bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A note on the Galambos copula and its associated Bernstein function
Authors: Mai Jan-Frederik 
Published: March 2014

AbstractThere is an infinite exchangeable sequence of random variables {Xk}k∈ℕ such that each finitedimensional
distribution follows a min-stable multivariate exponential law with Galambos survival copula,
named after [7]. A recent result of [15] implies the existence of a unique Bernstein function Ψ associated with
{Xk}k∈ℕ via the relation Ψ(d) = exponential rate of the minimum of d members of {Xk}k∈ℕ. The present note
provides the Lévy–Khinchin representation for this Bernstein function and explores some of its properties.
Discrete Groups and Internal Symmetries of Icosahedral Viral Capsids
Authors: Kerner Richard 
Published: March 2014

Abstract A classification of all possible icosahedral viral capsids is proposed. It takes into account the diversity of hexamers’ compositions, leading to definite capsid size.We showhowthe self-organization of observed capsids during their production results from definite symmetries of constituting hexamers. The division of all icosahedral capsids into four symmetry classes is given. New subclasses implementing the action of symmetry groups Z2, Z3 and S3 are found and described. They concern special cases of highly symmetric capsids whose T = p2 + pq + q2-number is of particular type corresponding to the cases (p, 0) or (p, p).
On effective determination of symmetric-square lifts
Authors: Sun Qingfeng 
Published: March 2014

Abstract
Let F be the symmetric-square lift with Laplace eigenvalue λ
F (Δ) = 1+4µ2. Suppose that |µ| ≤ Λ. We show that F is uniquely determined by the central values of Rankin-Selberg L-functions L(s, F ⋇ h), where h runs over the set of holomorphic Hecke eigen cusp forms of weight κ ≡ 0 (mod 4) with κ≍ϱ+ɛ, t9 = max {4(1+4θ)/(1−18θ), 8(2−9θ)/3(1−18θ)} for any 0 ≤ θ < 1/18 and any ∈ > 0. Here θ is the exponent towards the Ramanujan conjecture for GL2 Maass forms.
Barrier infrared detectors
Authors: Martyniuk P. , Kopytko M. , Rogalski A. 
Published: March 2014

AbstractIn 1959, Lawson and co-workers publication triggered development of variable band gap Hg1−xCdxTe (HgCdTe) alloys providing an unprecedented degree of freedom in infrared detector design. Over the five decades, this material system has successfully fought off major challenges from different material systems, but despite that it has more competitors today than ever before. It is interesting however, that none of these competitors can compete in terms of fundamental properties. They may promise to be more manufacturable, but never to provide higher performance or, with the exception of thermal detectors, to operate at higher temperatures.In the last two decades a several new concepts of photodetectors to improve their performance have been proposed including trapping detectors, barrier detectors, unipolar barrier photodiodes, and multistage detectors. This paper describes the present status of infrared barrier detectors. It is especially addressed to the group of III-V compounds including type-II superlattice materials, although HgCdTe barrier detectors are also included. It seems to be clear that certain of these solutions have merged as a real competitions of HgCdTe photodetectors.
Hip Abductor Strength Reliability and Association With Physical Function After Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Alnahdi Ali H. , Zeni Joseph A. , Snyder-Mackler Lynn 
Published: March 2014

Background
Because people with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have persistent functional limitations and disability, identifying modifiable risk factors for persistent disability is warranted. Before surgery, people have pervasive lower extremity muscle weakness. The fact that hip abductor muscle strength is often not targeted in postoperative rehabilitation may contribute to functional limitations.

Objective
Study objectives were: (1) to examine the reliability of handheld dynamometry (HHD) for measuring hip abductor strength and (2) to determine whether hip abductor strength contributes to physical function beyond the contribution of quadriceps muscle strength.

Design
This was a cross-sectional study.

Methods
Two-hundred ten participants underwent quadriceps and hip abductor muscle strength testing and measurement of physical function (performance-based and self-reported outcomes). Correlation and regression equations were built to determine the relationships of strength, pain, and functional ability. A subset of 16 participants underwent hip abductor strength testing at 2 sessions to determine the reliability of the measure.

