bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Investigation of GPS draconitic year effect on GPS
time series of eliminated eclipsing GPS satellite
data
Authors: Allahverdi-zadeh A. , Asgari J. , Amiri-Simkooei A.R. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
GPS draconitic signal (351.6 ± 0.2 days) and its
higher harmonics are observed at almost all IGS products
such as position time series of IGS permanent stations.
Orbital error and multipath are known as two possible
sources of these signals. The effect of Earth shadow crossing
of GPS satellites is another suspect for this signal. Up
to now there is no serious attempt to investigate this dependence.
AMATLAB toolbox is developed and used to determine
the satellites located at the earth shadow. RINEX
observation files and precise ephemeris are imported to
the toolbox and a cylindrical model is used to detect the
shadow regions. Data of these satellites were removed
from the RINEX observation files of three IGS permanent
stations (GRAZ,ONSAandWSRT) and new RINEX observation
fileswere created. The time span of these data is about
11 years. The new and original fileswere then processed using
precise point positioning (PPP) method to determine
position time series, for further analysis. Both the original
and new time series were analyzed using the least squares
harmonic estimation (LS-HE) in the following steps. The
1st step is the validation of the draconitic harmonics signature
in the original position time series of the three stations.
The 2nd step does the same for the new time series.
It confirms that the power spectrum at the draconitic signals
decreases to some extent for the new time series. The
difference between the original and new time series (difference
between all three position quantity (X, Y and Z)) is
then analyzed in the 3rd step. Signature of the draconitic
harmonics is also observed to the differences. The results
represent that all eight harmonics of GPS draconitic period
do exist at the residuals and mainly they decrease. All of
the three stations were then processed together using the
multivariate LS-HE method. At the 4th step, the difference
of the spectral values between the original time series and
new times serieswere analyzed. Decreasing of the spectral
values at most harmonics (e.g. 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th)
represents the effect of removing satellite observations at
shadow of the earth on draconitic harmonics. At least, five
harmonics among seven shows the amelioration of results
(draconitic error reduction) after removing the earth shadowed
data from RINEX raw data. The results show that the
draconitic year’s component of data is in part due to eclipsing
satellites.
The Personalisation of Politics at the Local Level in Poland and Selected Central and Eastern European States: A Contribution to the Research
Authors: Antkowiak Paweł , Schefs Łukasz 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Images about politics take a specific form in the imagination of the electorate, eliciting specific associations and thus becoming a source of attitudes and influencing election preferences. At the same time, the increasing importance of politicians’ perceived personality traits and images has been observed. Empirical studies of politicians’ personalities provide one of the more effective tools for studying the basic features of the personalisation of politics, including at a local level. Such studies involve the measurement of citizens’ perceptions of politicians’ personality traits. This article seeks to systematise key concepts and provide an introduction to conducting advanced empirical research in this area.
Attitudes towards the Government’s Remembrance Policy in Poland: Results of an Experimental Study
Authors: Wawrzyński Patryk , Schattkowsky Ralph 
Published: November 2016

