bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Autonomous Viewpoint Selection of Robot Based on Aesthetic Evaluation of a Scene
Authors: Lan Kai , Sekiyama Kosuke 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
In this paper, we propose an optimal viewpoint selection system for monitoring robots to search for the optimal viewpoint of a scene with the highest aesthetic property. Using the information of the targets, we propose a novel method for predicting human aesthetic sense for a scene. We construct evaluation functions based on certain known composition rules using three factors, namely, target size, visual balance, and composition fitting value. Then a score, which is a reflection of human evaluation, will be obtained using these functions. The optimal viewpoint will be selected from a number of candidates around the target group, by evaluating the aesthetic properties of scenes for each candidate viewpoint. Finally, once the optimal viewpoint is confirmed, path planning and path following controls are implemented for the robots during the moving process.
The Case for Repairing Broken Channels without the Use of Unconventional Monetary Policy
Authors: Mardini Patrick 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
The paper shows that the literature on broken channels (1) fails to provide an explanation of the root causes of the crisis, (2) mistakes a subjective human behavior for a mechanical failure and (3) confuses market adjustment mechanisms. From this perspective, the policy aiming to deploy unconventional monetary policies to overcome the broken channels is misguided. The paper fits broken channels into the framework of a more comprehensive theory of the business cycle and suggests a different policy recommendation.
Understanding Financial Instability: Minsky Versus the Austrians
Authors: Van Den Hauwe Ludwig 
Published: August 2016

AbstractAlthough Minsky’s interpretation of Keynes’s macroeconomics and essential message clashes with authoritative alternative interpretations, it has become increasingly influential during the years following the Global Financial Crisis, even in mainstream circles. This paper offers a critical evaluation of Minsky’s Financial Instability Hypothesis from the perspective of the alternative Austro-Wicksellian paradigm. Although some of the similarities and/or analogies between Minsky’s approach and that of the Austrian School suggest a more than merely superficial affinity between the two theoretical frameworks and although some scope for cross-fertilization between both approaches can be found, both theoretically and empirically, at a fundamental conceptual level both theories remain incompatible and difficult if not impossible to reconcile, in particular in terms of fundamental causality and in terms of policy conclusions and prescriptions. Despite the fact that Minsky’s policy conclusions are multifaceted and somewhat eclectic, they manifest a lack of familiarity with the conclusions of the Austrian analysis of the problems of central planning by Big Players such as Big Bank and Big Government. Both approaches also offer contrasting interpretations of the historical experience of the Global Financial Crisis.
Prenatally diagnosed fetal tumors of the head and neck: a systematic review with antenatal and postnatal outcomes over the past 20 years
Authors: Tonni Gabriele , Granese Roberta , Martins Santana Eduardo Félix , Parise Filho José Pedro , Bottura Isabela , Borges Peixoto Alberto , Giacobbe Annamaria , Azzerboni Andrea , Araujo Júnior Edward 
Published: August 2016

