bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Zen
Authors: Liu Gang , Chen Leying , Chen Shimin 
Published: March 2021

Emerging <u>N</u>on-<u>V</u>olatile <u>M</u>emory (NVM) technologies like 3DX-point promise significant performance potential for OLTP databases. However, transactional databases need to be redesigned because the key assumptions that non-volatile storage is orders of magnitude slower than DRAM and only supports blocked-oriented access have changed. NVMs are byte-addressable and almost as fast as DRAM. The capacity of NVM is much (4-16x) larger than DRAM. Such NVM characteristics make it possible to build OLTP database entirely in NVM main memory.
This paper studies the structure of OLTP engines with hybrid NVM and DRAM memory. We observe three challenges to design an OLTP engine for NVM: tuple metadata modifications, NVM write redundancy, and NVM space management. We propose Zen, a high-throughput log-free OLTP engine for NVM. Zen addresses the three design challenges with three novel techniques: metadata enhanced tuple cache, log-free persistent transactions, and light-weight NVM space management. Experimental results on a real machine equipped with Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory show that Zen achieves up to 10.1x improvement compared with existing solutions to run an OLTP database as large as the size of NVM while achieving fast failure recovery.
Recent developments in carbon nanotubes-based perovskite solar cells with boosted efficiency and stability
Authors: Jaffri Shaan Bibi , Ahmad Khuram Shahzad , Thebo Khalid Hussain , Rehman Faisal 
Published: March 2021

AbstractPerovskite solar cells (PSC) comprising of organic–inorganic lead halide composition have been considered as the future candidates for substituting the costly crystalline silicon-based solar cells if the challenges of efficiency and stability are adequately addressed. PSCs have been known for the employment of costly materials serving as electron transport, hole transport layers and back contact electrode such as gold, silver, or aluminum, needing thermal deposition in high vacuum ambiance. Metallic electrodes have been observed as not robust and thus, prone to quick degradation hindering the overall photovoltaic functionality of PSC devices. Carbon-modified PSCsviautilization of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been a favorable choice in terms of longer stability and efficiency. Considering the overpowering potential of CNTs in transforming PSC device functionality, current review has been designed to elucidate the most recent progressions carried out in utilization of CNTs in PSCs. Furthermore, this review focussed a critical view on the utilization of CNTs-based PSCs for lower fill factors and other photovoltaic parameters in addition to the account of ways to solve these concerns. Photovoltaic community researchers need to develop cost effective methods for resolving the lower efficiencies and fill factors associated with use of CNTs and can further explore different novel materials to successfully modify CNTs for employment in PSCs.
¡Escribiré con tu sangre!Los recursos conminatorios del español de principios del siglo XVIII y su descripción en elDiccionario de autoridades
Authors: Ruhstaller Stefan 
Published: March 2021

AbstractThe first lexicographic work compiled by the Royal Spanish Academy, known asDiccionario de autoridades(1726–1739), includes a wide range of lexical resources used at the time to perform speech acts of threatening. In the dictionary’s microstructure these mostly phraseological items are characterized both semantically and pragmatically. The dictionary also offers relevant data and reflections on aspects such as the function and procedures of intensification, the role of the interlocutors in the speech act, the limitation of some expressions to certain social groups, or the factors that influence the success or failure of the perlocutive act. The analysis of the dictionary articles that contain relevant information in this regard reveals the extent to which the founders of the Academy anticipated a good number of ideas that would not be systematized until the emergence, centuries later, of modern Pragmatics.
The Magnetorheological Fluid: Testing on Automotive Braking System
Authors: Zainordin A.Z. , Mohamed Z. , Ahmad F. 
Published: March 2021

