bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Indoor Climate Conditions and Ventilation Performance in Estonian Lightweight Detached Houses
Authors: Kalamees Targo 
Published: November 2006

Field measurements of the indoor climate and ventilation performance have been carried out in 28 lightweight timber-frame detached houses occupied by single families during the years 2003-05 in Estonia. The temperature and relative humidity (RH) were continuously measured in bedrooms, living rooms and outdoors for each house at 1-h intervals over a 1-year period. The air change rates were calculated on the basis of the measured exhaust air flows. An extended period of high indoor temperatures during summer suggests that thermal comfort was not considered in the original design. During winter, large variations in temperature showed that problems existed with temperature control systems. During summer, only 13% and during winter, 45% of the rooms met the standard recommendations (with 5% excess) for temperatures in the lowest indoor climate category. This correspondence to standard recommendations was highest for the houses with balanced ventilation. The average ventilation air change rate at the level used by the occupants with a mechanical ventilation system was 0.41ach (13.3L·s−1 per person and 0.28L·s−1·m−2). The performance of the ventilation had a significant influence on the average daily amplitude of the indoor temperature and humidity. According to a questionnaire, noise was associated with mechanical ventilation and stuffy air with natural ventilation. Fluctuating room temperature, cold floors and draught from electric sockets during winter were related to houses with air leakage of the building envelope 3m3·h−1·−2) at 50Pa.
Calcium-zinc and calcium-cadmium exchange in suspensions of various types of clays
Authors: van Bladel R. , Halen H. , Cloos P. 
Published: November 2006

AbstractCalcium-cadmium and calcium-zinc exchange equilibria were studied at 20°C and constant ionic strength (0·015) on four clay minerals, viz. montmorillonite, bentonite, illite and vermiculite. Vermiculite and, to a lesser extent, illite and bentonite showed the strongest affinity for Cd2+ or Zn2+ over Ca2+ ions, whereas on the Camp Berteau montmorillonite nearly nonpreferential exchange isotherms were observed. With this one exception, selectivity for the heavy metals was greatly enhanced in the trace Cd or Zn regions, suggesting the presence of specific adsorption sites in these clays. Generally, the adsorption increased with the polarizing power of the exchangeable cation. Thermodynamic equilibrium constants and standard free energy changes for the complete exchange of Ca-clay to Cd- or Zn-clay were calculated.
Adsorption of alkylamines by a crystalline silicic acid
Authors: Döring J. , Lagaly G. 
Published: November 2006

AbstractAmines are strongly adsorbed by the crystalline silica H4Si20O42·4H2O and are intercalated into the interlayer spaces. The adsorption of butyl-, hexyl-, octyl-, and decylamine from alcoholic solutions (ethanol, butanol…decanol) is competitive as both types of molecules, amines and alcohols, are adsorbed in the interlamellar space. The adsorption isotherms are presented as composite isotherms showing the specific reduced surface excess of amine, n°(n)/m, as a function of the molar fraction of amine in the equilibrium solution. These isotherms increase to a plateau-like section (n°(n)/m≈1·4 mmol/g) when the interlamellar adsorption is restricted to formation of monolayers of flat-lying molecules (in water, ethanol and butanol). In the presence of longer chain alcohols, the isotherms increase stepwise to a second "plateau" (at n1°(n)/m = 2·2-2·7 mmol/g) which corresponds to paraffin-type bilayers of amine and alcohol molecules. The composition of the adsorption phase is estimated from the specific reduced surface excess of amine on the basis of the interlamellar structure derived from basal spacing measurements.
Thermogravimetric, infrared and mass-spectroscopic analysis of the desorption of methanol, propan-1-ol, propan-2-ol and 2-methylpropan-2-ol from montmorillonite
Authors: Breen C. , Flynn J. J. , Parkes G. M. B. 
Published: November 2006

