bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Naar een verzekerd slachtofferrecht: onderzoek naar effectief schadeverhaal van slachtoffers van misdrijven via het private verzekeringsrecht
Authors: Schijns A.J.J.G. 
Published: January 2018

Naar een verzekerd slachtofferrecht: onderzoek naar effectief schadeverhaal van slachtoffers van misdrijven via het private verzekeringsrecht
De praktijk laat zien dat de huidige schadevergoedingsmogelijkheden voor slachtoffers van misdrijven tekortschieten. Als gevolg daarvan blijft een deel van de slachtoffers en nabestaanden van ernstige gewelds- en zedenmisdrijven met niet te verhalen schade zitten. Dit artikel bevat een samenvatting van recent onderzoek dat een kansrijke oplossing aanreikt waarbij slachtoffers van ernstige gewelds- en zedenmisdrijven en hun nabestaanden de schade vergoed kunnen krijgen via de aansprakelijkheidsverzekeraar van de dader.
Wetsvoorstel collectieve schadevergoedingsactie: een oplossing voor welk probleem ook alweer?
Authors: Tzankova I.N. 
Published: January 2018

Wetsvoorstel collectieve schadevergoeding: een oplossing voor welk probleem ook alweer?
Het wetsvoorstel werd ingevoerd als gevolg van de motie Dijksma, die de positie van belangenorganisaties in collectieve schadevergoedingsacties moest verbeteren. Terwijl het systeem van de exclusieve belangenbehartiger in combinatie met het voorgestelde opt-outregime vroeg in de procedure verweerders een grote dienst bewijst, doet het wetsvoorstel weinig voor de adequate financiering van collectieve acties, waardoor een tekort aan rechtsbescherming dreigt. De auteur pleit voor een wettelijke introductie van de ‘common fund’, gekoppeld aan de bevoegdheid voor de rechter om de ‘success fee’ voor de procesfinanciers te bepalen. Dit dient wel te worden geflankeerd door een passende opleiding en training van de rechters die over collectieve acties oordelen. Ook dient de registratieplicht te worden uitgebreid met rapportageplicht aan het einde van een collectieve actie of schikking.
Analysis of Fusion Genes by NanoString System: A Role in Lung Cytology?
Authors: Alì Greta , Bruno Rossella , Savino Mauro , Giannini Riccardo , Pelliccioni Serena , Menghi Maura , Boldrini Laura , Proietti Agnese , Chella Antonio , Ribechini Alessandro , Fontanini Gabriella 
Published: January 2018

Context.—
Patients with non–small cell lung cancer harboring ALK receptor tyrosine kinase (ALK), ROS proto-oncogene 1 (ROS1), and ret proto-oncogene (RET) gene rearrangements can benefit from specific kinase inhibitors. Detection of fusion genes is critical for determining the best treatment. Assessing rearrangements in non–small cell lung cancer remains challenging, particularly for lung cytology.

Objective.—
To examine the possible application of the multiplex, transcript-based NanoString system (NanoString Technologies, Seattle, Washington) in the evaluation of fusion genes in lung adenocarcinoma samples.

Data Sources.—
This study is a narrative literature review. Studies about NanoString, gene fusions, and lung adenocarcinoma were collected from PubMed (National Center for Biotechnology Information, Bethesda, Maryland). We found 7 articles about the application of the NanoString system to detect fusion genes on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tumor tissues and one article evaluating the adequacy of lung cytologic specimens for NanoString gene expression analysis.

Conclusions.—
To maximize the yield of molecular tests on small lung biopsies, the NanoString nCounter system has been suggested to detect fusion genes. NanoString fusion gene assays have been successfully applied on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues. Although there are only a few studies available, the application of NanoString assays may also be feasible in lung cytology. According to available data, the NanoString system could strengthen the routine molecular characterization of lung adenocarcinoma.
Myeloid Neoplasm With Germline Predisposition: A 2016 Update for Pathologists
Authors: Gao Juehua , Gong Shunyou , Chen Yi-Hua 
Published: January 2018

