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SG-rating – Putting values on smart grid architectures
Authors: van Amelsvoort Marie Antoinette 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Due to the integration of renewable energy ressources in the
electricity grids, many new challenges have to be coped
with. Therefore, new architectures are developed. To validate if a new
architecture meets the requirements of transforming electricity grids
into Smart Grids, a general evaluation-metric should be used.
Not all requirements and their satisfaction can be mapped on
monetary values, so a differentiated view on different aspects
of an Smart Grid architecture is preferable. To meet this
purpose, the idea is to develop separate evaluation-metrics on
each layer of the Smart Grid Architecture Model and to build
one comprising evaluation scheme for Smart Grid
Architectures.
Using cognitive models for behavioral assistance of humans
Authors: Michael Judith 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Cognitive impairments are a rising challenge in society. Everybody has
experienced events of forgetting what one was going to do when
entering a certain room, or where one has put the keys, the purse or
the smartphone. Such problems mostly occur under stress or
fatigue. And they may increase with age up to diseases like senile
dementia or Alzheimer which affect mental tasks like memory or
reasoning, and thus often lead to the need of comprehensive
assistance. Due to the societal change, the number of people suffering
from such impairments is continuously growing. Cognitive modeling may
provide human-centered solutions for this challenge since a cognitive
model of a person's behavior, regarding activities of daily living,
can serve as a knowledge base for support actions. This paper presents
a Domain Specific Modeling Language for Ambient Assistance: The Human
Cognitive Modeling Language (HCM-L). It was developed to preserve the
episodic memory of a person in the form of conceptual behavior models
including relevant context. The work is part of the Human Behavior
Monitoring and Support (HBMS) project, a research project in the field
of Ambient Assisted Living funded by the Klaus Tschira Stiftung
gGmbH. HBMS aims at monitoring a person's behavior using activity
recognition techniques, generating models from their output, and
providing focused and timely support by the use of intelligent
reasoning mechanisms.
Anti-platelet Therapy Resistance – Concept, Mechanisms and Platelet Function Tests in Intensive Care Facilities
Authors: Mărginean Alina , Bănescu Claudia , Scridon Alina , Dobreanu Minodora 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
It is well known that critically ill patients require special attention and additional consideration during their treatment and management. The multiple systems and organ dysfunctions, typical of the critical patient, often results in different patterns of enteral absorption in these patients. Anti-platelet drugs are the cornerstone in treating patients with coronary and cerebrovascular disease. Dual anti-platelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel is the treatment of choice in patients undergoing elective percutaneous coronary interventions and is still widely used in patients with acute coronary syndromes. However, despite the use of dual anti-platelet therapy, some patients continue to experience cardiovascular ischemic events. Recurrence of ischemic events is partly attributed to the fact that some patients have poor inhibition of platelet reactivity despite treatment. These patients are considered low- or nonresponders to therapy. The underlying mechanisms leading to resistance are not yet fully elucidated and are probably multifactorial, cellular, genetic and clinical factors being implicated. Several methods have been developed to asses platelet function and can be used to identify patients with persistent platelet reactivity, which have an increased risk of thrombosis. In this paper, the concept of anti-platelet therapy resistance, the underlying mechanisms and the methods used to identify patients with low responsiveness to anti-platelet therapy will be highlighted with a focus on aspirin and clopidogrel therapy and addressing especially critically ill patients.
Sugammadex: An Update
Authors: Ezri Tiberiu , Boaz Mona , Sherman Alexander , Armaly Marwan , Berlovitz Yitzhak 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
The purpose of this update is to provide recent knowledge and debates regarding the use of sugammadex in the fields of anesthesia and critical care. The review is not intended to provide a comprehensive description of sugammadex and its clinical use.
Effect of Chirality on Dispersion Characteristics of Uniaxial Anisotropic Chiral Elliptical Waveguide
Authors: Lohia Pooja , Prajapati Y. K. , Saini J. P. , Rai B. S. 
Published: February 2016

