bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Digital Image Analysis Method for Estimation of Fusarium‐Damaged Kernels in Wheat
Authors: Maloney Peter V. , Petersen Stine , Navarro Rene A. , Marshall David , McKendry Anne L. , Costa Jose M. , Murphy J. Paul 
Published: August 2014

ABSTRACTFusarium head blight (FHB) of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), or head scab, causes a reduction in grain yield and quality through the formation of shriveled, dull‐grey seeds called “tombstones” or Fusarium‐damaged kernels (FDK). Fusarium‐damaged kernels are commonly quantified on a percentage basis by visually separating damaged from healthy kernels following harvest, in a process that is both time consuming and labor intensive. The objective of this study was to evaluate an alternative method for quantifying FDK through the use of the digital image analysis program ImageJ. The ‘NC‐Neuse’ × ‘AGS 2000’ F5–derived recombinant inbred population of 172 lines and the NC‐Neuse ×‘Bess’ double haploid population of 112 lines were used in this study. NC‐Neuse and Bess were moderately resistant and AGS 2000 was susceptible to FHB. The populations were evaluated under moderate to heavy FHB epidemics in a total of five environments in North Carolina, Maryland, and Missouri with two to three replications per environment during the 2010 to 2011 and 2011 to 2012 seasons. Following hand harvest and grain processing, FDK was estimated by (i) visual separation of diseased kernels and (ii) digital image analysis using ImageJ on captured images of grain samples. The correlation between the two methods ranged from 0.72 to 0.80 over five environments. A lower correlation was observed in one environment due to cracked and broken kernels in the samples. Digital image analysis was three times faster than the visual method and estimated FDK on a larger scale per plot sample, whereas labor and time constraints limited the sample size for the visual method. Digital image analysis was consistent over samples and appears well suited as an alternative form to estimate percent of FDK in grain that is not damaged in other ways.
A Case Report of Gingival Enlargement Associated With Invasive Cervical Resorption
Authors: Bal MV , Yıldırım Ş , Saygun I 
Published: August 2014

SUMMARY
Invasive cervical resorption (ICR) is a rare external dental resorption with unknown etiology; it progresses asymptomatically in the cervical area of the permanent teeth. Lesions are mostly misdiagnosed as internal resorption or caries, which leads to erroneous treatments. This case report presents the clinical and radiological diagnosis, as well as the results of treatment and 3-year follow-up in a 50-year-old female patient with gingival enlargement associated with ICR in tooth No. 25. Granulation tissue was removed by accessing the cervical resorption area through a flap operation. Following the endodontic treatment, the tooth was restored using composite resin and the hyperplastic lesion was excised. In conclusion, it should be kept in mind that clinical, radiological, and pathological evaluation in the differential diagnosis of localized hyperplastic lesions in the gingiva is of importance and that ICR could play a role in the etiology of these lesions.
Adsorption Kinetics of Reactive Dyes on Ash from Town Heating Plant
Authors: Djordjevic Dragan , Stojiljkovic Dragan , Smelcerovic Miodrag 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
In order to investigate the mechanism of adsorption of reactive dyes from the textile industry on ash from heating plant produced by brown coal combustion, some characteristic sorption constants are determined using Langergren adsorption equations for pseudo-ﬁ rst and pseudo-second order. Combined kinetic models of pseudo-ﬁrst order and pseudo-second order can provide a simple but satisfactory explanation of the adsorption process for a reactive dye. According to the characteristic diagrams and results of adsorption kinetic parameters of reactive dyes on ashes, for the applied amounts of the adsorbents and different initial dye concentrations, it can be concluded that the rate of sorption is fully functionally described by second order adsorption model. According to the results, the rate constant of pseudo-second order decreases with increasing initial dye concentration and increases with increasing amount of adsorbent – ash.
Surface Properties of Particles Emitted from Selected Coal-Fired Heating Plants and Electric Power Stations in Poland: Preliminary Results
Authors: Pastuszka Józef S. , Konieczyński Jan , Talik Ewa 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
The surface properties of particles emitted from six selected coal-fired power and heating plants in Poland have been studied in this work for the first time. Samples were collected beyond the control systems. Surface composition of the size-distributed particles was obtained by photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).
The reflection of the smallest, submicron particles was also measured to calculate their specific/mass absorption. The surface layer of the emitted particles was clearly dominated by oxygen, followed by silicon and carbon. The sum of the relative concentration of these elements was between 85.1% and 91.1% for coarse particles and 71.8–93.4% for fine/submicron particles. Aluminum was typically the fourth or fifth, or at least the sixth most common element. The mass absorption of the submicron particles emitted from the studied plants ranged from 0.02 m2g-1 to 0.03 m2g-1. Only specific absorption obtained for the “Nowy Wirek” heating plant was significantly higher than in other studied plants probably because the obsolete fire grate is used in this heating plant.
The obtained results suggest that the power/heating-plant-emitted fine particles contain less carbonaceous material/elemental carbon on their surfaces than those that are typical in urban air.
Enterprise Transformation Through Supporting Information Systems. The Case Of A Romanian Hotel Chain
Authors: Popescu Teodora , Achim Ioan Moise , Kadar Manuella 
Published: August 2014

