bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Information Environment and the Investment Decisions of Multinational Corporations
Authors: Shroff Nemit , Verdi Rodrigo S. , Yu Gwen 
Published: October 2013

ABSTRACT
This paper examines how the external information environment in which foreign subsidiaries operate affects the investment decisions of multinational corporations (MNCs). We hypothesize and find that the investment decisions of foreign subsidiaries in country-industries with more transparent information environments are more responsive to local growth opportunities than are those of foreign subsidiaries in country-industries with less transparent information environments. Further, this effect is larger when (1) there are greater cross-border frictions between the parent and subsidiary, and (2) the parents are relatively more involved in their subsidiaries' investment decision-making process. Our results suggest that the external information environment helps mitigate the agency problems that arise when firms expand their operations across borders. This paper contributes to the literature by showing that the external information environment helps MNCs mitigate information frictions within the firm.
JEL Classifications: D83; G31; M41.
Data Availability: Data are available from public sources identified in the paper.
Delay-dependent dissipative control for stochastic singular systems with state delay
Authors: Ding Chunyan , Li Qin 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
The problem of delay-dependent dissipative analysis and control for stochastic singular systems with state delay is investigated in this paper. Delay-dependent dissipative condition for the stochastic singular systems with state delay is obtained by employing singular stochastic Lyapunov and LMI-based methods. Based on this condition, a delay-dependent dissipative controller is presented. A numerical example is provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
Morphological peculiarities of the hard palate
Authors: Stan M. Cr. , Ştefănescu C. , Bordei P. , Iliescu D.M. 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Our results were obtained on a total of 48 adult human skulls, assessing the morphological characteristics of the hard palate, measuring the palatine processes and analyzing the sutures (intermaxillary, interpalatine and maxillo-palatine); were determined the size, shape and features of the palatine foramens and incisive fossa. For the incisive fossa we describe three shapes: oval, round and rhombic. In 2 cases the incisive fossa was absent, being replaced by three round holes arranged in a triangle. The palatine process has a very irregular inferior face, being smoother only in its posterior quarter. Each palatine process of maxilla has a trapezoidal shape with the lesser base oriented anteriorly. The median palatine suture starts at the middle of the posterior circumference of the incisive fossa and ends, more often, on the line between second and third molars. The suture may be regular, located on the midline, so the two palatine processes of the maxilla are symmetrical and of equal size. The horizontal palatine lamina is thin, smooth and glossy, with very few vascular openings on its surface, mostly on its sides. The transverse palatine suture is most commonly curved posteriorly, with irregular contour and with an oblique posterior-lateral traject; it ends at the large palatine foramen. The large palatine foramens are voluminous, sometimes larger than the incisor one. The most common shape is oval and less frequently are rounded. The lesser palatine foramens are variable in number from 1 to 5; commonly are two on each side.
Morphological characteristics of the abdominal aorta
Authors: Butoi G. , Iliescu D.M. , Baz R. , Bordei P. 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
The transverse diameter of the abdominal aorta was measured above the origin of the celiac trunk on a number of 82 cases, in male finding a caliber range of 18 to 31.8 mm, in one case, the aorta having a diameter of 31.8 mm. In females, the aorta was between 12.4 to 23.4 mm in caliber, most commonly, in 24 cases, being present a caliber range from 14.8 to 19.7 mm. At the level of the celiac trunk, on a number of 74 cases, the aorta had a diameter of between 12.9 to 28.6 mm in females and 11.4 to 21.8 mm in males. In males, on 20 cases, the caliber was 20 to 25 mm while in females, on 42 cases, we found a caliber range from 11.4 to 21.8 mm and in 20 cases being 19.4 to 2.18 mm. At the level of the superior mesenteric artery, we studied the aortic diameter on a number of 