bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Flexural strengthening of Reinforced Concrete (RC) Beams Retrofitted with Corrugated Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Laminates
Authors: Aravind N. , Samanta Amiya K. , Roy Dilip Kr. Singha , Thanikal Joseph V. 
Published: May 2015

Abstract
Strengthening the structural members of old buildings using advanced materials is a contemporary research in the field of repairs and rehabilitation. Many researchers used plain Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) sheets for strengthening Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams. In this research work, rectangular corrugated GFRP laminates were used for strengthening RC beams to achieve higher flexural strength and load carrying capacity. Type and dimensions of corrugated profile were selected based on preliminary study using ANSYS software. A total of twenty one beams were tested to study the load carrying capacity of control specimens and beams strengthened with plain sheets and corrugated laminates using epoxy resin. This paper presents the experimental and theoretical study on flexural strengthening of Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams using corrugated GFRP laminates and the results are compared. Mathematical models were developed based on the experimental data and then the models were validated.
Bending analysis of laminated composite and
sandwich beams according to refined
trigonometric beam theory
Authors: Sayyad A. S. , Ghugal Y. M. , Naik N. S. 
Published: May 2015

Abstract
A trigonometric beam theory (TBT) is developed
for the bending analysis of laminated composite and sandwich
beams considering the effect of transverse shear deformation.
The axial displacement field uses trigonometric
function in terms of thickness coordinate to include the effect
of transverse shear deformation. The transverse displacement
is considered as a sum of two partial displacements,
the displacement due to bending and the displacement
due to transverse shearing. Governing equations and
boundary conditions are obtained by using the principle
of virtual work. To demonstrate the validity of present theory
it is applied to the bending analysis of laminated composite
and sandwich beams. The numerical results of displacements
and stresses obtained by using present theory
are presented and compared with those of other trigonometric
theories available in literature along with elasticity
solution wherever possible.
A complete classification of four-dimensional paraKähler Lie algebras
Authors: Calvaruso Giovanni 
Published: May 2015

Abstract
We consider paraKähler Lie algebras, that is, even-dimensional Lie algebras g equipped with a pair
(J, g), where J is a paracomplex structure and g a pseudo-Riemannian metric, such that the fundamental
2-form Ω(X, Y) = g(X, JY) is symplectic. A complete classification is obtained in dimension four.
A Modified Gibbs Free Energy Minimisation Model for Fluid Bed Coal Gasification
Authors: Ściążko Marek , Stępień Leszek 
Published: May 2015

Abstract
A modified approach to equilibrium modelling of coal gasification is presented, based on global thermodynamic analysis of both homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions occurring during a gasification process conducted in a circulating fluid bed reactor. The model is based on large-scale experiments (ca. 200 kg/h) with air used as a gasification agent and introduces empirical modifications governing the quasi-equilibrium state of two reactions: water-gas shift and Boudouard reaction. The model predicts the formation of the eight key gaseous species: CO, CO2, H2O, H2, H2S, N2, COS and CH4, volatile hydrocarbons represented by propane and benzene, tar represented by naphthalene, and char containing the five elements C, H, O, N, S and inorganic matter.
Use of Natural Nanotubes of Halloysite Clay for Thermochemical Conversion of Cottonseed Oil
Authors: Mammadova T.A. , Hasankhanova N.V. , Teyubov Kh.Sh. , Askerova E.N. , Latifova T.S. , Abbasov V.M. 
Published: May 2015

AbstractThe process of obtaining low molecular weight C
The political and conception of the self – a Wittgensteinian approach to political thought/ Polityka bez podmiotu – wittgensteinowska perspektywa w myśli politycznej
Authors: Krzynówek-Arndt Anna 
Published: May 2015

AbstractThe paper proposes to examine the variety of ways political theorists understand the political importance of Wittgenstein’s thought. Any analysis of Wittgensteinian political philosophy start from different understanding of this philosophy of language and possible ends of philosophical activity. However, each attempt to interpret the significance of Wittgenstein’s work to political thought anticipates or is linked to a particular conception of the self, a particular conception of the human being that is not easy to reconcile with the Wittgenstein of Tractatus and the Wittgenstein of Philosophical Investigations. For that reasons any Wittgensteinian approach to political thought should make an attention to the way Wittgenstein discusses on the self, the “I”, the way we use the word “I”.
Cost-efficiency in multivariate Lévy models
Authors: Rüschendorf Ludger , Wolf Viktor 
Published: May 2015

Abstract
In this paper we determine lowest cost strategies for given payoff distributions called cost-efficient
strategies in multivariate exponential Lévy models where the pricing is based on the multivariate Esscher
martingale measure. This multivariate framework allows to deal with dependent price processes as arising
in typical applications. Dependence of the components of the Lévy Process implies an influence even on the
pricing of efficient versions of univariate payoffs.We state various relevant existence and uniqueness results
for the Esscher parameter and determine cost efficient strategies in particular in the case of price processes
driven by multivariate NIG- and VG-processes. From a monotonicity characterization of efficient payoffs we
obtain that basket options are generally inefficient in Lévy markets when pricing is based on the Esscher
measure.We determine efficient versions of the basket options in real market data and show that the proposed
cost efficient strategies are also feasible from a numerical viewpoint. As a result we find that a considerable
efficiency loss may arise when using the inefficient payoffs.
Jobcoaching – a Method of Age Management in an Organisation
Authors: Sobocka-Szczapa Halina 
Published: May 2015

