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Branding and Mobile
Authors: An Yulia , Harvey Kenneth E.
Published: June 2016

An overview of mobile's impact on branding strategy expands from discussion of chronological ages of branding to mobile's effects on the brand management function. The latter are structured around four steps of the brand management process, including planning and brand positioning, implementing branding strategies, measuring and analyzing performance of a brand, and sustaining brand equity over time and across geographic markets. With a focus on cross-platform branding and establishment of seamless mobile experience, the chapter explores various aspects of mobile's influence on branding. A strategic view on the mobile-first approach that permeates all aspects of the branding process from logo design to brand equity measurement is accompanied with real-life applications. Best practices illustrate changing perspectives in branding and include examples of how new technologies like iBeacon and augmented reality are used by leading brands. Examples are drawn from recent academic and industry studies in business and management with links to classic brand management literature.
Public Relations and Mobile
Authors: An Yulia , Harvey Kenneth E.
Published: June 2016

The chapter discusses impact of mobile technologies on public relations practice and scholarship by tracking the historical development of public relations as a distinct field, thus mapping a structural framework for the further discussion of new trends and areas of academic and industry research. Moving from functional to co-creational perspective, public relations enters the conversation age in which the nature of mobile technologies forces practitioners to adopt the dialogic approach to build trust and nurture relationships. Existing theoretical frameworks are supplemented with industry examples within the field of crisis communication, corporate social responsibility and customer and employee relations. An overview of some of the latest trends in social media research, public segmentation and video marketing applied to co-creational perspective of public relations organizes new trends around a more fundamental paradigm shift. This structure places industry practices within broader academic research, providing both tactical and strategic views on public relations in the mobile age.
Advertising and Mobile
Authors: Harvey Kenneth E. , Auter Philip J.
Published: June 2016

There is no field that has experienced a more positive financial impact from mobile technology than advertising. This is evident by billions of dollars in traditional media fleeing to online media, and increasingly to mobile. Yet, it is difficult to distinguish mobile totally from other online advertising approaches. Mobile is certainly not diverging from the other platforms, but rather driving some of the strongest advertising trends. Because the trends of all online channels overlap with mobile, it will be difficult to address mobile without addressing all – then clarifying and exploring how mobile is driving and will continue to drive those trends.
Examining the Role of WeChat in Advertising
Authors: Yao Qi , Wu Mei
Published: June 2016

WeChat, the most popular social networking service mobile app in China, enables users to contact friends with text, audio, video contents as well as get to know new people within a range of a certain distance. Its latest version has gone beyond the pure social function and opened a window into marketing. This study applies activity theory as a framework to explore new features of WeChat as a new platform for advertising. Then the authors qualitatively analyze the implications that marketers adapted and appropriated WeChat to engage with their customers and in turn how these implications modified the ways of advertising. The significance of this study is that it applied activity theory as an attempt to complement the theoretical pillars of communication study. Activity theory focuses on the activity itself rather than the interaction between WeChat and the users. Second, activity theory reveals a 2-way process which emphasizes both on how advertisers adapt WeChat based on everyday practice; and how WeChat modifies the activities which the advertisers engage in.
A Different Kind of Monster
Authors: Fuchs Michael
Published: June 2016

In many respects, Alan Wake reminds of a typical postmodernist text: it draws on various sources, integrates other texts into its textual body, and is highly self-conscious both about its construction and the recipient's role in generating meaning. However, Alan Wake is not a postmodernist novel, but a video game. This chapter explores the ways in which this video game incorporates other cultural artifacts and argues that its cannibalistic incorporation of other media transforms Alan Wake's textual body into the game text's true, Gothic monster.
Gamers (Don't) Fear the Reaper
Authors: Morin-Simard Andréane
Published: June 2016

Given the pervasiveness of popular music in the contemporary media landscape, it is not unusual to find the same song in multiple soundtracks. Based on theories of intertextuality and communication, this chapter seeks to define the relationship which develops between two or more narrative and/or interactive works that share the same song, and to understand the effects of such recontextualizations on the gamer's experience. The media trajectory of Blue Öyster Cult's “Don't Fear the Reaper” is mapped as a network to categorize the many complex intersections between video games, films and television series which feature the song. Three video games are analyzed to propose that the song's previous associations with other works may positively or negatively interfere with the music's narrative and ludic functions within the game.
Moving Forward by Looking Back
Authors: Totten Christopher
Published: June 2016

This chapter explores art history to establish parallels between the current state of the game art field and historical art and architectural periods. In doing so, it proposes methods for both making and studying games that subvert the popular analysis trends of game art that are typically based on the history of game graphics and technology. The chapter will then demonstrate the use of art and design history in game development by discussing the Atelier Games project, which utilizes the styles and techniques of established artists and art movements to explore the viability of classic methods for the production of game art and game mechanics.
An Inhibitor of the Alternative Pathway of Complement in Saliva of New World Anopheline Mosquitoes
Authors: Mendes-Sousa Antonio F. , Queiroz Daniel C. , Vale Vladimir F. , Ribeiro José M. C. , Valenzuela Jesus G. , Gontijo Nelder F. , Andersen John F.
Published: June 2016

