bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Random- Mutagenesis in Photosynthetic Microorganisms Further Selected with Respect to Increased Lipid Content
Authors: Ardelean Ana Valentina , Ardelean Ioan I. , Sicuia-Boiu Oana Alina , Cornea Petruţa 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
In the last decade there is an increased interest in selecting photosynthetic microorganisms with higher lipid content useful for biotechnological applications. In this paper we present our original results concerning: i) the selection of naturally occurring photosynthetic microorganisms with higher lipid content; ii) the use of these isolates as biological material subject of randomly induced mutagenesis; iii) selection by iodine vapour method of clones with decreased polysaccharides content and expected higher lipid content) as well as iv) genetic analysis of most promising strains in order to check the if they are true mutants or not. The results thus obtained argue the importance of the selection of naturally occurring photosynthetic microorganisms with higher lipid content as well as the use of random mutagenesis as a valuable tool to improve the genetic diversity of photosynthetic microorganisms in order to increase their ability to synthesize lipids for further biodiesel production and/or omega 3 or 6 production.
Maia type fixed point theorems for Ćirić-Prešić operators
Authors: Balazs Margareta-Eliza 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
The main aim of this paper is to obtain Maia type fixed point results for Ćirić-Prešić contraction condition, following Ćirić L. B. and Prešić S. B. result proved in [Ćirić L. B.; Prešić S. B. On Prešić type generalization of the Banach contraction mapping principle, Acta Math. Univ. Comenian. (N.S.), 2007, v 76, no. 2, 143–147] and Luong N. V. and Thuan N. X. result in [Luong, N. V., Thuan, N. X., Some fixed point theorems of Prešić-Ćirić type, Acta Univ. Apulensis Math. Inform., No. 30, (2012), 237–249]. We unified these theorems with Maia’s fixed point theorem proved in [Maia, Maria Grazia. Un’osservazione sulle contrazioni metriche. (Italian) Rend. Sem. Mat. Univ. Padova 40 1968 139–143] and the obtained results are proved is the present paper. An example is also provided.
On a quadratic type functional equation on locally compact abelian groups
Authors: Dimou Hajira , Aribou Youssef , Chahbi Abdellatif , Kabbaj Samir 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Let (G,+) be a locally compact abelian Hausdorff group, 𝓀 is a finite automorphism group of G, κ = card𝒦 and let µ be a regular compactly supported complex-valued Borel measure on G such that

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$\mu ({\rm{G}}) = {1 \over \kappa }$

. We find the continuous solutions f, g : G → ℂ of the functional equation

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$$\sum\limits_{k \in {\cal K}} {\sum\limits_{\lambda \in {\cal K}} {\int_{\rm{G}} {{\rm{f}}({\rm{x}} + {\rm{k}} \cdot {\rm{y}} + } \lambda \cdot {\rm{s}}){\rm{d}}\mu ({\rm{s}}) = {\rm{g}}({\rm{y}}) + \kappa {\rm{f}}({\rm{x}}),\,{\rm{x}},{\rm{y}} \in {\rm{G}},} } $$

in terms of k-additive mappings. This equations provides a common generalization of many functional equations (quadratic, Jensen’s, Cauchy equations).
Induction and identification of colchicine induced polyploidy in Gladiolus grandiflorus ‘White Prosperity’
Authors: Manzoor Ayesha , Ahmad Touqeer , Bashir Muhammad Ajmal , Baig Mirza Muhammad Qadeer , Quresh Abdul Ahad , Shah Muhammad Kausar Nawaz , Hafiz Ishfaq Ahmed 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Gladiolus is one of the most important lucrative cut flower crops that is commercially cultivated worldwide due to its various spike forms, size, and shape and color combinations. In order to further increase the commercial and horticultural value by improving the ornamental traits of gladiolus ‘White Prosperity’, polyploidy was induced by soaking gladiolus corms in different colchicine concentrations (0.1%, 0.2% and 0.3%) for 24 h. Different colchicine concentrations had a little effect on sprouting and survival percentage but it significantly delayed the emergence of sprouts. About one third decreases in plant height along with reduction in number of leaves per plant, leaf area, length and width, chlorophyll content, diameter and number of cormlets per corm was observed in treated plants. Colchicine at 0.1% concentration improved the ornamental value of gladiolus by increasing vase life whereas colchicine at 0.3% was effective in increasing floret diameter. However, the colchicine treated plants exhibited delayed and reduced percentage of flowering corms. Pollen and stomatal study was done for the identification of polyploidy and it showed that both pollen and stomata size were increased while stomatal density and pollen fertility was significantly reduced in polyploid plants. Induction of polyploidy (mixoploids + octoploids) was achieved in all concentrations, however 0.2% and 0.3% concentrations of colchicine were effective for producing large number of polyploid plants. But at 0.1% concentration of colchicine, majority of plants did not show any change in their original ploidy level (tetraploid). These putative polyploids may be helpful for further improvement in ornamental and horticultural value of gladiolus.
