bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Análise da ocorrência de neoplasias na microrregião de Vitória da Conquista, Bahia
Authors: Almeida Palloma Porto , Lima Fernanda Macedo Silva , Lacerda Petrônio Ribeiro Lima , Macedo Cláudia Leal , Santos Gilvaneia Silva , Silva Robson Amaro Augusto da 
Published: January 2016

A incidência de neoplasias de mama, estômago e próstata têm aumentado consideravelmente no mundo, decorrente das mudanças no perfil de morbidade e mortalidade. Estudos acerca da ocorrência deste tipo de patologia fornecem informações sobre o perfil epidemiológico de determinada região, o que reflete diretamente a importância do estudo no controle e prevenção da doença, além do desenvolvimento de medidas para tratamento. Deste modo, o objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a ocorrência de neoplasias de mama, de próstata e de estômago, bem como caracterizar seu perfil histopatológico, na microrregião de Vitória da Conquista, Bahia. Foram analisados 3269 pacientes, correspondentes ao período de 2009 a 2013, disponibilizados pelo Laboratório de Anatomia Patológica e Citopatologia MICRO, através da aplicação de um questionário para análise de variáveis como gênero, idade, ano da biópsia, neoplasia diagnosticada e seu subtipo histológico. Dentre as neoplasias investigadas, próstata mostrou-se mais ocorrente, correspondendo a 70,5% dos laudos analisados. Seguido de mama, que apresentou como subtipo histológico mais frequente o carcinoma ductal infiltrante. O adenocarcinoma gástrico do tipo intestinal foi o tipo histológico predominante encontrado na coleta dentre as neoplasias do estômago. Deste modo, o estudo fornece uma base acerca do perfil de ocorrência das neoplasias na microrregião de Vitória da Conquista, indicando que estas seguem os padrões epidemiológicos relatados anteriormente para outras regiões.
Commonalities and cross-country spillovers in macroeconomic-financial linkages
Authors: Ciccarelli Matteo , Ortega Eva , Valderrama Maria Teresa 
Published: January 2016

AbstractIn this paper, we investigate commonalities and spillovers in macro-financial linkages across developed economies. A Bayesian panel vector autoregression (VAR) model with real and financial variables identifies significant common components, especially during the Great Recession. Nevertheless, country-specific factors remain important, which is consistent with the heterogeneous behavior observed across countries over time. We also find that spillovers across countries and between real and financial variables are key to explain economic fluctuations. A shock to a variable in a given country affects all other countries, and the transmission seems to be faster and deeper between financial variables than between real variables. For a shock to a financial variable to have a noticeable effect on the real economy elsewhere, it needs to be either common to all countries or to have originated in a systemic country.
Workplace Deviance and Recession
Authors: Bagchi Aniruddha , Bandyopadhyay Siddhartha 
Published: January 2016

AbstractWe examine the relationship between the incidence of workplace deviance (on-the-job crime) and the state of the economy. A worker’s probability of future employment depends on whether she has been deviant as well as on the availability of jobs. Using a two period model we show that the net impact on deviant behavior to changes in unemployment can go either way depending upon the nature of the equilibrium. Two kinds of equilibria are possible. In one, a non-deviant’s probability of being employed increases as expected market conditions improve which lowers the incentive to be a deviant. In contrast, in the other kind of equilibrium, the deviant’s probability of being employed increases when market conditions improve which increases the incentive to be a deviant. In either case, there is a setup cost to deviant behavior and the attractiveness of incurring that increases with an increase in expected probability of future employment which unambiguously increases the incentive to be deviant. In the first kind of equilibrium, the two effects counteract each other, while in the second they reinforce each other. Finally, we characterize conditions under which an increase in optimism, i.e. a reduction in the probability of facing a recession unambiguously increases deviant behavior.
Physiological and pathological roles of exosomes in the nervous system
Authors: Yuyama Kohei , Igarashi Yasuyuki 
Published: January 2016

