bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The effect of different habitat conditions on temporal and spatial variation in selected population properties of the rare plant species Trollius europaeus L.
Authors: Kostrakiewicz-Gierałt Kinga , Kozak Maciej , Kozłowska-Kozak Katarzyna 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The investigations presented here were carried out in years 2013-14, in a Molinietum caeruleae meadow with interrupted plant cover caused by animal activity (patch I); abandoned Molinietum caeruleae meadows with untouched plant canopy, dominated by species with considerable height of the above-ground parts (patches II-VI); as well as the edge (patch VII) and the interior (patch VIII) of a birch woodlot. The height of standing vegetation and soil moisture increased in subsequent patches, whereas the light availability at ground level showed inverse tendency. The abundance of Trollius europaeus subpopulations in all studied patches was rather low. In patch I, juvenile individuals dominated, while in other stands - flowering adults prevailed. The lack of temporal variability in the number of basal leaves observed in patches III, IV, V, VI and VII might be due to lack of available area necessary for clonal proliferation of ramets, while the increase of basal leaves number in other sites might suggest unlimited iterative growth. The dimensions of basal leaves in consecutive years were constant in majority of subpopulations, while they showed strong spatial variability increasing gradually from patch I to patch VII and, subsequently, decreasing in patch VIII. The substantial dimensions of basal leaves may enable better light capture in sites with great level of lateral shade, while smaller dimensions in patches located within a woodlot may be due to shade from above created by trees. Lack of temporal variability and presence of substantial spatial variability in the number and height of generative stems, as well as flower production might enhance chances for successful pollination in a competitive environment. Significant changes of follicle number in time and space suggest successful process of pollination in all patches excluding patch VIII. The weak condition of the ramet clusters in patch I is not compensated by considerable seedling recruitment, whereas the satisfactory state of the ramet clusters in patches II-VIII may not suffice for the long-term maintenance of populations in colonized areas.
KIR And HLA Haplotype Analysis in a Family Lacking The KIR 2DL1-2DP1 Genes
Authors: Vojvodić Svetlana , Ademović-Sazdanić D. 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR) gene cluster exhibits extensive allelic and haplotypic diversity that is observed as presence/absence of genes, resulting in expansion and contraction of KIR haplotypes and by allelic variation of individual KIR genes. We report a case of KIR pseudogene 2DP1 and 2DL1 gene absence in members of one family with the children suffering from acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). Killer cell immunoglo-bulin-like receptor low resolution genotyping was performed by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-sequencespecific primers (SSP)/sequence-specific oligonucleotide (SSO) method and haplotype assignment was done by gene content analysis. Both parents and the maternal grandfather, shared the same Cen-B2 KIR haplotype, containing KIR 3DL3, -2DS2, -2DL2 and -3DP1 genes. The second haplotype in the KIR genotype of the mother and grandfather was Tel-A1 with KIR 2DL4 (normal and deleted variant), -3DL1, -22 bp deletion variant of the 2DS4 gene and -3DL2, while the second haplotype in the KIR genotype of the father was Tel-B1 with 2DL4 (normal variant), -3DS1, -2DL5, -2DS5, -2DS1 and 3DL2 genes. Haplotype analysis in all three offsprings revealed that the children inherited the Cen-B2 haplotype with the same gene content but two of the children inherited a deleted variant of the 2DL4 gene, while the third child inherited a normal one. The second haplotype of all three offspring contained KIR 2DL4, -2DL5, -2DS1, -2DS4 (del 22bp variant), -2DS5, -3DL1 and -3DL2 genes, which was the basis of the assumption that there is a hybrid haplotype and that the present 3DL1 gene is a variant of the 3DS1 gene. Due to consanguinity among the ancestors, the results of KIR segregation analysis showed the existence of a very rare KIR genotype in the offspring. The family who is the subject of this case is even more interesting because the father was 10/10 human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched to his daughter, all members of the family have the “best” donor KIR-B content and the presence of a rare KIR genotype with KIR 2DP1-2DL1 genes absence.
