bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The musicalization of graphic narratives and P. Craig Russell’s graphic novel operas, The Magic Flute and Salomé
Authors: Addis Victoria 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
The term ‘musicalization’ comes from Werner Wolf’s study of intermediality between music and fiction, The Musicalization of Fiction (1999), which proposes the musicalized text as one that has an intentional and sustained connection to music and musical form that moves beyond the purely diegetic or incidental. In this article I draw on Wolf’s arguments to consider the potential for ‘musicalization’ within graphic narratives, interrogating comics both as a unique medium, and through a comparative analysis with the operations of time, space, rhythm, repetition, harmony, dissonance, polyphony, and narrativity in music. I explore these ideas further in a close analysis of two of P. Craig Russell’s graphic novel operas, The Magic Flute (1989–90) and Salomé (1986), which I present as tentative examples of musicalized graphic narratives. These graphic novel operas draw on the affinities that we find between music and comics to translate their musical source texts into graphic narratives through the use of medium specific tools, e.g. manipulations of the panel and the grid, visual approximations of sound, and grammatextuality. This research highlights a long-standing desire among comic writers and artists to represent music in their work, and demonstrates the rich connections between music and graphic narratives, which can facilitate more nuanced representations moving forward.
Stabilitätsverhalten von zweistufig entworfenen zeitdiskreten PI-Zustandsreglern bei Stellgrößenbegrenzungen
Authors: Nuß Uwe 
Published: October 2017

Zusammenfassung
Nachweise für die Stabilität von Regelkreisen, deren
Stellgrößen an ihre Begrenzungen gelangen können und bei
denen die Regler Integratoren oder andere dynamische Glieder sowie
Anti-Windup-Maßnahmen enthalten, sind gewöhnlich sehr
aufwändig zu führen. Bei PI-Zustandsreglern, die mittels der
in [1]vorgestellten Methode in einem mehrstufigen Verfahren für
Regelstrecken entworfen wurden, die bis auf die
Stellgrößenbegrenzungen linear sind, lassen sich jedoch
äußerst hilfreiche allgemeine Stabilitätsaussagen treffen,
die den konkreten Stabilitätsnachweis für das Gesamtsystem
– selbst unter Einbeziehung von Beobachtern – erheblich
vereinfachen. Im vorliegenden Beitrag werden die diesbezüglichen,
auf Steuerbarkeitsbetrachtungen beruhenden, Zusammenhänge für
zeitdiskrete Regelkreise aufgezeigt sowie daraus exemplarisch mittels
Ljapunow-Funktionen eine einfache Reglerformel für Zustandsregler
abgeleitet, die auch im Begrenzungsfall stabil arbeiten. Ein Beispiel
aus der elektrischen Antriebstechnik illustriert die Anwendbarkeit der
vorgestellten Methode.
Prime II1 factors arising from irreducible lattices in products of rank one simple Lie groups
Authors: Drimbe Daniel , Hoff Daniel , Ioana Adrian 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
We prove that if Γ is an icc irreducible lattice in a product of connected non-compact rank one simple Lie groups with finite center, then the

II
1

{\mathrm{II}_{1}}

factor

L
⁢

(
Γ
)

{L(\Gamma)}

is prime. In particular, we deduce that the

II
1

{\mathrm{II}_{1}}

factors associated to the arithmetic groups

PSL
2

⁢

(

ℤ
⁢

[

d

]

)

{\mathrm{PSL}_{2}(\mathbb{Z}[\sqrt{d}])}

and

PSL
2

⁢

(

ℤ
⁢

[

S

-
1

]

)

{\mathrm{PSL}_{2}(\mathbb{Z}[S^{-1}])}

are prime for any square-free integer

d
≥
2

{d\geq 2}

with

d
≢

1

⁢

(

mod
⁡
4

)

{d\not\equiv 1~{}(\operatorname{mod}\,4)}

and any finite non-empty set of primes S.
This provides the first examples of prime

II
1

{\mathrm{II}_{1}}

factors arising from lattices in higher rank semisimple Lie groups.
More generally, we describe all tensor product decompositions of

L
⁢

(
Γ
)

{L(\Gamma)}

for icc countable groups Γ that are measure equivalent to a product of non-elementary hyperbolic groups. In particular, we show that

L
⁢

(
Γ
)

{L(\Gamma)}

is prime, unless Γ is a product of infinite groups, in which case we prove a unique prime factorization result for

