bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Whole Earth Telescope Headquarters Standard Data Formats
Authors: Riddle R. L. , Kawaler S. D. 
Published: February 2017

AbstractAs the WET moves to CCD systems, we move away from the uniformity of the standard WET photometer into an arena where each system can be radically different. There are many possible CCD photometry systems that can fulfil the requirements of a WET instrument, but each of these will have their own unique native data format. During XCov22, it became readily apparent that the WET requires a defined data format for all CCD data that arrives at HQ. This paper describes the proposed format for the next generation of WET data; the final version will be the default format for XQED, the new photometry package discussed elsewhere in these proceedings.
On the Quality of WET Time
Authors: Solheim J. E. , Sullivan D. J. 
Published: February 2017

AbstractThe goal of the WET collaboration is to produce a photometric light curve as continuous and accurate as possible, given the weather and technical constraints. In order to join light curves from different observers, it is important that all observer’s clocks are accurately synchronised with Universal Time, and with a precision substantially better than one second. This requires vigilance and careful checking by the observer, who needs to be familiar with the instrument and how the integration intervals are determined. This is in particular important with the introduction of the more complex CCD photometers. Ideally each observer should have access to their own time source, and a GPS solution is recommended. It is also important that the information about timing peculiarities are carefully checked and recorded and passed on to the data analysts.
Merging Data from Large and Small Telescopes – Good or Bad? And: How Useful is the Application of Statistical Weights to Time-Series Photometric Measurements?
Authors: Handler G. 
Published: February 2017

AbstractI have investigated the value of the contribution of small telescopes to the success of a whole WET run. To this end, I have applied different data weighting schemes to two extreme WET test data sets. I find that weights proportional to the inverse local scatter in the light curves produce Fourier Transforms of best signal-to-noise. Weighting data stronger than their inverse scatter does not yield optimal results because of the reduction of the effective number of data points.The contribution of the small telescopes to the combined WET results was found to be very important. They do not only improve the spectral window, but they can reduce the noise in the total FT by more than their light gathering power would imply. Some suggestions for the optimal use of small telescopes in the WET are given.
White Dwarf.Org - Establishing a Permanent Endowment for the Whole Earth Telescope
Authors: Metcalfe Travis S. 
Published: February 2017

AbstractWhite Dwarf Research Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to scientific research and public education on topics relevant to white dwarf stars. It was founded in 1999 in Austin, Texas to help fulfill the need for an alternative research center where scarce funding dollars could be used more efficiently, and to provide a direct link between astronomers who study white dwarf stars and the general public. Due to its administrative simplicity, WDRC can facilitate the funding of multi-institutional and international collaborations, provide seamless grant portability, minimize overhead rates, and actively seek non-governmental funding sources. I describe the motivation for, and current status of, one of the long-term goals of WDRC: to establish a permanent endowment for the operation of the Whole Earth Telescope. I pay particular attention to fund-raising efforts through the website at http://WhiteDwarf.org/donate/.
Interstellar Extinction in the Direction of The Barnard 1 Dark Cloud in Perseus
Authors: Černis K. , Straižys V. 
Published: February 2017

AbstractSpectral and luminosity classes, absolute magnitudes, color excesses, interstellar extinctions and distances are determined for 98 stars down to 18 mag in the Barnard 1 dark cloud belonging to the Per OB2 association. The classification of stars is based on their photoelectric photometry in the Vilnius seven-color photometric system. The extinction vs. distance diagram exhibits the presence of two dust layers at 150 and 230 pc distances. The distance of the first cloud, which gives an extinction Ay of 0.3 mag, coincides with the distance of the Taurus dark cloud complex. The second cloud with much larger extinction is about at the same distance as the clouds in the direction of the nearby objects: reflection nebula NGC 1333 and open cluster IG 348.
Near Continuous Photometry with the Whole Earth Telescope (WET)
Authors: Solheim J. E. 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The Whole Earth Telescope (WET) saw first light in 1988. It was invented by scientists from the Astronomy Department, University of Texas at Austin. The idea was to generate a world-wide network of cooperating astronomical observatories to obtain uninterrupted time-series measurements of some variable stars. The technological goal was to resolve the multi-periodic oscillations in these objects into their individual components; the scientific goal was to construct accurate theoretical models of the target objects, constrained by their observed behavior, from which fundamental astrophysical parameters could be derived. This approach has been extremely successful, and has placed stellar seismology at the forefront of stellar astrophysics. The network is run as a single astronomical instrument with many operators, and the collaboration includes scientists from all continents on our planet, taking part in the observations, data reduction, analysis and theoretical interpretation. The expertise of Lithuanian astronomers in photometry, and their access to the observing station Mt. Maidanak in Uzbekistan, has been important for the success of the network.
Ovarian Pregnancy after IVF and Embryo Transfer – Case Report
Authors: Keisa Laura , Grabe Zane , Rezeberga Dace 
Published: February 2017

