bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of the Surgical Treatment for Congenital Blepharoptosis Using Mustarde’s Modified Method
Authors: Iljin Aleksandra , Zieliński Andrzej , Lewandowicz Edward , Antoszewski Bogusław , Zieliński Tomasz 
Published: July 2016

AbstractThe aim of the study was evaluation of the results of surgical treatment of congenital blepharoptosis (CBP) using Mustarde’s modified method.Material and methods. Between 2005-2014 forty eight children with CBP underwent surgical correction of CBP by Mustarde’s modified method. Basing on the results of ophthalmic and orthoptic examination, and standard measurements, we estimated postoperative difference in the position and symmetry of the upper eyelids, and postoperative complications in our patients.Results. Very good results were obtained in all cases with mild, in 89.5% with moderate, and in 85.7% with severe unilateral CBP after correction by Mustarde’s modified method. Lagophthalmos was seen in 6.25%, and undercorrection in 12.5% of cases.Conclusions. 1. Mustarde’s modified method allows for obtaining very good functional and aesthetic results in CBP patients. 2. Mustarde’s modified method is a valuable supplemental surgical technique in CBP, and contributes to a low rate and small range of lagophthalmos.
On the Privacy Implications of Location Semantics
Authors: Ağır Berker , Huguenin Kévin , Hengartner Urs , Hubaux Jean-Pierre 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Mobile users increasingly make use of location-based online services enabled by localization systems. Not only do they share their locations to obtain contextual services in return (e.g., ‘nearest restaurant’), but they also share, with their friends, information about the venues (e.g., the type, such as a restaurant or a cinema) they visit. This introduces an additional dimension to the threat to location privacy: location semantics, combined with location information, can be used to improve location inference by learning and exploiting patterns at the semantic level (e.g., people go to cinemas after going to restaurants). Conversely, the type of the venue a user visits can be inferred, which also threatens her semantic location privacy. In this paper, we formalize this problem and analyze the effect of venue-type information on location privacy. We introduce inference models that consider location semantics and semantic privacy-protection mechanisms and evaluate them by using datasets of semantic check-ins from Foursquare, totaling more than a thousand users in six large cities. Our experimental results show that there is a significant risk for users’ semantic location privacy and that semantic information improves inference of user locations.
Tales from the Dark Side: Privacy Dark Strategies and Privacy Dark Patterns
Authors: Bösch Christoph , Erb Benjamin , Kargl Frank , Kopp Henning , Pfattheicher Stefan 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Privacy strategies and privacy patterns are fundamental concepts of the privacy-by-design engineering approach. While they support a privacy-aware development process for IT systems, the concepts used by malicious, privacy-threatening parties are generally less understood and known. We argue that understanding the “dark side”, namely how personal data is abused, is of equal importance. In this paper, we introduce the concept of privacy dark strategies and privacy dark patterns and present a framework that collects, documents, and analyzes such malicious concepts. In addition, we investigate from a psychological perspective why privacy dark strategies are effective. The resulting framework allows for a better understanding of these dark concepts, fosters awareness, and supports the development of countermeasures. We aim to contribute to an easier detection and successive removal of such approaches from the Internet to the benefit of its users.
Efficient Verifiable Range and Closest Point Queries in Zero-Knowledge
Authors: Ghosh Esha , Ohrimenko Olga , Tamassia Roberto 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
We present an efficient method for answering one-dimensional range and closest-point queries in a verifiable and privacy-preserving manner. We consider a model where a data owner outsources a dataset of key-value pairs to a server, who answers range and closest-point queries issued by a client and provides proofs of the answers. The client verifies the correctness of the answers while learning nothing about the dataset besides the answers to the current and previous queries. Our work yields for the first time a zero-knowledge privacy assurance to authenticated range and closest-point queries. Previous work leaked the size of the dataset and used an inefficient proof protocol. Our construction is based on hierarchical identity-based encryption. We prove its security and analyze its efficiency both theoretically and with experiments on synthetic and real data (Enron email and Boston taxi datasets).
Selfrando: Securing the Tor Browser against De-anonymization Exploits
Authors: Conti Mauro , Crane Stephen , Frassetto Tommaso , Homescu Andrei , Koppen Georg , Larsen Per , Liebchen Christopher , Perry Mike , Sadeghi Ahmad-Reza 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Tor is a well-known anonymous communication system used by millions of users, including journalists and civil rights activists all over the world. The Tor Browser gives non-technical users an easy way to access the Tor Network. However, many government organizations are actively trying to compromise Tor not only in regions with repressive regimes but also in the free world, as the recent FBI incidents clearly demonstrate. Exploiting software vulnerabilities in general, and browser vulnerabilities in particular, constitutes a clear and present threat to the Tor software. The Tor Browser shares a large part of its attack surface with the Firefox browser. Therefore, Firefox vulnerabilities (even patched ones) are highly valuable to attackers trying to monitor users of the Tor Browser.
In this paper, we present selfrando-an enhanced and practical load-time randomization technique for the Tor Browser that defends against exploits, such as the one FBI allegedly used against Tor users. Our solution significantly improves security over standard address space layout randomization (ASLR) techniques currently used by Firefox and other mainstream browsers. Moreover, we collaborated closely with the Tor Project to ensure that selfrando is fully compatible with AddressSanitizer (ASan), a compiler feature to detect memory corruption. ASan is used in a hardened version of Tor Browser for test purposes. The Tor Project decided to include our solution in the hardened releases of the Tor Browser, which is currently undergoing field testing.
