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Semi-Active Vibration Control of Laminated Composite Sandwich Plate – An Experimental Study
Authors: Manoharan R. , Vasudevan R. , Edwin Sudhagar P. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
In this study, the vibration analysis of fully and partially treated laminated composite Magnetorheological (MR) fluid sandwich plates has been investigated experimentally. The natural frequencies of fully and partially treated laminated composite MR fluid sandwich plates have been measured at various magnetic field intensities under two different boundary conditions. The variations of natural frequencies with applied magnetic field, boundary conditions and location of MR fluid pocket have been explored. Further, a comparison of natural frequencies of fully and partially treated MR fluid sandwich structure has been made at various magnetic field intensities.
Dynamics and Stability of a Flexible, Slender Cylinder Flexibly Restrained at One End and Free at the Other and Subjected to Axial Flow
Authors: Kheiri Mojtaba 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
In this paper, Lagrange’s equations along with the Ritz method are used to obtain the equation of motion for a flexible, slender cylinder subjected to axial flow. The cylinder is supported only by a translational and a rotational spring at the upstream end, and at the free end, it is terminated by a tapering end-piece. The equation of motion is solved numerically for a system in which the translational spring is infinitely stiff, thus acting as a pin, while the stiffness of the rotational spring is generally non-zero. The dynamics of such a system with the rotational spring of an average stiffness is described briefly. Moreover, the effects of the length of the cylinder and the shape of the end-piece on the critical flow velocities and the modal shapes of the unstable modes are investigated.
Optimization on Turning Parameters of 15-5PH Stainless Steel Using Taguchi Based Grey Approach and Topsis
Authors: Palanisamy D. , Senthil P. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
The machinability and the process parameter optimization of turning operation for 15-5 Precipitation Hardening (PH) stainless steel have been investigated based on the Taguchi based grey approach and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). An L27 orthogonal array was selected for planning the experiment. Cutting speed, depth of cut and feed rate were considered as input process parameters. Cutting force (Fz) and surface roughness (Ra) were considered as the performance measures. These performance measures were optimized for the improvement of machinability quality of product. A comparison is made between the multi-criteria decision making tools. Grey Relational Analysis (GRA) and TOPSIS are used to confirm and prove the similarity. To determine the influence of process parameters, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) is employed. The end results of experimental investigation proved that the machining performance can be enhanced effectively with the assistance of the proposed approaches.
Distribution and ecology of bees on the Polish Baltic coast (Hymenoptera, Apoidea, Apiformes)
Authors: Banaszak Józef 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
The present study provides data on the distribution of 128 bee species on the Polish Baltic coast. This brings the total number of species of Apiformes in this region to 164, including those that I reported earlier. The bee fauna of the Polish coast is characterized by a very high proportion of bumblebees and cuckoo bees (locally up to 70-80% of the total catch), and the dominant proportion of Megachilidae, especially Megachile species. The species diversity and dominance structure of the Apiformes differ between the western coast (a very high proportion of bumblebees) and the eastern coast (a large number of dominant species). These results confirm my earlier hypothesis regarding the maritime-continental gradient of bumblebee abundance, indicating that the densities of these insects are higher in NW Poland. This study is the first to assess bee densities on coastal dunes in Poland.
Contribution to the study of longhorns from New Caledonia, VI. Revision of the tribe Amphoecini Breuning, 1951 (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Cerambycinae)
Authors: Vives Edueard , Sudre Jérôme 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
In this work the representatives of the tribe Amphoecini are revised. One new species, Amphoecus wanati sp. n., is described. The synonymy of A. metallicus and Cyananphoecus cyaneus is proposed. Finally, the New Zealand taxon, Gnomodes piceus, is moved from the tribe Aphneopini to the tribe Amphoecini.
