bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Tourismus und Klimawandel – Eine nachfrageseitige Analyse zu Wahrnehmung und Reaktion am Beispiel der Alpen
Authors: Bischof Michael , Schmude Jürgen , Bauer Manuela 
Published: December 2017

ZusammenfassungWetter und Klima sind wichtige Einflussgrößen für den Tourismus und folglich spielt auch der Klimawandel eine wichtige Rolle für den Tourismus (Dwyer et al. 2009; Lohmann & Aderhold 2009; Eisenstein 2016). Dies gilt sowohl für die Anbieter- als auch für die Nachfrageseite (Scott et al. 2012; Lohmann& Hübner 2013). Die Tourismuswissenschaft verzeichnet hierzu eine zunehmende Zahl an Studien in den vergangenen Jahren (BMWFW 2012; Becken 2013). Häufig werden die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels auf den Tourismus computergestützt in unterschiedlichem Detaillierungsgrad modelliert (Sax et al. 2016). Auffällig ist dabei, dass bisher vor allem die Anbieterseite im Fokus der Untersuchungen steht. Es gibt nur wenige Analysen zur Nachfrageseite, die beispielsweise die Wahrnehmung und Reaktion der Touristen bezüglich der Folgen des Klimawandels untersuchen. Ausnahmen bilden einige Arbeiten im Bereich des Wintersporttourismus (z. B. Dawson et al. 2013) sowie einige wenige explorative marktsegmentübergreifende Studien (z. B. Reintinger et al. 2016). Diese Forschungslücke ist Ausgangspunkt für die vorliegende Analyse der Diskrepanz zwischen Wahrnehmung und (potentieller) Reaktion von Touristen auf die die Folgen des Klimawandels auf Basis eigener empirischer Erhebungen (standardisierte Face-to-Face Befragung) in zwei ausgewählten alpinen Destinationen (Garmisch-Partenkirchen und Meran).
Mapping the Demotic Epistolary Framework through Network Visualisation
Authors: Dogaer Nico , Depauw Mark 
Published: December 2017

Summary
In this article, network visualisation is presented as a new way to explore the formulaic framework of the Demotic papyrus letters. It also serves as an introduction of formal network analysis to the field of Demotic studies. This approach presents the evidence in a new light, focussing on the combination of formulae rather than on the phrases themselves, resulting in fresh observations on epistolary practices.
The Function of Final
w
in Nouns and Adjectives in the Autography of Selected Late Egyptian Texts
Authors: Kilani Marwan 
Published: December 2017

Summary
Late Egyptian texts are often characterized by the presence of a w at the end of words that does not seem to have any etymological justification. This w has often been interpreted as a “space filler”, i.e. a sign without any real function used by the scribe to fill spaces in the text. In the present article I question this hypothesis, and I suggest instead that these w were used to supply some information about the vocalization of the word, as sort of very primitive matres lectionis. Starting from the analysis of nouns and adjectives from a corpus of selected Late Egyptian texts, my study shows that there is a correlation between the presence or absence of the w in late Egyptian words and the vocalization in the corresponding Coptic reflexes. Possible further research and some considerations about the larger implications of this system are presented in the conclusions.
Seth on Mount Sinai
Authors: Zellmann-Rohrer Michael 
Published: December 2017

Summary
Edition of an unpublished Coptic magical papyrus with formulae for prayers and an amulet for divine protection and assistance. The first of the prayers bears witness to the adaptation of Jewish post-biblical lore for Coptic magic, via the intermediary of Greek translation. The papyrus, probably to be dated to the fifth or sixth century CE, was found in excavations at Lisht.
Notwendige Horizonterweiterungen für die Kirchenmitgliedschaftsuntersuchungen
Authors: Ilg Wolfgang 
Published: December 2017

Zusammenfassung:
Die Kirchenmitgliedschaftsuntersuchungen der EKD gehören zu den am meisten beachteten empirischen Studien im kirchlichen Bereich. Der vorliegende Beitrag untersucht die aktuelle fünfte Untersuchung dieser Art (V. KMU) auf ihre Aussagekraft hinsichtlich religionspädagogischer Arbeitsfelder. Dabei wird deutlich, dass die Fragestellungen und Auswertungen der V. KMU kaum Aspekte aus den Handlungsfeldern der kirchlichen Arbeit mit Kindern und Jugendlichen aufnehmen. Ein Vergleich zwischen der V. KMU und den Tübinger Konfi-Studien zeigt die spezifischen Stärken der jeweiligen empirischen Untersuchungen auf. Für zukünftige Kirchenmitgliedschaftsuntersuchungen ergibt sich daraus der Vorschlag, verstärkt externe Daten zu berücksichtigen.
Befunde zur Konfirmandenarbeit und der Religionsunterricht: Perspektiven für Religionsdidaktik und Religionspädagogik
Authors: Schweitzer Friedrich 
Published: December 2017

