bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
GLUT‐1 in oral benign vascular lesions
Authors: Johann ACBR , Salla JT , Gomez RS , De Aguiar MCF , Gontijo B , Mesquita RA 
Published: July 2006

Aim:  To investigate the accuracy of histological diagnosis of oral hemangioma, oral vascular malformation and oral pyogenic granuloma according to immunohistochemical evaluation of the human erythrocyte‐type glucose transporter protein (GLUT‐1), and to observe the immunoexpression of this protein in oral varix.Materials and methods:  Immunohistochemistry for GLUT‐1 was performed in 93 histologically diagnosed cases of oral benign vascular lesions: 17 vascular malformations, 19 hemangiomas, nine varix, and 48 pyogenic granulomas. Descriptive analyses were performed.Results:  None of the cases of the oral benign vascular lesions evaluated were immunopositive to GLUT‐1. The 19 cases histologically diagnosed as oral hemangioma that showed negative staining to GLUT‐1 were reclassified as oral pyogenic granuloma or oral vascular malformations. The histological evaluation itself is not enough to obtain the correct diagnosis of oral HEM as none of the sample cases were true hemangioma. All sample cases with initial vascular malformation or pyogenic granulomas classification were negative to GLUT‐1, demonstrating the accuracy of histological diagnosis of these lesions itself. Oral varix showed negative staining to GLUT‐1 in blood vessels.Conclusions:  GLUT‐1 is an useful, effective and important auxiliary marker for the diagnosis of oral benign vascular lesions.Clinical relevance:  This study showed that histological diagnosis alone is not sufficient to correct diagnoses of oral hemangioma. Moreover, immunohistochemistry to GLUT‐1 is a useful and easy diagnostic method that may be used to avoid such misdiagnosis. Accurate diagnosis of these oral lesions has an important clinical relevance allowing: (1) correct management, (2) adequate communication among the multidisciplinary team (dentist, dermatologist, pediatrist, radiologist, pathologist, and surgeon), (3) understanding of the biological behavior of the lesions, and (4) facilitate the development of new therapeutic modalities. Thus, supporting the use of this marker in medical and dentistry communities is warranted.
Association of lip pigmentation with smoking and gingival melanin pigmentation
Authors: Haresaku S , Hanioka T , Tsutsui A , Watanabe T 
Published: July 2006

Objective:  We investigated the association of lip pigmentation with smoking and melanin pigmentation in the gingiva.Design:  Case–control study.Setting:  Health check‐up in an institute.Subjects and methods:  Photos of 213 males employed in an institution were assessed in terms of pigmentation in lip and gingiva.Main outcome measures:  Prevalence and scores of lip and gingival pigmentation and smoking status.Results:  Among subjects displaying lip and gingival pigmentation, 73% and 87% respectively, were current smokers, whereas 33% and 27% of individuals lacking pigmentation were current smokers respectively. Odds ratios of current smoking relative to lip and gingival pigmentation were 5.6 (95% confidence interval: 2.8–11.1) and 17.0 (8.1–36.0) respectively. Daily consumption, duration of smoking and lifetime exposure exhibited significant correlation with scores of lip and gingival pigmentation (P < 0.0001). Odds ratios increased in lip and gingival pigmentation upon exposure. In current smokers, scores of lip and gingival pigmentation demonstrated meaningful correlation (P < 0.0001); moreover, 95% of participants with lip pigmentation were positive for gingival pigmentation.Conclusion:  These results indicated the presence of a striking association between smoking and pigmentation in the lip and gingiva, which was stronger with respect to gingival pigmentation. Health professionals could educate smokers, utilizing visible symptoms in the lip and gingiva.
THIN LAYER METHOD ANALYSIS OF SPOUTED BED DRIED MALAYSIAN PADDY – CHARACTERISTIC DRYING CURVES
Authors: NG P.P. , TASIRIN S.M. , LAW C.L. 
Published: July 2006

