bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Pannexin 3 and connexin 43 modulate skeletal development through their distinct functions and expression patterns
Authors: Ishikawa Masaki , Williams Geneva L. , Ikeuchi Tomoko , Sakai Kiyoshi , Fukumoto Satoshi , Yamada Yoshihiko 
Published: January 2016

ABSTRACT
Pannexin 3 (Panx3) and connexin 43 (Cx43; also known as GJA1) are two major gap junction proteins expressed in osteoblasts. Here, we studied their functional relationships in skeletal formation by generating Panx3−/− and Panx3−/−;Cx43−/− mice and comparing their skeletal phenotypes with Cx43−/− mice. Panx3−/− mice displayed defects in endochondral and intramembranous ossification, resulting in severe dwarfism and reduced bone density. The skeletal abnormalities of Panx3−/−;Cx43−/− mice were similar to those in Panx3−/− mice. The gross appearance of newborn Cx43−/− skeletons showed no obvious abnormalities, except for less mineralization of the skull. In Panx3−/− mice, proliferation of chondrocytes and osteoblasts increased and differentiation of these cells was inhibited. Panx3 promoted expression of osteogenic proteins such as ALP and Ocn (also known as ALPL and BGLAP, respectively), as well as Cx43, by regulating Osx (also known as SP7) expression. Panx3 was induced in the early differentiation stage and reduced during the maturation stage of osteoblasts, when Cx43 expression increased in order to promote mineralization. Furthermore, only Panx3 functioned as an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) Ca2+ channel to promote differentiation, and it could rescue mineralization defects in Cx43−/− calvarial cells. Our findings reveal that Panx3 and Cx43 have distinct functions in skeletal formation.
Efficiency of Technological Modes in the Economy of the United Kingdom
Authors: Басовский  , Basovskiy Leonid , Басовская  , Basovskaya Elena 
Published: January 2016

Through modeling the Kondratieff waves (cycles) the authors show, that the
upward half-wave of the third Kondratieff wave in the economic dynamics of the
UK emerged in 1887. Further, in 1926 emerged the upward half-wave of the
fourth Kondratieff wave in the economic dynamics of the UK. The upward halfwave
of the fifth Kondratieff wave in Britain’s economy emerged in 1985. The
fifth wave is in place till nowadays. Modeling of technological modes has allowed
to assess their efficiency as concerning the economy of the UK. The efficiency
of relic modes, measured in terms of per capita GDP equals to £2805 measured
in 2005 pounds sterling. The maximum efficiency of the fourth technological
mode equals to £1328, measured in 2005 pounds sterling. The maximum
efficiency of the fifth technological mode reaches £8739 measured in 2005
pounds sterling. The maximum efficiency of the sixth technological mode for the
economy of the UK reaches £19 811 measured in 2005 pounds sterling.
Kondratieff Cycles in the Economies of Italy, the Netherlands, Germany and France
Authors: Басовский  , Basovskiy Leonid , Иванова  , Ivanova O. , Басовская  , Basovskaya Elena 
Published: January 2016

The paper concerns identifying Kondratieff cycles in the economies of Italy, the
Netherlands, Germany and France. Studied are the historical periods beginning
from the second half of the 19th century based on time series of real per capita
GDP. The study is made through construction of econometric models, including
the cyclical component. Modeling has helped to identify Kondratieff cycles in the
national production. The upward half-wave of the third Kondratieff cycle in Italy
emerged in 1897, in the Netherlands — in 1910, in Germany — in 1885,
in France — in 1881. The upward half-wave of the fourth Kondratieff cycle
emerged in Italy in 1948, in the Netherlands — in 1946, in Germany — in 1958,
and in France — in 1855. The upward half-wave of the fifth Kondratieff cycle
emerged in Italy in 1989, in the Netherlands — in 1990, in Germany — in 1999,
and in France — in 1994.
On Analyzing the Flow of Kondratieff Economic Cycles in France
Authors: Иванова  , Ivanova O. 
Published: January 2016

