bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Fusion of range measurements and semantic estimates in an evidential framework / Fusion von Distanzmessungen und semantischen Größen im Rahmen der Evidenztheorie
Authors: Richter Sven , Wirges Sascha , Königshof Hendrik , Stiller Christoph 
Published: August 2019

Abstract
A detailed reconstruction of the environment is a crucial component of mobile robotic systems and enables higher level scene understanding. To achieve information redundancy heterogenous sensors need to be used with each sensor having specific strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, the goal of this work is to fuse information from multiple lidars, radars, a stereo camera and semantic camera information into one common scene representation. In contrast to past publications, we focus on the combination of distance measurements and semantic estimates in the image domain in one common evidential framework. Grid maps are used as common fusion structure which enable efficient data processing. The approach is validated on an automated driving plattform in real traffic scenarios. Experiments show that the scene reconstruction precision increases while still retaining the real-time capability.
Self-x integrated sensor circuits immune to measurement noise in the presence of input perturbation by using robust optimization / Integrierte Sensorelektronik mit Self-x-Eigenschaften und verbesserter Immunität gegenüber Rauscheinflüssen bei der Messung und Störung der Eingangsgrößen durch ein robustes Optimierungsverfahren
Authors: Zaman Qummar , König Andreas 
Published: August 2019

Abstract
This paper aims to propose a new technique to extend the performance of the reconfigurable self-x sensory system for industry 4.0 to efficiently obtain robust solution even in the presence of uncertainty both in the input and output stage. Variance measure is employed to handle the uncertainty in the input stage or search space. As far as measurement or objective space, uncertainty is concerned archive-based method applied, and it does not demand any additional computational resources. The traditional evolutionary algorithm, i.e., particle swarm optimizer (PSO), has been modified by expanding its selection process with the proposed solutions. The performance of the extended algorithm is undertaken to study on three benchmarking functions in the presence of uncertainties. The extrinsic evaluation of the proposed algorithm is also performed on the Miller operational amplifier, which is a fundamental part of sensory systems for industry 4.0. Drift due to fabrication process tolerances and aging effects of the transistors is modeled as input uncertainty of the operational amplifier, and imperfect observer (sensor or analog to digital converter) is modeled as output uncertainty. The application confirms the worthiness of proposed uncertainty handling algorithm for industry 4.0.
Begriffe, Ansprüche und deren Wirklichkeiten
Authors: Müller Ulrike A. C. 
Published: August 2019

ZusammenfassungDer Beitrag stellt bestehende empirische Konzepte vor, die sich für die Untersuchung von sogenannter strategischer Prozessführung eignen. Zunächst wird der Begriff der „strategischen Prozessführung“ kritisch auf Abgrenzbarkeit, analytischen Mehrwert und Präzision geprüft und für eine sozialwissenschaftliche Verwendung verworfen. Die politische Verengung auf einzelne Rechts- und Themengebiete muss kritisch reflektiert werden. Das Hineinwirken-Wollen in außer-rechtliche Bereiche ist keine Besonderheit der Sachverhalte, die als strategische Prozessführung bezeichnet werden, sondern ist auch bei alltäglichen Praxen und bei nicht-offenen Strategien gegeben. Neu sind weniger die rechtlichen Handlungsformen, als vielmehr bestimmte, ideell motivierte nicht-staatliche Akteure. Für eine präzisere Begriffsbildung werden zentrale Befunde der Forschung zu cause lawyering vorgestellt, die eine Differenzierung zwischen Präzedenzfallarbeit und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit nahelegen. Weiterhin ist eine Unterscheidung zwischen ideell und kommerziell motivierten Rechtspraxen nötig, um nicht-offene Formen von strategischem Vorgehen zu erfassen. Der Beitrag schließt mit der Forderung nach einer größeren Distanz zum Untersuchungsgegenstand und mit Forschungsfragen, die u. a. die Frage nach Intentionalität sowie nach kommerziellen Rechtspraxen betreffen.
Legal Tech & Dieselgate Digitale Rechtsdienstleister als Akteure der strategischen Prozessführung
Authors: Rehder Britta , Elten Katharina van 
Published: August 2019

