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Zeichen – Bücher – Netze: Das Deutsche Buch- und Schriftmuseum der Deutschen Nationalbibliothek
Authors: Jacobs Stephanie 
Published: July 2017

ZusammenfassungDie Sammlung, Ausstellung und wissenschaftliche Bearbeitung buch- und mediengeschichtlicher Zeugnisse ist die Aufgabe des Deutschen Buch- und Schriftmuseums. Im Fokus der Arbeit steht das Buch mit seinen zahllosen Gesichtern und Funktionen – auch nach dem Übergang ins Zeitalter der digitalen Netzwelt. Einerseits wissenschaftliche Dokumentationsstätte für Buchkultur und Mediengeschichte lädt das Museum andererseits mit seinen Ausstellungen und museumspädagogischen Programmen als ein lebendiger Ort kultureller Bildung und Vermittlung zum Verweilen ein.
Quality Assessment for the Sustainable Provision of Software Components and Digital Research Infrastructures for the Arts and Humanities
Authors: Buddenbohm Stefan , Matoni Markus , Schmunk Stefan , Thiel Carsten 
Published: July 2017

AbstractInfrastructure for facilitating access to and reuse of research publications and data is well established nowadays. However, such is not the case for software. In spite of documentation and reusability of software being recognised as good scientific practice, and a growing demand for them, the infrastructure and services necessary for software are still in their infancy. This paper explores how quality assessment may be utilised for evaluating the infrastructure for software, and to ascertain the effort required to archive software and make it available for future use. The paper focuses specifically on digital humanities and related ESFRI projects.
Chinese Investments in Serbia—A Joint Pledge for the Future of the New Silk Road
Authors: Dimitrijević Duško 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Following the political changes in 2000, Serbia has rapidly started to catch up with the countries of Central and Eastern Europe in various aspects of the transition process. One of these very important aspects were foreign investments, both ‘direct’ and ‘portfolio’ ones, that had a significant impact on the development of Serbian economy by recovering economic structure and raising competitiveness in world markets, followed by improving the balance of payments and technological, scientific and managerial base. Foreign investments as an “economic engine” enable accelerated realization of national economic goals which include re-industrialization and renewal of industrial capacity. The openness of the Serbian market and the lack of financial resources allow China and other states concerned under favourable conditions invest in the development of Serbian economy. In this way, Chinese investments have become a driving force for the promotion of economic and other relations between the two countries. On the other hand, however, Chinese investments have proven to be an ideal test for the realization of the objectives of the development strategy of the ‘New Silk Road’ which among other things include the improvement of China’s position on world markets, including the EU market. For the proper understanding of Sino-Serbian relations, this study first gives a short explanation of the Chinese strategy of the New Silk Road. Then, it includes an analysis of Serbia’s position towards China. Analysis of the development of Serbian-Chinese economic relations, especially in the field of foreign investment and within the framework of multilateral cooperation mechanism ‘16+1’, occupies the central part of the study. The study concludes with an evaluation of comparative advantages and certain disadvantages for the Chinese foreign investment in Serbian economy, which in itself has certain significance for the realization of the New Silk Road strategy.
Cooperation Formats of China and Europe: Synergies and Divergences
Authors: Šteinbuka Inna , Muravska Tatyana , Kuznieks Andris 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
This contribution articulates the synergies and divergences of the various formats of cooperation between China and the European countries. The EU and China have a strong interest in each other’s flagship initiatives, namely the Investment Plan for Europe, and the One Belt, One Road Initiative (Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road). The authors argue that there are certain synergies between these initiatives. Furthermore, the new initiative EU-China Connectivity Platform is aimed to explore these synergies. The authors explore the recent developments in the EU-China investments, trade cooperation and the challenges of the ever-growing CEEC-China partnership in different formats, including the new platform of 16+1. The authors examine these implications in relation to the need to expand and adapt the content and approach of the EU-China Bilateral Investment agreement. The article concludes that the CEEC-China relation does not go against the EU; moreover, neither the CEE countries nor China have any motivation to try to weaken the EU.
Comparative Characteristics of Napsin A, TTF 1 and EGFR Mutation Expression in Mucinous Lung Cell Carcinomas
Authors: Genova Sylvia N. , Belovezhdov Veselin T. , Bichev Stoyan N. , Danev Vladimir H. 
Published: July 2017

