bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Requirements Elicitation of Passengers With Reduced Mobility for the Design of High Quality, Accessible and Inclusive Public Transport Services
Authors: Starzyńska Beata , Kujawińska Agnieszka , Grabowska Marta , Diakun Jacek , Więcek-Janka Ewa , Schnieder Lars , Schlueter Nadine , Nicklas Jan-Peter 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
In this article the authors present the methodology adopted and the results obtained in the first stage of the research encompassing focus group interviews (FGI) about the needs of public transport users in a selected city (Poznań). The elicitation and assessment of the requirements were carried out for three groups of people with disabilities using public transport in the city of Poznań: blind and partially sighted people, deaf and hearing-impaired people, as well as people with locomotor dysfunctions. A study carried out on the basis of a scenario especially designed for the FGI purpose has made it possible to identify barriers for people with disabilities and, consequently, to formulate their pre-trip,on-trip and post-trip requirements when it comes to urban public transport services. The results will be used to construct a questionnaire to be used further on in the project.
National Images in the Media and in Travel Writing
Authors: Sâsâiac Andi 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
The image that Romania has abroad represents, especially from a journalistic perspective, a more and more fashionable topic, although the westerners’ interest in this ‘different’ country is not that recent. What is recent is the self-awareness that Romanians are starting to develop, with regard to the westerners’ opinions, appreciative or deprecatory as they may be. The media play a very important role in the dissemination of national images and are the main provider of clichés and stereotypes. Ethnic groups are stereotyped and ‘otherized’ on the basis of popular media images. However, travel accounts are the literary works that carry imagological messages par excellence. My intention is to illustrate how the media influence the dissemination of images in travel writing and how images in travel writing can be approached through instruments normally used in journalistic discourse analysis
Template-Guided Self-Assembly of Discrete Optoplasmonic Molecules and Extended Optoplasmonic Arrays
Authors: Reinhard Björn M. , Ahn Wonmi , Hong Yan , Boriskina Svetlana V. , Zhao Xin 
Published: August 2015

Abstract The integration of metallic and dielectric building blocks into optoplasmonic
structures creates new electromagnetic systems in which plasmonic and photonic
modes can interact in the near-, intermediate- and farfield. The
morphology-dependent electromagnetic coupling between the different building
blocks in these hybrid structures provides a multitude of opportunities for
controlling electromagnetic fields in both spatial and frequency domain as well
as for engineering the phase landscape and the local density of optical states.
Control over any of these properties requires, however, rational fabrication
approaches for well-defined metal-dielectric hybrid structures. Template-guided
self-assembly is a versatile fabrication method capable of integrating metallic
and dielectric components into discrete optoplasmonic structures, arrays, or
metasurfaces. The structural flexibility provided by the approach is illustrated
by two representative implementations of optoplasmonic materials discussed in
this review. In optoplasmonic atoms or molecules optical microcavities (OMs)
serve as whispering gallery mode resonators that provide a discrete photonic
mode spectrum to interact with plasmonic nanostructures contained in the
evanescent fields of the OMs. In extended hetero-nanoparticle arrays in-plane
scattered light induces geometry-dependent photonic resonances that mix with the
localized surface plasmon resonances of the metal nanoparticles.We characterize
the fundamental electromagnetic working principles underlying both optoplasmonic
approaches and review the fabrication strategies implemented to realize
them.
A conversation and a letter. Heidegger, Derrida, and the (un)translatable East
Authors: Marinucci Lorenzo 
Published: August 2015

AbstractThis text was born out of a curious parallelism. Both Heidegger and Derrida happened to be, at one point of their biographical and philosophical paths, before a Japanese man. Also, they both decided to write about this “encounter” (a notion that has a degree of importance in both their philosophies). In doing this, they decided to employ and invest into this alterity and availability, although differences are readily noticeable. Their respective medium choices — for Heidegger the deep, enclosed intimity of language as Gespräch, for Derrida the travelling openness of a letter (what else?) — can be seen as a first glimpse of their final endeavors. Presenting the oncoming questions, — somehow reducible to one, “How can we communicate with the other/ Other?” — through a series of crossed chapters eventually focusing on Derrida, is justified by the impression that, as in polyphony, each of the two voices/tracks [traces] reveals something hidden in the other. Laying the one upon the other lets not only perceive their dissonances and disparities, but lets emerge from their own supplementary encounter — their playing tag — a set of subtler, flavorful questions.
