bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Learning by Doing: The EU’s Transformative Power and Conflicts in the Western Balkans
Authors: Bazerkoska Julija Brsakoska , Dokmanović Mišo 
Published: November 2017

AbstractThe paper analyzes the European Community/ European Union experience in the Western Balkans in the period from 1990 onwards in different context in order to assess different mechanisms which the European Union has gained with building the Common Foreign and Security Policy and within the Enlargement Policy in the process of conflict prevention and conflict resolution. Additionally, the paper makes an assessment of the EU’s involvement in the conflict prevention and conflict resolution in the Balkans after the Stabilization and Association Process was launched in 1999. The authors argue that in the case of the military conflicts in the former Yugoslavia, when the European Community was confronted with serious and hard security issues at the very beginning of creating its Common Foreign and Security Policy and in a period of time when the region was not part of the enlargement process, the Community and the Union afterwards proved to be extremely ineffective. In the second part, through three case studies, the paper demonstrate that with the combined use of CFSP mechanisms and SAP, positive examples of the EU acting as a provider of peaceful dispute settlement in the Western Balkans have been established.
The connection of an old geodetic datum with a new one using Least Squares Collocation: The Greek case
Authors: Ampatzidis Dimitrios , Melachroinos Stavros 
Published: November 2017

AbstractIn the present paper we are dealing with the problem of the connection of two local geodetic datums in which the classical transformation procedures fail to give sufficient solution. Thereafter, we additionally implemented Least Squares Collocation in order to model the remaining residuals of the initial transformation. We tested this methodology in an area located in Northern Greece and we found significant improvement of the transformation results. The implementation of Least Squares Collocation refines the statistical behaviour of the inconsistencies regarding their extreme values (minimum and maximum) from almost 70 to 23 cm, while the standard deviation is reduced from the level of 27 to 10 cm.
Calculation of temperature distribution and rheological properties of the lithosphere along Profile 1 passing through Aswan
Authors: Radwan Anwar H. , Dérerová Jana , Bielik Miroslav , Šimonová Barbora , Kohút Igor 
Published: November 2017

AbstractThe 2D integrated geophysical modelling approach has been used to determine the temperature distribution in the lithosphere along the profile passing through Aswan. Based on the temperature model and the rheological parameters, we have calculated strength distribution in the lithosphere for the studied profile. The strength envelopes have been calculated for both compressional and extensional regimes. Our results indicate that the strength is constant along the whole length of the profile passing through the Nubia plain. The largest strength can be observed within the upper crust which allows us to assume rigid deformation in this part of the lithosphere, with compressional processes predominant. Towards the lower crust and upper mantle, strength values rapidly decrease for both regimes, suggesting ductile deformations in the lower part of the lithosphere.
Toeplitz operators and Wiener-Hopf factorisation: an introduction
Authors: Câmara M. Cristina 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Wiener-Hopf factorisation plays an important role in the theory of Toeplitz operators. We consider here Toeplitz operators in the Hardy spaces Hp of the upper half-plane and we review how their Fredholm properties can be studied in terms of a Wiener-Hopf factorisation of their symbols, obtaining necessary and sufficient conditions for the operator to be Fredholm or invertible, as well as formulae for their inverses or one-sided inverses when these exist. The results are applied to a class of singular integral equations in L−1(ℝ)
New copulas based on general partitions-of-unity and their applications to risk management (part II)
Authors: Pfeifer Dietmar , Mändle Andreas , Ragulina Olena 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
We present a constructive and self-contained approach to data driven infinite partition-of-unity copulas that were recently introduced in the literature. In particular, we consider negative binomial and Poisson copulas and present a solution to the problem of fitting such copulas to highly asymmetric data in arbitrary dimensions.
Analysis of Microstrip Line Fed Patch Antenna for Wireless Communications
Authors: Singh Ashish , Aneesh Mohammad ,   Kamakshi, Ansari J. A. 
Published: November 2017

AbstractIn this paper, theoretical analysis of microstrip line fed rectangular patch antenna loaded with parasitic element and split-ring resonator is presented. The proposed antenna shows that the dualband operation depends on gap between parasitic element, split-ring resonator, length and width of microstrip line. It is found that antenna resonates at two distinct resonating modes i.e., 0.9 GHz and 1.8 GHz for lower and upper resonance frequencies respectively. The antenna shows dual frequency nature with frequency ratio 2.0. The characteristics of microstrip line fed rectangular patch antenna loaded with parasitic element and split-ring resonator antenna is compared with other prototype microstrip line fed antennas. Further, the theoretical results are compared with simulated and reported experimental results, they are in close agreement.
PEMFC for aeronautic applications: A review on the durability aspects
Authors: Dyantyi Noluntu , Parsons Adrian , Sita Cordellia , Pasupathi Sivakumar 
Published: November 2017

