bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Early Outgrowth Pro-Angiogenic Cell Number and Function Do Not Correlate with Left Ventricular Structure and Function in Conventional Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Lineen James R. , Kuliszewski Michael , Dacouris Niki , Liao Christine , Rudenko Dmitriy , Deva Djeven P. , Goldstein Marc , Leong-Poi Howard , Wald Ron , Yan Andrew T. , Yuen Darren A. 
Published: July 2015

Background: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is commonly found in chronic dialysis (CD) recipients, and is associated with impaired microvascular cardiac perfusion and heart failure. In response to LVH and cardiac ischemia, early outgrowth pro-angiogenic cellS(EPCs) mobilize from the bone marrow to facilitate angiogenesis and endothelial repair. In the general population, EPC number and function correlate inversely with cardiovascular risk. In end-stage renal disease (ESRD), EPC number and function are generally reduced. Objectives: To test whether left ventricular abnormalities retain their potent ability to promote EPC reparative responses in the setting of ESRD. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Patients: 47 prevalent chronic dialysis recipients. Measurements: (1) circulating CD34+ and CD133+ EPC number, (2) cultured EPC migratory ability, in vitro differentiation potential, and apoptosis rate, and (3) cardiac magnetic resonance-measured LV mass, volume and ejection fraction. Methods: Bivariate correlation analysis was performed with Spearman's rho test. Results: Of the 47 patients (mean age: 54 ± 13 years), the mean delivered urea reduction was 74 ± 10 %. Mean LV mass was 123 ± 38 g. Circulating CD34+ and CD133+ EPCs represented 0.14 % (IQR: 0.05 – 0.29 %) and 0.05 % (IQR: 0.01 – 0.10 %) of peripheral blood mononuclear cells. There were no significant correlations between any EPC parameter and measures of LV mass or ejection fraction. Limitations: Lack of a non-ESRD control population, and the inability to measure all parameters of EPC function due to limitations in blood sampling. Our inability to measure cardiac VEGF expression prevented an assessment of changes in cardiac EPC mobilization signals. Conclusions: These data suggest that in ESRD, the reparative EPC response to cardiac hypertrophy may be blunted. Further investigation of the effects of uremia on EPC physiology and its relationship to cardiac injury are required.
Psychology and the Use of Intuitions in Philosophy
Authors: Talbot Brian 
Published: July 2015

There is widespread controversy about the use of intuitions in philosophy. In this paper I will argue that there are legitimate concerns about this use, and that these concerns cannot be fully responded to using the traditional methods of philosophy. We need an understanding of how intuitions are generated and what it is they are based on, and this understanding must be founded on the psychological investigation of the mind. I explore how a psychological understanding of intuitions is likely to impact a range of philosophical projects, from conceptual analysis to the study of (non-conceptual) "things themselves" to experimental philosophy.
Narratiivsuse roll Hegeli filosoofilises süsteemis: üks täiendus "dialektilise" meetodi mittemetafüüsilise tõlgendamise juurde
Authors: Viik Tõnu 
Published: July 2015

