bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Two-Sided Reputation in Certification Markets
Authors: Bouvard Matthieu , Levy Raphaël 
Published: June 2017

In a market where sellers solicit certification to overcome asymmetric information, we show that the profit of a monopolistic certifier can be hump-shaped in its reputation for accuracy: a higher accuracy attracts high-quality sellers but sometimes repels low-quality sellers. As a consequence, reputational concerns may induce the certifier to reduce information quality, thus depressing welfare. The entry of a second certifier impacts reputational incentives: when sellers only solicit one certifier, competition plays a disciplining role and the region where reputation is bad shrinks. Conversely, this region may expand when sellers hold multiple certifications. This paper was accepted by Gustavo Manso, finance.
Effects of Dog-Assisted Therapy on Communication and Basic Social Skills of Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Pilot Study
Authors: Scorzato Ivano , Zaninotto Leonardo , Romano Michela , Menardi Chiara , Cavedon Lino , Pegoraro Alessandra , Socche Laura , Zanetti Piera , Coppiello Deborah 
Published: June 2017

AbstractThirty-nine adults with severe to profound intellectual disability (ID) were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 21) or a control group (n = 18). Assessment was blinded and included selected items from the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), the Behavioral Assessment Battery (BAB), and the Learning Accomplishment Profile (LAP). The experimental group, who attended a dog-assisted treatment intervention over a 20-week period, showed significant improvements in several cognitive domains, including attention to movement (BAB-AM), visuomotor coordination (BAB-VM), exploratory play (BAB-EP), and motor imitation (BAB-CO-MI), as well as in some social skills, as measured by LAP items. Effects were specific to the intervention and independent of age or basic level of disability.
Rights-Based and Person-Centered Approaches to Supporting People With Intellectual Disability: A Dialectical Model
Authors: Glicksman Stephen , Goldberg Chaim , Hamel Corey , Shore Ryan , Wein Avraham , Wood Daniel , Zummo Joseph 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Protecting human rights has increasingly become a focus of regulation regarding individuals with Intellectual Disability (ID). While this focus on rights has succeeded in protecting people with ID from many of the most insidious abuses of the past, an over-emphasis on the human rights of people with ID while ignoring other aspects of their personalities and environments can create challenges. This article proposes the use of a dialectical model to address challenges raised by the relationship between two equally valid but often unequally considered approaches, namely, rights-based and person-centered. Suggestions are provided for using this model to meaningfully support individuals to reach their person-centered goals while continuing to recognize and address their individual rights, responsibilities, and challenges.
Implementation of Neural Predictive Control To Distillation Column
Authors: Anwari S. 
Published: June 2017

This paper presents a neural predictive controller that is applied to distillation column. Distillation columns represent complex multivariable system, with fast and slow dynamics, significant interactions and directionality. A phenomenological model (i.e. a model derived from fundamental equation like mass and energy balance) of a distillation column is very complicated. For this reason, classical linear controller, such as PID (Proportional, Integral and Derivative) controller, will provide robustness only over relatively small range operation because of complexity and operation without lack of robustness. In this work, a neural network is developed for modeling and controlling a distillation column based on measured input-outputdata pairs. In distillation column, a neural network is trained on the unknown parameters of the system. The resulting implementationof the neural predictive controller is able to eliminate the most significant obstacles encountered in conventional predictive control application by facilitating the development of complex multivariable models and providing a rapid, reliable solution to the control algorithm. Controller design and implementation are illustrated for a plant frequently referred to in the literature. Result are given for simulation experiments, which demonstrate the advantage of the neural based predictive controller both at the transient region and at the steady state region to overcome any overshoots.Keywords : neural predictive controller, distillation column, complex multivariable models
Kesetimbangan Sistim Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) – Asam Laurat - Metanol
Authors: Helwani Z. , Martunus Martunus 
Published: June 2017

