bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Improvisation in Electronic Music—The Case of Vienna Electronica
Authors: Mazierska Ewa 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
The purpose of this article is to establish what improvisation means and how it is used by electronic musicians operating in Vienna from the late 1980s till the present day: Peter Rehberg, Peter Kruder, Rupert Huber, Patrick Pulsinger, and the members of the band Sofa Surfers. It attempts to find out whether they believe that their choice of electronic instruments enhanced or impeded their ability to improvise and their sense of artistic agency; what type of improvisation they favour and what are their views on the changing role of improvisation in producing electronic music. It also examines the difference between old and new style electronic instruments in improvisation and music production at large. Finally, it asks a question whether the musicians had any views about the link (or the lack thereof) between the cultural milieu in which they operate and their willingness and ability to improvise.
Third City 2017: Improvisational Roles in Performances Using Live Sampling
Authors: Aveyard Jon , Wilkinson Dan 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
The 2017 set by the electroacoustic duo Third City comprised five pieces, each defined by an audio path linking different acoustic musical instruments to digital musical instruments to enable live sampling. Performances were then improvised within structures developed in rehearsal. The authors here ask how the different instruments and audio paths influenced the improvisational roles taken by the performers. Previously established differences between acoustic musical instruments and digital musical instruments are highlighted, and questions regarding their use within improvisation are articulated. A taxonomy of improvisational roles is then selected and applied to the pieces. In identifying correlations between the instruments and audio paths of the five pieces and the improvisational roles used by the performers, conclusions are reached to serve as guidance in the setting up of audio paths for other electroacoustic improvisation pieces using live sampling. This article is the result of research into practice, an asynchronous post hoc consideration (Onsman and Burke 210) of the 2017 Third City set carried out by the duo having repositioned themselves relative to their music-making selves as researchers referring to both the experience of performers and the projected experience of the audience as inferred from archive footage.
Complexity of type IV collagens: from network assembly to function
Authors: Wu Yuexin , Ge Gaoxiang 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
Collagens form complex networks in the extracellular space that provide structural support and signaling cues to cells. Network-forming type IV collagens are the key structural components of basement membranes. In this review, we discuss how the complexity of type IV collagen networks is established, focusing on collagen α chain selection in type IV collagen protomer and network formation; covalent crosslinking in type IV collagen network stabilization; and the differences between solid-state type IV collagen in the extracellular matrix and soluble type IV collagen fragments. We further discuss how complex type IV collagen networks exert their physiological and pathological functions through cell surface integrin and nonintegrin receptors.
Highly flexible, IgG-shaped, trivalent antibodies effectively target tumor cells and induce T cell-mediated killing
Authors: Dickopf Steffen , Lauer Matthias E. , Ringler Philippe , Spick Christian , Kern Peter , Brinkmann Ulrich 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
A novel bispecific antibody format was applied to generate T cell-engaging antibodies. The TriFab format is a trivalent IgG-shaped entity composed of two Fab arms that bind to antigens on the surface of tumor cells, which are linked via flexible peptides to a CD3 binding moiety that replaces the CH2 domains of conventional IgGs. The distinctive feature of these T cell recruiting bispecifics is that their CD3 variable regions are incorporated between domains, rather than N- or C-terminally fused to an Fc or antibody fragments. T cell recruiting TriFabs resemble in size and shape, are expressed and show biophysical properties similar to regular IgGs. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) demonstrates high flexibility of the cell surface binding arms as well as target antigen accessibility of the interspersed CD3 binding domain. Functional co-culturing assays of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and different tumor cell lines (MCF7 and A431) revealed a dose-dependent T cell-mediated cytotoxicity that was induced by the TriFabs targeting either LeY or EGFR cell surface antigens.
Violenza e giustificazione del delitto politico a partire dai Gracchi
Authors: Gabrielli Chantal 
Published: December 2018

