cometadata/datacite-rtg-text-other-reclassification-records huggingface dataset:
Supplementary document for Entanglement generation using cryogenic integrated four-wave mixing - 6417488.pdf
Creators: name: Feng, Lantian
name: Cheng, Yujie
name: Qi, Xiaozhuo
name: Zhou, Zhiyuan
name: Zhang, Ming
name: Dai, Daoxin
name: Guo, Guang-can
name: Ren, Xifeng
Publisher: name: Optica Publishing Group
Year: 2025
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Supplementary Materials
The Screaming Accipitridae : ASME human powered vehicle
Creators: name: Klostermann, Collin
name: Williams, Devin
Publisher: name: Unknown
Year: 2018

description: The purpose of this project was to redesign, build, and test the University of Southern Indiana's
2016-2017 Human powered vehicle to compete in the 2018 ASME Human Powered Vehicle
Competition. The vehicle. The Screaming Accipitridae, utilizes a fully recumbent, tadpole style
tricycle. The frame was constructed of thin wall 4130 chromoly steel tubing. The vehicle weighs
49 kg (108 lbs.) and has a total length and width of 2.59 m (102 in.) and 0.98 m (38.6 in.),
respectively.
The scope for this years' vehicle was to refine previous year's design by focusing on rider
comfortability, rider efficiency, and drivetrain improvement. A literature review was completed
and found that the optimal angle of the seat and pedals were 27° and -5° from the horizontal,
respectively. This was found by modeling the body as a four-bar linkage and determining how
seat and pedal position affected the driver's output.
The Screaming Accipitridae competed at ASME's HPVC at Penn State University and finished
overall in 21st place out of 47 teams. The vehicle placed in 26th in the design portion of the
competition, 31st in the innovation portion, 21st in the women's drag race, 13th in the men's drag
race, and 15th in the endurance race. The scores from the design, innovation, and performance
events were combined to determine overall placement.
A revision of Olearia section Asterotriche (Asteraceae: Asterae)
Creators: name: Messina, Andre
name: NG Walsh
name: Hoebee, Susan
name: Green, Peter
Publisher: name: La Trobe
Year: 2021
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: © CSIRO 2014. Recent molecular work on Olearia s.l. has not supported current generic or sectional concepts, instead identifying two major lineages loosely based on distribution. Further work is required to adequately circumscribe Olearia s.s. The present study aimed to determine the monophyly of Australian stellate-haired species of Olearia. Using four molecular regions (ITS, psbA-trnH, rpl32-trnL and matK) sequenced from 27 species, Australian stellate-haired taxa were confirmed as monophyletic. Accordingly, Olearia section Asterotriche is redefined here to include only Australian species. This section is one of the few confirmed natural groups in Olearia. Section Asterotriche is closely associated with, but does not include, the type species of Olearia, O. tomentosa (J.C.Wendl.) DC. Given this close association to the type, section Asterotriche should be retained within Olearia, pending further research that would justify any future changes. This manuscript concludes with a monograph of section Asterotriche, in it six new subspecies are described and nine taxa are lectotypified.
Factors affecting the measurement of soil pH buffer capacity: approaches to optimize the methods
Creators: name: Xiaojuan Wang
name: Caixian Tang
name: S Mahony
name: JA Baldock
name: CR Butterly
Publisher: name: La Trobe
Year: 2021
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: © 2014 British Society of Soil Science.
Summary: An accurate measurement of soil pH buffer capacity (pHBC) is essential for estimating lime requirement and predicting soil acidification in farming systems. The soil pHBC is commonly determined by acid-base titration (1:5 soil: solution); however, no standardized equilibration time, type of acid and alkali or concentration of electrolyte has been recommended. This study aimed to establish a standard procedure that is relatively method-independent and reflects the actual soil pH buffering ability. Nineteen soils with a wide range of pH, clay and organic carbon contents were used. Measuring pHBC in a 0.01 m CaCl2 suspension minimized the effects of both ionic strength and cation valence after addition of different types and rates of alkalis and acids. The time required to reach near equilibrium (1 hour to 28 days) was greatly expedited by sonication pretreatment. For soils with a large carbon content, biological reactions alone could elevate soil pHBC and addition of biocides was essential during pHBC measurement. When compared with two commonly used methods, 1:1 soil: water extraction and field moist incubation, the 1:5 CaCl2 method was less affected by ionic strength and biological activity, and more suitable for use as a standard method. We recommend using 0.01 m CaCl2 at a soil-to-solution ratio of 1:5, with addition of HCl and NaOH or Ca(OH)2, chloroform and sonication for pHBC determination.