This paper presents the testing of a Magnetorheological brake (MRB) in the braking system of a vehicle. Two techniques are used to determine the capability of the brake system which are the simulation via Matlab Simulink Software and experimental study by using a quarter vehicle test rig. A Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) is employed as a wheel speed control as well as to enforce the MRB to produce the required braking torque need by a vehicle. A dynamic test, namely sudden braking test is performed in three rotational speed conditions which are from 127.5 rad/s (1200 rpm) to 31.42 rad/s (300 rpm), 52.37 Rad/s (500 rpm) and 73.31 rad/s (700 rpm) in two different wheel load which are 10 kg and 15 kg, respectively. The behaviours to be assessed are wheel speed response and brake torque produced by the MRB. From the observation, it is concluded that the capability of the MRB in providing the required brake torque is promising and harmony between simulation and experimental response.
Legal Regulation of Public Governance in Finland – an Illusion of Predictable Public Administration?
Authors: Mäntylä Niina , Perttola Laura , Siikavirta Kristian 
Published: March 2021

Legal coherence and predictable decision-making are the cornerstones of Finnish administrative law. The aim of this research is to analyze the factors that make administrative decisions unpredictable in Finland today. Why is the challenge so significant for the authorities?
The factor analysis revealed six main features affecting predictability in the legal regulation of Finnish public governance: the increasing use of soft law, the devolution of government, deregulation, the changing role of the individual, the blurring of the division between the public and the private sector and the influence of international and EU-law.
Surveying the relation between the means of infant feeding and motor development in Hungary
Authors: Kádár M. , Szőllősi G.J. , Molnár Sz. , Kardos L. , Szabó L. 
Published: March 2021

AbstractPurposeUnderstanding the role of nutrition in the development of children’s physical, mental, and motor abilities.Materials/methodsExamination of visiting nurse reports on feeding habits and perceived developmental delays in infants at 1 year of age between 2010 and 2015.ResultsBetween 0 and 6 months of age the lowest number of new cases (4.4/100,000) identified by health screenings can be anticipated among the infants feeding exclusively with breastmilk. We find a similarly low number of identifiable new cases among infants nourished with breastmilk where it is mixed with other nutrients (4.7 new cases) while the most cases of delayed motor development can be anticipated among infants nourished with infant formulae (48.4 new cases).ConclusionsThe role of nutrition in infants’ motor development is vital, especially breastfeeding. Regular health status checks of infants are inevitably required for the adoption of higher-level health-policy decisions which may induce projects, programmes, and strategies aimed at the improvement of health. Thorough documentation and continuous collection of the pertinent data is likewise requisite.
Influence of preparation methods on the performance of cold-mixed epoxy bitumen
Authors: Liu Quan , Wang Chonghui , Zhang Zeyu , Du Cong , Liu Pengfei , Oeser Markus 
Published: March 2021

AbstractCold-mixed epoxy bitumen (CEB) has been presented as an eco-friendly paving material used for steel bridge deck pavements. This study performed an investigation on three preparation methods of CEBs, which includes one kind of three-component and two kinds of two-component methods. The curing process was characterized through the viscosity measurement. Meanwhile, the microstructure of CEBs was observed using fluorescence microscopy. Mechanical properties of CEBs prepared with different methods were characterized by employing direct tensile tests and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). Finally, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA/DTG) was conducted to feature the thermal stability of CEBs. The results indicated that the preparation methods significantly affected the performance of cured CEBs, although the same mix design was adopted. The curing temperature determined the curing rate of CEBs, while the preparation methods dominated the morphological characteristic of cured CEBs. The three-component preparation method can achieve acceptable mechanical performance for engineering requirements. As for two-component methods, the curing agent is supposed to be mixed with bitumen to obtain satisfying microstructures of CEBs.
SCOPE OF PROMOTING INNOVATIONS IN RURAL ENTREPRENEURS AND ARTISANS IN WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT,ANDHRA PRADESH
Authors: Dr.K. Ganga Raju Dr.K. Narendra Kumar, 
Published: March 2021

Rural Entrepreneurship development set as A challenge in this scenario of globalization. 68.84 % of people live in rural areas of India, according to the 2011 Census. People in rural areas are suffering from unemployment and inadequate infrastructure facilities that can be addressed through rural entrepreneurs' growth. "Rural entrepreneurship can be defined as village-level entrepreneurship such as farming, business and acts as a powerful economic development factor." But these rural entrepreneurs are suffering from a number of problems, such as fear of risk, lack of capital, illiteracy and urban entrepreneurial rivalry. By providing job opportunities to citizens in cities, rural entrepreneurs raise the quality of life and buying power of people. In the sense of rural growth in India, this paper is an effort to explain the problems and challenges of rural entrepreneurship, artisans and potential suggestions to address the problems.
A SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PARTY LEADERSHIP INFLUENCING VOTING BEHAVIOR IN TRADITIONAL COMMUNITIES OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA DISTRICT DIR UPPER
Authors: Khan Najib , Jawad Muhammad , Shah Mussawar , Sarir Saima , Khan Naushad 
Published: March 2021

