bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Multiword Expression Processing: A Survey
Authors: Constant Mathieu , Eryiğit Gülşen , Monti Johanna , van der Plas Lonneke , Ramisch Carlos , Rosner Michael , Todirascu Amalia
Published: September 2017

Multiword expressions (MWEs) are a class of linguistic forms spanning conventional word boundaries that are both idiosyncratic and pervasive across different languages. The structure of linguistic processing that depends on the clear distinction between words and phrases has to be re-thought to accommodate MWEs. The issue of MWE handling is crucial for NLP applications, where it raises a number of challenges. The emergence of solutions in the absence of guiding principles motivates this survey, whose aim is not only to provide a focused review of MWE processing, but also to clarify the nature of interactions between MWE processing and downstream applications. We propose a conceptual framework within which challenges and research contributions can be positioned. It offers a shared understanding of what is meant by “MWE processing,” distinguishing the subtasks of MWE discovery and identification. It also elucidates the interactions between MWE processing and two use cases: Parsing and machine translation. Many of the approaches in the literature can be differentiated according to how MWE processing is timed with respect to underlying use cases. We discuss how such orchestration choices affect the scope of MWE-aware systems. For each of the two MWE processing subtasks and for each of the two use cases, we conclude on open issues and research perspectives.
A new species of Rhabdops Boulenger, 1893 (Serpentes: Natricinae) from the northern Western Ghats region of India
Authors: GIRI VARAD B. , DEEPAK V. , CAPTAIN ASHOK , DAS ABHIJIT , DAS SANDEEP , RAJKUMAR K. P. , RATHISH R. L. , GOWER DAVID J.
Published: September 2017

Based on analyses of new DNA sequence data for two nuclear (rag1, cmos) and three mitochondrial (16s, cytb, nd4) genes, the Indian snake genus Rhabdops is a natricine. Variation in geography, DNA sequences, the number of ventral scales, pattern and colour for samples of Rhabdops from along the Western Ghats region of peninsular India is concordant, discontinuous and bimodal. We recognise populations from the northern Western Ghats as distinct specifically from the more southerly R. olivaceus and describe Rhabdops aquaticus sp. nov. based on a series of eight specimens from two localities in the Northern Western Ghats. Rhabdops aquaticus sp. nov. is associated particularly with upland laterite plateaus and their associated streams, a threatened habitat within its known distribution.
Quantile Regression–Based Spatiotemporal Analysis of Extreme Temperature Change in China
Authors: Gao Meng , Franzke Christian L. E.
Published: September 2017

In this study, temporal trends and spatial patterns of extreme temperature change are investigated at 352 meteorological stations in China over the period 1956–2013. The temperature series are first examined for evidence of long-range dependence at daily and monthly time scales. At most stations there is evidence of significant long-range dependence. Noncrossing quantile regression has been used for trend analysis of temperature series. For low quantiles of daily mean temperature and monthly minimum value of daily minimum temperature (TNn) in January, there is an increasing trend at most stations. A decrease is also observed in a zone ranging from northeastern China to central China for higher quantiles of daily mean temperature and monthly maximum value of daily maximum temperature (TXx) in July. Changes of the large-scale atmospheric circulation partly explain the trends of temperature extremes. To reveal the spatial pattern of temperature changes, a density-based spatial clustering algorithm is used to cluster the quantile trends of daily temperature series for 19 quantile levels (0.05, 0.1, …, 0.95). Spatial cluster analysis identifies a few large clusters showing different warming patterns in different parts of China. Finally, quantile regression reveals the connections between temperature extremes and two large-scale climate patterns: El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Arctic Oscillation (AO). The influence of ENSO on cold extremes is significant at most stations, but its influence on warm extremes is only weakly significant. The AO not only affects the cold extremes in northern and eastern China, but also affects warm extremes in northeastern and southern China.
Histology Atlas of the Developing Prenatal and Postnatal Mouse Central Nervous System, with Emphasis on Prenatal Days E7.5 to E18.5
Authors: Chen Vivian S. , Morrison James P. , Southwell Myra F. , Foley Julie F. , Bolon Brad , Elmore Susan A.
Published: September 2017

Evaluation of the central nervous system (CNS) in the developing mouse presents unique challenges, given the complexity of ontogenesis, marked structural reorganization over very short distances in 3 dimensions each hour, and numerous developmental events susceptible to genetic and environmental influences. Developmental defects affecting the brain and spinal cord arise frequently both in utero and perinatally as spontaneous events, following teratogen exposure, and as sequelae to induced mutations and thus are a common factor in embryonic and perinatal lethality in many mouse models. Knowledge of normal organ and cellular architecture and differentiation throughout the mouse’s life span is crucial to identify and characterize neurodevelopmental lesions. By providing a well-illustrated overview summarizing major events of normal in utero and perinatal mouse CNS development with examples of common developmental abnormalities, this annotated, color atlas can be used to identify normal structure and histology when phenotyping genetically engineered mice and will enhance efforts to describe and interpret brain and spinal cord malformations as causes of mouse embryonic and perinatal lethal phenotypes. The schematics and images in this atlas illustrate major developmental events during gestation from embryonic day (E)7.5 to E18.5 and after birth from postnatal day (P)1 to P21.
Preliminary evaluation of a human laboratory model of impaired control over alcohol using intravenous alcohol self-administration
Authors: Wardell Jeffrey D , Le Foll Bernard , Hendershot Christian S
Published: September 2017