The complement system present in circulating blood is an effective mechanism of host defense, responsible for the killing of pathogens and the production of potent anaphylatoxins. Inhibitors of the complement system have been described in the saliva of hematophagous arthropods that are involved in the protection of digestive tissues against complement system–mediated damage. In this study, we describe albicin, a novel inhibitor of the alternative pathway of complement from the salivary glands of the malaria vector, Anopheles albimanus. The inhibitor was purified from salivary gland homogenates by reverse-phase HPLC and identified by mass spectrometry as a small (13.4-kDa) protein related to the gSG7 protein of Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles stephensi. Recombinant albicin was produced in Escherichia coli and found to potently inhibit lysis of rabbit erythrocytes in assays of the alternative pathway while having no inhibitory effect on the classical or lectin pathways. Albicin also inhibited the deposition of complement components on agarose-coated plates, although it could not remove previously bound components. Antisera produced against recombinant albicin recognized both the native and recombinant inhibitors and also blocked their activities in in vitro assays. Using surface plasmon resonance and enzymatic assays, we found that albicin binds and stabilizes the C3-convertase complex (C3bBb) formed on a properdin surface and inhibits the convertase activity of a reconstituted C3bBb complex in solution. The data indicate that albicin specifically recognizes the activated form of the complex, allowing more efficient inhibition by an inhibitor whose quantity is limited.
Homeopathic Management of Warts
Authors: Oza Piyush Mahendra
Published: June 2016

Warts are classified under one sided diseases as external local maladies. They often have individualistic and immunological basis as also familial tendencies. Warts are included under miasm sycosis. Although warts are local diseases, they are treated with internal remedy which is based on comprehensive understanding of the patient. This includes local symptoms, i.e. morphology and location of lesion, mental makeup of the person, and physical characteristics. This is what is called totality of symptoms. A constitutional remedy thus selected eradicates the complaint locally as well as internally, thereby providing long lasting relief from complaints. Common remedies include Calcarea carbonica, Causticum, Dulcamara, Natrum muriaticum, Nitric acidum, and Thuja occidentalis. Homeopathic concept and homeopathic treatment of warts has been described.
Second-Generation Antihistamines
Authors: Mittal Pranjal Anil , Godse Kiran V , Patil Sharmila P
Published: June 2016

Clinical trials have proved the efficacy of antihistamines in the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticarial (CIU). Second-generation antihistamines are recommended as first-line therapy for CIU. This article reviews the newer second-generation antihistamines in light of recent advances in the understanding of their pharmacology, efficacy, and safety profile. A Google scholar search for second-generation antihistamines was done using the words “second generation H1 antihistamines,” “bilastine,” “ebastine,” “olopatadine,” “rupatadine,” “levocetirizine,” “fexofenadine,” “desloratadine,” “histamine,” “allergy,” and “urticaria.” All the articles were retrieved and classified into review articles, studies, double-blinded trials, and case reports. The final data were then analyzed and presented in a narrative fashion.
Acitretin
Authors: Gutte Rameshwar M
Published: June 2016

Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis of unknown etiology characterized by pruritic violaceous papules. Here, we share our experience of a long standing case of disseminated hypertrophic LP treated with oral acitretin. A 48-year-old married male, presented with multiple highly itchy dark raised lesions over bilateral legs since 15 years. There was no history of any preceding trauma, any recent drug intake before eruption, dental metal fillings, hepatitis, or any other infection. Patient was treated with oral antihistamines and topical moisturizers and topical steroid and salicylic acid combination ointments in the past with only temporary relief. Clinical examination revealed multiple hyperpigmented keratotic papulonodular lesions over bilateral legs and few on feet. Mucous membranes were normal. He was started on acitretin 25 mg twice daily along with oral hydroxyzine 25 mg and topical moisturizer and clobetasol and 6% salicylic acid ointment. After 2 weeks, patient noted up to 30–40% improvement in lesions and some became flat. Furthermore, itching was reduced. His lipid and liver profile showed no abnormality. Acitretin 25 mg bid and antihistamines were continued along with moisturizer for another 2 weeks. Since patient tolerated acitretin well without any major side effects, except for mucosal dryness and slight hair loss, it was continued for another 1 month. At the end of 2 months, there was almost 90% improvement in most of the lesions. Acitretin was stopped after 4 months. There was no recurrence reported up to 6 months posttreatment. Our case of HLP showed a good response to acitretin and it can be considered one of the treatment options for such severe, highly itchy cases of LP affecting quality of life.
О разрушении за конечное время решения начально-краевой задачи для нелинейного уравнения ионно-звуковых волн
Authors: Korpusov Maxim Olegovich
Published: June 2016