Meminimasi kandungan asam lemak bebas (asam laurat) di dalam minyak inti sawit (PKO) dapat dilakukan dengan proses ekstraksi menggunakan pelarut methanol. Penggunaan proses ekstraksi untuk keperluan tersebut memerlukan ketersediaan data keseimbangan sistem PKO- asam laurat – methanol. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan data kesetimbangan sistem PKO- asam laurat- methanol pada suhu 30 sampai 45 0C. Penentuan kondisi jenuh fasa rafinat dan ekstrak dilakukan dalam sel Smith-Bonner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan luas daerah dua fasa akan makin mengecil dengan naiknya suhu dalam diagram sistem tiga komponen. Kata kunci : kesetimbangan cair-cair, PKO, asam laurat, methanol.
Perbaikan Proses dan Peningkatan Kualitas Produk Elektroplanting
Authors: Purwanto Purwanto , Budiyono Budiyono , Widayat Widayat , Susanto H. 
Published: June 2017

Aplikasi teknologi yang dilaksanakan pada industri kecil elektroplanting bertujan untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan kualitas produk industri elektroplanting melalui perbaikan pada sistem proses dan minimalisasi buangan industri. Kegiatan yang dilakukan meliputi monitoring, pelatihan dan konsultasi, dan perbaikan proses dan teknologi pada industri mitra binaan. Pelatihan dan konsultasi di tempat kerja mampu meningkatkan kemampuan dasar elektroplanting pada pihak industri, pengetahuan mengenai teknologi, dan produksi bersih dalam menurunkan buangan plating dan pemecahan permasalahan yang dihadapi pada proses elektroplanting. Perbaikan proses dilakukan pada sistem proses planting, tembaga, nikel, dan kuningan. Pada perbaikan proses kuningan dilakukan dengan mengganti bahan baku jadi bahan baku yang dibuat sendiri sehingga diperoleh penurunan biaya produksi berkisar 20 sampai 30%. Dengan optimalisasi kondisi operasi dan modifikasi sistem peralatan proses diperoleh kualitas produk yang sama dengan sama dengan bahan baku jadi yang diperoleh dari pemasok. Limbah plating digunakan kembali sebagai pewarna pelangi pada pelapisan seng. Pemanfaatan limbah plating ini mempunyai keuntungan ganda, yaitu tidak diperlukannya biaya pengolahan limbah yang selama ini menjadi keluhan industri dan penurunan biaya pembelian bahan baku pewarnaan plating seng. Dengan pemanfaatan limbah plating sebagai pewarna logam dapat dihemat biaya bahan pewarna sampai dengan 50%.Kata kunci : elektroplating
Experimental And Mathematical Modeling Studies Of Liquid-Liquid Membrane Contactor
Authors: Susanto H. , Wenten I. G. 
Published: June 2017

Experimental and modeling studies of the effect of tempetarature on liquid-liquid membrane contactor (LLMC) have been done. The experiments were conducted by varying temperature of 25 up to 80 0C, cross flow velocity from 0.02 to 0.05 m/s and feed concentration of 0, 5000 and 30,000 mg/l. In these experiments microporous hydrophobic hollow fiber polypropylene membrane with 0.2 μm was used as a contacting device. The modeling has been done by compiling mathematic equation of mass and heat transfers in liquid-liquid membrane contactor. Both the experimental and modeling result show, the increase in feed temperature increase the flux of pure water exponentially, whereas the flux decrease with increasing the permeate temperature. The feed temperature increase at higher temperature result in hogher flux increase. The concentration of pure water result in the range of 1.8 to 5.6 mg/l depending on feed concentration.Keywords : membrane contactor, modeling
Pengaruh Metoda Preparasi Terhadap Aktivitas Katalis Nikel Dengan Penyangga Titania
Authors: Sondari D 
Published: June 2017

