bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
IAS/IFRS Adoption and Behavioral Dimension: A Meta-Analysis of the Empirical Evidence
Authors: Riahi Olfa , Khoufi Walid 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
In this article, we investigate the causality links between behavioral factors and the decision to adopt IFRS in developing countries until the year 2013. We implement this empirical model by using the neo-institutional approach and based on a sample of 108 developing countries. Our empirical results show that there exists bidirectional causal relationship between the majority of the developed behavioral variables and the decision of adopting or not IFRS by developing countries. They also indicate through multivariate analysis that the selection of IAS / IFRS by developing countries is primarily legitimized by institutional and social pressures (institutional isomorphism). These empirical insights are of particular interest to local accounting standard setters of selected countries since they can provide a better discernment of factors that can encourage the adoption of IAS IFRS.
Interpretation of Negative Prerequisites for Dissolving Marriage by Divorce – Comments in the Light of Directives of the Supreme Court
Authors: Dziemianowicz Małgorzata Anna 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
The issues discussed in the following article focus on the interpretation of negative prerequisites for dissolving marriage by divorce. In Poland, special protection of the family stems both from the Constitution and the Family and Guardianship Code of 1964. The obstacles which seem to counteract the independent breaking of the marriage knot are the regulated positive and negative divorce prerequisites. In the area of divorce prerequisites in question, the Family and Guardianship Code functions in the unchanged form. As provided by the Family and Guardianship Code one of the negative divorce prerequisites was the welfare of minor children who could suffer as a result of granting a divorce. It is interesting for the contemporary judicial practice and the interpretation of law made in court judgments whether and in what scope it is possible to use the contemporary achievements of the Supreme Court as regards the guidelines. It seems that in the situation where the directives lost their binding force, it is not purposeful to refer to them as a source of law interpretation. The practice of judicial decisions seems to oppose this idea. Moreover, the guidelines of the Supreme Court passed at the time when they were a commonly binding interpretation of the law will undoubtedly be useful for creating the judicial law now and in the future.
Postmodernism - Between Objective Reality and Subjective Artistic Impulse Markings into Romanian Sound Art
Authors: Milea Luminița 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
An incursion into the Romanian musical life is always a pleasure, a moment of harmony, feeling and excitement. However, the turmoil of contemporary life sometimes brings us back to reality, urging us to check its pulse and to objectively look towards the future. Postmodernism, with its multiple facets, is in such times a subject for reflection, given its force which touched not only the artistic dimension, but also the communicational one, creating mutations which were difficult to imagine several decades ago. The past and future brought into the present are oscillating on the axis of time, and the interference between art, science and technology are embodied into an indestructible entity. Bringing the mundane usefulness and derisory in relation with beauty and harmony, this phenomenon has become permanently set into the area of objective reality, generating at times conflict, at times coexistence in the creator – performer – public spectator relation.
Several Thoughts on Returning to the Word
Authors: Cantemir Alexandra-Ioana 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
Among the collection of practices and methods used by postmodern artists to undermine the rigid conventions of the theatre, there are stylistic hybridization and the tendency to de-theatricalize the situation that is presented in the context of the performance. In order to de-theatricalize, there is an emphasis on the real elements used to create the performance. One of the methods employed for inserting realness in the performance is the verbatim method, which consists of documenting through surveys, interviews, research of documents on a given theme, followed by using the collected data (which is to be edited during a process that, preferably, does not include fictionalizing) to write the performance text. Can We Talk About This? is representative for the type of working method used by DV8 since the 2000s, when they started to become increasingly concerned with specific social situations, that are tackled in their performances through interview-based texts. Verbatim theatre and dance theatre come together in a new, inciting, hybrid genre that draws even more strongly from the immediate reality and, also, requires the engagement of all of the performers’ abilities, right from the beginning of the working process.
Convergence of the Solutions for a Neutral Difference Equation with Negative Coefficients
Authors: Chatzarakis George E. , Miliaras George N. 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
In this paper, we investigate the asymptotic behavior of the solutions of a neutral type difference equation of the form

where τj (n), j = 1, . . . , w are general retarded arguments, σ(n) is a general deviated argument, [###] is a sequence of positive real numbers such that p(n) ≥ p, p ∈ R+, and Δ denotes the forward difference operator Δx(n) = x(n + 1) − x(n).
Urban demographic transition
Authors: Dumont Gérard-François 
Published: May 2018

AbstractUrban demographic transition can be defined as the historical period in which the population growth of cities structurally changes the settlement of territories. During this period, the urban population rate, which was previously very low, less than one-tenth of the population from the origins of humanity at least until the beginning of the 19th century, grew to be more than half of the population and sometimes much more. On a global average, the urban demographic transition was complete by 2008. Yet this transition is a double surprise in the history of the earth. The authors of the past had by no means envisaged it, and it is unprecedented in the history of the settlement of our planet. It will therefore be necessary to explain the unforeseen process that led to it. But it is essential to understand that urbanisation is deployed in a very differing way according to territories and countries. Finally, it is important to examine the period of post-transition, which concerns all countries whose urbanisation rate exceeds half the total population.
