bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Influence of controlled deposition rate on mechanical properties of sputtered Ti thin films for MEMS application
Authors: Venkatesan S. , Ramu M. 
Published: November 2016

AbstractThis work investigates the influence of titanium thin films on the mechanical properties of AA 2024 substrates. The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) measurements confirm that the surface morphology of Ti thin film depends on controlled deposition rate and the energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) result reveals the uniform dispersion of Ti coating over the sample. Increase in film thickness on the material surface is connected with improved hardness, superior adhesion and minimum surface roughness which makes the coated material more prominent for MEMS application. It is also found that the XRD patterns of the Ti thin films are characterized by hexagonal close packed (HCP) structure with (1 1 1) as the preferred crystallographic orientation for the film of a thickness of 154 μm coated on the substrate at temperature of 673 K.
Washo Onsets and the Revised Sonority
Theory
Authors: Staroverov Peter 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
This article presents an argument for the idea that consonants of high sonority are preferred
over low-sonority consonants between vowels (Uffmann 2007). The argument is based on a detailed
description and analysis of the phonological patterns which ensure that a syllable starts with a consonant
in Washo. Washo inserts [j], which is of high sonority, between any two vowels. Word-initially however
a glottal stop is inserted. It is argued that the Washo insertion patterns show influence of the sonority
requirements, and these patterns are not subject to an analysis in terms of autosegmental spreading.
Thus although feature spreading is a useful tool for capturing similarity requirements on neighboring
segments, it is not sufficient to account for cases like Washo epenthesis.
Hard International Law-Contributing Organizations as Networks
Authors: Boehmer Charles , Corbetta Renato 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
This paper explores the networks that intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) create in the international system and explore how states relate to each other in such networks. It focuses in particular on the network of IGOs that act as creators of and agents for hard international law. We introduce new data that allows us to investigate which institutional traits and functions are most closely related to IGOs’ contribution to the implementation and enforcement of informal international law. We map out and explore the network of “highly legalized” IGOs for the years 1980–2005 as well as the affiliation networks emerging from states’ membership in such IGOs. Combining international relations theory with network theory, we raise novel hypotheses on the potential impact of highly legalized IGO networks on states’ conflict behavior and peace.
The Viennese Croÿ Albums: Options and Decisions Leading to the Conservation and Remounting of a Convolute of Double-Sided Gouache Paintings on Parchment
Authors: Sonderegger Junko , Landwehr Uta , Hofmann Christa 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The so-called Croÿ albums, kept by the Collection of Manuscripts and Rare Books at the Austrian National Library, form a convolute of 15 baroque red leather bindings housing 936 gouache paintings on double-sided parchments dating from 1560 to 1621. The opulently decorated topographic views of the possessions of Charles Duc de Croÿ (1560–1612) have undergone conservation treatment at the Institute for Conservation, followed by digitisation, allowing for a restricted access to the valuable albums. The planning of the project involved a wide range of possibilities and several levels of decisions. The construction of a decision tree and decision matrices helped to visualize the complexity of the issues involved and to consider the various options. The cultural importance of the Croÿ albums was decisive for choosing an overall treatment. Polyester pockets which had been added in the 1970s were removed from the albums. The fragile paint layers on the parchments were consolidated with gelatine. The modified remounting of the gouache paintings into the albums was done with a modified form of T-hinges which are combined with a protective layer of Japanese paper. Extremely sensitive paintings were taken out of the albums and mounted in double-sided mats. For the readers, an illustrated instruction sheet was placed into each volume’s archival box. It shows the correct turning of the album pages.
The Effect of Variable Viscosities on Micropolar Flow of Two Nanofluids
Authors: Nadeem S. , Ahmed Z. , Saleem S. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
A study of nanofluids is carried out that reveals the effect of rotational inertia and other physical parameters on the heat transfer and fluid flow. Temperature-dependent dynamic viscosity makes the microrotation viscosity parameter and the micro inertia density variant as well. The governing nonlinear partial differential equations are converted into a set of nonlinear ordinary differential equations by introducing suitable similarity transformations. These reduced nonlinear differential equations are then solved numerically by Keller-box method. The obtained numerical and graphical result discloses many interesting behaviour of nanofluids. It is seen that the temperature gradient decreases with the increase in viscosity parameter. Also, it is observed that with the fixed values of micropolar parameter and viscosity parameter, the velocity gradient near the wall increases with increasing values of solid particle volume fraction parameter. A suitable comparison of results is also presented in this study.
Probing Inclusion Complex Formation of Amantadine Hydrochloride with 18-Crown-6 in Methanol by Physicochemical Approach
Authors: Roy Mahendra Nath , Barman Siti , Saha Subhadeep 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The complex formation of amantadine hydrochloride with 18-crown-6 was studied in methanol solution by surface tension, conductivity and IR study. The limiting apparent molar volume data have been used to characterize the interaction between drug molecule (amantadine hydrochloride) and 18-crown-6 in the experimental ternary solution systems. A conductance study concerning the interaction between cationic organic ammonium ions amantadine with 18-crown-6 in methanol solution has been carried out at different temperatures. The formation constant (logK

