bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
O zdrobnieniach w twórczości Maria Vargasa Llosy słóweczek kilka
Authors: Chrobak Marzena 
Published: April 2018

A few words on dims in the novels of Mario Vargas Llosa
The paper examines some issues relating to translation of diminutive forms from Spanish into Polish. Translator can use techniques such as: translation, paraphrasing, creating a neologism, catachresis, leaving the source form, omission of the idea of dim, omission of the whole word, substitution, and compensation; after the analysis of the oral and the written form, the structure, the meaning and the purpose of the diminutive in the context given in the source text, translator should apply the most adequate technics. In spite of a great equivalency between Spanish and Polish as far as the formation, the function and the richness of dims are concerned, they can create problems in translations. Examples of such problems and their solutions are discussed from the point of view of a translation scholar, translator and reader.
Zmiany stylu w tłumaczeniu ustnym środowiskowym
Authors: Kruk‑Junger Katarzyna 
Published: April 2018

Stylistic changes in interpreting
The article focuses on the problem of stylistic changes in the process of interpreting. The analysis is based on the interviews with the community interpreters, who took part in the research related to the characteristics of this form of translation, including the necessity of a manipulation on the original text. Thanks to the proposed approach it was possible to prove not only the existence of the stylistic changes in interpreting, but also to demonstrate their relation to the skopos theory and its main guideline which is the functionality of the translation.
„Jau, so a Gaudi”
Authors: Majkiewicz Anna 
Published: April 2018

”Jau, so a Gaudi”. Strategy and Norm in translation of Dialect
On the basis of the two chosen examples of German literature – Robbers’ Band by Leonhard Frank (1914, Polish edition 1937, translated by Wanda Jedlicka) and From the Snail’s Diary by Günter Grass (1971, Polish edition 1991, translated by Sławomir Blaut) – the author analyses the strategies of translating dialect expressions understood as distinctive codes. A specific dialogue between the styles is the specification of internal worldviews in the linguistic shaping of an expression, which is a special task for a literary translator.
Impact of Average Rating on Social Media Endorsement: The Moderating Role of Rating Dispersion and Discount Threshold
Authors: Li Xitong 
Published: April 2018

This paper examines how a restaurant’s online review ratings affect consumers to endorse deal vouchers sold by the restaurant via social media before they redeem the vouchers. While the effect of the average of review ratings is straightforward, we focus on examining how the effect is moderated by the dispersion of review ratings and the discount threshold set for the group-buying deals. A comprehensive literature review suggests that a large rating dispersion can deliver two different messages to consumers (uncertainty in product quality and uniqueness of product taste) and thus may either positively or negatively moderate the effect of average rating on social media endorsement. Discount threshold may serve as a quality signal, reinforcing the effect of average rating. The empirical results show that the effect of average rating is greater when review ratings are more dispersed and the discount threshold is relatively large. The findings generate important managerial and research implications. The online appendix is available at https://doi.org/10.1287/isre.2017.0728 .
Relationship between inflation and economic growth: The case of Turkey 1990-2017 period<p> Enflasyon ve ekonomik büyüme arasındaki ilişki: 1990-2017 dönemi Türkiye örneği
Authors: Ayvaz Güven Emine Türkan , Ayvaz Yusuf Yüksel 
Published: April 2018