AbstractExosomes represent a subtype of extracellular nanovesicles that are generated from the luminal budding of limiting endosomal membranes and subsequent exocytosis. They encapsulate or associate with obsolete molecules to eliminate or to transfer their cargos in intercellular communication. The exosomes are also released and transported between neurons and glia in the nervous system, having a broad impact on nerve development, activation and regeneration. Accumulating evidence suggests that the exosomes are attributed to the pathogenesis of several neurodegenerative diseases such as prion disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, as well as aging, in which the exosomes lack the capacity for cellular self-repair and spread their enclosed pathological agents among neurons. In this article, we review the current proposed functions of exosomes in physiological and pathological processes in the nervous system.
Is the combination of trueness and precision in one expression meaningful? On the use of total error and uncertainty in clinical chemistry
Authors: Kallner Anders 
Published: January 2016

AbstractThe performance of all measurement procedures used in routine clinical laboratories shall be verified; a minimum is to verify the precision and trueness of the results. This is well established and adequate recommendations and procedures are available. Conveying this information in a form that is adequate and understandable for the practical end-user in the health care sector is still a much debated issue. By tradition, since several decades, the “total error” (TE) is presented, a quantity that is the linear sum of an imprecision and bias. Since any combination of the two can yield the same TE it may not be very helpful in finding and correcting a root-cause for an unacceptable value. Also, an acceptable TE may hide an unacceptable level of its constituents. An alternative is the measurement uncertainty (MU), which is recommended by accreditation and standardizing bodies The MU separates the imprecision and bias and expresses an interval around a best estimate within which the true value is expected with a certain probability. We describe the reporting the best estimate of a measurement result and describe how the uncertainty of the result, can be calculated, using simple custom-made software.
Research on the Pneumatic Conveying of the Sand in the Horizontal Pipe Based on FLUENT
Authors: Li Dan-yang , Liu Shu , Wang Xiao-ning 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The pneumatic conveying experiment bed has been established to study the flow characteristics of air- solids two-phase flow in horizontal pipeline. Euler model was applied to simulate it based on analysis of Gambit and fluid analysis software-fluent. The simulated results indicated: under the same gas phase conveying flow and pressure, the bigger particle diameter is, the bigger pressure drop is in the horizontal pipeline. The smaller particle diameter is, the more uniform of the particle’s distribution is, and the more easily obtaining the acceleration is. Particle concentration at the bottom of the horizontal pipe is increasing in the axial direction, while close to the tail pipe it will be reduce. The simulated conclusion is consistent with the actual measurement results, herewith rendering some footing for engineering design and theoretical research on pneumatic conveying systems.
Unitary spherical representations of Drinfeld doubles
Authors: Arano Yuki 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
We study irreducible spherical unitary representations of the Drinfeld double of the q-deformation of a connected simply connected compact Lie group,
which can be considered as a quantum analogue of the complexification of the Lie group.
In the case of

SU
q

⁢

(
3
)

\mathrm{SU}_{q}(3)

, we give a complete classification of such representations.
As an application, we show the Drinfeld double of the quantum group

SU
q

⁢

(

2
⁢
n

+
1

)

\mathrm{SU}_{q}(2n+1)

has property (T), which also implies central property (T) of the dual of

SU
q

⁢

(

2
⁢
n

+
1

)

\mathrm{SU}_{q}(2n+1)

.
Nanotheranostics: realizing the great promise?
Authors: Pitris Costas , Odysseos Andreani 
Published: January 2016

