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Big Data and Analytics in the Modern Audit Engagement: Research Needs
Authors: Appelbaum Deniz , Kogan Alexander , Vasarhelyi Miklos A.
Published: February 2017

Modern audit engagements often involve examination of clients that are using Big Data and analytics to remain competitive and relevant in today's business environment. Client systems now are integrated with the cloud, the Internet of Things, and external data sources such as social media. Furthermore, many engagement clients are now integrating this Big Data with new and complex business analytical approaches to generate intelligence for decision making. This scenario provides almost limitless opportunities and the urgency for the external auditor to utilize advanced analytics. This paper first positions the need for the external audit profession to move toward Big Data and audit analytics. It then reviews the regulations regarding audit evidence and analytical procedures, in contrast to the emerging environment of Big Data and advanced analytics. In a Big Data environment, the audit profession has the potential to undertake more advanced predictive and prescriptive-oriented analytics. The next section proposes and discusses six key research questions and ideas, followed with emphasis on the research needs of quantification of measurement and reporting. This paper provides a synthesis and review of the concerns facing the audit community with the growing use of Big Data and complex analytics by their clients. It contributes to the literature by expanding upon these emerging concerns and providing opportunities for future research.
3D modeling of the vascular system
Authors: Uhl Jean François , Chahim Maxime , Cros François , Ouchene Amina ,   Fondazione Vasculab,   Fondazione Vasculab,   Fondazione Vasculab,   Fondazione Vasculab
Published: February 2017

The 3D modeling of the vascular system could be achieved in different ways: In the venous location, the morphological modeling by MSCT venography is used to image the venous system: this morphological modeling tool accurately investigates the 3D morphology of the venous network of our patients with chronic venous disease. It is also a fine educational tool for students who learn venous anatomy, the most complex of the human body. Another kind of modeling (mathematical modeling) is used to simulate the venous functions, and virtually tests the efficacy of any proposed treatments. To image the arterial system, the aim of 3D modeling is to precisely assess and quantify the arterial morphology. The use of augmented reality before an endovascular procedure allows pre-treatment simulation, assisting in pre-operative planning as well as surgical training. In the special field of liver surgery, several 3D modeling software products are available for computer simulations and training purposes and augmented reality.
DIFFERENTIATED ANALYSIS OF OFFENSIVE ACTIONS BY FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN SELECTED MATCHES FROM THE EURO 2008
Authors: Buraczewski Tomasz , Cicirko Leszek , Gawlik Damian
Published: February 2017

Introduction. Football training should be organized in view of the requirements of contemporary sports and should be analyzed based on data obtained by observing the best teams in action. The goal of this study was to compare the frequency and effectiveness of selected tactical and technical actions performed by footballers from winning and losing teams in selected matches from the Euro 2008. Material and methods. The study involved close observation of performances by 166 players from 11 countries in 8 matches (Turkey-Czech Republic 3:2; Turkey-Switzerland 2:1; Italy- France 2:0; Holland-France 4:1; Sweden-Greece 2:0; Spain-Sweden 2:1; Germany-Portugal 3:2; Spain-Germany 1:0). The total amount of game observation time equaled 720 minutes. Analysis was conducted by repeatedly viewing DVDs of matches and coding the results on a detailed observational spreadsheet containing a detailed breakdown of offensive actions such as attempting goals, passing the ball or 1v1 attacking. Results and conclusions. Analysis showed that winning teams were more effective in seven out of eight indexes, i.e.: overall effectiveness in offense, effectiveness in attempting goals, overall effectiveness in passing, effectiveness in passing in easy situations, and effectiveness in 1v1 attacking. Losing teams were more effective solely in the index for passing in difficult situations.
Assessment of healthy students' locomotion in a wheelchair
Authors: Wychowański Michał , Biernat Ryszard , Witke Agnieszka
Published: February 2017

Introduction.Efficient locomotion in a wheelchair is of great importance for the life quality of people with diseases that make them unable to walk, and also in many sport disciplines for the handicapped. The aim of this study was to compare the grip strength with the force of propulsion of a constrained wheelchair for different positioning of the hand on the wheel, and to observe the influence of grip strength and static propulsion force of the wheelchair on the results of a test ride on a given box-shaped path. Materials and methods. 84 healthy subjects took part in the test (52 female and 32 male), each being a Physiotherapy student of the Joseph Rusiecki Academy in Olsztyn. The grip strength measurement was conducted using a tensometric dynamometer in a sitting position. The propelling force was measured in static conditions with a dynamometer in three different hand positions on the push rim. The ability to move efficiently on a wheelchair was assessed on a “box” shaped track with measured completion times. Results. It was observed that women have lower grip strength of both hands than men and that their middle phalanx is shorter. In both groups a significant correlation was observed between grip strength and anthropometric parameters: body height, body weight, length of middle phalanx and between grip strength of the left and right hands. It has been found that grip strength is significantly correlated with the propulsion force of the wheelchair in almost all positions of the hand on the wheel. There was no significant correlation between the force generated with the left hand on the middle of the rim and the grip strength measured with a dynamometer. Men also achieved better results during the “box” test. A significant positive correlation was observed between body mass of both male and female subjects and the time of completing the “box” test. No correlation was found between the time of completing the “box” test and the propulsion force measured in constrains. Conclusions. Men achieve higher values of propulsion force than women in all cases of hand positioning on the wheel. Both men and women achieve highest values of propulsion force when positioning the hands in front of the rim. In all measured positions the average propulsion force was higher for men. In the case of healthy people who are not accustomed to using a wheelchair, the time of completing the “box” test depended mostly on their technical abilities and not their physical strength.
44th Annual Meeting of the Cervical Spine Research Society
Authors: _ _
Published: February 2017