Results
Measuring hip abductor strength with HHD yielded excellent relative reliability, with an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC [2,3]) of .95 and a 95% confidence interval of .86 to .98, but moderate absolute reliability, with a minimal detectable change (with 95% confidence) of 47.6 N and a 95% confidence interval of 35.5 to 76.5. Hip abductor strength made a significant additional contribution to performance-based measures of physical function after anthropometric covariates and quadriceps muscle strength were accounted for. Hip abductor strength did not show bivariate correlations with patient-reported measures of physical function and did not contribute to patient-reported physical function after covariates and quadriceps muscle strength were accounted for.

Limitations
A cause-and-effect relationship between hip abductor strength and physical function could not be established.

Conclusions
In people with unilateral TKA, HHD testing of hip abductor strength is reliable. Hip abductor strength contributes to performance-based but not patient-reported measures of physical function in people with unilateral TKA.
Clinical Identifiers for Early-Stage Primary/Idiopathic Adhesive Capsulitis: Are We Seeing the Real Picture?
Authors: Walmsley Sarah , Osmotherly Peter G. , Rivett Darren A. 
Published: March 2014

BackgroundAdhesive capsulitis is often difficult to diagnose in its early stage and to differentiate from other common shoulder disorders.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to validate any or all of the 8 clinical identifiers of early-stage primary/idiopathic adhesive capsulitis established in an earlier Delphi study.DesignThis was a cross-sectional study.MethodsSixty-four patients diagnosed with early-stage adhesive capsulitis by a physical therapist or medical practitioner were included in the study. Eight active and 8 passive shoulder movements and visual analog scale pain scores for each movement were recorded prior to and immediately following an intra-articular injection of corticosteroid and local anesthetic. Using the local anesthetic as the reference standard, pain relief of ≥70% for passive external rotation was deemed a positive anesthetic response (PAR).ResultsSixteen participants (25%) demonstrated a PAR. Univariate logistic regression identified that of the proposed identifiers, global loss of passive range of movement (odds ratio [OR]=0.26, P=.03), pain at the end of range of all measured active movements (OR=0.06, P=.02), and global loss of passive glenohumeral movements (OR=0.23, P=.02) were associated with a PAR. Following stepwise removal of the variables, pain at the end of range of all measured active movements remained the only identifier but was associated with reduced odds of a PAR.LimitationsThe lack of a recognized reference standard for diagnosing early-stage adhesive capsulitis remains problematic in all related research.ConclusionsNone of the clinical identifiers for early-stage adhesive capsulitis previously proposed by expert consensus have been validated in this study. Clinicians should be aware that commonly used clinical identifiers may not be applicable to this stage.
Evaluation of simultaneous cranioplasty and ventriculoperitoneal shunt procedures
Authors: Heo Juneyoung , Park Sukh Que , Cho Sung Jin , Chang Jae Chil , Park Hyung-ki 
Published: March 2014

Object
Some patients with severe brain swelling treated with decompressive craniectomy may develop hydrocephalus. Consequently, these patients require cranioplasty and a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt to relieve the hydrocephalus. However, there is no consensus as to the timing of the cranioplasty and VP shunt placement in patients requiring both. The authors assessed the results of performing cranioplasty and VP shunt placement at the same time in patients with cranial defects and hydrocephalus.

Methods
A retrospective review was performed of 51 patients who had undergone cranioplasty and VP shunt operations after decompressive craniectomy for refractory intracranial hypertension between 2003 and 2012 at the authors' institution. Patient characteristics, data on whether the operations were performed simultaneously, brain bulging, hydrocephalus, cranial defect size, and complications were analyzed.

Results
The overall complication rate was 43% (22 of 51 patients). In 32 cases, cranioplasty and VP shunt placement were performed at the same time. Complications included subdural hematoma, subdural fluid collection, and infection. The group undergoing cranioplasty and VP shunt placement at the same time had higher complication rates than the group undergoing the procedures at different times (56% vs 21%, respectively). The severity of complications was also greater in the former group. Patients with severe brain bulging had higher complication rates than did those without brain bulging (51% vs 0%, respectively). Cranial defect size, severity of hydrocephalus, indication for decompressive craniectomy, age, sex, and interval between decompressive craniectomy and subsequent operation did not affect complication rates.

