bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Iterative algorithms for infinite accretive mappings and applications to p-Laplacian-like differential systems
Authors: Wei Li , Agarwal Ravi P 
Published: January 2016

AbstractSome new iterative algorithms with errors for approximating common zero point of an infinite family of m-accretive mappings in a real Banach space are presented. A path convergence theorem and some new weak and strong convergence theorems are proved by means of some new techniques, which extend the corresponding works by some authors. As applications, an infinite p-Laplacian-like differential system is investigated, from which we construct an infinite family of m-accretive mappings and discuss the connections between the equilibrium solution of the differential systems and the zero point of the m-accretive mappings.
Stable atrogin-1 (Fbxo32) and MuRF1 (Trim63) gene expression is involved in the protective mechanism in soleus muscle of hibernating Daurian ground squirrels (Spermophilus dauricus)
Authors: Dang Kai , Li Ya-Zhao , Gong Ling-Chen , Xue Wei , Wang Hui-Ping , Goswami Nandu , Gao Yun-Fang 
Published: January 2016

ABSTRACT
Understanding the mechanisms that protect against or limit muscle atrophy in hibernators during prolonged inactivity has important implications for its treatment. We examined whether external factors influence the pathways regulating protein synthesis and degradation, leading to muscle atrophy prevention in Daurian ground squirrels (Spermophilus dauricus). We investigated the effects of 14-day hindlimb-unloading (HU) in different seasons and two-month hibernation on the soleus (SOL) muscle wet mass, muscle-to-body mass ratio, fiber cross sectional area (CSA), fiber distribution and muscle ultrastructure. We also measured changes in the protein expression and activation states of Akt, mTOR and FoxO1 and the mRNA expression of atrogin-1 and MuRF1. Compared with the control groups, autumn and winter HU significantly lowered SOL muscle wet mass and muscle-to-body mass ratio, decreased type I and II fiber CSA and induced ultrastructural anomalies. However, these measured indices were unchanged between Pre-hibernation and Hibernation groups. Furthermore, phosphorylation levels of Akt and mTOR significantly decreased, while the phosphorylation level of FoxO1 and mRNA expression of atrogin-1 and MuRF1 increased after HU. During hibernation, the phosphorylation levels of Akt and mTOR significantly decreased, but the phosphorylation level of FoxO1 and mRNA expression of atrogin-1 and MuRF1 remained unchanged. Overall, our findings suggest that disuse and seasonality may not be sufficient to initiate the innate protective mechanism that prevents SOL atrophy during prolonged periods of hibernation inactivity. The stable expression of atrogin-1 and MuRF1 may facilitate to prevent SOL atrophy via controlling ubiquitination of muscle proteins during hibernation.
Automorphisms with annihilator condition in prime rings
Authors: Bano Tarannum , Huang Shuliang , Rehman Nadeem ur 
Published: January 2016

Let R be a prime ring, I a nonzero ideal of R, and a ∈ R. Suppose that σ is a nontrivial automorphism of R such that a{(σ(x ∘ y))n − (x ∘ y)m} = 0 or a{(σ([x,y]))n − ([x,y])m} = 0 for all x,y ∈ I, where n and m are fixed positive integers. We prove that if char(R) > n + 1 or char(R) = 0, then either a = 0 or R is commutative.
High rate of common bile duct stones and postoperative abscess following percutaneous cholecystostomy
Authors: Furtado R , Page P Le , Dunn G , Falk GL 
Published: January 2016

Introduction The short and long-term outcomes in patients managed with percutaneous cholecystostomy (PCY) at a single institution are described. Methods A retrospective study was conducted for patients treated between February 2000 and November 2012. Patient charts, imaging and biochemical data were reviewed. Patient demographics, presenting clinical features and treatment variables were noted. Outcome variables were length of admission, 30-day mortality, 30-day unplanned readmission, tube dislodgement, abscess formation, subsequent endoscopic retrograde cholangiography and surgery, complications after surgery and median overall survival. Results PCY was performed for 55 patients for acute cholecystitis where surgical risk was very high. The 30-day readmission rate was 20% (n=11), the 30-day mortality rate was 9% (n=5) and median survival was 59 months (95% confidence interval: 30–88 months). The median follow-up duration was 68 months. Tubes were dislodged in 15 patients (27%) and an abscess occurred after PCY in 5 patients (9%). Subsequent endoscopic common bile duct stone extraction was required in 20 patients (36%). Cholecystectomy was planned in 22 patients and an abscess occurred following the cholecystectomy in 5 (23%). Conclusions Although a PCY is lifesaving, significant morbidity can arise during recovery. This study demonstrates a high rate of choledocholithiasis (44%), tube dislodgement (27%) and postoperative abscess (23%) compared with previous reports.
Las Superbrands y social media en Portugal. Análisis de su estrategia de comunicación en Youtube
Authors: Costa Sánchez Carmen 
Published: January 2016

