bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
BREVES NOTAS SOBRE A LEITURA EM PLE: ASPECTOS FONÉTICOS
Authors: Nhatuve Diocleciano 
Published: December 2017

Este artigo discute a relação entre vogais temáticas, gênero e concordância em Português como língua estrangeira. O objetivo é identificar as tendências no estabelecimento da concordância e as características dos nomes com os quais ocorre maior número de desvios de concordância nominal em gênero em sintagmas nominais dos aprendizes zimbabweanos de português, cujo conhecimento linguístico prévio envolve aspetos de shona e de inglês, com mecanismos de concordância distantes dos do português e, assim, verificar até que ponto coincidem ou se distanciam dos resultados de outros estudos semelhantes. O estudo baseia-se numa abordagem mista, de tal sorte que os resultados são de natureza qualitativa e quantitativa. Como resultado o estudo revela que as vogais temáticas não influem no estabelecimento da concordância em PLE dos aprendenteszimbabweanos. Neste grupo, grande parte dos nomes terminados por –aé associada a acessórios com traços do masculino, revelando-se a tendência de usar o masculino independentemente da vogal. Desta feita, à tendência revelada por Leiria (2006), Ferreira (2011) e Pinto (2012), a qual indica que o desvio de concordância em gênero se concentra em nomes que não terminam pelas vogais –a e –o, acrescenta-se mais um dado diferente sobre as vogais temáticas e a concordância em gênero.
Resource communication: ApkFor©, an Android Open-Source Project for research and technology transfer in forest management
Authors: Pérez-Rodríguez Fernando , Azevedo João C. , Menéndez-Miguélez María 
Published: December 2017

Aim of the study: To introduce and describe ApkFor©, an Android Open-Source Project to generate basic mobile applications to transfer forest growth and yield models for even-aged stands.Material and methods: ApkFor© was developed in Android Studio using Java and XML languages integrating transition functions for dominant height and basal area, equations of tree and stand volume and structural models. The project was applied and validated for Pinus pinaster Ait. stands in Northeastern Portugal.Main results: ApkFor© is an Open-Source project freely available from the Source Force repository: https://sourceforge.net/projects/apkfor/, licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3). Research highlights: This project has been designed and created to provide the code and promote its re-use and modification to develop simple growth and yield mobile applications in Android, and with it to transfer research results of forest modelling to forest managers. Moreover, an example of application of the compiled code is provided using the models of Pinus pinaster Ait. previously validated for the Northeastern Region of Portugal.
Kodning af [±Distance] i spanske NP’er med event-nominaliseringer som kerneled
Authors: Müller Henrik Høeg 
Published: December 2017

This paper shows that the principles that govern the use of object prepositions inside Spanish NPs with event nominalizations as heads are similar to the ones applying to the sentence level anti-passive alternation. It is claimed that object prepositions encode a fundamental distinction between proximity and distance in terms of how the Agent and the Patient relate to each other. The preposition de ‘of ’ induces a proximity relation where no transfer of energy between the participant roles takes place, while prepositions different from de signal distance between the roles. The proximity vs. distance assumption and its foundation in the anti-passive alternation is corroborated by linguistic evidence concerned with the compatibility patterns of these NPs with directional participles and verbonominal predicates.
Le rôle du positionnement et de la communication dans l’adoption d’une innovation technologique : le cas de la fibre optique en France
Authors: Fautrero Valérie , Lejealle Catherine , Rayna Thierry 
Published: December 2017

Cette recherche porte sur le phénomène complexe de l’adoption d’une innovation technologique et s’intéresse plus particulièrement au cas de la fibre optique (FTTH) en France. Cette technologie bénéficie de caractéristiques très favorables (vitesse notamment) mais ne se diffuse que peu et lentement, contrairement à la technologie plus ancienne, l’ADSL. Afin d’expliquer cet insuccès, une méthodologie en deux temps est mise en œuvre : une étude quantitative menée auprès de 5 % des foyers abonnés à la fibre optique (FTTH) suivie d’une analyse des publicités des opérateurs. Celle-ci permet d’identifier une rupture dans la diffusion de la technologie (gouffre de Moore), due à l’hétérogénéité des profils des utilisateurs. Cet article montre que franchir ce gouffre requiert d’effectuer une segmentation des usages et de faire évoluer les discours en les axant sur les niches d’usages. En conclusion, des recommandations d’actions pour différents acteurs sont émises.
Le souvenir de l’experience vécue en magasin physique. Les apports de l’analyse de réseaux
Authors: Flacandji Michaël 
Published: December 2017