”Katowice effect”? Regeneration of the site of the former Katowice coal mine through prestige cultural projects
Authors: Sobala-Gwosdz Agnieszka , Gwosdz Krzysztof 
Published: May 2018

AbstractThis paper aims to give an in–depth account of the regeneration of the site of the former Katowice coalmine, by far the largest regeneration venture financed by the public sector on a post-industrial site in Poland, and to capture the primary outcomes and effects of this prestige project. Contrary to a simplified interpretation of a ‘Polish Bilbao effect’, the authors argue that the Culture Zone follows a unique development model that was driven by a coincidence of such factors as the situation of a major (post-) industrial conurbation seeking a new identity, the availability of external funding, chance events (with the origins of some of them dating back to WW2), and pre-existing spatial factors. The study area has been diagnosed to include all the positive effects of flagship projects, as well as most of the weaknesses associated with such a type of regeneration. All in all, it is a successful undertaking given the external conditions under which it has been implemented.
The researching ship “Gdynia“
Authors: Gierusz Witold , Łebkowski Andrzej 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT

The paper presents the physical model of the sea-going ship. The wooden
hull of this ship was obtained from Ship Design and Research Centre
and next rebuilt and reconstructed for future tests of the different control
systems in the real-time experiments. The paper describes the succeeding
stages of the work, steering and driving devices installed on board, power
electric diagrams and navigational equipment designated for ship. The
range of the possible applications of the constructed vessel are presented
at the end of the paper
Research on a method of hull form design based on wave-making resistance optimization
Authors: Sun Jianglong , Lv Xujian , Liu Weibin , Ning Hanwen , Chen Xianwen 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACTIn this paper, we consider an optimization of the hull shape in order to minimize the total resistance of a ship.The total resistance is assumed to be the sum of the wave resistance computed on the basis of the thin-shiptheory and the frictional resistance. Smoothness of hull lines is proved with mathematical procedure, in whichdifferentials of the hull lines functions are analyzed. The wave-making resistance optimization, involvinga genetic algorithm, uses Michell integral to calculate wave resistance. A certain hull form is generatedby the method using cross section information of a modified DTMB model ship 5415 and a comparativeexperiment is carried out. Experimental and calculation result show that the method is of good adaptabilityfor designing certain types of ships with excellent resistance performance.
Genetic algorithm for solving celestial navigation fix problems
Authors: Tsou Ming-Cheng 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACTAs we enter the 21st century and advance further into the information age, traditional methods for computinga celestial navigation fix can no longer meet the requirements of modern vessels in terms of calculationspeed and precision. Study of precise, rapid, and convenient celestial navigation computational methodsand the application of information technology to modern celestial navigation is especially meaningful,considering the current push for e-Navigation. In this work, we employ a genetic algorithm, from the fieldof artificial intelligence, due to its superior search ability that mimics the natural process of biologicalevolution. Unique encodings and genetic operators designed in this study, in combination with the fixprinciple of celestial circles of equal altitude in celestial navigation, allow the rapid and direct attainmentof accurate optimum vessel position. Test results indicate that this method has more flexibility, and avoidstedious and complicated computation and graphical procedures.
Processing data on sea bottom structure obtained by means of the parametric sounding
Authors: Kozaczka Eugeniusz , Grelowska Grażyna , Kozaczka Sławomir , Szymczak Wojciech 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT

The aim of the paper is to analyze data obtained during sounding the Gdansk Bay sea bed by means of the
parametric echo-sounder. The accuracy of the sea bottom structure investigation needs correct configuration
of research equipment and proper calibration of peripheral devices (GPS, heading sensor, MRU-Z motion
sensor and navigation instruments which provide necessary data to bathymetrical measurement system,
enabling its work with full capability. The parametric sub-bottom profiler delivers two types of data which
include different information: envelope and pure echo signal sampled without processing. The first is used
to present echograms in real time and the second one is stored during sounding and the obtained data
can be analyzed by using post-processing software. Differences in the results are presented and discussed.