Las Superbrands son un conjunto de marcas que reciben dicho distintivo por ser aquellas en las que los usuarios, en este caso portugueses, más confían. La presente investigación pretende conocer cómo esta serie de marcas “bien consideradas”, emplea las redes sociales y, específicamente, el uso que realizan de sus canales de Youtube. En un contexto en el que el consumo de vídeo online crece y Youtube se ha convertido en el segundo buscador por detrás de Google, resulta de interés plantearse cuáles son los contenidos con los que dichas marcas nutren sus propios canales. La investigación emplea una metodología cuantitativa (el análisis de contenido) y cualitativa (mediante la ilustración de casos) para responder a estos interrogantes. Los resultados muestran un uso conservador en cuanto al formato y a la finalidad de los mensajes. Además, los datos de interactividad revelan el empleo unidireccional de la plataforma y detectan la ausencia de diálogo con los públicos. Se recomiendan dos líneas de contenidos para el éxito de la estrategia en Youtube: contenidos de uso práctico y mensajes novedosos que se diferencien del resto. Carece de sentido el empleo de Youtube como una pantalla secundaria respecto a la televisiva.
In utero Exposure to β-2-Adrenergic Receptor Agonist Drugs and Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Authors: Gidaya Nicole B. , Lee Brian K. , Burstyn Igor , Michael Yvonne , Newschaffer Craig J. , Mortensen Erik L. 
Published: January 2016

OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of this study was to investigate associations between use of β-2-adrenergic receptor (B2AR) agonist drugs during pregnancy and risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

METHODS:
A case-control study was conducted by using Denmark’s health and population registers. Among children born between 1997 and 2006, 5200 cases with ASD admission diagnoses and 52 000 controls without ASD were identified and individually matched on month and year of birth. Conditional logistic regression models were used to estimate odds ratios (OR) and confidence intervals (CI) for any B2AR agonist exposure during pregnancy, preconception, and by trimester.

RESULTS:
In total, 3.7% of cases and 2.9% of controls were exposed to B2ARs during pregnancy. Use of B2ARs during pregnancy was associated with increased risk of ASD, even after adjustment for maternal asthma and other covariates (OR: 1.3, 95% CI: 1.1–1.5). The elevated risk was observed with use of B2AR during preconception (OR: 1.3, 95% CI: 1.0–1.6), first trimester (OR: 1.3, 95% CI: 1.1–1.5), second trimester (OR: 1.5, 95% CI: 1.1–1.7), and the third trimester (OR: 1.4, 95% CI: 1.1–1.7). There was some evidence that longer B2AR within-pregnancy use was associated with the increased risk.

CONCLUSIONS:
B2AR agonist exposure during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk for ASD. If the effect is real, any intervention must be balanced against benefits of indicated medication use by pregnant women.
A New Generalized Poisson-Lindley Distribution: Applications and Properties
Authors: Bhati Deepesh , Sastry DVS , Qadri PZ Maha 
Published: January 2016

A new generalized Poisson Lindley distribution is obtained by compounding Poissondistribution with two parameter generalised Lindley distribution. The new distribution isshown to be unimodal and over dispersed. This distribution has a tendency to accommodate right tail as well as for particular values of parameter the tail tends to zero at a faster rate. Various properties like cumulative distribution function, generating function, Moments etc. are derived. Knowledge about the parameters is obtained through Method of Moments, Maximum Likelihood Method and EM Algorithm. Moreover, an actuarial application in collective risk model is shown by considering the proposed distribution as primary and Exponential and Erlang as secondary distribution. The model is applied to real dataset and found to perform better than competing models.
Volume 5 Index
Authors: Index GCS 
Published: January 2016