Cognitive representations of peripheral neuropathy and self-reported foot-care behaviour of people at high risk of diabetes-related foot complications
Creators: name: Perrin, Byron
name: Swerissen, Hjalmar
name: Payne, CB
name: Skinner, Timothy
Publisher: name: La Trobe
Year: 2021
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the cognitive representations of peripheral neuropathy and self-reported foot-care behaviour in an Australian sample of people with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. Methods: This cross-sectional study was undertaken with 121 participants with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. Cognitive representations of peripheral neuropathy were measured by the Patients' Interpretation of Neuropathy questionnaire and two aspects of self-foot-care behaviour were measured using a self-report questionnaire. Hierarchical cluster analysis using the average linkage method was used to identify distinct illness schemata related to peripheral neuropathy. Results: Three clusters of participants were identified who exhibited distinct illness schemata related to peripheral neuropathy. One cluster had more misperceptions about the nature of peripheral neuropathy, one cluster was generally realistic about the nature of their condition and the final cluster was uncertain about their condition. The cluster with high misperceptions of their condition undertook more potentially damaging foot-care behaviours than the other clusters (F = 4.98; P
The association between foot-care self efficacy beliefs and actual foot-care behaviour in people with peripheral neuropathy: A cross-sectional study
Creators: name: Perrin, Byron
name: Swerissen, Hjalmar
name: Payne, C
Publisher: name: La Trobe
Year: 2021
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Background: People with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy often do not implement the foot-care behavioural strategies that are suggested by many health professionals. The concept of self-efficacy has been shown to be an effective predictor of behaviour in many areas of health. This study investigated the relationships between foot-care self-efficacy beliefs, self-reported foot-care behaviour and history of diabetes-related foot pathology in people with diabetes and loss of protective sensation in their feet.Methods: Ninety-six participants were included in this cross-sectional study undertaken in a regional city of Australia. All participants had diabetes and clinically diagnosed loss of protective sensation in their feet. The participants completed a self-report pen-paper questionnaire regarding foot-care self efficacy beliefs (the "Foot Care Confidence Scale") and two aspects of actual foot-care behaviour-preventative behaviour and potentially damaging behaviour. Pearson correlation coefficients were then calculated to determine the association between foot-care self-efficacy beliefs and actual reported foot-care behaviour. Multiple analysis of variance was undertaken to compare mean self-efficacy and behaviour subscale scores for those with a history of foot pathology, and those that did not.Results: A small positive correlation (r = 0.2, p = 0.05) was found between self-efficacy beliefs and preventative behaviour. There was no association between self-efficacy beliefs and potentially damaging behaviour. There was no difference in self-efficacy beliefs in people that had a history of foot pathology compared to those that did not.Conclusion: There is little association between foot-care self-efficacy beliefs and actual foot-care behaviour. The usefulness of measuring foot-care self-efficacy beliefs to assess actual self foot-care behaviour using currently available instruments is limited in people with diabetes and loss of protective sensation. © 2009 Perrin et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
Applying normalization process theory to understand implementation of a family violence screening and care model in maternal and child health nursing practice: a mixed method process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial
Creators: name: Hooker, Leesa
name: Small, Rhonda
name: Humphreys, C
name: Hegarty, K
name: Taft, Angela
Publisher: name: La Trobe
Year: 2022
Subjects: classificationCode: 32
subject: Biomedical and clinical sciences
classificationCode: 52
subject: Psychology
subject: FOS: Psychology