AbstractThe paper presents the results of an experimental study of Polish students’ attitudes towards their government’s remembrance policy (or, in other words, the intentional narration and interpretation of the past by the government). It includes four parts: a justification of why remembrance is a significant political asset in post-Communist Poland; a classification of remembrance policy instruments; a presentation of general results of the study; and a discussion of participants’ attitudes to particular policy instruments. In our assessment of the general results, we discuss three types of collected data: the results of the initial measurement of attitudes; the results of measurement after the manipulation of emotions (neutral vs. positive vs. negative) and commitment (no commitment vs. low commitment); and the results in terms of attitude change. In the section on attitudes to particular instruments, we compare participants’ support for different commemorative actions with their support for the governments’ dominant role in the popularising of remembrance narratives. The study’s results lead us to formulate three conclusions about the relationships between attitudes to the policy and Polish political culture.
Study of PVAc-PMMA-LiCl polymer blend electrolyte and the effect of plasticizer ethylene carbonate and nanofiller titania on PVAc-PMMA-LiCl polymer blend electrolyte
Authors: Leena Chandra Manuel Victor , Karthikeyan Shunmugavel , Selvasekarapandian Subramanian , Premalatha Manavalan , Monisha Sampath 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
lithium ion conducting polymer electrolyte is one of the essential components of modern rechargeable lithium batteries because of its good interfacial contact with electrodes and effective mechanical properties. A solid lithium ion conducting polymer blend electrolyte is prepared using poly (vinyl acetate) (PVAc) and poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) polymers with different molecular weight percentages (wt%) of lithium chloride (LiCl) by the solution casting technique with tetrahydrofuran as a solvent. The polymer electrolytes were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetry (TG), AC impedance spectroscopy and ionic transport measurements. XRD and FTIR studies confirm the amorphous nature of the polymer electrolyte and the complexation of salt with polymer. The thermal behavior of polymer electrolytes has been studied from DSC and TG. The highest conductivity obtained using AC impedance spectroscopy is 1.03×10−5 Scm−1 at 303 K for 70 wt%PVAc:30 wt%PMMA:0.8 wt% of LiCl polymer-salt complex. The plasticizer ethylene carbonate (EC) and nanofiller titania (TiO2) were added to the optimized high conducting blend polymer electrolyte. An enhancement in conductivity by one order of magnitude was observed for the plasticized 70 wt%PVAc-30 wt%PMMA-0.8 wt% LiCl polymer electrolyte at ambient temperature. The ionic conductivity value obtained using AC impedance spectroscopy for the plasticized 70 wt%PVAc-30 wt%PMMA-0.8 wt% LiCl polymer electrolyte was 1.03×10−4 Scm−1. The highest conductivity obtained for 70 wt%PVAc-30 wt%PMMA-0.8% LiCl-6 mg TiO2 was 4.45×10−4 Scm−1. Dielectric properties of polymer films are studied and discussed. The electrochemical stability of 1.69 V and 2.69 V was obtained for 70 wt%PVAc-30 wt%PMMA-0.8% LiCl and 70 wt%PVAc-30 wt%PMMA-0.8% LiCl-6 mg TiO2 polymer electrolytes, respectively, using linear sweep voltammetry. The value of Li+ ion transference number was estimated by the DC polarization method and was found to be 0.99 for the highest conducting 70 wt%PVAc-30 wt%PMMA-0.8 wt% LiCl-6 mg TiO2 nanocomposite polymer electrolyte.
The Research on Characteristic Parameters and Resistance Chart of Operation and Maintenance Trimaran in the Sea
Authors: Chen Yue , Yang Lingyu , Xie Yi , Yu Song 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The paper determined the volume ratio of the main hull and side hull and their position characteristic parameter of operation and maintenance trimaran. Numerical simulation technology was used to do the analysis and calculation of trimarans which have different volume ratio of the main and side hull, and on this basis, the paper tried different positions of main and side hull, finally got the trimaran with optimum resistance performance and the chart of trimaran resistance estimation, so as to provide a new way in the selection of feature parameter of offshore wind farm maintenance trimaran and its resistance estimation.
Spatial Economics Model Predicting Transport Volume
Authors: Lu Bo 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
It is extremely important to predict the logistics requirements in a scientific and rational way. However, in recent years, the improvement effect on the prediction method is not very significant and the traditional statistical prediction method has the defects of low precision and poor interpretation of the prediction model, which cannot only guarantee the generalization ability of the prediction model theoretically, but also cannot explain the models effectively. Therefore, in combination with the theories of the spatial economics, industrial economics, and neo-classical economics, taking city of Zhuanghe as the research object, the study identifies the leading industry that can produce a large number of cargoes, and further predicts the static logistics generation of the Zhuanghe and hinterlands. By integrating various factors that can affect the regional logistics requirements, this study established a logistics requirements potential model from the aspect of spatial economic principles, and expanded the way of logistics requirements prediction from the single statistical principles to an new area of special and regional economics.
