bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Characterization of Symbolic Rules Embedded in Deep DIMLP Networks: A Challenge to Transparency of Deep Learning
Authors: Bologna Guido , Hayashi Yoichi 
Published: May 2017

Abstract
Rule extraction from neural networks is a fervent research topic. In the last 20 years many authors presented a number of techniques showing how to extract symbolic rules from Multi Layer Perceptrons (MLPs). Nevertheless, very few were related to ensembles of neural networks and even less for networks trained by deep learning. On several datasets we performed rule extraction from ensembles of Discretized Interpretable Multi Layer Perceptrons (DIMLP), and DIMLPs trained by deep learning. The results obtained on the Thyroid dataset and the Wisconsin Breast Cancer dataset show that the predictive accuracy of the extracted rules compare very favorably with respect to state of the art results. Finally, in the last classification problem on digit recognition, generated rules from the MNIST dataset can be viewed as discriminatory features in particular digit areas. Qualitatively, with respect to rule complexity in terms of number of generated rules and number of antecedents per rule, deep DIMLPs and DIMLPs trained by arcing give similar results on a binary classification problem involving digits 5 and 8. On the whole MNIST problem we showed that it is possible to determine the feature detectors created by neural networks and also that the complexity of the extracted rulesets can be well balanced between accuracy and interpretability.
An Integrative Approach to Analyze Eeg Signals and Human Brain Dynamics in Different Cognitive States
Authors: Davis Jeffrey Jonathan (Joshua) , Lin Chin-Teng , Gillett Grant , Kozma Robert 
Published: May 2017

AbstractElectroencephalograph (EEG) data provide insight into the interconnections and relationships between various cognitive states and their corresponding brain dynamics, by demonstrating dynamic connections between brain regions at different frequency bands. While sensory input tends to stimulate neural activity in different frequency bands, peaceful states of being and self-induced meditation tend to produce activity in the mid-range (Alpha). These studies were conducted with the aim of: (a) testing different equipment in order to assess two (2) different EEG technologies together with their benefits and limitations and (b) having an initial impression of different brain states associated with different experimental modalities and tasks, by analyzing the spatial and temporal power spectrum and applying our movie making methodology to engage in qualitative exploration via the art of encephalography. This study complements our previous study of measuring multichannel EEG brain dynamics using MINDO48 equipment associated with three experimental modalities measured both in the laboratory and the natural environment. Together with Hilbert analysis, we conjecture, the results will provide us with the tools to engage in more complex brain dynamics and mental states, such as Meditation, Mathematical Audio Lectures, Music Induced Meditation, and Mental Arithmetic Exercises. This paper focuses on open eye and closed eye conditions, as well as meditation states in laboratory conditions. We assess similarities and differences between experimental modalities and their associated brain states as well as differences between the different tools for analysis and equipment.
Police Body Cameras and Professional Responsibility: Public Records and Private Evidence
Authors: Wood Stacy E. 
Published: May 2017

Abstract:Extensive media coverage has focused attention on the disproportionate frequency and severity of police use of force against black communities in the United States. Video documentation captured by public officials and private citizens aided by the ubiquity of cell phones has made this violence inescapable, enabling conversations of system-wide problems within a mainstream context. Video documentation has been posed as a means of increasing transparency on the part of police and the district attorneys tasked with the decision of whether or not a police shooting requires the indictment of an officer. This documentation is also simultaneously posed as a check against the unmitigated authority of officer testimony, as a financial windfall for companies selling the technology, and as the ultimate exoneration for police officers attempting to justify their decisions in the field. These concurrent rhetorical registers operate in different domains and rarely overlap. The enormous amount of attention that has been focused on body-camera programs belies a techno-utopian impulse, an investment in a technological fix to complex and interlocking historical and socio-political realities. With this attention, funding has followed, pre-existing body-camera programs have been extended, and pilot programs have launched, presenting new challenges for police departments whose resources cannot meet the fiscal demands of a dramatic technological shift in a short period of time. Similarly, policies and laws regarding these devices themselves as well as the footage they capture have been sluggish to coalesce around coherent principles. This paper examines the emergent markets, policies, and laws governing the footage captured by police-worn body cameras in the United States and employs this footage as a way to reckon with complex ethical issues for information professionals.
New Beginnings: Introduction to the Special Issue on AERI 2016
Authors: Gibbons Leisa , Gracy Karen F. 
Published: May 2017

