bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Swift and Secret Messenger: John Wilkins’s Mercury and the Paradoxes of Language
Authors: Łączyńska Klaudia 
Published: December 2016

AbstractJohn Wilkins’s Mercury or the Secret and Swift Messenger: Showing How a Man May with Privacy and Speed Communicate His Thoughts to a Friend at Any Distance was first published in 1641. As a book on cryptography presenting a variety of secret means of communication at a distance it seems to have appeared at just the right time, when the biblical curse of the confusion of tongues was doubled by the curse of political confusion on the brink of the English civil war. However, the book seems to be more than just a detailed account of methods of secret writing; its topic gives the author a chance to present his views on language which he would later develop in his life’s work An Essay towards Real Character and a Philosophical Language published in 1668. The Essay had received much greater critical attention than the early pamphlet, which is usually referred to as merely a prelude to an account of his universal language project. Indeed, in the little book on cryptography, Wilkins already demonstrated his awareness of the conventional character of language and its role within the system of human interactions, as well as advertised a project of philosophical language that would enhance communication between all nations and remedy the curse of Babel. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate that the value of the pamphlet lies also in the insight that it gives into the seventeenth-century debates on the nature of language and into arguments which were often provided, in equal measure, by theology, Hermetic lore, mythology, literature and early modern science. Wilkins’s meticulous recording of the contradictory views and propositions on language produces a sense of methodological inconsistency that leads to ambiguities and paradoxes. However, in the medley of concepts and the collection of linguistic “curiosities” that Mercury presents, a careful reader will discern the growing mistrust of language as a means of representing reality and as a foundation of knowledge, which was one of the symptoms of the general crisis of representation leading to an epistemological shift that started in the seventeenth century.
Quantitative measurement of complex substances dissolved in an ionic liquid using IR spectroscopy and chemometrics
Authors: Kiefer Johannes , Bösmann Andreas , Wasserscheid Peter 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
In the past two decades, ionic liquids have found many applications as solvents for complex solutes. Prominent examples
are the dissolution of biomass and carbohydrates as well as catalytically active substances. The chemical analysis of such
solutions, however, is still a challenge due to the molecular complexity. In the present work, the use of infrared
spectroscopy for quantifying the concentration of different solutes dissolved in an imidazolium-based ionic liquid is
investigated. Binary solutions of glucose, cellubiose, and Wilkinson's catalyst in 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate are
studied as examples. For this purpose, different chemometric approaches (principal component analysis (PCA), partial
least-squares regression (PLSR), and principal component regression (PCR)) for analyzing the spectra are tested. Principal
component analysis was found to be suitable for classifying the different solutions. Both regression techniques were
capable of deriving accurate concentration values. The performance of PLSR was slightly better than that of PCR for the
same number of components.
Methods to determine the scaling factor in X-ray images for exact preoperative planning in hip surgery
Authors: Gieseler Oliver , Roth Hubert , Wahrburg Jürgen 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
This article presents common methods for calculating the scaling factor in X-ray images and reveals their basic technical
difficulties, accuracy and error sources. Further, the causes for magnification of patient anatomy in X-ray images are
described. Preoperative planning by means of X-ray images, its difficulties, reliability and limitations are also
illustrated. Additionally, a new approach is introduced which is based on a stereo camera system used to identify the
magnification especially in anterior-posterior pelvis images for hip application, considering the geometry of X-ray
apparatus while minimizing errors by foreclosing the well-known central issues of all the conventional methods for the
most part.
The relationship between receptive and productive vocabulary of Slavic EFL learners
Authors: Šišková Zdislava 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
This study investigates the relationship between learners’ receptive vocabulary knowledge as measured by the Vocabulary Size Test (Nation and Beglar, 2007) and free productive vocabulary knowledge as demonstrated by the learners when writing a short story based on pictures. The focus is on three different areas of productive vocabulary use: lexical diversity (i.e. the proportion of different words in a text), lexical sophistication (i.e. the proportion of advanced words in a text) and lexical density (i.e. the proportion of content words in a text). The results of a bivariate correlation analysis indicate that there is a moderate relationship between learners’ receptive vocabulary knowledge and lexical diversity of the texts they produce; there is a weak relationship between their receptive vocabulary knowledge and lexical sophistication in the texts; and there is no relationship between their receptive vocabulary knowledge and lexical density.
Using Airborne Lidar for Detection and Morphologic Analysis of Waterbodies Obscured by the Forest Canopy
Authors: Roman Anamaria , Ursu Tudor-Mihai , Fărcaş Sorina , Lăzărescu Vlad-Andrei , Opreanu Coriolan Horaţiu 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The goal of this study was to map watercourses, watersheds, and small wetland features that are completely obscured by the forest canopy using airborne LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) within the archaeological site from Porolissum. This technology was used to generate a bare-earth Digital Terrain Model (DTM) with 0.5 m spatial resolution in order to map small depressions and concavities across 10 km2 of forested landscape. Although further research is needed to determine the ecological, geological, and archaeological significance of the mapped waterbodies, the general methodology represents important progress in the rapid and accurate detection of wetland habitats in forested landscapes.
Landscape Factors Influencing Diversity of Habitat Conditions Across a Watercourse in the Vicinity of Tomaszów Lubelski City in the Roztocze Region (Poland)
Authors: Sender Joana , Maślanko Weronika 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The aim of the study was a hydromorphological valorisation of the river valley in the Roztocze region using the British method - River Habitat Survey (RHS). As a result of field research two numerical indicators HMS (Habitat Modification Score) and HQA (Habitat Quality Assessment) were identified and purity water classes were defined. The river did not fulfil the requirements of the Water Framework Directive, because its state was defined as poor and moderate. On the base of physical and chemical parameters, in the majority of water studied the watercourses were classified to the first class of purity. Only in one segment waters were below the first class, or even out of class.
The Distributional Data of Simuliidae (Insecta, Diptera) Species in Yeşilirmak River (Turkey)
Authors: Başören Özge , Kazanci Nilgün 
Published: December 2016