Inflation and economic growth are among the fundamental macro economic indicators revealing the economical structure of the country. Since the year 1990s, due to high inflation rates and low growth rates the formation of the economic crisis, "relationship between inflation and economic growth" has started to create the axis of the economic debate. There are different opinions on the relationship between inflation and economic growth. These studies are vital for the progress of economy in developing countries like Turkey. So, in relationship to economic growth and inflation in Turkey in the study it was examined using annual data for the 1990-2017 period with time-series analysis. Granger Causality and Regression Analyses are used as a method for the study. As a result of the Granger Causality Analyses, it is found that there is a one-way causality relationship from inflation to growth. Consequently, inflation is affecting economic growth in Turkey. And according to the outcome of Regression Analyses, the coefficient of inflation is -0,8 and there is a negative directed relationship between inflation and growth. Eventually every 1% units of increase in the inflation causes a 0,8% units of decrease in the economic growth. This outcome is also analogous with the results of the researches that had been conducted for Turkey before.Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetEnflasyon ve ekonomik büyüme, bir ülkenin ekonomik yapısı hakkında bilgi veren en önemli makro ekonomik göstergelerdendir. 1990’lı yıllardan sonra sıkça görülen yüksek enflasyon seviyelerine ve düşük büyüme oranlarına bağlı ekonomik krizler yaşanması nedeniyle, “enflasyon ve ekonomik büyüme ilişkisi” ekonomik tartışmaların merkezini oluşturmaya başlamıştır. Enflasyon ile büyüme arasındaki ilişkinin niteliği konusunda zaman içerisinde farklı görüşler ortaya atılmıştır. Türkiye gibi gelişmekte olan ülkeler için, bu tip araştırmalar ekonominin gelişimi açısından çok önemlidir. Bundan hareketle, çalışmada Türkiye’deki enflasyon ile ekonomik büyüme ilişkisi, zaman serisi analizi ile 1990-2017 dönemine ait yıllık veriler kullanılarak incelenmiştir. Çalışmada yöntem olarak, Granger Nedensellik ve Regresyon Analizleri kullanılmıştır. Yapılan Granger Nedensellik Analizi sonucunda, enflasyondan büyümeye doğru tek yönlü bir nedensellik ilişkisine rastlanılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuca göre, Türkiye’de enflasyon, büyümeyi etkilemektedir. Regresyon Analizi sonucuna göre ise, enflasyonun katsayısının -0,8 olduğu gözlemlenmiştir ve büyüme ile enflasyon arasında negatif yönde bir ilişkinin olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Buna göre, enflasyondaki %1 birimlik bir artış, ekonomik büyümede %0,8 birimlik bir azalışa neden olmaktadır. Bu sonuç Türkiye için yapılan çalışmaların çoğundan elde edilen sonuçlarla da benzerlik göstermektedir.
Algorithm on age partitioning for estimation of reference intervals using clinical laboratory database exemplified with plasma creatinine
Authors: Peng Xiaoxia , Lv Yaqi , Feng Guoshuang , Peng Yaguang , Li Qiliang , Song Wenqi , Ni Xin 
Published: April 2018

Abstract

Background:
We describe an algorithm to determine age-partitioned reference intervals (RIs) exemplified for creatinine using data collection from the clinical laboratory database.

Methods:
The data were acquired from the test results of creatinine of 164,710 outpatients aged <18 years in Beijing Children’s Hospital laboratories’ databases between January 2016 and December 2016. The tendency of serum creatinine with age was examined visually using box plot by gender first. The age subgroup was divided automatically by the decision tree method. Subsequently, the statistical tests of the difference between subgroups were performed by Harris-Boyd and Lahti methods.

Results:
A total of 136,546 samples after data cleaning were analyzed to explore the partition of age group for serum creatinine from birth to 17 years old. The suggested age partitioning of RIs for creatinine by the decision tree method were for eight subgroups. The difference between age subgroups was demonstrated to be statistically significant by Harris-Boyd and Lahti methods. In addition, the results of age partitioning for RIs estimation were similar to the suggested age partitioning by the Canadian Laboratory Initiative in Pediatric Reference Intervals study. Lastly, a suggested algorithm was developed to provide potential methodological considerations on age partitioning for RIs estimation.

Conclusions:
Appropriate age partitioning is very important for establishing more accurate RIs. The procedure to explore the age partitioning using clinical laboratory data was developed and evaluated in this study, and will provide more opinions for designing research on establishment of RIs.
Point-of-care creatinine testing for kidney function measurement prior to contrast-enhanced diagnostic imaging: evaluation of the performance of three systems for clinical utility
Authors: Snaith Beverly , Harris Martine A. , Shinkins Bethany , Jordaan Marieke , Messenger Michael , Lewington Andrew 
Published: April 2018

