cometadata/datacite-rtg-text-other-reclassification-records huggingface dataset:
Prevalence and Types of Strabismus in Cerebral Palsy: A Global and Historical Perspective Based on a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Creators: name: Herron, Michael S.
name: Wang, Lingchen
name: von Bartheld, Christopher S.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2024
Subjects: Space Science
Medicine
Biotechnology
Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
Science Policy

description: Strabismus is more frequent in cerebral palsy (CP) than in the normal population, but reports differ how much it is increased. We here examined the global prevalence and types of strabismus in CP, whether esotropia or exotropia is more frequent, and whether the prevalence differs between ethnicities and/or country income levels, and between generations. We compiled in a systematic review and meta-analysis the results of 147 CP studies that report the prevalence of strabismus or the ratio of esotropia to exotropia, and we conducted subgroup analyses for region (income level) and ethnicity. We performed a pooled analysis for the CP strabismus prevalence, and estimated the global number of CP cases with strabismus. The pooled prevalence of strabismus in CP is 49.8% in high-income countries and 39.8% in lower-income countries. We estimate the global number of strabismus cases in CP as 12.2 million, with 7.6 million males and 4.6 million females, based on current estimates of 29.6 million global CP cases. Esotropia is more frequent than exotropia in Caucasians, while exotropia is more frequent than esotropia in Hispanic and in some Asian and African populations. The strabismus prevalence in CP increases with increasing country income levels. Generational changes in strabismus prevalence appear to reflect a transition of CP types and an increase in prevalence as countries attain higher income and more effective maternal health care. The distribution of esotropia and exotropia in CP patients largely reflects the horizontal strabismus type that is predominant in the subject’s ethnicity.
REINE POKOU 02-70 cruise,Reine Pokou R/V
Creators: name: VERCESI Lorenzo
Publisher: name: Sismer
Year: 1970

description: Température au fond isolée, salinité au fond isolée, stations hydrologiques classiques de moins de 500m, mesures d'oxygène, de phosphates, de phosphore, de nitrates et de nitrites.
Best Practices in Guided Reading that Impact Comprehension
Creators: name: Rains, Karen
Publisher: name: Maryland Shared Open Access Repository
Year: 2016
Subjects: subject: Guided reading, comprehension
subject: Education -- Research papers (Graduate)

description: The purpose of this research was to determine if a structured guided reading lesson and
professional development could impact the reading comprehension of kindergarten students.
The measurement tool was the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment and Scholastic
Progress Monitoring passages. This study involved the use of a pretest/posttest design to
compare the data from January of 2016 (before the intervention was administered) to data from
April of 2016 (when intervention was complete). Achievement gains were significant for
reading accuracy, although results were not significant for comprehension or text level.
Research in the area of primary reading comprehension should continue given the continued
disparity over the best instructional practices needed to accelerate reading comprehension.
Impact of a Physical Education Curriculum on Fitness Levels of High School Girls
Creators: name: Rowden, Jennifer
Publisher: name: Maryland Shared Open Access Repository
Year: 2009
Subjects: subject: Education -- Research papers (Graduate)

description: The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of participation in fitness components of the Baltimore County Physical Education curriculum on four fitness criteria of 29 female high school students. This study used a single group, pre-post test design. The independent variable was physical activity. Physical activities were varied in intensity, difficulty, length and type. The dependent variable was fitness level measured by the FITNESSGRAM tests of muscular endurance, muscular strength, body composition and cardiovascular fitness. Results showed that participants’ fitness levels did improve significantly on each test; however, scores did not improve enough to put all students into the healthy fitness zone for each test. The analysis showed a significant decrease in body composition, t(24) = 6.31, p < .05. The curl-up scores increased significantly with the daily use of muscular endurance exercises, t(24) = -4.85, p < .05. There was a significant increase in upper body strength after the participation in muscle-specific exercise, t(23) = -6.15, p < .05. The analysis of the pacer test revealed a significant improvement, t(24) = -8.49, p < .05. There are many factors that play into fitness scores; for a more reliable recording a longer trial period may show more significance in findings.
The Effects of Classroom Focused Improvement Process on Building Teacher Capacity for Diagnostic Decision-Making and Student Reading Achievement
Creators: name: Lee, Carol
Publisher: name: Maryland Shared Open Access Repository
Year: 2009
Subjects: subject: Education -- Research papers (Graduate)

description: The purpose of this study was to determine if a yearlong collaborative process, the Classroom Focused Improvement Process, would have a positive effect on elementary teachers’ attitudes and abilities to diagnose and remediate student needs in reading instruction and reading achievement for students in grades 3, 4 and 5 on the Maryland State Assessment. This study was both descriptive and quasi-experimental. Descriptive data was collected through a teacher survey, and the quasi-experimental data was determined by comparing student reading scores on the Maryland State Assessment for two consecutive years. Achievement gains were not significant, but teachers’ attitudes and capacity to diagnose student needs showed marked improvement. Research in the area of diagnostic reading instruction and the use of formative assessments should continue in order to assist those responsible for building teacher capacity in reading instruction and to determine its effect on student achievement over time.
The Epidemiology and Survival Outcomes of Adult Conjunctival Malignancies in Germany: A Decade-Long Population-Based Analysis (2009–2019)
Creators: name: Chlad, Piotr
name: Kakkassery, Vinodh
name: Wolf, Armin
name: Miller, Christina V.
name: Strauss, Olaf
name: Alfaar, Ahmad Samir
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Medicine
subject: Pharmacology
subject: Biotechnology
subject: Immunology
subject: FOS: Clinical medicine
subject: Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: Cancer
subject: Science Policy

