bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Profesor Marian Kucała jako dialektolog
Authors: Reichan Jerzy 
Published: April 2018

Professor Marian Kucała as a dialectologist
The paper presents Marian Kucała’s dialectological work in the chronological order. Particular attention has been given to his greatest dialectological achievement, the Porównawczy słownik trzech wsi małopolskich (1957; ‘A comparative dictionary of three villages in Lesser Poland’), emphasizing its superior cognitive and methodological qualities. While discussing Kucała’s various articles, we indicate his originality and ingenuity. Some of his papers refer to linguistic phenomena from his native village of Więciórka, while others cover the whole of the Polish dialectal area. One work that distinguishes itself among them, is the popular title Twoja mowa cię zdradza (1994a, 2002a; ‘Your speech betrays you’) in which Kucała presents to the unqualified reader the most important of Polish dialectal phenomena in an interesting and easy to understand way. While discussing Professor M. Kucała’s dialectological work, one should constantly bear in mind that these rich, diversified and grand achievements constitute only a part of his oeuvre which simultaneously includes works on the history of Polish and the contemporary Polish literary language.
„W naszym timie…” – kilka uwag o socjolekcie korporacyjnym
Authors: Naruszewicz-Duchlińska Alina 
Published: April 2018

„W naszym timie…” – several remarks on the corporate jargon
The goal of the paper is to present the various distinguishing features of corporate jargon, together with their probable causes. The sources of the material are internet websites devoted to the informal variety of language adopted by Polish divisions of international corporations. It has been established that the most distinct features of the analysed sociolect are overuse of borrowings from English and of Polish-English hybrids, and playful Polonisation of foreign expressions.
dilema metafísico da Aparição
Authors: Brzozowski Jerzy 
Published: April 2018

METHAPHYSICAL DILEMMA OF VERGÍLIO FERREIRA’S APARIÇÃO
The author of this paper analyses the “scandal” of the novel Aparição, which was flagrant at the end of the 50s of the 20th century but only ten years later, in 1969, its “irreligiosity” was regarded as inoffensive. The metaphysical dilemma of the novel, which aims to put the man in God’s position, became, with the passage of time, something rather obvious. On the other hand, the post‑1968 generation does not understand and accept the existentialist ethics of the “noble infelicity” for the sake of the humanist principles. Curiously enough, the fervor of the hero’s engagement in preaching the necessity of atheism at the end of the book could be considered nowadays as an act of violence. Nevertheless, Vergílio Ferreira’s novel has not lost its great literary value.
A LEITURA DE MAPAS NO ENSINO DE GEOGRAFIA
Authors: Katuta Ângela M. 
Published: April 2018

O presente texto trata da importância da leitura de mapas para a geografia do ensino básico (fundamental e média). Num primeiro momento, contextualizamos a relevância dos saberes geográficos para o entendimento da realidade. Em seguida , explicitamos os elementos necessários para a realização da leitura do referido meio de comunicação e finalmente, exemplificamos, a partir da elaboração de algumas questões, como poderiamos provocar nossos estudantes a fim de que esses se tornem leitores e não meros decodificadores de mapas. E importante salientar que nossa reflexão é norteada pelo pressuposto de que a leitura de mapas não deve ser um fim em si mesma, mas se constitui num poderoso aliado para o entendimento dos diferentes espaços geográficos e, portanto, da realidade, elemento fundamental para a constituição da autonomia intelectual discente.
“Where are you from?” Adolescent formulations of place identity
Authors: Starks Donna , Taylor-Leech Kerry 
Published: April 2018

