bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Dynamic distributions of long double-stranded RNA in Tetrahymena during nuclear development and genome rearrangements
Authors: Woo Tai-Ting , Chao Ju-Lan , Yao Meng-Chao 
Published: January 2016

ABSTRACT
Bi-directional non-coding transcripts and their ∼29-nt small RNA products are known to guide DNA deletion in Tetrahymena, leading to the removal of one-third of the genome from developing somatic nuclei. Using an antibody specific for long double-stranded RNAs (dsRNAs), we determined the dynamic subcellular distributions of these RNAs. Conjugation-specific dsRNAs were found and show sequential appearances in parental germline, parental somatic nuclei and finally in new somatic nuclei of progeny. The dsRNAs in germline nuclei and new somatic nuclei are likely transcribed from the sequences destined for deletion; however, the dsRNAs in parental somatic nuclei are unexpected, and PCR analyses suggested that they were transcribed in this nucleus. Deficiency in the RNA interference (RNAi) pathway led to abnormal aggregations of dsRNA in both the parental and new somatic nuclei, whereas accumulation of dsRNAs in the germline nuclei was only seen in the Dicer-like gene mutant. In addition, RNAi mutants displayed an early loss of dsRNAs from developing somatic nuclei. Thus, long dsRNAs are made in multiple nuclear compartments and some are linked to small RNA production whereas others might participate in their regulations.
Substituent Effects at the Benzyl Position and Aromatic Ring of Silane-Coupling Agents Containing 2-Nitrobenzyl Esters on Photosensitivity and Hydrophobic Surface of a Self-Assembled Monolayer (SAM)
Authors: Konishi Tsubasa , Hashimoto Teppei , Sato Naoya , Nakajima Kazuki , Yamaguchi Kazuo 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Silane-coupling agents with 2-nitrobenzyl esters containing alkyl substituents at the benzyl position and alkoxy and/or fluoroalkoxy groups of the aromatic ring were synthesized to prepare a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) on quartz glass, silicon wafer and thermally oxidized silicon wafer. The resulting photosensitive SAMs before and after photoirradiation were characterized by contact angle measurement, UV spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and X-ray reflectivity (XRR). Photosensitivity of the SAM was influenced by substituents at the benzyl position and aromatic ring as well as the irradiation conditions in air or solution and substrates employed. Silane-coupling agents with bulky substituent at the benzyl position and double fluoroalkoxy chains are preferable in terms of the photosensitivity and hydrophobic surface.
Emotional interpretants and ethical inquiry
Authors: Rydenfelt Henrik 
Published: January 2016

The connection between emotions and ethical views or ethical inquiry has been considered intimate by a number of philosophers. Based on Peirce’s discussion on the emotional interpretants in MS 318, I will suggest that such interpretants could be exploited in ethical inquiry. I will first argue, drawing on T. L. Short’s interpretation of Peirce, that there are final emotional interpretants, and such emotional interpretants actually formed (or dynamical) can be more or less appropriate concerning the sign’s (dynamical) objects. I will then explore the prospect that emotional interpretants could be harnessed for the particular cognitive purpose of ethical inquiry, concluding that normative judgments based on feelings could serve as its observational part.Includes: Comment. A note on moral sentimentalism in the light of the emotional interpretant by Jean-Marie Chevalier (pp. 513–517).
ANÁLISE DO RELACIONAMENTO DE FRANQUEADOS COM SEUS FRANQUEADORES DO SETOR DE SERVIÇOS
Authors: Costa Jane Iara Pereira da , Mueller Patricia Alves , Mondo Tiago Savi 
Published: January 2016

Esta pesquisa definiu como objetivo analisar as percepções de franqueados do segmento de serviços, quanto aos relacionamentos com seus franqueadores, no município de Florianópolis. O estudo caracteriza-se como exploratório-descritivo e qualitativo. A pesquisa apontou que os franqueados entrevistados possuem um bom relacionamento com seus franqueados e destacam a ética, o bom atendimento e suporte como aspectos positivos. Contudo, os franqueados pesquisados também levantam elementos que deixam a desejar em suas franquias, como a exclusividade territorial e o valor das taxas cobradas. A participação dos franqueados nas decisões estratégicas da franquia foi mencionada tanto como aspecto positivo por parte de algumas franquias, quanto negativo, por parte de outras.
QUALIDADE DE VIDA NO TRABALHO NA PERSPECTIVA DOS EMPREGADOS DE UMA INSTITUIÇÃO FINANCEIRA
Authors: Souza Pinto Marli Dias , Kemmer Adélio Alvicio , Filippim Eliane Salete 
Published: January 2016