Abstracts of 44th Annual Meeting of the Cervical Spine Research Society
Determination of Crop Co-efficient Values of Soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merrill) by Lysimeter Study
Authors: Mila A J , Akanda A R , Sark K K
Published: February 2017

Local level calibration of crop coefficient (Kc) values is critical for regional level planning and allocation of water resources for irrigation. In this regard, an experiment was conducted at the Irrigation and Water Management Division of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur, in order to estimate crop coefficient values of soybean under the local climatic condition. An improved crop variety- BARI Soybean-6 was used in this experiment. The crop was grown under four irrigation treatments, allowing irrigation at an interval of 10, 15, 20 and 25 days. The treatments were so designed that drainage was allowed between the consecutive irrigations. Irrigation at 15 days interval produced the highest seed yield of 1.26 t/ha and was considered to be suitable for estimating seasonal crop evapotranspiration (ETc) and Kc values. The seasonal highest cumulative ETc was 308.43 mm under this treatment. The Kc values of soybean at initial, development, mid-season and late season stages were found as 0.67, 1.46, 1.59 and 0.62, respectively.The Agriculturists 2016; 14(2) 14-23
Study on Relationship of Segmental Distribution of Coronary Artery Disease and Peripheral Arterial Disease
Authors: Habib SM Ahsan , Hasan Md Nazmul , Rahman AKM Fazlur , Ahmed Murshed , Fatema Nilufar , Mahmood Manzoor , Parvin Tanzima , Alam Md Mashiul , Noornabi Md , Safiuddin Mohammad , Siddique Md Abu , Banerjee Sajal Krishna , Islam Nazrul , Muqueet MA
Published: February 2017

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate pattern and involvement of peripheral artery disease of lower limbs in patients suffering from clinically significant coronary artery disease.Methods: Total 58 patients with clinically diagnosed peripheral arterial disease of lower limb undergoing angiographic evaluation. Selective CAG in addition to peripheral arteriography was performed in all the study population as per ACC/AHA guidelines for CAG (class IIa recommendation).Result: In this study, It was found that the proportion of aorto-iliac disease was higher among the patients with coronary arterial disease (77.8%) and the association was statistically significant (p<0.05). Analysis found no statistically significant association between coronary arterial disease and Femo-popliteal and tibioperoneal vascular disease (p>0.05).Conclusion: Patients of coronary artery disease (CAD) are more likely to have severe peripheral arterial disease (PAD) involvement. Peripheral angiogram is useful tool in patient with CAD to detect previously undetected PAD and pattern of CAD reflects the severity and involvement of peripheral arteries.University Heart Journal Vol. 11, No. 2, July 2015; 68-70
Coronary Arteriographic Profile in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Authors: Hasan ATM Iqbal , Haque Harisul , Zaman M Mustafa , Haque KMHS Sirajul , Banerjee Sajal Krishna , Siddique Md Abu , Arzu Jahanara , Sultan Md Ashraf Uddin , Sheikh Naveen , Maria - , Mollik - , Muqueet MA
Published: February 2017

Back Ground: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is genetically transmitted primary cardiac disease and an important cause of morbidity and sudden death in young people, including competitive athletes.Objectives: The study was designed to compare the CAG findings between normal subject and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients who required CAG.Methods: HCM was diagnosed by using diagnostic criteria (clinical, electrocardiography and echocardiography) defined by Western Working group. The study was carried out on 60 subjects of which 30 had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, 30 age and sex control (normal subjects).Results: In comparison of control it was observed that HCM cases had significantly larger proximal left anterior descending (3.81+-0.64 vs 2.49+-0.61 P < 0.001), proximal left circumflex (3.29+-0.46 Vs 2.39+-0.60, p < 0.001) and proximal right coronary artery (3.15+-0.47 vs 2.49+-0.42, P < 0.001). Coronary artery stenosis were found in 5 cases of HCM and among them, single vessel disease was present in 3, double vessel disease in I and triple vessel disease in I cases.Conclusion: Coronary artery disease (CAD) associated with hypertrophic cadiomyopathy (HCM) is a complex clinical syndrome, difficult to diagnose clinically, that can reliably be recognized by coronary arteriography.University Heart Journal Vol. 11, No. 2, July 2015; 71-78
Pregnant Silences:
Authors: Parry David
Published: February 2017

This article examines the texts recounting the trials of Anne Askew (c.1521-1546) and Anne Hutchinson (c.1591-1643). Anne Askew was burnt for eucharistic views contravening Henry VIII’s Six Articles, whilst Anne Hutchinson was a dissident exiled from the Puritan colony of New England. Scholarship on these two Annes usually focuses either on gender roles or on doctrinal controversy. This article proposes that gender and doctrine are intertwined in the concepts of activity and passivity invoked in these narratives and expressed through the metaphors of sowing seed, pregnancy and birth. These metaphors echo, in unsettling ways, Aristotle, Luther and the Bible.
The Structure, Design, and Argument of Thomas More’s Fortune Verses
Authors: Mock Carle
Published: February 2017