description: Background: In Victoria, Australia, Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services deliver primary health care to families with children 0-6 years, focusing on health promotion, parenting support and early intervention. Family violence (FV) has been identified as a major public health concern, with increased prevalence in the child-bearing years. Victorian Government policy recommends routine FV screening of all women attending MCH services. Using Normalization Process Theory (NPT), we aimed to understand the barriers and facilitators of implementing an enhanced screening model into MCH nurse clinical practice. Methods: NPT informed the process evaluation of a pragmatic, cluster randomised controlled trial in eight MCH nurse teams in metropolitan Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Using mixed methods (surveys and interviews), we explored the views of MCH nurses, MCH nurse team leaders, FV liaison workers and FV managers on implementation of the model. Quantitative data were analysed by comparing proportionate group differences and change within trial arm over time between interim and impact nurse surveys. Qualitative data were inductively coded, thematically analysed and mapped to NPT constructs (coherence, cognitive participation, collective action and reflexive monitoring) to enhance our understanding of the outcome evaluation. Results: MCH nurse participation rates for interim and impact surveys were 79% (127/160) and 71% (114/160), respectively. Twenty-three key stakeholder interviews were completed. FV screening work was meaningful and valued by participants; however, the implementation coincided with a significant (government directed) change in clinical practice which impacted on full engagement with the model (coherence and cognitive participation). The use of MCH nurse-designed FV screening/management tools in focussed women's health consultations and links with FV services enhanced the participants' work (collective action). Monitoring of FV work (reflexive monitoring) was limited. Conclusions: The use of theory-based process evaluation helped identify both what inhibited and enhanced intervention effectiveness. Successful implementation of an enhanced FV screening model for MCH nurses occurred in the context of focussed women's health consultations, with the use of a maternal health and wellbeing checklist and greater collaboration with FV services. Improving links with these services and the ongoing appraisal of nurse work would overcome the barriers identified in this study.
Colon tumour secretopeptidome: Insights into endogenous proteolytic cleavage events in the colon tumour microenvironment
Creators: name: Greening, David
name: Kapp, EA
name: Ji, H
name: Speed, TP
name: Simpson, Richard
Publisher: name: La Trobe
Year: 2021
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: The secretopeptidome comprises endogenous peptides derived from proteins secreted into the tumour microenvironment through classical and non-classical secretion. This study characterised the low-Mr (< 3 kDa) component of the human colon tumour (LIM1215, LIM1863) secretopeptidome, as a first step towards gaining insights into extracellular proteolytic cleavage events in the tumour microenvironment. Based on two biological replicates, this secretopeptidome isolation strategy utilised differential centrifugal ultrafiltration in combination with analytical RP-HPLC and nanoLC-MS/MS. Secreted peptides were identified using a combination of Mascot and post-processing analyses including MSPro re-scoring, extended feature sets and Percolator, resulting in 474 protein identifications from 1228 peptides (≤ 1% q-value, ≤ 5% PEP) - a 36% increase in peptide identifications when compared with conventional Mascot (homology ionscore thresholding). In both colon tumour models, 122 identified peptides were derived from 41 cell surface protein ectodomains, 23 peptides (12 proteins) from regulated intramembrane proteolysis (RIP), and 12 peptides (9 proteins) generated from intracellular domain proteolysis. Further analyses using the protease/substrate database MEROPS, (http://merops.sanger.ac.uk/), revealed 335 (71%) proteins classified as originating from classical/non-classical secretion, or the cell membrane. Of these, peptides were identified from 42 substrates in MEROPS with defined protease cleavage sites, while peptides generated from a further 205 substrates were fragmented by hitherto unknown proteases. A salient finding was the identification of peptides from 88 classical/non-classical secreted substrates in MEROPS, implicated in tumour progression and angiogenesis (FGFBP1, PLXDC2), cell-cell recognition and signalling (DDR1, GPA33), and tumour invasiveness and metastasis (MACC1, SMAGP); the nature of the proteases responsible for these proteolytic events is unknown. To confirm reproducibility of peptide fragment abundance in this study, we report the identification of a specific cleaved peptide fragment in the secretopeptidome from the colon-specific GPA33 antigen in 4/14 human CRC models. This improved secretopeptidome isolation and characterisation strategy has extended our understanding of endogenous peptides generated through proteolysis of classical/non-classical secreted proteins, extracellular proteolytic processing of cell surface membrane proteins, and peptides generated through RIP. The novel peptide cleavage site information in this study provides a useful first step in detailing proteolytic cleavage associated with tumourigenesis and the extracellular environment. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled: An Updated Secretome. © 2013 Elsevier B.V.
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Creators: name: Musée National Des Arts Et Traditions Populaires (Paris)
name: Centre D'ethnologie Française
Publisher: name: École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales; Institut  interdisciplinaire d'anthropologie du contemporain (Paris); Laboratoire d'anthropologie et d'histoire de l'institution de la culture (Paris)
Year: 2024