AbstractBackground:Acute kidney injury (AKI) can occur rarely in patients exposed to iodinated contrast and result in contrast-induced AKI (CI-AKI). A key risk factor is the presence of preexisting chronic kidney disease (CKD); therefore, it is important to assess patient risk and obtain kidney function measurement prior to administration. Point-of-care (PoC) testing provides an alternative strategy but there remains uncertainty, with respect to diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility.Methods:A device study compared three PoC analysers (Nova StatSensor, Abbott i-STAT and Radiometer ABL800 FLEX) with a reference laboratory standard (Roche Cobas 8000 series, enzymatic creatinine). Three hundred adult patients attending a UK hospital phlebotomy department were recruited to have additional blood samples for analysis on the PoC devices.Results:The ABL800 FLEX had the strongest concordance with laboratory measured serum creatinine (mean bias=−0.86, 95% limits of agreement=−9.6 to 7.9) followed by the i-STAT (average bias=3.88, 95% limits of agreement=−8.8 to 16.6) and StatSensor (average bias=3.56, 95% limits of agreement=−27.7 to 34.8). In risk classification, the ABL800 FLEX and i-STAT identified all patients with an eGFR≤30, whereas the StatSensor resulted in a small number of missed high-risk cases (n=4/13) and also operated outside of the established performance goals.Conclusions:The screening of patients at risk of CI-AKI may be feasible with PoC technology. However, in this study, it was identified that the analyser concordance with the laboratory reference varies. It is proposed that further research exploring PoC implementation in imaging department pathways is needed.
A Study of an Extended Generalized (2+1)-dimensional Jaulent–Miodek Equation
Authors: Motsepa Tanki , Abudiab Mufid , Masood Khalique Chaudry 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
This paper aims to study the extended generalized (2+1)-dimensional Jaulent–Miodek equation (egJM), which arises in a number of significant nonlinear problems of physics and applied mathematics. We derive conservation laws using Noether theorem and find travelling wave solution of the egJM equation.
Effects of α-(prazosin and yohimbine) and β-receptors activity on cAMP generation and UCP1 gene expression in brown adipocytes
Authors: Biswas Hirendra M. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract

Background
Brown adipose tissue (BAT) contains both α- and β-adrenergic receptors. In the literature, the activity of α-adrenoreceptors is less documented, and their functions still remain puzzling. The present investigation has been undertaken to understand α-adrenoreceptors’ activity and their relation between uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) mRNA expression and cyclic AMP (cAMP) generation in BAT.

Methods
BAT precursor cells from young mice were grown in culture. Cells were exposed to norepinephrine (NE) and other agents. RNA was isolated after harvesting the cells, and northern blot was performed. Filters were exposed to film after hybridization with nick-translated complementary DNA probes, and results were evaluated by scanning. Amersham assay kit was used for cAMP measurement.

Results
Treatment of prazosin and yohimbine separately with 1 μM of NE shows stimulation of UCP1 mRNA expression 106% and 154%, respectively, whereas with that of both drugs shows only 76%. cAMP generation occurs 282% with prazosin, 100% with yohimbine, and 382% with both drugs with 1 μM of NE, whereas it is 310%, 40%, and 358%, respectively, with 10 μM of NE.

Conclusions
Stimulation of thermogenesis after treatment of prazosin and NE may be due to the inhibition of phosphodiesterase enzyme and with yohimbine and NE indicates the possibility of inhibition of the inhibitory effect of α2- and stimulation of α1-receptors. Increase of cAMP concentration with yohimbine and both drugs with NE are not correlated to UCP1 mRNA expression. This indicates that the relationship between cAMP elevation and stimulation of thermogenesis is not simple. This study clearly shows the interaction between β- and α-adrenoreceptor activities.
Use of Project-Based Learning of Adults at Corporate Universities in The US and Canada
Authors: Lytovchenko Iryna , Ogienko Olena , Terenko Olena 
Published: April 2018

Abstract

Objective: The article defines features of formation and development of corporate universities in the USA and Canada.

Methodology: The article analyzes the dependence of successful functioning of the corporate universities on the choice of adequate training technologies; explores the essence and potentials of project-based learning as action learning which is focused on personnel development, business development and effective management of changes.

Findings: There is a close relationship between the performance of the functions of the corporate university and the forms, methods, learning technologies that are used in the learning process. Project-based learning is widely used in corporate universities in the United States and Canada; it provides an opportunity to gain managerial experience in real time, solves an important task of personnel development – formation of the ability to learn.

