bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Eurozone Debt Monetization and Helicopter Money Drops: How Viable can this be?
Authors: Kyriazis Νikolaos A. 
Published: September 2017

AbstractAfter the outburst of the recent financial crisis, the subsequent unconventional monetary acting that seemed to be a veritable revolution tends to become a norm. This paper makes an effort to employ the modern monetary theory framework to address the nowadays recession in the Eurozone through the prism of debt perpetuation and the more drastic helicopter money drops. Dynamics of debt monetization and issues of its sustainability are examined in connection to its free liquidity injections capacity. The aim of this paper is to try to cast some light on the potential of overt money financing in the Eurozone (EZ) and its consequences on the ECB’s credibility and the maintenance of its efficacy.
Central Bank Independence - the Case of the National Bank of Republic of Macedonia
Authors: Bezhoska Anita Angelovska 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
This paper explores the level of independence of the National bank of the Republic of Macedonia by primarily focusing on the legal provisions that pertain to the key aspects for achieving and maintaining price stability. It provides a historical perspective of the evolution of the independence since the first years of transition. The assessment of the independence of the NBRM is based on the index of Cukierman, Webb, and Neyapti (1992), as one of the most commonly used indices, and the index of Jacome and Vazquez (2005), which incorporates some specific aspects relevant for transition economies. Both indices indicate that the legal independence of the NBRM has increased over the years and that the current legal framework provides a high level of independence. Yet, it should be emphasized that there is a room for further strengthening, in particular in the areas of policy formulation and the process of appointment of the non-executive members of the council of the NBRM. As the indices are based on the legal provisions, they can serve only as an indication of the actual independence of the central bank.
Empirical Assessment on Financial Regulations and Banking Sector Performance
Authors: Igbinosa S. , Sunday Ogbeide , Babatunde Akanji 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
This study examines financial regulation and banking sector performance in Nigeria. Specifically, the study determines the impact of reforms on banking sector performance and also assesses the nexus between capital adequacy and banking sector performance. Time series data for the period 1993 to 2014 was used. As an analytical tool, the study uses unit root test to determine the stationary state of the variables. We also employed the Johansson co-integration and error correction model (ECM) statistical techniques to establish both short-run and long-run dynamic relationships between the endogenous and exogenous variables. The empirical findings indicate that financial regulation significantly impacts the banking sector performance while financial regulation has both short-run and long-run dynamic relationships with the banking sector performance in Nigeria. It was found that the four-period lag of capital adequacy negatively affects banking sector performance and is not statistically significant. The paper suggests that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) should continually make public the impacts that the various financial regulations and reforms have on the performance of Nigerian banks. Majority of the policies on financial regulation by the apex bank (CBN) need to be long-run which can enable confidence of stakeholders, shareholders and the general public in the Nigerian banking industry when critically evaluated.
Predicting Systemic Banking Crises Using Early Warning Models: The Case of Montenegro
Authors: Asanović Željka 
Published: September 2017

AbstractVery high costs of systemic banking crises emphasize the importance of early warning models for these crises. In order to create an early warning model for systemic banking crises a combined approach is implemented. The first approach applied in this paper is signal approach, however, with some modifications as compared with its standard application in the literature. On the basis of individual indicators two composite indices are created. Unlike other papers in this field, the author has chosen a 24-month period before the beginning of the crisis as a signal horizon, while the signal horizon in the literature is usually considered to be a period of 12 months before and 12 months after the crisis onset. The second approach represents logit model whereas the independent variables are actually the indicators with the best performances obtained within the signal approach. In order to check the robustness of indicators, the Bayesian model averaging technique is used. The indicator that represents the credit growth rate, besides being a part of the composite index, is statistically significant in all estimated specifications of the logit model, including the technique of Bayesian model averaging. Additionally, trends in the international market have a significant influence on the domestic banking system and its stability, and hence also on the probability of occurrence of a systemic banking crisis.
Do minocycline and other suppressors of microglia reactivity have a future in prevention or treatment of epilepsy?