AbstractBackground:Invasive mucinous lung adenocarcinomas are rare and account for 2%–10% of all lung adenocarcinoma cases. It is believed that Napsin A exhibits a weaker expression in mucinous adenocarcinomas compared with TTF1, but such correlation is still poorly researched.Aim:The aim of the study was to determine the frequency of mucinous to nonmucinous adenocarcinomas and compare specificity and sensitivity of monoclonal Napsin A with TTF1 in mucinous adenocarcinomas and define the frequency of EGFR mutations.Materials and methods:Eighty-four resected lung carcinomas were prospectively evaluated. All biopsies were analysed with p63, TTF1, monoclonal Napsin A, CK7, CK20 and CDX2 and were studied with real-time PCR technology.Results:In resected material we detected 49/84 (58.3%) adenocarcinomas and selected 21 mucinous adenocarcinomas out of 46 non-mucinous adenocarcinomas (45.6%). The most common pattern of mucinous adenocarcinomas is papillary - 24% and colloidal - 24%, followed by acinar - 19.2% and lepidic - 19.2%. mNapsin A was positive in 18/21 (85.7%) mucinous adenocarcinomas v/s 17/21 TTF1 positive (80.9%). EGFR mutations were detected in 3/21 cases with mucinous adenocarcinomas (14.3%): mucinous papillary, mucinous acinar and “salivary gland-like”.Conclusion:Our study demonstrates a high proportion of primary mucinous lung adenocarcinomas to primary non-mucinous adenocarcinomas. Sensitivity and specificity of mNapsin A and TTF1 did not show significant difference in pulmonary mucinous and non-mucinous adenocarcinomas, as mNapsin A gave greater sensitivity to mucinous adenocarcinomas. Our results indicate the same mutation frequency of EGFR in mucinous adenocarcinomas as mutation frequency detected in non-mucinous adenocarcinomas in the Bulgarian region.
Simultaneous Abdominoplasty and Umbilical Hernia Repair via Laparoscopy: a Preliminary Report
Authors: Shipkov Hristo D. , Mojallal Ali , Braye Fabienne 
Published: July 2017

AbstractBackground:Umbilical hernias (UH) are common in postpartum patients seeking abdominal contouring surgery and the question of simultaneous abdominoplasty and UH repair is raised. This presents, however, a risk to the umbilicus vascularisation with possible umbilical necrosis. To minimize this risk we associated abdominoplasty with laparoscopic UH repair. The aim of this study was to present the technique of simultaneous abdominoplasty and UH repair and the first results.Materials and methods:Simultaneous abdominoplasty and laparoscopic mesh UH repair was analysed in the first 10 cases. The intervention was performed by a plastic surgeon and a general surgeon. It begins as a standard abdominoplasty with flap elevation, umbilicus detachment and diastasis repair, if indicated. The second stage is the UH repair via laparoscopy using an intraperitoneal mesh. The third stage consists of umbilical transposition and closure of the abdominoplasty incision.Results:We had no complications at the umbilicus or the hernia mesh. In all cases, umbilical vascularisation was preserved and no hernia recurrence was noted.Conclusions:Our first results suggest that the simultaneous UH repair with abdominoplasty is safe, minimizing the risk to the umbilicus blood supply. These first results encourage us to recommend this approach and perform a more detailed analysis of the whole series since our first case.
Striving for Better Medical Education: the Simulation Approach
Authors: Sakakushev Boris E. , Marinov Blagoi I. , Stefanova Penka P. , Kostianev Stefan St. , Georgiou Evangelos K. 
Published: July 2017