Zusammenfassung:
Dieser Beitrag fragt ausgehend von den in den letzten 10 Jahren in Deutschland sowie in acht weiteren Ländern bzw. Kirchen durchgeführten empirischen Untersuchungen zur Konfirmandenarbeit nach der Bedeutung der dabei gewonnen Befunde für Religionsunterricht, Religionsdidaktik und Religionspädagogik. Betrachtet werden die Konfirmandenarbeit als Sozialisationskontext, religiöse Einstellungen der Jugendlichen sowie ihr Interesse an verschiedenen Themen, woraus sich jeweils auch Impulse und Konsequenzen für die Religionsdidaktik ergeben. Darüber hinaus wird die Bildungsqualität non-formaler Angebote wie der Konfirmandenarbeit diskutiert. Am Ende stehen methodologische Überlegungen zur religionspädagogischen Forschung, die sich aus den Konfirmandenstudien ergeben.
Gait Speed Characteristics and Their Spatiotemporal Determinants in Nursing Home Residents: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Fien Samantha , Henwood Timothy , Climstein Mike , Rathbone Evelyne , Keogh Justin William Leslie 
Published: December 2017

Background and Purpose:
Low and slowing gait speeds among nursing home residents are linked to a higher risk of disability, cognitive impairment, falls, and mortality. A better understanding of the spatiotemporal parameters of gait that influence declining mobility could lead to effective rehabilitation and preventative intervention. The aims of this study were to objectively quantify the spatiotemporal characteristics of gait in the nursing home setting and define the relationship between these parameters and gait speed.

Methods:
One hundred nursing home residents were enrolled into the study and completed 3 habitual gait speed trials over a distance of 3.66 m. Trials were performed using an instrumented gait analysis. The manner in which the spatiotemporal parameters predicted gait speed was examined by univariate and multivariable regression modeling.

Results:
The nursing home residents had a habitual mean (SD) gait speed of 0.63 (0.19) m/s, a stride length of 0.83 (0.15) m, a support base of 0.15 (0.06) m, and step time of 0.66 (0.12) seconds. Multivariable linear regression revealed stride length, support base, and step time predicted gait speed (R
2 = 0.89, P < .05). Step time had the greatest influence on gait speed, with each 0.1-second decrease in step time resulting in a 0.09 m/s (95% confidence interval, 0.08-0.10) increase in habitual gait speed.

Conclusions:
This study revealed step time, stride length, and support base are the strongest predictors of gait speed among nursing home residents. Future research should concentrate on developing and evaluating intervention programs that were specifically designed to focus on the strong predictors of gait speed in nursing home residents. We would also suggest that routine assessments of gait speed, and if possible their spatiotemporal characteristics, be done on all nursing home residents in an attempt to identify residents with low or slowing gait speed.
The RNA-Binding Protein hnRNP K Mediates the Effect of BDNF on Dendritic mRNA Metabolism and Regulates Synaptic NMDA Receptors in Hippocampal Neurons
Authors: Leal Graciano , Comprido Diogo , de Luca Pasqualino , Morais Eduardo , Rodrigues Luís , Mele Miranda , Santos Ana R. , Costa Rui O. , Pinto Maria Joana , Patil Sudarshan , Berentsen Birgitte , Afonso Pedro , Carreto Laura , Li Ka Wan , Pinheiro Paulo , Almeida Ramiro D. , Santos Manuel A. S. , Bramham Clive R. , Duarte Carlos B. 
Published: December 2017

