bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Compact Dual-Band Proximity-Fed Circularly Polarized Patch Antenna for BDS Applications
Authors: Li Jianxing , He Bin , Fang Jing , Zhang Anxue 
Published: July 2015

AbstractThis paper presents a compact dual-band proximity-fed circularly polarized (CP) patch antenna for BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) operation at B1 (1,561 MHz) and B3 (1,268 MHz) bands. The antenna aperture is minimized down to 26.6 mm (λ/9 at the B3 band) in diameter and 12 mm (λ/20 at the B3 band) in thickness using high permittivity dielectric substrate and meandered slots. The antenna design features that the resonant frequency in the higher band could be tuned independently by adjusting the branch length and breadth without affecting the lower band. To achieve right-handed CP (RHCP) radiation property, quadrature phase feeding is employed together with a broadband 0°–90° hybrid utilizing a small surface mount LTCC hybrid coupler chip. Experimental results show that the RHCP gain maintains larger than 1.5 dBic and the axial ratio (AR) stays below 3 dB within the B1 and B3 bands. This antenna design is a promising candidate for small BDS arrays as well as other dual-band BDS applications.
Comparative Grain-Size Measurements for Validating Sampling and Pretreatment Techniques in Terms of Solifluction Landforms, Southern Carpathians, Romania
Authors: Serban Raul David , Sipos György , Popescu Mihaela , Urdea Petru , Onaca Alexandru , Ladányi Zsuzsanna 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
Grain-size distribution has become in the last years an important indicator in the analysis of periglacial processes and landforms. However, as they exhibit a complex sedimentology, careful sampling is required to draw meaningful conclusions. The aim of the present study was therefore to validate the sampling procedure carried out on solifluction forms and to evaluate the effect of sampling pretreatment during grain size analysis. A comparison between multiple measurements of grain size distribution using the laser diffraction method (LDM) was performed on 54 sediment samples collected from different solifluction landforms at different depths in the alpine area of the Southern Carpathians. The results of parallel measurements were compared using textural and statistical indicators. The received distributions reinforced the properness of field sampling procedure in most of the cases. The results of textural classification and fractional composition showed a high consistency between the two parallel measurements made on untreated and pretreated samples. An overall fining as a matter of etching was identified. Relative deviation increased and correlation decreased as pretreatment advanced. HCl etching resulted a greater deviation and variability in case of the sand fraction, H2O2 rather affected the silt fraction. The greatest deviations were experienced in case of landforms developed on crystalline limestone. Pretreatment of samples introduced a major uncertainty to further comparison and interpretation. Thus, multiple LD measurements on a representative group of samples from the entire sample set were suggested before the geomorphological or environmental interpretation of results to decrease the uncertainties and to validate the processes
On the Hybrid Mean Value Involving Dedekind Sums and Kloosterman Sums
Authors: Rong Ma , Wenpeng Zhang 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
The main purpose of this paper is using the analytic methods and the estimation of Dirichlet character of polynomials to study the asymptotic properties of one kind hybrid mean value involving the Dedekind sums and Kloosterman sums, and give two interesting asymptotic formulae.
On the Ψ-Strong Stability of Nonlinear Lyapunov Matrix Differential Equations
Authors: Diamandescu Aurel 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
The paper provides (necessary and) sufficient conditions for Ψ-strong stability of the trivial solution of a linear Lyapunov matrix differential equations. Further, sufficient condition are obtained for Ψ-strong stability of the trivial solution of a nonlinear Lyapunov matrix differential equation.
Optimality Conditions for Vector Equilibrium Problems with Set-Valued Mappings and Cone Constraints
Authors: Capătă Adela 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to establish necessary and sufficient conditions for a point to be solution of a vector equilibrium problem with setvalued mappings and cone constraints. Using a separation theorem which involves the quasi-relative interior of a convex set, we obtain optimality conditions for solutions of the considered vector equilibrium problem. The main theorem recovers an earlier established result. Then, the results are applied to vector optimization problems and to Stampacchia vector variational inequalities with cone constraints.
