bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
ZCO/CNT Composites Coated on Silver Substrates as Symmetric Supercapacitor and their Dielectrics Characterization at Various Frequencies
Authors: Diantoro Markus , Najihah Lisa Ainun , Taufiq Ahmad , Fuad Abdulloh , Hidayat Arif , S Subakti 
Published: May 2016

<span>Supercapacitor is a high power density energy storage device which complements the lack of <span>batteries and conventional capacitors. One material which has a great potential in the <span>manufacture of composite supercapacitor is spinel ZnCo<span>2<span>O<span>4<span>/carbon nano tube and abreviated in <span>the later case as ZCO/CNT. Composition variations in ZCO/CNT composites is expected to the <span>performance of supercapacitor especially the dielectric properties and specific capacitance. In<br /><span>this study the composite ZCO/CNT was made from raw materials of ZCO nano crystal which <span>was prepared from previous research on which employing sonochemistry technic, carbon nano <span>tube, and 1-methil 2 pyrolidine. A screen printing method was used in this experiment to <span>deposite the composite on silver substrates. The separator in between of two identical composite <span>structures was prepared from isotactic polypropylene. We used KOH 6 M which was <span>implemented as electrolyte of the composites. Characterization of composite structures has been <span>performed using X-RD, while the morphology characterization using SEM. It was found that the <span>dielectric supercapacitor increase by increasing of mass fraction of ZCO in the composite. The<br /><span>highest dielectric constant is reached at 1.89 x 10<span>6 <span>and the specific capacitance of 81 F/g for 3:1<span>mass ratio of ZCO : CNT at 100 Hz.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
Toward Worldwide Hepcidin Assay Harmonization: Identification of a Commutable Secondary Reference Material
Authors: van der Vorm Lisa N , Hendriks Jan C M , Laarakkers Coby M , Klaver Siem , Armitage Andrew E , Bamberg Alison , Geurts-Moespot Anneke J , Girelli Domenico , Herkert Matthias , Itkonen Outi , Konrad Robert J , Tomosugi Naohisa , Westerman Mark , Bansal Sukhvinder S , Campostrini Natascia , Drakesmith Hal , Fillet Marianne , Olbina Gordana , Pasricha Sant-Rayn , Pitts Kelly R , Sloan John H , Tagliaro Franco , Weykamp Cas W , Swinkels Dorine W 
Published: May 2016

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Absolute plasma hepcidin concentrations measured by various procedures differ substantially, complicating interpretation of results and rendering reference intervals method dependent. We investigated the degree of equivalence achievable by harmonization and the identification of a commutable secondary reference material to accomplish this goal.

METHODS
We applied technical procedures to achieve harmonization developed by the Consortium for Harmonization of Clinical Laboratory Results. Eleven plasma hepcidin measurement procedures (5 mass spectrometry based and 6 immunochemical based) quantified native individual plasma samples (n = 32) and native plasma pools (n = 8) to assess analytical performance and current and achievable equivalence. In addition, 8 types of candidate reference materials (3 concentrations each, n = 24) were assessed for their suitability, most notably in terms of commutability, to serve as secondary reference material.

RESULTS
Absolute hepcidin values and reproducibility (intrameasurement procedure CVs 2.9%–8.7%) differed substantially between measurement procedures, but all were linear and correlated well. The current equivalence (intermeasurement procedure CV 28.6%) between the methods was mainly attributable to differences in calibration and could thus be improved by harmonization with a common calibrator. Linear regression analysis and standardized residuals showed that a candidate reference material consisting of native lyophilized plasma with cryolyoprotectant was commutable for all measurement procedures. Mathematically simulated harmonization with this calibrator resulted in a maximum achievable equivalence of 7.7%.

