bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La directive cadre sur l'eau au défi de l'internalisation des effets externes
Authors: Cavagnac Michel , Gouguet Jean-Jacques
Published: January 2016

La Directive Cadre sur l'Eau (DCE) innove surtout par un important volet économique qui concerne le difficile problème de l'internalisation des effets externes et de la mise en œuvre d'instruments efficaces de la gestion de la ressource. Elle repose sur des fondements analytiques solides autour de deux principes reconnus dans bon nombre de textes internationaux : le principe pollueur payeur et le principe utilisateur payeur (ou principe de récupération des coûts). Ces deux principes sont complémentaires et non pas exclusifs l'un de l'autre et ils ont tous les deux, en théorie, des effets incitatifs reconnus. Les vraies difficultés proviennent des modalités de mise en œuvre de ces deux principes. En particulier, il faut d'une part trouver un accord sur la détermination du niveau des redevances qui va traduire une internalisation plus ou moins complète des coûts et dommages ; il faut repérer d'autre part les passagers clandestins et négocier une répartition plus équilibrée des paiements des redevances entre les acteurs impliqués.

Pour ne pas affronter ces difficultés, les agences françaises de l'eau ont préféré abandonner l'incitativité des taxes pour promouvoir l'incitativité des aides et subventions. Pourtant la théorie économique montre bien comment le gaspillage et la pollution peuvent être combattus de façon efficace par une politique restaurant la vérité des prix.
Sonochemical co-deposition of antibacterial nanoparticles and dyes on textiles
Authors: Perelshtein Ilana , Lipovsky Anat , Perkas Nina , Tzanov Tzanko , Gedanken Aharon
Published: January 2016

The sonochemical technique has already been proven as one of the best coating methods for stable functionalization of substrates over a wide range of applications. Here, we report for the first time on the simultaneous sonochemical dyeing and coating of textiles with antibacterial metal oxide (MO) nanoparticles. In this one-step process the antibacterial nanoparticles are synthesized in situ and deposited together with dye nanoparticles on the fabric surface. It was shown that the antibacterial behavior of the metal oxides was not influenced by the presence of the dyes. Higher K/S values were achieved by sonochemical deposition of the dyes in comparison to a dip-coating (exhaustion) process. The stability of the antibacterial properties and the dye fastness was studied for 72 h in saline solution aiming at medical applications.
A convergent, umpoled synthesis of 2-(1-amidoalkyl)pyridines
Authors: Johnson Tarn C , Marsden Stephen P
Published: January 2016

A convenient, one-pot, two-component synthesis of 2-(1-amidoalkyl)pyridines is reported, based upon the substitution of suitably-activated pyridine N-oxides by azlactone nucleophiles, followed by decarboxylative azlactone ring-opening. The synthesis obviates the need for precious metal catalysts to achieve a formal enolate arylation reaction, and constitutes a formally ‘umpoled’ approach to this valuable class of bioactive structures.
Vesicoureteral Reflux Detected with 99mTc-DTPA Renal Scintigraphy during Evaluation of Renal Function
Authors: Manevska Nevena , Stojanoski Sinisa , Majstorov Venjamin , Pop-Gjorcheva Daniela , Zdraveska Nikolina , Kuzmanovska Dafina
Published: January 2016

BACKGROUND: Radionuclide techniques, as direct radionuclide cystography and 99mTc-DMSA scintigraphy, have been used in evaluation of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) and reflux nephropathy (RN) in children. Dynamic 99mTc-DTPA scintigraphy is reserved for evaluation of differential renal function and obstruction in children, where hydronephrosis is detected by ultrasonography (US) pre- or postnatally. CASE REPORT: Six year old boy was prenatally diagnosed with bilateral hydronephrosis. Postnatal, severe bilateral VUR was detected by voiding urethrocytography. US and 99mTc-DTPA scintigraphy performed in the first month of life showed small left kidney that participated with 2% in the global renal function. Bilateral cutaneous ureterostomy has been performed in order to obtain good renal drainage and promote optimal renal growth. Twelve months later, classic antireflux procedure was done. Control 99mTc-DTPA scintigraphy, 5 ys after antireflux surgery, revealed persisting radioactivity during the diuretic phase, in the left kidney that indicated antireflux procedure failure with VUR reappearance. CONCLUSION: 99mTc-DTPA scintigraphy is the first method of choice for long-term monitoring of individual kidney function in children with VUR and other congenital urinary tract anomalies. Additionally, it can be used as indirect radionuclide cystography when rising of radioactivity in the kidney region, during the diuretic phase can indicate presence of VUR.
Populisme tu m’aimes, moi non plus
Authors: Moulier-Boutang Yann
Published: January 2016

Le populisme européen invite à se défaire des deux inventions politiques essentielles que sont l’Europe et l’écologie politique. Comme tous les populismes, il rassemble pour des raisons électorales des courants incompatibles et rallie à des signifiants sans contenus. Ce populisme est l’effet d’un manque fédéral de l’Europe.
Le politique, le journaliste et la fabrique du populisme
Authors: Gattolin André
Published: January 2016