Central Bank Independence – The Case of the Central Bank of Montenegro
Authors: Radovic Milivoje , Radonjic Milena , Djuraskovic Jovan 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
In recent decades, there has been a trend in increasing the level of independence of central banks. The key factor that has contributed to a growing interest in this concept is grounded in economic theory that confirms the link between a lower inflation rate and a greater level of central bank independence. For this reason, in many countries, the existing regulations relating to central bank have been modified to protect its position from the absolute influence of the executive power of the state. This trend was particularly prevalent in transition countries, which was conditioned primarily by the EU accession criteria. The aim of this paper is to analyse independence of the Central Bank of Montenegro through the prism of functional, institutional, financial, and personal independence, and to assess the level of its legal independence by using appropriate indices.
The Implementation of Basel Committee BCBS 239: Short analysis of the new rules for Data Management
Authors: Orgeldinger Joerg 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
In January 2013, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision issued 14 principles for effective risk data aggregation and risk reporting (BCBS 239) and outlined the paths to compliance for globally systemically important banks (G-SIBs) and domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs).The Basel Committee devised BCBS 239 in order to ensure that banks and other financial institutions could monitor risks more effectively through superior data aggregation, enabling an overall more reliable and efficient risk management process. In a McKinsey report from June 2015 (Harreis et al, 2017) it is estimated that an average G-SIB would have to spend approximately 230 million USD and an average D-SIB 75 million USD to aggregate risk data that was previously dispersed over a wide variety of systems, geographic locations and banking groups. As the BCBS 239 for G-SIBs deadline was - at the time of writing – 10 months overdue, what approach towards compliance will prove to be more effective? In this article, the new principles according to BCBS 239 are described, criticized and one possible solution to meet the requirements is presented.
Feasibility Study on the Submerged Floating Tunnel in Qiongzhou Strait, China
Authors: Jiang Bolin , Liang Bo , Wu Shanshan 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Currently, one of the challenging tasks for Chinese engineering community is to construct a water-way crossing of Qiongzhou Strait in the south of China. This project has also gained significant attention from researchers in academia. The study presented herein is centered on providing a feasible solution for ac-complishing the above mentioned task. Initially, different alternatives as the best location, judged on the basis of the environmental constraints, are studied. Then the comparison between various structural solutions such as suspension bridge, submarine tunnel and SFT is presented. Among these solutions, SFT appears to be a very suitable alternative for Qiongzhou Strait waterway crossing due to distinctive advantages, like shorter distance, lower cost, less impact on environment and navigation, etc. Based on the appropriate conception for cross sections, support systems, materials, joints and connection schemes, a numerical model is developed by means of the FEM software ANSYS/Fluent. It is then analyzed under the influence of different environmental loading conditions, varying the wave heights and lengths, current velocities and water depths, which are typical in Qiongzhou Strait. The numerical results reveal that the proposed SFT solution performs safely even under extreme weather conditions.
