bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Reviews DVDs
Authors: Dator Robert , McKee Chris , West Stephanie 
Published: May 2012

Herzog-Kinski-Sacrifice Herzog/Kinski Collection
Aguirre: The Wrath of God (Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes) (1973) Germany Director Werner Herzog Runtime 94 minutes
Nosferatu the Vampyre (Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht) (1979) Germany Director Werner Herzog Runtime 107 minutes
Woyzeck
(1979) Germany Director Werner Herzog Runtime 80 minutes
Fitzcarraldo (1982) Germany Director Werner Herzog Runtime 157 minutes
Cobra Verde (1987) Germany Director Werner Herzog Runtime 110 minutes
My Best Fiend (Mein Liebster Fiend) (1999) Germany Director Werner Herzog Runtime
100 minutes
Six DVDs USA, 2004
The Messenger (2009) USA Director Oren Moverman Runtime 113 minutes USA, 2010
Control (2007) USA Director Anton Corbijn Runtime 122 minutes USA, 2008
Effect of Palate Re-Repairs and Hynes Pharyngoplasties on Pediatric Airways: An Analysis of Preoperative and Postoperative Cardiorespiratory Sleep Studies
Authors: Mehendale Felicity V. , Lane Rod , Laverty Aidan , Dinwiddie Robert , Sommerlad Brian C. 
Published: May 2012

Objectives To determine whether Sommerlad palate re-repairs and Hynes pharyngoplasties cause obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea or increased upper airway resistance. Design Prospective before-and-after study. Setting Tertiary cleft unit. Patients A total of 44 patients undergoing a Sommerlad palate re-repair or a Hynes pharyngoplasty. Interventions Preoperative and postoperative multichannel cardiorespiratory sleep studies. Main Outcome Measures The main outcome measures were mean arterial oxygen saturation, desaturation index, percentage of time spent with arterial oxygen saturation <90%, mean pulse rate, number of pulse rate rises (arousals) per hour, inspiratory effort derived from pulse transit time, pulse transit time arousals, and snoring. Results No patient in either group required intervention for airway obstruction or obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea. Re-repairs caused no significant change in any parameter. Hynes caused an increase in inspiratory effort ( P = .04) and obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea grading ( P = .002). All other parameters showed no significant deterioration. No patient developed more than mild/ moderate obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea. Snoring and arterial oxygen saturation levels were not reliable indicators of increased inspiratory effort. Conclusions A palate re-repair had no significant adverse effect on the airway. A Hynes, in patients with optimized velar function, caused a significant increase in inspiratory effort and obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea grade. However, compared with studies on midline flaps and on sphincter pharyngoplasties, a Hynes appears to be less obstructive. Failure to study changes in inspiratory effort in patients undergoing velopharyngeal incompetence surgery may underestimate the obstructive effect of pharyngoplasties.
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy with Concurrent Carboplatin and Paclitaxel for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer: Toxicities and Efficacy
Authors: Vlacich Gregory , Diaz Roberto , Thorpe Steven W. , Murphy Barbara A. , Kirby Wyndee , Sinard Robert J. , Shakhtour Bashar , Shyr Yu , Murphy Patrick , Netterville James L. , Yarbrough Wendell G. , Cmelak Anthony J. 
Published: May 2012

Abstract

Background.
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and alternative chemotherapy regimens strive to maintain efficacy while minimizing toxicity in locally advanced head and neck cancer (LAHNC) treatment. Our experience with concurrent IMRT and taxane-based chemotherapy is presented.

Methods.
A retrospective review of 150 consecutive patients with LAHNC treated with IMRT and concurrent taxane-based chemotherapy with curative intent was performed. The IMRT fractionation regimen consisted of 69.3 Gy to gross disease (2.1 Gy/fraction) and 56.1 Gy to prophylactic nodal sites (1.7 Gy/fraction). Weekly paclitaxel (30 mg/m2) and carboplatin (area under the concentration–time curve [AUC], 1) were given concurrently to all patients, and 69% received weekly induction with paclitaxel (60 mg/m2) and carboplatin (AUC, 2).