AbstractThe desorption of methanol (MeOH), propan-1-ol (n-PrOH), propan-2-ol (i-PrOH) and 2-methylpropan-2-ol (t-BuOH) from Na+-, Ca2+-, Al3+-, Cr3+- and Fe3+-exchanged montmorillonite has been studied using variable temperature infrared (IR) spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Alcohol-saturated trivalent cation (M3+) exchanged samples exhibit maxima in the derivative thermograms at 20 and 110°C (MeOH), 30 and 160°C (n-PrOH), 20 and 110°C (i-PrOH) and 20, 55 and 80°C (t-BuOH). Alcohol-saturated Na+ and Ca2+-exchanged montmorillonite samples exhibit maxima at higher temperatures in the i-PrOH (20 and 140°C) and t-BuOH (30, 90 and 110°C) desorption profiles but at the same temperatures for MeOH and n-PrOH. Mass spectroscopic analysis of the vapours desorbed from the alcohol-treated samples show that the low-temperature maxima in the alcohol desorption from the M3+-exchanged clays are due to unchanged alcohol, whilst those occurring at 80°C (t-BuOH), 110°C (i-PrOH) and 160°C (n-PrOH) are due, in the main, to alkene produced from the intramolecular dehydration of the respective alcohol. Changes in the IR spectra of the adsorbed alcohols occur at temperatures which are in accord with the mass spectral data. No mass spectral evidence was found for the formation of dialkylethers via the competing intermolecular process but dimerisation and oligomerisation of t-BuOH were observed.
Structural Model for Ferrihydrite
Authors: Drits V. A. , Sakharov B. A. , Salyn A. L. , Manceau A. 
Published: November 2006

AbstractThe structure of 6-line and 2-line ferrihydrite (Fh) has been reconsidered. X-ray diffraction (XRD) curves were first simulated for the different structural models so far proposed, and it is shown that neither of these corresponds to the actual structure of ferrihydrite. On the basis of agreement between experimental and simulated XRD curves it is shown that Fh is a mixture of three components: (i) Defect-free Fh consisting of anionic ABACA . . . close packing in which Fe atoms occupy only octahedral sites with 50% probability; the hexagonal unit-cell parameters are a = 2-96 Å and c = 9-40 Å, and the space group is P1c. (ii) Defective Fh in which Ac1Bc2A and Ab1Cb2A structural fragments occur with equal probability and alternate completely at random; Fe atoms within each of these fragments have identical ordered distribution with in the hexagonal super-cell with a = 5.26 Å. (iii) Ultradispersed hematite with mean dimension of coherent scattering domains (CSD) of 10-20 Å. The main structural difference between 6-line and 2-line Fh is the size of their CSD which is extremely small for the latter structure. Nearest Fe-Fe distances calculated for this new structural model are very close to those determined by EXAFS spectroscopy on the same samples.
On the Possibility of Removal of Non-Structural Iron from Kaolinite-Group Minerals
Authors: Bahranowski K. , Serwlcka E. M. , Stoch L. , Strycharski P. 
Published: November 2006

AbstractThe efficiency of removal of the free iron from kaolinite-group minerals by means of acid leaching was followed by chemical, AES, XRD and ESR analyses. Structural Fe responsible for the g = 4 ESR signal represented only a small fraction of Fe impurity in the natural samples. The remaining non-structural Fe was found to exist both as forms easily extractable with acid, as well as deposits that were moderately resistant to the acid treatment. At least part of the latter could be associated with the broad g ~- 2 ESR signal typical of clustered Fe 3+ ions, which in most samples persisted even after prolonged acid leaching. The data demonstrate that procedures commonly used to clean kaolinite of free iron are by no means 100% efficient. In particular, frequently encountered quantitative association of the Fe remaining in the deferrated solids with purely structural Fe, homogeneously distributed in the kaolinite matrix, is probably significantly overestimated and should be treated with great caution.
Determination of Shape of Kaolin Pigment Particles
Authors: Slepetys R. A. , Cleland A. J. 
Published: November 2006

AbstractCharacterization of platiness of kaolin pigments was derived from the divergence of measurements of their particle size distribution by two different techniques: sedimentation and light scattering. A numerical shape factor, which is related to the ratio of kaolin particle face diameter to its thickness, can be calculated to provide a quantitative measure of such platiness. Two sets of kaolin pigments were prepared from a Middle Georgia kaolin: delaminated and non-delaminated. Shape factors of delaminated samples were higher than those of non-delaminated ones. Maximum platiness was found between equivalent volume diameters of 1·0 and 2·0 μm. Examples are presented where properties of coated paper are correlated with the size and shape of kaolin pigments.
The Use of Clay Particle Morphology Studies to Characterize Industrial Clay Deposits: Examples from Brazil
Authors: De Souza Santos P. 
Published: November 2006