RiassuntoIl tragico epilogo delle vicende graccane non lasciò indifferente la classe dirigente romana. La violenza e il ricorso legittimo ad essa furono oggetto di un’articolata riflessione storiografica presso le élites. La violenza (visnelle fonti latine,bianelle fonti greche) diventò parametro interpretativo della storia politica dell’ultimo secolo dellares publica.La rilevanza del problema influenzò profondamente la successiva riflessione storiografica, suscitando interesse anche nella storiografia moderna.
Crystal structure of 6-amino-8-(4-isopropylphenyl)-2-methyl-2,3,8,8a-tetrahydroisoquinoline-5,7,7(1H)-tricarbonitrile-ethanol (1/1), C24H29N5O
Authors: Liu Xian-Chang , Zhang Pei-Pei , Wang Yong 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
C24H29N5O, triclinic, P1̄ (no. 2), a = 10.352(9) Å, b = 10.911(10) Å, c = 12.480(6) Å, α = 97.33(2)°, β = 110.29(2)°, γ = 115.353(15)°, V = 1129.6(15) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0614, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1855, T = 296(2) K.
Crystal structure of 2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)-5-methylisophthalaldehyde, C15H22O3Si
Authors: Liu Peilian , Liu Na , Liu Cuiling , Jia Yongmei , Zhou Guohua , Sun Ying 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
C15H22O3Si, monoclinic, P21/n (no. 14), a = 10.0187(5) Å, b = 11.9948(5) Å, c = 13.6259(7) Å, β = 102.521(5)°, V = 1598.51(14) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0485, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1273, T = 293 K.
Crystal structure of trichloro-(4-chloro-2,6-bis(diphenylmethyl)-N-((pyridin-2-yl)methylene)aniline)-aluminum dichloromethane solvate, C39H31AlCl6N2
Authors: Zhong Hailan , Peng Ziyi , Lei Hao 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
C39H31AlCl6N2, orthorhombic, P212121 (no. 19), a = 10.09080(1) Å, b = 18.5381(2) Å, c = 19.7643(2) Å, V = 3697.19(7) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0516, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1430, T = 150(10) K.
Crystal structure of N′-(1-(benzofuran-2-yl)ethylidene)-2-cyanoacetohydrazide, C13H11N3O2
Authors: Alotaibi Mohammad Hayal , Mohamed Hanan A. , Abdel-Wahab Bakr F. , Hegazy Amany S. , Kariuki Benson M. , El-Hiti Gamal A. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
C13H11N3O2, triclinic, P1̄ (no. 2), a = 7.889(2) Å, b = 9.367(3) Å, c = 9.630(3) Å, α = 64.82(3)°, β = 106.507(4)°, γ = 84.57(2), V = 585.1(3) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0550, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1455, T = 293(2) K.
Dry matter Yield and Nodulation of Common Bean as Influenced by Phosphorus, Lime and Compost Application at Southern Ethiopia
Authors: Shanka Dereje , Dechassa Nigussie , Gebeyehu Setegn , Elias Eyasu 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
Soil acidity is among the major limiting factors for common bean nodulation and productivity. Therefore, field experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of the application of phosphorus (P), lime, and compost on nodulation and dry-matter accumulation of common bean under field conditions at Areka during the long rainy season (belg) and short rainy season (meher). Three rates of compost (0, 5 and 10 t ha-1), three rates of lime (0, 0.64 and 1.28 t ha-1) and three rates of phosphorus (0, 23 and 46 kg P2O5 ha-1) were laid out as a randomized complete block design in a factorial arrangement and replicated three times. All data on nodulation and aboveground drymatter were collected. Results showed that the combined application of P at rates of 46 kg P2O5 ha-1 and lime at rates of 1.28 t ha-1 resulted in the maximum number of total and effective nodules during the long rainy season. Similarly, application of the highest rates of compost along with the highest rates of lime increased the aboveground dry biomass yield significantly over the control during both seasons. Finally, it can be concluded that the application of compost, lime and phosphorus can boost biomass accumulation and nodulation of common bean in acid soils.
Effects of NaCl-Salinity on Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Plants in a Pot Experiment
Authors: Rahman Md. Mostafizur , Hossain Mobarok , Hossain Kaniz Fatima Binte , Sikder Md. Tajuddin , Shammi Mashura , Rasheduzzaman Md. , Hossain M. Anwar , Alam Akm. Mahbubul , Uddin M. Khabir 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
Salinity intrusion is a global concern in relation to sustainable agricultural practices. About three-fourths of the coastal area in Bangladesh is affected by different levels of salinity. This study was conducted to observe the effects of NaCl-salinity on tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) plants in a pot experiment. Morphological properties and yield of five varieties of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute tomato (BARI-T 1, BARI-T 2, BARI-T 3, BARI-T 4, and BARI-T 5) plants were exposed to NaCl-salinity (2, 4, 6 and 8 dS/m) through irrigation. Morphological properties such as number of leaves, leaf length, leaf width, number of days of flowering, number of flowers and number of branches were observed. Results showed that morphological properties of all studied tomato plants were affected by increasing NaCl-salinity, except number of days of flowering, and yield was reduced compared to the control group (tap water; 0.043 dS/m). The post-harvest pot soil was also affected by NaCl-salinity irrigation. This study can be useful in selecting salt-tolerant varieties in saline-affected areas.
Amphibiomorphic Modeled and Painted Pottery from Argentine Patagonia and Central-Southern Chile. Functional Interpretation and Identification of Species Based on Mimetic and Aposematic Traits
Authors: Pérez Alberto E. , Schuster Verónica , Jofré Daniella P. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
This work aims to identify attributes or features related to endemic amphibians in modeled and painted pottery from central-southern Chile and north-western Argentina. From this work, we were able to identify four species of amphibians represented in certain types of modeled and painted pottery, and we also complemented this data with modern references and ethnohistorical chronicles of the potential use given to this pottery in particular. This contribution postulates that some elements of the black-onred pottery of the Early Ceramic Period of Araucanía in central-southern Chile and of Patagonia in northwestern Argentina, seek to highlight amphibiomorphic characteristics such as exophthalmia (protruding eyes) and aposematism (brilliant coloring and brightness of the vessel by using an engobe decoration). Based on the ethnohistorical data of the area, it is also proposed that these vessels could be linked to the exclusive use of highly toxic substances. Finally, the results allowed us to explore the close ecological interaction between human groups and woodlands.
Scholarly Communication Practices in Humanities and Social Sciences: A Study of Researchers’ Attitudes and Awareness of Open Access
Authors: Narayan Bhuva , Luca Edward J. , Tiffen Belinda , England Ashley , Booth Mal , Boateng Henry 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
This paper examines issues relating to the perceptions and adoption of open access (OA) and institutional repositories. Using a survey research design, we collected data from academics and other researchers in the humanities, arts and social sciences (HASS) at a university in Australia. We looked at factors influencing choice of publishers and journal outlets, as well as the use of social media and nontraditional channels for scholarly communication. We used an online questionnaire to collect data and used descriptive statistics to analyse the data. Our findings suggest that researchers are highly influenced by traditional measures of quality, such as journal impact factor, and are less concerned with making their work more findable and promoting it through social media. This highlights a disconnect between researchers’ desired outcomes and the efforts that they put in toward the same. Our findings also suggest that institutional policies have the potential to increase OA awareness and adoption. This study contributes to the growing literature on scholarly communication by offering evidence from the HASS field, where limited studies have been conducted. Based on the findings, we recommend that academic librarians engage with faculty through outreach and workshops to change perceptions of OA and the institutional repository.
Angstkommunikation in dichten Ordnungen Über Terror und Terrorismus
Authors: Lehmann Maren 
Published: December 2018

