bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effect Of Metal Ions On Triphenylmethane Dye Decolorization By Laccase From Trametes Versicolor
Authors: Chmelová Daniela , Ondrejovič Miroslav 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The aim of this study was investigate the influence of different metal ions on laccase activity and triphenylmethane dye decolorization by laccase from white-rot fungus Trametes versicolor. Laccase activity was inhibited by monovalent ions (Li+, Na+, K+ and Ag+) but the presence of divalent ions increased laccase activity at the concentration of 10 mmol/l. The effect of metal ions on decolorization of triphenylmethane dyes with different structures namely Bromochlorophenol Blue, Bromophenol Blue, Bromocresol Blue and Phenol Red was tested. The presence of metal ions (Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Ba2+, Mn2+, Zn2+) slightly decreased triphenylmethane dye decolorization by laccase from T. versicolor except Na+ and Mg2+, which caused the increase of decolorization for all tested dyes. Decolorization of selected dyes showed that the presence of low-molecular-weight compounds is necessary for effective decolorization. Hydroxybenzotriazole (HBT) is the most frequently used. Although HBT belongs to most frequently used redox mediator and generally increase decolorization efficiency, so its presence decreased decolorization percentage of Bromophenol Blue and Bromochlorophenol Blue, the influence of metal ions to dye decolorization by laccase has the similar course with or without presence of redox mediator HBT.
After the Performance
Authors: Valtysson Bjarki 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
In May 2010, the Best Party won the municipal elections in Reykjavik, and the party’s leading figure, comedian Jón Gnarr, was appointed Mayor of Reykjavik. During the election campaign, the party ‘performed democracy’ by playing with irrational, satirical discourses that challenged traditional discourses within political public spheres. Soon after his inauguration, Gnarr began a Facebook page called ‘The Mayor’s Diary’ on which he wrote openly about the challenges faced by a newcomer to politics. Approximately 10% of the Icelandic population follows his profile. This article presents an analysis of the communication conducted on the Mayor’s Diary, particularly of how Facebook as a media environment conditions the Mayor’s performative manoeuvres and, correspondingly, how the subversive discourses galvanised in the election campaign can begin ricocheting back when discussions move from cultural public spheres to political public spheres.
”… if there's a party, then there's definitely alcohol”. Construction of partying practices and abstinence in Estonian youth forums
Authors: Parder Mari-Liisa , Vihalemm Triin 
Published: January 2016

Aims Adolescents' abstinence from alcohol has not been much researched in terms of providing suggestions for prevention strategies. This study aims to fill that gap by offering a practice theory-inspired analysis of how the unwritten rules of partying practices are communicated between posters of Estonian youth forums. Data –These forums are novel objects of analysis in research on teenagers' alcohol use, and the article shares some topical experiences. Results The findings of the analysis show that non-drinking at teenagers' alcohol-related social gatherings is generally communicated as a non-tolerated individual performance that is seen to erode the whole collective partying practice. Young people therefore suggest in forums various mimicry strategies to justify non-drinking. Conclusions The article casts doubts about the efficiency of risk awareness raising and teaching individual skills in this context because they provide little help for those youngsters who have already been recruited into partying practices and who need peer legitimation to leave these practices. The authors pose suggestions for gradually making the current alcohol-related partying practices more tolerant of non-drinkers, thus opening “sub-culturally supported roads” to personal autonomy.
Changes in Minors' Gambling on Slot Machines in Finland after the Raising of the Minimum Legal Gambling Age from 15 to 18 Years: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Raisamo Susanna , Warpenius Katariina , Rimpelä Arja 
Published: January 2016