AbstractMedical simulation is a rapidly expanding area within medical education due to advances in technology, significant reduction in training hours and increased procedural complexity. Simulation training aims to enhance patient safety through improved technical competency and eliminating human factors in a risk free environment. It is particularly applicable to a practical, procedure-orientated specialties.Simulation can be useful for novice trainees, experienced clinicians (e.g. for revalidation) and team building. It has become a cornerstone in the delivery of medical education, being a paradigm shift in how doctors are educated and trained. Simulation must take a proactive position in the development of metric-based simulation curriculum, adoption of proficiency benchmarking definitions, and should not depend on the simulation platforms used.Conversely, ingraining of poor practice may occur in the absence of adequate supervision, and equipment malfunction during the simulation can break the immersion and disrupt any learning that has occurred. Despite the presence of high technology, there is a substantial learning curve for both learners and facilitators.The technology of simulation continues to advance, offering devices capable of improved fidelity in virtual reality simulation, more sophisticated procedural practice and advanced patient simulators. Simulation-based training has also brought about paradigm shifts in the medical and surgical education arenas and ensured that the scope and impact of simulation will continue to broaden.
Printed Antenna Array with Flat-Top Radiation Pattern
Authors: Milijić Marija R. , Nešić Aleksandar D. , Milovanović Bratislav D. , Nešić Dušan A. 
Published: July 2017

AbstractA printed antenna array consisting of 10 wideband symmetrical pentagonal dipoles is presented. The feed network of impedance transformers is employed to provide appropriate amplitude and phase distribution necessary to obtain flat top beam pattern. The measured results demonstrate excellent radiation characteristics including 38° flat gain region with maximum ripple of 3.5 dB at the centre frequency. Furthermore, the proposed antenna that is placed in corner reflector with angle of 60° has good gain (17 dBi) and side lobe suppression (18.9 dB). Although it is designed at the centre frequencyfc=12 GHz, it was shown to be capable of shaping a good flat top radiation pattern within a fractional bandwidth at least 6 % of centre frequency. Also, proposed antenna features cheap, simple and easy fabrication that makes it suitable for mass production.
Biomimetic synthesis of two different types of renewable cellulosic nanomaterials for scaffolding in tissue engineering
Authors: Pooyan Parisa , Brewster Luke P. , Tannenbaum Rina , Garmestani Hamid 
Published: July 2017

AbstractAs a rapidly growing area in materials design, the biomimetic approach at the frontier between biology and materials science aims to introduce advanced materials with structural diversities and functional versatilities by mimicking remarkable systems available in nature. Inspired by the fascinating nanostructured assembly existing in the cell walls of different plant species, we designed two fully bio-based green nanomaterials reinforced with renewable polysaccharide nanoparticles in the form of cellulose nanowhiskers (CNWs). In our initial design, the CNWs were incorporated into a cellulose acetate propionate matrix to form a bionanocomposite film, while in the second design the CNWs were entangled within a network of a collagenous medium to introduce a bionanocomposite hydrogel. Tensile and rheological measurements were carried out to study the system’s deformation as subjected to axial force or oscillatory shear. Biocompatibility was tested via incubation of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cellsin vitro. Careful control of the processing conditions resulted in a three-dimensional rigid CNW network percolating within both biopolymer matrices, giving rise to an excellent performance at only a small fraction of CNWs at 3 wt.%. This study reveals that the fully bio-based green nanomaterials with enhanced mechanical percolation could construct a suitable platform for scaffolding in tissue engineering.
Synthesis of thienopyrimidine-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine hybrids
Authors: Park Jae Woo , Song Yang-Heon 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
New hybrid compounds, thienopyrimidinyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine derivatives, were efficiently synthesized by the three-component reaction of 3-phenyl-1-(thienopyrimidin-4-yl)-1H-pyrazol-5-amine, benzoylacetonitrile and an aromatic aldehyde in the presence of FeCl3 on basic alumina.
Effect of Addition of Antioxidant Flaxseed Polypeptide on the Rheological Properties of Native Maize Starch
Authors: Liu Yi , Ma Jie , Li Dong , Wang Li-jun , Adhikari Benu , Chen Xiao Dong 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Effects of adding antioxidant flaxseed peptides (FP) on rheological properties of native maize starch (NMS) were investigated using temperature sweep and frequency sweep tests. The NMS concentration of 15 % (w/w) and FP concentrations of 0.2–1.0 % (w/w) were used. The FP samples were prepared by controlled hydrolysis flaxseed protein isolate with pepsin. The highest DPPH radical scavenging activity (53.25 %) was achieved at 22 % of hydrolysis. The onset gelatinization temperature (Tonset
) increased from 67°C to 76°C when the 1 % FP was present in the NMS–FP mixture. The storage modulus (G′) decreased significantly in the presence and increased in concentration of FP. The variation of G′ and loss modulus (G″) of NMS–FP mixtures with angular frequency was fitted well (R
2>0.97) Power law type models. The consistency coefficient (K′ and K″) decreased in the presence and increased in the concentration of FP. While the n′ increased with the presence FP, the n″ decreased. The NMS–FP mixtures produced physical gels (G′>G″). NMS-FP mixtures showed non-Newtonian shear thinning behavior in steady shear flow.
Methods of Raising Funds for Purchasing of New Cruise Ships by International Corporations
Authors: Kizielewicz Joanna 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The world’s cruise corporations regularly purchase large, luxurious cruise ships. In accordance with the Cruise Line International Association, 33 new ocean cruise ships will be available on the market by 2020. These types of capital expenditures are associated with large financial outlays of up to $ 1 billion. The leading cruise corporations are not able to finance purchases of new units with their own resources and therefore look for different solutions. Available publications focus mainly on issues related to purchasing cargo ships, not cruise ships. The objective of the article is to identify sources of funding of new cruise ships. Our analysis identifies the average capital expenditure associated with purchasing new cruise ships and factors that influence it. The most popular methods for raising such capital are also provided. Our research methodology relies on data exploration method, a desk research method and comparative analysis.
Time-Dependent Drug Administration in Hypertension and its Effect on Blood Pressure Variability
Authors: Magdás Annamária , Podoleanu Cristian , Tusa Anna-Boróka , Găburoi Adina , Incze Alexandru 
Published: July 2017

