bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Shallow-water benthic foraminiferal assemblages and their response to the palaeoenvironmental changes — example from the Middle Miocene of Medvednica Mt. (Croatia, Central Paratethys)
Authors: Pezelj Đurðica , Sremac Jasenka , Bermanec Vladimir 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
During the Middle Miocene, the northern Croatian Medvednica Mt. was an island within the Pannonian Basin System, situated on the SW margin of the Central Paratethys Sea. Miocene sedimentary rocks (the Late Badenian Bulimina–Bolivina Zone and Ammonia beccarii ecozone), from the SW slopes of Medvednica Mt. clearly reflect a transgressive-regressive cycle with emersion during the Badenian/Sarmatian boundary. After the initial phase of transgression, the pioneer Elphidium–Asterigerinata–Ammonia benthic foraminiferal assemblage is present in bioclastic limestones, such as those at the Borovnjak locality. This marginal marine assemblage from a highly energetic, normally saline environment is characterized by poor preservation of foraminiferal tests, low diversity and strong domination. Advanced transgression is followed by establishment of the Elphidium–Asterigerinata assemblage, which is found in biocalcsiltites from the laterally deeper and more sheltered environment at Gornje Vrapče. This diverse assemblage is typical for inner/middle shelf environment with sufficient oxygen content. A general shallowing upward trend can be recognized at both localities, followed by visible interchange of different sedimentological and biotic features. Successive and oscillatory regression in the marginal marine environment was followed by salinity fluctuations and final brackish conditions with Ammonia–Elphidium assemblage. The laterally deeper environment reacted to regressive trends on finer scale with almost regular changes of benthic foraminiferal assemblages in the laminae (Heterolepa–Bolivina assemblage/Bolivina–Cassidulina assemblage/Elphidium–Asterigerinata assemblage). It might reflect sea-level oscillations with periodically increased siliciclastic and nutrient input from land or influence of seasonality on benthic assemblages, which occurred in the advanced phase of the regression near the Badenian/Sarmatian boundary.
Pleistocene volcaniclastic units from North-Eastern Sicily (Italy): new evidence for calc-alkaline explosive volcanism in the Southern Tyrrhenian Sea
Authors: Di Bella Marcella , Italiano Francesco , Sabatino Giuseppe , Tripodo Alessandro , Baldanza Angela , Casella Sergio , Pino Paolo , Rasa’ Riccardo , Russo Selma 
Published: September 2016

AbstractA well-preserved volcaniclastic sequence crops out in Pleistocene marine sediments along the Tyrrhenian coastline of the Calabrian-Peloritani arc (Sicily, Italy), testifying the occurrence of Lower-Middle Pleistocene volcanic activity in Southern Tyrrhenian Sea. The presence of dominant highly vesicular and minor blocky glassy particles indicates that the volcanic clasts were originated by explosive events related to the ascent and violent emission of volatile-rich magmas accompanied by and/or alternated with hydromagmatic fragmentation due to magma-sea water interaction. Field investigations and sedimentological features of the studied volcaniclastic units suggest a deposition from sediment-water density flows. The chemical classification of the pumice clasts indicates prevalent rhyolitic and dacitic compositions with calc-alkaline to high-K calc-alkaline affinity. The geochemical features of immobile trace elements together with the presence of orthopyroxene are indicative of a provenance from an arc-type environment. The age (from 980-910 to 589 ka), the chemical composition and the evidence of subaerial explosive volcanic activity constrain the origin nature and temporal evolution of the arc-type volcanism in the Southern Tyrrhenian domain. Finally, the new information here provided contribute to a better understanding of the temporal geodynamic evolution of this sector of the Mediterranean domain.
A role for the metalloprotease invadolysin in insulin signaling and adipogenesis
Authors: Chang Ching-Wen , Abhinav Kanishk , Di Cara Francesca , Panagakou Ioanna , Vass Sharron , Heck Margarete M.S. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
Invadolysin is a novel metalloprotease conserved amongst metazoans that is essential for life in Drosophila. We previously showed that invadolysin was essential for the cell cycle and cell migration, linking to metabolism through a role in lipid storage and interaction with mitochondrial proteins. In this study we demonstrate that invadolysin mutants exhibit increased autophagy and decreased glycogen storage – suggestive of a role for invadolysin in insulin signaling in Drosophila. Consistent with this, effectors of insulin signaling were decreased in invadolysin mutants. In addition, we discovered that invadolysin was deposited on newly synthesized lipid droplets in a PKC-dependent manner. We examined two in vitro models of adipogenesis for the expression and localization of invadolysin. The level of invadolysin increased during both murine 3T3-L1 and human Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome (SGBS), adipogenesis. Invadolysin displayed a dynamic localization to lipid droplets over the course of adipogenesis, which may be due to the differential expression of distinct invadolysin variants. Pharmacological inhibition of adipogenesis abrogated the increase in invadolysin. In summary, our results on in vivo and in vitro systems highlight an important role for invadolysin in insulin signaling and adipogenesis.
The influence of energy boost and springblade footwear on the kinetics and kinematics of running
Authors: Sinclair Jonathan , Dillon Stephanie 
Published: September 2016

