bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Long‐term outcome and post‐treatment effects of psychoanalytic psychotherapy with young adults
Authors: Lindgren Annika. , Werbart Andrzej. , Philips Björn. 
Published: February 2010

Objectives. The short‐ and long‐term effects of open‐ended, long‐term psychoanalytic psychotherapy for young adults were investigated. Possible changes during the year and a half follow‐up, as well as predictors of change, were explored.Design. Patients aged 18–25 years who accepted the offered psychoanalytic individual or group psychotherapy were included. Patients filled out questionnaires and were interviewed at intake, termination, and follow‐up. Alliance data were collected after the second session of psychotherapy proper.Methods. The primary outcome measures were the Symptom Checklist‐90 and the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems. The Helping Alliance Questionnaire‐II was used to measure alliance. Mixed model ANOVAs were used to analyse changeover time and prediction of change in relation to gender, treatment format, treatment duration, and in individual psychotherapy, therapist‐ and patient‐rated alliance.Results. All outcome measures changed significantly from intake to follow‐up. None changed significantly during the follow‐up period, but there was a tendency towards recurring symptoms and an improvement in one of the object relational measures during the follow‐up. The latter was the only outcome measure that did not change significantly during treatment. Lower therapist‐rated alliance was predictive of greater change in psychiatric symptoms for patients with high levels of symptoms at intake.Conclusions. The long‐term effectiveness of psychoanalytic psychotherapy for young adults was supported. Low therapist‐rated alliance implies that the therapists have identified problematic interactions, which might have mobilized their effort to solve the problems. Further research on cases reporting no gain or even deterioration is needed.
Effect of time on the metal-support (Fe-MgO) interaction in CVD synthesis of single-walled carbon nanotubes
Authors: Steplewska Anna , Borowiak-Palen Ewa , Kalenczuk Ryszard 
Published: February 2010

AbstractA study on the effect of the metal-support interaction by employing iron particles supported on magnesium oxide (MgO) nanopowder in an alcohol-CVD process for single-walled carbon nanotubes growth is presented. Upon the prolongation of the process time, three main observations were detected: (i) decrease of the mean nanotubes diameter, (ii) reduction of the diameter distribution by the factor of two, (iii) increase of relative purity of the samples.
Autothermal biodrying of municipal solid waste with high moisture content
Authors: Zawadzka Agnieszka , Krzystek Liliana , Ledakowicz Stanisław 
Published: February 2010

AbstractTo carry out autothermal drying processes during the composting of biomass, a horizontal tubular reactor was designed and tested. A biodrying tunnel of the total capacity of 240 dm3 was made of plastic material and insulated with polyurethane foam to prevent heat losses. Municipal solid waste and structural plant material were used as the input substrate. As a result of autothermal drying processes, moisture content decreased by 50 % of the initial moisture content of organic waste of about 800 g kg−1. In the tested cycles, high temperatures of biodried waste mass were achieved (54–56°C). An appropriate quantity of air was supplied to maintain a satisfactory level of temperature and moisture removal in the biodried mass and high energy content in the final product. The heat of combustion of dried waste and its calorific value were determined in a calorimeter. Examinations of pyrolysis and gasification of dried waste confirmed their usefulness as biofuel of satisfactory energy content.
Comparison of anoxic granulation in USB reactors with various inocula
Authors: Galbová Katarína , Pagáčová Petra , Drtil Miloslav , Jonatová Ivana 
Published: February 2010