Employer Organisations and Business Groups in the Czech Republic
Authors: Pinková Aneta 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
This article is a case study focusing on employer organisations and business organisations in the Czech Republic. In legal terms, employer organisations are a specific type of interest group with special regimes of registration and record keeping. Unlike business groups, they are endowed with certain privileges and, in particular, can participate in collective bargaining. This study analyses the relations between these two types of groups. The database originates from a questionnaire-based survey undertaken in 2010 among 91 groups representing businesses and employers. The analysis focuses on the relationship between a group’s registration as an employer organisation and its orientation towards employer and business interests. It also investigates similarities between the two organisation types in terms of secondary organisation and strategies used. The analysis suggests that the differences between these two types are minimal and that the possibility of participating in collective bargaining and in tripartite counselling bodies remains the only relevant distinction. This holds true even when we take into account these groups’ self-perceived primary role, i.e. defending their members as employer or as business organisations.
Newcomer, Normal Player or Regional Leader? Perceptions of Poland in the EU
Authors: Kratochvíl Petr , Mišík Matúš 
Published: August 2015

AbstractThis study analyses the status of the new EU member states and, in particular, Poland as it is perceived by the representatives of the older EU members. On a theoretical level, it argues that the transformation of the newcomers into “normal players” or even “regional leaders” is dependent on five specific conditions that each of these countries must fulfil. These range from (1) simple compliance with the EU’s basic norms and (2) a sufficient level of orientation in EU decision-making to (3) establishment of the country’s unique policy expertise, (4) the ability to create winning coalitions and finally and above all (5) a willingness to defend the interests of the Union as a whole. On an empirical level, we draw on an extensive set of interviews with diplomats belonging to the permanent representation of the old member states in Brussels. Based on these data, we conclude that (1) Poland has already established itself as a normal EU player fully comparable with the older member states. In terms of the country’s leadership status, (2) Poland has also moved to the position of frontrunner among the new member states. However, the country still fails in at least one criterion: (regional) leadership. This precludes it from becoming a fully respected and leading state in the EU.
Epistocracy and democratic epistemology
Authors: Min John B. 
Published: August 2015

AbstractEpistocracy, the rule by the experts or educated, poses a significant challenge to authentic democratic rule. Epistocrats typically reason from the premise, “experts have knowledge of political truths” to the conclusion, “experts should have the authority to rule.” There may be powerful moral reasons for thinking that the inference is fallacious. Invoking a public reason standard of acceptability, David Estlund makes a powerful argument of this sort. I argue that Estlund’s argument against epistocracy overlooks democratic epistemology, which can and should be utilized to strengthen the epistemic merits of a democratic rule. I therefore examine whether democratic democracy’s epistemic value can rest on a formal epistemic model. The inadequacy of the formal epistemic model leads us to defend democratic epistemology differently. This will be defended in two ways. The first step will be to cast doubt into the epistemic merits of expert rule in two ways. First, experts sometimes do not have access to privileged information of citizens who bear the consequences of expert decisions. Second, experts themselves can be biased. I argue that democratic deliberation can offset those two disadvantages of expert rule. The second step will be to examine the epistemic values of inclusive democratic rule.
Public Attitudes towards Monetary Integration in Seven New Member States of the EU
Authors: Szőcs Csongor-Ernő 
Published: August 2015

AbstractExisting work on euro support has provided insights into the dynamics of preferences, but most of these studies focus on older member states that already form an integral part of the Eurozone. This article inquires into public attitudes towards monetary integration in new member states of the EU: Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria and Lithuania. Focusing on the cross-sectional variation of preferences, it applies multilevel logit regression to test three perspectives – economic, conceptual and political – using individual-level survey data and NUTS-2 regional statistical data from seven countries for 2013. One of its novel findings is that beliefs such as the one that European Monetary Union (EMU) adherence will cause a spiral in economic inflation are powerful disincentives to euro support in these countries.
Is there a relationship between hospital care quality assessemnt and the patient’s place of residence?
Authors: Kos Marek , Dziewa Agnieszka , Drop Bartłomiej , Furtak-Niczyporuk Marzena , Warchoł-Sławińska Ewa 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
Introduction. Measuring the patient satisfaction with the hospital stay, as well as the knowledge of their requirements are very important in the management of health institutions. A good example of the recognition of patients’ expectations is studying the level of satisfaction with specially prepared questionnaires.
Aim. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between the patients’ place of residence and their satisfaction with the medical care they received when treated in local hospitals
Material and methods. Patient satisfaction survey was carried out in the Independent Public Health Care Centre in Kraśnik in two subsequent years: at the turn of 2011/2012 and in February 2013. The survey consisted of patients hospitalized in the surgical wards of the hospital. A testing tool for this survey was a self-designed questionnaire entitles “Patient satisfaction survey” specifically developed by nursing managers and approved by the management of the hospital.
Results. Patients of the District Hospital in Kraśnik gave their complex assessment of satisfaction with the benefits provided by the health care facility, taking into account not only the quality of strictly medical services, but the entire infrastructure of the hospital, including ancillary services. The obtained results gave a positive assessment of the analyzed branches. No statistically significant differences between the assessments of rural and urban inhabitants were found. The results allow knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of medical care in the wards.
