bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The ethics of researching unlikeable subjects
Authors: Rüdiger Sofia , Dayter Daria 
Published: November 2016

AbstractThis article explores ethical conundrums in linguistic research on online platforms populated by ‘pick-up artists’ (PUAs), a community that learns and practices speed-seduction for short-term mating. Originally a male heterosexual community, PUAs encourage men to use manipulative strategies to select, pursue, isolate and sexually conquer women (Hall, Jeffrey A. & Melanie Canterberry. 2011. Sexism and assertive courtship strategies. Sex Roles 65(11). 840–853). Using so-called ‘field reports’ – detailed accounts of interactions with women – from Anglophone PUA forums as our data, we investigate the narrative stance devices that PUAs use to impose the game frame on their activities. Unavoidably, sampling language in an environment where risky topics are under constant discussion presents ethical dilemmas. The article focuses on how conducting research in a hostile community may influence traditional methodological decisions. Through the example of the PUA community, we discuss the vulnerability of subjects and potential harm in linguistic research, and whether anything gives the researcher the freedom to forego informed consent, especially when dealing with publicly available data in an open forum. We also address the myth of the unbiased researcher that is prevalent in contemporary social science, arguing that an analysis should benefit from the fact that the analyst inevitably takes part in the “fight to construct reality” (Latour, Bruno & Steve Woolgar. 1979. Laboratory life: The construction of scientific facts. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press).
The Theatre as a Strategic Research Site: An Untapped Potential
Authors: Weiner Eugene C. , Meinhard Agnes G. 
Published: November 2016

Zusammenfassung
Es gibt eine unermeßliche Literatur über die verschiedenen Aspekte des Theaters, aber eine von dessen wichtigsten Komponenten, das Publikum, ist darin weitgehend vernachlässigt worden. Eine Untersuchung von Theaterzuschauern kann für zumindest drei Bereiche fruchtbare Informationen liefern: 1) für die Kunstsoziologie, 2) für die allgemeine Soziologie, 3) für die praktische Anwendung durch die Theater selbst. Die Autoren stellen ein Modell der ästhetischen Beurteilung vor, um zu demonstrieren, wie sich die bei einem Theaterpublikum gesammelten Daten zur Erklärung komplexer Verhaltensprozesse analysieren lassen. Das Modell macht deutlich, daß die Beurteilung eines Stückes ein Resultat der Interaktion von sozio-kulturellen und Erfahrungsfaktoren ist, welche Perzeption und Reaktion des Theaterbesuchers auf die beiden Hauptausdrucksmittel des Theaters beeinflussen, nämlich den Inhalt des Stückes und seine Inszenierung. Dadurch wird dann wiederum der Gesamteindruck des Zuschauers von dem Stück bestimmt. Es wurde die Pfadanalyse angewandt, um die Stärke und Richtung des Einflusses zu bestimmen. Die Ergebnisse wiesen auf eine Dichotomisierung der Wirkungen hin. Die Bewertung des Inhalts ließ sich als ein Ausdruck des subjektiven Reizes des Stückes zeigen, wie sich aus den Typen der beeinflussenden Variablen ergab. Die Bewertung von Inszenierungsvariablen andererseits war offensichtlich eher ein vergleichender Urteilsprozeß, der von früherer Erfahrung mit verwandten Objekten und Standards für ein aus Bewertung hervorgegangenes Urteil abhängig ist.
Democratic versus Autocratic Communications: A Comparison of American News and the German Nachricht
Authors: Ernst Josef 
Published: November 2016

Summary
News and Nachrichten are expressions of mass cultures and as such are symptomatic of the political styles that produce them. Thus, the comparative analysis of an American television newsshow and a German Nachrichten telecast is a study of how people relate to each other, their groups, organizations, and societies in their countries. At the same time, a comparative media case study keeps an eye on how the different concepts could or do relate to each other. In today’s internationally interdependent environment where parochial conflicts turn into global issues, communications structures and the political understandings guiding them have to be able to confer.
Vortrag: „Gesundheit und Kommunikation“
Authors: Huber Ellis , Silbermann Alphons 
Published: November 2016