AbstractThe 2nd International Conference on Nanotheranostics was successfully organized between October 29th and November 1st 2015 at Limassol, Cyprus. A nanotheranostics conference is an important initiative, expected to provide the forum for idea exchange and create a potential high-impact nanomedicine paradigm. ICoN2015 attracted the contribution of prominent entities in the nanomedicine field and has succeeded in bringing together high-caliber researchers and a promising population of young scientists at the dawn of their careers from all five continents. Major thematic areas included (i) the roadmap of nanotheranostics development in a patient-oriented approach, (ii) emerging challenges for nanotheranostic applications, (iii) nanoscience technologies for theranostic approaches, (iv) an emphasis session on cancer nanotheranostics, and (v) toxicology, regulatory issues and ethics. Recent developments and emerging challenges were elaborated by leading researchers in the field and are summarized in this report.
Beautiful, but also potentially invasive
Authors: Lipták Boris , Vitázková Barbora 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Introduction of non-indigenous exotic species to new areas, where they may establish viable populations and become invasive, is a considerable problem in the protection of nature worldwide, as these species may alter the indigenous species population structure and potentially even decrease the biodiversity. The European fauna underwent through major negative changes on the continent and nowadays, it experiences another new treat, represented by the expanding aquarium pet trade, and with it, associated species (and disease) introductions. Exotic freshwater crustaceans are one of the taxa widely incorporated in the business, counting a remarkable number of species. Recent records of the exotic marbled crayfish or Marmorkrebs (Procambarus fallax f. virginalis) in German in open ecosystems in Slovakia pointed to human-mediated introductions associated with aquarium pet trade in the country. In this regard, a study of the aquarium pet trade both in expositions and shops and online was assessed. Several crustacean taxa are available both in pet trade exhibitions and online through the Internet. Altogether 26 different species were identified in the aquarium trade in Slovakia. These are Procambarus fallax f. virginalis, P. clarkii, P. alleni, Cherax quadricarinatus, C. destructor, C. holthuisi, C. peknyi, Cambarellus patzcuarensis and C. diminutus occurring in the aquarium pet trade in Slovakia (n = 9). Procambarus fallax f. virginalis, P. clarkii and C. patzuarensis are the most common in this regard. There is also a quantity of other related taxa in the aquarium pet trade in Slovakia, mainly Caridina spp. (n = 5), Neocaridina spp. (n = 4), Atyopsis moluccensis, Atya gabonensis, Arachnochium kulsiense and several taxa of exotic crabs (n = 5) belonging to three different genera (Cardiosoma, Geosesarma and Gecarinus) present. Neocaridina davidi is identified as the most frequent in this regard. As some of the species can become established and form viable populations in natural ecosystems in Europe, we alert the public to handle the animals responsibly and thus maintain and protect indigenous European fauna.
Altitudinal occurrence of non-native plant species (neophytes) and their habitat affinity to anthropogenic biotopes in conditions of South-Western Slovakia
Authors: Beniak Michal , Pauková Žaneta , Fehér Alexander 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Many ecological studies showed that species density (the number of species per unit area) in nonnative organism groups of the mountain areas decreases with increasing altitude. The aim of the paper is to determine the variability in the incidence of non-native plant species (neophytes) associated with the change in altitude and links of the invading taxons to reference habitat types, as well as their links to three ecologically very similar, however in natural conditions, different areas. In general, the most invaded habitats are those which are highly influenced by human activities. Firstly, data collection was conducted through field mapping of build-up areas in South-western Slovakia. Subsequently, with the assistance of ordination methods, we evaluated the level of association of invasive neophytes according to the set objectives. We found that altitude was an important factor determining variability of invasive neophytes’ occurrence. Total amount of habitats with invasive neophytes’ occurrence showed a linear increase along the altitudinal gradient. Many invasive neophytes adapted to abandoned habitats of upland territory were also able to grow along roads, and vice versa, abandoned and unused habitats of lowland areas created conditions for many typical invasive neophytes occurring along roads and habitats of gardens and yards. Railways of lowland areas provided habitats and means of spread of invasive woody neophytes. Gardens and yards were important sources of alien neophytes in all observed territories. Invasive neophyte Aster novi-belgii can be described as a very variable species tolerant to a wide range of factors limiting the spread of species along the elevation gradient.
The Variability of Succisa Pratensis Moench Individuals and Ramet Clusters in Abandoned Molinietum Caeruleae Meadows
Authors: Kostrakiewicz-Gierałt Kinga 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
This paper reports the results of observations of the abundance of population Succisa pratensis Moench, as well as temporal and spatial variabilities of chosen traits such as the number of rosettes, number of leaves per rosette, number and height of flowering stems, number of flower heads per generative stem and number of seeds per fruit. Investigations were conducted in the years 2009−2013, in six patches of Molinietum caeruleae with different dominant species, unmanaged from 10 to 22 years. On the basis of studies performed, the state of populations and chances for maintenance in the colonised site were evaluated.
Changes in Soil Structure and Soil Organic Matter Due to Different Severities of Fire