The Automatic Collision Avoiding Plan Research of Given Way Vessel in Crossing Situation
Authors: Hu Weixuan , He Yixiong 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
This paper aims to the computing model of quantitative elements in crossing situation based on the separating of different states about vessel’s meeting to study the automatic collision-avoiding plan of given way vessel in crossing situation. Following results are proved by simulations: The accuracy of hydrodynamic model is enough for studying and application for automatic collision-avoiding; computing model of quantitative elements by method of bisection is rapidly and reliably convergent during computing. The whole meeting process can be separated to several stages according to the quantitative elements in crossing situation. Different initial collision avoiding measures of given-way vessel in different stages produced as per rules and ordinary practice of seaman.
The Influence of Ship Rolling Motion on Take-Off Aerodynamic Characteristics of Aircraft
Authors: Zheng He , Xiao-yu Sun , Xuan Gu 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Ship motion is an important factor affecting on the safety of ski-jump take-off. The simplified frigate ship SFS1 was numerically simulated, and the results were compared with the experimental data, the feasibility of the calculation method was verified; Meshless method and WALE turbulence model were used to simulate the process of aircraft ski-jump take-off, aerodynamic characteristics under different rolling conditions during the aircraft ski-jump take-off process were presented. The results showed that: the influence of ship rolling motion on lift coefficient, drag coefficient and pitching moment was small, side force and rolling moment were greatly affected by rolling motion; the region of downwash with the maximum speed was about 10 m from the bow; the safety of ski-jump take-off was greatly affected when aircraft was close to the bow within 20 m.
Simulation and Experimental Study of SCR Injection System
Authors: Du Jun , Zhang Yan , Cai Zeliang 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
According to actual engineering test, we design a linear controlled spray ammonia grille, and apply it to the SCR injection system of ship tail gas treatment. In this paper, the geometric model of ammonia injection grid was built in the flue of diesel engine, and the effects of spray atomization, ammonia uniformity and urea droplet distribution on spray atomization were simulated. Then the test bench was set up to observe the injection status of the ammonia injection grille. The NOx content of the outlet was measured by the original data of the flue gas, and the experimental data were processed. We calculate the denitrification rate by taking the average value to verify the correctness of the spray ammonia grid scheme.
High-Speed Catamaran’s Longitudinal Motion Attenuation with Active Hydrofoils
Authors: Hu Kaiye , Ding Yong , Wang Hongwei 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
This paper mainly studies the longitudinal motion prediction method and control technology of high-speed catamaran using the active hydrofoils. To establish the longitudinal motion equations of the ship basing on the 2.5D theory. Using the CFD software to obtain the hydrodynamic data of the hydrofoil. Bring the hydrodynamic expression of hydrofoils into the longitudinal motion equations of the ship. Predicting the longitudinal motion of High-speed catamaran before and after added the hydrofoils. A specific catamaran has been predicted with this approach, the result indicates this approach is workable and this prediction approach provides the theoretical basis for assessing the stabilization ability of appendages and possess the engineering practical value.
Quantitative Analysis of the Relationship Between Shear Strength and Fractal Dimension of Solidified Dredger Fill with Different Fly Ash Content Under Monotonic Shear
Authors: Shuai Yang , Wenbai Liu , Hongwei Liu 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
The dredger fill of Shanghai Hengsha Island Dongtan is solidified by curing agents with different fly ash content, and the shear strength index of solidified dredger fill is measured by the direct shear test. The microscopic images of solidified dredger fill are obtained by using SEM. The microscopic images are processed and analyzed by using IPP, and the fractal dimension including particle size fractal dimension Dps, aperture fractal dimension Dbs and particle surface fractal dimension Dpr is calculated by fractal theory. The quantitative analysis of the relationship between shear strength index and fractal dimension of solidified dredger fill is done. The research results show that the internal friction angle and the cohesion are closely related to the fly ash content λ and the curing period T, and the addition of fly ash can improve the effect of curing agent; There is no obvious linear relationship between the internal friction angle and the three fractal dimensions; The smaller particle surface fractal dimension Dpr and particle size fractal dimension Dps, the larger aperture fractal dimension Dbs, the greater the cohesion, and the cohesion has a good linear relationship with three fractal dimensions, and the correlation coefficient R2 is above 0.91.
