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Phonological Koinéization in Kathmandu Tibetan
Authors: Geissler Christopher
Published: March 2018

This paper tests the new-dialect formation model of Peter Trudgill (1986 et seq) by examining several phonological features of Tibetan as spoken in the diaspora community of Kathmandu, Nepal. Established by an influx of migrants from many dialect regions beginning in 1959, this presents a unique opportunity to study koinéization, new dialect formation, in progress. Trudgill’s model predicts that a new dialect should largely emerge in the second generation born in the new region, exhibiting both simplification, the failure of marked variants to transmit across generations, and focusing, the selection of particular variants as a new norm for the community's new variety.Data from seventy-three sociolinguistic interviews was coded for phonological and lexical variables known to differ across Tibetan-speaking regions, and NeighborNets were constructed in SplitsTree. Results indicate that regionally marked variables were not transmitted into the first or second generation of Diaspora-raised speakers, but Diaspora speakers exhibited a high degree of variation comparable to that of speakers from the numerically- and socially-dominant U-Tsang region. That younger speakers have not yet converged on a single new variety suggests a role for additional factors to affect the rate of koinéization.
Does MaxEnt Overgenerate? Implicational Universals in Maximum Entropy Grammar
Authors: Anttila Arto , Magri Giorgio
Published: March 2018

A good linguistic theory should neither undergenerate (i.e., it should not miss any attested patterns) nor overgenerate (i.e., it should not predict any “unattestable” patterns). We investigate the question of overgeneration in Maximum Entropy Grammar (ME) in the context of basic syllabification (Prince and Smolensky 2004) and obstruent voicing (Lombardi 1999), using the theory’s T-order as a measure of typological strength. We find that ME has non-trivial T-orders, but compared to OT and HG, they are relatively sparse and sometimes linguistically counterintuitive. The fact that many reasonable implicational universals fail under ME suggests that the theory overgenerates, at least in the two phonological examples we examine. More generally, our results serve as a reminder that linguistic theories should be evaluated in terms of both descriptive fit and explanatory depth. A good theory succeeds on both fronts: we want a flexible theory that best fits the data, but we also want an informative theory that excludes unnatural patterns and derives the correct implicational universals.
Editors' Note
Authors: Gallagher Gillian
Published: March 2018

This document summarizes the conference and proceedings volumes.
On the genus Chaetocladius s. str. Kieffer, 1911 from Switzerland with descriptions of five new relic species occurring in glacial alpine springs and streams (Diptera, Chironomidae)
Authors: Moubayed-Breil Joel , Lods-Crozet Brigitte
Published: March 2018

A description of the male adults of fiveChaetocladiuss. str. species (C. castellaesp. n.,C. lencioniaesp. n.,C. lodscrozetaesp. n.,C. macunensissp. n. andC. muttensissp. n.) is provided based on material collected in some glacial alpine springs and cold streams located in the Swiss Alps (altitude 1800–2700 m). Male adult of the nearestChaetocladiusspecies known from Europe and neighbouring areas belong to:C. aedeagolobatusRossaro, Magoga & Montagna, 2017;C. insolitusCaspers, 1987;C. gracilisBrundin 1956;C. antipovaeMakarchenko & Makarchenko, 2011;C. dissipatus(Edwards, 1929),C. holmgreni(Jacobson, 1998),C. egorychMakarchenko & Makarchenko, 2017. Although some resemblance can be found between the five diagnosed and described species and other related members of theChaetocladiusgenus, the taxonomic position cannot be clarified until current comprehensive work on the genus is complete. Geographical distribution of the five new species is currently restricted to the two Alpine Swiss glacial catchments: upper basins of the Rhône River and Muttbach streams; streams and lakes delimited by the Macun area. This highlights the importance of some high mountain ranges, considered as cold glacial enclaves and hotspots of endemism, in the preservation and persistence of autochthonous alpine relic species. Such species are considered as relevant biogeographic representative and their loss would be biologically indicative of global warming and climate change. Currently, there are only seven recordedChaetocladiusspecies from Switzerland:C. coppaiMoubayed-Breil, 2017;C. laminatusBrundin, 1947; C. cf. longivirgatus Stur & Spies, 2011;C. melaleucus(Meigen, 1818);C. perennis(Meigen, 1830);C. piger(Goetghebuer, 1913);C. suecicus(Kieffer, 1916). Consequently, the description of the five new species increases the total number in the genusChaetocladiusto twelve for this country. Remarks and comments on the taxonomic position, ecology and geographical distribution of the new described species, with key to known male adults from the upper catchment of Rhône River (including Muttbach valley) are provided..
Le sens en partage
Authors: Bisconti Valentina
Published: March 2018