The course of economic processes in all the industrialized countries is characterized
by cyclicality. Economic cycles affect the majority of spheres in any given national
economy and are characterized by a variety of distinctive features. The concept
of “long cycles” for a period of 40–60 years was introduced by the Soviet scientist
Nikolai Kondratieff, and further these cycles have become known as the “Kondratieff
long waves”. The change of cycles is associated with deep qualitative changes
in the economy. Kondratieff economic cycle comprises four phases: recovery,
boom, recession and depression. It is assumed that this theory of wave-like cyclical
development should be comprehended as applied to the economy of France.
Microbiology of corneal wounds after cataract surgery: biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance patterns
Authors: Kıvanç S. A. , Kıvanç M. , Bayramlar H. 
Published: January 2016

Objective: To evaluate the bacterial flora of corneal wounds at the end of cataract surgery before intracameral antibiotic use and to determine agents to treat postoperative endophthalmitis, the potential for biofilm formation, and antibiotic resistance. Method: This cross-sectional clinical study included patients who underwent cataract surgery using the phacoemulsification technique without any complications. The hemifacial skin, periocular area, eyelids and eyelashes were washed with 10% povidone-iodine and the conjunctiva was washed with 5% povidoneiodine before cataract surgery. After uncomplicated surgery, a wipe sample was taken from the bulbar conjunctival surface, corneal surface, and wound rim before administering intracameral antibiotics. All samples were plated on blood agar, MRS agar, M17 agar, calcium-lactate agar, plate-count agar, and Sabouraud-dextrose agar. Biofilm formation was evaluated by microtitre plates and the Congo red-agar method. Antimicrobial resistance patterns of isolates were determined by the agar-disk diffusion method. Results: We recruited 50 patients and studied 55 eyes, obtaining 34 isolates from the cultures of 16 eyes. Isolated organisms were coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) (35.3%), Bacillus cereus (29.4%) and Pseudomonas spp. (5.9%). We obtained isolates from 64% of diabetic cases and 20% of non-diabetic cases, (p=0.002). It was observed that 21 out of 34 isolates produced a weakly positive biofilm, 8 were moderately positive, three were strongly positive, and two isolates were biofilm negative. Of the CoNS strains four of the 11 were resistance to four or more antibiotics. Conclusion: Microorganisms that remained at the end of cataract surgery had the capacity to produce biofilm and had high antibiotic resistance. Appropriate preoperative disinfection is very important and adequate disinfection and suitable antibiotics should be kept in mind for avoiding endophthalmitis, especially for diabetic patients. Biofilm is one of the major factors affecting the virulence of bacteria, and further studies into prevention of biofilm formation are required in this area.
Pornographic adaptation: Parody, fan fiction and the limits of genre
Authors: Meikle Kyle 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Despite the outsize presence of pornographic adaptations in the adult movie market (in the form of parodies) and fan fiction (in the form of het and slash), the genre remains largely under-theorized in the field of adaptation studies. This article suggests that such stories and films may expand the field’s boundaries by encouraging scholars to consider the non-hermeneutic effects of adaptations. Drawing on theories of intertextuality, intermediality and interactivity, the article asks how adaptation and pornography function for their audiences, taking up the case of E. L. James’s Fifty Shades of Grey – a pornographic adaptation that became a pornographic source text – to offer some provisional answers to that question. The article closes with a call for adaptation scholars to turn from interpretation to the more private pleasures of adaptation.
Mechanisms of Aerosol Sedimentation by Acoustic Field
Authors: Kudryashova Olga , Antonnikova Alexandra , Korovina Natalya , Akhmadeev Igor 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Acoustic radiation sources are successfully applied to cleaning rooms from dust of fairly large particle sizes (ten micrometers and larger). The sedimentation of fine aerosols (particle diameter of 1-10 microns) is a more complicated challenge. The paper is devoted to the substantiation of the acoustic sedimentation method for such aerosols. On the basis of the mathematical model analysis for aerosol sedimentation by the acoustic field the mechanisms of this process have been determined and include the particle coagulation acceleration and radiation pressure effect. The experimental results of the acoustic sedimentation of a model aerosol (NaCl) are shown. The calculation results according to the mathematical model for coagulation and sedimentation, on the basis of the Smolukhovsky’s equation taking into account various mechanisms of aerosol sedimentation by sound depending on the particle sizes and sound intensity, are given. The necessity to use intensive sources of high-frequency sound has been confirmed, suggesting that these sources must be located above dust clouds.
Andrews–Curtis and Nielsen equivalence relations on some infinite groups
Authors: Myropolska Aglaia 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The Andrews–Curtis conjecture asserts that, for a free group Fn
of rank n and a free basis
(x
1,...,xn
), any normally generating tuple (y
1,...,yn
) is Andrews–Curtis equivalent to (x
1,...,xn
). This equivalence corresponds to the actions of
Aut Fn
and of F