Context.—Myeloid neoplasms with familial occurrence have been rarely reported in the past. With the advance of molecular technology and better understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of myeloid neoplasms, investigating the genetic causes of familial acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome has become feasible in the clinical setting. Recent studies have identified a rapidly expanding list of germline mutations associated with increased risks of developing myeloid neoplasm in the affected families. It is important to recognize these entities, as such a diagnosis may dictate a unique approach in clinical management and surveillance for the patients and carriers.Objective.—To raise the awareness of myeloid neoplasms arising in the setting of familial inheritance among practicing pathologists.Data Sources.—Based on recent literature and the 2016 revision of the World Health Organization classification of hematopoietic neoplasms, we provide an up-to-date review of myeloid neoplasm with germline predisposition.Conclusions.—This short review focuses on the clinical, pathologic, and molecular characterization of myeloid neoplasm with germline predisposition. We emphasize the important features that will help practicing pathologists to recognize these newly described entities.
De la dignité humaine
Authors: De Koninck Thomas 
Published: January 2018

Un certain flou continue de régner autour du sens du mot « dignité ». La question suivante de Gabriel Marcel s’avère plus pertinente que jamais : «Ne risquons-nous pas en effet communément de nous laisser tromper par ce que j’appellerai volontiers une conception décorative de la dignité, celle-ci étant plus ou moins confondue avec l’apparat dont s’entoure volontiers la puissance?». Voici donc quelques rappels touchant, en revanche, la dignité humaine proprement dite.
Dignité humaine et Pensée critique dialogique chez des enfants et des adolescents
Authors: Daniel Marie-France 
Published: January 2018

Dans ce texte, nous apportons quelques éléments de définition en regard de la dignité humaine et présentons quelques articles de la Convention sur les droits de l’enfant qui mettent en lumière la notion de dignité. Ensuite, nous introduisons les composantes d’une pensée critique dite « dialogique ». À l’aide de ces composantes, nous avons analysé des discussions d’élèves âgés de 10 à 19 ans qui n’avaient bénéficié d’aucune formation explicite en vue de développer préalablement une pensée critique. Les résultats des analyses montrent que, sur le continuum du processus développemental d’une pensée critique dialogique, qui s’échelonne du simple au complexe, l’épistémologie des adolescents se complexifie de manière peu significative entre la 5e année du primaire et la fin du collégial. Dans la dernière section du texte, nous discutons ces résultats en lien avec des habiletés et des attitudes inhérentes à la dignité humaine.
L’éducation antiraciste, inclusive et aux droits dans le développement des compétences professionnelles du personnel scolaire et des capabilités des élèves
Authors: Potvin Maryse 
Published: January 2018

Cet article porte un regard sur les différences et convergences qui se dégagent des grands courants théoriques dans le champ de l’éducation à la diversité ethnoculturelle (inter/multiculturel, antiraciste /critique, civique, inclusif) quant aux compétences professionnelles à développer par le personnel scolaire pour atteindre les grandes finalités de l’équité, de l’effectivité des droits, du vivre-ensemble et du développement des capabilités des élèves. L’article s’appuie sur une revue de la littérature nationale et internationale, qui visait à dégager les éléments de compétences (savoirs, savoir-faire, savoir-être essentiels) pour savoir-agir en contexte de diversité, et qui, selon les théoriciens, devraient être développés dans tous les programmes de formation à l’enseignement. Il n’aborde pas ces enjeux sous un angle disciplinaire, lié au curriculum québécois (éthique et culture religieuse, histoire et éducation à la citoyenneté), mais dans une perspective transversale. L’article présente d’abord quelques fondements de ces courants afin de dégager leurs objectifs communs et leur convergence vers une approche globale et inclusive intégrée. Il porte ensuite une attention particulière aux deux finalités centrales qui font consensus parmi les théoriciens et qui sont au coeur des compétences professionnelles du personnel scolaire pour développer les capabilités des élèves : 1) prendre en compte les réalités, besoins et droits des élèves, particulièrement ceux des groupes minoritaires ou vulnérables, pour développer leurs capabilités, et 2) les préparer à vivre ensemble dans une société pluraliste et démocratique. Il dégage aussi les principaux défis liés à la prise en compte et à la mise en oeuvre de ces deux finalités.
Oxidative Processing Lowers the Ice Nucleation Activity of Birch and Alder Pollen
Authors: Gute Ellen , Abbatt Jonathan P. D. 
Published: January 2018