Peut-on identifier la signification comme objet spécifique d’un seul domaine d’études ?
Bien avant l’institution de la sémantique au XIXe siècle, la signification est analysée empiriquement par les lexicographes. S’agit-il d’une filiation ? La sémantique linguistique naît-elle de la lexicographie monolingue ?
Une dialectique, sans cesse réactivée dans le temps et à travers les différentes écoles, s’instaure entre sémanticiens et lexicographes en raison du partage conflictuel de cet objet commun qu’est le sens, ainsi que de toute une série de questions annexes : le statut du mot, l’articulation entre état de langue et histoire, la tension entre norme et usage, le choix entre polysémie ou homonymie, la place du locuteur dans le changement linguistique, etc.
Cette dialectique entre un savoir-faire empirique (lexicographie) et un savoir savant (sémantique) en matière de sens ne saurait s’expliquer par les conditions d’émergence et les incertitudes de méthode de la nouvelle discipline. Une méfiance tenace envers les dictionnaires est présente aussi bien chez les philologues du XIXe siècle que chez les linguistes, lexicologues et sémanticiens du XXe siècle travaillant dans des cadres théoriques aussi différents que le structuralisme, le générativisme et le cognitivisme.
L’ouvrage explique ainsi les transferts de méthode réciproques entre sémantique et lexicographie et montre à quel point la tension interdisciplinaire est une dynamique constitutive des savoirs sur le sens.
Building an Urban Food System Through UDC Food Hubs
Authors: O'Hara Sabine , Jones Dwane , Trobman Harris B.
Published: March 2018

The Landgrant College of the University of the District of Columbia embodies the university's unique mission as the only exclusively urban land-grant university in the United States. With most of the world's population now living in urban areas, this mission is relevant to cities worldwide. The UDC urban food hubs reimagine our food system as diversified, urban, and encompassing food production, food preparation, food distribution, and waste and water recovery. The hubs utilize bio-intensive hydroponic and aquaponic systems and green roofs to maximize productivity on small urban spaces; kitchens as business incubators and training facilities for food processing and nutrition education; waste and water reuse through composting, rain water capture, and green infrastructure. Each of these components offers opportunities for business startups and capacity building. The hubs also re-connect urban neighborhoods to nature. This chapter describes the urban food hubs, their locations, and the training, wellness, and leadership opportunities they offer to UDC students and DC residents.
Indian Approaches to E-Diplomacy
Authors: Hotur Sree Krishna Bharadwaj
Published: March 2018

Diplomacy refers to the professional activity or skills that are used to manage and strengthen the relations on international or global level. E-diplomacy can be termed as the new mode of conducting diplomacy acts with the help of internet and information and communication technologies (ICTs). In general, we often say that diplomacy is maintained of relations through communication. It is the art of conducting negotiations, forming alliances, discussing treaties, and reaching agreements. This can be done with proper communication which helps maintain a social image. Moreover, communication in diplomacy is that tactful move that ensures that the diplomat smoothly handles the relations with the other parties and makes them do what is needed without harming the interests and profits of either of two or more parties. This ensures peace and eliminates the feeling of ill-will. The chapter sheds light on the emergence of e-diplomacy in India, its advantages, use, and the future uses as well.
Coupling of Optimization Algorithms Based on Swarm Intelligence
Authors: Krishnamurthy Kamalanand , Ponnuswamy Mannar Jawahar
Published: March 2018

Swarm intelligence is a branch of computational intelligence where algorithms are developed based on the biological examples of swarming and flocking phenomena of social organisms such as a flock of birds. Such algorithms have been widely utilized for solving computationally complex problems in fields of biomedical engineering and sociology. In this chapter, two different swarm intelligence algorithms, namely the jumping frogs optimization (JFO) and bacterial foraging optimization (BFO), are explained in detail. Further, a synergetic algorithm, namely the coupled bacterial foraging/jumping frogs optimization algorithm (BFJFO), is described and utilized as a tool for control of the heroin epidemic problem.
Performance of Negative Selection Algorithms in Patient Detection and Classification
Authors: Bölükbaş Orhan , Uğuz Harun
Published: March 2018

Artificial immune systems inspired by the natural immune system are used in problems such as classification, optimization, anomaly detection, and error detection. In these problems, clonal selection algorithm, artificial immune network algorithm, and negative selection algorithm are generally used. This chapter aims to solve the problem of correct identification and classification of patients using negative selection (NS) and variable detector negative selection (V-DET NS) algorithms. The authors examine the performance of NSA and V-DET NSA algorithms using three sets of medical data sets from Parkinson, carotid artery doppler, and epilepsy patients. According to the obtained results, NSA achieved 92.45%, 91.46%, and 92.21% detection accuracy and 92.46%, 93.40%, and 90.57% classification accuracy. V-DET NSA achieved 94.34%, 94.52%, and 91.51% classification accuracy and 94.23%, 94.40%, and 89.29% detection accuracy. As can be seen from these values, V-Det NSA yielded a better result. Artificial immune system emerges as an effective and promising system in terms of problem-solving performance.
A Sample Application for Computer-Based Bacteria Counting by Using Watershed Transform
Authors: Onal Merve Nur , Cekmez Nesibe , Akarca Gokhan
Published: March 2018

Bacteria counting process and bacterial counting by eye can be performed by manual counting in which a specialist counts the bacteria with naked eye or the automatic counting that utilizes computer-based techniques. The counting process becomes exhausting, long, and incorrect when the counting is performed by specialist. Therefore, there is a need for an efficient and more reliable method for the bacteria counting process performed automatically. In this chapter, a semi-automatic method has been designed for bacterial counting from the images of petri plates and photomicrograph. For this purpose, the image processing procedure has been applied to the images. In the image processing procedure, watershed transform was used to separate the adjacent bacteria and thus a more accurate counting was performed. The efficiency of the presented method has been shown for many different images, and the counting results of the proposed method have been compared with counting results of an expert. The method has been shown to be a successful and promising work for bacterial counting.
Object Recognition Pipeline
Authors: Vargas John Alejandro Castro , Garcia Alberto Garcia , Oprea Sergiu , Escolano Sergio Orts , Rodriguez Jose Garcia
Published: March 2018

