bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Covers, soap films and BV functions
Authors: Bellettini Giovanni , Paolini Maurizio , Pasquarelli Franco , Scianna Giuseppe 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
In this paper we review the double covers method with constrained BV functions for solving the classical Plateau’s problem. Next, we carefully analyze some interesting examples of soap films compatible with covers of degree larger than two: in particular, the case of a soap film only partially wetting a space curve, a soap film spanning a cubical frame but having a large tunnel, a soap film that retracts to its boundary, and various soap films spanning an octahedral frame.
兩岸語詞邏輯思維差異之比較研究
Authors: 國屏 盧 
Published: April 2018

摘要
海峽兩岸因為地理分隔、生活習慣差異、社會制度差異等各項因素，導致語詞也產生了諸多差異用法，或者同實異詞，如：「留職停薪」與「保職停薪」、或者異實同詞，如：「可愛」在大陸會帶有幼稚的意思；在台灣，可愛是非常普遍，跨年齡、跨性別的正面稱讚。語詞差異對於相同母語但地理分隔的地區而言，其實是一種普通也正常的現象，英語地區如此，前述的兩岸差異產生不同語詞，自然也是。
不過這些地理與社會差異，直接導致的應該是不同地區的人對於事物判斷的邏輯思維差異，然後才造成了語詞創建及應用之差異。例如醫療上的「靜脈注射」，大陸叫「輸液」，其命名邏輯思維是著眼於藥液透過較長管線「輸送」至人體的特性；台灣叫「點滴」，則是著眼於藥液進入管線時之「藥量可控制性」。明顯的兩岸對於這種注射方式感興趣的特徵處、特殊性之邏輯觀點不同。又如電腦使用的「鼠標」，台灣叫「滑鼠」，「鼠」當然來自英語的「mouse」，「標」之邏輯觀點著眼於「可標準定位性」、「滑」則看見了鼠標可以在屏幕上的「任意移動性」。再如「打橫炮」，台灣叫「攪局」，明顯的已是語詞在最初取材時的觀點與邏輯不同，一取自鞭炮、一取自棋局，語詞自然也就呈現完全差異。
兩岸語詞差異的材料收集與類型研究已經很多，本文則特別著重在兩岸各種差異所導致的社會邏輯與觀點差異之溯源比較，因為語詞差異固然可以因為交流而互相了解並進行溝通，但是長期分治之後導致人們的邏輯觀點差異，甚或價值觀的不同，才可能是交流的真正障礙所在。掌握這些差異之所自來，了解互相邏輯觀點之不同，促進融合過程之順暢，便是本文研究之目的。
语义韵倾向词在新马泰华语媒体语料库中的使用考察
Authors: 雅丽 侯 , 晓梅 刘 
Published: April 2018

摘要
语义韵是指词语与其所搭配的语言项目之间的语义选择现象。本文借助语料库，提取出《现代汉语词典》中的 673 个语义韵倾向词语。将其放入新加坡、马来西亚、泰国的华语媒体语料库里逐一考察，发现 96.6% 的词语仍然保持着相同的语义韵倾向。这表明，新马泰华语的词汇样态与普通话非常接近，普通话词汇对海外华语词汇的影响是非常深刻的。
Spaces BMOp(·)(𝔻) of a variable exponent p(z)
Authors: Karapetyants Alexey , Samko Stefan 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
We introduce and describe the spaces BMOp(·)(𝔻), 1 ≤ p(z) < ∞, of functions of bounded mean oscillation over the unit disc in the complex plane in the hyperbolic Bergman metric with respect to the Lebesgue measure and the variable exponent p = p(z).
Effects of a layered structure on the physicomechanical properties and extended creep behavior of bamboo-polypropylene composites (BPCs) determined by the stepped isostress method
Authors: Hsu Chin-Yin , Yang Teng-Chun , Wu Tung-Lin , Hung Ke-Chang , Wu Jyh-Horng 
Published: April 2018