Results.
Over 90% of patients received the prescribed radiation dose. Ninety-six percent completed five or more cycles of concurrent chemotherapy, with similar tolerability for induction chemotherapy. A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube was required in 80 patients, with 10 maintaining PEG use &gt;18 months. Acute grade 4 mucositis and dermatitis developed in 2.0% and 4.0% of patients, respectively. No patient experienced nadir sepsis, grade ≥3 late xerostomia, or significant nephropathy or gastrointestinal toxicity. Median follow-up was 30 months. The 3-year locoregional control rate was 83.2% with disease-free survival and overall survival rates of 78.8% and 76.5%, respectively.

Conclusion.
Rates of acute and late toxicities were low, with excellent radiation dose delivery and impressive tumor control at 3 years, suggesting that concurrent carboplatin and paclitaxel with IMRT is a reasonable therapeutic option for the curative treatment of LAHNC.
Is Surgical Root Coverage Effective for the Treatment of Cervical Dentin Hypersensitivity? A Systematic Review
Authors: Douglas de Oliveira Dhelfeson Willya , Oliveira‐Ferreira Fernanda , Flecha Olga Dumont , Gonçalves Patricia Furtado 
Published: May 2012

Background: Cervical dentin hypersensitivity (CDH) is characterized by tooth pain arising from root exposure. The aim of the present systematic review is to survey the literature on the efficacy of surgical root coverage techniques at reducing CDH in cases of gingival recession.Methods: An online electronic search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases. Randomized clinical trials dating from the inception of the respective databases through November 2011 were selected. Studies addressing clinical parameters of periodontal plastic surgery outcomes and variables related to CDH in patients ≥18 years of age were included. The studies were evaluated by two independent reviewers. For each article, methodologic quality, size effect, the periodontal parameters measured, study design, methods, and results were analyzed.Results: Nine relevant articles were analyzed in the present review. A decrease in CDH was observed after periodontal surgery for root coverage. The risk of bias was considered low in two studies, and the size effect was considered large in one study.Conclusions: There is not enough scientific evidence to conclude that surgical root coverage procedures predictably reduce CDH. Well‐conducted clinical trials are needed to establish scientific evidence that allows periodontists to indicate root coverage as treatment for CDH.
Estimating Layers Deliverability in Multi-Layered Gas Reservoirs Using Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Alarfaj M. K. , Abdulraheem A. , Al-Majed A. , Hossain E. 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
In this paper, an artificial intelligence (AI) model has been created to estimate the production rate of each layer in a multi-layered gas reservoir using static properties (such as those obtained from well logging)and dynamic properties (such as pressure). This helps in several reservoir engineering applications, such as understanding depletion in layers, or targeting specific layers for workover. It could also be used for PLT analysis where the measured PLT values are compared to the expected values and a variance analysis could be performed.
Data were collected from more than 100 wells in a certain reservoir spanning over four fields. They were clustered in related input variables and fed to the AI model for learning purposes. To compare the AI methods, the data were fed to 4 different methods (MLP, RBF, SVM, and GRNN) and the results were optimized for each method.
Between the tested AI methods, SVM and GRNN performed best with a low mean absolute error percentage and a very high correlation coefficient. This paper shows a high potential for AI methods in estimating production rate from each layer in a multi-layered gas reservoir.
Streamline Simulation Technology: Evolution and Recent Trends
Authors: Al-Najem A. A. , Siddiqui S. , Soliman M. , Yuen B. 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
Streamline and streamtube methods have been used in fluid flow computations for many years. Early applications for hydrocarbon reservoir simulation were first reported by Fay and Pratts in the 1950s. Streamline-based flow simulation has made significant advances in the last 15 years. Today's simulators are fully three-dimensional and fully compressible and they account for gravity as well as complex well controls. Most recent advances also allow for compositional and thermal displacements.