<p align="center"><strong>Vol 5, Issue 1, April 2015</strong></p><p>Introducing a software to calculate the grade and ore deposit probability related problems</p><p>Seyyed Saeed Ghannadpour, Ardeshir Hezarkhani</p><p>01-06</p><p> </p><p>Using local binary patterns for object detection in images</p><p>Karel Petranek, Pavel Janecka, Jan Vanek</p><p>07-12</p><p> </p><p>Biometric Identification – between Necessity and Innovation</p><p>Monica Leba, Andreea Ionica, Remus Dobra</p><p>13-18</p><p> </p><p>Creative industries and their relation to translation/interpreting practice and to innovation</p><p>Dagmar Vesela, Katarina Klimova</p><p>19-23</p><p> </p><p>Empirical study on the important function of mobile interactive model for MOOC</p><p>Xuefang Jiang, Jun Zhuo, HanChen Chen</p><p>24-29</p><p> </p><p>Personalizing trip recommendations: A framework proposal</p><p>Tamer Uçar, Adem Karahoca</p><p>30-35</p><p> </p><p>Methods of monitoring Vehicle’s CAN data with mobile devices</p><p>Gul Fatma Turker, Akif Kutlu</p><p>36-42</p><p> </p><p>Automated detection of optic disc in retinal fundus images using gabor filter kernels</p><p>Baha Sen, Kemal Akyol, Safak Bayir, Hilal Kaya</p><p>43-50</p><p> </p><p>Delibration on service quality evaluation of internet banking by using ES-Qual, a Case study in an Iranian Bank<br /> Elham Salimi, Amirabbas Shojaei, Sadigh Raissi<br /> 51-58</p><p align="center"><strong> </strong></p><p align="center"><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Vol 5, Issue 2, November 2015</strong></p><p> </p><p>From the Editors</p><p>Prof. Dr. Doğan İbrahim</p><p>Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozcan Asilkan</p><p> </p><p>Using smartphones reservations for hotels in Barcelona for a business segment: Empirical analysis</p><p><em>Joan Francesc Fondevila Gascon, Gaspar Berbel, </em><em>Monica Munoz, Pedro Mir, Elena Puiggros</em></p><p><em>60-67</em></p><p> </p><p>Compression internet access methods of Univercities in Turkey</p><p><em>Mirsat Yeşiltepe, İrem Yılmaz, Muhammet Kurulay</em></p><p><em>68-73</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p>Sort of Turkey's top 20 banks by cipher suite value</p><p><em>Mirsat Yeşiltepe, Beyza Yılmaz, Özge Yeni,</em> <em>Muhammet Kurulay</em></p><p><em>74-79</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p>E-Tendering: Modeling of a multi-agents system integrating the concepts of ontology and big data</p><p><em>Amadou Diabagate, Abdellah Azmani, Mohamed El HARZLI</em></p><p><em>80-89</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p>Daily and hourly mood pattern discovery of Turkish twitter users</p><p><em>Mete Celik, Ahmet Sakir Dokuz</em></p><p><em>90-98</em></p>
Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Adipose Tissue Glucose Metabolism in Different Depots in Patients With or Without Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Dadson Prince , Landini Linda , Helmiö Mika , Hannukainen Jarna C. , Immonen Heidi , Honka Miikka-Juhani , Bucci Marco , Savisto Nina , Soinio Minna , Salminen Paulina , Parkkola Riitta , Pihlajamäki Jussi , Iozzo Patricia , Ferrannini Ele , Nuutila Pirjo 
Published: January 2016

OBJECTIVE
We investigated fat distribution and tissue-specific insulin-stimulated glucose uptake (GU) in seven fat compartments (visceral and subcutaneous) and skeletal muscle in morbidly obese patients with (T2D) and without (ND) type 2 diabetes before and 6 months after bariatric surgery.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
A total of 23 obese patients (BMI 43.0 ± 3.6 kg/m2; 9 T2D and 14 ND) were recruited from a larger, randomized multicenter SLEEVEPASS study. MRI (for fat distribution) and [18F]-fluorodeoxyglucose PET (for GU) studies were performed for the obese patients before and 6 months postsurgery; 10 lean subjects served as control subjects and were studied once.

