bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Gaussian Process Framework for Overlap and Causal Effect Estimation with High-Dimensional Covariates
Authors: Ghosh Debashis , Cruz Cortés Efrén 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
A powerful tool for the analysis of nonrandomized observational studies has been the potential outcomes model. Utilization of this framework allows analysts to estimate average treatment effects. This article considers the situation in which high-dimensional covariates are present and revisits the standard assumptions made in causal inference. We show that by employing a flexible Gaussian process framework, the assumption of strict overlap leads to very restrictive assumptions about the distribution of covariates, results for which can be characterized using classical results from Gaussian random measures as well as reproducing kernel Hilbert space theory. In addition, we propose a strategy for data-adaptive causal effect estimation that does not rely on the strict overlap assumption. These findings reveal under a focused framework the stringency that accompanies the use of the treatment positivity assumption in high-dimensional settings.
The crystal structure of 1,6-di-tert-butyl-1,1,3,3,4,4,6,6-octamethyl-2,2,5,5-tetrakis (trimethylsilyl)hexasilane, C28H78Si10
Authors: Xiao Xu-Qiong , Xu Jun-Ting , Wu Yinan , Wang Qiong-Yan 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
C28H78Si10, monoclinic, Pn (no. 7), a = 21.413(4) Å, b = 9.8568(17) Å, c = 22.074(4) Å, β = 93.426(4)°, V = 4650.6(14) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0613, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1750, T = 296(2) K.
Fractal analysis of pore structures in graphene oxide-carbon nanotube based cementitious pastes under different ultrasonication
Authors: Gao Yuan , Jing Hongwen , Zhou Zefu 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Nano cement additive using a hybrid of graphene oxide (GO) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) combines the excellent affinity of GO and the superior mechanical properties of MWCNTs. Ultrasonication is the key process to disperse the GO/MWCNTs and further optimizes the pore structures of cement-based pastes. Fractal dimension can effectively and quantitatively characterize the pore structures of cementitious composites. The present study investigates the fractal dimensions of pore structures of GO/MWCNT-OPC pastes under power- and time-controlled ultrasonication based on the mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) tests data. The finding of this study shows that comparing to calculating the fractal dimension of the overall pore size range, assessing the variations of fractal dimension of individual pore size range is more effective in evaluating the pore characteristic. The fractal dimension of larger capillary pores

$$\left( {{D}_{>{{10}^{4}}nm}} \right)$$can be use to describe the change of pore structure of GO/MWCNT-OPC pastes under ultrasonication treatment with sufficient accuracy as higher value of

$${{D}_{>{{10}^{4}}nm}}$$indicates better pore characteristics. The fractal dimension change trend of mesopores is always opposite to that of bigger capillary pores. Modest increment in both power- and time-controlled ultrasonication seems to result in the increase of the fractal dimension of capillary pores and lead to better reinforcement effects. Prolongation of ultrasonication time slightly influences the pore structure of the specimens, while nano cement additives exposed to excess ultrasonication power fail to afford adequate reinforcing effect and finally cause the deterioration of the pore structures. The findings of this study can provide helpful information of GO/MWCNT-OPC pastes and ultrasonication treatment in the future.
Effect of heat treatment on the thermophysical properties of copper-powder-filled polycarbonate and polycarbonate containing paraffin
Authors: Zouaoui Fairouz , Rouabah Farid , Nouar Yacine , Fois Magali 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
In this study, the effect of paraffin (PR) and copper (Cu) incorporation in polycarbonate (PC) was investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The effect of PR incorporation in PC was investigated using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The effect of thermal treatments on thermophysical properties was studied in PC/PR and PC/Cu composites by using the hot-disk method and a periodic method (DICO). Specimens were heated at 160°C (Tg + 15°C), then two different cooling methods were employed: furnace cooling (annealing) and water cooling (quenching) at 0°C and 35°C. The DSC results showed that a solid-liquid transition occurred in all PR formulations, as well as showed the plasticizing role of the PR additive. Thermal stability decreased with the addition of PR. Thermal conductivities (λ) increased with increasing Cu content and decreased with PR additive content, and the annealed samples showed a higher thermal conductivity (λ) than quenched ones. Meanwhile, a small difference between the thermal conductivity of the DICO samples and the hot-disk samples was noticed.
¿Qué más cuenta Centroamérica? Relatos de Vanessa Núñez y Alberto Sánchez Argüello
Authors: Fuentes Belgrave Laura 
Published: July 2019