In this paper, we present a comprehensive review of the evolution and advancement of streamline simulation technology. This paper offers a general overview of most of the material available in the literature on the subject. This work includes the review of more than 200 technical papers and gives a chronological advancement of streamline simulation technology from 1996 to 2011. Firstly, three major areas are identified. These are development of streamline simulators, enhancements to current streamline simulators and applications. In view of the fact that this state of-the-art technology has been employed for a wide range of applications, we defined three major application areas that symbolize the relevance and validity of streamline simulation in addressing reservoir engineering concerns. These are history matching, reservoir management and upscaling, ranking and characterization of fine-grid geological models.
Streamline simulation has undergone several phases within its short stretch in the petroleum industry. Initially, the main focus was on the speed advantage and less on fluid flow physics. Next, the focus was shifted to extend its applicability to more complex issues such as compositional and thermal simulations, which require the inclusion of more physics, and potentially reducing the advantage of computational time. Recently, the focus has shifted towards the application of streamline technologies to areas where it can complement finite difference simulation such as revealing important information about drainage areas, flood optimization and improvement of sweep efficiency, quantifying uncertainties, etc.
Water Injection Optimization Using Streamlines from a Finite-Difference Simulator: A Case Study of a Middle East Field
Authors: Raslan Mohammed S. , Sultan Ahmad J. 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
Streamline technology allows for quantifying the relationship between a pair of injectors and producers. Understanding the behavior of the fluid movement between the wells enables a more comprehensive development plan in the field. This paper discusses the application of streamline technology to optimize water injection, in a case study involving an offshore sandstone reservoir in the Middle East.
Streamlines generated from a finite-difference simulator has the advantage of implicitly taking into account all the details of a simulation study, such as, the geological structure, fluid mobility, rock properties, gravity, connectivity of wells, well management, etc. This technique allows a user to evaluate different possible scenarios including: the number of injectors required, location, target rate, and completion interval of the injectors. Two critical parameters are analyzed in this study to describe the injection scheme of a reservoir: Injector Efficiency and Allocation Factor. These two parameters give an engineer the advantage of calculating injection efficiency of an injection plan down to an individual well level. The procedure implemented in this study also allows for quantifying the amount of water that may have been lost into the adjacent aquifer.
Streamline analysis, which was conducted using commercial software, suggested shutting in the poor performing injectors and helped in introducing new injectors at different locations, resulting in improving reservoir performance in the area. The analysis optimized the location and number of the injection wells, improved injection efficiency and reduced the amount of injection water lost to the adjacent aquifer. The paper also discusses the workflow of the streamlines analysis and how it was used for prediction scenarios, to enhance reservoir management strategy and evaluate water injection capacity requirements.
Subjective Estimation of the Quality of Life in Relation to Neuroticism
Authors: Bobić Jasminka 
Published: May 2012

Subjective Estimation of the Quality of Life in Relation to NeuroticismIt is generally agreed that personality variables have a relatively consistent influence on the subjective estimation of different situations in everyday life and the way people react to them. The aim of this review was to summarise our previously published findings on the relationship between subjective estimation of one's quality of life and the personality trait neuroticism-emotional stability. We used theWHO Quality of Life - BREFor SF-36 questionnaires for the assessment of the quality of life, Cornell Index for the assessment of neuroticism, and The Social Readjustment Rating Scale for the evaluation of common stressors. Our results have shown that more emotionally stable participants (lower neuroticism) perceive their life better in quality and are more satisfied with their work environment. In addition, our results support the findings from other studies that women have higher neuroticism and lower quality of life scores than men.
The Impact of Senile Cataract Maturity on Blood Oxidative Stress Markers and Glutathione-Dependent Antioxidants: Relations with Lens Variables
Authors: Mirić Dijana , Kisić Bojana , Žorić Lepša , Dolićanin Zana , Mitić Radoslav , Mirić Marko 
Published: May 2012

