bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Drawability Studies of Magnesium Alloy Sheets at Elevated Temperature / Badania Tłoczności Blach Ze Stopów Magnezu W Podwyższonej Temperaturze
Authors: Hyrcza-Michalska M. , Kawalla R. , Dembińska J. 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The paper presents the results of a study of drawability of thin AZ31 magnesium alloy metal sheets. These studies are a continuation of experiences in presenting the characteristics of technological plasticity of strips made of magnesium alloy which have been cast between rolls in vertical and horizontal systems called ‘twin-roll casting’. In the context of previous experiments conducted at the Institute of Material Technology of the Silesian University of Technology in cooperation with the Technical University - Bergakademie Freiberg (Germany), drawability of these strips at elevated temperatures has been comprehensively defined while using forming limit curves. Due to low formability of magnesium alloys at ambient temperature, formability tests - including cup forming tests presented in this paper - have been carried out in heated dies at temperature range of 200°C to 350°C. A modern AutoGrid digital local strain analyzer has been used in the examinations and the method of image analysis of deformed coordination nets has been applied. Quantitative and qualitative impact of deformation temperature upon the drawability effects of AZ31 magnesium alloys products have been evaluated.
The Assessment of the Cold Plastic Workability of 20MnB4 Steel Wire Rod / Ocena Zdolności Do Przeróbki Plastycznej Na Zimno Walcówki Ze Stali 20MnB4
Authors: Laber K. , Dyja H. , Stradomski G. , Kawałek A. 
Published: January 2016

The paper presents the results of cold upsetting testing of 16.5 mm-diameter 20MnB4 steel wire rod. The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the ability of wire rod produced in industrial conditions for further cold metal forming. Due to the fact that cracks occurred in the test material at different strain values, the authors made an attempt to answer the question whether there are any crack initiators in the material structure, or the observed cracks are due to the manufacturing process parameters.
In order to determine the causes of cracks appearing during upsetting tests, micro- and macroscopic observation techniques were used. For the macroscopic examination, an Olympus SZ-31 microscope was used, while a Nikon Ma-200 microscope was employed for the microscopic examination. The microscopic examination was carried out both in a light and dark fields. To evaluate the effect of surface topography on the crack formation tendency, the results of macroscopic observation under a magnification from 6.7x to 45x were used.
A Cooperative Project Based Learning Course for Engineer Students in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
Authors: Fortelius Carola , Yli-Pentti Arto , Halsas Mikko , Turunen Hannu , Seuranen Timo , Akerman Marja-Leena 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Problem/project-based learning is the base for the new curriculum at the department of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering, Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. The problem based learning concept, in connection with practical solutions for organizing the courses, is discussed. The new way to pursue studies in biotechnical and chemical engineering has meant a significant change for both students and educators. A positive response from the students can be seen in the form of augmentation of motivation and activity. Team skills have improved, as well as independent study capacity. Cooperative teaching and being more of a facilitator than a traditional instructor, challenge the role conceptions for the educators.
Study Upon the Invertebrates with Economic Importance for the Vegetables Cultures in the Guşteriţa Ecological Garden (Sibiu County)
Authors: Antonie Iuliana , Stanciu Cărătuş Mirela , Tănase Maria , Pavel Petronela , Găureanu Monica 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The fortified church in Guşteriţa got its final shape during the 16th century. During more recent times it became a leisure park and then a vegetable garden named “The Prioress Garden”. Nowadays there is developing an agricultural-educational experiment having an original character. The main idea of the experiment is the educational one in the idea of knowing the practice of an agriculture based on ecological concepts and also adding the concept of the biodynamic. The specific aims are: identifying the general measures of prevention and reduction of the attack of the pests and finding ways in order to maintaining the population of the invertebrates under the pest limit. The evaluation and classification of the invertebrates/insects was done in accordance with their food. The specific methods applied in the field were: the observation upon the elements of the biocoenocis, collecting of the biological material directly from the plants. In the lab, on the base of the determinatives there were identified the beneficial and pest invertebrates fauna. The result of the researches emphasizes that a biological, modern and profitable gardening is based on the living component in the cultivated ecosystems which reduces the pest populations, proving the beneficial role for the man.
Teaching and Training Values in Vocational Education. Retrospective View
Authors: Duse Carmen-Sonia , Duse Dan-Maniu 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The Leonardo da Vinci project entitled EViVE - European Values Vocational Education-LLP-LDV / PAR / 2013 / RO / 032), took place between September 2013 and July 2015. In this a project, professors from the Educational Sciences Department of the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu along with partners from Germany, France, Great Britain, Bulgaria and Turkey were involved. The project stages started with the detection of existing values in vocational education in each country. These values were compared afterwards with the values promoted by the European Union as a standard and in case they did not coincident, the common values in accordance with European values were transmitted. In order to ensure the teaching and learning framework of these values, there had to be accomplished a common curriculum, in which specific national features were inserted, exemplifying how these values can and must be taught. The taught lesson showed the importance of awareness of the teachers in teaching these values during the didactic process, as well as the importance that students, through means of education, have to internalize these values, in order to become fully trained Citizens of the United Europe.