Une partie du populisme ambiant de notre société est entretenu et amplifié par les actuels dispositifs de mise en scène du débat public développés par les médias télévisuels, radiophoniques mais aussi, de plus en plus fréquemment, par la presse écrite. L’auteur, à la fois enseignant de journalisme et sénateur, décrit de l’intérieur quelles logiques excluent des circuits de communication les paroles qui permettraient de contrecarrer le discrédit dont souffre actuellement le spectacle politique.
Le « nouveau monde » des histoires
Authors: Wu Ming 2  , Druon Laurence , Garieri Elisabetta
Published: January 2016

Les thèses défendues ici par l’un des membres du collectif Wu Ming prennent le contrepied des discours habituels tenus sur le populisme. Raconter des histoires, s’armer des pouvoirs propres du storytelling ne revient pas nécessairement à embobiner les masses dans des bobards : sous certaines conditions, cela peut au contraire aider à la circulation de récits émancipants, qui élèvent l’intelligence de ceux qui les racontent comme de ceux qui les écoutent.
Les agenceurs de peuples
Authors: Bisson Frédéric
Published: January 2016

Cette nouvelle de politique-fiction imagine un avenir proche où le populisme deviendrait le paradigme du discours politique. Une nouvelle modernité assiste à l’expansion d’une multiplicité de peuples virtuels. Les populismes de droite et de gauche entrent en rivalité : quel est le vrai Peuple ? Mais les peuples n’ont pas besoin de populisme, ils ont besoin d’agencement. Qu’est-ce qu’agencer les peuples virtuels qui déchirent nos vies ?
Knee Osteoarthritis: Does Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Work?
Authors: Cherian Jeffrey J. , Kapadia Bhaveen H. , McElroy Mark J. , Johnson Aaron J. , Bhave Anil , Harwin Steven F. , Mont Michael A.
Published: January 2016

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation has been proposed as a nonoperative treatment for osteoarthritis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of a novel transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device compared with those of other standard nonoperative modalities for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. [
Orthopedics.
2016; 39(1):e180–e186.]
Distal Radius Fracture Fixation With the Specialized Threaded Pin Device
Authors: Taras John S. , Saillant Jason C. , Goljan Peter , McCabe Lucy A.
Published: January 2016

This study investigated the outcomes of extra-articular distal radius fractures and simple intra-articular radial styloid fractures stabilized with a novel threaded cannulated device. This was a retrospective study of 24 distal radius fractures treated with the T-Pin device (Union Surgical LLC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), with a minimum of 1 year of postoperative follow-up. Outcome data included wrist range of motion, grip strength, and pinch strength. Radiographs were analyzed to determine volar tilt and radial height. At final follow-up, patients completed the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. At an average of 2 years after surgery (range, 1–4 years), flexion was 89%, extension was 96%, supination was 99%, and pronation was 100% of contralateral wrist motion. Grip strength was 93% (range, 40%–137%) and lateral pinch strength was 99% (range, 48%–130%) of the contralateral upper extremity. The average final DASH score was 4.4 (range, 0–35). One patient lost 6 mm of radial height from the initial postoperative radiograph to the final follow-up radiograph. One patient elected to have the quiescent threaded pins removed, and 1 patient had tenderness with wrist range of motion that resolved after pin removal. After hardware removal, neither patient had further symptoms. No postoperative soft tissue complications occurred, and this was an expected benefit of the minimally invasive approach and intramedullary placement of the device. The stability of fixation allows patients to begin active range of motion early in the postoperative course. The threaded pin offers reliable fracture fixation for the treatment of extra-articular and simple articular distal radius fractures. [
Orthopedics.
2016; 39(1):e98–e103.]
Complications After Hip Nailing for Fractures
Authors: Mavrogenis Andreas F. , Panagopoulos Georgios N. , Megaloikonomos Panayiotis D. , Igoumenou Vasilios G. , Galanopoulos Ioannis , Vottis Christos T. , Karabinas Panayiotis , Koulouvaris Panayiotis , Kontogeorgakos Vasilios A. , Vlamis John , Papagelopoulos Panayiotis J.
Published: January 2016

Pertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients represent a major health issue. The available surgical options are fixation with extramedullary devices, intramedullary nailing, and arthroplasty. Intramedullary nailing for hip fractures has become more popular in recent years. Advantages of intramedullary nailing for hip fracture fixation include a more efficient load transfer due to the proximity of the implant to the medial calcar, less implant strain and shorter lever arm because of its closer positioning to the mechanical axis of the femur, significantly less soft tissue disruption and periosteal stripping of the femoral cortex, shorter operative time and hospital stay, fewer blood transfusions, better postoperative walking ability, and lower rates of leg-length discrepancy. Compromise of the posteromedial cortex and/or the lateral cortex, a subtrochanteric extension of the fracture, and a reversed obliquity fracture pattern represent signs of fracture instability, warranting the use of intramedullary nailing. However, the use of intramedullary nailing, with its unique set of clinical implications, has introduced a new set of complications. The reported complications include malalignment, cutout, infection, false drilling, wrong lag screw length and drill bit breakage during the interlocking procedure, external or internal malrotation (≥20°) of the femoral diaphysis, elongation of the femur (2 cm), impaired bone healing, periprosthetic fracture distal to the tip of the nail, fracture collapse, implant failure, lag screw intrapelvic migration, neurovascular injury, secondary varus deviation, complications after implant removal, trochanteric pain, and refracture. Many of these complications are related to technical mistakes. This article reviews intramedullary nailing for the treatment of pertrochanteric femoral fractures, with an emphasis on complications. [Orthopedics.2016; 39(1):e108–e116.]
Coronal Plane Small-Fragment Fixation in Supracondylar Intercondylar Femur Fractures
Authors: Telleria Jessica J. M. , Barei David P. , Nork Sean E.
Published: January 2016