AbstractAnoxic granulation process with four different inocula was monitored in a laboratory post-denitrification up-flow sludge bed (USB) reactor. Wastewater containing 20 mg L−1 NO3-N and methanol as an organic carbon source was used. Gradual increase of mass volumetric loading (B v) and hydraulic loading (γ) resulted in spontaneous granulation of anoxic biomass both from flocculant activated sludge and from anaerobic granulated sludge. With flocculant activated sludge as the inoculum, anoxic granules sedimentation properties and maximum loadings of the USB reactor depended on the sludge volume index (SVI) of the inoculum. B v,max achieved in the USB reactor with flocculant inoculum from a municipal wastewater treatment plant (SVI = 208 mL g−1) was only 4.2 kg of COD per m3 per day and 0.7 kg of NO3-N per m3 per day. B v,max using flocculant inoculum from an industrial wastewater treatment plant (SVI = 170 mL g−1) was 8.1 kg of COD per m3 per day and 1.35 kg of NO3-N per m3 per day. With anaerobic granulated inoculum (SVI range 8–11 mL g−1), markedly higher loadings in the USB reactor and lower SVI values of anoxic granulated biomass were achieved. Values of B v,max were in the range of 16.1–22.4 kg of COD per m3 per day and of 2.7–3.7 kg of NO3-N per m3 per day (depending on the inoculum and the granulation procedure). It was proved that anaerobic granulated sludge is not just an inoculum, it is also a carrier for new denitrification biomass.
Speech perception and phonological short‐term memory capacity in language impairment: preliminary evidence from adolescents with specific language impairment (SLI) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Authors: Loucas Tom , Riches Nick Greatorex , Charman Tony , Pickles Andrew , Simonoff Emily , Chandler Susie , Baird Gillian 
Published: February 2010

Background: The cognitive bases of language impairment in specific language impairment (SLI) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) were investigated in a novel non‐word comparison task which manipulated phonological short‐term memory (PSTM) and speech perception, both implicated in poor non‐word repetition.Aims: This study aimed to investigate the contributions of PSTM and speech perception in non‐word processing and whether individuals with SLI and ASD plus language impairment (ALI) show similar or different patterns of deficit in these cognitive processes.Method & Procedures: Three groups of adolescents (aged 14–17 years), 14 with SLI, 16 with ALI, and 17 age and non‐verbal IQ matched typically developing (TD) controls, made speeded discriminations between non‐word pairs. Stimuli varied in PSTM load (two‐ or four‐syllables) and speech perception load (mismatches on a word‐initial or word‐medial segment).Outcomes & Results: Reaction times showed effects of both non‐word length and mismatch position and these factors interacted: four‐syllable and word‐initial mismatch stimuli resulted in the slowest decisions. Individuals with language impairment showed the same pattern of performance as those with typical development in the reaction time data. A marginal interaction between group and item length was driven by the SLI and ALI groups being less accurate with long items than short ones, a difference not found in the TD group.Conclusions & Implications: Non‐word discrimination suggests that there are similarities and differences between adolescents with SLI and ALI and their TD peers. Reaction times appear to be affected by increasing PSTM and speech perception loads in a similar way. However, there was some, albeit weaker, evidence that adolescents with SLI and ALI are less accurate than TD individuals, with both showing an effect of PSTM load. This may indicate, at some level, the processing substrate supporting both PSTM and speech perception is intact in adolescents with SLI and ALI, but also in both there may be impaired access to PSTM resources.
Mid-Substance Peroneal Tendon Defects Augmented With an Acellular Dermal Matrix Allograft
Authors: Rapley Jay H. , Crates John , Barber F. Alan 
Published: February 2010

Background: This study evaluated an acellular dermal matrix allograft augmentation for chronic mid-substance peroneous longus and brevis tendon tears. The hypothesis was that acellular dermal matrix allograft augmentation of chronic longitudinal mid-substance or complete tears of both peroneal tendons provides sufficient initial strength to allow a rapid rehabilitation program. Materials and Methods: A consecutive series of midsubstance peroneal tendon tears with tissue loss was prospectively evaluated with demographic data, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society hindfoot-ankle scores, subjective questionnaires, and functional tests as well as physical examination, pre-operative radiographs, and MRIs. Surgical reconstruction consisted of direct tendon repair, fibular sulcus deepening, and “gap jumping” tubular grafting augmentation using an acellular dermal matrix. A rapid rehabilitation protocol was followed. Eleven cases were included (9 females and 2 males). Average age was 46 (range, 29 to 62) years. Followup was 16.9 (range, 12 to 22) months. Two patients had prior surgery for instability, peroneal tendon debridement, and repair. Four patients had previous tenodesis. Results: All showed extensive longitudinal tearing or complete peroneal tendon rupture on MRI. The mean postoperative AOFAS hindfoot score was 93.5 (range, 75 to 100). Four patients had 1 cm of calf atrophy. All patients were able to perform single-heel rise, had painless ankle and foot range of motion bilaterally, and eversion/ inversion strength was within one half grade of strength of the contralateral side in all patients. No postoperative hindfoot varus was identified. Conclusion: An acellular dermal matrix graft provided an effective “gap jumping” augmentation for repairs of chronic degenerative peroneal tendon tears. Level of Evidence: IV, Retrospective Case Series
Plantar Pressure and Foot Pain in the Last Trimester of Pregnancy
Authors: Karadag-Saygi Evrim , Unlu-Ozkan Feyza , Basgul Alin 
Published: February 2010