RESULTS
At baseline, visceral fat GU was 30 ± 7% of muscle GU in control subjects and 57 ± 5% in obese patients. Visceral and deep subcutaneous fat were more abundant (despite same total fat mass) and less insulin sensitive in T2D than ND; in both, GU was impaired compared with control subjects. Postsurgery, visceral fat mass decreased (∼40%) more than subcutaneous fat (7%). Tissue-specific GU was improved, but not normalized, at all sites in T2D and ND alike. The contribution of visceral fat to whole-body GU was greater in T2D than ND but decreased similarly with surgery. Subcutaneous fat made a fourfold greater contribution to whole-body GU in obese versus lean subjects (15% vs. 4%) both before and after surgery.

CONCLUSIONS
Bariatric surgery leads to sustained weight loss and improves tissue-specific glucose metabolism in morbidly obese patients. We conclude that 1) enhanced visceral fat accumulation is a feature of T2D, 2) severe obesity compromises muscle insulin sensitivity more than fat insulin sensitivity, and 3) fat mass expansion is a sink for plasma glucose.
Intranasal Glucagon for Treatment of Insulin-Induced Hypoglycemia in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Crossover Noninferiority Study
Authors: Rickels Michael R. , Ruedy Katrina J. , Foster Nicole C. , Piché Claude A. , Dulude Hélène , Sherr Jennifer L. , Tamborlane William V. , Bethin Kathleen E. , DiMeglio Linda A. , Wadwa R. Paul , Ahmann Andrew J. , Haller Michael J. , Nathan Brandon M. , Marcovina Santica M. , Rampakakis Emmanouil , Meng Linyan , Beck Roy W. 
Published: January 2016

OBJECTIVE
Treatment of severe hypoglycemia with loss of consciousness or seizure outside of the hospital setting is presently limited to intramuscular glucagon requiring reconstitution immediately prior to injection, a process prone to error or omission. A needle-free intranasal glucagon preparation was compared with intramuscular glucagon for treatment of insulin-induced hypoglycemia.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
At eight clinical centers, a randomized crossover noninferiority trial was conducted involving 75 adults with type 1 diabetes (mean age, 33 ± 12 years; median diabetes duration, 18 years) to compare intranasal (3 mg) versus intramuscular (1 mg) glucagon for treatment of hypoglycemia induced by intravenous insulin. Success was defined as an increase in plasma glucose to ≥70 mg/dL or ≥20 mg/dL from the glucose nadir within 30 min after receiving glucagon.

RESULTS
Mean plasma glucose at time of glucagon administration was 48 ± 8 and 49 ± 8 mg/dL at the intranasal and intramuscular visits, respectively. Success criteria were met at all but one intranasal visit and at all intramuscular visits (98.7% vs. 100%; difference 1.3%, upper end of 1-sided 97.5% CI 4.0%). Mean time to success was 16 min for intranasal and 13 min for intramuscular (P &lt; 0.001). Head/facial discomfort was reported during 25% of intranasal and 9% of intramuscular dosing visits; nausea (with or without vomiting) occurred with 35% and 38% of visits, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS
Intranasal glucagon was highly effective in treating insulin-induced hypoglycemia in adults with type 1 diabetes. Although the trial was conducted in a controlled setting, the results are applicable to real-world management of severe hypoglycemia, which occurs owing to excessive therapeutic insulin relative to the impaired or absent endogenous glucagon response.
Effect of tool material on microstructure and mechanical properties in friction stir welding
Authors: Çevik Bekir , Özçatalbaş Yusuf , Gülenç Behçet 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Although the number of experimental studies investigating the effect of friction stir welding (FSW) parameters on joining properties have increased recently, there are not sufficient numbers of studies on the effect of the stirring tool material in friction stir welding. This study investigated the effect of stirring tool materials on microstructure, mechanical properties and residual stress of joints. Samples of 7075-T651 Al alloys were joined by FSW using uncoated and TiN-coated X210Cr12 alloy steel stirring tools. The welding processes were performed at rotational speeds of 900, 1250 and 1600 rpm and at a welding speed of 60 mm × min−1. Mechanical and metallographic tests were applied to the welded joints and residual stress analysis was performed using the hole drilling method. The best mechanical properties were determined in the welded samples joined by the uncoated tool at a rotational speed of 900 rpm. It was also determined that the TiN-coated tool negatively affected the mechanical and metallurgical properties of the weldements. Moreover, the highest longitudinal residual stresses were specified in the joining performed by the uncoated tool.
Effect of pressing temperature on the wear resistance of a Co-based Cr-Mo powder alloy produced by hot pressing
Authors: Somunkiran İlyas , Balin Ahmet 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
In this study, Co-based Cr-Mo powder alloy was produced at different pressing temperatures by using hot pressing technique and abrasive wear behaviors of the produced specimens were examined. Produced specimens were exposed to abrasive wear experiment using block on disc wear test device by applying a load of 50 N with 100-mesh SiC abrasive paper. Each specimen was investigated at 25, 50, 75 and 100 m. At the end of the experiment, abrasive wear results of the specimens were determined by calculating their mass losses. Microstructural properties of the specimens which were produced at different pressing temperatures were investigated by optical and SEM examinations and their wear resistances were examined by abrasive wear experiments. Consequently, it was observed that in Co-based Cr–Mo powder alloy produced by hot pressing technique; as sintering temperature increased, size of neck formations between the powder grains increased, porosity decreased and abrasive wear resistance increased.
Qu’est-ce qu’un père ?
Authors: Neuburger Robert 
Published: January 2016