Quel souvenir garde-t-on d’une expérience vécue en magasin physique, et comment ce souvenir affecte-il la relation à l’enseigne ? Afin de reconstituer la structuration du souvenir de l’expérience de magasinage, nous avons mené une étude longitudinale auprès de 132 chalands. Par des analyses de réseaux, nous mettons en évidence une structuration du souvenir autour de quatre catégories d’éléments : 1) le magasin et son environnement, 2) les produits, 3) les interactions avec le personnel, 4) l’évaluation de l’expérience. Ainsi, nous montrons que le magasin physique possède une capacité à véhiculer des souvenirs qui lui permet de créer et d’entretenir la relation à l’enseigne.
Vendre à court terme et construire une relation à long terme : les principes d’influence au secours de la vente orientée client
Authors: Julienne Éric , Banikema Annie 
Published: December 2017

L’orientation client (OC) caractérise les vendeurs qui veulent satisfaire leurs clients et construire avec eux une relation à long terme. Le vendeur OC est supposé conclure naturellement la vente, dans le prolongement d’une proposition de valeur adaptée aux besoins de son client, sans qu’il ait à utiliser de tactiques fondées sur les principes d’influence (PI). Toutefois, cette recherche prenant appui sur une expérimentation montre une réalité différente : le vendeur OC conclut plus facilement la vente lorsqu’il utilise les PI, et cela ne nuit pas à la qualité de la relation. Il en résulte trois recommandations : 1) la culture de vente devrait s’appuyer sur une charte qui promeut la combinaison de l’OC et des PI ; 2) les vendeurs devraient être formés à utiliser conjointement les PI et l’OC ; 3) tout système de contrôle et de rémunération des vendeurs devrait être équilibré entre contrôle des résultats de vente et contrôle des comportements OC.
Phénoménologie politique du voile
Authors: Bentouhami Hourya 
Published: December 2017

On entend par phénoménologie politique la manière dont l’ordre des apparences, la réalité même de ce qui est vu, est déterminée par des rapports de pouvoir reposant sur des logiques de race, de sexe et de classe. Mon objet porte sur la constitution du voile et des femmes musulmanes qui le portent, dans les pays occidentaux et tout particulièrement en France, comme un objet « phobogène », qui suscite un dégoût à bout d’oeil. Comment expliquer une telle insistance médiatique et politique à vouloir régler l’ordre d’apparition des femmes voilées ? Ma thèse sera de montrer que la laïcité à la française, dans sa nouvelle version, est fondée sur une théorie des apparences largement déterminée par un imaginaire nationaliste de la différence des sexes, par la réactivation d’un orientalisme sexuel et par l’invisibilisation propre au travail du care auquel les femmes musulmanes sont souvent assignées.
Trouble dans l’identité de genre : le transféminisme et la subversion de l’identité cisgenre
Authors: Baril Alexandre 
Published: December 2017

Cet article traite de la sous-représentation des personnes trans spécialistes des enjeux trans, professeur.e.s dans les universités canadiennes, et s’attarde au cas des départements d’études féministes et de genre. La question de recherche est : quelles sont les barrières systémiques empêchant le décentrement du sujet cis-centré du féminisme universitaire francophone canadien et contribuant à l’exclusion des personnes trans ? Cet essai analyse ces obstacles. La première partie démontre la présence d’un cisgenrisme dans l’enseignement et la recherche, créant un plafond de verre pour les personnes trans dans le milieu universitaire. La deuxième étudie l’absence du traitement des enjeux trans dans l’enseignement et la recherche féministe francophone, malgré l’intérêt des étudiant.e.s pour ces enjeux. La troisième partie utilise l’approche transféministe pour troubler la cisgenrenormativité des études féministes et de genre, et les divisions disciplinaires qui marginalisent les personnes trans dans le milieu universitaire.
La spécialisation disciplinaire et professionnelle basée sur le genre en Relations internationales
Authors: Sarson Leah 
Published: December 2017