En la actualidad, el festival literario Centroamérica Cuenta tiene en su haber seis ediciones realizadas desde 2013. Esta iniciativa internacional, coordinada por el escritor nicaragüense Sergio Ramírez, año con año ha forjado un espacio de intercambio y reflexión para la narrativa centroamericana, proyectando las identidades, literaturas y realidades de la región a diversas zonas del orbe. Desde su inicio, el festival ha contado con la participación de más de 500 escritores del istmo, entre los cuales se encuentran la salvadoreña Vanessa Núñez y el nicaragüense Alberto Sánchez Argüello, representantes de una nueva generación centroamericana de narradores.
En el caso de la escritora Vanesa Núñez (1973, San Salvador), también abogada, docente y editora, incluimos un cuento inédito; “La familia”, de carácter amargo y afilado en su desenlace, como las vidas de muchas personas centroamericanas. Núñez ha publicado los libros: Los locos mueren de viejos (FyG Editores, 2008 y La Pereza, 2015), Dios tenía miedo (FyG Editores, 2011 y Editorial Piedrasanta, 2016), La caja de cuentos (libro objeto) (Alas de Barrilete, 2015), Espejos (Uruk Editores, 2015), Animales Interiores (en coautoría con Frida Larios, 2015), así como varios relatos en diversas antologías y revistas de España, Francia, Alemania, Suiza, Estados Unidos, Colombia, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala y México. Su obra ha sido igualmente traducida al francés, alemán e inglés.
En cuanto al narrador Alberto Sánchez Argüello (1976, Managua), también psicólogo, ilustrador y reconocido tuitero (de la aplicación Twitter), quien ha creado varios libros de micro-relatos a partir de tuits entrelazados (Parafernalia Ediciones Digitales), publicamos el micro-cuento “La estatua”. El relato se encuentra en diálogo con el cuento de Núñez, a partir de una visión cruda de los mandatos patriarcales imperantes en nuestras sociedades. Sánchez se ha enfocado en literatura juvenil e infantil, con la publicación de las siguientes obras: La casa del agua (Fondo Editorial Libros para niños, 2003), Mi amigo el dragón (Fondo Editorial Libros para niños, 2014), Los Monstruos bajo la cama (Loqueleo Santillana, 2016), Chico Largo y Charco Verde (Loqueleo Santillana, 2017) e Ítaca (Fondo Editorial Libros para niños, 2017). Su obra se ha publicado en antologías en Nicaragua, México, España, El Salvador, Bolivia, Chile y Perú. Algunos de sus cuentos están traducidos al inglés, portugués, italiano, alemán y vietnamita.
Towards transforming a system: re-thinking incarceration for youth (and beyond)
Authors: Marqua-Harries Lisa , Stewart Grant , Padayachee Venessa 
Published: July 2019

Rethinking crime and punishment, especially with regard to youth, is a priority for South Africa; a country with high crime rates, recidivism and an overburdened criminal justice system. The present punitive and retributive system often only exacerbates many underlying causes of crime and violence, especially in young people. The failure of the present system suggests that the time is right for a paradigm shift in society's response to crime and punishment. A challenge to implementing any alternative justice model is to ensure that it does not continue to prop up the under-resourced, overburdened and dysfunctional criminal justice system it seeks to reform. The current systemic crisis demands radical reform, not merely adopting a few well-meaning tweaks to a broken system. This article argues that the system and its various forms (including residential options but with an emphasis on community-owned interventions) need to be both trauma-informed and infused with an ethos of restorative justice. We articulate our explanations with youth as the focus and make proposals in light of this and suggest a path towards implementation.
On the Record: Sally Gandar and Popo Mfubu
Authors: Moult Kelley 
Published: July 2019