Supracondylar intercondylar distal femur fractures are devastating injuries that frequently have a concurrent coronal plane fracture, which mandates dedicated operative fixation. The purpose of this study was to determine whether small-fragment cortical lag screws oriented in the sagittal plane were sufficient to stabilize coronal plane fractures associated with supracondylar intercondylar distal femur fractures. The authors evaluated short-term radiographic outcomes in 56 coronal plane fractures in 44 knees (27 [61.4%] male, 17 [38.6%] female; mean age, 43 years [range, 19–97 years]) sustaining a supracondylar intercondylar distal femur fracture between January 2001 and November 2013. Coronal plane fractures were stabilized with sagittally oriented small-fragment cortical lag screws measuring 3.5 mm or smaller, and the supracondylar intercondylar component was stabilized with a lateral periarticular plate. Fracture displacement was defined as greater than 2 mm of gapping/translation of the coronal plane fragment on any radiographic view. Thirty-three (75.0%) knees had open injuries. Fifty-five (98.2%) of 56 coronal plane fractures went on to radiographic union with no displacement of the coronal fragment; one knee developed avascular necrosis and required arthrodesis. Fifteen (34.1%) of 44 knees required secondary procedures unrelated to the coronal plane fracture. The reduction of coronal plane fractures associated with supracondylar intercondylar distal femur fractures can be reliably maintained when stabilized with small-fragment cortical lag screws oriented in the sagittal plane. [
Orthopedics.
2016; 39(1):e134–e139.]
Patellar Subluxation With Early-Phase Synovial Chondromatosis of the Knee
Authors: Bashaireh Khaldoon M.
Published: January 2016

Primary synovial chondromatosis is a rare, benign, monoarticular disease process that affects the synovial membrane of the joint, the synovial sheath, or the bursa around the joint. The etiology is unknown, but it has been associated with trauma in some cases. Although it is a benign lesion, if left untreated, it may lead to early secondary osteoarthritis of the joint. The knee joint is affected in 50% to 65% of cases, followed by the elbow and the hip. This article reports a 30-year-old active woman who presented to the author's clinic with a large infrapatellar mass that caused lateral subluxation of the patella, swelling, and episodic pain with crepitations 14 months after direct trauma to the knee. Clinical examination, magnetic resonance imaging, and arthroscopy revealed a large infrapatellar mass causing lateral subluxation of the patella with no loose bodies. Hoffa's disease, para-articular osteochondroma, and early-phase synovial chondromatosis were considered in the differential diagnosis. The histopathologic and clinical features were consistent with early synovial chondromatosis. The patient underwent local excision of the mass through a medial parapatellar arthrotomy. At 5 years of follow-up, she had no recurrence of the lesion or progression of the disease. Early diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis with local excision offers a reliable cure. However, long-term follow-up is advised because of the high recurrence rates as well as the risk of metaplastic transformation. [
Orthopedics.
2016; 39(1):e176–e179.]
Inpatient Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in the United States: A Nationwide Database Study From 1998 to 2010
Authors: Scillia Anthony J. , Issa Kimona , Boylan Matthew R. , McDermott James D. , McInerney Vincent K. , Patel Deepak V. , Mont Michael A. , Festa Anthony N.
Published: January 2016

This study evaluated inpatient cruciate ligament reconstruction in the United States during a 13-year period. The Nationwide Inpatient Sample database was used to identify inpatient cruciate ligament reconstructions performed from 1998 to 2010. National trends in incidence, patient demographics, perioperative complications, length of stay, and total admission costs were evaluated. The impact of various contributing factors on these outcomes was further evaluated using multivariable regression analyses. The rate of inpatient cruciate ligament reconstruction has decreased significantly in the United States during the past decade. The outcome data from this study can be used as a comparison cohort for future outpatient analyses of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in the United States. [Orthopedics.2016; 39(1):e196–e202.]
Veljavnost osebnega in spletnega anketiranja v geografskem raziskovanju // Validity of face-to-face and web surveys in geographical research
Authors: Polajnar Horvat Katarina , Smrekar Aleš
Published: January 2016