Aim The legal gambling age in Finland was raised from 15 to 18 years in 2010, but slot machines were given a transition period that ended with the full law coming into effect on 1 July 2011. The widespread accessibility of slot machines and their popularity among youth led us to consider how age limit was enforced in the Finnish gambling monopoly system and to analyse how underage gambling on slot machines changed after the raising of the minimum age. Methods Two nationwide cross-sectional surveys were conducted in 2011 and 2013 (12–18-year-olds; N=8101; average response rate 42%). The main measure was self-reported six-month prevalence of slot machine use overall and by venue (shops; kiosks; petrol stations; restaurants/cafés; ship travels to Sweden/Estonia; other). Changes from 2011 to 2013 were tested by using the χ2 tests and multivariate logistic regression analyses. As a reference group only, 18-year-olds were analysed, as they were of legal age to gamble. Results The six-month prevalence of slot machine use among 12–16-year-olds declined from 44% in 2011 to 13% in 2013 (p <.001). The decline was the most pronounced in shops. A significant interaction was found between age and survey year; slot machine use declined more sharply among 16-year-olds than among those aged 14 or 12. Conclusions These findings suggest that raising the legal age limit from 15 to 18 years significantly decreased the prevalence of slot machine use among minors, even in a policy context where the general availability of gambling products was not reduced.
Disorders of cognitive and emotional development in children of mothers with substance abuse and psychiatric disorders
Authors: Ranta Jussi , Raitasalo Kirsimarja 
Published: January 2016

Aims The aim of this study was to investigate whether the mother's substance abuse, psychiatric problems and socioeconomic situation are related to 1) disorders of psychological development, 2) behavioural and emotional disorders, and 3) mood disorders and neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders in children aged 0–12 years. Data & Methods The research is based on data on all children born in Finland in 1997 who have not died before their first birthday (n=58 761). These children were followed until their 12th birthday. Information from national registers covering health and social care, education, relationship status, age and receipt of income support were analysed using cross-tabulation with χ2-tests and logistic regression analysis. Results Based on the register data of children, 1.4% (n = 798) had a mother with substance abuse problems only, 3.2% (n = 1854) had a mother with psychiatric disorders only, and 1.1% (n = 652) had a mother with both substance abuse and psychiatric disorders. Among children with mothers with substance abuse, psychiatric disorders or both, the risks of all categories of psychiatric diseases studied were significantly higher than in the comparison group. It was a bigger risk for the child to have a mother with both substance abuse and psychiatric disorders than either of these alone. Conclusion The mother's substance abuse and her other psychiatric disorders are significant risk factors for her children's psychiatric development, even when the socioeconomic factors are taken into account. Children of mothers with both substance abuse and psychiatric disorders are at a particularly high risk.
Simulation of electrostatic field in electrospinning of polymer nanofibers
Authors: Li Y. , Zhang X. , Trudick E. , Chase G.G. 
Published: January 2016

AbstractElectrospinning is a popular process for fabricating submicron diameter gibers. The process applies a strong electric gield to launch a polymer jet that elongates to create the gine gibers. The jet dries as the solvent evaporates and the dried giber collects on a grounded surface. Most of electrospinning literatures focus the polymer solution compositions and the properties of the produced gibers. Less attention is applied to the electrostatic gield geometries and operating conditions. Through computer simulations and laboratory experiments thiswork shows that by applying the grounded voltage to different regions of the collector surface, the electric gield can be moved spatially to direct the electrospinning jets towards select locations of the grounded surface.
Solving nonlinear boundary value problems by the Galerkin
method with sinc functions
Authors: Alkan Sertan , Secer Aydin 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
In this paper, the sinc-Galerkin method is used
for numerically solving a class of nonlinear differential
equations with boundary conditions. The importance of
this study is that sinc approximation of the nonlinear term
is stated as a new theorem. The method introduced here is
tested on some nonlinear problems and is shown to be a
very efficient and powerful tool for obtaining approximate
solutions of nonlinear ordinary differential equations.
Dynamic Visualization Of Sensor Measurements: Context Based Approach
Authors: Stampach Radim , Kubicek Petr , Herman Lukas 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
An amount of data measured with sensors is increasing year to year. Every sensor has a location and sensor data are mostly measured for long time period, so visualization of location and regular updating of visualized value is necessary. Various characteristics (e.g. meteorological conditions) can be automatically read at frequent intervals and those readings can be aggregated into the interactive map visualization. This map must be not only legible but also understandable also for readers that are experts in their specialisation, however, not in cartography. This paper presents possibilities of using and implementation of adaptive cartography and visual seeking principles for interactive visualization and analysis of sensor based data measured in real time. Our solution is described on experimental application for precise farming that we developed during research project Agrisensor.
Tourist Traffic In The Aconcagua Massif Area
Authors: Marek Aneta , Wieczorek Małgorzata 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The aim of the article is an analysis of tourist traffic in the Aconcagua massif, one of the most popular peaks of the Seven Summits. On the basis of statistical data, the tourist traffic was analysed in a temporal and spatial perspective. The applied data made it possible to capture the dynamics of visits in the period 2000/2001 – 2012/2013 and with a breakdown into months, which helped analyse the tourist traffic in this area. In each of the analysed periods, January dominates. Data concerning the origin of tourists according to countries and continents, their age, gender and type of mountaineering activity were also taken into account. Most tourists came from Argentina, the USA and Germany. These are people of age groups 21–30 (33%) and 31–40 (31%). Men account for over 75% of visitors. The favourite mountaineering activity is climbing (about 60%). Aconcagua has invariably been a very popular peak among tourists and climbers. It is a place for training and acclimatisation for alpinists, participating in Himalayan expeditions and climbers collecting peaks of the Seven Summits.
The Curious Case Of 2½ D
Authors: Tobler Waldo 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Some geographical phenomena are continuous and exist in whole number dimensions. Topography, for example. Other phenomena, such as population density, depend heavily on the area used in their computation. Some refer to this as existing in 2½ dimensions. Is the difference just because it is a computed, rather than an observed quantity? I argue the case for considering treatment of discrete geographic data as continuous.
Volumetrische Strömungsmessungen mittels
plenoptischer Hochgeschwindigkeitskamera
Authors: Fischer Andreas , Kupsch Christian , Gürtler Johannes , Czarske Jürgen 
Published: January 2016

