bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Rajinikanth and Brando: Carnivalesque performances of two ageing superstars
Authors: Pugsley Peter C. , Pongiyannan Dhamu , Mccann Ben 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Film stars are seldom out of the media spotlight. They are subject to a Bakhtinian ‘carnivalesque’ world in which the intrusiveness of the media turns their every move into performance. This study explores the lives of two very different ‘superstar’ actors: Kollywood’s Rajinikanth and Hollywood’s Marlon Brando. Rajinikanth is a stalwart of India’s Tamil cinema and a revered public figure who has appeared in over 150 films. His fame and adulation increases with each successive film or appearance, despite his advancing years. On the other hand, Brando’s reputation as an actor of global importance became overshadowed by his tumultuous personal life, ballooning weight and reluctance to embrace ageing that reflected a ‘grotesque realism’ and ultimately damaged his reputation. This comparative study investigates how Brando and Rajinikanth’s on- and off-screen personas are refracted as carnivalesque performances through their successive personal and physical crises, and then reconfigured and displayed again for audiences.
Anthropometric characteristics of sedentary women and comparison of their psychological states<p>Sedanter kadınların antropometrik özellikleri ve psikolojik durumlarının karşılaştırılası
Authors: Deryahanoğlu Gamze , İmamoğlu Osman , Yamaner Faruk , Uzun Meliha 
Published: December 2016

In this study, it’s intended to compare anthropometric characteristics and psychological states of sedentary women. The study is practised on 450 sedentary women living in Çorum. As data collection tool, except personal information survey, body perception, perceived stress level, self concept inventory and back depression scale are used. Student T and Chi square test are used on statistical process. In consequence of study, It has been found that there is quite difference in sedentary women’s who do sport and not, bodyweights, body mass index, menstruation, perceived stress, depression, self concept and level of body perception. It has been found that women who do sports have more regular menstruation period than women who do not (p <0.05, p<0.01). A difference has been found between women’s anthropometric differences and psychological state. On condition that improve the possibility of being able to do sport, women should be encouraged to do sport and habit of keeping in training rate should be increased. ÖzetBu araştırmada sedanter kadınların antropometrik özellikleri ve psikolojik durumlarının karşılaştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma Çorum ilinde yaşayan 450 sedanter kadın üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veri toplama aracı olarak kişisel bilgi anketi dışında vücut algısı, algılanan stres düzeyi, benlik tasarımı envanteri ve back depresyon ölçeği kullanılmıştır. İstatistiksel işlemlerde Student- t ve Ki kare testleri uygulanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda spor yapan ve yapmayan sedanter kadınların vücut ağırlığı, vücut kitle indeksi, menstürasyon durumları, algıladıkları stres, depresyon, benlik tasarım ve vücut algısı düzeylerinde anlamlı fark olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Menstürasyon durumları karşılaştırıldığında spor yapan kadınların yapmayanlara göre daha düzenli menstürasyon dönemine sahip oldukları tespit edilmiştir (p<0.05, p<0.01). Kadınların antropometrik farklılıkları ve psikolojik özellikleri arasında fark bulunmuştur. Kadınlar spor yapılabilme imkanlarını arttırmak koşuluyla spora teşvik edilmeli ve düzenli spor yapma alışkanlığı oranı arttırılmalıdır.
On the novel “Armenian Named Letters” of the Mevlüt Süleymanlı<p>Mevlüt Süleymanlı’nın “Ermeni Adındaki Harfler” romanı ve tarihi gerçekler
Authors: Morkoç Ayvaz 
Published: December 2016