L
⁢

(
Γ
)

{L(\Gamma)}

.
Effects of preparation methods on the mechanical and thermal properties of graphene-modified HNBR composites
Authors: Yang Dejiang , Wei Chun , Gong Yongyang , Liu Tianxi , Lv Jian 
Published: October 2017

AbstractPolymers modified by graphene have become an attractive method to enhance the matrix properties, wherein the dispersion of graphene in the matrix and the interfacial interactions between graphene and matrix are critical to influence the final performance. In the present work, graphene nanosheet (GNS)-modified hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (GNS/HNBR) composites were prepared via solution-mixing and mechanical-blending methods. The curing performance, mechanical properties and heat resistance of the prepared composites were studied. The results showed that when the content was 0.2 wt%, the tensile strength and modulus at 300% elongation of the GNS/HNBR composite prepared via solution-mixing method reached 19.36 and 3.62 MPa, which increased by 32% and 18% compared with those of pure HNBR, respectively. In addition, the swelling index of the composite in cyclohexane was decreased from 413% to 337%. On the other hand, the tensile property of GNS/HNBR composite prepared by mechanical-mixing method became poor. SEM observation showed that GNS was well dispersed and incorporated into HNBR via the solution-mixing method, resulting in a significant reinforcing effect.
Zu den Voraussetzungen für eine Teilnahme an der aktuellen internationalen Kommunikation: Beispiel Russisch
Authors: Fleischmann Eberhard 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
This paper shows, which development trends of the Russian language have enabled its speakers to take part in the current international communication. First, borrowings are mentioned, the formation of which, above all, has resorted to the English language. Then, abbreviations are mentioned, that can either be traced back to the non-Russian linguistic sign or have been created on the basis of the Russian translation. The so-called barbarisms have been taken over into the Russian language in their Latin notation. It is interesting to see how all these forms are used in word formation and embedded into grammatical procedures.
Simultaneous Interpreting (SI): the Holy Grail of Artificial Intelligence – An SI Practitioner’s Perspective
Authors: Zhang Ailing 
Published: October 2017