Nonlinear Drift of the Spring Gravimeter Caused by Air Pressure from the Kunming GS15 Gravimeters
Authors: Wei Jin , Shen Wenbin , Li Hui , Ziwei Liu 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
In order to monitor and correct the meteorological factors of the spring gravity meter, the characteristics of the time varying gravity changes caused by meteorological factors were analyzed. Kunming GS15 gravity meter from 2007 continuous gravity observation has been carried out with the sampling rate of the pressure observation. In this study, we first compare the effects of 4 types of gravity meter and 3 different types of stations on the gravity observed seasonal gravity signals. It is indicated that the observed seasonal gravity signal of the cave is only 1/10, and there is a constant temperature and constant pressure device. Compared with the same time, the gravity signal of the gravity signal is about 100 times smaller. The influence of the pressure load of the gravity meter is tested by using the theory of pressure. The results show that only the actual value of 2cpd - 3cpd pressure load varies from -0.395 to -0.280×10-8ms-2 , and the 1cpd to 1 cpm periodic partial type gravity meter is also in accordance with the law of gravity and air pressure. And with the characteristics of time lag. In this paper, the nonlinear zero drift parameters of the linear regression model with time lag and the time series of the GS15 gravity meter are used to simulate the nonlinear zero drift parameters of the gravity meter. The results show that the gravity signal contains time lag 35 hours, and the air pressure admittance is 0.8 × 10-8ms-2/mbar. The correlation can reach 79%. The gravity changes signal and satellite gravity as well as the gravity water load signal of the land water model are the same as the gravity water load signal in the autumn as the minimum value, and the seasonal variation of the maximum value of gravity in summer.
Analysis and Application of Mechanical System Reliability Model Based on Copula Function
Authors: An Hai , Yin Hang , He Fukai 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
There is complicated correlations in mechanical system. By using the advantages of copula function to solve the related issues, this paper proposes the mechanical system reliability model based on copula function. And makes a detailed research for the serial and parallel mechanical system model and gets their reliability function respectively. Finally, the application research is carried out for serial mechanical system reliability model to prove its validity by example. Using Copula theory to make mechanical system reliability modeling and its expectation, studying the distribution of the random variables (marginal distribution) of the mechanical product’ life and associated structure of variables separately, can reduce the difficulty of multivariate probabilistic modeling and analysis to make the modeling and analysis process more clearly.
Morphometric Analysis to Extrapolate Geoecological Potential of the Rivers in the “Iron Gates” Natural Park (Banat, Romania)
Authors: Tetelea Cristian 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The present study is based on morphometric analysis of watersheds from the “Iron Gates” Natural Park. Morphometric parameters of a river basin are influenced by a series of biotic and abiotic factors. This aspect makes the morphometric analysis very useful in describing the river systems and offers an image of all the interactions and processes that define the geoecological potential of running waters ecosystems. The parameters used in morphometric analysis are a good alternative for understanding the underlying geoecological factors at watershed scale, and especially where the necessary data on soil, lithology, geomorphology, vegetation and other are scarce.
A norterpenoid and tripenoids from Commiphora mukul: isolation and biological activity
Authors: Rehman Najeeb Ur , Hussain Hidayat , Khan Husain Yar , Csuk René , Abbas Ghulam , Green Ivan R. , Al-Harrasi Ahmed 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Bio-guided fractionation of the guggul gum resin of Commiphora mukul HOOK using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay for the breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 led to the isolation of a new C17 norditerpene named myrrhanone C (1) along with two known polypodane-type triterpenes, namely, myrrhanone B (2) and myrrhanol B (3). The structures of the isolated compounds were elucidated by means of 1D (1H and 13C) and 2D (correlation spectroscopy, heteronuclear single-quantum coherence, heteronuclear multiple-bond correlation, and nuclear Overhauser effect spectroscopy) NMR spectroscopy as well as mass (electrospray ionization-mass spectroscopy) spectral analyses. Interestingly myrrhanone C (1) was able to induce a substantial decline in cell proliferation. It reduced the viability of cancer cells by almost 81% and 87% at concentrations of 50 and 100 μg mL−1, respectively. Myrrhanone B (2) and myrrhanol B (3) showed a concentration-dependent growth inhibitory effect on cancer cells, with the latter being slightly more cytotoxic than the former at both the concentrations tested. Furthermore, myrrhanone C (1) and myrrhanone B (2) showed good α-glucosidase and urease inhibition.
Amphibia, Leptodactylidae, Paratelmatobius mantiqueira Pombal and Haddad, 1999: distribution extension
Authors: Vrcibradic Davor , Ariani Cristina V. , Van Sluys Monique , Rocha Carlos Frederico D. 
Published: November 2016

