bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Dynamic Response of Three-Layered, Annular Plate with Thick Core
Authors: Pawlus Dorota 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
The paper presents the solutions, calculation results and dynamic observations of three-layers, annular plate with thick core subjected to increasing in time load. The presented solutions use approximate methods: orthogonalization method and finite difference method in analytical and numerical solution of the problem, and finite element method. The observed phenomenon of the reduction of critical load values of the plates, in which the buckling mode is not global and there are different additional deflections of respective plate layers was comprehensively analysed in order to evaluate the critical state and supercritical plate behaviour. The critical deformation could have a form with strong deformation in the region of the loaded plate edge. The observation of the dynamic behaviour of plates, which buckling modes have circumferential waves is an important element of the analysis. Presented in this work the analytical and numerical solution to the problem of dynamic plate deflection was generalized on the case of plates with buckling waves in circumferential direction.
Dynamics of the Monorail Train Subjected to the Braking on a Straight Guideway Bridge
Authors: Naeimi Meysam , Tatari Meisam , Esmaeilzadeh Amin 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
A finite element (FE) model of the straight guideway bridge under monorail train has been built in this research in order to investigate dynamic interactions of the coupled system in the vertical and longitudinal direction. A limited length of the straddle monorail bridge including five continuous spans is modeled in three dimensions by using FE method. A 3D model of the monorail train system, built in the multibody analyzer MSC ADAMS, is assembled over the bridge. The entire model, consisting of the vehicle and bridge subsystems, is numerically analyzed by performing dynamic simulation in time domain. The braking forces between the train tires and guideway beams are activated in the analysis, in addition to the dead weights of the components and the train live loads. Dynamic forces in the tires are obtained for the case of the emergency braking in the system. The reaction forces, appeared in the bridge piers, are reported as the input forces for the purpose of the bridge design.
Design and Development of Two Manipulators as a Key Element of a Space Robot Testing Facility
Authors: Seweryn Karol , Grassmann Kamil , Rutkowski Konrad , Rybus Tomasz , Wawrzaszek Roman 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
The process of designing control systems for devices operating in microgravity, on-orbit environment, requires testing to verify the effectiveness and characteristics of the algorithms. The key issue is to design a relevant environment in terrestrial conditions that affects both the linear and angular three-dimensional motion of a rigid body. This paper contains a description of the mechanical aspects of two test beds used to evaluate control algorithms planned for use in a space manipulator. Two solutions are presented: (i) a planar manipulator with a free base placed on an air-bearing table; and (ii) a test bed with a 7-DOF manipulator fixed through a force-torque measurement system to the base.
Crystal structure of poly[(di-μ2-aqua-κ2
O:O)bis(μ5-oxalato-1:2κ2
O
1; 1κ1
O
2; 3:4:5κ3
O
3; 3κ1
O
4)(μ4-oxalato-1:2κ2
O
1; 2:3κ2
O
2; 3:4κ2
O
3; 4:1κ2
O
4)dizinc(II)disodium(I)]
Authors: Zhou Fang-Xia 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
(C6H4Na2O14Zn2)n, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 5.8671(13) Å, b = 15.661(3) Å, c = 6.9649(15) Å, β = 100.343(4)°, V = 629.6(2) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.049, wR
ref
(F
2
) = 0.104, T = 296(2) K.
Use and Utilization of Performance Information in Hungary: Exemplary Cases from the Local- Government and the Higher-Education Sectors
Authors: Hajnal György , Ugrósdy Márton 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Performance information and performance management are usually seen as tools to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of different public-policy programs. Performance management is a hot topic in the post-NPM discourse, however most of the debate is centered on the Western European and Anglo-Saxon models of measurement and evaluation of public services. This paper examines how a Central European country with a strong Rechtsstaat tradition can adapt to the use of performance management, and what patterns we can identify in the actual manifestations of measurement and use of data. The authors argue that even though performance management is not known in Hungary as per defined in the academic literature, there are signs on the ground that PM ideology and actual use are gaining traction in every field of public services, both in central and local governments.
Taxation of Partnership - Economic national reports for the Nordic Tax Research Council′s annual meeting, 2015 in Aarhus
Authors: Hilling Axel 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
This joint report includes economic national reports on the taxation of partnership in the Nordic countries, except Denmark. The general contents of these reports are summarized and thoroughly analyzed in Anna Holst Birket-Smith’s General report, published in this issue of the NTaxJ. For additional information, details on legislative measures etc. we find it important, however, to also publish the national reports in full length. We hope you will find it valuable as well. The respective national reports appear in alphabetic order, in regard to the country which regulation is presented. Name of the country reporter and contact information are presented in the beginning of each report.
Proactive Public Disclosure: A new regulatory strategy for creating tax compliance?