CONCLUSIONS
The secondary reference material identified in this study has the potential to substantially improve equivalence between hepcidin measurement procedures and contributes to the establishment of a traceability chain that will ultimately allow standardization of hepcidin measurement results.
Bone plates for osteosynthesis – a systematic review of test methods and parameters for biomechanical testing
Authors: Schorler Hendrik , Capanni Felix , Gaashan Muneer , Wendlandt Robert , Jürgens Christian , Schulz Arndt-Peter 
Published: May 2016

Abstract
Bone plates for osteosynthesis are subject to biomechanical testing for safety and regulatory purposes. International standards applicable for those devices are designed for bone plates used in the surgical fixation of the skeletal system but not necessarily for all device variants available. We intend to summarize the test methods and parameters presented in the literature to evaluate bone plates in a clinical environment, especially for modern anatomically shaped implants. We conducted a systematic review on published biomechanical studies for lower and upper extremities (clavicle, humerus, ulna, radius, metacarpal, femur, tibia, fibula, metatarsal). The search process led to the identification of 159 relevant articles containing 330 individual tests, which were analyzed concerning various test criteria including test methods and parameters per bone segment for static and dynamic loading tests, as well as number of cycles, chosen bone model and outcome variables. The biomechanical literature for bone plates is diverse, inconsistent and heterogeneous. Test methods are not commonly applied per bone plate location and test parameters are not uniformly specified and displayed. They vary in particular for bending and torsion tests as well as for the number of loading cycles for dynamic testing. Outcome variables are not commonly applied nor defined. Consequently this paper is the first in a planned chronological series of three to identify the need (this publication), to develop a systematic procedural approach (2. publication) and to apply the process exemplary on a bone plate sample (3. publication).
The expansion of French and Spanish in the Maghreb: School as glottopolitical agent of colonialism
Authors: García Laura Morgenthaler 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe introduction of European educational models before, during and after the colonization of the African continent has played a fundamental role in the expansion of colonial languages and, in many cases, the displacement of native ones. This article analyses the means by which France and Spain administered linguistic-educational policies in Morocco and Western Sahara. It also focuses on the disputes these countries engaged in to secure both official language and social domains of use for French and Spanish as prestige languages in contrast to Arabic. As an important and innovative contribution, the present article analyses the nature of the strategies adopted in Western Sahara in the attempt to spread the Spanish and French languages to a nomadic population par excellence that was completely unconcerned with school attendance. Finally, the current consequences of colonial decision-making on the field of linguistic policies will be analysed.
National sovereignty and lawmaking
Authors: Morostes Anca Florina , Stoicu Narcisa Mihaela , Gherlea Claudia Doinita 
Published: May 2016

Abstract
A democratic state involves the existence of a fundamental Law which expressly states values and democratic principles that are universally, internationally and regionally recognized. Specialized literature has shown that the mission of the modern state can only be fulfilled by a public power that is its essential characteristic, namely, through sovereignty [1]. The connection between sovereignty and political power is reflected in the complex relationships between the principle of separation and balance of powers, rule of law, political pluralism and state institutions and organizations.
Changes to soil water content and biomass yield under combined maize and maize-weed vegetation with different fertilization treatments in loam soil
Authors: Lehoczky Éva , Kamuti Mariann , Mazsu Nikolett , Sándor Renáta 
Published: May 2016

Abstract
Especially during early developmental stages, competition with weeds can reduce crop growth and have a serious effect on productivity. Here, the effects of interactions between soil water content (SWC), nutrient availability, and competition from weeds on early stage crop growth were investigated, to better understand this problem. Field experiments were conducted in 2013 and 2014 using long-term study plots on loam soil in Hungary. Plots of maize (Zea mays L.) and a weed-maize combination were exposed to five fertilization treatments. SWC was observed along the 0–80 cm depth soil profile and harvested aboveground biomass (HAB) was measured.
Significant differences were found between SWC in maize and maize-weed plots. In all treatments, measured SWC was most variable in soil depths of up to 50 cm, and at the 8–10 leaves (BBCH19) growth stage of the crop. The greatest depletion of SWC was detected within PK treatments across the entire soil profile and under both vegetation types, with depletion also considerable under NPK and NP treatments. Biomass growth was significantly influenced by weeds in treated plots between the BBCH 13 and 19 phenological stages, but water availability did not hamper growth rates in non-fertilized conditions. These findings suggest that, at early stages of crop growth, SWC model simulations need to include better characterisation of depth- and structure-dependent soil water uptake by vegetation.
A wavelet-SARIMA-ANN hybrid model for precipitation forecasting
Authors: Shafaei Maryam , Adamowski Jan , Fakheri-Fard Ahmad , Dinpashoh Yagob , Adamowski Kazimierz 
Published: May 2016