Osebno anketiranje, ki predstavlja tradicionalno metodo zbiranja podatkov, je v zadnjem desetletju začelo zamenjevati spletno anketiranje. Do danes se je njegova uporaba močno razširila in je ena izmed vodilnih metod zbiranja podatkov nove generacije. Čeprav je njegova uporaba vse pogostejša, pa se poraja dvom o njegovi veljavnosti in s tem uporabnosti, saj so v spletne ankete v nasprotju od tradicionalnih oblik anketiranja najpogosteje vključeni neverjetnostni vzorci, pri katerih je vključitev v tovrstne raziskave odvisna od udeležencev samih. Preverili smo veljavnost osebnega in spletnega anketiranja ter ugotavljali, ali se s spletnim anketiranjem v obliki, kot se v današnjih raziskavah vse bolj pojavlja, lahko približamo reprezentativnosti vzorca v enaki meri kot pri tradicionalni metodi osebnega anketiranja, izdelani na podlagi verjetnostnih vzorcev. Rezultati so pokazali, da med izbranima metodama obstajajo značilne razlike v reprezentativnosti vzorca, pri čemer gre v največji meri za razlike v demografski in izobrazbeni strukturi vzorcev.Face-to-face surveys, which represent a traditional method of data gathering, are gradually being replaced by web surveys during the last decade. Their use has widely spread and today it represents one of predominant data gathering methods of the new generation. Although their use is becoming increasingly common, doubts have been arising about their usefulness. Namely, as opposed to traditional forms of surveying, web surveys include non-probability samples in which inclusion in surveys depends on participants themselves. We checked their validity and tried to establish whether sample representativeness in the types of web surveys that are nowadays increasingly used in research can be approached to such an extent as in the traditional method of face-to-face surveys based on probability samples. The results show that significant differences in sample representativeness exist between the selected methods. They are largely a consequence of demographic structure of samples.
Law and Trust
Authors: Sun Huojun
Published: January 2016

This survey addresses the question of whether strong legal enforcement crowds out or in the amount of trust in a society. The author reviews the empirical studies in the literature on macroeconomics, inter-firm cooperation and laboratory experiments, finding that mandatory legal rules, especially formal contracts, normally undermine trust except when they are perceived as legitimate, or there are no strong social norms of fairness (i.e. the population in a society is considerably heterogeneous), or the environment in which repeated commercial relationships take place becomes highly uncertain.
Fragile by Design
Authors: Cheng Po-Keng
Published: January 2016

This paper provides review for which demonstrates the links between politics and banking. In addition to the perspective in , several recent studies relating to financial crisis are also introduced here. Issues about illiquidity, insolvency, credit boom, accuracy of credit rating, and neglected risk are discussed. Banking system is the bridge connecting households and sectors in the economy, where the design of the banking system has significant influence on the developments of countries.
Challenges and Opportunities for International Students in Graduate Education
Authors: Liang Xinya
Published: January 2016

International students pursuing graduate education in U.S. institutes have been rapidly increasing in recent years. Students from all over the world remarkably contribute to the advancement of U.S. economy and technology. This article addresses the challenges and opportunities international students face during and after graduate education. The challenges include overcoming the barriers with regard to language, culture, and employment. Along with these challenges are numerous opportunities such as introducing a different culture to U.S. college campuses, facilitating long-term academic and business collaboration, and obtaining enriched working experiences in the global job market. Strategies and recommendations to attain academic and occupational success are also discussed.
Social Media Mining
Authors: Gupta Vipul , Gupta Mayank
Published: January 2016

Social media has gained a lot of importance in this modern high-speed world where people sprint to save every bit of time and money. Social media, considered “big data”, is finding legitimate and practical uses in political campaigns, job applications, business promotion, professional networking, and customer service. The use of data mining social media is reshaping business models, accelerating “viral” marketing, and enabling the rapid growth of grassroots communities. In addition, organizations now rely on social media for interacting internally as well as externally. Industries from manufacturing to retail to financial services, rely ever-more heavily on the use of social media causing an exploding Social Media Mining (SMM) applications market with a growing list of software vendors and consulting firms all jockeying for position in this burgeoning market. This paper is intent on accomplishing a systematic presentation of the body of knowledge in the growing field of SMM.
Dealing with Relevance Ranking in Cross-Lingual Cross-Script Text Reuse
Authors: Kumar Aarti , Das Sujoy
Published: January 2016

Proliferation of multilingual content on the web has paved way for text reuse to get cross-lingual and also cross script. Identifying cross language text reuse becomes tougher if one considers cross-script less resourced languages. This paper focuses on identifying text reuse between English-Hindi news articles and improving their relevance ranking using two phases (i) Heuristic retrieval phase for reducing search space and (ii) post processing phase for improving the relevance ranking. Dictionary based strategy of Cross-Language Information Retrieval is used for heuristic retrieval and Parse Feature Vector Model (PFVS) is proposed for post processing to improve the relevance ranking. The application of this model has been successful in tackling the obfuscation problems of synonymy, hyponymy, hypernymy, antonym, sentence addition/ deletion and word inflection. Instead of using traditional approaches, Parse Feature Vectors have been explored to detect the reused documents and as per the knowledge of the authors it is a novel contribution with regards to these two language pairs.
Navigation Support using Minimal Information as a Supplement to a Digital Map
Authors: Johansson Björn J E , Stenius Charlotte
Published: January 2016

