bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Public policies and social change: The case of the success and continuity of schooling paths of Ciganos
Authors: Mendes Maria Manuela , Magano Olga , Costa Ana Rita 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
The consolidation of the welfare state that took place after the 1974 revolution, particularly in the 1980s, improved the living standards of Portuguese citizens. The improvements were directly reflected in Portuguese Cigano families and individuals, although the great majority remain at high risk of poverty. In 2011 the European Council proposed the definition of national strategies for integration of Ciganos, opening the door for achieving better living conditions of European Roma citizens. The national strategies focus on four fundamental domains: education, employment, healthcare and housing. At the present time, Portugal is implementing its National Strategy for the Integration of Cigano Communities. In terms of education, compared to previous generations, Cigano children complete more years of education. However, after the fifth and sixth year of schooling, the number of Cigano children dropping out of formal education increases. Based on a literature review and a survey of policies, programmes and projects, and the analysis of interviews with individual and institutional stakeholders, the aim of this article is to present results of a research project that intends to identify key factors for the success and continuity of Cigano schooling paths.
IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE REDES NEURONALES PARA LA DETECCIÓN DE LA PRESENCIA DE ENFERMEDADES EN EL CORAZÓN
Authors: Avellaneda González José A. , Ochoa Rey Cynthia M. 
Published: August 2017

A continuación por medio de dos métodos para la implementación de redes neuronales y una base de datos que presenta diferentes características de pacientes, algunos presentan algún tipo de enfermedad del corazón y otros no. Se desarrollo en una primera parte redes neuronales supervisadas, específicamente se implementa un perceptrón multicapa; la segunda parte plantea redes no supervisadas, implementando una red ART2 (Adaptive resonance theory).: Épocas, número de neuronas, perceptrón multicapa, redes ART, tasa de aprendizaje, tasa de vigilancia.
Wpływ języka polskiego na rozwój świadomości narodowej młodzieży galicyjskiej w dobie autonomicznej
Authors: Zimmermann Peter 
Published: August 2017

After the Austro-Hungarian compromise in 1867 the Galician parliament and provincial administration gained extensive privileges and prerogatives, especially in education. Galicia was the first crownland that had a school council, which was sanctioned already in 1867. After almost a century the ongoing process of Germanization ended as in the following years the majority of German speaking public officials were replaced by Poles and the Polish language became the main administrativ language and the main language of instruction in school. The article describes changes in the school system and shows the role of the Polish language in primary and secondary education during this so-called epoch of Galician autonomy. A comparison of historical documents and memories from schooldays from former Galician school children allows a realistic insight on the role which the Polish language played in the lives of young Galicians. The analysis shows that the Polonisation of the Galician school system effected the development of Polish national consciousness within young Galicians very slowly and not until the beginning of the 20th century.
Nichtlineares Bewegungsmodell für ein Stahlband in einer Oberflächenbeschichtungsanlage
Authors: Saxinger Martin , Steinboeck Andreas , Marko Lukas , Baumgart Michael , Kugi Andreas 
Published: August 2017

Zusammenfassung
In diesem Beitrag wird ein nichtlineares mechanisches Modell für axial bewegte Stahlbänder in einer
Oberflächenbeschichtungsanlage entwickelt. Die zugrundeliegende Differentialgleichung folgt aus dem Hamiltonschen Prinzip
für offene Systeme mit veränderlicher Masse. Zur örtlichen Diskretisierung der partiellen Differentialgleichung kommt die
Galerkin-Methode der gewichteten Residuen zum Einsatz, wobei die Bandfläche mithilfe von lokalen Ansatzfunktionen in
finite Elemente diskretisiert wird. Transiente Simulationen werden mit einem speziellen Zeitintegrationsverfahren für
strukturmechanische Systeme durchgeführt. Die dynamische Simulation der Bandbewegung in einer mit einer
elektromagnetischen Bandstabilisierung ausgestatteten Feuerverzinkungsanlage zeigt abschließend eine der
vielen Anwendungsmöglichkeiten des Modells.
The use of error and uncertainty methods in the medical laboratory
Authors: Oosterhuis Wytze P. , Bayat Hassan , Armbruster David , Coskun Abdurrahman , Freeman Kathleen P. , Kallner Anders , Koch David , Mackenzie Finlay , Migliarino Gabriel , Orth Matthias , Sandberg Sverre , Sylte Marit S. , Westgard Sten , Theodorsson Elvar 
Published: August 2017