Abstract
Given its importance in water resources management, particularly in terms of minimizing flood or drought hazards, precipitation forecasting has seen a wide variety of approaches tested. As monthly precipitation time series have nonlinear features and multiple time scales, wavelet, seasonal auto regressive integrated moving average (SARIMA) and hybrid artificial neural network (ANN) methods were tested for their ability to accurately predict monthly precipitation. A 40-year (1970–2009) precipitation time series from Iran’s Nahavand meteorological station (34°12’N lat., 48°22’E long.) was decomposed into one low frequency subseries and several high frequency sub-series by wavelet transform. The low frequency sub-series were predicted with a SARIMA model, while high frequency subseries were predicted with an ANN. Finally, the predicted subseries were reconstructed to predict the precipitation of future single months. Comparing model-generated values with observed data, the wavelet-SARIMA-ANN model was seen to outperform wavelet-ANN and wavelet-SARIMA models in terms of precipitation forecasting accuracy.
Accelerated cyclic corrosion tests
Authors: Prošek T. 
Published: May 2016

Abstract
Accelerated corrosion testing is indispensable for material selection, quality control and both initial and residual life time prediction for bare and painted metallic, polymeric, adhesive and other materials in atmospheric exposure conditions. The best known Neutral Salt Spray (NSS) test provides unrealistic conditions and poor correlation to exposures in atmosphere. Modern cyclic accelerated corrosion tests include intermittent salt spray, wet and dry phases and eventually other technical phases. They are able to predict the material performance in service more correctly as documented on several examples. The use of NSS should thus be restricted for quality control.
Inverse and symmetrical voice: On languages with two transitive constructions
Authors: Haude Katharina , Zúñiga Fernando 
Published: May 2016

AbstractIn voice and alignment typology, a categorical distinction is generally made between inverse systems on the one hand and symmetrical voice systems on the other. A major reason for distinguishing between these two types is the assumption that inverse systems are governed by a hierarchy involving grammatical, semantic, and ontological criteria, while symmetrical voice systems are based on discourse-pragmatic factors. However, the two types also have several important properties in common, in particular the fact that they have more than one nonderived transitive construction. Based on data from three native languages of South America, we show that the line between the two types is not always easy to draw, and that features of the inverse type can coexist with those of the symmetrical-voice type in the same language.
Referential and lexical factors in alignment variation of trivalent verbs
Authors: van Lier Eva , Witzlack-Makarevich Alena , Jansen Joana 
Published: May 2016

AbstractArgument marking with trivalent verbs exhibits a much larger variation than argument marking with bivalent verbs. In many cases, this variation – stemming both from referential and lexical factors – presents a problem when attempting crosslinguistic comparison of alignment patterns of trivalent verbs. Often, this problem results in picking just one of a number of patterns as representative for comparative purposes and thus ignoring the rest of the variation. This paper addresses these general challenges by discussing a case study of trivalent verbs in Yakima Sahaptin, a language with a large amount of alignment variation in indexing and flagging. In doing so, the paper elaborates the recently developed method for alignment typology called
Uniform Stability In Nonlinear Infinite Delay
Volterra Integro-differential Equations Using
Lyapunov Functionals
Authors: Raffoul Youssef , Rai Habib 
Published: May 2016

Abstract
In [10] the first author used Lyapunov functionals and studied the exponential stability of the zero
solution of finite delay Volterra Integro-differential equation. In this paper, we use modified version of the
Lyapunov functional that were used in [10] to obtain criterion for the stability of the zero solution of the
infinite delay nonlinear Volterra integro-differential equation
Some considerations on the relationship between economic and social cohesion and implementation of the cohesion policy
Authors: Dziembała Małgorzata 
Published: May 2016

