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Multiple landscapes of capital cities
Authors: Vuksanović-Macura Zlata 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
This review looks at three publications that discuss the timeless issue of the relationship between power and space in capital cities located in a broad temporal and geographic framework. By applying Adam T. Smith’s model of interrelation among politics, landscape and civic values, the editors and authors of Political Landscapes of Capital Cities (2016) examine several major cities located in the area between South America and Southeast Asia during the period spanning from the fourteenth century bc to the present day. They elucidate the ways in which power and political authority are constructed and manifested in conjunction with the natural landscape and human-made environment. The edited volume Capital Cities in the Aftermath of Empires: Planning in Central and Southeastern Europe (2010), which covers the turbulent period between the mid-nineteenth and the mid-twentieth century, deals with the capitals that emerged after the collapse of the Ottoman and Habsburg empires. The book reveals the ways in which the architecture and urban planning of capital cities were used to represent the national identity of the newly formed states. The author of the book The Capital of Europe: Architecture and Urban Planning for the European Union (2004) discusses the capital of one state, the European Union, arguing that common values and identity can be constructed by relying on a clear architectural strategy. Together, these three books highlight the importance and necessity of analysing the multiple landscapes of capital cities from diverse angles.
Kesejahteraan Sosial Tunagrahita di Ponorogo
Authors: Andriana Lutfia 
Published: December 2017

The research of this paper was carried out in Dusun Tanggungrejo, Desa Karangpatihan, Kecamatan Balong, Kabupaten Ponorogo, a village that seeks to empower their fellow villagers who are down syndrome. The paper answers the question of does the empowerment by the village help the disabled reach their wellbeing. In answering that question, this article uses James Midgley concept of three wellbeing indicators, including the ability to manage social problems; fulfilment of their need; and the potential of the social opportunity. The result of this paper is presented qualitatively to describe the social wellbeing and social activity of persons with down-syndrome. The data was collected through observation, interview, and documentation. The result of this research shows that those with mild and modest syndrome reach the wellbeing. While those who have a severe syndrome, fail to derive their welfare.[Penelitian ini dilakukan di Dusun Tanggungrejo, Desa Karangpatihan Kecamatan Balong Kabupaten Ponorogo, sebuah dusun yang puluhan warganya adalah tunagrahita dan mendapatkan beberapa pelatihan, bantuan, dan pemberdayaan yang diberikan masyarakat untuk warga tunagrahita. Penlitian ini menjawab pertanyaan apakah upaya warga tersebut dapat menyejahterakan para tunagrahita? Untuk menjawab pertanyaan tersebut, peneliti menggunakan teori James Midgley tentang tiga ukuran kesejahteraan sosial yang meliputi: kemampuan mengelola masalah sosial dengan baik, kebutuhan tercukupi, dan terbukanya peluang sosial di masyarakat. Penelitian disajikan dalam bentuk deskriptif kualitatif untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis peristiwa, kondisi kesejahteraan sosial, dan aktivitas sosial warga tunagrahita. Data digali dengan metode observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa mayoritas warga tunagrahita berkategori ringan dan sedang sudah dapat dikatakan sejahtera. Sementara warga tunagrahita kategori berat tidak mencapai sejahtera.]
Representasi Disabilitas dalam Iklan 'We’re the Superhumans'
Authors: Niyu Niyu 
Published: December 2017

