bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Interviews with Teachers about Inclusive Education
Authors: Zelina Miron 
Published: August 2020

Abstract

Introduction:
In the proposed paper, the key findings of the national project “School Open for Everyone” are presented. The research focused on the conditions and preparedness of schools for inclusive education. As a part of the project, an investigation into first-grade teachers’ attitudes towards and opinions on the education of pupils with special educational needs in primary schools was carried out.

Methods:
In the research, the qualitative phenomenological method based on the grounding theory was applied. The sample consisted of 218 female teachers with a minimum of 20% of disadvantaged students in their classroom.

Results:
The main findings show that the teachers’ opinions and attitudes towards inclusive education are positive and they appreciate their cooperation with specialists in schools. The research revealed some barriers to the realization of inclusive education - e.g. the disadvantaged children’s poor school attendance or their general unpreparedness for school.

Discussion:
In their suggestions, the respondents did not come up with any new, revolutionary or creative ideas. Therefore, searching for solutions should not be limited to teachers’ suggestions, but inspiration should be found in examples of good practice from abroad and in the activities of creative teachers and movements.

Limitations:
Having “only” a homogenous sample of first-grade teachers can be perceived as a limit, but it is balanced by the fact that these teachers represent the children’s first contact with schools and with people outside their families.

Conclusions:
The key findings show that teachers have positive attitudes towards the concept of inclusive education, but they call for more favourable conditions ensured by the state and the respondents proposals were located externally. The findings revealed a number of new or growing problems to be immediately dealt with and an urgent need for changing our school system.
Efficiency centrality in time-varying graphs
Authors: Marjai Péter , Kiss Attila 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
One of the most studied aspect of complex graphs is identifying the most influential nodes. There are some local metrics like degree centrality, which is cost-effiective and easy to calculate, although using global metrics like betweenness centrality or closeness centrality can identify influential nodes more accurately, however calculating these values can be costly and each measure has it’s own limitations and disadvantages. There is an ever-growing interest in calculating such metrics in time-varying graphs (TVGs), since modern complex networks can be best modelled with such graphs. In this paper we are investigating the effectiveness of a new centrality measure called efficiency centrality in TVGs. To evaluate the performance of the algorithm Independent Cascade Model is used to simulate infection spreading in four real networks. To simulate the changes in the network we are deleting and adding nodes based on their degree centrality. We are investigating the Time-Constrained Coverage and the magnitude of propagation resulted by the use of the algorithm.
Opportunity activity sequence investigations in B2B CRM systems
Authors: Rotovei Doru 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
Closing a deal in a business to business environment implies a series of orchestrated actions that the sales representatives are taking to take a prospective buyer from first contact to a closed sale. The actions, such as meetings, emails, phone calls happen in succession and in different points in time relative to the first interaction.
Time-series are ordered sequences of discrete-time data. In this work, we are examining the relationship between the actions as time series and the final win outcome for each deal. To assess whether the behavior of the salespeople have a direct influence on the final outcome of the current deal, we used histogram analysis, dynamic time warping and string edit distance on a real-world Customer Relationship Management System data set. The results are discussed and included in this paper.
Fixed point theorem for new type of auxiliary functions
Authors: Gupta Vishal , Ansari A. H. , Mani Naveen 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
In this paper, we present some fixed point results satisfying generalized contractive condition with new auxiliary function in complete metric spaces. More precisely, the structure of the paper is the following. In the first section, we present some useful notions and results. The main aim of second section is to establish some new fixed point results in complete metric spaces. Finally, in the third section, we show the validity and superiority of our main results by suitable example. Also, as an application of our main result, some interesting corollaries have been included, which make our concepts and results effective. Our main result generalizes some well known existing results in the literature.
Nonparametric estimation of trend function for stochastic differential equations driven by a bifractional Brownian motion
Authors: Keddi Abdelmalik , Madani Fethi , Bouchentouf Amina Angelika 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
The main objective of this paper is to investigate the problem of estimating the trend function St = S(xt) for process satisfying stochastic differential equations of the type