Abstract
The processes of deepening economic integration and regional development contribute to the intensification of inter-regional disparities. The EU’s efforts to achieve cohesion are intended to contribute to lifting the level of socio-economic development, improving the quality of life of residents, and also solving emerging problems, including social ones, so that the benefits of growth spread evenly across the EU. This inevitably has the implication, in the name of solidarity principle, of the need to provide support to countries and regions at a disadvantage to achieve cohesion within the EU. The Union promotes economic, social and territorial cohesion among Member States (MS) through grants of financial assistance and in the many benefits achieved from the implementation of EU policies. One of these policies is the cohesion policy, the aim of which is to achieve a social, economic and territorial cohesion within the Union.
This paper aims to identify current perceptions of cohesion in the EU. Here we will argue that there is no conflictual relationship between economic and social cohesion; that both dimensions are self-reinforcing, and economic cohesion presupposes social cohesion. The paper also discusses the socio-economic cohesion of Poland and its regions against the background of the new EU MS. It will also assess the contribution of EU cohesion policy in the socio-economic development of Polish regions.
Mobilization with cyclophosphamide reduces the number of lymphocyte subpopulations in the leukapheresis product and delays their reconstitution after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in patients with multiple myeloma
Authors: Skerget Matevz , Skopec Barbara , Zontar Darja , Cernelc Peter 
Published: May 2016

Abstract

Background
Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is considered the standard of care for younger patients with multiple myeloma. Several mobilization regimens are currently used, most commonly growth factors alone or in combination with chemotherapy. The aim of our study was to investigate the differences in lymphocyte subpopulation counts between three different mobilization regimens on collection day, in the leukapheresis product and on day 15 after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Patients and methods
In total 48 patients were prospectively enrolled in three different mobilization regimens; (i) filgrastim (20), (ii) pegfilgrastim (19) and (iii) cyclophosphamide + filgrastim (9). Lymphocytes, CD16+/56+ natural killer and CD4+/CD25high T regulatory cells were determined by flow cytometry.

Results
We found a statistically significant difference between the mobilization regimens. Cyclophosphamide reduced lymphocyte and natural killer (NK) cell counts on collection day (lymphocytes 1.08 × 109/L; NK cells 0.07 × 109/L) compared to filgrastim (lymphocytes 3.08 × 109/L; NK cells 0.52 × 109/L) and pegfilgrastim (lymphocytes 3 × 109/L; NK cells 0.42 × 109/L). As a consequence lymphocyte and NK cell counts were also lower in the leukapheresis products following cyclophosphamide mobilization regimen (lymphocytes 50.1 × 109/L; NK cells 4.18 × 109/L) compared to filgrastim (lymphocytes 112 × 109/L; NK cells 17.5 × 109/L) and pegfilgrastim (lymphocytes 112 × 109/L; NK cells 14.3 × 109/L). In all mobilization regimens T regulatory cells increased 2-fold on collection day, regarding the base line value before mobilization. There was no difference in T regulatory cell counts between the regimens.

Conclusions
Mobilization with cyclophophamide reduces the number of mobilized and collected lymphocytes and NK cells as compared to mobilization with growth factors only and results in their delayed reconstitution following autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. We found no difference between filgrastim and pegfilgrastim mobilization.
Investigation of the microstructure and properties of W75-Cu/W55-Cu brazed joint with Cu-Mn-Co filler metal
Authors: Zhou Yi , Xia Chunzhi , Yang Jun , Xu Xiangping , Zou Jiasheng 
Published: May 2016