AbstractA layered bamboo-plastic composite (BPC) consisting of bamboo (Phyllostachys makinoi) particles and polypropylene was investigated. The influence of the layering conditions, including the thickness and bamboo content in various layers, was the focus in terms of the physicomechanical and creep properties of the BPCs. The results showed that a three-layered BPC (BPC3L) with a 1:3:1 thickness ratio and with top/bottom layer containing 40% bamboo exhibited the best specific flexural properties. An accelerated creep test approach was applied, known as the short-term stepped isostress method (SSM), to predict the long-term creep behavior of BPC3L. The results indicated that the creep master curves, which are constructed from different SSM testing parameters, agree well with the long-term experimental creep data and that the creep resistance of homogeneous single-layered BPC was better than that of BPC3L.
Persona management and identity projection in English Medieval society: Evidence from John Paston II
Authors: Hernández-Campoy Juan M. , García-Vidal Tamara 
Published: April 2018

AbstractHistorical sociolinguistics has favoured the interest in tracing heterogeneity and vernacularity in the history of language, reconstructing the sociolinguistic contexts and directions of language change as well as socially based variation patterns in remote speech communities. But this treatment of language variation and change macroscopically, longitudinally, unidimensionally and focused on the speech community as a macro-cosmos can be revealingly complemented with other views microscopically, cross-sectionally, multidimensionally and privileging individuals and their community of practice as a micro-cosmos. This conveys a shift from the study of collectivity and inter-speaker variation to that of individuality, intra-speaker variation and authenticity. The aim of this paper is to show results of the microscopic investigation of intra-speaker variation and the use of stylistic choices as linguistic resources for persona management within the micro-cosmos of late Medieval England, through the application of current multidimensional socio-constructionist models to historical corpora of written correspondence. The study is carried out through the analysis of the behaviour of the orthographic variable (TH) in the letters written by members of the Paston family. In addition to tracing language change, the data obtained from private letters provide us with the possibility of reconstructing the sociolinguistic values in medieval times. Ultimately, this study’s contribution is to account for the social meaning of inter- and intra-speaker variation in the sociolinguistic behaviour of speakers at the individual level as a linguistic resource for identity construction, representation, and even social positioning in interpersonal communication.
Association of plasma ghrelin levels with diabetic nephropathy
Authors: Rahimi Somayeh , Kazerouni Faranak , Hedayati Mehdi , Rahimi Mehr Ali , Rahimipour Ali , Zarif Yeganeh Marjan , Shanaki Mehrnoosh 
Published: April 2018

AbstractBackground:Ghrelin is a 28-amino acid peptide hormone which is produced in various tissues such as the kidney. It is proposed that this hormone exerts a broad spectrum of biological functions throughout the body. Ghrelin carries out endocrine and/or paracrine functions in the kidney, which seems to be one of the target tissues of this hormone. Results regarding circulating ghrelin levels in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetic nephropathy (DN) patients are conflicting. We aimed to investigate the plasma ghrelin levels in type 2 diabetic patients with and without nephropathy.Methods:A total of 45 patients with DN and 45 patients with diabetes without diabetic nephropathy (NDN) were recruited for this study. Plasma ghrelin levels were determined using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. The association of plasma ghrelin with concentrations of fasting glucose (FBS), creatinine (Cr), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), triglycerides (TG) and anthropometric parameters was analyzed.Results:Plasma ghrelin concentration in the DN group was 1.16 (1.01–1.38) ng/mL and in the NDN group was 1.16 (0.92–1.41) ng/mL, so there were no significant differences between the two groups (p=0.467). In the NDN group, ghrelin showed an inverse correlation with TG (r=−0.467, p=0.001) and a direct correlation with HDL (r=0.562, p=0.000) but in the DN group these correlations were not found.Conclusions:Our findings implicated no relationship between the plasma ghrelin level and renal dysfunction in type 2 diabetic patients. Therefore, plasma ghrelin level may not be a probable indicator of kidney insufficiency in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Furthermore, we also found a positive correlation between ghrelin and HDL and an inverse correlation with TG levels.
Emergence of exosomal DNA in molecular neuropathology
Authors: Kraus Theo F.J. 
Published: April 2018

AbstractBackground:Exosomes are small vesicles of sizes between 40 and 100 nm. They are actively segregated by numerous different cell types and they can be found in almost all body fluids. Thus, there is an emerging role of exosomes and exosomal deoxyribonucleic acid (exoDNA) in biomedical research, especially in molecular medicine. Exosomes are assembled and segregated actively and carry distinct surface markers for cellular communication. They are loaded with cargo such as DNA, ribonucleic acid (RNA) and proteins. As there are numerous different exosomal purification methods available, it is of essential need to select an appropriate technique to get reliable results. As neuropathology is faced with the challenge that brain tissue is not accessible in an easy fashion, exosomes represent an ideal tool for molecular neuropathology. Thus, disease-specific molecular alterations will be detectable in a minimally invasive way for early disease diagnosis and surveillance.Summary:The analysis of exoDNA as biomarkers in neuropathology will enable early diagnosis, monitoring and relapse detection of brain tumors and neuropsychiatric disorders.Outlook:It is assumed that the significance of exosomes will increase in the upcoming years. There are powerful approaches in development using exosomes in molecularly targeted therapy to ultimately cure devastating brain diseases.
The probability of external causation: An empirical account of crosslinguistic variation in lexical causatives
Authors: Samardžić Tanja , Merlo Paola 
Published: April 2018