By presenting continuously updated heading and distance information on a small head-mounted display, as a supplement to a GPS-receiver, the authors examined if workload could be reduced and performance increased when navigating in a demanding situation. The purpose was to present as limited, but sufficient, information as possible to facilitate navigation. The technique was tested on ground troops, but could also be used by rescue services and police in situations that require navigation in unknown environments. The main findings were that the workload was reduced in two aspects (during navigation and handling personal equipment) but increased in another (looking for foot placement). When using the head mounted display, it was found that participants stopped fewer times to look at the GPS-receiver if they had continuous updated heading and distance information. This suggests that a supplement with minimal information on a head mounted display could be useful when navigating with a GPS-receiver in an unknown environment.
What is the Impact of Mobility Data Integration on Decision Support Systems' Modelling and Evolution?
Authors: Azaiez Noura , Akaichi Jalel
Published: January 2016

Classic data seems unable to keep pace with the technology era. In fact, the incredible progress related to geographic information systems, pervasive computing, and positioning technologies have motivated classic data to evolve towards new data kind called mobility data. For decisional purposes, these later have to be analysed; therefore, their integration into a decision support system becomes a must. However, the data warehouse used to store classical data seems to be inadequate for mobility data storage and analysis. This gave the birth of a new central repository type called trajectory data warehouse which is able to support mobility data extraction, transformation, loading, and analysis and/or mining. As classic data warehouses, the trajectory one often changes its content as well as its structure for various reasons such as the organizational business processes progressing over time, the evolving needs of decision makers that lead to DW structure enrichment with additional analyses axes, or even the incompleteness of needs initially captured during the design phase of the DW . This work proposes a survey that gathers the research works that deal with the issue of trajectory data warehouse modelling and evolution; then the authors present comparative study of the proposed solutions.
From Finding to Explaining
Authors: Dragos Valentina
Published: January 2016

Supporting anomaly analysis in the maritime field is a challenging problem because of the dynamic nature of the task: the definition of abnormal or suspicious behaviour is subject to change and depends on user interests. This paper provides a novel approach to support anomaly analysis in the maritime domain through the exploration of large collections of interpretation reports. Based on observables or more sophisticated patterns, the approach provides information retrieval strategies going from basic facts retrieval that guide short-term corrective actions to more complex networks of related concepts that help domain experts to understand or to explain abnormal vessel behaviours. Semantic integration is used to link various information sources, by using a commonly adopted standard. The paper seeks to explore different aspects of using information retrieval to support the analysis and interpretation of abnormal vessel behaviours for maritime surveillance.
Multi-Modal Affective Computing Technology Design the Interaction between Computers and Human of Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Authors: Su Sheng-Hsiung , Lin Hao-Chiang Koong , Wang Cheng-Hung , Huang Zu-Ching
Published: January 2016

In this paper, the authors are using emotion recognition in two ways: facial expression recognition and emotion recognition from text. Through this dual-mode operation, not only can strength the effects of recognition, but also increase the types of emotion recognition to handle the learning situation smoothly. Through the training of image processing to identify facial expression, the emotion from text is identifying by emotional keywords, syntax, semantics and calculus with logic. The system identify learns' emotions and learning situations by analyzing, choosing the appropriate instructional strategies and curriculum content, and through agents to communicate between user and system, so that learners can get a well learning. This study uses triangular system evaluation methods, observation, questionnaires and interviews. Experimental design to the subjects by the level of awareness on art and non-art to explore the traditional teaching, affective tutoring system and no emotional factors learning course website these three kinds of ways to get results, analysis and evaluate the data.
UX as Disruption
Authors: Rose Emma J. , Tenenberg Josh
Published: January 2016

Over the past 30 years, there has been an ongoing shift in software from a system-centered to user-centered approach. When user-centered approaches are introduced to teams and organizations, conflict often emerges. Conflict could be dismissed as idiosyncratic differences among team members. In this paper, the authors account for conflicts as a clash of worldview between occupational communities: engineers and UX designers. They define the engineering worldview as the application of science and mathematics to structure sociotechnical processes to solve concrete, pre-specified problems, from an external perspective. By contrast, the UX worldview is a human-centered exploration, through iterative cycles of design and inquiry, of the contingent and context-sensitive ways people mediate activities with technologies and systems. Interpersonal conflict in teams symbolizes a conflict between sharply contrasting ways of seeing the world. By considering the root causes, project managers can productively leverage the expertise of both communities by managing expectations, relations, and artifacts.
Diffusion of Adoption of Facebook for Customer Relationship Management in Australia
Authors: Abedin Babak
Published: January 2016

Despite increasing popularity of social networking sites (SNSs) among customers, it is still unclear for many small-medium enterprises (SMEs) why they may need to embark on a presence on SNSs such as Facebook, and what are the opportunities and/or challenges of customer relationship management (CRM) on these websites. Using diffusion of innovation theory and interviews with twenty Australian organizations, this study found that SNSs governance is the most influential factor for SMEs in effective implementation of Facebook for CRM. Results also show that market pressures, direct customer service, brand promotion, and experimental purposes are among key motivations for organizations to use Facebook for CRM. Ease of use, ease of receiving customers' feedback, availability of rich tools, and the opportunity to reach a large number of potential and existing customers are amongst the key benefits; and dealing with negative comments, finding qualified human resources, reliability of Facebook policies, and scalability of Facebook page are key challenges in using Facebook for CRM.
High-Temperature Reliability of Copper Wire-Bonded Packages Encapsulated with Mold Compounds Containing Sulfur Compounds
Authors: Mathew Varughese , Chopin Sheila
Published: January 2016