Cet article explore l’aspect genré de la spécialisation disciplinaire et professionnelle en Relations internationales et la façon dont se reproduisent les perceptions des compétences et du savoir. Il se base sur une analyse de discours des participantes ayant assisté à l’atelier canadien de l’organisation Women in International Security (Wiis-Canada) en 2015, ainsi que sur mes propres expériences en tant qu’organisatrice de cet évènement. L’un des thèmes principaux auquel les participantes ont réfléchi est celui de la voix professionnelle : qui l’acquiert, comment elle est encouragée ou entravée et ce qui arrive quand elle est réduite au silence. Tandis que les jeunes chercheurs tentent de concilier leurs approches académiques et leur identité universitaire naissante, une transition professionnelle s’effectue. Sans un dialogue inclusif sur ces modèles de recherche et les méthodes critiques, les progrès ontologiques et épistémologiques qui se réalisent lors d’évènements tels que l’atelierWiis-Canada pourraient s’avérer superficiels.
Profiling soil microbial communities with next-generation sequencing: the influence of DNA kit selection and technician technical expertise
Authors: Soliman Taha , Yang Sung-Yin , Yamazaki Tomoko , Jenke-Kodama Holger 
Published: December 2017

Structure and diversity of microbial communities are an important research topic in biology, since microbes play essential roles in the ecology of various environments. Different DNA isolation protocols can lead to data bias and can affect results of next-generation sequencing. To evaluate the impact of protocols for DNA isolation from soil samples and also the influence of individual handling of samples, we compared results obtained by two researchers (R and T) using two different DNA extraction kits: (1) MO BIO PowerSoil®DNA Isolation kit (MO_R and MO_T) and (2) NucleoSpin®Soil kit (MN_R and MN_T). Samples were collected from six different sites on Okinawa Island, Japan. For all sites, differences in the results of microbial composition analyses (bacteria, archaea, fungi, and other eukaryotes), obtained by the two researchers using the two kits, were analyzed. For both researchers, the MN kit gave significantly higher yields of genomic DNA at all sites compared to the MO kit (ANOVA;P < 0.006). In addition, operational taxonomic units for some phyla and classes were missed in some cases: Micrarchaea were detected only in the MN_T and MO_R analyses; the bacterial phylum Armatimonadetes was detected only in MO_R and MO_T; and WIM5 of the phylum Amoebozoa of eukaryotes was found only in the MO_T analysis. Our results suggest the possibility of handling bias; therefore, it is crucial that replicated DNA extraction be performed by at least two technicians for thorough microbial analyses and to obtain accurate estimates of microbial diversity.
Convergent and Concurrent Validity of the Lithuanian Version of the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale-2 Teacher Rating Scale
Authors: Nordness Philip D. , Lambert Matthew C. , Geležinienė Renata , Kuhn Miriam 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Given the increasing international calls for more strength-based assessment, there is a need for European schools, mental health programs and family service agencies to identify psychometrically sound instruments in their native languages. The purpose of this study was to examine the convergent and concurrent validity for [?] the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale-2 Teacher Rating Scale (BERS-2; Epstein, 2004) as translated into Lithuanian by comparing it with the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ; Goodman, 1997) and the Emotional and Behavioral Screener (EBS; Cullinan & Epstein, 2013). The results showed moderate to large correlations across all of the instruments, which would suggest that the Lithuanian version of the BERS-2 Teacher Rating Scale may be an appropriate strength-based assessment for use in Lithuania.
Investigating the Direct Meltwater Effect in Terrestrial Oxygen‐Isotope Paleoclimate Records Using an Isotope‐Enabled Earth System Model
Authors: Zhu Jiang , Liu Zhengyu , Brady Esther C. , Otto‐Bliesner Bette L. , Marcott Shaun A. , Zhang Jiaxu , Wang Xianfeng , Nusbaumer Jesse , Wong Tony E. , Jahn Alexandra , Noone David 
Published: December 2017