AbstractThis corpus-driven computational study addresses the question of why some verbs in some languages participate in the causative alternation while their counterparts in other languages do not. The results of this study suggest that the lexical property that underlies this variation is the probability of external causation. Alternating verbs are distributed on a scale of increasing probability for an external causer to occur. The probability of external causation can be empirically assessed in two ways, among others: first, by observing the typological distribution of causative and anticausative morphological markings across a wide range of languages; second, through the frequency distribution of causative and anticausative uses of the alternating verbs in a corpus of a single language. Our study reveals that these two measures are correlated. Moreover, we demonstrate that the corpus-based measure is applicable to a wide range of verbs. Extending the corpus-based investigation comparatively across two languages, English and German, we find that the frequencies of crosslinguistic realizations of lexical causatives are modulated by the probability of external causation, an underlying parameter assigned to verb types. Finally, we propose a probabilistic graphical model that clusters verbs based on the relation between the crosslinguistic distribution of their causative and anticausative realizations and the probability of external causation.
Compactifications of partial frames via strongly regular ideals
Authors: Frith John , Schauerte Anneliese 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Partial frames provide a fertile context in which to do pointfree structured and unstructured topology, using a small collection of axioms of an elementary nature. Amongst other things they can be used to investigate similarities and differences between frames, σ-frames and κ-frames.
In this paper, the theory of strong inclusions for partial frames is used to describe compactifications of completely regular partial frames; the elements of these compactifications are given explicitly as strongly regular ideals. This is independent of and encompasses the theory of compactifications for frames. As an application, we revisit the Samuel compactification of a uniform partial frame.
Invariance of nonatomic measures on effect algebras
Authors: Singh Akhilesh Kumar 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The present paper deals with invariance of nonatomic measures defined on effect algebras. Firstly, it is proved that if μ is a nonatomic and continuous probability measure defined on a σ-complete effect algebra L, then it satisfies para-Darboux property. Then, the invariance between continuous probability measures m and μ defined on a σ-complete effect algebra L is established when μ is nonatomic satisfying para-Darboux property on L.
Derivatives of Hadamard type in vector optimization
Authors: Pastor Karel 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
In our paper we will continue the comparison which was started by Vsevolod I. Ivanov [Nonlinear Analysis 125 (2015), 270–289], where he compared scalar optimality conditions stated in terms of Hadamard derivatives for arbitrary functions and those which was stated for ℓ-stable functions in terms of Dini derivatives. We will study the vector optimization problem and we show that also in this case the optimality condition stated in terms of Hadamard derivatives is more advantageous.
Wonderful Things? A Consideration of 3D Modelling of Objects in Material Culture Research
Authors: Molloy Barry , Milić Marina 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The role of 3D modelling in archaeology is increasing exponentially, from fieldwork to architecture to material culture studies. For the study of archaeological objects the roles of digital and print models for public engagement has been much considered in recent literature. For model makers, focus has typically been placed on exceptional and visually striking objects with inherent appeal. In contrast, this paper explores some of the potential roles for 3D digital models for routine artefact research and publication. Particular emphasis is placed on the challenges this technology raises for archaeological theory and practice. Following a consideration of how 3D models relate to established illustration and photographic traditions, the paper evaluates some of the unique features of 3D models, focussing on both positive and negative aspects of these. This is followed by a discussion of the role of potential research connections between digital and craft models in experimental research. Our overall objective is to emphasise a need to engage with the ways in which this gradual development has begun to change aspects of longestablished workflows. In turn, the increasing use of this technology is argued to have wider ramifications for the development of archaeology, and material culture studies in particular, as a discipline that requires reflection.
An ideal enzyme immobilization carrier: a hierarchically porous cellulose monolith fabricated by phase separation method
Authors: Xin Yuanrong , Wang Guowei , Han Wenjuan , Shen Yehua , Uyama Hiroshi 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Cellulose monolith with a hierarchically porous morphology was utilized as a novel solid support for enzyme immobilization. After a series of modifications, succinimidyl carbonate (SC)-activated cellulose monolith (SCCL monolith) was obtained and it was employed to immobilize a model enzyme (horseradish peroxidase, HRP) through covalent bonding. The HRP immobilization capacity on SCCL monolith was calculated as 21.0 mg/g. The thermal stability measurement illustrated that the immobilized HRP exhibited a largely improved thermal resistance compared to its free counterpart. The reusability of the immobilized HRP was investigated, and it could be reused at least 10 cycles without significant activity loss. Therefore, cellulose monolith is found to be an ideal solid support for enzyme immobilization.
A modified Fermi-Walker derivative for inextensible flows of binormal spherical image
Authors: Suroğlu Gülden Altay 
Published: April 2018