Authors: Boll Karen , Tell Michael 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
This article discusses proactive public disclosure of taxpayer information and how this may form a new strategy for securing tax compliance by tax administrators. It reports a case study from the Danish Customs and Tax Administration in which consumers of services-over a short period of time-were informed about businesses’ lack of value-added tax (VAT) registration. Our approach to the case is twofold: First, the article lays out a legal analysis of the disclosure practice, and second, the article presents an organizational analysis of why the practice was initiated. The analyses show that using proactive public disclosure is compatible with the Duty of Confidentiality, but incompatible with Good Public Governance. Furthermore, the analyses show that there are a number of strong organizational rationales for using proactive public disclosure, despite its apparent incompatibility with Good Public Governance. The article is innovative in that it combines a legal and organizational approach to analyse a new regulatory strategy within tax administration.
Participation in Medical Tourism versus Physical Activity of Patients after Liposuction: What are the Concerns about Health and Quality of Life?
Authors: Lubowiecki-Vikuk Adrian 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Nowadays, the act of taking care of one’s appearance has become a marker of a healthy lifestyle among both women and (mostly metrosexual) men. Physical activity plays a minor role, and tourist trips are more and more frequently combined with the consumption of medical services, including surgery and aesthetic dermatology. The aim of this study is to explain the phenomenon of medical tourism, particularly the specialized category of medical tourism for liposuction treatments, and its relation to the values of physical culture. The work is theoretical; it is supplemented by references to the presented issues in the form of a case study of “lipotourism” and its participants. As a result, the profile of a medical tourist has been identified against which a “lipotourist” constitutes an inimitable case. It seems that although the purpose for the travels of such a tourist is recognized, it still remains a matter of conjecture in terms of experience and behavior.
To prove the thesis that participating in tourism for medical reasons can affect one’s quality of life, certain conditions must be met: 1. The applied treatment must not cause (permanent) damage to the patient’s health; 2. Liposuction must be treated exclusively as an (invasive) aesthetic surgery and not as a method of weight reduction; 3. Regular physical activity and a healthy diet and lifestyle must be included in the process of body shaping, and 4. Health and physical education must be treated as superior values of quality of life. The existing considerations should only be regarded as preliminary.
Legal Duties and Legal Liabilities of Coaches toward Athletes
Authors: Mirsafian Hamidreza 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Background. It is undeniable that coaches play a major role in the development of athletes. Coaches and athletes have a close relationship and share various experiences that lead to a strong bond between them, and this is of great responsibility for the coach. Therefore, the coach should maintain this bond with mutual respect and trust. Various responsibilities are progressively placed on coaches by law to prevent or minimize injuries to athletes. In other words, since a coach is placed in a position of power and trust, the duty of care will always be placed on him. If certain requirements are not met, the coach may be held financially, or even criminally, liable. In this study, the author explains and discusses coaches’ legal duties, legal liabilities, and the elements required for liability of coaches toward athletes.
Barriers to linking research and policy: the case of long-term care in low and middle income countries
Authors: Lloyd-Sherlock Peter 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
This paper sets out a number of issues related to the translation of research into evidence and policy for long-term care (LTC) in low and middle income countries (LMICs). First, it assesses the role research can play in problem definition, including establishing the scale of long-term care demand in LMICs and identifying potential negative consequences of policy inaction. Second, it assesses the role that research can play in identifying and evaluating solutions to the problem, in the form of suitable policies and interventions. Lastly, it assesses mutual accessibility between researchers and policy-makers, paying particular attention to institutional and organisational structures. Applying this framework, the paper demonstrates that the capacity for research to influence long-term care policy is very limited. The paper calls for the establishment of an adequately resourced global institutional hub to support research in this area and to promote knowledge-sharing between academics and policy-makers.
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome: A Brief Review
Authors: Amin Zulkifli , Amin Hilman Zulkifli , Tedyanto Nadim Marchian 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a pulmonary complication of liver disease characterized by arterial hypoxemia. Mechanisms related to this event are diffusion-perfusion flaw, ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) mismatch, and direct arteriovenous shunts. Diagnosis of HPS is based on the presence of liver disease or portal hypertension, increased alveolar-arterial (A-a) PO2, and intrapulmonary vascular dilatations (IPVD). Lung transplantation (LT) remains the most effective therapy for HPS. In spite of its poor prognosis, we could improve the quality of life and survival rate of patients.