Disability is not something that is 'invisible', but it is something real and present among us. Media, especially television through advertising, has a significant role in creating perceptions about disability and to change the paradigm of people on disability. This research discusses how Channel 4 (C4) through "We're the Superhumans" (WTSH) advertisement represents and constructs disabilities. This research used a qualitative approach and Peirce's semiotics method. The data are based on WTSH advertisement, literature study and documentation. Interviews were also conducted with C4. The results show that the disability is represented as 'superhumans' who have various abilities and achievements. Through 'Yes I Can' song, the spirit of the disability were represented. C4 constructed the reality of disability by displaying 140 persons with disabilities and celebrations for their achievements, not only as athletes but also as persons with disabilities in their daily lives.[Disabilitas bukanlah suatu hal yang ‘invisible’ (tidak terlihat), namun merupakan sesuatu yang nyata dan ada diantara kita. Media, terutama televisi melalui iklan, memiliki andil yang besar dalam menciptakan persepsi mengenai disabilitas dan dalam mengubah paradigma masyarakat mengenai disabilitas. Penelitian ini membahas bagaimana Channel 4 (C4) melalui iklan “We’re The Superhumans” (WTSH) merepresentasikan dan mengkonstruksikan disabilitas. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode penelitian semiotika Peirce. Data penelitian berdasarkan iklan ‘We’re The Superhumans’, diambil dari studi kepustakaan dan dokumentasi. Wawancara juga dilakukan dengan pihak C4 selaku pembuat iklan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa disabilitas direpresentasikan sebagai ‘superhumans’ yang memiliki berbagai kemampuan dan prestasi. Melalui lagu ‘Yes I Can’, direpresentasikan semangat para disabilitas. Melalui iklan WTSH, C4 mengkonstruksikan realitas mengenai disabilitas dengan menampilkan 140 penyandang disabilitas dan perayaan akan pencapaian mereka, bukan hanya sebagai atlit, namun juga sebagai penyandang disabilitas dalam keseharian mereka.]
Evaluation of physical and physiological parameters of the elite underwater rugby players
Authors: Ates Osman , Cavas Levent , Sagiroglu Isa , Gencoglu Celal , Bediz Cem Seref 
Published: December 2017