Mevlüt Süleymanli, born in 1943, is one of the significant living representatives of the contemporary Azerbaijan novelism. He is a bright person who combines talents of a novelist, short story writer, scriptwriter, radio and television producer. He entered Azerbaijan literature in 1964 with his poem “Ellerim” (“My Hands”) which was published in the newspaper “Azerbaycan Gençleri” (“Azerbaijan Youth”). Süleymanli who was living in a village, enriched his literary works with his observations of those years. He successfully used elements of folk literature and folklore. In his works he masterfully showed his love to Azerbaijan people, language, culture and literature. In his works he mostly criticized social and ethic aspects and Soviet system.In this work, the novel “Armenian Named Letters” which expresses the view of Süleymanlı on Armenians in the form of novel, was crticised, analysed and evaluated. Özet1943 yılında dünyaya gelen Mevlüt Süleymanlı, çağdaş Azerbaycan romancılığının yaşayan önemli temsilcilerindendir. Romancı, hikâyeci, senaryo yazarı, radyo ve televizyon yapımcısı gibi çok sayıda niteliği bünyesinde barındıran bir aydındır. Edebiyat dünyasına 1964 yılında Azerbaycan Gençleri gazetesinde yayımlanan “Ellerim” şiiri ile adım atmıştır. Köyde yaşayan Süleymanlı, bu yıllara ait gözlemlerini edebi eserlerinde zengin malzeme halinde sunmuştur. Halk edebiyatı ve folklora ait unsurları başarıyla kullandığı görülür. Azerbaycan halkına, diline, kültür ve edebiyatına olan sevgisini eserlerinde ustaca dile getirmiştir. Kaleme aldığı ürünlerinde toplumsal ve ahlaki tenkitlere ağırlık vermiş, Sovyet sistemine eleştiriler yöneltmiştir. Pek çok ünlü roman ve hikâyenin yazarı olan Süleymanlı, son eseri Ermeni Adındaki Harfler adlı romanıyla edebiyat dünyasında adından çokça söz ettirmektedir. Türklerle Ermenilerin kaotik ilişkilerinin gündemden düşmediği günümüzde Ermeni Adındaki Harfler romanı üzerinde çok yönlü yorumlar yapılmaktadır.Çalışmamızda Mevlüt Süleymanlı’nın Ermenilere bakışını roman formu içinde dile getiren Ermeni Adındaki Harfler romanı incelenmiş, üzerinde tahlil, yorum, açıklama ve değerlendirmeler yapılmıştır.
Praca socjalna a innowacje społeczne – między rutyną i zmianą
Authors: Woźniak Zbigniew 
Published: December 2016

Artykuł stanowi próbę przełożenia cech innowacji społecznych na cele, zamierzone zmiany oraz nowatorskie zadania w pracy socjalnej. Zaproponowana matryca potencjału innowacyjnego w pracy socjalnej jest ujęciem modelowym, zawierającym zasób propozycji możliwych do wykorzystania w procesie modernizowania pracy socjalnej na różnych poziomach organizacji życia zbiorowego i w zależności od ustroju, przyjętej opcji polityki społecznej oraz sytuacji gospodarczej kraju.
Does Eco-labeling of Services Matter? Evidence from Higher Education
Authors: Hickman Daniel C. , Meyer Andrew G. 
Published: December 2016

Abstract:
Eco-labeling of services has become increasingly common, yet little empirical evidence exists concerning its effectiveness. We address this gap in the literature by analyzing a highly visible eco-label, the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), in the sector of higher education. We match information about the ACUPCC to the US Department of Education IPEDS database to examine the impact of signing on student applications, admissions, and enrollment. We mainly utilize a difference-in-difference approach to identify the effects of interest but confirm results with an interrupted time series model. We find that signing the ACUPCC increases applications and admitted students by 2.5–3.5 %. However, the evidence regarding enrollment is weaker with only some specifications finding increases of around 1–2 %. Overall, there is considerable heterogeneity across sectors and selectivity of the institutions. These results show that, at the minimum, voluntary and information-based approaches (VIBAs) for services can be effective in generating visibility and influencing less-costly consumer behavior.
The class III phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase Vps34 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Authors: Reidick Christina , Boutouja Fahd , Platta Harald W. 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The class III phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase Vps34 (vacuolar protein sorting 34) catalyzes for the formation of the signaling lipid phosphatidylinositol-3-phopsphate, which is a central factor in the regulation of autophagy, endocytic trafficking and vesicular transport. In this article, we discuss the functional role of the lipid kinase Vps34 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Prevalence of visual and hearing impairment in adults with intellectual disabilities in the southwestern Iran: a cross sectional study
Authors: Saki-Malehi Amal , Seddiq-rad Gholamreza , Sayyahi Abdoulaziz , Mousavi-Far Fakhri , Veysi Mohammad , Rahim Fakher 
Published: December 2016

