bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Diversity and distribution patterns of the Oligocene and Miocene decapod crustaceans (Crustacea: Malacostraca) of the Western and Central Paratethys
Authors: Hyžný Matúš 
Published: November 2016

AbstractDecapod associations have been significant components of marine habitats throughout the Cenozoic when the major diversification of the group occurred. In this respect, the circum-Mediterranean area is of particular interest due to its complex palaeogeographic history. During the Oligo-Miocene, it was divided in two major areas, Mediterranean and Paratethys. Decapod crustaceans from the Paratethys Sea have been reported in the literature since the 19thcentury, but only recent research advances allow evaluation of the diversity and distribution patterns of the group. Altogether 176 species-level taxa have been identified from the Oligocene and Miocene of the Western and Central Paratethys. Using the three-dimensional NMDS analysis, the composition of decapod crustacean faunas of the Paratethys shows significant differences through time. The Ottnangian and Karpatian decapod associations were similar to each other both taxonomically and in the mode of preservation, and they differed taxonomically from the Badenian ones. The Early Badenian assemblages also differed taxonomically from the Late Badenian ones. The time factor, including speciation, immigration from other provinces and/or (local or global) extinction, can explain temporal differences among assemblages within the same environment. High decapod diversity during the Badenian was correlated with the presence of reefal settings. The Badenian was the time with the highest decapod diversity, which can, however, be a consequence of undersampling of other time slices. Whereas the Ottnangian and Karpatian decapod assemblages are preserved virtually exclusively in the siliciclastic “Schlier”-type facies that originated in non-reefal offshore environments, carbonate sedimentation and the presence of reefal environments during the Badenian in the Central Paratethys promoted thriving of more diverse reef-associated assemblages. In general, Paratethyan decapods exhibited homogeneous distribution during the Oligo-Miocene among the basins in the Paratethys. Based on the co-occurrence of certain decapod species, migration between the Paratethys and the North Sea during the Early Miocene probably occurred via the Rhine Graben. At larger spatial scales, our results suggest that the circum-Mediterranean marine decapod taxa migrated in an easterly direction during the Oligocene and/or Miocene, establishing present-day decapod communities in the Indo-West Pacific.
The Alpine tectonic evolution of the Danube Basin and its northern periphery (southwestern Slovakia)
Authors: Hók Jozef , Kováč Michal , Pelech Ondrej , Pešková Ivana , Vojtko Rastislav , Králiková Silvia 
Published: November 2016

AbstractThe tectonic evolution of the pre-Cenozoic basement, as well as the Cenozoic structures within the Danube Basin (DB) and its northern periphery are presented. The lowermost portion of the pre-Cenozoic basement is formed by the Tatricum Unit which was tectonically affected by the subduction of the Vahicum / Penninicum distal continental crust during the Turonian. Tectonically disintegrated Tatricum overlaid the post-Turonian to Lower Eocene sediments that are considered a part of the Vahicum wedge-top basin. These sediments are overthrust with the Fatricum and Hronicum cover nappes. The Danube Basin Transversal Fault (DBTF) oriented along a NW–SE course divided the pre-Neogene basement of the DB into two parts. The southwestern part of the DB pre-Neogene basement is eroded to the crystalline complexes while the Palaeogene and Mesozoic sediments are overlaid by the Neogene deposits on the northeastern side of the DBTF. The DBTF was activated as a dextral fault during the Late Oligocene – Earliest Miocene. During the Early Miocene (Karpatian – Early Badenian) it was active as a normal fault. In the Middle – Late Miocene the dominant tectonic regime with NW – SE oriented extension led to the disintegration of the elevated pre-Neogene basement under the simple and pure shear mechanisms into several NE – SW oriented horst and graben structures with successive subsidence generally from west to east. The extensional tectonics with the perpendicular NE – SW orientation of the Shminpersists in the Danube Basin from the ?Middle Pleistocene to the present.
The Urbanisation of Rayy in the Seljūq Period
Authors: Rante Rocco , Di Pasquale Carmen 
Published: November 2016