Value Added: The results of the research give ground to conclude that the corporate university in the US and Canada is a structural unit of a company, which performs certain functions that promote business efficiency.

Recommendations: The project topic should be related to current or future changes in the company. The solution of the problem should include diagnosing of the problem, analysis, recommendations, implementation phase, as also cooperation with members of the company.
Transformations in Ukrainian Culture of Learning
Authors: Lavrysh Yuliana 
Published: April 2018

AbstractObjective: Since more diverse audiences attend universities, nowadays, more advanced educational approaches are required. The current study explores the role of culture of learning transformations in facing this challenge. We employ the notion of ‘cultures of learning’ to draw attention to the socio-cultural, sustainable and competence-oriented aspects of key educational practices. We are focusing on advances in students’ learning-culture, which are implemented at the university: interdisciplinary, transformative sustainability learning and experiential learning.Methodology: The paper considers practical issues related to the educational approaches, their benefits and limitations.Findings: The results of the observations indicated that students’ learning culture was highly affected by educational approaches.Value Added: We highlight that mutual relations exist between learning-culture and teaching-culture and exactly the student-teacher dialogue should be changed to transform traditional learning in higher education.Recommendations: Interdisciplinarity and creativity can serve as the key factors in establishing a productive educational cycle that fosters a learning-culture based on students’ needs and values consideration.
Hypertension after Kidney Transplantation
Authors: Masin-Spasovska Jelka , Stojceva-Taneva Olivera , Taneva Borjanka , Spasovski Goce 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Cerebrovascular and cardiovascular events are among the most common causes of death in patients with a functioning graft. Hypertension has been well-known as major “traditional” risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease being also frequent in kidney transplant recipients. A number of factors may contribute to developing or aggravating hypertension after transplantation. Among them, a central role is played by calcineurin inhibitors, corticosteroids and allograft dysfunction. Apart from the increased risk of myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death, post-transplant hypertension also has implications on the graft outcome and survival. Considering kidney transplantation as the best treatment option for renal replacement therapy with an improved quality of life and survival compared to other treatments, the management of hypertension becomes crucial issue after kidney transplantation. In addition to pharmacologic and lifestyle interventions, risk reduction may also require tailoring a patient's immunosuppressive regimen to achieve optimal balance between efficacy and adverse events.
Low and high frequency model of three phase transformer by frequency response analysis measurement
Authors: Chaouche Moustafa Sahnoune , Moulahoum Samir , Houassine Hamza 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The behavior analysis of the transformer is usually achieved by the frequency response analysis (FRA), which is obtained by the application of a very low AC voltage in over a wide frequency range. This paper presents a low and high frequency modelling approach of a three-phase transformer. The developed model consists of a cascade of parallel RLC cells, whose parameters are identified using the frequency response analysis data measurements obtained on each transformer phase. Thus, the proposed model can simulate the frequency behavior of the transformer windings without reference to the geometries of the coils which makes it easily usable in the failure diagnosis field. Experimental results on a 300 VA laboratory transformer validate the proposed model.
A survey of inkjet-printed low-cost sensors
Authors: Beisteiner Christoph , Zagar Bernhard G. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Inkjet-printers from the company Epson and others can be used to fabricate low-cost sensors on coated PET films. By using nanoparticle-based dispersions resistive temperature dependent sensors, strain gauges, thermocouples and pressure sensors can be fabricated. For these purposes the gauge factors, Seebeck coefficients and temperature coefficients of resistance for Ag, Carbon Black and PEDOT:PSS dispersions on Mitsubishi® and Pelikan® PET substrates are characterized. Furthermore, piezoresistive effects in transverse and longitudinal strain directions are discussed. Additionally, a printed sensor system for measuring strains within a surface is presented. Finally, an injection-moulding process and a lamination process are used to improve the mechanical scratching of those sensors.
Erkaufte Sicherheit. Das Vorsorgeverhalten der Bürger in den Bereichen Alter, Pflege und Gesundheit
Authors: Wilke Felix 
Published: April 2018