Object grasping in domestic environments using social robots has an enormous potential to help dependent people with a certain degree of disability. In this chapter, the authors make use of the well-known Pepper social robot to carry out such task. They provide an integrated solution using ROS to recognize and grasp simple objects. That system was deployed on an accelerator platform (Jetson TX1) to be able to perform object recognition in real time using RGB-D sensors attached to the robot. By using the system, the authors prove that the Pepper robot shows a great potential for such domestic assistance tasks.
Bag of Visual Words Based on Co-HOG Features for Word Spotting in Handwritten Documents
Authors: Thontadari C.  , Prabhakar C. J.
Published: March 2018

In this chapter, the authors present a segmentation-based word spotting method for handwritten documents using bag of visual words (BoVW) framework based on co-occurrence histograms of oriented gradients (Co-HOG) features. The Co-HOG descriptor captures the word image shape information and encodes the local spatial information by counting the co-occurrence of gradient orientation of neighbor pixel pairs. The handwritten document images are segmented into words and each word image is represented by a vector that contains the frequency of visual words appeared in the image. In order to include spatial information to the BoVW framework, the authors adopted spatial pyramid matching (SPM) method. The proposed method is evaluated using precision and recall metrics through experimentation conducted on popular datasets such as GW and IAM. The performance analysis confirmed that the method outperforms existing word spotting techniques.
Effect of Atomic Complexes Formation in Grain Boundaries on Grain Boundary Diffusion
Authors: Itckovich Aleksei , Mendelev Mikhail , Rodin Alexey , Bokstein Boris
Published: March 2018

The peculiarities of grain boundary diffusion in Cu connected with the effect of atomic pairs formation in grain boundaries (GB) were studied using the molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. In present study Cu GB selfdiffusion was simulated with the use of semi-empirical potential. Besides, the ‘heterodiffusion’ simulation was performed with the artificially addеd energy of interaction (E) between identical atoms in arbitrary chosen pairs. To obtain reliable data on the mean square displacements (MSD) the simulation cell, consisted about three hundreds thousands atoms and two symmetrical GBs Σ5 (001)(012), was used. 70 pairs of identical Cu atoms in GBs, bonded into pairs, were chosen as initial state. Energy of interaction was varied between 0 and - 0.5eV/atomThe results obtained for selfdiffusion are in a good agreement with experimental results and other results of computer simulation. Two main effects for heterodiffusion are under discussion. The first is atomic exchange between GB zone and adjacent lattice zone, where the mobility of the atoms decreases significantly. As a result, the MSD decrease. Another effect is connected with attraction between the “marked” atoms, which leads to formation of relatively stable complexes and the MSD also decreases. The results obtained involve also dependence the number of the stable pairs on time and temperature and show the possibility of pairs to condense into ternary, quarterly and more numerous complexes.
On the Mechanism of Oxidation Resistance of W-Cr-Pd Alloys
Authors: Kafri Alon , Makonovitsky Alexandra , Shneck Roni Z.
Published: March 2018

While studying activation sintering of tungsten, Evans [5] and Ito and Furusawa [6] revealed that W-Cr-Pd alloys exhibit unexpected oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. The role of palladium in stimulating oxidation resistance in W-Cr alloys is the main aim of the present contribution. As previously observed, at 800 °C these alloys form a relatively dense protective scale that consists of an inner layer of Cr2O3, an intermediate layer of Cr2WO6 and an external layer of WO3. At 1200 °C only Cr2WO6 layer is found, since the Cr2O3 and WO3 evaporate. To determine the role of paladium, W and W-Pd alloys were coated with Cr layers and undergone diffusion experiments. An extraordinary affinity between the Cr and Pd was revealed, manifested by extremely fast inward diffusion of Cr along grain boundaries. In a second experiment the dissolution of Cr into W grains at 1300°C was followed and found to take place preferentially along grain boundaries. These observations assess that the Pd segregated at grain boundaries provides fast diffusion channels for Cr to the free surface and it imparts the significant improvement of the oxidation resistance of W alloys, as suggested by Lee and Simkovitz [10-12].
Manifestation of Magnetoplastic Effect in Some Metallic Alloys
Authors: Pokoev Alexander V. , Osinskaya Julia V.
Published: March 2018

A brief review of the magnetoplastic effect during aging of quenched aluminum, copper, titanium and magnesium alloys in constant magnetic field is presented. We report the effect of thermomagnetic treatment on the composition and microstructure of the studied alloys, and on their mechanical properties, which constitutes the core of the magnetoplastic effect.
On the Analysis of Composition Profiles in Binary Single-Phase Diffusion Couples: Systems with a Strong Compositional Dependence of the Interdiffusion Coefficient
Authors: Tas Kavakbasi Bengü , Golovin Igor S. , Paul Aloke , Divinski Sergiy V.
Published: March 2018

