bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Finite automata and numbers
Authors: Aleshin Stanislav V. , Panteleev Pavel A. 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
We study finite automata representations of numerical rings. Such representations correspond to the class of linear p-adic automata that compute homogeneous linear functions with rational coefficients in the ring of p-adic integers. Finite automata act both as ring elements and as operations. We also study properties of transition diagrams of automata that compute a function f(x)= cx of one variable. In particular we obtain precise values for the number of states of such automata and show that for c > 0 transition diagrams are self-dual (this property generalises self-duality of Boolean functions). We also obtain the criterion for an automaton computing a function f(x)= cx to be a permutation automaton, and fully describe groups that are transition semigroups of such automata.
On elementary word functions obtained by bounded prefix concatenation
Authors: Marchenkov Sergey S. 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
The operation of bounded prefix concatenation (BPC) is introduced on the set of word functions in the alphabet {1, 2}. The class BPC of polynomially computable functions is defined on the basis of this operation and the superposition operation. The class BPC is shown to contain a number of word functions and to be closed with respect to certain known operations. A certain type of two-tape nonerasing Turing machines is introduced, functions from the class BPC are shown to be computable on machines of this type in polynomial time.
Extinction of decomposable branching processes
Authors: Vatutin Vladimir A. , Dyakonova Elena E. 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
The asymptotic behavior, as n → ∞, of the conditional distribution of the number of particles in a decomposable critical branching process
Z
(m) = (Z
1 (m), …, ZN
(m)) with N types of particles at moment m = n − k, k = 0(n), is investigated given that the extinction moment of the process equals to n.
Association study of DRD2 A2/A1, DRD3 Ser9Gly, DβH −1021C>T, OPRM1 A118G and GRIK1 rs2832407C>A polymorphisms with alcohol dependence
Authors: Ragia Georgia , Veresies Ivan , Veresie Louiza , Veresies Kyriakos , Manolopoulos Vangelis G. 
Published: July 2016

Abstract

Background:
The reinforcing effects of alcohol are mediated through complex interactions between multiple neurochemical systems. Genes of dopaminergic (DRD2, DRD3 and DβH), opioid (OPRM1) and glutaminergic (GRIK1) systems mediate the dependent behavior via different mechanisms; however, they all target the serotonergic and dopaminergic pathways in the ventral tegmental area.

Methods:
In the present study, DRD2 A2/A1, DRD3 Ser9Gly, DβH −1021C>T, OPRM1 A118G and GRIK1 rs2832407C>A polymorphisms and their interactions were analyzed in 72 alcohol-dependent patients and 74 controls of Greek-Cypriot origin, using the PCR-RFLP method.

Results:
No differences were found in the genotype or allele distribution of DRD2 A2/A1, DRD3 Ser9Gly, DβH −1021C>T, OPRM1 A118G and GRIK1 rs2832407C>A between alcohol-dependent patients and controls. Additionally, we did not find any gene×gene interactions in association with alcohol dependence in the studied population.

Conclusions:
Alcohol dependence is a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors. In the present study, we have shown that DRD2 A2/A1, DRD3 Ser9Gly, DβH −1021C>T, OPRM1 A118G and GRIK1 rs2832407C>A are not associated with this dependent behavior alone or in interaction.
Characterization and adsorptive properties of cross-linked poly (1-vinylimidazole)-iron (III) complex synthesized in supercritical carbon dioxide
Authors: Chi Hui , Chen Pei , Cao Liqin , Wu Xiujuan , Wang Jide 
Published: July 2016

AbstractIn this study, poly (1-vinylimidazole)-iron(III) [PVIm-Fe(III)] complex was investigated along with adsorption behavior of bovine serum albumin (BSA). The cross-linked PVIm-Fe(III) was synthesized in supercritical carbon dioxide by using N,N′-methylenebisacrylamide (BIS) as a cross-linker. The obtained products were analyzed using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS) analysis. The results reveal that iron ion is complexed by coordination with basic (-N) functional groups of 1-vinylimidazole successfully. The effects of the operating pressure, the ratio of iron and cross-linker concentration were investigated. A fine and yellow powder was obtained at high yield and crosslinking degrees at 20 MPa, 70°C. Additionally, the property of PVIm-Fe(III) complexes in terms of BSA adsorption has been studied, and the higher adsorption capacity was 660 mg/g.
Area properties associated with a convex plane curve
Authors: Kim Dong-Soo , Kim Young Ho , Ju Hyeong-Kwan , Shim Kyu-Chul 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Archimedes knew that for a point P on a parabola X and a chord AB of X parallel to the tangent of X at P,
the area of the region bounded by the parabola X and chord AB is four thirds of
the area of the triangle