Preparasi katalis logam aktif nikel dengan bahan penyangga titania dapat dilakukan menggunakan metode impregnasi, sol-gel dan ko-presipitasi dengan kandungan logamaktif 20; 22,5 dan 25% berat. Dari hasil uji aktivitas katalis menggunakan reaktor skala 20 ml menunjukkan bahwa metode sol-gel memberikan aktivitas yang paling maksimal dengan terjadinya penurunan bilangan iodium dari 60,98 menjadi 41,31 dan luas permukaan spesifik maksimal 18,65 gr/m2 pada konsentrasi 22,5%. Dari analisa pola difraksi sinar-X pada metoda sol-gel, tampak adanya oksida logam nikel pada 2Ө = 43,27 yang intensitasnya paling rendah disbanding dua metoda lain, impregnasi dank ko-presipitasi. Puncak logam nikel teridentifikasi pada 2Ө = 44,50 menunjukkan adanya logam aktif nikel Ni (100) walaupun intensitasnya masih rendah, telah menyebabkan luas permukaan spesifik katalis pada metoda sol-gel lebih besar daripada metoda impregnasi dank o-presipitasi. Kata kunci : katalis, penyangga, impregnasi, sol-gel, ko-presipitasi, metoda, altivitas
NGOs and Development Reconsidered
Authors: Ranis Gustav , Xiong Shirley , Singer Olivia 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
The remarkable rise in the number of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide during the 1980s and 1990s has led to the need for a sober reassessment of their role in development. By the late 1990s, the NGOs’ earlier celebration as the “magic bullet” for achieving development objectives was replaced by a number of questions concerning their legitimacy, accountability and transparency, and ultimately their ability to effectively reduce poverty in developing countries. The present paper readdresses this set of questions and attempts to provide some answers based on studies conducted over the past ten years. In this context, we found that marginal improvements in the NGO impact at the country program level can be recorded. Other issues, however, remain unresolved. Finally, we offer a number of suggestions enabling these institutions to act more effectively as contributors to development. Overall, our findings suggest the need to take off our rose-colored glasses and adopt a more realistic view.
International Law and Human Rights: Diverging and Converging Histories
Authors: Quataert Jean H. 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
This article explores ways to think about the historical intersections of international law and human rights visions and principles in a global context. It catalogues an intertwining of new historiographies, notably the recent convergence of research interests of historians and international lawyers that draws attention to non-linear analyses; the role of social movements in understanding developments in the law; and the importance of historical contexts for interpretation. It sketches one promising analytical framework to assess the dynamic interconnections of international law and human rights from the mid-nineteenth century through the formal creation of the human rights system under U.N. auspices between 1945 and 1949. It concludes with a case study of gender tensions in more recent human rights global politics to provide historically-specific examples of the new possibilities of bringing historical interpretations to the study of international law and human rights.
Decision-Makers in the Dock: How Trials, Human Rights Advocacy and International Law are Shaping the Justice Norm
Authors: Booth Walling Carrie 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
The mid-1980s marks the start of what has become a rapid shift towards new norms and practices of providing more accountability for human rights violations through the use of trials. This dramatic increase in human rights prosecutions is the direct result of the activism of the human rights movement. The increase in trials in turn has aided the development of international criminal law and has promoted the formal institutionalization of new accountability standards for international organizations. This article traces the emergence and diffusion of the justice norm. Then using two sets of case studies it examines how international law and human rights activism have interacted to create new opportunities for domestic prosecution in Argentina and the process through which the United Nations came to adopt formal standards on prosecutions and amnesties
Model-Driven Approach and Library of Reusable Source Code for Automation of IT Operations
Authors: Bartusevičs Artūrs , Lesovskis Andrejs , Ponomarenko Viktorija 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Large software development projects with high levels of agility require several IT operations: software configuration management, bug tracking management, making software builds and deployments. Due to high agility in projects, the starting phases are very chaotic and sometimes in a few days customer is willing to get the first release of software. It means that all IT operations should be automated as soon as possible. The study presents a model-driven approach for automation of IT operations through the reuse of the existing source code. In addition, it presents a method for the development of library of reusable source code. The paper contains a brief description of the model-driven approach, library of source code and meta-models developed for a new methodology. The paper ends with the results of the practical experiments and conclusions on how this approach could be improved in the future.
A Survey on Challenges of Semantics Application in the Internet of Things Domain
Authors: Harlamova Marina , Kirikova Mārīte , Sandkuhl Kurt 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
The Internet of Things (IoT), a global Internet-based system of computing devices and machines, is one of the most significant trends in the information technology area. An accepted unified communication approach would be a prerequisite for its mass adoption. Semantic technologies (Semantic Web) have been advocated as enablers of unified communication. However, while there are particular advancements in research on application of Semantic Web in the IoT domain, the dynamic and complex nature of the IoT often requires case specific solutions hard to be applied widely. In the present survey, the semantic technology challenges in the IoT domain are amalgamated to provide background for further studies in the use of semantic technologies in the IoT.
Security Evaluation of Wireless Network Access Points
Authors: Kalniņš Rūdolfs , Puriņš Jānis , Alksnis Gundars 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
The paper focuses on the real-world usage of IEEE 802.11 wireless network encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) function. A brief history on the development of encryption methods and WPS is given. Wireless scanning of 802.11 networks in a capital city has been performed, and the results of it have been analysed. To ascertain the knowledge about the security of wireless networks of the average user, an online survey has been conducted. To test the security of encryption methods and WPS function, practical attacks against private test wireless networks have been made. The authors conclude that the safest way to set up 802.11 network with a pre-shared key is to use Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption without support for WPS function. Statistics in Riga shows that networks are often configured otherwise and thus vulnerable to attacks. Survey results prove that respondents are not well informed regarding the security of wireless networks.
On Necessity of Semantic Analysis when Evaluating Concept Maps
Authors: Strautmane Maija 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Modern technologies have changed the landscape of teaching and learning in many ways, including introduction of computational support for knowledge assessment. Concept maps (CMs) can be used to externalise student’s internal knowledge structure in a form suitable for computer-aided assessment. Current CM-based knowledge assessment systems do not analyse semantics of CM elements. The paper represents a study designed to find out how big is the portion of a CM that is left unevaluated in default of semantic analysis.
Speeding-up the Fitting of the Model Defining the Ribs-bounded Contour
Authors: Bilinskas Mykolas J. , Dzemyda Gintautas , Sabaliauskas Martynas 
Published: June 2017