AbstractAim:The aim of this study was to review prenatally diagnosed tumors of the head and neck in the fetus and to report antenatal and postnatal outcomes.Methods:PubMed/Medline, EMBASE/SCOPUS, Cochrane database and Google Scholar were reviewed over the last 20 years. No language or article type restriction was used.Results:A total of 1940 record were retrieved. Of the 713 records screened, 566 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility. After 445 articles were excluded for specified reasons, 111 studies met the research criteria and were included for qualitative analysis. Overall, 306 cases of fetal tumors of the head and neck were reviewed. Maternal age was an independent factor. The mean maternal age was 28.2 years and gestational age at prenatal diagnosis was 27.1 weeks. Conventional 2D ultrasound was the standard diagnostic procedure in 27.9% of cases and was implemented in 27.3% of cases by 3D ultrasound and fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Diagnostic evaluation of intracranial spreading and high-airway obstructions was greatly enhanced by fetal MRI. The more common type of fetal tumor was hemangioma/lymphangioms (42.1%), followed by teratomas (29.7%), tumors of the gingiva (10.1%) and lymphatic venous malformations (9.1%), respectively. Fetal karyotyping was performed only in 9.8% of cases; within fetuses undergoing karyotype, chromosomal abnormalities accounted for 20% of cases. The most common pregnancy complication was polyhydramnios (26.3%). Ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure was performed in 30.1% of cases while surgical excision was used in 22.9% during postnatal life. The survival rate was 35.35%.Conclusion:Fetal tumors of the head and neck are rare congenital malformations. Two-dimensional ultrasound is diagnostic in almost all cases; however, MRI may be an important diagnostic adjunct in targeted cases and help patient selection for immediate intubation at the time of delivery. EXIT procedure and surgical removal of the tumor was associated with good prognosis.
The Impact of Leader-member Exchange (LMX) and Empowerment on Employee Voice Behavior
Authors: Chan Simon C. H. , Yeung Davey 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
This study examines the impact of leader-member exchange (LMX) and the moderating role of empowerment on employee voice behavior. A sample of 314 supervisor-subordinate dyadic exchanges was collected from a manufacturing firm in Mainland China. The results provided support the view that LMX and empowerment were both significantly associated with employee voice behavior. The positive relationship between LMX and employee voice behavior was stronger when employees received higher levels of empowerment. Theoretical and managerial implications of the research are discussed.
Cognitive and emotional determinants for destructive coping strategies by junior high school students in a social conflict situation
Authors: Borecka-Biernat Danuta 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
My research purpose was to evaluate the contribution of self-evaluation, the locus of control and emotions in generating destructive coping strategies by junior high school students in a social conflict situation. I used the proprietary questionnaire to test adolescents’ coping strategies (KSMK), Self-evaluation Scale (SES) by M. Rosenberg, the Locus of Control Questionnaire (KBPK) by G. Krasowicz and A. Kurzyp-Wojnarska, and the Three-Factor Inventory of Personality States and Traits (TISCO) by C. Spielberger and K. Wrześniewski. Empirical studies were carried out in junior high schools in Wroclaw and the surrounding area. They involved 893 adolescents (468 girls and 425 boys) aged 13‒15. I stated in my research that low self-evaluation of a young man’s abilities, a strong conviction about the impact others have on positive or negative consequences of events and reacting with fear and anger co-exists with destructive adolescent coping strategies.
Ernährung und Gesundheit – geschlechtsspezifische Handlungskonsequenzen
Authors: Kerschke-Risch Pamela 
Published: August 2016