AbstractA disability is a set of physical or mental disorders that personally or socially prohibit a person from having a normal and independent life. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of visual and hearing impairment in adults with intellectual disabilities in southwestern Iran. This cross-sectional study was conducted on people with disabilities in all rehabilitation centers of the Khuzestan state welfare organization in southwestern Iran from 1st January 2015 to 20th March 2016. The questionnaire was designed using the International Classification of Diseases-10 based criteria of intellectual disabilities diagnosis, in which it is referred to as a significantly sub-average intellectual functioning, slow development during the developmental period and a deficit in adaptive behavior. The questionnaire was field tested and validated before use. Visual and hearing impairment was defined based on the International Association for the Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSID) international consensus statement. Two hundred cases were diagnosed to have either intellectual disabilities or visual and hearing impairment. Diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, visual and hearing impairment had been confirmed in the present screening in 79 (39.5%), 38 (19%) and 83 (41.5%) subjects, respectively. Considering the overall population of people with disabilities that refer to all rehabilitation centers of the Khuzestan state welfare organization (n=22483), the prevalence of intellectual disabilities, visual and hearing impairment in the present screening was 0.35, 0.27, and 0.37, respectively. Consanguineous marriage and history of consanguinity were the leading causes of intellectual disabilities, visual and hearing impairments in the southwestern region of Iran, most of which are avoidable. Design for the prevention of these disabilities is most recommended to decrease the proportion of avoidable disorders.
Privacy enhancing technologies in the smart grid user domain
Authors: Knirsch Fabian 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
In modern energy grids, also termed smart grids, energy and information from different stakeholders are
exchanged, processed and analyzed. An increasing number of data from customers is collected and transmitted for billing,
scheduling and monitoring. In order to protect customer privacy, (i) the privacy gap of existing and proposed use cases
needs to be assessed; and (ii) new methods and protocols need to be developed that allow a privacy-preserving and provably
secure processing of data and information. This paper evaluates existing solutions and proposes novel approaches to
privacy enhancing technologies in the smart grid user domain.
Evolutionary optimization under uncertainty in energy management systems
Authors: Müller Jan 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
To support the utilization of renewable energies, an optimized operation of energy systems is important. In recent years,
many different optimization methods have been used in this field, including exact solvers and metaheuristics. Quite often,
evolutionary algorithms yield good optimization results and allow for a flexible formulation of the optimization
problem. Nevertheless, most approaches do not respect the dynamic nature of energy systems with time-dependent properties
and stochastic variations. In this work, typical uncertainties are categorized and appropriate measures that help handling
uncertainties in energy systems are presented and evaluated using an implementation of a building energy management system
that may be used in simulation and practical application.
Design of an Optical OR Gate using Mach-Zehnder Interferometers
Authors: Choudhary Kuldeep , Kumar Santosh 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The optical switching phenomenon enhances the speed of optical communication systems. It is widely used in the wavelength division multiplexing (WDM). In this work, an optical OR gate is proposed using the Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) structure. The detailed derivation of mathematical expression have been shown. The analysis is carried out by simulating the proposed device with MATLAB and Beam propagation method.
An analysis of the sequence of the BAD gene among patients with maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)
Authors: Antosik Karolina , Gnyś Piotr , Jarosz-Chobot Przemysława , Myśliwiec Małgorzata , Szadkowska Agnieszka , Małecki Maciej , Młynarski Wojciech , Borowiec Maciej 
Published: December 2016

AbstractBackground:Monogenic diabetes is a rare disease caused by single gene mutations. Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is one of the major forms of monogenic diabetes recognised in the paediatric population. To date, 13 genes have been related to MODY development. The aim of the study was to analyse the sequence of the BCL2-associated agonist of cell death (Methods:A group of 122 diabetic patients were recruited from the “Polish Registry for Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes – nationwide genetic screening for monogenic diabetes” project. The molecular testing was performed by Sanger sequencing.Results:A total of 10 sequence variants of theConclusions:Among the analysed patients suspected of MODY, one possible pathogenic variant was identified in one patient; however, further confirmation is required for a certain identification.
Food exchange estimation by children with type 1 diabetes at summer camp
Authors: Szypowski Wojciech , Kunecka Karolina , Zduńczyk Beata , Piechowiak Katarzyna , Dyczek Maria , Dąbrowa Karolina , Wojtyra Anna , Kaczmarska Zuzanna , Szypowska Agnieszka 
Published: December 2016