Nurturing Innovation Performance Through Corporate Entrepreneurship: The Moderation of Employee Engagement
Authors: Ahmed Umair , Shah Saeed Abbas , Qureshi Muhammad Asif , Shah Muzafar Hussain , Khuwaja Faiz Muhammad 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
The objective of the present article is to highlight the concept of innovation performance, its importance and the different elements that could potentially enhance it within an organization. Through critical appraisal of the literature, the paper has attempted to shed light on how innovation performance is essentially important for businesses to thrive in the current global economy via focusing on prospects like corporate entrepreneurship and employee engagement. The review has concluded that Innovation and more importantly, employee performance towards bringing innovative is critical for businesses. Corporate entrepreneurship is an evolving concept that talks about nurturing and establishing such an environment that supports and motivates people to work with initiative mindset, indulging in creativity and innovation within the organization. Notably, past empirical evidence has underscored employee engagement to be highly significant in enhancing performance focused outcomes. The paper had attempted to establish how corporate entrepreneurship can enhance innovation performance within an organization. Importantly, the paper has also outlined pivotal role of employee engagement as a potential moderator to enrich this relationship. The paper has forwarded research model highlighting severe paucity of research and mature significance for fostering innovation performance at the workplace.
Effect of Knowledge Management Activities and Dynamic Capabilities on Employee Performance in the Banking Sector: Empirical Evidence From Pakistan
Authors: Akram Kashif , Hilman Haim 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
The banking sector is facing constant change and fierce competition. In this scenario, banks need to align themselves with the ever-changing environment by enhancing employee knowledge base to create capabilities. The basic objective of the current study is to examine the effect of knowledge management activities and dynamic capabilities on employee performance in the banking sector of Pakistan. This research employed a quantitative method to analyse the data. The sample was taken from employees who are working in public and private banks in Pakistan. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among employees of public and private banks adopting stratified random sampling technique. Ordinary Least Square (OLS) method is used to testify the hypothesis and factor analysis to examine the validity and reduction of the items. This research finds that both knowledge management activities and dynamic capabilities have significant effect on employee performance in the banking sector of Pakistan.
Durable Rural Development Through the 2014 - 2020 National Rural Development Program
Authors: Lucian Paul 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Rural Development Policy is a priority for the E.U., as half of the Union’s population lives in rural areas. This policy is focused on society’s durable development, under all its aspects: economic, social, cultural, and so on. The challenges which rural areas of member states face must be addressed, while at the same time applying European norms and standards for rural development. After Romania became a part of the E.U., rural areas here were supported through several national rural development programs, so as to create a durable and sustainable rural economy. Major changes are required to achieve this kind of development, such as replacing old agricultural structures, modernizing the village, while at the same time maintaining cultural and local identity. Rural areas in Romania are often affected by natural disasters. During the last 17 years, national rural development programs implied contracts worth billions of Euros. For instance, through the 2020 NRDP, a budget of 9.5 billion Euros was allocated, 8.1 billion Euros coming from E.U. funding and 1.34 billion Euros as national cofinancing. At the moment, Romania’s absorption degree for the 2020 NRDP is of 20% and is expected to surpass 50% by 2020. Another regional program includes the concept of Spatial Development - Romania - 2025. Spatial planning supports the avoidance of rural dispersion. The betterment of infrastructure is supported, such as access roads, expanding base utilities, consolidated works to prevent flooding or landslides, and so on.
Relevance of Big Data for Business and Management. Exploratory Insights (Part I)
Authors: Ogrean Claudia 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Over the last few decades Big Data has impetuously penetrated almost every domain of human interest/action and it has (more or less consciously) become a ubiquitous presence of day to day life. The main questions this exploratory paper seeks to address (throughout its two parts) are the following: What is the (actual) impact of Big Data on Business & Management and How can businesses (through their management) leverage the potential of Big Data to their benefit? A gradual, step by step approach (based on literature review and a variety of secondary data) will guide the paper in search for answers to the abovementioned questions: starting with a concise history of the topic Big Data as reflected in academia and a critical content analysis of the Big Data concept, the paper will then continue by emphasizing some of the most significant realities and trends that characterize the supply-side of the big data industry; the second part of the paper is dedicated to the investigation of the demand-side of the big data industry – by highlighting some evidences (and projections) on the impact of big data analytics on Business & Management (both at aggregate and granular level) and exploring what companies could and should do (through their management) in order to best capitalize on the opportunities of big data and avoid/minimize the impact of its threats.