AbstractThe present paper analyses and exemplifies the role of information systems in the processes of enterprise transformation, by presenting the case study of a hotel chain that elaborated a new integrated information system in order to increase efficiency of the room booking process. The theoretical literature will outline the main theories concerning enterprise transformation and its role in the knowledge-based society, and in particular, its importance in efficiency-driven economies, such as Romania’s. The case study will also describe the IS in terms of motivation, options, anticipated benefits, related risks, implementation costs and duration, assessment of investment. A detailed activity plan will be provided, as well as an analysis of resources involved. Of extreme relevance is the presentation of the expected social impact of the development project, which proves the multifacetedness of enterprise transformation, through its large outreach to all stakeholders, not only employees and customers, but the society at large.
Piif – Romanian Fluid Engineering Informatics Platform
Authors: Georgescu Andrei-Mugur , Anton Anton , Susan-Resiga Romeo 
Published: August 2014

AbstractThis paper presents the collaborative work that, the fluid mechanics, hydraulics or hydraulic machineries departments, from 6 Romanian universities, have put together in order to build up a web based platform to be used, by students as well as by teachers, in the study of fluid engineering. The different components of the platform are presented and discussions are made on the main problems that appeared in the creation process of the PiiF (PiiF stands for “Fluid Engineering Informatics Platform” which in Romanian is: “Platforma Informatica de Ingineria Fluidelor”) platform. Of course, adopted solutions to the problems are also explained thoroughly. We consider this project to be a good example on both: collaboration in engineering education and new innovative methods for engineering education.
What Determines The Migration Intentions Of University Students?
Authors: Haase Heiko , Lautenschläger Arndt 
Published: August 2014

AbstractThe paper aims at exploring determinants of the university students' intentions to stay within their university region. At this, we presume that students' career choice motivations are related to their professional intentions, which again, along with demographic characteristics, affect their migration decision. Our analysis is based on a cross-sectional study of 2,353 students from three different higher education institutions, two of them located in Germany and one in Namibia. Results indicate that in Germany migration matters because a considerable proportion of students intend to leave the university region after graduation. At this, we found that the students' geographical provenance exerts the most significant effect on the intention to stay. Moreover, certain professional intentions were directly and some career choice motivations were indirectly linked with the intention to remain at the university location. We present several conclusions and implications.
How Useful Can Be Data Mining For A Continuos Speech Therapist’s Education?
Authors: Danubianu Mirela , Danubianu Dragos Mircea 
Published: August 2014

AbstractSpeech therapy can be viewed as a business in logopaedic area that aims to offer services for correcting language. A proper treatment of speech impairments ensures improved efficiency of therapy, so, in order to do that, a therapist must continuously learn how to adjust its therapy methods to patient's characteristics. Using Information and Communication Technology in this area allowed collecting a lot of data regarding various aspects of treatment. These data can be used for a data mining process in order to find useful and usable patterns and models which help therapists to improve its specific education. Clustering, classification or association rules can provide unexpected information which help to complete therapist's knowledge and to adapt the therapy to patient's needs.
Corporate Social Responsibility In Germany And Other Countries
Authors: Katharina Hedderich 
Published: August 2014