Purpose of the study: Voting Behavior is the combination of social, psychological, and attitudinal factors leading to a vote in an election. Thus, the central aim of the current research study was to analyze the influence of party leadership on voting behavior.
Methodology: Due to the diverse picture of the study area, a multistage stratified sampling technique was used to get more reliable information from 317 sample respondents including (212 males and 105 females). Data was collected through a pre-tested interview schedule; to determine the association between the dependent variable (voting behavior) and independent variable (party leadership) chi-square test was applied.
Main findings: The association of voting behavior was significant between voting behavior and preference of local leaders in the election (P=0.024), leader’s inspiration in voters’ constituency is counted in the electoral process (P=0.011), those leaders who work for public welfare (P=0.000), past performance of the leaders is your major concern (P=0.001), to influence voters by all means (P=0.048), commitment and devotion of the leaders (P=0.040) and dynamic leaders are symbols of development for society (P=0.554).
Applications of this study: Results as a whole indicate a significant role of party leadership in influencing voters. People generally cast vote to candidates who are local, have influence in the constituencies and did public welfare schemes in past and shows commitment and devotion. The findings of the study will be helpful in policymaking.
Novelty/Originality of this study: This study attempts to explore new factors that contributed to individual voting behavior. Further, the present paper is unique in the sense that it is based on opinions and responses collected directly from the voters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Stress und Coping bei Eltern von einem Kind mit einem Down-Syndrom. Die Überprüfung eines theoretischen Modells
Authors: Gabriel Barbara , Zeender Nadine , Bodenmann Guy 
Published: March 2021

Background: Several studies suggest high distress in parents of a child with Down syndrome. This study focused on the relationship between stress, individual, dyadic and social resources and different measures of well-being based on a theoretical stress model. Method: Path analyses separated for parental sex and functionality of coping were used to test the theoretical model using data collected from 75 couples. Results: Data supported the model with maternal emotional and paternal as well as maternal instrumental resources in the context of specific child related stress. Conclusion: The results underline the importance of the marital system for dealing with daily stress, but they also reveal that individual and social resources are needed.
Zusammenfassung
Theoretischer Hintergrund: Bestehende Befunde verweisen auf ein erhöhtes Belastungsniveau bei Eltern von einem Kind mit einem Down-Syndrom. In der vorliegenden Untersuchung sollte nun erstmals eine differenzierte Betrachtung der Zusammenhänge zwischen elterlichen Belastungen aufgrund des Kindes mit einem Down-Syndrom, individuellen, dyadischen sowie sozialen Ressourcen und Befindlichkeitsvariablen durch die empirische Überprüfung eines theoretischen Stressmodells erfolgen. Methode: Das Stressmodell wurde sowohl für das elterliche Geschlecht als auch die Copingfunktion getrennt mittels Pfadanalysen an den Angaben von 75 Elternpaaren berechnet. Ergebnisse: Das pfadanalytische Modell konnte mit den emotionalen mütterlichen und instrumentellen Ressourcen beider Elternteile belegt werden. Schlussfolgerung: Obwohl die Wichtigkeit der partnerschaftlichen Unterstützung bei der Bewältigung von kindbezogenen Belastungen bestätigt wurde, waren individuelle und soziale Ressourcen von Bedeutung.
Transfers between grandparents and grandchildren: The importance of taking a three-generation perspective
Authors: Hagestad Gunhild O. 
Published: March 2021