This article shows that Thomas More’s Fortune Verses present a three-way dialectical consideration of how best to live one’s life in the world controlled by Fortune. The poem is shown to progress from speaker to speaker in its several parts, in order to present an increasingly accurate understanding of the person of Fortune and her relationship to human life. The article also provides analysis of each portion of the poem, points out the issues raised by the various speakers from part to part, and indicates the persuasive argument the poem as a whole offers to its readers. Appendix A is a new critical edition of the Fortune Verses.
Mankind, Matter, and More: Sacred Materiality in the Tower Works of Thomas More
Authors: Kelly Michael
Published: February 2017

Notwithstanding his often ferocious condemnations of the flesh and its weaknesses, Thomas More was clearly no Manichean. In his most mature thought, especially as revealed in the Tower works—the Dialogue of Comfort and the De tristitia Christi—he clearly teaches how the flesh and other mere material things could contribute to the Christian’s sanctification and salvation. The root and foundation of More’s understanding of holy material things can be found in his understanding of the Incarnation. According to More, God effected His salvific work through, and not in spite of, material creation.
Anthropology through Analogy: Thomas More’s Body Metaphors in De Tristitia Christi
Authors: Beier Benjamin V.
Published: February 2017

This essay examines Thomas More’s De Tristitia Christi both to observe More’s nonsystematic theological method and to understand his philosophical and theological anthropology. The paper argues that More has a particular esteem, founded on his Christology, for the human body. Furthermore, his understanding of the place and dignity of the body is deepened by a series of metaphors and analogies that he employs in the text.
Crystal Structure of the 23S rRNA Fragment Specific to r-Protein L1 and Designed Model of the Ribosomal L1 Stalk from Haloarcula marismortui
Authors: Gabdulkhakov Azat , Tishchenko Svetlana , Mikhaylina Alisa , Garber Maria , Nevskaya Natalia , Nikonov Stanislav
Published: February 2017

The crystal structure of the 92-nucleotide L1-specific fragment of 23S rRNA from Haloarcula marismortui (Hma) has been determined at 3.3 Å resolution. Similar to the corresponding bacterial rRNA fragments, this structure contains joined helix 76-77 topped by an approximately globular structure formed by the residual part of the L1 stalk rRNA. The position of HmaL1 relative to the rRNA was found by its docking to the rRNA fragment using the L1-rRNA complex from Thermus thermophilus as a guide model. In spite of the anomalous negative charge of the halophilic archaeal protein, the conformation of the HmaL1-rRNA interface appeared to be very close to that observed in all known L1-rRNA complexes. The designed structure of the L1 stalk was incorporated into the H. marismortui 50S ribosomal subunit. Comparison of relative positions of L1 stalks in 50S subunits from H. marismortui and T. thermophilus made it possible to reveal the site of inflection of rRNA during the ribosome function.
Regulation of T Cell Activation and Differentiation by Extracellular Vesicles and Their Pathogenic Role in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Ulivieri Cristina , Baldari Cosima
Published: February 2017

How autoreactive tissue-infiltrated effector T cells are induced and sustained in autoimmune disease, usually dominated by the Th1 and Th17 subsets, is still largely unknown. In organ-specific autoimmunity, self-reactive T cells initially activated by dendritic cells (DCs) in the lymph nodes migrate and infiltrate into the target tissues where their reactivation by peripheral tissue antigen is a prerequisite for effector cytokine production and tissue destruction. The target tissue microenvironment, as well as the local microenvironment at the immune synapse formed by T cells that encounter cognate antigen presenting cells (APCs) shave recently emerged as critical factors in shaping the differentiation and function of self-reactive effector T cells, providing the signals required for their activation in the form of the self-antigen and cytokine milieu. Moreover, depending on the specific microenvironment, self-reactive effector T cells have the ability to change their phenotype, especially Th17 and regulatory T (Treg) cells, which are characterized by the highest instability. In this context, cell-derived extracellular vesicles, i.e., vesicles carrying cytosolic proteins and nucleic acids protected by a phospholipid bilayer, as well as membrane-associated proteins, with the ability to spread throughout the body by means of biological fluids, are emerging as key mediators in intercellular communications and in the modulation of the microenvironment. In this review, we will discuss recent findings implicating extracellular vesicles (EVs) at different steps of CD4+ T cell differentiation to specific effectors, with a focus on the Th17/Treg balance and its alterations in systemic lupus erythematosus and multiple sclerosis.
Examining Structural Relationships between Work Engagement, Organizational Procedural Justice, Knowledge Sharing, and Innovative Work Behavior for Sustainable Organizations
Authors: Kim Woocheol , Park Jiwon
Published: February 2017