Zusammenfassung:
Ausgehend von der Annahme, dass Frauen sich generell gesünder als Männer ernähren, werden verschiedene geschlechtsspezifische Einstellungen sowie der Einfluss von Netzwerken und Wissen zum Thema Ernährung untersucht. Obwohl die überwiegende Mehrheit der Befragten geschlechtsunabhängig der Ansicht ist, dass Ernährung einen ganz entscheidenden Einfluss auf die eigene Gesundheit hat, zeigen sich bei der Essenswahl unterschiedliche Präferenzen, die diese unterschiedlichen Entscheidungen erklären können.
The Position of Sub-Saharan Countries in the World Economy
Authors: Baumgartner Boris 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
Most of the countries of sub-Saharan Africa belong to the most underdeveloped and poorest countries in the world economy. This region consists of forty-nine countries but at world GDP, world export, world import and inflow of foreign direct investment share only by small percent. There are some positive facts in the recent history of sub- Saharan Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa has grown faster than the world economy in the past ten years. The predictions are also positive. There is an expectation of another growth till the 2020. If the sub-Saharan countries want to keep the growth in the future they have to invest to infrastructure, in educational system, in research and science to make their economies more competitive.
Importance of TEN-T Corridors in the Development of Infrastructure Example of Visegrad Group Countries
Authors: Khúlová Lucia , Šprochová Lenka 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
Transport is one of key factors of the development of each modern society. It is one of the most important areas that governments all around the world should address when developing national policy. The objective of the article is to define the importance of Trans-European Network - Transport (TEN-T) corridors in the development of infrastructure connections between groups of countries known as Visegrad group. TEN-T core network represents a trans-European transport system and includes the priority area of transport infrastructure. Individual Member States are obliged to complete the TEN-T core on its territory not later than 31.12.2030. The Visegrad group countries as neighbourhood countries presents perspective platform for cooperation in infrastructure development.
Consumers in New Millennium: Attitudes towards Adoption of New Technologies in Purchasing Process
Authors: Kopaničová Janka , Klepochová Dagmar 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
The use of new technologies has brought many changes into consumer behaviour, especially into purchasing process. The aim of the article is to uncover the attitudes of different generations towards usage of new technologies in purchasing process and determine if the diffusion of innovative purchasing process is significantly different among different generations. The article presents the results of authors´ research of usage of new technologies in purchasing process, as well as attitudes towards it, among different age groups - Generation X, Y, Z and seniors. Results of hybrid research carried out by semi-structured interviews with 551 respondents show, that there are significant generational differences in all three components of attitude towards online purchase, which can be - due to its characteristics- considered the most complex use of new technologies in purchasing process. Results prove that the diffusion of innovation in the purchasing process is significantly influenced by the age group. With age the number of Innovators significantly drops and the percentage of Laggards rises. The ratio of those adopting “early” and “late” significantly changes according to age group as well. Majority of younger respondents are accepting the new technologies into purchasing process early (Innovators, Early Adopters, Early Majority). Middle-aged consumers accept the innovations proportionally - copying the Roger´s curve. Among seniors, the majority is “late” (Late Majority and Laggards).
The Effect of Socioeconomic Classes on the Subjective Perception of Economic Situation
Authors: Tahal Radek , Chytková Zuzana , Novinský Marek 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
The paper deals with the influence of a consumer´s inclusion in a socioeconomic class on the rate of optimism or pessimism in anticipating the future, with regard to the consumer behaviour, the attitudes towards finances, savings, working efforts and lifestyle. The data are based on a large-scale research carried out with a representative sample of the Czech population in the latter half of 2014. The regression statistical analysis was used for calculating and explaining the variables. The outcomes show that people are more optimistic in foreseeing their own future than the future of the Czech Republic. As for the consumer behaviour and financial attitudes, the differences between the classes are not prominent. There are, however, differences in such issues as the fear of poverty or finding suitable jobs.
Regional Specialisation and Economic Concentration in Romania
Authors: Neagu Olimpia , Neagu Madalin-Ioan 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
The purpose of the paper is to give an overview of the changes in the structure of industries in Romania, specifically on the questions (1) whether the industrial structures become more similar or more different in the Romanian regions and (2) whether the Romanian industries become more concentrated or more dispersed. EUROSTAT regional data on Gross Value Added and employed population for the period of 2000-2013 are used in order to calculate several statistical indices of specialization and concentration (Krugman, Entropy, Hirschman-Herfindahl, Lilien Index and Gini coefficient). By comparing the values of these different measurements, the main finding is that Romanian regions become less specialized, while industries become slightly more concentrated. The speed of structural changes in all Romanian regions registered a noticeable slowdown of the speed of sectoral changes after the economic crisis. Our conclusions provide useful information for the economic policy makers in investment funds allocation or employment measures designing.
The Perception of Respondents of Packaging Innovations in Slovakia
Authors: Loucanova Erika , Parobek Jan , Kalamarova Martina 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
The paper deals with the evaluation of the perception of packaging innovations in terms of their functions through the Kano model. It focuses on the evaluation of the perception of innovation of all main seven functions of packaging, in particular on handling, protective, informative, economic, environmental, promotional and ecological packaging functions. The results indicate that the target groups interested in the new innovative packaging are mostly in age between 41 to 60 years. These groups have the highest requirements for new packaging. The innovations of handling functions of packaging have the most significant influence on the older generation. However, almost all ages categories positively recognize ecological innovations of packaging.
Zur Normalität von Anomie in funktional differenzierten Gesellschaften
Authors: Thome Helmut 
Published: August 2016

Zusammenfassung:
Im Bereich der kriminalsoziologischen Forschung gehört „Anomie“ weiterhin zu den prominenten Erklärungskonzepten. Dessen gesellschaftstheoretische Verankerung wird jedoch nur noch selten diskutiert, bleibt häufig verdeckt. Der vorliegende Beitrag versucht diese Diskussion wieder aufzugreifen und in einigen Aspekten fortzuführen. Zu diesem Zweck werden im ersten Teil zentrale Überlegungen von Durkheim und Merton zu dieser Thematik zusammengefasst. Im folgenden Hauptteil wird untersucht, ob oder in welcher Weise diese Problemkonzeptionen in neueren Theorien zur funktionalen Differenzierung, insbesondere in Luhmanns Systemtheorie, aufgenommen, zurückgewiesen, verändert oder ergänzt werden (könnten). Dabei werden vor allem die Anomie-Potentiale erörtert, die der funktionalen Differenzierung inhärent sind; danach werden noch einige zusätzliche Potentiale benannt, die sich spezifisch aus der funktionalen Dominanz des ökonomischen Systems ergeben.
Anti-acetylcholinesterase activity of essential oils and their major constituents from four Ocimum species
Authors: Farag Mohamed A. , Ezzat Shahira M. , Salama Maha M. , Tadros Mariane G. , Serya Rabah A.T. 
Published: August 2016

