bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A reanalysis of “Two types of asynchronous activity in networks of excitatory and inhibitory spiking neurons”
Authors: Engelken Rainer , Farkhooi Farzad , Hansel David , van Vreeswijk Carl , Wolf Fred 
Published: August 2016

Neuronal activity in the central nervous system varies strongly in time and across neuronal populations. It is a longstanding proposal that such fluctuations generically arise from chaotic network dynamics. Various theoretical studies predict that the rich dynamics of rate models operating in the chaotic regime can subserve circuit computation and learning. Neurons in the brain, however, communicate via spikes and it is a theoretical challenge to obtain similar rate fluctuations in networks of spiking neuron models. A recent study investigated spiking balanced networks of leaky integrate and fire (LIF) neurons and compared their dynamics to a matched rate network with identical topology, where single unit input-output functions were chosen from isolated LIF neurons receiving Gaussian white noise input. A mathematical analogy between the chaotic instability in networks of rate units and the spiking network dynamics was proposed. Here we revisit the behavior of the spiking LIF networks and these matched rate networks. We find expected hallmarks of a chaotic instability in the rate network: For supercritical coupling strength near the transition point, the autocorrelation time diverges. For subcritical coupling strengths, we observe critical slowing down in response to small external perturbations. In the spiking network, we found in contrast that the timescale of the autocorrelations is insensitive to the coupling strength and that rate deviations resulting from small input perturbations rapidly decay. The decay speed even accelerates for increasing coupling strength. In conclusion, our reanalysis demonstrates fundamental differences between the behavior of pulse-coupled spiking LIF networks and rate networks with matched topology and input-output function. In particular there is no indication of a corresponding chaotic instability in the spiking network.
Analyzing the administrative effectiveness of the Turkish sports administration’s provincial structure according to personnel perspectives<p>Türk spor yönetimi taşra yapılanmasının yönetsel etkinliğinin personel görüşlerine göre incelenmesi
Authors: Koçak Funda , Sunay Hakan 
Published: August 2016

The purpose of this study aimed to evaluate performed effectiveness of the Provincial Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (PDYSS) to promote sports in Turkey, in accordance with the perspectives of the personnel who are part of this structure. For this purpose, administrative duties of PDYSS were studied in terms of sports facilities, shareholders, provided services, budget and administrative structure. 1681 personnel, who work in PDYSS in 81 cities in Turkey, voluntarily participated in the research. As a result of the conducted analysis, while PDYSS personnel strongly agreed with the statement “it is important for PDYSS to control sports facilities in order to set the standards”, the statements “budget supplied by the Ministry of Youth and Sports for reaching PDYSS’ goals is sufficient” and “every department of PDYSS is well equipped in terms of providing opportunities to the local people from every walk of life” were the least accepted statements by the personnel. When the sports facilities, shareholders, provided services, budget and administrative structure dimensions were analyzed, it has been observed that according to the scale planning, participants have a positive evaluation on PDYSS’ current situation. In conclusion, PDYSS personnel think that PDYSS fulfill the administrative duties mentioned in the research, above the average level. ÖzetBu araştırma amacı, Gençlik Hizmetleri ve Spor İl Müdürlüğü’nün (GHSİM) yönetsel etkinliğinin, bu yapılanma içerisinde yer alan personelin görüşlerine göre değerlendirilmesidir. Bu amaçla Gençlik ve Spor Hizmetleri İl Müdürlüklerinin yönetsel görevleri spor tesisleri, paydaşlar, sağlanan hizmetler, bütçe ve idari yapılanma boyutlarında incelenmiştir. Türkiye’nin 81 ilindeki GHSİM’lerde görev yapan 1618 personel araştırma kapsamına alınmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda GHSİM personeli “Spor tesislerinin standartlarının sağlanması için GHSİM’lerin kontrolünde olmaları önemlidir” maddesine en çok katılırken, “GHSİM’lerin amaçlarını gerçekleştirmek için Gençlik ve Spor Bakanlığı’ndan aldığı bütçe yeterlidir” ve “GHSİM mevcut organları toplumun her kesiminden yerel halka spor yapma olanağı sağlamada yeterli donanıma sahiptir” maddesi en az katıldıkları madde olmuştur. Spor tesisleri, paydaşlar, sağlanan hizmetler, bütçe ve idari yapılanma boyutları incelendiğinde, ölçek puanlamasına göre katılımcıların GHSİM’lerin mevcut durumunu olumlu değerlendirdikleri tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, GHSİM personeli, GHSİM’lerin görevlerini orta düzeyin üstünde yerine getirdiğini düşünmektedir.
