bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The effect of entrepreneurial personality traits of undergraduates in the area of education of physical education and sports on the entrepreneurship tendency
Authors: Öztaş Mehmet , Kasımoğlu Murat , Şirin Erkan Faruk 
Published: December 2017

The aim of the study is to identify the existing situation of entrepreneurship, whose importance gradually increases for the last 20 years, among university students taking education in the area of education of physical education and sports; to study whether or not entrepreneurial personality traits (desire to succeed, resolution, practical intelligence, innovativeness, independence, self-confidence) affect entrepreneurship tendency; and to try to identify the degree of this effect. The sample of the study consist of 610 students from the Departments of Physical Education Teaching, Coaching Education, and Sports Management, who receive undergraduate education in Collegeges of Physical Education and Sports in Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey, Niğde, Aksaray, and Erciyes Universities and Faculty of Sport Sciences, Gazi and Selcuk University. In the study, sociodemographic form as well as “Entrepreneurial Personality Traits Inventory” to identify entrepreneurial personality traits, and Entrepreneurship Education Inventory were utilized. As a result of the study, among entrepreneurial personality traits, other than the factors of innovativeness and independence, it revealed that entrepreneurial personality traits had an effect on entrepreneurship education. In addition, it was also identified that there was a positive directional significant relationship between entrepreneurial personality traits and entrepreneur education. As also understood from here, among the other elements (family, belief, culture, etc.) affecting entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial personality traits have an important place in terms of entrepreneurship education.
Effects of oral care provided with three different tools in patients receiving mechanical ventilation<p>Mekanik ventilatöre bağlı hastalarda üç farklı araçla verilen ağız bakımının etkisi
Authors: Özveren Hüsna , Uçar Hülya 
Published: December 2017

Aim: This study was conducted to investigate the effects of oral care provided suction toothbrush, suction sponge stick and sponge stick in patients receiving mechanical ventilation.Material and method: The study was conducted as a quasi-experimental study. Thirty patients who were over 18 years of age and receiving mechanical ventilation comprised the study sample. The patients who met the inclusion criteria were divided into three groups: the suction toothbrush group, the suction sponge stick group and the sponge stick group. The patients in the three groups were provided oral care by the researcher twice a day at 12-hour intervals for 5 days. To collect the data, the socio-demographic characteristics form, the patient follow-up form, the Oral Assessment Follow-up Form and the microbiological follow-up form were used.Results: The comparison of the patients’ mean scores obtained from the oral assessment scale on the 1st and 6th days in terms of oral care tools revealed a statistically significant difference (p <0.05). The difference was due to the scores of the suction-toothbrush group.Conclusion: In this study, it was determined that oral care performed regularly on the basis of a standard protocol had a positive effect on the oral mucosa health, and that the suction toothbrush was particularly the most effective oral care tool for the protection and maintenance of the oral mucosa health.Extended English abstract is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetAmaç: Araştırma mekanik ventilatöre bağlı hastalarda sakşınlı diş fırçası, sakşınlı süngerli çubuk ve süngerli çubukla verilen ağız bakımının etkisini incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır.Materyal Metot: Araştırma, yarı deneysel olarak yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini, 18 yaşından büyük ve mekanik ventilatöre bağlı olan 30 hasta oluşturmuştur. Örneklem kriterlerine uyan hastalar sakşınlı diş fırçası, sakşınlı süngerli çubuk, süngerli çubuk olmak üzere üç gruba ayrılmıştır. Araştırmacı tarafından, her üç grupta yer alan hastalara 5 gün boyunca günde 2 kez 12 saat aralıklarla ağız bakımı verilmiştir. Verilerin toplanmasında; hastalara ait tanıtıcı özellikler formu, hasta izlem formu, ağız değerlendirme izlem formu ve mikrobiyolojik izlem formu kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Hastaların ağız bakım araçlarına göre 1. gün ve 6. gün ağız değerlendirme ölçeği puan ortalamaları karşılaştırıldığında aradaki fark istatistiksel olarak önemli bulunmuştur (p<0.05). Farklılığın sakşınlı diş fırçası grubundan kaynaklandığı saptanmıştır.Sonuç: Bu çalışmada, standart bir protokolle yapılan düzenli ağız bakımının ağız mukoza sağlığını olumlu etkilediği ayrıca sakşınlı diş fırçasının ağız sağlığının korunması ve sürdürülmesinde en etkili ağız bakım aracı olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Adaptive robust simultaneous stabilization controller with tuning parameters design for two dissipative Hamiltonian systems
Authors: Cao Zhong , Hou Xiaorong , Zhao Wenjing 
Published: December 2017