O presente artigo teve como objetivo identificar e analisar as percepções dos empregados da Caixa Econômica Federal (CEF) da Superintendência Regional Oeste de Santa Catarina sobre Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho (QVT). Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratório-descritiva com abordagem quanti/qualitativa que teve como instrumento de coleta de dados a aplicação de um questionário semiestruturado a 329 empregados. Constatou-se que os fatores que geram satisfação dos empregados são à estabilidade e a confiança na Instituição. Quanto aos fatores de insatisfação destaca-se a sobrecarga de trabalho. Como oportunidades de melhorias o estudo revelou a necessidade de maior investimento em treinamento e a reformulação geral dos sistemas eletrônicos. Palavras-chave: Qualidade de vida no Trabalho. Gestão de Pessoas. Instituição financeira.
Da etiqueta ao desejo: o caso Tecnoblu
Authors: Manthey Nilvane Boehm , Marinho Sidnei Vieira , Alberton Anete 
Published: January 2016

O presente caso de ensino trata da Tecnoblu, empresa Catarinense fabricante de etiquetas, tags e lacres para o vestuário. Idealizada e fundada por Cristiano Buerger em 1994, transformou-se referência em tecnologia e inovação no segmento, tornando a etiqueta não só um produto de desejo, mas também um diferencial de comunicação para os produtos do vestuário. No entanto a trajetória da Tecnoblu é marcada por momentos decisivos, especialmente no ano de 2011, quando, apesar de apresentar resultados financeiros satisfatórios, depara-se com uma importante questão: Continuar atendendo a todos os públicos, mesmo aqueles que não têm interesse nos produtos diferenciados, ou focar nas marcas premium, aquelas marcas mais importantes do mercado e que anseiam por diferenciação? A análise dessas questões ocorre com o mapeamento das competências empreendedoras de Cristiano Buerger que proporcionaram o desenvolvimento das competências organizacionais da Tecnoblu.
Flora da Bahia: Turneraceae
Authors: Rocha Lamarck , Rapini Alessandro 
Published: January 2016

A floristic account of the Turneraceae from Bahia State, Brazil, is presented. Two genera and 63 species are recognized: Piriqueta with 23 species and Turnera with 40. Keys to identification, descriptions, illustrations, general notes and species distribution maps in Bahia are provided.
Evaluation of Temporal Changes in Cardiovascular Biomarker Concentrations Improves Risk Prediction in an Elderly Population from the Community
Authors: Eggers Kai M , Kempf Tibor , Larsson Anders , Lindahl Bertil , Venge Per , Wallentin Lars , Wollert Kai C , Lind Lars 
Published: January 2016

Abstract

BACKGROUND
There is increasing interest in measurements of cardiovascular (CV) biomarker concentrations for risk prediction in the general population. We investigated the prognostic utility of a panel of novel CV biomarkers including biomarker changes over time.

METHODS
We measured concentrations of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), midregional proadrenomedullin, high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I, growth-differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15), soluble ST2 (sST2), and galectin-3 at baseline and 5 years later in 1016 elderly individuals participating in the Prospective Investigation of the Vasculature in Uppsala Seniors (PIVUS) study. Assessed outcomes included all-cause mortality and fatal and nonfatal CV events (in participants without CV disease at baseline) during 10 years of follow-up.

RESULTS
GDF-15 exhibited the strongest association with all-cause mortality (n = 158) with a hazard ratio (HR) per 1-SD increase in standardized ln GDF-15 of 1.68 (95% CI, 1.44–1.96). NT-proBNP was the only biomarker to predict CV events (n = 163; HR 1.54 [95% CI, 1.30–1.84]). GDF-15 and NT-proBNP also improved metrics of discrimination and reclassification of the respective outcomes. Changes in GDF-15 concentrations between 70 and 75 years predicted all-cause mortality whereas changes in NT-proBNP predicted both outcomes. The other biomarkers and their temporal changes provided only moderate prognostic value apart from sST2 which had a neutral relationship with adverse events.