AbstractError methods – compared with uncertainty methods – offer simpler, more intuitive and practical procedures for calculating measurement uncertainty and conducting quality assurance in laboratory medicine. However, uncertainty methods are preferred in other fields of science as reflected by the guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement. When laboratory results are used for supporting medical diagnoses, the total uncertainty consists only partially of analytical variation. Biological variation, pre- and postanalytical variation all need to be included. Furthermore, all components of the measuring procedure need to be taken into account. Performance specifications for diagnostic tests should include the diagnostic uncertainty of the entire testing process. Uncertainty methods may be particularly useful for this purpose but have yet to show their strength in laboratory medicine. The purpose of this paper is to elucidate the pros and cons of error and uncertainty methods as groundwork for future consensus on their use in practical performance specifications. Error and uncertainty methods are complementary when evaluating measurement data.
Development and validation of a multivariable prediction rule for detecting a severe acquired ADAMTS13 activity deficiency in patients with thrombotic microangiopathies
Authors: Nieto Jorge M. , De La Fuente-Gonzalo Félix , González Fernando A. , Villegas Ana , Martínez Rafael , Fuentes Manuel E. , Ropero Paloma 
Published: August 2017

Abstract

Background:
Thrombotic microangiopathies (TMAs) are a group of diseases that have different aetiologies and treatments, but a clinical differential diagnosis remains difficult. Among TMAs, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is characterised by a severe ADAMTS13 functional deficiency. However, assays exploring ADAMTS13 activity are limited to some specialised laboratories. Our objective was to develop and validate a diagnostic method for TTP in adult patients with TMA.

Methods:
We generated a multivariable model (four predictors) on a cohort of 174 TMA patients in order to predict an ADAMTS13 activity deficiency (AUC of 0.927). The multivariable model was simplified into a binary rule to facilitate the interpretation of the predictions. There were two scenarios for a patient: (1) Predicted ADAMTS13 deficiency; if the patient met four conditions simultaneously (platelets ≤44×109/L, creatinine ≤2 mg/dL (≤176.84 µmol/L) for males or ≤1.9 mg/dL (≤168 µmol/L) for females, age ≤68 years and no history of haematopoietic stem cell transplant [HSCT]); or (2) Predicted “normal” activity; if any of the above conditions are not met. This rule was validated on a second cohort of 86 patients and performed with sensitivity of 87.7% and specificity of 92.7%.

Results and conclusions:
This could lead to the earlier confirmation or rapid exclusion of TTP when ADAMTS13 testing is not avalilable, facilitating a more suitable therapy based on the aetiology of the TMA.
SSGM Based Multivariable Control of Unstable Non-Square Systems
Authors: Chidambaram Manickam , Ram V Dhanya 
Published: August 2017

AbstractDavison (1976) proposed a method to design controllers for multivariable systems using the knowledge of only the Steady-State Gain Matrix (SSGM) of the system. In the present work, Davison's method is suitably modified to design controllers for unstable non-square multivariable systems. A single-stage multivariable PI controller is designed using the SSGM. Simulation results show that the overshoots of the closed loop responses are larger, hence a two-stage P-PI control system is proposed. For the proposed two- stage design (i) the system is first stabilized by a simple proportional controller matrix designed based on SSGM using modified Davison's method (1976). (ii) Diagonal PI controllers are designed for this stabilized system based on gain matrix. Simulation studies are carried out to compare the closed loop performance of the single stage multivariable PI control system with that of the two-stage control system (inner loop centralized P controllers and outer loop diagonal PI controllers). A method to identify the steady state gain matrix of a non-square multivariable (SSGM) unstable system under closed loop control is presented. The effect of disturbances and measurement noise on the identification of SSGM is also discussed.
Entrepreneurship at Regional Level: Temporary and Neighborhood Effects
Authors: Lado-Sestayo Rubén , Neira-Gómez Isabel , Chasco-Yrigoyen Coro 
Published: August 2017