Conclusions. Residents of rural areas, who are slightly better than those who live in cities, assess the work of local hospital surgical wards. You can clearly see it by assessing the quality of nurses’ and doctors’ work and the assessment of nutrition and the appearance of patient rooms. Systematic research, measurement and evaluation of patient satisfaction with hospital care can be the basis for the improvement and ensure an appropriate level of quality
Rules, indications and documentation for applying physical coercion by emergency medical services
Authors: Kucmin Tomasz , Kucmin Adriana , Płowaś-Goral Małgorzata , Nogalski Adam 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
Helping people with mental disorders poses a challenge to the members of medical emergency services (EMS). Psychiatric patients are often unpredictable and applying physical coercion is necessary in some cases.
The aim of this paper was to present and comment on legal foundations of application of different forms of physical coercion by EMS members and describe how to fill out medical records required every time physical coercion was used.
According to the amendments of Polish Mental Health Act made in 2010, the EMS members were granted the right to apply physical coercion. Further amendments to the Mental Health Act and the introduction of appropriate Ministry of Health decree define forms of physical coercion, indications to apply physical coercion and include a sample of proper medical records which are required in all cases of application of physical coercion.
Application of physical coercion should always be treated as last-line treatment option while helping patients suffering from mental disturbances. Obeying the law every time a decision regarding physical coercion is made protects patients’ right to receive dignified care and treatment as well as the rights of medical professionals
Can CRP affect the blood-brain barrier during acute ischemic stroke?
Authors: Bielewicz Joanna , Kurzepa Jacek , Czekajska-Chehab Elżbieta , Kamieniak Piotr , Daniluk Beata , Bartosik-Psujek Halina 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
Introduction. Ischemic strokes (IS) are one of the main causes of death and disabilities around the globe. Therefore, there is a huge need for researching the pathogenesis of IS. The C-reactive protein (CRP) plays a role during inflammatory processes. Results of some studies conducted on animal models indicate that CRP affects the blood-brain barrier (BBB) stability during IS. The presence of S100BB protein can be considered as an indication of BBB injury.
Aim. The purpose of this study was to discover the relationship between CRP and S100BB protein.
Material and methods. The study looked at fifty four IS patients, with the disease confirmed by computer tomography (CT). The clinical status was evaluated on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 10th day and 3 months following the onset of IS. Neurological status was estimated using the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Patients’ disability level was determined, using Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) and Barthel Index (BI). The volume of ischemic focus was calculated on the 10th day after the stroke, using CT. The levels of CRP and S100BB were evaluated on 1st, 3rd, 5th and 10th day after the stroke onset with usage of ELISA method.
Results. The mean level of CRP and its concentration on the 1st, 3rd, 5th and 10th day directly correlates with a deteriorated clinical status, as measured with the use of NIHSS, BI and mRS on day 10 and 3 months after the onset of IS. We found a correlation with the mean CRP level and bigger volume of ischemic injury. The mean CRP level correlated with the mean level of S100BB protein. In the group of patients with low CRP (0.51-24.68 mg/mL) the level of S100BB and the volume of ischemic focus were lower than in the group with a high level of CRP (24.69-209 mg/mL).
Conclusions. CRP can be considered as a predictor of a worse clinical outcome after stroke. The relationship between CRP and S100BB protein can suggest the active role of CRP during IS
The impact of antiepileptic drugs on the condition of the oral cavity in children and youth affected with epilepsy
Authors: Mielnik-Błaszczak Maria , Skawińska Agnieszka , Michałowski Artur , Błaszczak Jerzy , Książek Katarzyna 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
Introduction. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders. Epileptic patients taking antiepileptic pharmaceuticals often suffer from hypertrophic changes in gums. It is well established that dental hypertrophies within the alveolar tissue appear more often in children and young people being treated for epilepsy than adults.
Aim. The aim of the study was to determine the influence of antiepileptic drug therapy on the oral cavity of both children and young people suffering from epilepsy.
Material and methods. The investigation consisted of a clinical examination and a questionnaire looking at 107 individuals of both sexes, all aged between 6 and 18. They were all residents of the Lublin region. The study looked at the individuals residing in the Social Care Center in Lublin and patients treated at the Children’s Clinical Hospital in Lublin. The oral analysis included an examination of hard tissues, the state of oral hygiene according to Green and Vermillion (OHI-S), periodontal treatment needs (CPITN), status of gums and mucosal membrane pathological assessment of the oral cavity and determination of developmental disturbances of teeth (intensity of tooth decay expressed as DMFt).