Abstract:The study of urbanisation processes in an ancient city also defines aspects of social, political and religious features of a society. While the impulse to urbanise issued from the politico-religious and cultural background of the society in question, the act and very form of urbanising is mostly connected with a selected territory and its morphology. This article attempts to reconstitute the urban plan of a major medieval capital of Iran, Rayy, during the Seljūq period. Thanks to satellite views, photos from the 1950s, the Pascal Coste plan and a newly discovered drawing by him, as well as several surveys conducted since 2005, a plausible map of the medieval Seljuq city can be attempted.
The Zaydīs and Rayy: The Path to Inclusion and Back
Authors: Zysow Aron 
Published: November 2016

Abstract:It was only in the 3rd/9th centuries that Rayy came to figure prominently in the fortunes of the Iranian Zaydī community. The leaders of the community were at this time largely drawn from refugees seeking respite from the relentless ʿAbbāsid persecution of the ʿAlids. In 250/864‒5 resentment against the depredations of the Ṭāhirids along the border between Ṭabaristān and Daylam led the local population to give their allegiance to al-Ḥasan b. Zayd, a Medinese ʿAlid residing in Rayy. Under al-Ḥasan (d. 270/884) and his brother Muḥammad (d. 287/900) Rayy was captured a number of times but not held for any significant length of time. Despite their prominence in the early history of Caspian Zaydism neither of the brothers was held in the highest esteem by later Zaydīs, unlike their successor, the highly respected jurist al-Nāṣir al-Uṭrūsh (d. 304/917), the ancestor of a long line of Caspian imams Al-Nāṣir’s cousin al-Ḥasan b. al-Qāsim (d. 316/928), the imam al-Dāʿī ilā al-Ḥaqq, ruling from Āmul, captured Rayy and had designs on Baghdad itself. With the rise of the Būyids from among al-Dāʿī’s commanders, the Zaydī imamate was reconfigured to reflect its subordinate role, and with this reconfiguration a new model of the Zaydī imam emerged, beginning with al-Dāʿī’s son Muḥammad (d. 359/970). The imam now drew a large measure of his influence among his followers from the respect in which he was held by the non-Zaydī political and intellectual elite outside of his Caspian domain. This development reached its peak with the two imāms al-Muʾayyad bi-llāh (d. 421/1030) and his brother al-Nāṭiq bi-l-Ḥaqq (d. 422/1031), both prominent members of the circle of al-Ṣāḥib b. ʿAbbād (d. 385/995) in Rayy.
Microstrip Resonator with Slotted Ground Plane for Detecting Lateral Position
Authors: Nesić Dušan 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
A new type of microwave position sensor is introduced. It is a microstrip stub resonator with slotted ground plane under the stub. It produces frequency-modulated signal with frequency corresponding to covering of the slot in the ground plane. The sensing is performed by sliding the metal plate over the slot. The structure is simple, low fabrication cost and compact. It is without multilayers, coupling, via holes, air bridges, active or discrete components.
Clinical utility of transcutaneous bilirubinometer (TcB) in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants
Authors: Quist Felix K. , Bapat Roopali , Kuch-Kunich Helen K. , Ezeanolue Kanayo , Keeni Saraswati , Thomas Ronald , Callaghan Joseph , Callaghan Michael , Cepeda Eugene , Chouthai Nitin S. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract

Objective:
This is a comprehensive study designed to evaluate the clinical usefulness of transcutaneous bilirubinometry (TcB) in very low birth weight (VLBW) newborns of African American (AA) descent.

Methods:
TcB was conducted at the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), temporal region and sternum within 2 h of total serum bilirubin (TSB) measurements in newborns born at ≤32 weeks’ gestation prospectively. Average (AVG) TcB levels were also calculated. The relationships between TSB and TcB levels were analyzed using non-parametric Spearman bivariate correlations, a Bland-Altman plot procedure and a decision tree (DT) analysis.

Results:
One hundred newborns and 555 TSB data points were available. Eighty-nine percent of the newborns were AA. A significant correlation (P<0.0001) was observed between TSB and TcB values obtained at the ASIS (r=0.73), sternum (0.73), temporal region (0.61) and AVG (0.77). The Bland-Altman plot revealed a good agreement between AVG TcB values and TSB values. A DT analysis indicated that AVG TcB was also found to be the most significant predictor of TSB values in both the no phototherapy (PT) and biliblanket subgroups.