AbstractThis research aims to investigate the Simuliidae fauna of Yeşilırmak River basin and determine the species composition of the collecting sites. The study was carried out in July 2008 and June 2009. One genus and eleven species (Metacnephia sp., Metacnephia subalpina, Simulium (Eusimulium) angustipes, Simulium (Nevermannia) costatum, Simulium (Simulium) argenteostriatum, Simulium (Simulium) bezzii, Simulium (Simulium) ornatum, Simulium (Simulium) trifasciatum, Simulium (Simulium) variegatum, Simulium (Wilhelmia) balcanicum, Simulium (Wilhelmia) lineatum and Simulium (Wilhelmia) pseudequinum) were recorded from 16 collecting sites. The distribution and abundance of Simuliidae species reflect the changes in water quality of Yeşilırmak River, due to agricultural activities and urban areas.
Algal Bio-Indication in Assessment of Hydrological Impact on Ecosystem in Wetlands of “Slavyansky Resort”
Authors: Klymiuk Valentina , Barinova Sophia , Fatiukha Andrii 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Algal bio-indication is commonly used in water quality assessment but can also help in assessing the impact of hydrology on freshwater wetland ecosystems.We identified 350 species and infraspecific taxa of algae from nine taxonomic divisions (Cyanoprokaryota, Chrysophyta, Euglenophyta,Dinophyta,Xanthophyta,Cryptophyta,Bacillariophyta,Chlorophyta,Charophyta) in 121 phytoplankton samples collected between 2007-2013 from seven lakes in the wetlands of the Regional Landscape Park “Slavyansky Resort”, Ukraine. The algal species richness and phytoplankton biomass decreased as water salinity increased. In turn the water salinity was influenced by the inflow of groundwater, karst fracture and by the alluvial water tributaries of a paleoriver that affects the formation processes of lake-spring sulphide mud from the resort, which is often used for therapeutic purposes.
Basic Aspects for the Ecological Restoration of Urban Water Courses
Authors: Bart Ulrike , Gumpinger Clemens , Scheder Christian 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Due to the fact that urban water courses provide precious natural and recreational areas within urban surroundings and that they contribute to an increase in quality of life, they have gained more and more importance in recent years. The restoration and planning of urban water bodies pose an enormous challenge, because most of them are in a poor ecological and structural state.
This paper deals with the questions and problems concerning the topic and presents basic aspects for the ecological restoration of urban water courses.
Determining the Reference Ephemeroptera Communities in the Eastern Part of the Black Sea Region for the Implementation of the Water Framework Directive in Turkey
Authors: Türkmen Gencer , Kazanci Nilgün 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
In this study, we aimed to determine the reference sites and their reference Ephemeroptera communities according to the Water Framework Directive methods in the Eastern Part of the Black Sea Region of Turkey between 2008-2011. From the area, twentyfour collecting sites were chosen. There were thirty Ephemeroptera species identified, belonging to seven families and eleven genres. Cluster analysis based on Bray-Curtis similarities was applied. Reference habitat conditions of the studied sites and their reference Ephemeroptera communities were determined by combining both ecological and statistical results. As a result, sixteen sites had reference habitat conditions and their reference Ephemeroptera species were identified.
La expiación femenina de la guerra
Authors: Junco de Calabrese Ethel Beatriz 
Published: December 2016