Impaired control over alcohol is central to alcohol use disorder, but most research on impaired control is limited to self-report methods. This study applied intravenous alcohol self-administration to conduct a preliminary investigation of a novel human laboratory model of impaired control. Heavy episodic drinkers (ages 19–22 years) completed a two-hour intravenous alcohol self-administration session that involved an incentive to maintain breath alcohol concentration below 80 mg%. Impaired control was operationalized based on whether participants exceeded (impaired control positive; IC+) or adhered to (impaired control negative; IC−) the breath alcohol concentration limit, as well as the discrepancy between intended and actual peak breath alcohol concentration. Analyses of subjective processes revealed that IC+ participants tended to underestimate their peak breath alcohol concentration relative to IC− participants. Further, IC+ reported greater craving after an initial priming phase, and craving mediated the relationship between self-report impaired control and discrepancies between intended and actual breath alcohol concentration. IC+ participants also showed stronger within-person associations between state changes in stimulation and momentary alcohol self-administration throughout the session. Laboratory impaired control indices demonstrated convergent validity with an established self-report measure of impaired control. These findings provide preliminary validation of a novel human laboratory model of impaired control in a sample of young heavy episodic drinkers, and offer insight into the role of subjective responses (craving, stimulation) in impaired control.
Mental Health Issues Related to Sexual Orientation in a High School Setting
Authors: Williams Susan G.
Published: September 2017

High school students are maturing physically, psychosocially, and sexually. Some may be unsure of their sexual orientation. The purpose of the study was to determine whether students who self-identified as homosexual-lesbian/gay, bisexual (LGB), and unsure of sexual orientation had more stressful life events (SLEs), perceived stress, bullying victimization, and depressive symptoms as compared to heterosexual peers. Cortisol was examined to determine whether levels were within normal range for age and followed a normal diurnal rhythm. This correlational design included five surveys to assess n = 143 ninth graders. LGB and unsure students had more SLEs, perceived stress, bullying victimization, and depressive symptoms than heterosexual peers. All participants had normal cortisol levels, with the majority having normal diurnal rhythms. School nurses should consider more training about LGB and unsure students. Additional outreach, support, screening, or referrals for LGB and unsure students are warranted if the school nurse suspects depressive symptoms.
Jordanian Mothers’ and Female Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions of Men Working in Preschools
Authors: Ahmad Jamal , Al-Zboon Eman , Alkhawaldeh Mustafa Fankhour , Al Khatib Amal
Published: September 2017

In Jordan less than 1% of preschool teachers are male. This study investigated a sample of mothers and female preschool teachers about their perceptions of male preschool teachers. A survey was developed to collect data from the participants. Results showed that participants perceive the work of men in preschools as being acceptable, yet they were of the opinion that preschool teaching is the work of females. Mothers agreed that children gain diverse experiences when taught by males or females. Female schoolteachers disagreed that male teachers have more control over their student during field trips. Most notably, female schoolteachers ages 19 to 29 were more accepting of the idea of male preschool teachers than other age groups.
Chemical species tomographic imaging of the vapour fuel distribution in a compression-ignition engine
Authors: Tsekenis Stylianos-Alexios , Ramaswamy Kumara Gurubaran , Tait Nigel , Hardalupas Yannis , Taylor Alexander , McCann Hugh
Published: September 2017

This article reports the first application of chemical species tomography to visualise the in-cylinder fuel vapour concentration distribution during the mixing process in a compression-ignition engine. The engine was operated in motored conditions using nitrogen aspiration and fired conditions using a gasoline-like blend of 50% iso-dodecane and 50% n-dodecane. The tomography system comprises 31 laser beams arranged in a co-planar grid located below the injector. A novel, robust data referencing scheme was employed to condition the acquired data for image reconstruction using the iterative Landweber algorithm. Tomographic images were acquired during the compression stroke at a rate of 13 frames per crank angle degree within the same engine cycle at 1200 r min−1. The temperature-dependent fuel evaporation rate and mixing evolution were observed at different injection timings and intake pressure and temperature conditions. An initial cross-validation of the tomographic images was performed with planar laser-induced fluorescence images, showing good agreement in feature localisation and identification. This is the first time chemical species tomography using near-infrared spectroscopic absorption has been validated under engine conditions, and the first application of chemical species tomography to a compression-ignition engine.
Patient-reported outcomes after aortic and mitral valve surgery – results from the DenHeart Study
Authors: Borregaard Britt , Ekholm Ola , Riber Lars , Sørensen Jan , Møller Jacob E , Thrysoe Lars , Thorup Charlotte B , Vámosi Marianne , Christensen Anne V , Rasmussen Trine B , Berg Selina K
Published: September 2017

Background:

Clinical course, co-morbidity and age often differs between patients undergoing aortic and mitral valve surgery and this might affect patient-reported outcomes.