ABSTRACT A lab‐scale spouted bed dryer was used for the drying of paddy. The Malaysian grown paddy is a sample of Geldart's Group D particle. Drying was carried out in the dryer at two different internal configurations, namely with or without the installation of a draft tube, and at several drying temperatures (60–90C), air flow rates (1.14–1.45 m/s) and bed heights (30–45 cm). Drying kinetics of paddy in spouted bed showed only induction and falling rate periods, without constant drying rate period. Thin layer method analysis shows characteristic drying rate curves of linear and exponential functions for the first and second falling rate period, respectively, in conventional spouted bed drying. A single power function was observed in spouted bed drying with a draft tube, mainly as a result of a better tempering effect that gave a lower drying rate gradient.
LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF SOYBEAN OIL PRODUCTION
Authors: LI YONG , GRIFFING EVAN , HIGGINS MATTHEW , OVERCASH MICHAEL 
Published: July 2006

ABSTRACT A life cycle assessment (LCA) case study was conducted on the processing of soybeans to soybean oil. Three stages of soybean oil processing are studied in detail: preprocessing, extraction and separation, and postprocessing. For extraction, hexane (current industrial process) and supercritical CO2 (research and development [R & D
] laboratory‐scale process) methods are compared in detail. The initial life cycle comparison found that the laboratory‐scale CO2 system was not as good in life cycle impacts as the hexane system. However, reasonable engineering improvements typical of scale‐up practices would make the CO2 technology better than hexane and eliminate the hexane emissions. Utilization of membrane techniques to separate the small molecular CO2 from the soybean oil hydrocarbon appears to be a much better R & D direction for development. This article illustrates the ability to use life cycle as an aid to R & D to select more advantageous directions for process improvement.
RAPID DETECTION OF SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS AND ESCHERICHIA COLI USING SURFACE PLASMON RESONANCE BIOSENSOR
Authors: WASWA J.W. , DEBROY C. , IRUDAYARAJ J. 
Published: July 2006

ABSTRACT The Biacore surface plasmon resonance (SPR)‐based biosensor was used to detect Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis and Escherichia coli in spiked skim milk using specific antibodies. The optical SPR biosensor registers changes in the refractive index during binding of the analyte (bacteria) to the ligand (antibody) on the gold‐coated sensor chip surface. Immobilized protein A‐captured specific antibodies were used to detect the bacteria in less than an hour. The reaction was found to be specific, and the limits of detection of the assay were found to be 25 cfu/mL for E. coli and 23 cfu/mL for Salmonella. Because the assays were shown to be sensitive, reproducible and very specific, the SPR‐based Biacore biosensor has the potential for near real‐time, yet specific, detection and presumptive identification of bacteria in food and water.
The Impact of Interorganizational Internet Communication on Purchasing Performance: A Study of Chinese Manufacturing Firms
Authors: Cai Shaohan , Jun Minjoon , Yang Zhilin 
Published: July 2006

SUMMARYThis study investigated the effect of interorganizational Internet communication on purchasing performance. On the basis of a review of the relevant literature, three key dimensions of Internet communication behaviors were identified: frequency, diversity and formality. A model was developed to depict the antecedents of interorganizational Internet communication and the impact of such communication on purchasing performance. Responses from 284 Chinese manufacturing firms were used to test the study's hypotheses. Results revealed that the frequency, diversity and formality of Internet communication played an important role in determining the level of purchasing performance. Additionally, formality was critical to managing information flows over the Internet and preventing potential Internet information security risks. Further, results indicated that two factors, perceived Internet security risks and norms of Internet information sharing, significantly influenced Internet communication behaviors.
Managing Conflict of Interest Issues in Purchasing
Authors: Handfield Robert B. , Baumer David L. 
Published: July 2006

SUMMARYOne of the most important elements of ethical purchasing behavior is conflict of interest. In response to the heightened regulatory environment, many organizations have initiated reviews of their conflict of interest policies and ethical codes of behavior in supply management. The goal of the current exploratory study is to determine the most common approaches used to promote compliance with ethical codes of conduct (specifically conflict of interest policies) in supply management. Questionnaires were administered to eight “typical” Fortune 500 companies. Current conflicts of interest policies were identified, in addition to spotlighting common approaches to enforcing ethical behavior, including multiple communication and reporting channels, formal procedures, effective sanctions against violators and regular training of employees in ethical policies. Survey results were used to generate a scoring system that compares the overall level of ethics management maturity based on profiles of the companies studied in the research.
SELECTIVE PRESENTATION OF PERCEPTUALLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO AID ORIENTATION AND NAVIGATION IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT
Authors: BESSA MAXIMINO , COELHO ANTONIO , CRUZ JOSE BULAS , CHALMERS ALAN 
Published: July 2006