Получены условия разрушения решения начально-краевых задач для одного нелинейного уравнения ионно-звуковых волн в водородной плазме в приближении "горячих" электронов и "тяжелых" ионов. При этом особенностью рассматриваемого нелинейного уравнения является наличие некоэрцитивной нелинейности вида $\partial_t|\nabla u|^2$, что осложняет его исследование каким-либо энергетическим методом. Представлено решение данной задачи методом нелинейной емкости Похожаева-Митидиери.
Симметрии токов высших спинов в четырех измерениях
Authors: Gelfond Ol'ga Aleksandrovna , Vasiliev Mikhail Andreevich
Published: June 2016

Показано, что токовые взаимодействия безмассовых полей в четырех измерениях нарушают симметрию $\mathfrak{sp}(8)$ уравнений для свободных безмассовых полей произвольных спинов до конформной симметрии $\mathfrak{su}(2,2)$. Это нарушение находится в согласии с формой нелинейных уравнений для полей высших спинов.
Формула для однопетлевых расходимостей в двух измерениях и ее применение для полей высших спинов
Authors: Popova Elena Petrovna , Stepanyantz Konstantin Viktorovich
Published: June 2016

Получена простая формула для однопетлевых логарифмических расходимостей на фоне двумерного искривленного пространства-времени для теорий, в которых вторая вариация действия является неминимальным дифференциальным оператором второго порядка с малой неминимальностью. В частности, эта формула позволяет вычислять слагаемые, которые представляют собой интегралы от полных производных. В качестве ее применения найдены однопетлевые расходимости для полей высших спинов на фоне пространства постоянной кривизны в неминимальной калибровке, зависящей от двух параметров. Посредством явного вычисления показано, что с рассматриваемой точностью результат является калибровочно-независимым и, кроме того, не зависит от величины спина $s$ при $s\geq 3$.
Chemical cycling and deposition of atmospheric mercury in Polar Regions: review of recent measurements and comparison with models
Authors: Angot Hélène , Dastoor Ashu , De Simone Francesco , Gårdfeldt Katarina , Gencarelli Christian N. , Hedgecock Ian M. , Langer Sarka , Magand Olivier , Mastromonaco Michelle N. , Nordstrøm Claus , Pfaffhuber Katrine A. , Pirrone Nicola , Ryjkov Andrei , Selin Noelle E. , Skov Henrik , Song Shaojie , Sprovieri Francesca , Steffen Alexandra , Toyota Kenjiro , Travnikov Oleg , Yang Xin , Dommergue Aurélien
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Mercury (Hg) is a worldwide contaminant that can cause adverse health effects to wildlife and humans. While atmospheric modeling traces the link from emissions to deposition of Hg onto environmental surfaces, large uncertainties arise from our incomplete understanding of atmospheric processes (oxidation pathways, deposition, and reemission). Atmospheric Hg reactivity is exacerbated in high latitudes and there is still much to be learned from Polar Regions in terms of atmospheric processes. This paper provides a synthesis of the atmospheric Hg monitoring data available in recent years (2011–2015) in the Arctic and in Antarctica along with a comparison of these observations with numerical simulations using four cutting-edge global models. The cycle of atmospheric Hg in the Arctic and in Antarctica presents both similarities and differences. Coastal sites in the two regions are both influenced by springtime atmospheric Hg depletion events and by summertime snowpack reemission and oceanic evasion of Hg. The cycle of atmospheric Hg differs between the two regions primarily because of their different geography. While Arctic sites are significantly influenced by Northern Hemispheric Hg emissions especially in winter, coastal Antarctic sites are significantly influenced by the reactivity observed on the East Antarctic ice sheet due to katabatic winds. Based on the comparison of multi-model simulations with observations, this paper discusses whether the processes that affect atmospheric Hg seasonality and inter-annual variability are appropriately represented in the models, and identifies research gaps in our understanding of the atmospheric Hg cycling in high latitudes.
HISTORICAL BUILDINGS MODELS AND THEIR HANDLING VIA 3D SURVEY: FROM POINTS CLOUDS TO USER-ORIENTED HBIM
Authors: Chiabrando F. , Sammartano G. , Spanò A.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. This paper retraces some research activities and application of 3D survey techniques and Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the environment of Cultural Heritage. It describes the diffusion of as-built BIM approach in the last years in Heritage Assets management, the so-called Built Heritage Information Modelling/Management (BHIMM or HBIM), that is nowadays an important and sustainable perspective in documentation and administration of historic buildings and structures. The work focuses the documentation derived from 3D survey techniques that can be understood like a significant and unavoidable knowledge base for the BIM conception and modelling, in the perspective of a coherent and complete management and valorisation of CH. It deepens potentialities, offered by 3D integrated survey techniques, to acquire productively and quite easilymany 3D information, not only geometrical but also radiometric attributes, helping the recognition, interpretation and characterization of state of conservation and degradation of architectural elements. From these data, they provide more and more high descriptive models corresponding to the geometrical complexity of buildings or aggregates in the well-known 5D (3D + time and cost dimensions). Points clouds derived from 3D survey acquisition (aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry, LiDAR and their integration) are reality-based models that can be use in a semi-automatic way to manage, interpret, and moderately simplify geometrical shapes of historical buildings that are examples, as is well known, of non-regular and complex geometry, instead of modern constructions with simple and regular ones. In the paper, some of these issues are