AbstractPollen carry water extractable compounds with ice nucleating (IN) activity. This study investigates whether the hydroxyl radical, as the major atmospheric oxidant, can affect the IN activity of silver birch and grey alder subpollen particles under in‐cloud conditions for deposition freezing mode conditions at 234 K. It is found that oxidation increases the supersaturation ratio with respect to ice necessary for the onset of ice nucleation and decreases the fraction of particles which initiate ice nucleation. This reduction of IN activity under equivalent oxidation conditions does not occur with a mineral dust sample (Arizona Test Dust). Chemical analysis of fresh and oxidized pollen material indicates a change of molecular structure with a loss of conjugation and an increase in oxidized functional groups, such as carbonyls. This is the first demonstration that in‐cloud oxidation may lower the IN abilities of biological particles such as pollen.
Geologic Inheritance and Earthquake Rupture Processes: The 1905 M ≥ 8 Tsetserleg‐Bulnay Strike‐Slip Earthquake Sequence, Mongolia
Authors: Choi Jin‐Hyuck , Klinger Yann , Ferry Matthieu , Ritz Jean‐François , Kurtz Robin , Rizza Magali , Bollinger Laurent , Davaasambuu Battogtokh , Tsend‐Ayush Nyambayar , Demberel Sodnomsambuu 
Published: January 2018

AbstractIn 1905, 14 days apart, two M ~ 8 continental strike‐slip earthquakes, the Tsetserleg and Bulnay earthquakes, occurred on the Bulnay fault system, in Mongolia. Together, they ruptured four individual faults, with a total length of ~676 km. Using submetric optical satellite images “Pleiades” with ground resolution of 0.5 m, complemented by field observation, we mapped in detail the entire surface rupture associated with this earthquake sequence. Surface rupture along the main Bulnay fault is ~388 km in length, striking nearly E‐W. The rupture is formed by a series of fault segments that are 29 km long on average, separated by geometric discontinuities. Although there is a difference of about 2 m in the average slip between the western and eastern parts of the Bulnay rupture, along‐fault slip variations are overall limited, resulting in a smooth slip distribution, except for local slip deficit at segment boundaries. We show that damage, including short branches and secondary faulting, associated with the rupture propagation, occurred significantly more often along the western part of the Bulnay rupture, while the eastern part of the rupture appears more localized and thus possibly structurally simpler. Eventually, the difference of slip between the western and eastern parts of the rupture is attributed to this difference of rupture localization, associated at first order with a lateral change in the local geology. Damage associated to rupture branching appears to be located asymmetrically along the extensional side of the strike‐slip rupture and shows a strong dependence on structural geologic inheritance.
Migration Imaging of the Java Subduction Zones
Authors: Dokht Ramin M. H. , Gu Yu Jeffrey , Sacchi Mauricio D. 
Published: January 2018

AbstractImaging of tectonically complex regions can greatly benefit from dense network data and resolution enhancement techniques. Conventional methods in the analysis of SS precursors stack the waveforms to obtain an average discontinuity depth, but smearing due to large Fresnel zones can degrade the fine‐scale topography on the discontinuity. To provide a partial solution, we introduce a depth migration algorithm based on the common scattering point method while considering nonspecular diffractions from mantle transition zone discontinuities. Our analysis indicates that, beneath the Sunda arc, the depth of the 410 km discontinuity (the 410) is elevated by 30 km and the 660 km discontinuity (the 660) is depressed by 20–40 km; the region of the strongest anticorrelation is correlated with the morphology of the subducting Indo‐Australian slab. In eastern Java, a “flat” 410 coincides with a documented slab gap, showing length scales greater than 400 km laterally and 200 km vertically. This observation could be explained by the arrival of a buoyant oceanic plateau at the Java trench at approximately 8 Ma ago, which may have caused a temporary cessation of subduction and formed a tear in the subducting slab. Our results highlight contrasting depths of the 410 and 660 along the shallow‐dipping slab below the Banda trench. The 660, however, becomes significantly uplifted beneath the Banda Sea, which is accompanied by enhanced reflection amplitudes. We interpret these observations as evidence for a subslab low‐velocity zone, possibly related to the lower mantle upwelling beneath the subducting slab.
Remote Triggering in the Koyna‐Warna Reservoir‐Induced Seismic Zone, Western India
Authors: Bansal Abhey Ram , Rao N. Purnachandra , Peng Zhigang , Shashidhar D. , Meng Xiaofeng 
Published: January 2018