Biosensors based on oxidative enzymes for detection of environmental pollutants
Authors: Rebollar-Pérez Georgette , Campos-Terán José , Ornelas-Soto Nancy , Méndez-Albores Alia , Torres Eduardo 
Published: January 2016

AbstractIn recent years, the continuous and accumulative discharge of toxic and contaminating compounds to the environment makes necessary to propose precise and quick methods for their detection and quantitation. Especially when one considers that the environmental impact of some of these emerging contaminants has not been clearly determined. Enzyme-based biosensors are an interesting alternative when inspecting different pollutants present in the environment in a quick, efficient, automatized, and economic way. Oxidative enzymes such as peroxidases and polyphenol oxidases (laccases and tyrosinases) are versatile and highly functional enzymes used for analyte recognition. Therefore, these enzymes are considered attractive and interesting biomolecules to act as recognition elements in biosensors. In this regard, detection of pollutants such as pesticides, phenols, heavy metals, and pharmaceutical compounds by using oxidative enzymes as recognition elements in biosensors is a versatile field, and it is the focus of the present review.
Methane decomposition over Fe supported catalysts for hydrogen and nano carbon yield
Authors: Fakeeha Anis Hamza , Ibrahim Ahmed Aidid , Naeem Muhammad Awais , Khan Wasim Ullah , Abasaeed Ahmed Elhag , Alotaibi Raja L. , Al-Fatesh Ahmed Sadeq 
Published: January 2016

AbstractProduction of hydrogen, being an environmentally
friendly energy source, has gained a lot of attention in the
recent years. In this article, iron-based catalysts, with
different active metal loadings, supported over magnesia
and titania are investigated for hydrogen production via
catalytic decomposition of methane. The catalytic activity
and stability results revealed that magnesia supported
catalysts performed better than titania supported
catalysts. Hydrogen reduction temperature of 500°C was
obtained suitable for catalyst activation. For magnesia
supported catalysts, only higher loadings i.e., 30% and
40% Fe-Mg catalysts showed reasonable activity, while all
titania supported catalysts presented less activity as well
as deactivation. Among all the catalysts, 30% Fe/MgO
catalyst displayed better activity. The formation of carbon
nanofibers was evidenced from morphological analysis.
FESEM and TEM images showed the generation of nonuniform
carbon nanofibers with broader diameter. The
catalysts were characterized using different techniques
such as BET, H2-TPR, O2-TPO, XRD, TGA, FESEM and TEM.
An Android Security Policy Enforcement Tool
Authors: Cotterell Kathryn , Welch Ian , Chen Aaron 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The Android operating system (OS) has become the dominant smart phone OS in recent years due to its accessibility, usability and its open-source philosophy. Consequently, this has also made it a popular target for attackers who aim to install malware on Android devices and take advantage of Android’s coarsegrained, non-revoking permission system. This project designs, implements and evaluates a security tool named COMBdroid, which addresses these security concerns in Android by enforcing fine-grained, user-defined policies. COMBdroid modifies an application before installation, allowing it to override points of security vulnerabilities at run-time. As a proof of concept we have implemented three policies in COMBdroid. This paper documents the development process of COMBdroid, deriving design decisions from the literature review, detailing the design and implementation, and proving the program’s effectiveness through evaluation.
Application for Displaying Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery in Real-time Implementation and Results
Authors: Borowiec Krzysztof 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The paper presents implementation and results of the application for displaying SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) imagery operating in real-time. The application performs SAR imagery formation and displays results in real-time after receiving of preprocessed data via an SAR processing application. The application was used in SARape (Synthetic Aperture Radar for all weather penetrating UAV application) project founded by the European Defence Agency. The real-time operation is achieved thanks to implementation based on multithreading.
The Influence of the Solid Waste Landfill Existence on the Environmental and Economic Situation of Petrůvky Village (Czechia)
Authors: Lichovníková Veronika , Šťastná Milada , Kotovicová Jana , Vaverková Magdalena , Adamcová Dana 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The landfill of municipal solid waste is a waste management equipment that can represent the risks to the environment because it serves a waste disposal, and thus there is a risk of potential leakage of undesirable substances into the surrounding (mainly aquaeous) environment. This risk is minimized when a precise construction and subsequent operation and closure of landfills are abided. And thus a negative impact on the surrounding components of the environment is eliminated. The landfill represents a considerable source of funds for the operating community. The acquired funds can then be used for the reconstruction of public municipal buildings, municipal greenery revitalization, maintainance of public utilities, or improvement of public amenities and as a support for voluntary associations. MWS Petrůvky is an example of such a waste disposal facility, which was founded in 1994 and whose operation is a significant income used to support rural development.
On Generalized Orlicz Sequence Spaces Defined by Double Sequences
Authors: Kolk Enno 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
S.D. Parashar and B. Choudhary defined in 1994 certain paranorms for some Orlicz sequence spaces. Their ideas are applied later for topologization of various generalized Orlicz sequence spaces. The author determines in 2011 some alternative F-seminorms (which are also paranorms) for such spaces. In this paper these results are extended to generalized Orlicz sequence spaces defined via double sequences..
