bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Caught between profitability and responsibility
Authors: Catenaccio Paola 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
This study investigates the discursive strategies of self-legitimation enacted by pharmaceutical companies during the 1998 drug-access crisis debate in South Africa, framing them within the context of the then emerging discourse of corporate social responsibility. The crisis erupted when thirty-nine pharmaceutical companies sued the South African government for passing a law that permitted the production of generic drugs to fight the AIDS epidemics, in open defiance of international patent laws. Working from a pragmadialectic perspective embedded in a broader discourse analytical framework, the study reconstructs the arguments brought forth by the two parties in the debate on the basis of a close reading of legal and media documents produced in the course of the case. The difference of opinion at the heart of the debate – whether commercial rights of companies could be overridden in the name of higher-level human rights – was eventually resolved in favour of the human rights approach through voluntary withdrawal of the case on the part of the pharmaceutical companies. However, the clash of ideologies it unveiled has remained largely unresolved, and attempts to negotiate a position that may grant the pharmaceutical sector a license to operate while preserving its commercial mission continue to feature extensively in the CSR communication of the pharmaceutical industry. The analysis of the unfolding of the debate and the evaluation of the arguments brought forth in its course and of the underlying assumptions from which they descended highlight a number of crucibles which continue to be central to today’s CSR discourse, and suggest that argumentation theory has an important role to play in the public understanding of social and economic developments.
Beyond metaphors and traditions
Authors: Bilandzic Helena , Busselle Rick 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
Scholars have used a range of labels to describe the subjective experience of entering a narrative and losing awareness of the actual, immediate world (e.g., absorption, transportation, engagement). This chapter begins by considering these labels at metaphorical and conceptual levels, suggesting that metaphoric descriptions of the phenomena are insufficient for understanding the experience at conceptual and theoretical levels. The chapter then conceptually describes constructs that are central to research on narrative engagement and locates them as core to a narrative experience, partially overlapping with narrative experience or distinct from but correlated with the experience. It concludes with considerations related to the measurement of different aspects of experiences with narratives.
The role of absorption processes in narrative health communication
Authors: de Graaf Anneke , van Leeuwen Lonneke 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
This chapter reviews the research area of absorption in narrative health impact. First, we elaborate on theoretical models that describe how absorption processes may lead to story-consistent outcomes, such as health beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. Then, we discuss empirical studies that test the role of absorption in narrative health impact. In this research area, theory and research converge that absorption into narratives is associated with health-related outcomes. Absorption processes like transportation and identification can be related to narrative health impact through a reduction of counter arguing, but other types of thoughts likely compensate for this reduction. In addition, self-referencing has been identified as a process that can play a role in narrative health impact. This review underscores the unique potential for absorption into narrative worlds to have an impact on healthy behavior.
Voice and silence in the suburbs of São Paulo
Authors: Galdeano Ana Paula 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
In the city of São Paulo the “world of crime” has grown and become just another organizing category of social life. The purpose of this chapter is to understand the meanings of violence in this new context. Using ethnographical studies that were carried out in a public sphere in which police officers, residents and representatives of local institutions talk about insecurity and the “perpetrators” of violence, this article discusses the speech acts and the silences that emerge from these meetings. The study highlights that not only order but also conflict are present when we talk about violence.
From the side of the road to the borders of the page
Authors: Goldstein Ruth 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