AbstractThis paper investigates the problem of adaptive robust simultaneous stabilization (ARSS) of two dissipative Hamiltonian systems (DHSs), and proposes a number of results on the controller parameterization design. Firstly, an adaptiveH∞control design approach is presented by using the dissipative Hamiltonian structural for the case that there are both external disturbances and parametric uncertainties in two DHSs. Secondly, an algorithm for solving tuning parameters of the controller is proposed using symbolic computation. The proposed controller parameterization method avoids solving Hamilton-Jacobi-Issacs (HJI) equations and the obtained controller is easier as compared to some existing ones. Finally, an illustrative example is presented to show that the ARSS controller obtained in this paper works very well.
Modified S-transform as a tool to identify secondary structure elements in RNA
Authors: Singh Nancy , Sharma Sunil Datt , Yennamalli Ragothaman M. 
Published: December 2017

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In this article, we describe the applicability of a signal processing method, specifically the modified S-transform (MST) method, on RNA sequences to identify periodicities between 2 and 11. MicroRNAs (miRNA) are associated with gene regulation and gene silencing and thus have wide applications in biological sciences. Also, the functionality of miRNA is highly associated with its secondary structures (stem, bulge and loop). Signal processing methods have been previously applied on genomic data to reveal the periodicities that determine a wide variety of biological functions, ranging from exon detection to microsatellite identification in DNA sequences. However, there has been less focus on RNA-based signal processing. Here, we show that the signal processing method can be successfully applied to miRNA sequences. We observed that these periodicities are highly correlated with the secondary structure of miRNA and such methods could possibly be used as indicators of secondary and tertiary structure formation.
Quality of water resources in the Niger basin and in the region of Lagos (Nigeria)
Authors: Adeaga Olusegun , Mahe Gil , Dieulin Claudine , Elbaz-Poulichet Francoise , Rouche Nathalie , Seidel Jean-Luc , Servat Eric 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Water quality studies in Nigeria are usually conducted at local scales and limited to a restricted number of chemical contaminants, while reliable data on trace metal concentrations (including arsenic) are relatively scarce. This study focuses on the quality of available renewable water resources in terms of major ion and trace element concentrations at selected sampling locations in the Lower River Niger basin and part of the Lagos region. A screening of water contamination by arsenic and heavy metals was carried out through water sampling at selected locations using in situ measurement and laboratory testing to estimate heavy metal concentrations and water type. The analysis reveals moderate trace element contamination of the water resources, with the exception of Pb, while Mn and, to a lesser extent, Al exceeded WHO quality standards, but the Arsenic concentrations are within drinking water quality standards and are safe for consumption and irrigation, while the water type is Bicarbonate.
Application of FMEA method in railway signalling projects
Authors: Szmel Dariusz , Wawrzyniak Dominik 
Published: December 2017