AbstractIn this paper, the dispersion characteristic of elliptical waveguide consisting of uniaxial anisotropic chiral medium is investigated. The eigenvalue equation for the waveguide that is to be studied is deduced by solving the Mathieu and modified Mathieu functions. The cutoff frequencies for several lower order even modes have been calculated and their dispersion characteristics are correspondingly plotted. The effects of elliptical eccentricity and chirality on the mode cutoff frequencies and mode transmission are examined numerically.
Design and Analysis of the LIFG Filters for Coupling Efficiency Near 100 % Range for a Desired Bandwidth
Authors: Mahmoudzadeh Ahad 
Published: February 2016

AbstractIn this paper, we present preliminary simulation results of an improved dual grating-assisted fiber filter. As choosing optimum length the total loss is reduced, and coupling efficiency significantly increased compared to the previously reported results. The coupling efficiency is near 100 % range for a desired bandwidth. Dependence of the coupler on period has also been investigated.
Sociolinguistics in selected textbooks used for teaching Polish as a native language in a primary school
Authors: Szymańska Marta 
Published: February 2016

Abstracts
The text is an effort to present a change which took place at the turn of centuries in teaching Polish as a native language. It is, first of all, about a new sociolinguistic perspective in teaching Polish which appeared at schools. The author analyses four selected series of textbooks used for teaching Polish in a primary school. Special attention was paid to activity books, which are analysed with regard for presence of situational exercises that make students analyse communication situations and their typical language behaviours. They also make them create effective utterances adequate to a specific context. The conducted research shows that a communication perspective is not represented well in school textbooks. Activities focusing on development of communication competence are rare, they are scattered or separated from other language actions. Thus, they do not fit into a general textbook concept, and they often are only a decoration required by the core curriculum.
Preferences for activities in French textbooks used in Slovak secondary schools analysed with Birova´s Communication Curve Tool
Authors: Bírová Jana 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Which textbooks are used in French classes? Can the struggle to choose a good textbook affect the communication procedure in French? What is the proportion of language, intercultural and communicative activities in selected textbooks? What are the reasons for purchasing language-based and communication-based textbooks? The present study explores these questions and presents results with broad implications for teachers of French at secondary schools. It points out some significant markers such as textbook type activities preferences and arguments for choosing textbooks for French classes.
Taking a literature circles approach to teach Academic English
Authors: Graham-Marr Alastair , Pellowe William 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Literature circles (LC), an activity framework for classroom discussion, has been adapted for EFL classes to help students engage more deeply with reading texts. In this approach, students read texts outside of class, and discuss the texts in class, using a specified discussion framework. Originally developed for L1 classes as a tool for teaching literature, LC has been adapted for EFL classes, not only to help develop reading skills, but also to help students develop their discussion skills. However, to date, many adaptations of LC have relied on graded fiction as source material, which is not always appropriate for tertiary education. Feeling pressure to match course content with the labour market needs of our contemporary global society, English departments are increasingly being asked to include more academic content in their classes. This requires that non-fiction be used as source material. This preliminary study examines student perceptions of an LC class using non-fiction as source material. The subjects of this short, qualitative, pilot study were engineering students at a university in Japan. Procedures of the class and the issues that emerged are discussed.
Paper-pen peer-correction versus wiki-based peer-correction
Authors: Froldova Vladimira 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
This study reports on the comparison of the students’ achievement and their attitudes towards the use of paper-pen peer-correction and wiki-based peer-correction within English language lessons and CLIL Social Science lessons at the higher secondary school in Prague. Questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were utilized to gather information. The data suggests that students made considerable use of wikis and showed higher degrees of motivation in wiki-based peer-correction during English language lessons than in CLIL Social Science lessons. In both cases wikis not only contributed to developing students’ writing skills, but also helped students recognize the importance of collaboration.
Impact of Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO) on Selected Antioxidants in Horses
Authors: Borowicz Hieronim , Kubiak Krzysztof , Nikolovski Goran , Niedźwiedź Artur 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
The aim of this review was to collect the most important data on the characteristics of selected antioxidants in horses with recurrent airway obstruction (RAO). RAO is one of the most common respiratory diseases in horses. This disease can not be cured, but we can try to stop its progression. It is not exactly known, what is the real contribution of antioxidants in the pathology of recurrent airway obstruction. Many researchers investigated the possibility of using antioxidant supplementation in horses with RAO.
Locally adequate semigroup algebras
Authors: Ji Yingdan , Luo Yanfeng 
Published: February 2016

