bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The effects of modulating contrast in verbal irony as a cue for giftedness
Authors: Bianchi Ivana , Canestrari Carla , Roncoroni Anna Maria , Burro Roberto , Branchini Erika , Savardi Ugo 
Published: September 2017

AbstractThis study adds to the existing literature on the ability to understand irony of typically developing versus gifted students (aged 12–15). In addition to the canonical condition of polarized statements applied to oppositely polarized situations, we also considered the case of intermediate statements and situations. The results showed a significant difference between the two groups of participants. Both groups recognized an ironic interpretation in the more usual condition of a polarized statement applied to a clearly oppositely polarized situation and they also grasped the idea that the bigger the contrast, the more ironic the message. However, gifted students demonstrated greater mastery, with regard to both polarized and intermediate statements. They also demonstrated greater ability compared with their non-gifted peers in the task which required them to explain the “rule” underlying the conditions which applied to the comments they had judged as ironic and to then produce ironic stories demonstrating the specificity of irony (not to be confused with generic humor).
Authentication based on gestures with smartphone in hand
Authors: Varga Juraj , Švanda Dominik , Varchola Marek , Zajac Pavol 
Published: September 2017

AbstractWe propose a new method of authentication for smartphones and similar devices based on gestures made by user with the device itself. The main advantage of our method is that it combines subtle biometric properties of the gesture (something you are) with a secret information that can be freely chosen by the user (something you know). Our prototype implementation shows that the scheme is feasible in practice. Further development, testing and fine tuning of parameters is required for deployment in the real world.
Run length limited error control codes construction based on one control matrix property
Authors: Farkaš Peter , Schindler Frank 
Published: September 2017

AbstractIn this manuscript a simple method is presented for constructing run length limited error control codes from linear binary block codes. The run length limited properties are obtained via addition of a carefully chosen fixed binary vector - a modifier to all codewords without introducing any additional redundancy. Modifier selection is based on a specific property, which can be found in some of the linear binary block codes control matrices. Similar known methods are based on properties of generator matrices. However some codes are specified via control matrices, for example low density parity check codes. The method proposed in this letter could be applied to some of them directly. This is illustrated in this manuscript using example in which a run length limited low density parity check code is obtained from Gallager code.
Physical activity and bone mineral density at the femoral neck subregions in adolescents with Down syndrome
Authors: Matute-Llorente Ángel , González-Agüero Alejandro , Vicente-Rodríguez Germán , Sardinha Luís B. , Baptista Fátima , Casajús José A. 
Published: September 2017

AbstractBackground:Low bone mineral density (BMD) has been frequently described in subjects with Down syndrome (DS). Reduced physical activity (PA) levels may contribute to low BMD in this population. The objective of the study was to investigate whether PA levels were related to the femoral neck bone mass distribution in a sample of 14 males and 12 females with DS aged 12–18 years.Methods:BMD was evaluated by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) at the integral, superolateral and inferomedial femoral neck regions and PA levels were assessed by accelerometry. The BMDs between the sexes and PA groups (below and above the 50th percentile of the total PA) were compared using independent t-tests and analyses of covariance (ANCOVAs) controlling for age, height and body weight.Results:No differences were found between the BMDs of males and females in any femoral neck region (p>0.05). Females with higher PA levels demonstrated increased integral (0.774 g/cmConclusions:This investigation shows that females accumulating more total PA presented increased BMDs at the integral and superolateral femoral neck regions (14.1% and 17.0%, respectively) when compared to their less active peers. These data highlight the importance of PA in females with DS to counteract their low bone mass and to improve their bone health.
Individualised growth response optimisation (iGRO) tool: an accessible and easy-to-use growth prediction system to enable treatment optimisation for children treated with growth hormone
Authors: Loftus Jane , Lindberg Anders , Aydin Ferah , Gomez Roy , Maghnie Mohamad , Rooman Raoul , Steinkamp Heinz , Doerr Helmuth , Ranke Michael , Camacho-Hubner Cecilia 
Published: September 2017