Authors: Lasoń Władysław , Ślusarczyk Joanna , Regulska Magdalena , Leśkiewicz Monika , Basta-Kaim Agnieszka 
Published: September 2017

SummaryIntroduction.An increasing body of evidence points to an important role of neuroinflammatory processes in the pathomechanism of epilepsy. This hypothesis is mainly supported by data showing an increase of pro-inflammatory cytokine levels and glia activation in animal models of epilepsy and in brain tissue of epileptic patients. On the other hand, less emphasis has been put on pharmacological verification of this hypothesis.Aim.The aim of this review is to summarize current knowledge on potential usefulness of microglia regulators and anti-inflammatory agents in designing antiepileptic/antiepileptogenic drugs, with the primary mechanism of action based on the inhibition of neuroinflammation.Methods.We reviewed PubMed and MEDLINE databases to select publications in the topic: epilepsy, neuroinflammation, microglia and microglia regulators with antiepileptic properties. We searched the databases up to April 2017 with no date restrictions.Review and Discussion.In the present paper, we will discuss new concepts of epileptogenesis which focus not only on changes in neurons but also take into consideration the role of activation of glial cells: microglia and astrocytes. Neuroinflammation, mainly through increased production of pro-inflammatory factors such as cytokines or chemokines, may play an important role in the development of epilepsy. Drugs regulating glial cells activation and consequently inflammatory status in the central nervous system have beneficial effects in different animal models of epilepsy as well as in clinical study in patients. The most promising compound seems to be minocycline which in some studies has been shown to possess antiepileptogenetic action. On the other hand, some antiepileptic drugs exhibit marked anti-inflammatory potency.Conclusions.There are much data to suggest that there is significant opportunity for designing new antiepileptic drugs whose primary mechanism of action entails the inhibition of neuroinflammatory processes.
Middle Jurassic–Early Cretaceous foraminiferal biozonation of the Amran Group, eastern Sana’a Basin, Yemen
Authors: Al-Wosabi Mohammed , El-Anbaawy Mohammed , Al-Thour Khalid 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
Two sections of strata assigned to the Amran Group at Jabal Salab and Jabal Yam in the eastern Sana’a governorate were sampled and correlated. These sections are part of a carbonate platform that extends from the city of Marib in the east to Naqil Ibn Ghailan, 20 km east of the city of Sana’a to the west. Palaeontological analysis of samples recovered has resulted in identification of 123 foraminiferal species, which are used to subdivide the sequence of the Amran Group into five biostratigraphic zones, aged between Bathonian (Middle Jurassic) and Berriasian (Early Cretaceous). The proposed biozones are those of Riyadhella rotundata, Kurnubia jurassica, Ammomarginulina sinaica, Alveosepta jaccardi and Pseudocyclammina sulaiyana/Furitilla caspianseis. These biozones were constructed and correlated with the equivalent zones reported from several localities.
Notes on mildly distributive semilattices
Authors: Celani Sergio Arturo , González Luciano Javier 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
In this paper we shall investigate the mildly distributive meet-semilattices by means of the study of their filters and Frink-ideals as well as applying the theory of annihilator. We recall some characterizations of the condition of mildly-distributivity and we give several new characterizations. We prove that the definition of strong free distributive extension, introduced by Hickman in 1984, can be simplified and we show a correspondence between (prime) Frink-ideals of a mildly distributive semilattice and (prime) ideals of its strong free distributive extension.
Properties of non-associative MV-algebras
Authors: Chajda Ivan , Länger Helmut 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
Non-associative MV-algebras (NMV-algebras) (A, ⊕, ¬, 0) were introduced in [CHAJDA, I.—KÜHR, J.: A non-associative generalization of MV-algebras, Math. Slovaca 57 (2007), 301–312]. In the present paper we prove some properties of these algebras, investigate when intervals of the form [a, 1] can be made into NMV-algebras in some natural way and consider idempotent elements and derivations of NMV-algebras. Moreover, we study decompositions of NMV-algebras and characterize the congruences on NMV-algebras by means of so-called filters.
Quadratic permutations, complete mappings and mutually orthogonal latin squares
Authors: Samardjiska Simona , Gligoroski Danilo 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
We investigate the permutation behavior of a special class of Dembowski-Ostrom polynomials over a finite field of characteristic 2 of the form P(X) = L
1(X)(L
2(X)+L
1(X)L
3(X)) where L
1, L
2, L
3 are linearized polynomials. To our knowledge, the given class has not been studied previously in the literature. We identify several new types of permutation polynomials of this class. While most of the newly identified polynomials are linearly equivalent to permutation monomials, we show that there exist subclasses that are not affine equivalent to monomials, and we describe their forms.
One of the newly identified classes contains a subclass of complete mappings. We use these complete mappings to define new sets of mutually orthogonal Latin squares, as well as new vectorial bent functions from the Maiorana-McFarland class. Moreover, the quasigroup polynomials obtained in the process are different and inequivalent to the previously known ones.
A class of topological spaces between the classes of regular and urysohn spaces
Authors: Georgiou Dimitrios N. , Megaritis Athanasios C. 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
The notion of rU-space is given and investigated. A space X is said to be a rU-space if X is a Hausdorff space and for every x ∈ X and every open neighbourhood V of x there exists an open neighbourhood U of x such that U ⊆ Cl(V) and Bd(U) ⊆ V. The class of rU-spaces is properly placed between the classes of regular and Urysohn spaces.