A New Proof of a Theorem on Long Cycles
Authors: Zhao Kewen 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
A new proof of the following well-known theorem due to Fan is given: Let G be a 2-connected graph of order n, and 3 ≤ c ≤ n. Ifmax{d(u), d(v)} ≥ c/2 for any two vertices u, v at distance 2, then G contains a cycle of length at least c.
Pyogenic granuloma – Nd:YAG laser treatment in 450 patients
Authors: Philipp Carsten M. , Almohamad Anis , Adam Michael , Becker-Köhnlein Julia , Berlien H. Peter , Müller Ute , Poetke Margitta , Urban Peter 
Published: July 2015

AbstractPyogenic granuloma (PG) also known as “eruptive hemangioma”, “granulation tissue-type hemangioma”, “Before therapy, PGs of skin were initially rated in size and vascularization using color-coded duplex sonography. Usually the Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm) was employed. Laser settings and techniques were adjusted appropriately; i.e. pulsed, chopped or continuous wave forIn total, 450 patients with 454 PGs were treated between the years 2000–2013. The size of PGs at time of treatment was 2–15 mm. Forty percent of PGs showed former bleeding. Seventy-six percent (n=344) of PGs occurred during the first two decades of life; 60% of cases in this group (n=205) occurred during the first 5 years of age. Taken as a whole, no gender predominance (♂: 52%; ♀: 48%) was found. Interestingly in the first year of age there was a male predominance (♂: 61%); in contrary a female predominance (♀: 63%) in middle age was seen. Eighty percent of angiomas were located in the head-neck region, particularly on eyelids. In the years 2000–2004, 70% of cases were treated with the Nd:YAG laser; a single session was sufficient in 93% of this cases, and the recurrence rate was 7%. In contrast, in the years 2005–2013, Nd:YAG laser treatment was performed in 94% of cases with a recurrence rate of less than 4%. The most effective application mode was the use of the Nd:YAG bare fiber technique, for both coagulationLaser treatment proved to be a successful method with no relevant side effects or complications. Scarring was observed in 40% of the cases (n=79) and thus less compared with shave excision and cautery. Hence, it can be suggested to include the Nd:YAG laser into the options of first-line therapy for PGs.
Mental Hygienic Aspects of Animal Assisted Education
Authors: Takács István , Szalai Katalin 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
The Institution for Special Education at the Faculty of Pedagogic of the University of Kaposvár has been engaged in animal assisted activities for about three years. Our most recent research program was conducted for over two month in the Spring of 2014 with the involvement of 66 children - all kindergarten and elementary school age -, 11 special educators, physicians, psychologists, special educators, teachers, ethologists. The primary focus of our research was the development (and examination) of memory however observations with ethological and mental hygiene angles were a natural segment of our work. A significant part of the observations pointed to factors that both the children and their educators have experienced: the acceptance of each-other, an increased level of tolerance, an increased attention level towards the partner (human and animal). The teachers gave account of their respective observations in a small conference at the end of the last school year. Researches were offered a glimpse into the unique world of the relationship between a part of “living nature” - the pygmy rabbit in our case - and humans. During the 12 sessions of the training our colleagues have made observations that could serve as basis for a new system of paradigms of animal assisted pedagogics in the future. Our experience can also be re-considered with aspects of remedial pedagogics: we are convinced that animal assistance can become an accentuated part of the care of children and students with impairments. This is also implied by the fact that preparatory works for the continuation of this research at a kindergarten and at a school are already in progress.