Abstract
Staff-family relationships in the care of older people: A report on a systematic review
Creators: name: Haesler, Emily
name: Bauer, Michael
name: Nay, Rhonda
Publisher: name: La Trobe
Year: 2022
Subjects: classificationCode: 42
subject: Health sciences
subject: FOS: Health sciences
classificationCode: 4203
subject: Health services and systems
classificationCode: 4204
subject: Midwifery
classificationCode: 4205
subject: Nursing

description: This article reports on a systematic review of the strategies, practices, and organizational characteristics that promote constructive staff-family relationships in the care of older adults in the health care setting. Research evidence points to the need to address power and control issues, communication, and collaborative approaches to care. Interventions designed to promote family-staff relationships are more likely to achieve maximum benefit when implemented with accompanying information sharing, education, and managerial support.
Hospital discharge planning for frail older people and their family. Are we delivering best practice? A review of the evidence
Creators: name: Bauer, Michael
name: Fitzgerald, L
name: Haesler, Emily
name: Manfrin, M
Publisher: name: La Trobe
Year: 2022
Subjects: classificationCode: 42
subject: Health sciences
subject: FOS: Health sciences
classificationCode: 4203
subject: Health services and systems
classificationCode: 4205
subject: Nursing

description: Aims and objectives. This paper examined the available evidence concerning hospital discharge practices for frail older people and their family caregivers and what practices were most beneficial for this group. Background. Hospital discharge practices are placing an increasing burden of care on the family caregiver. Discharge planning and execution is significant for older patients where inadequate practices can be linked to adverse outcomes and an increased risk of readmission. Design. Literature review. Methods. A review of English language literature published after 1995 on hospital discharge of frail older people and family carer's experiences. Results. Numerous factors impact on the hospital discharge planning of the frail older person and their family carer's that when categorised focus on the role that discharge planning plays in bridging the gap between the care provided in hospital and the care needed in the community, its potential to reduce the length of hospital stay, the impact of the discharge process on family carer's and the need for a coordinated health professional approach that includes dissemination of information, clear communication and active support. Conclusion. The current evidence indicates that hospital discharge planning for frail older people can be improved if interventions address family inclusion and education, communication between health care workers and family, interdisciplinary communication and ongoing support after discharge. Interventions should commence well before discharge. Relevance to clinical practice. An awareness of how the execution of the hospital discharge plan is perceived by the principal family carer of a frail older person, will allow nurses and others involved with the discharge process to better reconcile the family caregivers' needs and expectations with the discharge process offered by their facility. The research shows there is a direct correlation between the quality of discharge planning and readmission to hospital. © 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
title: Transcript of Oral History: Benjamin J. Broome, February 3, 2009
Creators: name: Houpt, David
name: Broome, Benjamin
Publisher: name: George Mason University
Year: 2009
Subjects: subject: Warfield, John N.
subject: Broome, Benjamin
subject: Oral History
subject: Center for Interactive Management (CIM)
subject: Keever, David
subject: Institute for Advanced Study in the Integrative Sciences (IASIS).
subject: Defense Systems Management College (DSMC)
subject: Interactive Management (IM)
subject: Generic design science
subject: Facilitator
subject: Winnebago Tribe
subject: Snake, Ruben
subject: Harris, LaDonna
subject: Cyprus
subject: Greek Cypriots
subject: Turkish Cypriots

description: Transcript: typescript, 18 pgs. 8.5" x 11" (21.6 cm x 29.7 cm)
description: In this interview, Professor Broome discusses his relationship with Dr. John N. Warfield; offers his perspective on the development of Interactive Management (IM) and its popularity over the years; shares thoughts about what makes for a successful IM session, using the work of the Winnebago Tribe in Nebraska as an example; and touches on his experience applying some of the Interactive Management technology in Cyprus. John N. Warfield Digital Collection.
SALE OF GOODS ACTS OF GHANA: A MODEL FROM THE PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS (PICC)
Creators: name: Elorm Kwami Gorni
name: James Yamoah
name: Justice Abdulai
name: Paul Owusu Boateng
name: Vincent Kwesi Orlando
name: Richard Owusu Nyarko
name: Rosemond Owusu Nyarko
name: Josephine Sackey
name: Ebenezer Anyan
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: legislation, frame work, contracts, transactions.

description: Abstract:

Background:

The primary purpose of International commercial law is to provide a regulatory framework for businesses engaged in cross-border transactions. It standardizes legal regulations, ensuring predictability and fairness in international trade and commerce.

Methodology:

The authors of this article analyzed, reviewed and made a synergistic approach comparing peer reviewed papers written on principles of International commercial law with a taste of measured and concise critiques where the need arouse. Search engine such us google scholar, research gates, pub med for highly sort out and accredited works published were reviewed and those that suited the research article were studied. In all the authors studied about 150 peer reviewed articles and used about 15 books on the subject area.

Results:

Commercial law focuses on the sale and distribution of goods and transaction financing. Business law focuses on the legal needs of forming a company and property issues such as leasing office space. Corporate law is a subspecialty of commercial law and focuses on the legal matters of large corporations, such as mergers and acquisitions. Corporate law is a subspecialty of commercial law and focuses on the legal matters of large corporations, such as mergers and acquisitions.

Conclusion:

The researchers concurred and attested to the fact that the key principles of International commercial law shall always include the principle of freedom of contract, pacta sunt servanda (agreements must be kept), lex mercatoria (the law of merchants), and the principle of fairness and good faith. These principles aim to facilitate global trade efficiently and equitably.
Measuring participation after stroke: A review of frequently used tools
Creators: name: Tse, Tamara
name: Douglas, Jacinta
name: Lentin, P
name: Carey, Leeanne
Publisher: name: La Trobe
Year: 2022
Subjects: classificationCode: 3202
subject: Clinical sciences
classificationCode: 42
subject: Health sciences
subject: FOS: Health sciences
classificationCode: 4201
subject: Allied health and rehabilitation science
classificationCode: 4203
subject: Health services and systems
classificationCode: 4207
subject: Sports science and exercise