Zusammenfassung
Der Aufsatz unterscheidet zwischen Terror und Terrorismus. Terror wird nicht einfach verstanden als sprachloser seelischer Zustand der tiefen Unsicherheit (Angst), sondern als sozialer Zustand, in dem die Erfahrung unverständlicher und unerträglicher Gewalt zu einer intensiven, keineswegs sprachlosen Kommunikation führt, zu Angstkommunikation. Von Terrorismus ist demgegenüber die Rede, wenn aus dem einen gemeinsamen Merkmal dieser Erfahrungen – unverständliche Gewalt – auf einen Zusammenhang geschlossen wird, der durch das Unverständliche integriert und motiviert ist und dem die Gewalt zugerechnet werden kann.
The Flow Index of Clays and Its Relationship with Some Basic Geotechnical Properties
Authors: Spagnoli Giovanni , Feinendegen Martin , Di Matteo Lucio , Rubinos David A. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
The flow index (FI), which is the slope of the water content versus log10 of the blows number plot for the Casagrande cup method, is the measure of the rate at which soil mass loses its shear strength with increased water content. FI was plotted against the plasticity index (PI) of 59 clays; each clay had a different mineralogy and origin, and together they accounted for a wide range of plasticity values. A linear relationship with R2 = 0.91 was observed. However, if FI is plotted against the liquid limit (LL) and the plastic limit (PL) separately, although a good correlation with LL is observed, FI poorly correlates with PL. FI was also correlated with the activity of soil, cation exchange capacity, specific surface area, and water uptake. Predicted equations from PI and activity were established on 13 independent samples confirming that a good correlation against measured values and estimated values (from FI) exists. From the literature review, FI was also used to indirectly estimate PL. Results show a trend, albeit the results are scattered (R2 = 0.66 for the Casagrande cup method and R2 = 0.76 for the cone penetrometer method), thus indicating that PL cannot be directly obtained from FI.
Effect of Process Parameters on Tensile Strength of Sansevieria and Areca Husk Fiber Needle-Punched Nonwoven Fabrics
Authors: Devaki E. , Sangeetha K. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
The present study intends to determine the optimum process conditions for needle punching the nonwoven fabrics produced from blends of sansevieria and areca husk fibers. The Box–Behnken experimental design is used for the optimization of the fabric weight (200–400 g/m2), punch density (150–250 punches/cm2), and blend ratio (30:70–70:30) with respect to the tensile strength of the nonwoven fabrics and to evaluate the effects and interactions of the needle punching process conditions. The optimum process conditions were obtained at a fabric weight of 400 g/m2, 250 punches/cm2, and 70:30 blend ratio. Nonwoven fabric with a highest breaking force of 17.58 N in the machine direction and 36.51 N in the transverse direction was obtained at the optimum process conditions. The nonwoven fabric developed from this study can be used as a floor covering material in the construction field.
Enjeux d’une recherche collaborative menée avec trois enseignantes atikamekws à l’éducation préscolaire
Authors: Jacob Elisabeth , Charron Annie 
Published: December 2018

