bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of grammatical roles and parallelism on referential form production in Vietnamese spoken and written narratives
Authors: Ngo Binh , Kaiser Elsi , Simpson Andrew 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
This study investigates the use of null and overt pronouns and noun phrases in Vietnamese spoken and written narratives, with a focus on referents’ grammatical roles and grammatical parallelism. Looking at Vietnamese allows us to address questions left open in prior work regarding the effects of pronominal form (null, overt) on reference resolution in different grammatical positions. Furthermore, looking at the use of Vietnamese pronouns adds typological breadth to the literature on reference resolution: Vietnamese overt pronouns differ typologically from pronouns in English-type languages as they also function as kin terms. Results from data we collected involving spoken and written narratives show that referential form choice is influenced not only by the grammatical role of the antecedent but also the grammatical role of the pronominal element. When the subject of the current clause refers to the subject of the preceding clause (subject parallelism), we find a high rate of (null and overt) pronouns. Lack of parallelism triggers mostly NPs. When the object of the current clause refers to the object of the preceding clause (object parallelism), more pronouns were produced than in non-parallel cases. Crucially, we find no clear differences in the distribution of null vs. overt pronouns, suggesting that grammatical roles and parallelism have the same effects on both pronoun types. Our results also show no effects of written vs. spoken modality, which indicates that modality does not play a role in the interaction between grammatical factors and referential form choice.
Mesenchymal stem cells co-cultured with colorectal cancer cells showed increased invasive and proliferative abilities due to its altered p53/TGF-β1 levels
Authors: Oh In-Rok , Raymundo Bernardo , Kim MiJung , Kim Chan-Wha 
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT
Signaling between cancer cells, their neighboring cells, and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) forms the tumor microenvironment. The complex heterogeneity of this microenvironment varies depending on the tumor type and its origins. However, most of the existing cancer-based studies have focused on cancer cells. In this study, we used a direct co-culture system (cross-talk signaling) to induce cross-interaction between cancer cells and mesenchymal stem cells. This induced deformation of MSCs. MSCs showed a diminished ability to maintain homeostasis. In particular, increase in the invasion ability of MSCs by TGF-β1 and decrease in p53, which plays a key role in cancer development, is an important discovery. It can thus be deduced that blocking these changes can effectively inhibit metastatic colorectal cancer. In conclusion, understanding the interactions and changes in MSCs associated with cancer will help develop novel therapeutic strategies for cancer.
Conservation laws and stability of higher derivative extended Chern-Simons
Authors: Abakumova V A , Kaparulin D S , Lyakhovich S L 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
The higher derivative field theories are notorious for the stability problems both at classical and quantum level. Classical instability is connected with unboundedness of the canonical energy, while the unbounded energy spectrum leads to the quantum instability. For a wide class of higher derivative theories, including the extended Chern-Simons, other bounded conserved quantities which provide the stability can exist. The most general gauge invariant extended Chern-Simons theory of arbitrary finite order n admits (n − 1)-parameter series of conserved energy-momentum tensors. If the 00-component of the most general representative of this series is bounded, the theory is stable. The stability condition requires from the free extended Chern-Simons theory to describe the unitary reducible representation of the Poincaré group. The unstable theory corresponds to nonunitary representation.
Geometrical model of massive spinning particle in four-dimensional Minkowski space
Authors: Kaparulin D S , Lyakhovich S L , Retuncev I A 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
We propose the model of a massive spinning particle traveling in four-dimensional Minkowski space. The equations of motion of the particle are obtained from the requirement that its classical paths lie on a cylinder with the time-like axis in Minkowski space. All the paths on one and the same cylinder are gauge equivalent. The equations of motion are found in implicit form for general time-like paths, and they are non-Lagrangian. The explicit equations of motion are derived for trajectories with small curvature and helices. The momentum and total angular momentum are expressed in terms of characteristics of the path in all the cases. The constructed model of the spinning particle has a geometrical character, with no additional variables in the space of spin states being introduced.
Analysis, and machine learning anomaly detection of the VELO-LHCb calibration
Authors: Majewski Maciej 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Silicon detectors are an extraordinary piece of equipment that has become the cornerstone of research in modern high energy physics. They are becoming increasingly useful in medical research as well. LHCbs VELO detector is itself, a microstrip silicon vertex detector. It is the heart of LHCb spectrometer and plays a vital role in the reconstruction of particle tracks. The data gathered by VELO is used in LHCb studies of CP violation and heavy flavour physics. This work presents the studies on the calibration parameters of the VELO-LHCb. The inference from the analysis, with the use of probabilistic programming, is then used to create a machine learning based anomaly detection system in the space of VELO calibration.