Summary
Ovarian pregnancy is one of the rarest types of ectopic pregnancy. The first case of it was reported by St. Maurice in 1689, and since then, few cases have been described in the literature. The incidence of ovarian pregnancy has recently increased due to the wider use of intrauterine devices and assisted reproductive techniques. The authors discuss the case of a 36-year-old primigravid woman who presented with abdominal pain, vomiting and amenorrhea. The patient has a two year history of primary infertility treated by in vitro fertilization. The ovarian pregnancy as the initial diagnosis was made during the operation and the final diagnosis was confirmed by the histopathological finding, which fulfilled Spiegelberg criteria.
The Barroque Paradise of Santa María Tonantzintla (Part II)
Authors: Glockner Julio 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The baroque church of Santa María Tonantzintla is located in the Valley of Cholula in the Central Mexican Plateau and it was built during 16th-19th century. Its interior decoration shows an interesting symbolic fusion of Christian elements with Mesoamerican religious aspects of Nahua origin. Scholars of Mexican colonial art interpreted the Catholic iconography of Santa María Tonantzintla church as the Assumption of the Virgin Mary up to the celestial kingdom and her coronation by the holy Trinity. One of those scholars, Francisco de la Maza, proposed the idea that apart from that, the ornaments of the church evoke Tlalocan, paradise of the ancient deity of rain known as Tlaloc. Following this interpretation this study explores the relation between the Virgin Mary and the ancient Nahua deity of Earth and fertility called Tonatzin in order to show the profound syncretic bonds which exist between Christian and Mesoamerican traditions.
Our God is Gold: Vlashika Rom at a Crossroads?
Authors: Andrš Zbyněk 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
This article explicates the sociocultural dynamics in the changing lives of the Vlashika Rom group in the Czech and Slovak Republics and contemplates the prospective development of this Roma subculture. To provide a better insight into the endeavour of the Vlashika Rom to maintain their integrity and into their adaptation strategies, the author outlines the genesis of this subethnic group, pointing out the historical circumstances that have formed them in the past. Contrary to former descriptions, the author provides an entirely new concept for dividing the Vlashika Rom into subgroups, identifying three distinct levels that create social boundaries within this community. He describes the way of living of this subgroup in the past as well as the relationships between the Vlashika Rom and the dominant society. Frequently antagonistic, these relationships depend on their way of life, substantially determined by the way they earn their living. The author analyses the inner resources that keep sustaining the contemporary Vlashika Rom culture and, drawing on his own experience and impulses from literature, inquires how long this anachronistic yet at the same time very adaptable culture will be able to resist the assimilation pressures deriving from the very nature of the modern national state.
Odzemok: Cultural and Historical Development
Authors: Ivan Matúš 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
This article characterizes the male dance odzemok as one of the most representative dances in the broad spectrum of Slovak folk dances. A more detailed analysis and subsequent analysis of the literature confirms the absence of a comprehensive integrated material concerning odzemok in a wider context. This text further highlights the historical development of said male dance in the central geographic area, and analyzes the factors that led to the development of its present form.
Heuristic Optimization Approach to Selecting a Transport Connection in City Public Transport
Authors: Kul’ka Jozef , Mantič Martin , Kopas Melichar , Faltinová Eva , Kachman Daniel 
Published: February 2017