addressed and analyzed through some experiences regarding the creation and the managing of HBIMprojects on historical heritage at different scales, using different platforms and various workflow. The paper focuses on LiDAR data handling with the aim to manage and extract geometrical information; on development and optimization of semi-automatic process of segmentation, recognition and modelling of historical shapes of complex structures; on communication of historical heritage by virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) in a 3D reconstruction of buildings aggregates from a LiDAR and UAV survey. The HBIM model have been implemented and optimized to be managed and browse by mobile devices for not only touristic or informative scopes, but also to ensure that HBIM platforms will become more easy and valuable tools helping all professionals of AEC involved in the documentation and valorisation process, that nowadays more and more distinguish CH policies.
COMBINATION OF TLS POINT CLOUDS AND 3D DATA FROM KINECT V2 SENSOR TO COMPLETE INDOOR MODELS
Authors: Lachat E. , Landes T. , Grussenmeyer P.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. The combination of data coming from multiple sensors is more and more applied for remote sensing issues (multi-sensor imagery) but also in cultural heritage or robotics, since it often results in increased robustness and accuracy of the final data. In this paper, the reconstruction of building elements such as window frames or door jambs scanned thanks to a low cost 3D sensor (Kinect v2) is presented. Their combination within a global point cloud of an indoor scene acquired with a terrestrial laser scanner (TLS) is considered. If the added elements acquired with the Kinect sensor enable to reach a better level of detail of the final model, an adapted acquisition protocol may also provide several benefits as for example time gain. The paper aims at analyzing whether the two measurement techniques can be complementary in this context. The limitations encountered during the acquisition and reconstruction steps are also investigated.
VALIDATION OF POINT CLOUDS SEGMENTATION ALGORITHMS THROUGH THEIR APPLICATION TO SEVERAL CASE STUDIES FOR INDOOR BUILDING MODELLING
Authors: Macher H. , Landes T. , Grussenmeyer P.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Laser scanners are widely used for the modelling of existing buildings and particularly in the creation process of as-built BIM (Building Information Modelling). However, the generation of as-built BIM from point clouds involves mainly manual steps and it is consequently time consuming and error-prone. Along the path to automation, a three steps segmentation approach has been developed. This approach is composed of two phases: a segmentation into sub-spaces namely floors and rooms and a plane segmentation combined with the identification of building elements. In order to assess and validate the developed approach, different case studies are considered. Indeed, it is essential to apply algorithms to several datasets and not to develop algorithms with a unique dataset which could influence the development with its particularities. Indoor point clouds of different types of buildings will be used as input for the developed algorithms, going from an individual house of almost one hundred square meters to larger buildings of several thousand square meters. Datasets provide various space configurations and present numerous different occluding objects as for example desks, computer equipments, home furnishings and even wine barrels. For each dataset, the results will be illustrated. The analysis of the results will provide an insight into the transferability of the developed approach for the indoor modelling of several types of buildings.
DRAWING FOR TRAFFIC MARKING USING BIDIRECTIONAL GRADIENT-BASED DETECTION WITH MMS LIDAR INTENSITY
Authors: Takahashi G. , Takeda H. , Nakamura K.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Recently, the development of autonomous cars is accelerating on the integration of highly advanced artificial intelligence, which increases demand for a digital map with high accuracy. In particular, traffic markings are required to be precisely digitized since automatic driving utilizes them for position detection. To draw traffic markings, we benefit from Mobile Mapping Systems (MMS) equipped with high-density Laser imaging Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) scanners, which produces large amount of data efficiently with XYZ coordination along with reflectance intensity. Digitizing this data, on the other hand, conventionally has been dependent on human operation, which thus suffers from human errors, subjectivity errors, and low reproductivity. We have tackled this problem by means of automatic extraction of traffic marking, which partially accomplished to draw several traffic markings (G. Takahashi et al., 2014). The key idea of the method was extracting lines using the Hough transform strategically focused on changes in local reflection intensity along scan lines. However, it failed to extract traffic markings properly in a densely marked area, especially when local changing points are close each other. In this paper, we propose a bidirectional gradient-based detection method where local changing points are labelled with plus or minus group. Given that each label corresponds to the boundary between traffic markings and background, we can identify traffic markings explicitly, meaning traffic lines are differentiated correctly by the proposed method. As such, our automated method, a highly accurate and non-human-operator-dependent method using bidirectional gradient-based algorithm, can successfully extract traffic lines composed of complex shapes such as a cross walk, resulting in minimizing cost and obtaining highly accurate results.
INTEGRATING SMARTPHONE IMAGES AND AIRBORNE LIDAR DATA FOR COMPLETE URBAN BUILDING MODELLING
Authors: Zhang Shenman , Shan Jie , Zhang Zhichao , Yan Jixing , Hou Yaolin
Published: June 2016