description: This study aims to evaluate the epidemiological patterns, treatment strategies, and survival outcomes of conjunctival malignancies in Germany between 2009 and 2019. A total of 1,532 cases were analyzed, with the crude incidence rate calculated. The survival rates were investigated using life tables and Cox regression analysis. The overall incidence rate was 1.7 per million. Incidence rates varied across age groups, peaking in the 75+ age group. Carcinomas (43%), melanomas (30%), and lymphomas (20%), were the most prevalent malignancies. Of the total cases with reported treatment, surgical intervention was undertaken in 64.5% of the patients. The 5-year overall survival rates were 90.4% for lymphomas, 73.8% for melanomas, and 72.9% for carcinomas. Age at diagnosis emerged as a significant prognostic factor in the Cox regression analysis. This study provides the first population-based incidence data on conjunctival malignancies in Germany, noting a generally low incidence with survival rates comparable to other regions. The findings underscore the importance of consistent reporting and further research into risk factors for a deeper understanding of these malignancies. The study calls for improved reporting systems and further investigations into genetic factors and targeted prevention strategies for high-risk groups.
The Effects of Technology on Second Grade Students in Improving Language Arts Knowledge
Creators: name: Huddleston, Emily C.
Publisher: name: Maryland Shared Open Access Repository
Year: 2009
Subjects: subject: Education -- Research papers (Graduate)

description: The purpose of this causal-comparative study was to determine the effectiveness of
technology, specifically the Senteos interactive response system, in the classroom in improving
students’ language arts knowledge. The participants for the study were the second grade
students from neighboring elementary schools during the 2008-2009 school year: Nantucket
Elementary School in Crofton, Maryland and Four Seasons Elementary School in Gambrills,
Maryland. Students at Nantucket Elementary school used more technology in their classroom on
a daily basis than the students at Four Seasons Elementary school. The assessment results from
Anne Arundel County’s Second Grade Language Arts Benchmark 1 and 3 were analyzed and
examined at each school in three different categories to determine significant differences:
overall performance, differences by gender, and differences between race/ethnicity. The results
from research conclude that there is no statistical difference in scores between Nantucket
Elementary School’s second graders and Four Season Elementary School’s second graders. It is
important to note, though, that there was a difference, although not statistically significant, when
scores were compared by gender. Further research is recommended to determine the impact of
interactive response systems on language arts instruction.
Race/Ethnicity Analysis of Vascular Alterations in Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Diabetic Patients
Creators: name: Taha, Abu Tahir
name: Zhang, Yi Stephanie
name: Thompson, Isabel J. B.
name: Poddar, Aunoy
name: Keenan, Jeremy D.
name: Stewart, Jay M.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Biotechnology
subject: Chemical Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: Immunology
subject: FOS: Clinical medicine
subject: Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: Marine Biology
subject: Science Policy

description: Racial and ethnic minorities have a higher prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and present at advanced stages of disease. In an urban hospital population, we investigated microvascular differences in optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) between racial/ethnic groups while adjusting for socioeconomic status (SES). 3 × 3 mm2 macular OCTA scans were obtained for analysis of foveal avascular zone (FAZ) area, FAZ perimeter as well as superficial (SCP) and deep capillary plexus (DCP) vessel density (VD), vessel length density (VLD), and adjusted flow index (AFI). SES was measured using the Area Deprivation Index. Multivariable regression models were used to adjust estimates for relevant confounders. 217 non-diabetic and 1,809 diabetic patients were included in the study, consisting of 42.2% Hispanic, 24.9% non-Hispanic (NH) Asian, 6.8% NH Black, 9.7% NH White and 16.3% Other patients. NH White was used as the reference group. Hispanic, NH Asian, and NH Black patients had significantly greater FAZ areas and FAZ perimeters, and lower DCP VD and VLD, among both non-diabetic and diabetic patients (Benjamini-Hochberg adjusted P-values <0.05). The addition of SES scores in the models did not modify any regressions significantly. In patients with and without diabetes, racial and ethnic minorities have significant retinal microvasculature differences when compared to NH White patients, regardless of SES. These differences are pronounced in DCP and may predispose racial/ethnic minorities to worse outcomes in DR, thus widening disparities in ophthalmic care.
The Impact of Parent Involvement on Reading Comprehension Test Scores of Fourth-Grade Students
Creators: name: Gulas, Steven
Publisher: name: Maryland Shared Open Access Repository
Year: 2009
Subjects: subject: Education -- Research papers (Graduate)

description: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between parent involvement and students’ reading comprehension test scores. A review of the literature suggests there is a correlation between parent involvement in school activities and students’ reading comprehension test scores. The researcher examined the correlation between parent involvement, as measured by the parent sign-in log for volunteers, and reading comprehension, as measured by the RDSS scores on the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) test. A correlation analysis was then conducted on the data. Visual inspection of the scatterplot (Figure 1) supports the statistical finding. A non-significant, positive relationship was found, r = 0.427, p > .05.
Zero Tolerance, Zero Benefits: The Discipline Gap in American Public K-12 Education
Creators: name: Russ, Erin
Publisher: name: Mason Publishing
Year: 2014