AbstractIn globalized times, high mobility has complicated the meanings of allegiance to place, creating a need for a critical awareness of place identity. Although place identity has made important contributions to the social sciences, there is little empirical research on how it can be operationalized, or critically interrogated. In response to this need, we analyzed ways that Australian secondary school students responded to the question,“If someone asks you ‘Where are you from?’ how do you answer this question and why?”, and created a basic typology of place formulations to serve as a starting point for interpreting notions of place identity in research, professional and educational settings.
Interstellar extinction from photometric surveys: application to four high-latitude areas
Authors: Malkov Oleg , Karpov Sergey , Kilpio Elena , Sichevsky Sergey , Chulkov Dmitry , Dluzhnevskaya Olga , Kovaleva Dana , Kniazev Alexei , Mickaelian Areg , Mironov Alexey , Murthy Jayant , Sytov Alexey , Zhao Gang , Zhukov Aleksandr 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Information on interstellar extinction and dust properties may be obtained from modern large photometric surveys data. Virtual Observatory facilities allow users to make a fast and correct cross-identification of objects from various surveys. It yields a multicolor photometry data on detected objects and makes it possible to estimate stellar parameters and calculate interstellar extinction. A 3D extinction map then can be constructed. The method was applied to 2MASS, SDSS, GALEX and UKIDSS surveys. Results for several high-latitude areas are obtained, compared with independent sources and discussed here.
Numerical investigation of a cold bubbling bed throughout a dense discrete phase model with KTGF collisional closure
Authors: Tricomi Leonardo , Melchiori Tommaso , Chiaramonti David , Boulet Micael , Lavoie Jean Michel 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
A hybrid Euleran-Lagrangian Dense Discrete Particle Model (DDPM) was used to numerically simulate the bubbling behavior of a fluidized bed reactor. The model exploits the parcels concept to reduce the number of particles to simulate while exploiting the Kinetic Theory of Granular Flow (KTGF) to account for their repulsive interactions. The DDPM-KTGF was explored throughout a model sensitivity analysis to identify the most influent parameters impacting on the numerical accuracy and performances to ultimately assess its potential use for industrial purposes. Because of the measurement simplicity as well as its strong connection with the bed fluid-dynamic, pressure-drop data was used and processed to obtain the power spectral density (PSD) distribution to empirically and numerically characterize the behavior of this system under a bubbling fluidization regime. The DDPM-KTGF model was found to be sensitive to mesh size, restitution coefficients but mostly to the drag law. However, poor sensitivity to the kinetic viscosity, solid pressure, radial distribution function as well as to the number of parcels was revealed. Besides having an effect on the physical outputs, the mesh refinement was also required to numerically verify the model which also had a significant impact on the simulation time-performance. Moreover, a major barrier was found when using this model to simulate fixed bed regime, showing the limitation of the KTGF approach to high particle density regions as a result of a poor estimation of particles force interactions.
Application of Central Composite Design to Optimize Culture Conditions of Chlorella vulgaris in a Batch Photobioreactor: An Efficient Modeling Approach
Authors: Kazeem M.A. , Hossain S. M. Z. , Hossain M. M. , Razzak S. A. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Microalgae cultivation and their use is a promising approach for integrated CO2 biofixation, wastewater treatment and renewable energy production. To develop such an important technology, there is a need to optimize the culture conditions, maximizing CO2 consumption, degrading the nutrients present in the wastewater and maximise the microalgae biomass production. Central Composite Design (CCD) approach was applied to develop quadratic regression models. The developed models were employed separately to estimate optimal sets of three important input parameters (CO2 concentration, nitrogen-to-phosphorus ratio and culture temperature) for maximizing specific growth rate, biomass productivity and CO2 biofixation rate. The maximum specific growth rate of 1.93 ± 0.19 d-1 was observed at an optimal set of 34oC, 4:1 nitrogen-to-phosphorus ratio, and 6 % CO2 concentration. The maximum biomass productivity of 86.5 ± 20.0 mgL-1d-1 was obtained at 4.8 % CO2, 8:1 nitrogen-to-phosphorus ratio and 28oC. In addition, the maximum CO2 biofixation rate was calculated to be 251.9 ± 13.5 mgL-1d-1 at optimal values of 4 % CO2, 1:1 nitrogen-to-phosphorus ratio and 25oC. Finally, multi-objective optimization method was employed to predict the maximum CO2 biofixation rate and biomass productivity concurrently. The optimum values of CO2 biofixation rate (182.84 ± 8.42 mgL-1d-1) and biomass productivity (78.5 ± 10.0 mgL-1d-1) were obtained from operating conditions at 4 % CO2, 6:1 nitrogen-to-phosphorus ratio, 25oC culture temperature. These predicted data were in strong agreement with the experimental values.
Insulin-like signaling within and beyond metazoans
Authors: Vitali Valerio , Horn Florian , Catania Francesco 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Insulin signaling is pivotal in controlling animals’ lifespan and responses to environmental changes and, when altered, it may lead to pathogenic states. Despite its importance and relevance for biomedical research, insulin’s mechanism of action and the full range of its pathophysiological effects remain incompletely understood. Likewise, the evolutionary origin of insulin and its associated signaling components are unclear. Notwithstanding the common view that insulin signaling originated within metazoans, experimental evidence from non-metazoans suggest a more widespread distribution across eukaryotes. Here, we summarize this evidence. Furthermore, we put forward an evolutionary account that reconciles seemingly contradictory results in the literature.
A Novel Macromodel based on Krylov Subspace Projection Method for Micromixers with Serpentine Channels
Authors: Chen Xueye , Zhang Shuai 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
A novel macromodel based on Krylov subspace projection method for micromixers with serpentine channels is presented. The physical equations are discretized using Galerkin method. The orthogonal basis is obtained and the discrete matrix is assembled with Arnoldi procedure based on Krylov subspace projection. The obtained macromodel can be used to calculate the concentration of the sample at arbitrary location of serpentine micromixers. The maximal relative deviation is 2 % between macromodel and only numerical simulation. The computational efficiency of the macromodel will be improved significantly with the numbers of serpentine channels increasing. Simulation results demonstrated that the macromodel is flexible, effective and easily operated for rapid design and computation of serpentine micromixers.
Sandwich classification for
O
2n+1(R) and U
2n+1(R,Δ) revisited
Authors: Preusser Raimund 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
In a recent paper, the author proved that if