Emotional health in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis
Authors: Pop-Jordanova Nada , Demerdzieva Aneta 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Although modern therapeutic procedures have considerably improved the survival and the quality of life of children with cystic fibrosis, the relevant psychological aspects have been still insufficiently considered similarly to the other chronic diseases.
The aim of this research was to evaluate the emotional health: psychological characteristics and adjustment of CF children and their family coping.
The study comprises 25 CF children, mean age 13.13 ± 2.29 years (23 boys and only 2 girls), selected from total 60 actually treated children for CF. Children were examined in the period of improved health conditions (without superinfection, wheezing or gastrointestinal problems). Obtained results are compared with a control group of 25 healthy children of the same age, selected by random from primary schools.
The psychometric instruments used were: Kohs Design Test, Child Behavior Checklist, Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, General Anxiety Scale, Emotional Profile Index, MMPI-201 and Human Values Test, together with two projective tests of drawing (Machover and Corman).
The unexpected good psychological results obtained from psychometric instruments could be explained by the fact that CF children accept the real situation and express vivacity. However, their deep feelings of fear impose on them high level of self-control and resistance. The results obtained for CBCL presented CF children as immature, with accentuated aggressiveness in interpersonal relations. The most important problem is related to the delay of puberty changes, leading to low self-esteem.
Generally, family members cope relatively well with the disease in children, in spite to discrepancies in mother/child reports for child psychopathology. Divorces also occurred in some families.
Psychological support for both, children and family members are necessary. The need for a holistic approach in the assessment and treatment, including biofeedback techniques was pointed out.
Use of electrospinning to construct biomaterials for peripheral nerve regeneration
Authors: Quan Qi , Chang Biao , Meng Hao Ye , Liu Ruo Xi , Wang Yu , Lu Shi Bi , Peng Jiang , Zhao Qing 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
A number of limitations associated with the use of hollow nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) require further discussion. Most importantly, the functional recovery outcomes after the placement of hollow NGCs are poor even after the successful bridging of peripheral nerve injuries. However, nerve regeneration scaffolds built using electric spinning have several advantages that may improve functional recovery. Thus, the present study summarizes recent developments in this area, including the key cells that are combined with the scaffold and associated with nerve regeneration, the structure and configuration of the electrospinning design (which determines the performance of the electrospinning scaffold), the materials the electrospinning fibers are composed of, and the methods used to control the morphology of a single fiber. Additionally, this study also discusses the processes underlying peripheral nerve regeneration. The primary goals of the present review were to evaluate and consolidate the findings of studies that used scaffolding biomaterials built by electrospinning used for peripheral nerve regeneration support. It is amazing that the field of peripheral nerve regeneration continues to consistently produce such a wide variety of innovative techniques and novel types of equipment, because the introduction of every new process creates an opportunity for advances in materials for nerve repair.
Study of displacements of a bridge abutment using FEM
Authors: Wymysłowski Michał , Kurałowicz Zygmunt 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Steel sheet piles are often used to support excavations for bridge foundations. When they are left in place in the permanent works, they have the potential to increase foundation bearing capacity and reduce displacements; but their presence is not usually taken into account in foundation design. In this article, the results of finite element analysis of a typical abutment foundation, with and without cover of sheet piles, are presented to demonstrate these effects. The structure described is located over the Więceminka river in the town of Kołobrzeg, Poland. It is a single-span road bridge with reinforced concrete slab.
Implicit persuasion of voters in the 2012 Slovak republic parliamentary elections
Authors: Cíbik Lukáš 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
The aim of the article is to see the degree of implicit position and value correlation between the voters of particular political parties in Slovakia (SMER-SD, SaS, and SDKÚ-DS). The free association method is supposed to reveal implicit purposes of individual political issues, beliefs and values in the eyes of their voters. Social representations, public discourse and implicit purposes objectified and anchored in civil society by the political elites are obtained by the discrete association method. The focus is held on the importance of political discourse for the voters to take note in the decision-making process in the election to the Parliament of the Slovak Republic in 2012.
Polish Preparatory Proceedings in Civil Cases: Written or Oral? Lessons to be Learned from Some Other Jurisdictions
Authors: Piszcz Anna 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
In this paper a description of the model of Polish preparatory proceedings in civil cases will be presented. By looking at foreign examples of preparatory activities in civil cases first, we will be able to discern what potential advantages and disadvantages are associated with the written or oral (spoken) form of preparatory activities of court actors in the first stage of civil proceedings. In the second main part of the paper the author will turn to Polish counterparts of these preparatory activities and their form. The author will also deliberate on where a change is needed. She will also attempt to propose some measures that might be useful in the current condition of Polish civil proceedings.
Wer waren die rumänischen Legionäre?
Authors: Schmitt Oliver Jens 
Published: July 2016