Assessment of the Surgical Treatment Results in Patients with Colorectal Cancer in a District Hospital Versus Treatment Results in a Highly Specialized Center
Authors: Ciesielski Przemysław , Berut Maciej , Górnicki Krzysztof , Skoczylas Jacek , Gorajska Maja , Żuk Marcin , Rutkowski Andrzej , Dłubek Justyna , Dziki Adam 
Published: September 2016

AbstractIn Poland there there are about 15-16 thousand cases of colon cancer per year. The health care system allows the treatment of patients with colorectal cancer in highly specialized hospitals, oncology centers and district hospitals. The results of treatment within different reference level differ.The aim of the study was to evaluate the results of surgical treatment of patients with colorectal cancer at a district hospitals compared with the results of highly specialized center.Material and methods. A retrospective study. The material consisted of 171 consecutively operated patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer treated in the Department of Surgery, District Hospital in Wołomin. The control group consisted of 200 patients treated surgically at the Department of General and Colorectal Surgery, University Hospital in Łódź. In both centers, the patients were operated on by surgeons with experience in operations on the large bowel. The demographic data, information on the type of indication (elective vs emergent), and the severity of the disease by AJCC / TNM scale were collected. In the district hospital there were patients with more advanced disease (p <0.001), older (p = 0.0001), and often operated under emergent indication (p = 0.0001). The telephone survey collected data on survival or the date of death of the patient and set the percentage of five-year survival.Results. The proportion of five-year survival in the study group and control group was respectively 46% and 71% (p <0.0001). The percentage of five-year survival among patients undergoing elective procedure in both centers were respectively for Wołomin and Łódź 58% and 73% (p = 0.008). The proportion of 5-year survival among “younger” patients (<70) was respectively in Wołomin and Łódź 64% and 81% (p = 0.004) for “older” patients with (> 70) 50% and 60% (p = 0.6747)Conclusions. Overall results of surgical treatment of patients with colorectal cancer in the district hospital are inferior to treatment results in a highly specialized center. The population treated in the district hospital is statistically significantly different in comparison to patients treated in highly specialized center. The following differences were captured: severity of the disease, age and type of indication (elective vs emergent). The diffrences has an influence on the outcomes. The five years survival for patients > 70 years undergoing elective procedure is not statistically different between the district hospital and highly specialized center.
An Adolescent Girl with Giant Fibroadenoma – A Case Report
Authors: Ferdousee Ishrat , Arafat S.M. Yasir , Ahmed Zuhayer 
Published: September 2016

AbstractThough fibroadenoma is the most common benign tumor of the breast and is more common under the age of 30, giant fibroadenoma is rare representing less than 4% of all fibroadenomas. A 12 years old girl presented with rapidly enlarging well-circumscribed firm, non-tender mass in right breast for 2 months which was painless and with no history of trauma, nipple discharge, fever, anorexia, weight loss or axillary lymphadenopathy. There was no family history of neoplasms. Clinically, the lump was about 12 × 12 cm and not fixed to skin or underlying structures with the absence of nipple retraction or discharge. There was no axillary lymphadenopathy. Fine needle aspiration cytology showed a benign proliferative breast disease. Total excision of mass was done preserving nipple and areola having weight of 535 gm with histopathological features suggestive of giant fibroadenoma. Giant fibroadenoma is a benign breast disease that may mimic rare malignant lesion. So, breast and nipple conserving surgery should always be performed irrespective of size of tumor as in this case.
Elective Surgery of Umbilical Hernia as a First Clinical Manifestation of a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (Gist) – Case Report
Authors: Cybułka Bartosz , Golański Maciej , Rapeła Jacek , Wach Andrzej 
Published: September 2016

AbstractGastrointestinal stromal tumor is a rare pathology. GISTs account for 0.3-1% of all tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. At the same time, this type of cancer is the most common, malignant, non-epithelial tumor of the gastrointestinal tube. Over 90% of GISTs are found in the stomach and small intestine. This cancer usually develops without characteristic clinical symptoms and is diagnosed incidentally.This clinical situation, in which the first symptom of a GIST-pattern tumor includes a fully-symptomatic, non-complicated umbilical hernia, is an unprecedented anomaly.This work presents a case report of a 77-year old female patient undergoing elective surgery, in which the contents of the hernial sac included a stromal tumor. Disseminated, multi-focal progression of the disease was found intraoperatively.Postoperative histopathology and immunohistochemistry revealed a gastrointestinal stromal tumor GIST of the spindle cell type, showing a CD-117, CD-34, SMA expression with possible starting point in the small intestine.