Underwater rugby (UWR) is a developing sport which is organised under umbrella of Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques. Although this sports has over than 50 years history, very few studies have so far been published in the sports literature. This research reveals physical and physiological profiles of UWR players in Turkey. Eleven male athletes participated to this study. Their body weight, height, body fat proportion, skinfold thicknesses, length and girth measurements, strength, flexibility, respiratory functions, anaerobic capacities, aerobic capacities were measured. In pool tests, 50 m crawl style, 50 m apnea, 8x25m apnea and 400 m crawl style with UWR equipments were done. Body mass index, body fat proportion, skinfold thickness of the underwater rugby players were higher compared to swimming and water polo literature. A positive correlation was found both between the 50 m apnea times and body fat proportions of the players and also among the 400 m crawl style with ABC equipments and body fat proportions and body weights of the players. A significant positive correlation was detected among skinfold thickness and the 50 m crawl style times with UWR equipments, 50 m apnea times, 8x25 m apnea times and 400 m crawl style times. Pulmonary volumes and capacities of the athletes were found higher than those of the water polo players and swimmers. This increase in the work of breathing muscles might be caused by hyperventilation of the underwater players before and after breathholding and blowing out the water in the snorkel after diving. In conclusion, more comparative data from UWR players is strongly warranted to define the physical and physiological features of UWR players.
Ptychographic imaging with partially coherent plasma EUV sources
Authors: Bußmann Jan , Odstrčil Michal , Teramoto Yusuke , Juschkin Larissa 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
We report on high-resolution lens-less imaging experiments based on ptychographic scanning coherent diffractive imaging (CDI) method employing compact plasma sources developed for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography applications. Two kinds of discharge sources were used in our experiments: a hollow-cathode-triggered pinch plasma source operated with oxygen and for the first time a laser-assisted discharge EUV source with a liquid tin target. Ptychographic reconstructions of different samples were achieved by applying constraint relaxation to the algorithm. Our ptychography algorithms can handle low spatial coherence and broadband illumination as well as compensate for the residual background due to plasma radiation in the visible spectral range. Image resolution down to 100 nm is demonstrated even for sparse objects, and it is limited presently by the sample structure contrast and the available coherent photon flux. We could extract material properties by the reconstruction of the complex exit-wave field, gaining additional information compared to electron microscopy or CDI with longer-wavelength high harmonic laser sources. Our results show that compact plasma-based EUV light sources of only partial spatial and temporal coherence can be effectively used for lens-less imaging applications. The reported methods may be applied in combination with reflectometry and scatterometry for high-resolution EUV metrology.
Coherent diffractive imaging methods for semiconductor manufacturing
Authors: Helfenstein Patrick , Mochi Iacopo , Rajeev Rajendran , Fernandez Sara , Ekinci Yasin 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
The paradigm shift of the semiconductor industry moving from deep ultraviolet to extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL) brought about new challenges in the fabrication of illumination and projection optics, which constitute one of the core sources of cost of ownership for many of the metrology tools needed in the lithography process. For this reason, lensless imaging techniques based on coherent diffractive imaging started to raise interest in the EUVL community. This paper presents an overview of currently on-going research endeavors that use a number of methods based on lensless imaging with coherent light.
Measurement of large optical elements used for inertial confinement fusion with ptychography
Authors: Dong Xue , Wang Haiyan , Liu Cheng , Tao Hua , Zhu Jianqiang 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
High-power laser drivers are located in huge laser facilities built for inertial confinement fusion, and have achieved important progresses in the past decade; however, many unconventional optical elements implemented still cannot be accurately measured. To solve this problem, the ptychographic iterative engine (PIE), which is a recently developed technique that can detect both the phase and modulus of the light field simultaneously, is adopted to measure the transmission function of these optical elements and then to accurately characterize their key parameters. The distinctive advantage of PIE over other traditional metrology techniques in measuring large optical elements is demonstrated in this paper by detecting the focal length of a lens array and the surface profile of a continuous phase plate.
Image-based 3D surface approximation of the bladder using structure-from-motion for enhanced cystoscopy based on phantom data
Authors: Péntek Quentin , Hein Simon , Miernik Arkadiusz , Reiterer Alexander 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Bladder cancer is likely to recur after resection. For this reason, bladder cancer survivors often undergo follow-up cystoscopy for years after treatment to look for bladder cancer recurrence. 3D modeling of the bladder could provide more reliable cystoscopic documentation by giving an overall picture of the organ and tumor positions. However, 3D reconstruction of the urinary bladder based on endoscopic images is challenging. This is due to the small field of view of the endoscope, considerable image distortion, and occlusion by urea, blood or particles. In this paper, we will demonstrate a method for the conversion of uncalibrated, monocular, endoscopic videos of the bladder into a 3D model using structure-from-motion (SfM). First of all, frames are extracted from video sequences. Distortions are then corrected in a calibration procedure. Finally, the 3D reconstruction algorithm generates a sparse surface approximation of the bladder lining based on the corrected frames. This method was tested using an endoscopic video of a phantom that mimics the rich structure of the bladder. The reconstructed 3D model covered a large part of the object, with an average reprojection error of 1.15 pixels and a relative accuracy of 99.4%.
Evaluation of the Aptima HBV Quant assay vs. the COBAS TaqMan HBV test using the high pure system for the quantitation of HBV DNA in plasma and serum samples
Authors: Schalasta Gunnar , Börner Anna , Speicher Andrea , Enders Martin 
Published: December 2017

Abstract

Background:
Proper management of patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection requires monitoring of plasma or serum HBV DNA levels using a highly sensitive nucleic acid amplification test. Because commercially available assays differ in performance, we compared herein the performance of the Hologic Aptima HBV Quant assay (Aptima) to that of the Roche Cobas TaqMan HBV test for use with the high pure system (HPS/CTM).

Methods:
Assay performance was assessed using HBV reference panels as well as plasma and serum samples from chronically HBV-infected patients. Method correlation, analytical sensitivity, precision/reproducibility, linearity, bias and influence of genotype were evaluated. Data analysis was performed using linear regression, Deming correlation analysis and Bland-Altman analysis.

Results:
Agreement between the assays for the two reference panels was good, with a difference in assay values vs. target <0.5 log. Qualitative assay results for 159 clinical samples showed good concordance (88.1%; κ=0.75; 95% confidence interval: 0.651–0.845). For the 106 samples quantitated by both assays, viral load results were highly correlated (R=0.92) and differed on average by 0.09 log, with 95.3% of the samples being within the 95% limit of agreement of the assays. Linearity for viral loads 1–7 log was excellent for both assays (R2>0.98). The two assays had similar bias and precision across the different genotypes tested at low viral loads (25–1000 IU/mL).