Latin America’s Inter-Oceanic Road runs some 5800 kilometers from Peru’s Pacific coast to Brazil’s Atlantic coast. It is Latin America’s newest and longest East-West thoroughfare, a transnational development project involving Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and international sponsors. The road changes the social, political, and economic landscape – cutting through indigenous land in the Peruvian Andes as well as the Peruvian, Brazilian, and Bolivian Amazon. It traverses the analytical and linguistic terrain upon which international governing bodies construct and maintain human rights laws. Among the many people and things traveling along the road are men searching for menial jobs and women destined for the sex-trade. The wording of evolving human rights discourse concerning trafficked persons includes as it excludes, leaving many women who cross borders living in the interstices of society. In these “zones of abandonment” (Biehl 2005) or zones of “non-being” (Fanon 1967) women have no documentation of their existence, may not speak (any of) the (new) country’s language(s), and more often than not, do not know how to read and write. Often, but not always, these men and women are left without a voice, that is to say, without the right words with which to articulate and protect themselves.
The circulation of violence in discourse
Authors: Silva Daniel 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
This paper examines two hypotheses concerning the relationship between language and violence. (1) Language does not merely represent violence, but enacts its own type of violence. (2) The use of violent language participates in the demarcation of political and subjective viability in the public sphere. I argue that these hypotheses are true to the extent that discourse circulates. I elaborate on two models of discourse circulation: iterability, a concept that Jacques Derrida proposed and that Judith Butler borrows in her understanding of the performativity of hate speech, and communicability, an anthropological concept devised by Charles Briggs to envision the complex infectious character of modern discourses. This paper also looks at the communicability of violent discourse in Brazilian contemporary political life.
On languages, bodies and epistemic violence
Authors: Pinto Joana Plaza 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
This paper discusses the articulations between the differentiations of bodies and the invention of languages. As post-colonial and decolonial authors and feminist authors point out, in spite of their central role in the construction and classification of languages, bodies tend to become invisible in the scholarship. To explore this intersection between scholarship on language and bodies, this paper argues that (1) there are two fields of contemporary studies that can account for the junction of differentiations of bodies and the differentiations of languages, namely feminist studies on intersectionality and studies on metapragmatics and metadiscursive regimes about languages; and (2) epistemic violence is the best category to explain some perverse consequences of this junction, since appropriation and effacement work together to invent languageless differences.
Response of Magnetic Force Microscopy Probes under AC Magnetic Field
Authors: Sungthong A , Ruksasakchai P , Saengkaew K , Cheowanish I , Damrongsak B 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
In this paper, magnetic force microscopy (MFM) probes with different coating materials were characterized under AC magnetic field. A perpendicular magnetic write head similar to those used in hard disk drives was employed as the AC magnetic field generator. In order to measure a response of MFM probes to AC magnetic field, a MFM probe under test was scanned, at a scan height of 10 nm, across the surface of the magnetic write head. During MFM imaging, the write head was biased by a sufficient magnitude of AC current, approximately 30 mA. A spectral analysis for a frequency sweep from 1 kHz to 100 MHz was extracted from post-processing MFM images. As expected, a MFM probe coated with hard magnetic alloys, i.e. FePt, has the lowest response to AC magnetic fields. MFM probes coated with soft magnetic alloys, i.e. NiFe and NiCoCr, have a relatively high and flat response across the frequency range. Ni coated MFM probe has the highest response to AC magnetic fields. In addition, CoCr and NiCo coated MFM probes show lower response than NiFe and NiCoCr probes at low frequencies; however, theirs response to AC magnetic field increase for the AC magnetic field with a frequency above 50 kHz. This can be implied that those MFM probes are a good candidate for being used to study the high-frequency performance of perpendicular magnetic write heads. Noting that response of all MFM probes significantly decreased when driven frequencies above 1 MHz due to the limitation of the hardware, i.e. response of quadrant photodiode and op-amp in a pre-amplifier.
Magnetic Force Microscopy Characterization of Perpendicular Magnetic Writers with Wrap-around Shield
Authors: Sealim Butsaporn , Saengkaew Karnt , Cheowanish Ittipon , Damrongsak Badin 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
Magnetic force microscopy (MFM) was employed to characterize the magnetic field distribution of two different designs of perpendicular magnetic writers with fully wrap-around shield (WAS). Typical magnetic write heads, located on a slider at the so-called air bearing surface (ABS), are composed of a magnetic write pole and a magnetic return pole. The write pole has a much small cross section area at the ABS than the return pole which is connected to magnetic shield. The write pole and the shield are separated by a non-magnetic gap layer. The shield structure is designed in such a way that it can confine the magnetic fields without significantly degrading field strength. In this work, MFM imaging was used to investigate the relationship between the gap structure and magnetic field strength/gradient. Magnetic field distributions of two different head designs were compared and discussed in detail. Experimental results revealed that the magnetic field intensity is linearly proportional to pole dimensions, especially the pole width. The field gradient, however, is dependent on not only spacing gap between shields and the write pole, but also the pole widths and thicknesses.
