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Industrial centralization in Indonesia

In certain situations, economic liberalization policies can increase the degree of spatial centralization of resources and spatial concentration of manufacturing in large metropolitan areas. In addition, historical patterns of location make it difficult to alter the degree of centralization. This article explores these issues by specifying and estimating a nested logit model of industrial location of manufacturing activity in Java, focusing on the unincorporated sector. The results indicate that plants strongly prefer locations with mature plants in related industries, which offer a built-up stock of local knowledge. In addition, the 1983 liberalization in Indonesia was associated with increased centralization of the unincorporated sector. Although the liberalization gave unincorporated firms better access to government and other centralized services, firms needed to centralize to take advantage of these opportunities because the bureaucratic process is centralized and communications are poor. The relative increased growth of the corporate sector following liberalization may also have helped to further draw unincorporated plants into centralized locations.
Error-resilient coding of H.264 based on periodic macroblock

For the compressed video, since an inter-frame depends on the previously encoded frame, the error in one inter-frame may propagate to the following inter-frames. In this paper, we present a new error-resilient coding scheme to alleviate the effect of error propagation for the new coding standard H.264. In this new coding standard, multiple reference frame is adopted to improve the coding efficiency. By making use of the reference frame buffer in the encoder, we can reference some macroblocks in every n/sup th/ inter-frame to the frame that is n frames interval away, and these macroblocks are named as periodic macroblocks. The periodic macroblock can efficiently alleviate the error propagation between two frames that contain periodic macroblocks. We prove it in theory that encoding selected periodic macroblocks will reduce the loss probability of pixel. The selection of periodic macroblock is based on the distortion expectation of each macroblock in every n/sup th/ frame. The number of periodic macroblocks in every n/sup th/ frame can be adjusted according to the available transmission bandwidth, as the periodic macroblock will consume little more bits. The simulation results prove that the periodic macroblocks can obviously improve the quality of video at different macroblock loss rates. When the macroblock lost rate is 15% in every frame, the PSNR of video sequence can be improved about 3dB with 5% bitrate increase.
Exploring Relations within Software Systems Using Treemap Enhanced Hierarchical Graphs

The clear and meaningful visualization of relations between software entities is an invaluable tool for the comprehension, evaluation, and reengineering of the structure of existing software systems. This paper presents an interaction and representation scheme for the visualization and exploration of complex hierarchical graphs to analyze relations within software systems. Thereby aggregated parts of the software system are represented as treemaps that visualize the structure of the contained software entities. An adaptation of existing rectangle-based treemap algorithms for layouts within convex polygonal bounding geometries is introduced to allow for a differentiation of various entity types in the graph visualization. Furthermore, a visual clustering method based on implicit surfaces is presented to create meaningful visualizations of distorted hierarchical graphs of software systems
Negotiation decision functions for autonomous agents

We present a formal model of negotiation between autonomous agents The pur pose of the negotiation is to reach an agreement about the provision of a service by one agent for another The model de nes a range of strategies and tactics that agents can employ to generate initial o ers evaluate proposals and o er counter proposals The model is based on computationally tractable assumptions demonstrated in the domain of business process management and empirically evaluated
Effects of Medical Interventions on Gender Dysphoria and Body Image: A Follow-Up Study

OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study from the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence is to investigate the status of all individuals who had applied for gender confirming interventions from 2007 to 2009, irrespective of whether they received treatment. The current article describes the study protocol, the effect of medical treatment on gender dysphoria and body image, and the predictive value of (pre)treatment factors on posttreatment outcomes.


METHODS
Data were collected on medical interventions, transition status, gender dysphoria (Utrecht Gender Dysphoria Scale), and body image (Body Image Scale for transsexuals). In total, 201 people participated in the study (37% of the original cohort).


RESULTS
At follow-up, 29 participants (14%) did not receive medical interventions, 36 hormones only (18%), and 136 hormones and surgery (68%). Most transwomen had undergone genital surgery, and most transmen chest surgery. Overall, the levels of gender dysphoria and body dissatisfaction were significantly lower at follow-up compared with clinical entry. Satisfaction with therapy responsive and unresponsive body characteristics both improved. High dissatisfaction at admission and lower psychological functioning at follow-up were associated with persistent body dissatisfaction.