AbstractThe method for analysing transversal plane images from computer tomography scans is considered in the paper. This method allows not only approximating ribs-bounded contour but also evaluating patient rotation around the vertical axis during a scan. In this method, a mathematical model describing the ribs-bounded contour was created and the problem of approximation has been solved by finding the optimal parameters of the mathematical model using least-squares-type objective function. The local search has been per-formed using local descent by quasi-Newton methods. The benefits of analytical derivatives of the function are disclosed in the paper.
Several Ideas on Integration of SCRUM Practices within Microsoft Solutions Framework
Authors: Alavandhar Jai Vigneshwar , Ņikiforova Oksana 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
In order to develop and deliver a software project successfully, any software development organisation has to follow a well-known and recognised software engineering process for successful delivery and maintenance of the software. However, when the organisation is willing to follow a new software development process, the success rate of adopting a new software engineering process is a question mark. In the paper, we aim at studying and comparing two software engineering processes, which are based on different paradigms or models, and proposing a hybrid methodology, which integrates advantages of both compared methods. They are Microsoft Solutions Framework as a representative for an iterative methodology and SCRUM for agile software development. The comparative analysis will help a software development company to make the transition easier from Microsoft Solutions Framework to SCRUM or vice versa.
Cation-containing lipid membranes – experiment and md simulations
Authors: Kučerka N. , Dushanov E. , Kholmurodov Kt. , Katsaras J. , Uhríková D. 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Using small angle neutron diffraction and molecular dynamics simulations we studied the interactions between calcium (Ca2+) or zinc (Zn2+) cations, and oriented gel phase dipalmitoyl-phosphatidylcholine (DPPC) bilayers. For both cations studied at ~1:7 divalent metal ion to lipid molar ratio (Me2+:DPPC), bilayer thickness increased. Simulation results helped reveal subtle differences in the effects of the two cations on gel phase membranes.
Analysis of eating behaviors and eating habits, body mass index and waist-to-hip ratio in association with spirometry results of young adults
Authors: Dzięciołowska-Baran Edyta , Mularczyk Maciej , Gawlikowska-Sroka Aleksandra , Michnik Kinga , Rębacz-Maron Ewa 
Published: June 2017