Head teacher professional networks in Italy: preliminary results of a national survey
Authors: Maurissens Isabel de , Repetto Manuela , Rosa Alessia , Pettenati Maria Chiara 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
In this article, we present the preliminary results of a national survey conducted by INDIRE on head teachers communities and professional networks. About one-fourth of the total population of Italian public school leaders participated in the survey. One of the main intents of this research is to contribute to understanding of the phenomenon of professional networks frequented by school leaders and to pave the way for a further reflection on how to use such networks for head teachers’ training so as to support their daily professional practice conducted too often in isolation.
This contribution is synergetic with what was envisaged by the new Italian school reform introduced with Law 107/2015 and, in particular, with the roles of the school leaders and the networks. This research is conducted within the INDIRE DsinRete2 research project.
Blended learning and bilingual education
Authors: Firpo Elena 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
The purpose of the applied research presented herein is to devise and promote language teaching paradigms that are intended to develop bilingual abilities in second-generation Latin Americans (aged 11-12 years) in the Italian middle school, thereby recovering their original linguistic background, while amplifying their knowledge of Italian, thus redefining a carefully balanced, pluralistic linguistic framework. Moreover, the study aims to establish a bilingual teaching model that may also be applied to different language pairings.
The LI.LO (acronym for Italian Language/Native Language) programme was designed and delivered in blended learning on Sybra/CLiRe (Centro Linguistico in Rete) platform of the University of Genoa and it focuses on the development of bilingual skills with respect to academic language, cognitive abilities, and computer competence. It promotes language proficiency and the complete integration of non-Italian, second-generation Latin American students.
The first part of the study illustrates Italian linguistic policies, underscoring the need to close the gap between the actual state of the Italian school system and extant norms. The second part of the study shows the theoretical and methodological assumptions of the blended model of the course LI.LO as well as the course activities. The third part of the article shows the results of the evaluation and self-evaluation questionnaires administered after the study’s completion.
Experience Europe! The Reception of the Leuenberger Agreement as Model and Constant Challenge
Authors: Gross Jan 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
The Leuenberg Agreement (LA) is one of the most productive ecumenical documents ever seen. It initiated a church fellowship, the “Community of Protestant Churches in Europe” (CPCE). LA evoked an ongoing process of its’ own reception that can be seen in a variety of different expressions such as church communion, doctrinal conversations and public statements. However, this reception is still all too frequent limited to the European level of interaction between the member churches of CPCE. It remains one of the main challenges for the Community, a condition for “Verbindlichkeit” and the legitimated representation of its members to strengthen the awareness for the relevance of LA and CPCE in the single parishes.
Das Risiko des Kapitals – Nützlichkeitsarrangements auf den Finanzmärkten, Rechtfertigungsregime in der „Realökonomie“?