Novel Polarization Rotators for Silicon Photonic Integrated Circuits
Authors: Chen Chyong-Hua , Chen Kuei Ho 
Published: September 2017

AbstractWe present a novel mode-interference based polarization rotator with a dual-waveguide structure based on the standard silicon-on-insulator substrate. The polarization rotator section consists of two non-identical nanowire waveguides arranged 45° offset with regard to the other. Two identical dual-taper sections are introduced in-between this polarization rotator and the standard silicon input/output waveguides to realize equal modal excitation amplitudes of two hybrid modes in the polarization rotator section. Simulation results show that this device with the total length of 25.3 μm has the insertion loss of −0.51 dB and the extinction ratio of 32.27 dB for TM → TE mode conversion at the wavelength of 1550 nm and the extinction ratio of over 20 dB at thewavelength ranging from 1536 nm to 1568 nm.
Analytic Theology as Confessional Theology with a Linguistic Edge
Authors: Harrower Scott 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
Clarity about analytic theology’s theological authorities and their relative order will secure analytic theology’s place at the systematic theological table. Indeed, working on this issue suggests that analytic theology has the potential to be the best kind of confessional theology because not only can it receive and regulate classic sources of authority, but it has an advantage over other forms of systematic theology in the realm of philosophy of language. This paper makes two contributions towards this goal. Firstly, it proposes “hermeneutical confessionalism” as a way for AT practitioners to order theological authorities. It is a confessional approach for determining the relative weight and significance of various theological authorities for the task of analytic theology. This model is warranted by the hermeneutical trajectories set by the reception of theological pressures in the New Testament, the early “Rule of Faith” and the Seven Ecumenical Councils. This historically realist and ecclesial approach for ordering theological authorities is set over and against other models in which theological sources have little explicit theological ordering and are mostly treated launching pads for thought experiments. Secondly, I suggest that analytic theology may be able to develop theological outcomes that are not possible for other forms of systematic theology. This is possible because it has a historical affinity with, and the skill set to deploy, precise and theologically invested forms of language as theological resources. Such possibilities originate in analytic theology’s direct pedigree from 20th century analytic philosophy, and from its affinity with some proto-analytic theologians from the Middle Ages. These points about the necessity of sophisticated uses of language as a theological authority and working within the hermeneutical bounds of creedal Christianity are demonstrated via a case study. The case study makes a number of relevant points for ordering and developing theological authorities particular to analytic theology. I conclude by making a final suggestion for research to do with Personalism.
Key-Phenomenon and Religious Meaning
Authors: Lomuscio Vincenzo 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
In this paper I develop a phenomenology of religious experience through the notion of keyphenomenon. My analysis moves from a general phenomenology of situation, in which we have to relate different phenomena according to a sense. What does “according to a sense” mean? My suggestion is that we should look for a relationship among these data when we find a key-phenomenon (among a series of phenomena) that would enlighten all the others. This key-phenomenon would show a non-phenomenal meaning which would make all the others understandable. Each other datum, therefore, becomes the witness of invisible meaning through a key-witness. The key-phenomenon we choose determines the role (i.e., the truth) of each datum within its situation. This phenomenological relationship belongs to both the sense of day-life situations, and that one of possible religious situations. If the religious interpretation of a situation depends on our choice of key-phenomenon, or key-witness, we have to define what kind of keyphenomenon constitutes a religious intuition.
Nanolimes: from synthesis to application
Authors: Rodriguez-Navarro Carlos , Ruiz-Agudo Encarnación 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
Cultural heritage objects and structures are subjected to a range of weathering processes that result in their decay and destruction. To slow weathering rates and/or mitigate their effects, several protective and consolidant materials have been used during conservation interventions. Treatments based on organic polymers and alkoxysilanes, as well as some traditional inorganic treatments such as lime water, are in many cases either incompatible and/or show limited efficacy. In recent years nanolimes, that is, dispersions of Ca(OH)2 nanoparticles in alcohol (as well as alcohol dispersions of other alkaline-earth metal hydroxide nanoparticles), have emerged as an effective and compatible conservation material. Here we review recent advances in the synthesis and application of nanolimes in the field of heritage conservation. First, we present an overview of lime-based conservation materials, with an emphasis on the earliest reports on the use of nanolimes. Subsequently, we present the different methods used to synthesize nanolimes. Afterwards, we describe their carbonation and its consolidation effects. Practical application of nanolimes in heritage conservation are summarized, including consolidation of stone, ceramics, lime mortars and mural painting, as well as deacidification of paper, canvas, and wood. The advantages and limitations of this novel nanotechnology for cultural heritage conservation are outlined. Finally, some conclusions and areas for future research are presented.