Behavior and eating habits stands as an important factor in terms of maintaining a good health condition in every age group. This involves optimal digestion, maintaining proper metabolism of the entire organism and thus maintaining proper body weight. It is especially important for students, as the increased mental activity results in increased energy expenditure. The state of body weight can affect the respiratory efficiency measured in spirometry. The aim of the study was to assessthe relation between behavior and eating habits, body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and results from spirometry tests among young adults.
The study sample included 185 students from the University of Szczecin (mean age 21.2±1.3). Using a questionnaire prepared for the study, information on the eating plan of students for three consecutive days was collected. Dietary analysis was concerned with: eating in stressful situations, dieting, regularity of main meals, eating between main meals. Afterwards spirometry examination was performed along with a detailed measurement of body weight and height, waist and hip circumferences in order to calculate BMI and WHR index of each respondent. The data obtained was processed statistically. Significant correlations between FVC and “dieting” (Spearman’s rs=0.3) were recorded in the group of women. However, the association of other behavior and eating habits with spirometry parameters did reveal null results in both males and females.
Correct behaviors and eating habits at a young age affect spirometry parameters to a negligible extent. The absence of direct health related effects of bad consumption habits at a young age makes it all the more important to raise the awareness of students, that their current decisions will have an apparent effect in the future, maybe only after a few years.
Fekete-Szegö inequalities associated with k
th root transformation based on quasi-subordination
Authors: Magesh Nanjundan , Yamini Jagadeesan 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Recently, Haji Mohd and Darus [1] revived the study of coefficient problems for univalent functions associated with quasi-subordination. Inspired largely by this article, we provide coefficient estimates with k-th root transform for certain subclasses of 𝒮 defined by quasi-subordination.
Changes in lake area as a consequence of plant overgrowth in the South Baltic Lakelands (Northern Poland)
Authors: Skowron Rajmund , Jaworski Tomasz 
Published: June 2017

AbstractThe authors carried out the analysis of changes in the plant overgrowth of the lakes based on cartographic materials. Among 6 793 lakes with the area exceeding 1 ha located in the lakelands of Northern Poland, 893 lakes were selected for the analysis. The lakes were selected on the grounds of the existing bathymetric plans and information on their overgrowth and depth relations. Over the last 50 years lake area declined by 1.9% (from 140 975.0 ha do 138 273.7 ha) and so did the lake area covered with emergent plants, i.e. by 0.27% (from 11 219.0 ha down to 10 637.2 ha). Emergent plants cover on average 7.69% of the lake area. In the case of the lakes of smaller areas (below 80 ha) or medium areas (80÷200 ha) the extent of plant overgrowth was 14.3 and 9.6% respectively. The article presents two indicators which determine plant overgrowth of the lakes. These are the coefficient of overgrowing the lakes (%) and the coefficient of overgrowing the shoreline (ha·km-1). These coefficients make it possible to study the extent of lake overgrowing in the South Baltic Lakeland, regardless the direction of these changes.
Application of multivariate statistical methods in the assessment of mountain organic soil transformation in the central Sudetes
Authors: Zawieja Bogna , Glina Bartłomiej 
Published: June 2017

Summary
In studies of organic soil degradation and transformation, alongside the conventional methods used in soil science, an increase in the importance of advanced statistical methods can be observed. In this study some multivariate statistical methods were applied in an investigation of organic soil transformation in the central Sudetes. Andrews curves, linear and kernel discriminant variable analysis and cluster analysis were used. The similarities among peatland soils and their layers were determined. It can be stated that the application of statistical methods in soil science research related to organic soil transformation is a valuable tool. The use of various statistical methods (such as Andrews curves, linear and kernel discriminant variables and cluster analysis) can with high probability confirm earlier laboratory or field observations. This is particularly justified in the case of organic soils derived from varied geobotanical peat materials, different types of peatlands and water supply types, which impact the primary properties of the soil.