Abstract

Simultaneous Interpretation: a cognitive-pragmatic analysis.Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305392001_Simultaneous_Interpretation_a_cognitive-pragmatic_analysis [accessed Jun 8, 2017].
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been become a household expression, especially in the past couple of years thanks to Google’s AI Computer program AlphaGo defeating a couple of world-class Go masters from Korea and China. In recent years, machines have surpassed humans in the performance of certain specific tasks, such as some aspects of image recognition. Although it is unlikely that machines will exhibit broadly-applicable intelligence comparable to or exceeding that of humans in the near future, experts forecast that rapid progress in the field of specialized AI will continue, with machines reaching and exceeding human performance on an increasing number of tasks. Simultaneous interpreting, being among the most complex of human cognitive/linguistic activities, with all the associated ergonomic elements, has been discussed profusely as one of the most likely to be taken over by AI in a couple of years. Given that so much has to be there simultaneously, i. e. anticipation, restoration of the implicit-explicit balance, and communicative re-packaging (‘re-ostension’1) of the discourse, simultaneous interpreting (SI) has yet to be fully explained, not the least the rich pragmatic information guiding the construction of the appropriate contexts and the speaker’s underlying intentionalities, which is the centre piece of SI, given the illusive nature of meaning assembly could be quite beyond even the most intelligent robots. This paper discusses what SI is like, how AI has evolved, and concludes that AI is dramatically changing the profession, but given the rule-based nature of AI driven by data and algorithms, human intelligence as possessed by SI practitioners is still irreplaceable. SI practitioners can harness cutting-edge technologies such as AI to do a better job, which bears significance for trainers and would be SIs.
Artificial Intelligence, Smart Assistants and the Role of Language Professionals
Authors: Massion François 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
The article looks at the mechanisms of Artificial Intelligence related to the processing of human knowledge and natural language from a multilingual perspective. Undoubtedly, AI has made very impressing progresses in these areas, but they are unsatisfactory when it comes to what is called “the long tail”, i. e. the interpretation of less frequent words or concepts. In addition, AI has deficiencies when the context plays an important role, which is often the case. Most of the knowledge resources and methods actually used by AI have not been modelled to take multilingual and multicultural aspects into consideration. The article describes these issues and suggests some remedies, opening new opportunities for translators and interpreters.
Lithuanian foreign policy vis-à-vis Belarusian nuclear power plant in Ostrovets
Authors: Juozaitis Justinas 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
The development of nuclear power in Belarus is an important issue addressed by Lithuanian foreign policy due to a mixture of geographic, political and nuclear safety concerns. Despite the pronounced relevance, the topic has received very limited academic attention. The paper attempts to fill this gap by identifying key objectives of Lithuanian foreign policy towards Ostrovets NPP and strategy for attaining them. The research is based on the analysis of high-level meetings and statements of six Lithuanian decision makers and a wide range of official documents. The paper argues that despite the apparent focus on nuclear safety of Ostrovets NPP, Lithuanian foreign policy aims to prevent its construction or at least to prolong the process. In order to do this, Lithuanian pressures Belarus via European Union and other international organizations and platforms by highlighting the nuclear safety issues of the plant, Belarusian non-compliance with Espoo and Aarhus conventions and presenting it as matter of international concern.
Absolute reliability and concurrent validity of hand held dynamometry and isokinetic dynamometry in the hip, knee and ankle joint: systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Chamorro Claudio , Armijo-Olivo Susan , De la Fuente Carlos , Fuentes Javiera , Javier Chirosa Luis 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
The purpose of the study is to establish absolute reliability and concurrent validity between hand-held dynamometers (HHDs) and isokinetic dynamometers (IDs) in lower extremity peak torque assessment. Medline, Embase, CINAHL databases were searched for studies related to psychometric properties in muscle dynamometry. Studies considering standard error of measurement SEM (%) or limit of agreement LOA (%) expressed as percentage of the mean, were considered to establish absolute reliability while studies using intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) were considered to establish concurrent validity between dynamometers. In total, 17 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The COSMIN checklist classified them between fair and poor. Using HHDs, knee extension LOA (%) was 33.59%, 95% confidence interval (CI) 23.91 to 43.26 and ankle plantar flexion LOA (%) was 48.87%, CI 35.19 to 62.56. Using IDs, hip adduction and extension; knee flexion and extension; and ankle dorsiflexion showed LOA (%) under 15%. Lower hip, knee, and ankle LOA (%) were obtained using an ID compared to HHD. ICC between devices ranged between 0.62, CI (0.37 to 0.87) for ankle dorsiflexion to 0.94, IC (0.91to 0.98) for hip adduction. Very high correlation were found for hip adductors and hip flexors and moderate correlations for knee flexors/extensors and ankle plantar/dorsiflexors.
Muddy Waters: Cross Currents in Fundraising and Its Control – 1907–1954
Authors: Barber Putnam 
Published: October 2017

AbstractDuring the first half of the 20th century, many of the techniques of modern fundraising were developed. During these decades, fundraising demonstrated its potential for supporting important community goals, financing efforts to combat dread diseases, and initiating change in public policies. In this same span of years, community leaders, journalists, and policy makers became increasingly concerned with growing opportunities for inefficient or even downright dishonest fundraising. Local governments, federated fundraising organizers, and nonprofit charity ratings agencies attempted to forestall abuses of the public’s generosity. Further, during the Second World War, the federal government imposed significant controls on fundraising for war-related activities. The year 1954 saw the passage of new laws in two states that anticipated the most common form of charitable solicitations regulation in the second half of the century, a form that is widespread today. This paper traces developments from the end of the 19th century to show how the ground was prepared for post-war efforts by state governments to regulate charitable fundraising.
Analytic Theology as Sapiential Theology: A Response to Jordan Wessling
Authors: Vanhoozer Kevin J. 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
This article responds to Jordan Wessling’s paper that engages a concern I expressed about analytic theology not doing justice to the sapiential requirements of theology. I examine Wessling’s summary of my paper, conclude that his description is accurate and fair, appreciate his proposed solution, then go on to restate why I think he may not have fully allayed my concern. I suggest that analytic theology is a vital tool in the theologian’s toolkit, but that ultimately more is needed in order to interpret Scripture theologically.
Efectos de la certificación Florverde Sustainable Flowers en las empresas floricultoras afiliadas a Asocolflores
Authors: Bogotá Roncancio Ricardo Andrés 
Published: October 2017