dX

t

=
S

(

X

t

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dt
+
ε

dB

t

H
,
K

,

X

0

=

x

0

,

0
≤
t
≤
T
,

{\rm{d}}{{\rm{X}}_{\rm{t}}} = {\rm{S}}\left( {{{\rm{X}}_{\rm{t}}}} \right){\rm{dt + }}\varepsilon {\rm{dB}}_{\rm{t}}^{{\rm{H,K}}},\,{{\rm{X}}_{\rm{0}}} = {{\rm{x}}_{\rm{0}}},\,0 \le {\rm{t}} \le {\rm{T,}}

where {

B

t

H
,
K

,
t
≥
0

{\rm{B}}_{\rm{t}}^{{\rm{H,K}}},{\rm{t}} \ge {\rm{0}}

} is a bifractional Brownian motion with known parameters H ∈ (0, 1), K ∈ (0, 1] and HK ∈ (1/2, 1). We estimate the unknown function S(xt) by a kernel estimator ̂St and obtain the asymptotic properties as ε → 0. Finally, a numerical example is provided.
Orbital shadowing property on chain transitive sets for generic diffeomorphisms
Authors: Lee Manseob 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
Let f : M → M be a diffeomorphism on a closed smooth n(≥ 2) dimensional manifold M. We show that C1 generically, if a diffeomorphism f has the orbital shadowing property on locally maximal chain transitive sets which admits a dominated splitting then it is hyperbolic.
On Euler products with smaller than one exponents
Authors: Román Gábor 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
Investigation has been made regarding the properties of the ℿp