Abstract
W75-Cu and W55-Cu alloys were brazed with a Cu-based filler metal under the process parameters of a brazing temperature of 1060°C and a holding time of 30 min in a vacuum furnace with a vacuum level >6×10-3 Pa. The microstructure, element distribution, phase constituents, four-point bending strength, and fracture morphology of the brazed joint were studied with a series of standard methods. The results indicated that the main microstructure of the brazing seam region was a Cu-based solid solution of Mn and Co dissolved in the Cu phase. The element Cu and a little element W from two sides of the base metals transited into the brazing seam region, and the elements Cu, Mn, and Co contained in the brazing filler metal diffused into the interface or even substrates. The main phases that existed in the brazed joint were Cu-rich phase Cu(Mn,Co), simple substance of W, simple substance of Cu, and trace amounts of Cu0.4W0.6. The four-point bending strength was about 950 MPa, and fracture occurred at the interface near the W75-Cu alloy side. The fracture morphology of the W75-Cu/W55-Cu brazed joint was identified as mixed ductile-brittle.
Food design chez Bras
Authors: Mangano Dario 
Published: May 2016

AbstractIt is not easy to say what food design is. Contemporary design finds in food a playground that gives new incitements but, at the same time, presents relevant challenges. Of course, there are several “objects” involved in food consumption and preparation, but more frequently food design means also working on edible substances and on the communication artifacts that come with them. The question then is: can we think about food as the result of a project? Analyzing the artifacts – from the logo to the dishes – that Michel Bras has constructed and through which he has raised his identity as a chef, in this paper I will advance the thesis that not only a theory of food designing is conceivable but also that it has an indispensable counterpart in semiotics. Only through understanding the mechanisms of intersemiotic translation that Jean Marie Floch indicated in one of his most famous books, can the heteroclite group of artifacts that populate the world of gastronomy be recognized as a coherent – and therefore effective – discourse; a discourse whose aim is to create a tasteful identity.
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the disease specific questionnaire OQLQ in Serbian patients with malocclusions
Authors: Vucic Ljiljana , Glisic Branislav , Kisic-Tepavcevic Darija , Vucic Uros , Drulovic Jelena , Pekmezovic Tatjana 
Published: May 2016

Abstract

Introduction
Dentofacial disorders may potentially significantly affect the quality of life. Objectives of this study were to validate translated and culturally adapted Orthognatic Quality of Life Questionnaire (OQLQ) on a cohort of Serbian patients with malocclusions.

Methods
The questionnaire was validated in 111 consecutive patients with malocclusions, seen between December 2014 and February 2015 at the Clinic of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade. Clinical validity was assessed comparing the mean scores for the four subscales of the OQLQ and mean PAR pre-treatment score. In order to assess whether the allocation of items in the subscales corresponds to their distribution in the original questionnaire, an exploratory factor analysis (principal component analysis with varimax rotation) was conducted.

Results
The results of the internal consistency analysis demonstrated good relationships between the items; Cronbach’s alpha coefficients for the four subscales were highly significant (p<0.001) (0.88-0.91). All items were significantly correlated between baseline and the retest (6 weeks after). The correlations between the PAR and all four domains of the OQLQ were all significant (p<0.01). The loading weights obtained in the exploratory factor analysis showed that this model revealed four factors with eigenvalue greater than 1, explaining the 64.0% of the cumulative variance. The majority of the items (86.4%) in the Serbian version of the OQLQ presented the highest loading weight in the subscales assigned by the OQLQ developer.

Conclusions
The psychometric properties of the OQLQ (Serbian version) have exceptional internal consistency and reproducibility as an instrument for evaluation of dental malocclusions. Additionally, this questionnaire may be useful as a supplementary outcome measure in persons with malocclusions.
A New Reduction of the Self-Dual Yang–Mills Equations and its Applications
Authors: Zhang Yufeng , Wang Yan 
Published: May 2016

Abstract
Through imposing on space–time symmetries, a new reduction of the self-dual Yang–Mills equations is obtained for which a Lax pair is established. By a proper exponent transformation, we transform the Lax pair to get a new Lax pair whose compatibility condition gives rise to a set of partial differential equations (PDEs). We solve such PDEs by taking different Lax matrices; we develop a new modified Burgers equation, a generalised type of Kadomtsev–Petviasgvili equation, and the Davey–Stewartson equation, which also generalise some results given by Ablowitz, Chakravarty, Kent, and Newman.