PurposeThe aim of the current study was to comparatively examine the effects of energy return, spring and conventional footwear
on the kinetics and kinematics of runningMethodsTwelve male runners ran over an embedded force platform at 4.0 m · s<sup>–1</sup>
in the three footwear conditions. Lower limb kinematics were collected using an 8 camera motion capture system and tibial accelerations
were obtained using an accelerometer. Differences in kinetic and kinematic parameters between footwear were examined
using one-way repeated measures ANOVA.ResultsThe results showed that there were no significant differences in kinetic
parameters between footwear. However, it was shown that that spring footwear were associated with significantly greater angles
of peak eversion (–12.49°) and tibial internal rotation (13.09°) in comparison to the conventional footwear (eversion = –10.52°
& tibial internal rotation = 10.84°).ConclusionsTherefore, the findings from the current investigation indicate that spring
footwear may place runners at increased risk from chronic injury related to excessive ankle eversion/tibial internal rotation.
Two aerobic exercise programs in management of back pain among middle-aged obese women: a randomized controlled study
Authors: Maciaszek Janusz , Skrypnik Damian , Ratajczak Marzena , Stemplewski Rafał , Osiński Wiesław , Bogdański Paweł , Mądry Edyta , Walkowiak Jarosław , Karolkiewicz Joanna 
Published: September 2016

PurposeBack pain is a frequent symptom in the obese. The purpose of the study was to compare the effects of two training programs on the reduction of back pain among obese women.MethodsThe study included 30 obese women who reported back pain within 3 months preceding enrollment. The subjects were randomly allocated to endurance or endurance/resistance physical exercise. The intensity of the exercise was adjusted to 50–80% of HRmax. Back pain intensity, muscle strength of knee flexors and extensors, body balance and body composition were measured before and after training.ResultsBoth the endurance and endurance/resistance training exerted positive effect on back pain (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Similarly, in both training groups the significant increase in the strength of knee flexors and marked reduction of body fatness (<i>p</i> < 0.001 for all) was documented. However, the interventions’ efficacies in selected groups did not differ.ConclusionsBoth endurance and combined endurance/resistance training exert positive effect in decreasing back pain and improving functional fitness of obese women. Therefore, both forms of training may be recommended for individuals dealing with the abovementioned problems.
Verbal instructions on learning the Front-Crawl: emphasizing a single component or the interaction between components?
Authors: Marques-Dahi Maria Teresa da Silva Pinto , Bastos Flavio Henrique , Araujo Ulysses Okada de , Walter Cinthya , Freudenheim Andrea Michele 
Published: September 2016

