bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effect of physisorption and chemisorption of water on resonant modes of rolled-up tubular microcavities
Authors: Zhong Jian , Wang Jiao , Huang Gaoshan , Yuan Guoliang , Mei Yongfeng 
Published: December 2013

Abstract
Both blue- and redshifts of resonant modes are observed in the rolled-up Y2O3/ZrO2 tubular microcavity during a conformal oxide coating process. Our investigation based on spectral analyses suggests that there are two competitive processes during coating: desorption of both chemically and physically absorbed water molecules and increase of the tube wall thickness. The redshift is due to the increase of the wall thickness and corresponding light confinement enhancement. On the other hand, desorption of water molecules by heating leads to a blueshift. The balance of these two factors produces the observed bi-directional shift of the modes while they both contribute to promoted quality factor after coating.
Toxicological evaluation of the lyophilized fruit juice extract of Annona muricata Linn. (Annonaceae) in rodents
Authors: Awodele Olufunsho , Ishola Ismail O. , Ikumawoyi Victor O. , Akindele Abidemi J. , Akintonwa Alade 
Published: December 2013

Abstract

Background:
Annona muricata Linn. (Annonaceae) (AM) fruit juice is widely consumed either raw or after processing in tropical countries because of its very juicy, creamy and sweet character including its medicinal importance. The safety of AM fruit was investigated in Sprague-Dawley rats for acute and 60-day subchronic toxicity effects.

Methods: Rats were administered distilled water (DW) and AM daily at doses of 80, 400 and 2000 mg/kg orally for 60 days. At the end of the study, blood samples were assayed for biochemical and hematological parameters. Vital organs were harvested and assessed for antioxidants and histopathology.

Results: There was no mortality recorded up to 2000 mg/kg following acute administration. There were no significant changes in vital organ weights and hematological and biochemical parameters. However, significant (p<0.05) reduction in platelet count and packed cell volume was observed at 2000 and 400 mg/kg, respectively, which was reversed after cessation of treatment. Interestingly, subchronic oral administration of AM (80, 400 or 2000 mg/kg) significantly (p<0.001) increased sperm count and motility in comparison to vehicle-treated control. AM long-term treatment induced significant (p<0.05, <0.01 and <0.001) increases in the levels of glutathione, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase, respectively, in the liver and kidney. Conversely, AM (2000 mg/kg) produced significant (p<0.001) increase in malondialdehyde level with decreased (p<0.05) SOD activity in the brain.

Conclusions: The study established that AM did not induce any significant toxic effect, indicating that it is safe in rats following oral administration for 60 consecutive days.
An inverse problem for differential pencils on graphs with a cycle
Authors: Yurko Vjacheslav A. 
Published: December 2013

Abstract
We study boundary value problems on compact graphs with a cycle
for second-order ordinary differential equations with nonlinear dependence on the
spectral parameter. We establish properties of the spectral characteristics and
investigate the inverse spectral problem of recovering coefficients of the differential
equation from spectral data. For this inverse problem we prove a uniqueness theorem and
provide a procedure for constructing its solution.
Moving Migrants, States, and Rights Human Rights and Border Deaths
Authors: Spijkerboer Thomas 
Published: December 2013

Abstract
This article begins to undertake a human rights analysis of the increasing number of migrants who die annually while trying to cross the borders of Europe in an irregular manner. Over the past 20 years, border policies increasingly focus on (pro-active, extraterritorial, privatized, and securitized) border management instead of on classical (reactive, territorial, and public) border control. On the basis of existing data, it seems plausible to assume that the increasing migrant mortality is an unintended side-effect of this shift from control to management. The article argues that it is possible to collect data, which are more reliable than those presently available, and presents data from a pilot project carried out on Sicily in November 2011. Presuming better data can be collected; two diverging human rights approaches are developed – a conventional approach holding that European states are not accountable under human rights law for these side-effects and a functional approach holding that human rights law does impose obligations on European states in this context. On all four doctrinal issues which are relevant to the problem (jurisdiction, positive obligations, standing, and collective state responsibility), these diverging approaches lead to diverging doctrinal positions. A choice between the two approaches implies not only legal but also moral, ethical, and political choices.
Effect of a spacer moiety on radiometal labelled Neurotensin derivatives
Authors: Mascarin A. , Valverde I. E. , Mindt T. L. 
Published: December 2013