CONCLUSIONS
Hormone-based interventions and surgery were followed by improvements in body satisfaction. The level of psychological symptoms and the degree of body satisfaction at baseline were significantly associated with body satisfaction at follow-up.
Nations of the former Yugoslavia: Consequences of economic breakdown

Recent events in former Yugoslavia reveal that if a political structure is breaking down, it is difficult, if not impossible, to keep a multi-national state together on the basis of economic rationality alone. Once the political structure has been broken, economic, cultural and other ties that provide some coherence among relatively small groups do not have the strength to solidify and homogenize a multinational state. The economic costs resulting from the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia's market are difficult to assess. Recent efforts to analyze the costs are ambitious, but suffer from methodological?and emotional?im? perfections.1 The fragmented information available clearly reveals, how? ever, that the economic losses from market disintegration run to tens of billions of dollars, without even taking into account the human and material losses resulting from the wars that have raged with brutal consequences since 1991. When the wars cease, and peace is established, does the for? merly united Yugoslavia have a chance to embark on economic recovery and transition? The answer to this question requires combining a historical inquiry into the conditions of the Yugoslav federation when it was most successful after World War II with an analysis of current conditions. Such an inves? tigation will lead us to see that the most promising future "external market" for the several parts of former Yugoslavia is to be found within the frame? work of the formerly vital "internal markets" of the defunct state.2 Revival of economic ties in the future may be rationally expected, but it is possible to visualize a darker scenario in which the former members of the Yugoslav federation are at peace but do not cooperate economically. For a certain period of time, "professional nationalists" in parts of former Yugoslavia
Production of O/W emulsions using SPG membranes, ceramic α-aluminium oxide membranes, microfluidizer and a silicon microchannel plate—a comparative study

O/W emulsions consisting of rapeseed oil as the dispersed phase and 2 wt. % Tween 80 dissolved in demineralized water as the continuous phase were prepared by using different emulsification methods, such as membrane emulsification with Shirasu porous glass and -Al2O3 membranes, microfluidization and microchannel emulsification. The influence of operating conditions and membrane structure on the emulsification process and the emulsion properties was investigated and compared. Under the same conditions and for the same pore size, the SPG membrane enabled to obtain more uniform droplets (span = 0.26-0.45) than -Al2O3 membrane. However, the span of the droplet size distribution of 0.51-0.59 for the -Al2O3 membrane at the wall shear stress of 8 Pa and the dispersed phase flux up to 9 l m -2 h -1 was significantly smaller than that reported elsewhere for the same membrane type, which was due to careful membrane cleaning
The care transitions intervention: results of a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND
Patients with complex care needs who require care across different health care settings are vulnerable to experiencing serious quality problems. A care transitions intervention designed to encourage patients and their caregivers to assert a more active role during care transitions may reduce rehospitalization rates.


METHODS
Randomized controlled trial. Between September 1, 2002, and August 31, 2003, patients were identified at the time of hospitalization and were randomized to receive the intervention or usual care. The setting was a large integrated delivery system located in Colorado. Subjects (N = 750) included community-dwelling adults 65 years or older admitted to the study hospital with 1 of 11 selected conditions. Intervention patients received (1) tools to promote cross-site communication, (2) encouragement to take a more active role in their care and to assert their preferences, and (3) continuity across settings and guidance from a "transition coach." Rates of rehospitalization were measured at 30, 90, and 180 days.


RESULTS
Intervention patients had lower rehospitalization rates at 30 days (8.3 vs 11.9, P = .048) and at 90 days (16.7 vs 22.5, P = .04) than control subjects. Intervention patients had lower rehospitalization rates for the same condition that precipitated the index hospitalization at 90 days (5.3 vs 9.8, P = .04) and at 180 days (8.6 vs 13.9, P = .046) than controls. The mean hospital costs were lower for intervention patients ($2058) vs controls ($2546) at 180 days (log-transformed P = .049).


CONCLUSION
Coaching chronically ill older patients and their caregivers to ensure that their needs are met during care transitions may reduce the rates of subsequent rehospitalization.
Network Anomaly Detection in Critical Infrastructure Based on Mininet Network Simulator

In this paper, a highly-configurable network anomaly detection system for Critical Infrastructure scenarios is presented. The Mininet virtual machine environment has been used in this framework to simulate an Industrial Control System network and to replicate both physical and cyber components. Finally, a cyber-attack has been implemented for showing both the effectiveness and capability of the proposed network security system.
The relationship between organization strategy, total quality management (TQM), and organization performance--the mediating role of TQM

The study presented in this paper examines the fit of total quality management (TQM) practices in mediating the relationship between organization strategy and organization performance. By examining TQM in relation to organization strategy, the study seeks to advance the understanding of TQM in a broader context. It also resolves some controversies that appear in the literature concerning the relationship between TQM and differentiation and cost leadership strategies as well as quality and innovation performance. The empirical data for this study was drawn from a survey of 194 middle/senior managers from Australian firms. The analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM) technique by examining two competing models that represent full and partial mediation. The findings indicate that TQM is positively and significantly related to differentiation strategy, and it only partially mediates the relationship between differentiation strategy and three performance measures (product quality, product innovation, and process innovation). The implication is that TQM needs to be complemented by other resources to more effectively realize the strategy in achieving a high level of performance, particularly innovation. 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
FACE RECOGNITION: A LITERATURE REVIEW