Zusammenfassung
Psychosoziale Befindlichkeitsstörungen und Angst des Patienten vor dem Arzt - verstanden als eine „Kommunikationskrankheit“ - nehmen zu. Der gesunkene Stellenwert des Kommunikativen im Arzt-Patientenverhältnis liegt einerseits an den aufgrund des fortschreitenden Säkularisierungsprozesses gestiegenen Aufgaben des Arztes. Wurden Fragen des Seelenheils früher durch Religion(en) abgedeckt, ist heute der Arzt auch bei seelischen Nöten des Patienten gefordert. Andererseits hat sich in der Vergangenheit die Ausbildung des Arztes von einem eher ganzheitlichen Ansatz, der bei Krankheiten eine Interdependenz von Körper und Seele annimmt, zum Bioingenieur verschoben. Eine entsprechende Wiederbelegung kommunikativer Fähigkeiten in der Ausbildung zum Arzt kann durch kollektive Kommunikation zwischen Gruppen - Ärztekammern, Kassen, Gesetzgeber etc. - beeinflußt werden.
Pharmaindustrie im politischen Kreuzfeuer: Tierversuche - Gentechnik - klinische Prüfungen - Risikokommunikation als unternehmerische Notwendigkeit
Authors: Vogt Michael 
Published: November 2016

Zusammenfassung der Diskussion
In der sich an den Vortrag anschließenden Diskussion wurde im Schwerpunkt auf die „Evaluation von Zielgruppen-PR am Beispiel eines Reizthemas“ eingegangen. Die Ergebnisse der „dialogischen Kommunikation“ mit dieser Zielgruppe wurden im Vortrag anhand unterschiedlicher Charts dargestellt. Einhellig wurde die unzureichende Skalierung der möglichen Antworten zu den in der Untersuchung gestellten Fragen bemängelt. Der Referent wies in diesem Zusammenhang auf sein begrenztes Zeitbudget hin - detaillierte Auswertungen lägen vor. Weiterhin wurde in der Diskussion deutlich, daß eine quantitative Untersuchung nicht geeignet ist, Ursachen oder Motive für die Wahl einer bestimmten Antwort aufzuzeigen. Es sei vielmehr darum gegangen - so der Referent eine mögliche Einstellungsdifferenz zu einem bestimmten Thema zu den Zeitpunkten vor und nach der „dialogischen Kommunikation“ festzustellen. Auf Nachfragen aus dem Publikum hob der Referent hervor, daß die PR-Maßnahme in diesem Sinne nicht ein Ergebnis der Untersuchung war, sondern vielmehr ein erster Versuch eine Kommunikationsmaßnahme überhaupt zu evaluieren. Vor diesem Hintergrund erschienen die empirischen Ergebnisse als durchaus plausibel.
N-bit Parity Neural Networks with minimum
number of threshold neurons
Authors: Arslanov Marat Z. , Amirgalieva Zhazira E. , Kenshimov Chingiz A. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
In this paper ordered neural networks for the Nbit
parity function containing [log2(N + 1)] threshold elements
are constructed. The minimality of this network is
proved. The connection between minimum perceptrons of
Gamb for the N-bit parity function and one combinatorial
problems is established.
Smart-system of distance learning of visually
impaired people based on approaches of artificial
intelligence
Authors: Samigulina Galina A. , Shayakhmetova Assem S. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Research objective is the creation of intellectual
innovative technology and information Smart-system of
distance learning for visually impaired people. The organization
of the available environment for receiving quality
education for visually impaired people, their social
adaptation in society are important and topical issues
of modern education.The proposed Smart-system of distance
learning for visually impaired people can significantly improve the efficiency and quality of education of
this category of people. The scientific novelty of proposed
Smart-system is using intelligent and statistical methods
of processing multi-dimensional data, and taking into account
psycho-physiological characteristics of perception
and awareness learning information by visually impaired
people.
Increasing the frost resistance of ‘Golden Delicious’, ‘Gala’ and ‘Šampion’ apple cultivars
Authors: Łysiak Grzegorz P. , Kurlus Robert , Michalska Anna 
Published: November 2016