AbstractDurch wohlfahrtsstaatliche Reformen hat die Bedeutung privater Daseinsvorsorge zugenommen. Der Aufsatz geht der Frage nach, wie Individuen ihr Vorsorgeengagement in den bisher primär staatlich abgesicherten sozialpolitischen Bereichen der Alterssicherung, der Pflege und der Gesundheitsversorgung miteinander vereinbaren. Mithilfe des Online-Survey „Soll-und-Haben 2013“ lässt sich eine starke Tendenz zur Mehrfachabsicherung in den verschiedenen Sicherungsbereichen zeigen. Vor allem Personen mit einer günstigen Ausstattung an sozio-ökonomischen Ressourcen tendieren zur privaten Zusatzabsicherung in mehreren Bereichen. Eine Tendenz für einen „Trade-off“, bei dem die Absicherung in einem Bereich gegen den Verzicht auf Absicherung in einem anderen Bereich erkauft wird, lässt sich in keiner Konstellation feststellen - selbst dann nicht, wenn geringe finanzielle Ressourcen gegen ein Mehrfachengagement sprechen. Wohlfahrtskulturelle und wirtschaftssoziologische Theorieansätze verweisen auf wichtige Erklärungsmechanismen. Zum einen kommt es zu einer kulturellen Gewöhnung an private Vorsorgearrangements. Zum anderen führt die soziale Einbettung von Vorsorgeentscheidungen dazu, dass Finanzberater Vorsorgende häufig mit mehreren Produkten ausstatten. In der Konsequenz wird es zu einer Diversifizierung im Niveau sozialpolitischer Absicherung kommen.
Optimization Analysis of Retrial Machine Repair Problem with Server Breakdown and Threshold Recovery Policy
Authors: Wang Kuo-Hsiung , Yen Tseng-Chang , Chen Jia-Yu 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
This article deals with a retrial machine repair problem, in which M operating machines and S warm standby machines are maintained by a single server. The threshold recovery policy means that the server is typically subject to unpredictable breakdowns only if there is at least one failed machine in the system, and the recovery can be performed when K (1 ≤ K ≤ N = M + S), or more failed machines are present. Employing the matrix-analytic method, the steady-state probabilities of the number of failed machines in the system are developed in this research, as well as several system performance measures. This study establishes a cost model to determine the optimal K-threshold and the joint optimal values for the service and retrial rates simultaneously by using a two-stage optimization method. To examine the effects of different parameters on the performance measures and the total expected cost function, the study carries out the sensitivity analysis with numerical illustration.
Nucleus Accumbens Microcircuit Underlying D2-MSN-Driven Increase in Motivation
Authors: Soares-Cunha Carina , Coimbra Bárbara , Domingues Ana Verónica , Vasconcelos Nivaldo , Sousa Nuno , Rodrigues Ana João 
Published: April 2018

AbstractThe nucleus accumbens (NAc) plays a central role in reinforcement and motivation. Around 95% of the NAc neurons are medium spiny neurons (MSNs), divided into those expressing dopamine receptor D1 (D1R) or dopamine receptor D2 (D2R). Optogenetic activation of D2-MSNs increased motivation, whereas inhibition of these neurons produced the opposite effect. Yet, it is still unclear how activation of D2-MSNs affects other local neurons/interneurons or input terminals and how this contributes for motivation enhancement. To answer this question, in this work we combined optogenetic modulation of D2-MSNs within locopharmacological delivery of specific neurotransmitter antagonists in rats. First, we showed that optogenetic activation of D2-MSNs increases motivation in a progressive ratio (PR) task. We demonstrated that this behavioral effect relies on cholinergic-dependent modulation of dopaminergic signalling of ventral tegmental area (VTA) terminals, which requires D1R and D2R signalling in the NAc. D2-MSN optogenetic activation decreased ventral pallidum (VP) activity, reducing the inhibitory tone to VTA, leading to increased dopaminergic activity. Importantly, optogenetic activation of D2-MSN terminals in the VP was sufficient to recapitulate the motivation enhancement. In summary, our data suggests that optogenetic stimulation of NAc D2-MSNs indirectly modulates VTA dopaminergic activity, contributing for increased motivation. Moreover, both types of dopamine receptors signalling in the NAc are required in order to produce the positive behavioral effects.