n

n
on normally generating n-tuples. The equivalence corresponding to the action of Aut Fn
on generating n-tuples is called Nielsen equivalence. The conjecture for arbitrary finitely generated groups has its own importance to analyse potential counter-examples to the original conjecture. We study the Andrews–Curtis and Nielsen equivalence in the class of finitely generated groups for which every maximal subgroup is normal, including nilpotent groups and Grigorchuk groups.
Multiscale asymptotics for the Skeleton of the Madden-Julian Oscillation and Tropical–Extratropical Interactions
Authors: Chen Shengqian , Majda Andrew J. , Stechmann Samuel N. 
Published: January 2016

AbstractAnew model is derived and analyzed for tropical–extratropical interactions involving the Madden– Julian oscillation (MJO). The model combines (i) the tropical dynamics of the MJO and equatorial baroclinic waves and (ii) the dynamics of barotropic Rossby waves with significant extratropical structure, and the combined system has a conserved energy. The method of multiscale asymptotics is applied to systematically derive a system of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) for three-wave resonant interactions. Two novel features are (i) a degenerate auxiliary problem with overdetermined equations due to a compatibility condition (meridional geostrophic balance) and (ii) cubic self-interaction terms that are not typically found in threewave resonance ODEs. Several examples illustrate applications to MJO initiation and termination, including cases of (i) the MJO, equatorial baroclinic Rossbywaves, and barotropic Rossbywaves interacting, and (ii) the MJO, baroclinic Kelvinwaves, and barotropic Rossbywaves interacting. Resonance with the Kelvinwave is not possible here if only dry variables are considered, but it occurs in the moist model here through interactions with water vapor and convective activity.
The crystal structure of 6-chloro-2,4-diphenylquinoline
Authors: Van Tonder Johannes , Visser Hendrik G. , Koen Renier 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
C21H14ClN, orthorhombic, Pca21 (No. 29), a = 7.6860(5) Å, b = 10.1610(5) Å, c = 19.8990(5) Å, V = 1554.1(13) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt
(F) = 0.0318, wR
ref
(F
2
) = 0.0783, T = 100(2) K.
Crystal structure of diethyl 2-(((2-(pyridin-3-ylthio)phenyl)amino)methylene)malonate, C19H20N2O4S
Authors: Meng-Xue Wang , Zheng Fang , Kai Guo 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
C19H20N2O4S, monoclinic, P21/c, a = 18.983(4) Å, b = 5.057(1) Å, c = 20.304(4) Å, β = 106.10(3)°, V = 1872.7(7) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt
(F) = 0.0680, wR
ref
(F
2
) = 0.1423, T = 293(2) K.
The concept of smooth generic camera calibration
for optical metrology
Authors: Pak Alexey 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Modern digital cameras with sophisticated optics enable
accurate shape measurements via a plethora of metrological techniques.
In order to take advantage of the data delivered by high-resolution
cameras, one needs a sufficiently flexible model to describe the
imaging geometry and an adequate calibration procedure to determine
the model parameters and estimate their uncertainties.
In this report, we suggest the concept of a smooth generic camera
model that has several advantages compared to the state-of-the-art:
the description is resolution-independent and takes
advantage of the natural smoothness of the projection geometry;
the global and the local symmetries inherent to the view ray-based
parametrization are regularized in an explicitly unbiased manner.
The calibration procedure uses dense datasets that can be obtained
with the technique of active screens and consistently accounts for
the uncertainty in the registration data that can be extracted
during pre-processing. The concept is illustrated with synthetic
examples based on physically-accurate rendering.
Absolute und relative Messunsicherheit von ungekühlten
Thermografiekameras
Authors: Budzier Helmut , Gerlach Gerald 
Published: January 2016