ZusammenfassungDie Digitalisierung hat neue Formen der Rechtsmobilisierung hervorgebracht. Anwaltskanzleien und Rechtsdienstleister machen sich zunehmend digitale Instrumente (Legal Technologies) zunutze, die auf eine massenhafte und standardisierte Generierung und Bearbeitung von Widerspruchs- und Gerichtsverfahren abzielen. Auch Interessengruppen nutzen die neuen Formen der Rechtsmobilisierung. Auf diesem Weg werden Klage- und Widerspruchswellen produziert, die koordiniert als Quasi-Sammelklage auch zur strategischen Prozessführung genutzt werden. Die Klagewelle im Gefolge des Dieselgates in der deutschen Automobilindustrie ist dafür ein prominentes Beispiel. Sie hat zu einem regulativen Wandel beigetragen. So wurden sowohl in Deutschland als auch in den EU-Institutionen Reformen angestoßen, die darauf abzielen, die bereits seit längerem diskutierten kollektiven Klagerechte zu stärken. Die Entwicklungen verweisen auch auf die intensiv diskutierte Debatte, ob und in welchem Umfang europäische Rechtssysteme einenEurolegalismin Anlehnung an das amerikanische Modell desAdversarial Legalismherausbilden. Wir argumentieren, dass die durch die Digitalisierung ermöglichten neuen Formen der Rechtsmobilisierung und der strategischen Prozessführung die weitere Transformation der europäischen Rechtssysteme in die Richtung des US-amerikanischen Modells vorantreiben.
Effect of Specimen Cross Section and Notch Radius on the Hydrogen Embrittlement Susceptibility of Tempered and Quenched AISI 4140 Steel
Authors: Júnior Marcus Vinícius Rezende , Paes Marcelo Torres Piza , Filho Waldek Wladimir Bose , Arencibia Rosenda Valdés , Franco Sinésio Domingues 
Published: August 2019

Abstract
To investigate the effects of the cross section and notch radius of specimens on the susceptibility to hydrogen embrittlement of AISI 4140 steel at different hardness levels, the incremental step loading technique was used. Initially, the effect of the three factors on the fast force fracture strength values was investigated. The study was based on a full factorial design, 2 × 2 × 3, in which the cross section and notch radius factors were investigated on 2 levels and hardness on 3 levels. Tests were performed using two equipment setup configurations. In the first test, a 1-kN load cell was used for standard test specimens with nominal dimensions of 10 × 10 × 60 mm3, and in the second, a load cell of 20 kN was used for nonstandard test specimens with nominal dimensions of 30 × 30 × 200 mm3. The analysis of variance showed that the cross section factor caused statistically significant effects on the SFFS values (the stress related to PFFS), and the hardness and the interaction between the hardness and cross section had statistically significant effects on the hydrogen embrittlement of AISI 4140 steel. When analysis of variance was performed separately for each cross section, it was observed that for specimens with cross sections of 10 × 10 mm2, the notch radius and the hardness factors caused statistically significant effects on the PFFS value, whereas for specimens with 30 × 30 mm2 cross sections, none of the investigated factors had statistically significant effects because of the larger constraint effect at the notch tip. The incremental step loading technique needs fewer specimens to complete the PTH evaluation when applied using larger strain constraint (larger cross section, smaller notch root, and higher hardness).
Variasi Fonologi dan Leksikon Bahasa Jawa di Kabupaten Cilacap (Kajian) Geografi Dialek di Perbatasan Jawa-Sunda
Authors: Afidah Annisa Ul , Mardikantoro Hari Bakti 
Published: August 2019