Engineering Education Quality Assurance within the School of Engineering: A Holistic Approach
Authors: Oo Aman Than , Patil Arun 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
BACKGROUND
Quality assurance is a key element of engineering education at Deakin University and is monitored through various mechanisms which also include the process of collecting students’ feedback within the Schools and faculties. The information received are then looked at holistically and action plan is developed to implement. This has proven to be very effective to ensure feedback received from the students has been properly addressed.
PURPOSE
The School of Engineering at Deakin University, has initiated the formation of Engineering Educational Quality Working Group (QWG). The aim of QWG is to provide a focal point for learning and teaching quality and its assurance in undergraduate and postgraduate Engineering courses. The school approach complements Deakin University processes of collecting and analysing student feedback on unit curricula design, delivery and facilitator delivery performance; feedback regarding individual facilitator, unit evaluations and graduate course experiences.
DESIGN/METHOD
The data are collected through face to face feedback from both on and off campus students. Feedback received from the end of trimester student evaluation process was also analysed.
RESULTS
The motivation behind the practise is to close the loop for the feedback received from the students and take appropriate action against the feedback. This is to enhance overall delivery of engineering education at Deakin University.
CONCLUSIONS
This paper outlines the activities planned by the QWG and elaborates on quality assurance approaches and key strategies to be implemented by the working group to achieve the desired quality as well as efficacy of those recommendations/actions undertaken at the school level.
Teaching Natural Language Processing (NLP) Using Ontology Based Education Design
Authors: Rehman Zobia , Kifor Stefania 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
It often happens in teaching that due to complexity of a subject or unavailability of an expert instructor the subject undergoes in a situation that not only affects its outcome but the involvement and learning development of students also. Although contents are covered even in such a situation but their inadequate explanation leaves many question marks in students’ mind. Artificial Intelligence helps represent knowledge graphically and symbolically which can be logically inferred. Visual and symbolic representation of knowledge is easy to understand for both teachers and students. To facilitate students understanding teachers often structure domain knowledge in a visual form where all important contents of a subject can be seen along with their relation to each other. These structures are called ontology which is an important aspect of knowledge engineering. Teaching via ontology is in practice since last two decades. Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a combination of computation and linguistic and is often hard to teach. Its contents are apparently not tied together in a reasonable way which makes it difficult for a teacher that where to start with. In this article we will discuss the design of ontology to support rational learning and efficient teaching of NLP at introductory level.
Marketing Management: Realities and Requirements in the Context of Business Globalization and Internationalization of Companies
Authors: Marcu Liana , Ranf Diana Elena , Dumitraşcu Dănuţ Dumitru 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Romanian organizations must open their doors to the outside, and for that managers must perceive and interpret all incoming signals to withstand competitive pressure to attract and retain customers, to be competent, to achieve maximum efficiency in their business processes.
The purpose of the selective scientific research aims the knowledge of certain issues within the organization, such as: current state of marketing management and customer orientation; specific business marketing management in conditions of business globalization and internationalization of companies; specific customer orientation;
Depending on the objectives pursued, the investigation carried out included two successive researches: an exploratory qualitative research and a descriptive quantitative research. The general conclusion about the state of knowledge on marketing management in the context of business globalization and internationalization of companies is that the majority of respondents are aware of the importance of marketing management to support them when they face the daunting penetration option of global markets;
“Take Home Messages”: The research has shown that the most important measure that organizations are considering in order to improve marketing management and make the organization’s management efficient is to increase the place and role of marketing management in the overall management of the organization.
The Hierarchy of Urban Transport Networks
Authors: Popa Emma , Ghionea Florian 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
At the level of premise, most experts agree that, in urban, traveling public wants so-called ex-ante demand do not get to be fulfilled by transmission system exploit, so-called ex post demand level is lower desires the reasons are complex, but the general idea is the network that descends satisfied offer between the two categories of demand. In this material is presented a mathematical model for evaluating the quality of urban transport networks, the proposed hierarchy is determinate by the post central level approach of ex- ante demand of ex -post ideal. The exploitation of urban passenger transport has led to a custom on improving service: It is believed that multiplying the number of routes or vehicles number will bring the ex post level to ex-ante levels. In this paper is demonstrated that this desideratum is impossible to achieve. Like conclusions: numerical values for ex-ante demand near to ex-post demand; a relatively simple instrument, but consistent, to prioritize urban transport networks; a procedure for determining the profitability of “breakthroughs” in constructive structure that would reduce the distance by setting the limit up to which may increase the fare.