Artikkel lähtub Hegeli filosoofilise süsteemi mittemetafüüsilisest tõlgendusest ja keskendub ühele aspektile Hegeli dialektilise meetodi juures, mille iseloomustamiseks oleks autori arvates kõige adekvaatsem kasutada narratiivi mõistet. Artikli tees on kokkuvõtlikult järgmine: Hegeli arvates ei ole filosoofiline tõde väljendatav ühe lause või propositsiooniga, vaid (1) see nõuab tervet väidete jada, kusjuures (2) mõistete määratlused selles väidete jadas peavad suutma teiseneda --- nii nagu kirjandusliku jutustuse käigus võivad teiseneda tegelaste iseloom ja arusaamine asjadest (eriti ilmne on see Bildungsroman'ile omase narratiivi puhul). Lisaks neile kahele omadusele on narratiivile iseloomulik talle omaste struktuurielementide (algus, keskpaik ja lõpp) abil loodud (3) terviklikkus, mis võimaldab tal anda edasi sellist mõtet, mis ei sisaldu üheski narratiivi moodustavas lauses üksikult võetuna. Need kolm omadust võimaldavad Hegeli "dialektilisele" meetodile narratiiviteooria vahenditega uut valgust heita ja spekulatiivse tõe loomust paremini mõista.The paper discusses the nature of Hegel's dialectical method and criticizes its wide-spread interpretation according to the thesis-antithesis-synthesis formula. It is argued that there is no evidence of triadic structures in Hegel's works. Rather, the elements (usually defined as "moments", "formations" (Gestalten) or "determinations" (Bestimmungen)) that make up the body of Hegel's texts, are organized as "series" (Reihen) that form circles, in which, as Hegel maintains, the last element leads us back to the first. If synthesis means creating something new by using the initial elements then it is problematic whether anything becomes synthesized in Hegel texts. The paper argues against interpreting the every third element of the series (the moment of Becoming being the most obvious candidate in the Science of Logic) or the end-points of the series (such as the final moment of absolute knowledge in the Phenomenology of Spirit) as synthetic unities. Instead, the paper proposes that Hegel's speculative method uses the form of narrative for creating a vessel that is able to express the "speculative truth" which is "fluid" (flüssig) and which requires a "plastic" (plastische) form of presentation. Narrative can accomplish what a singular proposition and a deductive system cannot, because (1) it consists of a series of claims (2) that is able to express the movement of what is said in each claim, and (3) because its ending creates a point at which the story as a whole obtains a meaning that is not expressed in any particular sentence constituting the story.
Sameness, Definition, and Essence
Authors: Peramatzis Michail 
Published: July 2015

I formulate an apparent inconsistency between some claims Aristotle makes in his Metaphysics about the sameness and non-sameness relations which obtain between an object and its essence: while a (type of) object is not the same as its essence, an essence is thought as being the same as its essence. I discuss different ways in which one may propose to overcome this apparent inconsistency and show that they are problematic. My diagnosis of the problem is that all these putative solutions share the assumption that Aristotle is operating exclusively with the notion of strict numerical identity between an object and its essence, or between definiendum and definiens. I introduce the notion of sameness in nature which holds between an object and its essence, understood as the metaphysical counterpart to the relation of 'being defined as': two items are the same in nature just in case the answer to the 'what is it?' or 'what is its nature/essence?' question is common to both. I argue that the notions of sameness in nature and 'being defined as' need not (but may) entail strict identity. Further, they are compatible with, indeed require, the idea that an essence is prior to its essence-bearer, or that a definiens is prior to the relevant definiendum. I conclude that the twin notions of sameness in nature and 'being defined as' successfully defuse the apparent inconsistency formulated at the outset.
The Overdesigned and the Undesigned – Placemaking in New Residential
Complexes
Authors: Stender Marie 
Published: July 2015

This article focuses on the paradox, that places on the one hand are
increasingly regarded as something that can be designed, while these
designed places on the other hand also seem to hold a remarkable longing for
that which is not designed. When architecture and landscape is shaped,
various steps are taken to shape the identity, life and story of the new
places. Inherent in contemporary concepts like urban design, city branding
and placemaking is thus the assumption that we can – and should – design not
only our material surroundings but also the more immaterial social and
cultural aspects that constitute a place. In her book “Brandscapes” Anna
Klingman argues that in the experience economy the focus of architecture has
evolved from ”what is has” and ”what it does” to ”what you feel” and ”who
you are” (Klingman 2007). But by what means and to what extend is it
possible to design how we feel and who we are? This article addresses these
questions by focusing on how place is designed when new residential
buildings and neighbourhoods are given shape and taken into use.
Synthesis, Antiglycating and Antioxidant activities of Triazolo hexahydroquinazolines
Authors: Kulandaivelu Umasankar , Challuri Srikanth , Reddy Rajasekhar Alavala , Periyasamy Gomathi , Boyapati Shireesha 
Published: July 2015