Diffusion couple technique is an efficient tool for the estimating the chemical diffusion coefficients. Typical experimental uncertainties of the composition profile measurements complicate a correct determination of the interdiffusion coefficients via the standard Boltzmann-Matano, Sauer-Freise or the den Broeder methods, especially for systems with a strong compositional dependence of the interdiffusion coefficient. A new approach for reliable fitting of the experimental profiles with an improved behavior at both ends of the diffusion couple is proposed and tested against the experimental data on chemical diffusion in the system Fe-Ga. An extension of the approach for reliable description of the up-hill diffusion phenomenon in multicomponent systems is presented.
Constructing an Introductory Course on Diffusion
Authors: Ghez Richard
Published: March 2018

In most schools of engineering, this is among the first interdisciplinary courses that third-year undergraduate students are likely to attend. This presents formidable challenges because any discussion of diffusion phenomena draws heavily on prior knowledge of physics, chemistry, and mathematics. In our traditionally inadequate way of teaching, these disciplines are presented as self-contained, autonomous units. Yet it should be the purpose of any instructor of diffusion theory and practice to show how they may be integrated. Heuristic arguments are certainly appealing — thus recommended — but the methods and tools to be developed must be robust enough to not immediately crumble with use. In that connection, attention to a known and consistent notation is vital. Furthermore, one cannot expect these students to be fully familiar with partial differential equations, and yet, that’s the very nature of the diffusion equation. Its properties must be explained. Finally, diffusion in solids suffers from a bewildering variety of “diffusion coefficients." These must be carefully defined and distinguished. A version of my class-notes will be included in my web-site within a few weeks (just type my name in Google). You are most welcome.
Moisture Sorption and Desorption in Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Triangular and V-Shaped Bars: Determination of Diffusion Coefficient and Effect of Varied Factors
Authors: Pajarito Bryan B. , de Leon Myan Trishia , Pacumio Eugene Rex A.
Published: March 2018

Sorption and desorption of moisture in epoxy composites reinforced with triangular and V-shaped bar fillers were studied. Epoxy was reinforced with vinyl ester bar assemblies fabricated according to 4 varied factors: bar orientation relative to diffusion direction (pointed or base side), bar alignment (parallel or staggered), spacing between bars (1 or 5 mm), and bar cross-sectional shape (triangular or V-shaped). Unlike previous studies, the bar fillers were initially coated with small amount of epoxy resin to improve wetting during fabrication of composites. Moisture uptake and loss of composites during one-side exposure to water vapor (50% relative humidity at 60°C) and hot air (60°C), respectively, were monitored with time. Experimental results show weight change of composites during moisture sorption and desorption varies linearly with square root of exposure time. Diffusion coefficients of composites were determined by assuming the material to be semi-infinite and fitting a mathematical solution to Fick’s second law of diffusion to weight change data. Results show diffusion coefficient of composites during moisture sorption is increased when bars are oriented pointed relative to diffusion direction, aligned parallel, spaced at 1 mm, and has triangular cross-sectional shape. However, during desorption, the diffusion coefficient is increased when base side of bars are exposed and when the bars are aligned staggered. The observed effects of factors on moisture diffusion coefficients of epoxy composites during sorption and desorption are discussed in relation to path length, available diffusion area, and status of epoxy/vinyl ester interphase before and after moisture sorption in composites.
Study of the Very First Stages of Mg Growth onto Si(100)
Authors: Girardeaux Christophe , Sarpi Brice , Vizzini Sébastien
Published: March 2018

Generation of ultra-thin oxide layers (in the nanometer range) is currently a technological lock for numerous applications such as microelectronics, spintronics or even molecular electronics. A precise study of the stages of growth of Mg is essential before studying the growth of the oxide. In this work we report and discuss an experimental study of the very first stages of Mg growth onto Si(100) by Scanning Tunneling Microscopy-Spectroscopy (STM-STS), Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES) and Low Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED). First, we have shown that an amorphous underlayer is formed onto the silicon substrate for Mg deposits of 0.25 monolayers (ML). This underlayer is attributed to a Mg2Si silicide formed at RT during Mg deposition. Then, using an original growth method based on alternate cycles of magnesium monolayer adsorption and room temperature (RT) oxidation, we did grow ultra-thin magnesium oxide films onto Si(100). Our study revealed that the ultra-thin Mg2Si layer at the MgO/Si(100) interface acts as a diffusion barrier and prevents oxidation of the highly-reactive silicon during magnesium oxide growth.
Measurement of Volume Changes of Cement Concrete in Large-Dimensional Samples
Authors: Kropáček Michal , Čajka Radim
Published: March 2018

The subject of the paper is research on the development of volume changes (especially shrinkage) on cement concrete. This is a measurement of shrinkage on large samples using string strain gauges both internal and external. Parallel to this measurement, according to the real concreting conditions, the volume changes will be measured by means of shrinkage drains in the test laboratory. This will make it possible to compare a comparatively progressive method of measuring volume changes with the real behavior of the same concrete in the structure. The measurement of volume changes by the shrinkage drains is a comparatively rare test allowing continuous volume changes to be measured from the beginning of the setting of the concrete. It is possible to capture the entire process of hydration of concrete. The paper will describe the technology of measurement and comparison of both methods on ordinary concrete.
Usage of Digital Image Correlation (DIC) in Determination of Modulus of Elasticity and Poisson's Ratio of Special Concrete
Authors: Suchánek Vladimír , Bednarz Tomáš , Svojanovský Tomáš
Published: March 2018