Conclusions
Patients undergoing cranioplasty and VP shunt placement at the same time had higher complication rates, especially those with severe brain bulging.
Effect of Antimelanotic Treatment and Vacuum Packaging on Melanosis and Quality Condition of Ice Stored Farmed Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon)
Authors: Reddy Vijay Kumar , Shinde Pradnya A , Sofi Faisal R , Shelar Piyusha S , Patange SB 
Published: March 2014

The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of vacuum packaging in combination with antimelanotic treatment on quality characteristics and melanosis in farmed tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) collected from Ratnagiri region of Maharashtra. The processed shrimps were treated with sulfite mixture in water (30 g kg-1) and divided into two lots each with 250 shrimps. One of them was vacuum packed, the other was air packed and stored under ice. The ice stored shrimps were analyzed for quality attributes and melanosis for a period of 27 days. The treated vacuum packed shrimps had a shelf life of 24 days, whereas air packed shrimp had 16 days only. Melanosis was absent in the shrimps from both the lots throughout the storage period. Based on the results, it could be concluded that the combination of antimelanotic treatment (sulphite mixture) and packaging could significantly delay the occurrence of melanosis and increase the storage life of shrimp in ice. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/sja.v11i2.18400 SAARC J. Agri., 11(2): 33-47 (2013)
Intra and Inter Cluster Studies for Quantitative Traits in Garlic (Allium sativum L)
Authors: Singh RK , Dubey BK , Gupta RP 
Published: March 2014

Garlic is propagated vegetatively, the clonal selection is the important breeding method and very scanty work has been done on the association between different traits in garlic. Analysis of variance revealed significant divergence in fifteen garlic clone with checks i. e. Yamuna Safed (G-1), Agrifound White (G-41), Yamuna Safed-2 (G-50) and Yamuna Safed-3 (G-282) for different traits, indicating sufficient genetic diversity among the cultivars. Genotypes belonging to the cluster with maximum inter cluster distance were genetically more divergent. Therefore, it is suggested that based upon large cluster distances to select genotypes from all the clusters, which may lead to broad spectrum of favorable genetic variability for bulb yield improvement. Cluster-III had highest value of plant height (93.05 cm), bulb diameter (4.71 cm), bulb size index (16.08 cm2), 20 bulb weight (700 g), clove diameter (1.75 cm), clove size index (4.43 cm2), weight of 50 cloves (97.50 g) and gross yield (159.63 t ha-1) and minimum neck thickness (1.45 cm) number of cloves per bulbs (17) days for bulb initiation (61.66 days) and days to harvesting (149.83). The traits total soluble solids contributed maximum (20.46%) toward genetic divergence followed by gross yield (16.37%), bolters (12.86%), marketable yield (11.11%), number of cloves per bulbs (10.52%), weight of 50 cloves (10.52%), days for bulb initiation (10.52%) and days for harvesting (4.09%). These traits were considered to be most important for genetic divergence, they contributed (96.45%) towards genetic divergence and selection of genotypes based on these traits will contribute to wider genetic diversity in the existing gene pool of garlic genotypes. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/sja.v11i2.18402 SAARC J. Agri., 11(2): 61-67 (2013)
Evaluation of Physiological and Orgaleptic Properties of Mango cv. Kesar as Influenced by Ionizing Radiation and Storage Temperature
Authors: Yadav MK , Patel NL , Parmar BR , Nayak Dileswar 
Published: March 2014

Radiation processing of fruits involves exposure to short wave energy to achieve a specific purpose to maintain the physiological changes and sensory quality of the product. The effect of gamma irradiation and storage temperature on physiological changes and organoleptic properties of mango fruit var. Kesar was studied. The fruits were exposed to gamma radiation at different doses i.e. 0.00kGy, 0.20kGy, 0.40kGy and 0.60kGy from the radio isotope 60Co and stored at different storage environments i.e. at ambient storage (27±2°Cwith 60-70% RH); at 9°C with 90% RH; at 12°C with 90% RH and control atmosphere storage ( at 12°C, O2 2%, CO2 3% and RH 90%). The fruits irradiated with 0.40kGy gamma rays and stored at 9°C storage temperature with 90% RH recorded maximum reduction in physiological loss in weight and reduced ripening. The minimum physiological loss in weight and ripening and highest marketability of fruits was recorded from fruits irradiated with 0.40kGy gamma rays and stored at 12°C storage temperature with 90 RH including maximum scores on skin colour, pulp colour, texture, taste and overall acceptability at the end of shelf life (41.43 days). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/sja.v11i2.18403 SAARC J. Agri., 11(2): 69-80 (2013)
Characterization and Field Performance of 15 Strawberry Germplasm under Bangladesh Conditions
Authors: Rahman M Moshiur , Rahman M Mizanur , Hossain M Mofazzal , Mian MA Khaleque , Khaliq Q Abdul 
Published: March 2014