Abstract:On July 8–12, 2016, the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at Kent State University hosted the eighth Archival Education and Research Institute (AERI). AERI is an annual event that brings together researchers, educators, students, and professionals from North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand to share knowledge, promote collaboration, and mentor new and emerging scholars in the areas of archival research and pedagogy. The conference was attended by ninety-five participants from eight countries, including faculty members, doctoral students, post-doctoral fellows, and ten undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the AERI-affiliated Emerging Archival Scholars Program (EASP). The five-day event included sixty-three paper presentations, fifteen posters, seven workshops, two plenaries, and a half-day unconference event.In this introduction, the hosts of the conference and co-editors of this issue, Leisa Gibbons and Karen F. Gracy, provide a brief overview of the conference highlights and introduce the research papers presented here.
Pharmacological principles of intraperitoneal and bidirectional chemotherapy
Authors: de Bree Eelco , Michelakis Dimosthenis , Stamatiou Dimitris , Romanos John , Zoras Odysseas 
Published: May 2017

AbstractIntraperitoneal chemotherapy is associated with a significant pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic benefit and can, alone or in combination with systemic chemotherapy (bidirectional chemotherapy), be used for treating primary and secondary peritoneal surface malignancies. Due to the peritoneal–plasma barrier, high intraperitoneal drug concentration can be achieved by intraperitoneal chemotherapy, whereas systemic concentration remains low. Bidirectional chemotherapy may provide in addition adequate drug concentrations from the side of the subperitoneal space to the peritoneal tumour nodules. Major pharmacological problems of intraperitoneal chemotherapy are limited tissue penetration and poor homogeneity of drug distribution to the entire seroperitoneal surface. Significant pharmacological determinants of intraperitoneal chemotherapy are choice of drug, drug dosage, solution volume, carrier solution, intra-abdominal pressure, temperature, duration, mode of administration, extent of peritonectomy and interindividual variability. Drugs most commonly applied for intraperitoneal chemotherapy include mitomycin C, cisplatin, carboplatin, oxaliplatin, irinotecan, 5-fluoruracil, gemcitabine, paclitaxel, docetaxel, doxorubicin, premetrexed and melphalan. The drugs and their doses that are used vary widely among centres. While the adequate drug choice for intraperitoneal and bidirectional chemotherapy is essential, randomized clinical trials to determine the most optimal drug or drug combination are lacking, and only eight retrospective comparative clinical studies are available. Further clinical pharmacological studies are required to determine the most effective drug regimen for intraperitoneal and bidirectional chemotherapy in various indications. In the future, reliable drug sensitivity testing and genetic profiling of peritoneal metastases will be needed for enabling patient-specific therapy.
Literature review. Noninvasive fungal rhinosinusitis
Authors: Cojocari Lucia , Sandul Alexandru 
Published: May 2017

AbstractFungus ball (FB) of the paranasal sinuses has a distinctive clinicopathological presentation. The disease occurs more frequently in elderly patients and has a female preponderance. Classically, it involves only one paranasal sinus in more than 90% of the cases, most commonly the maxillary sinus. Imaging characteristics (calcifications and / or erosion of the inner wall of the sinus visible on CT) and histopathological ones (luminal aggregation of fungal hyphae) confirm the diagnosis.Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) usually occurs in younger, immunocompetent patients, with a history of atopy, including allergic rhinitis and / or asthma, or a long clinical picture of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), refractory to antibiotic treatment. Nasal polyps (NP) are present in almost all patients, while extra-sinusal complications are described only in some of them. Usually, there is involvement of several sinuses, as well as bilateral damage. The definitive diagnosis is confirmed only by examining surgical specimens - the characteristic appearance of eosinophilic mucin is the most reliable indicator of AFRS.
Case report. Giant ethmoido-frontal osteoma with intracranial and orbital extension – Case report
Authors: Budu Vlad , Decuseara Tatiana , Costache Andreea Nicoleta , Ghiuzan Loredana , Sava Lavinia , Hodor Monica , Palii Vadim , Tusaliu Mihai 
Published: May 2017