Study of radiation damage and possible upgrade of the CMS ECAL Laser Monitoring system
Authors: Savchenko Y 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
The Electromagnetic Calorimeter (ECAL), one of the main subsystems of the CMS detector, measures the energies of electrons and photons. The ECAL consists of 75848 lead tungstate (PbWO4) crystals. The transparency of crystals is affected by irradiation, and the laser monitoring system is designed to measure the transparency changes for each ECAL crystal over time. In the future, the High-Luminosity LHC upgrade will increase the integrated luminosuty of the LHC and lead to higher radiation damage in all components of the CMS detector. In this work we report the proposed upgrade for the laser monitoring system and the results of computing crystal transparencies based on Run 2 data.
The microscopic black hole production at the LHC with the CMS experiment
Authors: Seitova D , Savina M V , Shmatov S V 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) is one of the two general-purpose detectors at the LHC. The physics programme of the experiment ranges from checking the Standard Model to searching for a new physics. One of the most interesting directions in the new physics is the extra dimensions. In modern theoretical ideas related to the concept of extra dimensions and multidimensional low-energy gravity, one can expect to observe the creation of the microscopic black holes at the LHC in proton-proton collisions at currently available energies.
Contribution of Space Factors to Decisions on Comfort of Healthy Building Design
Authors: Zhen Qi , Huang Qiong , Zhang Qi 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Healthy buildings are closely related to human health and comfort. Based on the literature survey, this paper explores the definition of comfort in healthy buildings. Through literature analysis and expert interviews, 16 building space factors affecting building indoor environment were identified. To introduce the building space factors into the research on the comfort evaluation of healthy buildings, 152 questionnaires were sent out and the relationship between these factors and building indoor environment comfort evaluation and their rankings were discussed. Data analysis includes the reliability analysis, normal distribution test, Pearson correlation coefficient and MANOVA. The results have shown that the perceived comfort is strongly influenced by the building space factors, and the relationship is complicated. The rankings from professionals and non-professionals were different. Several factors have been identified as key influencing factors. Besides, the perceived comfort is also related to other factors such as age, gender, etc. Such discovery primarily provides an ordering of building space design factors, which will contribute to the buildings’ health, comfort and sustainable development through architectural design from an architect’s perspective.
Urban Policy as a Main Key towards Sustainable Built Environment of Popular Neighbourhood: Case Study of “El Cabanyal” Valencia Spain
Authors: Mahmoud Randa A. , Wael Ahmed 
Published: October 2019

Abstract

El Cabanyal, a popular neighbourhood and old fishermen’s village, in the Valencian Community, eastern Spain, is a very explicit example on how popular neighbourhoods can be drastically transformed in line with urban policies’ evolution. This neighbourhood -that has a strong cultural identity expressed by its vernacular architecture, local art and social life-kept resisting gentrification during the last 30 years. As a result, this neighbourhood has shown a great deal of deterioration as a price that had to pay in order to keep its own identity within the Mediterranean city of Valencia.
This paper demonstrates the evolution of local and popular neighbourhoods according to adopted urban policies by taking the neighbourhood of El Cabanyal as a case study. Therefore, it will firstly scrutinize the proposed urban policies/strategies by the regional government in order to develop this neighbourhood. Secondly, it will shed light on the participatory design solutions based on the local community involvement, to develop the area without destruction and getting use of its potentials. Finally, it will propose a diagnostic tool and ecological urban solutions that can be elaborated in order to tackle such complex problems.
We believe that the change of urban policies can give different spectrums to sustainable development strategies by addressing social problems and heritage conservation questions. The delicacy of the issue is a typical 21st Century problem encountering different contexts. It can be an obstacle for sustainable urban/social development if not addressed correctly. This is why it must be integrated in the strategies proposed by urban policies’ decision makers.
Energy and Environmental performance of a green certified office building in the hot dry climate of India
Authors: Gupta Rajat , Gregg Matt , Panchal Rupesh 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
This paper applies a customised post-occupancy building performance evaluation (BPE) approach to evaluate the actual performance of a Platinum-certified green office building in the extreme hot dry climate of India from both technical and occupants’ perspectives. The in-use energy and environmental performance of the office building was examined using energy data on consumption and generation, monitoring of environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, CO2), along with occupant satisfaction survey. Total annual energy use of the building was measured as 100 kWh/m2/year with photovoltaic generation contributing 18kWh/m2/year. Although total annual energy use was found to be 42% less than the typical office benchmark, about 6% more energy was used than predicted. Indoor air quality was perceived to still but fresh and neither too dry nor too humid. Despite this, some spaces had relative humidity measurement over 70% for more than 50% of occupied hours. Daylight factor was consistently below 2% in many areas due to internal partitions; however, BUS survey (105 responses) results showed that 71% of occupants were satisfied with lighting quality, overall comfort and other variables. Such differences between measured and perceived indoor environment indicate the role of occupant adaptation in building performance.