L’objet de cet article est de dédramatiser le débat sur la question du père en montrant que cette notion est double : d’une part, un père organisateur, social, détenant une autorité déléguée par la société, et qui peut être un homme ou une femme, et d’autre part un père relationnel, un papa familier dont le rôle aujourd’hui se rapproche de plus en plus d’un rôle maternel. La conclusion que l’on peut en tirer est que toute famille peut aujourd’hui concevoir et élever des enfants qu’elle soit hétéro, homo, monoparentale, à condition que ces deux fonctions coexistent, qu’elles soient assumées par un parent seul ou par un couple.
Documentación 3D de pinturas rupestres con Photomodeler Scanner: los motivos esquemáticos de la Cueva del Barranc del Migdia (Xàbia, Alicante)
Authors: Tejerina Antón Daniel , Bolufer i Marqués Joaquín , Esquembre Bebia Marco Aurelio , Ortega Pérez José Ramón 
Published: January 2016

<p>During the recent campaign of excavation at the Cova del Barranc del Migdia (Javea, Alicante)we have carried out the 3D documentation of the wall painting motifs, which corresponds to the schematic rock art style. To produce the 3D models, we have used Photomodeler Scanner, a commercial digital photogrammetry software with increased use in the cultural heritage sector. The results have been exported to a format compatible with 3D printers, creating a 1/1 scale replica of the original panel. In this paper we describe the typical workflow in a project with Photomodeler Scanner and the results obtained from the x-3 panel.</p>
Does Ownership Structure Affect Jordanian Companies’ Tendency to Practice Earnings Management?
Authors: Ramadan Imad Zeyad 
Published: January 2016

<p>The aim of this paper is to examine the effect of ownership structure on a firm’s ability to practice earnings management. To achieve this goal all 77th Jordanian industrial companies listed at Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) for the period 2000-2014 were selected resulting in 1089 firm-year observations. The empirical results suggest that the earnings management practices of Jordanian industrial companies listed at ASE are influenced by the ownership structure. Precisely, the result shows that equity concentration, management ownership and institutional investor equity are associated inversely with the practices of earnings management. Our results are consistent with the Alignment of Interest Hypothesis and the Efficient Monitoring Hypothesis which suggest that large shareholders have less motivation to manipulate earnings, and can reduce the scope of managerial opportunism.</p>
A Conceptual Framework for Managing Risks in Public Private Partnership Projects in Housing Estate Development in Nigeria
Authors: Yakubu Sanda Nehemiah , A. Anigbogu Natalia 
Published: January 2016

Construction projects are subject to various uncertainties that impact on achieving the project objectives. This is most apparent in the case of PPP projects due to the number of contracting parties with conflicting interests. Effective risk management in such projects becomes crucial. This paper presents a conceptual framework for managing risks in PPP projects for housing development in Nigeria. The purpose of the conceptual framework is to use it for further studies. The conceptual framework is based on extensive review of related literature in the area of PPP and risk management. It identifies the essential variables for the study. The paper described some major characteristics of PPPs as well as the processes involved in their risk management. The study concludes that, PPPs are most effective when there are adequate legal and regulatory frameworks for smooth operation of PPPs, and the risks sharing structure is spelt out clearly in the contract with adequate measures for enforcing the provisions should any of the contracting party default.