f
) of the resulting 1:1 complex at various temperatures was determined from the conductivity study. The enthalpy (ΔH
0) entropy (ΔS
0) and free energy change (ΔG
0) of the complexation reaction was determined from the temperature dependence of the formation constant.
Post-Rehabilitation Considerations for Clients With a Cervical Disc Herniation
Authors: Olivencia Ovidio , Shamash Kelby , Kreymer Betsy , Kolber Morey J. 
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACT
SEVENTY PERCENT OF THE POPULATION WILL EXPERIENCE NECK PAIN (NP) AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIFETIME. ALTHOUGH THE ETIOLOGY OF NP IS MULTIFACTORIAL, DISCOGENIC PATHOLOGY HAS BEEN IMPLICATED AS A COMMON SOURCE OF SYMPTOMS. MANY OF THESE INDIVIDUALS SEEK CONSERVATIVE CARE THAT REQUIRES LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES EXTENDING BEYOND FORMAL REHABILITATION. THUS, STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALISTS MAY FIND THEMSELVES IN AN OPPORTUNE POSITION TO GUIDE CLIENTS IN THEIR PURSUIT OF PREMORBID ACTIVITY LEVELS. THIS ARTICLE PRESENTS AN OVERVIEW OF DISCOGENIC PATHOLOGY AND THE CONTINUUM OF CARE. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON POST-REHABILITATION MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES INCLUDING EXERCISE PROGRAMMING, PRECAUTIONS, AND INTERDISCIPLINARY COMMUNICATION. FOR A VIDEO ABSTRACT OF THIS ARTICLE, SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DIGITAL CONTENT 1 (SEE VIDEO, http://links.lww.com/SCJ/A196).
Complex Training for Power Development: Practical Applications for Program Design
Authors: Lim Julian J. H. , Barley Christopher I. 
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACT
THE SHORT-TERM GAINS IN POWER AND RATE OF FORCE DEVELOPMENT AFTER MAXIMAL OR HIGH-INTENSITY DYNAMIC EXERCISES ARE THOUGHT TO RESULT FROM POSTACTIVATION POTENTIATION (PAP). THE MAJOR FACTORS AFFECTING PAP UTILIZATION ARE THE OPTIMAL INTRACOMPLEX RECOVERY, TRAINING STATUS, AND STRENGTH LEVELS OF THE ATHLETES. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT WITH THE IDEAL COMBINATION OF MODERATELY HIGHLY TRAINED ATHLETES AND ADEQUATE INTRACOMPLEX RECOVERY, IT IS POSSIBLE TO EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT COMPLEX TRAINING FOR POWER DEVELOPMENT. THIS PAPER LOOKS TO REVIEW THE CURRENT LITERATURE OF STUDIES INVESTIGATING THE CHRONIC ADAPTATIONS OF PAP IN A TRAINING CYCLE AND RECOMMEND AN EFFECTIVE AND PRACTICAL COMPLEX TRAINING PROGRAM.
CoQ deficiency causes disruption of mitochondrial sulfide oxidation, a new pathomechanism associated with this syndrome
Authors: Luna‐Sánchez Marta , Hidalgo‐Gutiérrez Agustín , Hildebrandt Tatjana M , Chaves‐Serrano Julio , Barriocanal‐Casado Eliana , Santos‐Fandila Ángela , Romero Miguel , Sayed Ramy KA , Duarte Juan , Prokisch Holger , Schuelke Markus , Distelmaier Felix , Escames Germaine , Acuña‐Castroviejo Darío , López Luis C 
Published: November 2016