Background: Back and foot pain are common complaints during pregnancy. Progression of symptoms is seen especially in the third trimester as the center of gravity (COP) is altered due to weight gain. The aim of the study was to evaluate plantar pressure changes and postural balance differences of pregnant women. Material and Methods: Thirty-five last trimester pregnant women with complaints of foot pain were included. The control group consisted of 35 non-pregnant women who were age and body mass index (BMI) matched volunteers. All selected cases were overweight. Foot pain in pregnancy was measured by Visual analogue scale (VAS). Percentages of pressure on forefoot and hindfoot were measured using static pedobarography and peak pressures at forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot were measured using dynamic pedobarography. As a measurement of balance, COP sway length and width were also analyzed. Results: Compared to overweight individuals, pregnant patients had higher forefoot pressure on the right side with standing and walking. Also, significant increases in contact times under the forefoot and longer floor contact times were found. VAS scores were correlated with forefoot contact times during walking. Although the sway length from COP was higher than controls, no significant correlation was found in sway length and weight gain. Conclusion: These data suggest that forefoot pressures increase in the last trimester of pregnancy during standing and walking. There is prominent increased postural sway in anterior-posterior direction in this period. Clinical Relevance: We believe that based on the observed pressure changes, foot pain in pregnancy due to changes in body mass and distribution may be relieved by exercise and shoewear modifications. Level of Evidence: III, Retrospective Series
Book reviews
Authors: Butin Dan W. , Craig John , Sergison Erin M. , Gutman Ellen E. 
Published: February 2010

Craig A. Rimmerman (ed.) (2009) Service-Learning and the Liberal Arts: How and Why It WorksReview by Dan W. ButinDavid Watson (2007) Managing Civic and Community EngagementReview by John CraigAnne Colby, Elizabeth Beaumont, Thomas Ehrlich and Josh Corngold (2007) Educating for Democracy: Preparing Undergraduates for Responsible Political EngagementReview by Erin M. SergisonRussell J. Dalton (2008) The Good Citizen: How a Younger Generation is Reshaping American PoliticsReview by Ellen E. Gutman
Glacier changes from a new inventory, Nianchu river basin, Tibetan Plateau
Authors: Zhou Caiping , Yang Wenbin , Wu Liang , Liu Shiyin 
Published: February 2010

AbstractThe ice cover of the Nianchu river basin, southern Tibetan Plateau, was mapped for 2005, using a SPOT5 scene, and for 1990 and 2000 from Landsat TM/ETM. Digital elevation models (DEMs) were generated from 1 : 50 000 scale topographical maps. The results show that in 2005 there were 136 glaciers in this basin, with a total area of 224 km2. Of these, 37 glaciers had an area >1 km2 and 10 were larger than 5 km2; the average snout altitude was 5608m a.s.l. A comparison of outlines from the last 15 years shows that most glaciers have decreased in size; none have advanced. From 1990 to 2005, Xiaquepu glacier No. 56 and Shimozongpu glacier No. 38 retreated 310 and 560 m, respectively. The mean reduction in glacier surface area was 5% (10 a)–1 while the area of glacial lakes expanded by 10%; nine new lakes formed in this basin over the 15 year period. Because air temperatures here have been increasing, while precipitation has remained steady, glacier retreat is considered to be related to rising temperature.
A new glacier inventory of Iran
Authors: Moussavi M.S. , Zoej M.J. Valadan , Vaziri F. , Sahebi M.R. , Rezaei Y. 
Published: February 2010