AbstractThe issue of Corporate Social Responsibility in economy has its roots in the 1950s of the 20th century. Due to further development of globalization or the financial crisis, the discussion of this issue is more current than ever before. Nevertheless, the arrangement within single enterprises as well the perception, acceptance and behavior of the customers varies very strongly internationally. The aim of the paper is to identify how the phenomenon Corporate Social Responsibility represents itself, how it has changed and furthermore, in how far it has affected different economies and countries. The main aspects of the paper are investigation of this phenomenon from a customer view in Germany, as well as the comparison to other European nations, the Asian countries and the USA. At first, the development of the term Corporate Social Responsibility is revealed and defined in general. Accordingly, the establishment of Corporate Social Responsibility in USA, European and Asia is presented. Following, there are investigations from these countries regarding the consumer perception and behavior in relation to Corporate Social Responsibility. Finally, a German research project is presented, which has analyzed consumer perception and behavior in Germany. The work ends with a short conclusion. At that stage final results are still under development. The author will present them at the 5th ICEBE.
Sustainable Higher Education For The 21ST CENTURY
Authors: Stoiciu Andreea , Burdusel Eva-Nicoleta 
Published: August 2014

AbstractThe aim of the paper is to perform an analysis of the current state of Romanian higher education taking into account the changes, challenges and opportunities for a sustainable higher education system, and performing an integrative and anticipative approach to education. The relevance of the topic is supported by the endeavour of integrating Romanian education in the European higher education and the European research area. The paper shall clarify certain concepts: sustainability in higher education; formal vs. informal vs. non-formal education; degree vs competencies. and reach certain conclusions regarding graduates adaptability to labour market and society requirements.
Multimedia Tutorials, Used In Engineering Education
Authors: Borza Sorin , Rotaru Ionela Magdalena , Borza Iunia 
Published: August 2014

AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to highlight the benefits that they generate using multimedia tutorials in the process of education and especially higher education. One of the major objectives of the paper is to make a pertinent analysis that has a multimedia tutorial both classical and educational process at the distance. Another area in which the paper refers is the one related to research conducted in training on the web or WBC. The paper is the result of a long period that was studied the impact that it presents these types of tutors both in the educational process of education and living at a distance. The paper will present a concrete impact on groups of students use multimedia tutorials on learning process and the implications they will have in the future. This paper is based on research undertaken by the author for many years on the educational process and its results show both in writing and graphic methods, the advantages of this technology on how to teach the students and the impact of the multimedia tutorial to the teacher.
Computational Techniques In Management Of Engineering And Business Institutions
Authors: Cioca Marius , Cioranu Cosmin , Gîfu Daniela 
Published: August 2014

AbstractThis paper deals with computational techniques used in management engineering in order to support enterprise managers in the decision-making process. Thus, the paper presents an application, built with web technologies for extracting and interpreting information from various sources, enabling the user to analyze data both in text files and the data available on the Internet, results that greatly improves the decision-making process through an efficient and fast analysis of data which, due to large the volume growing exponentially can no longer be covered and analyzed “manually” by a human factor.
Facilitating Learning Using Modern E-Learning Tools In Technical Drawing And Infographics Teaching
Authors: Chiliban Bogdan , Căuneac Damaris , Chiliban Marius 
Published: August 2014