△

A
⁢
B
⁢
P

{\bigtriangleup ABP}

. Recently,
the first two authors have proved that this fact is the characteristic property of parabolas.
In this paper, we study strictly locally convex curves in the plane

ℝ
2

{{\mathbb{R}}^{2}}

.
As a result,
generalizing the above mentioned characterization theorem for parabolas,
we present two conditions, which are necessary and sufficient, for a strictly locally convex curve in the plane to be an open arc of a parabola.
The Hardy--Littlewood maximal operator and BLO1/log class of exponents
Authors: Kopaliani Tengiz , Zviadadze Shalva 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
It is well known that if the Hardy–Littlewood maximal operator is
bounded in the variable exponent Lebesgue space

L

p
⁢

(
⋅
)

⁢

[
0
;
1
]

${L^{p(\,\cdot\,)}[0;1]}$

, then

p
⁢

(
⋅
)

∈

BMO

1
/
log

${p(\,\cdot\,)\in\mathrm{BMO}^{1/\log}}$

. On the other hand, there exists an exponent

p
⁢

(
⋅
)

∈

BMO

1
/
log

${p(\,\cdot\,)\in\mathrm{BMO}^{1/\log}}$

,

1
<

p
-

≤

p
+

<
∞

${1<p_{-}\leq p_{+}<\infty}$

, such that
the Hardy–Littlewood maximal operator is not bounded in

L

p
⁢

(
⋅
)

⁢

[
0
;
1
]

${L^{p(\,\cdot\,)}[0;1]}$

.
But for any exponent

p
⁢

(
⋅
)

∈

BMO

1
/
log

${p(\,\cdot\,)\in\mathrm{BMO}^{1/\log}}$

,

1
<

p
-

≤

p
+

<
∞

${1<p_{-}\leq p_{+}<\infty}$

, there exists a constant

c
>
0

${c>0}$

such that
the Hardy–Littlewood maximal operator is bounded in

L

p
⁢

(
⋅
)

+
c

⁢

[
0
;
1
]

${L^{p(\,\cdot\,)+c}[0;1]}$

.
In this paper, we construct an exponent

p
⁢

(
⋅
)

${p(\,\cdot\,)}$

,

1
<

p
-

≤

p
+

<
∞

${1<p_{-}\leq p_{+}<\infty}$

,

1
/
p

⁢

(
⋅
)

∈

BLO

1
/
log

${1/p(\,\cdot\,)\in\mathrm{BLO}^{1/\log}}$

such that the Hardy–Littlewood maximal operator is not bounded in

L

p
⁢

(
⋅
)

⁢

[
0
;
1
]

${L^{p(\,\cdot\,)}[0;1]}$

.
Application of multiplex PCR for the simultaneous detection of Taenia spp. from domestic dogs in the north of Iran
Authors: Rahimi M.T. , Sarvi S. , Daryani A. , Sharif M. , Ahmadpour E. , Shokri A. , Mizani A. 
Published: July 2016

Summary
The family Taeniidae is of great importance in the medical and veterinary fields, particularly in the tropics and subtropics. Identification of eggs of different Taenia spp. in the final host by morphological examination is difficult owing to their similarity. Therefore, a multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) targeting a mitochondrial gene was applied to identify morphologically indistinguishable eggs. Fecal samples from 100 domestic dogs, from the Mazandaran province in Iran, were examined using the flotation/sieving method followed by multiplex PCR. Taeniid eggs were observed in 24 % samples, of which 12 %, 10 %, and 2 % were infected with Echinococcus granulosus, Taenia spp., and both E. granulosus and Taenia spp., respectively. E. multilocularis was absent in these samples. The prevalence of E. granulosus in the examined domestic dogs as definitive hosts in north of Iran was high (14 %). Therefore, people living in this region of Iran are in danger of acquiring hydatid cyst, which is a serious public health problem.
First report of metacercariae of Cyathocotyle prussica parasitising a fish host in the Czech Republic, Central Europe
Authors: Kvach Y. , Ondračková M. , Jurajda P. 
Published: July 2016