Authors: Šimanský Vladimír 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The effect of different fire severity on the changes of the soil organic matter (SOM) and soil structure was evaluated. Soil samples were collected (May 2010) in the locality of Nitra-Dražovce (Slovakia) from the following plots: 1) control (unburned place), 2) low severity of fire and 3) higher severity of fire. The results showed that the content of water-stable microaggregates (WSAmi) increased by 20% in the area with a low severity of fire, but on the other hand, it decreased by 42% in the area with the higher severity of fire in comparison to control. The higher severity of fire resulted in a decrease of smaller size fractions of water-stable macroaggregates (WSAma) (0.5−0.25) and a low severity of fire resulted in the decrease of WSAma 2−0.5 mm. On the other hand, the content of WSAma in the size fraction >5 mm was higher by 54% and by 32% in the lower and higher severity of fire, respectively, than in unburned soil. The higher severity of fire had a more positive effect on increases of the structure coefficient and coefficient of aggregate stability, as well as on the decrease of the vulnerability coefficient compared to the low severity of fire. After burning, the contents of soil organic carbon (Corg) and labile carbon were significantly increased by the severity of fire. However, the low severity of fire affected more markedly the increase of hot water-soluble and cold water-soluble carbon than the higher severity of fire. After burning and due to the severity of fire, both the carbon of humic and carbon of fulvic acids ratios and SOM stability increased. The parameters of SOM due to fire significantly increased also in WSA with the least changes in WSAmi. The results showed that a low severity of fire increased Corg mainly in WSAma >2mm and WSAmi, whereas high severity fire increased Corg content in the smaller fraction of WSAma.
Environmental Consequences of Wildlife Tourism: The Use of Formalised Qualitative Models
Authors: Veselý Štěpán , Dohnal Mirko 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The paper presents a simple qualitative model of environmental consequences of wildlife tourism. Qualitative models use just three values: Positive/Increasing, Zero/Constant and Negative/Decreasing. Such quantifiers of trends are the least information intensive. Qualitative models can be useful, since models of wildlife tourism include such variables as, for example, Biodiversity (BIO), Animals’ habituation to tourists (HAB) or Plant composition change (PLA) that are sometimes difficult or costly to quantify. Hence, a significant fraction of available information about wildlife tourism and its consequences is not of numerical nature, for example, if HAB is increasing then BIO is decreasing. Such equationless relations are studied in this paper. The model has 10 variables and 20 equationless pairwise interrelations among them. The model is solved and 15 solutions, that is, scenarios are obtained. All qualitative states, including the first and second qualitative derivatives with respect to time, of all variables are specified for each scenario.
Protection of a Landscape Park’s Area in The Spatial Extent of Impact of the Poznan Agglomeration, Midwestern Poland
Authors: Raszka Beata , Kalbarczyk Eliza 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
This paper points out possibilities for limiting anthropic pressure in the Puszcza Zielonka Landscape Park in Poland. Based on the identification and evaluation of the most precious fragments of the environment, it determines the attractiveness of the park perceived as a complex multi- -ecosystem. It also identifies the main spatial problems and symptoms of anthropic pressure. The evaluation was conducted through establishing zones with similar environmental value and the determination of hemeroby indicators. The following basic problems were identified: recreational buildings and the development of settlements, cessation of agricultural production, further division of arable land into smaller plots in the buffer zone, combined with a change of land use. The final result of this research is a map of the functional and spatial division of the park, allowing for its protective, biocenotic and scientific functions and possible use for recreation in line with the principles of sustainable development. We ascertained that the strategic objectives and criteria for shaping spatial structures of protected areas should be included in the local spatial policy.
Lantana Camara and Butterfly Abundance in an Urban Landscape: Benefits for Conservation or Species Invasion?
Authors: Mukherjee Swarnali , Banerjee Soumyajit , Basu Parthiba , Saha GoutamK. , Aditya Gautam 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Urban landscapes host a range of diverse plants that, in turn, facilitate maintenance of different species of pollinators, including butterflies. In this context, the importance of Lantana camara, an invasive plant species, was assessed highlighting its role in maintenance of butterfly diversity, using Kolkata, India as a study area. Initial study revealed consistent presence of L. camara in both urban and rural sites with at least 25 different butterfly species association. The proportional relative load and the preferences of butterfly species for the each plant species were inclined towards L. camara. Irrespective of the sites, the diurnal and seasonal variations in the butterfly species abundance varied with the flowering pattern of L. camara. A positive correlation of different butterfly species with the flowering time and number of L. camara was for all the sites. The segregation of the L. camara associated butterfly species was made following discriminant function analysis using the extent of flower density of L. camara as explanatory variable. Despite being an invasive species, it is apparent that L. camara can be a prospective host plant that facilitates sustenance of butterflies in both urban and rural sites. Thus, existence of L. camara in urban gardens and forests may prove beneficial in sustenance of the butterflies.
On generalized submodules of QTAG-modules
Authors: Hasan Ayazul 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
If α denotes the class of all QTAG-modules M such that