≤

n (1 ± 1/ps) products over the prime numbers, where we fix the s ∈ ℝ exponent, and let the n ≥ 2 natural bound grow toward positive infinity. The nature of these products for the s ≥ 1 case is known. We get approximations for the case when s ∈ [1/2, 1), furthermore different observations for the case when s<1/2.
Structural Stability and Magnetic Ordering in BiFeO3 Perovskite Oxide: A Comparative Study GGA+U vs L(S)DA+U
Authors: Derras M. , Hamdad N. 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
Ab initio calculations of BiFeO3 magnetic perovskite are carried. Accurate density functional theory calculations were performed considering a U-Hubbard correction (DFT+U) to account for on-site Coulomb interactions of the 3d-Fe states. We have applied the Full-potential linearized augmented plane waves (FP-LAPW) method. Exchange-correlation effects are treated using the Local Spin Density approximation (L(S)DA+U) vs generalized gradient approximations (GGA+U). Equilibrium lattices agree very well with other theoretical and experimental data. The magnetization energy differences between Spin Up and Spin Dn states are small. Spin effect and magnetic moment obtained from subsequent (L(S)DA+U) and (GGA+U) calculations are also discussed in different magnetic configurations: The Ferromagnetic cubic phase (Pm-3m), The A-type Antiferromagnetic (P4/mmc) and The G-type Antiferromagnetic (Fm-3m). The nature of magnetism arises mainly from the Fe-site exhibiting a G-type antiferromagnetic ordering. The electronic structure shows that BiFeO3 has a metallic band gap. This multiferroic exhibit strong hybridization of the 3d-Fe and 2p-O orbitals. Therefore, the Multiferroic BiFeO3 perovskite has driven significant research interest due to their promising technological potential. It’s a good candidate for potential applications in spintronic, and to aid the development of the next generation of data storage and multi-functional technological devices.
Information Security Management
Authors: Somepalli Sri Harsha , Tangella Sai Kishore Reddy , Yalamanchili Santosh 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
Information security management is a very important issue for anyone working in the field of technology, or for anyone at risk of security breach, who understands the implications of these vulnerabilities. Many organizations are always on the constant threat of a security breach. It is easy for an organization to experience a data breach that can seriously compromise their data. With the evolving threats of data security, organizations are always working to ensure that their data is protected. Frameworks associated with information security can be pivotal to an organization. Frameworks employed in organizations helps to protect the employee and user information which is essential as it puts employees and clients at ease that their information is secure. Identifying the ideal frameworks for an organization is important. However, this process can be a bit tricky as a lot has to be considered to identify the best framework for the organization.
Self-Plagiarism in AAAS Science Article about Pubpeer’s President, Brandon Stell
Authors: Teixeira da Silva Jaime A. 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
In publishing ethics, self-plagiarism or text recycling is subject to a correction or retraction. This paper examines a high-profile case of ethical exceptionalism in the publishing status quo. Jennifer Couzin-Frankel, a science writer for the magazine Science, published by The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), was the first reporter to publicly reveal the identity of Brandon Stell, the President of The PubPeer Foundation, which owns PubPeer, a science whistle-blower website. The AAAS is a Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) member publisher. Couzin-Frankel published two articles, one of which self-plagiarized (i.e., the use of text written by the same person but not properly cited, or acknowledged) about 25% of text in the other article. Couzin-Frankel has also employed nested self-citation, which is the citation of a separate part of a paper such as a table or text box, to give the impression of a separate publication. These aspects call into question how strictly information is vetted and edited at AAAS’s Science. Despite alerting the AAAS, this heavily self-plagiarized paper has not been corrected or retracted. How then do the AAAS and COPE justify the continued publication of both texts?
Does Bank Competition Enhance or Hinder Financial Stability? Evidence from Indian Banking
Authors: Rakshit Bijoy , Bardhan Samaresh 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
The primary purpose of this paper is to empirically investigate the impact of bank competition on financial stability in India. We use a dynamic panel model to examine whether an increase in bank competition hindrances financial stability of commercial banks in India over the period 1996 to 2016. Findings reveal that in India, a higher degree of bank competition is positively associated with the prevalence of non-performing loans. Additionally, the positive impact of the Lerner index on Z-score lends support to competition-fragility hypothesis. However, we argue that both the views of competition-stability and competition-fragility can coexist in a single banking system like India.
Monetary Consequences of Fiscal Stress in a Game Theoretic Framework
Authors: Nguyen Dat Thanh , Hoang Viet Anh 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
This paper maps Leeper and Walker (2011) model into a game theory framework to study about the strategic aspects of monetary and fiscal interaction under a fiscal stress caused by an ageing population problem. The paper reveals that the outcomes of the game depend on the parameters of the underlying model, the size of the projected transfers and the public inflation expectation. The findings show that commitment to the target (inflation, government transfers) plays a crucial role in the policy interaction.
Uncertainty and Effectiveness of Monetary Policy: A Bayesian Markov Switching-VAR Analysis
Authors: Nain Zulquar , Kamaiah Bandi 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
There is a growing body of literature examining the effectiveness of the monetary policy on the macroeconomy in different contexts for developed and developing countries. However, lately, especially after the GFC, the focus of research shifted to examine the role of uncertainty in economic activity and on the monetary policy effectiveness. Both theoretical and empirical studies suggest that uncertainty does influence monetary policy effectiveness. However, until now, empirical studies are restricted to only developed countries. To this end, the present study examines the influence of uncertainty on monetary policy effectiveness for a developing country, namely India. We applied a non-linear VAR, which allows us to examine the effect of monetary policy shocks during high and low uncertainty periods. The results exhibit that uncertainty influences the effectiveness of monetary policy shocks. We find weaker effects of the monetary policy shocks during high uncertainty regime relative to low uncertainty regime.
The Diagnostic and Prognostic Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C in Sepsis and Septic Shock
Authors: Almasy Emoke , Szederjesi Janos , Grigorescu Bianca Liana , Badea Iudita , Petrisor Marius , Manasturean Cristina , Negrea Valentina , Timar Agota-Evelyn , Coman Oana , Azamfirei Leonard , Santini Ario , Copotoiu Sanda Maria 
Published: August 2020

Abstract

Introduction
Variations in the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) could be used as a biomarker in critically ill patients with sepsis and septic shock. Inflammation potently upregulates VEGF-C expression via macrophages with an unpredictable response. This study aimed to assess one of the newer biomarkers (VEGF-C) in patients with sepsis or septic shock and its clinical value as a diagnostic and prognostic tool.

Material and methods
The study involved 142 persons divided into three groups. Group A consisted of fifty-eight patients with sepsis; Group B consisted of forty-nine patients diagnosed as having septic shock according to the Sepsis -3 criteria. A control group of thirty-five healthy volunteers comprised Group C. Severity scores, prognostic score and organ dysfunction score, were recorded at the time of enrolment in the study. The analysis included specificity and sensitivity of plasma VEGF-C for diagnosis of septic shock. Circulating plasma VEGF-C levels were correlated with the APACHE II, MODS and severity scores and mortality.