En Las Troyanas de Eurípides observamos la imagen de la guerra en la conciencia occidental como matriz de futuras identidades ante dos claves: el distanciamiento de lo divino y la reacción femenina. La lógica de la guerra se revierte en la virtud purificatoria de la madre, que sostiene su capacidad de dar vida mediante la compasión, concretada en el enterramiento, acto central de la obra. La sepultura por antonomasia de Troya, corporizada en el escudo de Héctor que velará por Astianax, es signo de reconciliación por el sacrificio y reclamo a través de los siglos de la superioridad de la paz.
Dissemination of the Scientific Ideas of Professor Bronislovas Bitinas in the Science of Education
Authors: Barkauskaitė Marijona 
Published: December 2016

Volume 124 of the journal of research papers “Pedagogy Studies” of 2016 is dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Professor Habilitated Doctor Bronislovas Bitinas and the 65th anniversary of his active pedagogical and scientific activity. The theoretical and practical significance of the problems, ideas and statements provided by the authors of the presented scientific articles, as well as their applicability in the interdisciplinary environment are unified not only by the analysis of the issues of education and personal development, but also by the dissemination of the fundamental scholarly works of the prominent researcher B. Bitinas in the education process, which is implemented by his students and colleagues that are guided by the Professor’s ideas and spread them in different Lithuanian universities and education institutions. The aim of the current Epilogue is to identify and discuss the main areas of the research work of Professor B. Bitinas: “Philosophy of Education.Education Ideas and Issues”, “Educational Research: the System and Process”, “Hodegetics: Theory and Technology of Upbringing”, and “Education Terminology: Quality and Issues”. According to B. Bitinas, the selected and discussed activity areas, as well as research insights should be related to a specific stage of the reform of education system revealing the possibilities of its continuation, validating its necessity by specific studies and the latest documents, seeking to improve the process of education by sharing experience, discovering in-depth connections among representatives, theoreticians and practitioners of different sciences, education systems, cultures and others. In this regard, the professionalism and distinctiveness of Professor B. Bitinas are underlined by the dissemination of his ideas and their recognition within the global context of science.
Application of Statistical Methods in Education Sciences: the Didactical Principles in the Educational Means Prepared by Bronislovas Bitinas
Authors: Pečiuliauskienė Palmira 
Published: December 2016

Based on works of professor B. Bitinas this article analyses educational materials on applying statistical methods in education sciences. The educational materials on applying statistical methods in education sciences can be classified into two groups: methodological group (the application of mathematical statistics in quantitative research) and technological group (computer software for processing quantitative research data). The article analyses application of didactical principles in the methodological group and the technological group.
Didactical principles provide direction for learning process and govern contents, methods and organisation of learning. Different didactical principles can be used when preparing educational materials on the applying statistical methods in education as principle of the availability and principle of relation between the theory and practise.
Application of statistical methods in education sciences is influenced by technological tools used for processing statistical data. These tools changed from electronic calculating machines (ECM) to modern computers with modern statistical programs. Technological change influences didactical principles applied for preparing educational materials on applying statistical methods in education sciences.
The comparative analysis of learning materials on applying statistical methods in education sciences prepared by Professor B. Bitinas shows that the principle of availability was an important principle at the time of the processing statistical data using the ECM. This principle is less important when statistical data is processed using modern statistical computer programs. Didactical principle of the relation between theory and practice was important in the early (the eighth-ninth decade of XX century) and later stages (the twentyfirst century.)
Professor B. Bitinas prepared both methodological (the usage of mathematical statistics into quantitative research) and technological (computer software for quantitative research data processing) learning means. The didactical principles in the methodological and technological learning means are different. The principle of the availability and the principle of relation between the theory and practise dominate in the methodological learning means. The principle of systematization and continuity is important in technological learning means.
Expression of Assumption of Sustainability in the Ideas Bronislovas Bitinas for Teaching and Learning Change
Authors: Kazlauskienė Aušra 
Published: December 2016