This paper deals with an evaluation of long-term experimental work carried out in cooperation with concrete suppliers and a specific company (named Sobriety). The key part of this work is focused on the experimental determination of secant modulus of elasticity and Poisson's Ratio of special concrete (self-compacting concrete, steel fibre reinforced concrete, polymer fibre reinforced concrete, specific high-strength concrete). Two different real-time approaches were used to detect modulus of elasticity. In parallel, both approaches - the (European) standard approach and the DIC (2D DIC; 3D DIC with varying lengths in the vertical direction) - were applied.
Torsion of Reinforced Concrete Structural Members
Authors: Křístek Vladimír , Průša Jaroslav , Vítek Jan L.
Published: March 2018

According to the common design methods of calculation of the stress state induced by torsion of massive prismatic concrete structural elements, the structural system is reduced to a simple cage consisting of ties and struts. This model has, however, a number of principal shortcomings, the major of them is the fact that all of simultaneously acting effects like axial forces, bending moments and shear forces are not taken into account – the compressive axial forces increase very significantly the torque capacity of structural members, while due to action of tensile forces, bending moments and shear forces the torque capacity is reduced. These phenomena, applying non-linear approaches, are analysed and assessed.
Experimental Verification of Concentrated Load Transverse Distribution in Shear
Authors: Vida Radoslav , Halvonik Jaroslav , Majtánová Lucia
Published: March 2018

An ability of reinforced concrete slabs to distribute concentrated load in transverse direction is an important property for their verification. Several methods for the assessment of transverse distribution (effective width) were proposed but they were not incorporated in the current standards. This paper deals with an experimental analysis of the effective width for shear verification of slabs subjected to concentrated load. Shear resistance of the slab specimens subjected to concentrated load obtained from tests has been compared with resistance of the slab strips loaded by uniform shear. Based on this check, the effective width has been evaluated. Experimental results were also compared with results of models introduced in relevant standards.
The Possibilities of the Utilization of Waste Glass as Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate for HPC
Authors: Pavlů Tereza , Vlach Tomáš , Řepka Jakub
Published: March 2018

This contribution is to verify the utilization of waste glass as partial replacement of fine aggregate for high performance concrete (HPC). Test results of fresh and hardened HPC will be presented. This study has been conducted through basic experimental research in order to analyze the possibilities of recycling waste glasses (grinding glass, milled glass powder from municipal waste) as partial replacement of silica powder for HPC.
UHPC Railing Panels for a Bridge Renovation in Sázava Municipality
Authors: Tichý Jan , Ryjáček Pavel , Šmilauer Vit , Slánský Bohuslav , Ševčík Stanislav
Published: March 2018

UHPC (ultra high performance concrete) is used mainly within bridge engineering, due to the demand for subtle but strong material, with high durability against aggressive environment. During the last two years, a series of thin-walled railing panels were made in premises of Skanska a.s. company. They were used for a footbridge in Čeperka village, and this year also for a renovation of a bridge SZ-001 in Sázava municipality. The renovation of a bridge, manufacturing of the railing panels, development of its shape and results of conducted test will be presented.
Developing of Hydration Heat of the Massive Foundation in the Třinecké Železárny
Authors: Čajka Radim , Vaskova Jana , Mateckova Pavlina , Burkovič Kamil
Published: March 2018

Heavy industry, industrial plants and technology facilities use really big manufacturing units or assemblies with the weight of tens of tons. In case of rotary kilns, the weight can reach hundreds of tons. During the production process, those units move, creating, in addition to considerable static effects, big dynamic effects. Industrial facilities often face failures of the reinforced concrete foundation which is loaded dynamically by a rotating machine. Such failures typically result in cracks and failures of any of the foundation cross-section. Thus, a part of the foundation starts deviating, the rigidity goes down, geometry of the machine position is changing and an accident may occur - for instance, bearings may fail or malfunctions may occur in the machine. This has also happened in the case described in this article. The subject of the article is the large foundation structure of the rolling device in the Block Mill I in Třinecké železárny a.s. The slab of the foundation structure is approximately a T-shape, which has nearly 43 m in one direction and over 30 m in the other direction. The monolith foundation slab will be 2.0 m thick, the whole foundation structure will be 2.0 - 8.0 m thick. With such an extensive foundation, considerable attention must be paid not only to the design and realization, but also to the effect of the hydration heat.
Geochemical, mineralogical and indicator-mineral data for stream silt sediment, water and heavy-mineral concentrates, East Fiord area, western Axel Heiberg Island, Nunavut (part of NTS 59-G)
Authors: McNeil R J , Day S J A , Williamson M
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Published: March 2018