description: Zero tolerance discipline is supposed to make schools a safe place for all students to learn and grow. School administrators are empowered to enforce strict penalties on minor offenses in order to stop trouble early. However, these same zero tolerance policies have hurt the most vulnerable students, both along academic and racial lines. A more effective discipline policy would address the root cause of bad behavior, rather than extend severe punishments for small infractions.
description: New Voices In Public Policy, Vol 8, No 1 (2014)
Machiavelli in a Western Democracy: Is The Prince Relevant in the 21st Century?
Creators: name: Corrow, Christopher
Publisher: name: Mason Publishing
Year: 2014

description: The name Machiavelli conjures ideas of a cunning individual using immoral and duplicitous methods to seize political power. This imagery suggests that Machiavelli’s book The Prince is only applicable to violent dictatorships and has no place in modern democratic politics. However, beyond the surface imagery is a treatise on human interaction. The Prince’s examination of political leadership, policymaking, and people’s reaction to change make this book a timeless piece that is relevant for leaders even in a democracy.
description: New Voices In Public Policy, Vol 8, No 1 (2014)
Vision Problems As a Contributor to Lower Engagement in Care Among Aging Men Living with HIV
Creators: name: Abraham, Alison G.
name: Tong, Weiqun
name: Stosor, Valentina
name: Friedman, M. Reuel
name: Detels, Roger
name: Plankey, Michael
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Medicine
subject: Neuroscience
subject: Biotechnology
subject: Sociology
subject: FOS: Sociology
subject: Science Policy
subject: Mental Health

description: To investigate vision impairment as a barrier to engagement in medical care among aging persons living with HIV (PLWH) who experience multimorbidity and complex care needs. Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS), a prospective observational cohort of aging PLWH men. We examined relationships of self-reported vision difficulty with indicators of care engagement: 1) adherence to HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART; defined as taking ≥95% of medications); 2) self-reported avoidance of medical care; 3) self-reported tendency to ask a doctor questions about care (>2 questions at a medical visit), as well as with quality of life. A modified version of the National Eye Institute Vision Function Questionnaire was administered at three semi-annual visits (from October 2017 to March 2019) to assess difficulty performing vision-dependent tasks. We included 1063 PLWH (median age 57 years, 31% Black). Data on care engagement outcomes were analyzed using repeated measures logistic regression with generalized estimating equations adjusted for race, and at visit values for age, education level, depressive symptoms, alcohol use, and smoking status. Compared to no vision difficulty, those reporting moderate to extreme vision difficulty on at least one task had 2.2 times higher odds (95% CI: 1.4, 3.4) of having less than optimal ART adherence, 1.9 times higher odds (95% CI: 1.1, 3.4) of avoiding necessary medical care and median quality of life scores 8 points lower. These findings suggest vision impairment decreases medical care engagement including HIV care and quality of life among aging PLWH.
Open Globe Injury Repairs Among Medicare Beneficiaries from 2011 to 2020
Creators: name: Ali, Muhammad
name: Khan, Muhammad Jehanzeb
name: Dun, Chen
name: Justin, Grant
name: Makary, Martin A.
name: Woreta, Fasika A.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Medicine
subject: Molecular Biology
subject: Sociology
subject: FOS: Sociology
subject: Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: Science Policy
subject: Mental Health

description: To explore patient and surgeon characteristics for open globe injury repairs (OGRs) and rates of subsequent operations. Using a retrospective cohort design, eyes of patients ≥18 years who underwent OGR among 100% Medicare Fee-For-Service dataset from 2011 to 2020 were included. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes were used to identify OGR. Patient characteristics were reported, and surgeon characteristics were stratified by sex and compared using Chi-square and Student’s t-test. Overall rate of subsequent operations was reported, and trends of subsequent operations over time were assessed using Cochrane-Armitage trend test. A total of 16,576 patients with a mean age of 73.89 years (±12.89) underwent OGR. Most patients were White (79.68%, n = 13,207) and 49.44% (n = 8196) were female. More patients resided in a rural area (18.71%; n = 3102) relative to surgeon location (4.51%, n = 748; p < 0.001). A total of 5,898 surgeons performed these OGRs with 77.33% (n = 4,561) male and 22.67% (n = 1,337) female surgeons. Male surgeons performed most of the OGRs (76.35%, n = 12,655; p < 0.001). On average, a surgeon performed a single OGR annually (Mean: 1.08 ± 1.04; Range: 0.11–40). Among all OGRs, 51% (8,452/16,576) had ≥1 subsequent operations in median 29 days (IQR: 10–86), which increased during the last decade from 47% to 51% (p = 0.008). Geographic and workforce disparities in ocular trauma warrant future investigation. Further studies can also assess the reasons for increase in the incidence of subsequent procedures after OGR over time.
The Relationship Between Carotid Artery Stenosis and the Development of Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Long-term Cohort Study in Taiwan
Creators: name: Lin, Wen-Yun
name: Wang, Jin-Jhe
name: Chen, Chauyin-Yin
name: Liu, Chia-Yen
name: Lin, Meng-Hung
name: Yang, Yao-Hsu
name: Lai, Chien-Hsiung
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Space Science
subject: Medicine
subject: Genetics
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Neuroscience
subject: Physiology
subject: Biotechnology
subject: Immunology
subject: FOS: Clinical medicine
subject: Developmental Biology
subject: Cancer
subject: Infectious Diseases
subject: FOS: Health sciences
subject: Computational Biology