Abstract. A complete building model reconstruction needs data collected from both air and ground. The former often has sparse coverage on building façades, while the latter usually is unable to observe the building rooftops. Attempting to solve the missing data issues in building reconstruction from single data source, we describe an approach for complete building reconstruction that integrates airborne LiDAR data and ground smartphone imagery. First, by taking advantages of GPS and digital compass information embedded in the image metadata of smartphones, we are able to find airborne LiDAR point clouds for the corresponding buildings in the images. In the next step, Structure-from-Motion and dense multi-view stereo algorithms are applied to generate building point cloud from multiple ground images. The third step extracts building outlines respectively from the LiDAR point cloud and the ground image point cloud. An automated correspondence between these two sets of building outlines allows us to achieve a precise registration and combination of the two point clouds, which ultimately results in a complete and full resolution building model. The developed approach overcomes the problem of sparse points on building façades in airborne LiDAR and the deficiency of rooftops in ground images such that the merits of both datasets are utilized.
EXPLORING REGULARITIES FOR IMPROVING FAÇADE RECONSTRUCTION FROM POINT CLOUDS
Authors: Zhou K. , Gorte B. , Zlatanova S.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. (Semi)-automatic facade reconstruction from terrestrial LiDAR point clouds is often affected by both quality of point cloud itself and imperfectness of object recognition algorithms. In this paper, we employ regularities, which exist on façades, to mitigate these problems. For example, doors, windows and balconies often have orthogonal and parallel boundaries. Many windows are constructed with the same shape. They may be arranged at the same lines and distance intervals, so do different windows. By identifying regularities among objects with relatively poor quality, these can be applied to calibrate the objects and improve their quality. The paper focuses on the regularities among the windows, which is the majority of objects on the wall. Regularities are classified into three categories: within an individual window, among similar windows and among different windows. Nine cases are specified as a reference for exploration. A hierarchical clustering method is employed to identify and apply regularities in a feature space, where regularities can be identified from clusters. To find the corresponding features in the nine cases of regularities, two phases are distinguished for similar and different windows. In the first phase, ICP (iterative closest points) is used to identify groups of similar windows. The registered points and a number of transformation matrices are used to identify and apply regularities among similar windows. In the second phase, features are extracted from the boundaries of the different windows. When applying regularities by relocating windows, the connections, called chains, established among the similar windows in the first phase are preserved. To test the performance of the algorithms, two datasets from terrestrial LiDAR point clouds are used. Both show good effects on the reconstructed model, while still matching with original point cloud, preventing over or under-regularization.
FACETS : A CLOUDCOMPARE PLUGIN TO EXTRACT GEOLOGICAL PLANES FROM UNSTRUCTURED 3D POINT CLOUDS
Authors: Dewez T.J. B. , Girardeau-Montaut D. , Allanic C. , Rohmer J.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Geological planar facets (stratification, fault, joint…) are key features to unravel the tectonic history of rock outcrop or appreciate the stability of a hazardous rock cliff. Measuring their spatial attitude (dip and strike) is generally performed by hand with a compass/clinometer, which is time consuming, requires some degree of censoring (i.e. refusing to measure some features judged unimportant at the time), is not always possible for fractures higher up on the outcrop and is somewhat hazardous. 3D virtual geological outcrop hold the potential to alleviate these issues. Efficiently segmenting massive 3D point clouds into individual planar facets, inside a convenient software environment was lacking. FACETS is a dedicated plugin within CloudCompare v2.6.2 (http://cloudcompare.org/ ) implemented to perform planar facet extraction, calculate their dip and dip direction (i.e. azimuth of steepest decent) and report the extracted data in interactive stereograms. Two algorithms perform the segmentation: Kd-Tree and Fast Marching. Both divide the point cloud into sub-cells, then compute elementary planar objects and aggregate them progressively according to a planeity threshold into polygons. The boundaries of the polygons are adjusted around segmented points with a tension parameter, and the facet polygons can be exported as 3D polygon shapefiles towards third party GIS software or simply as ASCII comma separated files. One of the great features of FACETS is the capability to explore planar objects but also 3D points with normals with the stereogram tool. Poles can be readily displayed, queried and manually segmented interactively. The plugin blends seamlessly into CloudCompare to leverage all its other 3D point cloud manipulation features. A demonstration of the tool is presented to illustrate these different features. While designed for geological applications, FACETS could be more widely applied to any planar objects.
ACCURACY ASSESSMENT OF A UAV-BASED LANDSLIDE MONITORING SYSTEM
Authors: Peppa M. V. , Mills J. P. , Moore P. , Miller P. E. , Chambers J. E.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Landslides are hazardous events with often disastrous consequences. Monitoring landslides with observations of high spatio-temporal resolution can help mitigate such hazards. Mini unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) complemented by structure-from-motion (SfM) photogrammetry and modern per-pixel image matching algorithms can deliver a time-series of landslide elevation models in an automated and inexpensive way. This research investigates the potential of a mini UAV, equipped with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 compact camera, to provide surface deformations at acceptable levels of accuracy for landslide assessment. The study adopts a self-calibrating bundle adjustment-SfM pipeline using ground control points (GCPs). It evaluates misalignment biases and unresolved systematic errors that are transferred through the SfM process into the derived elevation models. To cross-validate the research outputs, results are compared to benchmark observations obtained by standard surveying techniques. The data is collected with 6 cm ground sample distance (GSD) and is shown to achieve planimetric and vertical accuracy of a few centimetres at independent check points (ICPs). The co-registration error of the generated elevation models is also examined in areas of stable terrain. Through this error assessment, the study estimates that the vertical sensitivity to real terrain change of the tested landslide is equal to 9 cm.
MONITORING AND DEFORMATION ANALYSIS OF GROYNES USING TLS AT THE RIVER ELBE
Authors: Tschirschwitz F. , Mechelke K. , Jansch H. , Kersten T. P.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. To enter the Port of Hamburg, one of Europe’s busiest ports all vessels need to navigate around 145 km along the Elbe river, a tide influenced navigation channel. To protect the Elbe shoreline from erosion and to channel the waterway groynes (rigid hydraulic structures) have been built along the river. In the past years since ca. 2001 there has been a large increase in damage of groynes structural integrity at parts of the German waterways. The reason for this was determined in the ever growing size of container vessels passing by and inducing long periodical primary waves which have such a force that they erode the groynes rock structure. To analyse and improve the groynes structural resistance for vessel-induced long periodical wave loads an in-situ study is carried out at Juelssand, located at the Elbe river estuary. Over a period of two years the change of the geometrical structure of two different groyne shapes is monitored automatically by utilising two terrestrial laser scanners mounted in protective housings, located each on a 12 m high platform. The self-contained monitoring systems perform scanning of the two groynes one to two times a day at low tide, as the structures are fully submerged at high tide. The long-periodical wave loads are also determined using pressure sensors in each groyne. To correlate the captured data with vessel events and analyse the effects, vessel related parameters are recorded utilizing the Automatic Identification System (AIS). This paper describes the automated processes for the data acquisition and focusses on the deformation that is calculated using current, extended and new algorithms of the Point Cloud Library. It shows the process chain from the acquisition of raw scan files from an elevated station to the filtering of point cloud, the registration, the calculation of pointwise changes and the aggregation to a grid for later correlation with ship parameters. When working outdoor in all kinds of weather conditions, the processes and equipment need to be robust and account for various cases and situations. This is especially applicable for the algorithms, which need to be adaptable to different scenarios like wet surfaces or snow and unwelcome objects ranging from flotsam to birds sitting on the groyne. At the current stage of the research, deformation in the magnitude of a couple of decimetres is observable. The orientation and location of the deformation is on the seaward side and corresponds to the lower distance of vessels leaving the harbour.
THE CIPA DATABASE FOR SAVING THE HERITAGE OF SYRIA
Authors: Silver Minna , Rinaudo Fulvio , Morezzi Emanuele , Quenda Francesca , Moretti Maria Laura
Published: June 2016