Conclusion:
TcB can be used reliably in VLBW AA newborns in the absence of overhead PT. The use of TcB in monitoring jaundice in VLBW newborns would help decrease the number of blood draws and cost of care.
Crystal constructure of 16(S)-methyl-6α-carboxy-1, 15-dioxo-6, 7-seco-ent-kaur-2-en-7, 20-olide, C20H24O6
Authors: Zhao Neng-Wu , Ye Jiang-Hai , Zhao Chen-Liang , Zhang Jing-Jie , Pan Lu-Tai 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
C20H24O6, orthorhombic, P212121 (no. 19), a = 7.697(14) Å, b = 13.91(2) Å, c = 16.75(3) Å, V = 1794 Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0430, wR
ref(F2) = 0.1087, T = 293 K.
(re)Articulating Feminism
Authors: Filimonov Kirill , Svensson Jakob 
Published: November 2016

AbstractIn this article we study campaign material of the Swedish party Feminist Initiative (FI) during the 2014 parliamentary election campaign in Sweden. Approaching the topic from discourse-theoretical and intersectional perspectives, we ask how the inclusion of various social groups into the hegemonic project of feminist politics becomes possible, what was constructed as an antagonist to feminist politics, and in what ways it impeded FI to realise such politics. Our findings show that intersectionality allowed FI to include every group/individual into its feminist political project as long as they experienced oppression. Even though racists and nationalists in general (the Sweden Democrats in particular) were singled out as antagonists, it was mainly norms and structures that were addressed in the online material as standing in the way for FI to fulfil both their identity and hegemonic project.
Commenting, Sharing and Tweeting News
Authors: Almgren Susanne M. , Olsson Tobias 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Social plugins for sharing news through Facebook and Twitter have become increasingly salient features on news sites. Together with the user comment feature, social plugins are the most common way for users to contribute. The wide use of multiple features has opened new areas to comprehensively study users’ participatory practices. However, how do these opportunities to participate vary between the participatory spaces that news sites affiliated with local, national broadsheet and tabloid news constitute? How are these opportunities appropriated by users in terms of participatory practices such as commenting and sharing news through Facebook and Twitter? In addition, what differences are there between news sites in these respects? To answer these questions, a quantitative content analysis has been conducted on 3,444 articles from nine Swedish online newspapers. Local newspapers are more likely to allow users to comment on articles than are national newspapers. Tweeting news is appropriated only on news sites affiliated with evening tabloids and national morning newspapers. Sharing news through Facebook is 20 times more common than tweeting news or commenting. The majority of news items do not attract any user interaction.
Media Education Goes Professional?
Authors: Amdam Synnøve 
Published: November 2016

AbstractThis article explores how media teachers’ self-images, positionings and interpretative repertoires inform educational practices in media education. Media education is viewed as a critical element of 21stcentury learning. However, we have very little knowledge of the implementers of this critical element, the media teachers. Based on a thematic literature review of historical positions of the Nordic media teacher, and supported by national survey data on the media teachers’ backgrounds, motivations and practices (n=383), the subject is explored through focus groups and individual interviews with media teachers at two case schools in upper secondary media education in Norway. The findings suggest that there are different and conflicting understandings about being media teachers, resulting in different educational practices with wider implications for the future implementation of media education.
“There Is None So Blind as Those Who Won‘t See”: Metal Detecting and Archaeology in France
Authors: Lecroere Thomas 
Published: November 2016