Aims:

The purpose of this study was to describe differences in patient-reported physical and mental health and health-related quality of life after aortic valve or mitral valve surgery, and to identify demographic and clinical characteristics associated with worse patient-reported physical and mental health, and health-related quality of life.

Methods:

Patient-reported outcomes were measured at discharge as a part of a national, cross-sectional study (DenHeart). Patient-reported outcome measures included: Short-Form-12, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, EuroQol-5D-5L, HeartQol and Edmonton Symptom Assessment System. Demographic and clinical information was obtained from national registers.

Results:

Of 354 patients (65% men, mean age: 68 years), 79% underwent aortic valve surgery. Patients who had undergone aortic valve surgery had more symptoms of anxiety compared with patients who had undergone mitral valve surgery (34% vs 17%, p=0.003, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale anxiety cut-off score of eight). Being female was associated with worse patient-reported outcomes on all measures, whereas being unmarried was associated with worse physical health (Physical Component Score Short-Form-12) and symptom burden (Edmonton Symptom Assessment System). Length of stay was associated with worse symptoms on EuroQol-5D-5L Visual Analogue Scale. Age and comorbidity were not associated with patient-reported outcomes.

Conclusion:

Patients who had undergone aortic valve and mitral valve surgery did not significantly differ in patient-reported health at discharge, except for symptoms of anxiety. Being female was the only characteristic associated with overall worse patient-reported outcomes at discharge.
Results of AFX Unibody Stent-Graft Implantation in Patients With TASC D Aortoiliac Lesions and Coexistent Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Authors: Sirignano Pasqualino , Mansour Wassim , Capoccia Laura , Pranteda Chiara , Montelione Nunzio , Speziale Francesco
Published: September 2017

Purpose: To describe results of AFX unibody stent-graft treatment for TransAtlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASC) D aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD) with coexistent abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted of 21 consecutive patients (mean age 73.6±6.4 years; 17 men) with TASC D AIOD plus AAA (diameter >3.5 cm) treated electively using the AFX stent-graft. Common iliac artery (CIA) and external iliac artery (EIA) stenosis or occlusion was reported. Outcome measures were technical and clinical success, improvement in ankle-brachial index (ABI), and improvement in Rutherford category. Immediate and midterm patency, AAA exclusion, major adverse events (MAE), and mortality were also evaluated. Results: After AFX deployment (100% technical success), 18 EIAs required adjunctive stenting (none required in the CIA). One patient required a reintervention for closure device failure. At 30-day follow-up, no death or MAE was recorded. Improvement in ABI was registered in all patients (mean 0.91±0.11), with 100% primary patency. At a mean follow-up of 25.2±11.1 months, primary patency was maintained in all cases. No death or amputation occurred; 2 patients had a myocardial infarction. Improvement in ABI was maintained (0.88±0.13) as well as Rutherford category. Conclusion: This study examined the use of the AFX unibody stent-graft for the treatment of TASC D AIOD with concomitant AAA. The AFX stent-graft appears to be a safe and effective solution for these complex lesions, with low morbidity and mortality.
Research Associates Program: Expanding clinical research productivity with undergraduate students
Authors: Hoonpongsimanont Wirachin , Sahota Preet K , Ng Nathan N , Farooqui Maryam J , Chakravarthy Bharath , Patel Bhakti , Lotfipour Shahram
Published: September 2017

Objectives:

Clinical research is often time-consuming and difficult to conduct in busy academic institutions. Previous studies have proposed methods to integrate undergraduate students as a means to increase research productivity. The authors aimed to describe the possibility to enhance emergency department research productivity at an academic emergency department in the United States, using undergraduate students in an Emergency Medicine Research Associates Program.

Methods:

The authors described the Emergency Medicine Research Associates Program curriculum and its implementation. We also conducted a retrospective study at a university-based emergency department from January 2005 to December 2014 to demonstrate the benefit of having an established Emergency Medicine Research Associates Program. The primary outcomes were number of Emergency Medicine Research Associates Program–related studies, number of enrolled patients, extramural/intramural funding, abstract presentations, and peer-reviewed publications. The authors analyzed the data using descriptive statistics.

Results:

Over the 10-year period, 110 Emergency Medicine Research Associates Program–assisted research studies were conducted, with research associates enrolling 46,219 patients. These studies yielded a total of 31 peer-reviewed publications and 77 abstract presentations (13 international, 27 national, 37 state/regional). The Emergency Medicine Research Associates Program–related studies were used as pilot studies to obtain US$1,751,036 in extramural grant funding and US$31,047 in intramural grant funding.