PurposeIn Front-Crawl swimming stroke, the interaction between two of its components, i.e. arm stroke and breathing, affects the performance of the motor skill as a whole and therefore can be considered a critical aspect of the skill. The purpose of our study was to investigate if a verbal instruction emphasizing this interaction could lead to learning gains when provided along with video demonstrations.MethodsParticipants (children) were randomly assigned to three experimental groups according to the type of verbal instruction provided. Component and Interaction groups received their specific instructions along with video demonstrations of a model execution of the Front-Crawl. The Control group watched the same video, but received no further instruction concerning the movement pattern. In the Acquisition phase (AQ) all groups performed 160 trials (organized in 4 sessions) of the task that consisted in swimming 8 meters the Front-Crawl at a comfortable velocity. To assess learning gains, a retention test (RT) and a transfer test (TR) were carried out one week after the end of the AQ.ResultsRegarding RT and TR, the one-way ANOVA on the movement pattern score showed a significant difference between groups, with post-hoc tests revealing that the Interaction group achieved higher score than the Control group.ConclusionsThe results reveal that enhancing aspects of a video demonstration with verbal instruction improves learning gains of the Front-Crawl in children. Additionally, the results suggest that providing verbal instructions about the interaction between stroke and breathing might promote learning gains, compared to providing instructions about the stroke component individually.
Finitep-groups of maximal class with ‘large’ automorphism groups
Authors: Dietrich Heiko , Eick Bettina 
Published: September 2016

AbstractThe classification ofp-groups of maximal class still is a wide open problem. Coclass Conjecture W proposes a way to approach such a classification: It suggests that the coclass graph𝒢${\mathcal{G}}$associated with thep-groups of maximal class can be determined from a finite subgraph using certain periodic patterns. Here we consider the subgraph𝒢∗${{\mathcal{G}}^{\ast}}$of𝒢${\mathcal{G}}$associated with thosep-groups of maximal class whose automorphism group orders are divisible byp-1${p-1}$. We describe the broad structure of𝒢∗${{\mathcal{G}}^{\ast}}$by determining its so-called skeleton. We investigate the smallest interesting casep=7${p=7}$in more detail using computational tools, and propose an explicit version of Conjecture W for𝒢∗${{\mathcal{G}}^{\ast}}$for arbitraryp≥7${p\geq 7}$. Our results are the first explicit evidence in support of Conjecture W for a coclass graph of infinite width.
Point-primitive, line-transitive generalised quadrangles of holomorph type
Authors: Bamberg John , Popiel Tomasz , Praeger Cheryl E. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
Let G be a group of collineations of a finite thick generalised quadrangle Γ.
Suppose that G acts primitively on the point set

𝒫

${\mathcal{P}}$

of Γ, and transitively on the lines of Γ.
We show that the primitive action of G on

𝒫

${\mathcal{P}}$

cannot be of holomorph simple or holomorph compound type.
In joint work with Glasby, we have previously classified the examples Γ for which the action of G on

𝒫

${\mathcal{P}}$

is of affine type.
The problem of classifying generalised quadrangles with a point-primitive, line-transitive collineation group is therefore reduced to the case where there is a unique minimal normal subgroup M and M is non-Abelian.
Compact discrepancy and chi-squared principles for over-determined inverse problems
Authors: Pisarenco Maxim , Setija Irwan D. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
We discuss and analyze the classical discrepancy principle and the recently proposed and closely related chi-squared principle for selecting the regularization parameter of an inverse problem. Some properties that deteriorate the performance of these methods for over-determined inverse problems are highlighted.
We propose a so-called compact version of the discrepancy and chi-squared principles and demonstrate that for over-determined inverse problems the propagation of measurement uncertainty into the determination of the regularization parameter can be partly suppressed.
This is achieved by expanding the cost function in terms of the singular vectors of the system matrix and by replacing the solution independent stochastic term by its statistical expectation.
Although the motivation of the method requires a singular value decomposition, we show that in practice this step can be avoided.
The performance of the regular and compact discrepancy and chi-squared principles is demonstrated on two benchmark problems. The compact versions of the discrepancy and chi-squared principles (i.e. with suppression of uncertainty) are shown to always improve the quality of the regularized solutions.
A Critical Analysis on the Security Architectures of Internet of Things: The Road Ahead
Authors: Jog Vivek V. , Murugan T. Senthil 
Published: September 2016