AbstractWe build up a multiplicative basis for a locally adequate concordant semigroup algebra by constructing Rukolaĭne idempotents. This allows us to decompose the locally adequate concordant semigroup algebra into a direct product of primitive abundant0-J*$0{\rm{ - }}{\cal J}*$-simple semigroup algebras. We also deduce a direct sum decomposition of this semigroup algebra in terms of theℛ*${\cal R}*$-classes of the semigroup obtained from the above multiplicative basis. Finally, for some special cases, we provide a description of the projective indecomposable modules and determine the representation type.
Conceptualizing conversational humour as (im)politeness: The case of film talk
Authors: Dynel Marta 
Published: February 2016

AbstractThis paper addresses the methodology and theory of research on conversational humour in the context of (im)politeness theory, focusing on the production and reception ends (the speaker’s intention and the hearer’s evaluation respectively). In the light of a critical overview of the relevant scholarship from both humour and impoliteness studies, several notions are elucidated, such as mock (im)politeness or banter. Generally, conversational humour forms may give rise to face-saving and rapport, thereby subscribing to (solidarity) politeness; and/or face-threat and conflict indicative of impoliteness. Moreover, impoliteness can be viewed as a source of humour in its own right, especially in media entertainment discourse. Additionally, one utterance may invite diverging evaluations on the part of the various participants, depending on their interactional statuses: the butt/target or the receiver of humour, which is most pronounced in media discourse. This discussion on the interdependence between humour and (im)politeness is conducted with reference to film talk and is illustrated with humorous extracts taken from the American series entitled “House”.
Efficacy of a Four-Week Uphill Sprint Training Intervention in Field Hockey Players
Authors: Jakeman John R. , McMullan Judith , Babraj John A. 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Jakeman, JR, McMullan, J, and Babraj, JA. Efficacy of a four-week uphill sprint training intervention in field hockey players. J Strength Cond Res 30(10): 2761–2766, 2016—Current evidence increasingly suggests that very short, supramaximal bouts of exercise can have significant health and performance benefits. Most research conducted in the area, however, uses laboratory-based protocols, which can lack ecological validity. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a high-intensity sprint training program on hockey-related performance measures. Fourteen semiprofessional hockey players either completed a 4-week high-intensity training (HIT) intervention, consisting of a total of 6 sessions of HIT, which progressively increased in volume (n = 7), or followed their normal training program (Con; n = 7). Straight-line sprint speed, with and without a hockey stick and ball, and slalom sprint speed, with and without a hockey stick and ball, were used as performance indicators. Maximal sprint speed over 22.9 m was also assessed. On completion of the 4-week intervention, straight-line sprint speed improved significantly in the HIT group (∼3%), with no changes in performance for the Con group. Slalom sprint speed, both with and without a hockey ball, was not significantly different after the training program in either group. Maximal sprint speed improved significantly (12.1%) in the HIT group, but there was no significant performance change in the Con group. The findings of this study indicate that a short period of HIT can significantly improve hockey-related performance measures and could be beneficial to athletes and coaches in field settings.
Evaluation of Density-Measurement Methods for Construction Slurries
Authors: Lam Carlos 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
The density of slurries is an important quality-control parameter for many types of geotechnical works, such as slurry trenching, grouting, and bored piling. Although the working range of this parameter has been refined over the years in many standard specifications, surprisingly almost nothing has been done to improve the accuracy of the density-measurement technique. For density testing, almost all of the current standards specify the use of the conventional mud balance, although it has a measurement range far greater than what is actually needed for civil engineering works. To provide a scientific basis for the possible adoption of other measurement tools, this paper compares the performance of four different tools, namely, mud balance, digital density meter, aerometer, and pycnometer. From the results, it was found that the performance of the pycnometer depends on its measurement volume, and that the one with a nominal volume of 2 liters gives the best overall performance (measurement error ≤0.001 g/cm3). The accuracy of the mud balance and the aerometer has been found to be dependent on how they are read (i.e., to the original scale division or with care to a half a division) and also on the specimen. The digital density meter, although having good overall performance, cannot be used to measure fluids containing coarse soil particles because of the small diameter of the internal vibrating U-tube. The findings of this study will find applications in geotechnical works involving the use of slurries or grouts.
Applicability of Filter Design Criteria for Wet Core Embankment Dams in Wet Climates
Authors: Soroush A. , Tabatabaie Shourijeh P. , Shams Molavi S. 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
In humid and rainy climates, many embankment dams are constructed with core materials, possessing moisture in excess of optimum compaction water content. Since internal erosion and piping are major culprits of embankment dam failures, it would be practically important to understand whether contemporary filter design criteria, which make no reference to moisture content or compaction ratio of soils, are applicable to wet-under compacted cores. In this treatment, 123 no erosion filter (NEF) tests were performed on eleven core materials with varying moisture contents and compaction ratios. Results suggest that proper filter functionality depends on moisture in excess of optimum, soil Plasticity Index, and D15/d85. With increase in excess moisture, a smaller D15/d85 is required for erosion prevention, insomuch as filters designed via recommended criteria, may become inadequate, when the core is excessively wet and under compacted. Generally speaking, D15/d85 ≤ 9 is reliable for cores with limited excess water content and compaction ratios over 95 %; whereas D15/d85 ≤ 7 should be applied for compactions above 90 % and moistures significantly beyond optimum.
D-penicillamine prevents ram sperm agglutination by reducing the disulphide bonds of a copper-binding sperm protein
Authors: Leahy T , Rickard JP , Aitken RJ , de Graaf SP 
Published: February 2016