Materialistic Thinking and its Mental- Hygienic Implications among Students of Budapest Business School
Authors: Gombás Judit 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
Previous research with extrinsic (“materialistic”) and intrinsic (“non-materialistic”) life goals suggest that intrinsic aspirations (e.g. relationships, community service, personal development) are associated with a better functioning, mentally and physically more healthy personality. In this survey 198 undergraduate students of BBS were examined by the Aspiration Index questionnaire in order to determine the pattern of extrinsic and intrinsic life goals in their personality, to find relationship between personal background-factors and these aspirations, and to compare the attitudes of the young population to a less homogenous reference group. Compared with the reference group, young women of BBS find all goals more important, except for social commitment and general intrinsic aspiration. Both BBS female and male students were found more materialistic. The materialistic attitudes are significantly stronger among the students of business programs, but not among the students of humanities (andragogy). In conclusion, the students of BBS tend to accept more extrinsic life goals than members of the external reference group. These attitudes are influenced by the generational properties of this young population and by the educational program they attend (business or humanities). The extrinsic attitudes do not serve the individuals’ personal development or happiness; neither do they serve the interests of society. The new paradigms of the future business world are not yet interiorized.
Telemetry Option in the Measurement of Physical Activity for Patients with Heart Failure
Authors: Melczer Csaba , Melczer László , Oláh András , Sélleyné-Gyúró Mónika , Welker Zsanett , Ács Pongrác 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
Measurement of physical activity among patients with heart failure typically requires a special approach due to the patients’ physical status. Nowadays, a technology is already available that can measure the kinematic movements in 3-D by a pacemaker and implantable defibrillator giving an assessment on software. The telemetry data can be transmitted to a central system. The research aims to elaborate the methods that help to compare of the data concerning physical activity both built-in an accelerometer in Cardiac Resychrinisation Therapy (CRT) devices and data obtained from an external Actigraph GT3XE-Plus Triaxial Activity Monitor. 5 persons participated in the pilot study (n=5); mean age: 57+- 13.37; BMI: 90.6+- 7.63. The Actigraph data from CRT device were examined in a 6-day-interval, between February 28 and March 5, 2014. The investigation started conducting a 6-minute walking test and continued with the measurement of daily physical activity. For data analysis descriptive statistics and linear regression analysis were used. It is clear from the data obtained from Actigraph that the MET values (mean: 1.17 ± 0.096) of the patients in the sample were extremely low due to their disease. However, some patients with higher physical activity than average (1.26; 1.28) seemed to be noteworthy, but they showed lower performance than healthy people. The physical activity of the patients during the 6-minute walking test corresponded to 1.9-2.48 MET. The physical activity of patients was found typically in the “light or moderate range” classifying the physical activity by Actigraph. Data from Actigraph are accurate and detailed making the physical activity of the patients measurable and appreciable. The results of the 6-minute walking test were in the category from moderate to very vigorous for individualized moderate physical performance based on Actigraph. It indicates the individual performance differences among patients. However, the daily physical performance is even lower than that of the 6- minute walking. We can conclude from the data related to the percentage of the average activity in CRT system to the average energy consumption and the improvement in the patients’ physical condition. Due to the limitations of the sampling frequency the different time intervals cannot be isolated in the different intensity ranges. Therefore, the percentage of the data of physical activity provided by the device may have a limited use.
Procedural Aspects Regarding International Arbitration
Authors: Berlingher Remus Daniel , Cret Daniela Cristina 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
Socio-economic changes have led to significant changes with regard to the institutions regulated by the 1865 Code of Civil Procedure and other laws, such as Law no. 105/1992 on the regulation of private international law. Among the institutions that have undergone these reconfigurations in the regulation of the Code of Civil Procedure, which entered into force in 2013, one that stands out is arbitration. Our study will analyze the main aspects of private international law arbitration: arbitration agreement, the arbitral tribunal, the proceedings in the matter, as well as the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards
Glass Comparisons Using a Computerized Refractive Index Data Base
Authors: Heideman DH 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
Refractive index and density are two physical properties of glasses that are used in making comparisons of known and questioned samples. Also, the dispersion of the samples can be calculated from the refractive indices. The methods for determining the values of the refractive index and dispersion have been described by previous authors [1–4].
Death As a Legal Entity
Authors: Hirsh HL 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
Death is the inevitable concluding event of life. Though a physician and his associates struggle valiantly to alleviate pain and suffering, prolong life, and delay death, they are ultimately and invariably unsuccessful. Death is an event established by a medical diagnosis based on signs that are considered evidence of its occurrence. As our society has grown more complex and sophisticated, death also has legal implications, some of which are profound and complex in character.