Vorspann
Wer vom Faschismus spricht, denkt zumeist an die deutschen Nationalsozialisten oder die Schwarzhemden Benito Mussolinis. Die faschistischen Bewegungen Südosteuropas wie die Pfeilkreuzler in Ungarn oder die Legion „Erzengel Michael“ in Rumänien sind dagegen weitgehend vergessen - ganz zu Unrecht, gehörten sie doch zu den Protagonisten der faschistischen Herausforderung vor 1945. Oliver Jens Schmitt gibt nicht nur einen kurzen Überblick über die Geschichte der rumänischen Faschisten, sondern entwirft auf der Basis bislang kaum genutzter Akten an einem Fallbeispiel ein Sozialprofil der Bewegung in der langen „Kampfzeit“ und in der kurzen Regimephase 1940/41. Damit erhalten die rumänischen Faschisten in der Provinz erstmals ein Gesicht.
Művészi reklámok dimenzióinak és hatásosságának vizsgálata
Authors: Balázs Katalin , Barkó Mária 
Published: July 2016

Háttér és célok
A tanulmány fő célja a művészi reklámok empirikus vizsgálata. Konkrétabban a művészi reklámok, illetve a szakirodalmi források és fogyasztói értékelések alapján feltárt tényezőiknek hatékonyságvizsgálata.

Módszer
Fókuszcsoportos interjúk (N=6) és kérdőíves elővizsgálatok (N=47, illetve N=43) alapozták meg a kérdőíves fővizsgálatot. Az elővizsgálatok célja a fogyasztók által művészinek tekintett reklámingerek gyűjtése és a művészi reklám fogyasztói megítélésével kapcsolatos adatok gyűjtése; a releváns konstruktumok köznyelvi megnevezésének vizsgálata; illetve az ingerszelekció volt. Mindkét kérdőíves vizsgálatban 27 reklámot ítéltek meg a résztvevők. A fővizsgálat online, kérdőíves formában zajlott. A vizsgálati személyek (N=117) 19 reklámot értékeltek hatásosság szempontjából (tetszés, figyelemfelkeltő jelleg, hatásosság), illetve leíró jellemzők mentén (érthetőség, újszerűség, kerativitás, esztétikai érték, művészi jelleg). A fővizsgálatban a reklámok felidézését is vizsgáltuk. A vizsgálati személyek meggyőzési tudatosságát is felmértük.