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The article presents the FMEA method application, which is relevant in verification of design of two separated railway signalling systems. The efficiency of the method at the stage of the design was discussed. The method was identified as an important element of safety management process and as safety analysis method, which is included in the Safety Case and is applied for the sake of safety arguments and its assessment. Safety process management comprises several phases and appropriate actions, linked with each other in the way to create safety life cycle consistent with system life cycle. The safety case is a set of documents demonstrating that the product is compliant with defined safety requirements including analysis that indicates the correctness of the design and the correct reaction of the system to the failures, with appropriate and requested fail-safe reaction. It is necessary that railway signalling system should fulfil SIL4 requirement and remain safe in case of occurrence any kind of single failure of the equipment considered as possible.
Reliability monitoring of broadband access networks
Authors: Perlicki Krzysztof , Siergiejczyk Mirosław , Stawowy Marek 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
One of the critical issues for broadband accesss is how to test the access network infrastructure and quality of optical signal. The installation and powering up of an optical fiber access networks requires measurement techniques for verifying the link has been configured properly and that its constituent components are functioning correctly. Maintenance functions for a broadband optical access network are classified in two main categories: preventive maintenance and post-fault maintenance. The first one consists of: surveillance (to detect degradation in optical fiber components, or any other anomalous condition not preventing the signal transmission,), testing (to measure and locate any detected degradation or anomalous condition) and control (fiber identification and fiber transfer to allow the testing of the link.). In turn second one consisits of: surveillance (to detect alarms or trouble reports and activate a procedure for restoration), testing (to locate the fault and/or verify the carrier performances after the restoration) and remedy (fiber identification, fiber repair or fiber transfer to restore the link).
Skid resistance properties of airfield pavements as one of the safety assessment parameters of air operations
Authors: Wesołowski Mariusz , Barszcz Piotr , Blacha Krzysztof 
Published: December 2017

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The article presents the method for determining the skid resistance properties by estimating quantities characterizing the conditions on the airfield functional elements’ pavements. The skid resistance properties characterise the aircraft’ tire grip to the airfield functional element’s pavements, and this is the ability to produce a friction force between the airfield functional element’s pavement and the aircraft’s wheels under mutual skid conditions. The adhesion is affected by the pavement type and its condition, as well as the presence of contamination, and atmospheric conditions in the vicinity of the airfield. Throughout the world, measures aimed at development of a model for assessing the conditions of the airfield functional elements’ pavements are undertaken. A key element of this process is the personnel identifying specific situations as well as the pilots using the information for safe manoeuvring, especially landing.
Maintenance strategy for vehicle with electronic fuel injection system
Authors: Monteiro Tavares Carla Mericia , Szpytko Janusz 
Published: December 2017

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The introduction of new vehicles technology has been projected for advanced technologically places. Their use and operation, is a theme of big concern for developing countries. This work is part of the study for the creation and establishment of a maintenance strategy and policy, which will be acceptable in developing countries. The paper proposes a methodology for the identification of critical components of the electronic fuel injection system with failure mode, effects and criticality analysis tool (FMECA). With the elaboration of this work, was possible to visualize that the maintenance strategy for each component depends strongly on the availability of equipment for the diagnosis (fail detection). As future work, would be important to study the influence of others parameters that influence the maintenance and vehicle operation, as cost, environment, human aspect and vehicle operation. Another useful analyses would be, to analyses the data in a probabilistic interpretation in order to visualize influence of each component failure in the system failure.
Calculation of Stress-Deformed Condition in Polymer Nanocomposites Filled with Microcapsules with Lubricant
Authors: Kolesnikov I.V. , Bardushkin V.V. , Myasnikov Ph.V. 
Published: December 2017

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The article suggests the technology of modifying a polymer matrix by microencapsulation, i. e. the introduction of microparticles (lubricants with nano-additives in polymer shells) into nanocomposites matrix, to form multilevel structures on the tribounit surface. Besides, it suggests the method of predicting the operational elastic properties of multicomponent matrix composites with microcapsules, filled with a liquid substance. The method is based on the generalized singular approximation of the theory of random fields and allows, taking into account the geometric dimensions of the inclusions in the shell. It contains the results of numerical modelling of the effective elastic characteristics (Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio) of composites, based on phenylone with dispersed inclusions (microcapsules), which are glycerin-filled spherical shells of the kapton. The paper investigates the effect of the geometric dimensions of microcapsules and the volumetric content of components on the operational elastic properties of tribocomposites. The developed antifriction nanomaterials with microcapsules are able to create an oriented lubricating coating on the friction surfaces, apply lubrication to a certain friction area and carry out the lubrication portion wise precisely in the necessary contact zone of the bodies.
Application of the Kineros model for predicting the effect of land use on the surface run-off Case study in Brantas sub-watershed, Klojen District, Malang City, East Java Province of Indonesia
Authors: Bisri Mohammad , Limantara Lily Montarcih , Prasetyorini Linda , Chasanawati Dwi 
Published: December 2017