AbstractThe use of transmission electron microscopy in association with other methods is described for the characterization of Brazilian industrial clays, especially kaolinitic-halloysitic clays. Examples are presented from: (a) tubular 7 Å-halloysites and the characterization of mixtures with ordered and disordered kaolinites in residual china clays; (b) tubular kaolinitic clay from Piedade, São Paulo; (c) platey 10 Å-halloysite from Poģos de Caldas, Minas Gerais; (d) rolled forms similar to 10 Å-tubular halloysite formed by repeated K Ac intercalation in well ordered kaolinite; (e) use of particle shape and size of kaolinite crystals in the São Simão, São Paulo ball clays as orientation for good sanitaryware ball clays; (f) characterization of gibbsite crystals in high alumina gibbsite/kaolinite clays; (g) antigorite as a clay mineral; (h) electron optical studies of thermal phase transformations involving tubular kaolinite, halloysites, antigorite, chrysotile, talc and pyrophyllite mono crystals.
Sulphate Expansion of Lime-Stabilized Kaolinite: II. Reaction Products and Expansion
Authors: Wild S. , Abdi M. R. , Leng-Ward G. 
Published: November 2006

AbstractThe results of detailed analyses of the samples discussed in part I are reported. The chemical, morphological and microstructural changes which occurred during moist curing and soaking have been determined using thermal analysis, X-ray powder diffraction analysis, and scanning and transmission electron microscopy combined with EDAX. The analytical results together with the physical observations have shown that the period of volume instability and swelling coincides with the period of gypsum consumption and ettringite formation. However, swelling is not caused by growth of crystalline ettringite but is the result of water absorption. An osmotic mechanism is proposed in which concentration gradients are generated within a surface colloidal layer on the clay particles. Ettringite rods nucleate and grow within this layer and C-A-S-H gel is produced in the areas between the rods. This results in concentration gradients at the clay particle surfaces which provide the driving force for osmosis. The implications of these findings are discussed in relation to lime- stabilization of soils.
Relationships between Structural Parameters and Chemical Composition of Micas
Authors: Smoliar-Zviagin B. B. 
Published: November 2006

AbstractRegression analysis of high-precision structural and chemical data on trioctahedral and dioctahedral micas yielded interrelationships between unit-cell parameters, chemical composition and structural details. Regression equations relating b and csinβ parameters of micas to composition were used for estimating composition from cell data in order to analyse P-T conditions of rock formation. Algorithms for computing atomic coordinates for 2M1 37' and 1M dioctahedral micas having either centrosymmetric or non-centrosymmetric layers and 1M trioctahedral micas are presented. Deviations of computed atomic coordinates from experimental values are, on average, 0·002 Å for octahedral cations and 0·005-0·010 Å for other atoms. Discrepancies between calculated and experimental individual interatomic distances seldom exceed 0·01 Å. Computed atomic coordinates were used to calculate X-ray diffraction patterns for glauconite and illite. Results indicate a close fit between the calculated and experimental patterns. The local structure around an octahedral cation of interest can be determined.
Management of APL in Developing Countries: Epidemiology, Challenges and Opportunities for International Collaboration
Authors: Ribeiro Raul C. , Rego Eduardo 
Published: November 2006