AbstractThe article presents a heuristic optimization approach to select a suitable transport connection in the framework of a city public transport. This methodology was applied on a part of the public transport in Košice, because it is the second largest city in the Slovak Republic and its network of the public transport creates a complex transport system, which consists of three different transport modes, namely from the bus transport, tram transport and trolley-bus transport. This solution focused on examining the individual transport services and their interconnection in relevant interchange points.
Influence of The Endowment Effect on The Valuation of Goods. An Experimental Verification
Authors: Gawrońska Magdalena 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The article refers to the issue of the endowment effect, which acts as a mechanism that influences valuation. The paper’s main aim is to verify the endowment effect phenomenon for branded, fast-moving consumer goods. The subject of this paper also includes examining whether short-term possession, generates the endowment effect. It also studies how the possibility of using a product influences the power of the examined phenomenon. In order to verify the proposed hypothesis, an economic experiment was used. Its results were analyzed with the use of descriptive statistics and econometric methods. The study demonstrated that the endowment effect determines the perception of goods and influences their valuation.
The Implementation of Variable Costing in the Management of Profitability of Sales in trade Companies
Authors: Dyhdalewicz Anna 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The aims of the paper are twofold: first, to present selected approaches to the construction of an income statement based on variable costing, which evolved towards the preparation of a tool for multi dimensional measurement and an analysis of profitability of sales; second, to discuss the possibility of using it in trade companies. The paper is composed of the following parts:
1) The first part contains a presentation of the general rules of construction of financial result accounts on the basis of variable costing, providing the basis of preparing multi task contribution income statements in various entities;
2) The second part is devoted to the general assumptions concerning the activity in trade companies, which should be observed in the creation of the information needed for the segment profitability reporting according to the rules of variable costing;
3) In the third part, one proposes a report on customer profitability and basic financial ratios, which are related to it, are defined. The financial ratios can be used to conduct an analysis of profitability of sales in a trade company. This approach uses the evaluation of profitability made by taking into account the size and structure of sales and it includes the costs related to customer service.
4) In the last parts, the conclusions are made on the basis of the discussion presented in the paper. The methodology of the contribution income statement on the basis of variable costing enables its implementation in various branches of business, including trading activity, due to universal rules used for its creation. However, constructing a profitability report requires individual assumptions, which take into consideration the specific character of a given trade company and its information needs.
Studies of Firm Capital Structure Determinants in Poland: An Integrative Review
Authors: Cwynar Andrzej , Cwynar Wiktor , Dankiewicz Robert 
Published: February 2017

AbstractWe investigated 34 empirical studies aimed at examining the capital structure determinants in firms operating in Poland to test to what degree the financing patterns were steady during the observed period (2001-2012). Specifically, in conducting the survey we were motivated by the following research questions which constitute the objectives of the article: (1) which factors - country or firm-specific - are more relevant in explaining leverage in Poland, (2) which theory - trade-off or pecking order - gains greater support in Poland, and (3) what is the significance of the optimal capital structure notion in Poland. Our results show that financing patterns changed importantly during the last 20 years, which manifests itself mainly in gradual increase in debt ratios with a dominant role of short-term debt, along with the decrease in the importance of country-specific factors (especially in large-sized, listed firms). The signs of the associations between leverage and the key firm-specific factors remained relatively stable during the investigated period, with the exception concerning tangibility. These signs provide greater support for pecking order theory, with at most a moderate role of the target capital structure.
Venture Capital and Private Equity Investment Strategies in Selected European Countries
Authors: Dziekoński Krzysztof , Ignatiuk Sławomir 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
Private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) funding is the provision of equity capital by financial investors to non-quoted companies with high growth potential. It has a particular emphasis on entrepreneurial activities rather than on mature businesses. PE/VC investors differ on several dimensions including: investment targets, screening evaluation methods, governance mechanisms, and objectives. The paper is a continuation of the discussion that concerns investment strategies of PE/VC funds. While studying the PE/VC market it is important to analyze the origin and structure of capital. The authors assumed that different types of investors have different investment strategies. Our research is an attempt to answer the following research question: whether the investor type, on the European PE/VC market, has an impact on the selection of industries. The paper presents results of statistical analysis of venture capital and private equity funds investment strategies in selected countries.
R&D Tax Incentives for Innovation and Managerial Decisions
Authors: Walicka Monika , Prystrom Joanna 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
In many countries tax incentives are a popular means of realizing political, economic and social objectives. The main motive of their application is oft en to achieve and accelerate the selected activities in the public interest and also stimulate development of industry, and induce growth in research and investment. The key element that helps a company achieve a competitive advantage is innovation. Global competition forces the production of unique products and services. Tax incentives in science, research and development are important in stimulating innovation. The purpose of this article is to show the level of managerial awareness about R&D tax incentives, the level of R&D tax incentive usage by companies in Poland, and main obstacles that managers meet with R&D tax incentives in practice. We explore R&D tax incentives as a government instrument on R&D management and aim to find the reasons why Polish companies do not take advantage of them. We examine 275 companies using a semi-structured questionnaire. Our findings suggest that many firms report lack of knowledge about such incentives, and firms find many obstacles to reach all of the requirements which are necessary to use the incentives. Due to our analysis we find that large firms, especially those that implement innovation, are more likely to use the tax incentives, but small and medium sized companies find more obstacle. The effect of this tax policy is significant mainly in large, high-tech sector firms.
Photooxidative Degradation of Pesticides in Water; Response Surface Modeling Approach
Authors: Cvetnic Matija , Ukic Sime , Kusic Hrvoje , Bolanca Tomislav , Bozic Ana Loncaric 
Published: February 2017