M
/

H
β

(
M
)

${M/H_\beta (M)}$

is totally projective for every ordinal

β
<
α

${\beta &lt;\alpha }$

, then these modules are called α-modules. Here we study the relation between the structure of fully invariant submodules of certain QTAG-modules and the structure of containing modules. It is found that if F is a fully invariant submodule of the totally projective QTAG-module M, then both F and M/F are totally projective. We show that if for some sequence

β
=

(

β
k

)

k
<
ω

${\beta =(\beta _k)_{k&lt;\omega }}$

, both M
β and

M
/

M
β

${M/M^\beta }$

are totally projective, then M itself is necessarily totally projective.
Kinetics of ultrasound-assisted silver leaching from sintering dust using thiourea
Authors: Chang Jun , Zhang Erdong , Yang Changjiang , Zhou Junwen , Peng Jinhui , Zhang Libo , Srinivasakannan Chandrasekar 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
In the process of steel manufacture, up to tens of millions of tons of sintering dusts are produced annually in China, which contain noble metals such as Ag. Therefore, the recovery of Ag from sintering dust could be a potential economic and environmental activity. The present work attempts to use ultrasound for leaching silver from the water-leaching residue of sintering dust (WLR-SD) by acidic thiourea at atmospheric pressure. The effects of particle size, leaching temperature, and thiourea concentration were assessed on the leaching efficiency. Mineralogical changes of the WLR-SD were estimated using X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscope. The results have shown that under the conditions used, up to 94% silver could be leached. The leaching kinetics was estimated to follow the first-order kinetic model, and the activation energy was estimated to be 20.7 kJ/mol, confirming an internal diffusion-controlled leaching process. The order of the reaction with respect to the thiourea concentration was estimated to be 0.68.
A Play on Words: Using Cognitive Computing as a Basis for AI Solvers in Word Puzzles
Authors: Manzini Thomas , Ellis Simon , Hendler James 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
In this paper we offer a model, drawing inspiration from human cognition and based upon the pipeline developed for IBM’s Watson, which solves clues in a type of word puzzle called syllacrostics. We briefly discuss its situation with respect to the greater field of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and how this process and model might be applied to other types of word puzzles. We present an overview of a system that has been developed to solve syllacrostics.