The Measurement of Thermal Diffusivity in Conductor and Insulator by Photodeflection Technique
Authors: Achathongsuk U , Rittidach T , Tipmonta P , Kijamnajsuk P , Chotikaprakhan S 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
The purpose of this study is to estimate thermal diffusivities of high thermal diffusivity bulk material as well as low thermal diffusivity bulk material by using many types of fluid such as Ethyl alcohol and water. This method is studied by measuring amplitude and phase of photodeflection signal in various frequency modulations. The experimental setup consists of two laser lines: 1) a pump laser beams through a modulator, varied frequency, controlled by lock-in amplifier and focused on sample surface by lens. 2) a probe laser which parallels with the sample surface and is perpendicular to the pump laser beam. The probe laser deflection signal is obtained by a position sensor which controlled by lock-in amplifier. Thermal diffusivity is calculated by measuring the amplitude and phase of the photodeflection signal and compared with the thermal diffusivity of a standard value. The thermal diffusivity of SGG agrees well with the literature but the thermal diffusivity of Cu is less than the literature value by a factor of ten. The experiment requires further improvement to measure the thermal diffusivity of Cu. However, we succeed in using ethyl alcohol as the coupling medium instead of CCl4 which is highly toxic.
The determination of the energy values and the composition analysis of M-16 rifle black powders
Authors: Satee R , Dararutana P , Phutdhawong W 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
The determination of the energy values, specifically the heat of combustion of various M-16 black powders was the important part of the bullet efficiency investigations. The calorimetric bomb is commonly used for these determinations. Four M-16 black powders from the different sources were used as samples for this research. It was found that, after using calorimetric bomb technique, the gross heating value in Joules/g of sample S1-S4 were 10,647, 10,416, 5,281 and 3,878 respectively. The chemical compositions of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), nitrogen (N) and sulfer (S) have also been determined. The results indicated that carbon and nitrogen compositions of sample S1 shown the highest values and provided little differences with sample S2 while sample S3 and S4 shown the lowest carbon and nitrogen percentage composition. The hydrogen composition of all samples was equally valued, however, only sample 3 and 4 displayed sulfur values while no sulfur values were detected from sample 1 and 2. From these results, the heat values and chemical composition of M-16 black powders were characterized their sources and the energy values might be estimated from the amount of carbon and nitrogen in the black powders. Thus, it would be possible to use this determination analysis in the forensic investigation.
Selected Screen for Engaging Students in Projectile Motion
Authors: Dramae A , Toedtanya K , Wuttiprom S 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
Connecting physics concepts to activities that are interesting to students or what they encounter in everyday life will help students build a strong foundation. When there is an interesting activity for the student, it will result in the student responding, engaging, and enthusiasm in learning. Learning activities that are based on what students are interested in and regularly experience will enable students to understand the long and memorable experience. Both of these will enhance the student’s learning experience. One of the activities that can be described in this research used the learning activity through movies, which is the application of the basic motion projectile for students to understand the characteristics of such movement. It also aims to further develop critical thinking skills of learners.
Performance of ZnO-doped recycled window glass as a thermoluminescence dosimeter
Authors: Thumsa-ard T , Laopaiboon R , Laopaiboon J 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
Thermoluminescence properties of Thai commercial window glass provided by Guardian Industries Corporation (denoted as WG) were studied. WG was doped with varying concentrations of ZnO. The composition of glass is 90WG-10Na2O-xZnO (where x = 0.000, 0.001, 0.010, 0.100, 1.000 mol%). Glass samples were recycled by using melt quenching technique and cut into the dimensions of 6×6×1 mm3. After irradiated glass samples with X-ray at photon energy 160 keV in absorb dose rang 0-14 mGy, the glow curve structure, TL sensitivity, linearity and minimum detectable dose were investigated.
xMWAS: a data-driven integration and differential network analysis tool
Authors: Uppal Karan , Ma Chunyu , Go Young-Mi , Jones Dean P 
Published: October 2017