Abstract. CIPA is contributing with its technical knowledge in saving the heritage of Syria by constructing an open access database based on the data that the CIPA members have collected during various projects in Syria over the years before the civil war in the country broke out in 2011. In this way we wish to support the protection and preservation of the environment, sites, monuments, and artefacts and the memory of the cultural region that has been crucial for the human past and the emergence of civilizations. Apart from the countless human atrocities and loss, damage, destruction and looting of the cultural heritage have taken place in a large scale. The CIPA’s initiative is one of the various international projects that have been set up after the conflict started. The Directorate-General of the Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) of Syria as well as UNESCO with its various sub-organizations have been central in facing the challenges during the war. Digital data capture, storage, use and dissemination are in the heart of CIPA’s strategies in recording and documenting cultural heritage, also in Syria. It goes without saying that for the conservation and restoration work the high quality data providing metric information is of utmost importance.
Responses of aeolian desertification to a range of climate scenarios in China
Authors: Wang Xunming , Hua Ting , Ma Wenyong
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Aeolian desertification plays an important role in earth-system processes and ecosystems, and has the potential to greatly impact global food production. The occurrence of aeolian desertification has traditionally been attributed to increases in wind speed and temperature and decreases in rainfall. In this study, by integrating the aeolian desertification monitoring data and climate and vegetation indices, we found that although aeolian desertification is influenced by complex climate patterns and human activities, increases in rainfall and temperature and decreases in wind speed may not be the key factors of aeolian desertification controls in some regions of China. Our results show that, even when modern technical approaches are used, different approaches to desertification need to be applied to account for regional differences. These results have important implications for future policy decisions on how best to combat desertification.
Incorporating Distributed Debris Thickness in a Glacio-Hydrological Model: Khumbu Himalaya, Nepal
Authors: Douglas James S. , Huss Matthias , Swift Darrel A. , Jones Julie M. , Salerno Franco
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Understanding the future evolution of Himalayan glaciers is important in terms of runoff that provides an essential water source to local populations and has far-reaching downstream impacts. However, the climatic response of glaciers in High-Mountain Asia is complicated by ice stagnation and considerable supraglacial debris coverage, which insulates the ice from warming. Typical runoff modelling only crudely incorporates debris cover and there is currently no consensus on how significantly this may impact future glacier and runoff evolution. Here, a glacio-hydrological model is modified to incorporate fully distributed debris cover, using melt reduction factors that vary depending on debris thickness, and to redistribute mass losses according to observed surface elevation changes. A range of debris thickness data are implemented, including a remote-sensing survey and a modelled debris surface, to analyse the sensitivity of glacier evolution and runoff to possible future debris-cover changes in a series of experiments in the upper Khumbu catchment, Nepal. Simulations are undertaken using climate input data from Regional Climate Model simulations from CORDEX (Coordinated Regional Downscaling Experiment) which are further statistically downscaled using data from the Pyramid meteorological station. Results suggest that the accurate calibration of the model to volume change compensates for the inclusion of distributed debris cover but only if the climatic sensitivity of the calibration period (1999–2010) and the nature of the debris-covered surface remain constant during future simulations. Altering the nature of the debris surface has a significant impact on simulated ice volume, with melt rates under debris suppressed by up to 85 %. The sensitivity of runoff ranges from 60 to 140 million m3 yr-1, although there are considerable uncertainties relating to non-glacial snow melt. Moreover, incorporating locally enhanced melt at ice cliffs into the model also impacts upon volume loss and discharge, with a greater proportion of ice cliffs leading to enhanced volume losses compared to a homogeneous debris surface. Finally, using the most representative model configuration, the future evolution of Khumbu Glacier under various climate scenarios shows continued mass losses with a reduction in volume ranging from 60 % to 97 % by 2100. Runoff trends show an initial increase followed by an eventual decrease, with runoff in 2100 predicted to be 8 % lower than current levels.
What Influences Customer Satisfaction When? Product and Service Over Time
Authors: Ting Shueh-Chin
Published: June 2016