Małżeństwo - drogą świętości. Propozycje Ruchu Equipes Notre-Dame
Authors: Pluta Marek 
Published: August 2016

Celem "Equipe Notre-Dame" jest pomoc parom w obszernym doświadczeniu sakramentu małżeństwa. Pojęcie małżeństwa, które można znaleźć w pismach założyciela - Caffarela - oraz w dokumentach Ruchu, skupiają się na trzech podstawowych zagadnieniach: miłości, sakramencie małżeństwa i świętości. Miłość małżeńska jest podstawą samego małżeństwa, pochodzi od Boga i prowadzi do Boga. Para ludzka jako ostatnie istoty stworzone przez Boga jest zwieńczeniem stworzenia. Są one również pełnym obrazem Boga, gdyż "Bóg jest miłością", a miłość jest relacją interpersonalną. Nie tylko sakramentalne małżeństwo jest obrazem miłości Chrystusa do Kościoła, ale również daje udział w tej miłości. Nierozerwalna jedność małżonków wypływa z sakramentu małżeństwa. Odzwierciedla on nieodłączny związek Chrystusa z Jego Kościołem. Łaska sakramentu małżeństwa nie ogranicza się do transakcji małżeństwa, ale w sposób dynamiczny wypełnia całe życie małżonków. Każdy chrześcijanin, niezależnie od ich statusu, jest powołany do świętości. W "Equipe Notre-Dame" możliwość uświęcenia poprzez małżeństwo jest silnie zaznaczona, a także udoskonalana jest na droga małżonków do świętości.
Governance of the table: Regulation of food and eating practices in residential care for young people
Authors: Byrne Deirdre 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
This paper explores how food and eating practices are governed in residential care for young people and who or what governs the table in residential care centres. The governance of everyday food and eating practices in residential care is multifaceted and conducted on multiple levels by external and internal authority and regulation. This paper draws on Coveney’s 2008 theory on ‘the government of the table’ that builds on the Foucauldian perspective of governmentality to explore the interplay between internal and external regulation, which in turn highlights the tensions between institutional and homely aspects of residential care. The approach taken involves an exploratory, sequential mixed-methods design of focused ethnography in five centres, a survey of ninety-two social care practitioners working in the field and a review of Health Information and Quality Authority inspection reports.
Etiopathogenic aspects upon distal tibia articular fractures
Authors: Serban Al. O. , Obada B. , Botnaru V. , Zekra M. 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
The paper propose a complex annalysis regarding etiopathogenic approach of the tibial pilon. The study was made upon the articular fractures of distal tibia, hospitalised and treated in Orthopaedic-Traumatology Clinic of Constanta Emergency Clinical Hospital, between 2007-2011, and consist of 245 patients. The lesional graduality will be found in the anathomoclinical forms of the fractures. The grade of soft tissue devitalisation will influence the local evolution and will promote the appearance and extension of skin necrosis in case of ireversible ischemia. In case of direct trauma, but with low energy or in case of indirect trauma, perifracture lesions are restrained and evolution can be favourable to cicatrization. The correct dyagnosis of these fractures are a mandatory stage of the presurgical planning and was made by annalysing the x-rays made in 2 incidencies, in emergency, and which were repeated when it was needed.
The lesional graduality of bone and soft tissue structures is direct proportional with the type of traumatic mechanism and with the level of energy which produced the fracture. The traumatic mechanism can produce lesional characteristics, by direct mechanism (work accidents, falling from high or same level) or by indirect mechanism with forces transmitted through talus (forced inversion/eversion).
The fracture type must be evaluated upon the clinical and prognostical criteria of AO and Ruedi-Allgower classification, which suggest the therapeutical manners too. The evaluation of soft tissues is made by the Gustilo-Anderson classification, the only one which can establish correctly the graduality and the severity of lesions.