AbstractPresented as an inoffensive hobby that is motivated by the interest for past and history, metal
detecting represents an invisible danger for heritage. Since the passage of a 1989 law, it is prohibited in
France without having an official authorization. However, there are loopholes in the legislation and the
law is regularly flouted, even if the last years saw trials and condemnations. Detectorists claim they are
not looters and want to participate in archaeological research, but there is a twilight zone between a „good
detectorist“ and a nighthawk. Despite the restrictive legislation, it seems that metal-detecting still will
be practiced and we will have to deal with it. Therefore, some French archaeologists agree to record the
detectorists‘ finds to avoid the loss of data. In so doing, however, they unwittingly become a crucial link
in a vicious circle of looting and selling the common past. They provide to the detectorists a justification
to always dig deeper to seek artefacts, and they participate in the black market by giving an added value
to detectorists’ finds. The protection of our heritage will be efficient only when these archaeologists stop
breaking the rules by practicing an „object archaeology“ like the 19th century scholars.
Performance of poly(styrene-co-divinylbenzene) functionalized with different aminophosphonate pendant groups, in the removal of phenolic compounds from aqueous solutions
Authors: Davidescu Corneliu-Mircea , Ardelean Radu , Adriana Popa 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
In the present work, we describe the synthesis and characterization of styrene-6.7%-divinylbenzene copolymers functionalized with aminophosphonate groups by “one-pot” reactions. Different aminophosphonate groups were grafted on the copolymer with the aim of obtaining adsorbents for removal of phenolic compounds from aqueous solutions. Adsorption experiments were carried out in batch system. The phenolic compounds studied were phenol and 2,4,6-trimethyl-phenol. The best adsorption capacity was observed in the case of polymeric adsorbents functionalized with aminophosphonate groups in para- position of the aromatic nucleus for both phenol and 2,4,6-trimethyl-phenol. In comparison, the copolymers with the functional groups in ortho- position and respectively in meta- position were slightly less efficient. The differences in adsorption efficiency may be explained taking into account the structure of the adsorption active centers. The possible explanation is that the active functional groups responsible for the adsorption process, grafted in ortho- or meta- position could be affected by possible steric hindrance effects. The difference between the adsorption capacities of the polymers of the same series, are rather small and depending on the nature of the radical found in the structure of the aminophosphonate: isopropylamine or isobuthylamine.
Carbon nanotubes functionalized by salts containing stereogenic heteroatoms as electrodes in their battery cells
Authors: Zdanowska Sandra , Pyzalska Magdalena , Drabowicz Józef , Kulawik Damian , Pavlyuk Volodymyr , Girek Tomasz , Ciesielski Wojciech 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
This paper concentrates on electrochemical properties of groups of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) functionalized with substituents containing a stereogenic heteroatom bonded covalently to the surface of the carbon nanotube. This system was tested in Swagelok-type cells. The cells comprised a system (functionalized CNT with salts containing S and P atoms) with a working electrode, microfiber separators soaked with electrolyte solution, and a lithium foil counter/reference (commercial LiCoO2) electrode. The electrolyte solution was 1 M LiPF6 in propylene carbonate. Using standard techniques (cyclic voltammetry/chronopotentiometry), galvanostatic cycling was performed on the cells at room temperature with a CH Instruments Model 600E potentiostat/galvanostat electrochemical measurements. Methods of functionalization CNT were compared in terms of the electrochemical properties of the studied systems. In all systems, the process of charge/discharge was observed.
Patients’ Opinions about Polish Surgeons and Surgical Treatment
Authors: Olakowski Marek , Hładoń Aleksandra , Seweryn Mariusz , Ciosek Jakub , Świątkiewicz Wojciech 
Published: November 2016

AbstractIn Polish society Stereotypes about the surgeons are deeply rooted, which could really affect their relationship with the patient and the entire treatment process.was to evaluate the results of an opinion survey on the image of the surgeon and operative treatment.Between 1 January and 30 October 2012, 1000 patients were examined by use of a original questionnaire containing 25 questions. Results were analyzed statistically by STATISTICA test. Differences between groups were tested using Chi-square test (XThe study group consisted of 1000 patients, including 56% of women (n = 560) and 44% of men (n = 440). The media image of Polish surgeon was identified as positive by 78% of respondents. A majority of patients (74%) considered that the Polish surgeons had equal level of competence and skills as foreign specialists. The greatest trust of the respondents (n = 537) had surgeons in middle age (40-60 years). For the majority of patients (n = 649) a sex of the surgeon had no significance. Respondents clearly stated that a surgeon performing the operation should not have additional financial rewards. Almost all respondents in medical emergencies without hesitation declared their agreement to surgery (n = 974).Present knowledge of Polish patients about surgeons and surgical treatment is high. The surgeon has a high social prestige, respect and appreciation, and his image in the opinion of the vast majority of respondents is positive.
Satisfaction with Life and Social Factors in Decision-Making Proces on Breast Reconstruction in Women after Mastectomy
Authors: Miśkiewicz Halina , Antoszewski Bogusław , Woźniak Ewa , Iljin Aleksandra 
Published: November 2016