Despite the importance of the human/social dimension of organizational sustainability, this area of scholastic endeavor has received relatively little attention when compared to the economic and environmental dimensions of sustainability. On the basis of social exchange theory, this study posited the important role that employee work engagement is a key component for improving human performance for organizational sustainability. In order to do so, it suggests the important role that employee work engagement has on the relationships among various factors in the organization, including organizational procedural justice, knowledge sharing, and innovative work behaviors. A total of 400 complete responses from full-time employees in Korean organizations were used for the purpose of data analysis with structural equation modeling (SEM). The results demonstrated that organizational procedural justice is positively related with employee work engagement, knowledge sharing, and innovative work behavior. In addition, work engagement enhances employee knowledge sharing and innovative work behavior, and knowledge sharing enhances innovative work behavior. With regard to the mechanisms of these relationships, work engagement and knowledge sharing acted as significant mediators. Based on the findings, we suggested relevant research implications and recommendations for future research on sustainable organizations.
Fe xvii Opacity at Solar Interior Conditions
Authors: Iglesias Carlos A. , Hansen Stephanie B.
Published: February 2017

A recent study of Fe xvii R-matrix calculations aimed at resolving outstanding opacity problems claimed that substantial photon absorption from atomic core ionization processes was not previously considered. It is shown, however, that major opacity models already include cross-sections that are equivalent to the enhancements reported by the R-matrix method. Furthermore, the R-matrix calculations neglected important cross-sections that help to explain why the resultant opacity is lower than other models in the spectral range measured in transmission experiments relevant to the solar interior.
Chemical Composition of Young Stars in the Leading Arm of the Magellanic System*
Authors: Zhang Lan , Moni Bidin Christian , Casetti-Dinescu Dana I. , Méndez Réne A. , Girard Terrence M. , Korchagin Vladimir I. , Vieira Katherine , van Altena William F. , Zhao Gang
Published: February 2017

Chemical abundances of eight O- and B-type stars are determined from high-resolution spectra obtained with the MIKE instrument on the Magellan 6.5 m Clay telescope. The sample is selected from 42 candidates for membership in the Leading Arm (LA) of the Magellanic System. Stellar parameters are measured by two independent grids of model atmospheres and analysis procedures, confirming the consistency of the stellar parameter results. Abundances of seven elements (He, C, N, O, Mg, Si, and S) are determined for the stars, as are their radial velocities and estimates of distances and ages. Among the seven B-type stars analyzed, the five that have radial velocities compatible with membership of the LA have an average [Mg/H] of −0.42 ± 0.16, significantly lower than the average of the remaining two, [Mg/H] = −0.07 ± 0.06, which are kinematical members of the Galactic disk. Among the five LA members, four have individual [Mg/H] abundance compatible with that in the LMC. Within errors, we cannot exclude the possibility that one of these stars has an [Mg/H] consistent with the more metal-poor, SMC-like material. The remaining fifth star has an [Mg/H] close to Milky Way values. Distances to the LA members indicate that they are at the edge of the Galactic disk, while ages are of the order of ∼50–70 Myr, lower than the dynamical age of the LA, suggesting a single star-forming episode in the LA. V
LSR of the LA members decreases with decreasing Magellanic longitude, confirming the results of previous LA gas studies.
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Protoplanetary Disks around Herbig Ae/Be and T Tauri Stars
Authors: Seok Ji Yeon , Li Aigen
Published: February 2017

A distinct set of broad emission features at 3.3, 6.2, 7.7, 8.6, 11.3, and 12.7 μm, is often detected in protoplanetary disks (PPDs). These features are commonly attributed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). We model these emission features in the infrared spectra of 69 PPDs around 14 T Tauri and 55 Herbig Ae/Be stars in terms of astronomical PAHs. For each PPD, we derive the size distribution and the charge state of the PAHs. We then examine the correlations of the PAH properties (i.e., sizes and ionization fractions) with the stellar properties (e.g., stellar effective temperature, luminosity, and mass). We find that the characteristic size of the PAHs tends to correlate with the stellar effective temperature (

) and interpret this as the preferential photodissociation of small PAHs in systems with higher

of which the stellar photons are more energetic. In addition, the PAH size shows a moderate correlation with the red-ward wavelength shift of the 7.7 μm PAH feature that is commonly observed in disks around cool stars. The ionization fraction of PAHs does not seem to correlate with any stellar parameters. This is because the charging of PAHs depends on not only the stellar properties (e.g.,

, luminosity) but also their spatial distribution in the disks. The marginally negative correlation between PAH size and stellar age suggests that continuous replenishment of PAHs via the outgassing of cometary bodies and/or the collisional grinding of planetesimals and asteroids is required to maintain the abundance of small PAHs against complete destruction by photodissociation.
Consistent SPH Simulations of Protostellar Collapse and Fragmentation
Authors: Gabbasov Ruslan , Sigalotti Leonardo Di G. , Cruz Fidel , Klapp Jaime , Ramírez-Velasquez José M.
Published: February 2017

We study the consistency and convergence of smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) as a function of the interpolation parameters, namely the number of particles N, the number of neighbors n, and the smoothing length h, using simulations of the collapse and fragmentation of protostellar rotating cores. The calculations are made using a modified version of the GADGET-2 code that employs an improved scheme for the artificial viscosity and power-law dependences of n and h on N, as was recently proposed by Zhu et al., which comply with the combined limit