Stream sediment and water sampling programs such as the Geological Survey of Canada's (GSC) National Geochemical Reconnaissance (NGR) program are used to efficiently obtain systematic geochemical information, which is key in establishing the mineral potential
over a large area. One of the basic assumptions of reconnaissance stream surveys is that the sediment chemistry and mineralogy reflect the bedrock and surficial geology of the catchment area upstream from the sample site. Fluvial and stream sediments form by the physical and chemical weathering of
bedrock within the catchment basin. In the absence of mineralization, the sediment chemistry reflects normal or background element concentrations typical of the source bedrock. Mineralized bedrock, if present, will be revealed by the presence of elevated metal and/or indicator mineral contents in
stream sediments.
We report the results of a stream sediment and water study that was carried out as part of an environmental geoscience project on gossans in Canada's High Arctic. The survey was complementary to bedrock mapping and sampling of gossans found within permafrost in the down-drainage environment in the
East Fiord area of western Axel Heiberg Island, Nunavut (NTS 59-G). The objectives were to characterize bedrock lithologies in the study area and to evaluate the economic mineral potential. The sampling strategy undertaken targeted drainages with known gossans and were within a day by foot traverse,
from base camp.
Stream silt and water samples were collected from 26 sites. At 14 of these sites, bulk sediment samples were collected for the heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) component in the <2 mm fraction. Silt and water samples were analyzed by ICP-MS and ICP-ES as well as for carbon content. Water
samples were also submitted for alkalinity, anions by ion-chromatography and in-situ physico-chemical measurements. Bulk sediment samples were processed and the resulting HMC samples were picked for indicator minerals of various deposit types. Sampling and analytical techniques followed established
NGR methodologies, ensuring data compatibility with the NGR database. The results suggest that the study area is prospective, potentially for Ni-Cu PGE, Cu-Pb-Zn mineralization and also for other types of economic deposits.
Grade 3 learners’ imagined identities as readers revealed through their drawings
Authors: Nkomo Sibhekinkosi Anna
Published: March 2018

There has been limited attention towards the affective aspect in literacy development; yet, reading attitude, an affective component, is a significant element within literacy instruction. This makes a compelling case for investigating Grade 3 learners’ attitudes towards reading. In this study, a situational analysis was conducted as Phase 1 of the research process before implementing a responsive reading programme at a primary school in Grahamstown, South Africa. In an effort to explore Grade 3 learners’ attitudes, experiences and perspectives about reading, the study adopted the use of drawings, which is a child-centred approach. Learners were required to draw their perspectives or experiences about reading. In analysing the drawings, a range of semiotic theorists were integrated. Findings of the study indicate that by using drawings as a methodological tool, learners were able to provide detailed insights about their daily experiences with reading, attitudes towards reading and their varied individual views about reading. Such information gathered was vital for future consideration when implementing a responsive and extensive reading programme.
AnimaFICX y la animación 2D en el 55FICX Gijón
Authors: Fernandi Martínez Samuel
Published: March 2018

El Festival Internacional de Cine de Gijón/Xixón se caracteriza por su cuidada selección de cine independiente, de ahí el sobrenombre de Sundance español. Su programación siempre ha incluido títulos notables de la animación más vanguardista, tanto cortometrajes como largometrajes. Desde su 50ª edición en 2012, cuenta con una sección específica de cine de animación: AnimaFICX. Con motivo de este número de Con A de animación, reseñamos cinco de los títulos presentes en este AnimaFICX que emplean la técnica 2D. ¡Dale al play!
Del largo al corto. Khris Cembe, un director de animación polivalente
Authors: Navarro Álvarez Adriana
Published: March 2018

Khris Cembe (Cangas, Galicia) es un director de animación 2D, productor y cortometrajista. Ha participado codo con codo con el flamante director Alberto Vázquez como director de animación 2D en los cortometrajes Birdboy (2011) y Decorado (2016) y en el largometraje Psiconautas, los niños olvidados (2015), todos ellos premiados con el Goya. En sus cortometrajes propios, debuta como director y coproductor en 2012 gracias a una éxitosa e intensa campaña de crowdfunding en Verkami con Viaje a pies (2015), una comedia negra ambientada en un tren en el que combina diferentes estilos de animación, tradicional, digital y algo de 3D “pero bien camuflado.” Actualmente se encuentra trabajando en su último film, de sugerente título Soy una tumba, cortometraje que obtuvo el Premio Proyecto Corto Movistar+ en el mercado de animación 3Dwire. Paralelamente, compagina su labor como director de animación del largometraje Unicorn Wars, una coproducción hispano-francesa en la que vuelve a hacer equipo con Alberto Vázquez.
Patchwork, remendando ideas y técnicas en un novedoso proyecto de animación
Authors: Manero Muro María
Published: March 2018

Patchwork (María Manero Muro, 2018) es a la vez un cortometraje documental y ficcional, dirigido por María Manero a partir de las vivencias de su madre, Loly, una mujer de unos 60 años, ama de casa y madre. Se trata de un ambicioso Trabajo Fin de Máster de Animación de la Universitat Politècnica de València, producido en colaboración con la firma gallega Abano Producións, ganadores de un Goya en 2017. Con su original forma gráfica y visual, y su historia de profundo calado humano, Patchwork no solo trata de concienciarnos sobre la importancia de los transplantes de órganos, sino también sobre la necesidad de reutilización de materiales y desechos de todo tipo, generando una particular poética no tan frecuente en animación. El proyecto Patchwork se ha distinguido además por la realización de una estimulante campaña de "crowdfunding", la colaboración con la ONG Fundación Imaginario Social, y su participación en un simposio sobre ciencia. En las siguientes páginas, su directora María Manero nos hablará de la concepción del proyecto, sus inquietudes y sus fases sucesivas de realización.
La apuesta independiente de la animación europea, a través de El pan de la guerra
Authors: Ballester Cabo Rosa
Published: March 2018