AbstractBackground:Growth prediction models (GPMs) exist to support clinical management of children treated with growth hormone (GH) for growth hormone deficiency (GHD), Turner syndrome (TS) and for short children born small for gestational age (SGA). Currently, no prediction system has been widely adopted.Content:The objective was to develop a stand-alone web-based system to enable the widespread use of an ‘individualised growth response optimisation’ (iGRO) tool across European endocrinology clinics. A modern platform was developed to ensure compatibility with IT systems and web browsers. Seventeen GPMs derived from the KIGS database were included and tested for accuracy.Summary:The iGRO system demonstrated prediction accuracy and IT compatibility. The observed discrepancies between actual and predicted height may support clinicians in investigating the reasons for deviations around the expected growth and optimise treatment.Conclusions:This system has the potential for wide access in endocrinology clinics to support the clinical management of children treated with GH for these three indications.
The dependency between annual air temperature and solar activity. A case study of Warsaw in 1951–2010.
Authors: Boryczka Jerzy , Stopa-Boryczka Maria , Kossowska-Cezak Urszula , Wawer Jolanta 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
The paper demonstrates a dependency between the annual average daily air temperature course (cycle) in Warsaw and the profile of annual solar activity linked to rotation (with a period of 25–31 days). Waves of cold (ΔT <0) or heat (ΔT ≥ 0) were defined as ΔT deviations of daily average temperature (T) using a regression sinusoid f (t) with a period of 365 days. Cold waves were found to generally occur at times of low daily average solar activity (relative to 60-year average), while hot waves tended to coincide with high Wolf numbers. The cycles of the variables were derived using the sinusoid regression method (Boryczka 1998). The maximum sinusoid regression of the annual air-temperature cycle T is delayed by nearly one month vis-à-vis the maximum declination of the Sun. The maximum of the regression sinusoid of daily average Wolf numbers (W) was delayed from the maximum declination by more than two months.
Crystal structure of poly[(μ2-1,4-bis((2-ethyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)methyl)benzene-κ2
N:N′)(μ2-isophthalato-κ4
O,O′:O′′,O′′′)cadmium(II)], C34H30N4O4Cd
Authors: Xu Chunying , Chu Wenjuan , Cui Lu , Li Minghui 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
C34H30N4O4Cd, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 10.382(2) Å, b = 18.102(4) Å, c = 18.449(5) Å, β = 123.32(2)°, V = 2897.3(12) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0540, ωR
ref(F
2) = 0.1069, T = 293(2) K.
Crystal structure of catena-poly[(μ2-benzene-1,4-dicarboxylato-κ2
O:O′)-(1-ethyl-6-fluoro-7-(4-methylpiperazin-1-ium-1-yl)-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylato-κ2
O,O′)zinc(II)] 1.25 hydrate, C25H26.5N3O8.25FZn
Authors: Hu Yong-Jun , Jin Lie , Zhu Ling , Zhou Tian 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
C25H26.5N3O8.25FZn, Triclinic, P1̅ (no. 2) a = 10.2889(6) Å, b = 10.6034(5) Å, c = 12.9576(8) Å, α = 105.984(5)°, β = 109.785(6)°, γ = 93.257(4)°, V = 1261.05(12) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0344, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0783, T = 293 K.
Crystal structure of fac-(acetylacetonato-κ
2
O,O′)tricarbonyl(tri(p-tolyl)phosphine-κP)rhenium(I), C29H28O5PRe
Authors: Manicum Amanda-Lee , Schutte-Smith Marietjie , Visser Hendrik G. 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
C29H28O5PRe, triclinic, P1̄ (no. 2), a = 12.733(7) Å, b = 18.668(11) Å, c = 24.779(15) Å, α = 101.442(20)°, β = 100.844(18)°, γ = 104.240(19)°, V = 5419(9) Å3, Z = 8, R
gt(F) = 0.0307, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0772, T = 100 K.
The crystal structure of (S)-2-benzylsuccinic acid, C11H12O4
Authors: Zhang Yun-Peng , Li Bing 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
C11H12O4, orthorhombic, P212121 (no. 19), a = 9.960(2) Å, b = 9.960(2) Å, c = 10.967(2) Å, V = 1083.9(4) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0505, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1861, T = 293(2) K.
Analyzing polymeric nanofibrous scaffold performances in diabetic animal models for translational chronic wound healing research
Authors: Goonoo Nowsheen , Bhaw-Luximon Archana 
Published: September 2017