According to European Commission communiques (Opening up Education: Innovative teaching and learning for all through new Technologies and Open Educational Resources, 2013; Europe 2020, 2010; Taking stock of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, 2014), scientists (Tilbury, 2011; Tilbury, & Mula, 2009; Pipere, Salite, & Veisson, 2015) works, there is emphasizing the key point of sustainability in education. Sustainable development few last decades remain that supporting category upon which is tried to analyse and understand the dynamics of difficult systems or procedures, estimate their problems of interactions, compatibility and other. One of the most relevant branches of development in education in National education strategy 2013–2022 (2013) is directed to quality of education. Its main strategic purpose – to turn Lithuanian education into sustainable basis for improving national welfare, for thrusting and independent person who responsibly and independently creates his, countries and worlds future. Until now the key and expression of sustainability is more emphasizing through global cultural characteristics. This article aims to emphasize multicultural characteristics, to individualize the expression of sustainability more in prof. B. Bitinas work contexts.
Using thematic synthesis enhanced review method in B. Bitinas works it is emphasized those principles of sustainability which are considered as new paradigm which changes the view to learning and education phenomena: open integrality (open and integral teaching and learning environment: learning for everyone, everywhere, anytime, with any measures and with any help. That helps to ensure teaching and learning efficiency and helps to gain new abilities), succession and continuance (as condition of change), technological approach (creating ability to raise efficiency and justice), dialogue (as interaction, responsibility as assumption to create teaching and learning meanings in society of diversity).
Content Validity of Patient-Reported Outcome Instruments used with Pediatric Patients with Facial Differences
Authors: Wickert Natasha M. , Wong Riff Karen W.Y. , Mansour Mark , Forrest Christopher R. , Goodacre Timothy E.E. , Pusic Andrea L. , Klassen Anne F. 
Published: December 2016

Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to identify patient-reported outcome (PRO) instruments used in research with children/youth with conditions associated with facial differences to identify the health concepts measured. Design: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO were searched from 2004 to 2016 to identify PRO instruments used in acne vulgaris, birthmarks, burns, ear anomalies, facial asymmetries, and facial paralysis patients. We performed a content analysis whereby the items were coded to identify concepts and categorized as positive or negative content or phrasing. Results: A total of 7,835 articles were screened; 6 generic and 11 condition-specific PRO instruments were used in 96 publications. Condition-specific instruments were for acne (four), oral health (two), dermatology (one), facial asymmetries (two), microtia (one), and burns (one). The PRO instruments provided 554 items (295 generic; 259 condition specific) that were sorted into 4 domains, 11 subdomains, and 91 health concepts. The most common domain was psychological (n = 224 items). Of the identified items, 76% had negative content or phrasing (e.g., “Because of the way my face looks I wish I had never been born”). Given the small number of items measuring facial appearance (n = 19) and function (n = 22), the PRO instruments reviewed lacked content validity for patients whose condition impacted facial function and/or appearance. Conclusions: Treatments can change facial appearance and function. This review draws attention to a problem with content validity in existing PRO instruments. Our team is now developing a new PRO instrument called FACE-Q Kids to address this problem.
MODELO DE GESTIÓN POR PROCESOS EN UNA RESIDENCIA MIXTA PARA PERSONAS MAYORES: EN BUSCA DE UN SERVICIO DE CALIDAD
Authors: Sánchez José Carlos , Nicolás Estévez Inés , Pérez Alegre Natalia 
Published: December 2016

Abstract.The aim of this paper is to present a model of process management in a residence for seniors. Referencing a service where quality is a matter of vital importance and it is claimed by the company. Based on the concept of quality, its evolution and how it can be applied in a residence, we present the process management system. We then developed three specific processes that often occur in retirement home people from that perspective. Analysis of these three processes leads us to conclude that a residence is managed more optimally if we focus on the processes.Keywords: process management, residential management, quality management senior adultResumen.El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar un modelo de gestión por procesos en una residencia para la tercera edad. Tomando como referencia un servicio en el que la calidad es un asunto de vital importancia y que es lo demandado por la sociedad. Partiendo del concepto de calidad, de su evolución y cómo se puede aplicar en una residencia, presentamos el sistema de gestión por procesos. A continuación desarrollamos tres procesos específicos que se suelen dar en una residencia para personas mayores desde dicha perspectiva. El análisis de estos tres procesos nos lleva a concluir que una residencia está gestionada de forma más óptima si nos centramos en los procesos.Palabras clave: gestión por procesos, gestión de residencias, gestión de calidad, tercera edad.