Conclusion:

The implementation of Emergency Medicine Research Associates Program can enhance emergency department clinical research productivity, and the inclusion of supplemental academic programs enhanced the undergraduate students’ research experience.
What’s in It for Me? The Creation and Destruction of Value for Firms from Stakeholders
Authors: Kumar V. , Rajan Bharath
Published: September 2017

‘What’s in it for me?’ is a ubiquitous question posed by managers at all levels of decision making. While firms aim to create value for all entities they are associated with, it is important for them to continuously ensure that their value expectations are being met. Also, firms are constantly looking to safeguard their value from being hurt. This study aims to better understand the management of value for firms as seen through the stakeholder perspective. Specifically, this study defines value for firms from a stakeholder’s perspective, identifies the key stakeholder groups as customers, employees, investors, channel partners, community and government, and categorizes them into essential and ancillary stakeholders. Furthermore, the study traces the creation and destruction of value for the firm from the essential and ancillary stakeholders. The insights presented in this study will benefit managers across a wide range of business settings.
Applications and common coupled fixed point results in ordered partial metric spaces
Authors: Rao KPR , Kishore GNV , Tas Kenan , Satyanaraya S , Ram Prasad D
Published: September 2017

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Efficacy and safety of controlled-release oxycodone/naloxone versus controlled-release oxycodone in Korean patients with cancer-related pain: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Lee Kyung-Hee , Kim Tae Won , Kang Jung-Hun , Kim Jin-Soo , Ahn Jin-Seok , Kim Sun-Young , Yun Hwan-Jung , Eum Young-Jun , Koh Sung Ae , Kim Min Kyoung , Hong Yong Sang , Kim Jeong Eun , Lee Gyeong-Won
Published: September 2017

Background

Controlled-release oxycodone/naloxone (OXN-CR) maintains the effect of opioid-induced analgesia through oxycodone while reducing the occurrence rate of opioid-induced constipation through naloxone. The present study was designed to assess the non-inferiority of OXN-CR to controlled-release oxycodone (OX-CR) for the control of cancer-related pain in Korean patients.

Methods

In this randomized, open-labeled, parallel-group, phase IV study, we enrolled patients aged 20 years or older with moderate to severe cancer-related pain [numeric rating scale (NRS) pain score ≥4] from seven Korean oncology/hematology centers. Patients in the intention-to-treat (ITT) population were randomized (1:1) to OXN-CR or OX-CR groups. OXN-CR was administered starting at 20 mg/10 mg per day and up-titrated to a maximum of 80 mg/40 mg per day for 4 weeks, and OX-CR was administered starting at 20 mg/day and up-titrated to a maximum of 80 mg/day for 4 weeks. The primary efficacy endpoint was the change in NRS pain score from baseline to week 4, with non-inferiority margin of −1.5. Secondary endpoints included analgesic rescue medication intake, patient-reported change in bowel habits, laxative intake, quality of life (QoL), and safety assessments.

Results

Of the ITT population comprising 128 patients, 7 with missing primary efficacy data and 4 who violated the eligibility criteria were excluded from the efficacy analysis. At week 4, the mean change in NRS pain scores was not significantly different between the OXN-CR group (n = 58) and the OX-CR group (n = 59) (−1.586 vs. −1.559, P = 0.948). The lower limit of the one-sided 95% confidence interval (−0.776 to 0.830) for the difference exceeded the non-inferiority margin (P < 0.001). The OXN-CR and OX-CR groups did not differ significantly in terms of analgesic rescue medication intake, change in bowel habits, laxative intake, QoL, and safety assessments.

Conclusions

OXN-CR was non-inferior to OX-CR in terms of pain reduction after 4 weeks of treatment and had a similar safety profile. Studies in larger populations of Korean patients with cancer-related pain are needed to further investigate the effectiveness of OXN-CR for long-term pain control and constipation alleviation.

Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01313780, registered March 8, 2011
Nintedanib Plus Pemetrexed/Cisplatin in Patients With Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Phase II Results From the Randomized, Placebo-Controlled LUME-Meso Trial
Authors: Grosso Federica , Steele Nicola , Novello Silvia , Nowak Anna K. , Popat Sanjay , Greillier Laurent , John Thomas , Leighl Natasha B. , Reck Martin , Taylor Paul , Planchard David , Sørensen Jens Benn , Socinski Mark A. , von Wangenheim Ute , Loembé Arsène Bienvenu , Barrueco José , Morsli Nassim , Scagliotti Giorgio
Published: September 2017

Purpose

LUME-Meso is a phase II/III randomized, double-blind trial designed to assess efficacy and safety of nintedanib plus chemotherapy as first-line treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). Phase II results are reported here.

Patients and Methods

Chemotherapy-naïve patients with unresectable, nonsarcomatoid MPM (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status 0 to 1), stratified by histology (epithelioid or biphasic), were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to up to six cycles of pemetrexed and cisplatin plus nintedanib (200 mg twice daily) or placebo followed by nintedanib plus placebo monotherapy until progression. The primary end point was progression-free survival (PFS).

Results

Eighty-seven patients were randomly assigned. The median number of pemetrexed and cisplatin cycles was six; the median treatment duration for nintedanib was 7.8 months and 5.3 months for placebo. Primary PFS favored nintedanib (hazard ratio [HR], 0.56; 95% CI, 0.34 to 0.91; P = .017), which was confirmed in updated PFS analyses (HR, 0.54; 95% CI, 0.33 to 0.87; P = .010). A trend toward improved overall survival also favored nintedanib (HR, 0.77; 95% CI, 0.46 to 1.29; P = .319). Benefit was evident in epithelioid histology, with a median overall survival gain of 5.4 months (HR, 0.70; 95% CI, 0.40 to 1.21; P = .197; median [nintedanib v placebo], 20.6 months v 15.2 months) and median PFS gain of 4.0 months (HR, 0.49; 95% CI, 0.30 to 0.82; P = .006; median [nintedanib v placebo], 9.7 v 5.7 months). Neutropenia was the most frequent grade ≥ 3 adverse event (AE; nintedanib 43.2% v placebo 12.2%); rates of febrile neutropenia were low (4.5% in nintedanib group v 0% in placebo group). AEs leading to discontinuation were reported in 6.8% of those receiving nintedanib versus 17.1% of those in the placebo group.