AbstractThe aim of this research was the evaluation of whether the application of 5-ALA, which has potential as a plant growth stimulating agent with indirect anti-stress activity, can limit the damage caused by low temperatures in winter. The research was conducted on frost-sensitive apple cultivars for three years in an orchard and in a laboratory. During the vegetative seasons of each year, the trees of three apple cultivars (‘Golden Delicious’, ‘Gala’ and ‘Šampion’) were subject to 5-ALA foliar application. Three times during each winter following the field application, apple shoots were taken to the laboratory and frozen at −20°C, −25°C and −30°C. After incubation, the damage to the sensitive parts of the shoots was evaluated. The application had a positive effect on the frost resistance of all cultivars, most often at the end of dormancy, which is especially noteworthy because frost damage occurs most frequently during this period. Positive effects of the application were found in most of the experiment combinations of cultivar, year, freezing date and shoot part. Additionally, the positive influence of 5-ALA application on frost resistance was found to increase with each year of the research.
Green processing of thermosensitive nanocurcumin-encapsulated chitosan hydrogel towards biomedical application
Authors: Nguyen Thi Bich Tram , Dang Le Hang , Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy , Tran Dai Lam , Nguyen Dai Hai , Nguyen Van Toan , Nguyen Cuu Khoa , Nguyen Thi Hiep , Le Van Thu , Tran Ngoc Quyen 
Published: November 2016

AbstractIn this study, in order to enhance the aqueous solubility and to overcome the limitation of curcumin (Cur) in free form, as well as to develop a carrier for transdermal delivery of hydrophobic pharmaceutical agents such as Cur, a sonicated synthetic process of nanocurcumin (nCur) in thermally responsive Chitosan-g-Pluronic (CP) copolymer is disclosed herein. The use of CP copolymer solution as a dispersant medium is a very attractive method to avoid the use of toxic organic solvent and non-biocompatible surfactant. The obtained Cur nanoparticles had a fairly narrow distribution of 8–23 nm. nCur-dispersed CP solution showed good stability with no change in color characteristic and no phase separation after 1 month of storage. Rheological characterization of CP hydrogels had indicated sol-gel transition at the same temperature (35°C). Interestingly, the rate of Cur release for this system can be conveniently modulated as transdermal drug delivery.
TEMPO-mediated electro-oxidation reactions of non-phenolic β-O-4-type lignin model compounds
Authors: Sannami Yumi , Kamitakahara Hiroshi , Takano Toshiyuki 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Oxidation reactions of a non-phenolic β-O-4-type lignin model compound [4-ethoxy-3-methoxyphenylglycerol-β-guaiacyl ether (1)] were conducted in an electrolytic mediator system (EMS) using 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxyl radical (TEMPO) or 4-acetoamido-TEMPO (AcNH-TEMPO) as mediators. The results revealed that the electrolytes strongly influenced the chemoselectivity between Cα-carbonylation and Cγ-carboxylation of compound 1. The Cα-carbonylation proceeded preferentially in the EMS oxidation conducted in the LiClO4/CH3CN-H2O system, although the yield of the resulting Cα-carbonyl compound 2 was low (1.9%–11.1%). In contrast, Cγ-carbonylation was preferred, if the EMS oxidation reactions were conducted in the dioxane-carbonate buffer (pH 10.0), dioxane-borate buffer (pH 10.0), and dioxane-phosphate buffer (pH 7.0). Especially, the Cγ-carboxyl compound 3 was obtained in a high yield (72.0%–93.2%), when the dioxane-phosphate buffer served as the electrolyte. The catalytic efficiency of AcNH-TEMPO was higher than that of TEMPO for the EMS oxidation reactions. The conclusion is that AcNH-TEMPO-EMS oxidation reaction in dioxane-phosphate buffer could be used for the chemoselective Cγ-carboxylation of lignins.
Vowel weakening in the Sabellic languages as language contact
Authors: Zair Nicholas 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
In this article I show that weakening of unstressed vowels in Oscan, Umbrian and Paelignian occurs in different environments and at different points in the relative or absolute chronologies of the individual languages, and produces different results. Consequently, vowel weakening did not take place in Proto- or Common Sabellic as commonly thought, but should instead be seen as the longterm result of the generalisation of an initial stress accent across a number of languages in contact in Ancient Italy, including Latin, the Sabellic languages, and Etruscan.
Change and correlates of resilience in high school students in Hong Kong: findings based on six waves of longitudinal data
Authors: Shek Daniel T.L. , Chi Xinli , Lin Li 
Published: November 2016