The task of face recognition has been actively researched in recent years. This paper provides an up-to-date review of major human face recognition research. We first present an overview of face recognition and its applications. Then, a literature review of the most recent face recognition techniques is presented. Description and limitations of face databases which are used to test the performance of these face recognition algorithms are given. A brief summary of the face recognition vendor test (FRVT) 2002, a large scale evaluation of automatic face recognition technology, and its conclusions are also given. Finally, we give a summary of the research results. Keywords—Combined classifiers, face recognition, graph matching, neural networks.
Data envelopment analysis with missing values: An interval DEA approach

Missing values in inputs, outputs cannot be handled by the original data envelopment analysis (DEA) models. In this paper we introduce an approach based on interval DEA that allows the evaluation of the units with missing values along with the other units with available crisp data. The missing values are replaced by intervals in which the unknown values are likely to belong. The constant bounds of the intervals, depending on the application, can be estimated by using statistical or experiential techniques. For the units with missing values, the proposed models are able to identify an upper and a lower bound of their efficiency scores. The efficiency analysis is further extended by estimating new values for the initial interval bounds that may turn the unit to an efficient one. The proposed methodology is illustrated by an application which evaluates the efficiency of a set of secondary public schools in Greece, a number of which appears to have missing values in some inputs and outputs. 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Global research trends of World Health Organization’s top eight emerging pathogens

BACKGROUND
On December 8th, 2015, World Health Organization published a priority list of eight pathogens expected to cause severe outbreaks in the near future. To better understand global research trends and characteristics of publications on these emerging pathogens, we carried out this bibliometric study hoping to contribute to global awareness and preparedness toward this topic.


METHOD
Scopus database was searched for the following pathogens/infectious diseases: Ebola, Marburg, Lassa, Rift valley, Crimean-Congo, Nipah, Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and Severe Respiratory Acute Syndrome (SARS). Retrieved articles were analyzed to obtain standard bibliometric indicators.


RESULTS
A total of 8619 journal articles were retrieved. Authors from 154 different countries contributed to publishing these articles. Two peaks of publications, an early one for SARS and a late one for Ebola, were observed. Retrieved articles received a total of 221,606 citations with a mean ± standard deviation of 25.7 ± 65.4 citations per article and an h-index of 173. International collaboration was as high as 86.9%. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had the highest share (344; 5.0%) followed by the University of Hong Kong with 305 (4.5%). The top leading journal was Journal of Virology with 572 (6.6%) articles while Feldmann, Heinz R. was the most productive researcher with 197 (2.3%) articles. China ranked first on SARS, Turkey ranked first on Crimean-Congo fever, while the United States of America ranked first on the remaining six diseases. Of retrieved articles, 472 (5.5%) were on vaccine - related research with Ebola vaccine being most studied.


CONCLUSION
Number of publications on studied pathogens showed sudden dramatic rise in the past two decades representing severe global outbreaks. Contribution of a large number of different countries and the relatively high h-index are indicative of how international collaboration can create common health agenda among distant different countries.
Verifiably Effective Arabic Dialect Identification

Several recent papers on Arabic dialect identification have hinted that using a word unigram model is sufficient and effective for the task. However, most previous work was done on a standard fairly homogeneous dataset of dialectal user comments. In this paper, we show that training on the standard dataset does not generalize, because a unigram model may be tuned to topics in the comments and does not capture the distinguishing features of dialects. We show that effective dialect identification requires that we account for the distinguishing lexical, morphological, and phonological phenomena of dialects. We show that accounting for such can improve dialect detection accuracy by nearly 10% absolute.
Leadership and management in quality radiology

The practice of medical imaging and interventional radiology are undergoing rapid change in recent years due to technological advances, workload escalation, workforce shortage, globalisation, corporatisation, commercialisation and commoditisation of healthcare. These professional and economical changes are challenging the established norm but may bring new opportunities. There is an increasing awareness of and interest in the quality of care and patient safety in medical imaging and interventional radiology. Among the professional organisations, a range of quality systems are available to address individual, facility and system needs. To manage the limited resources successfully, radiologists and professional organisations must be leaders and champion for the cause of quality care and patient safety. Close collaboration with other stakeholders towards the development and management of proactive, long-term, system-based strategies and infrastructures will underpin a sustainable future in quality radiology. The International Radiology Quality Network can play a useful facilitating role in this worthwhile but challenging endeavour.
First insights from a mobile honeypot