AbstractFermi-Walker derivative and biharmonic particle play an important role in skillful applications. We obtain a new characterization on binormal spherical indicatrix by using the Fermi-Walker derivative and parallelism in space. We suggest that an inextensible flow is the necessary and sufficient condition for this particle. Finally, we give some characterizations for a non-rotating frame of this binormal spherical indicatrix.
Design optimization of an axial-field eddy-current magnetic coupling based on magneto-thermal analytical model
Authors: Fontchastagner Julien , Lubin Thierry , Mezani Smaïl , Takorabet Noureddine 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
This paper presents a design optimization of an axial-flux eddy-current magnetic coupling. The design procedure is based on a torque formula derived from a 3D analytical model and a population algorithm method. The main objective of this paper is to determine the best design in terms of magnets volume in order to transmit a torque between two movers, while ensuring a low slip speed and a good efficiency. The torque formula is very accurate and computationally efficient, and is valid for any slip speed values. Nevertheless, in order to solve more realistic problems, and then, take into account the thermal effects on the torque value, a thermal model based on convection heat transfer coefficients is also established and used in the design optimization procedure. Results show the effectiveness of the proposed methodology.
Use of the mathematical model of the ignition system to analyze the spark discharge, including the destruction of spark plug electrodes
Authors: Różowicz Sebastian 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The paper presents the results of analytical and experimental studies concerning the influence of different kinds of fuel additives on the quality of the spark discharge for different configurations of the ignition system. The wear of the spark plug electrode and the value of spark discharge were determined for various impurities and configurations of the air-fuel mixture.
Investigations on the complete removal of iron(III) interference on the uranium(VI) extraction from sulfate leach liquor using Alamine 336 in kerosene
Authors: Khanramaki Fereshte , Safdari Jaber , Shirani Amir S. , Torkaman Rezvan 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Uranyl sulfate obtained by uranium ore leaching of an industrial sample deposit of Gachin site was used for uranium separation by the solvent extraction technique. The presence of other elements in the sulfate leach liquors has a negative impact on the uranium extraction process using Alamine 336; therefore, the operating costs are increased. In this study, the separation of uranium(VI) and iron(III) by Alamine 336 and kerosene have been examined as an extractant and a diluent, respectively. For this purpose, the effects of operating parameters on the extraction process such as Alamine 336 concentration, modifier concentration, contact time, initial aqueous pH, sulfate ion concentration, temperature, and stripping agents were investigated. Also, the complete removal of iron(III) interference from the sulfate leach liquor before the extraction step has been studied with reducing agents. The equilibrium constants and stoichiometric coefficients for uranium and iron extraction with Alamine 336 in the sulfate leach liquors were calculated. Likewise, the values of the thermodynamic parameters such as Gibbs energy, enthalpy and entropy were determined to prove the exothermic and spontaneous reactions. The mentioned procedure is proposed for the uranium separation from the impurities in the sulfate ores using tertiary amine for production of purified uranium.
The evaluation of selected physiotherapeutic methods in the treatment of post-mastectomy lymphoedema
Authors: Sapuła Rafał , Braniewska Joanna , Weremczuk Ryszard , Wolanin Marta , Sapuła Joanna 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Introduction: Breast cancer constitutes 10.9% of all new cases of tumours registered in the Polish National Cancer Registry. Post-mastectomy lymphoedema of the upper limb is the most common post-operative complication. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of selected physiotherapeutic methods in the treatment of post-mastectomy lymphoedema.
Material and methods: The study included 90 post-mastectomy patients in Stalowa Wola, Zamość and Tyczyn in the period from January 2014 to July 2016. The patients participated in two-week outpatient physiotherapy. In order to assess the effectiveness of lymphoedema treatment, circumferences of upper extremities were measured before and after physiotherapy. The results were then statistically analysed.
Results: The majority of the subjects had undergone mastectomy within a period shorter than 5 years before. It was noted that the post-mastectomy upper limb had a significantly smaller circumference after physiotherapy than before physiotherapy (p<0.001). The study revealed no differences in the measurements of arm circumference with regard to the time since the mastectomy was performed. According to the patients, manual lymphatic drainage was the most effective type of physiotherapy treatment (p=0.04). Statistical analysis revealed significantly smaller arm circumferences after physiotherapy than before physiotherapy in patients treated 2-3 times (p=0.001) compared to patients who underwent either fewer or more treatments at the same time.
Conclusions: 1. Two-week physiotherapy treatment proved to be the most effective in reducing lymphoedema in the arm area. 2. The period since the performance of the mastectomy had no impact on the effectiveness of lymphoedema treatment. 3. According to the post-mastectomy patients, manual lymphatic drainage was the most effective type of lymphoedema treatment. 4. Applying 2-3 physiotherapeutic procedures at the same time showed the best results.
Embedding and Extension Properties of Hadamard Matrices Revisited
Authors: Christou Dimitrios , Mitrouli Marilena , Seberry Jennifer 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Hadamard matrices have many applications in several mathematical areas due to their special form and the numerous properties that characterize them. Based on a recently developed relation between minors of Hadamard matrices and using tools from calculus and elementary number theory, this work highlights a direct way to investigate the conditions under which an Hadamard matrix of order n − k can or cannot be embedded in an Hadamard matrix of order n. The results obtained also provide answers to the problem of determining the values of the spectrum of the determinant function for specific orders of minors of Hadamard matrices by introducing an analytic formula.
Die Geschichte des modernen Yoga: Motive der Konstruktion einer Tradition
Authors: Dworschak Thomas 
Published: April 2018