Abstract
Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a relatively rare hematologic malignancy, is highly curable with current treatment strategies. However, these strategies may be unavailable in countries with limited resources. A review of records in several Latin American countries revealed that approximately 30% of deaths among children and adults with APL were caused by early complications associated with the disease or its treatment. Further, APL accounts for 20% to 25% of cases of AML in these countries, consistent with the previous observation of increased incidence of APL in Latin Americans. The lack of population-based registries in developing countries has made it difficult to determine the real incidence of APL. Moreover, APL appears to have other unique epidemiologic characteristics, including association of primary APL with an increased body mass index at diagnosis and association of secondary APL with breast cancer. To facilitate the development of local capacity and implement effective treatment of APL in developing countries, the International Committee of the American Society of Hematology has assembled a working group to formulate treatment guidelines based on evidence from clinical trials results in the developed world but adapted to local resources. It is hoped that uniform treatment, careful documentation of specific outcome data, and ongoing monitoring of treatment efficacy and toxicity will improve the cure rate and provide biologic and epidemiologic information about APL in developing countries. This initial demonstration project may be joined by other countries, providing a framework for additional clinical investigation in this highly curable form of leukemia.
Cold Hemolytic Syndrome
Authors: Gertz Morie A. 
Published: November 2006

AbstractIn most cases, immune-mediated hemolysis occurs extravascularly and is associated with IgG antibodies on the surface of red cells. Rare syndromes include IgG antibodies that cause direct intravascular hemolysis, such as paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria. Also rare are extravascular hemolytic syndromes caused by IgM polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies that demonstrate red cell agglutination at 3°C, so-called cold antibodies. Because cold agglutinin disease has a high association with several lymphoproliferative disorders and IgM monoclonal gammopathies, its management differs significantly from that associated with warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia. This case-based presentation is designed to guide the reader to the diagnosis and to the initiation of prompt, effective therapy.
Reduced-Intensity Regimens in Allogeneic Stem-Cell Transplantation for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Authors: Khouri Issa F. 
Published: November 2006

AbstractAutologous stem-cell transplantation is widely accepted as effective therapy for patients with relapsed aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas. Although 40–60% of younger patients with diffuse large cell lymphoma can expect to be cured, substantial numbers will experience a relapse. In addition, certain histologic subtypes are associated with particularly poor prognoses with combination chemotherapy alone (e.g., mantle cell lymphoma). Relatively few of these patients will experience long-term responses. Although other NHL subtypes are associated with more favorable prognoses in terms of overall survival, they are rarely cured (e.g., follicular lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia). Allogeneic transplantation has been increasingly utilized in patients with lymphoid malignancies but is associated with high toxicity. Recently, reduced-intensity conditioning regimens have shown encouraging results, attributed to graft-versus-lymphoma effects. This article discusses changes in the way autologous and allogeneic transplants may be carried out in the future to treat patients with lymphoid malignancies.
Gene expression profiles identify a role for cyclooxygenase 2–dependent prostanoid generation in BMP6-induced angiogenic responses
Authors: Ren Rongqin , Charles Peter C. , Zhang Chunlian , Wu Yaxu , Wang Hong , Patterson Cam 
Published: November 2006

AbstractThe bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) family of proteins participates in regulation of angiogenesis in physiologic and pathologic conditions. To investigate the molecular mechanisms that contribute to BMP-dependent angiogenic signaling, we performed gene expression profiling of BMP6-treated mouse endothelial cells. We detected 77 mRNAs that were differentially regulated after BMP6 stimulation. Of these, cyclooxygenase 2 (Cox2) was among the most highly up-regulated by BMP stimulation, suggesting a role for Cox2 as a downstream regulator of BMP-induced angiogenesis. Up-regulation of Cox2 by BMP6 was detected at both mRNA and protein levels in endothelial cells, and BMP6 increased production of prostaglandins in a Cox2-dependent fashion. BMP6 up-regulated Cox2 at the transcriptional level through upstream SMAD-binding sites in the Cox2 promoter. Pharmacologic inhibition of Cox2, but not Cox1, blocked BMP6-induced endothelial cell proliferation, migration, and network assembly. BMP6-dependent microvessel outgrowth was markedly attenuated in aortic rings from Cox2−/− mice or after pharmacologic inhibition of Cox2 in aortas from wild-type mice. These results support a necessary role for Cox2 in mediating proangiogenic activities of BMP6. These data indicate that Cox2 may serve as a unifying component downstream from disparate pathways to modulate angiogenic responses in diseases in which neovascularization plays an underlying pathophysiologic role.
Advantages and disadvantages of three‐dimensional computed tomography intraoperative localization for functional endoscopic sinus surgery
Authors: Roth Maurice , Lanza Donald C. , Kennedy David W. , Yousem David , Scanlan Kim A. , Zinreich James 
Published: November 2006