A female Paratelmatobius mantiqueira Pombal and Haddad, 1999 was collected in November 2005 at an altitude of ca. 1,650 m at an Atlantic Forest area within the Área de Preservação Ambiental (APA) da Mantiqueira, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The current record extends its distribution 130 km eastward from the type locality, represents the first records in the state, and provides information on its color in life.
Возобновление ставропигии и право книгопечатания Киево­‑Печерской лавры в украинско­‑российских отношениях 1688–1689 гг.
Authors: Станiславський В’ячеслав 
Published: November 2016

В статье рассмотрены отношения украинских и российских политических и духовных властей в вопросах восстановления ставропигии Киево­‑Печерской лавры, сохранения права и свободы книгопечатания в лаврской типографии, роли отдельных исторических личностей в этих вопросах – гетмана Ивана Мазепы, архимандрита Варлаама Ясинского, патриарха Иоакима. Основой исследования стали материалы Российского государственного архива древних актов.
Zagrożenie buntem chłopskim w południowo­‑wschodnich województwach Rzeczypospolitej Obojga Narodów w latach 1788–1789
Authors: Trąbski Maciej 
Published: November 2016

Jednym z wielu problemów z jakim w XVIII wieku zmagały się struktury administracji państwowej, samorządowej i prywatnej w południowo­‑wschodnich województwach Rzeczypospolitej Obojga Narodów było rozbójnictwo, występujące na tamtych terenach pod określeniem hajdamaczyzny, oraz związane z nim zagrożenie buntem ludności ukraińskiej. Po raz ostatni obawy z tym związane dały o sobie znać w czasie obrad Sejmu Czteroletniego. Obawiano się, że podobnie jak w 1768 roku Rosja popchnie chłopstwo przeciwko szlachcie, w celu wywołania chaosu w południowo­‑wschodnich województwach Rzeczypospolitej, a tym samym doprowadzi do przerwania obrad sejmowych i przywróci swoje zwierzchnictwo nad krajem. Za agitarorów uważano duchowieństwo prawosławne, rosyjskich kupców, kozaków, a nawet księży grekokatolickich.
spatio-temporal analysis of fires in South Africa
Authors: Strydom Sheldon , Savage Michael J. 
Published: November 2016

The prevalence and history of fires in Africa has led to the continent being named ‘the fire continent’. Fires are common on the continent and lead to a high number of annual fire disasters which result in many human fatalities and considerable financial loss. Increased population growth and concentrated settlement planning increase the probability of fire disasters and the associated loss of human life and financial loss when disasters occur. In order to better understand the spatial and temporal variations and characteristics of fires in South Africa, an 11-year data set of MODIS-derived Active Fire Hotspots was analysed using an open source geographic information system. The study included the mapping of national fire frequency over the 11-year period. Results indicate that the highest fire frequency occurred in the northeastern regions of South Africa, in particular the mountainous regions of KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, and in the Western Cape. Increasing trends in provincial fire frequency were observed in eight of the nine provinces of South Africa, with Mpumalanga the only province for which a decrease in annual fire frequency was observed. Temporally, fires were observed in all months for all provinces, although distinct fire seasons were observed and were largely driven by rainfall seasons. The southwestern regions of South Africa (winter-rainfall regions) experienced higher fire frequencies during the summer months and the rest of the country (summer-rainfall regions) during the winter months. Certain regions – those which experienced bimodal rainfall seasons – did not display distinct fire seasons because of the complex wet and dry seasons. Investigation into the likely effects of climate change on South African fire frequency revealed that increased air temperatures and events such as La Niña have a marked effect on fire activity.