A map can be a major advantage when exploring unfamiliar environments. With the proliferation of mobile devices, such as PDAs and even mobile phones, the tourist industry is currently exploring the potential of new presentation strategies that will maximize the promotional appeal of tourism in their region. Mobile devices are capable of guiding a tourist when he/she is exploring a city. These mobile devices offer the potential for providing relevant 3D information to enable tourists to locate themselves within the city, rapidly navigate around the unfamiliar environment and explore it interactively. However, the computational resources of current mobile technology prevents the display of full complex 3D content in real-time, and thus selective rendering techniques must be adopted to ensure the viewer is provided with the perceptually most important information at interactive rates. This paper presents a series of experiments which help to identify key features of a scene for users to orientate themselves in that environment. Knowledge of these salient key features enable them to be provided to a user at a high quality while the remainder of the scene can be rendered in a much lower quality, saving significant bandwidth and computing power, without the user being perceptually aware of this difference in quality within the image.
WEAVING DEPLOYMENT ASPECTS INTO DOMAIN-SPECIFIC MODELS
Authors: BALASUBRAMANIAN KRISHNAKUMAR , GOKHALE ANIRUDDHA , LIN YUEHUA , ZHANG JING , GRAY JEFF 
Published: July 2006

Domain-specific models increase the level of abstraction used to develop large-scale component-based systems. Model-driven development (MDD) approaches (e.g., Model-Integrated Computing and Model-Driven Architecture) emphasize the use of models at all stages of system development. Decomposing problems using MDD approaches may result in a separation of the artifacts in a way that impedes comprehension. For example, a single concern (such as deployment of a distributed system) may crosscut different orthogonal activities (such as component specification, interaction, packaging and planning). To keep track of all entities associated with a component, and to ensure that the constraints for the system as a whole are not violated, a purely model-driven approach imposes extra effort, thereby negating some of the benefits of MDD. This paper provides three contributions to the study of applying aspect-oriented techniques to address the crosscutting challenges of model-driven component-based distributed systems development. First, we identify the sources of crosscutting concerns that typically arise in model-driven development of component-based systems. Second, we describe how aspect-oriented model weaving helps modularize these crosscutting concerns using model transformations. Third, we describe how we have applied model weaving using a tool called the Constraint-Specification Aspect Weaver (C-SAW) in the context of the Platform-Independent Component Modeling Language (PICML), which is a domain-specific modeling language for developing component-based systems. A case study of a joint-emergency response system is presented to express the challenges in modeling a typical distributed system. Our experience shows that model weaving is an effective and scalable technique for dealing with crosscutting aspects of component-based systems development.
EVALUATION PROPERTIES OF SYMMETRIC POLYNOMIALS
Authors: GAUDRY PIERRICK , SCHOST ÉRIC , THIÉRY NICOLAS M. 
Published: July 2006

By the fundamental theorem of symmetric polynomials, if P ∈ ℚ[X1,…,Xn] is symmetric, then it can be written P = Q(σ1,…,σn), where σ1,…,σn are the elementary symmetric polynomials in n variables, and Q is in ℚ[S1,…,Sn]. We investigate the complexity properties of this construction in the straight-line program model, showing that the complexity of evaluation of Q depends only on n and on the complexity of evaluation of P. Similar results are given for the decomposition of a general polynomial in a basis of ℚ[X1,…,Xn] seen as a module over the ring of symmetric polynomials, as well as for the computation of the Reynolds operator.
AUTOMATED VALIDATION OF POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION AMPLICON MELTING CURVES
Authors: MANN TOBIAS P. , HUMBERT RICHARD , STAMATOYANNOPOLOUS JOHN A. , NOBLE WILLIAM STAFFORD 
Published: July 2006