description: To determine the relationship between carotid artery stenosis (CAS) and the development of open-angle glaucoma (OAG) in the Taiwanese population. This retrospective cohort study was conducted using Chang Gung Research Database. Cox-proportional hazards model was applied to calculate the hazard ratio for OAG between CAS and the control cohort. Among 19,590 CAS patients, 17,238 had mild CAS (<50%), 1,895 had moderate CAS (50–69%), and 457 had severe CAS (≥70%). The CAS cohort had a higher proportion of several comorbidities. After adjusting for comorbidities, no significant difference in OAG development was found between CAS and control cohorts. Matching for key comorbidities, no significant differences in OAG incidence were found between matched cohorts (P = .869). Subdividing the matched CAS cohort by stenosis severity: mild (<50%), moderate (50–69%), and severe (≥70%), a statistically significantly lower OAG risk was observed in patients with mild CAS stenosis (HR: 1.12, 95% CI = 1.03–1.21, P = .006). Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed reduced OAG incidence in CAS patients who underwent surgical intervention, compared to the control cohort (P <.001). Subgroup analysis revealed that patients in the mild CAS stenosis group, those who underwent surgical intervention exhibited a reduced OAG risk (HR: 0.29, 95% CI = 0.15–0.58, P = .001). No statistically significant differences in OAG risk were observed between patients with CAS and the control cohort. The severity of CAS appears to influence OAG risk, with surgical intervention potentially offering protective effects, particularly in patients with mild CAS stenosis (<50%), suggesting that enhanced ocular perfusion post-surgery may act as a protective factor against OAG development.
Estudio exploratorio para la evaluación de especies ácidas orgánicas presentes en el crudo Carabobo de la faja petrolífera del Orinoco (I)
Creators: name: Araque Moreno, Elvis Anzoni
Publisher: name: Universidad de Los Andes, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Química
Year: 2016
Subjects: Ácidos orgánicos
Faja petrolífera del Orinoco
Química de superficies

description: El incremento de la demanda mundial del petróleo y la disminución de los crudos convencionales durante los últimos años han motivado la investigación y el desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías para producir y mejorar los crudos pesados existentes. Venezuela posee la reserva de crudos pesados y extrapesados más grande del mundo según la Organización de Países Exportadores de Petróleo (OPEP)1; la mayoría de estos crudos se encuentran principalmente en la Faja Petrolífera del Orinoco (FPO) ubicada al Oriente del país. La economía Venezolana depende fuertemente de los ingresos petroleros y en ello se justifica el esfuerzo que actualmente se realiza para incrementar su producción y la calidad de los mismos. El petróleo está constituido por una gran cantidad de compuestos, los cuales le aportan distintas propiedades y entre otras cosas, permiten evaluar su valor comercial y de procesamiento2. Una familia de compuestos considerada importante en el crudo corresponde a las especies ácidas orgánicas, ya que han representado un tema de estudio importante en los procesos de comercialización de crudo, en las refinerías y en otras instalaciones de la industria petrolera durante años. Esto se debe a que son los principales causantes de corrosión en las superficies metálicas de algunas estructuras3, además son los responsables de la actividad interfacial agua/crudo produciendo emulsiones sumamente estables y en consecuencia difíciles de romper4 y, adicionalmente, pueden formar depósitos pesados que bloquean tuberías y válvulas5, entre otras razones6. Actualmente, para medir la acidez de un crudo se utiliza una titulación por neutralización con hidróxido de potasio (KOH) denominado Número Total de Ácidos (TAN, por sus siglas en inglés, Total Acid Number). A partir de este valor, un crudo es considerado ácido cuando posee un TAN mayor a 0.5 mg de KOH por gramo de crudo, influyendo directamente en su comercialización y procesamiento. Sin embargo, según lo reportado en la literatura, la porción de especies ácidas en el crudo varía y los valores de TAN hoy en día no aportan suficiente información sobre su composición3. En consecuencia es necesario contar con metodologías de análisis más detalladas que permitan aportar información no sólo para su clasificación, sino para la comprensión de sus propiedades y comportamiento.
Les spécificités et enjeux de la finance comportementale à l'ère de l'économie numérique
Creators: name: EL GHMARI Omar
name: JOUDAR Fadoua
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2025

description: Cet article explore les enjeux des finances comportementales à l’ère de l’économie numérique. Il confronte les approches traditionnelles, fondées sur la rationalité des agents économiques, aux apports de l’économie comportementale, en mettant en évidence l’impact des biais cognitifs sur les décisions financières et la stabilité des marchés.

À travers une perspective historique, l’étude retrace l’évolution des finances comportementales, en s’appuyant sur la psychologie des foules et l’économie comportementale. Elle identifie les principaux biais influençant les investisseurs, tels que l’effet de cadrage, l’ancrage excessif et l’heuristique de l’affect. Ces phénomènes sont illustrés par des cas emblématiques, dont le scandale Enron, ainsi que par une analyse des récentes dynamiques du marché financier marocain.