Abstract

Background: Optimizing blood pressure variability seems to represent a new therapeutic target in the management of hypertension. It is emphasized that scheduling at least one antihypertensive agent at bedtime, has the ability to reduce blood pressure.

Aim of the study: We have proposed to test whether the divided treatment regimen also lowers blood pressure variability.

Material and methods: A number of 37 treated hypertensive patients were enrolled, who underwent 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) at inclusion and at 8 weeks after therapeutic intervention with divided treatment regimen. BPV was assessed using average real variability.

Results: The 24-hour systolic blood presure decreased from 139.5 ± 8.8 mmHg to 127.4 ± 8.9 mmHg (p <0.0001), and we noted a 2.1 mmHg drop in blood pressure variability (p <0.0001), as well as a two-fold increase in the percentage of dippers. After baseline ABPM assessment, in 15 cases an angiotensin-converting-enzyme-inhibitor was scheduled at bedtime, and in 10 cases it was given twice a day. In 17 cases a thiazide diuretic was administered in the afternoon, and in 18 cases a calcium channel blocker was administered at bedtime.

Conclusions: For a more accurate management of patients with hypertension, the assessment of circadian blood pressure profile and the implementation of an individualized treatment that uses divided antihypertensive agents at bedtime or midday administration have the ability to optimize blood pressure control, restore dipper-profile, and decrease blood pressure variability.
The spatial distribution of gambling and its economic benefits to municipalities in the Czech Republic
Authors: Fiedor David , Szczyrba Zdeněk , Šerý Miloslav , Smolová Irena , Toušek Václav 
Published: July 2017

AbstractGambling is a specific type of economic activity that significantly affects many aspects of society. It is associated mainly with negative impacts on the lives of individuals and their families, but it also has a positive economic impact on the public budgets of states, regions and municipalities. In this article, we focus on a geographic assessment of the development of gambling in the Czech Republic, which is based on a spatial analysis of data on licensed games and data on the revenues of municipalities arising from gambling. It turns out that the occurrence of gambling is strongly influenced by binary centre/periphery dichotomy, with the exception of the Czech-Austrian and Czech-German border areas which are characterised by a high concentration of casinos resulting from more rigid regulation of gambling on the other side of the border. In this research, the authors develop an innovative scientific discipline within Czech human geography: The geography of gambling.
Workplace Innovation: Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis for Construct Validation
Authors: Wipulanusat Warit , Panuwatwanich Kriengsak , Stewart Rodney A. 
Published: July 2017