Summary
Examination of western tubenose goby (Proterorhinus semilunaris) from the River Dyje (Czech Republic, Danube basin) for metazoan parasites revealed the presence of metacercariae of Cyathocotyle prussica Mühling, 1896 (Digenea: Cyathocotylidae) in both muscle tissue and the peritoneal cavity. This is the first time that tubenose gobies have been reported as an intermediate host for C. prussica, and the first time that C. prussica metacercariae have been registered parasitising fish hosts in the Czech Republic. Here, we describe the morphology of metacercariae and five-day preadults, cultivated in vitro, and discuss the importance of recently established, non-native species as suitable hosts for this parasite.
Parasites with possible zoonotic potential in the small intestines of red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Northwest Bohemia (CzR)
Authors: Jankovská I. , Brožová A. , Matějů Z. , Langrová I. , Lukešová D. , Sloup V. 
Published: July 2016

Summary
We determined the prevalence of primarily zoonotic parasites in the small intestines of 40 (20 males and 20 females) red foxes living near human dwellings. The total prevalence of parasite infection was 77.5 % (31/40); the prevalence was 37.5 % (15/40) for Toxocara canis and 35 % (14/40) for Toxascaris leonina. The mean intensity infection was 3 and 11 helminths for T. canis and T. leonina, respectively. The prevalence of other intestinal helminths and mean infection intensity in this study are given: Echinococcus multilocularis 40 % (16/40) with 1000 individuals, Mesocestoides spp. 40 % (16/40) with 8 individuals, Uncinaria stenocephala 10 % (4/40) with 8 individuals, and Taenia pisiformis 10 % (4/40) with 1 individual. With regards to prevalence and intensity of infection, as well as prevalence of individual parasites, there were no significant differences (P≥0.05) between male and female red foxes.
First report on the helminthfauna of the yellow-necked mouse, Apodemus flavicollis, in the Iberian Peninsula
Authors: Debenedetti Á. L. , Sainz-Elipe S. , Sáez-Durán S. , Galicia D. , Imaz A. , Galán-Puchades M. T. , Fuentes M. V. 
Published: July 2016

Summary
Information about the prevalence of helminth parasites of the yellow-necked mouse, Apodemus flavicollis, in the Iberian Peninsula is almost non-existent and there is no reliable data reported from Spain. Fourteen A. flavicollis from the Erro River valley (Navarre, Spain) were examined for endoparasites, between February 2001 and July 2002. Thirteen specimens (92.9 %) of the total sample were parasitized by at least one of the following six helminth species: one trematode (Corrigia vitta), one cestode (Taenia parva larvae) and four nematodes (Trichuris muris, Calodium hepaticum, Heligmosomoides polygyrus and Syphacia stroma). This is the first report about the helminthfauna of A. flavicollis in the Iberian Peninsula. Nevertheless, a larger number of hosts should be analysed to complete these preliminary results and to adequately characterize the helminth community of this rodent. The finding of C. hepaticum, the causative agent of human capillarosis, stands out.
Treatment of black liquor (BL) by adsorption on AE resins and a subsequent electrochemical degradation of BL to obtain vanillin
Authors: Schmitt Dominik , Regenbrecht Carolin , Schubert Moritz , Schollmeyer Dieter , Waldvogel Siegfried R. 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
The dominating kraft pulping process leads to kraft pulp and to black liquor (BL), which is incinerated for recovery of inorganic chemicals. A certain part of the BL can also be used as a source of organic chemicals without disturbing the recovery and energy balance of the mill. In this research, the removal of low molecular weight (MW) phenolic products from BL without disturbing the recovery process. Strongly basic anion exchange (AE) resin was utilized to deplete BL from different phenolic derivatives on a preparative scale. The adsorbed low MW phenols can be easily liberated by acidic treatment. Completely depleted BL was then electrochemically treated for further highly selective degradation of kraft lignin. This combined approach enabled the concentration of phenolic substances.
Annexin A1 and resolution of inflammation: tissue repairing properties and signalling signature
Authors: Gobbetti Thomas , Cooray Sadani N. 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Inflammation is essential to protect the host from exogenous and endogenous dangers that ultimately lead to tissue injury. The consequent tissue repair is intimately associated with the fate of the inflammatory response. Restoration of tissue homeostasis is achieved through a balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory/pro-resolving mediators. In chronic inflammatory diseases such balance is compromised, resulting in persistent inflammation and impaired healing. During the last two decades the glucocorticoid-regulated protein Annexin A1 (AnxA1) has emerged as a potent pro-resolving mediator acting on several facets of the innate immune system. Here, we review the therapeutic effects of AnxA1 on tissue healing and repairing together with the molecular targets responsible for these complex biological properties.
Comparative Analysis of Instruments Measuring Time Varying Harmonics
Authors: Belchior Fernando Nunes , Ribeiro Paulo Fernando , Carvalho Frederico Marques 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
This paper aims to evaluate the performance of commercial class A and class S power quality (PQ) instruments when measuring time-varying harmonics. By using a high precision programmable voltage and current source, two meters from different manufacturers are analyzed and compared. Three-phase voltage signals are applied to PQ instruments, considering 3 situations of time-varying harmonic distortions, whose harmonic distortion values are in accordance with typical values found in power systems. This work is relevant considering that international standardization documents do not pay much attention to this aspect of harmonic distortion.
Nonhomogeneous Porosity and Thermal Diffusivity Effects on a Double-Diffusive Convection in Anisotropic Porous Media
Authors: Harfash Akil J. 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
A model for double-diffusive convection in anisotropic and inhomogeneous porous media has been analysed. In particular, the effects of variable permeability, thermal diffusivity and variable gravity with respect to the vertical direction, have been studied. The validity of both the linear instability and global nonlinear energy stability thresholds are tested using three dimensional simulation. Our results show that the linear theory produce a good predicts on the onset of instability in the basic steady state. It is known that as