Study of the Uncertainties Influencing the Energy Performance Assessments of Two Very Different Urban Houses in Wallonia
Authors: Monfils S , Hauglustaine J-M 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Implemented by the European EPB directives, the Energy Performance Certification has been designed by authorities to “provide clear information about the energy performance of a building”. Studies led in Wallonia show however that official results are often too distant from reality and difficult to understand for the lay person. This paper focuses on the comparison between two certified old urban brick single-family houses in the Walloon residential stock: a highly efficiently renovated “exemplary building”, described in detail, versus an inefficient and poorly described second house. After presentation of the case studies, this paper will investigate the uncertainties that surround the description of the “energy systems” and the standardized calculation method. This research explores the possibilities of elevating the confidence in the certification results by adding information on the description of the envelope and systems, by re-integrating the human factor in the equations (through a questionnaire collecting by interview the dwellers’ energy-related behaviours and practices), and by using dynamic simulations. The comparison of the results to the official standardised results indicates that additional data on the household’s composition, practices and energy-related behaviours are as much needed as a more accurate description of the energy system, which is penalized by default values and a severe standardisation of the calculation method.
Comparison between environmentally designed houses and standard houses regarding thermal behavior
Authors: Nessim M , Abdin T , Mostafa Z 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Based on the literature review and environmental studies, it is well known that the fundamental design standards focus on the building orientation, materials, form, window wall ratio, and passive tools for cooling in hot climates. This was the reason behind this paper, to verify and prove that if a building is designed according to these standards then it could achieve thermal comfort and energy efficiency. So, a comparison was held between four case studies, two of them were designed according to those standards and the other two were not. Hygrometer data loggers that measure ambient air temperature and relative humidity were placed in living rooms and on roofs in the four villas for one month in order to compare and analyse the measurements. In the coming paragraphs, each case study is explained and measurements and analysis are presented in order to reach the conclusion of this paper study. Fixed parameters were set for comparison between the four cases, those parameters were as follows: Orientation- wall thickness- building material- WWR (window wall ratio) - Number of Floors- Type of roof – Surroundings. Data was collected based on these parameters to be able to compare between the results. After comparing those parameters in the four villas, it was concluded the great influence of the surrounding buildings on each villa on its internal temperature. And so therefore a simulation has been made to measure the effect of the surrounding buildings.
Seasonal thermal adaptability of shopping arcades in hot and dry climates. The case of Nicosia’s historic centre
Authors: Malaktou E , Philokyprou M 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
‘Traditional’ semi-open retail environments have recently received increasing scientific attention due to their ‘rediscovery’ as passive and low-energy architectural elements, which could promote sustainability in the urban realm. This is of particular importance when considering that fully-closed contemporary shopping centres constitute high-energy consuming spaces during the cooling period, in hot climates. The present study deals with the thermal behaviour of shopping arcades, a ‘traditional’ bioclimatic urban feature, in the hot and dry climate of Cyprus, by means of on-site air temperature recordings. The aim of this research is the bi-seasonal thermal performance assessment of this semi-open space, so as to inform energy retrofitting practices and promote bioclimatism in contemporary designs. The research shows that arcades were designed mainly to address the hot climatic conditions of the island. The sample tested achieved a significant daytime cool island up to 4.4K, during the cooling period. The best performance was achieved in arcades which presented minimum openings to envelope areas. In contrast, a daytime air temperature reduction which reached 2.1K, was observed in arcades during the heating period, indicating a negative thermal effect. Overall, the positive thermal contribution of arcades during the cooling period proved stronger than the negative thermal effect during the heating period.