,

, and

with

for full SPH consistency as the domain resolution is increased. We apply this realization to the “standard isothermal test case” in the variant calculated by Burkert & Bodenheimer and the Gaussian cloud model of Boss to investigate the response of the method to adaptive smoothing lengths in the presence of large density and pressure gradients. The degree of consistency is measured by tracking how well the estimates of the consistency integral relations reproduce their continuous counterparts. In particular, C
0 and C
1 particle consistency is demonstrated, meaning that the calculations are close to second-order accuracy. As long as n is increased with N, mass resolution also improves as the minimum resolvable mass

. This aspect allows proper calculation of small-scale structures in the flow associated with the formation and instability of protostellar disks around the growing fragments, which are seen to develop a spiral structure and fragment into close binary/multiple systems as supported by recent observations.
Aortic Annulus Enlargement: Early and Long-Terms Results
Authors: Dumani Selman , Likaj Ermal , Dibra Laureta , Beca Vera , Kuci Saimir , Refatllari Ali
Published: February 2017

AIM: Patient-prosthesis mismatch (PPM) is a common occurrence in aortic valve surgery. Even the discussions about the impact of this phenomenon on the results of aortic valve surgery, the management of this problem remain one of the main topics in this kind of surgery. One of the ways of a solution is aortic annulus enlargement. The main topic of this study is to evaluate the early and longterm results of this technique in our country.METHODS: During the period January 2010 â€“January 2015, 641 patients performed aortic valve surgery. In ten patients we performed aortic annulus enlargement according to Manouguian technique to avoid severe patient-prothesis mismatch.Operative mortality and perioperative complications (low cardiac output, pulmonary complications, etc..) were considered the indicators of the early results. Survival, clinical presentation according to NYHA, quality of life were the indicators to evaluate long-term results. Preoperative and postoperative echocardiographic data were also used to evaluate our results. We collected the data from hospital registrations and periodical clinical visit and echographic examination after hospital discharge.RESULTS: In our group, 6 of 10 patients were diagnosed with stenotic aortic valve, two patients had aortic valve regurgitation and two mixed valve pathology. Four patients had concomitant cardiac surgery procedure, mitral or CABG. In all cases, aortic valve pathology was the primary diagnose.In the preoperative echocardiographic examination mean transvalvular gradient was 54.3 Â± 6.42.We had no death during early or late postoperative period. Only one patient had pulmonary complications and long time of respiratory assistance because of his pulmonary pathology.The same patient had low cardiac output and wound infection. Early after surgery mean transprostethic gradient was 16.2 Â± 3.44 and late postoperative was 15.9 Â± 4.3. No patient had the severe patient-prothesis mismatch. Mean follow-up was 49 Â± 20.26 months. During follow-up, we had no death, and all patients had very good quality of life.CONCLUSIONS: Aortic valve annulus enlargement can be used with very good early and late results with the final goal to increase the potential benefit of the patient from surgery of aortic valve.
Three new species of entimine weevils in Early Miocene amber from the Dominican Republic (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Authors: Franz Nico , Zhang Guanyang
Published: February 2017

Using syntactic and semantic conventions of the taxonomic concept approach (Franz et al. 2015), we describe three newly recognized fossil broad-nosed weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Entiminae) preserved in Early Miocene amber (ca. 20.4-16.0 mya) from the Dominican Republic: Scelianoma compacta sp. n. sec. Franz & Zhang (2017) (henceforth abbreviated as [FZ2017]), Tropirhinus palpebratus sp. n. [FZ2017], and Diaprepes anticus sp. n. [FZ2017]. The taxonomic assignment of the amber inclusions is grounded in a preceding phylogenetic analysis by Franz (2012). As many as 88 of the 143 therein identified characters were coded for the fossils, whose traits are largely congruent with those present in extant congeners while also differing in ways that justify their new nomenclatural and taxonomic status.

We present detailed images, descriptions, and phylogenetically informed diagnoses for the three new species-level entities, along with logically consistent Region Connection Calculus (RCC-5) alignments of the amended genus-level classifications for Scelianoma Franz and Girón 2009 [FZ2017], Tropirhinus Schoenherr 1823 [FZ2017], and Diaprepes Schoenherr 1823 [FZ2017] - in relation to 2-4 preceding classifications published in 1982-2012. The description of Scelianoma compacta [FZ2017] from Hispaniola is indicative of a more widespread historical range of Scelianoma [FZ2017] than reflected in the extant, southwestern Puerto Rican Scelianoma elydimorpha Franz and Girón 2009 sec. Franz and Girón (2009). The presence of Diaprepes anticus [FZ2017] in Hispaniola during the Early Miocene suggests an eastward directed process of island colonization and likely speciation of members of Diaprepes [FZ2017], given that most extant relatives occur throughout the Lesser Antilles. The herein presented data will facilitate more reliable reconstructions of historical biographic processes thought to have played a prominent role in the diversification of the West Indian and Neotropical mainland broad-nosed weevil lineages.
De l’argumentaire anticapitaliste à l’interprétation humaniste : l’évolution de l’enseignement de La Parure de Guy de Maupassant dans l’enseignement du secondaire Chinois et Littérature
Authors: Tang Guo
Published: February 2017