Conclusion

Addition of nintedanib to pemetrexed plus cisplatin resulted in PFS improvement. AEs were manageable. The clinical benefit was evident in patients with epithelioid histology. The confirmatory phase III part of the study is ongoing.
On the Significance of Historical Poetics: In Lieu of a Foreword
Authors: Tihanov Galin
Published: September 2017

This invited foreword to a cluster of four essays on historical poetics seeks to establish how the relevance of Historical Poetics is reclaimed today. Affinities, differences, and questions of commensurability and historical contextualization are raised as part of the discussion. The foreword also attempts to resituate Historical Poetics within current debates on “world literature.” In this light it reconsiders the work of Mikhail Bakhtin, suggesting that he performed a flight away from the largely Eurocentric tenor of the Russian Formalists.
Historical Poetics and Poetic Language: Rethinking the Concept of Autonomy for Modern Literary Theory
Authors: Merrill Jessica
Published: September 2017

The article seeks to establish the intellectual history of the Russian formalists' concept of poetic language. Focusing on Roman Jakobson and the Moscow Linguistic Circle, it argues that the study of poetic language drew on Alexander Veselovsky's Historical Poetics, historical dialectology, associationist psychology, and avant-garde ideology. This is in contrast to claims that Russian formalism was from the start inspired by Saussurean structuralism. Separating the foundations of modern literary theory from a structuralist paradigm allows us to disassociate the formalists' original claims for disciplinary autonomy from the subsequently developed theoretical proposition that literature is an autonomous system. By establishing that Russian formalist literary theory emerged within a paradigm which understood (poetic) language as a product of history, the article counters generalizations which cast Russian formalism as a movement which sought to isolate literature as somehow “autonomous” from society.
A 4-week, lifestyle-integrated, home-based exercise training programme elicits improvements in physical function and lean mass in older men and women: a pilot study
Authors: Cegielski Jessica , Brook Matthew S. , Quinlan Jonathan I. , Wilkinson Daniel J. , Smith Kenneth , Atherton Philip J. , Phillips Bethan E.
Published: September 2017

Background: Developing alternative exercise programmes that can alleviate certain barriers to exercise such as psychological, environmental or socio-economical barriers, but provide similar physiological benefits e.g. increases in muscle mass and strength, is of grave importance. This pilot study aimed to assess the efficacy of an unsupervised, 4-week, whole-body home-based exercise training (HBET) programme, incorporated into daily living activities, on skeletal muscle mass, power and strength.

Methods: Twelve healthy older volunteers (63±3 years, 7 men: 5 women, BMI: 29±1 kg/m²) carried out the 4-week “lifestyle-integrated” HBET of 8 exercises, 3x12 repetitions each, every day. Before and after HBET, a number of physical function tests were carried out: unilateral leg extension 1-RM (one- repetition maximum), MVC (maximal voluntary contraction) leg extension, lower leg muscle power (via Nottingham Power Rig), handgrip strength and SPPBT (short physical performance battery test). A D3-Creatine method was used for assessment of whole-body skeletal muscle mass, and ultrasound was used to measure the quadriceps cross-sectional area (CSA) and vastus lateralis muscle thickness.

Results: Four weeks HBET elicited significant (p<0.05) improvements in leg muscle power (276.7±38.5 vs. 323.4±43.4 W), maximal voluntary contraction (60°: 154.2±18.4 vs. 168.8±15.2 Nm, 90°: 152.1±10.5 vs. 159.1±11.4 Nm) and quadriceps CSA (57.5±5.4 vs. 59.0±5.3 cm2), with a trend for an increase in leg strength (1-RM: 45.7±5.9 vs. 49.6±6.0 kg, P=0.08). This was despite there being no significant differences in whole-body skeletal muscle mass, as assessed via D3-Creatine.

Conclusions: This study demonstrates that increases in multiple aspects of muscle function can be achieved in older adults with just 4-weeks of “lifestyle-integrated” HBET, with a cost-effective means. This training mode may prove to be a beneficial alternative for maintaining and/or improving muscle mass and function in older adults.
Thermodynamic projection of the antibody interaction network: The fountain energy landscape of molecular interaction systems
Authors: Prechl József
Published: September 2017

The adaptive humoral immune system of vertebrates functions by evolving a huge repertoire of binding proteins, which target potentially all molecules that come into contact with developing B cells. The key to endowing these binders with immunological activity is the adjustment of antibody structure and affinity against molecular targets. As a result, antibodies with a wide range of affinities and specificities evolve during the lifetime of an individual. I recently developed a quantitative model for the description of antibody homeostasis and suggested that a quantitative network can describe the dynamic antibody-antigen interaction space. Here, I project this molecular interaction space onto an energy landscape defined by conformational entropy and free energy of binding. I introduce the concept of binding fountain energy landscape, which allows the thermodynamic representation of binding events and paths of multiple interactions. I further show that the hypersurface of the binding fountain corresponds to the antibody-antigen interaction network. I propose that thymus independent and thymus dependent antibody responses show distinct patterns of changes in the energy landscape. Overall, the fountain energy landscape concept of molecular interactions allows a systems biological, thermodynamic perception and description of the functioning of the clonal humoral immune system.
Tipologi Renovasi Aksesibilitas Halte Trans Jogja
Authors: Kurniawan Harry
Published: September 2017

