the beginning of June. The 1st-instar nymphs of the new generation appeared in mid-June. They then developed for about 5 months, after which they entered the winter diapause. All the observations, carried out in 2008-2010, showed that, under the climatic conditions of Poland, K. quercus is not a univoltine species. One generation develops over two years. In the first year it overwinters as 1st-instar nymphs and in the second year as 2nd-instar nymphs.
Accessions to the Afrotropical fauna of Tortricidae (Lepidoptera), 2
Authors: Razowski Józef 
Published: October 2013

ABSTRACT
Eighteen species of Afrotropical Tortricidae are discussed, eleven of which are described as new: Plinthograptis iitae sp. n., Lobesia hecista sp. n., Teiteccopsis davisorum sp. n., Anthozela daressalami sp. n., Herpystis isolata sp. n., Fulcrifera horisma sp. n., Cydia zariae sp. n., Cydia ergoda sp. n., Microsarotis samaruana sp. n., Ioditis mokwae sp. n., Grapholita hymenosa sp. n.
Systematics and faunistics of Neotropical Grapholitini, 5: Phloerampha, Goditha and Ranapoaca (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)
Authors: Razowski Józef , Becker Vitor O. 
Published: October 2013

ABSTRACT
Three genera - Phloerampha, Goditha and Ranapoaca - are treated, and the following species are described as new: Phloerampha involuta sp. n., Goditha latebrata sp. n., G. plesia sp. n., G. prepocydia sp. n., Ranapoaca rostellaria sp. n., R. memata sp. n. and R. liota sp. n. Laspeyresia sporosema MEYRICK is transferred to Goditha.
Views of teachers regarding effective clinical teaching and learning in dental education
Authors: Ansary JA , Ara I , Zayeed NA , Debnath S , Amin MS 
Published: October 2013

This was a qualitative study conducted in one government and one private dental college selected purposively. Study population was final year clinical teachers of selected Dental Colleges. A total of 35 teachers (twenty from private dental college and fifteen from govt. dental college) participated in this study. An open ended questionnaire was developed for in-depth interview of the teachers. Analysis of the teachers' responses revealed that their views were related to only three issues: (1) Organization of teaching experiences: Make objectives realistic and practical, feedback, (2) Clinical experiences related factors: Students active involvement, working with patient and their family/ attendant and (3) Supervisory factors: Knowledgeable faculty, positive attitude of teachers. Dental faculty involved in teaching activities should be encouraged to take formal training. Study recommended increasing time and patient availability in clinical setting for effective clinical learning and skill competency.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjdre.v3i1.16592 Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research & Education Vol.3(1) 2013: 25-29
La situation agricole de l'Union Soviétique
Authors: Kniazeff Inna 
Published: October 2013

Dans la production, peu de changements sont à noter, si ce n'est une augmentation de la production céréalière, dont le volume peut présenter à l'avenir quelques variations, mais qui se situe désormais, et de façon stable, sensiblement au-dessus des réalisations de 1950. L'élevage se développe plus difficilement, mais les efforts qui lui sont consacrés semblent aborder les problèmes avec plus d'efficacité que par le passé. Des mesures portent sur l'amélioration des moyens de production. Elles concernent l'équipement et surtout l'extension des superficies cultivées, qui viennent de s'accroître de façon massive, immédiatement à l'est des anciennes zones de culture de la Russie d'Europe. Par ailleurs, l'organisation de la production a subi des transformations à tous les niveaux (administration, statistique, planification, collectages étatiques, etc.). Ces réformes entraînent des modifications importantes dans la marche des exploitations du secteur étatique et du secteur collectivisé, réformes orientées vers l'amélioration du contrôle et du rendement du travail agricole.
La main-d'œuvre, encore très peu spécialisée, tend à être mieux encadrée.
ULICE : Une équipe d'intervention de crise dans une psychiatrie en crise
Authors: Bouloudnine Samuel , Mendzat Ruddy , Naudin Jean 
Published: October 2013