86 cases. In males it had a diameter between 12.9 to 26.4 mm, but in one case with 12.9 mm. In 26 cases, it had a diameter of between 20.1 to 26.4 mm. In females we found a range of 12.5 to 20.4 mm, most commonly with the diameter of 18-20 mm in 19 cases. Next to the renal arteries we studied the aortic diameter on a number of 118 cases, finding abdominal aortic diameters of 10.3 to 27.4 mm. In males it ranged from 10.9 to 27.4 mm diameter while in females had a diameter between 10.3 to 20.4 mm; in one case we met a caliber of 20.4 mm. The diameter of the abdominal aorta at the level of the inferior mesenteric artery was evaluated on 80 cases; in males the diameter ranged from 13.9 to 25.9 mm and in females was 10.6 to 19.3 mm.
Recurrent artery of Heubner - morphological variations
Authors: Dimitriu Cr.P. , Iliescu D.M. , Bordei P. , Bulbuc I. 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Recurrent artery of Heubner (RAH) is the largest and most constant perforating branch of anterior cerebral artery. It supplies blood to the medial portion of the orbitofrontal cortex, the anterior portion of the caudate nucleus, the anterior third of the putamen, the external segment of the globus pallidus, and the anterior crus of the internal capsule The anatomical variation of RAH is related to its traject, number, presence, or absence, and the diverse origin from ACA is of considerable clinical impact mainly from the point of view of the surgical procedures involving the anterior portion of the circle of Willis or the topographically related structures. The present study aimed to demonstrate vascular anatomy of this RAH and its variation. The study included 60 human cadaveric brains fixed in the formalin and examined under operating microscope. 22 freshly harvested human cadaveric brains, injected with a polymer (Technovit 7143), a partial coroded and also we have consulted 30 digital subtraction angiograms. We have evaluated the origin, traject and caliber of recurrent artery of Heubner, our results were compared with other anatomical studies published. The most obvious finding was the great variability of its origin but in 91% of the cases it was in the range of 2mm around anterior communicating artery, that could be harmed during aneurismal clipping. The RAH is commonly arising from ACA-ACoA junction. This portion of the circle of Willis is the place of many anatomical variations and malformations. The vessel can be absent, single, or multiple, and its diameter is highly variable. The awareness of these distinct anatomical and morphometric variations of the RAH is essential in planning the neurosurgical procedures in the anterior part of the circle of Willis to avoid the unexpected neurological complications.
Primary neuroendocrine breast carcinoma, well differentiated
Authors: Bălţătescu Gabriela Izabela , Aşchie Mariana , Poinăreanu I. , Enciu Manuela 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Primary neuroendocrine tumor of breast is a rare tumor, with few cases reported each year and with an incidence less than 1% from all neuroendocrine tumors. In our report we present a case of a postmenopausal woman with a lump in her left breast whose histopathological aspect was strongly suggestive for primary solid neuroendocrine breast carcinoma. Immunohistochemical examination has been done using a panel of seven biomarkers in order to confirm our initial diagnose and both prognostic and predictive factors. We used cromogranin A, synaptophysin and neuron-specific enolase as neuroendocrine biomarkers. Diagnose was proved by a positive reaction in more than 50% of tumor cells for the first two antibodies. Immunophenotype of the tumor (estrogen and progesterone receptor positive, low Ki6 index and no supraexpression of HER2) is consisted with luminal A molecular subtype. The prognosis was good based on clinic-pathological features and immunohistochemical expression. The patient has a good clinical evolution after surgical treatment and adjuvant therapy, with no local recurrence or distant metastasis after 3 years of surveillance.
Moss species diversity in the glacial cirques of the Polish Karkonosze Mts. and its changes during the 20th century