<p>Este estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar las diferencias entre las empresas floricultoras certificadas con el esquema Florverde Sustainable Flowers (FSF) y las que no lo están, con respecto a sus prácticas sociales y ambientales en el marco de la responsabilidad social (RS). Con base en las prácticas de RS incluidas en FSF se aplica una encuesta de opinión a los directivos y se realizan entrevistas a los trabajadores. La identificación de diferencias entre las empresas certificadas y no certificadas permite establecer los efectos de la certificación FSF en las empresas estudiadas. Se encuentran diferencias en la implementación de prácticas de RS para 41 de las 74 variables analizadas en las categorías de medio ambiente, prácticas laborales y asuntos de consumidores. Los beneficios de la certificación FSF se analizan desde dos perspectivas; desde la perspectiva interna, FSF contribuye a la producción de flores con un enfoque sostenible, a organizar los procesos internos y a cumplir con la legislación aplicable. Desde la perspectiva externa, FSF mejora la imagen de las empresas ante el mercado internacional, los trabajadores y la comunidad. Las empresas del sector tienen en el esquema FSF una valiosa herramienta para aplicar las materias fundamentales y los asuntos de la RS en sus operaciones.</p>
Continuous-Flow-Based Microfluidic Systems for Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibody Production and Organ-on-a-Chip Drug Testing
Authors: Hajba Laszlo , Guttman Andras 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
Continuous-flow processing in the manufacturing of modern biotherapeutics represents a great potential and could significantly improve productivity and product quality as well as reduce operating costs. Microfluidic perfusion systems are not only capable for producing therapeutic proteins but also suitable for organ-on-a-chip based drug testing and toxicology studies. Integrating modular unit operations for protein purification in the microfluidic cell culture device can lead to point-of-care therapeutic protein production. The multi-organ microfluidic platforms that integrate several organ-on-a-chip microfluidic units will help in preclinical testing of drug substances and toxicological studies by producing highly reliable preclinical pharmacokinetic data. In this perspective, the current state of the art and future trends of continuous flow systems are summarized for biopharmaceutical production and organ-on-a-chip drug testing.
Influence of broth enrichment as well as storage and transport time on the sensitivity of MRSA surveillance in the tropics
Authors: Frickmann Hagen , Hahn Andreas , Schwarz Norbert Georg , Hagen Ralf Matthias , Dekker Denise , Hinz Rebecca , Micheel Volker , Hogan Benedikt , May Jürgen , Rakotozandrindrainy Raphael 
Published: October 2017

Direct growth on blood and screening agar for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) at a tropical surveillance site was compared with broth enrichment and subsequent growth on selective MRSA agar after international sample transport.
In Madagascar, 1548 swabs from an MRSA surveillance study were assessed for growth on Columbia blood agar enriched with 5% sheep blood and MRSA screening agar at the surveillance site with subsequent cold storage of the samples and shipment to Germany. In Germany, 1541 shipped samples were analyzed by non-selective broth enrichment with subsequent culture on MRSA selective agar.
A total of 28 MRSA isolates were detected. Of these, 20 strains were isolated from direct culture on blood and MRSA screening agars at the surveillance site, 24 MRSA strains were isolated using the broth enrichment method in Germany, and 16 MRSA strains were identified by both approaches.
In spite of the observed die-off of individual strains due to long-term storage and transport, broth enrichment with subsequent screening on MRSA selective agar after international sample shipment led to comparable sensitivity of MRSA detection like streaking on blood and MRSA agar at the tropical surveillance site.
Seroepidemiology of infection with Neospora caninum, Leptospira, and bovine herpesvirus type 1 in water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) in Veracruz, Mexico
Authors: Romero-Salas Dora , Alvarado-Esquivel Cosme , Domínguez-Aguilar Gladys , Cruz-Romero Anabel , Ibarra-Priego Nelly , Barrientos-Salcedo Carolina , Aguilar-Domínguez Mariel , Canseco-Sedano Rodolfo , Espín-Iturbe Luz Teresa , Sánchez-Anguiano Luis Francisco , Hernández-Tinoco Jesús , Pérez de León Adalberto A. 
Published: October 2017