Penelitian ini membahas variasi bahasa Jawa di Kabupaten Cilacap pada tataran fonologi dan leksikon. Titik pengamatan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 4 yang merupakan daerah-daerah yang berbatasan dengan Kabupaten Pangandaran, Jawa Barat, yaitu Desa Kedungreja, Kecamatan Kedungreja dan Desa Tambakreja, Kecamatan Kedungreja serta Desa Purwodadi dan Desa Rawaapu, Kecamatan Patimuan. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode pupuan lapangan danmetode cakap. Data-data yang telah terkumpul kemudian dianalisis menggunakan metode padan fonetis artikulatoris dan teknik pilah unsur penentu (teknik PUP) dengan teknik lanjutan yaitu teknik HBB dan teknik HBS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ditemukan variasi bahasa Jawa Cilacap (BJC) berupa variasi fonologi dan leksikon. Variasi fonologi meliputi variasi bunyi vokal dan konsonan serta korespondensi bunyi vokal dan konsonan. Variasi leksikon meliputi gejalaonomasiologis dan semasiologis. Data variasi fonologi dan leksikon tersebut selanjutnya disajikan dalam peta bahasa. Faktor-faktor geografis wilayah menjadi akibat munculnya variasi bahasa Jawa di Kabupaten Cilacap, khususnya di wilayah perbatasan Jawa-Sunda.
This study discusses the variation of Javanese language in Cilacap Regency at the level of phonology and lexicon. Observation points in this study amounted to 4 which are areas bordering Pangandaran Regency, West Java, namely Kedungreja Village, Kedungreja District and Tambakreja Village, Kedungreja District and Purwodadi Village and Rawaapu Village, Patimuan District. Data collection uses field methods and proficient methods. The data that has been collected is then analyzed using the phonetic articulatory matching method and the technique of determining the determinants (PUP techniques) with advanced techniques, namely HBB techniques and HBS techniques. The results showed that variations in the Cilacap Javanese language (BJC) were found in variations of phonology and lexicon. Phonological variations include variations of vowel and consonant sounds and correspondence of vowel and consonant sounds. The lexicon variation includes onomasiological and semasiological symptoms. The phonological and lexicon variation data are then presented in the language map. The geographical factors of the region were due to the emergence of variations in Javanese language in Cilacap Regency, especially in the Javanese-Sundanese border region.
Reward reactivity and dark flow in slot-machine gambling: “Light” and “dark” routes to enjoyment
Authors: Dixon Mike J. , Gutierrez Jeffrey , Larche Chanel J. , Stange Madison , Graydon Candice , Kruger Tyler B. , Smith Stephen D. 
Published: August 2019

Background and aims
Slot machines are a very popular form of gambling. In this study, we look at two different routes to enjoying slots play. One route involves the degree to which players react to rewards. The other route involves what we call dark flow – a pleasurable, but maladaptive state where players become completely engrossed in slots play, providing an escape from the depressing thoughts that characterize their everyday lives.

Methods
One hundred and twenty-nine high-frequency slots players were tested on slot-machine simulators set up in the lobby of a casino. We measured reward reactivity using post-reinforcement pauses (PRPs) and the force with which players pressed the spin button following different slot-machine outcomes. For each player, we calculated the slopes of PRPs and force as a function of credit gains. We also assessed players’ slots game enjoyment and their experience of dark flow, depression, and problem gambling.

Results
Both the PRP and the force measures of reward reactivity were significantly correlated with players’ enjoyment of the slots session, but neither measure was correlated with either problem gambling or depression. Ratings of dark flow were strongly correlated with slots enjoyment (which accounted for far more positive affect variance than the reward reactivity measures) and were correlated with both problem gambling scores and depression.

Discussion and conclusions
Our results suggest that of these two routes to enjoying slot-machine play, the dark flow route is especially problematic. We contend that the dark flow state may be enjoyable because it provides escape from the negative thoughts linked to depression.
Aplicación móvil de gestión empresarial para fincas ganaderas, articulado con el programa de trazabilidad bovina
Authors: Pérez Luiyiana , Lasso Rolando 
Published: August 2019