Major drivers influencing adherence and quality of life during antiviral triple therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis C
Authors: Suceveanu Andra I. , Mazilu Laura , Arama Victoria , Suceveanu A. P. , Parepa Irinel R. , Cenusa Alina , Catinean A. , Craciun L. , Voinea F. 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
Background & Aims. Triple therapy with Peg-IFNs, Ribavirin and protease inhibitors raise the treatment success for hepatitis C up to 83%, but also bring together with the significantly higher rates of sustained virologic response (SVR) more side effects, interfering with patient’s quality of life (QoL) and work productivity. We aimed to analyze the factors influencing the adherence and the QoL during triple therapy using Peg-IFNs, Ribavirin and protease inhibitors in 50 patients diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C with first line therapy failure. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression was used to analyze determinants of retreatment initiation and treatment compliance, according to patient features. Results: We identified as major drivers of retreatment initiation the younger age, the female gender, the urban provenience, the high income, and the psychiatric and alcohol or drugs abuse history. The adherence and the QoL during retreatment therapy were similar, despite the regimen used, and obvious lower in patients with history of previous abandon, drugs and alcohol abuse or hematologic/ psychiatric decompensation. A lower capacity to work and a temporary withdrawal from job necessary to continue the therapy were seen similar in patients taking Boceprevir/Telaprevir. Abandon of therapy without a known reason was more frequent in males, with alcohol and drugs intake history, from rural region, with low income, and with psychiatric disturbances in personal history. Conclusion. Physicians should focus to develop medical strategies or drugs to increase the adherence and to provide a better QoL for patients with chronic hepatitis C making antiviral therapy.
Anatomical consideration of the number and form of the papillary muscle in the left ventricle
Authors: Gheorghitescu Ruxandra , Toba M. , Iliescu D.M. , Bordei P. 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
Our results were obtained by dissection of 56 cords, wich presented at the papillary muscle of the left ventricle, 106 muscular bodies and from those, 58 muscular bodies were for the anterior papillary muscle and 48 for the posterior papillary muscle. Anterior papillary muscle was studied on 32 cords, and the posterior papllary muscle on 24 cases. Of the 106 papillary muscles we analized, unique papillary muscle was incountered in 16 cases, 10 being at the anterior papillary muscle and 6 cases at the posterior papillary muscle..
The papillary muscle formed of two muscular bodies (double) presented a number of 64 muscular bodies, 36 being at the anterior papillary and 28 at the posterior papillary. In cases of triple papillary muscle, from 18 muscular bodies, 12 were from the anterior papillary and 6 were from posterior papillary. In the two cases of quadruple papillary muscle the 8 muscular bodies belonged to the posterior papillary muscle.
Amoung the total muscular bodies, most frequently they had a conical hape, aspect found in 67 cases, 33 cases being seen in the anterior papillary muscle and 34 in the posterior papillary. In 20 cases the muscular bodies were cylindrical, 18 cases were found in the anterior papillary and 2 in the posterior papillary muscle. In 10 cases the muscular bodies were arcuated, 4 cases being to anterior papillary and 6 cases to the posterior papillary muscle. In 8 cases the bodies were fusiform, 4 cases being to the anterior papillary and 4 to the posterior papillary muscle. In one case to an unique posterior papillary muscle we found a particullar form of the muscular body, wich we called „the torch“ or the „beacon“ that have the muscular body thinner at the lower half and the size increasing in width, reaching a maximum width at its upper extremity, from where are detaching four extra muscles that gave birth to beams of valvular chordage. In case of papillary muscles with two muscular bodies, they can sometimes be linked by a muscular bridge, transverse or oblique, making characteristical features. Thus, in 6 cases, the muscular bridges realized the H“ letter appearance, 4 cases being at the anterior papillary muscle and 2 at the posterior papillary. In 4 cases only at the anterior papillary the bridges formed „N“ letter aspect, 2 cases were at the anterior papilllary and 2 in the posterior papillary muscle. Also in 4 cases, the presence of the bridges acheve the appearance of reversed „N“ letter, 2 cases were in the anterior papillary and 2 in the postertior papillary.