CONCLUSIONS
Evaluation of temporal changes in GDF-15 and NT-proBNP concentrations improves risk prediction in an elderly population. These findings are of considerable interest given the emphasis on biomarkers as tools to identify and monitor at-risk individuals with preclinical and potentially modifiable stages of CV disease.
Authentic Movement and the evolution of Soul’s Body® Work
Authors: Stromsted Tina 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
As our growing community reflects on the history, lineages, and psychological, spiritual, and artistic streams that nourish the practice of Authentic Movement, this article illuminates elements from my work with Joan Chodorow, Janet Adler, and the BodySoul Rhythms® approach developed by Jungian Analyst Marion Woodman, dancer Mary Hamilton, and voice and mask teacher Ann Skinner, specifically their ‘Dance of Three’. Applications to transference relationships in psychotherapy, the importance of the witness, and Woodman’s focus on the healing power of imagery and the growth of embodied feminine consciousness are also discussed. The seeds of one’s life path can often be found in early childhood; here we see a return to the vital soul spark I discovered while dancing in the fields, how it flourished in Authentic Movement, and how it continues to unfold.
Art and poetry in Authentic Movement
Authors: Van Sluizer Corlene 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
This article explores the use of art and poetry during the Authentic Movement (AM) process. A form of AM is introduced called ‘timelessness’, which has no designated witnesses, and allows the participants to flow between movement, writing, art and witnessing; as one wishes. The author discusses and illustrates the effects of ageing in her participation. She touches upon her insights and the benefits of her practice.
Book Reviews
Authors: Biggs Korina , Crowe Alex 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Body and Mind in Motion – Dance and Neuroscience in Conversation, Glenna Batson with Margaret Wilson (2014) Bristol and Chicago: Intellect, The University of Chicago Press ISBN: 9781783201792, 200 pp., h/bk, £40
Embodied Lives: Refle ctions on the Influence of Suprapto Suryodarmo and Amer ta Movement, Katya Bloom, Margit Galanter and Sandra Reeve (eds) (2014) Axminster: Triarchy Press, 317 pp., ISBN: 9781909470323, p/bk, £23
Multimodal Perceptual Training for Improving Spatial Auditory Performance in Blind and Sighted Listeners
Authors: Bălan Oana , Moldoveanu Alin , Moldoveanu Florica 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The use of individualised Head Related Transfer Functions (HRTF) is a fundamental prerequisite for obtaining an accurate rendering of 3D spatialised sounds in virtual auditory environments. The HRTFs are transfer functions that define the acoustical basis of auditory perception of a sound source in space and are frequently used in virtual auditory displays to simulate free-field listening conditions. However, they depend on the anatomical characteristics of the human body and significantly vary among individuals, so that the use of the same dataset of HRTFs for all the users of a designed system will not offer the same level of auditory performance. This paper presents an alternative approach to the use on non-individualised HRTFs that is based on a procedural learning, training, and adaptation to altered auditory cues.We tested the sound localisation performance of nine sighted and visually impaired people, before and after a series of perceptual (auditory, visual, and haptic) feedback based training sessions. The results demonstrated that our subjects significantly improved their spatial hearing under altered listening conditions (such as the presentation of 3D binaural sounds synthesised from non-individualized HRTFs), the improvement being reflected into a higher localisation accuracy and a lower rate of front-back confusion errors.
Ultrasonic Investigations of Inclusion Complexation of α-Cyclodextrin by DMSO in Pseudo-Binary Aqueous System
Authors: Kaczmarek-Klinowska Milena , Hornowski Tomasz , Skumiel Andrzej , Jażdżewska Monika 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The paper reports the study of the complexation processes in aqueous solution of α-CD and DMSO. Cyclodextrins (CDs) (sometimes called cycloamyloses) are cyclic oligosaccharides formed by glucose units interconnected by α-(1,4) linkages; α-CD is one of three the most common CDs. It consists of six glucopyranose units. The speed of ultrasonic waves has been measured by the resonance method on ResoscanTM System apparatus. Some collateral data, such as density and heat capacity of the system, have also been measured. On the basis of the experimental data the excess adiabatic compressibility was determined. The extremes of the excess adiabatic compressibility function for different mixture compositions allowed us to establish the composition of molecular complexes formed in the solution. The obtained results suggest the formation of the α-CD with DMSO inclusion complexes with chemical stoichiometric ratio value of 1:1.
Reproduction of Phantom Sources Improves with Separation of Direct and Reflected Sounds
Authors: Kleczkowski Piotr , Król Aleksandra , Małecki Paweł 
Published: January 2016