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a fundamental tool of molecular biology. Quantitative PCR is the gold-standard methodology for determination of DNA copy numbers, quantitating transcription, and numerous other applications. A major barrier to large-scale application of PCR for quantitative genomic analyses is the current requirement for manual validation of individual PCRs to ensure generation of a single product. This typically requires visual inspection either of gel electrophoreses or temperature dissociation ("melting") curves of individual PCRs — a time-consuming and costly process. Here we describe a robust computational solution to this fundamental problem. Using a training set of 10 080 reactions comprising multiple quantitative PCRs from each of 1728 unique human genomic amplicons, we developed a support vector machine classifier capable of discriminating single-product PCRs with better than 99% accuracy. This approach has broad utility, and eliminates a major bottleneck to widespread application of PCR for high-throughput genomic applications.
THE DOUBLE MONTH NAMING IN LATE BIBLICAL BOOKS: A NEW CLUE FOR DATING ESTHER?
Authors: Talshir David , Talshir Zipora 
Published: July 2006

Abstract
Hebrew epigraphy evidences that the Babylonian-Aramaic month names replaced the numeral names toward the end of the Second Temple period. The use of the Babylonian-Aramaic month names in the books of Nehemiah and Esther reflects the language of the Aramaic administration at the court of the Persian king, not earlier then the middle of the 5th century B. C. E. The author of Esther employs, in addition, a compound formula that combines both name types. It also occurs in two glosses in the book of Zechariah. Since in this formula the numeral names are explained by their Babylonian equivalents—and not the other way round—it must have originated in a late period in which the ordinals were already replaced by the Babylonian names. The compound formula under discussion, therefore, cannot be a clue for an early date for Esther.
THE GUILT OFFERING LAW OF THE HOLINESS SCHOOL (NUM. V 5-8)
Authors: Knohl Israel 
Published: July 2006

AbstractIt is common to take the law of Num. v 5-8 as being basically a repetition of the law of Lev. v 20-26 with one innovation. The author rejects this commonly held view, and argues that the two laws stem from different priestly schools and represent opposite conceptions with regard to to the relationship of cult and morality. Lev. v originated in the Priestly Torah (P) and reflects the sharp distinction made by this school between cult and morality. Num. v stems from the Holiness School (H) and reflects the ideology of this later priestly school that combines morality and cult by broadening the concept of holiness. The new ideology is best expressed in Lev. xix and it is reflected in the contents and terminology of the law of Num. v 5-8.
"I WILL SOLVE MY RIDDLE TO THE MUSIC OF THE LYRE" (PSALM XLIX 4 [5]): A CULTIC SETTING FOR WISDOM PSALMS?
Authors: Dell Katharine 
Published: July 2006

AbstractThis paper explores the relationship between wisdom psalms and the cult, asking whether Mowinckel's characterization of the wisdom psalms as late and non-cultic is justified. It explores the possibility of wisdom influence on the psalter in early and later times, looking at questions of context and theology. Rather than seeing wisdom influence as mainly a scribal activity that was a post-exilic editing of thefinal form of the psalter, it is argued that the influence of wisdom went back to the days of the early Israelite cult. Its influence was strong also in post-exilic times, which confirms a connection between wisdom and cult at this stage (Perdue), however wisdom forms that shaped the literary development of some psalms and wisdom ideas that included an emphasis on creation and order are seen to be an essential part of the earliest self-identification of Israel through her worship.
THE POLYTHEISTIC ORIGINS OF THE BIBLICAL FLOOD NARRATIVE
Authors: Shaviv Samuel 
Published: July 2006

AbstractA new and unprejudiced reading may reveal that two divinities, one called Yahweh, the other called Elohim, seem to act in the story: Yahweh is more involved in bringing the flood, and Elohim in saving Noah. The source of this narrative may have been a polytheistic story in which two gods quarrelled: Yahweh decided to blot out mankind, whereas Elohim wanted to save it. This story was remoulded in monotheistic spirit and the moral motive as the cause of the flood was added by generations of redactors. The ultimate source seems to have been a Canaaniteflood story: Baal the god of rain and benevolent El quarrelled because of the human marriages of Sons of El that were regarded by Baal as threat.
HUMILITY AS A SOCIAL VIRTUE IN THE HEBREW BIBLE?
Authors: Dickson John , Rosner Brian 
Published: July 2006