And, are described also criteria taken into account during determination of the measurement areas and
selection of different configurations of the software according to the information to be obtained from
trials. Complementary information can be achieved from processing the data by means of the procedures
offered by Matlab software, which allows for a clear 3D presentation of the results. The consideration are
illustrated by echograms taken in the natural conditions
Dynamic response analysis of light weight pyramidal sandwich plates subjected to water impact
Authors: Wang Hao , Zhao Fei , Cheng Yuan-Sheng , Liu Jun , Tian Yuan 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACTThe fluid-solid interaction (FSI) dynamic responses for a Light Weight Pyramidal Sandwich Plate Structure(LWPSPS) under different water-entry velocities (1m/s-6m/s) are investigated numerically and theoretically.The characteristics of impact pressure and structure deformation are obtained by using LS-DYNA codebased on the proposed 3D multi-physics (air-water-solid) FEM model. Numerical results show that theaverage water impact pressure of LWPSPS is much lower than that of the monolithic plate with same mass.Moreover, a phenomenon called “local air cushion” is observed for LWPSPS which does not exist fora monolithic plate. Theoretical hydroelasticity analysis demonstrates that the FSI effect of LWPSPS is weakwhen the ratio of water impact duration time to wet natural vibration period is greater than 4. In the study,an engineering estimation method to predict the maximum deformation of the LWPSPS is proposed, in whichthe total deformation is divided into two parts, i.e. local field deformation and global field deformation,and they are both computed using analytical model. Good agreement between the numerical results andones obtained from the proposed engineering estimation method is achieved. Furthermore, the geometricvariation sensitiveness analysis is also conducted.
Multi-stage magnetic-fluid seals for operating in water – life test procedure, test stand and research results
Authors: Matuszewski Leszek 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACTThe edge criteria for magnetic-fluid seals durability research are critical for the seal’stechnological usefulness. The magnetic fluid seal technology in water is much moredifficult technological problem in comparison to gas or vacuum environment. There isalways problem with immediate contact between magnetic fluid and the environmentaluninspected liquids. In the paper are presented ways of experiments definitions carried outwith multi-stage rotating magnetic fluid seal operating in permanent contact with utilitywater. The special test procedures have been elaborated and practically used, with theaim to define main characteristics of magnetic fluid seals. These characteristics were: critical pressure,critical motion velocity and working life of the seal. Some grades of commercial, silicon based magneticfluids of hydrophobic properties were tested in sealing system. The test stand and its features as well asresults of tests are presented in the form of tables, cross section draws and diagrams. In conclusion onecan see that multi-stage magnetic-fluid seals could be efficiently used in water for rotating shaft seals ina limited range of motion velocity and work lasting.
Renopathological Microstructure Visualization From Formalin Fixed Kidney Tissue by Matrix-assisted Laser/Desorption Ionization-Time-Offlight Mass Spectrometry Imaging
Authors: Fröhlich S , Putz B , Schachner H , Kerjaschki D , Allmaier G , Marchetti-Deschmann Martina 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT
Understanding early stage renal malfunctions with regard to the glomerular filtration processes is essential for nephropathological prescreening strategies and intervention at an early stage. Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) in combination with histopathology can provide an universal analytical approach. Proteomic and lipidomic aspects of glomerular biocompositions were applied for microstructural differentiation in healthy rat kidney samples. Usability of commonly used tissue embedding media and the compatibility of histological staining and fixation methods were of interest. It was demonstrated that ultra-thin tissue samples (500 nm, 1 and 10 µm) can be used for lipid and peptide-based differentiation at the glomerular resolution level in formalin-fixed tissue samples in combination with preceding histological staining for correlating optical and molecular mass images.
Non Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis of Aneuploidy: Next Generation Sequencing or Fetal DNA Enrichment?
Authors: Avent Neil D. , Webb A , Madgett TE , Miran T , Sillence K , Kaushik N , Kiernan M 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT
Current invasive procedures [amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS)] pose a risk to mother and fetus and such diagnostic procedures are available only to high risk pregnancies limiting aneuploidy detection rate. This review seeks to highlight the necessity of investing in non invasive prenatal diagnosis (NIPD) and how NIPD would improve patient safety and detection rate as well as allowing detection earlier in pregnancy. Non invasive prenatal diagnosis can take either a proteomics approach or nucleic acid-based approach; this review focuses on the latter. Since the discovery of cell free fetal DNA (cffDNA) and fetal RNA in maternal plasma, procedures have been developed for detection for monogenic traits and for some have become well established (e.g., RHD blood group status). However, NIPD of aneuploidies remains technically challenging. This review examines currently published literature evaluating techniques and approaches that have been suggested and developed for aneuploidy detection, highlighting their advantages and limitations and areas for further research.