The Intuitive Bioclimatism and Embedded Sustainability of Cypriot Vernacular Farmhouses, as Principles for their Strategic Restoration and Reuse
Authors: Sivitanidou A , Nikolopoulou M 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
This research aims to investigate the bioclimatic design, sustainability and environmental behaviour of Cypriot vernacular farmhouses, as part of small-scale family-owned farmsteads. These farmhouses, located in village outskirts, are still in operation, greatly supporting the primary sector of Cypriot economy. Current uses have conduced arbitrary modifications in their morphology, layout, construction and usage, which in the past had contributed positively to thermal comfort and household autonomy. In the present, these modifications caused farmhouses to become climatically inept, devoid of Bioclimatism and Sustainability. This research employs multiple case studies with a fully-integrated mixed-methods design. Findings are drawn via triangulation of qualitative and quantitative data from ethnographic participant observation, post-occupancy evaluation survey, interviews, in-situ documentation and environmental monitoring. Initial findings show that there is a tangible and intangible relationship between the dwelling, its inhabitants and the environment, strengthened in time due to tradition, accumulated knowledge and experience, and born out of necessity, scarcity and practicality. It is an interdependent, dynamic and adaptive reciprocity, induced by the complex interplay of socio-cultural, economic, technological, aesthetic and environmental factors. The end result was for bioclimatic design to be applied intuitively and sustainability to be embedded in the form, configuration, construction and operational modes of farmhouses. As Cyprus attempts to conform to its EU obligations regarding the sustainable development of rural environments and make the transition towards nearly-zero energy buildings, the Cypriot vernacular farmhouse can offer valuable lessons in building design and performance, whilst provide clear guidance for its strategic restoration and reuse.
Sensitivity energy analysis for the Saudi residential buildings envelope codes under future climate change scenarios: the case for the hot and humid region in Jeddah
Authors: Abuhussain M A , Chow D H C , Sharples S 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
The residential building sector of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is the primary consumer of energy consumption, using around 50% of the total amount of electricity KSA generates. Much of this is caused by the heavy demand for air conditioning due to the extremely high temperatures in the country. On the basis of KSA’s government initiatives, it is compulsory that new residential buildings adhere to strict energy codes. This study places its focus on analysing the ability of KSA’s new residential building envelope codes to successfully function according to the climate at present and in the future. In Jeddah, KSA, two single-family villas were examined with DesignBuilder simulation software and impacts of the new codes that were applied were assessed. Achieving the validation of the energy model requires the measurement of temperature indoors and outdoors. In addition, a long-term financial study was conducted to analyse the economic feasibility of the codes under the current and future climate change periods. Although the study shows the new codes produce a reduction in energy consumption by 14% to 40 % from the current cases, with the inclusion of wall and roof insulation being the most effective features of the new requirements of the codes. However, these codes cannot nullify the effect of future climate change.
Awareness assessment of biophilic design principles application
Authors: Nasr Aly Tahoun Zeinab 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
The green architecture has developed in the last few years, since the sustainable system have evolved specially in buildings construction. The aim is to keep sources of non-renewable energy. With this evolution, a new concept related to the green architecture has been emerged called biophilia, or the living nature which is related to the human inheritance of loving nature. Many studies have proved that the existence of humans in the external environment reduces physiological and neurological distress and makes them feel better. This research deal with definition of architectural biophilic design with relation to the physical and physiological human health; as well as the merging of building interior with nature and their effects on the employee in terms of health and productivity. Moreover, it investigated the applications of the biophilic design inside work place to make it more comfortable and effective for the employee to enhance their productivity. The aim of this paper is to assess awareness about the biophilic design and its impact on employees and their wellbeing in Egypt because it’s too important to apply biophilic design especially at workspaces here in Egypt which had big percentage of unsuitable places to work full of stress and anxiety.
Analysing the relationship between urban form and urban heat island effect at a city-block scale
Authors: Deng Xi , Zhang Shunqian , Jones Phillip 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Over the last twenty years China has witnessed rapid urbanisation process. The modification of urban land surface due to urbanisation changes not only affects the geometry of an urban settlement but also its thermal properties, which may give rise to the urban heat island (UHI) affect. Although there has been a large amount of research on mitigation strategies of UHI at the urban scale, there is still a lack of research that concerns the influence of urban geometrical settlement on UHI at a city block scale. Chengdu, a megacity in south-west China, has been chosen as the research subject in this study, to identify the existence of the UHI phenomenon, to measure its magnitude, and to investigate the relationship between UHI and urban design variables, including Floor Area Ratio, Building Coverage Ratio, Green Coverage Ratio, Building Height, Plot-layout Form, and Project Type (function). In this study, urban maps of UHI had been derived from MODIS satellite data for 103 selected projects and 28 urban zones. Correlations were carried out between UHI intensity and urban design variables. The study has developed design guidelines for improving outdoor thermal performance at an city block level. Moreover, a new approach to observe UHI at multi-scales in a long-time period had been conducted, providing a new method to analysis UHI at a city-block scale.