Étant la première œuvre française choisie dans le manuel Chinois et Littérature, La Parure de Guy de Maupassant est l’une des clés pour comprendre la manière dont l’État chinois tente d’imposer l’image de la littérature française, voire de la société française aux jeunes générations. Autrefois, les enseignants du secondaire mettaient un point d’honneur à fournir à leurs élèves une image de la société capitaliste corrompue à travers le sort de Mathilde, alors qu’aujourd’hui, les enseignants ne se contentent plus de ces vieilles explications anticapitalistes en développant une vision à la fois plurielle, variée et humaniste. Cet article proposera une étude approfondie de la progression pédagogique de cette œuvre française dans sa complexité et dans sa variation depuis 1956 jusqu’à nos jours. L’enjeu majeur de cette recherche sera donc de réfléchir aux causes de ces changements en vue de définir et d’expliciter les stratégies didactiques de l’État.
Бесконечномерные алгебры Ли, определяемые пространством симметрических квадратов гиперэллиптических кривых
Authors: Buchstaber Victor Matveevich , Mikhailov Alexander Vasil'evich
Published: February 2017

Построены алгебры Ли векторных полей на универсальных расслоениях симметрических квадратов гиперэллиптических кривых рода $g=1,2,…$. В каждой из этих алгебр Ли имеются коммутирующие образующие подалгебры Ли вертикальных полей, а образующие подалгебры Ли проецируемых полей задают каноническое представление подалгебры Ли с образующими $L_{2q}$, $q=-1,0,1,2,…$, алгебры Витта. В качестве приложения получены интегрируемые полиномиальные динамические системы.
Спектральные свойства комплексного оператора Эйри на полуоси
Authors: Savchuk Artem Markovich , Shkalikov Andrei Andreevich
Published: February 2017

В работе доказана теорема о полноте системы корневых функций оператора Шрeдингера $L=-d^2/dx^2 +p(x)$ на полуоси $\mathbb R_+$ c потенциалом $p$, при котором оператор $L$ оказывается максимально секториальным. Применение этой теоремы к оператору Эйри $\mathcal L_c = - d^2/dx^2 +cx$, $c=\operatorname{const}$, влечет за собой полноту системы собственных функций этого оператора в случае $|\arg c| < 2\pi/3$. С использованием более тонких методов в работе доказана теорема о сохранении полноты системы собственных функций этого специального оператора при выполнении условия $|\arg c| < 5\pi/6$.
Subjective Differences between Dentists and Patients about Relative Quality of Metal Ceramic Restorations placed in the Esthetic Zone
Authors: Mattoo Khurshid A , Alkhayrat Faisal M , Madkhali Hussam A , Geathy Ibrahim H , Qahhar Mohammed AW , Yaqoub Ahmed
Published: February 2017

Introduction

Esthetic perceptions could differ between the dentist and his patients among various regions and cultures.

Aim

The aims of this study were to evaluate the subjective differences between the dentist and the patient in terms of esthetics of metal-ceramic crowns (MCcs). The study also aims to compare the mesiodistal (MD) and buccolingual (BL) dimensions of the cemented crown with its respective natural antimeric tooth.

Materials and methods

A total of 85 patients seeking treatment for a single crown (MC) were treated by the undergraduate students under supervision of respective academic staff. After cementation of the crowns, a 9-point questionnaire was given to patient and different dentists. A treatment cast for every single crown was poured. Then, the MD and BL dimensions of the crowns were compared against their respective antimeric tooth.

Results

The dentists and the patients agreed in the range of 50.5 to 90.5%. Least subjective differences were found for the length and width of the cemented crowns. The highest differences were noted for symmetry between the cemented crown and its antimeric natural tooth. A total of 31 to 38% of the patients differed from the dentist's evaluation for shade of the crown, color of the crown at the margin, contour of the crown, and the relationship of the crowns with the surrounding gingiva. The highest MD and BL dimensions were in the cemented crown of canines, while the lowest MD and BL diameters were for the cemented crowns of the lateral incisor crowns.

Conclusion

Dentist and patient mostly agreed in terms of length (90%), width (81%) and relation of crown with free gingiva (74%). However, they differed mostly on the symmetry of the cemented crowns. The highest MD dimensions and BL diameter were in the cemented MCcs of canine, while the lowest were with lateral incisors.

Clinical significance

While fabricating a dental prosthesis, the dentist must know about patients’ perception of esthetics; otherwise both clinical and laboratory efforts would not be enough to satisfy the esthetic needs of the patient even if the restoration is technically correct. Perceptions related to symmetry differ mostly between dentist and patient.

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Al Moaleem MM, Alkhayrat FM, Madkhali HA, Geathy IH, Qahhar MAW, Yaqoub A, Mattoo KA. Subjective Differences between Dentists and Patients about Relative Quality of Metal Ceramic Restorations placed in the Esthetic Zone. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(2):112-116.
A Clinicopathological Study of Various Conjunctival Lesions in Children
Authors: Goel Juhi , Prasad Swapnila , Dokania Ashutosh
Published: February 2017

Conjunctival cysts are of a common occurrence in clinical parlance. These tend to be mostly asymptomatic. However, the underlying cause may be vision threatening. Thus, we conducted a clinicohistopathological study of conjunctival cysts in pediatric age group who presented to our outpatient department in Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India. The aim was to analyze the risk factors, clinical presentation, treatment modalities, and a certain type of cysts in order of their frequency. Significant history, detailed ocular examination, and relevant investigations that were carried out in 10 cases of conjunctival lesions were noted. The management was done and the histopathological examination (HPE) reports were charted. Despite a similar clinical presentation, HPE revealed varied diagnosis. These comprised choristomatous cysts (4), subconjunctival cysticercosis (2), inclusion cysts (2), inflammatory cyst (1), and capillary hemangioma (1). Conjunctival cysts are not just a cosmetic blemish. A detailed ocular examination, early diagnosis, and treatment can help prevent various vision-threatening complications.