AbstractIntraoperative three‐dimensional computed tomography (3‐D CT) localization has been available for use during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) for several years, although relatively few otolaryngologists operate in conjunction with this technology. Proponents of intraoperative localization believe that operating with stereotaxis enhances surgical precision and reduces complications. A 1‐year review was conducted at the University of Pennsylvania from January 1994 through January 1995. During this period 5% of sinus operations were performed in conjunction with intraoperative localization. The advantages and disadvantages of using intraoperative localization were evaluated for each case. Also examined were type and indication for surgery, anesthesia used, added time, and cost. Overall, intraoperative localization was found to be helpful when anatomy was distorted or obscured. However, selecting patients who may have benefited from localization was often not possible using preoperative data. Ideally, localization should be available for all FESS. Criteria are outlined which will need to be met prior to localization becoming a significant aspect of FESS.
Sensory recovery in noninnervated free flaps for head and neck reconstruction
Authors: Shindo Maisie L. , Sinha Uttam K. , Rice Dale H. 
Published: November 2006

AbstractRecent studies have reported sensory recovery in innervated (“sensate”) microvascular free flaps used for oromandibular reconstruction. To evaluate the efficacy of sensate free flaps used for head and neck reconstruction, the natural outcome of noninnervated flaps must be known. Data on the natural recovery of sensation in noninnervated head and neck free flaps are lacking in the literature. This study evaluates the degree of spontaneous sensory reinnervation in noninnervated microvascular free flaps used for reconstruction of a variety of head and neck defects. Eighteen flaps were evaluated–9 fibula osseocutaneous and 9 radial forearm. The fibula flapswere used to reconstruct composite defects of the mandible and oral cavity mucosa. The radial forearm flaps were used to reconstruct defects resulting from floor of mouth resection (3), total glossectomy (2), pharyngectomy (1), full‐thickness cheek (1), and facial skin (2). Sensation to pinprick, light touch, and temperature discrimination were tested over the skin paddle at time intervals ranging from 6 to 24 months. The pattern of sensory reinnervation in these noninnervated flaps over time and by location is discussed.
Repair of chronic tympanic membrane perforations with long‐term epidermal growth factor
Authors: Dvorak Douglas W. , Abbas Greg , Ali Tatar , Stevenson Sherman , Welling D. Bradley 
Published: November 2006

AbstractChronic tympanic membrane (TM) perforation is a common problem worldwide. Recent reports have shown epidermal growth factor (EGF) to stimulate healing in approximately 80% of chronic TM perforations in chinchillas when applied in three doses over 1 week. The objective of this controlled study is to evaluate the efficacy of long‐term EGF in the closure of TM perforations. Chronic chinchilla TM perforations were treated with EGF for up to 6 weeks. One hundred percent (17 of 17) of treatment group perforations completely healed. However, two new findings with this long dosing scheme were reperforation on long‐term follow‐up and three TMs with cholesteatomas. It is likely that reperforation was due to a progressive thinning seen with prolonged EGF application.Long‐term EGF use is not recommended for the treatment of TM perforations because of possible wound healing impairment and possible cholesteatoma induction.
Fine‐needle biopsy techniques of aspiration versus capillary in head and neck masses
Authors: Hamaker Ronda A. , Moriarty Ann T. , Hamaker Ronald C. 
Published: November 2006

AbstractFine‐needle aspiration and fine‐needle capillary biopsy techniques were compared, and the number of samples necessary to assure a diagnostic specimen was determined. In this study, each mass served as its own control, since both aspiration and capillary fine‐needle biopsy were performed randomly on each mass. The study found the number of “superior” slides to be evenly distributed between the two biopsy techniques, but a distinct preference, based on tumor type, was noted for one or the other technique. The “best” slides were obtained from one of the first four samples 92% of the time. The authors concluded that both fine‐needle aspiration and capillary biopsy should be used and that three to four samples should be obtained to increase the likelihood of a diagnostic biopsy.