Conclusions:
Aptima has a performance comparable with that of HPS/CTM, making it suitable for use for HBV infection monitoring. Aptima runs on a fully automated platform (the Panther system) and therefore offers a significantly improved workflow compared with HPS/CTM.
Meagre (Argyrosomus regius Asso, 1801) aquaculture in Croatia
Authors: Kružić Nikolina , Mustać Bosiljka , Župan Ivan , Čolak Slavica 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
The objective of this review is to present current status of meagre aquaculture in Croatia. Meagre Argyrosomus regius (Asso, 1801) is a fast growing migratory fish species which used to be widespread along the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Today, it is very rare in fisheries catches and is considered highly endangered. Recently, meagre has become an increasingly important species in the Mediterranean aquaculture. In Croatia, meagre is a relatively new cultured species whose farming started after the year 2000. Since the European Commission identified species diversification as a top priority in the framework of the 2020 strategies for Aquaculture, and with recent studies revealing that meagre adapt easily to captivity and maintain a rapid growth rate, this species became an interesting candidate for Croatian as well as Mediterranean aquaculture.
Disulfiram and disulfiram-loaded poly-[lactide-co-glycolic acid] nanoparticles modulate metastatic markers and proteasomal activity in hepatocarcinoma Hep3b cell line
Authors: Hoda Muddasarul , Cavuturu Bindu Madhuri , Iqbal Saleem , Shakya Garima , Rajagopalan Rukkumani 
Published: December 2017

AbstractHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) results in significantly high mortality rates due to its subtle metastatic expressions. Exorbitant costs of anticancer drugs have lead to the concept of repositioning standard drugs for their anticancer potential. One such antialcoholic drug, disulfiram (DSF), has been reported to show significant cytotoxicity (IC
Effects of cutting parameters on machinability characteristics of Ni-based superalloys: a review
Authors: Kaya Eren , Akyüz Birol 
Published: December 2017

AbstractNickel based superalloys offer high strength, corrosion resistance, thermal stability and superb thermal fatigue properties. However, they have been one of the most difficult materials to machine due to these properties. Although we are witnessing improved machining strategies with the developing machining, tooling and inspection technologies, machining of nickel based superalloys is still a challenging task due to in-process strains and post process part quality demands.Selecting optimum machining parameters for quality, productivity and profitability is of paramount importance. Many studies have been conducted on various aspects of machinability of nickel based superalloys including defining the optimum cutting parameters, to develop a better understanding of machining them. The recent studies suggest new findings, and discuss previously reported results, related to the concerns of superalloy machining. This review presents the influences of the most significant cutting parameters on various machinability characteristics with respect to the recent studies as well as the previous ones. The reviewed machinability characteristics may be listed as: tool wear, cutting forces and surface integrity.
Application of polymer-sepiolite composites for adsorption of Cu(II) and Ni(II) from aqueous solution: equilibrium and kinetic studies
Authors: Vahedi Amir , Rahmani Mohammadreza , Rahmani Zahra , Moghaddasi Mohammadali , Talebnia Rowshan Farid , Kazemi Abbass , Mahdavi Seyed Zia-eddin 
Published: December 2017