Abstract
BACKGROUND. The most frequent benign nasal tumor is the osteoma. It is commonly asymptomatic and usually an incidental finding and can be caused by multiple factors. The therapeutic approach for symptomatic osteomas is strictly surgical.
CASE REPORT. The authors present a patient with giant ethmoido-frontal osteoma, causing the compression of the ocular globe and the right frontal lobe. Considering the intracranial extension, a combined surgical team consisting of an ENT surgeon and neurosurgeon decided to deal with the case. The tumoral mass was removed with no recurrence after a follow-up of two years.
CONCLUSION. Surgery via external and endoscopic approach aims to completely resect the osteoma with frontal sinus origin and orbital or intracranial extension.
Effect of Lamination Angle and Thickness on Analysis of Composite Plate Under Thermo Mechanical Loading
Authors: Choudhury Arnab , Mondal Samar Chandra , Sarkar Susenjit 
Published: May 2017

Abstract
Analytical formulation and solution of stress analysis of composite plate subjected to thermo mechanical loading for various ply orientation and thickness of lamina are studied. The main aim of the paper is to investigate how mechanical and thermo mechanical loading would affect the stress ratio and stress distribution of composite plate. The plate is composed of layers of glass-epoxy composite and the orientation of the layers is assumed to be antisymmetric about the neutral axis of the laminate. The plate is subjected to a combined mechanical loading of tensile force and moment along x direction. The thermo mechanical stress is calculated for different ply orientation and thickness ratio, subjected to a temperature change and mechanical loading. The effect of number of lamina and varying thickness of laminate on the stress ratio and stress distribution is studied. The results in this paper are obtained by use of MATLAB Programming and by Finite element software ANSYS 14. Results obtained from both the methods are compared. Such type of loading finds wide application in aircraft flying at high altitude, marine application, medical devices etc.
Nonlinear Model of the Passenger Car Seat Suspension System
Authors: Danko Ján , Milesich Tomáš , Bucha Jozef 
Published: May 2017

Abstract
The paper deals with the modelling of a passenger car seat suspension system. Currently, vehicle safety and ride comfort are one of the most important factors of vehicle design. This article analyses a mathematical model of the passenger car seat suspension system. Furthermore, experimental measurements of the passenger car seat suspension system are performed. Utilizing the experimental data, model parameters are identified. From the chosen mathematical model a simulation model in constructed in Matlab is designed. In this simulation, the force-velocity and force-displacement characteristics of the passenger car seat suspension system are described. Finally, evaluation of simulated damper characteristics with the characteristics form measured data are performed.
Influence of Bypass on Thermo-Hydraulics of VVER 440 Fuel Assembly
Authors: Jakubec Jakub , Paulech Juraj , Kutiš Vladimír , Gálik Gabriel 
Published: May 2017

Abstract
The paper deals with CFD modelling and simulation of coolant flow within the nuclear reactor VVER 440 fuel assembly. The influence of coolant flow in bypass on the temperature distribution at the outlet of the fuel assembly and pressure drop was investigated. Only steady-state analyses were performed. Boundary conditions are based on operating conditions. ANSYS CFX is chosen as the main CFD software tool, where all analyses are performed.
Investigation of Frictional Stick-Slick Effect in Disk Brake NVH
Authors: Úradníček Juraj , Kraus Pavel , Musil Miloš , Bachratý Michal 
Published: May 2017

Abstract
Paper describes the mechanism of vibration of a minimal automotive disc brake model which can lead to unwanted effects known as brake Noise Vibrations and Harshness (NVH). Stick-slip frictional effects are mathematically described by simplification of physical assumptions. Self-excited vibrations due to stick-slip and also stability conditions are defined using a 1 degree of freedom mechanical system. Non-Coulomb nonlinear behavior of the friction force with negative slope is considered. Response is obtained by the numerical solution of ordinary differential equation.
Characterization of Pt,O2|YSZ electrodes for lambda probes and their ageing in humid atmosphere
Authors: Flegel Elke , Vonau Corinna , Guth Ulrich 
Published: May 2017