Results
The mean (SD) plasma VEGF-C levels in septic shock patients (1374(789) pg./m), on vasopressors at the time of admission to the ICU, were significantly higher 1374(789)pg./mL, compared the mean (SD) plasma VEGF-C levels in sepsis patients (934(468) pg./mL); (p = 0.0005, Student’s t-test.) Plasma VEGF-C levels in groups A and B were shown to be significantly correlated with the APACHE II (r = 0.21, p = 0.02; r = 0.45, p = 0.0009) and MODS score (r = 0.29, p = 0.03; r = 0.4, p = 0.003). There was no association between plasma VEGF-C levels and mortality [p = 0.1]. The cut-off value for septic shock was 1010 pg./ml.

Conclusions
VEGF-C may be used as a prognostic marker in sepsis and septic shock due to its correlation with APACHE II values and as an early marker to determine the likelihood of developing MODS. It could be used as an early biomarker for diagnosing patients with septic shock.
Hypoxic Respiratory Failure Further Complicated During Airway Exchange Catheter Placement
Authors: Ali Osman , Verceles Avelino C. , Barrett Matthew L. , Franklin Christopher M. , Khan Imran , Naderi Negar , McCurdy Michael T. 
Published: August 2020

Abstract

Introduction
An airway exchange catheter is a hollow-lumen tube able to deliver oxygen and maintain access to a difficult endotracheal airway. This case report demonstrates an undocumented complication associated with an airway exchange catheter and jet ventilation, particularly in a patient with reduced airway diameter due to thick endotracheal secretions. Due to the frequent use of airway exchange catheters in the intensive care unit, this report highlights an adverse event of bilateral pneumothoraces that can be encountered by clinicians.

Case Presentation
This case report describes a 24-year-old female with severe adult respiratory distress syndrome and thick endotra-cheal secretions whose hospital course was complicated by bilateral pneumothoraces resulting from the use of an airway exchange catheter connected to jet ventilation. During the exchange, the catheter occluded the narrowed endotracheal tube to create a one-way valve that led to excessive lung inflation.

Conclusion
Airway exchange catheters used with jet ventilation in a patient with a narrowed endotracheal tube and reduced lung compliance have the potential risk of causing a pneumothorax. Clinicians should avoid temporary concomitant oxygenation via jet ventilation in patients with these findings and reserve the use of airway exchange catheters for difficult airways.
Eucalyptus in Malaysia: Review on Environmental Impacts
Authors: Zaiton Samdin , Sheriza Mohd Razali , Ainishifaa Rosman , Alfred Khaw , Norfaryanti Kamaruddin 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
Development of forest plantation is mainly intended to provide income opportunity and to ensure the improvement of the socioeconomics of society. Sabah Softwood Berhad (SSB) is one of the private companies that pioneered the development and commercialization of fast growing timber species and forest plantation. The Eucalyptus plantation in SSB was initiated in response to the emergence of fungal disease that implicated the environment. Nevertheless, the impacts of plantation to the environment regarding water use, soil erosion, nutrient loss, pest and disease, biodiversity, soil quality and hydrology are reviewed. The disputes among various scientists over the physiological and plantation aspects of Eucalyptus, especially their implication towards the environment are also discussed. This paper aims to present information on the impacts posed by the Eucalyptus plantation that will guide the planters and policy makers in facilitating a management plan to mitigate the impacts of this species to the environment.
Geography, Military Balance, and the Defence of NATO's Borderlands
Authors: Motin Dylan 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
The enlargement of NATO and the defence of its borders have occupied an important place in the security debate in the last few years. This study discusses the situation of the NATO members and candidate states which are most directly exposed to Russian military power. After analysing the cases of the three Baltic republics, Norway, Georgia, and Ukraine, I conclude with a paradox; although NATO is on the aggregate level stronger, it cannot hope to guarantee the security of its eastern borderlands. This reality could push these states to bandwagon with Russia.
Ovarian neoplastic changes in dairy cows with adenomyosis - histopathological study
Authors: Katkiewicz Maria 
Published: August 2020