Abstractwas to analyse the correlation between satisfaction with life in women after mastectomy and motivation to undergo breast reconstruction, compared to women who after breast amputation did not decide to undergo reconstructive treatment.Comparative analysis comprised patients after mastectomy, who decided on breast reconstruction (40) and those who did not undergo reconstructive surgery (40). The study was conducted in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Lodz and Department of Oncological surgery and Breast Diseases ICZMP, Łódź, between 2013-2015. In the study the question whether higher satisfaction with life prompts decision on breast reconstruction was investigated. The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) was used, as well as an original questionnaire. The correlations between statistical parameters were evaluated using the chi-square test.We have demonstrated differences between the level of satisfaction with life in patients who decided to undergo breast reconstruction and those who did not choose reconstructive surgery. The discrepancies may reflect differences in the system of values and level of satisfaction with life before reconstructive treatment and also point to potential effect of these factors on the decision to undergo surgery.1. Differences in cognitive structures between ‘Amazons’ determine the decision on reconstructive treatment. 2. Transfer of information between the therapeutic team and women after mastectomy is not satisfactory. 3. Higher level of satisfaction with life has a positive effect on the decision of breast reconstruction.
Tuberculosis of Gal-Blader Mimicking Malignancy – A Case Report
Authors: Dahiya Divya , Kaman Lileswar , Rajendran Jayapal , Garg Mandeep 
Published: November 2016

AbstractA correct preoperative diagnosis of gall-bladder tuberculosis is exceptionally unusual in the absence of pathognomic features both on clinical presentation and on imaging. Herein we present a case of 50 year female who was operated with a provisional diagnosis of gall-bladder malignancy and was found to have tuberculosis of gall-bladder on histopathology.
Choanal Atresia – A Permanent Challenge in Rhinology Pathology
Authors: Budu V. A. , Decuseară Tatiana , Costache Andreea Nicoleta , Bulescu I. , Guliga Alexandra , Panfiloiu A. , Tusaliu M. 
Published: November 2016

AbstractChoanal atresia is the most frequent nasal congenital malformation, which, depending on the unilateral or bilateral location, has a different symptomatology. The diagnosis is confirmed through the patient’s medical history, nasal endoscopy and imagistic examination (computed tomography). The treatment is surgical and aims the (fibrous and bone) tissue disintegration which blocks the choana, and is performed through endoscopic surgical techniques. The blocked area is maintained functional by mounting a stent at the choanal tunnel level. The authors aim to describe their own experience regarding both the diagnoses as well as the treatment of this pathology, the results being compared to those from the quoted literature. The surgical technique differs depending on the type of choanal atresia: bone or membranous. The duration to maintain a fix position of the stent and the material used for the stent represent the variables which provide the success of the endoscopic surgical intervention of the choanal atresia. Subsequently, the patient is followed up at 2, 6, 12 months in the first year and then annually until 18 years of age. Choanal atresia is solved through endoscopic surgical techniques by mounting a silicone stent which shall be maintained in position for a minimum period of 3 months. The endoscopic approach of the unilateral choanal imperforation is the method of choice with minimum complications, increased success rate and fast recovery.
Some Constraints on the Reuse of Li-ion Batteries in Data Centers
Authors: Cepisca C. , Seritan G.C. , Grigorescu S.D. , Potlog Sabina , Ganatsios S. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The development of rechargeable electrochemical sources, especially those based on Li-ion technology, has opened the way for their use in various fields ranging from electronics and IT to electric cars. New ideas appear, such as using replaced the batteries from electrical vehicles in the development of energy storage devices for critical consumers such as Data Centers. New uses impose detecting the unfavorable operating conditions which may endanger the power supply of Data Centers. This paper, by modeling and simulation, analyzes some particular problems of Li-ion batteries that appear due to the differences in state of charge of the cells.