Some 5-aryl-triazolo[4,3-a] hexahydro quinazoline derivatives (4a-4e & 5a-5e)Â were synthesized and evaluated for theirÂ in vitroÂ antiglycation and antioxidant activities. Title compounds were found to have potent antiglycating activity than rutin in the range between 0.096 and 0.300 M.The compoundsÂ 4bÂ andÂ 5cÂ were the most active ones among them. The tested compounds had shown potent to moderate antioxidant activity by DPPH assay than BHT exceptÂ 5eÂ (p-NO2Â phenyl derivative). Among all, hydroxyl derivatives (4a-4e)Â are more potent than the corresponding thiols (5a-5e).
Bond Yield Spreads in the Eurozone
Authors: Proksová Denisa , Bohdalová Mária 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
Euro Area sovereign bond yield spreads fell significantly after the creation of the monetary union and moved in unison until the recession of 2008, when investors’ risk pricing changed considerably. Rising bond yield spreads caught the attention of economists who tried to find the factors influencing their size. Evolution of bond spreads was mostly related to various macroeconomic factors as well as the soundness of the countries’ banking sectors and a general level of risk aversion in the financial markets. Analysis presented in this paper compares bond yield spreads of Euro Area member countries and relates them to their debt levels as well as the liquidity of the securities and a general level of risk aversion. Apart from the usual variables, we also analysed differences in purchasing power to assess the impact of the common monetary policy in the pre-crisis period. After adjusting the model to better explain movements of linear regression residuals, we could not prove a systematic assessment of the above-mentioned factors except for time periods of high market volatility. We explain sudden changes in the importance of idiosyncratic factors as consequences of policies of the European Central Bank and other European Union institutions following such time periods, which, as our analysis suggests, distorted pricing of risk in the markets.
Improvement of Ukrainian Industrial Company’S Performance Diagnostics Based on Its Logistic System Analysis
Authors: Voznenko Natalya , Roman Teodora 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
In the competitiveness environment on external and internal markets the more important role now can be given to company’s organizational features and leverages as a set of tools that can work out the best solution to improve enterprise’s performance in general. The study aims to create a model of industrial company’s performance diagnostics based on evaluating firm’s external flows by taking into consideration its financial, marketing, producing and logistic indicators at once. The objective is to divide industrial enterprises into specified groups by statistics cluster analysis in order to diagnose similarities within each group and develop management key-points recommendations to each of the group depending on their logistic system condition.
An Analysis Of The Interaction During Simultaneous Use Of Copper Ore And Salt Deposits In The LGOM Mines With Regard To Displacement And Deformation Of Rock Mass
Authors: Popiołek Edward , Kłeczek Zdzisław , Niedojadło Zygmunt , Hejmanowski Ryszard , Skobliński Wojciech , Sopata Paweł , Stoch Tomasz , Wójcik Artur 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
Excavation of the two bedded deposits of mineral resources in a small vertical distance may cause additional increased mining risks (rock mass deformation, rock bursts and mining tremors, threat to land surface). This paper considers the impact of excavation of the copper ore deposit on the bed of rock salt located above it and the opposite, in terms of displacements and deformations. We used the theoretical models of processes verified by previous in situ observations in the mines of the Legnica-Głogów Copper Mining District. We analysed the potential for reducing the risks, among others, through coordination of mining works.
Effect of different roe deer muscles on fatty acid composition in intramuscular fat
Authors: Razmaitė Violeta , Šiukščius Artūras , Pileckas Vidmantas , Švirmickas Gintautas Juozas 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
The aim of the work was to study the effect of different muscles on the fatty acid composition in the intramuscular fat of roe deer hunted in Lithuania. The samples were excised from the five muscles of different carcass sites: m. longissimus dorsi (LD), m. deltoideus (shoulder), m. tensor fascia e latae (hind quarter), m. cleidocipitalis (neck) and m. intercostales interni (brisket) of hunted animals. The data were subjected to the analysis of variance in general linear (GLM Multivariate) procedure in SPSS 17. The muscle location of roe deer males appeared to affect the fatty acid composition in the intramuscular fat. The total proportions of saturated (SFA ), monounsaturated (MUFA ) and polyunsaturated (PUFA), including individual SFA, MUFA and PUFA acids were affected by the muscle. The highest levels of SFA and MUFA and the lowest levels of PUFA were found in the intramuscular fat of neck and brisket muscles and vice versa, the lowest levels of SFA and MUFA and the highest levels of PUFA were found in the intramuscular fat of LD and hind quarter muscles. The muscle type of roe deer appeared to affect the lipid quality indices. The lowest atherogenic and thrombogenic indexes, and the highest hypocholesterolemic/hypercholesterolemic ratio were in the intramuscular fat of LD and hind quarter muscles.
Risk factors associated with congenital anomalies in children
Authors: Căpățînă D. , Cozaru Georgeta Camelia 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
The practical approach to effective prevention and diagnosis of congenital anomalies involving them early (prenatal or neonatal), correctly and completely. Both actions require but etiopathogenic knowledge, clinical skills and appropriate means of exploration. Epidemiological studies can contribute in a meaningful way to identify and assess risk factors involved in the etiopathogenesis of congenital anomalies. This research is part of a large study (retrospective and prospective), which aims to identify factors involved in congenital anomalies determinism towards a diagnostic algorithm for an early and optimal case management.
The Influence of Wild Boars on the Growth of Forest Trees and Stands: A Case Study of a Wild Boar Game Preserve/ A vaddisznó hatása a fák és a faállomány növekedésére - egy vaddisznóskert esettanulmánya
Authors: Lebocký Tibor , Petráš Rudolf 
Published: July 2015