AbstractProton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) not only offer more efficient electrical energy conversion, relative to on-ground/backup turbines but generate by-products useful in aircraft such as heat for ice prevention, deoxygenated air for fire retardation and drinkable water for use on-board. Consequently, several projects (e.g. DLR-H2 Antares and RAPID2000) have successfully tested PEMFC-powered auxiliary unit (APU) for manned/unmanned aircraft. Despite the progress from flying PEMFC-powered small aircraft with 20 kW power output as high as 1 000 m at 100 km/h to 33 kW at 2 558 m, 176 km/h [1, 2, 3], durability and reliability remain key challenges. This review reports on the inadequate understanding of behaviour of PEMFC under aeronautic conditions and the lack of predictive methods conducive for aircraft that provide real-time information on the State of Health of PEMFCs.Highlights: The main research findings are–To minimize performance loss due to high altitude and inclination by adjusting cathode stoichiometric ratio.–To improve quality of oxygen-depleted air by controlling operating temperature and stoichiometric ratio.–Need to devise real time prediction methods conducive for determining PEMFC SoH in aircraft.
The assessment of Bosnian EFL learners’ knowledge by two different measures: test and writing assignment
Authors: Tankosić Ana , Dubravac Vildana 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
English is taught as a foreign language in elementary and high schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH). However, since the number of English classes per week is very limited they should be utilized in the best possible way to produce proficient users of English. Nowadays, when language proficiency is viewed as one’s ability to speak and write in the target language and not about it, the need for the proficiency evaluation in schools arises. The present study attempts to shed a spot of light on this issue, investigating two very common ways of assessing students’ knowledge in schools, namely tests and writing assignments. Hence, through the interviews with English teachers and the analysis of students’ tests and writing assignments, the current paper explores the ways in which these two measures are realized, the tasks they consist of, the type of linguistic knowledge they are used to evaluate, their levels of difficulty, and the type of corrective feedback teachers provide on both of them. The results suggest that teachers on both measure rather students’ explicit than their implicit knowledge, focusing much more on accuracy than fluency development.
„Von einer alten Mamsell Storch b. Henschel.“Zu Herkunft und Textkonstitution von KHM 36
Authors: Ehrhardt Holger 
Published: November 2017

Zusammenfassung:Durch die Sichtung des Nachlasses der Kasseler Industriellenfamilie Henschel ist es erstmals gelungen, die Identität einer bisher nur als „Mamsell Storch“ bekannten KHM-Beiträgerin festzustellen: Eleonore Storch (1750–1828) war die Schwägerin von Carl Henschel, dem Gründer der Firma „Henschel und Sohn“. Der Beitrag erhellt ihre familiären und sozialen Hintergründe und verortet sie im Kasseler Netzwerk der Brüder Grimm. Textvergleiche des von ihr beigetragenen
Red as a Pomegranate. Jewish North African versions of Snow White
Authors: Raufman Ravit 
Published: November 2017

Abstract:The article presents and discusses oral Jewish North African versions of Snow White, preserved in the Israeli Folktale Archive. Unlike previous interpretations that suggested viewing the relatively active heroine in these tales as reflecting maidens' ability to choose their own destiny, this article suggests viewing them as warning tales, aimed at guiding young maidens on how to manage their sexuality in Arab-Jewish society. The versions in which the father (rather than the mother) decrees the daughter's murder, due to suspected promiscuity or cases in which the heroine is an incest victim, serve to support this idea.
Das Motiv Verkleidung/Verstellung, speziell mit erotischer Motivation und klerikalem Hintergrund, in repräsentativen Belegen von Boccaccio bis Madame d'Aulnoy
Authors: Reinhardt Udo 
Published: November 2017