AbstractWorkplace innovation enables the development and improvement of products, processes and services leading simultaneously to improvement in organisational performance. This study has the purpose of examining the factor structure of workplace innovation. Survey data, extracted from the 2014 APS employee census, comprising 3,125 engineering professionals in the Commonwealth of Australia’s departments were analysed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). EFA returned a two-factor structure explaining 69.1% of the variance of the construct. CFA revealed that a two-factor structure was indicated as a validated model (GFI = 0.98, AGFI = 0.95, RMSEA = 0.08, RMR = 0.02, IFI = 0.98, NFI = 0.98, CFI = 0.98, and TLI = 0.96). Both factors showed good reliability of the scale (Individual creativity:α= 0.83, CR = 0.86, and AVE = 0.62; Team Innovation:α= 0.82, CR = 0.88, and AVE = 0.61). These results confirm that the two factors extracted for characterising workplace innovation included individual creativity and team innovation.
Does Decentralized Leadership Influence the Performance of Czech Museums?
Authors: Plaček Michal , Ochrana František , Půček Milan , Křápek Milan 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
This study tests whether decentralized leadership influences the efficiency of running selected cultural institutions, specifically museums in the Czech Republic. For the analysis, data from 2015 from 187 museums spread around the whole Czech Republic are used. The method for the evaluation of efficiency is data envelope analysis, and for identifying the influence of decentralized leadership, a regression analysis is used. Museums established by municipalities reach higher efficiency than museums established by regions and central government. The causes may be found in the ability to better estimate the local demand as well as in the rational behavior of municipalities that prefer a cost-minimization strategy. The benefits of decentralization cannot be seen only in the field of finance but also in reinforcing local traditions, trust and the effects of social capital that is generated by a strong regional cultural identity.
Knowledge Management and Czech Self-Governments: Empirical Investigations into the Application of Knowledge Management to Public Administration in the Czech Republic
Authors: Špaček David , Gatarik Eva 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Although knowledge management has become the subject of an enormous quantity of articles and books in recent times, certain more problematic aspects of it remain neglected. Firstly, literature addressing knowledge management concentrates almost exclusively on business organizations and fails to provide details or recommendations adequate to effective application within the sphere of public administration. This holds especially true for Czech academic literature. Secondly, despite a reasonable number of articles on knowledge management in scientific journals, information about perceptions of knowledge-management activities, procedures and tools within organizations lacks detail. The purpose of this article is to investigate and summarize the activities, procedures and tools in use for dealing with knowledge within Czech self-governments and to discuss the main empirical findings. Although the quantitative survey herein does not provide fully representative data, it is still in a position to indicate that knowledge management in Czech public administration tends to be underdeveloped as well as undervalued.
Determination of ascorbic acid using differential pulse voltammetry method on aniline-co-para–aminophenol modified electrode
Authors: Parsa Ali , Tajik Maryam 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The electro-synthesis of poly(aniline-co-para–aminophenol) on graphite electrode was examined using cyclic voltammetry (CV) over the potential window of −0.2 V to 1 V in phosphoric acid medium, which was comprised of potassium chloride and para–Toluene sulfonic acid (pTSA) as electrolyte support. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy was employed to identify the electro-synthesized copolymer while impedance techniques were used to determine charge transfer resistance (Rct) in modified and unmodified electrodes. After this, the electro-catalytic effect of the modified electrode on ascorbic acid was examined using differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) and a very strong response was observed. A negative shift of about 0.33 V was found in the peak anodic potentials for ascorbic acid. Measurement using DPV indicated a proper response by the electrode to a wide range of ascorbic acid concentrations, from 0.0001 to 0.0004 M. The peak anodic currents for increased concentrations showed a proper linear range.
Bilingual development of theta in a child
Authors: Babatsouli Elena 
Published: July 2017

AbstractThere are issues concerning the bilingual development of a marked consonant in the literature that need to be clarified. While it is known that input frequency has a facilitative effect on monolingual development, its effects on bilingual development are not clear. Here, a child’s dense, longitudinal speech data from age 2;7 to 3;11 are examined in order to study the bilingual development of a marked consonant,