El pan de la guerra (The Breadwinner, Nora Twomey, 2017) es una película irlandesa-canadiense de Cartoon Saloon, que ha tenido como productora ejecutiva a Angelina Jolie y Jordan Peele. La película está basada en la novela bestseller de Deborah Ellis, publicada en 2002, ganadora de varios premios literarios, y que se basó en numerosas entrevistas efectuadas a mujeres y niñas en los campamentos de refugiados de Pakistán y Rusia. El pan de la guerra relata la historia de Parvana, una chica afgana que durante el gobierno de los talibanes debe hacerse pasar por un chico para así mantener a su familia. La película de animación se estrenó en el Toronto International Film Festival de 2017, y ha sido nominada al Oscar® a la Mejor Película de Animación 2018. Para el siguiente artículo hemos contado con una de las diseñadoras y artistas de concepto de Cartoon Saloon, la valenciana Rosa Ballester, que nos explica su proceso de producción en conversación con Nora Twomey (directora del film) y Fabian Erlinghäuser (director de animación).
Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Inpatients at a Medical College Hospital in Haryana
Authors: Sogi Girish M , Veeresha Koratagere L
Published: March 2018

Aim

To assess the oral health status and felt needs of patients admitted to medical/surgical wards.

Materials and methods

The cross-sectional study included 346 patients who were recruited from medical/surgical wards. Dental parameters were recorded using the World Health Organization (WHO) Oral Health Assessment Form for Adults, 2013.

Results

Mean age of patients was 40.77 [standard deviation (SD) ± 14.4] years; 36.4% aged > 45 years and 32.9% educated beyond 10 years of education. 77.2% used toothbrush and 75.7% toothpaste for cleaning of teeth. 91% brushed their teeth at least once a day and 77.7% performed tongue cleaning. Greater number of decayed teeth (3.43 ± 3.38) were seen in those educated ≤ 10 years when compared with those educated beyond this level (2.43 ± 2.55). Participants with low education attainment and higher age group (>45 years) had significantly more teeth missing due to caries/other reasons, and with deeper periodontal disease. Conversely, higher educated and younger aged group (<45 years) participants had significantly greater mean number of sound teeth and teeth without gingival and periodontal abnormalities. There was no significant difference between smokers and nonsmokers, those who ever visited a dentist or not, practicing or not practicing oral hygiene, using tobacco or not, those with diabetes mellitus and/or hypertension or without these conditions. Nearly 80% of the patients felt no requirement for dental treatment.

Conclusion

Despite adherence to oral hygiene practices, the oral health status of patients admitted to medical/surgical wards was poor.

How to cite this article

Avasthi A, Sogi GM, Veeresha KL. Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Inpatients at a Medical College Hospital in Haryana. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2018;52(1):5-11.
Special Issues on Intraosseous Medicine - Part 2
Authors: DeVito, Jr. Richard A.
Published: March 2018

Peripheral intravenous (IV) access can be difficult to achieve in critically ill patients who require vascular access in order to administer life-saving blood products, fluids and medications, especially in disasters and combat casualty care. Intraosseous access (IO) has become the standard of care for all medical emergencies, pre-hospital and hospital, when peripheral IV access cannot be rapidly established, and the techniques have been endorsed by multiple professional medical organizations. Research is rapidly expanding, both in the indications for IO, routes of administration, and clinical outcomes of intraosseous administration. The American Journal of Disaster Medicine is pleased to have the opportunity to publish two Special Issues1 focusing on current intraosseous research studies.
Full issue Volume 12, Number 1
Authors: DeVito, Jr. Richard A.
Published: March 2018

Full issue
Planning for a medical surge incident: Is rehabilitation the missing link?
Authors: Vonderschmidt, DSc, MPA, MS, NR-P Kay
Published: March 2018

This mixed methods study explored surge planning for patients who will need rehabilitative care after a mass casualty incident. Planning for a patient surge incident typically considers only prehospital and hospital care. However, in many cases, disaster patients need rehabilitation for which planning is often overlooked. The purpose of this study was to explore this hidden dimension of patient rehabilitation for surge planning and preparedness and ask:1. To what extent can an analysis of standard patient acuity assessment tools [Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment and Injury Severity Score] be used to project future demand for admission to rehabilitative care?2. What improvements to medical disaster planning are needed to address patient surge related to rehabilitation?This study found that standard patient benchmarks can be used to project demand for rehabilitation following a mass casualty incident, and argues that a reconceptualization of surge planning to include rehabilitation would improve medical disaster planning.
Vastgoedwaardering in het MKB en de rol van de mkb-accountant
Authors: Hoogendoorn Martin , Rijsenbilt Antoinette , Stout Matthias , de Vos Nees
Published: March 2018

Veel kleine ondernemingen beschikken over vastgoed. Indien vastgoed in de balans is opgenomen, is de waardering daarvan van belang voor het in de jaarrekening getoonde vermogen en het resultaat en voor de te betalen belasting. Verschillende grondslagen zijn van toepassing voor vastgoed in eigen gebruik en voor vastgoedbeleggingen. In dit artikel wordt daarvan een overzicht gegeven. Ook wordt uitgebreid ingegaan op de rol van taxaties. De wet- en regelgeving en theoretische beschouwingen worden aangevuld met de resultaten van een exploratief onderzoek, dat vooral gericht is op de rol van de mkb-accountant.
De wisselwerking tussen presteren en prestatiemeting
Authors: Vosselman Ed
Published: March 2018