La modificación encubierta en los modos de gestión de servicios públicos, que supone el artículo 86.2 del Proyecto de Ley de régimen jurídico del sector público –LRJSP-
Authors: Bermúdez Sánchez Javier 
Published: September 2018

1. PLANTEAMIENTO
2. LA REDACCIÓN DEL ART. 86 PROYECTO LRJSP Y SU ANTECEDENTE EN EL ANTEPROYECTO
3. PRECEDENTES EN EL ÁMBITO LOCAL, ART. 85.2 LRBRL, DESDE 2013
4. NOVEDADES DEL ART. 86.2 PROYECTO LRJSP.
5. CONSECUENCIAS Y ANÁLISIS DE LA REGULACIÓN QUE ESTABLECE EL ART. 85.2 DEL PROYECTO LRJSP
6. REFLEXIÓN FINAL.
O DEVER DE COLABORAÇÃO (ENTRE E DAS PARTES) NO PROCESSO CIVIL CONSTITUCIONAL E A EFETIVA PRESTAÇÃO DA TUTELA JURISDICIONAL EXECUTIVA: O DEVER FUNDAMENTAL DO EXECUTADO DE NOMEAR BENS PASSÍVEIS DE PENHORA
Authors: Chaves Cristian Frau Obrador 
Published: September 2018

A ideia de uma concepção cooperativa do processo civil – tema que começa a inspirar relevante produção científica na doutrina brasileira – suscita um olhar renovado sobre os institutos processuais, um ponto de vista que considere os aportes teóricos da fase metodológica atual da ciência processual. Busca-se neste artigo demonstrar o importante papel desenvolvido pelos “atores do processo”, aqui incluem-se tanto as partes como o juiz e seus auxiliares, em nome da célere e efetiva prestação da tutela jurisdicional. Num primeiro momento, traz-se à baila mecanismo tradicional, característico do ordenamento processual anglo-saxônico, conhecido como Discovery. Adentra-se no tormentoso espaço do processo cooperativo como modelo de processo do Estado Constitucional de Direito, ou como denomina a Constituição Federal de 1988, Estado Democrático de Direito, para, então, chegarmos ao ponto nevrálgico deste estudo que é o dever de colaboração do executado de nomear bens passíveis de penhora. O objeto, portanto, é o de investigar as conseqüências de uma visão cooperativa, no que respeita à efetividade da tutela dispensada no processo de cunho eminentemente constitucional.
CONTROLE CONCENTRADO DE CONSTITUCIONALIDADE MEDIANTE RECURSO EXTRAORDINÁRIO
Authors: Berland Victor Cesar 
Published: September 2018

O controle de constitucionalidade brasileiro segue o modelo misto, difuso e concentrado. O primeiro é instrumentalizado pelo levantamento de uma questão de ordem que leve ao plenário a questão constitucional, tendo por base um caso concreto levado ao Supremo Tribunal Federal via Recurso Extraordinário, Reclamação e demais meios processuais submetidos à apreciação da Corte.O segundo ocorre por meio das Ações Diretas de Inconstitucionalidade por ação e por omissão, Ação Direta de Inconstitucionalidade Interventiva, Argüição de Descumprimento de Preceito Fundamental e Ação Declaratória de Constitucionalidade, todas com um número restritos de legitimados.Conforme jurisprudência do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), não é possível o controle de constitucionalidade de lei municipal em face da Constituição Federal por meio de Ação Declaratória de Inconstitucionalidade, pois isso cabe ao controle concentrado no âmbito estadual – se a norma-parâmetro for de repetição obrigatória. Então se asseguraria a competência da Corte Suprema, enquanto guardiã da Constituição, em face da decisão proferida pelo Tribunal de Justiça local em sede de ação direta de inconstitucionalidade estadual por meio de Recurso Extraordinário contra este acórdão.