description: No description supplied
title: The Impact of Affect, Scenario and Task Characteristics on Developer Decision-Making
Creators: name: Bailey, Cassandra
Publisher: name: George Mason University
Year: 2021
Subjects: subject: Decision making
subject: Affect
subject: Mood
subject: Strategy choice
subject: Programming persona

description: Decision-making and strategy choice during software development are influenced by many factors, from the technologies we use to our own personal qualities. Better understanding these factors may help enable better understanding how and when development tools help developers. The goal of this thesis was to identify the relationship between contextual factors and the strategy selections that determine how developers approach problems. The factors that were examined were programming task, code scenario, and affect (mood). Task is the actual development task, such as debugging, implementing, or testing. Code scenario is a way to describe the type of code; our survey examines three scenarios: self-written code, framework code, and code containing callbacks. Affect describes psychological mood; it can be activated or deactivated (arousal), as well as positive or negative (valence). Our findings show that all three factors influenced the strategies participants chose. Participants with a highly positive viii affect were over twice as likely to ask for help. Participants were twice as likely to use developer tools for a debugging task, as in an implementation task. Participants rarely wished to create diagrams when dealing with framework code, as compared to their own code. These findings deepen our understanding of developer strategy choice; these insights can be used to improve recommendation systems, IDE’s, and other developer tools not only by improving the recommendations and content itself, but also by gaining more insight about when a developer might use those systems.
PAK-CHINA STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AND ITS IMPACT ON REGIONAL POWER STRUCTURE
Creators: name: Kamran Khan
name: Imad Uddin
name: Maghfoor Ullah
name: Muazzam Ali
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: South Asia, China, power structure, Strategic Partnership, Impacts, Geopolitical.

description: Abstract: The Sino-Pak strategic Cooperation plays a vital role in the current geopolitical dynamics of South Asia, exerting a substantial influence on the regional power structure. This article investigates the various aspects of this collaboration, including military, economic, and diplomatic cooperation, and analyzes its wider impact on the regional distribution of power. Historical development of Sino-Pakistani relations, based on shared strategic objectives, has transformed into a complete alliance marked by many military cooperation and economic endeavors, most notably the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). This relationship acts as a means to balance out India's regional control, escalating the strategic rivalry between India and Pakistan and changing the security calculations of the area. Growing participation of external powers, notably the United States and China, intensifies the intricacy of South Asian geopolitics. This research provides a detailed analysis of the strategic reasons, economic interdependencies, and geopolitical strategies that form the basis of the collaboration between Pakistan and China. It provides a comprehensive knowledge of how this partnership affects regional power dynamics, influences interactions between states, and impacts regional stability. This study provides valuable insights into the changing security structure of South Asia and contributes to the wider discussion on international relations and strategic studies.
The effects of digital workflow control for the performance of routine pathology
Creators: name: Haroske, Gunter
name: Moerz, Michael
Publisher: name: Diagnostic Pathology
Year: 2016
Subjects: digital pathology; pathology workflow; LIS; IHE profiles; HL7; DICOM; WSI; affectivity

description: Introduction/ Background

Although the scanning technology for microscopic slides has been known for more than 15 years, its practical use in daily routine is still on the very beginning. Fast and reliable scanners enabled their increasing use in teaching, but not yet in consultation and primary diagnostics. So far the scanning is not handled as a process in the pathology laboratory by most of the pathology systems, leading to an interrupted workflow with delays and additional expenses. The requirement pro les for slide scanners can only be formulated with respect to their workflow integration.

Aims

The effects of different degrees of workflow digitalization have been studied as to analyze the sources of possible benefits of digital pathology as well as to identify the bottlenecks and inconsist-encies in the workflow control in a routine pathology laboratory. The adherence to existing IHE Technical Frameworks has been evaluated, too.

Methods

Performance statistics of routine pathology were evaluated in different phases of digital workflow control over more than 10 years in a medium-sized institute of pathology. Three phases were de-fined: 1. Uncontrolled, but digitally supported workflow with digital dictation, digital macrophotography, digital microphotography at few pathology workstations, and a "classic" pathology software system 2. Digital workflow control including digital dictation and digital photography. 3. In a pilot study at the end of the evaluation period the additional benefits of slide scanning were estimated.

Results

In the period between 2005 and 2015 a decrease of turnaround-time of roughly 20% was seen. Alone the effects of a (sub)total digital workflow control contributed about half of that effect. The implementation of slide-scanning did not add further acceleration so far, but enabled some additional functionality for improving quantitative reporting. This was achieved without an explicit commitment of the pathology software to standards in workflow control and with still leaving a few laboratory processes out of the control. Milestones and key elements of workflow management are reported in detail.