Cu wire-bonded (CuWB) packaging is more susceptible to corrosion than traditional inert gold wires. CuWB reliability greatly depends on the compatibility of Cu wire with the surrounding encapsulating mold compound as this matrix can provide a corrosive environment leading to reliability issues. Many mold compounds contain specific components, which are sulfur-based compounds. Since the reliability testing of an encapsulated packaged device involves thermal treatments, such as the high-temperature storage life (HTSL) test, there is a concern that corrosive sulfur compounds can be produced at high temperatures (e.g., 150°C and 175°C), endangering CuWB reliability. This article describes detection methods of sulfur compounds produced from mold compounds, if any, at high temperatures such as 175°C and CuWB die package reliability with mold compounds containing sulfur compounds. The dynamic headspace concentration-gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy analysis technique was used to test liberation of gaseous and volatile sulfur compounds from mold compounds at temperatures 25°C, 150°C, 175°C, and 200°C. No gaseous sulfur compounds were detected by chromatographic methods within the time period of the experiments. To determine sulfur-containing anionic species present in the mold compound matrix, such as sulfide, sulfite, sulfate, and thiosulfate, ionic compounds were extracted to water and analyzed by ion chromatography. Upon analysis, the only sulfur-bearing anion found in the samples was sulfate. Thermally treated mold compounds for 2,000 h at 150°C and for 1,000 h at 175°C were also extracted and analyzed to determine possible decomposition of sulfur compounds due to the thermal aging process. Corrosion due to sulfur compounds and reliability of CuWB was evaluated by HTSL for 2,000 h at temperatures of 150°C and 175°C with devices packaged with mold compounds containing sulfur compounds. CuWB ball bond-Al interface and Cu stitch bond integrity were evaluated by focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopic analysis and wire pull and ball shear testing of CuWB ball bonds. No reliability issues due to sulfur compounds were found with mold compounds containing sulfates up to ∼45 ppm.
A Determinantal Inequality Involving Partial Traces
Authors: Lin Minghua
Published: January 2016

Let A be a density matrix in . Audenaert [J. Math. Phys. 48(2007) 083507] proved an inequality for Schatten p-norms:

where Tr1 and Tr2 stand for the first and second partial trace, respectively. As an analogue of his result, we prove a determinantal inequality
The Dominant Somatostatin Receptor in Neuroendocrine Tumors of North Indian Population
Authors: Krishnani Narendra , Singh Rajneesh K , Shukla Pooja
Published: January 2016

Introduction

Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) express different types of somatostatin receptors (SSTRs) that bind to synthetic analogs with variable affinity. It is important to know the expression profile of SSTRs to predict biological effect of somatostatin analogues. We studied SSTR2 and SSTR5 expression by immunohistochemistry (IHC) to assess the dominant subtype in NETs and correlate the expression with histological prognostic parameters.

Materials and methods

Fifty-three consecutive cases of NET from all sites were evaluated for SSTR2 and SSTR5 expression by IHC. The expression was correlated with histological features of NETs.

Results

Forty-four cases were resected specimens and 9 were small biopsies. Nine of 53 cases (16.9%) were functional tumors. There were 24 NETs from gastrointestinal tract (GIT), 19 from pancreas and 10 from miscellaneous sites. Overall SSTR expression was seen in 43 NETs (79.2%). Somatostatin receptor 2 was expressed in 30 cases (56.6%) and SSTR5 in 39 cases (73.6%). Somatostatin receptor 2 expression showed near significant negative correlation with tumor grade and lymph node metastasis (p = 0.05). Somatostatin receptor 5 expression showed significant negative correlation with lymph node metastasis (p = 0.008) and tumor size (p = 0.02). Anatomic location and tumor necrosis were not significantly different. Somatostatin receptor 5 was dominant subtype expressed in all NETs with intense expression.

Conclusion

Somatostatin receptor 5 expression was the dominant subtype and expressed in small sized tumors. Somatostatin receptor 2 was expressed more in low grade NETs. Somatostatin analogs can be effective both in functional and nonfunctional NETs and can be useful in both resectable and nonresectable or metastatic tumors.

How to cite this article

Krishnani N, Kumari N, Singh RK, Shukla P. The Dominant Somatostatin Receptor in Neuroendocrine Tumors of North Indian Population. World J Endoc Surg 2015;7(3):60-64.
Lignin-Laccase-Mediator-Systems (LLMS) for the Production of Binderless Medium Density Fiberboards (MDF)
Authors: Euring Markus , Kirsch Alexander , Schneider Patricia , Kharazipour Alireza
Published: January 2016