Fifteen strawberry germplasm collected from local and exotic sources were evaluated for different qualitative and quantitative characters. The germplasm showed variation for majority of the studied traits. Plant height during peak harvest ranged from 14.67 to 25.00 cm and FA 007 exhibited the tallest plants. The maximum number of leaves plant-1 was produced by FA 006 (46.67). The maximum number of runners plant-1 was obtained in FA 003 (68.67) followed by FA 004 (63.00), while the highest number of crown plant-1 was found in FA 007 (15.33) followed by FA 006 (14.67). Days to flowering varied from 48.33 to 102.30 among the germplasm and FA 008 required minimum (48.33) days for flowering. The germplasm FA 004 produced the highest number of flower trusses (35.50 plant-1) while it was the lowest in FA 010 (5.00 plant-1). The number of flowers plant-1 was found maximum in FA 003 (168.00 plant-1) and minimum in FA 010 (40.00 plant-1). Among the germplasm pollen viability varied significantly and maximum viable pollen was recorded in FA 010 (84 %), while it was lowest in FA 004 (12.00 %). The highest per cent fruit set was recorded in BARI Strawberry-1 (86 %) while, FA 013 (39 %) showed the lowest. Among the germplasm the highest yield plant-1 was recorded from FA 005 (737.70 g) followed by FA 006 (702.30 g) and was significantly higher than others while the lowest yield plant-1 was recorded from FA 013 (52.00 g), FA 014 (69.00 g), FA 009 (81.33 g) and FA 010 (121.30 g). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/sja.v11i2.18404 SAARC J. Agri., 11(2): 81-94 (2013)
Molecular Diversity Analysis in Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) through RAPD Markers
Authors: Hoque ME , Huq H , Moon NJ 
Published: March 2014

Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers were used to study the molecular diversity of 12 popular potato varieties in Bangladesh. DNA was extracted from tender leaf sample for PCR amplification. The PCR amplified DNA profile was visualized on 2% agarose gel, staining with ethidium bromide. Eight RAPD primers were used to evaluate the genetic diversity of potato varieties. Some total of 36 DNA fragments were amplified and out of them 24 were polymorphic. Those primers generated 61.53% of polymorphic DNA band. The primer OPX 04 produced highest (9) number of DNA band and out of 9 amplicon 6 were polymorphic. Lowest number of amplification was observed in the primer OPA-17 and it was only 3. The highest Neis genetic distance (0.9701) was noticed between the variety Granola and Provinto. The highest (0.8205) number of genetic identity/similarity was observed between the varieties Cardinal and Diamant. The unweighted pair group method of arithmetic mean (UPGMA) dendrogram based on Neis genetic distance revealed that the 12 varieties followed into two main clusters. The present finding showed that there was high level of genetic diversity among the varieties which can be used for parental selection in potato breeding program. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/sja.v11i2.18405 SAARC J. Agri., 11(2): 95-102 (2013)
Évaluer la santé sociale des régions françaises : entre enjeux économiques, épistémologiques et politiques
Authors: Jany-Catrice Florence , Marlier Grégory 
Published: March 2014

Dans cet article sont analysées les conditions sociopolitiques d’émergence et d’institutionnalisation de nouveaux indicateurs de richesse et de bien-être sur les territoires. L’article prend appui sur une expérimentation régionale française ayant permis la production d’un indicateur composite de santé sociale appliqué à l’ensemble des régions. Les dimensions de la multi-dimensionnalité de cette santé sociale sont présentées. Est ensuite testée la sensibilité de l’indicateur composite au choix des pondérations. Enfin, les usages possibles de cet indicateur social sont interrogés : combiné à une dimension économique, permettrait-il d’infléchir des politiques économiques et sociales, par exemple, les politiques de fonds structurels européens ?
La variété des coûts de congestion routière. Le cas du boulevard Périphérique parisien
Authors: Koning Martin 
Published: March 2014