AbstractBrain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is an important mediator of long-term synaptic potentiation (LTP) in the hippocampus. The local effects of BDNF depend on the activation of translation activity, which requires the delivery of transcripts to the synapse. In this work, we found that neuronal activity regulates the dendritic localization of the RNA-binding protein heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein K (hnRNP K) in cultured rat hippocampal neurons by stimulating BDNF-Trk signaling. Microarray experiments identified a large number of transcripts that are coimmunoprecipitated with hnRNP K, and about 60% of these transcripts are dissociated from the protein upon stimulation of rat hippocampal neurons with BDNF.In vivostudies also showed a role for TrkB signaling in the dissociation of transcripts from hnRNP K upon high-frequency stimulation (HFS) of medial perforant path-granule cell synapses of male rat dentate gyrus (DG). Furthermore, treatment of rat hippocampal synaptoneurosomes with BDNF decreased the coimmunoprecipitation of hnRNP K with mRNAs coding for glutamate receptor subunits, Ca2+- and calmodulin-dependent protein kinase IIβ (CaMKIIβ) and BDNF. Downregulation of hnRNP K impaired the BDNF-induced enhancement of NMDA receptor (NMDAR)-mediated mEPSC, and similar results were obtained upon inhibition of protein synthesis with cycloheximide. The results demonstrate that BDNF regulates specific populations of hnRNP-associated mRNAs in neuronal dendrites and suggests an important role of hnRNP K in BDNF-dependent forms of synaptic plasticity.
Lessons learnt from a case of missed central hypothyroidism
Authors: Glyn Tessa , Harris Beverley , Allen Kate 
Published: December 2017

Summary
We present the case of a 57-year-old lady who had a delayed diagnosis of central hypothyroidism on a background of Grave’s thyrotoxicosis and a partial thyroidectomy. During the twenty years following her partial thyroidectomy, the patient developed a constellation of symptoms and new diagnoses, which were investigated by numerous specialists from various fields, namely rheumatology, renal and respiratory. She developed significantly impaired renal function and raised creatine kinase (CK). She was also referred to a tertiary neurology service for investigation of myositis, which resulted in inconclusive muscle biopsies. Recurrently normal TSH results reassured clinicians that this did not relate to previous thyroid dysfunction. In 2015, she developed increased shortness of breath and was found to have a significant pericardial effusion. The clinical biochemist reviewed this lady’s blood results and elected to add on a free T4 (fT4) and free T3 (fT3), which were found to be <0.4 pmol/L (normal range (NR): 12–22 pmol/L) and 0.3 pmol/L (NR: 3.1–6.8 pmol/L), respectively. She was referred urgently to the endocrine services and commenced on Levothyroxine replacement for profound central hypothyroidism. Her other pituitary hormones and MRI were normal. In the following year, her eGFR and CK normalised, and her myositis symptoms, breathlessness and pericardial effusion resolved. One year following initiation of Levothyroxine, her fT4 and fT3 were in the normal range for the first time. This case highlights the pitfalls of relying purely on TSH for excluding hypothyroidism and the devastating effect the delay in diagnosis had upon this patient.

Learning points:

Isolated central hypothyroidism is very rare, but should be considered irrespective of previous thyroid disorders.

If clinicians have a strong suspicion that a patient may have hypothyroidism despite normal TSH, they should ensure they measure fT3 and fT4.

Laboratories that do not perform fT3 and fT4 routinely should review advice sent to requesting clinicians to include a statement explaining that a normal TSH excludes primary but not secondary hypothyroidism.

Thyroid function tests should be performed routinely in patients presenting with renal impairment or a raised CK.
Analysis of liver function tests in dengue fever
Authors: Narasimhan Denesh , Ponnusamy Pasupathi , Sathish M. 
Published: December 2017

Background: Dengue fever is an exceedingly common tropical infection in India. It can affect the liver with a wide spectrum of manifestations. The aim of the study was to analyse the liver function tests derangement in serologically proven dengue cases.Methods: Patients who were Dengue IgM positive were included in this study. All the patients underwent liver function tests.Results: Of 1oo patients, 33% had less than 2-fold increase in ALT levels, 18% had 2-4-fold increase, 20% had 4-10-fold increase and 11% had more than 10-fold increase. Overall 18% had normal values and 82% had values of ALT above normal. With regard to AST 8% had normal values, 26% had less than 2-fold normal, 26% had 2-4-fold increase, 25% had 4-10-fold increase and 15% had greater than 10-fold increase. 92% of patients had values above normal. Bilirubin levels were elevated in 5% of cases. Alkaline phosphatase levels were elevated in 25% of cases; serum globulins were increased in 9% of cases. Serum proteins were low in 43% of cases and serum albumin was low in 31% of cases.Conclusions: The spectrum of hepatic involvement in dengue fever can vary from asymptomatic biochemical involvement to severe acute liver cell injury. Hyperbilirubinemia may also be observed. Low albumin levels may be present and may be a marker of the critical phase of the disease.
A Technique For Continuous Evaluation Of Student Performance In Two Different Domains: Structural Engineering And Computer Information Technology
Authors: Desai Niranjan , Stefanek George 
Published: December 2017