Medium density fiberboards (MDF) are produced mainly by urea-formaldehyde resins (UF) as binding agent, which are synthesized from finite fossil resources. Those boards may emit critical amounts of formaldehyde, which can influence the health of humans and animals. In recent times the wood panel board industry is looking for alternative glues which contain less or no formaldehyde. In order to avoid potential formaldehyde emissions altogether it would be preferable not to use binders which are formaldehyde based at all. One possibility is to use natural binders or to activate the wood fibers’ own binding forces by applying Laccase-Mediator-Systems (LMS). As a support of the LMS interactions with wood fibers technical lignin can be added. In this study it was found out that the addition of technical lignin intensified the fiber to fiber bindings. Two Lignin-Laccase-Mediator-Systems (LLMS) were analysed by Gel-Permeation-Chromatography and Cyclic voltammetry. Later the LLMSs were tested in the pilot scale production of MDF. The determination of the physical technological properties revealed that the LLMS treated MDF have higher dimension stabilities than only LMS treated MDF and approximately the same thickness swelling after 24 h. The results indicate that the application of LLMSs have a high potential for natural bonded MDF.
Necesidades afectivo-sexuales en personas con discapacidad intelectual. Claves para construir propuestas formativas desde la experiencia subjetiva
Authors: Rojas Pernia Susana , Haya Salmón Ignacio , Lázaro-Visa Susana
Published: January 2016

El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar las necesidades vividas por un grupo de personas con discapacidad intelectual en torno a la esfera afectiva y sexual. Para ello, a través de una entrevista semiestructurada que abarca diferentes áreas vitales, 16 entrevistados ponen de relieve sus conocimientos y experiencias en torno a la relación de pareja y la intimidad. Sus relatos codificados muestran tres grandes necesidades ilustradas a lo largo del texto: la búsqueda del otro próximo con quien compartir su intimidad emocional y afectiva, la necesidad de ampliar sus conocimientos sobre sexualidad a cuestiones de carácter interpersonal y relacional, y la necesidad de contar con espacios de comunicación donde poder intercambiar dudas, buscar apoyos necesarios. El análisis realizado sugiere una revisión de la educación afectiva y sexual dirigida hacia este colectivo, fundamentada casi siempre en la prevención de riesgos, para poner de relieve la importancia de construir propuestas formativas a partir de sus intereses y dudas, que reconozcan también el derecho a vivir su sexualidad e intimidad de forma satisfactoria.
ASPAYM Córdoba a fondo
Authors: Carrasco Rivero Esther
Published: January 2016

Carrasco, E. (2015): “ASPAYM Córdoba a fondo”, Revista Española de Discapacidad, 3 (2): 139-143.
Moderators of Framing Effects on Political Attitudes: Is Source Credibility Worth Investigating?
Authors: Buturoiu Dana Raluca , Corbu Nicoleta
Published: January 2016

This research paper focuses on indirect (mediated) media effects. In particular, we discuss which independent variables might intervene in and moderate the impact of framing effects on public attitudes (namely political trust), both in short-term and medium-term contexts. Among these, we focus on source credibility as a possible moderator of framing effects over time. The purpose of this study was to examine if and how source credibility influences individuals’ political trust. The moderator role of source credibility is analysed according to the exposure to different types of frames (repetitive or competitive) at different moments (one week or one month). By means of a framing experiment (N=769) on political topics, we argue that media frames could influence political trust: Source credibility has a marginal influence, which suggests that, with stronger stimulus material (video, as opposed to written press articles), the source could play an important role in the willingness of people to trust political figures in general. Thus, we might argue that the media play a significant role not only in offering information about politics and politicians, but also in altering people’s perceptions about them. On the other hand, time seems to matter, since framing effects are more powerful after competitive media exposures. This study proposes new theoretical insights into framing effects, in the sense that classical theories should be revisited in various cultural or political contexts
Vlastimil Havlík a kol.: Volby do Poslanecké sněmovny 2013
Authors: Voženílková Marcela
Published: January 2016

Brno: Mezinárodní politologický ústav, 2014. 347 stran, ISBN: 9788021071476
Parental regulation of online behavior and cyber aggression: Adolescents’ experiences and perspectives
Authors: Goldstein Sara E.
Published: January 2016

The present study examines adolescents’ experiences with, and perspectives about, parental regulation of internet-based peer socialization including cyber aggression. Adolescents (N = 110) were surveyed about technology use, electronic device ownership, and the extent to which parents place restrictions on, and/or monitor, their cyber behavior. Adolescents were also asked about their experiences with parental regulation of cyber aggression, and these responses were compared to experiences with other forms of aggressive behavior (relational and overt). Perceptions of legitimacy of parental authority were also compared for online and offline aggression, and for acts typically considered to be within the personal domain. Adolescents believed their online behavior to be primarily unrestricted by parents. Parental regulation of cyber aggression was less prevalent than parental regulation of overt aggression, but greater than parental regulation of relational aggression. Adolescents believed regulation of cyber aggression to be more acceptable than regulation of relational aggression and personal domain behavior.
A review of pornography use research: Methodology and results from four sources
Authors: Gmeiner Michael , Price Joseph , Worley Michael
Published: January 2016

The widespread electronic transmission of pornography allows for a variety of new data sources to objectively measure pornography use. Recent studies have begun to use these data to rank order US states by per capita online pornography use and to identify the determinants of pornography use at the state level. The aim of this paper is to compare two previous methodologies for evaluating pornography use by state, as well as to measure online pornography use using multiple data sources. We find that state-level rankings from Pornhub.com, Google Trends, and the New Family Structures Survey are significantly correlated with each other. In contrast, we find that rankings based on data from a single large paid subscription pornography website has no significant correlation with rankings based on the other three data sources. Since so much of online pornography is accessed for free, research based solely on paid subscription data may yield misleading conclusions.
Analysing people with head and neck cancers’ use of online support groups
Authors: Algtewi Eamar E. , Owens Janine , Baker Sarah R.
Published: January 2016