AbstractBackground:As exchange counting poses difficulty for children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) attending diabetes camps, they often guesstimate food amount without performing an exchange calculation. The aim of the study was to compare the accuracy of estimation with exchange counting using the mobile food exchange calculator (MFEC).Methods:During a summer camp, 25 children with T1D on pumps estimated the number of carbohydrate (CE) and fat/protein exchanges (FPE) appropriate for main meals. Afterwards, the number of exchanges was counted with MFEC and electronic scales.Results:There was a difference between CE (p<0.0001) and FPE (p<0.0001) estimations and counting using MFEC. The youth miscalculated the true values of ≥1 CE and ≥1 FPE by 31% and 23%, respectively. They more often underestimated than overestimated CE and FPE (p<0.0001). The estimation error increased with younger age.Conclusions:Carbohydrate counting caused significant error in the exchange number. The use of MFEC facilitates correct exchange calculation. Patients should weigh food and calculate exchanges themselves using mobile applications.
Properties of POB reinforced PTFE-based friction material for ultrasonic motors
Authors: Ding Qingjun , Zhang Yudan , Zhao Gai , Wang Feng 
Published: December 2016

AbstractPolytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and its composite coating with various poly-p-oxybenzoyl (POB) proportions was prepared by spray suspensions. The friction and wear behavior were evaluated against a GCr15 steel ball on a ball-on-disc tribometer under dry sliding. The effect of the content of POB on the hydrophobic, mechanical and tribological properties of the PTFE-based coatings and the performances of the corresponding ultrasonic motors (USMs) were studied. Experimental results showed that the optimal content of POB not only increased the hardness, adhesion force and contact angle (CA), but also increased the coefficient of friction and wear resistance of the PTFE coatings. Especially, the wear rate of PTFE coating filled with 15 wt.% POB (3.42×10−4mm3/N·m) was only a quarter of pure PTFE. The morphologies of the worn surfaces of the PTFE coatings were observed by scanning electron microscopy to discuss the wear mechanism. The mechanical output properties of USMs were the best with filling of 10 wt.% POB into PTFE matrix.
Adsorption of U(VI) ions from aqueous solutions by activated carbon prepared from Antep pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) shells
Authors: Donat Ramazan , Erden Kadriye Esen 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Antep pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) shells an abundant and low cost natural resource in Turkey was used to prepare activated carbon by physiochemical activation and carbon dioxide (CO2) atmosphere as the activating agents at 700°C for 2 h. The adsorption equilibrium of U(VI) from aqueous solutions on such carbon has been studied using a batch system. The parameters that affect the U(VI) adsorption, such as particle size of adsorbent, contact time, of pH of the solution, and temperature, have been investigated and conditions have also been optimized. The equilibrium data for U(VI) ions’ adsorption onto activated carbon well fitted to the Langmuir equation, with a maximum monolayer adsorption capacity of 8.68 mg/g, The Freundlich and Dubinin–Radushkevich (D–R) isotherms have been applied and the data correlated well with Freundlich model and that the adsorption is physical in nature (Ea
=15.46 kJ/mol). Thermodynamic parameters [ΔHs
=11.33 kJ/mol, ΔS=0.084 kJ/molK, ΔG (293.15 K)=−13.29 kJ/mol] showed the endothermic heat of adsorption and the feasibility of the process.
Adsorption of emerging pollutants on activated carbon
Authors: Jeirani Zahra , Niu Catherine Hui , Soltan Jafar 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Many emerging pollutants (also known as micro-pollutants) including pesticides, pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs), and endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have frequently been detected in surface, ground, and drinking water at alarming concentrations. The emission and accumulation of these anthropogenic chemicals in nature is a potential threat to human health and aquatic environment. Therefore, it is essential to devise an effective and feasible technology to remove the micro-pollutants from water. Activated carbon adsorption has been introduced and utilized as a promising treatment to reduce the concentration of the emerging pollutants in water. A summary of research on the removal of pesticides, PPCPs, and EDCs by activated carbon adsorption process is presented in this report. The effects of carbon characteristics, adsorptive properties, and environmental factors on the adsorption capacity of activated carbon are reviewed. In addition, the mechanisms of the adsorption including hydrophobicity and the nature of the functional groups of activated carbon and organic compounds are discussed. Furthermore, the applied equilibrium adsorption isotherms (Langmuir, Freundlich, BET, Sips, Dubinin-Astakhov, Dubinin-Radushkevich, and Toth) and the most common kinetic models (pseudo-first- and second-order models, film and intra-particle diffusion models, and adsorption-desorption model) are also included for further investigation. This comprehensive review report aims to identify the knowledge deficiencies regarding emerging pollutant treatment via activated carbon adsorption process and open new horizons for the future research on the adsorption of emerging pollutants on activated carbon.
Assessment of macroprolactinemia rate in a training and research hospital from Turkey
Authors: Akbulut Emiş Deniz , Ercan Müjgan , Erdoğan Serpil , Topçuoğlu Canan , Yılmaz Fatma Meriç , Turhan Turan 
Published: December 2016

Abstract

Objective
Macroprolactinemia detection is important to avoid unneccessary tests and overtreatment. High prolactin levels require routine screening and clinicians must be aware of macroprolactinemia frequency encountered with the method in use. In this study we aimed to determine the macroprolactinemia rate in our laboratory.