Authors: Fudali Ewa 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Bryo-floristic data from the 19th century and the first decade of the 21th century were compiled and compared to find trends in moss flora transformations during the analysed period. The total number of moss species reported from the glacial cirques in the Polish part of the Karkonosze Mts. amounted to 229 (230 taxa) and the comparison showed 49% of species replaced; 68 taxa were not refound and 45 were reported for the first time. But it seems highly probable that a great number of “newcomers” occurred only in the past and were omitted or overlooked by the 19th century researchers. 23 species among those persistent during the 20th century were found presently in no more than half of the previous localities, so they seem to demand care as probably threatened. Full list of taxa recorded from the individual objects in the studied period, including results of herbarium specimen revision, is provided.
Reclassification of the Angraecum-alliance (Orchidaceae, Vandoideae) based on molecular and morphological data
Authors: Szlachetko Dariusz L. , Tukałło Piotr , Mytnik-Ejsmont Joanna , Grochocka Elżbieta 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Results of molecular analysis compared with morphological studies were used for reclassification of the Angraecumalliance (Orchidaceae). For the purpose of this study we sequenced the ITS region (ITS1-5.8S-ITS2) of nrDNA representing nuclear genome and the plastid region trnL-F (including intron of trnL gene and trnL-trnF intergenic spacer). The ITS matrix includes 97 samples representing 86 species and the trnL-F matrix includes 94 samples representing 86 species. We focus mainly on the genus Angraecum, however the other genera of Angraecinae are also included (Aeranthes, Campylocentrum, Dendrophylax, Cryptopus, Calyptrochilum, Lemurorchis, Jumellea, Neobathiea, Oeonia, Oeoniella, Sobennikoffia). Additional 43 sequences, including an outgroup (Polystachya modesta) and other representatives of the subtribes Aeridinae (Aerides) and Aerangidinae (Aerangis, Angraecopsis, Erasanthe, Solenangis), were obtained from NCBI resources. Bayesian analysis using MrBayes 3.1.2 on the combined ITS/trnL-F matrix were performed. The monophyly of Angraecinae with an inclusion of Aerangidinae is highly supported by both methods (93 BP/100 PP). The Angraecoid taxa formed two well supported clades, namely clade I (89 BP/100 PP) and clade II (84 BP/100 PP). New classification based on both molecular and classical taxonomy studies is presented including a key to the genera. The subtribe Angraecinae includes 36 genera, 18 of them, included within Angraecum by different authors so far, are treated here. Five new genera are described: Eichlerangraecum, Hermansia, Lesliegraecum, Pectianriella and Rudolfangraecum. Ten sections of Angraecum are raised to the generic status.
Two new species of the subtribe Cyclopogoninae (Orchidaceae) from Guatemala
Authors: Archila Morales Fredy L. , Szlachetko Dariusz L. 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Two new species of Guatemalan Cyclopogoninae are described and illustrated; one of them represents the Mesoamerican genus Potosia (Schltr.) R. Gonzalez & Szlach. ex Mytnik, the other - Neotropical Pelexia Poit. ex Rich. They are compared with other Guatemalan members of the genera.
Native versus alien status of a rare plant species outside the limits of its main geographic range: distribution of Virga pilosa (L.) Hill in Wielkopolska, Poland and CE Europe
Authors: Stachnowicz Wojciech , Rakowski Wojciech 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Virga pilosa (L.) Hill (= Dipsacus pilosus L.) is an example of a phytogeographically controversial species. Being nationally rare (in Poland), it sometimes becomes locally frequent and maybe even expansive. Its native vs alien status remains disputable, at least in a regional scale. This article provides a new, cartographical and phytocoenological documentation of the species occurrence within a forest complex situated in the middle part of the Wielkopolska region, Poland. It also contains new, updated distribution maps of Virga pilosa in Poland and Central Europe. The authors discuss the species‘ phytocoenological scale, particularly, in order to find potential explanations of its abundant presence within a single, in a supra-regional scale, and spatially separated locality. They conclude in relation to the species alien status in the region of Wielkopolska, where Virga pilosa has been recently established in one locality, that it is locally naturalised and spreading.
Distribution of the subgenus Psyllophora (Degl.) Peterm. (Carex L.) in Ukraine
Authors: Sosnovska Svitlana , Danylyk Ivan , Serednytska Svitlana 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