AbstractTissue-engineered scaffolds for skin wound healing have undergone tremendous progress since the advent of autologous skin grafts or autografts. The recognition that a three-dimensional (3D) scaffold more closely mimics the biochemical-mechanical milieu of wounds and advancing knowledge of cell biology has led to the next-generation of engineered biopolymeric nanoscaffolds. These can pave the way towards personalized wound care as they can address multiple requirements of skin physiology. A unifying approach is required for translational success of scaffolds, involving clinicians, biologists, and chemists. Followingin vitrotesting using cell lines, pre-clinical studies on animal models is the next crucial step towards scaffold clinical translation. Often, success noted in these studies does not replicate in human patients due to the heterogeneous nature of wound conditions and causes that cannot be found in a single animal model. In this review, we give an overview of the status of pre-clinical mice models for types 1 and 2 diabetic wound healing and relate this to studies conducted with polymeric nanoscaffolds. Translational shortcomings of these models are analyzed where they fail to provide a good replica of human conditions. Categorization and use of more sophisticated models, which can closely mimic the diabetic features, are addressed for translational use of nanoscaffolds.
Provenance Study of Prehistoric Ceramics from Sicily: A Comparative Study between pXRF and XRF
Authors: Tanasi Davide , Tykot Robert H. , Pirone Frederick , McKendry Erin 
Published: September 2017

AbstractThe 1964 archaeological exploration of the Ognina islet near Syracuse, Sicily, has provided evidence suggesting a long-term prehistoric occupation from the Neolithic to the Middle Bronze Age. Maltese style ceramics were found in Early and Middle Bronze Age layers. A small group of imports belonging to the Thermi Ware culture was found in connection with the local Castelluccian Ware (EBA), and Maltese style Borġ in-Nadur wares were recovered with local Thapsos ceramics (MBA). During fieldwork in 2012, large amounts of ceramics were recovered including new examples of Thermi and Borġ in-Nadur wares as well as large amounts of Castelluccian and Thapsos pottery. In order to ascertain whether the Maltese type pottery was imported from Malta, a program of archaeometric analyses was established. Diagnostic samples belonging to both Maltese-like and Sicilian pottery classes were analyzed with destructive thin sectioning and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) and subsequently analyzed with non-destructive portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (pXRF) together with a sample of Sicilian clay taken from a clay source close to the islet. The analyses demonstrated that the two Thermi Ware samples were locally produced and three out of four Borġ in-Nadur pieces had a Maltese provenance while one of the four being produced in Sicily.
Underwater Target Direction of Arrival Estimation by Small Acoustic Sensor Array Based on Sparse Bayesian Learning
Authors: Biao Wang , Cheng He 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
Assuming independently but identically distributed sources, the traditional DOA (direction of arrival) estimation method of underwater acoustic target normally has poor estimation performance and provides inaccurate estimation results. To solve this problem, a new high-accuracy DOA algorithm based on sparse Bayesian learning algorithm is proposed in terms of temporally correlated source vectors. In novel method, we regarded underwater acoustic source as a first-order auto-regressive process. And then we used the new algorithm of multi-vector SBL to reconstruct the signal spatial spectrum. Then we used the CS-MMV model to estimate the DOA. The experiment results have shown the novel algorithm has a higher spatial resolution and estimation accuracy than other DOA algorithms in the cases of less array element space and less snapshots.
An Analytical Solution for Dynamic Response of Water Barrier Subjected to Strong Shock Waves Caused by an Underwater Explosion to Dams
Authors: Lu Lu , Zou Degao , Zhu Ye , Dong Yun 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
Shock waves arriving at a dam site are close to plane waves when the center of an underwater explosion is far from the dam site. In general, the wave pressure is calculated with COLE empirical formula. The COLE formula is a negative exponential function with respect to time. In this paper, a new analytical solution algorithm is proposed, which does not require the use of step-by-step time integration. In Comparison with the step-by-step time integration, the proposed algorithm requires relatively less calculation and avoids high-frequency oscillation. Furthermore, the vertical upstream surface and the sloping upstream surface in two types of the dams are analyzed in this paper. The research results indicate that the analytical solution can be applied for a dam with a vertical upstream surface. However, because the upstream face of a dam is inclined, the analytical solution can be obtained only for dams that are at lower height. Whenever the height of a dam is higher, then no analytical solution can be obtained, and only the use of step-by-step time integration can obtain a solution.
Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnusalbacares) Fishing Ground Forecasting Model Based On Bayes Classifier In The South China Sea
Authors: Zhou Wei-feng , Li An-zhou , Ji Shi-jian , Qiu Yong-song 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
Using the yellowfin tuna (Thunnusalbacares,YFT)longline fishing catch data in the open South China Sea (SCS) provided by WCPFC, the optimum interpolation sea surface temperature (OISST) from CPC/NOAA and multi-satellites altimetric monthly averaged product sea surface height (SSH) released by CNES, eight alternative options based on Bayes classifier were made in this paper according to different strategies on the choice of environment factors and the levels of fishing zones to classify the YFT fishing ground in the open SCS. The classification results were compared with the actual ones for validation and analyzed to know how different plans impact on classification results and precision. The results of validation showed that the precision of the eight options were 71.4%, 75%, 70.8%, 74.4%, 66.7%, 68.5%, 57.7% and 63.7% in sequence, the first to sixth among them above 65% would meet the practical application needs basically. The alternatives which use SST and SSH simultaneously as the environmental factors have higher precision than which only use single SST environmental factor, and the consideration of adding SSH can improve the model precision to a certain extent. The options which use CPUE’s mean ± standard deviation as threshold have higher precision than which use CPUE’s 33.3%-quantile and 66.7%-quantile as the threshold
Analysis of recent coastline evolution due to marine reclamation projects in the Qinzhou Bay
Authors: Yan Youxi , Zhang Zhongqiu , Wang Chunling , Zhang Leilei , Huang Yingna , Zhang Jihong 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
Intense marine reclamation activities bring obvious benefits, meanwhile, these activities also influence the coastal natural formation, hydrodynamic processes and water environment etc. In order to investigate the exact influence in the Qinzhou Bay brought by marine reclamation behaviors in recent years, based on the remote sensing image data in the Qinzhou Bay in 2006, 2008, 2009, 2012 and 2014, with the help of GIS and RS software, the thesis interprets Qinzhou Bay coastline and artificial reclamation by man-machine interaction and makes quantitative analysis in the Qinzhou Bay coast evolution recently. The results show: (1) Qinzhou Bay coastal morphology change degree was strong in 2006 - 2012 and the coastline changed greatly. Originally part of the natural shore segments which had twists and turns were gradually filled into artificial coast, the coast constantly advanced to the sea, coastline became regular and straight; (2) The change degree of coastline was relatively small in 2006-2008, the average artificial coastline increased 8.86 km/a, the average artificial reclamation area was 20.79 km2 /a; in 2008-2012, the change range of coastline was the greatest, coastline changed most severely, the average artificial coastline increased 16.07 km/a, the average artificial reclamation area was 58.52 km2 /a; however, in 2012-2014, coastline change degree relatively slowed, the average artificial coastline increased 4.04 km per year, the average artificial reclamation area was 3.464 km2 /a. (3) Compared to the studies of predecessors, the innovation of this paper is that it is the first to carry out the detailed research on coastline evolution caused by reclamation engineerings of the Qinzhou Bay, then formed the change results on coastline that caused by intense human activities in the Qinzhou Bay, provided the area of the marine environment protection with full and accurate data.
Analysis of Food Imports in a Highly Import Dependent Economy
Authors: Kaitibie Simeon , Haq Munshi Masudul , Rakotoarisoa Manitra A. 
Published: September 2017