Face aux risques induits par ces biais, l’article préconise une éducation financière renforcée et une régulation mesurée des marchés. L’éducation financière y est présentée comme un levier de « soft power », permettant aux investisseurs de mieux maîtriser leurs décisions. Parallèlement, une approche paternaliste de la régulation est jugée essentielle pour garantir un accès transparent à l’information financière et prévenir toute manipulation des marchés.

Enfin, l’article souligne l’importance d’une régulation proportionnée, favorisant l’efficience et la transparence des marchés financiers sans entraver l’initiative des investisseurs. L’obligation de divulgation des informations financières apparaît ainsi comme un outil clé pour renforcer la confiance et la stabilité du marché.
title: Canne à Sucre :
title: Principes directeurs pour la conduite de l’examen de la distinction, de l’homogénéité et de la stabilité.
titleType: Subtitle
Creators: name: International Union For The Protection Of New Varieties Of Plants,
Publisher: name: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants,
Year: 0
Subjects: Group identity.
New Varieties of Plants
Sugarcane

description: Ces principes directeurs (“principes directeurs d’examen”) visent à approfondir les principes énoncés dans l’introduction générale (document TG/1/3) et dans les documents TGP qui s’y rapportent afin de donner des indications concrètes détaillées pour l’harmonisation de l’examen de la distinction, de l’homogénéité et de la stabilité (DHS) et, en particulier, à identifier des caractères convenant à l’examen DHS et à la production de descriptions variétales harmonisées.
REIVE cruise,Côtes De La Manche R/V
Creators: name: LOOTS Christophe
Publisher: name: Sismer
Year: 2017

description: La campagne REIVE est une campagne d'océanologie biologique côtière qui vise à étudier les assemblages ichtyoplanctoniques (oeufs et larves de poissons) en Manche orientale le long des côtes françaises. Cette campagne est réalisée dans le cadre du projet SMAC (Sole de Manche est : Amélioration des Connaissances pour une meilleure gestion) qui vise entre autre à améliorer les connaissances sur le recrutement et la distribution de l'ichtyoplancton de la sole en Manche orientale. Elle vise notamment à : 1) localiser les zones de concentration des oeufs et des larves des principales espèces de poissons rencontrées; 2) comparer les niveaux d'abondances des larves avec des campagnes antérieures (1993-1999); 3) évaluer la condition larvaire des principales espèces rencontrées à l'aide d'un large spectre de techniques (biochimie, histologie); 4) comparer les conditions de survie pour la sole et le flet avec les campagnes antérieures (1993-1999); 5) déterminer l'origine des larves de sole collectées grâce aux analyses de microchimie de leurs otolithes. Cette campagne s'est déroulée en 2 legs : du 23/03 au 30/03, puis du 05/05 au 12/05.
REISE cruise,Cote D'Aquitaine R/V
Creators: name: GRIOCHE Alain
Publisher: name: Sismer
Year: 1996

description: Définir sur la sole commune, le flet et le merlan : -Les causes de déplacement vers le large des zones de ponte de quelques espèces au cours de la saison étudiée,-Dans quelles zones et à quelles périodes et selon quels mécanismes les transferts latéraux des larves, mis en évidence au cours des précédentes campagnes, sont possibles ; notamment l'influence de la zone frontale et du fleuve côtier dans la dynamique ichtyoplanctonique (survie, croissance...), -L'importance des transferts longitudinaux des larves entre la Manche orientale et la Mer du Nord et les possibles mécanismes de rétention, -Les relations entre les populations de copépodes et les larves de poissons dans le secteur Manche. Le programme rattaché est REISE qui inclut aussi le projet SIPCO. Les dates de REISE sont le 11-13/04 (et 02-05/05 sur le COTE DE NORMANDIE).
Sterols mediate deadly messages in marine diatoms
Creators: name: Gallo, Carmela
Publisher: name: Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Year: 2015

description: The marine diatoms are unicellular algae that play an important ecological role in the global primary production These unicellular protists are able to survive and proliferate in a wide range of environmental conditions, by adapting their metabolism through mechanisms largely unknown. Understanding these processes is of great ecological interest and can have wide application in different biotechnological sectors.This thesis has identified for the first time the role of secondary metabolites with pro apoptotic effects in diatoms. In addition to the different tools that have been developed to carry out this study, the major outcome of this work concerns the first establishment of a cellular mechanism to control Programmed Cell Death in the lineage and the first direct elucidation of the biosynthesis in these organisms.
Academic Productivity in Ophthalmology and Its Correlation to National Economic Indicators Among the OECD Countries: A Bibliometric Analysis
Creators: name: Reitblat, Olga
name: Lerman, Tsahi T.
name: Dadon, Judith
name: Zlatkin, Rita
name: Bahar, Irit
name: Sella, Ruti
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Medicine
subject: Biotechnology
subject: Sociology
subject: FOS: Sociology
subject: Science Policy