Though researchers have examined the changes in the effects of product and service performance on customer satisfaction, the short time frames of most studies prevents deeper understanding of this relationship. This study collects information from pre-purchase to 15 years post-purchase from 11,056 potential and existing automobile customers in the Taiwan market. The data is analyzed by a regression model. Results reveal that the importance of both product and service performance change over long time and the long-term trends of product and service performance weights are non-linear. In addition, from pre-purchase to the second year post-purchase, service weight is higher than product weight, but after the third year, product weight exceeds service weight. Product and service weight on customer satisfaction over time exhibit curvilinear relationships. Therefore, which one of product or service a company should stress depends on the stage in the customer relationship.
Mål for sosial ulikhet. Teoretiske og empiriske vurderinger
Authors: Arntzen Annett
Published: June 2016

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Classifying people by social class in population based health surveys: Two methods compared
Authors: Krokstad m.fl Steinar
Published: June 2016

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Strategien mot sosioøkonomiske helseulikheter: Skal den innbefatte helserelatert seleksjon?
Authors: Elstad Jon Ivar
Published: June 2016

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Differences between married and unmarried men and women in the relationship between perceived physical health and perceived mental health
Authors: Palner John , Mittelmark Maurice B.
Published: June 2016

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Leder
Authors: Lie Rolv T. , Magnus Per
Published: June 2016

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Disseksjon av genetikken ved multifaktoriell sykdom – type I diabetes som modell
Authors: Rønningen Kjersti Skjold
Published: June 2016

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Lung cancer susceptibility
Authors: Mollerup m.fl. Steen
Published: June 2016

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Genetisk epidemiologiske studier av psykiatriske lidelser
Authors: Reichborn-Kjennerud Ted
Published: June 2016