Zusammenfassung
Um für komplexe, hochdynamische Strömungsprozesse wie bei
Einspritzungen in Verbrennungsmotoren eine hohe Datenrate zu erreichen,
d. h. eine große Voxelanzahl im dreidimensionalen Messvolumen und eine
hohe Messrate, wird der Aufbau einer Lichtfeld-High-Speed-Kamera sowie
deren Anwendung für ein frequenzmoduliertes Doppler-Global-Velozimeter
(FM-DGV) vorgestellt. Die Lichtfeldauswertung gestattet hierbei die
3D-Rekonstruktion des Messvolumens für jedes aufgenommene Bild.
Das Messsystem wurde zunächst für zwei simultan
beobachtete Messebenen aufgebaut und es wird die Untersuchung eines
instationären Sprays präsentiert.
The Genre Apocalypse Reconsidered
Authors: Collins John J. 
Published: January 2016

AbstractThe analysis of the genre apocalypse published in Semeia 14 (1979) relied on a classificatory approach, which identified core features of the genre, listed features that were typical but not necessary, and distinguished different types of apocalypses. The main difficulty encountered by such an approach is that genres have fuzzy edges. Some works that fit the definition are atypical of the genre, while some that do not have much in common with it. The emergence of prototype theory as a method of analysis is helpful in this regard, and allows for a less rigid kind of classification, without lapsing into the indeterminacy of family resemblances. Genres are recognized on the basis of a few clear exemplars. Other works may resemble them to a greater or lesser extent.
Talking Skulls: On Some Personal Accounts of Hell and Their Place in Apocalyptic Literature
Authors: Grypeou Emmanouela 
Published: January 2016

AbstractEstablished definitions of apocalypticism and apocalyptic literature in Late Antiquity often disregard a variety of apocalyptic visions and ideas that are included in a variety of genres of the Christian literature of Late Antiquity. The present paper discusses personal afterlife accounts and more specifically, personal hell visions, as found in various Christian texts and sources, such as monastic and hagiographical or martyrological literature. These visions and their special features are analysed in the context of related apocalyptic literature and traditions, as well as in their relationship with pagan local traditions and necromantic rituals. As will be argued, personal accounts of afterlife present a specific literary phenomenon in the history of ancient Christian apocalyptic literature and tradition, but they also demonstrate a significant diachronic popularity in other religious communities and their literatures.
The placebo effect in thyroid cancer: a meta-analysis
Authors: Llavero-Valero María , Guillén-Grima Francisco , Zafon Carles , Galofré Juan C 
Published: January 2016