description: Prompted by the clinical concern that limited healthcare resources allocation affects physicians’ research productivity, this study examines the association between bibliometric indices of ophthalmologic research and national economic indicators in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. The Scimago Journal and Country rank source was searched for research productivity data in ophthalmology among OECD countries between 1996 and 2019. Bibliometric indices included: documents number, number and percent of citable documents, citations number, citations per document, and H-index. The updated economic indicators of each country (gross domestic product [GDP] per capita, health spending as percent of GDP (health expenditure), gross domestic expenditure on research, and development as percent of GDP [GERD]) were collected from the World Bank and the OECD websites. Correlation between economic and bibliometric metrics and multivariate linear regression analyses were performed. Among 267,444 documents analyzed, correlation analysis found a strong correlation between health expenditure and H index (r = 0.711, p < 0.001); a moderate correlation between health expenditure and documents number (r = 0.589, p < 0.001), number of citable document (r = 0.593, p < 0.001) and citations number (r = 0.673, p < 0.001); and a moderate correlation between GERD and H index (r = 0.564, p < 0.001). Multivariate regression analysis controlling for economic factors, population and language showed the independent association of these parameters with bibliometric indices. This study demonstrates a positive correlation between bibliometric indicators of ophthalmology research and economic factors, particularly health expenditure, among the OECD countries. Our results suggest an advantage of domestic investment in health to expand academic productivity in the field of ophthalmology.
Physical and Psychosocial Challenges as Predictors of Vision Difficulty in Children: A Nationally Representative Survey Analysis
Creators: name: Mihalache, Andrew
name: Huang, Ryan S.
name: Patil, Nikhil S.
name: Popovic, Marko M.
name: Cruz-Pimentel, Miguel
name: Mallipatna, Ashwin
name: Kertes, Peter J.
name: Muni, Rajeev H.
name: Kohly, Radha P.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2024
Subjects: Medicine
Biotechnology
Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
Science Policy
Mental Health

description: To elicit associations between vision difficulties and physical or psychosocial challenges in children in the United States. Children aged 2–17 years old from the 2021 National Health Interview Survey with data pertaining to vision difficulty were included in our retrospective, population-based analysis. Our primary aim was investigating physical and psychosocial challenges as predictors of vision difficulty. Logistic regression models were performed on Stata version 17.0 (StataCorp LLC, College Station, Texas). Analyses were accompanied by an odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). A total of 7,373 children had data pertaining to their level of vision difficulty and were included in our sample. In our multivariable analysis, children with a good/fair (OR = 1.84, 95% CI = [1.31, 2.60], p < 0.01), or poor (OR = 5.08, 95% CI = [1.61, 16.04], p < 0.01) general health status had higher odds of vision difficulty relative to children with an excellent/very good health status. Furthermore, children with difficulties hearing (OR = 8.67, 95% CI = [5.25, 14.31], p < 0.01), communicating (OR = 1.96, 95% CI = [1.18, 3.25], p < 0.01), learning (OR = 1.93, 95% CI = [1.27, 2.93], p < 0.01), and making friends (OR = 1.94, 95% CI = [1.12, 3.36], p = 0.02) had higher odds of vision difficulty. Nonetheless, the following factors were only predictors of vision difficulty in our univariable analysis: requiring equipment for mobility (p < 0.01), experiencing anxiety (p < 0.01), and experiencing depression (p < 0.01). Several factors pertaining to physical and psychosocial challenges in children are associated with vision difficulty. Future research should further explore potential causal links between vision difficulty and physical or psychosocial factors to aid in coordinating public health efforts dedicated to vision health equity.
The Effects of Directed Fine Motor Activities on Kindergarten Students
Creators: name: Strevig, Amanda
Publisher: name: Maryland Shared Open Access Repository
Year: 2009
Subjects: subject: Education -- Research papers (Graduate)

description: The purpose of this study was to determine if kindergarten students who participated in
structured fine motor activities increased their fine motor skills as compared to students
who received instruction in a regular kindergarten program with no additional activities
related to fine motor development. The intervention included fine motor activities such
as cutting, writing/drawing, and manipulation of small objects. The study consisted of
two groups of students with delayed fine motor skills. The students in each group were
identified as having fine motor delays by their classroom teacher using the Teacher
Observation of Learning, TOOL. A pre and post-test quasi-experimental design was used
to examine the effects of the intervention program on the students’ fine motor
development. The measurement used in the pre and post test was the Peabody
Developmental Motor Scales second edition, PDMS-2. Statistically significant gains in
fine motor development were noted in the intervention group’s post-test scores for both
visual motor integration and grasping. The research supported that a directed
intervention program for developing fine motor skills would make a significant impact in
students’ motor development. Further research needs to be conducted to see if the
results of this study are long lasting.
Circular RNA (circ)_0129047 upregulates bone morphogenetic protein receptor type 2 expression to inhibit lung adenocarcinoma progression by sponging microRNA (miR)-1206
Creators: name: Xue, Xinxin
name: Chen, Yajun
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2022
Subjects: subject: Biophysics
subject: Biochemistry
subject: 29999 Physical Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Physical sciences
subject: Medicine
subject: Cell Biology
subject: Genetics
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Molecular Biology
subject: Physiology
subject: Pharmacology
subject: 69999 Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: Developmental Biology
subject: Cancer
subject: Statistics
subject: FOS: Mathematics
subject: Hematology
subject: 60506 Virology