AbstractIn virtual acoustics or artificial reverberation, impulse responses can be split so that direct and reflected components of the sound field are reproduced via separate loudspeakers. The authors had investigated the perceptual effect of angular separation of those components in commonly used 5.0 and 7.0 multichannel systems, with one and three sound sources respectively (Kleczkowski et al., 2015, J. Audio Eng. Soc. 63, 428-443). In that work, each of the front channels of the 7.0 system was fed with only one sound source. In this work a similar experiment is reported, but with phantom sound sources between the front loud- speakers. The perceptual advantage of separation was found to be more consistent than in the condition of discrete sound sources. The results were analysed both for pooled listeners and in three groups, according to experience. The advantage of separation was the highest in the group of experienced listeners.
Comparative Study of Visual Feature for Bimodal Hindi Speech Recognition
Authors: Upadhyaya Prashant , Farooq Omar , Abidi M.R. , Varshney Priyanka 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
In building speech recognition based applications, robustness to different noisy background condition is an important challenge. In this paper bimodal approach is proposed to improve the robustness of Hindi speech recognition system. Also an importance of different types of visual features is studied for audio visual automatic speech recognition (AVASR) system under diverse noisy audio conditions. Four sets of visual feature based on Two-Dimensional Discrete Cosine Transform feature (2D-DCT), Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Two-Dimensional Discrete Wavelet Transform followed by DCT (2D-DWT- DCT) and Two-Dimensional Discrete Wavelet Transform followed by PCA (2D-DWT-PCA) are reported. The audio features are extracted using Mel Frequency Cepstral coefficients (MFCC) followed by static and dynamic feature. Overall, 48 features, i.e. 39 audio features and 9 visual features are used for measuring the performance of the AVASR system. Also, the performance of the AVASR using noisy speech signal generated by using NOISEX database is evaluated for different Signal to Noise ratio (SNR: 30 dB to −10 dB) using Aligarh Muslim University Audio Visual (AMUAV) Hindi corpus. AMUAV corpus is Hindi continuous speech high quality audio visual databases of Hindi sentences spoken by different subjects.
Quo Vadis, Homo Viator? / Journeys in Jože Hradil’s Faceless Pictures
Authors: Tapodi Zsuzsa 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
In Jože Hradil’s Faceless Pictures [Slike brez obrazov] the characters go astray or get into the attraction of adventures and set off for a journey. The spiritual and identity shifts can be interpreted along these eternal human desires as well. A patchwork of remembering and forgetting, the internal journeys of identity preservation, spontaneous or forced assimilation, tolerance and all kinds of politics-induced human deformations are depicted in the novel. The text traces the roles of the journey defined by Jean Chevalier and Alain Gheerbrant such as the search for justice, peace, immortality and finding the spiritual center. This study examines how the concrete physical journey changes into an internal road determining the evolution of personality.
Developing Evaluation Skills with Legal Translation Trainees
Authors: Vîlceanu Titela 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Axiomatically, translation is twofold: an activity/process (more accurately designated by the term translating) and a product (the term translation can be restricted to the product). It seems that the product dimension has gained increased importance, being the most visible part of translation as market-driven, design-oriented, precise and measurable - complying with specifications. Translation engenders a sequence: identification of text type and of end users’ needs (experts or non-experts in the field), evaluation of the complexity of the source text via global reading, followed by a close reading of its parts, the translating of the document, the translator’s checking of final version, editing and proofreading. The translator’s choices are accountable in point of cost-effectiveness (efficiency) and effectiveness. Therefore, the legal translator should master the methodological toolkit, conceptual frame and related terminology, and adopt an inward-looking perspective (intuition, subjectivity, ingrained habits, insights deriving from his/her expertise and experience) alongside an outward-looking one (working against objective criteria, standards of quality, benchmarks, etc).
The Travelling Metaphor in Contemporary Terminology
Authors: Butiurca Doina 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
External motivation, the classification and characteristics of this type of motivation - attributed to an impressive number of specialized terms in contemporary scientific languages - is the topic we propose to approach in our study. The motivated relationship between the signified object and the term and the metasemic motivation (in the case of change of meaning) are two of our general research directions. The definition of the metasemically motivated “travelling” metaphor in terminology, the cultural sources of this type of metaphor, the patterns of interdisciplinarity it creates in the corpus of terms and/or specialized discourse, and the multi- and plurilingual dimension represent the specific objectives of our research (applicative and theoretical). The descriptive-linguistic method, the contrastive method are the methods applied in the study to show the extent to which the condition of precision of the specialized meaning is met in the different languages. The results of this research reveal that external motivation, the metaphor, represents one of the creative forces of present terminology.
Tagungsbericht: „5. Tag der Bestandserhaltung“ in Berlin und Brandenburg am 8. und 9. Oktober 2015
Authors: Balihar Elisabeth 
Published: January 2016