Student access to the Internet has made it much easier for students to find solutions to traditional homework problems online and thereby has made this traditional assessment method of monitoring student progress and gauging the assimilation of knowledge in engineering and technology courses less reliable. This paper presents an in-class, group-based quiz technique where students are quizzed typically on a weekly basis on material presented during the same week in lecture, but before doing any homework. Homework is typically not graded or its impact reduced on its percentage impact on the final class grade, whereas the quizzes are assigned a higher percentage impact on the final grade. Mid-term and final exams are based or derived from the homework assignments. Since students have not usually had any time to study the new material, they can work in groups of typically two or three students and if they get stuck, they have the option of asking the instructor for hints to prevent them from being stuck. Quizzes are graded in real-time during the class and provide the instructor with continuous, week to week, assessment as to a student’s progress. The study found that the use of this quiz technique creates a more interactive experience between students, between the student and the instructor, and reduces the possibility of plagiarism on homework assignments.
iGeneration And Their Acceptance of Technology
Authors: Linnes Cathrine , Metcalf Brian 
Published: December 2017

Technology is becoming increasingly embedded into our lives. We are seeing a push towards digitization and online access. This can be a challenge for some because users’ level of technical ability varies among the generations and other factors. Predicting technological innovations and how they might supplement, integrate with, or entirely replace existing technology is nearly impossible. These changes and innovations include many within the realm of education, including the relatively recent advent and increasing presence of e-Book sources and platforms. This study examines how higher education students across different generations are embracing electronic books in their studies. Students have more distractions than ever before. Using mobile devices smartly but having the ability to concentrate when you need to can be a challenge. Just because e-Books options are available and being increasingly adopted does not necessarily mean they are preferred by students. This study contributes to our understanding of their acceptance across different generations of students.
On the central configurations of the n-body problem
Authors: Llibre Jaume 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
We present a brief survey on some classes of central configurations of the n-body problem. We put special emphasis on the central configurations of the 1+n-body problem also called the coorbital satellite problem, and on the nested central configurations formed by either regular n-gons, or regular polyhedra. We also present some conjectures.
Effectiveness of beetroot seeds and H3PO4 activated beetroot seeds for the removal of dyes from aqueous solutions
Authors: Machrouhi A. , Farnane M. , Elhalil A. , Elmoubarki R. , Abdennouri M. , Qourzal S. , Tounsadi H. , Barka N. 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Raw beetroot seeds (BS) and H3PO4 activated beetroot seeds (H3PO4-BS) were evaluate for their effectiveness in removing methylene blue (MB) and malachite green (MG) from aqueous solution. BS were carbonized at 500°C for 2 h, and then impregnated with phosphoric acid (phosphoric acid to BS ratio of 1.5 g/g). The impregnated BS were activated in a tubular vertical furnace at 450°C for 2 h. Batch sorption experiments were carried out under various parameters, such as solution pH, adsorbent dosage, contact time, initial dyes concentration and temperature. The experimental results show that the dye sorption was influenced by solution pH and it was greater in the basic range. The sorption yield increases with an increase in the adsorbent dosage. The equilibrium uptake was increased with an increase in the initial dye concentration in solution. Adsorption kinetic data conformed more to the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The experimental isotherm data were evaluated by Langmuir, Freundlich, Toth and Dubinin–Radushkevich isotherm models. The Langmuir maximum monolayer adsorption capacities were 61.11 and 74.37 mg/g for MB, 51.31 and 213.01 mg/g for MG, respectively in the case of BS and H3PO4-BS. The thermodynamic parameters are also evaluated and discussed.
Modelling competitive BTEX compounds removal from industrial wastewater in packed-bed columns using polystyrenic resin
Authors: Makhathini T. P. , Rathilal S. 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
The competitive simultaneous removal of petrochemical hydrocarbons including benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and isomers of xylene (BTEX) from an aqueous solution by polystyrenic resin (PAD 910) was investigated at dynamic conditions in a packed bed column. The column was operated under conditions of bed length (Z = 30–90 cm), flow rate (Q = 18.5–53.5 cm/min), bed diameter (D = 2.5–5 cm) and initial concentration of (C0 = 5–14.5 mg/l) to investigate the adsorption characteristics of BTEX at an influent pH of 6.85. There was evidence of improved column performance with increasing operating height and decreased flow rate. Breakthrough curves of fixed-bed adsorption process were developed by the constant-pattern approach using a constant driving force model in the liquid phase. A fairly good fit to the experimental data was obtained using the constant-pattern approach and a Langmuir isotherm model obtained from previous work. In addition, a prediction of volumetric mass transfer coefficient correlation in the liquid phase was suggested. Desorption from polystyrenic resin adsorbed with BTEX was investigated by using two different organic solvents as desorbates.
Adsorption and desorption of uranium(VI) onto humic acids derived from uranium-enriched lignites
Authors: Zhang Yangyang , Li Yilian , Ning Yu , Liu Danqing , Tang Peng , Yang Zhe , Lu Yu , Wang Xianbo 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Humic acids (HAs) were extracted and characterized from three kinds of uranium-enriched lignites from Yunnan province, China. Batch experiments were used to study the adsorption and desorption behavior of uranium (VI) onto these HAs and a commercial HA. The results showed that the optimum pH level at which all the HAs adsorbed uranium(VI) ranged from 5 to 8. The high uranium content of the HAs was released into the solution at the pH values between 1 and 3; when the HA dosage was 2.5 g L−1, the maximum concentration of uranium was 44.14 μg L−1. This shows that HAs derived from uranium-enriched lignites may present a potential environmental risk when used in acidic conditions. The experimental data were found to comply with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model, and the adsorption isotherms fit the Langmuir and Freundlich models well. The desorption experiments revealed that the sorption mechanism was controlled by the complex interactions between the organic ligands of the HAs and uranium(VI). The uranium present in the HAs may not affect the adsorption capacity of the uranium(VI), but the carboxylic and phenolic hydroxyl groups in the HAs play a significant role in controlling the adsorption capacity.
“Ecología y ciudad: buscando modelos urbanos más sostenibles”: Lema del XII Congreso Iberoamericano de Urbanismo (Salamanca 2006)
Authors: De las Rivas Sanz Juan Luis , Peral Ángel Marinero , Santos y Ganges Luis 
Published: December 2017