Zusammenfassung
Ausgehend von einer Darstellung vormoderner indischer yoga-Theorien und –Praktiken (Patañjalis Yogasūtra und haṭhayoga-Quellen) zeige ich, in welchem Ausmaß moderne, auf Körperübungen zentrierte Yoga-Richtungen die Tradition, in der sie zu stehen behaupten, konstruiert und neu interpretiert haben, und zwar vorwiegend als Gesundheitspraxis. Ich stelle die Fragen, wie diese Interpretation damit zusammenhängt, dass das moderne Yoga Wert darauf legt, sich als Fortsetzung einer Tradition zu begreifen, welche Funktionen dem Traditionsbezug in gegenwärtigen Diskursen innerhalb des Yoga zukommt und aus welchen Gründen dieser Bezug an Bedeutung zu verlieren scheint.
Numerical Simulation on the Effect of Cooling Hole Configuration on the Film Cooling Effectiveness in TBC Coated Turbine Vanes
Authors: Parthiban K. , Duraiselvam Muthukannan , Jain Shashank Kumar , Riaz Saad , Aditya S. V. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Numerical simulation was performed to investigate adiabatic film cooling effectiveness of cooling holes over thermal barrier coated superalloy substrate. Divergent, convergent-divergent and curved configuration of cooling holes were compared with the inclined cylindrical hole configuration. The coolant flow was strongly attached with the surface for 35º inclination. The film cooling effectiveness at different blowing ratios of 0.4, 0.8 and 1.2 was analysed. The study was carried out using realizable k-ϵ (RKE) model. The curved hole configuration provided enhanced cooling effectiveness even at 0.8 blowing ratio in comparison with other cases. The presence of curvature reduced the coolant velocity thereby preventing the detachment of jet from the surface and forming a very strong longitudinal film. The coolant jet starts detaching from the surface for blowing ratio higher than 1.2; the high momentum of the film cooling jet causes a lift off the surface. At 1.2 blowing ratio, a greater spread of coolant flow along the test surface was observed. Better film cooling effectiveness was evident at 0.8 and 1.2 blowing ratios. At 0.8, the enhancement in the overall film cooling effectiveness of divergent, convergent-divergent and curved hole configuration was about 14 %, 50 % and 59 %, respectively.