AbstractThis study intended to illustrate the distribution of surface run-off. The methodology was by using Kineros model (kinetic run-off and erosion model). This model is a part of AGWA program which is as the development of ESRI ArcView SIG software that is as a tool for analysing hydrological phenomena in research about watershed simulating the process of infiltration, run-off depth, and erosion in a watershed of small scale such as ≤100 km2. The procedures are as follow: to analyse the run-off depth in Brantas sub-watershed, Klojen District by using Kineros model based on the land use change due to the rainfall simulation with the return period of 2 years, 5 years, 10 years, and 25 years. Results show that the difference of land use affect the surface run-off or there is the correlation between land use and surface run-off depth. The maximum surface run-off depth in the year 2000 was 134.26 mm; in 2005 it was 139.36 mm; and in 2010 it was 142.76 mm. There was no significant difference between Kineros model and observation in field, the relative error was only 9.09%.
Surface water leakage, sedimentation and evaporation in arid regions: A case study of the Gargar dam, Algeria
Authors: Hassen Benfetta , Abid Ouadja 
Published: December 2017

AbstractThis study was carried out in order to assess the total capacity loss in Gargar dam, third-largest in Algeria, due to the mudding of the reservoir, intense evaporation and water leaks. We analysed the variation in leakage as a function of the reservoir level, and quantify losses due to leaks, sedimentation and evaporation. We relied on site visits and data obtained from the Algerian Agency for Dams and Transfers to assess the leakage volume; reservoir level; sedimentation and evaporation levels for the period 1988–2015. We present an updated report of this problem through the dam. We estimated total average losses of 23 million m3·year−1 for the period 1988–2015, made up of leakage (0.3 million m3·year−1), evaporation (18 million m3·year−1) and dead storage for 4.6 million m3·year−1. However, total losses for 2004 were estimated at 113.9 million m3, which increased to the alarming value of 166.8 million m3 in 2015. We suggest improving the waterproofness by a concrete screen, and reducing mudding and evaporation by reforestation, to increase the storage capacity of the dam.
Efficiency of organic substance removal in a hybrid sand filter with horizontal flow
Authors: Jóźwiakowski Krzysztof 
Published: December 2017

AbstractThe paper presents the results of the research about the efficiency of organic substance removal in a hybrid sand filter. The investigations were carried out on a model wastewater treatment plant consisting of a preliminary sedimentation tank and two sand filter with a horizontal flow of wastewater (aerobic and anaerobic beds). The efficiency of BOD5 and COD removal was analysed for different wastewater hydraulic load levels: 0.72; 1.08; 1.44 dm3·d−1. The best efficiency of BOD5 and COD removal was obtained when the hydraulic load level was 1.08 dm3·d−1, respectively 83.8 and 72.3%. The average values of BOD5 and COD in the treated wastewater were significantly higher than the values deemed acceptable by relevant regulations in Poland. Based on the studies in the analyzed case, it was found that, sand filters with horizontal flow, do not guarantee high effluent treatment effect of typical household wastewater. In order to obtain a better efficiency of organic substance removal in a hybrid sand filter wastewater need to be oxygenate before being carried to these systems.
Physicochemical quality of Wadi Bounamoussa surface waters (Northeast of Algeria)
Authors: Ramdani Hanene , Laifa Aziz 
Published: December 2017