AbstractHead-to-head agglutination of ram spermatozoa is induced by dilution in the Tyrode’s capacitation medium with albumin, lactate and pyruvate (TALP) and ameliorated by the addition of the thiol d-penicillamine (PEN). To better understand the association and disassociation of ram spermatozoa, we investigated the mechanism of action of PEN in perturbing sperm agglutination. PEN acts as a chelator of heavy metals, an antioxidant and a reducing agent. Chelation is not the main mechanism of action, as the broad-spectrum chelator ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and the copper-specific chelator bathocuproinedisulfonic acid were inferior anti-agglutination agents compared with PEN. Oxidative stress is also an unlikely mechanism of sperm association, as PEN was significantly more effective in ameliorating agglutination than the antioxidants superoxide dismutase, ascorbic acid, α-tocopherol and catalase. Only the reducing agents cysteine and dl-dithiothreitol displayed similar levels of non-agglutinated spermatozoa at 0 h compared with PEN but were less effective after 3 h of incubation (37 °C). The addition of 10 µM Cu2+to 250 µM PEN + TALP caused a rapid reversion of the motile sperm population from a non-agglutinated state to an agglutinated state. Other heavy metals (cobalt, iron, manganese and zinc) did not provoke such a strong response. Together, these results indicate that PEN prevents sperm association by the reduction of disulphide bonds on a sperm membrane protein that binds copper. ADAM proteins are possible candidates, as targeted inhibition of the metalloproteinase domain significantly increased the percentage of motile, non-agglutinated spermatozoa (52.0% ± 7.8) compared with TALP alone (10.6% ± 6.1).Reproduction (2016) 151 1–10
La revolución en la literatura del Bicentenario: De las historias sobre “el origen” a “lo negro” en la argentina actual.
Authors: Amati Mirta 
Published: February 2016

<p>La “referencia al origen es un invariante cultural” (Candau, 2001). Sin embargo, cada país tiene modos particulares de procesar su propia historia. Este trabajo analiza una de las modalidades en que –en Argentina– se narra ese origen, en el contexto de los bicentenarios latinoamericanos.</p>Ese momento originario –la Revolución de Mayo de 1810– aparece representado en producciones literarias que han sido best sellers de historia. Esos relatos de no-ficción junto a otros de ficción permiten problematizar la cuestión del género (revisionismo, ensayo, parodia histórica) y su relación con “la nación” como matriz cultural. Un modo de imaginar un “nosotros” y de permitir ciertas inclusiones y exclusiones identitarias en el momento del origen y en el presente del Bicentenario.
DERECHOS HUMANOS COMO DERECHOS DEL OTRO EN LéVINAS
Authors: López Edgar Antonio 
Published: February 2016