AbstractInternet of Things (IoT) has been a most important research area for almost a decade now, where a huge network of billions or trillions of “things” communicating with one another is facing many technical and application challenges. Although there are many uncertainties about its security and privacy, the literature presents different techniques to handle the security issues and challenges in order to develop a well-defined security architecture. This paper reviews 50 research papers that are related to the security of IoT. The security techniques were classified with respect to time consumption, energy consumption, power consumption, lightweight property, reliability, robustness, and smart applicability. Also, the security techniques were analyzed based on the considered attacks, application, utilized simulation tool, security model, and attributes. The objective of the survey is focused on the security loopholes arising out of the information exchange technologies used in IoT. Finally, the important research issues are addressed for the researchers to find the way for further research in the security of IoT. The survey signifies that multilevel and mutual authentication based on attribute-based profile modeling bring more security for access control and authentication.
Some evidence for skewed mating type distribution in Iranian populations of Rhynchosporium commune, the cause of barley scald disease
Authors: Arzanlou Mahdi , Karimi Kaivan , Mirabi Fariba 
Published: September 2016

AbstractRhynchosporium commune(formerly known asRhynchosporium secalis), the causal agent of scald disease on barley, is known to spread asexually by splash dispersed conidia. However, there are multiple lines of evidence for the possibility of a clandestine sexual cycle occurrence in this species including extensive genotypic diversity, equal distribution of mating type alleles across the world and expression of mating type genes. In the current study, the potential for the occurrence of a sexual cycle amongst the Iranian population ofR. communewas assessed by analyzing distribution and frequency of the mating type alleles at both micro and macro-spatial scales. A total of 95 single-conidialR. communeisolates were obtained from different barley fields in Kurdistan province. Previously designed primers were applied in a multiplex PCR assay to study distribution and frequency of the mating type alleles within and between populations. Totally, 67 isolates were determined asMAT1-1and the remaining 28 isolates asMAT1-2throughout the sampling counties. The results obtained at a macro-spatial scale revealed that unlike Kamyaran county (bothMAT1-1andMAT1-2at an equal ratio), an unequal distribution of mating type genes was dominant amongR. communeisolates in both Mariwan and Dehgolan counties. Our findings support a predominantly asexual reproduction for Mariwan and Dehgolan counties and the possibility of sexual stage occurrence in Kamyarna county.
Basic substances under EC 1107/2009 phytochemical regulation: experience with non-biocide and food products as biorationals
Authors: Marchand Patrice A. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
Basic Substances are a newly effective category of Plant Protection Product under EC Regulation No 1107/2009. The first approved application of Equisetum arvense L. opened Part C of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011, which lists the basic substance approved. Although E. arvense was described as a fungicide extract, subsequent applications like chitosan were related to non-biocide molecules. Consequently, plant protection product data were collected from research on alternative or traditional crop protection methods. They are notably issued or derived from foodstuffs (plants, plant by-products, plant derived products, substances and derived substances from animal origin). Applications are currently submitted by our Institute, under evaluation at different stages of the approval process or already approved. Remarkably, this Basic Substance category under pesticide EU Regulation was surprisingly designed for these non-biocidal plant protection products. In fact, components described as the “active substance” of most of the actual applications are food products like sugars and lecithin. Basic Substance applications for these foodstuffs are therefore a straightforward way of easily gaining approval for them. Here we describe the approval context and detail the agricultural uses of theses food products as Biological Control Agents (BCAs) or biorationals for crop protection. From all deposited or approved Basic Substance Application (BSA), a proof has been provided that non-biocide and food products via physical barrier or lure effects may be effective plant protection products with an acceptable low profile of concern for public and agricultural safety.