AbstractThis paper analyzes the spatial nature of entrepreneurship at NUTSIII. Lately, academic studies are including the relation between incipient entrepreneurs and geography. In some cases, this relation is considered as unidirectional insofar as the decision to become an entrepreneur can be highly influenced by geographical location. Beyond the cultural and social boundaries that affect the entrepreneur as an individual, there are spatial characteristics that provide advantages of location for some industries. While several studies highlight the role of location and geography as aspects that have an impact on entrepreneurial activity, the externalities generated by such aspects are not considered in empirical work. The aim of this paper is to check how avoiding considering location can have an effect on the results of entrepreneurship research. Our results point that both location and temporary effects have a significant impact on entrepreneurship research results. Thus, it is important to use a temporary and spatial methodological approach in entrepreneurship research to avoid bias.
MUSTv2: An Improved De Novo Detection Program for Recently Active Miniature Inverted Repeat Transposable Elements (MITEs)
Authors: Ge Ruiquan , Mai Guoqin , Zhang Ruochi , Wu Xundong , Wu Qing , Zhou Fengfeng 
Published: August 2017

AbstractBackground Miniature inverted repeat transposable element (MITE) is a short transposable element, carrying no protein-coding regions. However, its high proliferation rate and sequence-specific insertion preference renders it as a good genetic tool for both natural evolution and experimental insertion mutagenesis. Recently active MITE copies are those with clear signals of Terminal Inverted Repeats (TIRs) and Direct Repeats (DRs), and are recently translocated into their current sites. Their proliferation ability renders them good candidates for the investigation of genomic evolution.Results This study optimizes the C++ code and running pipeline of the MITE Uncovering SysTem (MUST) by assuming no prior knowledge of MITEs required from the users, and the current version, MUSTv2, shows significantly increased detection accuracy for recently active MITEs, compared with similar programs. The running speed is also significantly increased compared with MUSTv1. We prepared a benchmark dataset, the simulated genome with 150 MITE copies for researchers who may be of interest.Conclusions MUSTv2 represents an accurate detection program of recently active MITE copies, which is complementary to the existing template-based MITE mapping programs. We believe that the release of MUSTv2 will greatly facilitate the genome annotation and structural analysis of the bioOMIC big data researchers.
Topological Relations in Pohnpeian
Authors: Rentz Bradley 
Published: August 2017

Abstract:
This article explores a more nuanced understanding of topological relations in the Pohnpeian language (Austronesian). The BowPed Toolkit (Bowerman Melissa and Pederson Eric 1992. Topological relations picture series. In Space stimuli kit 1.2: November 1992, 51, Nijmegen: Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics. http://fieldmanuals.mpi.nl/volumes/1992/bowped/.) is employed as an elicitation tool with five Pohnpeian speakers. Evolutionary classification tree modeling is used as a discovery tool to find patterns in the data. The results show that the two prepositions in Pohnpeian, nan and ni, should be redefined in terms of topological relations as ‘containment’ and ‘attachment’ respectively. Likewise the meaning of some prepositional nouns are further revised.
Multiplicity solutions of a class fractional Schrödinger equations
Authors: Jia Li-Jiang , Ge Bin , Cui Ying-Xin , Sun Liang-Liang 
Published: August 2017

AbstractIn this paper, we study the existence of nontrivial solutions to a class fractional Schrödinger equations$$ {( - \Delta )^s}u + V(x)u = \lambda f(x,u)\,\,{\rm in}\,\,{\mathbb{R}^N}, $$where$ {( - \Delta )^s}u(x) = 2\lim\limits_{\varepsilon \to 0} \int_ {{\mathbb{R}^N}\backslash {B_\varepsilon }(X)} {{u(x) - u(y)} \over {|x - y{|^{N + 2s}}}}dy,\,\,x \in {\mathbb{R}^N} $is a fractional operator ands∈ (0, 1). By using variational methods, we prove this problem has at least two nontrivial solutions in a suitable weighted fractional Sobolev space.
The Glyphosate-Based Herbicide Roundup Does Not Elevate Genome-Wide Mutagenesis ofEscherichia coli
Authors: Tincher Clayton , Long Hongan , Behringer Megan , Walker Noah , Lynch Michael 
Published: August 2017

AbstractMutations induced by pollutants may promote pathogen evolution, for example by accelerating mutations conferring antibiotic resistance. Generally, evaluating the genome-wide mutagenic effects of long-term sublethal pollutant exposure at single-nucleotide resolution is extremely difficult. To overcome this technical barrier, we use the mutation accumulation/whole-genome sequencing (MA/WGS) method as a mutagenicity test, to quantitatively evaluate genome-wide mutagenesis of Escherichia coli after long-term exposure to a wide gradient of the glyphosate-based herbicide (GBH) Roundup Concentrate Plus. The genome-wide mutation rate decreases as GBH concentration increases, suggesting that even long-term GBH exposure does not compromise the genome stability of bacteria.
On a uniqueness theorem for characteristic functions
Authors: Norvidas Saulius 
Published: August 2017