Authors: Hessinger Philipp 
Published: September 2016

ZusammenfassungRisikobeobachtungen in der Finanzsphäre orientieren sich an der Differenz riskant/nicht-riskant, Risikobeobachtungen in der Realökonomie sind komplexer, da hier die internen Unternehmensstrukturen mitberücksichtigt werden müssen. Die zentrale These des Aufsatzes ist, dass die Verdrängung unternehmensspezifischer Formen der Risikobeobachtung durch finanzmarktorientierte Formen – so wie sie in der Konzeption des kapitalmarktorientierten Unternehmens vorgesehen ist – zu schwerwiegenden Verzerrungen der Beobachterperspektiven führen muss. Obwohl nun diese, auf den „Shareholder-Value“ des Unternehmens bezogenen Kapitalmarktvorgaben für erstere mittlerweile den Charakter von verbindlichen „Rechtfertigungsordnungen“ angenommen haben, werden sie – aus gutem Grund – in der Regel weitgehend unterlaufen. Die ausschließliche Orientierung an derartigen Kapitalmarktvorgaben kann nämlich dazu führen, dass Unternehmen „überflexibel“ werden und scheitern. Dafür stehen die beiden Beispiele der Enron-Corporation in den USA und der Hoechst-AG in Deutschland. Zum Schluss des Aufsatzes wird dann der Frage nachgegangen, welche Rolle die neoklassische Kapitaltheorie, die als eine Art Scharnier zwischen der Finanzsphäre und der Realökonomie fungiert, in diesem Zusammenhang spielt und wie es möglich ist, dass diesem – im Grunde längst überholten Theorem – noch immer so große Bedeutung zukommt? Der Grund dafür ist – so die These –, dass die ganze Finanzsphäre – und damit auch ihre entsprechenden theoretischen Objekte – nicht den Charakter einer geschlossenen „Wertigkeitsordnung“, sondern eher den eines gesellschaftlichen „Nützlichkeitsarrangements“ aufweisen.
Is the left uncinate fasciculus associated with verbal fluency decline in mild Alzheimer's disease?
Authors: Kljajevic Vanja , Dyrba Martin , Kasper Elisabeth , Teipel Stefan 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
The association between verbal fluency deficit in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and deterioration of specific white matter (WM) tracts is currently not well understood. Using diffusion tensor imaging, we investigated a possible association between the left uncinate fasciculus, which has been implicated in word retrieval, and verbal fluency deficit in AD. A comparison of five properties of WM (fractional anisotropy, mode of anisotropy, mean diffusivity, radial diffusivity, and axial diffusivity) in 28 mild AD patients and 26 age-, gender- and education-matched healthy controls revealed significant group differences in a range of WM tracts. Looking specifically at diffusion parameters’ values for the left uncinate fasciculus and verbal fluency scores in the AD group, we observed a positive trend between the letter fluency scores and mode of anisotropy values (r = 0.36, p = 0.55). Thus, our data suggest more global WM damage in mild AD, which also includes damage to the left uncinate fasciculus. However, damage to this particular tract is not robustly associated with verbal fluency decline at this stage of disease.
The neurobiology of language: Relevance to linguistics
Authors: Duncan E. Susan , Tune Sarah , Small Steven L. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
The study of language is shared by a number of fields, including linguistics, psychology, and neurobiology. While the methods employed by these domains may overlap, they differ in the focus of their scientific inquiry, and the unique perspective of each may inform investigation within the others. We conceptualize this relationship in the context of David Marr’s information processing theory, with neurobiology as the implementational level of language, and discuss the history of the neurobiology of language from early localizationist models to the present day.
Decades of electrophysiological and anatomical studies of the macaque monkey support the existence of dual streams for the processing of auditory information. More recent neuroimaging studies suggest that these streams are also present in humans, subserving speech perception and language comprehension. The development of high resolution brain imaging methods and brain stimulation has advanced our ability to study, in vivo, the structures and processes underlying the language network. For those linguists interested in studying language with consideration of the system that implements it, theories and concepts may now be meaningfully informed by neurobiology.
Why-questions, topicality and intervention effects in Chinese
Authors: Jin Dawei 
Published: September 2016

AbstractThis paper revisits intervention effects in Mandarin Chinesewhy-questions. I present new data showing that the ability for quantifiers to induce intervention hinges upon their monotonicity and their ability to be interpreted as topics. I then develop a semantic account that correlates topicality with monotone properties. Furthermore, I propose thatwhy-questions in Chinese are idiosyncratic in thatwhydirectly merges at a high scope position that stays above a propositional argument. Combining the semantic idiosyncrasies ofwhy-questions with the wide scope behaviors of topicality, I conclude that my account explains a wide range of intervention phenomena in terms of interpretation failure.