n
≥
3

{n\geq 3}

is a natural number, R a commutative ring and

σ
∈

G
⁢

L
n

⁢

(
R
)

{\sigma\in GL_{n}(R)}

, then

t

k
⁢
l

⁢

(

σ

i
⁢
j

)

{t_{kl}(\sigma_{ij})}

where

i
≠
j

{i\neq j}

and

k
≠
l

{k\neq l}

can be expressed as a product of 8 matrices of the form

σ

±
1

ε

{{}^{\varepsilon}\sigma^{\pm 1}}

where

ε
∈

E
n

⁢

(
R
)

{\varepsilon\in E_{n}(R)}

. In this article we prove similar results for the odd-dimensional orthogonal groups

O

2
⁢
n

+
1

⁢

(
R
)

{O_{2n+1}(R)}

and the odd-dimensional unitary groups

U

2
⁢
n

+
1

⁢

(
R
,
Δ
)

{U_{2n+1}(R,\Delta)}

under the assumption that R is commutative and

n
≥
3

{n\geq 3}

. This yields new, short proofs of the Sandwich Classification Theorems for the groups

O

2
⁢
n

+
1

⁢

(
R
)

{O_{2n+1}(R)}

and

U

2
⁢
n

+
1

⁢

(
R
,
Δ
)