description: Circular RNAs (circRNAs) play significant roles in the tumorigenesis and progression of various cancers, including lung adenocarcinoma (LAC). However, their underlying biological functions in LAC remain unclear. Here, we investigated the tumor suppressor role of the newly identified circRNA, circ_0129047, in LAC tumorigenesis and progression. The expression levels of circ_0129047, microRNA (miR)-1206, and bone morphogenetic protein receptor type 2 (BMPR2) mRNA in LAC cells and tissues were monitored using reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Dual-luciferase reporter, RNA immunoprecipitation, and RNA pull-down assays were used to confirm the targeting relationships among circ_0129047, miR-1206, and BMPR2 mRNA. Functional experiments for A549 and PC9 cells were performed using cell counting kit-8, bromodeoxyuridine enzyme-linked immunosorbent, caspase-3 activity, cell adhesion, wound healing, and transwell assays. Circ_0129047 expression levels were reduced in LAC cells and tissues. Mechanistically, we discovered that circ_0129047 could sponge miR-1206, and miR-1206 could directly target BMPR2. In addition, circ_0129047 or BMPR2 knockdown facilitated the viability, proliferation, adhesion, migration, and invasion, while inhibiting the apoptosis of LAC cells. Furthermore, the inhibitory effects of circ_0129047 or BMPR2 overexpression on the malignant phenotype of LAC cells could be reversed by the overexpression of miR-1206. In conclusion, circ _0129047 was found to play a tumor suppressive role in LAC progression; it upregulated BMPR2 expression to inhibit LAC progression by sponging miR-1206. Abbreviations: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC); small cell lung cancer (SCLC); lung adenocarcinoma (LAC); Circular RNA (circRNA); MicroRNA (miRNA); bone morphogenetic protein (BMP); squamous cell lung cancer (SCC); RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP)
REM2040-01 cruise,Thalia R/V
Creators: name: DUDUYER Sarah
name: LURTON Xavier
Publisher: name: Sismer
Year: 2015

description: Outre la détermination de la topographie des fonds marins, les sondeurs multifaisceaux bathymétriques fournissent une mesure du niveau de réflectivité des fonds (imagerie). Cette mesure de réflectivité est utilisée afin de déterminer la nature du fond (sable, roche, algue, etc.). Historiquement, cette mesure n'est pas étalonnée en niveau et c'est l'évolution relative du niveau reçu en fonction de l'angle du faisceau (profil de réflectivité angulaire) ou de l'avancée du navire (changement de niveau traduisant une modification du type de fond) qui est exploitée. La demande d'une mesure absolue du niveau de réflectivité se fait cependant maintenant de plus en plus importante. Elle permettrait d'améliorer et de fiabiliser la détermination de nature du fond. D'autre part, le besoin scientifique se fait jour de pouvoir étudier simultanément le fond et la colonne d'eau. Les sondeurs multifaisceaux sont donc amenés à pouvoir fournir les deux types de données, renforçant le besoin d'étalonnage en niveau, important pour l'analyse des données colonne d'eau. Cette campagne a permis de continuer une phase d'étalonnage du sondeur multifaisceaux EM 2040 commencée en 2013 grâce à des acquisitions sur des zones de référence, une mise en oeuvre d'une caméra sur châssis pour validation par imagerie du type de fond, une mise en oeuvre d'une benne pour validation du fond par prélèvement. Cette campagne a également été l'occasion de transférer le nouveau poisson sondeur de sédiments aux sédentaires Genavir. Le projet de rattachement est "Acoustique sous-marine" (PJ0807).
The Effect of Reward Time on Classroom Behavior
Creators: name: Hartnett, Megan E.
Publisher: name: Maryland Shared Open Access Repository
Year: 2009
Subjects: subject: Education -- Research papers (Graduate)

description: This study was conducted by an Integrated Arts teacher to determine how best to maximize
lesson time and successful learning and to minimize stress that stemmed from large class sizes
and space constraints. The researcher wanted to test an intervention technique that rewarded
students for positive behavior, similar to the point and reward system already in place, for certain
second grade classes that were falling behind, both academically and behaviorally. The question
at hand was ‘if smaller point goals are set for two second grade classes and more reward time is
given when set goals are met, will time on task and classroom behavior improve?’ In order to
answer this question, the researcher kept record of daily points and students’ grades earned
during the experiment and compared them to the points and grades earned prior to the
experiment. Classes that had smaller goals set for them and received immediate gratification
with reward time were able to earn more points on a daily basis and improve the class’s average
percentage grade.
REM2040-01 cruise,Thalia R/V
Creators: name: BERGER Laurent
name: LE GALL Yves
Publisher: name: Sismer
Year: 2016