La formulación tradicional de los derechos humanos se basa en la libertad y la igualdad, pero Emmanuel Lévinas hace de la diferencia absoluta la fuente y el fundamento de tales derechos. Los Derechos Humanos aparecen entonces como los derechos del Otro y extienden el alcance de la responsabilidad hasta comprometer la propia libertad. La primera parte de este trabajo muestra cómo la preocupación por los derechos humanos fue una<br />constante en la existencia y el pensamiento de Lévinas. La segunda parte está dedicada a exponer la fundamentación levinasiana de los derechos humanos con base en la illeidad.
EL FILÓSOFO COMO RECOLECTOR DE DESECHOS
Authors: Verón Valencia Alberto 
Published: February 2016

En el presente texto planteo que la llamada ausencia de utopías de nuestro tiempo es una afirmación que necesita ser repensada. La historia de las ideas es el lugar donde esa afirmación se produce y la Historia misma es un campo de batallas entre escrituras que aspiran a detentar el patrimonio de concepciones del mundo como aquellas del progreso o las utopías políticas. Frente a la concepción del progreso, los trabajos de Walter Benjamin y Zygmunt Bauman, han propuesto figuras como la del Trapero o las vidas desperdiciadas como sugerentes cuestionamientos a la dura costra de la universalidad y del conformismo. Esas figuras presentan la posibilidad de abrirnos a nuevas utopías.
MEMORIA Y UTOPÍA
Authors: González Leonardo Tovar 
Published: February 2016

<p>En tiempos de olvido, el texto evoca la memoria de sufrimiento de las víctimas. En tiempos de derrota, el texto invoca la utopía de un futuro digno de nuestra humana condición. En tiempos de indolencia, el texto convoca el compromiso con la construcción plural de la democracia.</p>
EL PODER DEL LUGAR Y SU POTENCIAL POLÍTICO EN LA LEGITIMACIÓN DE LA(S) MEMORIA(S) DEL CONFLICTO POLÍTICO ARMADO
Authors: Trujillo Elsa Blair 
Published: February 2016

<p>El artículo apunta a desarrollar una reflexión sobre el tema de las memorias del conflicto político armado y/o de la guerra, que podría contribuir a potenciar políticamente los esfuerzos y las iniciativas de muchas organizaciones de víctimas en el país. En las propuestas que viene haciendo la geopolítica crítica en el marco de discusiones del pensamiento social contemporáneo, específicamente en lo referente a la importancia del espacio en los procesos sociales y políticos —lo que, de paso, cuestiona la concepción estadocéntrica del poder—, se le confiere una enorme fuerza política a otros espacios y lugares, más cercanos a los sujetos que, como las víctimas, habitan lugares y espacios más micro y cotidianos.</p>
LA FILOSOFÍA COMO HUMANIZACIÓN DE LA PERSONA: ENTREVISTA AL MAESTRO DANIEL HERRERA RESTREPO
Authors: Castañeda Tatiana , Alba Fernando 
Published: February 2016

<p>La siguiente entrevista busca servir de homenaje a uno de los filósofos colombianos que más conoce y comprende el pensamiento de Husserl, quien con su trabajo ha motivado la difusión de la fenomenología en Colombia. Hace referencia a la importancia que tuvo el contacto de Daniel Herrera con los archivos de Husserl, el haber podido participar en grupos de estudio de renombre, así como la comprensión del mundo de la vida asumido como un concepto capaz de vincular la vivencia cotidiana con el modo original como llegamos a explicarnos a nosotros mismos, lo cual sirve de base para identificar la filosofía de nuestro continente, ya que esto no se desliga del quehacer crítico sobre el orden dado y orientador entorno a las nuevas maneras de experimentar nuestra vida a partir de las propias diferencias.</p>