{U_{2n+1}(R,\Delta)}

.
Preparation and dielectric properties of BaBi1.8Ln0.2Nb2O9 (Ln = Ce, Gd) ceramics
Authors: Afqir Mohamed , Tachafine Amina , Fasquelle Didier 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The main subject of the presented research is to investigate the dielectric properties of BaBi1.8Ln0.2Nb2O9 (Ln = Ce, Gd) ceramics prepared by conventional solid state reaction route. The materials were examined using XRD and FT-IR methods. Moreover, the AC conductivity, dielectric constant and dielectric loss of the ceramics were determined. X-ray diffraction confirmed that all these compounds crystallize in an orthorhombic structure. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy study confirmed the presence of two characteristic vibration bands located at around 617 cm-1 and 818 cm-1 for BaBi2Nb2O9. The experimental results show that the substitution of Bi by Ce or Gd causes a decrease in Curie temperature, dielectric constant and dielectric loss.
Enhancing hydrocarbon productivity via wettability alteration: a review on the application of nanoparticles
Authors: Mousavi Moghadam Asefe , Baghban Salehi Mahsa 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Wettability alteration (WA) of reservoir rock is an attractive topic in the upstream oil and gas industry, for the improvement of hydrocarbon production. Novel methods and chemicals that may change the wetting state of reservoir rock to water-wet have highly attracted petroleum researchers’ attention. Use of nanoparticles might be matured enough in different branches of sciences but in WA is still young, which increased in recent decades. This review paper presents a comprehensive review on WA, especially in terms of nanoparticle application in increasing oil recovery. Therefore, the areas of controversy of two rock types (carbonate and sandstone) as a main element in WA are discussed. A selection of reviewed nanoparticle types, preparation methods, and effective factors was also investigated. Moreover, two main methods of WA, static and dynamic, are highlighted. Although these methods have been discussed in many reviews, a clear classification form of these has not been considered. Such comprehensive arrangement is presented in this review, specifically on nanoparticle application. Moreover, coreflooding tests of different fluid types and injection scenarios are discussed. The review indicates promising use of nanoparticles in increasing ultimate oil recovery. It was hoped the current review paper can provide useful related reference to study WA via nanoparticle application.
Potential causes of asthma in the United Arab Emirates: drawing insights from the Arabian Gulf
Authors: Dalibalta Sarah , Samara Fatin , Qadri Haya , Adouchana Hibatallah 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
There is considerable concern on the rise in the incidence of asthma worldwide with statistics in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) indicating that at least 13% of schoolchildren, particularly of Emirati descent, suffer from asthma. With its high rates of hospital admissions, negative socioeconomic impact and significant morbidity, this is a disease that requires optimal guidelines for control and awareness. In this article, we review the current knowledge of asthma in the UAE and draw on studies, especially from the surrounding region, to identify its contributing factors within this population. The most frequently identified agents pertinent to the UAE include outdoor and indoor environmental causes exacerbated by the country’s rapid urbanization, genetic factors aided in transmission by consanguineous marriage, the patient’s socioeconomic status and a rise in vitamin D deficiencies. This evidence aims to inform healthcare professionals and governmental agencies in order to best create guidelines for controlling the burden of this debilitating disease.
Semeiotic logic or, deduction, induction, and semeiotic
Authors: Sabre Ru Michael 
Published: April 2018