AbstractBased on six waves of longitudinal data collected from high school students, the study examined developmental pattern and correlates of resilience in adolescents in Hong Kong. Over 6 years, the students were invited to complete a questionnaire containing measures of psychosocial functioning including family functioning, parent-child subsystem quality and resilience. There was a slight decrease of resilience throughout adolescence. Adolescents having better parent-child subsystem quality and family functioning reported higher levels of resilience initially. However, better mother-child subsystem quality and family functioning were significantly associated with faster decrease in resilience, although adolescents with better parent-child subsystem quality and family functioning always reported higher resilience levels over 6 years. The findings suggest that strengthening family processes can help to promote resilience in adolescents in Hong Kong.
Dynamic Performance Comparison for MPPT-PV Systems using Hybrid Pspice/Matlab Simulation
Authors: Aouchiche N. , Becherif M. , HadjArab A. , Aitcheikh M. S. , Ramadan H. S. , Cheknane A. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The power generated by solar photovoltaic (PV) module depends on the surrounding irradiance and temperature. This paper presents a hybrid Matlab™/Pspice™ simulation model of PV system, combined with Cadence software SLPS. The hybridization is performed in order to gain the advantages of both simulation tools such as accuracy and efficiency in both Pspice electronic circuit and Matlab™ mathematical modelling respectively. For this purpose, the PV panel and the boost converter are developed using Pspice™ and hybridized with the mathematical Matlab™ model of maximum power point method controller (MPPT) through SLPS. The main objective is verify the significance of using the proposed hybrid simulation techniques in comparing the different MPPT algorithms such as the perturbation and observation (P&O), incremental of conductance (Inc-Cond) and counter reaction voltage using pilot cell (Pilot-Cell). Various simulations are performed under different atmospheric conditions in order to evaluate the dynamic behaviour for the system under study in terms of stability, efficiency and rapidity.
ICT in Technical Subjects
Authors: Hrbáček Jiří , Kučera Martin , Hodis Zdeněk , Dosedla Martin 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
ICT have currently spread almost into all areas of human interests. These technologies accompany us during our rest and entertainment and enable fast and easy communication across vast distances. Moreover, they are used in education and science and control systems around us allowing easier design and construction of these systems. However, they cannot be taken as the only one perfect and best technology. Our research and experience in education of technical subjects shows that they cannot replace the work with real systems and models. In fact, no simulation or animation, even the most perfect one, can fully replace reality. Nevertheless, reality properly completed with animations or simulations offers many possibilities that were previously unthinkable. It is very important in education to show proper interdisciplinary relationships which are the true image of the real world. Also, it is essential for pupils and students to acquaint themselves with the practical problems from their practice. They have accustomed to computer design and project and assembly documentation and they understand technical documentation. Further, they have realized that these are direct images of real systems and they have learned to create and use them. At our department, we have focused on those issues. Students profit from acquired knowledge and skills in one subject that can be used in other subjects. This contribution aims to summarize up to now experience and show some practical results of research that have been conducted.
Quality of Higher Education and Structure of ICT Competence of Teachers in Ukrainian High Schools
Authors: Morze Nataliia , Kocharian Artur , Smyrnova-Trybulska Eugenia 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
This article examines ways of improving the quality of higher education in Ukraine in context of European quality standards for University educational space. The European standards and guidelines are considered in relation to internal quality assurance. The paper describes interdependence between the education quality of the University and the ICT competence’s level of its educators. It presents the indicators to achieve internal quality standards in educational process. There are results from the questionnaire of the Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University’s educators about dependence between the level of educators’ ICT competency formation and the quality of educational services. We describe the model of ICT competence corporate standards for the educators developed in the Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University. There are also presented the indicators and tools to measure the level of educators’ formation in the corporate standards.
Expert Systems and Adaptive Procedures of the Computer Educational System Adept
Authors: Krišová Zdeňka , Pokorný Miroslav 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Current pedagogical research has striven to create an adaptive computer educational system which would come closest to each student’s needs and skills, and would ensure the quickest and the most effective way of acquiring the necessary knowledge in the field concerned. Modern informational technologies are fundamental which make use of unconventional methods of artificial intelligence to mechanically and abstractedly formalize mental models of experienced educators, which leads to mechanical representation of their sophisticated teaching methods and procedures. The structure of the adaptive educational system includes fuzzy expert modules which formalize mental decision-making functions of an experienced educator. Two adaptive loops execute the processes of the adjustment of study materials according to the continuous study results shown and of learning the system according to the information about the student’s modified learning procedure.
Monitoring and Prediction of Precipitable Water Vapor using GPS data in Turkey
Authors: Ansari Kutubuddin , Althuwaynee Omar F. , Corumluoglu Ozsen 
Published: November 2016