Abstract
It is sometimes asserted that Jesus and the rise of Christianity led to the recognition of 'humility', the lowering of oneself before an equal, as a virtue. In two articles in 1991, S. B. Dawes challenged this claim, arguing that humility as a social virtue finds its roots in the Hebrew Bible. This article assesses Dawes' claim, the result being that, although related notions certainly exist, 'humility' as the virtue of lowering oneself before an equal is not present in the Scriptures of Israel.
THE PROBLEM OF THE DIVINE PRESENCE: SOURCE-CRITICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF EXODUS XXXIII 12-23
Authors: Billings Rachel 
Published: July 2006

AbstractEmploying insights from both pre-critical Jewish commentators and critical scholars, this article offers some suggestions for the source-critical analysis of Exod. xxxiii 12–23. After briefly reviewing the history of modern source-critical analysis of the passage and considering the insights of several medieval Jewish commentators, it analyzes the text in two units, vv. 12-17 and vv. 18-23. Taking a clue from these pre-modern readers, it seeks to perform the modern critical task of distinguishing the text's sources by looking for the points at which the text fits together and for the meaning created by this splicing of sources rather than focusing primarily on the text's internal inconsistencies per se. In conclusion, it is suggested that in each of these units, the blending of sources has transformed a personal request of Moses into Moses' intercession for Israel to enable the Lord's ongoing presence in the midst of his people.
SYNCRETISM AND IDOLATRY IN THE BIBLE
Authors: Greenspahn Frederick 
Published: July 2006

AbstractThe terms "idolatry" and "syncretism" are widely and sometimes promiscuously used to describe ancient Israelite religious practices; however, the biblical evidence itself is not always clear. Given the Bible's central role in determining the nature of Israelite history, any study of Israelite syncretism and idolatry must begin by asking whether these terms accurately characterize the biblical account. Although images are a widespread feature of many religions, they are not always used as objects of worship. Aside from occasional descriptions of royal practice, biblical references to actual idol worship are largely confined to the prophets, whose tone is heavily polemical. As for syncretism, only 1 Kgs. xviii 21, 2 Kgs. xvi 10, and Zeph. i 5 explicitly condemn the blending of separate traditions. Other biblical authors were primarily concerned with Israel's worshipping the wrong god altogether.
ALTARS, RITUAL AND THEOLOGY—PRELIMINARY THOUGHTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CULT AND RITUAL FOR A THEOLOGY OF THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES
Authors: Klingbeil Gerald 
Published: July 2006

AbstractIsraelite religion is characterized by manifold references (both prescriptive and descriptive) to the cult and its smaller building blocks, rituals. Utilizing a mainly diachronic and historical approach, past generations of theologians of the Hebrew Scriptures have often relegated these texts to the margin or an early primitive phase of the Hebrew religion or just simply ignored these texts altogether. However, with the renewed interest in ritual studies and a more balanced understanding of the importance of public (and also private) rituals in the context of the cultic experience of ancient Israel, more theological studies are at least including a section on ritual/cult. This study firstly reviews the treatment of cult/ritual in the discussion of recently published theologies, thus describing the status quo. Secondly, basic principles for the fruitful integration of results stemming from ritual text research into theological work of the Hebrew Scriptures will be outlined. Finally, in the form of a trial cut, several Pentateuchal texts describing altar construction rituals will be studied in terms of their theological significance and contribution.
Generating Coherence out of Chaos: Examples of the Utility of Empathic Bridges in Phenomenological Research
Authors: Sells Dave , Topor Alain , Davidson Larry 
Published: July 2006

AbstractThe purpose of this paper was to provide an example from phenomenological research of moving from rich descriptive interview data to coherent revelatory descriptions employing empathic bridges within the narrative structure of storytelling. We used transcribed data from two interviews concerning recovery from severe mental illness: one with an American woman in her early thirties, and the other with a Swedish man in his mid-thirties. Five investigators analyzed the transcribed data into individual first-person narrative descriptions according to existing empirical phenomenological methods including an independent reading, identification of themes relevant to processes of recovery from severe mental illness, temporal ordering of themes meaningfully reflecting the sequence of the recounted events, and consensus development. Our findings support the use of empathic bridges as a methodological tool with the narrative structure of firstperson storytelling, as well as the viability and importance of employing this tool to better understand processes of recovery for persons with severe mental illness.