The Impact of Senile Cataract Maturity on Blood Oxidative Stress Markers and Glutathione-Dependent Antioxidants: Relations with Lens VariablesOxidative stress is implicated in senile cataract (SC) genesis, although the impact of SC maturity on blood oxidative stress markers is unclear. Total hydroperoxides, malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GR) and glutathione S-transferase (GST) were measured in the blood and lens samples of patients having either immature (n=31) or mature SC (n=50), and in 22 blood samples from noncataract controls. Compared to controls, SC patients had higher plasma MDA and serum GST, and decreased plasma GR and GSH levels. Plasma GPx as well as hydroperoxides differed from control values only in patients with mature SC. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the fall of plasma GR activity (OR 5.14; CI 1.82-14.51;p=0.0020), as well as serum GST activity (OR 3.84; CI 1.36-10.83;p=0.0108) were independently associated with the maturity of SC. Lens hydroperoxides, MDA and GST, showed no correlation with correspondent blood values, in contrast to GPx (r=0.715; p<0.001) and GR (r=0.703; p<0.001). This study showed that the severity of SC is associated with increased systemic oxidative stress, which could be due to the fall of GSH-dependent antioxidant enzymes activities.
Pathogenesis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Brief Overview
Authors: Vlad Adrian , Timar Romulus 
Published: May 2012

Pathogenesis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Brief OverviewBefore the discovery of insulin, type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) was a disease with acute evolution, leading to death shortly after diagnosis. During the first years of insulin therapy, the medical world was optimistic, even enthusiastic, considering that the therapeutic solution for the malady was found. Unfortunately this was only an illusion, because the patients started to develop chronic complications that shortened their lifespan and impaired their quality of life. In other words, insulin therapy transformed type 1 DM into a chronic disease. The prevention or the delay of the onset of hyperglycemia emerged as a new solution for the patients and, consequently, the understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease (a prerequisite for developing efficient preventive methods) became a priority for all the diabetologists involved in research. Almost 40 years have passed since the autoimmune theory regarding the pathogenesis of type 1 DM was imagined but, despite the tremendous research performed in this field since then, the prevention could not be obtained. The aim of this paper is to present the most important theoretic notions regarding the mechanisms that underlie the development of type 1 DM, in the way they are understood today.
Sleep Apnea and Type 2 Diabetes: A Short Review of the Literature
Authors: Rusu Adriana , Nita Cristina , Hancu Nicolae 
Published: May 2012

Sleep Apnea and Type 2 Diabetes: A Short Review of the LiteratureThe prevalence of diabetes and obesity has reached epidemic proportions. Even if today it is an accepted fact that diet and reduced physical activity are causes of obesity epidemic, sleep disturbances are seen as risk factors for obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Regardless of the nature of the relation between sleep apnea and diabetes, the observed association have important clinical, epidemiological and public health implications. Clinical studies have shown that the cardiovascular morbidity and mortality is high, both in diabetes and sleep apnea, overcoming the prevalence observed in general population. Thus, understanding the implications of sleep apnea in alteration of glucose metabolism and cardiovascular risk could contribute to the prevention of both micro- and macrovascular complications.
Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral Bone Disorder in Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Authors: Vladu Iulia-Daniela , Cana Daniela , Vaduva Cristina , Grauntanu Corina , Zaharie Sorin , Dina Raluca , Dina Ciprian , Mustafa Roxana , Mota Eugen 
Published: May 2012

Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral Bone Disorder in Diabetes Mellitus PatientsDiabetes mellitus (DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are two diseases with increasing prevalence and adverse outcomes that represent an international health problem. Chronic kidney disease- mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) is defined as a systemic disorder of mineral and bone metabolism due to CKD manifested by either one or a combination of the following: abnormalities of calcium, phosphorus, PTH, or vitamin D metabolism; abnormalities in bone turnover, mineralization, volume, linear growth, or strength and vascular or other soft-tissue calcification. Disturbances in mineral and bone metabolism are prevalent in CKD and are an important cause of decreased quality of life, cardiovascular morbidity and mortality; these disturbances settle in earlier and have a more severe evolution in DM patients.
Pancreatic Insulinoma Presenting with Postprandial Hypoglicemias
Authors: Florentiu A. , Barbu R. , Mitrache M. , Militaru R. , Georgescu N. , Catrina E. , Patrascu T. , Degeratu D. , Lichiardopol R. 
Published: May 2012