Analysis of Piezoelectric Semiconducting Solids by Meshless Method
Authors: Staňák P. , Sládek J. , Sládek V. 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
In this paper, a meshless local Petrov-Galerkin (MLPG) method is proposed to calculate mechanical and electrical responses of three-dimensional piezoelectric semiconductors under static load. The analyzed solid is discretized by a set of generally distributed nodal points distributed over 3D geometry. Local integral equations (LIEs) are derived from the weak form of governing equations over small local subdomains. The subdomains have a spherical shape with a nodal point located in its centre. A unit step function is used as the test functions in the local weak-form. The moving least-squares (MLS) method is adopted for the approximation of the physical quantities in the LIEs. The proposed MLPG method is verified by using the corresponding results obtained with the finite element method. Numerical examples are presented and discussed for various boundary conditions and loading scenarios to show the performance of the developed MLPG method for analysis piezoelectric semiconducting solids.
A Historical Review of the Nixon Administration and European Political Cooperation
Authors: Thi Nguyen Hang Thuy 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
With a historical approach, this paper examines the Nixon administration’s policy and stance towards European Political Cooperation (EPC). In December 1969, at The Hague Summit the leaders of the European Community expressed their determination for deepening European integration. The final communiqué of The Hague Summit stressed that the European Community’s desire to achieve EPC and to parallel the European Community’s economic increasing strength with a role to play in the world affairs. With this in mind, the paper will examine the impacts that Nixon administration’s attempts to rebalance U.S. foreign relations reflected in the opening to China and the détente with the Soviet Union had on European political integration. Then, it will be argued that the Nixon administration’s shifting foreign policy priorities can be seen as one of the driving forces of EPC. The paper puts forth that a European Community, whose weight was increased by first its economic integration and then its political cooperation, was seen by the Nixon administration as a challenge to the United States. It is concluded that after a long time of consistently supporting European integration as a means to secure peace and prosperity in Europe, the United States under the Nixon administration had to re-consider its foreign relations and rebalance its focus on the global chessboard. This rebalancing certainly impacted EPC in particular and the European integration process in general.
The Making of Cheap Labour Power: Nokia’s Case in Cluj
Authors: Mihály Zoltán 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
This paper describes the procedures that minimized labour costs in a typical offshore factory of a large corporation from the global market: the Nokia factory in Cluj, Romania. Two interrelated factors contributed to this. Firstly, the arrival of neoliberal economic rationality created favourable conditions for transnational capital’s free passage through the country. Secondly, under the imperative of flexibilization, the 2011 Labour Code modifications diminished employee rights and increased employers’ privileges, allowing companies such as Nokia to freely assemble the region’s labour force – engaging it in a complex production process – and disassemble it without any major consequences. Flexibilization permitted the use of outsourced labour power in the form of external employees, partly from rural areas, with short-term contracts and minimum wages.
Writers, Intellectuals, Politics: The Transformation of the Cultural Field in Post-Communist Romania
Authors: Lazăr Marius 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
The article aims to illustrate the mutual dependencies and transfers between different segments of the cultural field and areas of civic or political activities, together with the function these changes fulfil in redrawing individual trajectories and then the balance of forces. The leading idea is that, in relation with the literary field, the intellectual field is most sensitive to political changes and functions as a regulatory and legitimizing space for writers’ everyday practices, via its power to produce the criteria for public recognition and thus for symbolic inclusion and exclusion. This casts a different look on the claims for creative autonomy within the cultural field and its multiple dependencies on media, politics, the civic and the academic field, and the understanding of the inner logic of these domains through the lens of their complex interrelationship.
Alternative Medicine as Counter-Conduct: Therapeutic Spaces and Medical Rationality in Contemporary Romania
Authors: Rusu Corina 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
This study analyses the practice of medical pluralism in contemporary Romania, addressing the phenomenon of alternative medicine through the Foucauldian concept of counter-conduct. Employing in-depth interviews with general and alternative practitioners from two towns in Transylvania, and participant observations in spaces where they practice their knowledge, I describe how certain discursive acts reformulate the body and the subject-patient. Alternative therapists construct their practice in direct opposition to several parameters of biomedicine, such as the logic of diagnosis, treatment, and the praxis of patient’s visit to the general practitioner’s office, discussed in the paper. They define their approach as psychosomatic, and set-up the medical space as a confessional space, envisioning a holistic corporeality and the idea of the “inner doctor” in each patient. This conduct would supposedly make the subject “active” and “empowered”, as opposed to the “passive” patient succumbed to the diagnosis of conventional doctors.
On Phrase Structure building and labeling algorithms: towards a non-uniform theory of syntactic structures
Authors: Gabriel Krivochen Diego 
Published: February 2016

AbstractThis paper argues that the theory of phrase structure a certain linguistic approach assumes implies taking a stance on the formal nature of the computational procedures that generate that phrase structure. We will proceed by critically evaluating theories of phrase structure and labeling -which implies taking a structure as a unit for the purposes of further computations-, and building on and opposing to the proposals we review, we will claim that syntactic objects are not computationally uniform, and therefore the computational system in charge of establishing dependencies between symbolic objects within the mind is not uniform as well. We argue in favor of a linguistic-cognitive model which dynamically chooses different grammars based on the complexity of the input, and is capable of assigning a mixed phrase marker to an object that presents more than one computational pattern. Empirical evidence is provided in favor of our approach to phrase structure building, and further implications for a theory of labeling and predication are discussed as prolegomena to further research.