AbstractVariations in terrestrial oxygen‐isotope reconstructions from ice cores and speleothems have been primarily attributed to climatic changes of surface air temperature, precipitation amount, or atmospheric circulation. Here we demonstrate with the fully coupled isotope‐enabled Community Earth System Model an additional process contributing to the oxygen‐isotope variations during glacial meltwater events. This process, termed “the direct meltwater effect,” involves propagating large amounts of isotopically depleted meltwater throughout the hydrological cycle and is independent of climatic changes. We find that the direct meltwater effect can make up 15–35% of the δ18O signals in precipitation over Greenland and eastern Brazil for large freshwater forcings (0.25–0.50 sverdrup (106 m3/s)). Model simulations further demonstrate that the direct meltwater effect increases with the magnitude and duration of the freshwater forcing and is sensitive to both the location and shape of the meltwater. These new modeling results have important implications for past climate interpretations of δ18O.
Basic Principles of Inverse Problems for Optical Scientists
Authors: Anastasio Mark A. , Schoonover Robert W. 
Published: December 2017

AbstractModern optical imaging systems are complicated in nature and require solution of a mathematical inverse problem for image formation. In this article, we provide an overview of some basic concepts and mathematical descriptions of linear inverse problems. This includes a review of linear vector spaces, Hilbert spaces, and operators. The singular value decomposition (SVD) is reviewed as a tool to analyze imaging system models. Methods for finding solutions to the inverse problem for discrete systems are subsequently provided, as well as a specific example from differential phase contrast tomography.
Diffractive Optics
Authors: Sokolova Elena 
Published: December 2017

AbstractAn overview of diffractive optics is presented. Various types of diffractive optical elements, principles of their functioning, properties, applications, and fabrication methods are briefly described, starting from the fundamental concepts and definitions. The major advantages and limits of different sorts of elements are mentioned. An important part of this article is devoted to diffractive lenses and recent improvements of their performances.
Homogenous polynomial H∞ filtering for uncertain discrete‐time systems: A descriptor approach
Authors: Zoulagh T. , El Haiek B. , Hmamed A. , El Hajjaji A. 
Published: December 2017

SummaryThis paper focuses on the robust full‐order H∞ filter design for linear discrete‐time systems with polytopic uncertainties. Less conservative robust H∞ filter design procedures are given in terms of linear matrix inequality constraints. By using a descriptor approach, 2 sufficient conditions for the H∞ filter analysis and design are proposed via linear matrix inequalities. The homogenous polynomial parameter‐dependent Lyapunov functions are used for the asymptotic stability analysis of the system error. Finally, to demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed approach, simulation results with comparative studies are used.
Effect of graphene and CNT reinforcement on mechanical and thermomechanical behavior of epoxy—A comparative study
Authors: Bisht Ankita , Dasgupta Kinshuk , Lahiri Debrupa 
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACTGraphene‐nanoplateles (Gr) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) reinforced epoxy based composites were fabricated using ultrasonication, a strong tool for effective dispersion of Gr/CNTs in epoxy. The effect of individual addition of two different nanofillers (Gr and CNT) in epoxy matrix, for a range of nanofiller content (0.1–1 wt %), has been investigated in this study. This study compares mechanical and thermomechanical behavior of Gr and CNT reinforced epoxy. Gr reinforcement offers higher improvement in strength, Young's modulus, and hardness than CNT, at ≤0.2 wt %. However, mode‐I fracture toughness shows different trend. The maximum improvement in fracture toughness observed for epoxy‐Gr composite was 102% (with 0.3 wt % loading of Gr) and the same for epoxy‐CNT composite was 152% (with 0.5 wt % loading of CNT). Thorough microstructural studies are performed to evaluate dispersion, strengthening, and toughening mechanisms, active with different nanofillers. The results obtained from all the studies are thoroughly analyzed to comprehend the effect of nanofillers, individually, on the performance of the composites in structural applications. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2018, 135, 46101.
PMMA@SCNC composite microspheres prepared from pickering emulsion template as curcumin delivery carriers
Authors: Liu Hongxia , Zhou Changbing , Liu Xinyue , Xu Yang , Geng Simin , Chen Yunhua , Wei Chun , Yu Chuanbai 
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACTWe demonstrate a facile route to prepare novel composite microspheres based on Pickering emulsion template stabilized by cellulose nanocrystals prepared from sisal fiber (SCNCs). The oil phase of the Pickering emulsions contains hydrophobic drug curcumin and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). Curcumin loaded PMMA composite microspheres coated by SCNCs (Cur‐loaded PMMA@SCNC CMs) were obtained after the evaporation of dichloromethane. The structure and morphology of CMs were characterized by polarized optical microscope (POM), confocal laser scanning microscope, scanning electric microscope, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The stability and release kinetics of curcumin were evaluated based on spectrophotometric measurements. Overall, these results show that Cur‐loaded PMMA@SCNC CMs display long‐term photostability and good encapsulating ability for curcumin. This work offers an effective route of preparing new functional microsphere for the delivery of bioactive compounds. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2018, 135, 46127.
Oxymatrine inhibits non–small cell lung cancer via suppression of EGFR signaling pathway
Authors: Li Wei , Yu Xinfang , Tan Shiming , Liu Wenbin , Zhou Li , Liu Haidan 
Published: December 2017

AbstractEpidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) plays a crucial role in human non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumorigenesis. In this study, oxymatrine was identified as an EGFR signaling pathway inhibitor in NSCLC. Oxymatrine inhibited anchorage‐dependent and independent growth of NSCLC cell lines but had no cytotoxicity in normal lung cells. We found that exposure to oxymatrine not only suppressed the activity of wild‐type EGFR but also inhibited the activation of exon 19 deletion and L858R/T790M mutated EGFR. Flow cytometry analysis suggested that oxymatrine‐induced cell cycle G0/G1 arrest was dependent on EGFR‐Akt signaling. Exogenous overexpression of Myr‐Akt rescued cyclin D1 expression in HCC827 cells. Moreover, oxymatrine prominently suppressed tumor growth in a xenograft mouse model. Thus, oxymatrine appears to be a novel therapeutic agent for NSCLC treatment.
Finasteride treatment and male breast cancer: a register‐based cohort study in four Nordic countries
Authors: Meijer Mathias , Thygesen Lau Caspar , Green Anders , Emneus Martha , Brasso Klaus , Iversen Peter , Pukkala Eero , Bolin Kristian , Stavem Knut , Ersbøll Annette K. 
Published: December 2017

AbstractA potential link has been suggested between dispensed finasteride and increased risk of male breast cancer (MBC). Due to the rare occurrence ofMBC, it remains to be established if such a relationship exists. The purpose of this study was to combine nationwide registers in four countries to assess the potential association between dispensed finasteride andMBC. A cohort of all males with dispensed finasteride in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden (1,365,088 person years) was followed up for up to 15 years for breast cancer, and compared to a cohort of males unexposed to finasteride. Individual‐level register data included country, dates of dispensed finasteride,MBCdiagnosis, and death. Incidence rate ratios (IRRs) were estimated using a generalized linear model with a Poisson distribution. An increased risk ofMBCwas found among finasteride users (IRR = 1.44, 95% confidence interval [95%CI] = 1.11–1.88) compared to nonusers. TheIRRincreased to 1.60 (95%CI = 1.20–2.13) when users in Norway and Sweden with short follow‐up time were excluded. The highestIRRwas seen among men with medium duration of dispensed finasteride, medium accumulated consumption of finasteride, and among men with first dispensed finasteride prescription 1–3 years prior to diagnosis. The analyses suggested possible ascertainment bias and did not support a clear relationship between dispensed finasteride andMBC. In conclusion, a significant association between dispensed finasteride andMBCwas identified. However, due to limited data for adjustment of potential confounding and surveillance bias in the present study, further research is needed to confirm these results.
Medical management of gastric cancer: a 2017 update
Authors: Charalampakis Nikolaos , Economopoulou Panagiota , Kotsantis Ioannis , Tolia Maria , Schizas Dimitrios , Liakakos Theodore , Elimova Elena , Ajani Jaffer A. , Psyrri Amanda 
Published: December 2017

AbstractGastric cancer remains a considerable health burden throughout the world. The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) analysis has recently unveiled 4 genotypes of gastric cancer with data not ready to change treatment strategy yet. A multimodality approach to therapy is the cornerstone of screening, diagnosing, staging, treating and supporting patients with gastric cancer. The evidence‐based approach to localized gastric cancer (>cT1b) is to use an either preoperative or postoperative strategy to maximize the benefit of surgery. The focus of future research is to optimize chemotherapy regimens, determine the role of radiation therapy and investigate the effect of treatment timing. In metastatic gastric cancer, biologic therapies have been introduced targeting markers shown to be prognostic. The results of ongoing randomized controlled phase 3 trials using targeted and immunotherapy agents, either in combination or alone, have the potential to alter the current treatment landscape of advanced gastric cancer.