Integrative ‘Omic’ Approach Towards Understanding the Nature of Human Diseases
Authors: Peterlin Borut , Maver A 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT
The combination of improving technologies for molecular interrogation of global molecular alterations in human diseases along with increases in computational capacity, have enabled unprecedented insight into disease etiology, pathogenesis and have enabled new possibilities for biomarker development. A large body of data has accumulated over recent years, with a most prominent increase in information originating from genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic profiling levels. However, the complexity of the data made discovery of highorder disease mechanisms involving various biological layers, difficult, and therefore required new approaches toward integration of such data into a complete representation of molecular events occurring on cellular level. For this reason, we developed a new mode of integration of results coming from heterogeneous origins, using rank statistics of results from each profiling level. Due to the increased use of nextgeneration sequencing technology, experimental information is becoming increasingly more associated to sequence information, for which reason we have decided to synthesize the heterogeneous results using the information of their genomic position. We therefore propose a novel positional integratomic approach toward studying ‘omic’ information in human disease.
A Preliminary microRNA Analysis of non Syndromic Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
Authors: Patuzzo Cristina , Pasquali A , Trabetti E , Malerba G , Pignatii PF , Tessari M , Faggian G 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT
The development of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) involves a multifactorial process resulting in alterations of the structure and composition of the extracellular matrix (ECM). Recently, modifications in microRNA (miRNA) expression were implicated in the pathogenesis of TAA. This study presents a preliminary miRNA microarray analysis conducted on pooled ascending aorta RNAs obtained from non familial non syndromic TAA patients (five males and five females) compared to matched control pools. Ninety-nine differentially expressed miRNAs with >1.5-foldup- or down-regulation in TAAs compared to controls were identified, 16.0% of which were similarly regulated in the two sexes. Genes putatively targeted by differentially expressed miRNAs belonged preferentially to focal adhesion and adherens junction pathways. The results indicate an altered regulation of miRNA-mediated gene expression in the cellular interactions of aneurysmal aortic wall.
Integrated Genomic Analysis of Breast Cancers
Authors: Chaffanet Max , Addou-Klouche L , Adélaïde J , Cornen S , Bekhouche I , Finetti P , Guille A , Sircoulomb F , Raynaud S , Bertucci F , Birnbaum D 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT
Breast cancer is the most frequent and the most deadly cancer in women in Western countries. Different classifications of disease (anatomoclinical, pathological, prognostic, genetic) are used for guiding the management of patients. Unfortunately, they fail to reflect the whole clinical heterogeneity of the disease. Consequently, molecularly distinct diseases are grouped in similar clinical classes, likely explaining the different clinical outcome between patients in a given class, and the fact that selection of the most appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic strategy for each patient is not done accurately. Today, treatment is efficient in only 70.0- 75.0% of cases overall. Our repertoire of efficient drugs is limited but is being expanded with the discovery of new molecular targets for new drugs, based on the identification of candidate oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes (TSG) functionally relevant in disease. Development of new drugs makes therapeutical decisions even more demanding of reliable classifiers and prognostic/predictive tests. Breast cancer is a complex, heterogeneous disease at the molecular level. The combinatorial molecular origin and the heterogeneity of malignant cells, and the variability of the host background, create distinct subgroups of tumors endowed with different phenotypic features such as response to therapy and clinical outcome. Cellular and molecular analyses can identify new classes biologically and clinically relevant, as well as provide new clinically relevant markers and targets.
The various stages of mammary tumorigenesis are not clearly defined and the genetic and epigenetic events critical to the development and aggressiveness of breast cancer are not precisely known. Because the phenotype of tumors is dependent on many genes, a large-scale and integrated molecular characterization of the genetic and epigenetic alterations and gene expression deregulation should allow the identification of new molecular classes clinically relevant, as well as among the altered genes and/or pathways, the identification of more accurate molecular diagnostic, prognostic/predictive factors, and for some of them, after functional validation, the identification of new therapeutic targets.
Genetic Variation of The BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes in Macedonian Patients
Authors: Plaseska-Karanfilska Dijana , Maleva I , Madjunkova S , Bozhinovski G , Smickova E , Kondov G , Spiroski Z , Arsovski A 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT
The most significant and well characterized genetic risk factors for breast and/or ovarian cancer are germline mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. The BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations strikingly increase breast cancer risk, suggesting that polymorphisms in these genes are logical candidates in seeking to identify low penetrance susceptibility alleles. The aim of this study was to initiate a screen for BRCA1/2 gene mutations in order to identify the genetic variants in the Republic of Macedonia, and to evaluate the association of several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in these genes with breast cancer risk. In this study, we included 100 patients with invasive breast cancer from the Republic of Macedonia, classified according to their family history and 100 controls. The methodology included direct sequencing, single nucleotide primer extension method and multiplex ligation probe amplification (MLPA) analysis, all followed by capillary electrophoresis (CE) on an ABI PRISM™ 3130 Genetic Analyzer. We identified a total of seven carriers of mutations in the BRCA1/2 genes. None of the tested polymorphisms was associated with sporadic breast cancer risk, however, polymorphism rs8176267 in BRCA1 and N372H in BRCA2 showed an association with breast cancer risk in patients with at least one family member with breast cancer.