A New Species of the Genus Ramuliseta (Diptera, Ctenostylidae) from Madagascar, with a Key to Species
Authors: Korneyev V. A. 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
A New Species of the Genus Ramuliseta (Diptera, Ctenostylidae) from Madagascar, with a Key to Species. Korneyev, V. A. - Ramuliseta dolini sp. n. is described; it is similar to R. madagascariensis Hennig, 1961, differing by wing pattern; a key to three Afrotropical species is provided.
The Development of Olfactory Organ of Lissotriton Vulgaris (Amphibia, Caudata)
Authors: Kovtun M. F. , Stepanyuk Ya. V. 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
The Development of Olfactory Organ of Lissotriton vulgaris (Amphibia, Caudata). Kovtun, M. F, Stepanyuk, Ya. V. - Using common histological methods, the morphogenesis of olfactory analyzer peripheral part of Lissotriton vulgaris (Amphibia, Caudata) was studied, during the developmental period starting with olfactory pit laying and finishing with definitive olfactory organ formation. Special attention is paid to vomeronasal organ and vomeronasal gland development. Reasoning from obtained data, we consider that vomeronasal organ emerged as the result of olfactory epithelium and nasal cavity differentiation.
On the Synonymy of Micaria Modesta (Aranei, Gnaphosidae)
Authors: Mikhailov K. G. 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
On the Synonymy of Micaria modesta (Aranei, Gnaphosidae). Mikhailov, K. G. - On the basis of examination of the type series of it is synonymized with Micaria rossica Thorell, 1875, Micaria modesta Kroneberg, 1875, a widely distributed and morphologically variable species.
One-pot hydrothermal synthesis of H3PW12O40 supported on zeolite imidazolate frameworks (ZIF-8): a highly efficient heterogeneous catalyst for oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides and sulfones
Authors: Ebrahimi Negar , Fazaeli Razieh , Aliyan Hamid 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
The microporous, sodalite-like zeolite imidazolate framework ZIF-8 [Zn(MeIM); MeIM = 2-methylimidazole] has been selected as a host matrix for stabilization of guest H3PW12O40 (PW12) in this study. To modify ZIF-8 by H3PW12O40 (PW12), a one-pot hydrothermal synthesis strategy has been developed and used in the chemoselective oxidation of sulfides to the corresponding sulfoxides (and sulfones) in the presence of 30 % H2O2 in ethanol (and CH3CN) as solvent. Some of the advantages of our method include excellent yields, heterogeneous conditions, simplicity, compatibility with a variety of functionalities, and ease of isolation of the products. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive analysis X-ray spectroscopy, ultraviolet/visible rays, and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller have been used to characterize the samples prepared. Large-sized pores and cavities of ZIF-8 become occupied by PW12 units on modification with PW12, as shown by analysis results. This method might bring light to new opportunities in the development of high-performance polyoxometalate catalysts using rapidly growing ZIFs as supports.
Saving Time Under Pressure: Effectiveness of Standardizing Pediatric Resuscitation Carts
Authors: Maul Erich , Latham Barbara , Westgate Philip M. 
Published: February 2016

BACKGROUND:
Resuscitation situations are high risk and high stress, and delays in care can have significant influences on outcomes. Standardization of care protocols and equipment is postulated to decrease some of the stress and risk. The objective of this study was to document increased efficiency in finding resuscitation equipment in a standardized resuscitation cart.

METHODS:
A new standardized resuscitation cart design was created, and a multimedia education program addressing the new design was launched. A goal was set to find required equipment in &lt;15 seconds. Five cohorts of 10 nurses were timed at finding randomly chosen items 1, 12, 49, 152, and 351 days after new cart launch. t tests were used to compare estimated acquisition times of requested items using the new cart system to the old cart system (baseline), and a separate regression analysis was used to model skill degradation.

RESULTS:
All pairwise comparisons showed significant decreases in mean acquisition time compared with baseline. One day after launch, the mean time to find items was reduced by 46%. Mean time to find requested items was below the goal of 15 seconds 12, 49, and 152 days after launch. This effect was lost by 351 days from launch. Regression analysis predicted the time to find items would exceed 15 seconds 287 days after launch.

CONCLUSIONS:
Standardizing the resuscitation cart design greatly reduced time to find items and was accomplished with reduced financial cost. Skill degradation did occur over time, and refresher training was required.