AbstractIn this study, humic acid-immobilized-amine-modified polyacrylamide/sepiolite (Ha-Am-Paa-Sep) and phytic acid-modified polyacrylamide/sepiolite composites (Phy-Paa-Sep) were prepared and characterized for removal of Cu(II) and Ni(II) from aqueous solutions. The effects of contact time, initial concentration of adsorbent and metal ions, pH and temperature on the adsorption process were investigated. The optimum adsorption of metal ions occurred at pH 5 and 25°C. Ion exchange and complexation reactions were the main mechanisms for adsorption of metal ions. Removal of metal ions followed a pseudo-second-order kinetics and equilibrium occurred after 60 min. The conformity of various adsorption models to the equilibrium data was evaluated among which Freundlich isotherm model gave the best fitting result. The highest monolayer adsorption capacity of Cu(II) and Ni(II) ions were 244 and 250 mg·g−1 for Ha-Am-Paa-Sep and 256.4 and 277 mg·g−1 for Phy-Paa-Sep, respectively, at room temperature. Ultimately, desorption experiments were performed and the results showed approximately 95% of adsorbed metal ions were desorbed.
The influence of substrate type and chlormequat on the growth and flowering of marigold (Tagetes L.)
Authors: Maślanka Małgorzata , Magdziarz Renata 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of various horticultural substrates (compost, peat-coconut, peat TS1, flower soil, lowmoor peat) and a foliar spray of chlormequat (at a concentration of 1380 mg dm-3) on the growth and flowering of the marigold cultivars belonging to two species: Tagetes erecta - ʻMarvel Mixtureʼ and ʻTaishan Orangeʼ, and Tagetes patula - ʻDurango Redʼ and ʻBonanza Flameʼ. The obtained results show that the plants grown in peat TS1 and peat-coconut were taller, had longer internodes and leaves, and thicker stems than the plants grown in the other substrates. Chlormequat significantly reduced the height of ʻMarvel Mixtureʼ (in peat TS1), ʻTaishan Orangeʼ (in lowmoor peat) and ‘Bonanza Flameʼ (in peat-coconut). The use of chlormequat also accelerated the development of flower heads in ʻTaishan Orangeʼ (in lowmoor peat).
Season 3: Product Governance. Rethinking Retail Customer Protection in the EU Insurance Market
Authors: Velliscig Lydia 
Published: December 2017

AbstractThe regulation of all traditional branches - banking, securities and insurance - of financial law is going through a change in retail customer protection: in this area of the law, an eventual convergence of solutions in client protection initiatives may be found. In a context oriented towards acting in accordance with the best interest of customers, EU legislator currently seeks a new “frontier” in the protection of retail customers and tends to develop new tools and strategies in addition to the disclosure of information and conduct of business rules, in order to remove potentially detrimental products from the market. This contribution examines the “product oversight and governance” principle intended to remedy problems associated with products misselling. In the details, this trend is analyzed with reference to the upcoming insurance distribution directive.
Tendenzen beruflicher Kommunikation im Deutschen am Beispiel der Verordnung über die Berufsausbildung zum Kraftfahrzeugmechatroniker und zur Kraftfahrzeugmechatronikerin
Authors: Roelcke Thorsten 
Published: December 2017

AbstractRapid alteration (dynamisation), increased specialisation (differentiation) and growing variety (decentralisation) are considered to be essential tendencies in current professional communication and already implemented in the training regulations of different professions. The present article sets the term for professional communication in contrast to the conceptual more difficult term for jargon. Further and referring to this basis, the three mentioned tendencies will be depicted and discussed in relation to the professional training for automotive mechatronix engineers.
Ripplet transform and its extension to Boehmians
Authors: Roopkumar Rajakumar 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
First, we correct the mistake in the inversion theorem of the ripplet transform in the literature. Next, we prove a convolution theorem for the ripplet transform and extend the ripplet transform as a continuous, linear, injective mapping from a suitable Boehmian space into another Boehmian space.
Eco-friendly synthesis, characterization, and drug-likeness properties of new uracils and their biological evaluation
Authors: Fadda Ahmed A. , Fekri Ahmed , Bayoumy Nesma M. 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Several pyridopyrimidine derivatives have been synthesized through different synthetic processes. The different physicochemical factors for their synthesis were also discussed. A comparison between the conventional and microwave-assisted synthesis was conducted by comparing total time of reaction and its yield percentage. Most of the produced uracils were established for their anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant activities. Compounds 1 and 3 were demonstrated as the best results against DNA damage, whereas compounds 2a and 2b exhibited an effective anti-inflammatory activity. Moreover, the Lipinski rule parameters were calculated for the synthesized compounds. The results indicated that compounds 1, 2a and 5 have good potential for subsequent development bioactivity.