Abstract
Electrodes with different microstructures made of platinum and yttria
stabilized zirconia (YSZ) were investigated. They were characterized
by means of impedance measurements and electrode charging experiments
in the temperature range of 450 ℃ to
800 ℃ and in oxygen partial pressures of
0.2 bar down to 10−5 bar. Samples were characterized
before and after an ageing step at 690 ℃ in water
vapour containing atmosphere. Microstructural data were determined by
a 3D microstructure reconstruction from SEM image stacks. Results
indicate that a large platinum surface or a high triple phase boundary
(TPB) density both lead to a lower electrode impedance and stabilize
the electrode against degradation in humid atmosphere.
The concomitant association of thyroid disorders and Myasthenia gravis
Authors: Lin Yu-Pei , Iqbal Usman , Nguyen Phung-Anh , Islam Md.Mohaimenul , Atique Suleman , Jian Wen-Shan , Li Yu-Chuan(Jack) , Huang Chen-Ling , Hsu Chung-Huei 
Published: May 2017

AbstractBackgroundSome of the thyroid disorders (TD) and Myasthenia gravis (MG) are autoimmune related disease. The purpose of the study to evaluate the relationship of MG with all morphological and functional thyroid disorders. Methods: We constructed a population-based cohort study during the period from January 2000-December 2002 by using reimbursement data from the Bureau National Health Insurance (NHI) system in Taiwan. Patients with TD and MG were identified by referring to the ICD-9-CM codes. (ICD-10-CM as reference) .The association of TD with MG occurred only in the same person within the study period. The Q value was used to measure the strength of disease-disease associations.ResultsWe obtained 520628 TD and 7965 MG records for analysis. Diffuse toxic goiter had highest association rate, followed by nontoxic nodular goiter, simple goiter, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, thyroid cancer, and toxic nodular goiter. Female and older patients had a higher rate than their male and younger counterparts, respectively. Functional abnormalities revealed higher incidence of thyrotoxicosis and hypothyroidism in both sexes. We also found the strongest association in men with chronic thyroiditis, diffuse toxic goiter, thyrotoxicosis, acquired hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer, and simple goiter. While an intermediate association was observed in female with diffuse toxic goiter, in a male with toxic and nontoxic nodular/multinodular goiters, in female with thyrotoxicosis, thyroid cancer and acquired hypothyroidism.ConclusionThis population based cohort study showed potential association of all types of TD with MG, and observed a higher association rate in female autoimmune TD whereas males showed a higher strength of association.
Managers’ Support – A Key Driver behind Enterprise Risk Management Maturity
Authors: Sprčić Danijela Miloš , Kožul Antonija , Pecina Ena 
Published: May 2017

Abstract
Severe consequences of the global fi nancial crisis resulted in re-thinking the risk management processes and approaches, highlighting the need for a comprehensive risk management framework. Consequently, more and more companies are moving away from the Traditional “silo-based” Risk Management (TRM) to a more holistic approach known as Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). This paper presents results of both exploratory and empirical research. First, we develop ERM Index that measures maturity of ERM process within the company. Then, we present empirical results on the level of maturity and determinants of risk management system development in listed Croatian companies. Research indicates low levels of ERM development: even 38 per cent of analysed companies have no elements of ERM system, from which 22 per cent do not manage corporate risks at all. Except the company’s size supported by the economies of scale argument, managers’ support is the most important determinant of ERM system maturity in Croatian companies.
Flashing Lights Induce Prolonged Distortions in Visual Cortical Responses and Visual Perception
Authors: Minamisawa Genki , Funayama Kenta , Matsumoto Nobuyoshi , Matsuki Norio , Ikegaya Yuji 
Published: May 2017