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Goel J, Prasad S, Dokania A. A Clinicopathological Study of Various Conjunctival Lesions in Children. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(4):143-147.
Crônicas do Direito Internacional Publico
Authors: Lucas Cardoso Balbino Michelle , Dayanna Lacerda Martins Lima Sarah , Limonge Katherine
Published: February 2017

Crônicas do Direito Internacional Publico
Direito transnacional e mudanças climáticas
Authors: De Lassus Saint-Geniès Géraud
Published: February 2017

A participação dos atores privados na luta contra as mudanças climáticas é um fato bem estabelecido e que é responsável pela produção de uma atividade normativa intensa e diversificada. Essa atividade ocorre principalmente através da elaboração de certas normas climáticas de origem privada e que possuem uma dimensão internacional em razão da desterritorialização de seus âmbitos de aplicação. Esta constatação nos leva a questionar a existência de um possível direito transnacional das mudanças climáticas que se desenvolve à margem do direito nacional e internacional das mudanças climáticas. Com base nas discussões que têm sido realizadas sobre o direito transnacional em outras áreas, este estudo pretende fornecer algumas respostas sobre a possível existência de um direito transnacional das mudanças climáticas.
Multi-model ensemble simulations of olive pollen distribution in Europe in 2014
Authors: Sofiev Mikhail , Ritenberga Olga , Albertini Roberto , Arteta Joaquim , Belmonte Jordina , Bonini Maira , Celenk Sevcan , Damialis Athanasios , Douros John , Elbern Hendrik , Friese Elmar , Galan Carmen , Gilles Oliver , Hrga Ivana , Kouznetsov Rostislav , Krajsek Kai , Parmentier Jonathan , Plu Matthieu , Prank Marje , Robertson Lennart , Steensen Birthe Marie , Thibaudon Michel , Segers Arjo , Stepanovich Barbara , Valdebenito Alvaro M. , Vira Julius , Vokou Despoina
Published: February 2017

Abstract. A 6-models strong European ensemble of Copernicus Atmospheric Monitoring Service (CAMS) was run through the season of 2014 computing the olive pollen dispersion in Europe. The simulations have been compared with observations in 6 countries, members of the European Aeroallergen Network. Analysis was performed for individual models, the ensemble mean and median, and for a dynamically optimized combination of the ensemble members obtained via fusion of the model predictions with observations. The models, generally reproducing the olive season of 2014, showed noticeable deviations from both observations and each other. In particular, the season start was reported too early, by 8 days but for some models the error mounted to almost two weeks. For the season end, the disagreement between the models and the observations varied from a nearly perfect match up to two weeks too late. A series of sensitivity studies performed to understand the origin of the disagreements revealed crucial role of ambient temperature, especially systematic biases in its representation by meteorological models. A simple correction to the heat sum threshold eliminated the season shift but its validity in other years remains to be checked. The short-term features of the concentration time series were reproduced better suggesting that the precipitation events and cold/warm spells, as well as the large-scale transport were represented rather well. Ensemble averaging led to more robust results. The best skill scores were obtained with data fusion, which used the previous-days observations to identify the optimal weighting coefficients of the individual model forecasts. Such combinations were tested for the forecasting period up to 4 days and shown to remain nearly optimal throughout the whole period.
Trends in element incorporation in hyaline and porcelaneous foraminifera as a function of pCO2
Authors: van Dijk Inge , de Nooijer Lennart J. , Reichart Gert-Jan
Published: February 2017

Abstract. In this study we analyzed the impact of seawater carbonate chemistry on the incorporation of elements in both hyaline and porcelaneous larger benthic foraminifera. We observed a higher incorporation of Zn and Ba when pCO2 increases from 350 to 1200 ppm. Modeling the activity of free ions as a function of pCO2 shows that speciation of some elements (like Zn and Ba) is mainly influenced by the formation of carbonate complexes in seawater. Hence, differences in foraminiferal uptake of these might be related primarily by the speciation of these elements in seawater. We investigated differences in trends in element incorporation between hyaline (perforate) and porcelaneous (imperforate) foraminifera in order to unravel processes involved in element uptake and subsequent foraminiferal calcification. In hyaline foraminifera we observed a correlation of element incorporation of different elements between species, reflected by a general higher incorporation of elements in species with higher Mg content. Between porcelaneous species, inter-element differences are much smaller. Besides these contrasting trends in element incorporation, however, similar trends are observed in element incorporation as a function of seawater carbonate chemistry in both hyaline and porcelaneous species. This suggests similar mechanisms responsible for the transportation of ions to the site of calcification for these groups of foraminifera, although the contribution of these processes might differ across species.
Bivariate return periods of temperature and precipitation explain a large fraction of European crop yields
Authors: Zscheischler Jakob , Orth Rene , Seneviratne Sonia I.
Published: February 2017