ContextThe natural history of advanced thyroid malignancies is largely unknown. The outcome of patients included in the placebo arm of clinical trials could be reflective of their therapy-free evolution.ObjectiveTo analyze the response rate, symptoms and adverse effects of locally advanced or metastatic differentiated (DTC) and medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) in patients treated with placebo in clinical trials.DesignPubMed (MEDLINE) and SCOPUS databases were searched through September 2015 to identify high-quality randomized controlled clinical trials. We included studies that recruited patients with DTC or MTC with a placebo arm.MethodsWe conducted a meta-analysis for each category of response rate, adherence to treatment, and adverse events. An empirical Bayesian random-effect model was used.ResultsWe identified five clinical trials. DTC and MTC were independently analyzed. In the placebo arm, no complete response was observed; partial response occurred in 1.6% (0.6–3) and 6.4% (3.4–10.3) of DTC and MTC respectively; stable disease was described in 40.5% (34.6–46.9) and 53.9% (44.3–64.4) of DTC and MTC respectively. DTC reached a disease control rate of 42.3% (36.2–48.9) and MTC of 60.2 (50.1–71.4). Treatment discontinuation rate was 3.5% (1.9–5.5) in DTC and 5.7% (3.0–9.4) in MTC. Rate of dose reduction was 7.3% (4.8–10.5) in DTC and 6.2% (3.3–10.0) in MTC.ConclusionsThis meta-analysis provides extensive data on the response rate and adverse effects of locally advanced or metastatic DTC and MTC in patients treated with placebo. These results may be used for comparisons with results from clinical trials without a placebo arm.
Lietuvos Didžiosios Kunigaikštystės pilies, kaip romantizuoto simbolio, virsmas istoriniu fenomenu
Authors: Černiauskas Norbertas 
Published: January 2016

Apie Vytauto Volungevičiaus daktaro disertaciją „Pilis ir jos sociopolitinės transformacijos Lietuvos Didžiojoje Kunigaikštystėje XIV–XVI a. pirmoje pusėje“ ir jos gynimą
Pengusulan Pasangan Calon Presiden Dan Wakil Presiden Sebagai Peserta Pemilu Menurut Undang-Undang Pilpres
Authors: Subhi Ahmad Farhan 
Published: January 2016

Abstract : Nomination of the Candidate Pair of President and Vice President For Participants Election According to the Presidential Election Law. Knowing the legal position of the candidates for President and Vice-President and the Political Parties Elections, namely Knowing setting Political Parties in the nomination of the Candidate Election of President and Vice-President and the timing of the nomination of the candidate of President and Vice President based on legal analysis. It is motivated by the lack of rules regarding the nomination of candidates for President and Vice President of the Law No. 42 Year 2008 on the General Election of President and Vice President, namely in the norm of Article 9 and Article 14 paragraph (2) which do not conform to the norms of Section 22E paragraph (3) and the norm of Article 6A paragraph (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia (the 1945 NRI 1945). Abstrak : Pengusulan Pasangan Calon Presiden dan Wakil Presiden Sebagai Peserta Pemilu Menurut Undang-Undang Pilpres. Mengetahui kedudukan hukum calon Presiden dan Wakil Presiden dan Partai Politik Peserta Pemilu, yakni Mengetahui pengaturan Partai Politik Peserta Pemilu dalam pengusulan Calon Presiden dan Wakil Presiden dan pengaturan waktu pengusulan Calon Presiden dan Wakil Presiden berdasarkan analisa hukum. Hal tersebut dilatar belakangi oleh adanya aturan mengenai pengusulan calon Presiden dan Wakil Presiden dalam Undang-Undang Nomor 42 Tahun 2008 Tentang Pemilihan Umum Presiden dan Wakil Presiden, yakni di dalam norma Pasal 9 dan Pasal 14 ayat (2) yang tidak sesuai dengan norma Pasal 22E ayat (3) dan norma Pasal 6A ayat (2) Undang-Undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1945 (UUD NRI 1945). DOI: 10.15408/jch.v2i2.2324
Ventricular-Arterial Coupling in Breast Cancer Patients After Treatment With Anthracycline-Containing Adjuvant Chemotherapy
Authors: Koelwyn Graeme J. , Lewis Nia C. , Ellard Susan L. , Jones Lee W. , Gelinas Jinelle C. , Rolf J. Douglass , Melzer Bernie , Thomas Samantha M. , Douglas Pamela S. , Khouri Michel G. , Eves Neil D. 
Published: January 2016

Abstract

Background.
Anthracycline-containing chemotherapy (Anth-C) is associated with long-term cardiovascular mortality. Although cardiovascular risk assessment has traditionally focused on the heart, evidence has demonstrated that vascular dysfunction also occurs during and up to 1 year following Anth-C. Whether vascular dysfunction persists long-term or negatively influences cardiac function remains unknown. Hence, the present study evaluated ventricular-arterial coupling, in concert with measures of vascular structure and function, in the years following Anth-C.