description: Les principaux objectifs de cette campagne REM 2040 de l'année 2016 étaient les suivants : 1) Poursuite des séries d'acquisition des données EM 2040/EK 60 sur les zones de référence Carré Renard, Pierres Noires, vers Camaret et en baie de Douarnenez; 2) Utilisation de deux fréquences pour le sondeur EK 60 (200 et 333 kHz) et plusieurs angles d'inclinaison (avec un système Pan & Tilt), de façon à pouvoir mener les comparaisons avec plusieurs fréquences et faisceaux de l'EM 2040; 3) Test des sondeurs monofaisceau en mode EK 80 avec les nouveaux systèmes d'acquisition de Simrad WBT pour un balayage en fréquence de 160 à 460 kHz (mode Chirp et CW); 4) Acquisitions vidéo et bennes Shipeck.
A Comparison of Approaches to Silent Sustained Reading (SSR) Programs
Creators: name: Scholfield, Wendy
Publisher: name: Maryland Shared Open Access Repository
Year: 2009
Subjects: subject: Education -- Research papers (Graduate)

description: This study compared the effectiveness of two variations of a Silent Sustained Reading program,
which involve students reading self-selected books independently, on reading comprehension
skills of seventh graders. This study involved the use of a posttest only control group design
where the different aspects of the program were implemented to the two groups of students
before the post assessment was given. Students from the same low achieving classroom
instructed by the researcher were randomly assigned to two groups. One group of students just
read silently (Reading Only Group, n = 14), while the other group of students was responsible
for reading silently, conferencing with the classroom teacher and completing written responses
about the text that they had read (Teacher Assisted Group, n = 13). The outcome measure was a
score generated from comprehension items from one of the seventh grade marking period
assessments established by the local school system. An independent sample t-test showed that
the comprehension scores did not differ significantly between the Reading Only Group (Mean =
15.50, SD = 3.08) and the Teacher Assisted Group (Mean = 14.85, SD = 2.64) [t(25) = .56, p >
.05). Limitations of the study, including difficulties in implementing both types of programs, are
discussed. This study found no differences between the two forms of the reading program based
on the comprehension scores. Further research is warranted to show which of these procedures
would be best to improve student comprehension levels with a silent reading program.
Branchlines. Volume 22, number 2
Creators: name: Watts, Susan B.
name: University Of British Columbia. Faculty Of Forestry
Publisher: name: Produced in-house at the Faculty of Forestry by Susan B. Watts, Editor and Jamie Myers, Designer.
Year: 2011

description: Redefining forestry (John L. Innes). Conservation students compete for Project Borneo 3D. World Forestry Day. Mid-career training India’s Forest Service. Forestry leaders summit. Three minute thesis competition. New appointments. Forestry Advisory Council. Our forest industry needs to change (David Gandossi). Exploring alternative production strategies for the coastal forest supply chain. Microfinance for small-scale forest enterprises in The Gambia. Fraser River sockeye and migration mortality. Can Africa’s Peace Parks bring hope for people and animals under threat? Mapping endangered Garry oak ecosystems. Visualizing climate change in Canada’s Arctic. Legality requirements and the Chinese wood products industry. The power of wind. Alumni news. Healthy forests – healthy communities. Annual Report. Electronic versus paper newsletter?
REM2040-02 cruise,Thalia R/V
Creators: name: PACAULT Anne
Publisher: name: Sismer
Year: 2015

description: Les principaux objectifs de cette 2ème campagnes REM2040 de l'année 2015 sont les suivants : 1) Poursuite des séries d'acquisition des données EM 2040/EK60 sur les zones de référence du Carré Renard et des Pierres Noires; 2) Utilisation de deux fréquences pour le sondeur EK 60 (200 et 333 kHz), de façon à pouvoir mener les comparaisons avec plusieurs fréquences de l'EM 2040; 3) Test EM 2040 avec utilisation de signaux longs. Cette campagne a également permis de mettre en oeuvre le sondeur de sédiments remorqué PeskAvel pour vérifier son comportement hydrodynamique et tester l'électronique de rechange (1 jour dédié).
REM2040-2017 cruise,Thalia R/V
Creators: name: LURTON Xavier
Publisher: name: Sismer
Year: 2017

description: Investigation des possibilités (1) d'étalonnage des mesures d'intensité rétrodiffusée par les sondeurs multifaisceaux et (2) d'exploitation du niveau absolu de réflectivité en fonction de la nature du fond et des paramètres d'environnement. Le projet de rattachement est R403-06 Acoustique sous-marine.
Motivation, Achievement, and Middle School Boys
Creators: name: Henry, Blake
Publisher: name: Maryland Shared Open Access Repository
Year: 2009
Subjects: subject: Education -- Research papers (Graduate)

description: The purpose of this study was to determine whether alternate teaching strategies helped to
improve motivation and achievement in 7th grade boys. The study used a quasi experimental
pretest/posttest design to determine and compare the effects on motivation and achievement
produced by three teaching strategies: conventional lecture, lecture delivered through a
computer, and group discussion. One instrument used to measure motivation in this experiment
was a survey that measured student perceptions about the class. The other instrument used in
this study was designed to measure achievement and consisted of two chapter tests that were
adapted from the principal textbook used for the 7th grade Religion classes involved in this
experiment. The study began in March 2009 and concluded in May 2009. The results of the
study were compared to data gathered from September 2008 to March 2009. No significant
improvement was recorded for motivation through the use of any teaching technique. There was
significant improvement recorded in achievement for the experimental group through the use of
group discussion, but no significant improvement was recorded when the experimental group
was taught by lecture through the computer. Future research on these areas could involve a long
term study on the effects of group discussion on motivation and achievement, as well as how
other uses of technology can help to improve motivation and achievement in middle school boys.