AbstractCoenzyme Q (CoQ) is a key component of the mitochondrial respiratory chain, but it also has several other functions in the cellular metabolism. One of them is to function as an electron carrier in the reaction catalyzed by sulfide:quinone oxidoreductase (SQR), which catalyzes the first reaction in the hydrogen sulfide oxidation pathway. Therefore, SQR may be affected by CoQ deficiency. Using human skin fibroblasts and two mouse models with primary CoQ deficiency, we demonstrate that severe CoQ deficiency causes a reduction in SQR levels and activity, which leads to an alteration of mitochondrial sulfide metabolism. In cerebrum of Coq9R239X mice, the deficit in SQR induces an increase in thiosulfate sulfurtransferase and sulfite oxidase, as well as modifications in the levels of thiols. As a result, biosynthetic pathways of glutamate, serotonin, and catecholamines were altered in the cerebrum, and the blood pressure was reduced. Therefore, this study reveals the reduction in SQR activity as one of the pathomechanisms associated with CoQ deficiency syndrome.
Cross‐Sectional Evaluation of Periodontal Status and Microbiologic and Rheumatoid Parameters in a Large Cohort of Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Schmickler Jan , Rupprecht Annegret , Patschan Susann , Patschan Daniel , Müller Gerhard A. , Haak Rainer , Mausberg Rainer F. , Schmalz Gerhard , Kottmann Tanja , Ziebolz Dirk 
Published: November 2016

Background: This study evaluates periodontal conditions and microbiologic findings and their influence on rheumatologic disease parameters in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods: One hundred and sixty‐eight patients with RA were included. A healthy control group (HC, n = 168) was composed according to age, sex, and smoking habits. Rheumatologic data (duration of illness, Disease Activity Score 28, rheumatic factor [RF], anti‐cyclic citrullinated peptide [aCCP], medications) were extracted from patients’ records. Dental examination included: 1) dental findings (decayed, missing, and/or filled adult teeth [DMF‐T] index); 2) gingival inflammation (papillary bleeding index [PBI]); and 3) periodontal status (probing depth [PD], attachment loss [AL]). Periodontal condition was classified as healthy/mild, moderate, or severe periodontitis. Subgingival biofilm was analyzed regarding 11 periodontopathogenic bacteria. Statistical analyses included: 1) Kolmogorov–Smirnov test; 2) Mann–Whitney U test; 3) Pearson χ2 test; 4) Kruskal–Wallis test; and 5) regression analysis; level of significance α = 5%.Results: Mean DMF‐T was significantly higher in patients with RA (19.3 ± 4.8) than in HC group (16.9 ± 5.8), especially owing to number of missing teeth (RA = 6.0 ± 5.4, HC = 3.1 ± 3.3; P <0.01). Patients with RA had a significantly higher proportion of increased PD (P <0.01) and AL compared with HC group (P <0.01). Moderate to severe periodontitis was noted in 98% of patients with RA and 82% of the HC group (P <0.01). RF‐positive patients with RA suffered from worse periodontal conditions than RF‐negative patients (P = 0.01). Age, PBI, and presence of Treponema denticola (P <0.03) are related to periodontal condition in patients with RA. Although not statistically significant, Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum occur in higher concentrations more often in aCCP‐positive patients with RA (P = 0.06).Conclusions: Patients with RA had worse periodontal conditions than HC participants. Although a trend for higher F. nucleatum and P. gingivalis concentrations in aCCP‐positive patients with RA was found, importance of periodontal pathogenic bacteria and rheumatoid parameters in the interrelationship between periodontitis and RA remains unclear.
OSNAŽIVANJE OBITELJI KROZ POTICANJE POZITIVNIH ODNOSA I OBITELJSKE KOHEZIJE
Authors: Zloković Jasminka , Lukajić Andrea 
Published: November 2016