Cet article a pour buts d’estimer les pertes de bien-être imputables à l’externalité de congestion sur le boulevard Périphérique parisien (BPP) et d’illustrer les divergences marquant l’étude de cette « défaillance de marché ». Ce travail est rendu possible grâce à l’exploitation d’une riche base de données sur l’utilisation du BPP en 2000 et en 2007. Le coût « économique » de la congestion sur le BPP atteignait 130 M euros en 2007, soit une légère augmentation par rapport à 2000 (+6 %). Alors qu’elles représentent 8 % des kilomètres parcourus sur le BPP, les classes de vitesse inférieures à 20 km/h concentrent 70 % des pertes. Nous discutons une grille de tarification optimale de la congestion pour le BPP et nous montrons que les approches « non économiques » de l’externalité surestiment, du simple au triple, les pertes liées au manque de coordination des voyageurs.
Theory of Mind as a Pedagogical Tool
Authors: Zunshine Lisa 
Published: March 2014

AbstractZunshine demonstrates how a cognitive narratological perspective on theory of mind (i.e., our evolved cognitive capacity to see people's observable behavior in terms of their underlying mental states, such as thoughts, feelings, desires, and intentions) offers an instructor a new tool for collaborative classroom exploration of representations of fictional consciousness. In particular, Zunshine tells of her experience of asking students to write up “missing” passages from Edith Wharton's short story “Xingu,” following their discussion of the story's construction of social minds, an approach that draws on theoretical perspectives that either directly represent theory of mind (Zunshine's “sociocognitive complexity” and Alan Palmer's “intermental thinking”) or are highly compatible with it (Suzanne Keen's “strategic empathizing”). Having used research on theory of mind to teach a wide range of texts on both graduate and undergraduate levels, Zunshine centers her article on the immediate classroom payoffs of this approach as well as its relationship with other, more established pedagogical strategies.
Where Readers MeetThe Road:
Authors: Michelson David 
Published: March 2014

AbstractThis article reports on a class project designed to help undergraduates learn about individual differences and personality in the evolutionary study of literature. Drawing on an anonymous packet that included a classmate's answers to personality, reading style, reading preference, and demographic questionnaires, students analyzed a classmate's liking of and responses to reading Cormac McCarthy's popular novel The Road. The project helped students go beyond interpretative approaches to the novel by examining the pressure points where individual differences affect a reader's fictional experience. It also appears to have successfully taught students to assess how well a concrete individual case stands up to scientific theories and tools designed to measure broad-based generalities. In doing so, students learned about theoretical and methodological differences between the sciences and the humanities as well as the real-world complexity of a reader's responses to a novel.
Consistency of Interrater Scoring of Student Performances of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE
Authors: Sandella Jeanne M. , Smith Larissa A. , Dowling Dennis J. 
Published: March 2014

Abstract

Context: Assessment of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is included in the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners' Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination-USA Level 2-Performance Evaluation (COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE). The scores earned for OMT should be equivalent among all raters regardless of which technique is scored or which rater is scoring the performance. As a quality assurance measure, selected examination dates and the encounters within the administration of COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE are scored by 2 raters: first by a “live” rater and next by a quality assurance rater. Neither rater knows if he or she is the first or second rater.

Objective: To compare candidate's scores recorded for OMT on COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE to determine whether differences exist among raters and techniques scored.

Methods: The authors evaluated candidate performances that took place from July through November 2012. For each performance, 2 raters scored the same technique or different techniques using the OMT scoring rubric. Discrepancies between scores were compared using t tests. Statistical significance was set at P<.05 for most analyses.

Results: Of the 708 performances, there was no statistically significant difference in scoring whether the OMT raters scored the same technique or different techniques when the students performed more than 1. There were no statistically significant differences between these results and instances when only a single technique was performed and scored.

Conclusion: The present study provides reliability evidence for the use of the global OMT scoring tool in the evaluation of OMT in COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE.