bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Beyond the Network Border: The Emergence of Regional “Meta-Networks” and Their Effects on Dutch Public-Policy Projects
Authors: Klaster Esther , Wilderom Celeste , Muntslag Dennis
Published: August 2018

Although network research typically examines whole networks, interorganizational networks are not isolated entities. This study focuses on overlapping regional networks that emerge as an unintentional result of an amalgamation of central governmental projects. We use archival, interview, and social network data and visualize the normally imperceptible meta-networks. Large and centralized meta-networks are found to stimulate goal attainment, while smaller, decentralized meta-networks have higher-quality relations. Both funders and network members who co-implement public projects should make good use of regional meta-networks. Therefore, future research on the determinants of successful decentralized projects should include the dynamics and effects of meta-networks.
Beyond Project Closure: Why Some Business Relationships Recur in Subsequent Projects
Authors: Bengtson Anna , Havila Virpi , Åberg Susanne
Published: August 2018

While a project design provides several managerial advantages within the project life cycle, there are numerous challenges regarding its long-term effects. The aim of this article is to increase our knowledge on the continuity aspect of the project form of organizing, and especially the recurrence of project-based business relationships in subsequent projects. Focusing on the role of network relationships in leveraging between projects, we investigate the reasons for relationship recurrence. Based on a longitudinal case study of three construction projects, our results show that in addition to terminated and dormant relationships after project closure there are recurring relationships, which, unlike the others, do not need reactivation.
The replicative histone chaperone CAF1 is essential for the maintenance of identity and genome integrity in adult stem cells
Authors: Clémot Marie , Molla-Herman Anahi , Mathieu Juliette , Huynh Jean-René , Dostatni Nathalie
Published: August 2018

Chromatin packaging and modifications are important to define the identity of stem cells. How chromatin properties are retained over multiple cycles of stem cell replication, while generating differentiating progeny at the same time, remains a challenging question. The chromatin assembly factor CAF1 is a conserved histone chaperone, which assembles histones H3 and H4 onto newly synthesized DNA during replication and repair. Here, we have investigated the role of CAF1 in the maintenance of germline stem cells (GSCs) in Drosophila ovaries. We depleted P180, the large subunit of CAF1, in germ cells and found that it was required in GSCs to maintain their identity. In the absence of P180, GSCs still harbor stem cell properties but concomitantly express markers of differentiation. In addition, P180-depleted germ cells exhibit elevated levels of DNA damage and de-repression of the transposable I element. These DNA damages activate p53- and Chk2-dependent checkpoints pathways, leading to cell death and female sterility. Altogether, our work demonstrates that chromatin dynamics mediated by CAF1 play an important role in both the regulation of stem cell identity and genome integrity.
Gli3 controls the onset of cortical neurogenesis by regulating the radial glial cell cycle through Cdk6 expression
Authors: Hasenpusch-Theil Kerstin , West Stephen , Kelman Alexandra , Kozic Zrinko , Horrocks Sophie , McMahon Andrew P. , Price David J. , Mason John O. , Theil Thomas
Published: August 2018

The cerebral cortex contains an enormous number of neurons, allowing it to perform highly complex neural tasks. Understanding how these neurons develop at the correct time and place and in accurate numbers constitutes a major challenge. Here, we demonstrate a novel role for Gli3, a key regulator of cortical development, in cortical neurogenesis. We show that the onset of neuron formation is delayed in Gli3 conditional mouse mutants. Gene expression profiling and cell cycle measurements indicate that shortening of the G1 and S phases in radial glial cells precedes this delay. Reduced G1 length correlates with an upregulation of the cyclin-dependent kinase gene Cdk6, which is directly regulated by Gli3. Moreover, pharmacological interference with Cdk6 function rescues the delayed neurogenesis in Gli3 mutant embryos. Overall, our data indicate that Gli3 controls the onset of cortical neurogenesis by determining the levels of Cdk6 expression, thereby regulating neuronal output and cortical size.
Neurog3-dependent pancreas dysgenesis causes ectopic pancreas in Hes1 mutant mice
Authors: Jørgensen Mette C. , de Lichtenberg Kristian H. , Collin Caitlin A. , Klinck Rasmus , Ekberg Jeppe H. , Engelstoft Maja S. , Lickert Heiko , Serup Palle
Published: August 2018

Mutations in Hes1, a target gene of the Notch signalling pathway, lead to ectopic pancreas by a poorly described mechanism. Here, we use genetic inactivation of Hes1 combined with lineage tracing and live imaging to reveal an endodermal requirement for Hes1, and show that ectopic pancreas tissue is derived from the dorsal pancreas primordium. RNA-seq analysis of sorted E10.5 Hes1+/+ and Hes1−/− Pdx1-GFP+ cells suggested that upregulation of endocrine lineage genes in Hes1−/− embryos was the major defect and, accordingly, early pancreas morphogenesis was normalized, and the ectopic pancreas phenotype suppressed, in Hes1−/−Neurog3−/− embryos. In Mib1 mutants, we found a near total depletion of dorsal progenitors, which was replaced by an anterior Gcg+ extension. Together, our results demonstrate that aberrant morphogenesis is the cause of ectopic pancreas and that a part of the endocrine differentiation program is mechanistically involved in the dysgenesis. Our results suggest that the ratio of endocrine lineage to progenitor cells is important for morphogenesis and that a strong endocrinogenic phenotype without complete progenitor depletion, as seen in Hes1 mutants, provokes an extreme dysgenesis that causes ectopic pancreas.
Reactive oxygen species in plant development
Authors: Mhamdi Amna , Van Breusegem Frank
Published: August 2018

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced by metabolic pathways in almost all cells. As signaling components, ROS are best known for their roles in abiotic and biotic stress-related events. However, recent studies have revealed that they are also involved in numerous processes throughout the plant life cycle, from seed development and germination, through to root, shoot and flower development. Here, we provide an overview of ROS production and signaling in the context of plant growth and development, highlighting the key functions of ROS and their interactions with plant phytohormonal networks.
RPM-1 and DLK-1 regulate pioneer axon outgrowth by controlling Wnt signaling
Authors: Park Eun Chan , Rongo Christopher
Published: August 2018

Axons must correctly reach their targets for proper nervous system function, although we do not fully understand the underlying mechanism, particularly for the first ‘pioneer’ axons. In C. elegans, AVG is the first neuron to extend an axon along the ventral midline, and this pioneer axon facilitates the proper extension and guidance of follower axons that comprise the ventral nerve cord. Here, we show that the ubiquitin ligase RPM-1 prevents the overgrowth of the AVG axon by repressing the activity of the DLK-1/p38 MAPK pathway. Unlike in damaged neurons, where this pathway activates CEBP-1, we find that RPM-1 and the DLK-1 pathway instead regulate the response to extracellular Wnt cues in developing AVG axons. The Wnt LIN-44 promotes the posterior growth of the AVG axon. In the absence of RPM-1 activity, AVG becomes responsive to a different Wnt, EGL-20, through a mechanism that appears to be independent of canonical Fz-type receptors. Our results suggest that RPM-1 and the DLK-1 pathway regulate axon guidance and growth by preventing Wnt signaling crosstalk.
A técnica para encontrar um lugar ao sol
Authors: Da Silva Fabricio Martins Carvalho , De Abreu Julio Cesar Andrade
Published: August 2018

Este caso de ensino relata as estratégias utilizadas por uma diretora de um consórcio de educação a distância para auxiliar sua tomada de decisão. O objetivo das estratégias adotadas foi decidir sobre a escolha do melhor local para implantação de um polo de apoio presencial. Cada uma das cidades candidatas apresenta boas características para sediar o polo, porém apenas uma será escolhida. Recomenda-se a aplicação deste caso de ensino nos cursos de graduação e especialização em Administração Pública, nas disciplinas que apresentam conteúdos voltados para políticas públicas; organização, processos e tomada de decisão; planejamento estratégico na administração pública.
Tendências na área de gestão de pessoas
Authors: Tonelli Maria José , Wilner Adriana
Published: August 2018

A área de Recursos Humanos (RH) tem uma experiência acumulada de mais de 100 anos.Com esse patrimônio (de acertos e desacertos), os profissionais e os pesquisadores de RHtêm muita história para contar. Se no passado a área não tinha nenhuma centralidade nasempresas, sendo chamada de Departamento de Pessoal, atualmente a Gestão Estratégicade Pessoas cada vez mais contribui para o sucesso dos negócios e para a sustentabilidadedas marcas. As atividades centrais de RH compreendem as tradicionais funções de recrutamento,seleção e desenvolvimento das pessoas, passam pela gestão da cultura organizacional e são fundamentaispara o planejamento da força de trabalho e seu alinhamento com a estratégia da organização.
Desenvolvendo profissionais para o futuro
Authors: Morgado Ana Paula , Pliopas Ana Luiza
Published: August 2018

É a colaboração, o “fazer junto”, que sustentará as competências essenciais que nos diferenciam das máquinas, como pensar criticamente, usar a criatividade, solucionar problemas complexos e desenvolver a inteligência emocional.
Por que o descompasso?
Authors: Lacombe Beatriz Maria Braga , Cepellos Vanessa Martines
Published: August 2018

O setor de recursos humanos (RH) e os gestores das organizações vivem em eterna briga. De um lado, gestores acham que o RH é inútil. Do outro, o RH acredita ser visto de forma estereotipada. Para solucionar a disputa, ambas as partes terão de se esforçar.
O desafio da diversidade
Authors: Tonelli Maria José
Published: August 2018

Enfrentar questões de gênero, raça e idade significa aproveitar o plenopotencial da força de trabalho – e do mercado consumidor – no Brasil.
Vein to vein: exploring blood supply chains in Canada
Authors: Maeng Jung-Joo , Sabharwal Kayla , Ülkü M. Ali
Published: August 2018

There is not yet any substitute for human blood which remains a scarce resource in many countries. Effective and efficient management of blood supply chains (BSCs) is utmost important in the healthcare industry. This paper gives an overview of the BSC and how blood products are used at hospitals to provide life-saving services to patients.  Factoring in the blood types and their receipt compatibility, a simple inventory model is proposed. Using secondary data, the model is illustrated by way of a small case study in Nova Scotia, Canada. We highlight that due to both demand and supply uncertainties, and due to its perishable nature, inventorying blood products is not straightforward and brings with it many logistical and management challenges in the BSC.
Airports economic efficient frontier
Authors: Yoshimoto Decio , Alves Cláudio Jorge Pinto , Caetano Mauro
Published: August 2018

Studies about airport operational efficiency models generally disregard the correlation between operational efficiencies and economic drivers. The goal of this study is, firstly, to isolate and detail the key economic drivers and then find their efficient frontier. The methodology employed was Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) as a non-parametric and linear programming model. It provides relative measures of efficiency using multiple inputs and outputs for a given Decision-Making Unit (DMU) without requiring a prior production function. The number of variables in this study was limited in function of the DMUs analyzed, which consisted of the following Brazilian airports: Congonhas Airport (CGH), Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos International Airport (VCP). Two of the airports, GRU and VCP, were found to be efficient considering this study’s combination of very limited variables, meaning that theses airports, from this isolated standpoint, are maximizing their commercial, passenger parking and marketing revenues, given their terminal area and the number of yearly passengers.
Market Reaction to Mandatory Nonfinancial Disclosure
Authors: Grewal Jody , Riedl Edward J. , Serafeim George
Published: August 2018

We examine the equity market reaction to events associated with the passage of a directive in the European Union (EU) mandating increased nonfinancial disclosure. These disclosures relate to firms’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, and would be applicable to firms listed on EU exchanges or with significant operations in the EU. We predict and find (i) an average negative market reaction of –0.79% across all firms, (ii) a less negative market reaction for firms having higher predirective nonfinancial performance, and (iii) a less negative reaction for firms having higher predirective nonfinancial disclosure levels. In addition, results are accentuated for firms having the most material ESG issues, as well as investors anticipating proprietary and political costs as a result of the mandated disclosures. Finally, we find that the negative market reaction is concentrated in firms with weak preregulation ESG performance and disclosure, which exhibit an average return of –1.54%; in contrast, firms with strong preregulation disclosure and performance exhibit an average positive return of 0.52%. Overall, the results are consistent with the equity market perceiving net costs (benefits) for firms with weak (strong) nonfinancial performance and disclosure around key events surrounding the mandatory disclosure regulation of nonfinancial information.

This paper was accepted by Shiva Rajgopal, accounting.
Optimal Stopping Under Uncertainty in Drift and Jump Intensity
Authors: Krätschmer Volker , Ladkau Marcel , Laeven Roger J. A. , Schoenmakers John G. M. , Stadje Mitja
Published: August 2018

This paper studies the optimal stopping problem in the presence of model uncertainty (ambiguity). We develop a numerically implementable method to solve this problem in a general setting, allowing for general time-consistent ambiguity-averse preferences and general payoff processes driven by jump diffusions. Our method consists of three steps. First, we construct a suitable Doob martingale associated with the solution to the optimal stopping problem using backward stochastic calculus. Second, we employ this martingale to construct an approximated upper bound to the solution using duality. Third, we introduce backward-forward simulation to obtain a genuine upper bound to the solution, which converges to the true solution asymptotically. We also provide asymptotically optimal exercise rules. We analyze the limiting behavior and convergence properties of our method. We illustrate the generality and applicability of our method and the potentially significant impact of ambiguity to optimal stopping in a few examples.
A Single-Phase, Proximal Path-Following Framework
Authors: Tran-Dinh Quoc , Kyrillidis Anastasios , Cevher Volkan
Published: August 2018

We propose a new proximal path-following framework for a class of constrained convex problems. We consider settings where the nonlinear—and possibly nonsmooth—objective part is endowed with a proximity operator, and the constraint set is equipped with a self-concordant barrier. Our approach relies on the following two main ideas. First, we reparameterize the optimality condition as an auxiliary problem, such that a good initial point is available; by doing so, a family of alternative paths toward the optimum is generated. Second, we combine the proximal operator with path-following ideas to design a single-phase, proximal path-following algorithm. We prove that our algorithm has the same worst-case iteration complexity bounds as in standard path-following methods from the literature but does not require an initial phase. Our framework also allows inexactness in the evaluation of proximal Newton directions, without sacrificing the worst-case iteration complexity. We demonstrate the merits of our algorithm via three numerical examples, where proximal operators play a key role.
Customer Learning in Call Centers from Previous Waiting Experiences
Authors: Emadi Seyed Morteza , Swaminathan Jayashankar M.
Published: August 2018

Designing modern call centers requires an understanding of callers’ patience and abandonment behavior. Using a Cox regression analysis, we show that callers’ abandonment behavior may differ based on their contact history, and changes across their different contacts. We control for caller heterogeneity using a two-step grouped-fixed effect method. This analysis shows that differences in callers’ abandonment behavior are not only driven by their heterogeneity but also by differences in their beliefs about their delays affected by their contact history. As a result, callers’ beliefs about the waiting time distribution may not match the actual distribution in the call center, and the equilibrium condition in the rational expectation equilibrium assumption may not hold. To understand callers’ prior belief about the waiting time distribution, and to disentangle the impact of changes in their beliefs driven by their contact history from the impact of their intrinsic parameters, we use a structural estimation approach in a Bayesian learning framework. We estimate the parameters of this model from a call center data set with multiple priority classes. We show that in this call center, new callers who do not have any prior experience with the call center are optimistic about their delay in the system and underestimate its length irrespective of their priority classes. We also show that our Bayesian learning model not only has a better fit to the data set compared to the rational expectation equilibrium model but also outperforms the rational expectation equilibrium model in out-of-sample tests. Our Bayesian framework not only sheds light on callers’ learning process and their beliefs about their delays, but also could leverage callers’ contact history to provide personalized patience level for callers. This personalized information enables implementation of patience-based scheduling policies studied in the queueing literature.

The online appendix is available at https://doi.org/10.1287/opre.2018.1738 .
Editorial: FAREWELL AND WELCOME NEW EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Authors: Adlerová Iva
Published: August 2018

My seven years with Acta Polytechnica ended on June 30. The opportunity to lead this journal from a local list of reviewed periodicals to the prestigious databases – Web of Science, Scopus, Inspec, CAS and more – was a rewarding experience and privilege for me.

All this would have not been possible without the continual cooperation and understanding of many individuals, who contribute to putting the journal together.

In the first place there are authors of excellent submissions and reviewers who contributed their time, expertise, knowledge and experience to help the authors to improve their manuscripts and, through their comments and questions, gave them an inspiration for their further research. During my tenure I saw very satisfying trends in our submissions, mainly the increasing quality of the manuscripts submitted by young researchers.

I very appreciate the continual support of all the members of the editorial board. As experts in their field they contributed to the editorial process, provided invaluable advices and recommendations. In particular I would like to thank the internal board members, who collaborated with their colleagues from faculties and institutes. Without this motivating communication and cooperation across the university the AP would not be what it is.

A special thanks belongs to Tomáš Hejda. Seven years ago he created the image of the journal and set up typographic rules and standards. Last but not least, AP could not grow without the work of the language editors, especially Robin Healey.

And, of course, I would like to thank all the colleagues from the CTU Central Library for their support and intensive cooperation. Without them it would not be possible to set the necessary publishing standards and processes. Especially I would like to thank Lenka Němečková for being a source of energy and inspiration for the AP, and thank to the director of the CTU Central Library Marta Machytková for her support.

Finally, I would like to introduce and welcome an outstanding colleague and the new Editor-in-Chief Tereza Karlová. I very respect her professional skills, I am convinced that she has the right motivation for the successful management of Acta Polytechnica and I wish her all the best.

Iva Adlerová Outgoing Editor-in-Chief
Model CNN LeNet dalam Rekognisi Angka Tahun pada Prasasti Peninggalan Kerajaan Majapahit
Authors: Septianto Tri , Setyati Endang , Santoso Joan
Published: August 2018

The object of the inscription has a feature that is difficult to recognize because it is generally eroded and faded. This study analyzed the performance of CNN using LeNet model to recognize the object of year digit found on the relic inscriptions of Majapahit Kingdom. Object recognition with LeNet model had a maximum accuracy of 85.08% at 10 epoch in 6069 seconds. This LeNet's performance was better than the VGG as the comparison model with a maximum accuracy of 11.39% at 10 epoch in 40223 seconds.
HAKEKAT HUKUM PENGUPAHAN DALAM UPAYA MEWUJUDKAN KESEJAHTERAAN SOSIAL PEKERJA
Authors: Ibrahim H. Zulkarnain
Published: August 2018

The values of Pancasila are reflected in legal idea that showed in moral standards. The legal idea is a pattern of thought that contains sublime rules, leads the remuneration law’s direction and goal to create a prosperous life for society workers. The essence of Pancasila, law of idea, and moral become benchmark for government, enterpreneurs, and workers to execute the harmonious of Pancasila’s Industrial Relationship system in legal certainty, justice, and expedienceNilai-nilai Pancasila, tercermin pada cita hukum yang nampak pada standar moral.  Cita hukum tersebut merupakan suatu pola pikir yang mengandung kaedah-kaedah luhur menentukan arah dan tujuan hukum pengupahan dalam rangka mewujudkan masyarakat pekerja yang hidup sejahtera. Hakekat Pancasila, cita hukum, dan moral tersebut, menjadi tolak ukur dari pemerintah, pengusaha dan pekerja dalam melaksanakan sistem Hubungan Industrial Pancasila (HIP) yang harmonis dalam kepastian hukum, keadilan dan kehasilgunaan
DISKRIMINASI RASIAL DAN ETNIS SEBAGAI PERSOALAN HUKUM DAN HAK ASASI MANUSIA
Authors: Armiwulan Hesti
Published: August 2018

The Republic of Indonesia already had commitment to respect and uphold human rights that stipulated in The Constitution of Republic of Indonesia 1945. One of the constitutional rights is everyone have the rights to free from discrimination. The issue of potential racial discriminationoccurred in Indonesia, considered the amount of population in Indonesia is too many, a lot of different ethnic, racial and ethnic groups (multi-ethnic) and educational level is still relatively low as well as a lot of them are poor persons . The effort to eliminate racial discrimination is law protection and law enforcement as well as increasing awareness to respect human dignity.
Index dan Ucapan Terimakasih
Authors: Hukum Masalah Masalah
Published: August 2018

Indeks PenulisIndeks SubjekUcapan Terima KasihVOL 44, NO 1-4 (2015)
Die E-Paper-Kooperation zwischen der Deutschen Nationalbibliothek und den regionalen Pflichtexemplarbibliotheken: erfolgreiches Modell mit Ausbaupotential?
Authors: Jendral Lars
Published: August 2018

Die E-Paper-Sammlung der Deutschen Nationalbibliothek (DNB) umfasst ca. 1.200 Titel. Diese layout-getreuen digitalen Versionen der gedruckten Tageszeitungen werden als Pflichtexemplare archiviert. Zugleich haben die Regionalbibliotheken aufgrund der Pflichtexemplargesetze ihrer Bundesländer ebenfalls einen Anspruch auf Ablieferung durch die Zeitungsverleger. Nach mehrjährigen Vorarbeiten ist nun eine Kooperation zwischen der DNB und vorerst elf Regionalbibliotheken aus sieben Bundesländern perfekt: seit Januar 2018 kann in den Räumlichkeiten der beteiligten Regionalbibliotheken direkt auf die Sammlung in der DNB zugegriffen werden – natürlich nur auf die E-Paper aus dem eigenen Bundesland bzw. Zuständigkeitsbereich. Eine doppelte Abgabe und Archivierung auch auf Länderebene wird so vermieden.
Bibliotheken in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexiko
Authors: Mühlschlegel Ulrike , Dürr Michael
Published: August 2018

Die Stadt Oaxaca de Juárez in Mexiko verfügt über eine reiche Kultur- und Bibliothekslandschaft, die in hohem Maße von privaten Initiativen geprägt ist. In diesem Artikel werden die Forschungs- und Spezialbibliotheken sowie Öffentliche Bibliotheken der Stadt mit ihrer Geschichte und ihren Beständen vorgestellt sowie deren Bedeutung für die Einwohnerinnen und Einwohner Oaxacas aufgezeigt.
Palestine’s Legitimate Citizenry
Authors: Alcott Blake
Published: August 2018

For its democratic legitimacy whatever state rules historic Palestine must have a legitimate citizenry. A legitimate citizenry must include all people significantly, seriously, or existentially affected by the rules of the state ruling the territory in question. Palestinians now residing in historic Palestine are obviously thus significantly affected by the rules of Israel. This paper argues that the roughly half of the Palestinians residing outside the borders of historic Palestine, as well, are significantly enough affected to justify a claim of citizenship in whatever state rules the territory, which can undoubtedly be called their homeland. Israel does not fulfil this necessary condition for democratic state legitimacy, but a state comprised of all Palestinians, after many of them exercise their right of return, as well as all others now residing in historic Palestine, would.
On the Capability of Logarithmic-Power Model for Prediction of Hot Deformation Behavior of Alloy 800H at High Strain Rates
Authors: Shafiei E. , Soltani Tehrani A.
Published: August 2018

In this study, the logarithmic-power model has been used to predict hot deformation behavior of alloy 800H at high temperatures. This is for the first time that the logarithmic-power model is examined to model the flow stress curves with negligible flow softening at high strain rates. To this end, flow stress curves of alloy 800H obtained at deformation temperatures from 850°C to 1050°C and at strain rates of 5 and 10 S−1 were employed. The Johnson–Cook model and Shafiei constitutive equation were also used to prove the accuracy of the logarithmic-power model in prediction of flow stress curves of alloy 800H. Evaluation of mean error of flow stress at different deformation conditions showed that the logarithmic-power model can give a more precise estimation of flow stress curves than Johnson–Cook model. Furthermore, it was found out that the accuracy of the Logarithmic-power model and Shafiei constitutive equation was roughly the same in terms of maximum errors obtained in prediction of flow stress curves. Accordingly, it can be concluded that the logarithmic-power model can be employed as a comprehensive model for a wide range of deformation conditions.
Design thinking, system thinking, Grounded Theory, and system dynamics modeling—an integrative methodology for social sciences and humanities
Authors: Šviráková Eva , Bianchi Gabriel
Published: August 2018

This paper concerns design thinking (Lawson, 1980), system thinking (systems theory) (von Bertalanffy, 1968), and system dynamics modeling as methodological platforms for analyzing large amounts of qualitative data and transforming it into quantitative mode. The aims of this article are to present an integral (mixed) research process including the design thinking process—a solution oriented approach applicable in the social sciences and humanities which enables to reveal causality in research on societal and behavioral issues. This integral approach is illustrated by an empirical pilot study from art/design-educational environment.
Lexical priming in humorous satirical newspaper headlines
Authors: Skalicky Stephen
Published: August 2018

Satire is a type of discourse commonly employed to mock or criticize a satirical target, typically resulting in humor. Current understandings of satire place strong emphasis on the role that background and pragmatic knowledge play during satire recognition. However, there may also be specific linguistic cues that signal a satirical intent. Researchers using corpus linguistic methods, specifically Lexical Priming, have demonstrated that other types of creative language use, such as irony, puns, and verbal jokes, purposefully deviate from expected language patterns (e.g. collocations). The purpose of this study is to investigate whether humorous satirical headlines also subvert typical linguistic patterns using the theory of Lexical Priming. In order to do so, a corpus of newspaper headlines taken from the satirical American newspaperThe Onionare analyzed and compared to a generalized corpus of American English. Results of this analysis suggest satirical headlines exploit linguistic expectations through the use of low-frequency collocations and semantic preferences, but also contain higher discourse and genre level deviations that cannot be captured in the surface level linguistic features of the headlines.
Does the risk of arterial hypertension increase in the course of triptorelin treatment?
Authors: Palma Laura , Gaudino Rossella , Cavarzere Paolo , Antoniazzi Franco
Published: August 2018

Background:

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH-a) are common treatment options for central precocious puberty (CPP) in childhood. GnRH-a treatment is useful and has a good safety profile, with minimal adverse effects and no severe long-term consequences. The common side effects in children are menopause-like symptoms and local adverse events at the injection site.

Case presentation:

We present the case of a girl with CPP who developed arterial hypertension from treatment with GnRH-a (triptorelin). Comprehensive diagnostic studies ruled out other causes for her hypertension and its complications. After therapy was interrupted, her blood pressure remained within normal limits for age. Consequently, we hypothesize that the hypertension presented by our patient was related to triptorelin treatment.

Conclusions:

Although the etiology of this adverse event is not known and only some hypotheses can be made, clinicians should be aware that arterial hypertension might appear during triptorelin treatment in childhood with CPP. Therefore, they should routinely monitor the arterial blood pressure of patients under treatment.
Crystal structure of catena-poly[(μ2-1-(4-(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)phenyl)ethan-1-one-κ2
N:O)-bis(1,1,1-trifluoro-4-oxo-4-(thiophen-2-yl)but-2-en-2-olato-κ2
O,O′)copper(II)], C27H18CuF6N2O5S2
Authors: Sun Hong , Wang Gao-Feng
Published: August 2018

C27H18CuF6N2O5S2, triclinic, P1̄ (no. 2), a = 9.3162(5) Å, b = 10.1290(6) Å, c = 16.4352(9) Å, α = 90.430(4)°, β = 100.711(5)°, γ = 110.753(5)°, V = 1420.45(14) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0559, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1617, T = 293 K.
Crystal structure of ethyl 2-amino-4-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-7-methyl-5-oxo-4H,5H-pyrano[4,3-b]pyran-3-carboxylate, C20H21NO5
Authors: Yan Gao
Published: August 2018

C20H21NO5, orthorhombic, Pccn (no. 56), a = 15.114(2) Å, b = 17.574(3) Å, c = 14.123(2) Å, V = 3751.3(10) Å3, Z = 8, R
gt(F) = 0.0626, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.2130, T = 293 K.
Crystal structure of 1,3-dimethyl-2-(p-tolyl)-1H-perimidin-3-ium iodide 1.5 hydrate, C20H22IN2O1.5
Authors: Yuan Lin , Li Zhong-Yan , Yuan Xian-You , Zhang Min
Published: August 2018

C20H22IN2O1.5, monoclinic, C2/c (no. 15), a = 38.828(4) Å, b = 9.5689(9) Å, c = 26.186(2) Å, β = 127.719(1)°, Z = 8, V = 7696.0(12) Å3, R
gt(F) = 0.0379, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1058, T = 296(2) K.
Crystal structure of 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)chromane, C16H16O2
Authors: Li Zhong-Yan , Yuan Lin , Yuan Xian-You , Zhang Min
Published: August 2018

C16H16O2, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 13.685(10) Å, b = 6.461(5) Å, c = 15.717(12) Å, β = 112.262(8)°, V = 1286.1(17) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0417, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1200, T = 296(2) K.
Central Nervous System-acting chemicals and the Chemical Weapons Convention: A former Scientific Adviser’s perspective
Authors: Mathews Robert J.
Published: August 2018

The term Incapacitating Chemical Agents (or Incapacitants) was chosen to describe different classes of chemical warfare agents that were being developed in the 1950s. This article considers some of the types of chemicals and their properties that have been discussed more recently under the terminology of Incapacitating Chemical Agents, including opioids of the fentanyl class, and how these psychochemicals are relevant to the Chemical Weapons Convention. This article argues that the term Incapacitating Chemical Agents is inaccurate and misleading and will be a potential cause of confusion when Member States of the Chemical Weapons Convention are discussing the types of toxic chemicals which are permitted for use for various law enforcement purposes including domestic riot control. This article then argues that the term Central Nervous System-acting chemicals is a more accurate and appropriate description of psychochemicals such as the fentanyls, and use of this term will hopefully facilitate a more constructive discussion within the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). In other words, it is important to ‘get the science clearly understood first’, to enable a more constructive discussion by policy-makers, lawyers and military experts.
NQR, NMR, and X-ray crystal structure studies of [4-C2H5-C6H4NH3]2MBr4 (M=Zn, Cd)
Authors: Ishihara Hideta , Honda Hisashi , Svoboda Ingrid , Fuess Hartmut
Published: August 2018

The crystal structure of [4-C2H5-C6H4NH3]2ZnBr4 (1) has been determined at 150(2) K: triclinic, P1̅, a=724.82(2), b=1194.20(4), c=1322.26(4) pm, α=74.151(3), β=80.887(3), γ=80.434(3)°, and Z=2. There are two crystallographically independent cations in the unit cell of 1: one has its benzene ring perpendicular to the crystallographic a axis of the unit cell and the other one has its benzene ring perpendicular to the c axis. These cations are alternatingly located along the c axis and form organic layers, and the ZnBr4 anions form inorganic layers in between. Zn–Br···H–N hydrogen bonds are formed between cations and anions. In accordance with the crystal structure, four nuclear quadrupole resonance (NQR) lines of 81Br were observed. The temperature dependence of the 81Br NQR frequencies between 77 and 320 K shows a peculiar feature which is not due to a structural phase transition. The measurement of 13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectra at around T=340 K indicates a redistribution of cations. The temperature dependence of 81Br NQR frequencies and differential thermal analysis measurements show that [4-C2H5-C6H4NH3]2CdBr4 (2) undergoes a structural phase transition at around 190 K.
Explosive Push-ups: From Popular Simple Exercises to Valid Tests for Upper-Body Power
Authors: Zalleg Dalenda , Ben Dhahbi Anis , Dhahbi Wissem , Sellami Maha , Padulo Johnny , Souaifi Marouen , Bešlija Tea , Chamari Karim
Published: August 2018

Zalleg, D, Ben Dhahbi, A, Dhahbi, W, Sellami, M, Padulo, J, Souaifi, M, Bešlija, T, and Chamari, K. Explosive push-ups: From popular simple exercises to valid tests for upper-body power. J Strength Cond Res 34(10): 2877–2885, 2020—The purpose of this study was to assess the logical and ecological validity of 5 explosive push-up variations as a means of upper-body power assessment, using the factorial characterization of ground reaction force-based (GRF-based) parameter outputs. Thirty-seven highly active commando soldiers (age: 23.3 ± 1.5 years; body mass: 78.7 ± 9.7 kg; body height: 179.7 ± 4.3 cm) performed 3 trials of 5 variations of the explosive push-up in a randomized-counterbalanced order: (a) standard countermovement push-up, (b) standard squat push-up, (c) kneeling countermovement push-up, (d) kneeling squat push-up, and (e) drop-fall push-up. Vertical GRF was measured during these exercises using a portable force plate. The initial force-supported, peak-GRF and rate of force development during takeoff, flight time, impact force, and rate of force development impact on landing were measured. A significant relationship between initial force-supported and peak-GRF takeoff was observed for the countermovement push-up (CMP) exercises (standard countermovement push-up, kneeling countermovement push-up, and drop-fall push-up) and squat push-up (SP) exercises (standard squat push-up and kneeling squat push-up) (r = 0.58 and r = 0.80, respectively; p < 0.01). Furthermore, initial force supported was also negatively correlated to a significant degree with flight time for both CMP and SP (r = −0.74 and r = −0.80; p < 0.01, respectively). Principal component analysis (PCA) showed that the abovementioned 6 GRF-based variables resulted in the extraction of 3 significant components, which explained 88.9% of the total variance for CMP, and 2 significant components, which explained 71.0% of the total variance for SP exercises. In summary, the PCA model demonstrated a great predictive power in accounting for GRF-based parameters of explosive push-up exercises, allowing for stronger logical and ecological validity as tests of upper-body power. Furthermore, it is possible to adjust the intensity level of the push-up exercise by altering the starting position (i.e., standard vs. kneeling).
Barbell Hip-Thrust Exercise: Test-Retest Reliability and Correlation With Isokinetic Performance
Authors: Dello Iacono Antonio , Padulo Johnny , Bešlija Tea , Halperin Israel
Published: August 2018

Dello Iacono, A, Padulo, J, Bešlija, T, and Halperin, I. Barbell hip-thrust exercise: Test-retest reliability and correlation with isokinetic performance. J Strength Cond Res 35(3): 659–667, 2021—The barbell hip-thrust (BHT) exercise is growing in popularity as evident by the large increase in research outputs investigating its utility as a training intervention and a testing tool. The aim of this study was to examine the test-retest reliability of the BHT and its correlation with isokinetic performance. Test-retest reliability was established by correlating the peak force and power outcomes measured with the BHT force-velocity profile test of 20 handball athletes on 2 separate days. The peak force and power measured with the BHT force-velocity profile test of 49 handball athletes were correlated with peak concentric force of the knee flexors and hip extensors measured with an isokinetic device at 2 different velocities (60–180°·s−1). The correlation between the isokinetic testing scores and the BHT force-velocity profile tests were moderate to large (Pearson r ranges: 0.45–0.86, all p values <0.001). Test-retest reliability of the BHT force-velocity profile was very high as shown with intraclass correlations of 0.94 and 0.99 for peak force and 0.97 and 0.99 for peak power measures. The BHT force-velocity profile can serve as a tentative substitute in cases that athletes do not have access to an isokinetic device, given the moderate to large correlations between them. Moreover, the BHT force-velocity profile was shown to be very reliable, thus providing coaches and scientists a range of day-to-day performance variability in this exercise.
Serum anti-Mullerian hormone predicts ovarian response in (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys
Authors: Long Hui , Nie Yanhong , Wang Li , Lu Yong , Wang Yan , Cai Yijun , Liu Zhen , Jia Miaomiao , Lyu Qifeng , Kuang Yanping , Sun Qiang
Published: August 2018

AMH as a promising predictor of ovarian response has been studied extensively in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology treatment, but little is known about its prediction value in monkeys undergoing ovarian stimulation. In the current study, a total of 380 cynomolgus monkeys ranging from 5 to 12 years received 699 ovarian stimulation cycles. Serum samples were collected for AMH measure with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. It was found that serum AMH levels were positive correlated with the number of retrieved oocytes (P < 0.01) in the first, second and third stimulation cycles. In the first cycles, area under the curve (ROCAUC) of AMH is 0.688 for low response and 0.612 for high response respectively, indicating the significant prediction values (P = 0.000 andP = 0.005). The optimal AMH cutoff value was 9.68 ng/mL for low ovarian response and 15.88 ng/mL for high ovarian response prediction. In the second stimulation cycles, the significance of ROCAUCof AMH for high response rather than the low response was observed (P = 0.001 andP = 0.468). The optimal AMH cutoff value for high ovarian response was 15.61 ng/mL. In the third stimulation cycles, AMH lost the prediction value with no significant ROCAUC. Our data demonstrated that AMH, not age, is a cycle-dependent predictor for ovarian response in form of oocyte yields, which would promote the application of AMH in assisted reproductive treatment (ART) of female cynomolgus monkeys. AMH evaluation would optimize candidate selection for ART and individualize the ovarian stimulation strategies, and consequentially improve the efficiency in monkeys.
An-Niswiyah Fii Riwayah Banat al-Riyadh Li Raja’ Abdullah Al Sanea
Authors: Arika Merdu , Ramadhani Novi
Published: August 2018

This research is titled feminism in Banat al-Riyadh novel by Rajaa Al Sanea. This novel tells the lives of four women in the city of Riyadh who experienced injustice due to the rules of the family as well as from the government, which restricted the freedom of women; therefore I am interested in reviewing this title. This research focuses on one core problem: how to illustrate the feminism in the novel. The research method used in this research is descriptive method of analysis, and the results obtained from this study found some images of feminism; firstly, the desired freedom of women in this novel is to demand freedom in choosing a life partner, and freedom in social interaction. Secondly, education for women because women also have an important role for the progress of the nation, the advancement of a nation depends on the advance of education for women. Thirdly, a husband cannot divorce his wife unilaterally; there is a specific rule on this matter, so that women are not harmed by the situation.--- Penelitian ini berjudul feminisme dalam novel Banat al-Riyadh karya Rajaa Al Sanea. Novel ini mengisahkan kehidupan empat perempuan di kota riyadh yang mengalami ketidakadilan yang disebabkan aturan dari keluarga maupun dari pemerintah, yang membatasi kebebasan perempuan, oleh karena itu saya tertarik mengkaji judul ini. Penelitian ini difokuskan pada satu permasalahan inti yaitu: bagaimana gambaran feminisme dalam novel. Adapun metode penelitian yang digunakan peneliti pada penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif analisis dan hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian adalah peneliti menemukan beberapa gambaran feminisme adalah pertama: kebebasan perempuan yang diinginkan novel ialah menutut kebebasan dalam memilih pasangan hidupnya, dan kebebasan dalam berinteraksi sosial. kedua: pendidikan bagi perempuan karena perempuan juga memiliki peran penting bagi kemajuaan bangsa, majunya suatu bangsa tergantung majunya pendidikan bagi perempuan. ketiga: talak bagi seorang suami tidak boleh menceraikan istrinya secara sepihak, ada aturan tersendiri mengenai hal ini, sehingga perempuan tidak dirugikan dengan situasi tersebut.DOI : 10.15408/bat.v24i1.6536
Adverbs In Expressions of Disagreement: a Corpus Study
Authors: Mutiara Rika
Published: August 2018

This study examined the occurrences of expressions of disagreement in the textbook and corpora namely Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA) and British National Corpus (BNC). Besides, this study scrutinized the concordance lines in which disagreement occur to obtain other language functions that were usually used together in expressions of disagreement. It also studied the used of adverbs in expressions of disagreement. They were categorized based on semantic categories develop by Biber, et al. (1999). Some expressions of disagreement given in the textbook were not found in BNC. The findings from the corpora showed that the speakers tend to give opinions and reasons in stating disagreement. They, moreover, showed direct respect to the interlocutors in order to manage the relationship. These language functions were not found in the expressions of disagreement in the textbook. The adverbs that belonged to the categories of degree and stance were more salient than any other categories. The adverbs intensified the level of disagreement and represent speakers’ certainty. Furthermore, the adverbs indicate speakers’ attitude toward the issues of disagreement. It seemed that adverbs played a role in stating disagreement. However, no expressions of disagreement in the textbook contained adverbs.---Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengecek kemunculan ungkapan yang digunakan untuk menyatakan tidak setuju di buku teks dan korpus. Korpus tersebut adalah Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA) dan British National Corpus (BNC). Selain itu, penelitian ini mengkaji ungkapan lain yang biasanya muncul ketika menyatakan tidak setuju dengan menganalisa baris konkordansi. Lebih dalam lagi, penelitian ini menganalisa adverbial yang muncul dalam ungkapan menyatakan tidak setuju. Adverbia dikategorikan berdasarkan klasifikasi yang dikembangkan oleh Biber, dkk (1999). Beberapa ungkapan yang muncul di buku teks tidak ditemukan di BNC. Penutur cenderung memberikan pendapat dan alasan  ketika menyatakan tidak setuju. Mereka juga menunjukan sikap hormat kepada lawan bicaranya untuk menjaga hubungan. Hali seperti ini tidak ditemui di ungkapan menyatakan tidak setuju yang terdapat di buku teks. Adverbia yang berfungsi untuk menunjukan kadar dan kepastian dalam ungkapan tidak setuju merupakan fitur penting. Selain itu, adverbia yang merefleksikan sikap penutur juga menjadi fitur yang menonjol dalam menyatakan tidak setuju. Hal ini menunjukan bahwa adverbia memiliki peranan tersendiri ketika penutur menyatakan tidak setuju. Namun, semua ungkapan menyatakan tidak setuju di buku teks tidak memuat adverbia.DOI : 10.15408/bat.v24i1.7017