Zusammenfassung
Die Thermografie ist heute ein Standardverfahren zur Messung von
Temperaturverteilungen auf Oberflächen. Vom
großen Interesse sind die bei der Thermografie auftretenden
Messunsicherheiten. Diskutiert werden die Ursachen zur
Messunsicherheit von ungekühlten Thermografiekameras auf der Basis von
Mikrobolometern.
Nach einer kurzen Erläuterung der Funktionsweise von ungekühlten
Thermografiekameras wird der Kalibrierprozess für derartige Systeme
beschrieben. Anschließend wird die NETD (Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference),
die durch das zeitliche und räumliche Rauschen des Mikrobolometerarrays
bestimmt wird, und die Korrigierbarkeit C
vorgestellt.
Durch eine Änderung der Umgebungstemperatur kommt es zu einer Drift des
Ausgangssignals, das zu einer absoluten Messabweichung
führt. Die Ursachen dieser starken
Temperaturabhängigkeit werden erläutert und die Notwendigkeit des
Shutterns erörtert.
A munkaoktatás kezdeti fázisai az értelmi fogyatékos gyermekek gyulai és kisújszállási gyógypedagógiai intézeteiben a 20. század közepéig
Authors: Gál Anikó 
Published: January 2016

Our research aims to investigate how job training was carried out in the special education institutes of Gyula and (from 1928) Kisújszállás. We can conclude that at both institutions the educational and pedagogical work placed great emphasis on working with people with learning disabilities in order to prepare them for work, and to expand the job opportunities available to them, thus contributing to the promotion of social integration as well. They especially focused on preparing and conditioning students for work, bearing in mind that the workers should like the activities and should receive education appropriate for their abilities. The local conditions provided a great opportunity for practical employment and further development.
(Translated by Ágnes Lengvári)
Dry Needling on the Infraspinatus Latent and Active Myofascial Trigger Points in Older Adults With Nonspecific Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Calvo-Lobo César , Pacheco-da-Costa Soraya , Martínez-Martínez Jorge , Rodríguez-Sanz David , Cuesta-Álvaro Pedro , López-López Daniel 
Published: January 2016

Background and Purpose:
Shoulder pain is a prevalent condition in older adults. Some authors associate nonspecific shoulder pain with myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the infraspinatus muscle. Dry needling is recommended to relieve the MTrP pain of shoulders in the short term (<9 days). Active MTrPs dry needling improves shoulder pain and the irritability of the satellite MTrPs in the referred pain area. Nociceptive activity at a latent MTrP may influence motor activity and the sensitivity of MTrPs in distant muscles at a similar segmental level. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate dry needling on 1 latent MTrP, in conjunction with 1 active MTrP, in the infraspinatus muscle of older adults with nonspecific shoulder pain.

Methods:
A single-center, randomized, single-blinded, controlled study (NCT02032602) was carried out. Sixty-six patients aged 65 years and older with trigger points in the ipsilateral infraspinatus of the painful shoulder were randomly assigned to (1) of (2) treatment groups. A session of dry needling on the infraspinatus was performed in (1) the most hyperalgesic active and latent MTrP or (2) only the most hyperalgesic active MTrP. The Numeric Rating Scale, the pressure pain threshold (primary outcome) on the anterior deltoid and extensor carpi radialis brevis latent MTrPs, and grip strength were assessed before, after, and 1 week after the intervention.

Results:
Statistically significant differences in the reduction of pain intensity (P ≤ .001; η2 = 0.159-0.269; d = 1.017-1.219) and the increase of pressure pain threshold (P < .001; η2 = 0.206-0.481; d = 0.870-1.924) were found for the (1) treatment group immediately and 1 week postintervention. Nevertheless, no statistical significant differences were found in grip strength (P >. 05; η2 = 0.006-0.033; d = 0.158-0.368).

Conclusions:
One dry needling intervention of the latent MTrP associated with the key active MTrP of the infraspinatus reduces pain intensity and the irritability of the satellite MTrPs located in the referred pain area in the short term in older adults with nonspecific shoulder pain.
Neformalaus inteligentų tinklo veikla tarp sovietinio sistemiškumo ir alternatyvumo: „garažų storija“ (1977–1978)
Authors: Klumbys Valdemaras 
Published: January 2016