Abstract

Ocimum is a genus of considerable importance in traditional medicine worldwide. The goal of this study was to examine the anti-acetylcholinesterase activity of Ocimum essential oils and to correlate the activity with their chemical profiles using a metabolome based GC-MS approach coupled to chemometrics. Further, molecular docking was adopted to rationalize the activity of some essential oil isolates. Essential oil prepared from the four species O. basilicum, O. africanum, O. americanum, and O. minimum exhibited significant anti-acetylcholinesterase activity with (IC50 0.22, 0.175, 0.57 and 0.152 mg/mL, respectively) comparable to that of physostigmine (IC50 0.27 mg/mL). The phenylpropanoids (i.e. estragole) constituted the most dominant chemical group in O. basilicum (sweet basil) and O. minimum, whereas camphor (a ketone) was the most abundant in O. africanum and O. americanum. Supervised and unsupervised multivariate data analyses clearly separated O. africanum and O. americanum from other accessions, with estragole, camphor and, to less extent, β-linalool contributing to species segregation. Estragole was found the most active AchE inhibitor (IC50 0.337 µM) followed by cineole (IC50 2.27 µM), camphor (IC50 21.43 µM) and eugenol (IC50 40.32 µM). Molecular docking revealed that these compounds bind to key amino acids in the catalytic domain of AchE, similar to standard drugs.
Umsetzung von MiFID II: Auswirkungen auf die Anlageberatung und Vermögensverwaltung
Authors: Balzer Peter 
Published: August 2016

Zusammenfassung
Durch MiFID II, deren Vorgaben nach einer Verschiebung um ein Jahr nunmehr im Wesentlichen bis zum 3. 7. 2017 in nationales Recht umgesetzt und ab dem 3. 1. 2018 angewendet werden müssen, wird die Finanzmarktregulierung eine grundlegende Überarbeitung erfahren. Auch wenn derzeit noch nicht alle Level-2-Maßnahmen vorliegen, mit denen die allgemeinen Vorgaben der Rahmenrichtlinie inhaltlich konkretisiert werden, steht fest, dass die Umsetzung von MiFID II die bislang in §§ 31 ff. WpHG geregelten Wohlverhaltenspflichten in vielen Punkten ändern wird. Da mit der Überarbeitung der bislang geltenden Finanzmarktrichtlinie MiFID I insbesondere auch das Ziel verfolgt wird, den Anlegerschutz zu verbessern und Defizite zu beseitigen, die im Zuge der Finanzmarktkrise sichtbar geworden sind, betreffen zahlreiche Neuerungen die Anlageberatung und Vermögensverwaltung. Für die Anbieter dieser Dienstleistungen wird die Umsetzung von MiFID II daher spürbare Auswirkungen haben, zumal auch bereits bestehende nationale Vorgaben wie z. B. die in § 34 Abs. 2a WpHG normierte Pflicht zur Erstellung eines Beratungsprotokolls künftig von einem einheitlichen europäischen Regelungskonzept abgelöst werden, dessen Umsetzung Änderungen des vorhandenen Rechtsrahmens erfordert.
Materiell- und verfahrensrechtliche Fragen der Haftung von Bankvorständen
Authors: Berger Klaus Peter , Scholl Bernd 
Published: August 2016