Abstract
The binding sequence of the regulatory peptide Neurotensin, NT(8-13), represents a promising tumour-specific vector for the
development of radiopeptides useful in nuclear oncology for the diagnosis (imaging) and therapy of cancer. A number of
radiometal-labelled NT(8-13) derivatives have been reported, however, the effect of the spacer which connects the vector with
the radiometal complex has yet not been investigated systematically. Because a spacer moiety can influence potentially
important biological characteristics of radiopeptides, we synthesized three [DOTA(177Lu)]-X-NT(8-13) derivatives
and evaluated the effect of a spacer (X) on the physico-chemical properties of the conjugate including lipophilicity,
stability, and in vitro receptor affinity and cell internalization.
Sources of variability in the determination by evaporation method of gross alpha activity in water samples
Authors: Baeza A. , Corbacho J. Á. 
Published: December 2013

Abstract
Determining the gross alpha activity concentration of water samples is one way to screen for waters whose radionuclide content is so
high that its consumption could imply surpassing the Total Indicative Dose as defined in European Directive 98/83/EC. One of the
most commonly used methods to prepare the sources to measure gross alpha activity in water samples is desiccation. Its main advantages
are the simplicity of the procedure, the low cost of source preparation, and the possibility of simultaneously determining the gross
beta activity. The preparation of the source, the construction of the calibration curves, and the measurement procedure itself involve,
however, various factors that may introduce sufficient variability into the results to significantly affect the screening process. We
here identify the main sources of this variability, and propose specific procedures to follow in the desiccation process that will
reduce the uncertainties, and ensure that the result is indeed representative of the sum of the activities of the alpha emitters
present in the sample.
Mass-array screening of frequent mutations in cancers reveals RB1 alterations in aggressive adrenocortical carcinomas
Authors: Ragazzon Bruno , Libé Rossella , Assié Guillaume , Tissier Frédérique , Barreau Olivia , Houdayer Claude , Perlemoine Karine , Audebourg Anne , Clauser Eric , René-Corail Fernande , Bertagna Xavier , Dousset Bertrand , Bertherat Jérôme , Groussin Lionel 
Published: December 2013

ContextAdrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare disease with a poor overall outcome. Transcriptome analysis identified two groups of ACCs with different prognosis. In aggressive ACCs, somatic mutations of the tumor suppressor geneTP53and the proto-oncogene β-catenin are detected in 50% of cases. For the remaining aggressive ACCs and for the group with a better prognosis, molecular alterations are unknown.ObjectiveTo identify new molecular actors driving adrenal tumorigenesis.Experimental designAnalysis by mass array of 374 mutations among 32 common oncogenes or tumor suppressor genes was performed on the tumoral DNA of 26 ACCs, using Sequenom OncoCarta Panels.ResultsFour mutations were identified, two previously known β-catenin mutations and one alteration in two other genes:JAK3and retinoblastoma gene (RB1). TheJAK3alteration was found in leukocyte DNA and therefore considered as a polymorphism and not a somatic event. The fullRB1tumor suppressor gene was subsequently sequenced in a cohort of 49 ACCs (26 ACCs from the ‘OncoCarta cohort’ and 23 other ACCs): three somatic mutations were identified, all in the poor-outcome ACC group. By immunohistochemistry, a loss of the retinoblastoma protein (pRb) was found exclusively in aggressive ACCs in 27% of cases (seven out of 26), three of them with an inactivatingRB1mutation. Among the seven pRb-negative ACCs, five had an allele loss at theRB1locus.ConclusionsParallel analysis of somatic mutations among known cancer genes allowed us to identifyRB1as a new actor in aggressive ACCs. These results suggest a prognostic significance of pRb expression loss in ACCs.
Ultra Optimum Green Concrete Using High Volume Fly Ash Activated Systems
Authors: Velandia Diego F. , Lynsdale Cyril , Ramirez Fernando , Provis John L. , Hermida German , Gomez Ana C. 
Published: December 2013