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The Psychology of Cosplay
Authors: Geczy Adam
Published: June 2016

“The Psychology of Cosplay” seeks to explore the psychological motivation and structure of cosplay as distinct from general masquerade as it emerged from the late sixteenth century. While it is no doubt a form of othering, the key difference is the situating of the subject. In conventional masquerade there is still a locatable difference between self and costume, and self and myth. With cosplay, by distinction, there is no discernible myth, only a multitude or surfeit of myths. This requires ordering and rules in order for the illusion of sense to reign. As opposed to conventional masquerade which is to mobilize a certain erotic disorder, cosplay involves a disavowal of the subject, a self-nihilation, in order to give birth to the new other. As such cosplay ritualizes the posthumanist subject.
Fashionable Dunedin and “Rooted Cosmopolitanism” in the Twenty-First Century: NOM*d and Company of Strangers
Authors: Radner Hilary
Published: June 2016

Typically, fashion has been associated with the large urban centers that are considered the hubs of contemporary culture, or “fashion’s world cities,” to borrow from the title of an oft-quoted edited volume; however, in the twenty-first century, fashion may play a role at a local or regional level, even in relatively isolated contexts such as that provided by Dunedin, located in New Zealand, at the bottom of the South Island. The work of Dunedin designers such as Margarita Robertson and Sara Munro, creative directors for their respective clothing lines, NOM*d and Company of Strangers, illustrates Walter Benjamin’s conceptualization of fashion as expressing utopian desires, in this case a form of “rooted cosmopolitanism,” to borrow from Kwame Anthony Appiah, while furthering an economic system dependent on commodity fetishism.
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with Klebsiella pneumonia in the background of alcoholic liver cirrhosis
Authors: Ichikawa Satoshi , Sasaki Keiju , Takahashi Taro , Hayakawa Masaki , Matsumoto Masanori , Harigae Hideo
Published: June 2016

A 75-year-old male patient with alcoholic liver cirrhosis was emergently admitted due to systemic convulsion and Klebsiella pneumonia. He was referred to us due to severe thrombocytopenia (7,000/μl), and we suspected thrombotic thrombocytopenicpurpura (TTP) considering the coexistence of hemolytic findings and neurological symptoms. We promptly performed plasma exchange and administration of corticosteroids, resulting in full recovery of symptoms and laboratory findings in a week. Thediagnosis of TTP was confirmed by severely decreased ADAMTS13 activity (less than 0.5%) and detection of ADAMTS13 inhibitor. In this case, we speculated that TTP was triggered by Klebsiella pneumonia in the background of advanced alcoholicliver cirrhosis. This is the first report describing the complication of Klebsiella pneumonia and TTP. It is important to be awarethat patients complicated with severe liver disease could be vulnerable to TTP.
A survey of Canadian urologists’ opinions and prescribing patterns of testosterone replacement therapy in men on active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer
Authors: Millar Adam C. , Elterman Dean S. , Goldenberg Larry , Van Asseldonk Brandon , Curtis Ashley , Jarvi Keith
Published: June 2016

Introduction: Attitudes regarding the safety of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in hypogonadal men with prostate cancer (PCa) have changed over the past few years with the emergence of case studies suggesting a low risk of cancer progression and a better understanding of the interaction of different levels of androgen with prostate cellular metabolism. This new view has the potential to change clinical practice.Methods: Active members of the Canadian Urological Association were surveyed about their opinions on the safety of TRT in men with low-risk PCa, as well as their current prescribing habits.Results: Of 57 responding urologists, 86% actively prescribe TRT in men with testosterone deficiency syndrome (TDS), 93% are involved in the treatment of men with PCa, and 95% offer active surveillance as a management option for low-grade/low-stage disease. Furthermore, 65% stated that they would offer TRT to men with TDS who were on active surveillance for PCa and 63% believed that TRT did not increase the risk of progression of PCa in these men. In terms of treatment methods, 96% believed TRT was safe for men who have undergone radical prostatectomy, while a smaller number felt it was safe for patients who have undergone brachytherapy (86%) or external beam radiation (84%). Despite these figures, only 35% of the surveyed physicians had ever offered TRT for men on active surveillance and only 42% actually had men in their practice who were taking testosterone while on active surveillance.Conclusions: The discrepancy between urologists’ beliefs about the safety of TRT and their clinical practice patterns may be due to multiple factors, such as hesitation in recommending treatment in real-life practice, low numbers of eligible patients, absence of screening for testosterone deficiency in patients on active surveillance, and patient preference or fears. Furthermore, the difference in perceived safety in men treated by radical prostatectomy vs. radiation therapy suggests that some urologists are concerned that the radiated gland remaining in-situ may be “reactivated” by TRT. The results from this survey will be used as the basis of developing a national Canadian registry of men with low-grade/stage PCa who are receiving TRT while on active surveillance.