Ranglijsten lijken niet meer weg te denken uit onze huidige samenleving. Overal doemen lijstjes op met rangordeningen. Universiteiten worden gerangschikt op basis van onderwijs- en onderzoek- prestaties; ziekenhuizen op basis van de kwaliteit van diverse specialismen; piloten op basis van kerosinegebruik bij vluchten; hotels met behulp van sterren op basis van hun kwaliteit. Zo kan de lijst gemakkelijk met veel voorbeelden worden aangevuld. De opkomst en verdere groei van de ranglijsten is een direct gevolg van de roep om meer transparantie. Die roep heeft geleid tot wat Michael Power van de London School of Economics and Political Sciences al voor het begin van deze eeuw een audit society' noemde (Power, 1999). In die samenleving moet alles wat belangrijk wordt gevonden worden geaudit', dat wil zeggen gemeten en beoordeeld; wat niet wordt geaudit' is niet belangrijk.
Corporate Governance: the way forward
Authors: van Leeuwen Oscar , Wallage Philip
Published: March 2018

Twintig jaar geleden, om precies te zijn op 25 juni 1997, verscheen het rapport van de eerste Nederlandse Commissie Corporate Governance onder voorzitterschap van Jaap Peters met de titel Aanbevelingen inzake Corporate Governance in Nederland. In 2003 gevolgd door De Nederlandse corporate governance code Beginselen van deugdelijk ondernemingsbestuur en best practice bepalingen. Deze Code, vernoemd naar de voorzitter van de commissie Morris Tabaksblat, werd bij Besluit van 23 december 2004 in de wet verankerd (Stb. 2004, nr. 747). Sindsdien moeten beursfondsen in het bestuursverslag mededeling doen over de naleving van de principes en best practice-bepalingen. Recentelijk is de code onder leiding van Jaap van Manen geactualiseerd en op 8 december 2016 gepubliceerd. De belangrijkste inhoudelijke wijzigingen betreffen onder andere een focus op langetermijnwaardecreatie en aandacht voor risicobeheersing, cultuur en beloning. Het corporate governance-domein kenmerkt zich door de constante zoektocht naar een balans tussen de belangen die verschillende stakeholders in een onderneming hebben.
Winstbepalingsaspecten van uitfasering pensioen in eigen beheer
Authors: van den Dool Ruud
Published: March 2018

Tot en met 31 december 2019 kan een in eigen beheer verzekerd pensioen worden afgekocht of omgevormd in een oudedagsverplichting. Een gevormde oudedagsverplichting kan tot die datum alsnog worden afgekocht. Beide raken de fiscale winst en de jaarrekening. Ten aanzien van partners en andere aandeelhouders kan sprake zijn van een schenking. Voor de fiscale winstbepaling leidt afkoop tot een andere uitkomst dan omvorming in een fiscale oudedagsverplichting. Voor de jaarrekening is de door de RJ voorgestelde aansluiting bij de fiscale waarderingsregels voor de oudedagsverplichting een goede keuze. Feiten die voor 1 april 2017 een fictieve afkoop van een pensioen opleveren, kunnen ondanks deze wet niet worden genegeerd.
Panel discussion: A true and fair value of the audit sector
Authors: Bik Olof , Wijnmaalen Julia
Published: March 2018

On Wednesday the 7th of June, four distinguished panelists took the stage on the first day of the FAR conference to discuss the need for change within the auditing profession. The discussion between the four members and the audience was chaired by Professor Robert Knechel of the University of Florida, academic member of the FAR Board, and member of the PCAOB Standing Advisory Committee. Five topics were discussed during the panel discussion: 1. What is the added value of an audit? 2. What is good auditing? 3. How should regulators approach the audit sector? 4. What are the challenges the profession faces and what does the future look like? 5. How to attract future talent? These five discussion topics form the structure of this paper.
Control in tijden van maatschappelijke complexiteit. Van het besturen van een illusie naar het stimuleren van werkelijke impact
Authors: Jong Margreet , Benedictus Roelfke , Rutkens-Oudman Linda , van Tulder Rob
Published: March 2018

Publieke organisaties worden geconfronteerd met complexe vraagstukken, zoals structurele armoede en snel veranderende technologie. Daar adequaat op inspringen vereist veel van het innovatieve en experimenterende vermogen van deze organisaties. Uitkomsten en bijbehorende interventies staan op voorhand niet vast. Tegelijkertijd vraagt de maatschappij verantwoording van het besteedde geld aan de hand van vastomlijnde protocollen en outputcriteria. Deze discrepantie tussen flexibel acteren enerzijds en controle & transparantie anderzijds staat het adequaat functioneren van deze organisaties in de weg. In dit artikel stellen wij dat de aannames onder de besturing van, het toezicht op en de verantwoording van publieke organisaties moeten worden herzien. Deze herziening heeft tevens serieuze consequenties voor de praktijk van management accounting & control.
Report on the 3rd Dutch Accounting Research Conference
Authors: Dierynck Bart , Sextroh Christoph
Published: March 2018

One of the best protected secrets of the Dutch accounting community is that the Netherlands is among the best European countries when it comes to accounting research and that Dutch universities also perform excellent when making worldwide comparisons. The current situation is the result of the hard work of many people at the different Dutch universities during the last three decades. Despite the fact that accounting research flourishes in the Netherlands and despite the geographic concentration of the different universities, initiatives to bring accounting researchers together were lacking. The Dutch Accounting Research Conference (DARC) aims at filling this gap.