Eredmények
Az empirikus adatok alapján a művészi reklámok meghatározó hatásdimenziói az újszerűség, az esztétikai érték, ugyanakkor az érthetőségnek is van szerepe a művészi reklámok hatásosságában. Ezekhez képest a kreativitás nem segíti tovább a művészi megítélés előrejelzését. A reklámok művészi jellege, illetve a hatásdimenziók nagyban meghatározzák a hatás mérésére szolgáló tetszés, figyelemfelkeltés és hatásosság megítélését, de a reklámfelidézést nem. Továbbá az adatok alapján a hatásosságot a személy meggyőzési tudatosságának mértéke nem befolyásolja jelentősen.

Konklúzió
Az empirikus adatok támogatják a művészi megjelenítési mód alkalmazását a reklámokban. Ugyanakkor a művészi megítélést döntően meghatározó tényezők a reklám újszerűsége és esztétikai értéke.
HARD X-RAY EMISSION FROM SH 2‐104: A NuSTAR SEARCH FOR GAMMA-RAY COUNTERPARTS
Authors: Gotthelf E. V. , Mori K. , Aliu E. , Paredes J. M. , Tomsick J. A. , Boggs S. E. , Christensen F. E. , Craig W. W. , Hailey C. J. , Harrison F. A. , Hong J. S. , Rahoui F. , Stern D. , Zhang W. W. 
Published: July 2016

ABSTRACT
We present NuSTAR hard X-ray observations of Sh 2–104, a compact H ii region containing several young massive stellar clusters (YMSCs). We have detected distinct hard X-ray sources coincident with localized VERITAS TeV emission recently resolved from the giant gamma-ray complex MGRO J2019+37 in the Cygnus region. Fainter, diffuse X-rays coincident with the eastern YMSC in Sh2-104 likely result from the colliding winds of a component star. Just outside the radio shell of Sh 2–104 lies 3XMM J201744.7+365045 and a nearby nebula, NuSTAR J201744.3+364812, whose properties are most consistent with extragalactic objects. The combined XMM-Newton and NuSTAR spectrum of 3XMM J201744.7+365045 is well-fit to an absorbed power-law model with

cm−2 and a photon index

. Based on possible long-term flux variation and the lack of detected pulsations (≤43% modulation), this object is likely a background active galactic nucleus rather than a Galactic pulsar. The spectrum of the NuSTAR nebula shows evidence of an emission line at E = 5.6 keV, suggesting an optically obscured galaxy cluster at z = 0.19 ± 0.02 (d = 800 Mpc) and L

X
= 1.2 × 1044 erg s−1. Follow-up Chandra observations of Sh 2–104 will help identify the nature of the X-ray sources and their relation to MGRO J2019+37. We also show that the putative VERITAS excess south of Sh 2–104, is most likely associated with the newly discovered Fermi pulsar PSR J2017+3625 and not the H ii region.
A NuSTAR OBSERVATION OF THE GAMMA-RAY-EMITTING X-RAY BINARY AND TRANSITIONAL MILLISECOND PULSAR CANDIDATE 1RXS J154439.4–112820
Authors: Bogdanov Slavko 
Published: July 2016

ABSTRACT
I present a 40 ks Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array observation of the recently identified low-luminosity X-ray binary and transitional millisecond pulsar (tMSP) candidate 1RXS J154439.4−112820, which is associated with the high-energy γ-ray source 3FGL J1544.6−1125. The system is detected up to ∼30 keV with an extension of the same power-law spectrum and rapid large-amplitude variability between two flux levels observed in soft X-rays. These findings provide further evidence that 1RXS J154439.4−112820 belongs to the same class of objects as the nearby bona fide tMSPs PSR J1023+0038 and XSS J12270−4859 and therefore almost certainly hosts a millisecond pulsar accreting at low luminosity. I also examine the long-term accretion history of 1RXS J154439.4−112820 based on archival optical, ultraviolet, X-ray, and γ-ray light curves covering approximately the past decade. Throughout this period, the source has maintained similar flux levels at all wavelengths, which is an indication that it has not experienced prolonged episodes of a non-accreting radio pulsar state but may spontaneously undergo such events in the future.
THE GIGAELECTRONVOLT COUNTERPART OF VER J2019+407 IN THE NORTHERN SHELL OF THE SUPERNOVA REMNANT G78.2+2.1 (γ Cygni)
Authors: Fraija N. , Araya M. 
Published: July 2016