AbstractThe conventional water treatment technologies, mostly relying on physical and biological processes, seem to be inadequate for effective removal of priority substances such as pesticides, while advanced oxidation processes showed a good performance for the same purpose. The aim of the study was to evaluate UV-C/H
Reaction characteristics of oxygen generation from plate-like potassium superoxide within a confined space
Authors: Jia Yanxiang , Liu Yingshu , Wang Sanzhou 
Published: February 2017

Abstract:Plate-like potassium superoxide (PLPS) can be used for atmosphere control and life support as chemical oxygen in coal mine refuge chambers. To simulate oxygen generation of single PLPS piece in a confined space, five groups of experimental studies under different temperatures and humidities were performed in a simulator. Under these experimental conditions, temperature and humidity were proportional to the increase rate of oxygen concentration and inversely proportional to the effective time of oxygen generation. A kinetic model of single potassium superoxide was established based on the experimental data and their description by reaction kinetics. The evolution of oxygen was divided into fast and slow reaction stages. The explanation of the behavior of the fast reaction stage is controlled by interfacial reaction and the slow reaction stage by internal diffusion. The suitable ranges of the kinetic model and three application parameters were determined from the oxygen concentration build-up using PLPS pieces.
Good Europeans?
Authors: Riegert Kristina 
Published: February 2017

AbstractTelevision news narratives are sites where national and transnational identities are cultivated and mobilised. The question is not whether Swedish, Danish or British news stories about Europe are domesticated to fit national news bulletins, but how events are domesticated and how ‘we’ are made European by the programmes’ producers. The analysis of all European stories between 15-21 November 1999 in three national public service news bulletins indicate that viewers are offered different images of Europe during this week, and that journalists play active roles in constructing ‘themes’ which link together different types of news stories into narratives about ‘us’ and ‘them’. From these there emerged a Swedish ‘moralising global villager’, slightly superior but willing to adapt to changing international realities, an anxious and conscientious Danish ‘we’, trying to do its share despite its self-imposed limitations on EU cooperation, and an engaged humanitarian British ‘we’, who is global in scope but prefers to keep a distance from time consuming Euro-squabbles.
Proximity and Distance
Authors: Simonsen Anne Hege 
Published: February 2017

AbstractThis article shows the great interest in foreign affairs and other international influences in three Norwegian newspapers between 1880 and 1930. International coverage has received relatively little interest in Norwegian press history, but should be considered a vital element in creating a national imagery in a young state which gained its independence in 1905. The article shows how proximity and distance are political as well as geographical concepts, contributing to our notions about social dynamics in other societies. The article is based on a pilot study conducted on behalf of the Norwegian Press History project.
“We Represent a Potential, not a Problem”
Authors: Fogt Anne , Sandvik Margareth 
Published: February 2017

AbstractMedia plays a crucial role in democratic and political participation. Media is also important in construction of identity and for the feeling of belonging. In this article we concentrate on the media habits of young minority people in Norway. These groups have a crosscultural competence, a double identity, and an interest in news both from their heritage nation and from Norway. They are frequent users of online newspapers, and they are highly skilled in ICT. Further, their interests in news are combined with a critical awareness of how different minority groups are presented. Altogether, these circumstances represent a new situation for media producers and for journalism in general. In a multicultural community, journalists ought to be aware of the diversity of their audience and be willing to include minorities in news productions. Most importantly, a balanced presentation of minorities in media is a prerequisite for inclusion.
The Value of Internet Research to Danish Council Reporters
Authors: Sparre Kirsten 
Published: February 2017

AbstractThis article presents the findings from qualitative interviews with nine Danish council reporters on how they use the Internet for research on council affairs. Through qualitative interviews, the article aims to qualify and expand findings from survey research on journalists’ use of the Internet for research and asks how much value journalists add to information found on the Internet and how important Internet research is compared to other types of research. The journalists interviewed found that the council website was useful as a provider of factual information about the council and a searchable archive of council affairs. Most importantly, the website expands the opportunities for monitoring council affairs. Journalists also found that access to Internet-based information on websites outside the council has improved the quality of their products. Generally, council reporters add context, opinions, and democratic control to information found on the Internet and do not see the Internet as a competitor for audience attention.