AbstractA new glacier inventory of Iran, compiled according to GLIMS guidelines through the use of photogrammetry and remote sensing supported by fieldwork, provides the first comprehensive study of its mountain glaciers. The glaciers are found in five main areas: two in the higher elevations of the Alborz mountain range (Damavand and Takhte–Soleiman regions), two on the Zardkuh and Oshtorankuh mountain chain in the Zagros mountain range and one in the Sabalan Mountains in northwest Iran. Several important glacier attributes, including minimum and maximum height of ice, area and maximum length and width, together with glacier extent, were successfully extracted using aerial and satellite imagery. Thereafter a comprehensive glacier database was established in a GIS environment.
Estimating equilibrium-line altitude (ELA) from glacier inventory data
Authors: Braithwaite R.J. , Raper S.C.B. 
Published: February 2010

AbstractA glacier’s most fundamental altitude is the equilibrium-line altitude (ELA) because it divides the glacier into ablation and accumulation areas. The best parameterization of the ELA for glacier inventory is the balanced-budget ELA. We discuss direct estimation of balanced-budget ELA from mass-balance data for individual glaciers, and indirect estimation of balanced-budget ELA from simple topographic parameters available from the World Glacier Inventory (WGI), i.e. the area-median and maximum and minimum altitudes. Mass balance and ELA for individual glaciers are usually strongly correlated and we calculate balanced-budget ELA from the regression equation linking the two. We then compare balanced-budget ELA with area-median and mid-range altitudes for the 94 glaciers for which we have all the necessary data. The different ELA estimates agree well enough (±82 to ±125 m) to describe geographical variations in ELA and for application of glacier–climate models to glacier inventory data. Mid-range and area-median altitudes are already available for tens of thousands of glaciers in the current WGI and should be evaluated in future inventories.
La "lamelle Caminade" : un nouvel outil lithique aurignacien ?
Authors: Bordes Jean-Guillaume , Lenoble Arnaud 
Published: February 2010

New excavations in Abri Caminade (Sarlat, Dordogne) have allowed the characterisation of a type of retouched bladelets hitherto unidentified in the Aurignacian, which we propose should be called " Caminade bladelets ". They are very small spalls from busked burins, directly retouched on the edge opposite the unre touched back. This type of bladelet is associated with the busked burin Aurignacian (Aur. III of D. Peyrony and D. de Sonneville-Bordes). At Caminade, busked burins thus seem to be nuclei for the production of two distinct types of supports, which our observations indicate are retouched differently:
- Twisted bladelets, the status of which as the preferred support for Dufour bladelets of the Roc de Combe subcategory has previously been identified on other sites. These bladelets have a section resembling a flattened isosceles triangle and present inverse, or even alternate, retouching;
- Straight or curved bladelets, with a rather thicker section akin to a triangle or a rectangular trapezium. They are directly retouched on the edge opposite the unretouched back (Caminade bladelets).
The presentation of this discovety widens the range of Aurignacian retouched bladelets and contributes to a better understanding of the prevailing role of microlithic tools in this technocomplex.
Le prix des "arbres sauvages" : petite chronique des compensations du Consortium Esso aux paysans tchadiens
Authors: Seignobos Christian , Madjigoto Robert 
Published: February 2010

Dans le sud du Tchad, le Consortium Esso a dû verser des compensations individuelles et collectives, pour les terrains occupés et les arbres détruits par le
chantier pétrolier. L'évaluation de ces compensations a alimenté de longs débats, de 1995 à 2003. Au-delà des difficultés techniques ont surgi des rapports de force entre, d'un côté, le Consortium associé à l'État tchadien et, de l'autre,
les associations locales encadrées par les ONG du Nord incilatric. es. Les populations ngambay sont confrontées à une double hypocrisie, celle d'un Développement Durable affiché par Esso Banque Mondiale oblige et celle d'ONG
qui trouvent là un opportun combat environnementaliste. Trop éloignées des
enjeux de cette exploitation pétrolière, les communautés villageoises «impactées» se sont attaché à capter les compensations qui semblaient à leur portée, celle des «arbres sauvages».
L'inscription spatiale de l'insularité : la Corse séparée de la France sur le Web
Authors: Duféal Marina 
Published: February 2010