AbstractDeduction, induction, and semeiotic relate by each being a permutation of modus ponens. As deduction providing necessary inference is the means of mathematical proof, and induction establishing sound generalizations is the basis of scientific research, so semeiotic bringing to bear informed responses to experience is the core of human understanding. Semeiotic, specifically semeiosis, is shown to be Peircean abduction in the context of signs, thus producing informed response to experience.
Unpacking Big Data in Education. A Research Framework
Authors: De Rosa Rosanna , Aragona Biagio 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The use of big data represents a valuable way to inspire decision-making in a time of scarce resources. The technological revolution is in fact enabling governments to use a great variety of digital tools and data to manage all phases of the policy cycle process, becoming a core element for e-governance applications and techniques. However, research is seemingly not yet aligned yet with the hybrid environment that both public policies and politics are moving in, while the actors (old and new) and the decision-making processes themselves, in their searching for automation and objectivity, risk being overshadowed. Taking the case of Higher Education, this article proposes a research framework for big-data use to prompt the reflection on the power of “evidence” in decision making; to question and contextualize such evidences in a multimodal and integrated scenario, and to understand the challenges that data will pose to education both in terms of unforeseen and hidden effects.
Comparative Studies on Performance of Bituminous Mixes Containing Laboratory Developed Hard Grade Bitumen
Authors: Mittal Abhishek , Arora Khusboo , Kumar Gajendra , Jain Pramod Kumar 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Bitumen is used as binder for production of bituminous mixes for road construction. Bituminous pavements are used in over 95 % of roads in India for highways, district roads, among other types. Hot mix asphalt (HMA) technology is widely adopted in India for the construction of bituminous pavements. The main concern of a pavement designer is the durability of the bituminous mixes during the design life because the changes in temperature and traffic loadings during the life of the pavement put significant stress on the pavements, thereby producing various kinds of distresses, and finally leading to premature road failure. Therefore, with prevailing mixed traffic conditions, from passenger cars to heavily loaded trucks, on Indian roads, pavement design with conventional materials is a challenge. With the current trend toward developing mechanistic flexible pavement design and the need for more reliable design procedures, accurate characterization of HMA properties is needed. The current Indian pavement design guidelines recommend the use of VG-40 grade bitumen for pavement designs carrying more than 30 million standard axle repetitions in traffic. However, the production of VG-40 by Indian refineries cannot keep pace with the demand of VG-40 for road construction. So, the main objective of this study was to develop harder-grade bitumen by a new process to meet the requirement of the highway profession. The modifiers used in the study are gilsonite and high-density polyethylene homopolymer. Furthermore, the comparative study of the performance evaluation of the laboratory-developed and conventional VG-40 bitumen has been reported in this study. This article also presents example of flexible pavement design as per IRC:37-2012, Guidelines for the Design of Flexible Pavements (Third Revision). Based on the analysis, it is concluded that the thickness of the dense bituminous macadam layer may be reduced by using newly developed bitumen as opposed to the conventional VG-40 bitumen. This reduction in the overall pavement thickness would result in huge savings of both materials and money.
Prediction of Mechanical Performance of Cemented Paste Backfill by the Electrical Resistivity Measurement
Authors: Xu Wenbin , Tian Xichun , Wan Changbing 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Cemented Paste Backfill (CPB) has become a useful practice in many modern operations around the world. This method is an innovative tailings disposal and underground mine backfilling scheme that returns much of this material to the underground stope field. Thus, it is of great interest for financial and security reasons to fully comprehend the mechanical performance of such underground CPB. Uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) is one of the most commonly used parameters for evaluating the mechanical performance of CPB. Electrical resistivity (ER) measurement, which is a method of nondestructive testing, can also be used to determine the mechanical properties of CPB. This study was undertaken to suggest a nondestructive testing method that would permit prediction of the UCS of a CPB within 90 days. Five CPB samples were prepared at different cement-to-tailing ratios (1/4, 1/6, and 1/8 by weight) and solid content (65 and 70 wt. %), and a curing period of 3–90 days was used for ER measurement. Seventy-five CPB samples were prepared with the same cement content as those used in the pastes for UCS tests cured for 3, 7, 28, 56, and 90 days. The results of the ER measurement show that the ER versus curing periods of 3–90 days first drop to a minimum value and then gradually increase with time. The greater ER values of CPB are reached when the greater cement-to-tailing ratio and solid content is used. A logarithmic relationship is established between the UCS and the ER of CPB at 90 days. It is possible that a nondestructive method could be developed to evaluate the strength of underground CPB based on the obtained logarithmic relationship with ER at 90 days.
Impact of an Inclined Work Surface on the Measured Slump of Concrete
Authors: Schemmel John J. , Kolba Tiffany N. , Fedde Justine 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
ASTM C143/C143M-15a, Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete, states that the slump test is to be conducted on a level work surface. However, the standard does not provide a method for determining if a work surface is level, a tolerance for levelness, or guidance on what to do in the event that a work surface is not level. More importantly, field technicians need to know at what angle(s) and slump(s), if any, an inclined work surface will significantly influence the measured slump. A study at Valparaiso University included 114 simultaneous measures of slump on a horizontal and separate inclined work surface. This study indicates that inclination angles greater than 6° will influence the outcome of a slump test for slumps of 5 to 7 in. (127 to 179 mm). There is no evidence of concrete “leaning over” for lower inclinations or slumps. At high angles and high slumps, the fluidity of the concrete negates any influence of the inclination. Consequently, it is recommended that ASTM Committee C09.60 on Fresh Concrete Testing add language to C143 requiring the slump test to be conducted on a work surface with an inclination less than 6°, which equates to a 1:9.5 gradient and 10.5 % slope, regardless of the slump of the concrete.
Mechanical Behavior of a PBX Substitute Material under Static and Dynamic Loading
Authors: Chen Lin , Han Dong , Bai Shu-Lin , Zhao Feng , Li Ke-Wu , Chen Jian-Kang 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
A polymer-bonded explosive substitute material (PBX) composed of sugar granules and polymer binder was fabricated with a weight proportion of 90:10. Static Brazilian tests accompanied by high-speed photography, digital image correlation (DIC) technology, and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) were carried out. The tensile stress-strain relation is quasi-linear until failure with a tensile strength of about 0.89 MPa, elastic modulus of 35 MPa, and Poisson’s ratio of 0.392. Microscopically, interfacial debonding and intergranular fractures are the main mechanisms of damage. By DMA, the storage modulus and tan δ show a strong dependence on temperature and less dependence on frequency; the glass transition temperature is found to be about 50°C. These results are helpful for understanding the behavior of PBX under tensile and dynamic loading.