AbstractThis research investigated methods for determining and quantifying the impact of wild boars on the increment and growth of forest trees and stands. The influence of wild boars on stand variables was observed in a wild game preserve established in central Slovakia in 2000 practicing intensive wild boar management. Long-term measurements obtained from two long-term research plots of sessile oak trees established in 1969 were used to monitor stand growth. Increments of trees were observed on tree ring cores coming from trees surrounded by differently damaged soil surfaces. Wild boars rooting the soil surface proved to have neither a positive nor negative influence on the mean diameter and height of the forest stands. Analysis of radial increments in 9 trees growing on sites with more intense, deeper, and permanent rooting in the soil profile located near a larger mud bath was also carried out. A more distinctive increment depression was found on one oak near the mud bath and on one beech where deeper soil surface rooting occurred.
Stability of a generalization of the Fréchet functional equation
Authors: Malejki Renata 
Published: July 2015

AbstractWe prove some stability and hyperstability results for a generalization of the well known Fréchet functional equation, stemming from one of the characterizations of the inner product spaces. As the main tool we use a fixed point theorem for some function spaces. We end the paper with some new inequalities characterizing the inner product spaces.
Strategic planning and change management. Examples of Barcelona, Seville and Saragossa (Spain)
Authors: González María Jesús González , González Alejandro López 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
This work attempts to underline that motivating and managing change in the mentality of its environment, and being in tune with society’s changing needs is the basis of successful strategic planning. Our aim is to highlight planning as a way of learning, that is, planning implies changing ways of thinking, not making plans. Strategic learning requires releasing the mind in order to slip flexibly into the continuous line and to achieve the creation of possible action courses from a fertile dialogue between thought and action. Using our insights from the two literatures, we propose a dynamic, integrative conceptual model of change based on organizational learning. This practice has been analysed in three Spanish cities where important events have taken place.
Humanitarian aid of the European Union and United Nations: actions, responsibilities, and finances
Authors: Harat Aleksandra , Chojnacki Michał , Leksowski Krzysztof 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
The main purpose of the article is to analyze humanitarian aid provided by the European Union and the United Nations. The research includes a review of existing documents, reports, and studies on world humanitarian assistance. The main issues and findings analyzed in this study are the evolution of the humanitarian assistance provided by the European Union and the United Nations and the role of the European Community Humanitarian Aid Office – ECHO and the Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - OCHA – as units responsible for organization and financial issues. On the basis of the history and key events, the finances, and significant projects in the field of humanitarian aid implemented by the EU and the UN are presented. Finally, the authors attempt to assess the effectiveness of assistance.
Restoring the riverside in a city: an examination of best practices for port revitalisation
Authors: Świerczewska-Pietras Katarzyna 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
Rivers have been an important element of urban development for centuries, affecting human life and providing a number of functions connected with commerce, defence, transport, communication and culture. Today’s river-city relationship takes on a completely different dimension and is considered through the prism of the beauty which shapes the urban landscape and is a key element in integrating its inhabitants. It affects the city’s economic fabric, for instance through increased tourism and investment. Besides, it provides an impetus for the implementation of numerous architectural and urban projects whose task is to integrate its space or, as is often the case, insure the future viability of the riverside, including former port areas.
Therefore the aim of this paper is to analyse projects which represent so-called best practice in the restoration of city riverside areas using examples from Western European cities which have experienced the implementation of such projects. The paper presents an analysis of cities selected due to the availability of source materials: Düsseldorf, the largest revitalised area, followed by London and Hamburg, the smallest. It should be emphasised that the author will continue her research on the former port areas, focusing mainly on the German sites.
Erroneous HbA1c measurements in the presence of β-thalassemia and common Chinese hemoglobin variants
Authors: Ji Ling , Yu Jing , Zhou Yu , Xia Yong , Xu Anping , Li Weining , Li Lu 
Published: July 2015