Responsibility and Task Structuring as the Basic Attributes of Learning Styles and Their Relation Towards Consistency and the Quality of Hierarchy of a Learner’s Mind Map
Authors: Duchovičová Jana , Kozárová Nina 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
The study focuses on the identification of the relationship between the learning style and mental representation of curriculum content. The research problem identifies the relationship between the learning style factors - responsibility and task structuring and the selected categories of curriculum content representation - consistency and the quality of hierarchy identified through mind mapping. For the purposes of the research, we used the LSI Questionnaire by R. Dunn, K. Dunn and G. E. Price, a mind mapping test and chi-square statistics were used for the evaluation of research findings. The research sample consisted of 115 respondents. By means of analysis, we found out that a learning style in the observed factors of responsibility and task structuring does not influence students’ mental representation of the curriculum content.
A Remedy for the Pars Pro Toto Fallacy in Chinese Semiotics
Authors: Yu Hongbing 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
This article reviews one of John Deely’s insightful works on semiotics, Basics of Semiotics, and its profound significance for present-day Chinese semiotics. Considering critical responses from the readership of all previous editions of Basics, this article argues that Deely’s Basics has probably stood as the only successful book that traces the subject matter of semiotics not only in human cultures, but also in animal and plant kingdoms to the full extent of biosemiosis, and even to the state before the existence of life. This anti-anthropocentric treatise is of particular import to much-vaunted contemporary Chinese semiotics, which is rife with what is known as the pars pro toto fallacy, something that could have been avoided had Yuen-Ren Chao’s words of about 50 years ago been duly heeded, something for which Deely’s Basics may well serve as a fine remedy.
Why not?
Authors: Danesi Marcel 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
This review considers the question in the title and at the heart of Deely’s book, Why Semiotics? It shows how Deely has produced a focused masterpiece of etymological research that informs the semiotic project today. The article assesses the ways in which Deely traces the history of sign study not just through conventional reference to what is well known, but also through abductive reasoning on minute questions in a manner which is no less plausible than established accounts and, indeed, expose the latter’s basis in ‘myth’.
Semiotic Anima(l)
Authors: Mladenov Ivan , lankova Reni 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
This review argues that the notion of the semiotic animal as the most characteristic one for human activity has a long and disputable history, not in Deely’s writings only but in philosophy in general. The idea of the three co-authors of the book under review, taken from “the air”, ripens and expands with unexpected meaning with respect to its origin, appropriateness, and ongoing novelty. The strongest argument for coining the new definition was found by Deely in Peirce’s semiosis and in Poinsot’s way of sign, a road that had not been taken in the history of knowledge.
Scholasticism
Authors: Hoffmeyer Jesper 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
In his 2003 address to The International Society of St. Thomas Aquinas John Deely presented some reflections on “Intentionality and semiotics” which were later published in his 2007 book, Intentionality and Semiotic: A Story of Mutual Fecundation. The present paper is a personal exposition of ideas generated through my reading of this book. Deely picks up on Thomas Aquinas’ insight, that “... knowledge that something exists is necessarily pregnant with an awareness of what it is that is ... ” (xxiv, n.6), which implies that sensation starts as a ‘prederivative’ sense of being and is thus, as Deely expresses it, involved with the order of ens reale prior to the possibility of ens rationis. The crux of the matter is the direct union between knower and known; the concept of intentionality is descriptive of this relation between the mind and the things cognized. The important point that Deely has repeatedly made clear throughout his writing is that such a triadic relation is “unique in that it is the only positive mode and form of ens reale, that can also be realized in its distinctive positive being outside the whole order of ens reale ... This is the singularity of relation” (134).