ABSTRACTEnvironmental issues related to CO2 emissions have become a key focus for many different industries, including the cement and concrete industry. An environmentally optimized ‘green’ concrete can provide a much needed alternative to conventional concrete to reduce the carbon foot-print of the construction industry. This can be achieved through high Portland cement replacement by fly ash and with the inclusion of activators to enhance the rate of development of strength and other properties. This study evaluates different fly ashes and different activators (Na2SO4, lime and quicklime) that are added to enhance the reaction of the fly ash to achieve a comparable performance to that of standard Portland cement in mixes of much lower CO2 emissions. TGA, XRD and SEM are used to determine the development of hydration products and the consumption of portlandite by the fly ash. It is found that the amorphous content of the fly ash is an important parameter influencing compressive strength evolution. Based on the results, Na2SO4 as an activator, and a fly ash with high reactive SiO2 and Al2O3 contents and low Fe2O3 are found to provide the best options for producing a high volume fly ash matrix with the potential to show comparable behavior to a Portland cement control mix.
Tri-axial magnetic alignment and rare-earth-dependent tri-axial magnetic anisotropies in REBa2Cu4O8cuprate superconductors
Authors: Yamaki M. , Furuta M. , Doi T. , Shimoyama J. , Horii S. 
Published: December 2013

ABSTRACTWe report the growth of single crystals by a flux method in ambient pressure and tri-axial orientation under modulated rotation magnetic fields (MRFs) on REBa2Cu4O8(RE124, RE; rare earth elements) compounds. RE124 crystals were grown for RE = Y, Sm, Eu, Gd, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, and Yb through appropriate choice of source compounds. All the obtained RE124 powders were tri-axially aligned in MRF of 10T, whereas magnetization axes depended on the type of RE. Moreover, it was found from the changes in the degrees ofc-axis and inplane orientation that tri-axial magnetic anisotropies of RE124 also depended on the type of RE. This indicates that it appropriate choice of RE is important for the fabrication of tri-axial oriented ceramics in lower magnetic field conditions.
Worth the Hype? The Relevance of Paid-For Analyst Research for the Buy-and-Hold Investor
Authors: Billings Bruce K. , Buslepp William L. , Huston G. Ryan 
Published: December 2013

ABSTRACT
The SEC Advisory Committee on Smaller Public Companies recommends paid-for research to fill the void created by declining sell-side coverage. Potential conflicts of interest inherent in paid-for research challenge this recommendation. We evaluate whether paid-for research provides value to investors or merely reflects hype. Analyses of one- and two-year-ahead paid-for earnings forecasts fail to identify significant bias. Using a portfolio approach, favorable (unfavorable) paid-for recommendations yield positive (negative) stock returns at release, with upward (downward) drift over the following year. Regressing future stock returns on recommendations and valuation estimates using paid-for analysts' forecasts yields similar results. Further, results fail to indicate significant differences in paid-for and matched sell-side research. Overall, our evidence suggests that paid-for research provides relevant information for the buy-and-hold investor that is comparable to that of matched sell-side research, providing empirical support for the SEC Advisory Committee recommendation.
JEL Classifications: G11; G14; G24.
Data Availability: Data are publicly available from the sources identified in the text.
A finite volume method for solving the two-sided time-space fractional advection-dispersion equation
Authors: Hejazi Hala , Moroney Timothy , Liu Fawang 
Published: December 2013

Abstract
We present a finite volume method to solve the time-space two-sided fractional advection-dispersion equation on a one-dimensional domain. The spatial discretisation employs fractionally-shifted Grünwald formulas to discretise the Riemann-Liouville fractional derivatives at control volume faces in terms of function values at the nodes. We demonstrate how the finite volume formulation provides a natural, convenient and accurate means of discretising this equation in conservative form, compared to using a conventional finite difference approach. Results of numerical experiments are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the approach.
Comparison of Maxillary Occlusal Plane with Various Craniofacial Reference Lines in Nepalese and Indian Young Adults
Authors: Acharya Binod 
Published: December 2013