Abstract. Crops are vital for human society. Crop yields vary with climate and it is important to understand how climate and crop yields are linked to ensure future food security. Temperature and precipitation are among the key driving factors of crop yield variability. Previous studies have investigated mostly linear relationships between temperature and precipitation, and crop yields variability. Other research has highlighted the adverse impacts of climate extremes such as drought and heat waves on crop yields. Impacts are, however, often non-linearly related to multivariate climate conditions. Here we derive bivariate return periods of climate conditions as indicators for climate variability along different temperature-precipitation gradients. We show that in Europe, linear models based on bivariate return periods of specific climate conditions explain on average significantly more crop yield variability (42 %) than models relying directly on temperature and precipitation as predictors (36 %). Our results demonstrate that most often crop yields increase along a gradient from hot and dry, to cold and wet conditions with lower yields associated with hot and dry periods. The majority of crops are most sensitive to climate conditions in summer and to maximum temperatures. The use of bivariate return periods allows the integration of nonlinear impacts into climate-crop yield analysis. This offers new avenues to study the link between climate and crop yield variability and suggests that they are possibly more strongly related than what is inferred from conventional linear models.
A dual-biomarker approach for quantification of changes in relative humidity from sedimentary lipid D / H ratios
Authors: Rach Oliver , Kahmen Ansgar , Brauer Achim , Sachse Dirk
Published: February 2017

Abstract. Past climatic change can be reconstructed from sedimentary archives by a number of proxies. However, few methods exist to directly estimate hydrological changes and even fewer result in quantitative data, impeding our understanding of the timing, magnitude and mechanisms of hydrological changes. Here we present a novel approach based on δ2H values of sedimentary lipid biomarkers in combination with plant physiological modeling, to extract quantitative information on past changes in relative humidity. Our initial application to an annually laminated lacustrine sediment sequence from western Europe deposited during the Younger Dryas cold period revealed relative humidity changes of up to 15 % over sub-centennial timescales, leading to major ecosystem changes, in agreement with palynological data from the region. We show that by combining organic geochemical methods and mechanistic plant physiological models it is possible to extract quantitative ecohydrological parameters from sedimentary lipid biomarker δ2H data.
A numerical study of tsunami wave run-up and impact on coastal cliffs using a CIP-based model
Authors: Zhao Xizeng , Chen Yong , Huang Zhenhua , Gao Yangyang
Published: February 2017

Abstract. There is a general lack of the understanding of tsunami wave interacting with complex geographies, especially the process of inundation. Numerical simulations are performed to understand the effects of several factors on tsunami wave impact and run-up in the presence of submarine gentle slopes and coastal cliffs, using an in-house code, named a Constrained Interpolation Profile (CIP)-based model in Zhejiang University (CIP-ZJU). The model employs a high-order finite difference method, the CIP method as the flow solver, utilizes a VOF-type method, the Tangent of hyperbola for interface capturing/Slope weighting (THINC/SW) scheme to capture the free surface, and treats the solid boundary by an immersed boundary method. A series of incident waves are arranged to interact with varying coastal geographies. Numerical results are compared with experimental data and good agreement is obtained. The influences of submarine gentle slope, coastal cliff and incident wave height are discussed. It is found that the rule of tsunami amplification factor varying with incident wave is affected by angle of cliff slope, and there is a critical angle about 45°. The run-up on a toe-erosion cliff is smaller than that on a normal cliff. The run-up is also related to the length of submarine gentle slope with a critical about 2.292 m in the present study. The impact pressure on the cliff is extremely large and concentrated, and the backflow effect is nonnegligible. Results of our work are in high precision and helpful in inversing tsunami source and forecasting disaster.
Application of UAV-SfM photogrammetry and aerial LiDAR to a disastrous flood: multitemporal topographic measurement of a newly formed crevasse splay
of the Kinu River, central Japan
Authors: Izumida Atsuto , Uchiyama Shoichiro , Sugai Toshihiko
Published: February 2017

Abstract. Geomorphic impacts of a disastrous crevasse splay that formed in September 2015 and its post-formation modifications were quantitatively documented by using multitemporal, high-definition digital surface models (DSMs) of an inhabited and cultivated floodplain of the Kinu River, central Japan. The DSMs used were based on pre-flood (resolution, 2 m) and post-flood (resolution, 1 m) aerial light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data from January 2007 and September 2015, respectively, and structure-from-motion (SfM) photogrammetry data (resolution, 3.8 cm) derived from aerial photos taken by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in December 2015. After elimination of systematic errors among the DSMs, differential DSMs were produced by subtraction and topographic changes on the order of 10−1 m were detected. These changes were found to be consistent with previously reported ground survey data. The detected changes included not only topographic changes but also growth of vegetation, vanishing of floodwaters, and restoration and repair works carried out by people. The results suggest that DSMs with different resolutions and acquisition periods acquired by using a combination of UAV-SfM and LiDAR data can be used to quantify, rapidly and in rich detail, sudden topographic changes on floodplains caused by floods. Moreover, they have the great advantage that they can be used to archive such changes that occur in residential areas and urban areas where their preservation potential is low.