Abstract

Summary
Integrative omics is a central component of most systems biology studies. Computational methods are required for extracting meaningful relationships across different omics layers. Various tools have been developed to facilitate integration of paired heterogenous omics data; however most existing tools allow integration of only two omics datasets. Furthermore, existing data integration tools do not incorporate additional steps of identifying sub-networks or communities of highly connected entities and evaluating the topology of the integrative network under different conditions. Here we present xMWAS, a software for data integration, network visualization, clustering, and differential network analysis of data from biochemical and phenotypic assays, and two or more omics platforms.

Availability and implementation
https://kuppal.shinyapps.io/xmwas (Online) and https://github.com/kuppal2/xMWAS/ (R)

Supplementary information
Supplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.
SliceMap: an algorithm for automated brain region annotation
Authors: Barbier Michaël , Bottelbergs Astrid , Nuydens Rony , Ebneth Andreas , De Vos Winnok H 
Published: October 2017

Abstract

Summary
Many neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer‘s Disease, pertain to or spread from specific sites of the brain. Hence, accurate disease staging or therapy assessment in transgenic model mice demands automated analysis of selected brain regions. To address this need, we have developed an algorithm, termed SliceMap, that enables contextual quantification by mapping anatomical information onto microtome-cut brain slices. For every newly acquired high-resolution image of a brain slice, the algorithm performs a coarse congealing-based registration to a library of pre-annotated reference slices. A subset of optimally matching reference slices is then used for refined, elastic registration. Morphotextural metrics are used to measure registration performance and to automatically detect poorly cut slices. We have implemented our method as a plugin for FIJI image analysis freeware, and we have used it to regionally quantify tau pathology in brain slices from a tauopathy (P301S) mouse model. By enabling region-based quantification, our method contributes to a more accurate assessment of neurodegenerative disease development.

Availability and implementation
The method is available as a plugin for FIJI from https://github.com/mbarbie1/SliceMap/, along with an example dataset and user instructions.

Supplementary information
Supplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.
Breaking mean-motion resonances during Type I planet migration
Authors: Hands T O , Alexander R D 
Published: October 2017

AbstractWe present 2D hydrodynamical simulations of pairs of planets migrating simultaneously in the Type I regime in a protoplanetary disc. Convergent migration naturally leads to the trapping of these planets in mean-motion resonances. Once in resonance the planets’ eccentricity grows rapidly, and disc-planet torques cause the planets to escape resonance on a time-scale of a few hundred orbits. The effect is more pronounced in highly viscous discs, but operates efficiently even in inviscid discs. We attribute this resonance-breaking to overstable librations driven by moderate eccentricity damping, but find that this mechanism operates differently in hydrodynamic simulations than in previous analytic calculations. Planets escaping resonance in this manner can potentially explain the observed paucity of resonances in Kepler multitransiting systems, and we suggest that simultaneous disc-driven migration remains the most plausible means of assembling tightly packed planetary systems.
Recycling drug screen repurposes hydroxyurea as a sensitizer of glioblastomas to temozolomide targeting de novo DNA synthesis, irrespective of molecular subtype
Authors: Teng Jian , Hejazi Seyedali , Hiddingh Lotte , Carvalho Litia , de Gooijer Mark C , Wakimoto Hiroaki , Barazas Marco , Tannous Marie , Chi Andrew S , Noske David P , Wesseling Pieter , Wurdinger Thomas , Batchelor Tracy T , Tannous Bakhos A 
Published: October 2017