Rezultati multidisciplinarnih istraživanja pokazuju da međusobna povezanost, potpora, pozitivna obiteljska atmosfera, način i razina komunikacije u obitelji i širem društvenom okruženju mogu da potiču, ali i da osporavaju i ograničavaju razvoj ličnosti. U radu polazimo sa stanovišta pitanja o obiteljskoj komunikaciji i koheziji s ciljem poticanja daljnjih mogućnosti u osnaživanju obitelji a time i pronalaženja konceptualnih modela u podizanju razine pozitivnih obiteljskih odnosa i zdravog razvoja djece.
Rezultati istraživanja, koje se provodilo 2010. i 2016. godine u sklopu znanstvenog projekta „Pedagoški aspekti odnosa u obitelji“ (Zloković, 2012) longitudinalnom primjenom Olsonovog modela kao konceptualnog modela za mjerenje obiteljskog sistema, pokazuju neuravnotežene obiteljske odnose - ekstremno visoku i ekstremno nisku povezanost na skali obiteljske kohezivnosti. Visoki rezultati na emocionalnoj povezanosti mogu ukazivati na otežani razvoj buduće neovisnosti individue, a niska povezanost na kaotične odnose u obitelji. I na skali za ispitivanje komunikacije roditelj – dijete pokazuju se također dvije ekstremne skupine ispitanika. Na jednoj strani nalaze se ispitanici čiji odgovori ukazuju na neprimjerenu, nejasnu, ambivalentnu komunikaciju u obitelji i na suprotnom kraju ispitanici koji sa svojim roditeljima komuniciraju na visokoj razini što je jedna od pretpostavki koja pridonosi visokim rezultatima na skali kohezivnosti.
Dobiveni rezultati doprinose pedagoškoj znanosti, posebno obiteljskoj pedagogiji, kao i praksi u određivanju preventivnih i intervencijskih aktivnosti usmjerene na optimalno funkcioniranje i osnaživanje obitelji.
Aligning the quantum perspective of learning to instructional design: Exploring the seven definitive questions
Authors: Janzen Katherine Joyce , Perry Beth , Edwards Margaret 
Published: November 2016

<p>TThis paper builds upon a foundational paper (under review) which explores the rudiments of the <em>quantum perspective of learning</em>. The quantum perspective of learning uses the principles of exchange theory or borrowed theory from the field of quantum holism pioneered by quantum physicist David Bohm (1971, 1973) to understand learning in a new way. Bohm proposes that everything exists as wholes, rather than as parts, and that everything is connected. Similarly, the quantum perspective of learning proposes that individuals learn in holistic ways as they interact with temporal and in infinitely extending virtual worlds. Further, according to the quantum perspective of learning, learners have infinite potential. In this paper, the quantum perspective of learning is examined utilizing a combination of Schunk’s (1991) and Ertmer and Newby’s (1993) definitive questions for aligning learning theory with instructional design. These seven definitive questions focus on how learning happens, influential factors in learning, the role of memory, transfer of knowledge, modalities of learning that can best explain the quantum perspective of learning, applicable assumptions, and a discussion of how instruction can be organized to optimize learning. Examples of strategies that facilitate the quantum perspective of learning are provided.<br /><br /></p>
A semi-automatic approach to construct Vietnamese ontology from online text
Authors: Nguyen Bao-An , Yang Don-Lin 
Published: November 2016

An ontology is an effective formal representation of knowledge used commonly in artificial intelligence, semantic web, software engineering, and information retrieval. In open and distance learning, ontologies are used as knowledge bases for e-learning supplements, educational recommenders, and question answering systems that support students with much needed resources. In such systems, ontology construction is one of the most important phases. Since there are abundant documents on the Internet, useful learning materials can be acquired openly with the use of an ontology. However, due to the lack of system support for ontology construction, it is difficult to construct self-instructional materials for Vietnamese people. In general, the cost of manual acquisition of ontologies from domain documents and expert knowledge is too high. Therefore, we present a support system for Vietnamese ontology construction using pattern-based mechanisms to discover Vietnamese concepts and conceptual relations from Vietnamese text documents. In this system, we use the combination of statistics-based, data mining, and Vietnamese natural language processing methods to develop concept and conceptual relation extraction algorithms to discover knowledge from Vietnamese text documents. From the experiments, we show that our approach provides a feasible solution to build Vietnamese ontologies used for supporting systems in education.<br /><br />
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Sustainabilitas Lembaga Keuangan Mikro Syariah
Authors: Zubair Muhammad Kamal 
Published: November 2016