Online support groups have become a familiar source of social support for people with a variety of health issues. To date, no research has investigated the use of such groups by people with head and neck cancer (H&N). The aim of this study was to assess the types of social support, both sought and offered, within online support groups (OSGs) for head and neck cancer. Data was collected from 18 OSGs and two coding schemes; the Social Support Behaviour Code and the scheme of Coursaris & Liu (2009), were used to analyse the content of support-seeking and support-offering messages. The results suggested that the most frequently offered types of social support by group members were informational (43.4%) and emotional (32.4%), followed by esteem (15.6%) and network support (6.1%), whereas little tangible assistance was offered (2.4%). The content of support-seeking messages included group members sharing personal experience (31.5%), with the most frequent sought support being informational support (25.5%). The OSGs can be advantageous to people with H&N cancer, especially for those with appearance or speech problems to mitigate their embarrassment and facilitate interaction with others. The present findings suggest that such OSGs can be promising sources of H&N cancer-related informational and emotional support for the recipients, whether they are patients, family members or carers.
Comparing Low‐Flow Accuracy of Mechanical and Electronic Meters
Authors: Sumrak McKenna L. , Johnson Michael C. , Barfuss Steven L.
Published: January 2016

Previous studies have identified water meter inaccuracy at low flows in mechanical metering technologies; however, little has been done to measure the inaccuracy of electronic metering technologies at low flows. This study confirms previous studies on mechanical meter accuracy and includes electronic meter accuracy data from results of testing conducted at the Utah Water Research Laboratory. By comparing the new technologies to the commonly used mechanical metering technologies over a wide range of flows, this analysis is intended as a guide to assist meter users in choosing the meter type to accommodate their needs.
O CURRÍCULO DAS LICENCIATURAS EM ARTES VISUAIS NO PARANÁ: AS INTERFERÊNCIAS DO PROPOSTO NA LEI PARA A FORMAÇÃO E ATUAÇÃO DO PROFESSOR
Authors:   Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Schlichta Consuelo Alcioni Borba Duarte , Alvarenga Valéria Metroski de ,   Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Published: January 2016

Neste trabalho, objetivando identificar as relações intrínsecas entre formação docente e atuação, assim como as assimetrias entre as propostas curriculares e a construção de um novo perfil de professor e de ensino de artes visuais articulados às exigências da contemporaneidade, analisamos, à luz do materialismo histórico-dialético, dados sobre as Licenciaturas em Artes Visuais do estado do Paraná. Tais dados são oriundos da pesquisa de mestrado e de pós-doutorado das autoras, ambas realizadas pelo PPGAV-UDESC. A partir de metodologia quali-quantitativa, com base em Creswell (2010), mapeamos a quantidade e localização das licenciaturas no Paraná constatando que o atendimento da demanda educacional da disciplina de Arte na Educação Básica mantém-se aquém das necessidades reais. Identificamos, ainda, que somente 50% dos cursos estão em consonância, de forma plena, com documentos norteadores e leis que interferem em seus currículos. Tal perspectiva teórico-metodológica indicou que a formação-atuação docente é perpassada pelos princípios de ordem socioeconômica e política que permeiam a práxis educativa contemporânea.
EXPERIMENTALISMO FOTOCLUBISTA: DAS FOTOFORMAS DE GERALDO DE BARROS A DECADÊNCIA URBANA DE CARLOS NAVARRO
Authors:   Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, Tavares Khetllen da Costa , Páscoa Luciane Viana Barros ,   Universidade do Estado do Amazonas
Published: January 2016

A fotografia clubista tem como tradição o elogio da forma por meio do esmero técnico, contudo durante o período moderno ela passa por constantes tentativas de ressignificação dos fazeres fotográficos, a fim de torná-la mais abrangente. Visando o estudo desse aspecto na contemporaneidade em Manaus, esta pesquisa propôs observar os possíveis diálogos entre os processos criativos de dois fotoclubistas, pelos viés da experimentação. Por meio da análise dos elementos visuais e das possibilidades interpretativas sugeridas na imagem, tendo como base os estudos de Boris Kossoy, Erwin Panofsky e Aby Warburg referentes à iconografia. Assim elegeu-se uma imagem da série Fotorformas de Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) e outra imagem do ensaio Decadência Urbana de Carlos Navarro (1945-), estes pertencentes a contextos, épocas e lugares distintos. Adiante, observou-se semelhanças e singularidades entre os processos criativos deles, referente a estética, técnica, controle, “erro”, e recepção da obra, possibilitando a reflexão do tema exposto na produção fotográfica contemporânea em Manaus.
ENTRE O MÍNIMO DE INTERFERÊNCIA E O MÁXIMO DE SUTILEZA
Authors:   Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Cherem Rosângela Miranda
Published: January 2016

Entrevista com ROBERTA TASSINARI concedida a Rosângela Miranda Cherem (profa. do PPGAV- CEART-UDESC) em 24 de outubro de 2015 no espaço expositivo O Sítio, localizado em Florianópolis.