Abstract

Background
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and most aggressive primary malignant brain tumor. Standard-of-care treatment involves maximal surgical resection of the tumor followed by radiation and chemotherapy (temozolomide [TMZ]). The 5-year survival rate of patients with GBM is &lt;10%, a colossal failure that has been partially attributed to intrinsic and/or acquired resistance to TMZ through O6-methylguanine DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) promoter methylation status in the tumor.

Methods
A drug screening aimed at evaluating the potential recycling and repurposing of known drugs was conducted in TMZ-resistant GBM cell lines and primary cultures of newly diagnosed GBM with different MGMT promoter methylation status, phenotypic/genotypic background and subtype, and validated with sphere formation, cell migration assays, and quantitative invasive orthotopic in vivo models.

Results
We identified hydroxyurea (HU) to synergize with TMZ in GBM cells in culture and in vivo, irrespective of MGMT promoter methylation status, subtype, and/or stemness. HU acts specifically on the S-phase of the cell cycle by inhibiting the M2 unit of enzyme ribonucleotide reductase. Knockdown of this enzyme using RNA interference and other known chemical inhibitors exerted a similar effect to HU in combination with TMZ both in culture and in vivo.

Conclusions
We demonstrate preclinical efficacy of repurposing hydroxyurea in combination with TMZ for adjuvant GBM therapy. This combination benefit is of direct clinical interest given the extensive use of TMZ and the associated problems with TMZ-related resistance and treatment failure.
Prevalence of Aflatoxin Contamination in Maize and Groundnut in Ghana: Population Structure, Distribution, and Toxigenicity of the Causal Agents
Authors: Agbetiameh D. , Ortega-Beltran A. , Awuah R. T. , Atehnkeng J. , Cotty P. J. , Bandyopadhyay R. 
Published: October 2017

Aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnut is perennial in Ghana with substantial health and economic burden on the population. The present study examined for the first time the prevalence of aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnut in major producing regions across three agroecological zones (AEZs) in Ghana. Furthermore, the distribution and aflatoxin-producing potential of Aspergillus species associated with both crops were studied. Out of 509 samples (326 of maize and 183 of groundnut), 35% had detectable levels of aflatoxins. Over 15% of maize and 11% of groundnut samples exceeded the aflatoxin threshold limits set by the Ghana Standards Authority of 15 and 20 ppb, respectively. Mycoflora analyses revealed various species and morphotypes within the Aspergillus section Flavi. A total of 5,083 isolates were recovered from both crops. The L morphotype of Aspergillus flavus dominated communities with 93.3% of the population, followed by Aspergillus spp. with S morphotype (6%), A. tamarii (0.4%), and A. parasiticus (0.3%). Within the L morphotype, the proportion of toxigenic members was significantly (P < 0.05) higher than that of atoxigenic members across AEZs. Observed and potential aflatoxin concentrations indicate that on-field aflatoxin management strategies need to be implemented throughout Ghana. The recovered atoxigenic L morphotype fungi are genetic resources that can be employed as biocontrol agents to limit aflatoxin contamination of maize and groundnut in Ghana.[Formula: see text] Copyright © 2018 The Author(s). This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY 4.0 International license .
Variable clinical presentations of babesiosis
Authors: Paparone Pamela , Paparone Philip W. 
Published: October 2017

Abstract:
Human babesiosis continues to spread in multiple regions of the United States. It is transmitted by Ixodes species ticks, as are Lyme disease and anaplasmosis. Its variable clinical presentations, together with serologic detection limitations, require that a high index of clinical suspicion be present for prompt diagnosis. This article discusses case presentations showing the wide range of symptoms and presentations that are possible with babesiosis.