ABSTRACT
Analysis of gamma-ray emission from the supernova remnant G78.2+2.1 (γ Cygni) with 7.2 years of cumulative data from the Fermi Large Area Telescope shows a distinct hard, bright, and extended component to the north of the shell coincident with the known teraelectronvolt source VER J2019+407. In the gigaelectronvolt to teraelectronvolt (GeV–TeV) energy range, its spectrum is best described by a broken power law with indices 1.8 below a break energy of 71 GeV and 2.5 above the break. A broadband spectral energy distribution is assembled, and different scenarios for the origin of the gamma rays are explored. Both hadronic and leptonic mechanisms are able to account for the GeV–TeV observations. In the leptonic framework, a superposition of inverse Compton and nonthermal bremsstrahlung emissions is needed, whereas the hadronic scenario requires a cosmic-ray population described by a broken power-law distribution with a relatively hard spectral index of ∼1.8 below a break particle energy of 0.45 TeV. In addition, the neutrino flux expected from cosmic-ray interactions is calculated.
A MONTE-CARLO METHOD FOR ESTIMATING STELLAR PHOTOMETRIC METALLICITY DISTRIBUTIONS
Authors: Gu Jiayin , Du Cuihua , Jing Yingjie , Zuo Wenbo 
Published: July 2016

ABSTRACT
Based on the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, we develop a new Monte-Carlo-based method to estimate the photometric metallicity distribution function (MDF) for stars in the Milky Way. Compared with other photometric calibration methods, this method enables a more reliable determination of the MDF, particularly at the metal-poor and metal-rich ends. We present a comparison of our new method with a previous polynomial-based approach and demonstrate its superiority. As an example, we apply this method to main-sequence stars with

, 6 kpc < R < 9 kpc, and in different intervals in height above the plane,

. The MDFs for the selected stars within two relatively local intervals (0.8 kpc

, 1.5 kpc

kpc) can be well-fit by two Gaussians with peaks at [Fe/H] ≈ −0.6 and −1.2, respectively: one associated with the disk system and the other with the halo. The MDFs for the selected stars within two more distant intervals (3 kpc

, 6 kpc

kpc) can be decomposed into three Gaussians with peaks at [Fe/H] ≈ −0.6, −1.4, and −1.9, respectively, where the two lower peaks may provide evidence for a two-component model of the halo: the inner halo and the outer halo. The number ratio between the disk component and halo component(s) decreases with vertical distance from the Galactic plane, which is consistent with the previous literature.
FERMI GBM OBSERVATIONS OF V404 CYG DURING ITS 2015 OUTBURST
Authors: Jenke P. A. , Wilson-Hodge C. A. , Homan Jeroen , Veres P. , Briggs M. S. , Burns E. , Connaughton V. , Finger M. H. , Hui M. 
Published: July 2016

ABSTRACT
V404 Cygni was discovered in 1989 by the Ginga X-ray satellite during its only previously observed X-ray outburst and soon after confirmed as a black hole binary. On 2015 June 15, the Gamma-ray Burst Monitor (GBM) triggered on a new outburst of V404 Cygni. We present 13 days of GBM observations of this outburst, including Earth occultation flux measurements and spectral and temporal analysis. The Earth occultation fluxes reached 30 Crab with detected emission to 100 keV and determined, via hardness ratios, that the source was in a hard state. At high luminosity, spectral analysis between 8 and 300 keV showed that the electron temperature decreased with increasing luminosity. This is expected if the protons and electrons are in thermal equilibrium during an outburst with the electrons cooled by the Compton scattering of softer seed photons from the disk. However, the implied seed photon temperatures are unusually high, suggesting a contribution from another source, such as the jet. No evidence of state transitions is seen during this time period. The temporal analysis reveals power spectra that can be modeled with two or three strong, broad Lorentzians, similar to the power spectra of black hole binaries in their hard state.