Cet article propose une lecture géographique de la diffusion d'une innovation, Internet, en s'intéressant à la propagation des sites web dans les lieux
et dans les secteurs d'activités économiques des villes corses. Cette double facette dans la diffusion des sites est ici mesurée en mettant à jour sa singularité en Corse où les dynamiques spatiales et sectorielles virtuelles se
distinguent de celles mises à jour dans les régions continentales du Languedoc-
Roussillon et de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. L'objectif de ce travail est de montrer que les sites web peuvent être appréhendés comme de
véritables «objets géographiques», marqueurs de l'espace et des territoires, de leurs caractéristiques et de leurs dynamiques, et qu'à ce titre l'insularité détient une inscription particulière dans cet espace virtuel.
Réseaux et frontières : le résistible développement des NTIC à Saint-Pierre et Miquelon
Authors: Dupuy Gabriel 
Published: February 2010

Situé à plus de 4500 km de la métropole mais seulement à une vingtaine de
kilomètres du continent américain, le territoire de Saint-Pierre et Miquelon pourrait bénéficier des réseaux modernes d'information et de communication pour vaincre l'isolement et retrouver un développement économique
anéanti par la crise de la pêche. À Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, l'équipement numérique et l'accessibilité aux réseaux sont relativement satisfaisants. Cependant contrairement à ce que l'on observe sur d'autres terrains similaires (Islande, Féroé), il n'y a pas là de véritable projet de développement fondé
sur les possibilités des NTIC. La taille réduite de ce territoire de 6300 habitants est certes un handicap. Toutefois celui-ci pourrait être surmonté par une relation plus étroite avec le tout proche voisin Nord-américain. Or malgré quelques réalisations ponctuelles, tout se passe comme si la frontière
était trop difficile à franchir par les réseaux. L'article en explique les raisons et conclut sur les possibilités de dépasser cette résistance frontalière dans un prochain avenir.
Les archipels de l'ouest de l'océan indien face à l'érosion cotière (Mascareignes, Seychelles, Maldives)
Authors: Cazes-Duvat Virginie 
Published: February 2010

La défense lourde des rivages constitue la principale réponse des petits Etats
insulaires de l'ouest de l'océan Indien à l'érosion côtière. Cette situation s'explique essentiellement par la généralisation des aménagements et des
équipements sur les côtes. Les compagnies hôtelières, soucieuses du maintien des plages, favorisent cependant l'émergence de nouvelles solutions, comme la recharge artificielle des estrans et l'installation du bâti à plus grande distance de la mer. Dans le contexte de l'accélération de l'élévation du niveau marin et de l'aggravation de l'érosion qui peut en être attendue, il faut espérer, au vu des prévisions démographiques et touristiques, que ces pratiques se développeront. Si ce n'était pas le cas, les risques liés à la mer se
trouveraient fortement accrus au cours des décennies à venir.
Des "bouts du monde" à quelques heures : l'illusion de l'isolement dans les petites îles touristiques
Authors: Bernardie-Tahir Nathalie 
Published: February 2010

Dans l'imaginaire collectif, l'île représente encore aujourd'hui la forme em blématique de l'isolement. L'image fascinante de cette terre coupée du monde par une barrière marine stérile et isolante s'est en partie construite
au travers de textes littéraires, relations de voyages ou récits historiques mettant en scène les figures de la prison, du refuge, de la robinsonnade... autant de représentations abondamment reprises et réactivées par la communication touristique. L'isolement est devenu vendeur et constitue assurément un des ressorts essentiels de l'attractivité du produit touristique insulaire. Mais que faut-il entendre par isolement? Cette notion s'avère en effet de plus en plus difficile à circonscrire, ce que semble souligner
la multiplication d'indices de mesure tous aussi inopérants et contradictoires les uns par rapport aux autres. Bien plus, l'isolement insulaire mis en
scène et idéalisé dans toutes les brochures touristiques correspond à une mystification complète, forgée par une activité qui repose précisément sur la rupture de l'isolement et sur la nécessité d'une connectivité toujours optimisée.
Défi à Kébili. Enjeux fonciers et appropriation urbaine au Sahara tunisien
Authors: Bisson Vincent 
Published: February 2010

Dans un Étal aussi centraliste, intégrationniste et autoritaire que la Tunisie, que resle-l-il des particularismes sociaux, politiques el territoriaux des communautés oasiennes? Le cas de la ville de Kébili, modeste capitale régionale
du Sahara tunisien, montre que le maintien d'un droit foncier coutumier en
parallèle de la législation nationale ne traduit plus tant un déficit d'intégration qu'une instrumentation de la tradition à des fins d'enrichissement personnel.