Suppose that f is the characteristic function of a probability measure on the real line R. We deal with the following open problem posed by N.G. Ushakov: Is it true that f is never determined by its imaginary part Im f? In other words, is it true that for any characteristic function f, there exists a characteristic function g such that Im f = Im g, but f ≠ g? The answer to this question is no. We give a characterization of those characteristic functions, which are uniquely determined by their imaginary parts. Also, several examples of characteristic functions, which are uniquely determined by their imaginary parts, are given.
Conocimiento sobre coberturas vivas y disposición a utilizarlas por productores de varios cultivos
Authors: Gómez Gómez Robin , González Lutz María Isabel , Agüero Alvarado Renán , Mexzón Vargas Ramón , Herrera Murillo Franklin , Rodríguez Ruiz Ana María 
Published: August 2017

The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge on cover crops and native vegetation mulches and the willingness to implement them by papaya, oil palm, and banana producers in Costa Rica. An evaluation instrument with twenty eight questions to be answered as true or false was developed, and it was used to yield a knowledge indicator. Seven additional questions with responses on a scale from 0 to 5 were included to explore producers’ willingness to implement cover crops or native vegetation mulches on their farms. The evaluation was completed in 2014, and was filled out by 36 papaya producers, 30 oil palm producers, and 57 banana producers. Item analyses to determine reliability produced Cronbach’s alpha values above 90%. For this study a factors analysis was performed in order to determine the measurement of one single variable, knowledge on cover crops and native vegetation mulches. Global knowledge scores varied signi cantly between producer groups. Banana producers assessments yielded the highest mean with the lowest variability, whereas papaya producers had the lower mean and the highest variability. Likewise, answers to each of the questions differed importantly between producer groups. It was also determined that producers of these crops are willing to implement and get training on cover crops and native vegetation mulches.
Digestión de materia seca, proteína cruda y aminoácidos de la dieta de vacas lecheras
Authors: Duque Quintero Monica , Rosero Noguera Ricardo , Olivera Ángel Marta 
Published: August 2017

The aim of this study was to determine the digestion of dry matter (MS), crude protein (PC) and amino acids (AA) in dairy cows. Two cannulated cows were used for the determination of passage rate (Kp), in situ ruminal degradability (DR) and intestinal digestibility (DI) by abomasal catheter. The data to calculate Kp was analyzed with NLIN procedure by SAS, and descriptive statistics for DR and DI of MS, PC and AA from Kikuyu grass (Pennisetum clandestinum), a commercial supplement and two sources of rumen-protected AA. The study showed a Kp and a ruminal retention time of 0.036 h-1 and 27.4 h. The highest values from DR of MS and CP were from Kikuyu grass (69.0 and 61.8%) and concentrate (84.7 and 77.2%), followed by MetP (60.2 and 66.7%) and LysP (6.72 and 11.4%). The highest percentages of rumen indegradable amino acids (AADR) were from Kikuyu and concentrate, varying between 58.7 and 68% in forage, and 76.1 and 82.9% in the concentrate. The DR was 11.5 and 65.8% in LysP and MetP, respectively. The DI of AA (%AADR) varied between 42.3 and 77.4% for Kikuyu and 42.2 and 59.3% for concentrate. The values for the protected amino acids were 42.1 for LysP and 58.6 for MetP.
Apresentação
Authors: Mori Angel Corbera 
Published: August 2017

Este número da revista LIAMES está dedicado à publicação de trabalhos apresentados no 2° Macro-Jê (Encontro de Pesquisadores de Línguas Jê e Macro-Jê), realizado no IEL-UNICAMP em maio de 2002. A primeira parte reúne oito trabalhos que tratam de línguas (e culturas) de povos da família lingüística Jê, enquanto a segunda parte traz oito trabalhos em línguas Macro-Jê pertencentes a outras famílias.
Xikrín e Línguas Tupí-Guarani
Authors: Cabral Ana Suelly , Costa Lucivaldo da 
Published: August 2017

Neste estudo são mostrados alguns paralelismos gramaticais entre a língua Xikrín (família Jê) e línguas Tupí-Guaraní, tais como a expressão de posse indireta e o sistema de relacionais, inclusive o morfema me)-, que no Xikrín sinaliza um determinante genérico e humano. Esses paralelismos podem constituir evidências adicionais para a proposta de existência de afinidades entre Jê e Tupí, aventada por Rodrigues (1985, 1992).
Aguçando o entendimento dos ter mos triádicos Mẽbengôkre via aborígenes australianos: dialogando com Merlan e outros
Authors: Lea Vanessa 
Published: August 2017