Conclusion

All processes both in the laboratory and in the diagnostics have to be checked (and changed, if necessary) for being fit in a streamlined pathology workflow. The implementation of scanners into the routine diagnostics will enforce those essential developments leading to increased productivity and quality.
description: Diagnostic Pathology, Vol 2 No 1 (2016): 2016
Significance of Morphometric Analysis of HPV-Induced Cervical Dysplasia
Creators: name: Djurdjevic, B. Vukomanovic
Publisher: name: Diagnostic Pathology
Year: 2016

description: Introduction/ Background Genomic integration of high-risk human papilloma virus in the nucleus of cervical epithelial mucosal cells leads to epithelial dysplasia.

Aims The aim of this study was to establish the significance of morphometric analysis of the nuclear area in the assessment of the degree of cervical dysplasia.

Methods This study included 85 women with primary, previously untreated lesions, and colposcopic findings indicating dysplasia, in whom a cytological test by Papanicolaou method was interpreted according to the Bethesda criteria as low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL), high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL), and atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS). We performed human papiloma virus (HPV) typing by PCR for evidence of viruses’ types 16, 18, 31, 33. After biopsy of the cervical mucosa, we performed hematoxylin-eosin (H-E) and morphometric analysis of tissue samples. Morphometric analysis was performed on H&E stained slides at 400 x magnification. We analyzed four representative fields of dysplasia; 70 nuclei were photographed, using a digital optical microscope (Nikon Coolscope, Japan) and the morphometric computer program. The control group consisted of 10 women without dysplasia and without a verified infection of cervical high-risk HPV.