A dynamical-systems approach to the evolution of morphonotactic and lexical consonant clusters in English and Polish
Authors: Baumann Andreas , Kaźmierski Kamil 
Published: September 2016

AbstractConsonant clusters appear either lexically within morphemes or morphonotactically across morpheme boundaries. According to extant theories, their diachronic dynamics are suggested to be determined by analogical effects on the one hand as well as by their morphological signaling function on the other hand. This paper presents a mathematical model which allows for an investigation of the interaction of these two forces and the resulting diachronic dynamics. The model is tested against synchronic and diachronic language data. It is shown that the evolutionary dynamics of the cluster inventory crucially depend on how the signaling function of morphonotactic clusters is compromised by the presence of lexical items containing their morpheme internal counterparts.
In search of phonotactic preferences
Authors: Orzechowska Paula 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
The objective of this contribution is to provide an analysis of consonant clusters based on the assumption that phonotactic preferences are encoded in phonological features of individual segments forming a cluster. This encoding is expressed by a set of parameters established for the following features: complexity, place of articulation, manner of articulation and voicing. On the basis of empirically observed tendencies of feature distribution and co-occurrence, novel phonotactic preferences for English word-initial consonant clusters are proposed. Statistical methods allow us to weigh the preferences and determine a ranking of phonological features in cluster formation.
Linguistic concepts across languages: The category of epistemic adverbs in English and Polish
Authors: Rozumko Agata 
Published: September 2016

AbstractThe category of epistemic adverbs has recently received increased attention in both Anglophone and Polish linguistics, but English–Polish contrastive research in this area has so far been rather fragmentary. English and Polish grammars differ considerably in the ways they classify epistemic adverbs. The differences largely result from the different understanding of adverbs as a category, which in English grammar tends to be presented as broad and heterogeneous while in Polish grammar – rather narrow and uniform. Polish equivalents of English epistemic adverbs are classified as particles – a distinct word class with its own characteristic properties. This paper presents an overview of approaches to epistemic adverbs taken in Anglophone and Polish linguistics with the aim of identifying their convergent points and suggesting a framework for a contrastive analysis. In the case of Anglophone research, the focus is largely on discourse studies because epistemic adverbs are usually seen as a discourse category. In Polish linguistics, however, they are analysed within different theoretical frameworks, which is why the discussion will not be limited to one specific methodological school. Reference is also made to more general issues, such as the treatment of adverbs as a category.
Altered Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Cortical Activation to Tactile Stimuli in Somatosensory Area 3b and Area 1 of Monkeys after Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Wu Ruiqi , Su Langting , Yang Pai-Feng , Min Chen Li 
Published: September 2016

AbstractReactivation of deafferented cortex plays a key role in mediating the recovery of lost functions, although the precise mechanism is not fully understood. This study simultaneously characterized the dynamic spatiotemporal features of tactile responses in areas 3b and 1 before and 6–8 weeks after partial dorsal column lesion (DCL), and examined how the reactivation relates to the recovery of simple hand use in squirrel monkeys. A combination of high spatiotemporal resolution functional intrinsic optical imaging, microelectrode mapping, behavioral assessment, and tracer histology methods were used. Compared with the normal cortex, we found that the responses of deafferented areas 3b and 1 to 3 s of continuous 8 Hz tactile stimulation of a single digit were significantly weaker and more transient. This finding indicates a loss of response to sustained tactile stimuli. The activation area enlarged for areas 3b and 1 in both directions along digit representation (medial–lateral) and across areas (anterior–posterior). All subjects showed behavioral deficits in a food reaching-grasping-retrieving task within the first 5 weeks after DCL, but recovered at the time when optical images were acquired. Summarily, we showed that these populations of cortical neurons responded to peripheral tactile inputs, albeit in significantly altered manners in each area, several weeks after deafferentation. We propose that compromised ascending driven inputs, impaired lateral inhibition, and local integration of input signals may account for the altered spatiotemporal dynamics of the reactivated areas 3b and 1 cortices. Further investigation with large sample sizes is needed to fully characterize the effects of deafferentation on area 1 activation size.