Microwave-assisted synthesis and antibacterial evaluation of new derivatives of 1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-3-one
Authors: Ebrahimpour Zahra , Shiri Ali , Bakavoli Mehdi , Seyedi Seyed Mohammad , Bahreini Masoumeh , Oroojalian Fatemeh 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Synthesis of new 1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrazolo[3,4-d] pyrimidin-3-ones 4–6 starting with ethyl 4-hydroxy-2-methylthio-pyrimidine-5-carboxylate (1) under classical heating and microwave-induced conditions is reported. The antibacterial activities of the synthesized compounds were evaluated using chloramphenicol and streptomycin as reference drugs.
Crystal structure of catena-poly[diaqua-bis-(μ2-5-carboxy-2-(pyridin-4-yl)benzoato-κ2
O:N)cadmium(II)] dihydrate, C26H24N2O12Cd
Authors: Zhao Yan , Guo Dai-Jian 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
C26H24N2O12Cd, triclinic, P1̅, a = 6.9812(9) Å, b = 8.6834(11) Å, c = 11.5157(15) Å, α = 86.649(10)o, β = 88.686(10)o, γ = 85.008(10)o, V = 694.14(15) Å3, Z = 1, R
gt
(F) = 0.0271, wR
ref
(F
2
) = 0.0815, T = 293(2) K.
Crystal structure of fac-tricarbonyl(2-(isopropylimino)methyl-5-methylphenolatido-κ2
N,O)(pyridine-κN)rhenium(I), C19H19N2O4Re
Authors: Marake Daniel Thabo , Roodt Andreas , Brink Alice 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
C19H19N2O4Re, Monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 8.2805(3) Å, b = 13.7325(5) Å, c = 16.3560(6) Å, β = 92.431(2)°, V = 1858.2(2) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt
(F) = 0.0347, wR
ref
(F
2
) = 0.0930, T = 100 K.
How Accurately Can Convertibles be Classified as Debt or Equity for Tax Purposes? Evidence from Australia
Authors: Fenech Jean-Pierre , Fang Victor , Brown Rob 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The New Business Tax System (Debt and Equity) Act established a set of criteria by which convertible securities could be classified as “debt-like” or “equity-like” for tax purposes. Using data on 256 convertible issues made in Australia between 2001 and 2012, we show that there is a strong relation between, on the one hand, a convertible’s ex ante classification determined at issuance using the tax criteria and, on the other hand, its ex post classification based on the conversion premium at maturity. We conclude that the criteria have been an efficient means of classifying convertibles. We also find an industry effect where debt-like convertibles are more likely to be associated with the resources, metals and mining firms, whilst equity-like are mainly issued by the finance sector. This finding is consistent with the solution to a finance-sequencing problem in the former case, and the impact of capital adequacy regulation in the latter.
Crimes of the sign: Politics and performatives in the Treason Trials of 1794
Authors: Nurra Linda 
Published: January 2016

AbstractThis paper explores some key topics in the semiotics of law − and the paradoxes related to legality, legitimacy, and interpretation − through a chapter in the history of British radicalism that unfolds around the Treason Trials of 1794. These trials, I argue, staged a wholesale battle around the very nature of the sign. The peculiarities of British treason law and the prosecution’s “constructive” readings made treason wholly into a crime of the sign, framing all of radical culture as criminal and conspiratorial. I argue this by showing how legal meaning, along with guilt and innocence, was negotiated in relation to (1) context, and particularly the French Revolution; (2) the performativity of signs, and most crucially, their capacity for disrupting the status quo; and (3) the dynamic nature of semiosis, whereby historical process and political change cannot be halted or controlled. In the Treason Trials, these concepts are alternately invoked and denied as frames for viewing “factual” evidence and establishing its meanings along partisan lines. Finally, this paper would like to suggest that the legal narratives produced in 1794 can generate insights into discursive strategies still used today to create “facts” and “truths,” shape popular opinion, and justify government interventions.