The key argument in this article is that recent demographic change, with unprecedented duration of intergenerational ties and shifting balance between old and young in family lines necessitates three-generational views of transfers between grandparents and grandchildren. Much support from grandparents comes through continued parenting of the middle generation, the grandchildren’s parents. Using recent data from Norway, such indirect support is explored through three avenues: ideal role perceptions, actual help in parenting, support in difficult times and potential help. In most instances, there is considerable evidence that grandparents represent a “reserve army” for their children and grandchildren, especially grandmothers in the maternal line. Divorce may represent structural obstacles to the flow of support, especially in the paternal line. In designing and executing studies of modern grandparents, researchers need to be aware of asym¬metry as a potential problem and be very clear on where in vertical connections the research is anchored.
Zusammenfassung
Der demographische Wandel mit der beispiellos langen gemeinsamen Lebenszeit und der sich verschiebenden Balance zwischen Alt und Jung in der Familie erfordert in Hinblick auf Transfers zwischen Großeltern und Enkeln eine Drei-Generationen-Perspektive. Ein großer Teil der Hilfen von Großeltern besteht in ihrer fortwährenden Unterstützung für ihre erwachsenen Kinder, also die Eltern ihrer Enkelkinder. Mit aktuellen norwegischen Daten wird diese indirekte Unterstützung auf drei Ebenen untersucht: Wahrnehmung von Rollenmodellen, tatsächliche Hilfen bei dem elterlichen Aufgaben sowie Unterstützung in schwierigen Zeiten und potenzielle Hilfe. Dabei existieren deutliche Hinweise, dass die Großeltern eine „Reservearmee“ für ihre Kinder und Enkelkinder darstellen, und zwar insbesondere die Großmütter mütterlicherseits. Scheidungen weisen hingegen auf strukturelle Hindernisse für fortwährende Hilfeleistungen hin, insbesondere auf Seiten der Großeltern väterlicherseits. Beim Forschungsdesign und der Durchführung von Studien über heutige Großeltern muss man sich des potenziellen Asymmetrie-Problems bewusst sein und klare Entscheidungen darüber treffen, an welcher Stelle in der Generationenlinie die Untersuchung verankert wird.
Positionsbestimmung in der Paar- und Familienpsychologie
Authors: Bodenmann Guy 
Published: March 2021

This article tries to resume some of the theoretical and empirical issues that attract currently high attention within the field of marital and family psychology. Although no exhausting overview can be given, some relevant topics are presented and discussed with regard to basic research in family psychology and their application in prevention and psychotherapy. Themes that merit more consideration in the future are also addressed.
Zusammenfassung
Dieser Beitrag gibt einen Überblick über gewisse Themen und Strömungen in der Paar- und Familienpsychologie, die aktuell besondere Aufmerksamkeit erfahren. Diese werden nach dem Gesichtspunkt der familienpsychologischen Grundlagenforschung versus der familienpsychologischen Anwendungsforschung unterschieden. Diese Zusammenstellung erhebt keinen Anspruch auf Vollständigkeit, sondern zeigt lediglich einige Tendenzen auf. Forschungsthemen, die künftig noch mehr Beachtung finden sollten, werden ebenfalls kurz gestreift.
Familienvorstellungen im Kulturkontakt: ein Vergleich italienischer, türkischer, koreanischer und deutscher junger Erwachsener in Deutschland
Authors: Röhr-Sendlmeier Una M. , Yun Jenny 
Published: March 2021