We aimed to determine the seroprevalence of infection with Neospora caninum, Leptospira, and bovine herpesvirus type 1 and risk factors associated with these infections in water buffaloes in Veracruz State, Mexico. Through a cross-sectional study, 144 water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) raised in 5 ranches of Veracruz were examined for anti-N. caninum and anti-bovine herpesvirus type 1 antibodies by enzyme immunoassays, and anti-Leptospira interrogans antibodies by microscopic agglutination test.
Of the 144 buffaloes studied, 35 (24.3%) were positive for N. caninum, 50 (34.7%) for Leptospira, and 83 (57.6%) for bovine herpes virus. The frequencies of leptospiral serovars in buffaloes were as follows: 18.7% for Muenchen (n = 27), 10.4% for Hardjo LT (n = 15), 9.0% for Pyrogenes (n = 13), and 4.8% for Icterohaemorrhagiae (n = 7). Seropositive buffaloes were found in all 5 ranches studied. Logistic regression showed that cohabitation of buffaloes with cows was associated with infection with Leptospira (odds ratio [OR], 2.2; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.04–4.5; P = 0.03) and bovine herpesvirus (OR, 12.0; 95% CI, 4.0–36.2; P >; 0.01).
This is the first study that provides serological evidence of N. caninum, Leptospira, and bovine herpesvirus type 1 infections in water buffaloes in Mexico. Our findings could be used to enhance preventive measures against these infections.
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MODIFIED CELLULOSE FROM ACACIA PULP
Authors: Khai Doan Minh , Nhan Phan Duc , Hoanh Trinh Duc 
Published: October 2017

The structural characteristics of the modified celluloses from acacia pulp in Vietnam were investigated and compared to others. The total crystalline index (TCI), the lateral order index (LOI) and the hydrogen bond intensity (HBI) were evaluated by the FTIR. The size of crystallites were considered by XRD. The TCI, LOI and HBI of modified acacia cellulose I are found. The crystalline size of modified acacia cellulose I and cellulose II are found.
Revalorização do caroço de açaí em uma beneficiadora de polpas do município de Ananindeua/PA: proposta de estruturação de um canal reverso orientado pela PNRS e logística reversa
Authors: Almeida Ana Victoria da Costa , Melo Ingrid Moreira , Pinheiro Isis Silva , Freitas Jessyca Farias , Melo André Cristiano Silva 
Published: October 2017

A intensificação da produção e o crescimento do consumo leva à geração de grandes quantidades de resíduos que são geralmente depositados de forma inadequada, poluindo ainda mais o meio ambiente. Nesse contexto, insere-se a Política Nacional dos Resíduos Sólidos (PNRS) que, por meio da Logística Reversa (LR), objetiva maximizar o uso dos recursos a partir da produção sustentável e revalorização de resíduos por meio da reinserção destes aos ciclos de produção. O açaí, uma commodity de consumo valorizado no mercado nacional e internacional, é um exemplo de produto cujo potencial de revalorização de resíduos tem sido subaproveitado. Este artigo teve por objetivo aplicar esses conceitos, em uma beneficiadora paraense de polpa de açaí, com foco na reciclagem dos caroços e, consequente, revalorização deste resíduo. Foi proposta uma estrutura de canal reverso envolvendo etapas de coleta, triagem, tratamento e eliminação com base no modelo de Fleishmann et al. (2000), fatores influentes na sua construção com base no Leite (1999), diretrizes da PNRS e práticas semelhantes em outras cadeias. Nos resultados, são demonstrados pontos facilitadores e barreiras enfrentadas pelas beneficiadoras.
A Study in LGBTQ Activism in Serbia and Russia after 1991: Different Countries, Common Issues?
Authors: Ekaterina Batueva , Vladimir Đorđević 
Published: October 2017

AbstractThis article is dedicated to examining the issue of LGBTQ activism in Serbia and Russia after 1991. Considering the fact that these countries were republics in two former socialist federal states, it is interesting to investigate the position of the LGBTQ community and conclude on the influence of this community in challenging the political and social status quo in both societies. Moreover, citizens of Serbia and Russia are understood to be predominantly Orthodox Christian, with generally pervasive patriarchal social attitudes, and this point makes a comparative perspective even more interesting. Hence, this article proposes to provide concise historical information on both communities in their respective states after 1991 when both the USSR and SFR Yugoslavia disappeared. Brief historical information will be presented only to introduce major developments in the existence of the said community and its position in both societies. Second, the article is aimed at discussing and comparing the major political and social constraints in both states on the LGBTQ community and its functioning. Lastly, the article seeks to present conclusions on whether the said community has so far had any influence in terms of being a possible “driver” of political and social changes, or it has remained but a mere object rather than subject in the social and political life.