On Pointwise Approximation of Functions by Some Matrix Means of Conjugate Fourier Series
Authors: Lenski W. , Szal B. 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The results corresponding to some theorems of S. Lal [Tamkang J. Math., 31(4)(2000), 279-288] and the results of the authors [Banach Center Publ. 92(2011), 237-247] are shown. The same degrees of pointwise approximation as in mentioned papers by significantly weaker assumptions on considered functions are obtained. From presented pointwise results the estimation on norm approximation with essentialy better degrees are derived. Some special cases as corollaries for iteration of the Nörlund or the Riesz method with the Euler one are also formulated.
Sudden Cardiac Death and Idiopathic Ventricular Arrhythmias
Authors: Vries Lennart de , Kis Zsuzsanna , Yap Sing-Chien 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) in patients without structural heart disease can be found in a significant portion of the general population. The prognosis of patients with idiopathic VA is usually favorable and patients are often asymptomatic. However, sudden cardiac death (SCD) as a consequence of idiopathic VA has been reported. The aim of this review is to present an overview of the association between idiopathic VA and SCD.
Left Ventricular Non-Compaction Associated with Atrial Septal Defect — a Rare Cause of Refractory Severe Cardiac Failure
Authors: Țilea Ioan , Gal Codruța , Varga Andreea , Rudzik Roxana 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a cardiomyopathy that can either result from arrested or abnormal myocardial morphogenesis during heart development, or can be acquired later in life. Current practice guidelines recommend different strategies for the management of patients with LVNC. Common clinical features of this disease include cardiac failure, thromboembolism, life-threatening arrhythmia or sudden cardiac death, which could indicate a worse prognosis. The disease may occur alone or in association with other congenital cardiac, neuromuscular, mitochondrial or metabolic disorders. The association of left ventricular non-compaction with other structural cardiac congenital diseases (such as atrial or ventricular septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, obstruction of ventricular outflow tract) is rare. As clinical manifestations of LVNC are non-specific, particular imaging modalities (echocardiography, cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging or ECG gated computed tomography) should be used in order to establish the diagnosis of LVNC. Antiarrhythmic drugs and implantable cardioverter defibrillators may be considered for the management of ventricular arrhythmias in patients with ventricular non-compaction. We report the presentation, diagnosis and management of a 46 year-old female with refractory severe cardiac failure, repeated syncope due to LVNC and atrial septal defect, requiring medical therapy and an implantable cardioverter defibrillator as a "life bridge" to heart transplantation.
Seventy Years of Biochemical Subjects’ Development in Pharmacy Curricula: Experience from Serbia/ Sedamdeset godina razvoja biohemijskih predmeta u kurikulumu farmacije: iskustvo iz srbije
Authors: Milosevic Georgiev Andrijana , Krajnović Dušanka , Manojlović Jelena , Ignatović Svetlana , Majkić Singh Nada 
Published: January 2016

Summary
Introduction: The pharmacists played an important role in the development of biochemistry as applied chemistry in Serbia. What is more, the first seven state chemists in Ser bia were pharmacists. State chemists performed the chemicaltoxicological analysis as well as some medical and biochemical ones. When it comes to the education of medical biochemists as health workers, the period after the beginning of the second half of the twentieth century should be taken into account because that is when the training of pharmaceutical staff of the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, begins on the territory of Serbia. This paper presents the development of medical biochemistry through the development of curriculum, personnel and literature since the foundation of the Faculty of Pharmacy in Serbia until today.
Objective: The aim of this paper is to present the historical development of biochemistry at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, through analysis of three indicators: undergraduate and postgraduate education of medical biochemists, teaching literature and professional associations and trade associations.
Method: The method of direct data was applied in this paper. Also, desktop analysis was used for analyzing of secondary data, regulations, curricula, documents and bibliographic material. Desktop research was conducted and based on the following sources: Archives of the University of Belgrade- Faculty of Pharmacy, Museum of the History of Pharmacy at the University of Belgrade-Faculty of Pharmacy, the Society of Medical Biochemists of Serbia and the Serbian Chamber of Biochemists.
Results and conclusion: The curricula, the Bologna process of improving education, the expansion of the range of subjects, the number of students, professional literature for teaching biochemistry, as well as professional associations and trade associations are presented through the results.