Methods
Prolactin results of different patients analysed on two different immunoassay systems within two consecutive years were evaluated. Analyses were performed on Beckman Coulter UniCel® DxI800 and Roche Cobas® e601 immunoassay systems. Samples for macroprolactin analysis were precipitated using polyethylene glycol (PEG) 6000. Post-PEG recovery <40% was defined as positive, 40–60% as gray-zone and >60% as negative for macroprolactin.

Results
For the samples analysed on DxI800 (n=14,958) hyperprolactinemia frequency was 8.1% (n=1208). One of 138 samples submitted for macroprolactin analysis was positive, while three of them were in the gray-zone. For the samples analysed on Cobas® e601 (n=14,040) hyperprolactinemia frequency was 13.9% (n=1954). Eighteen of 238 samples submitted for macroprolactin analysis were positive, while 21 of them were in the gray-zone.

Conclusion
A difference was found between two immunoassay systems used in our laboratory in terms of macroprolactinemia rate. However, inability of simultaneous analyses on both systems, lack of evaluation with gel filtration chromatography, and heterophile antibody blocking tube were the limitations.
Microstructure and Corrosion Behavior of Electrodeposited NiCo, NiZn and NiCu Nanocrystalline Coatings in Alkaline Solution
Authors: Nady H. , Negem M. 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The present paper deals with evaluation of corrosion behavior of electrodeposited nanocrystalline (Nc) NiCo, NiZn and NiCu alloys. Nc NiCo, NiZn and NiCu coating electrodes were electroplated from sulfate electrolyte on copper foil by the galvanostatic technique and ultrasound waves. The chemical composition, surface morphology and crystalline structure of the different alloys were studied using energy dispersive spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction methods. The electrochemical behavior of the deposited material in 1.0 M KOH solutions was investigated. The electrochemical behavior of the coating electrodes in alkaline solutions was investigated by potentiodynamic polarization techniques and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Results showed that the alloying of nickel with Co causes an increase in the stability of Ni–alloy in alkaline solutions in comparison to Ni–Cu and Ni–Zn alloys. The corrosion resistance values of Ni–Zn coatings were lower compared to those of the other investigated alloy coatings due to preferential dissolution of Zn from the matrix. The experimental impedance data were fitted to theoretical data according to a proposed equivalent circuit model representing the electrode/electrolyte interface.
Topoisomerase I‐mediated cleavage at unrepaired ribonucleotides generates DNA double‐strand breaks
Authors: Huang Shar‐yin N , Williams Jessica S , Arana Mercedes E , Kunkel Thomas A , Pommier Yves 
Published: December 2016

AbstractRibonuclease activity of topoisomerase I (Top1) causes DNA nicks bearing 2′,3′‐cyclic phosphates at ribonucleotide sites. Here, we provide genetic and biochemical evidence that DNA double‐strand breaks (DSBs) can be directly generated by Top1 at sites of genomic ribonucleotides. We show that RNase H2‐deficient yeast cells displayed elevated frequency of Rad52 foci, inactivation of RNase H2 and RAD52 led to synthetic lethality, and combined loss of RNase H2 and RAD51 induced slow growth and replication stress. Importantly, these phenotypes were rescued upon additional deletion of TOP1, implicating homologous recombination for the repair of Top1‐induced damage at ribonuclelotide sites. We demonstrate biochemically that irreversible DSBs are generated by subsequent Top1 cleavage on the opposite strand from the Top1‐induced DNA nicks at ribonucleotide sites. Analysis of Top1‐linked DNA from pull‐down experiments revealed that Top1 is covalently linked to the end of DNA in RNase H2‐deficient yeast cells, supporting this model. Taken together, these results define Top1 as a source of DSBs and genome instability when ribonucleotides incorporated by the replicative polymerases are not removed by RNase H2.