AbstractIntroductionThis paper presents the results of the microscopic examination of dairy cow ovaries.Material and MethodsThe examined dairy cows were culled in a slaughterhouse. In all of them, pathological changes (n = 82) associated with adenomyosis had been previously diagnosed, and additionally in some cows (n = 18) so had mammary gland cell injury, including mastitis purulenta.ResultsThere was vast variability among the investigated individuals in the degree of disease and type of pathological changes in the examined tissue specimens. In all examined ovaries, the most prominent lesions were neoplastic metaplasia of various cell types. They were PEComa, rete ovarii cell neoplasm, granulosa cell tumour, and a single case of haemangioma cavernosum, and the first of these types of ovarian tumours was the prominent neoplasia. In some cases, they grew simultaneously with the other types of tumours, but tumour tissue never extended beyond the ovarian capsule. Sometimes, the ovarian tumours were of microscopic volume, for instance the foci of granulosa cell tumours.ConclusionThe lack of changes in ovarian anatomic structure, and minute neoplastic tissue foci, make it impossible to diagnose these lesions in the ovaries of living animals. The presented original data may be valuable in understanding the aetiology of dairy cow infertility, as well as in facilitating urgently needed research into findings new methods, which might be used in the diagnosis of neoplastic diseasesante mortem.
Pressure dependence of the band gap energy for dilute nitride and antimony GaNxSbyAs1−x−y
Authors: Zhao Chuan-Zhen , Ren He-Yu , Sun Xiao-Dong , Wang Sha-Sha , Lu Ke-Qing 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
Dilute nitride and antimony GaNAsSb alloy can be considered as an alloy formed by adding N and Sb atoms into the host material GaAs. Under this condition, its band gap energy depending on pressure can be divided into two regions. In the low pressure range, the band gap energy is due to two factors. One is the coupling interaction between the N level and the Γ conduction band minimum (CBM) of GaAs. The other one is the coupling interaction between the Sb level and the Γ valence band maximum (VBM) of GaAs. In the high pressure range, the band gap energy depends also on two factors. One is the coupling interaction between the N level and the X CBM of GaAs. The other one is the coupling interaction between the Sb level and the Γ VBM of GaAs. In addition, it has been found that the energy difference between the Γ CBM and the X CBM in GaNAsSb is larger than that in GaAs. It is due to two factors. One is the coupling interaction between the N level and the Γ CBM of GaAs. The other is the coupling interaction between the N level and the X CBM of GaAs.
Gamification as a Tool for Civic Education – A Case Study
Authors: Jaskulska Marta , Starba Joanna 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
The article aims at presenting the possibilities of using games, most of all the board ones, in civic education of children, the youth and adults. The article will demonstrate activities of Pomorskie Stowarzyszenie Aktywni Lokalnie (Pomeranian Society Locally Active-PSAL), which has taken advantage of games in its activities popularizing public participation as well as in ecological education.
Dzieci Z Orzeczeniem O Potrzebie Kształcenia Specjalnego Na Etapie Edukacji Przedszkolnej – Refleksje Praktyka
Authors: Wiśniewska Karolina 
Published: August 2020

Abstrakt
Artykuł składa się z krótkiego wprowadzania i refleksji na temat kształcenia specjalnego na etapie edukacji przedszkolnej w Polsce. Dalej omawiam istotne elementy procesu diagnozy i terapii w polskim systemie oświatowym. Opisuję rolę rodziców i poradni psychologiczno-pedagogicznej w tym procesie. Kolejnym elementem niniejszego opracowania jest charakterystyka dziewczynki, u której po trzech latach edukacji w ogólnodostępnym przedszkolu niepublicznym, zdiagnozowano zespół Aspergera. Zwięźle prezentuję jej historię jej pobytu w przedszkolu. Rozważania kończę opisem umiejętności dziewczynki na koniec tego etapu nauki. Historia ta pokazuje, że nawet późna diagnoza ma sens i może być szansą na rozpoczęcie kształcenia w szkole ogólnodostępnej na kolejnym etapie edukacji. Podsumowanie stanowi prezentacja wniosków płynących z własnego doświadczenia i lat przeżytych wraz z dziećmi z zaburzeniami w ich rzeczywistości terapeutycznej, często od momentu diagnozy do pokonywania kolejnych etapów edukacyjnych.