AbstractDynamic triggering following large distant earthquakes has been observed in many regions globally. In this study, we present evidence for remote dynamic triggering in the Koyna‐Warna region of Western India, which is known to be a premier site of reservoir‐induced seismicity. Using data from a closely spaced broadband network of 11 stations operated in the region since 2005, we conduct a systematic search for dynamic triggering following 20 large distant earthquakes with dynamic stresses of at least 1 kPa in the region. We find that the only positive cases of dynamic triggering occurred during 11 April 2012, Mw8.6 Indian Ocean earthquake and its largest aftershock of Mw8.2. In the first case, microearthquakes started to occur in the first few cycles of the Love waves, and the largest event of magnitude 3.3 occurred during the first few cycles of the Rayleigh waves. The increase of microseismicity lasted for up to five days, including a magnitude 4.8 event occurred approximately three days later. Our results suggest that the Koyna‐Warna region is stress sensitive and susceptible for remote dynamic triggering, although the apparent triggering threshold appears to be slightly higher than other regions.
Attribution and Statistical Parameterization of the Sensitivity of Surface Ozone to Changes in Leaf Area Index Based On a Chemical Transport Model
Authors: Wong Anthony Y. H. , Tai Amos P. K. , Ip Yin‐Ying 
Published: January 2018

AbstractMany studies have shown that global land cover change can significantly affect surface ozone air quality, albeit still with great uncertainties due to the complex pathways involved. In this study, we develop a framework to systematically examine the effects of any changes in foliage density as represented by leaf area index (LAI) on surface ozone concentration. We perform a series of perturbation experiments using the GEOS‐Chem chemical transport model. The spatial variability of the simulated results is used as a proxy to build a statistical model to quantify the sensitivity of surface ozone to LAI changes, which is found to arise mostly from the associated changes in dry deposition velocity and isoprene emission rate, whereas other factors and second‐order effects are negligible. The spatial variations of ozone responses to LAI changes are found to be the most correlated with anthropogenic NOx emission, biogenic isoprene emission, wind speed, ozone concentration, baseline LAI, and changes in LAI. We also show that the sign of change in surface ozone under future LAI changes for a given location can be inferred by distinguishing between three different regimes based on local anthropogenic NOx emission and LAI. The statistical model is optimized so that it is applicable to a wide range of LAI changes and can be used as a quick assessment tool to estimate the impacts of various land use policies on ozone air quality, and a diagnostic tool to estimate the relative contribution of different pathways toward the overall ozone‐LAI relationship.
First Effort for Constructing a Direct Solar Radiation Data Set in China for Solar Energy Applications
Authors: Tang Wenjun , Yang Kun , Qin Jun , Min Min , Niu Xiaolei 
Published: January 2018

AbstractAccurate estimate of direct solar radiation is a prerequisite for the design of concentrated solar power thermal systems; however, direct radiation observations are very sparse compared to observations of routine meteorological variables. Therefore, this study developed a method for estimating daily direct radiation from routine observations, based mainly on a clear‐sky physical model to compute clear‐sky direct radiation and a parameterized formula to compute cloud transmittance from sunshine duration data. The parameters of the cloud transmittance formula were calibrated with high‐quality radiation data measured in the United States. The validation results at independent stations in the United States were comparable to those at the calibration stations, indicating that the method is suitable for various climatic and geographic conditions. We applied this method to compile a long‐term, high‐density data set of daily direct radiation over China based on observations from 2,473 routine weather stations of the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) network. Although the root‐mean‐square error of the data set from the 20 CMA radiation stations at which the direct solar radiations have been observed since 1993 is about 27.3 W m−2, the accuracy of the data set for CMA routine weather stations with less severe air pollution should be better. The newly developed data set in this study, which is available upon request, will contribute to the development of concentrated solar power thermal systems throughout China.
Adaptive sliding mode control for fuzzy singular systems with time delay and input nonlinearity
Authors: Kchaou Mourad , Gassara Hamdi , El‐Hajjaji Ahmed 
Published: January 2018

SummaryThis paper addresses the sliding mode control problem for a class of uncertain Takagi‐Sugeno fuzzy singular systems with state delay and subject to input nonlinearity. Our purpose is focused on designing an adaptive sliding mode controller for such a complex system. First, a new fuzzy integral‐type sliding function is designed. Then, an adaptive sliding mode control scheme is established such that the resulting closed‐loop system is insensitive to all admissible uncertainties and satisfies the reaching condition. Moreover, delay‐dependent sufficient conditions are derived such that the admissibility and the L2‐L∞ performance requirement of the sliding mode dynamics can be guaranteed in the presence of time delays, external disturbances, and sector nonlinearity input. Finally, the validity and applicability of the proposed theory are illustrated by a numerical example.
Hybrid Silver Nanowire and Graphene‐Based Solution‐Processed Transparent Electrode for Organic Optoelectronics
Authors: Ricciardulli Antonio Gaetano , Yang Sheng , Wetzelaer Gert‐Jan A. H. , Feng Xinliang , Blom Paul W. M. 
Published: January 2018