Introducción: el artículo es producto de la investigación “Desarrollo e implementación de un software para la gestión y control de las fincas pecuarias, articulado con el programa de trazabilidad bovina”, financiado por SENACYT, realizado durante 2017-2018, en la Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá, sede Azuero, con colaboración de la Consultora Luiyiana Pérez.
Problema: este proyecto surge de la ausencia directa de los productores en el registro de la información de campo, y en el programa de trazabilidad bovina.
Objetivo: desarrollar una aplicación móvil que permita administrar la gestión de las fincas ganaderas, con integración al sistema de gestión pecuario (SIGEPE) desde las agencias del Ministerio de Desarrollo Agropecuario.
Metodología: se realizó un estudio del nivel del índice de la brecha digital (IBD) en el sector, se utilizó un muestreo estratificado proporcional para la selección de los productores y se utilizó el modelo vista-controlador para el desarrollo de la aplicación móvil.
Resultado: se levantó una base de datos con información de nutrición, programa sanitario, productos veterinarios entre otros, se tiene la aplicación desarrollada con sus respectivos módulos, se tiene un plan de capacitación para la implementación de la aplicación móvil.
Conclusión: la competitividad empresarial pecuaria vs la regulación de la trazabilidad bovina demanda el registro oportuno de la información de campo en todos los puntos de producción animal.
Originalidad: la incorporación del control pecuaria por parte de las distintas agencias y su articulación con la trazabilidad bovina.
Limitaciones: las habilidades tecnológicas deficiente de los usuarios en el manejo y usos de las TIC.
OpenQuake Implementation of the Canterbury Seismic Hazard Model
Authors: Van Houtte Chris , Abbott Elizabeth 
Published: August 2019

ABSTRACTThis article describes the release of the GNS Science Canterbury Seismic Hazard Model (CSHM), as implemented in the Global Earthquake Model’s OpenQuake software. Time‐varying models are implemented for the 50 yr time period between 2014 and 2064, as well as the 1 yr period from 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019. Previous implementations have been confined to GNS in‐house software, and although source model input files have been made publicly available, this implementation improves the levels of visibility, documentation, and version control. Because of practical constraints in preparing a model for routine analysis, some corrections and changes to the previous implementations have been made. These constraints highlight issues for consideration when developing future hazard models, particularly the necessity of maintaining a balance between best‐practice science and practical model implementation. By implementing the CSHM in OpenQuake, the model is now in a form that allows users to obtain model outputs for engineering design, risk analyses, and prospective model testing.
Pulmonary functions in car air conditioner users and non-air conditioner users in tertiary care centre, South Tamilnadu, India
Authors: S. Hoshea Jeba Ruth , Vincent Lisha 
Published: August 2019

Background: Air conditioners are used extensively these days of the modern lifestyle. Inhalation of cold dry air while using Air conditioners causes bronchoconstriction due to which alteration may occur in pulmonary function. This study was aimed to compare the Pulmonary Function tests of Car AC users and non AC users. Methods: The Study included 52 employees not exposed to car air conditioner as a control (group I) and 52 employees exposed to car air conditioner with minimum exposure of 1 hour per day for 6 months as a subject (group II). Pulmonary function tests were performed using computerised spirometer. Statistical analysis was done by unpaired t test.Results: Age, Height and weight are not statistically significant between study group and control group. Forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1 second, Ratio of Forced vital capacity and Forced expiratory volume in 1 second, Inspiratory reserve volume, Expiratory reserve volume, Maximum voluntary ventilation are decreased in car air conditioner users compared to non-users, but was not significant. Forced expiratory flow (FEF), Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) values shows statistically significant decreased in car air conditioner users.Conclusions: The present study shows hyper-responsive airways on exposure to cold air which leads to bronchoconstriction. The significant decrease in PEFR, FEF suggest that upper airways as well as smaller airways are affected on exposure to car AC. So, Exposure to car Air Conditioner leads to risk of developing respiratory dysfunction.
Detection of high-level aminoglycoside resistance by disc diffusion and e-test amongst the enterococcus species isolated from various clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Paul Manisha , Nirwan Prem Singh , Srivastava Preeti 
Published: August 2019