Zusammenfassung:Der Beitrag gilt einer als Erzähltyp oder Einzelmotiv nur schwer fixierbaren Motivkombination. Dazu werden verschiedene Renaissancenovellen eingehend behandelt (Boccaccio,
Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. field-grown and propagated in vitro
Authors: Andrys Dominika , Kulpa Danuta , Grzeszczuk Monika , Bihun Magdalena , Dobrowolska Agnieszka 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
In the study, micropropagation of three varieties of Lavandula angustifolia was developed, and the appearance of trichomes, antioxidant activity of extracts and antimicrobial activity of essential oils isolated from plants growing in field conditions and in vitro cultures were compared. The study evaluated the number of shoots, and the height and weight of the plants grown on media with additions of BAP, KIN and 2iP. The greatest height was attained by the lavenders growing on MS medium with the addition of 1 mg dm-3 2iP - ‘Ellagance Purple’. The greatest number of shoots was developed by the ‘Ellagance Purple’ and ‘Munstead’ plants growing on the medium with 2 mg dm-3 BAP. The highest weight was attained by the plants growing on the medium with the highest concentration of BAP - 3 and 5 mg dm-3. Moreover, the present study determined the influence of media with the addition of different concentrations of IBA and media with a variable mineral composition (½, ¼, and complete composition of MS medium) and with the addition of IBA or NAA for rooting. The majority of the media used had a positive influence on the development of the root system. The longest root system was observed in ‘Ellagance Purple’ growing on the medium composed of ¼ MS with 0.2 mg dm-3 NAA. All the examined oils exhibited activity towards S. aureus, S. epidermidis, P. aeruginosa, E. coli and C. albicans. The majority of the essential oils isolated from the plants propagated in vitro exhibited stronger antimicrobial activity than the field-grown plants. The plants propagated under in vitro conditions demonstrated considerably higher antioxidant activity as compared with the field-grown plants, which was determined using the DPPH, FRAP and ABTS assay.
Preoperative breast MRI-examination for all patients with histologically proven breast cancer? A concept for a prospective multicenter trial
Authors: Kaiser Christina , Kehrer Christina , Keyver-Paik Mignon-Denise , Hecking Thomas , Ayub Tiyasha Hosne , Leutner Claudia , Schild Hans , Kuhn Walther 
Published: November 2017

Abstract

Background
A published retrospective data of our study group demonstrated that premenopausal women, patients with lobular invasive breast cancer or patients with high breast density [American College of Radiology (ACR) classification 3+4] significantly benefit from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) leading to additional detection of malignant foci of 20.2% in the index and 2.5% in the contralateral breast, which would otherwise not be detected by routine imaging. Critics of preoperative MRI focus on higher false-positive rates leading to unnecessary surgical procedures and mastectomies. Therefore, MRI in preoperative imaging remains controversial.

Methods
To validate our retrospective data we initiate a prospective one-armed multicenter trial for patients with histologically confirmed breast cancer performing routine imaging by ultrasound and mammography followed by MRI imaging based on menopause status, histologic subtype, ACR and Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BIRADS)-classification. Primary endpoint is the rate of additional findings and change of treatment strategy, secondary endpoints are local recurrence-free, distant recurrence-free and overall survival. Additional MRI findings are calculated to be above 10% with a number of 100 patients recruited and a power of 80%.

Conclusion
MRI is detecting more tumor foci than conventional imaging but remains controversial in primary breast cancer for preoperative imaging because of the fear of over-diagnosis and the increased morbidity of additional potentially unnecessary surgical procedures. This planned one-armed prospective multicenter trial is designed to confirm our retrospectively revealed data defining subgroups with significant benefit of preoperative MRI to come to a consensus avoiding over-diagnosis and false-positive results leading to clinically beneficial and cost-effective use of preoperative MRI.
Anti-invasive and antiproliferative effects of Pleurotus ostreatus extract on acute leukemia cell lines
Authors: Ebrahimi Alireza , Atashi Amir , Soleimani Masoud , Mashhadikhan Maedeh , Barahimi Ahmadreza , Maghari Amirhossein 
Published: November 2017

Abstract

Background:
Currently, mushrooms have been used in traditional and folk medicines for their therapeutic activities, such as antibiotic, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antileukemic and immunomodulatory actions. This investigation evaluates the anti-invasive, antiproliferative and cytotoxic effects of Pleurotus ostreatus (Pleurotaceae) on leukemia cell lines.

Methods:
The proliferation of KG-1 cells was measured by using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay after treatment with gradient dilutions of P. ostreatus extract. Then, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the extract was determined. Moreover, the proliferation of Jurkat cells and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), a cancerous cell line and normal body cells, respectively, was considered. The apoptotic morphology of treated KG-1 cells was evaluated with Giemsa staining. The invasion and migration of cells were evaluated using transwell invasion assay. Thereafter, the rates of apoptosis and necrosis were measured by using flow cytometry, and BAX and MMP-9 gene expression were evaluated using quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction as apoptotic and metastatic genes, respectively.

Results:
The MIC of the extract was determined to be 1 mg/mL after 48 h. According to the results, the extract decreased the proliferation of leukemia cell lines (KG-1 and Jurkat cells) but had no antiproliferative effects on BMSCs. Moreover, KG-1 cell migration and MMP-9 gene expression decreased after the treatment, and the rate of apoptosis and BAX gene expression increased significantly.