Analysis of Explosives and Explosive Residues. Part 3: Monomethylamine Nitrate
Authors: Parker RG 
Published: July 2015

AbstractThe E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc. has recently announced that it is discontinuing the manufacturing of nitroglycerin-based dynamites and is replacing them with formulations whose primary ingredients are ammonium nitrate (AN) and monomethylamine nitrate (MMAN). The forensic chemist is thus confronted with the need to be able to analyze residues for the possible use of this type of explosive.
Chlordiazepoxide and Alcohol: A Fatal Overdose
Authors: Rada RT , Kellner R , Buchanan JG 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride (Librium®) has been a safe and effective drug in the treatment of the acute effects of alcohol withdrawal [1] and has been a popular psychotropic agent in the treatment of chronic alcoholism because of its low incidence of side effects, low reported incidence of abuse leading to addiction, and wide margin of safety. Hollister [2] states that massive overdoses of the benzodiazepines offer little difficulty in management and concludes that the benzodiazepines are “virtually suicide-proof.” Davis et al [3,4] note that fatalities due to overdose of chlordiazepoxide alone have not been reported. In addition, there have been, to our knowledge, no reported fatalities with a combination of chlordiazepoxide and alcohol. The purpose of this paper is to report a fatal overdose in which a combination of chlordiazepoxide and ethanol was found. A second fatal overdose is presented in which chlordiazepoxide and ethanol were probably the only drugs taken.
Longevity Genes Revealed by Integrative Analysis of Isoform-Specific daf-16/FoxO Mutants of Caenorhabditis elegans
Authors: Chen Albert Tzong-Yang , Guo Chunfang , Itani Omar A , Budaitis Breane G , Williams Travis W , Hopkins Christopher E , McEachin Richard C , Pande Manjusha , Grant Ana R , Yoshina Sawako , Mitani Shohei , Hu Patrick J 
Published: July 2015

Abstract
FoxO transcription factors promote longevity across taxa. How they do so is poorly understood. In the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, the A- and F-isoforms of the FoxO transcription factor DAF-16 extend life span in the context of reduced DAF-2 insulin-like growth factor receptor (IGFR) signaling. To elucidate the mechanistic basis for DAF-16/FoxO-dependent life span extension, we performed an integrative analysis of isoform-specific daf-16/FoxO mutants. In contrast to previous studies suggesting that DAF-16F plays a more prominent role in life span control than DAF-16A, isoform-specific daf-16/FoxO mutant phenotypes and whole transcriptome profiling revealed a predominant role for DAF-16A over DAF-16F in life span control, stress resistance, and target gene regulation. Integration of these datasets enabled the prioritization of a subset of 92 DAF-16/FoxO target genes for functional interrogation. Among 29 genes tested, two DAF-16A-specific target genes significantly influenced longevity. A loss-of-function mutation in the conserved gene gst-20, which is induced by DAF-16A, reduced life span extension in the context of daf-2/IGFR RNAi without influencing longevity in animals subjected to control RNAi. Therefore, gst-20 promotes DAF-16/FoxO-dependent longevity. Conversely, a loss-of-function mutation in srr-4, a gene encoding a seven-transmembrane-domain receptor family member that is repressed by DAF-16A, extended life span in control animals, indicating that DAF-16/FoxO may extend life span at least in part by reducing srr-4 expression. Our discovery of new longevity genes underscores the efficacy of our integrative strategy while providing a general framework for identifying specific downstream gene regulatory events that contribute substantially to transcription factor functions. As FoxO transcription factors have conserved functions in promoting longevity and may be dysregulated in aging-related diseases, these findings promise to illuminate fundamental principles underlying aging in animals.