The crystal structure of 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6,8-diphenyl-4-(phenylamino)quinazoline — acetonitrile (1/1), C35H28N4O
Authors: Maluleka Marole M. , Mphahlele Malose J. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
C35H28N4O, triclinic, P1̅ (no. 2), a = 10.5972(11) Å, b = 11.0497(12) Å, c = 12.0241(12) Å, α = 89.499(4)°, β = 77.169(4)°, γ = 79.758(4)°, V = 1350.2(2) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0717, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1542, T = 173 K.
Radon in the dry carbon dioxide spa of Mátraderecske, Hungary
Authors: Sóki Erzsébet , Csige István 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
The final product of a post-volcanic activity is the exhalation of low-temperature (<100°C) gases containing mostly carbon dioxide. The phenomenon is called mofettes, which are often used for therapeutic treatments in the form of dry CO2 spas. Along its pathway to the surface, the deep origin gas also intakes different radon isotopes from the rocks and soils; therefore, the risks associated with radon exposures should also be a concern. In this work, we have found that the 222Rn activity concentration in the mofette gas of Mátraderecske is particularly high; it is in the order of 200 kBq·m−3. However, owing to the carefully designed flow pattern of mofette gas and fresh air, the radon level is about 1 kBq·m−3 at the breath level of the staff, accompanying the treatment, which is the radon reference level for workers in Hungary. We have also found that in this dry spa, radon is a good tracer of CO2; therefore, it can be used to monitor the CO2 distribution in the treatment pools.
Preliminary results of radon survey in thermal spas in V4 countries
Authors: Műllerová Monika , Mazur Jadwiga , Blahušiak Pavol , Grządziel Dominik , Holý Karol , Kovács Tibor , Kozak Krzysztof , Nagy Erika , Neznal Martin , Neznal Matej , Shahrokhi Amin 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
Radon concentration was measured in 11 thermal spas in Visegrad countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia). The results showed that in 84% of spas radon activity concentration is less than 400 Bq·m−3. However, areas with radon activity concentration exceeding 1000 Bq·m−3 were found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia as well. Preliminary analyses indicated that the highest radon activities in spas were found in places with thermal pools. Radon concentration in waters used in spas ranged from 0.5 Bq/l to 384 Bq/l. The influence of radon activity concentration in water on radon activity in the air inside the spa was observed. It was found to increase indoor radon with increasing radon in the waters. Correlation with indoor radon and radon in water was more significant for baths and less significant for pool waters. In the cases filling of the bath from water taps, significantly contribute to the increased radon was observed in the pool and bath areas of the spa.
Results of the 2015 national indoor radon intercomparison measurements in Serbia
Authors: Forkapić Sofija , Bikit Kristina , Arsić Vesna , Ilić Jovana , Pantelić Gordana , Živanović Miloš 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
Results and conclusions of interlaboratory comparison of indoor radon in 2015 in Serbia are presented. The participants were three accredited laboratories from Serbia: Serbian Institute of Occupational Health “Dr Dragomir Karajović”, Laboratory for Radioactivity and Dose Measurements at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad and Radiation and Environmental Protection Department, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Science. The laboratories make use of the same method for radon measurement, using charcoal canisters according to US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protocol 520/5-87-005. Calibration of detection efficiency was performed using EPA radium standard. Radon activity concentrations were determined on the basis of the intensity of short-living radon daughters, 214Bi and 214Pb, gamma lines. The results of intercomparison were evaluated by using the u-test, which was calculated according to the International Atomic Energy Agency criteria. In this paper, not only limitations but also the advantages and possibilities of application of this method for measuring levels of human exposure to radon are discussed.