Results A high statistical correlation between the degree of dysplasia and the area of nuclei at different degrees of cervical dysplasia (p = 0.000). The high-grade cervical dysplasia had a more than 2-fold higher level of ranking in comparison to low-grade dysplasia, and a more than 10-fold higher ranking than the control group without cervical dysplasia. Our results suggest that the use the morphometric analysis is useful in the assessment of cervical epithelial dysplasia.
description: Diagnostic Pathology, Vol 1 No 8 (2016): 13. European Congress on Digital Pathology
'Foot' and 'surgeon': A tale of two definitions
Creators: name: Menz, Hylton
name: Borthwick, AM
name: Potter, MJ
name: Landorf, Karl
name: Munteanu, Shannon
Publisher: name: La Trobe
Year: 2021
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Recent events in the USA and UK have raised questions about the appropriate definition and application of the terms 'foot' and 'surgeon'. In this editorial, we explore these issues and clarify our use of these terms in the journal. © 2010 Menz et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
Foot posture influences the electromyographic activity of selected lower limb muscles during gait
Creators: name: Murley, George
name: Menz, Hylton
name: Landorf, Karl
Publisher: name: La Trobe
Year: 2021
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Background: Some studies have found that flat-arched foot posture is related to altered lower limb muscle function compared to normal- or high-arched feet. However, the results from these studies were based on highly selected populations such as those with rheumatoid arthritis. Therefore, the objective of this study was to compare lower limb muscle function of normal and flat-arched feet in people without pain or disease.Methods: Sixty adults aged 18 to 47 years were recruited to this study. Of these, 30 had normal-arched feet (15 male and 15 female) and 30 had flat-arched feet (15 male and 15 female). Foot posture was classified using two clinical measurements (the arch index and navicular height) and four skeletal alignment measurements from weightbearing foot x-rays. Intramuscular fine-wire electrodes were inserted into tibialis posterior and peroneus longus under ultrasound guidance, and surface EMG activity was recorded from tibialis anterior and medial gastrocnemius while participants walked barefoot at their self-selected comfortable walking speed. Time of peak amplitude, peak and root mean square (RMS) amplitude were assessed from stance phase EMG data. Independent samples t-tests were performed to assess for significant differences between the normal- and flat-arched foot posture groups.Results: During contact phase, the flat-arched group exhibited increased activity of tibialis anterior (peak amplitude; 65 versus 46% of maximum voluntary isometric contraction) and decreased activity of peroneus longus (peak amplitude; 24 versus 37% of maximum voluntary isometric contraction). During midstance/propulsion, the flat-arched group exhibited increased activity of tibialis posterior (peak amplitude; 86 versus 60% of maximum voluntary isometric contraction) and decreased activity of peroneus longus (RMS amplitude; 25 versus 39% of maximum voluntary isometric contraction). Effect sizes for these significant findings ranged from 0.48 to 1.3, representing moderate to large differences in muscle activity between normal-arched and flat-arched feet.Conclusion: Differences in muscle activity in people with flat-arched feet may reflect neuromuscular compensation to reduce overload of the medial longitudinal arch. Further research is required to determine whether these differences in muscle function are associated with injury. © 2009 Murley et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
Effectiveness of dry needling and injections of myofascial trigger points associated with plantar heel pain: A systematic review
Creators: name: Cotchett, Matthew
name: Landorf, Karl
name: Munteanu, Shannon
Publisher: name: La Trobe
Year: 2021
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Background: Plantar heel pain (plantar fasciitis) is one of the most common musculoskeletal pathologies of the foot. Plantar heel pain can be managed with dry needling and/or injection of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) however the evidence for its effectiveness is uncertain. Therefore, we aimed to systematically review the current evidence for the effectiveness of dry needling and/or injections of MTrPs associated with plantar heel pain.Methods: We searched specific electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, AMED, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus and AMI) in April 2010 to identify randomised and non-randomised trials. We included trials where participants diagnosed with plantar heel pain were treated with dry needling and/or injections (local anaesthetics, steroids, Botulinum toxin A and saline) alone or in combination with acupuncture. Outcome measures that focussed on pain and function were extracted from the data. Trials were assessed for quality using the Quality Index tool.Results: Three quasi-experimental trials matched the inclusion criteria: two trials found a reduction in pain for the use of trigger point dry needling when combined with acupuncture and the third found a reduction in pain using 1% lidocaine injections when combined with physical therapy. However, the methodological quality of the three trials was poor, with Quality Index scores ranging form 7 to 12 out of a possible score of 27. A meta-analysis was not conducted because substantial heterogeneity was present between trials.Conclusions: There is limited evidence for the effectiveness of dry needling and/or injections of MTrPs associated with plantar heel pain. However, the poor quality and heterogeneous nature of the included studies precludes definitive conclusions being made. Importantly, this review highlights the need for future trials to use rigorous randomised controlled methodology with measures such as blinding to reduce bias. We also recommend that such trials adhere to the Standards for Reporting Interventions in Controlled Trials of Acupuncture (STRICTA) to ensure transparency. © 2010 Cotchett et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
A protocol for classifying normal- and flat-arched foot posture for research studies using clinical and radiographic measurements
Creators: name: Murley, George
name: Menz, Hylton
name: Landorf, Karl
Publisher: name: La Trobe
Year: 2021
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Background: There are several clinical and radiological methods available to classify foot posture in research, however there is no clear strategy for selecting the most appropriate measurements. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop a foot screening protocol to distinguish between participants with normal- and flat-arched feet who would then subsequently be recruited into a series of laboratory-based gait studies.Methods: The foot posture of ninety-one asymptomatic young adults was assessed using two clinical measurements (normalised navicular height and arch index) and four radiological measurements taken from antero-posterior and lateral x-rays (talus-second metatarsal angle, talo-navicular coverage angle, calcaneal inclination angle and calcaneal-first metatarsal angle). Normative foot posture values were taken from the literature and used to recruit participants with normal-arched feet. Data from these participants were subsequently used to define the boundary between normal- and flat-arched feet. This information was then used to recruit participants with flat-arched feet. The relationship between the clinical and radiographic measures of foot posture was also explored.Results: Thirty-two participants were recruited to the normal-arched study, 31 qualified for the flat-arched study and 28 participants were classified as having neither normal- or flat-arched feet and were not suitable for either study. The values obtained from the two clinical and four radiological measurements established two clearly defined foot posture groups. Correlations among clinical and radiological measures were significant (p < 0.05) and ranged from r = 0.24 to 0.70. Interestingly, the clinical measures were more strongly associated with the radiographic angles obtained from the lateral view.Conclusion: This foot screening protocol provides a coherent strategy for researchers planning to recruit participants with normal- and flat-arched feet. However, further research is required to determine whether foot posture variations in the sagittal, transverse or both planes provide the best descriptor of the flat foot. © 2009 Murley et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
Foot and ankle surgery in Australia: a descriptive analysis of the Medicare Benefits Schedule database, 1997-2006
Creators: name: Menz, Hylton
name: Gilheany, Mark
name: Landorf, Karl
Publisher: name: La Trobe
Year: 2022
Subjects: classificationCode: 32
subject: Biomedical and clinical sciences
classificationCode: 3202
subject: Clinical sciences
classificationCode: 42
subject: Health sciences
subject: FOS: Health sciences
classificationCode: 4201
subject: Allied health and rehabilitation science
classificationCode: 4207
subject: Sports science and exercise