“Ecología y ciudad: buscando modelos urbanos más sostenibles”.
Lema del XII Congreso Iberoamericano de Urbanismo (Salamanca 2006)
ANALISIS RISIKO BERBAGAI LUAS PENGUSAHAAN LAHAN PADA USAHATANI PADI ORGANIK DAN KONVENSIONAL
Authors: Prihtanti Tinjung Mary 
Published: December 2017

<p>This study aims to identify the production risk and return risk of organic and conventional wetland rice farm, based on farming area, at Pereng, Mojogedang, Karanganyar regency, and Sukorejo, Sambirejo, Sragen regency. Data were collected by interviewing 37 organic farmers and 80 conventional farmers. The result showed that the coefficient of variance of production and return of organic rice farm was lower than conventional’s; suggesting that the risk of organic farm was lower than the latter. </p>
BIODEGRADASI BAHAN ORGANIK OLEH MIKROBA DAN PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP TANAMAN PADI DI LAHAN GAMBUT
Authors: Mukhlis - 
Published: December 2017

<p>Organic matter as a source of organic fertilizer is very useful to increase agricultural production, decrease environmental pollutants, and increase land quality. This research aims to understand the roles of microbes on organic degradation and the effects on paddy plant in peat land. The research was conducted in the peat land of Liang Anggang village, Landasan Ulin subdistrict, Banjarbaru District, South Kalimantan province in the dry season 2010. There were two steps of experiment, i.e: (1) degradation of organic matter (composting) by using biodecomposer Mdec (consortia of decomposer microbes) and Trichoderma; (2) effects of biocompost on paddy plant. Treatments were biocompost (Mdec), biocompost (Trichoderma), and without compost (farmer’s method) and arranged by using a randomized completely block design with five replications. Research results showed that biocompost quality made by using Mdec was better than that of Trichoderma degraded one. Composting process using Mdec decreased C/N ratio from 43.32 to 17.30 within two weeks. At the same time, C/N ratio of biocompost made by using Trichoderma was still high (35.00). Biocompost (Mdec) gave the highest paddy yield (3.50 t/ha), while biocompost (Trichoderma) and no compost treatments gave paddy yield as much as 3.32 t/ha and 2.96 t/ha respectively.</p>