ULICE (Unité Locale d’Intervention de Crise et d’Évaluation) est né, il y a 4 ans, au sein des services de psychiatrie de l’AP-HM à Marseille. Après avoir situé l’action d’ULICE auprès des personnes en crise et parmi ses partenaires, nous questionnons la place d’ULICE, son rapport au monde, en quelque sorte sa « mythologie » au regard de la crise que traversent conjointement la psychiatrie, les sciences médicales et les sciences politiques dans le monde actuel. Nous revendiquons une pratique héritée du champ des thérapies systémiques et familiales et plus précisément du courant constructiviste. Nous questionnons parallèlement les fondements de cette pratique en nous référant au courant phénoménologique, et notamment à la notion de « monde de la vie quotidienne ». Tout le sens de la pratique de crise tient à la possibilité de faire différer théories et expérience pour favoriser le discernement. Cette pratique est particulièrement opportune dans un monde qui se trouve lui-même pris dans une crise sans fin.
TheAlloxysta(Hymenoptera: Figitidae: Charipinae) type material in the United States National Museum of Natural History and the Canadian National Collection of Insects
Authors: Ferrer-Suay Mar , Selfa Jesús , Pujade-Villar Juli 
Published: October 2013

AbstractAlloxystaFörster, 1869 (Hymenoptera: Figitidae) type material of 19 nominal species deposited in the Canadian National Collection of Insects (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) and the United States National Museum of Natural History (Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America) were studied. Nine species are treated as valid:A. australiae(Ashmead, 1900),A. commensuratusAndrews, 1978,A. japonicus(Ashmead, 1904),A. lachni(Ashmead, 1885),A. longiventrisBaker, 1896,A. minusculaAndrews, 1978,A. nothofagiAndrews, 1976,A. vandenboschiAndrews, 1978, andA. xanthopsis(Ashmead, 1896). The following synonymies are established:A. affinis(Baker, 1896) andA. quebeciAndrews, 1978 junior synonyms ofA. castanea(Hartig, 1841);A. alaskensisAshmead, 1902 andA. coniferensisAndrews, 1978 junior synonyms ofA. macrophadna(Hartig, 1841);A. bicolor(Baker, 1896) andA. anthracinaAndrews, 1978 junior synonyms ofA. obscurata(Hartig, 1840);A. dicksoniAndrews, 1978 junior synonym ofA. pilipennis(Hartig, 1840); andA. leguminosa(Weld, 1920),A. megourae(Ashmead, 1887), andA. rauchiAndrews, 1978 junior synonyms ofA. brevis(Thomson, 1862). The type material ofA. schlingeriAndrews, 1978 andA. halliAndrews, 1978 could not be found and we consider them asnomina dubia. Alloxysta vandenboschiAndrews is removed from synonymy withA. obscurataand considered a valid species. Comments on the type material are given. Complete redescriptions and images are presented for the valid species.
Challenges in optimizing chemoradiation in locally advanced non small-cell lung cancers in India
Authors: Agrawal Sushma 
Published: October 2013

AbstractData supporting use of concurrent chemoradiation in locally advanced lung cancers comes from clinical trials from developed countries. Applicability and outcomes of such schedules in developing countries is not widely reported. There are various challenges in delivering chemoradiation in locally advanced non small cell lung cancer in developing countries which is highlighted by an audit of patients treated with chemoradiation in our center. This article deals with the challenges in the context of a developing country. We conclude that sequential chemoradiotherapy is better tolerated than concurrent chemoradiation in Indian patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancers. Patients with stage IIIa, normal weight or overweight, and adequate baseline pulmonary function should be offered concurrent chemoradiation.
Phacoemulsification with Malyugin Ring in an Eye with Iridoschisis, Narrow Pupil, Anterior and Posterior Synechiae: Case Report
Authors: Wilczynski Michal , Kucharczyk Magdalena 
Published: October 2013