Concepts of partnership, marriage and the family of a total of 215 young adults of different cultural backgrounds in Germany are compared. In an initial study, 115 German and Italian, Turkish and Korean young adults of the second migrant generation were interviewed; their achieved educational levels were representative for each group. The prerequisites for establishing a family and the anticipated role allocation within the family turned out to be very different. The Italian und Turkish adults showed a strong orientation towards family traditions and values, whereas the Korean and German participants emphasized individuality and rationality of the individual. In a second complementary study, 100 young adults of the same ethnic groups, who now all had an educational level of comprehensive secondary school, were recruited to investigate the family concepts in these specific groups. The young migrants had developed similar family concepts to those of their German peers. Especially Italian and Turkish women with comprehensive secondary school education revealed significantly different perceptions of the future in comparison to the concepts of the respectivegroups with mixed educational backgrounds.
Zusammenfassung
In zwei Studien mit 215 Personen wurden die Vorstellungen zu Partnerschaft, Ehe und Familie von italienischen, türkischen und koreanischen jungen Erwachsenen der zweiten Migrantengeneration mit denen deutscher junger Erwachsener verglichen. In einer ersten Studie mit 115 Befragten der vier Ethnien, die repräsentativ nach dem Bildungsniveau zusammengesetzt waren, erwiesen sich die Voraussetzungen für eine Familiengründung und die antizipierte Rollenverteilung in der Familie als sehr unterschiedlich. So zeigten die italienischen und türkischen Erwachsenen eine starke Orientierung an familiären Traditionen und Werten, während die koreanischen und deutschen Teilnehmer die Individualität und die Rationalität des Einzelnen in den Vordergrund stellten. In einer zweiten Studie wurden weitere 100 Personen rekrutiert, um die Vorstellungen junger Erwachsener derselben ethnischen Gruppen mit Gymnasialbildung zu erhellen. Die Familienvorstellungen der jungen ausländischen Erwachsenen mit Abitur ähnelten denen der deutschen Untersuchungsteilnehmer. Vor allem italienische und türkische Frauen mit Gymnasialbildung zeigten signifikant andere Zukunftsvorstellungen als die entsprechenden Gruppen mit gemischten Bildungshintergründen.
Leveraging human resources management (HRM) practices toward congruence of values
Authors: Gelle-Jimenez Maureen , Aguiling Hector M. 
Published: March 2021

Core values are critical to an organization’s identity, mission, strategy, and success. Harmonizing personal values and the core values espoused by the organization addresses congruence gaps and ensures that the actions of employees are consistent and aligned with organizational strategies. This study aims to identify the HR management practices of a University in Manila, Philippines that promote the congruence between the personal values of employees and the core values of the organization. The qualitative research methodology was utilized to identify practices in the areas of Recruitment and Selection, Performance Management System, and Training and Development that promote congruence of values. Semi-structured interviews of key University officials were conducted using open-ended questions. A review of relevant and pertinent documents was also undertaken. The three identified HR functional areas are highlighted because these are critical in the selection, motivation, and retention of high-quality employees. Leveraging HR management practices to promote congruence entails that the values of the organization are well-defined. Employees must understand how these are translated into workplace behaviors and actions. It must be clearly laid down how these relate to their performance and the impact these have on the achievement of the overall goals of the organization.
The effects of vitamins and trace minerals on chronic autoimmune thyroiditis
Authors: Włochal Małgorzata , Kucharski Marcin A. , Grzymisławski Marian 
Published: March 2021

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT), also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis is one of the most frequent types of inflammation of the thyroid gland. The prevalence of the overt HT is about 2% but it is believed that Hashimoto thyroiditis is more frequent than expected. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is characterized by dysfunction of the immune system, which leads to impaired tolerance of own tissues and increased production of autoantibodies against the thyroid cells. Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (anti-TPO), thyroglobulin antibodies (anti-Tg) and/or TSH receptors antibodies are the principal markers of the disease. The essential element of the treatment of HT is the supplementation of L-thyroxine. In Hashimoto’s disease, like in many other autoimmune diseases, researchers attempted to support pharmacological treatment by adequate nutrition. The aim of this paper was to review the existing literature on the levels of antioxidants (vitamin A, C, E, selenium, zinc) and vitamin D in patients with HT, as well as the influence of the nutritional supplementation of the above mentioned elements on the metabolism of the thyroid gland hormones and the level of anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies.
Dynamic Brachial Artery Entrapment After Distal Biceps Repair
Authors: Ohliger Erin , Fei Timothy , Umpierrez Erica , Ohliger Andrew , Evans Peter 
Published: March 2021

Case:
A 57-year-old man presented with paleness and coolness of the hand with elbow flexion 4 months after primary distal biceps repair. Diagnosis of dynamic brachial artery entrapment was confirmed with ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Angiography. During revision surgery, the brachial artery was identified traveling underneath the repaired distal biceps tendon. After revision surgery, the patient made a full recovery with no residual symptoms.

Conclusion:
Adverse vascular events have been rarely reported in distal biceps repairs. Before and immediately after repair, the path of the tendon should be critically evaluated to ensure neurovascular structures were not placed under the repaired tendon.