L’intérêt de documenter les rôles d’enseignantes atikamekws en contexte de jeu symbolique pour favoriser l’émergence de l’écrit provient d’une double préoccupation ; un besoin de questionner scientifiquement la pratique et celui de trois enseignantes atikameks qui souhaitaient avoir des outils pour favoriser le langage oral et écrit des enfants. Pour répondre à cette double préoccupation, une recherche collaborative a été menée dans trois classes d’éducation préscolaire en contexte autochtone. Ce texte propose une réflexion sur le développement professionnel des enseignantes autochtones et la collaboration des acteurs permettant le bon déroulement de ce projet de recherche.
Changes in marrow adipose tissue with short-term changes in weight in premenopausal women with anorexia nervosa
Authors: Fazeli Pouneh K , Faje Alexander T , Bredella Miriam A , Polineni Sai , Russell Stephen , Resulaj Megi , Rosen Clifford J , Klibanski Anne 
Published: December 2018

Objective
In anorexia nervosa, a psychiatric disease characterized by self-induced starvation and a model of chronic undernutrition, levels of subcutaneous (SAT) and visceral (VAT) adipose tissue are low, whereas marrow adipose tissue (MAT) levels are elevated compared to normal-weight women. The reason for this paradoxical elevation of an adipose tissue depot in starvation is not known. We sought to understand changes in MAT in response to subacute changes in weight and to compare these changes with those of other fat depots and body composition parameters.

Design and methods
We conducted a 12-month longitudinal study including 46 premenopausal women (n = 26 with anorexia nervosa and n = 20 normal-weight controls) with a mean (s.e.m.) age of 28.2 ± 0.8 years. We measured MAT, SAT, VAT and bone mineral density (BMD) at baseline and after 12 months.

Results
At baseline, SAT (P < 0.0001), VAT (P < 0.02) and BMD of the spine and hip (P ≤ 0.0002) were significantly lower and vertebral and metaphyseal MAT (P ≤ 0.001) significantly higher in anorexia nervosa compared to controls. Weight gain over 12 months was associated with increases not only in SAT and VAT, but also epiphyseal MAT (P < 0.03). Changes in epiphyseal MAT were positively associated with changes in BMD (P < 0.03).