<p>Tulisan ini membahas faktor-faktor yang menjadi penentu keberlanjutan lembaga Baitul Mal wat Tamwil (BMT) sebagai Lembaga Keuangan Mikro Syariah (LKMS). Model yang dibangun melalui penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa variabelvariabel penyusun faktor eksternal, yaitu regulasi, pengawasan dan infrastruktur terbukti positif signifikan mempengaruhi sustainabilitas BMT, sedangkan variabel penyusun faktor internal, dari lima variabel yang diteliti, yaitu sumber daya manusia, manajemen, permodalan, jangkauan pasar dan inovasi produk, hanya dua variabel yang positif signifikan mempengaruhi sustainabilitas BMT, yaitu sumber daya manusia dan permodalan. </p><p>Aspek-aspek tersebut dapat dijadikan sebagai tuntunan untuk meningkatkan kinerja BMT menuju sustainabilitas lembaga keuangan mikro syariah. Hasil penelitian ini lebih lanjut dapat dimanfaatkan untuk merancang kebijakan-kebijakan yang diperlukan untuk mendorong pengembangan BMT sehingga secara luas dan berkelanjutan mampu menjangkau dan memberdayakan pelaku usaha mikro. </p>
Microseismic Closure Window Characterizes Hydraulic-Fracture Geometry Better
Authors: Liu Songxia , Valkó Peter P. , McKetta Steven , Liu Xiaoda 
Published: November 2016

Summary
Many studies have assessed microseismic (MS) interpretation in hydraulically fractured shale wells. However, to derive stimulated reservoir volume (SRV) and fracture geometry from MS data is still enigmatic, because MS events come not only from the induced main fractures of the current stage, but also from nonrelevant sources. MS data of adjacent stages tend to overlap each other severely. Simulated hydraulic-fracture (HF) networks that use MS data always yield higher production than actually reported. We addressed these issues by evaluating MS data from the “closure window.”
With an in-house Excel-VBA program, we divided the MS events from each fracture stage into three windows: the pad window, the proppant window, and the closure window, on the basis of the fracture-stimulation record of each stage. The closure window includes only MS events during the shut-in period (from the end of slurry pumping until before flowback of that stage). During the closure window, leakoff and fracture closing are the dominant phenomena. Leakoff into the formation matrix can cause shear slippage of pre-existing natural fractures (NFs) and tensile opening of micropores. These secondary fractures have potential to transport fluid and to facilitate the induced major fractures. The fracture will close when the fluid inside leaks off. Both leakoff and fracture closing can trigger MS events near the major fractures; thus, they can better capture the effective fracture geometry of the current stage.
This method was applied on five shale wells. Unique characteristics in the closure window were observed. The closure window reduced the fracture dimensions of each stage and MS-cloud overlap among stages. Comparing the closure window with the entire window, one finds that fracture width (Wf) decreased the most by an average of 230 ft (26.6%), fracture height (hf) decreased by an average of 89.6 ft (25.7%), and fracture length (xf) decreased by an average of 41.6 ft (4.9%). The three windows shifted from each other, with closure window shifting from the previous stages. Cumulative-production history-match error dropped from 30% in the entire window to 2% in the closure window. With the closure window, we eliminated those events induced by previous stages, reactivation of NFs, and pumping noise detected by Pad and proppant windows. We suggest that closure window MS data, collected after proppant pumping, provide unique insights into fracture stimulation.
The method and VBA program developed in this study can be used to process MS data from any fracture-stimulation job, to segregate the three MS event windows. The MS closure window will indicate fracture geometry more accurately, and thus enhance optimization of hydraulic-fracturing design and the prediction of hydrocarbon production. Infill wells and refracturing may be considered in the light of indicated fracture-geometry reduction.
Spatial Distribution of Trace Elements in Rice Field at Prafi District Manokwari
Authors: Bless Aplena Elen S. , Baan Samen , Darmawan Yahya 
Published: November 2016

Mapping spatial variability of trace elements in rice Ḁeld is necessary to obtain soil quality information to en-hance rice production. ἀis study was aimed to measure concentration and distribution of Zn, Cu, Fe, Pb, and Cd in two diᴀerent sites (SP1, SP2) of PraḀ rice Ḁeld in Manokwari West Papua. ἀe representative 26 soil samples were analysed for their available trace metal concentration (DTPA), soil pH, and C-organic and soil texture. ἀe result indicated that Fe toxicity and Zn deḀcient problems were encountered in both sites. Rice Ḁeld in SP2 was more deḀcient in Zn than SP1. Site with the highest trace elements (Zn, Fe, Cu, and Cd) concentration had low soil pH and high C-organic. Acidic soil has higher solubility of metals; while high C-organic could improve the formation of dissolve organic carbon-metal binding, hence it improving the trace metals concentration in soil solution.