Trans-jogja is the latest transportation mode that gives new alternative for the mobility of people of Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY). It is operated both for an alternative and also for improving the recent performance of public transportation mode and fulfilling several requirements that not facilitated yet. One of those essential requirement is the accessibility—the ease of reached and used by anyone.
PERAN RELAWAN TERHADAP KEMANDIRIAN DIFABEL DI PLD UIN SUNAN KALIJAGA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Rosita Neni
Published: September 2017

Fakta difabel di UIN Sunan Kalijaga belum semua bisa mandiri, disebabkan ada beberapa hal yang tidak dapat dilakukan sendiri seperti mencari buku diperpustakaan, mengedit tugas untuk difabel netra. Oleh karena itu, mahasiswa difabel membutuhkan peranan relawan, dalam proses menjalankan pendidikan di perguruan tinggi, yang aksesibilitasnya belum tercipta secara holistic dan konprehensif. Berdasarkan paparan tersebut maka penting untuk dilakukannya  penelitian terkait dengan bagaimana peran relawan Pusat Layanan Difabel (PLD) UIN Sunan Kalijaga dan bagaimana kemandirian yang dimiliki oleh mahasiswa difabel UIN Sunan Kalijaga yang bergabung di PLD. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, dengan jenis penelitian lapangan, data primier berupa observasi dan wawancara beberapa relawan dan mahasiswa difabel yang juga sebagai subjek dalam penelitian ini. Adapun hasil dari penelitian ini adalah: Pertama, Peran relawan di Pusat Layanan Difabel UIN Sunan Kalijaga yakni pendampingan kuliah untuk difabel rungu dan pendampingan ujian untuk difabel netra serta pengenalan mobilitas kampus terhadap semua difabel. Sehingga dapat memudahkan dalam mengenal lingkungan di UIN Sunan Kalijaga. Relawan berperan dalam menjembatani difabel agar dapat menyuarakan hak­haknya di hadapan publik. Kedua, Kemandirian difabel terlihat pada kemandirian belajar di kampus UIN Sunan Kalijaga yang dapat mengikuti kuliah dan pelajaran dengan baik. Baik dalam menyelesaikan dan mengedit tugas, membaca buku, dan keperpustakaan. Difabel yang mandiri mampu bersaing dan selalu optimis dalam setiap situasi yang dihadapi.
IDENTIFIKASI KETUNTASAN KOMPETENSI DASAR MATA PELAJARAN FISIKA BAGI PESERTA DIDIK DIFABEL NETRA DI SEKOLAH INKLUSI
Authors: Winarti Winarti
Published: September 2017

The purpose of this research is identifying the completeness of base competence of physics in inclusion school, and identifying the problems of teacher­students in inclusion class. This research is qualitative­descriptive. There are 3 steps beyond this research, 1) Orientation, 2) Reduction/Focusing, and 3) Selection. This research is also using purposive random sampling. We used the Inclusion school as subject, where the blind students were taken as objects. Based on the research which has been done we got that 4 based competence in physics weren’t complete. It covers up the optical devices, Heat, Electricity and spectrum of electromagnetic wave. The problem was their inability to see by their blindness so it was very difficult to imagine the phenomena, image, and mathematical problem with decimal number dan any example in physics.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi ketuntasan Kompetensi Dasar fisika di sekolah inklusi dan mengetahui kendala­kendala yang dihadapi guru dan peserta didik dalam pembelajaran fisika i kelas inklusi. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Proses penelitian kualitatif ini terdiri dari 3 tahap, yaitu: 1) orientasi, 2) reduksi/fokus, 3) selection. Pengambilan objek dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan teknik purposive sampling.Subjekdalam penelitian ini adalah sekolah Inklusi di Yogyakarta.Objek dalam penelitian ini yaitu peserta didik difabel netra kelas X di MAN Maguwoharjo Sleman dan peserta didik kelas X di SMA N 1 Sewon Bantul. Dari penelitian yang telah dilakukan didapatkan bahwa ada 4 kompetensi dasar pada fisika yang tidak tuntas pada peserta didik tunanetra yaitu pada materi alat­alat optik, kalor, listrik dan spektrum gelombang elektromagnetik. Kendala yang dialami siswa dalam belajar fisika adalah karena keterbatasan dalam penglihatan sehingga peserta didik susah membayangkan fenomena, gambar, perhitungan matematis dengan angka desimal dan contoh­contoh gejala fisika yang sesuai konsep.
Valuation of Cultural Goods: Evaluation of Perspective Methods
Authors: Smrčka Luboš , Kislingerová Eva , Strouhal Jiří , Kubíčková Klára , Kubíčková Markéta
Published: September 2017