The role of retinoic acid receptors and their cognate ligands in reproduction in a context of triorganotin based endocrine disrupting chemicals
Authors: Macejova Dana , Toporova L. , Brtko J. 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
Retinoic acid (RA), an active form of vitamin A, regulates the embryonic development, male and female reproduction and induces important effects on the cell development, proliferation, and differentiation. These effects are mediated by the retinoid (RAR) and rexinoid nuclear receptors (RXR), which are considered to be a ligand-activated, DNA-binding, trans-acting, and transcription-modulating proteins, involved in a general molecular mechanism responsible for the transcriptional responses in target genes. Organotin compounds are typical environmental contaminants and suspected endocrine disrupting substances. They may affect processes of reproductive system in mammals, predominantly via nuclear receptor signaling pathways. Triorganotins, such as tributyltin chloride (TBTCl) and triphenyltin chloride (TPTCl), are capable to bind to RXR molecules, and thus represent potent agonists of RXR subtypes of nuclear receptors not sharing any structural characteristics with endogenous ligands of nuclear receptors. Th is article summarizes selected effects of biologically active retinoids and rexinoids on both male and female reproduction and also deals with the effects of organotin compounds evoking endocrine disrupting actions in reproduction.
Altitude, Orthocenter of a Triangle and Triangulation
Authors: Coghetto Roland 
Published: August 2016

Summary
We introduce the altitudes of a triangle (the cevians perpendicular to the opposite sides). Using the generalized Ceva’s Theorem, we prove the existence and uniqueness of the orthocenter of a triangle [7]. Finally, we formalize in Mizar [1] some formulas [2] to calculate distance using triangulation.
Characterization of Tar Deposits, Extraction and Sorption Properties
Authors: Pryszcz Adrian , Grycová Barbora , Koutník Ivan , Blahůšková Veronika 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
The main goal of this paper was to characterize and find a useful solution for the decomposition of tar deposits. For the experimental part, tar deposits, formed by polymerization and condensation reactions, were chosen from a storage tank for tars. At first the initial analyses of tar deposits (elemental, thermogravimetric, and calorimetric analyses) were performed. After the characterization, the tar deposits were extracted in the Soxhlet extractor by acetone, toluene, and quinolone and activated with potassium hydroxide. As the final step of this work, the sorption characterization on the 3Flex Surface Characterization Analyzer (Micromeritics) was performed. The specific surface area of the samples was evaluated using two methods - a single point measurement at p/p0=0.2 and BET method. Micropore and external surface areas were calculated based on a t-plot analysis (carbon black model).
Hot-air Drying Kinetics of Yam Slices under Step Change in Relative Humidity
Authors: Ju Hao-Yu , Zhang Qian , Mujumdar A.S. , Fang Xiao-Ming , Xiao Hong-Wei , Gao Zhen-Jiang 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
The drying kinetics and mathematical modeling of hot-air drying of yam slices were investigated under two-stage relative humidity (RH) control strategy with 60 °C and 1.5 m/s as its constant drying temperature and air velocity, respectively. Results indicate high RH in the initial stage results in high sample’s temperature that enhances water diffusion in the falling rate drying period. Within the scope of current work, change in RH in the later drying period has insignificant influence on sample’s temperature rise while low RH can accelerate the drying rate. Compared to drying at constant 20 % RH at the same drying air temperature, the drying strategy of using 40 % RH over the first 15 min and then lowing to 20 % RH for the remainder time yields a shorter drying time. Weibull model adequately described the moisture content variation with time for all experiments with the scale parameter ranging from 105.02 to 122.38 min and the values of shape parameters from 0.988 to 1.183. The effective moisture diffusivity determined from the Weibull model varied from 2.032 to 2.610×10−8 m2/s. The rehydration ratio increased as the overall drying time was reduced. Microstructure examination shows that higher RH in the initial drying stage can lead to a more porous microstructure which enhances drying, while fast drying rate in the initial drying period generates a crust layer which hinders drying.
Weighed down by development: Reflections on early childhood care and education in East Africa
Authors: Dachyshyn Darcey M. 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
This paper is based on qualitative research undertaken in West Nile Uganda and Coastal Kenya as part of a broader development project. A wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, parents, and early childhood practitioners were involved in sharing their perspectives of what life is like for young children (birth to age 8) in their homes, communities, and institutions. Data gathered were then brought back to community members to solicit action plans. The author brings to the data her reflections and lived experience as a mzungu (white person) brought to the region under the guise of development work and the ethical issues that ensued. It was clear that minority world discourses and conceptions of what constitutes a good life for children had permeated the value systems and goals of many adults in this majority world context. However, when challenged to think deeply about the systemic issues affecting their children, participants began to see the importance of finding ways to meld indigenous values, beliefs, and practices with the globalization agenda.