Orientation of occlusal plane for complete dentures play a vital role as it affects all the basic requirements of complete dentures. Depending on soft tissue landmarks for orienting occlusal plane seems to be unreliable. Cephalometrics were introduced in Prosthodontics to orient the occlusal plane in the same position as it was with the lost natural teeth.
In the present study, 60 lateral cephalometric radiographs of a group of male and female dentulous subjects of Indian and Nepali origin (30 subjects in each group) were obtained and tracings were made. All the subjects selected were in the age group of 20-30 years in whom the facial growth was completed. Angular measurements were made between FH (Frankfort Horizontal plane)- CP (Camper's Plane), FH-OP (Occlusal Plane) and CP-OP and subjected to statistical analysis to determine the degree of separation between these planes in Indian and Nepalese ethnic groups.
The absolute parallelism between the natural occlusal plane and Camper's plane were not proven in both Indian and Nepalese subjects involved in this study. This significantly reduces the reference values of these planes in Prosthodontics.
Analysis of Maxillary Bone Thickness at Incisor Area in Class II Division 1 Malocclusion
Authors: Bajracharya Manju 
Published: December 2013

Objectives: To determine and analyze the maxillary incisal jaw bone thickness among different vertical skeletal facial types of Class II Division 1 malocclusion.
Materials and method: The samples (n=121) between 12-14 yrs of age were divided into three groups (low angle, average angle, high angle) based on their SN-MP angle. Linear measurements were processed and analyzed statistically. The characteristics of abnormal incisor jaw bone thickness at upper and lower incisors among three vertical facial skeletal types were studied in detail.
Results: At the upper and lower central incisors low angle individuals presented greater dentoalveolar, basal bone thickness than high and average angle individuals. The distance from the root apex of upper and lower central incisors were far away from the lingual cortex in low angle than high angle individuals.
Conclusion: Among different vertical facial types with Class II Division 1 malocclusion in early permanent dentition may accord to establish discriminate values as a sample to set up the cephalometric standard for the appropriate diagnosis to provide better treatment plan for the clinicians.
A Radiographic Evaluation of Mandibular Asymmetry in Class II Division 1 Malocculsion Pattern
Authors: Bajracharya Manish , Mishra Praveen , Bhattarai Prakash , Parajuli Umesh , Shrestha Reetu , Poudel Keshab Raj 
Published: December 2013

Introduction: Mandibular asymmetry may cause not only esthetic problem but also functional problem as it has a direct role in stomatognathic system.
Objective: The objective of this study was to find out the difference between condylar asymmetry ratio in Class II division 1 malocclusion group and normal occlusion group in males and females.
Materials & Methods: Orthopantomogram radiographs were selected from the pool of records such that there were 40 Class II division 1 males and females above 20 years of age. Thirty normal occlusion subjects (15 males, 15 females) were enrolled and orthopantomogram records were taken. All the films were hand traced on the acetate paper and the mean condylar, ramal and condylar plus ramal asymmetry index were measured in the normal and Class II Division 1 groups according to the method given by Habets. Independent sample t-test was done to compare between the normal occlusion and Class II Division 1 malocclusion for each male and female group.
Result: Significant difference was observed between condylar heights, combined height and condylar asymmetrical ratio. Respectively in females. However, all other asymmetrical ratios were insignificant. Similarly, for males, condylar height, ramus height, combined (condyle and ramus) were all significant respectively. However, the asymmetric ratios were found to be insignificant. There is a significant difference between Class II division 1 malocclusion and normal occlusion group in terms of condylar asymmetry ratio in female subjects. However, it was not significant in case of male subjects.
Conclusion: Our study suggests that females with Class II division 1 malocclusion more prone to TMD in comparison to males.
Les apories de la communication stratégique en Afghanistan
Authors: Laity Mark 
Published: December 2013

Afghans et Occidentaux ont une image négative de la guerre en Afghanistan. Les communicants de l’OTAN tirent donc un bilan mitigé de leur action. Ils ont surtout souffert de l’absence d’une stratégie claire. D’autres problèmes s’y sont ajoutés, comme la difficulté d’opérer dans un contexte multinational, la complexité des procédures « otaniennes », la mauvaise compréhension de la culture afghane, la fréquence des rotations des personnels ou encore la faiblesse des mécanismes de retour d’expérience.
Indonésie : le non-alignement à l'épreuve de la concurrence sino-américaine
Authors: Alles Delphine 
Published: December 2013