On 19 June 2019, one day before World Refugee Day, the Western Cape High Court handed down judgment in a case brought by the University of Cape Town’s Refugee Rights Unit on behalf of the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town, which sought to improve the lives of thousands of asylum-seeking families across South Africa. The order, which was made after successful negotiations with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA/The Department) means that wives, husbands, children and other dependents of asylum-seekers and refugees are now able to document themselves in South Africa as ‘dependents’ of the principle asylum applicant in a process commonly known as ‘family-joining’. This aspect of the Refugee Act – outlined at section 3(c) – means that refugee families can be documented together, ensuring their rights to family unity and dignity in South Africa.
The order confirms a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that had been agreed on by the applicants and DHA. The SOPs allow for refugees to apply to be documented (either through family joining or on their own grounds) upon provision of certain documents, where possible, such as a marriage certificate or birth certificate or affidavit (in the absence of such documents) – regardless of where the marriage or birth took place. Family joining can now also be completed regardless of whether the dependents in question were included in the applicant’s original asylum application or not. The SOPs also provide for DNA testing as a measure of last resort to confirm the validity of parents’ claim over their child. These changes mean that asylum-seeking and refugee families can now fulfil their right to access documentation in South Africa. Kelley Moult spoke to Sally Gandar, the Head of Advocacy and Legal Advisor for the Scalabrini Centre, and Popo Mfubu, an attorney at the Refugee Rights Unit, about the ground-breaking case.
Budgeting for Success
Authors: Elliot Kelly , Kellison Tim 
Published: July 2019

There has been little research into the comparison of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to predominantly white institutions (PWIs) in recent years. With growing athletic department budgets, it is important to understand how HBCUs financially compare to their PWI counterparts. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine how HBCU athletic departments compare to their peer PWIs in terms of athletic department spending and to conduct a budgetary analysis of HBCU athletic departments. To examine differences in athletics budgets, data were collected from the U.S. Department of Education’s Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) Survey. NCAA member institution peer groups with HBCU members were selected for this study. Institutional data include salary, recruitment, operation, and scholarship expenses and revenue for peer groups. An ANOVA was conducted to compare peer institutions, institutions in the same region, by division, and overall. The results indicated HBCU peer groups are spending significantly less compared to their PWI counterparts. Additionally, among HBCU institutions, most athletic programs are spending the most on athletic aid expenses. Similarly, HBCUs are earning significantly less revenue compared to their peers. Athletic department administrators can use the results of this study to help create budgets comparable to peer institutions.
FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGIES: THE CONCEPT AND TYPES
Authors: Sitnik A. A. 
Published: July 2019

The article is devoted to the study of the influence of digital economy on financial law. It is determined that in the context of economy digitalization, new technologies, on the one hand, lead to the expansion of the subject of legal regulation, and, on the other hand, they represent a tool that promotes regulation, administration, financial control and supervision. The paper discusses various types of financial technologies, primarily regulatory (RegTech) and supervisory (SupTech) ones. According to the results of the study, the author concludes that the term regulatory technologies is generally inappropriate. In addition, it should be said that, in a narrow sense, financial technology provides for a set of instruments and methods used exclusively in financial markets and, in broad terms, used in all areas related to financial regulation, control and supervision.
TRANSFORMATION OF CONTRACT FORM REQUIREMENTS BASED ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Grin O. S. 
Published: July 2019

The article deals with the main issues of improving the Russian civil laws concerning the form of transaction the majority of which are associated with the adoption of the Federal Law of March 18, 2019, No. 34-FZ «On Amendments to Parts I, II and Article 1124 of Part III of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.» The adoption of amendments mentioned above was preconditioned by the implementation of the federal project «Normative Regulation of the Digital Environment» within the framework of the National Program «Digital Economy of the Russian Federation.» The author highlights similarity of approaches perceived by the Russian law-maker with the provisions of international instruments, in particular the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce of 1996 and the UN Convention on «The Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts» 2005. It is concluded that, as a result of transformation of requirements for the form of contracts, 2 main variations of written form (a single document signed by the parties, and exchange of documents) and 2 basic fictions of this form (accepting by conduct of a written offer and making a transaction by electronic or other technical means) have been approved.
LEGAL FORECASTING IN THE FIELD OF CIVIL PROCEEDINGS IN THE CONTEXT OF DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Chernykh I. I. 
Published: July 2019