Conclusions
In contrast to the steady state, in which MAT levels are higher in anorexia nervosa and MAT and BMD are inversely associated, short-term weight gain is associated with increases in both MAT and BMD. These longitudinal data demonstrate the dynamic nature of this fat depot and provide further evidence of its possible role in mineral metabolism.
Non-invasive DXA-derived bone structure assessment of acromegaly patients: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Kužma Martin , Vaňuga Peter , Ságová Ivana , Pávai Dušan , Jackuliak Peter , Killinger Zdenko , Binkley Neil C , Winzenrieth Renaud , Genant Harry K , Payer Juraj 
Published: December 2018

Introduction
Impaired bone microarchitecture is involved in vertebral fracture (VF) development among acromegaly patients.

Aim of the study
Comparison of DXA-derived bone parameters, areal BMD (aBMD), trabecular bone score (TBS) and 3D-SHAPER parameters in acromegaly patients with healthy controls.

Methods
This cross-sectional study evaluated acromegaly patients and a control group of healthy subjects. In all subjects, a single measurement of pituitary axis hormone levels, bone turnover markers, aBMD, (total hip (TH) and lumbar spine (LS)), TBS and 3D-SHAPER of the proximal femur region was performed. All subjects underwent DXA assessment of VF using the semiquantitative approach.

Results
One hundred six patients with acromegaly (mean age 56.6 years, BMI 30.2 kg/m2) and 104 control subjects (mean age 54.06 years, 28.4 BMI kg/m2) were included. After adjustment for weight, LS aBMD, TBS and TH trabecular volumetric BMD (vBMD) remained lower (P = 0.0048, <0.0001 and <0.0001, respectively) while cortical thickness (Cth) at TH and neck remained thicker (P = 0.006) in acromegaly patients compared with controls. The best multivariate model (model 1) discriminating patients with and without acromegaly included TBS, TH trabecular vBMD and TH Cth parameters (all P < 0.05). Twenty-two VFs (13 acromegaly subjects) were recognized. In these subjects after adjustment for age, FN aBMD, TH cortical sBMD and TH cortical vBMD remained significantly associated with the prevalent VF (OR = 2.69 (1.07–6.78), 2.84 (1.24–6.51) and 2.38 (1.11–5.10) for neck aBMD, TH cortical sBMD and TH cortical vBMD respectively)). The AUCs were similar for each parameter in this model.

Conclusions
Acromegaly patients, regardless of VF presence, have lower trabecular bone quantitative parameters, but those with VFs had decreased cortical density.
A Novel Role for α-Importins and Akirin in Establishment of Meiotic Sister Chromatid Cohesion in Caenorhabditis elegans
Authors: Bowman Richard , Balukoff Nathan , Ford Talitha , Smolikove Sarit 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
During meiotic prophase I, sister chromatid cohesion is established in a way that supports the assembly of the synaptonemal complex (SC). The SC connects homologous chromosomes, directing meiotic recombination to create crossovers. In this paper, we identify two proteins that cooperate to import and load meiotic cohesins, thus indirectly promoting SC assembly. AKIR-1 is a protein with a previously identified meiotic role in SC disassembly. akir-1 mutants have no obvious defects in sister chromatid cohesion. We identified ima-2, a gene encoding for an α-importin nuclear transport protein, as a gene interacting with akir-1. Analysis of akir-1;ima-2 double mutants reveals a decrease in the number of germline nuclei and the formation of polycomplexes (PCs) (an SC protein aggregate). These PCs contain proteins that are part of the two main substructures of the SC: the central region and the lateral element. Unlike typical PCs, they also contain sister chromatid cohesion proteins. In akir-1;ima-2 double mutants, PCs are located in both the nucleus and the cytoplasm. This suggests that the defects observed in the double mutants are both in nuclear import and in the assembly of sister chromatid cohesion. PC formation is also associated with recombination defects leading to reduced numbers of crossovers. Similarly to cohesion mutants, the pairing center protein HIM-8 is mislocalized in akir-1;ima-2 double mutants, forming multiple foci. We propose that AKIR-1 and IMA-2 operate in parallel pathways to import and load chromosomally associated cohesin complex proteins in meiotic nuclei, a novel finding for both of these conserved proteins.