R
c

${R_c}$

increases the onset of convection is more likely to be via oscillatory convection as opposed to steady convection, and the three dimensional simulation results show that as

R
c

$Rc$

increases, the actual threshold moving toward the nonlinear stability threshold and the behaviour of the perturbation of the solutions becomes more oscillated.
Unsteady Convective Boundary Layer Flow of Maxwell Fluid with Nonlinear Thermal Radiation: A Numerical Study
Authors: Mabood Fazle , Imtiaz Maria , Alsaedi Ahmed , Hayat Tasawar 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
The main purpose of this work is to investigate unsteady magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) boundary layer flow of Maxwell fluid over a stretching surface with nonlinear thermal radiation. Heat and mass transfer analysis is carried out in the presence of convective boundary conditions and first-order chemical reaction. A uniform magnetic field is applied normal to the direction of the fluid flow. The nonlinear coupled partial differential equations are solved numerically using an implicit finite difference method with quasi-linearization technique. Effects of the emerging parameters on the dimensionless velocity, temperature and concentration are investigated. The rate of heat transfer in terms of Nusselt number and rate of mass transfer in terms of Sherwood number are also computed and addressed.
Social cybersecurity: Understanding and leveraging social influence to increase security sensitivity
Authors: Das Sauvik 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Despite substantial improvements made by the usable security community at raising lay people's awareness
of, motivation to use, and knowledge of how to use security and privacy tools (i.e., their
security sensitivity), much security advice remains ignored and many security tools remain
underutilized. I argue that this low security sensitivity can be at least partially explained by the fact that
security and privacy behaviors can have myriad social consequences. For example, by using two-factor
authentication, one might also be perceived as paranoid or as someone with something to hide. To that end, in this
article, I will describe some recent work that introduces and establishes a theoretical foundation for a new genre
of usable security research: social cybersecurity.
Dietary fructose intake in obese children and adolescents: relation to procollagen type III N-terminal peptide (P3NP) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Authors: Hamza Rasha Tarif , Ahmed Alaa Youssef , Rezk Doaa Gamal , Hamed Amira Ibrahim 
Published: July 2016