Methods.
Arterial elastance (Ea), end-systolic elastance (Ees), and ventricular-arterial coupling (Ea/Ees) were measured during rest and exercise using echocardiography. Resting vascular function (flow-mediated dilation) and structure (carotid intima-media thickness, arterial stiffness) were also measured.

Results.
Thirty breast cancer survivors (6.5 ± 3.6 years after Anth-C) with normal left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) (60% ± 6%) and 30 matched controls were studied. At rest, no differences were found in Ea, Ees, Ea/Ees, or LVEF between groups. The normal exercise-induced increase in Ees was attenuated in survivors at 50% and 75% of maximal workload (p &lt; .01). Ea/Ees was also higher at all workloads in the survivors compared with the controls (p &lt; .01). No differences in vascular structure and function were observed between the two groups (p &gt; .05).

Conclusion.
In the years after Anth-C, ventricular-arterial coupling was significantly attenuated during exercise, primarily owing to decreased LV contractility (indicated by a reduced Ees). This subclinical dysfunction appears to be isolated to the heart, as no differences in Ea were observed. The previously reported adverse effects of Anth-C on the vasculature appear to not persist in the years after treatment, as vascular structure and function were comparable to controls.
Clinical profile of 128 HIV positive cases with abdominal tuberculosis
Authors: Borkar Mangala S. , Joshi Anil Shrinivasrao , Kashid Akshay Arvind , Gawale Chaya Ganpat , Kakade Rohit Dharmaraj , Chimote Hemant Nanda 
Published: January 2016

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Tuberculosis and HIV co-infection remains a major public health challenge throughout the world. An extra 25% of deaths among TB patients are attributable to co-infection with HIV according to the WHO 2009 TB report. TB is often the first opportunistic infection and a leading cause of death in HIV infected persons. The main objective was to study the clinical profile of the patients co-infected with HIV and abdominal tuberculosis in Government Medical College, Aurangabad.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Patients co-infected with HIV and abdominal tuberculosis were included in this observational study. Patients were either HIV positive and later diagnosed to have abdominal tuberculosis or diagnosed to be HIV positive when investigations were done after the diagnosis of abdominal TB. The common presenting symptoms were weight loss, fever, loss of appetite, pain in the abdomen and chronic diarrhoea. Ultrasound and routine chest X-ray were done along with other routine blood investigations including CD4 count.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> We studied 407 cases of HIV-TB co-infected patients out of whom 248 (61%) were of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. Out of 248, 128 cases (51.6%) were diagnosed to have abdominal tuberculosis which was the commonest type of extra pulmonary tuberculosis in HIV –TB co- infected patients. They had higher morbidity, but we found that 96.06% patients completed anti-tubercular treatment and responded. Mortality rate of abdominal TB was lowest (3.94%) among all types of extra-pulmonary and also pulmonary TB in HIV co -infected patients. So we can conclude that HIV TB co infected patients show good response to anti- tubercular treatment if we diagnose this condition early.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Abdominal tuberculosis is the commonest type of extra pulmonary tuberculosis in HIV patients. On ultrasonography, the common abnormalities seen were intra-abdominal lymphadenopathy, splenic abscesses, ascites etc. All the patients who were diagnosed within few weeks of symptoms recovered with anti tubercular therapy, similar to HIV negative patients.</p>
Entrevista a Ricaurte Soler
Authors: Espino Rodrigo , Martínez Raúl 
Published: January 2016

<p>El historiador panameño expone su posición sobre generalidades de la historia nacional decimonónica: las vínculos geográficos de Panamá con Centroamérica y sus lazos históricos con Sudamérica; peculiaridades en el tratamiento histórico de la región; la sociedad y la economía pos independiente, etc.</p>
Uruguay: de los militares a la democracia
Authors: Dutrénit Silvia 
Published: January 2016

<p>Consideraciones acerca de la transición a la democracia en Uruguay a partir de 1985, atendiendo al hecho de que las fuerzas armadas no han sido despojadas de legitimidad.</p><p>Enfrentamiento popular a la ley que otorga impunidad a los militares que cometieron delitos contra la humanidad.</p>