Recent progress in red semiconductor photocatalysts for solar energy conversion and utilization
Authors: Jiao Wei , Shen Wei , Rahman Zia Ur , Wang Daoai 
Published: January 2016

AbstractPhotocatalysis has received much attention as it is considered one of the potential solutions for solar energy conversion and counteracting environmental degradation. In order to promote the research work of the field and meet the requirements of practical applications, it is necessary to develop high efficiency visible-light-driven photocatalysts, especially the red semiconductor photocatalysts. This review aims to sum up the progress recently made in this field, concentrating on the scientific and technological possibilities offered by three kinds of red semiconductor photocatalysts for water splitting, organic contaminant decomposition, and CO
“Thought experiments” as dry-runs for “tough experiments”: novel approaches to the hydration behavior of oxyanions
Authors: Chialvo Ariel A. , Vlcek Lukas 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
We explore the deconvolution of correlations for the interpretation of the microstructural behavior of aqueous electrolytes according to the neutron diffraction with isotopic substitution (NDIS) approach toward the experimental determination of ion coordination numbers of systems involving oxyanions, in particular, sulfate anions. We discuss the alluded interplay in the title of this presentation, emphasized the expectations, and highlight the significance of tackling the challenging NDIS experiments. Specifically, we focus on the potential occurrence of

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Maritime Laser Scanning as the Source for Spatial Data
Authors: Szulwic Jakub , Burdziakowski Paweł , Janowski Artur , Przyborski Marek , Tysiąc Paweł , Wojtowicz Aleksander , Kholodkov Arthem , Matysik Krzysztof , Matysik Maciej 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The rapid development of scanning technology, especially mobile scanning, gives the possibility to collect spatial data coming from maritime measurement platforms and autonomous manned or unmanned vehicles. Presented solution is derived from the mobile scanning. However we should keep in mind that the specificity of laser scanning at sea and processing collected data should be in the form acceptable in Geographical Information Systems, especially typical for the maritime needs. At the same time we should be aware that data coming from maritime mobile scanning constitutes a new approach to the describing of maritime environment and brings a new perspective that is completely different than air and terrestrial scanning.
Therefore, the authors, would like to present results of an experiment aimed at testing the possibilities of using mobile scanning at sea. Experiment was conducted in the harbour and the associated environment of neighbouring southern coast of the Baltic Sea.
Inlet Air Fogging of Marine Gas Turbine in Power Output Loss Compensation
Authors: Domachowski Zygfryd , Dzida Marek 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The use of inlet air fogging installation to boost the power for gas turbine engines is widely applied in the power generation sector. The application of fogging to mechanical drive is rarely considered in literature [1]. This paper will cover some considerations relating to its application for gas turbines in ship drive.
There is an important evaporative cooling potential throughout the world, when the dynamic data is evaluated, based on an analysis of coincident wet and dry bulb information. This data will allow ships’ gas turbine operators to make an assessment of the economics of evaporative fogging. The paper represents an introduction to the methodology and data analysis to derive the direct evaporative cooling potential to be used in marine gas turbine power output loss compensation.
Effects of Various Factors on the Viv-Induced Fatigue Damage In The Cable Of Submerged Floating Tunnel
Authors: Luoa Gang , Chen Jianxun , Zhou Xiaojun 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
According to the modal superposition method, the vortex vibration procedure of submerged floating tunnel cable was compiled using Matlab, based on the calculated results, the fatigue damage was predicted. The effects of various factors, such as cable density, cable length, and pretension and velocity distribution on vortex induced fatigue damage in the cable were studied. The results show that velocity distribution has more effect on the cable fatigue damage than cable length, cable density and pre-tension. Secondly, cable length has also relatively effect on the cable damage fatigue, cable density and pretension has limited in a certain range.
Truss Harbor Cranes Modal Design Elements Research
Authors: Żółtowski Mariusz , Liss Michał , Żółtowski Bogdan , Melcer Josef 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Dockside cranes must meet the relevant strength requirements that provide usefulness and not endanger the safety of their use. The vibration effect on structural safety hazard results from the impact of horizontal forces caused by the transport of goods for loading and transverse forces caused by wind, which can be dangerous for correct functioning. In addition, there are often serious effects of climate-related impacts of the environment, material fatigue, which actuates the degradation state of the object. Dynamic loads may therefor cause random effects that devastate the structures or lead to their catastrophic destruction.
Recognizing the need to improve the testing methods of crane structures in order to assess their condition and assess their safety factors - this paper attempts to develop a methodology for testing the degradation of the selected portion of a construction crane - using experimental modal analysis, realized in simulation tests in the Inventor environment as well as at test stand research.