AbstractBackground:Excessive use of fructose has been incriminated as a risk factor for hepatic steatosis. Procollagen type III N-terminal peptide (P3NP) is a marker for steatohepatitis. Thus, we aimed to assess fructose intake in obese children and its relation to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and P3NP.Methods:Fifty-five obese children were compared to 30 controls. All were subjected to dietary fructose and anthropometric assessment, fasting blood sugar (FBS), fasting insulin (FI) and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), lipid profile, uric acid, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), P3NP and abdominal ultrasound.Results:Patients had higher fructose intake which was associated with increased NAFLD grade. There was an increase in P3NP with increased NAFLD grade. P3NP correlated positively with fructose intake (processed sources and total) and caloric intake.Conclusions:High fructose intake is associated with NAFLD and P3NP may serve as a marker of NAFLD in obese children with a proposed cutoff value of 8.5 ng/mL.
Cerebrospinal fluid cytology: a highly diagnostic method for the detection of diseases of the central nervous system
Authors: Torzewski Michael , Lackner Karl J. 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Cytologic examination of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a technically simple, yet productive diagnostic procedure. The cytocentrifuge technique is the most commonly utilized method to concentrate the generally scant cellular components of CSF. There are several preanalytical and analytical pitfalls causing artefacts and making proper assessment of the CSF cell preparation more difficult or even impossible. The common cell types of CSF are lymphocytes and monocytes including their activated forms. Cytologic examination of inflammatory conditions puts emphasis on the cellular composition of CSF caused by bacterial infections compared to viral infections and noninfectious inflammatory diseases of the brain. Concerning non-neoplastic disorders, diagnosis of subarachnoidal hemorrhage is of special interest and a main field of application of CSF cytology. The cytology of neoplastic disorders encounters three typical constellations the investigator is usually confronted with: either a primary malignancy is already known and dissemination to the meninges shall be evaluated or clinical and neuroradiological findings are suggestive of neoplastic meningitis though without sufficient evidence of the primary tumor. And third, a spinal tap is performed for other reasons and malignant cells are an incidental finding.
Celiac axis compression syndrome: laparoscopic approach in a strange case of chronic abdominal pain in 71 years old man
Authors: Eretta Costantino , Ferrarese Alessia , Olcese Sonja , Imperatore Mikaela , Francone Elisa , Bianchi Claudio , Bruno Maria Santina , Sagnelli Carlo , Di Martino Maria , Ranghetti Savina , Martino Valter , Falco Emilio , Berti Stefano 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Celiac Axis Compression Syndrome by the Median Arcuate Ligament is a very rare condition characterized by chronic postprandial abdominal pain (angina abdominis), nausea, vomiting, which occurs mostly in young patients. The main treatment is a surgical procedure that consists of the division of the arcuate ligament combined with the section of the close diaphragmatic crus and the excision of the celiac plexus. Actually laparoscopic management is feasible and safe.
Determination of 55Mn(n,γ)56Mn reaction cross-section at the neutron energies of 1.12, 2.12, 3.12 and 4.12 MeV
Authors: Vansola Vibha , Mukherjee Surjit , Naik Haladhara , Suryanarayana Saraswatula Venkata , Ghosh Reetuparna , Badwar Sylvia , Lawriniang Bioletty Mary , Sheela Yerraguntla Santhi 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
The 55Mn(n,γ)56Mn reaction cross-sections at the neutron energies of 1.12, 2.12, 3.12 and 4.12 MeV were determined by using activation and off-line γ-ray spectrometric technique. The neutron energies of 1.12 and 2.12 MeV were generated from the 7Li(p,n) reaction by using the proton energies of 3 and 4 MeV from the folded tandem ion beam accelerator (FOTIA) at BARC. For the neutron energies of 3.12 and 4.12 MeV, the proton energies used were 5 and 6 MeV from the Pelletron facility at TIFR, Mumbai. The 115In(n,γ)116mIn reaction cross-section was used as the neutron flux monitor. The 55Mn(n,γ)56Mn reaction cross-section at the neutron energies of 4.12 MeV are reported for the first time, whereas at 1.12, 2.12 and 3.12 MeV, they are in between the literature data. The 55Mn(n,γ)56Mn reaction cross-section was also calculated theoretically by using the computer code TALYS 1.6 and EMPIRE 3.2.2. The experimental data of present work are found to be in between the theoretical values of TALYS and EMPIRE.
Zu den memphitischen Grabreliefs in der Sammlung des Ägyptischen Museums – Georg Steindorff – der Universität Leipzig
Authors: Herzberg Anne 
Published: July 2016

Summary:
Durch erste archäologische Unternehmungen sowie zahllose Raubgrabungen sind bereits im frühen 19. Jahrhundert zahlreiche Bauteile und eine Vielzahl unterschiedlichster Grabbeigaben ursprünglich memphitischer Herkunft in verschiedene Museen und Sammlungen auf der ganzen Welt gelangt. Die Aufarbeitung der dort deponierten und teilweise kontextlosen Objekte weist einen übergeordneten Stellenwert für die Erstellung einer regionalen Prosopographie des Neuen Reiches auf, da Grabbesitzer auf diese Weise auch unabhängig von der archäologischen Wiederauffindung ihrer Grabanlage identifiziert und prosopographisch kontextualisiert werden können. Die im Folgenden vorgestellten Objekte gehören zur Sammlung des Ägyptischen Museums – Georg Steindorff – der Universität Leipzig und wurden nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg von Georg Steindorff im ägyptischen Antikenhandel erworben. Die Untersuchung der vier Leipziger Reliefblöcke nach prosopographischen und ikonographisch-stilistischen Gesichtspunkten soll sowohl zur Klärung ihrer ursprünglich memphitischen Provenienz beitragen als auch eine Verortung der Grabbesitzer innerhalb des lokalen Gesellschaftsgefüges ermöglichen.