Zusammenfassung:
Am 8. und 9. Oktober 2015 fand auf dem Campus der Potsdamer Universität vis-à-vis dem Neuen Palais im Park Sanssouci der „5. Tag der Bestandserhaltung“ statt. Die Veranstaltung wurde vom Kompetenzzentrum Bestandserhaltung für Archive und Bibliotheken in Berlin und Brandenburg organisiert. In diesem Tagungsbericht wird ein kurzer Abriss über die gehaltenen Vorträge, Speed-Präsentationen und Führungen gegeben. Themen waren u. a. die von der Koordinierungsstelle für die Erhaltung schriftlichen Kulturguts (KEK) geförderten Modellprojekte 2014 aus der Region, erste Ergebnisse der bundesweiten Umfrage zu den „Deutschlandweiten Handlungsempfehlungen für die Erhaltung des Kulturerbes in Archiven und Bibliotheken“, Abschlussarbeiten aus dem Bereich der Restaurierung und Konservierung sowie die durchgeführten Führungen.
Wissenschaftliche Dienstleistungen für Lehre und Forschung/Fachreferat – ein neuer Qualifikationsschwerpunkt im Kölner Masterstudiengang MALIS
Authors: Tappenbeck Inka 
Published: January 2016

Zusammenfassung:
Der Beitrag erläutert zunächst die Zielsetzungen der Konzeption des Wahlpflichtmoduls „Wissenschaftliche Dienstleistungen für Lehre und Forschung/Fachreferat“ im Curriculum des berufsbegleitenden Masterstudiengangs „Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaft“ (MALIS) der Technischen Hochschule Köln. Im Anschluss daran wird das inhaltliche Profil dieses Wahlpflichtmoduls dargestellt und gezeigt, wie die MALIS-Teilnehmer
Aus Gründen der besseren Lesbarkeit wird auf eine geschlechtsspezifische sprachliche Differenzierung verzichtet. Begriffe wie Bibliothekar, Fachreferent, Wissenschaftler etc. gelten ausdrücklich für beide Geschlechter.

damit gezielt auf die Beratung von Studierenden und Wissenschaftlern im Kontext gängiger, aber auch aktueller Themenbereiche wie digitales Publizieren, virtuelle Forschungsumgebungen und Forschungsdatenmanagement vorbereitet werden.
Liedflugdrucke aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum – neue Perspektiven der Erschließung
Authors: Scheibe Michaela 
Published: January 2016

Zusammenfassung:
Im Beitrag wird die Gattung der Liedflugdrucke von der Frühneuzeit bis in die Moderne kurz umrissen und Bestandscharakteristika sowie die Sammlungs- und Erschließungssituation an verschiedenen Beispielen erläutert. Anschließend stellt die Autorin Inhalt und Aufbau der neuen zentralen Datenbank für digitalisierte deutschsprachige Liedflugdrucke „VDLied“ vor, die in einem DFG-Projekt der Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin und des Zentrums für Populäre Kultur und Musik (Freiburg i. Br.) entwickelt wurde. VDLied stellt seit September 2015 Berliner, Freiburger und Wiener Liedflugdrucke des 16. bis 21. Jahrhunderts einschließlich der darin enthaltenen Lieder für eine medienspezifische Recherche zur Verfügung.
Von
musica reanimata
bis zum
Instrument des Jahres
: Die Musikbibliothek der Zentral- und Landesbibliothek Berlin und ihre Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Authors: Hein Susanne 
Published: January 2016

Zusammenfassung:
Die Musiksammlung der ZLB ist mit ihrem Bestand von ca. 270.000 Medieneinheiten eine der größten Öffentlichen Musikbibliotheken Deutschlands. Schon ihre Vorläufereinrichtungen, die Musikabteilungen der Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek und der Berliner Stadtbibliothek, waren für eine vielfältige Öffentlichkeitsarbeit bekannt, eine Tradition, die seit der Fusion zur ZLB fortgeführt wurde. Der Artikel portraitiert die Musikbibliothek der ZLB und stellt aktuelle Beispiele ihrer Öffentlichkeitsarbeit vor, bei denen Kooperationen im Vordergrund stehen.