First record and range extension of Ceriomydas crassipes (Westwood, 1841) (Insecta, Diptera, Mydidae) from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Authors: Duarte Juliano Lessa Pinto , Krüger Rodrigo Ferreira 
Published: July 2015

Here we provide the first record of Ceriomydas crassipes (Westwood, 1841) from the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Previously, this species was recorded only in the southeastern Brazilian states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo. Therefore, this record extends the range of C. crassipes further south to include the southernmost state of Brazil.
AVALIAÇÃO DA ESTABILIDADE DE UM TALUDE RODOVIÁRIO ATRAVÉS DE DADOS PROVENIENTES DE INSTRUMENTAÇÃO GEOTÉCNICA
Authors: Cardoso Malko José Adriano , Dal Toé Casagrande Michéle , Pedroso Sales Luis Fernando , Folle Daiane , Dilda Vanessa 
Published: July 2015

O Estado de Santa Catarina sempre sofreu com desastres naturais, porém esse fato ganhou amplitude com os acontecimentos das enchentes de 2008, onde deslizamentos aconteceram em diversas regiões, causando mortes e prejuízos para toda a população. Entre todos os acontecimentos, um deles foi o escorregamento de parte do talude rodoviário do Morro do Boi no km-140 da rodovia BR-101 sentido sul. A rodovia ficou interditada nas suas três pistas de rolamento, causando problemas para quem precisava passar pelo local e prejuízos para todo o estado, pois esta é uma das mais importantes ligações da capital Florianópolis com o Vale do Itajaí e região norte do estado. É primordial que seja feito um estudo do talude rodoviário antes mesmo de sua implantação e de qualquer projeto relacionado a obras rodoviárias, a estabilidade e a segurança da rodovia é de grande importância e na maioria dos casos só é estudada depois que algum deslizamento acontece. Portanto, o objetivo principal desse estudo foi avaliar por meio de instrumentação geotécnica, a estabilidade do talude do km-140 da BR-101 no Morro do Boi localizado no município de Balneário Camboriú – SC. Para um conhecimento geotécnico da área em estudo, foram realizadas sondagens a percussão. Os dados dessas sondagens permitiram identificar uma camada de solo residual de migmatito com espessura da ordem de 3 m, representado por camadas silto-areno-argilosas. O estudo de análise da estabilidade indicou uma forte influência da posição do lençol freático no Fator de Segurança do talude, indicando que quando mais alto for o lençol freático, menor é o Fator de Segurança da encosta. Verificou-se a importância da análise da estabilidade, podendo assim entender como um talude chega a sua ruptura. Durante o monitoramento dos instrumentos, o comportamento do talude se mostrou estável, acima dos 1,50 preconizados por norma.
Evaluation of Individual Competitiveness and the Relationship Between Competitiveness and Yield in Maize
Authors: Zhai Lichao , Xie Ruizhi , Ma Daling , Liu Guangzhou , Wang Pu , Li Shaokun 
Published: July 2015

ABSTRACTCompetition plays an important role in ecology and is also a common phenomenon in agricultural production. The objectives of this study were to (i) investigate the yield variability of maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars and populations in mixtures, (ii) evaluate the competitiveness of maize cultivars, and (iii) evaluate the relationship between competitiveness and grain yield. A 2‐yr (2012–2013) field experiment was conducted using the de Wit replacement series desSign. Two maize cultivars, Yedan13 (YD13) and Zhongdan909 (ZD909), were grown in seven different YD13/ZD909 combinations (0:6, 1:5, 1:2, 1:1, 2:1, 5:1, and 6:0) with a plant density of 67,500 plants ha−1. Yield variability was observed on individual plant and population levels in different mixtures of both maize cultivars. Grain and dry matter yield per plant for each cultivar and population level decreased as the proportion of YD13 increased, and grain yield per plant was always lowest for YD13. However, the relative yield (RY) of YD13 was higher than that of ZD909 in all mixtures. Analyses of competition indices (RY, aggressivity, and relative severity of competition) indicated that YD13 was more competitive than ZD909. These results demonstrated that maize cultivars differ in their competitiveness. In addition, enhanced competitive pressure was accompanied by a reduction in yield performance. These results suggest a negative relationship between maize competitiveness and grain yield.