Burying attitudes in words: Linguistic realization of the shift of judges’ court conciliation style
Authors: Youping Xu 
Published: January 2016

AbstractCourt conciliation conducted by judges in Chinese courts is often seen in a positive light as resolving civil disputes efficiently. However, it is sometimes also severely criticized for judges’ malpractice in pressing parties to settle by revealing adjudication results. Sadly, except for mere criticism against this kind of phenomenon and abstract provisions on forbidding this kind of malpractice, little has been done to provide a detailed description of what it is and how to avoid it. This paper, based on authentic conciliation data and an interview with two judges, intends to conduct a linguistic analysis of the above problem. This paper argues that, while in theory legal discourse should be explicit, judges in court conciliation need to bury their attitudes in words when it comes to the rendering of attitudes and suggestions. This paper first analyzes the dilemma concerning how much pressure to be imposed upon which party, and then analyzes linguistic features of judges’ coercive and persuasive conciliation styles, and finally offers suggestions as to the linguistic shift of conciliation style from coercion to persuasion. This paper concludes that such malpractice as coercing parties to settle may be linguistically avoided when judges learn to bury their attitudes in words and leave parties to make voluntary choices.
Ulisse all’Isola di Circe (Brussels 1650): Operatic Transformation of Classical Tradition and Dissolution of Stoic Problems
Authors: Urbański Piotr 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The present article is a close reading of the libretto of the first opera (drama musicale) staged in the Netherlands, in Brussels in 1650. The main point of interest is Ascanio Amalteo’s transformation or even breakaway from the classical tradition (esp. Homer and Ovid) to create a work with its own message, quite distant from classical texts but, paradoxically, approaching moral and psychological categories in Neo-Stoic mode. Perhaps it is not by chance that a parallel piece, Calderon’s second play on Circe (after the fiesta entitled El mayor encanto, amor, 1635), i.e. the auto sacramentale entitled Los encantos de la culpa (ca. 1650), is also a significant transformation of the motive done in the spirit of the Counter-Reformation. Both plays are the last allegorical interpretations of Circe myth and for the next two-hundred years the last important literary works about Ulysses.
Hoe maak je het, lakmoes? Over de (semantische) productiviteit van Nederlandse ontleningen in het Pools / How are you, litmus? On the (semantical) productivity of the Dutch borrowings in the Polish language
Authors: Kowalska-Szubert Agata 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Polish language contains hundreds of loan words from Dutch. They are rooted so firmly that they are capable of creating new words. This article presents the most common word-formation phenomena involving Dutch loan words. It also highlights their ability to form phrasemes and transfer meanings.
Unique and Overlapping Functions of Formins Frl and DAAM During Ommatidial Rotation and Neuronal Development in Drosophila
Authors: Dollar Gretchen , Gombos Rita , Barnett Austen A , Sanchez Hernandez David , Maung Saw M T , Mihály Jozsef , Jenny Andreas 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The noncanonical Frizzled/planar cell polarity (PCP) pathway regulates establishment of polarity within the plane of an epithelium to generate diversity of cell fates, asymmetric, but highly aligned structures, or to orchestrate the directional migration of cells during convergent extension during vertebrate gastrulation. In Drosophila, PCP signaling is essential to orient actin wing hairs and to align ommatidia in the eye, in part by coordinating the movement of groups of photoreceptor cells during ommatidial rotation. Importantly, the coordination of PCP signaling with changes in the cytoskeleton is essential for proper epithelial polarity. Formins polymerize linear actin filaments and are key regulators of the actin cytoskeleton. Here, we show that the diaphanous-related formin, Frl, the single fly member of the FMNL (formin related in leukocytes/formin-like) formin subfamily affects ommatidial rotation in the Drosophila eye and is controlled by the Rho family GTPase Cdc42. Interestingly, we also found that frl mutants exhibit an axon growth phenotype in the mushroom body, a center for olfactory learning in the Drosophila brain, which is also affected in a subset of PCP genes. Significantly, Frl cooperates with Cdc42 and another formin, DAAM, during mushroom body formation. This study thus suggests that different formins can cooperate or act independently in distinct tissues, likely integrating various signaling inputs with the regulation of the cytoskeleton. It furthermore highlights the importance and complexity of formin-dependent cytoskeletal regulation in multiple organs and developmental contexts.
Genomic Patterns of Geographic Differentiation in Drosophila simulans
Authors: Sedghifar Alisa , Saelao Perot , Begun David J 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Geographic patterns of genetic differentiation have long been used to understand population history and to learn about the biological mechanisms of adaptation. Here we present an examination of genomic patterns of differentiation between northern and southern populations of Australian and North American Drosophila simulans, with an emphasis on characterizing signals of parallel differentiation. We report on the genomic scale of differentiation and functional enrichment of outlier SNPs. While, overall, signals of shared differentiation are modest, we find the strongest support for parallel differentiation in genomic regions that are associated with regulation. Comparisons to Drosophila melanogaster yield potential candidate genes involved in local adaptation in both species, providing insight into common selective pressures and responses. In contrast to D. melanogaster, in D. simulans we observe patterns of variation that are inconsistent with a model of temperate adaptation out of a tropical ancestral range, highlighting potential differences in demographic and colonization histories of this cosmopolitan species pair.