Results. The patients who took antiepileptic drugs had greater treatment needs in tissues of periodontium - determined by the value of CPITN index - (1.68±0.60), unlike those subjects who had not taken any medicine (0.96±0.29), (p=0.0001; Z=-3.20). It was stated that the value of the DMFt index had been significantly higher in those subjects who had been taking antiepileptic medicines (6.80±5.16), unlike the subjects not taking medicine (4.65±3.72), (p=0.02; Z=2.40). In subjects taking antiepileptic drugs, the OHI-S index was significantly higher (2.50) unlike those subjects who had not taken any medicine (1.53), (p=0.0001; Z=4.92).
Conclusions. The findings demonstrate that the hard dental tissues in children taking antiepileptic drugs require much more care. They have a higher simplified index of oral hygiene and higher index for periodontal treatment needs. Disturbances related to oral mucosal cavity and dental abnormalities occurred more frequently in children ingesting antiepileptic agents
Anticipated BDSDEs driven by Lévy process with non-Lipschitz coefficients
Authors: Aidara Sadibou , Sow Ahmadou Bamba 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
In this work we deal with a anticipated backward doubly stochastic differential equation associated
to a random Poisson measure. We establish existence and uniqueness of solution in the case of non-Lipschitz coefficients. The novelty of our result lies in the fact that
we allow the time interval to be infinite.
An Empirical Analysis of Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan
Authors: Akbar Minhas , Akbar Ahsan 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
The aim of this paper is to explore the trends in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in Pakistan and to identify the key determinants of FDI for the period of 2000-2013. The country experienced a continuous surge in FDI inflows from 2000-2008. On the contrary, the phase of 2009-2013 has been characterized by a persistent decline in FDI in Pakistan. This slump is mainly attributed to political and economic instability as wells as poor law and order situation in the country. Keeping these periods with differing results in perspective, multiple regression analysis is employed to empirically analyze the key determinants that are expected to explain variation in FDI in Pakistan. The selected variables were found significant determinants of FDI in Pakistan. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), degree of trade openness and regime of dictatorship have a significant positive effect on FDI. While, terrorism attacks foreign debt, exchange rate, political instability, and domestic capital formation are negatively significant determinants of FDI inflows in Pakistan. Considering the dynamic changes in the broad macro factors in economy, this study provides a fresh perspective on the factors that determine FDI in Pakistan. Moreover, the study findings provide important insights to policy makers to design policy measures that enhance FDI inflows in Pakistan.
Determinants of Capital Structure: A Quantile Regression Analysis
Authors: Aviral Kumar Tiwari , Raveesh Krishnankutty 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
In this study, we attempted to analyze the determinants of capital structure for Indian firms using a panel framework and to investigate whether the capital structure models derived from Western settings provide convincing explanations for capital structure decisions of the Indian firms. The investigation is performed using balanced panel data procedures for a sample 298 firms (from the BSE 500 firms based on the availability of data) during 2001-2010. We found that for lowest quantile LnSales and TANGIT are significant with positive sign and NDTS and PROFIT are significant with negative sign. However, in case of 0.25th quantile LnSales and LnTA are significant with positive sign and PROFIT is significant with negative sign. For median quantile PROFIT is found to be significant with negative sign and TANGIT is significant with positive sign. For 0.75th quantile, in model one, LnSales and PROFIT are significant with negative sign and TANGIT and GROWTHTA are significant with positive sign whereas, in model two, results of 0.75th quantile are similar to the median quantile of model two. For the highest quantile, in case of model one, results are similar to the case of 0.75th quantile with exception that now GROWTHTA in model one (and GROWTHSA in model two).
Tax Performance Assessment in Scandinavian Countries
Authors: Bunescu Liliana 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
The aim of this paper is to evaluate fiscal policy performance level in Nordic countries of Europe by quantifying the gap between their performance and an optimum benchmark value. In this study it was selected Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway. These countries occupy the first places in the ranking of countries with the highest rate of tax burden in Europe. The first part of paper contains general aspects of fiscal performance in international research and an overview of the Nordic tax systems model. The second part of paper focuses on evaluation of tax policy performance in these countries by using OptimTax scoring analysis. The research is based on a multivariate analysis instrument that uses quantitative data on various aspects of tax policy. OptimTax achieves a score for assessing the degree of optimization of fiscal policy. The results reveal high levels of tax performance in Scandinavian countries and a trend that seems to be more constant than ascending, except Norway.
Competing motivations and number variation
Authors: Gomes Camacho Roberto , Hermenegildo Salomão Mircia 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
In this paper, we submit data on variable plural marking in non-verbal predicates, preceded or not by a copula, to sociolinguistic treatment. The data was extracted from a corpus collected in the northwestern region of the state of São Paulo, in Brazil. The study was intended to examine whether variable plural marking in non-verbal predicates such as nouns, adjectives and past participles can be explained either by exclusively formal or exclusively functional constraints, or by the interaction between both, that is, by competing motivations. Results show that neither functional nor formal motivations alone rule these types of phenomena, which happen to be strongly constrained by a specific external factor: years of schooling.