description: Background: Foot and ankle problems are highly prevalent in the general community and a substantial proportion of people seek surgical treatment to alleviate foot pain and deformity. However, the epidemiology of foot and ankle surgery has not been examined in detail. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine patterns and costs of private sector foot surgery provision in Australia.Methods: Data pertaining to all foot and ankle surgical procedures for the calendar years 1997-2006 were extracted from the Australian Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) database and were cross-tabulated by sex and age. Descriptive analyses were undertaken to assess sex and age differences in the number and type of procedures performed and to assess for temporal trends over the ten year assessment period. The total cost to Medicare of subsiding surgeons' fees in 2006 was also determined.Results: During the 1997-2006 period, 996,477 surgical procedures were performed on the foot and ankle by private surgeons in Australia. Approximately equal numbers of procedures were performed on males (52%) and females (48%). However, males were more likely to undergo toenail, ankle, clubfoot, tarsal coalition and congenital vertical talus surgery, whereas females were more likely to undergo lesser toe, first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ), neuroma, heel, rearfoot and lesser MPJ surgery. The total number of procedures was stable over the assessment period, however there was a relative increase in the number of procedures performed on people aged over 55 years. The total contribution of Medicare to subsiding surgeons' fees for procedures performed in 2006 was $14 M.Conclusion: Foot and ankle surgery accounts for a considerable degree of healthcare expenditure in Australia, and the number of procedures in those aged over 55 years is increasing. Given the ageing demographics of the Australian population, the future public health and economic impact of foot morbidity is likely to be substantial. Strategies need to be implemented to ensure that the surgical labour force is adequate to address this increasing demand.
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Creators: name: Musée National Des Arts Et Traditions Populaires (Paris)
name: Centre D'ethnologie Française
Publisher: name: École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales; Institut  interdisciplinaire d'anthropologie du contemporain (Paris); Laboratoire d'anthropologie et d'histoire de l'institution de la culture (Paris)
Year: 2024

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Etude technico-économique de méthodes d’extraction de l’ADN chez le lapin Européen (Oryctolagus cuniculus) à partir du sang
Creators: name: NOUAIRIA, Ghada
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2024
Subjects: classificationCode: 300199
subject: Agricultural biotechnology not elsewhere classified

description: Abstract - Several DNA isolation techniques have been developed and some ready-to-use kits are now widely commercialized. To test the reliability of these products, two standard methods and two kit-extractions have been performed on a total number of ten rabbit blood samples.The DNA obtained revealed significant difference between the methods in concentration, but not in terms of DNA purity. The highest DNA quantity was obtained by the method saline (305μg) and the lowest with the kit Invitrogen ® (7.33μg). The quality of the DNA, characterized by the A260/A280 ratio of 1.8 is good for all samples, except for extractions with saline extraction method, which gives a lower value (1.57) than all the others.A comparative study concerning the extraction costs reveals that the used kits are up to 5 times more expensive than the standard methods.Other parameters such as extraction time, the initial volume of blood required may explain the use of a method or the other. These are the specific needs of the experimenter who decide on the method of DNA isolation used.
Ayahuasca and Public Health II. Supporting information 1: Questionnaire
Creators: name: Kohek, Maja
name: Ona, Genis
name: Saiz, José Carlos Bouso
name: Santos, Rafael Guimarães dos
name: van Elk, Michiel
name: Hallak, Jaime Eduardo Cecilio
name: Ángel Alcázar-Córcoles, Miguel
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2022
Subjects: subject: 111799 Public Health and Health Services not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Health sciences

description: Online supporting information: The questionnaire Evaluation of the Health Status of Ayahuasca Ceremony Participants in the Netherlands used in the study.
Hallux valgus and hallux rigidus: a comparison of impact on health-related quality of life in patients presenting to foot surgeons in Australia
Creators: name: Gilheany, Mark
name: Landorf, Karl
name: Robinson, Priscilla
Publisher: name: La Trobe
Year: 2022
Subjects: classificationCode: 32
subject: Biomedical and clinical sciences
classificationCode: 3202
subject: Clinical sciences
classificationCode: 42
subject: Health sciences
subject: FOS: Health sciences
classificationCode: 4201
subject: Allied health and rehabilitation science
classificationCode: 4207
subject: Sports science and exercise

description: Background: Hallux valgus and hallux rigidus are common foot conditions that lead to a deterioration in health status. Patients with significant pain or deformity from these conditions frequently resort to surgery. In this project, the foot health status of patients with hallux valgus and hallux rigidus presenting to foot surgeons in Australia was compared.Methods: Foot health status was measured in 120 participants using the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ), a validated 0 - 100 point health status instrument. All participants had presented for surgical advice regarding hallux valgus/rigidus. The mean age of participants was 48.0 years (SD ± 14.3, range 19 - 79).Results: In the sample, 68% of participants were diagnosed with hallux valgus and 32% with hallux rigidus. Participants with hallux rigidus had greater levels of pain and functional limitation compared with hallux valgus. The mean difference for pain was 13.8 points (95% CI 4.6 to 22.9) and the mean difference for function was 15.0 points (95% CI 5.3 to 24.7). Both conditions result in similarly negative levels of impact on shoe fit and overall foot health.Conclusion: This study found measurable differences in foot health status between hallux valgus and hallux rigidus in participants presenting for surgical consultation. While both appear to have a negative impact on health status, hallux rigidus has a more significant impact.