AbstractLicence and Master’s Degree Programs generally use specific e-learning methods as a complementary training. The design of master’s degree academic curricula in e-learning system will involve the curricular development, the designing of the learning resources. The local Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu was making progresses during the last years and with the help of learning technology as well as the development and simulation of the instructive-educational web-based process solutions, the school will be offering a lot of facilities for the management and presentation of various types of educational content, such as multimedia interactive materials, simulations, and tests, covering a wide range of subjects. The present paper will propose a Technical Drawing and Infographics course and lesson after making out a case for using offline and online e-learning tools.
Scope of management of emergencies in palliative care
Authors: Mohammed Amrallah A. 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
Patients receiving palliative care may deteriorate suddenly due to their illness or another acute medical or surgical problem. Management options depend on life expectancy, level of intervention needed, and an assessment of risks, benefits, side effects and likely outcome. Symptom control and supportive care may be the most appropriate management if the patient is dying. Treatment options are to be discussed with the patient and family; if possible, discussion and documentation of the patient’s wishes should be made in advance including those about resuscitation, hospital admission and transfer to an intensive care unit.
Crowdsourcing As A Method Of Obtaining Information
Authors: Przybylska Natalia 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
The aim of this article is to analyse and describe a new trend in obtaining information and solving problems, which is crowdsourcing. Contemporary enterprises face enormous challenges, which are connected with omnipresent changes occurring in the functioning of societies and economies all over the world. Crowdsourcing is a very complex and constantly evolving phenomenon. It is an open subject of multiple discussions in which, due to its multiple factors and variable applications, it is being differently defined. Growing usage of this phenomenon prompts scientists for undertaking research and analysis of this issue as it is strictly connected with dynamically changing attitudes of, not only, entrepreneurs, but also their surroundings. The prime driving force behind undertaking this subject is a fast development of technology, Web 2.0, or globalisation. The mechanism of crowdsourcing’s functioning has been known for ages; however, it was named as a tool for modern enterprises 10 years ago. During that short period of time crowdsourcing has gained the acceptance of a number of people all over the world. The challenge for the present research is, as well, to indicate advantages and underline the essence of proper managing of crowdsourcing in enterprises, what involves a number of aspects. The described solution is still gaining more and more proponents; however, planned inappropriately, may cause completely reversible effect than the desired one. In this article, descriptions of worldwide ventures, which apply crowdsourcing, in Poland as well, and the results of the newest research on the phenomenon were included.
The Resource Hazards Model for the Critical Infrastructure of the State Emergency Management Process
Authors: Ostrowska Teresa 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
This paper presents an investigation of the relevant factors related to the construction of a resource model which is designed to be useful in the management processes of the operation of critical infrastructure (CI) for state emergencies. The genesis of the research lay in the perceived need for effective protection of multidimensional CI methodologies, and it was influenced by the nature of the physical characteristics of the available resources. It was necessary to establish a clear structure and well defined objectives and to assess the functional and structural resources required, as well as the potential relational susceptibilities deriving from a number of possible threats and the possible seriousness of a specific range of incidents and their possible consequences. The interdependence of CI stocks is shown by the use of tables of resource classes. The dynamics of the interaction of CI resources are modeled by examining how using clusters of potential risks can at any given time create a class of compounds related to susceptibilities and threats to the resources. As a result, the model can be used to conduct multi-dimensional risk calculations for crisis management CI resource configurations.
Implementation of Business Intelligence in An IT Organization - The Concept of An Evaluation Model
Authors: Sitek Tomasz , Litka Michal 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
This paper presents the issue of assessing the validity and effectiveness of implementing a Business Intelligence system in an IT Support Organization. This entity provides IT services to external clients involving, in particular, the storage and processing of large amounts of data. The vast amount of realized projects and also incidents reported in connection with those projects prevented effective decisions from being made without the support of dedicated technologies. The authors present the problems encountered by the studied entity and describe the tool that was selected to improve the situation. The aim of this study is to measure and describe the key processes in the organization on the basis of prepared aggregated measures, first prior to the implementation of the BI system and then a year after its implementation. The evaluation model developed by the authors allowed the assessment of the key aspects of the company’s operation over 2 years. It thus helped decision makers to establish whether the decision to implement the Business Intelligence system was correct or not.
Application of A Line Ampacity Model and Its Use in Transmission Lines Operations
Authors: Šnajdr Jaroslav , Sedláček Jan , Vostracký Zdenek 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
A conductor thermal model related to CIGRE and IEEE solutions was developed and compared with measurements. Two pylons of a single line were equipped with weather monitoring stations and conductor temperature sensors based on Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) principle. Also a fiber optic distributed temperature sensing system was installed to provide additional data. Over 2.5 million data points were evaluated. Developed model deviation for more than 99 % of values proved to be ±1 °C for SAW sensor and ±3.5 °C for the fiber optic measurement. Several ampacity determination methods were described from a transmission grid operator’s point of view. Their features were compared in order to show at which planning period they could be useful. A new method for dynamic line rating determination was proposed. Although it reduces maximum ampacity gain, its advantage lies in minimizing measurement systems while retaining relatively stable value and low risk of temperature limit exceeding.
Estimating the Uncertainty of Tensile Strength Measurement for A Photocured Material Produced by Additive Manufacturing
Authors: Adamczak Stanisław , Bochnia Jerzy , Kaczmarska Bożena 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
The aim of this study was to estimate the measurement uncertainty for a material produced by additive manufacturing. The material investigated was FullCure 720 photocured resin, which was applied to fabricate tensile specimens with a Connex 350 3D printer based on PolyJet technology. The tensile strength of the specimens established through static tensile testing was used to determine the measurement uncertainty. There is a need for extensive research into the performance of model materials obtained via 3D printing as they have not been studied sufficiently like metal alloys or plastics, the most common structural materials. In this analysis, the measurement uncertainty was estimated using a larger number of samples than usual, i.e., thirty instead of typical ten. The results can be very useful to engineers who design models and finished products using this material. The investigations also show how wide the scatter of results is.