It has been established that species of the subgenus Psyllophora (Degl.) Peterm. (Carex L.) are characterized by very disjunctive areas and the limited regional distribution (Carex pauciflora Lightf. and C. rupestris All.), or are known from a few localities only (C. obtusata Liljebl.). Dioecious species of this subgenus (C. dioica L. and C. davalliana Smith), reach the eastern and southern limits of their distribution in Ukraine, where they are the most widespread. However, a big number of their localities have been already lost.
Variability of Anthoxanthum species in Poland in relation to geographical-historical and environmental conditions: morphological and anatomical variation
Authors: Drapikowska Maria 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Three Anthoxanthum species are found in Poland: the native A. odoratum L. s. str. and A. alpinum Á. Löve & D. Löve, and the alien A. aristatum Boiss. Major problems within this genus concern: (1) population variation of the native A. odoratum, representing various phases of ecological expansion to anthropogenic habitats; (2) population variation of A. odoratum and A. alpinum along the altitudinal transect; and (3) variation between populations of A. aristatum colonizing new areas and habitats outside its natural range of distribution (chorological expansion). In this study, morphological and anatomical variation of the three Polish Anthoxanthum species was analysed in detail. The variation of A. odoratum and A. aristatum was analysed in respect of environmental differences: habitat types and soil parameters. In the Babia Góra massif, variability distribution along the altitudinal transect was analysed for two vicariants: A. odoratum and A. alpinum. A odoratum in this massif does not cross the upper forest limit (i.e. forest line), and lower montane populations are morphologically very similar to lowland populations. Morphological and anatomical differences were detected between populations of A. alpinum along the altitudinal transect in the Babia Góra massif, with distinct upper montane populations. Moreover, clear morphological differences were found between the two altitudinal vicariants. Lowland populations of A. odoratum are characterized by great morphological variation, only weakly correlated with the type of occupied habitat and the phase of ecological expansion. The detected morphological variation reflects only to a limited extent the environmental variation of occupied habitats, and is not significantly correlated with the phase of chorological expansion. Some soil parameters are significantly correlated with some morphological characters studied in all the Anthoxanthum species. The analysed anatomical features of stems and leaves show continuous variation in the three species.
Clonality analysis of lymphoid proliferations using the BIOMED-2 clonality assays: a single institution experience
Authors: Kokovic Ira , Jezersek Novakovic Barbara , Cerkovnik Petra , Novakovic Srdjan 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Background. Clonality determination in patients with lymphoproliferative disorders can improve the final diagnosis. The aim of our study was to evaluate the applicative value of standardized BIOMED-2 gene clonality assay protocols for the analysis of clonality of lymphocytes in a group of different lymphoid proliferations.
Materials and methods. With this purpose, 121 specimens from 91 patients with suspected lymphoproliferations submitted for routine diagnostics from January to December 2011 were retrospectively analyzed. According to the final diagnosis, our series comprised 32 cases of B-cell lymphomas, 38 cases of non-Hodgkin’s T-cell lymphomas and 51 cases of reactive lymphoid proliferations. Clonality testing was performed using the BIOMED-2 clonality assays.
Results. The determined sensitivity of the TCR assay was 91.9%, while the sensitivity of the IGH assay was 74.2%. The determined specificity of the IGH assay was 73.3% in the group of lymphomas and 87.2% in the group of reactive lesions. The determined specificity of the TCR assay was 62.5% in the group of lymphomas and 54.3% in the group of reactive lesions.
Conclusions. In the present study, we confirmed the utility of standardized BIOMED-2 clonality assays for the detection of clonality in a routine diagnostical setting of non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Reactions for the detection of the complete IGH rearrangements and reactions for the detection of the TCR rearrangements are a good choice for clonality testing of a wide range of lymphoid proliferations and specimen types while the reactions for the detection of incomplete IGH rearrangements have not shown any additional diagnostic value
Mechanisms of music perception and its changes in hearing impaired people
Authors: Cai Yuexin , Zhao Fei , Zheng Yiqing 
Published: October 2013