Background: The emergence of Enterococcus species in causing nosocomial infections poses a therapeutic challenge to clinicians. Enterococci are intrinsically resistance to multiple antibiotics. Acquired resistance to commonly used antibiotics like Ampicillin, Vancomycin and Aminoglycosides have made the situation worse and difficult to treat serious Enterococcal infections. The present study aimed at detection of high-level aminoglycoside resistance by disc diffusion and E-test amongst the Enterococcus species isolated from various clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital.Methods: A total of 102 Enterococcus species isolated from various clinical samples and antimicrobial susceptibility was performed by Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method as per CLSI guidelines. E-test was done for all high level aminoglycoside resistance Enterococcus species isolated by disc diffusion test.Results: Among 102 isolates, 81 were E. faecalis, 18 were E. faecium and 3 were another Enterococcus. Their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern shows all isolates were sensitive to vancomycin, linezolid and teicoplanin with HLGR, HLSR detected in 40 and 38 isolates of E. faecalis, 17 and 13 isolates of E. faecium respectively by disc diffusion whereas by E-test it was detected in 44 and 40 in E. faecalis and 17 and 14 in E. faecium respectively. E. faecium is found to be more resistance to high level aminoglycoside than E. faecalis.Conclusions: Authors hereby conclude that Enterococci being the common cause of hospital acquired infections with their increasing resistance to multiple drugs and acquisition of HLAR; it must be routinely screened for various drugs to prevent drug resistance in hospital settings for serious Enterococcal infections.
A prospective study in peritonitis patients to compare the impact of subcutaneous negative suction closure, conventional primary closure of skin and subcutaneous tissue and open skin technique following laparotomy
Authors: Mathews Mano Zac , Subramanyam Sriram Gopalakrishnaiah , Mitta Nivedita 
Published: August 2019

Background: Abdominal wall closure in the presence of sepsis presents a challenge to the surgeon. The objective of this study is to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each method to individualise the techniques based on patient profile about surgical site infection, duration of hospitalisation and morbidity.Methods: A prospective comparative study was conducted among 102 operated patients of peritonitis in the Department of General Surgery at St John’s Medical College and Hospital. The patients were divided into three groups, group A, group B and group C. In group A, skin and subcutaneous tissue was closed after draining the subcutaneous space by a negative-suction drain. In group B, the patient’s skin and subcutaneous tissues were closed primarily with continuous sutures without negative suction drain. In group C, the laparotomy wound was closed and the skin was left open. And the outcome compared in the form of wound infection, hospital stay and morbidity. Patients on immunosuppressive therapy and paediatric patients were excluded. Demographic and clinical variables were recorded at the time of admission. SPSS version 18 was used for analysis.Results: The study showed male preponderance and the mean age was 43.2 years. Duodenal perforation was the commonest cause of peritonitis in this study (38.2%). Incidence of surgical site infection was less in Group A (20.6%) compared to group B (52.9%) and group C (29.4%). Duration of hospital stay was also less in Group A patients (9.3±3.6 days) compared to other two groups. 37 patients who were included in the study were diabetic, out of which 25 patients (67.6%) developed surgical site infection.Conclusions: It can be concluded from this study that abdominal wall closure using a sub cutaneous negative suction drain in peritonitis cases reduces the incidence of surgical site infection, duration of hospital stays, subsequent surgeries related to wound dehiscence and its associated morbidity.
Hemobilia: an unusual and life threatening complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Authors: Luthra Ashish , Das Deepak , Mohapatra Manoranjan , Panigrahi Sudhir Kumar , Pujari P. S. 
Published: August 2019

Hemobilia though rare, occurs due to abnormal vascular and biliary communication established as a result of trauma, gallstones, neoplasms, inflammatory process and vascular disorders. It can rarely complicate a laparoscopic cholecystectomy as a result of hepatic artery injury, clip migration, clip erosion, diathermy and subsequent arteriobiliary fistula, or pseudoaneurysm eroding into the extra hepatic bile ducts. A 34 years female underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis, suffered bile leak that settled on by 13th postoperative day, met with sudden right upper abdominal pain and hypovolemic shock on 15th postoperative day due to massive hemobilia arising out of rupture of pseudoaneurysm of the right hepatic artery into the biliary system. Urgent CT Angiography showed a large pseudoaneurysm of right hepatic artery branch with adjacent small collection, IHBR and CBD dilatation suggestive of hemobilia. Emergency CT guided trans-arterial hepatic artery embolization done to control hemobilia and save the patient. An immediate CT angiography for early diagnosis, in all postoperative laparoscopic cholecystectomy cases with suspicion of hemobilia due to an underlying hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm, followed by CT guided trans-arterial hepatic artery embolization forms the gold standard management in such patients.