AbstractHbABlood samples from normal patients, patients with β-thalassemia, patients exhibiting heterozygosity, and patients exhibiting homozygosity were analyzed using ion-exchange HPLC (Variant II Turbo, Bio-Rad and Adams ASamples from patients with β-thalassemia produced significant positive biases on the Variant II Turbo system compared to the other three systems. For heterozygous βA/βE patients, a good agreement was observed between Capillarys 2 Flex Piercing and Ultraβ-Thalassemia can cause errors in HbA
Identifying and ascribing the relative significance of introduction pathways for non-native plants into Iceland
Authors: Wasowicz Pawel 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
The study is aimed at identifying pathways frequently used by non-native plant species, assessing their relative significance and development in time. Pathways were defined following NOBANIS framework (Madsen et al., 2014). Species assessments were based on HARMONIA scheme (Branquart, 2007). Four categories of environmental hazards were assessed plus two additional categories summarizing impacts on health and economy. Temporal development of pathways was assessed using cumulative per annum taxa records. To quantify the activity of investigated pathways over time an index (δ10) showing the number of new species introduced during the period of 10 years was calculated. The study shows that horticulture, landscaping and agriculture can be pointed out as pathways of concern in Iceland. A set of species of concern is also proposed. Two plant taxa are included in A list (high risk species): Anthriscus sylvestis and Lupinus nootkatensis. Three taxa are placed in B list (watch list): Heracleum mantegazzianum, Heracleum persicum and Pinus contorta. Results of the present study are compared with similar studies carried out in Denmark, Scandinavia and Baltic countries. Different measures to prevent introductions of new and potentially dangerous non-native species are also discussed including selection of good practices that may significantly reduce the threat from non-native species used in agriculture and horticulture.
Synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial evaluation of novel spiropiperidones
Authors: Tiwari Anil K. , Bishnoi Abha , Verma Anil Kumar , Fatma Shaheen , Srivastava Krishna , Tripathi Chandrakant M. , Banerjee Bikram 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
Novel spiro derivatives of piperidone 4a–f were synthesized, characterized, and screened against a panel of different bacterial and fungal strains. The study revealed the potential of these molecules for further development as antimicrobial agents.
The Coexistence of Different Explanatory Models of Misfortune: A Case from Serbia
Authors: Jerotijević Danijela 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
The paper discusses two concepts of supernatural explanations of misfortune and how they co-exist in a particular socio-cultural environment. The author argues that these two concepts are used differently depending on the position of the person evaluating them. While the concept of supernatural harm is usually used in “first person” narratives, the concept of God’s punishment is used by community members as a warning to all wrongdoers and cheats. Searching for the external source of problems is important for personal self-esteem, while identifying an internal cause and its consequence (God’s punishment as the consequence of someone’s “sins”) is part of “immanent justice” narratives. The central claim is based on attribution theory, but the study also looks at cognitive theories of supernatural beliefs.