Depuis le milieu des années 2000, l’Indonésie est courtisée à la fois par la Chine et par les États-Unis. Ses dirigeants s’efforcent de tirer parti de cette situation inédite en déployant une politique étrangère fondée sur la multiplication des partenariats bilatéraux et la promotion du multilatéralisme régional. Théorisée sous le nom d’« équilibre dynamique », cette nouvelle doctrine entend actualiser les fondements de la politique étrangère indonésienne, tout en s’éloignant de la tradition contestataire du non-alignement.
El testamento del mariscal Pardo de Cela. Noticia del hallazgo y edición del documento
Authors: Pardo de Guevara y Valdés Eduardo 
Published: December 2013

Las investigaciones en torno a la figura y los hechos del mariscal Pardo de Cela —uno de los protagonistas más señalados y debatidos de la segunda mitad del siglo XV gallego— han logrado en estas dos últimas décadas avances notables; el más reciente y significativo ha sido la localización de su testamento y codicilo, otorgados el 1 y 3 de octubre de 1483, justo antes de su ejecución pública en la plaza mayor de Mondoñedo. En estas páginas se da cuenta de este hallazgo y se contextualiza, valora y edita el propio documento, conservado en tres traslados notariales insertos en el largo proceso que sostuvieron, entre 1510 y 1542, varios descendientes del personaje con los obispos de Mondoñedo, sobre la posesión de las terrerías de Sargadelos, San Romao, Regueira de Ferrol y Cervo.

[gl] As investigacións en torno á figura e os feitos do mariscal Pardo de Cela —un dos protagonistas máis sinalados e debatidos da segunda metade do século XV galego— lograron nestas dúas últimas décadas avances notables; o máis recente e significativo foi a localización do seu testamento e codicilo, outorgados o 1 e 3 de outubro de 1483, xusto antes da súa execución pública na praza maior de Mondoñedo. Nestas páxinas anúnciase este achado e contextualizase, valora e edita o propio documento, conservado en tres traslados notariais insertos no longo proceso que sostiveron, entre 1510 e 1542, varios descendentes do personaxe cos bispos de Mondoñedo, sobre a posesión das terrerías de Sargadelos, San Romao, Regueira de Ferrol e Cervo.
Microbial Growth in Neonatal Intravenous Fat Emulsion Administered Over 12 Versus 24 Hours
Authors: DeDonato Bethany M. , Bickford Lisa I. , Gates Ryan J. 
Published: December 2013

OBJECTIVES
To determine whether an extended infusion time (24 hours) of intravenous fat emulsion is associated with an increase in microbial growth, versus a shorter infusion time (12 hours).

METHODS
Samples were collected from intravenous fat emulsions (n=132), from intravenous fat emulsions prepared in the current 24-hour infusion method (n=55), and from intravenous fat emulsions prepared in the twice-daily (12-hour infusion) method (n=55). In addition, samples were collected from pharmacy (n=22) to test for possible contamination.

RESULTS
No growth was observed in either arm of the study.

CONCLUSIONS
Current Kern Medical Center policy of preparation and administration of neonatal intensive care unit intravenous fat emulsion is safe and effective in regard to microbial growth.
GPS constrained coseismic source and slip distribution of the 2013 Mw6.6 Lushan, China, earthquake and its tectonic implications
Authors: Jiang Zaisen , Wang Min , Wang Yanzhao , Wu Yanqiang , Che Shi , Shen Zheng‐Kang , Bürgmann Roland , Sun Jianbao , Yang Yonglin , Liao Hua , Li Qiang 
Published: December 2013

AbstractThe 20 April 2013 Lushan earthquake occurred on the southern section of the Longmen Shan fault system. Using GPS data from 33 continuous stations, we derive a three‐dimensional coseismic displacement field of the earthquake and invert for the location, geometry, and slip distribution of the fault rupture. Our study result indicates that the earthquake occurred on a reverse fault striking N28°E and dipping 43° to the NW, with the maximum slip located at 30.292°N, 102.943°E, and 13 km depth. The rupture is dominated by thrust faulting, with a slight but still statistically significant sinistral component. The seismic moment release is 9.5 × 1018 N · m, equivalent to a Mw6.6 earthquake. Our results suggest that at the southern end of the Longmen Shan fault zone near the triple junction with the Xianshuihe and Anninghe faults, the kinematic deformation field is no longer block‐like, but broadly distributed to accommodate the buttressing effect of deformation around the fault triple junction.