Computer systems are commonly attacked by malicious transport contacts. We present a comparative study that analyzes to what extent those attacks depend on the network access, in particular if an adversary targets specifically on mobile or non-mobile devices. Based on a mobile honeypot that extracts first statistical results, our findings indicate that a few topological domains of the Internet have started to place particular focus on attacking mobile networks.
Dopamine restores reward prediction errors in old age

Senescence affects the ability to utilize information about the likelihood of rewards for optimal decision-making. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging in humans, we found that healthy older adults had an abnormal signature of expected value, resulting in an incomplete reward prediction error (RPE) signal in the nucleus accumbens, a brain region that receives rich input projections from substantia nigra/ventral tegmental area (SN/VTA) dopaminergic neurons. Structural connectivity between SN/VTA and striatum, measured by diffusion tensor imaging, was tightly coupled to inter-individual differences in the expression of this expected reward value signal. The dopamine precursor levodopa (L-DOPA) increased the task-based learning rate and task performance in some older adults to the level of young adults. This drug effect was linked to restoration of a canonical neural RPE. Our results identify a neurochemical signature underlying abnormal reward processing in older adults and indicate that this can be modulated by L-DOPA.
Pharmacology and Toxicology of Polyphenols with Potential As Neurotropic Agents in Non-communicable Diseases.

BACKGROUND
The central nervous system (CNS) is involved in organic integration. Nervous modulation via bioactive compounds can modify metabolism in order to prevent systemic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Concerning this, plant polyphenols are proposed as neurotropic chemopreventive/ therapeutic agents, given their redox and regulating properties.


OBJECTIVE
To review polyphenolic pharmacology and potential neurological impact on NCDs.


METHOD
First, polyphenolic chemistry was presented, as well as pharmacology, i.e. kinetics and dynamics. Toxicology was particularly described. Then, functional relevance of these compounds was reviewed focusing on the metabolic CNS participation to modulate NCDs, with data being finally integrated.


RESULTS
Oxidative stress is a major risk factor for NCDs. Polyphenols regulate the redox biology of different organic systems including the CNS, which participates in metabolic homeostasis. Polyphenolic neurotropism is determined by certain pharmacological characteristics, modifying nervous and systemic physiopathology, acting on several biological targets. Nonetheless, because these phytochemicals can trigger toxic effects, they should not be recommended indiscriminately.


CONCLUSION
Summing up, the modulating effects of polyphenols allow for the physiological role of CNS on metabolism and organic integration to be utilized in order to prevent NCDs, without losing sight of the risks.
Genomic resolution of linkages in carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycling among widespread estuary sediment bacteria

BACKGROUND
Estuaries are among the most productive habitats on the planet. Bacteria in estuary sediments control the turnover of organic carbon and the cycling of nitrogen and sulfur. These communities are complex and primarily made up of uncultured lineages, thus little is known about how ecological and metabolic processes are partitioned in sediments.


RESULTS
De novo assembly and binning resulted in the reconstruction of 82 bacterial genomes from different redox regimes of estuary sediments. These genomes belong to 23 bacterial groups, including uncultured candidate phyla (for example, KSB1, TA06, and KD3-62) and three newly described phyla (White Oak River (WOR)-1, WOR-2, and WOR-3). The uncultured phyla are generally most abundant in the sulfate-methane transition (SMTZ) and methane-rich zones, and genomic data predict that they mediate essential biogeochemical processes of the estuarine environment, including organic carbon degradation and fermentation. Among the most abundant organisms in the sulfate-rich layer are novel Gammaproteobacteria that have genes for the oxidation of sulfur and the reduction of nitrate and nitrite. Interestingly, the terminal steps of denitrification (NO3 to N2O and then N2O to N2) are present in distinct bacterial populations.


CONCLUSIONS
This dataset extends our knowledge of the metabolic potential of several uncultured phyla. Within the sediments, there is redundancy in the genomic potential in different lineages, often distinct phyla, for essential biogeochemical processes. We were able to chart the flow of carbon and nutrients through the multiple geochemical layers of bacterial processing and reveal potential ecological interactions within the communities.
Going Green in Supply Chain Towards Environmental Sustainability

In recent years the natural environment becomes a major global issue. Due to increasing human and industrial impacts on the environment, environmental issues become more intense and widespread. In this regard, businesses need to place equal footing both on the environment and on their business objectives. This calls for considering the issues of sustainable development in business operations. The steps taken by business organizations towards sustainability can be summarized as follows: Defensive compliance: Waste minimization or cleaner production: Eco efficiency: Design for environment: Green supply chain. This paper is an attempt to clarify the path towards that end and highlight steps to be taken by business organizations to make sustainable development a reality.