The article is devoted to the study of possibilities of application of methods and means of legal forecasting for law-making, judicial law-enforcement and rendering legal assistance in the context of the development of information technology in civil proceedings. Forecasting technologies are being examined on the example of the analysis of one of draft laws in the context of civil proceedings. The article deals with the issues of formation of working groups of futurologists, data collection during examination of the forecast background using digital technologies, creation of forecast legal models in assessing legal risks with the use of computer software applications. The author emphasizes the importance of participation of academic community in legal forecasting, as well as the need to develop the foundations of legal regulation of the use of prognostic technologies and the need for the State control in this area.
LABOUR LAW ADAPTATION TO THE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Lyutov N. L. 
Published: July 2019

The article deals with two key challenges to the labour law associated with the digital technologies’ development: changing structure of employment in general (the shift of economy from industrial production to services’ model, emergence of the new professions accompanied with decline of the traditional ones, etc.) and transformation of employment relations because of the growing number of new types of work. The latter trend leads to the problem of erosion of the key traditional features of employment relations including the subordination and control by the employer. In the light of the first challenge, the author considers the issues of the most vulnerable group of workers — employees of the pensionary and pre-pensionary age.The second issue of transformation of employment leads the author to the proposal to start the academic debate concerning the perspectives of establishment of legal mechanisms of the economically dependent workers irrespective of their legal status (employment or civil law relations).
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CAUSING HARM BY A HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE: STATE AND PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Chuchaev A. I. , Malikov S. V. 
Published: July 2019

The paper describes the existing in Russia regulatory legal responsibility for causing harm by a highly automated (unmanned) vehicle (BTS). The most significant documents currently include: Convention on Road Traffic; Road Safety Strategy in the Russian Federation; «Roadmap» to improve legislation and eliminate administrative barriers in order to ensure the implementation of the National Technology Initiative for the «Avtonet». The main attention is given to the order of the Government of the Russian Federation, in which the first approaches to the regulation of the operation of highly automated vehicles are indicated, the actors responsible for the case of damage by the drone are highlighted. The principles of the functioning of the BTS and the degree of their autonomy are shown in general terms. The authors analyze the approaches in the domestic criminal law to the responsibility of persons managing BTS and the approaches developed in foreign countries in relation to the regulation of the operation of highly automated vehicles. The main approaches to the definition of a criminal law prohibition are indicated and the most important algorithms of criminalization of the considered act are highlighted. The structure of the federal law on the regulation of the use of vehicles equipped with an automatic control system in the territory of the Russian Federation is proposed.
Desarrollo de competencias sociolingüísticas e interculturales en ELE: propuesta didáctica con blended learning
Authors: Carmona Herrera Maribel , Cruz Rosales Verónica , García Martínez Lydia 
Published: July 2019