Pancreatic Insulinoma Presenting with Postprandial HypoglicemiasWe report the case of an obese 58 years old patient evaluated for hypoglycemia. The response to a prolonged fasting test was normal, but symptomatic hypoglycemia ensued after mixed meals and with oral glucose loading. A magnetic resonance scan of the abdomen revealed a pancreatic tail tumor, histologically diagnosed as benign insulinoma after successful laparotomy. "Glucose-responsive" insulinomas, although rare, have been previously described in the literature. Therefore, the diagnosis of insulinoma should also be considered in patients that exhibit postprandial rather than fasting hypoglycemia.
Multi-Objective Approach for Production Line Equipment Selection
Authors: Chehade H. , Dolgui A. , Dugardin F. , Makdessian L. , Yalaoui F. 
Published: May 2012

Multi-Objective Approach for Production Line Equipment Selection
A novel problem dealing with design of reconfigurable automated machining lines is considered. Such lines are composed of workstations disposed sequentially. Each workstation needs the most suitable equipment. Each available piece of equipment is characterized by its cost, can perform a set of operations and requires skills of a given level for its maintenance. A multi-objective approach is proposed to assign tasks, choose and allocate pieces of equipment to workstations taking into account all the problem parameters and constraints. The techniques developed are based on a genetic algorithm of type NSGA-II. The NSGA-II suggested is also combined with a local search. These two genetic algorithms (with and without local search) are tested for several line examples and for two versions of the considered problem: bi-objective and four-objective cases. The results of numerical tests are reported. What is the most interesting is that the assessment of these algorithms is accomplished by using three measuring criteria: the direct measures of gaps, the measures proposed by Zitzler and Thiele in 1999 and the distances suggested by Riise in 2002.
Transformational Leadership in Operational Competitiveness Improvement: A Case Study in Malaysian Automotive Industry
Authors: Wu Qian , Shamsuddin Alina , Tasmin Rosmaini , Takala Josu , Liu Yang 
Published: May 2012

Transformational Leadership in Operational Competitiveness Improvement: A Case Study in Malaysian Automotive Industry
The purpose of this paper is to analyze operational competitiveness by two core factors, i.e. manufacturing strategy and transformational leadership with technology level. In additional, CFI models in sense and respond (S&R) method are introduced to optimize strategic adjustments, which give supports in fast strategic decision-making process. The analysis results of case study show that leaders in automobile companies in Malaysia should deeply develop their leadership by inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation and building trust and confidence etc. to improve operational competitiveness. Agile operations strategy should be utilized towards automobile enterprises in Malaysia in order to be competitive under dynamic and tightrope business situations.
The EPC II Theory. Accounting in Enterprise Business Process Control Systems
Authors: Zaborowski Mirosław 
Published: May 2012

The EPC II Theory. Accounting in Enterprise Business Process Control Systems
The 1 to 1 relationships of charts of accounts, accounting journals and tables of accounting records with corresponding tables of accounts, business transactions and transactional records in the framework EPC II system have been presented in the paper. These tables are the main information kinds, that is tables in which one can write down all information needed for management and business process control in any enterprise, or they are composed of them. In this way it has been shown that the Theory of Enterprise Process Control is compatible with generally accepted accounting principles. This analysis is an example of demonstrating conformity of the EPC II theory with real management and process control systems. The main information kinds with their key attributes were taken from the complete list of them, which is included in the paper. What is more, the tight relationships between resource flow in business processes and turnover on the accounts of the framework EPC II system have been discussed. Owing to these relationships one can determine the impact of any decision variable on the accounting records in a given enterprise.