Straipsnyje1 analizuojama viena pirmųjų kolektyvinių kultūrininkų peticijų kampanijų prieš režimo politiką – vadinamoji „garažų istorija“. Naudojantis tinklaveikos metodologine prieiga, analizuojami socialiniai ryšiai ir žmonių sąveikos kaip kolektyvinio veiksmo esminės sudedamosios dalys. Tyrime daugiausia dėmesio skiriama ne žmonių (ar grupių) santykiams su valdžios struktūromis, o keletui šios kolektyvinės akcijos vyksmo ypatybių, paaiškinančių jos sėkmę: vidinėms tinklo struktūrinėms savybėms (kas sudarė tinklą ir kaip jis funkcionavo), akcijos veikimo taktikai (kaip tinklas vykdė akciją) ir išorinėms prielaidoms (visuomenėje vyravusioms normoms, kaip antai pasitikėjimas ir bendradarbiavimas, skirtingų socialinių statusų reikšmei atsižvelgiant į kontekstą).1 Straipsnis parengtas įgyvendinant projektą „Nematoma sovietmečio Lietuvos visuomenė: neformaliųjų sisteminių ir nesisteminių tinklų skirties peržiūra (Nr. VP1-3.1-ŠMM-07-K-02-053)“. Mokslinis tyrimas finansuojamas Europos socialinio fondo lėšomis pagal visuotinės dotacijos priemonę.
Peran Perbankan Syariah Dalam Mengimplementasikan Keuangan Inklusif di Indonesia
Authors: Nengsih Novia 
Published: January 2016

The Role of Islamic Banks in Financial Inclusion ImplementationThis study aimed to analyze the role of islamic banks in implementing financial inclusion in Indonesia. Financial inclusion is a process to provide formal financial access for the poor and low income people (unbankable people). This study was designed which approached qualitatively and quantitatively (mixed research). The qualitative data analyzed by using Straruss and Corbin’s theory consisted three major steps: open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. Quantitative analyzed by using comparative analysis of financial statements and financial ratio analysis such as CAR, ROA, ROE, NPF, and FDR period of 2010-2014. This study proved that Islamic banking had great potential in implementing financial inclusion, it was indicated by a significant increase in funding and financing since 2010-2014 and results of financial ratio analysis also shows the performance of Islamic banking and financial condition is good.DOI: 10.15408/etk.v14i2.2272
AVALIAÇÃO DO CONHECIMENTO PALEONTOLÓGICO COM INTERVENÇÃO EM ESCOLAS DE ENSINO MÉDIO: UM ESTUDO DE CASO NO ESTADO DO TOCANTINS
Authors: Mendes Laís Aguiar da Silveira , Nunes Daniel de Freitas , Pires Etiene Fabbrin 
Published: January 2016

Este artigo apresenta os resultados obtidos a partir da aplicação de estratégias educativas voltadas à divulgação do conhecimento paleontológico e integração comunidade-meio científico em duas escolas da Rede Estadual de Ensino Médio de Porto Nacional (TO) desenvolvidas como parte do projeto institucional de extensão “Tecendo redes de saberes e experiências através do ensino de Paleontologia em escolas municipais e estaduais, no município de Porto Nacional, TO”. A metodologia utilizada consistiu na aplicação de dois questionários aos estudantes, (no início e no final das atividades de intervenção), com a finalidade de diagnosticar e avaliar o nível de conhecimento sobre Paleontologia, bem como verificar a eficácia das atividades de intervenção no processo de ensino e aprendizagem. As atividades consistiram de palestra, oficina de réplicas de fósseis e visita aos Laboratórios do Curso de Ciências Biológicas da Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT). Os estudantes de ambas as escolas demonstraram-se semelhante quanto ao nível de conhecimento a respeito de Paleontologia. Inicialmente foi possível constatar um baixo nível de conhecimento paleontológico por parte dos estudantes. A aplicação das atividades de intervenção pedagógica demonstrou-se eficaz na apropriação do conhecimento, visto que após essas atividades, percebeu-se uma mudança no nível de conhecimento dos alunos.
THE ISLAND IMAGE AND GLOBAL LINKS IN PUERTO RICAN CINEMA OF THE 21ST CENTURY
Authors: Rodriguez Maria Cristina 
Published: January 2016

This essay looks back at the production of Puerto Rican films in the 1980s and 1990s as the point of departure for young Puerto Rican filmmakers in the first decades of the 21st century. Even as the stories of this newer generation differ, their concern with the island image and diasporic movement continue to question Puerto Rican identity. Problems of local film production and outside distribution remain for each film project. This essay analyzes a number of key films by a diverse group of directors whose goal is to rethink the concept of a Puerto Rican cinema.