AbstractThis analysis of food imports used an enhanced gravity model of trade, with food imports from approximately 136 countries from 2004 to 2014. Using improved panel data techniques, we show that total income, inflation in the food exporting country, corruption perception in the food exporting country, trade openness in the food exporting economy, GCC membership are important determinants of food imports by Qatar. In addition, we show that Qatari food imports mostly originate in countries with, on average, similar economic sizes. Finally, Qatar’s factor endowment is dissimilar to those of most of its trading partners, a situation that potentially fosters international food trade in accordance with the Heckscher–Ohlin theory of trade.
Lire De la part de la princesse morte de Kenizé Mourad à la lumière de la sémiotique topologique d’Algirdas Julien Greimas
Authors: Kasar Sündüz Öztürk 
Published: September 2017

Résumé
La présente étude porte sur la représentation de la ville en littérature sous le point de vue de la sémiotique de l’espace. L’article part des notions qu’Algirdas Julien Greimas développe dans son article « Pour une sémiotique topologique » pour examiner un roman où quatre villes dépeintes à l’arrière-fond apportent beaucoup à son univers sémiotique. De la part de la princesse morte de Kenizé Mourad met en scène Istanbul, Beyrouth, Luknow (en Inde), et Paris en construisant leurs identités et leurs textualités de manière foncièrement différente. L’analyse se concentre sur trois éléments : primo, la place et l’importance des villes dans le roman à travers le titre et les intertitres ; secundo, la comparaison des métropoles en temps du discours et en temps de l’histoire et tertio, l’analyse thymique des villes du point de vue de l’héroïne. L’étude tâche d’illustrer ainsi le plurilinguisme et la multiculturalité des espaces urbains à travers une œuvre où les villes de la princesse morte constituent les grands acteurs de l’histoire relatée dans le texte.
Phoenix aus der Asche: Wie al-Qaida sich neu erfindet und wieder an Stärke gewinnt
Authors: Wätzel Florian 
Published: September 2017