Conclusions:
According to the efficient therapeutic properties of P. ostreatus on leukemia cell lines, this mushroom could be introduced as a natural medicine to cure leukemic patients who suffer from the harmful side effects and enormous costs of chemotherapy.
On Pedagogy for Urban Design - Some Observations
Authors: Lukovich Tamas 
Published: November 2017

AbstractIn the absence of any legal, political and institutional legitimacy, what can urban design do and how should future urban designers be educated? There appear to be as many questions in the subject as possible answers. However, in the last couple of decades a rather robust theoretical direction has been emerging, upon which a more responsive design practice and professional education can be placed. There is also an increasing international interest for urban design education.in the developed and rapidly developing world. The aims of the paper are to inform, to illuminate and to provoke, including the interrogation of our own values, practices and preferences.
Finding Elizabeth: Construing memory inElizabeth Is Missingby Emma Healey
Authors: Harrison Chloe 
Published: November 2017

AbstractElizabeth Is Missingby Emma Healey was published in 2014 and won the Costa Award for best first novel. Both humorous and sad, it has been categorised as literary fiction, detective fiction and a psychological thriller, and is thus a “hybrid” genre novel that is difficult to categorise neatly. The novel’s chief protagonist and narrator is Maud, who has dementia. As a narrator Maud is extremely unreliable and often forgets facts and events even as they are unfolding around her. Maud’s memories, however, have a much higher degree of specificity than her present day narratives: they are richer, more detailed, and therefore much more reliable, than the narrative of her current life. Consequently, the novel is characterised by a stylistic contrast between the vague and the specific, the remembered and the forgotten. In order to investigate this contrast, this paper argues that a stylistic account of Cognitive Grammar can shed further light on how Maud’s cognitive habits are represented in the novel, and are represented in the novel, and how these in turn impact upon text-world representation. The analysis draws upon Cognitive Grammar’s construal processes, in particular, to explore the fictive illustration of mind style – and of memory – in this literary context. Finally, this paper considers how one of the particular experiences of reading the narrative is dependent on the “layered construal” prevalent in the text, whereby a reader’s experience of the fictional world is continually contrasted with that of the narrator.
Gearing up for Catalan Intellectual History: JOCIH’s Twist
Authors: Casanovas Pompeu , Monserrat Josep , Simon Wendy R. 
Published: November 2017

AbstractThis article can be read as an Editorial for the first issue of theJournal of Catalan Intellectual History(JOCIH) in its new stage at de Gruyter Open. It offers, first, a methodical review of the concept, roles, and trends of intellectual history in the 20th century. Next, it looks into the particular Catalan tradition, historiography, and cultural analysis to position the aim and the role of the Journal with regard to similar initiatives. It tries to give an answer to the crisis of intellectual history as a discipline, at the end of the past century. The third part of the article describes some of the available resources. The fourth section introduces the contents of the present issue, focussing on the construction of a collective identity and the literary engagement of Catalan writers between 1920 and 1980, either in their country or in exile. The Notes of the present issue highlight the importance of technology, natural language processing, and Semantic Web developments in carrying out contemporary research in this field.
The Censorship of Essays Written by Maria Aurèlia Capmany (1968–1978)
Authors: Boreu Francesc Foguet i 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
General Franco’s censorship apparatus was quick to pounce on the intellectual dissent in the essays written by Maria Aurèlia Capmany from 1968 to 1978. Based on censorship records, this article analyses the ideological way that those in charge of issuing the reports read her essays. The essays that suffered the most in the hands of the censors were La joventut és una nova classe? (1969), Pedra de toc (1970), El feminismo ibérico (1970) and El feminisme a Catalunya (1973).
Digital Humanities on the Semantic Web: Accessing Historical and Musical Linked Data
Authors: Meroño-Peñuela Albert 
Published: November 2017

AbstractKey fields in the humanities, such as history, art and language, are central to a major transformation that is changing scholarly practice in these fields: the so-called Digital Humanities (DH). A fundamental question in DH is how humanities datasets can be represented digitally, in such a way that machines can process them, understand their meaning, facilitate their inquiry, and exchange them on the Web. In this paper, we survey current efforts within the Semantic Web and Linked Data, a family of Webcompatible knowledge representation formalisms and standards, to represent DH objects in quantitative history and symbolic music. We also argue that the technological gap between the Semantic Web and Linked Data, and DH data owners is currently too wide for effective access and consumption of these semantically enabled humanities data. To this end, we proposegrlc, a thin middleware that leverages currently existing queries on the Web (expressed in, e.g., SPARQL) to transparently build standard Web APIs that facilitate access to any Linked Data.