El presente artículo da a conocer la aplicación de una secuencia didáctica, cuyo objetivo es el desarrollo de las competencias sociolingüísticas e interculturales en el aprendizaje de Español como Lengua Extranjera. La propuesta se aplicó en dos grupos que participaron en los cursos de español del Centro de Enseñanza para Extranjeros (CEPE) de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). Se decidió diseñarla en la modalidad blended learning con la finalidad de combinar las actividades de clase con otras que el estudiante puede realizar de manera autónoma fuera del aula. La secuencia didáctica está conformada por unidades temáticas para trabajar aspectos culturales y gramaticales, los cuales están seleccionados de acuerdo con el programa de curso del nivel intermedio de este centro educativo.
Los resultados obtenidos muestran las ventajas de esta propuesta en tres aspectos: el primero fue constatar el interés y la motivación de los estudiantes en profundizar en los aspectos sociales y culturales de la lengua meta. El segundo, la importancia de los cortometrajes como material didáctico, pues permiten acercar al estudiante a realidades de interacción y contextos comunicativos con los que él puede enfrentarse durante su estancia en un país hispano. Por último, los beneficios de combinar la clase presencial con el trabajo autónomo de los estudiantes, el cual se lleva a cabo en la plataforma y los materiales y actividades de aprendizaje diseñados para este propósito.
Perancangan Kawasan Slamet Riyadi Surakarta Segmen Ngapeman Hingga Gladak Sebagai Pedestrian Mall
Authors: Putri Aulia Kurnia , Purwani Ofita , Daryanto Tri Joko 
Published: July 2019

<p><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong><strong><em></em></strong></p><p><em>Slamet Riyadi street is one of Surakarta main roads which has a role as network connectivity within</em></p><p><em>adjacent district. Slamet Riyadi street whose existence line up with the history of Surakarta, houses</em></p><p><em>several historical building heritage along its road. The structures alongside Slamet Riyadi street have</em></p><p><em>many different functions, one of them is commerce and trade purpose which ample mostly on the</em></p><p><em>section of Ngapeman through Gladak. Ngapeman through Gladak section has a prospect to become</em></p><p><em>an example of a thriving pedestrian mall. A pedestrian mall is capable to revive the active use of</em></p><p><em>Slamet Riyadi street. A pedestrian Mall in Slamet Riyadi street can be used as a means to promote</em></p><p><em>walking habit for the citizens by providing a space for pedestrian. With an addition of rapid transit</em></p><p><em>facility, people in the city will be convinced to take a stroll on its pedestrian way, thus provide an</em></p><p><em>active use for the district. A pedestrian Mall promotes diverse activities, which include daily or</em></p><p><em>periodic activity, to ensure frequent visit. A pedestrian mall provides consumption and commerce</em></p><p><em>activity for people to enjoy as a day-to-day attraction. A pedestrian Mall also encourages communities to use the space to organize events</em></p><p><em>which utilize the outdoor concept of pedestrian mall such as exhibitions, festivals, and fairs. The</em></p><p><em>quality of public space will improve with the addition of public amenity and public art within the area.</em></p><p><em>Certain mural art and vine pergola become attractive objects in the area whilst the public amenity</em></p><p><em>addition can furnish the overall pedestrian mall usage. </em><em></em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><strong><em>Keywords: </em></strong><em>slamet riyadi, pedestrian, pedestrian mall, public space, outdoor space</em></p>
Kesesuaian Kawasan Transit di Kota Surakarta Berdasarkan Konsep Transit Oriented Development
Authors: Jati Dwiki Kuncara , Nurhadi Kuswanto , Rini Erma Fitria 
Published: July 2019

<p><em>Uncontrolled and inconsistent urban growth trigger the growth of new, non-interconnected distribution centers (sprawl). The problem that came later was the emergence of congestion problems affecting the economic, social and environmental sectors. TOD concept as an alternative solution to these problems by integrating transport and spatial development in the surrounding area transit stations. Surakarta is one of the cities that implement the concept of TOD at its transit station considering the role of Surakarta City as the National Activity Center (NAC) which makes itself as its hinterland destination. Implementation of the concept is evident from the development of the Bus Rapid Transit transportation system under the name BST (Batik Solo Trans) which has three corridors of travel route to date. The purpose of this study is to assess the suitability of regional transit stations that pass through the three routes to the concept of TOD. The research technique used is quantitative technique by using scoring analysis method. The results of the research mentioned that the transit district of Solopurwoari, Solobalapan and Solojebres included in the inappropriate closer classification to the concept of TOD. It is due to the three transit areas have not fulfilled the concept of sixth principle tod, including density, mixed-uses, pedestrian and cyclist friendly and parking. Therefore, transit planning is required to accommodate these six principles.</em><em></em></p>