AbstractAlthough Global Positioning System (GPS) primarily provide accurate estimates of position, velocity and time of the receiver, as the signals pass through the atmoshphere carrying its signatures, thus offers opportunities for atmoshpheric applications. Precipitable water vapor (PWV) is a vital component of the atmosphere and significantly influences atmospheric processes like rainfall and atmospheric temperature. The developing networks of continuously operating GPS can be used to efficiently estimate PWV. The Turkish Permanent GPS Network (TPGN) is employed to monitor PWV information in Turkey. This work primarily aims to derive long-term data of PWV by using atmospheric path delays observed through continuously operating TPGN from November 2014 to October 2015. A least square mathematical approach was then applied to establish the relation of the observed PWV to rainfall and temperature. The modeled PWV was correlated with PWV estimated from GPS data, with an average correlation of 67.10 %–88.60 %. The estimated root mean square error (RMSE) varied from 2.840 to 6.380, with an average of 4.697. Finally, data of TPGN, rainfall, and temperature were obtained for less than 2 months (November 2015 to December 2015) and assessed to validate the mathematical model. This study provides a basis for determining PWV by using rainfall and temperature data.
Layered Stimulus Response Training versus Combined Action Observation and Imagery: Effects on Golf Putting Performance and Imagery Ability Characteristics
Authors: Marshall Ben , Wright David J. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
This experiment compared the effectiveness of layered stimulus response training (LSRT) and combined action observation and motor imagery (AOMI) for improving golf putting performance and imagery ability characteristics. Twenty-four novice golfers were randomly assigned to LSRT, AOMI or reading (control) intervention groups (n=8), that all incorporated physical practice. Putting performance and imagery ability characteristics were measured at pre-test (day 1), post-test (day 5) and retention test (day 8). Putting performance improved in the LSRT group but not in the AOMI or control groups. Whilst there was no change in general movement imagery ability across the experiment, task-specific imagery ability did improve in both the LSRT and AOMI groups.
Intrauterine Diabetic Environment Confers Risks for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity in the Offspring, in Addition to Genetic Susceptibility
Authors: Dabelea Dana , Pettitt David J. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Numerous studies have reported that offspring whose mothers had type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) are more likely to develop type 2 DM, impaired glucose tolerance, and obesity at an early age than offspring whose fathers had DM. Exposure to the diabetic intrauterine environment has been shown to be an important risk factor for all these conditions. To what extent transmission of type 2 DM from mother to offspring is the effect of genetic inheritance and to what extent it is the long-term consequence of exposure to maternal hyperglycemia is still uncertain. There are, of course, interactions between the diabetic intrauterine environment and genetics. Several data in experimental animals as well as in humans suggest, however, that exposure of the fetus to the mother’s DM confers a risk for type 2 DM and obesity that is above any genetically transmitted susceptibility. In the Pima Indian population much of the increase in childhood type 2 DM can be attributed to the diabetic intrauterine environment. This suggests that intensive glucose control during pregnancy might have extended beneficial effects, contributing to a decrease in the prevalence of childhood type 2 DM.
Asymmetric Crying Facies and Congenital Hypothyroidism: Report of Two Patients
Authors: Kurtoğlu Selim , Çaksen Hüseyin , Per Hüseyin , Narin Nazmi , Üzüm Kazım 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
A congenital asymmetric crying facies (ACF) is caused by congenital hypoplasia or agenesis of the depressor anguli oris muscle. Associations of this facial defect with major congenital anomalies have been reported, most commonly in the cardiovascular system and less frequently involving the genitourinary, musculoskeletal, cervicofacial, respiratory, and rarely, the endocrine system. It is also well known that congenital hypothyroidism may be associated with other congenital malformations, especially with cardiac defects. Two newborn infants who had ACF associated with congenital heart defect and congenital hypothyroidism are described. To the best of our knowledge the association of ACF and congenital hypothyroidism has not previously been published.