Enumeration and investigation of acute 0/1-simplices modulo the action of the hyperoctahedral group
Authors: Brandts Jan , Cihangir Apo 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
The convex hull of n + 1 affinely independent vertices of the unit n-cube In is called a 0/1-simplex. It is nonobtuse if none its dihedral angles is obtuse, and acute if additionally none of them is right. In terms of linear algebra, acute 0/1-simplices in In can be described by nonsingular 0/1-matrices P of size n × n whose Gramians G = PTP have an inverse that is strictly diagonally dominant, with negative off-diagonal entries [6, 7]. The first part of this paper deals with giving a detailed description of how to efficiently compute, by means of a computer program, a representative from each orbit of an acute 0/1-simplex under the action of the hyperoctahedral group Bn [17] of symmetries of In. A side product of the investigations is a simple code that computes the cycle index of Bn, which can in explicit form only be found in the literature [11] for n ≤ 6. Using the computed cycle indices for B3, . . . ,B11 in combination with Pólya’s theory of enumeration shows that acute 0/1-simplices are extremely rare among all 0/1-simplices. In the second part of the paper, we study the 0/1-matrices that represent the acute 0/1-simplices that were generated by our code from a mathematical perspective. One of the patterns observed in the data involves unreduced upper Hessenberg 0/1-matrices of size n × n, block-partitioned according to certain integer compositions of n. These patterns will be fully explained using a so-called One Neighbor Theorem [4]. Additionally, we are able to prove that the volumes of the corresponding acute simplices are in one-to-one correspondence with the part of Kepler’s Tree of Fractions [1, 24] that enumerates ℚ ⋂ (0, 1). Another key ingredient in the proofs is the fact that the Gramians of the unreduced upper Hessenberg matrices involved are strictly ultrametric [14, 26] matrices.
Development and specification of an accurate
cosine-behaviour responsivity radiometer head for
infrared temperature radiation
Authors: Taubert Richard Dieter , Monte Christian , Baltruschat Christoph , Schulz Marco , Hollandt Jörg 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
In the framework of a cooperation between the Physikalisch-Technische
Bundesanstalt (PTB) and the European Leading Association of Radiant
Gas Heaters Manufacturers (ELVHIS e. V.), an integrating sphere based
radiometer head with a cosine-behaviour responsivity was
developed. This type of radiometer is applied for the metrological
characterization of gas-fired infrared radiant heaters according to
the standards DIN EN 416-2 and DIN EN 419-2. A systematic
determination of the reflectance/emittance of differently surface
texturized plane samples and a subsequent measurement of the angular
resolved responsivity of a dedicated manufactured radiometer head
prototype series enabled the development of an optimized manufacturing
specification in terms of the surface texturizing/electroplating for
the integrating sphere. Through comparison measurements employing
a second prototype series, manufactured by the PTB and a selected
industrial workshop, the manufacturing specification was successfully
validated.
Effect of Aging on Hardness in the Ring Compression Tests Using Experimental and Finite Element Investigations
Authors: HariKrishna C. , Davidson M. J. , Anil Kumar B. 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
The heterogeneity of hardness distribution in a ring compression test was investigated in the present research. Rings of size 24 mm o.d. and 12 mm hole were machined to a height of 8 mm. All the samples were solutionized at a temperature of 502°C. The solutionized samples were grouped into three sets and each group was aged for 9, 13, and 18 h, respectively. Each group of samples was upset between rigid dies to different levels of strain. The ring compression tests were modeled using a finite element software package and were upset to identical strain levels as done in the experiments for all the aging conditions. The hardness at different zones in the upset ring was measured using Vickers indenter and the hardness was also predicted from the relation between effective strain distribution and Vickers hardness. The predicted results were in close agreement with the experimental results. It can be explained that the hardness in the upset ring is not uniform throughout the ring specimen and will vary near the surface, along the neutral plane, at the bulge head of the ring, and also with aging condition.
The Letter Collection of Ruricius of Limoges
Authors: Mathisen Ralph W. 
Published: September 2017

The letters of Ruricius survive only in the Codex Sangallensis 190, written in the late eighth or early ninth century. They cover the period from ca.470 until ca. 507, the crucial transitional phase between imperial and barbarian Gaul, and are divided into two books, the first with eighteen letters and the second with sixty-five. The collection also contains 13 letters written to Ruricius. The collection therefore provides a rare opportunity to see sequences of letters in an exchange. These letters present a picture of life in late Roman Gaul that significantly complements that provided by Ruricius’ better-known confrères, such as Sidonius, Avitus, and Ennodius. The Ruricius collection has a very local flavor and, in an intimate and domestic way, describes everyday life in Visigothic Aquitania. The first book of letters was carefully organized as a unit in its own right. The second book is more difficult to assess. Even though there are no indications of divisions in the manuscript, there are suggestions of attempts to organize some of the letters into internally consistent "dossiers." The second book also seems rather to preserve, at the beginning, traces of plans to create two additional books, and, toward the end, elements of a rudimentary filing system.