AbstractThe primary sensory neocortex generates an internal representation of the environment, and its circuit reorganization is thought to lead to a modification of sensory perception. This reorganization occurs primarily through activity-dependent plasticity and has been well documented in animals during early developmental stages. Here, we describe a new method for the noninvasive induction of long-term plasticity in the mature brain: simple transient visual stimuli (i.e., flashing lights) can be used to induce prolonged modifications in visual cortical processing and visually driven behaviors. Our previous studies have shown that, in the primary visual cortex (V1) of mice, a flashing light stimulus evokes a long-delayed response that persists for seconds. When the mice were repetitively presented with drifting grating stimuli (conditioned stimuli) during the flash stimulus–evoked delayed response period, the V1 neurons exhibited a long-lasting decrease in responsiveness to the conditioned stimuli. The flash stimulus–induced underrepresentation of the grating motion was specific to the direction of the conditioned stimuli and was associated with a decrease in the animal’s ability to detect the motion of the drifting gratings. The neurophysiological and behavioral plasticity both persisted for at least several hours and requiredN-methyl-d-aspartate receptor activation in the visual cortex. We propose that flashing light stimuli can be used as an experimental tool to investigate the visual function and plasticity of neuronal representations and perception after a critical period of neocortical plasticity.
Study of correlation between dietary habits and anemia among adolescent girls in Ranchi and its surronding area
Authors: Chaturvedi Deepak , Chaudhuri Partha Kumar , Priyanka . , Chaudhary Anil Kumar 
Published: May 2017

Background: It is astonishing to know that 30% of world population suffers from IDA out of which 80 to 90% is in developing countries. In India, 80% of children at 1 to 2 years of age, adolescents, pregnant women and lactating mothers suffer from Iron deficiency. Nutritional anemia is a worldwide problem with prevalence in developing countries (36%) compared to industrialized (8%). Most of the problems are related to dietary habits from initial age of a child. Girls are more at risk because of menstrual Issues and early age marriage.Methods: The present study was conducted on 300 adolescent girls (10-19 years) by asking their last 24 hours’ dietary habits.Results: Among 300 girls 39% were vegetarians and remaining 61% were non-vegetarians. Maximum girls (78%) were in the frequent habit of consumption of junk foods. Mild anemia (34%) was found to be more common than other forms of anemia. Severity of anaemia was found to be gradually increased from early to late adolescent group.Conclusions: Anaemia noted in 82% despite majority (91.7%) of girls having normal BMI. Anemia was more common in vegetarians than non-vegetarians and among vegetarians more common with predominantly rice based diet (‘r’=0.871). There was increased association on consumption of tea and coffee post meals (r=0.892).
A ORIGEM DO UNIVERSO E OS MITOS SONOROS
Authors: Sergl Marcos Júlio 
Published: May 2017

O evento acústico está presente em todos os momentos da vida da espécie humana. Para o homem arcaico, as emanações sonoras foram responsáveis pela criação e desenvolvimento do Universo. Cada emanação sonora se materializou simbólicamente em um Ente Sobrenatural, desvelado pelo homem pelos sons onomatopaicos para poder se comunicar com Ele. A perenização simbólica foi definida pela representação constante dos atos de criação sonoros por meio de histórias coletivas para que permanecessem na memória. Na medida em que são tidos como verídicos e modelos para a conduta humana, toda a comunidade os absorve e consume intelectualmente. Nesta pesquisa analisamos a interrelação entre memória, mito, consumo, gestos sonoros inaugurais e simbolismo, oralmente expressos nos mitos cosmogônicos, responsáveis pela origem do universo.
RESUMEN
El evento acústico está presente en cada momento de la vida de la especie humana. Para el anciano, las emanaciones de sonido eran responsables de la creación y desarrollo del universo. Cada emanación sonora materializado simbólicamente en una entidad sobrenatural, dio a conocer por el hombre por los sonidos de onomatopaicos ser capaces de comunicarlo. La continuidad simbólica fue definida por la representación constante de la creación sonora a través de actos de historias colectivas a que permanecen en la memoria. En la medida en que se miran como veraz y modelos humanos, toda la comunidad la absorben y consumen intelectualmente. En este estudio se analiza la relación entre memoria, mito, simbolismo de consumo, apertura y sonido gestos, oralizados en los mitos cosmogónicos, responsables por el origen del universo.