Objective:
This review aims to highlight the key elements of music perception and its mechanisms in normal hearing people and people with hearing impairments.

Design:
A systematic literature search was conducted using the National Library of Medicine's search service – PubMed (website: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez), with the subject headings ‘Music perception’, ‘Hearing impairment’ and ‘Normal hearing people’ or ‘Cochlear implant’ or ‘Hearing aid’.

Results:
The key evidence available and the mechanisms of poor music perception in hearing impaired people with hearing devices were reviewed, including hearing aid (HA) alone, cochlear implant (CI) alone or bimodal (HA+ CI) stimulation. People with hearing impairment have limited ability to fully utilize fine temporal structure and frequency selectivity, and consequently musical pitch, melody and timbre perception in people with hearing impairment is significantly impaired.

Conclusion:
The poor ability to accurately perceive music for hearing aids users is mainly due to the damaged cochlea and device distortion, whereas cochlear implant recipients typically have poor music perception because of reduced extraction of temporal and spectral information in music.
Isolation and characterization of novel EST‐derived genic markers in Pisum sativum (Fabaceae)
Authors: Jain Shalu , McPhee Kevin E. 
Published: October 2013

• Premise of the study: Novel markers were developed for pea (Pisum sativum) from pea expressed sequence tags (ESTs) having significant homology to Medicago truncatula gene sequences to investigate genetic diversity, linkage mapping, and cross‐species transferability.• Methods and Results: Seventy‐seven EST‐derived genic markers were developed through comparative mapping between M. truncatula and P. sativum in which 75 markers produced PCR products and 33 were polymorphic among 16 pea genotypes.• Conclusions: The novel markers described here will be useful for future genetic studies of P. sativum; their amplification in lentil (Lens culinaris) demonstrates their potential for use in closely related species.
Characterization of microsatellite markers for the vulnerable grassland forb Senecio macrocarpus (Asteraceae)
Authors: Ahrens Collin W. , James Elizabeth A. 
Published: October 2013

• Premise of the study: Development of microsatellite markers for the vulnerable forb Senecio macrocarpus was performed to begin an assessment of its population structure and breeding method to aid in the conservation of the species in Victoria, Australia.• Methods and Results: Fifteen microsatellite markers were developed for S. macrocarpus from 454 pyrosequencing. The markers were tested on 104 individuals from four populations. The markers produced between two and seven alleles per locus while the expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.20 to 0.67 and the observed heterozygosity ranged from 0.00 to 1.00. The observed heterozygosity is suggestive that the populations may be apomictic.• Conclusions: The microsatellite markers developed for S. macrocarpus are intended to be used on future studies that aim to assess the population genetics and local breeding dynamics of the species with an emphasis on conservation.
Judaïsme et politique étrangère
Authors: Coppolani Antoine 
Published: October 2013

Résumé Henry Kissinger fut le premier secrétaire d’État des États-Unis de confession juive, à un moment crucial de l’histoire du conflit israélo-arabe (guerre du Yom Kippour, amorce du processus de paix). En quoi la judéité de Kissinger a-t-elle affecté ou non son rapport à la politique étrangère ? En quoi fut-il, ou non, influencé par les Israéliens ou par les juifs américains ?
Pratiques illégales de l'avortement dans les années 68 à Dijon et à Saint-Étienne
Authors: Rameau Pauline 
Published: October 2013

Résumé Si le Mouvement pour la libération de l’avortement et de la contraception (MLAC) est désormais bien analysé dans ses déclinaisons nationales et parisiennes, l’histoire de ses groupes locaux demeure relativement méconnue. Pourtant, ces derniers permettent de comprendre de façon concrète comment les pratiques illégales de l’avortement s’organisaient dans les villes françaises dans les années 1968, et sur quels réseaux ils ont pu s’appuyer, ce que cet article tente d’appréhender à travers les exemples de Dijon et Saint-Étienne. Par là, de nouveaux acteurs et actrices du mouvement apparaissent, certains ayant eu recours aux « services » du MLAC, d’autres gravitant en périphérie des noyaux militants. De fait, ces luttes mobilisent des femmes mais aussi des hommes, et présentent un caractère de masse.