AbstractThe research on transparent conductive electrodes is in rapid ascent in order to respond to the requests of novel optoelectronic devices. The synergic coupling of silver nanowires (AgNWs) and high‐quality solution‐processable exfoliated graphene (EG) enables an efficient transparent conductor with low‐surface roughness of 4.6 nm, low sheet resistance of 13.7 Ω sq−1 at high transmittance, and superior mechanical and chemical stabilities. The developed AgNWs–EG films are versatile for a wide variety of optoelectronics. As an example, when used as a bottom electrode in organic solar cell and polymer light‐emitting diode, the devices exhibit a power conversion efficiency of 6.6% and an external quantum efficiency of 4.4%, respectively, comparable to their commercial indium tin oxide counterparts.
Strong Enhancement of PbS Quantum Dot NIR Emission Using Plasmonic Semiconductor Nanocrystals in Nanoporous Silicate Matrix
Authors: Litvin Aleksandr P. , Babaev Anton A. , Dubavik Aliaksei , Cherevkov Sergei A. , Parfenov Peter S. , Ushakova Elena V. , Baranov Mikhail A. , Andreeva Olga V. , Purcell‐Milton Finn , Gun'ko Yurii , Fedorov Anatoly V. , Baranov Alexander V. 
Published: January 2018

AbstractStrong enhancement of near‐infrared (NIR) emission of lead sulfide quantum dots (QDs) induced by Cu2−xSe semiconductor plasmonic nanocrystals (PNCs), both embedded into nanoporous silicate matrix is reported. The emission enhancement comes from resonant interaction of QD optical transition dipole with the near field of plasmons of semiconductor PNCs. Possible mechanisms of QD photoluminescence broadening and shift, including Rabi splitting and trap‐state‐related photoluminescence enhancement, are considered. As a result, a novel optical luminescent material, which can be used as an efficient source of NIR emission is demonstrated.
Triflic acid‐Mediated Expedient Synthesis of Benzo[a]fluorenes and Fluorescent Benzo[a]fluorenones
Authors: Mandal Mou , Balamurugan Rengarajan 
Published: January 2018

AbstractFluorene‐based polyaromatic hydrocarbons are renowned compounds for materials applications. Herein, a straightforward route via in situ acetal formation has been presented to access benzo[a]fluorenes by a triflic acid promoted cationic cycloisomerization of enynones in presence of trimethyl orthoformate under metal‐free conditions. In the absence of trimethyl orthoformate, the same reaction results in benzo[a]fluorenones. All the synthesized benzo[a]fluorenones are highly fluorescent in solution phase with high Stokes shift while the corresponding benzo[a]fluorenes are not fluorescent.magnified image
Harmonizing Energy and Power Density toward 2.7 V Asymmetric Aqueous Supercapacitor
Authors: Xiong Ting , Tan Teck Leong , Lu Li , Lee Wee Siang Vincent , Xue Junmin 
Published: January 2018

AbstractTremendous research efforts are devoted to developing wide potential window aqueous supercapacitors to resolve their low energy density concern. While the operational potential window is dictated by the intrinsic electrochemical stability of water (1.23 V), such a bottleneck may be surpassed by leveraging the additional overpotential of the oxygen evolution reaction and the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Herein, by employing an electroreduction technique, Na+ is adsorbed onto the carbon negative electrode which effectively acts as a physical barrier to hinder intermediate HER product formation, thereby reducing HER activity. To complement the wide potential carbon electrode, Na0.25MnO2 is employed as the positive electrode to take advantage of the extra energy (i.e., increased overpotential) required for Na+ insertion process into the structure. The asymmetric supercapacitor exhibits high energy density of 61.1 W h kg−1 at a power density of 982 W kg−1, and even at an ultrahigh power density of 42.9 kW kg−1, a respectable energy density of 16.3 W h kg−1 is attained. In addition, 93.7% capacitance retention is recorded after cycling for 10 000 cycles which further demonstrates its suitability as supercapacitor. The present success in fabricating a 2.7 V asymmetric supercapacitor will open a promising research route toward achieving high energy density and high power density.