Valuation of cultural assets represents a very actual topic not widely discussed within contemporary accounting and financial research. Main motivation of this paper is therefore to provide an empirical evidence of the methods for valuation of cultural and artistic goods. In general, any method for valuating cultural and artistic goods or institutions cannot bring results as objective as those available to valuate assets in the real market economy. Within this paper we did focused on valuation on a specific case of cultural institutions (theatre, museum) and also we aimed to analyse the economic impacts of cultural organizations.
Corporate Governance Quality on Specific Case of Romanian Listed Companies
Authors: Manoiu Sorana Mihaela , Damian Maria Ionela , Strouhal Jiří
Published: September 2017

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the compliance of Romanian listed companies with corporate governance codes. From 2010, the “Comply or Explain” Statement, which discloses if and how the corporate governance principles are applied, became mandatory for all companies listed on Bucharest Stock Exchange (BSE). The methodology employed is based on the analysis of the above mentioned Statements published for the period 2009-2013. Research aims to present through a longitudinal and qualitative study the evolution of the compliance with the BSE Corporate Governance Codes. Most of the observed companies made a step forward in what concerns corporate governance principles and over the study period they disclosed more information on their statements. On the other hand, we found cases where the statements made over the studied period contained inconsistencies for some principles. The implementation of corporate governance rules ensures transparent decision-making, based on clear rules and objectives, and increases shareholders’ confidence in the company.
Cultural Reversal: Why Does Obedience Lose with the Initiative?
Authors: Slinták Karel
Published: September 2017

The article deals with the question which management philosophy is better, management philosophy based on culture HOW or management philosophy based on culture WHY. With respect to this article, author used these techniques, namely quantitative research, case methodology and literature analysis. Consequently, from the research, it can be predicted that most companies prefer a management model which inclines more towards planning, organizing and controlling than to leadership. This approach is a part of the traditional management system through which the organizational culture of “HOW” is implemented. The hidden costs of this model are apathetic staff, lost revenues and mainly work-related stress. These factors, which cause a lack of participation in the workplace, similarly lead to paralysis of innovation capabilities of most companies. They negatively affect the overall productivity of the economy and cause considerable social costs. However, there is also alternative management system based on the WHY culture. This management system, which releases initiative, creativity and enthusiasm, was investigated in the Toyota, FAVI and W. L. Gore. Author found out that these companies are able to eliminate the negative consequences of the traditional management model. The key features of this model are trust, freedom and responsibility, all three of which enrich the system with the ability to learn iteratively from one’s own mistakes.
The Most Important Attributes of Entrepreneurs. Case Study of the Environment of Czech SMEs.
Authors: Belás J. , Ključnikov A.
Published: September 2017

The aim of this paper was to define and quantify the most important attributes of entrepreneurs in the segment of small and medium-sized enterprises. The partial objective was to compare the opinions of the entrepreneurs in relation to their gender, age and level of education. Scientific questions, defined in this paper, were verified through empirical research conducted in the Czech Republic in 2015 on a sample of 1,141 entrepreneurs. In our research, we found that entrepreneurs consider expertise, responsibility and perseverance to be the most important personal characteristics and skills. Propensity to risk and decisiveness are ranked right after them. The same group of three most important attributes is presented by all defined groups of entrepreneurs, which means that the assessment of the importance of these attributes remains the same regardless of gender, age and level of education of the entrepreneur. It is interesting that the weight of the expertise increases with the age of the entrepreneur. This trend is caused by the fact that men significantly more intensively presented this opinion. When evaluating the attitudes of entrepreneurs to other characteristics and skills no significant differences in relation to gender, age and education were identified.
Employee Motivation, Recruitment Practices and Banks Performance in Nigeria
Authors: Adeola Mukarramah Modupe , Adebiyi Sulaimon Olanrewaju
Published: September 2017

Many organisations recognizes the use of human resource as a major influence to their success. And with today’s competitive environment, it is imperative for organisations to find ways to be more effective and efficient in utilizing their resources so as to improve their general performance. Hence, there is need to recruit and retain highly qualified and motivated employees in order to remain competitive in the unstable environment. This study evaluates the relationship between recruitment practices, employee motivation and their impact on organisational performance focusing on the Nigerian banking industry, with a view to investigating factors that motivate employees of Nigerian banks and the methods banks adopt to motivate their employees. The study also assesses recruitment and selection methods used by Nigerian banks to select effective employees. The study is a cross-sectional in time and the primary data collected from a conveniently selected sample of 60 employees each of the seven selected banks. Face-to-face survey and interview was carried out in order to achieve the research objectives and back up theoretical findings. Using correlation and thematic analysis, the results indicated that there was a strong positive relationship between employee motivation, recruitment practices and organisational performance. Findings from the analysis identified that bank employees are mostly extrinsically motivated; although intrinsic factors also motivate them, it is not as motivating as extrinsic factors. The banks also provide more of extrinsic motivators to increase the performance of their employees. The banks make use of various methods of employee selection, by dividing the methods into stages. In addition, recruiting is mostly undertaken through recruitment agencies or advert placements. The study provides future recommendations that banks in Nigeria should be firmer in their selection processes; this will allow them to identify unsuitable applicants and make room for effective employees who will improve the efficiency of the bank and be motivated. At the same time, this research also suggests that the bank should provide more accessible motivational incentives for its employees in order to boost their performance because unmotivated employees are of no use to any organisation.
Firms' Aggressiveness and Respective Performance: An Empirical Study Under Pakistani Scenery
Authors: Rehman Obaid Ur
Published: September 2017