AbstractNitrogen is a nutrient that causes inland waters and marine environements’ eutrophication. The latter has become a worldwide environmental concern that considerably lessens the aquatic environments’ quality. This study has focused on physicochemical aspect of Wadi Bounamoussa water, by the diagnosis of the watercourse eutrophication. The river drains a watershed mainly characterized by agricultural activities based on irrigated crops and livestock of sheep and cattle. Fertilizers being Nitrogen inputs and livestock waste are potential pollution source. Nitrogen can get into the watershed's hydro-system in the form of minerals or organic. Temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, NH4+, NO3−, NO2− were monitored in water samples taken in September and in December 2013 corresponding to the low season, and also in March and June 2014 corresponding to water high season. These samples were obtained from ten stations located along the river downstream sequence between El Cheffia dam and El Batah River mouth. Few observations have been made based on results obtained from the physicochemical analysis. Temperature, pH level, electrical conductivity as well as silica were significantly higher during low water periods comparing to high ones. It has been noticed from the analysis of various water sampling stations the presence of chloride ions with an increasing gradient from upstream to downstream, where it’s content has fluctuated between 30.52 mg·dm−3 and 9964.6 mg·dm−3. In conclusion, the presence of inorganic nitrogen is not considered as an eutrophication risk on the watercourse and its receiving environment.
Evaluation of the effects of land consolidation in the Latyczyn village in terms of land protection against erosion on the slope scale
Authors: Rybicki Roman 
Published: December 2017

AbstractSoil erosion by water is an important economical issue strongly deteriorating environment and requiring remedial actions. The study was designed to evaluate antierosion effect of changes in the layout of plots from along to across slope as an effect of land consolidation. Moreover, rightness of leaving newly set out boundaries of plots without any protection (i.e. sodding) was evaluated. For this purpose simulations of use of additional anti-erosive measures were done. The Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) model was used. Studies have shown that in addition to the design of transverse layout of parcels during consolidation, further antierosion measures may be necessary to reduce soil loss and sediment yield. In order to minimize soil losses outside the slope, boundaries between the newly designed fields should be sodded already in the post consolidation management. Limitation the amount of erosion over the entire slope requires use of additional protection measures in the upper part of slopes e.g. shelterbelts and antierosion crop rotations. WEPP model can be recommended for Provincial Bureaus of Surveying as a tool to support the development of assumptions for consolidation projects of lands threatened by erosion.
The ice regime of Lake Raduńskie Górne (Kashubian Lakeland, northern Poland)
Authors: Barańczuk Jacek , Bajkiewicz-Grabowska Elżbieta , Barańczuk Katarzyna , Staszek Wojciech 
Published: December 2017

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The paper presents assessment results of the ice dynamics on Lake Raduńskie Górne (Upper Radunia Lake) based on long-term observations of the course of ice phenomena. Interannual changes in lake ice phenology parameters (freeze-onset, ice-on, freeze duration, melt-onset, permanent ice cover duration, ice-off, melt duration) in the years 1961–2010 are discussed. In addition, the ice cover thickness was taken into consideration. The analysed parameters of ice phenology were compared to each other as well as to the mean air and water temperatures of the winter half-year (November–April). The main periods of the ice regime of the lake have been determined and described. The permanent ice cover constitutes on average 79%, freeze-up period 13%, and break-up period 8% of the whole time of ice phenomena. It was shown that the weather parameters crucial for ice formation are the mean air and surface water temperatures. On Lake Raduńskie Górne the ice phenomena can only occur when mean air temperature in the winter half-year, at Borucino wheather station, is lower than 4.9°C, and water temperature (at a depth of 0.4 m) is lower than 5.7°C. In turn permanent ice cover is created when the mean air temperature of the winter half-year is lower than 3.9°C. The maximum and mean ice cover thickness on Lake Raduńskie Górne ranged, respectively, from 0.5 to 50 cm, and from 0.5 to 38.3 cm. These parameters were strongly positively correlated (r = 0.87–0.88, p <0.05) with the duration of the ice cover period.
Lauren Mayberry vs. 4chan’s online misogyny: A Critical Discourse Analysis Perspective
Authors: Wagener Albin 
Published: December 2017

AbstractThe present paper focuses on a Critical Discourse Analysis of an online discussion opposing 4chan users and pop singer Lauren Mayberry, regarding a video posted on YouTube. The lead singer of the band Chvrches gets targeted for being a feminist activist and appearing in a skimpy dress and occasionally wet hair in a music video, thus raising sexually offensive and negative comments of one of the world’s most prominent online communities. This article uses a methodology combining semantics (