Zusammenfassung
Die Finanzkrise der Jahre 2007 ff., insbesondere die Insolvenz der US-Investmentbank Lehman Brothers Inc., hat das Finanzsystem weltweit an den Rand des Abgrunds geführt. Besonders betroffen waren Banken, welche in verbriefte US-Hypothekenmarktpapiere investiert hatten, die während der Krise massiv an Wert verloren. In Deutschland gerieten insbesondere öffentlich-rechtliche Landesbanken, die halbstaatliche IKB AG, aber auch einige Privatbanken und als Genossenschaftsbank die Deutsche Apotheker- und Ärztebank eG in große Schwierigkeiten. Dies führte zu einer Debatte, inwieweit die Verluste durch haftungsrelevantes individuelles Fehlverhalten von Bankvorständen verursacht wurden oder schicksalhaft eintraten. Während die einen forderten, Bankmanager für die Schäden zivil- und auch strafrechtlich zur Rechenschaft zu ziehen, halten andere die Haftungsrisiken für existenzvernichtend. Fragen der Vorstandshaftung wegen fehlgeschlagener Investitionen in US-„Subprime“-Papiere waren und sind noch Gegenstand einiger Zivilverfahren vor staatlichen Gerichten und Schiedsgerichten sowie von Strafverfahren. Dieser Beitrag behandelt zunächst in einem Überblick die Pflichten und die Haftung von Bankvorständen. Die weiteren Ausführungen gelten der Haftungsdurchsetzung. Abschließend wird die Frage beleuchtet, unter welchen Voraussetzungen Ansprüche aus Vorstandshaftung vor einem Schiedsgericht durchgesetzt werden können und welche Vor- und Nachteile damit verbunden sind.
Medicaid Expenditures for Children Remaining at Home After a First Finding of Child Maltreatment
Authors: Campbell Kristine A. , Telford S. Russell , Cook Lawrence J. , Waitzman Norman J. , Keenan Heather T. 
Published: August 2016

BACKGROUND:Child maltreatment is associated with physical and mental health problems. The objective of this study was to compare Medicaid expenditures based on a first-time finding of child maltreatment by Child Protective Services (CPS).METHODS:This retrospective cohort study included children aged 0 to 14 years enrolled in Utah Medicaid between January 2007 and December 2009. The exposed group included children enrolled in Medicaid during the month of a first-time CPS finding of maltreatment not resulting in out-of-home placement. The unexposed group included children enrolled in Medicaid in the same months without CPS involvement. Quantile regression was used to describe differences in average nonpharmacy Medicaid expenditures per child-year associated with a first-time CPS finding of maltreatment.RESULTS:A total of 6593 exposed children and 39 181 unexposed children contributed 20 670 and 105 982 child-years to this analysis, respectively. In adjusted quantile regression, exposed children at the 50th percentile of health care spending had annual expenditures $78 (95% confidence interval [CI], 65 to 90) higher than unexposed children. This difference increased to $336 (95% CI, 283 to 389) and $1038 (95% CI, 812 to 1264) at the 75th and 90th percentiles of health care spending. Differences were higher among older children, children with mental health diagnoses, and children with repeated episodes of CPS involvement; differences were lower among children with severe chronic health conditions.CONCLUSIONS:Maltreatment is associated with increased health care expenditures, but these costs are not evenly distributed. Better understanding of the reasons for and outcomes associated with differences in health care costs for children with a history of maltreatment is needed.
EMPATHY AS CONDITIONS OF HUMAN CREATIVITY
Authors: Matyukh Tamara N. 
Published: August 2016

In the history of aesthetics the problem of art creativity long time hasn't realized by the greater part of researchers in total of all its structural elements. It formed a rather paradoxical situation, because definition of aesthetics is always a part of it, such as art and – simultaneously – the issue is no science that reveals the essence of the person who creates the art. The purpose of this article is to study empathy as a special manifestation of human sensibility in the process flow of the creative act that reveals the essence of the artist's creative activity, developed sensuality is transformed into a work of art. Methodological and theoretical basis of the study was a combination of systemic, structural-functional and hermeneutic approaches; psychological and philosophical concepts of empathy problems and theoretical analysis of foreign and domestic literature in the field of philosophy, aesthetics, psychology. The scientific novelty of the research results is determined by the subject of study. The problem of art itself is in the field of modern aesthetic science, but in the context of its consideration of empathy reveals new theoretical aspects that deepen the level of processing and correcting the problem. Conclusions. Empathy, being a particular manifestation of human sensibility, is a necessary condition for creativity. After analyzing the nature of human creativity we came to the conclusion that the basis of the embodiment of sensibility of the artist in a work of art is a process of empathy. It is noted that the method of empathy is one of heuristic methods of creative activity, which is based on a process of empathy, i.e. identification of the object and the subject of creativity, "use", and creator inherent in any field of activity and is widely used in solving problems of art.