Kurzfassung:
Das Terrornetzwerk al-Qaida hat in den vergangenen Jahren einen Wandel durchlaufen und gewinnt wieder an Stärke. Während die Kernorganisation an Einfluss verloren hat, haben sich ihre regionalen Ableger verselbstständigt. Der Zusammenbruch von Staatlichkeit in Teilen des Nahen Ostens und Nordafrikas als Folge des Arabischen Frühlings hat den Dschihadisten weitreichende Handlungsmöglichkeiten eröffnet. Wo politische Instabilität eine effektive Terrorismusbekämpfung verhindert, eröffnen sie neue Fronten, rekrutieren neue Kämpfer und vergrößern ihren Einfluss. Von Terroroperationen im Ausland und damit von Osama bin Ladens globalen Dschihad gegen den Westen nehmen sie hingegen Abstand, um ihre bisherigen Erfolge in der eigenen Heimat nicht durch Vergeltungsschläge des Westens zu gefährden.
Methodische und konstitutionstheoretische Aspekte einer rekonstruktiven Kindheitsforschung
Authors: Scheid Claudia , Zizek Boris 
Published: September 2017

ZusammenfassungObwohl zunehmend Bemühungen feststellbar sind, diePerspektive des Kindeszu erheben und auszuwerten, sind den vorliegenden Zugängen methodisch Grenzen gesetzt. Weltsichten, Deutungsmuster, Narrative, die man bei Erwachsenen durch Interviews erheben kann, sind hier kaum zugänglich, weil das Interview alsKönigswegder sozialwissenschaftlichen Forschung (König 1962) nicht auf vergleichbare Weise in Anschlag gebracht werden kann. Die vorliegende Darstellung methodischer und konstitutionstheoretischer Implikationen eines rekonstruktiven Zugangs zu kindlichen Bildungsprozessen ist programmatisch. Wir schlagen vor, Kinderzeichnungen als Niederschlag kindlicher Welt- und Selbstaneignung systematisch zu nutzen. Sie bieten Einblick in die Perspektiven von Kindern, da sich in ihnen Bildungsprozesse protokollieren. Auf der Grundlage einer kritischen Sichtung vorliegender Auseinandersetzungen mit dem Gegenstand Kinderzeichnung wird sein Potenzial für eine rekonstruktive Bildungsforschung zu Kindern erschlossen. Das bildnerische Handeln von Kindern wird als eine Form desNachdenkens, als eine Auseinandersetzung mit dem zum Ausdruck gebrachten inneren Erleben gefasst. Die Metaphern (Philosoph und Künstler) sollen ein damit verbundeneskonstitutionstheoretisches Bild des Kindeseinfangen und begrifflich verfügbar machen. Die Analyse einer Kinderzeichnung soll exemplarisch das methodische Vorgehen veranschaulichen.
Das „Bauchgefühl“ als Instrument der Personalauswahl bei der Vergabe von Ausbildungsstellen
Authors: Janz Caroline 
Published: September 2017

Zusammenfassung
Der Artikel untersucht die Funktion des „Bauchgefühls“ bei der Vergabe von Ausbildungsstellen. Hierfür werden 30 qualitative Interviews mit Personalverantwortlichen von Klein- Mittel- und Großbetrieben analysiert. Die rekonstruktive Analyse von Somatisierungssemantiken und deren Theoretisierung in Anlehnung an Bourdieus Habituskonzept zeigt: Das „Bauchgefühl“ – als geradezu paradigmatisches Beispiel für Somatisierungssemantiken – kann 1. als Mechanismus der Ungleichheits(re)produktion und 2. gleichzeitig als verlässliches organisationspezifisches Selektionsinstrument neu konzeptualisiert und damit für organisationssoziologische Studien wie auch für die Ungleichheitsforschung nutzbar gemacht werden. Indem der vorliegende Aufsatz das Potenzial von Bourdieus Sozialtheorie für die soziologische Organisationsforschung aufzeigt, leistet er einen Beitrag dazu, die Strukturebene von Organisationen mit der Akteursebene in Organisationen zu verbinden und damit einem existierenden Forschungsdesiderat zu begegnen.