Purpose Iridoschisis is a rare, bilateral condition, found in the elderly and connected with the coexistence of closed-angle glaucoma. Stromal atrophy or separation of the anterior from the posterior laminae with coexisting posterior synechiae are present. Phacoemulsification in eyes with a narrow pupil, unresponsive to preoperative pharmacologic mydriasis, is challenging. Methods In the presented case of iridoschisis with anterior and posterior synechiae, 2 ophthalmic viscosurgical devices were used and balanced salt solution was used as the infusion fluid. The Malyugin ring was used to widen and stabilize the pupil, synechiae were removed, and burst mode of phacoemulsification and “divide and conquer” technique of dividing the nucleus were used. Results We present a case of iridoschisis with anterior and posterior synechiae, which was successfully operated for cataract using standard phacoemulsification with Malyugin ring. Conclusions The case suggests that Malyugin ring is an effective intraoperative tool, which may assist the surgeon in cases of cataract with iridoschisis and both anterior and posterior synechiae.
Global analysis of aerosol properties above clouds
Authors: Waquet F. , Peers F. , Ducos F. , Goloub P. , Platnick S. , Riedi J. , Tanré D. , Thieuleux F. 
Published: October 2013

AbstractThe seasonal and spatial variability of Aerosol Above Cloud (AAC) properties are derived from passive satellite data for the year 2008. A significant amount of aerosols are transported above liquid water clouds on the global scale. For particles in the fine mode (i.e., radius smaller than 0.3 µm), including both clear‐sky and AAC, retrievals increase the global mean aerosol optical thickness by 25(±6)%. The two main regions of originated anthropogenic AAC are the tropical Southeast Atlantic, for biomass‐burning aerosols, and the North Pacific, mainly for pollutants. Man‐made AAC are also detected over the Arctic during the spring. Mineral dust particles are detected above clouds within the so‐called “dust belt” region (5–40° N). AAC may cause a warming effect and bias the retrieval of the cloud properties. This study will then help to better quantify the impacts of aerosols on clouds and climate.
Newly observed, deep slow slip events at the central Hikurangi margin, New Zealand: Implications for downdip variability of slow slip and tremor, and relationship to seismic structure
Authors: Wallace Laura M. , Eberhart‐Phillips Donna 
Published: October 2013

AbstractWe present previously undocumented deep (25–45 km depth), moderate‐duration (2–3 months) slow slip events (SSEs) directly downdip of known shallow (<15 km depth), short‐term (2–3 weeks) SSEs at the central Hikurangi margin, New Zealand. The moderate‐duration SSEs produce 2–6 mm of horizontal displacement at continuous Global Positioning System stations in 2006 and 2008, similar to Cascadia SSEs. They involve 2–5 cm of slip over ~5000 km2 of the subduction interface. Tremor occurs just downdip of the deep SSE source area. We also present results from a large, shallow (<12 km) SSE in 2013 just updip of the 2006/2008 SSEs. The location of deep SSEs between shallow, short‐term SSEs and tremor indicates strong downdip variation of subduction interface slip behavior at central Hikurangi. The deep SSEs occur where Qp and Vp/Vs data suggest an accumulation of fluid‐rich underplated sediment at the interface, consistent with the idea that SSEs occur under high fluid pressure.
Biophysical responses near equatorial islands in the Western Pacific Ocean during El Niño/La Niña transitions
Authors: Gierach Michelle M. , Messié Monique , Lee Tong , Karnauskas Kristopher B. , Radenac Marie‐Hélène 
Published: October 2013

AbstractThe biological response in the western equatorial Pacific Ocean during El Niño/La Niña transitions and the underlying physical mechanisms were investigated. A chlorophyll a bloom was observed near the Gilbert Islands during the 2010 El Niño/La Niña transition, whereas no bloom was observed during the 2007 El Niño/La Niña transition. Compared to the previously observed bloom during the 1998 El Niño/La Niña transition, the 2010 bloom was weaker, lagged by 1–2 months, and was displaced eastward by ~200 km. Analysis suggested that the occurrence, magnitude, timing, and spatial pattern of the blooms were controlled by two factors: easterly winds in the western equatorial Pacific during the transition to La Niña and the associated island mass effect that enhanced vertical processes (upwelling and vertical mixing), and the preconditioning of the thermocline depth and barrier layer thickness by the preceding El Niño that regulated the efficiency of the vertical processes. Despite the similar strength of easterly winds in the western equatorial Pacific during the 1998 and 2010 transitions to La Niña, the 2009–2010 El Niño prompted a deeper thermocline and thicker barrier layer than the 1997–1998 El Niño that hampered the efficiency of the vertical processes in supplying nutrients from the thermocline to the euphotic zone, resulting in a weaker bloom.