Significance:

Fires have played a significant role in the morphology of the African continent.
Fires provide a number of environmental services.
Fires were observed in all months in all provinces in South Africa, although distinct fire seasons were observed and were largely driven by rainfall seasons.
Global climate change will result in an increase in the frequency of fires.
Student-perceived criteria for assessing university relevance in community development
Authors: Francis Joseph , Kilonzo Beata , Nyamukondiwa Pertina 
Published: November 2016

In sub-Saharan Africa, universities are increasingly being called upon to contribute more towards combating poverty and promoting development in rural areas. Yet, it is still argued that universities are ivory towers, and as a result, their contribution to finding sustainable solutions to issues hampering the realisation of improved quality of life of people in rural areas remains unsatisfactory. This perception emanates from the universities’ apparent failure to articulate and demonstrate how they can achieve the desired goal stated above. Moreover, there are no universally embraced criteria for assessing the relevance of a rural area based university to the community it serves. This study was therefore carried out to determine the perceptions of University of Venda undergraduate students on what they believed were appropriate criteria for assessing the relevance of a rural area based university in community development in South Africa. Reflection circles, anchored on participatory research techniques, were used to engage the students. The results of the engagement were organised into sub-themes. The most prominent perceptions were: ‘A university has active long-term community-based development initiatives’; ‘A university is continuously addressing the real needs of the communities in question’; ‘University initiatives are creating jobs for its graduates and community members’; and ‘Continuous community requests for university assistance in solving the challenges militating against development’. The wide range of perceptions of students observed in this study is a useful input into initiatives seeking to develop an objective tool for assessing the relevance of a rural area based university in community development.

Significance:

A set of criteria that students believe should be used to assess the relevance of universities in community development were generated.
The criteria can be used to develop an index that might serve as a tool for ranking university relevance to their constituencies.
The criteria can also be used to sharpen the business of community engagement directorates in ruralbased universities.
Mengenal Rancang Bangun Program Keluarga Harapan Kesehatan
Authors: Hidayat Budi 
Published: November 2016

Pemerintah Indonesia sedang melakukan uji coba program bantuan tunai bersyarat (BTB), yakni Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH). Program ini memberikan bantuan tunai kepada rumah tangga miskin dengan mensyaratkan mereka melakukan investasi sumber daya manusia. Pelaksanaan BTB di berbagai negara selalu diikuti upaya sistematis untuk mengukur efektivitas dan memahami dampak yang lebih luas dari program pada perilaku rumah tangga. Artikel ini menyajikan bukti nyata bahwa BTB telah meningkatkan kehidupan penduduk miskin. BTB dipuji sebagai cara untuk mengurangi kesenjangan terutama di sejumlah negara Amerika Latin; membantu rumah tangga keluar dari lingkaran setan kemiskinan yang ditularkan dari satu generasi ke generasi berikutnya; meningkatkan status kesehatan dan gizi anak, serta membantu negara memenuhi tujuan-tujuan pembangunan millenium. Artikel ini juga mengupas lebih dalam mengenai rancang bangun PKH, termasuk alasan-alasan pengembangan PKH kesehatan serta proses penetapan persyaratan kesehatan.Kata kunci: Program keluarga harapan, bantuan tunai bersyaratAbstractThe Government of Indonesia is testing a conditional cash transfer (CCT) program, e.g., Family Hope Program. This program provides money to poor households conditional on investments in human capital. CCTs implementation in various countries has been followed by systematic efforts to measure their effectiveness and understand their broader impact on households’ behavior. The article shows empirical evidence that CCTs have improved the lives of poor people.CCTs have been hailed as a way of reducing inequality, especially in Latin America countries; helping households break out of a vicious cycle whereby poverty is transmitted from one generation to another; promoting child health and nutrition; and helping countries meet the Millennium Development Goals. This article explores more deeply on the design of the Indonesian CCT program, including the reasons for the development of CCT health and health conditionalitiesdetermination process. Key words: Family hope program, conditional cash transfer