The study investigates capital structure of all non-financial listed firms on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) for the period of 2008 to 2014. To test the relation between firm aggressive behavior and its performance, the study uses exponential generalized least square regression by employing control variables. Levin, Hadri and ADF test are used to know the stationarity of data. Furthermore different diagnostic tests like VIF, Weisberg test for heteroskedasticity and Breusch and Pagan Lagrangian multiplier test for random effects are used to check the data normality. Results of the study reveals that financial managers’ aggressiveness regarding financial policy is negatively, while aggressiveness regarding investment policy is positively effecting the firm’s performance. The study also found that with the passage of time, firms in Pakistan have been devastating their performance. That’s why study found negative relation between firms’ age and dependent variables.
Reliability of the Maximal Resisted Sprint Load Test and Relationships With Performance Measures and Anthropometric Profile in Female Field Sport Athletes
Authors: Petrakos George , Tynan Nicola C. , Vallely-Farrell Adam M. , Kiely Cillian , Boudhar Abdelhak , Egan Brendan
Published: September 2017

Petrakos, G, Tynan, NC, Vallely-Farrell, AM, Kiely, C, Boudhar, A, and Egan, B. Reliability of the maximal resisted sprint load test and relationships with performance measures and anthropometric profile in female field sport athletes. J Strength Cond Res 33(6): 1704–1714, 2019—Resisted sled sprint (RSS) training is an effective modality for the improvement of linear sprint speed. Previous methods of RSS load prescription, e.g., an absolute load or as a percentage of body mass (%BM), do not account for interindividual differences in strength, power, or speed characteristics, although the “maximum resisted sled load” (MRSL) method of RSS load prescription may provide a solution. Maximum resisted sled load is defined as the final RSS load before an athlete can no longer accelerate between 2 phases (10–15 and 15–20 m) of a 20-m linear sprint. However, the MRSL test has not been analyzed for reliability. In addition, MRSL performance has not been compared with the outcome of other performance tests. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the reliability of the MRSL testing protocol in female field sport athletes. Participants (age, 20.8 ± 1.9 years; body mass, 64.3 ± 8.4 kg; height, 1.66 ± 0.65 m) tested for anthropometric measurements, strength and power performance testing, and twice for MRSL. Maximum resisted sled load values ranged from 20.7 to 58.9% BM. Maximum resisted sled load test-retest reliability intraclass correlation coefficient, confidence intervals, and coefficient of variations were 0.95, 0.85–0.98, and 7.6%, respectively. Maximum resisted sled load was“moderately” and “strongly” correlated with a number of anthropometric and performance tests (p ≤ 0.05), including percentage fat free mass, countermovement jump, loaded countermovement jump, rate of force development, horizontal jump, and horizontal bound performance. Maximum resisted sled load is a reliable measure for determining the RSS load at which an individual can no longer accelerate during a single RSS effort over 0–20 m. Maximum resisted sled load also accounts for interindividual variation in body composition, power, and speed characteristics of female field sport players.
Adding Whole-Body Vibration to Preconditioning Squat Exercise Increases Cycling Sprint Performance
Authors: Duc Sébastien , Rønnestad Bent R. , Bertucci William
Published: September 2017

Duc, S, Rønnestad, BR, and Bertucci, W. Adding whole-body vibration to preconditioning squat exercise increases cycling sprint performance. J Strength Cond Res 34(5): 1354–1361, 2020—This study investigated the effect of performing a preconditioning exercise with or without whole-body vibration (WBV) on a subsequent cycling sprint performance. Fourteen trained subjects performed 2 separate test sessions in randomized order. After a warm-up, the preconditioning exercise (body-loaded half-squats) was applied: 30 seconds of half-squats with WBV (40 Hz, 2 mm) or 30 seconds of half-squats without WBV with a 10-second all-out sprint performed after 1 minute. Surface electromyography (EMG) was measured from the vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, and gastrocnemius medialis during the sprints. Blood lactate level (BL), heart rate (HR), and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were determined immediately after the 10-second sprint. Performing preconditioning exercise with WBV resulted in superior peak (1,693 ± 356 vs. 1,637 ± 349 W, p ≤ 0.05) and mean power output (1,121 ± 174 vs. 1,085 ± 175 W, p ≤ 0.05) compared with preconditioning exercise without WBV. Effect sizes showed a moderate and large practical effect of WBV vs. no WBV on peak and mean power output, respectively. No differences were observed between the conditions for BL, HR, and RPE after the sprints and in EMG activity during the sprints. In conclusion, it is plausible to suggest that body-loaded half-squats with WBV acutely induce higher power output levels. The practical application of the current study is that body-loaded squats with WBV can be incorporated into preparations for specific sprint training to improve the quality of the sprint training and also to improve sprint performance in relevant competitions.