O trabalho enfoca os termos triádicos encontrados na língua Me)bengokre, com o intuito de estimular comparações com as demais sociedades Jê. Alguns antropólogos notaram a existência de tais termos, mas os consideraram circunlocuções, relativas à afinidade. O leque de termos que encontrei demonstra que não se limita a termos referentes aos afins. Tentei reduzi-los a uma espécie de equação, do tipo: ‘meu filho = teu filho classificatório’. Após vinte anos sem conseguir avançar esta discussão, descobri termos análogos naAustrália, onde foram analisadas por F. Merlan e mais alguns autores. Tais termos compõem uma série distinta dos termos básicos de referência e vocativos. Demonstram um requinte lógico, preenchendo uma lacuna semântica que falta em línguas como inglês ou português. Manifestam noções de geometria (ou etno-matemática), demonstrando, no caso Me)bengôkre, a sofisticação de uma sociedade que há pouco mais de meio século atrás foi rotulada como ‘marginal’ à floresta tropical.
Os Kaingáng e Xokléng no panorama dos Povos Jê
Authors: Veiga Juracilda 
Published: August 2017

Esse trabalho chama a atenção para a importância de se incorporar o conhecimento e a pesquisa acerca dos Jê Meridionais, Kaingáng e Xokléng, ao panorama das discussões e análises sobre as sociedades Jê, do qual têm ficado de fora, seja por desinformação, seja por falta de maiores pesquisas, no passado, a respeito de sua organização social.
Diferenças entre as falas feminina e masculina no Karajá e em outras línguas brasileiras
Authors: Borges Mônica Veloso 
Published: August 2017

O Karajá (Família Karajá) é falado por aproximadamente dois mil indígenas (em Goiás, Mato Grosso e Tocantins). Essa língua possui distinções, conforme o sexo do falante, no nível fonético-fonológico, as quais foram descritas por Borges (1997), tais como: a) distinções no ataque de uma ou duas sílabas; b) diferenças no ataque e no núcleo de uma sílaba medial; e c) diferença nos segmentos que compõem as sílabas. As distinções entre as falas do homem e da mulher podem ser encontradas também em empréstimos tomados ao português. Nesse trabalho são apresentadas essas diferenças e são discutidos dados de outras línguas brasileiras, tais como Xavante (também Macro-Jê). A conclusão é que as diferenças entre as falas, no Karajá, parecem ser distintas das que ocorrem em outras línguas brasileiras, que, quando manifestam esse fenômeno, têm distinções mais marcadas no nível morfossintático, como o Kamayurá e o Kokáma (ambas da Família Tupi-Guarani), e em Xavante.
Fenômeno do bilingüismo na sociedade Karajá e no processo escolar
Authors: Silva Maria do Socorro Pimentel da 
Published: August 2017

Neste trabalho tratamos do bilingüismo na sociedade Karajá, bem como as causas e conseqüências geradas por esse fenômeno, em decorrência de uma relação discursiva assimétrica e diglóssica desses indígenas com a sociedade não-indígena. Os Karajá vivem hoje em 12 aldeias, cada uma apresentando uma situação sociolingüística distinta, mas todas elas têm experimentado, ao longo dos anos, a imposição de valores culturais externos, que tem contribuído com a desvalorização de sua língua materna e até mesmo a perda de espaços discursivos a ela reservada. Em muitas comunidades Karajá, a língua materna está ameaçada de extinção. Muitos de seus membros, principalmente os jovens, são hoje monolíngües em língua portuguesa, situação que compromete a sobrevivência dessa língua nesse contexto.
Alguns aspectos da língua Guató
Authors: Palácio Adair 
Published: August 2017

A língua Guató, falada por remanescentes de um povo indígena do Rio Paraguai (fronteira Brasil-Bolivia), foi classificada geneticamente no tronco Macro-Jê por Rodrigues (1970), mas sem nenhuma relação lingüística mais imediata com qualquer outra língua ou família lingüística conhecida. Sua descrição foi formalizada em Palácio 1984. No presente trabalho, são descritos alguns aspectos daquela língua: a flexão pessoal verbal e o sistema numeral.