AbstractPopulation aging phenomenon, which takes place globally, forces organisations to change their approach to human resource management. An interest in humanistic approach to management issues, including human resource management, that has been recently popular among HR experts, became the starting point for the analysis presented in this paper. It seems that jobcoaching is closely connected with this notion, which is aimed at understanding and improving the lot of human in the world of organisation, especially when people have the possibility to be active on the labour market for a longer time. Similarly, as in case of the basic assumptions of the humanistic approach to management, jobcoaching puts to the fore the need to understand the personal experience of the members of the organisation. The purpose of this paper is to present the jobcoaching as a method of age management in organisations. The paper verifies a research hypothesis, that in systematically changing conditions of the organisation, the use of jobcoaching can improve the company’s operations, as well as it can be a starting point for changing the attitudes of employees and employers to the situation prevailing in the environment.
Kaizen as a Method of Management Improvement in Small Production Companies
Authors: Kamińska Barbara 
Published: May 2015

Abstract„Quality is not everything but everything is nothing without quality”. The famous quotation from K. Ishikawa brings to our attention the fact that nowadays quality is one of strategic concepts from the point of view of functioning of companies, especially production-oriented ones. The lack of quality often eliminates a product from the basket of potential further choices. That means that quality is a prerequisite in the contemporary, highly competitive and saturated market. In order to ensure quality, enterprises introduce various concepts and methods to support quality management. They include, among others, the kaizen philosophy, which allows to minimize unnecessary actions (losses). It is especially recommended to small firms as an inexpensive method assuring high quality of products because they are constantly improved, which, in turn, guarantees maintaining a high position among competitors. This article aims to introduce the concept of kaizen by describing how it works and considering whether it can be successful in Polish companies.
A Software Architecture Assisting Workflow Executions on Cloud Resources
Authors: Borowik Grzegorz , Woźniak Marcin , Fornaia Andrea , Giunta Rosario , Napoli Christian , Pappalardo Giuseppe , Tramontana Emiliano 
Published: May 2015

Abstract
An enterprise providing services handled by means of workflows needs to monitor and control their execution, gather usage data, determine priorities, and properly use computing cloud-related resources. This paper proposes a software architecture that connects unaware services to components handling workflow monitoring and management concerns. Moreover, the provided components enhance dependability of services while letting developers focus only on the business logic
Construction of an Expert System Based on Fuzzy Logic for Diagnosis of Analog Electronic Circuits
Authors: Grzechca Damian E. 
Published: May 2015

Abstract
The paper presents construction of the fuzzy logic system to analog circuits parametric fault diagnosis. The classical dictionary construction is replaced by fuzzy rule system. The first part refers to analog fault diagnosis, its techniques, approaches and goals. It clarifies common strategy and define differences between detecting, locating and identifying a fault in analog electronic circuit. The second part is focused on a creation of fuzzy rule expert system with use of sensitivity functions and known circuit topology. To detect, locate and identify a faulty element in a circuit the sensitivity matrix is used. The advantage of the method is its utilization in all, AC, DC and time domain. The fuzzy system, like the classical fault dictionary, can detect and locate single catastrophic faults and, on the contrary to the classical one, it also detects and locates parametric faults. Moreover, it allows identification of these faults, such that sign of the faulty parameter deviation is designated. The method has deterministic character as well as it can be applied on the verification and production stage
The On-line Evolutionary Method for Soft Fault Diagnosis in Diode-transistor Circuits
Authors: Korzybski Marek , Ossowski Marek 
Published: May 2015

Abstract
The paper is devoted to diagnostic method enabling us to perform all the three levels of fault investigations - detection, localization and identification. It is designed for analog diodetransistor circuits, in which the circuit’s state is defined by the DC sources’ values causing elements operating points and the harmonic components with small amplitudes being calculated in accordance with small-signal circuit analysis rules. Gene expression programming (GEP), differential evolution (DE) and genetic algorithms (GA) are a mathematical background of the proposed algorithms. Time consumed by diagnostic process rises rapidly with the increasing number of possible faulty circuit elements in case of using any of mentioned algorithms. The conncept of using two different circuit models with partly different elements allows us to decrease a number of possibly faulty elements in each circuit because some of possibly faulty elements are absent in one of two investigated circuits
Inhibition of kinase and endoribonuclease activity of ERN1/IRE1α affects expression of proliferationrelated genes in U87 glioma cells
Authors: Minchenko Oleksandr H. , Tsymbal Dariia O. , Minchenko Dmytro O. , Moenner Michel , Kovalevska Olena V. , Lypova Nadia M. 
Published: May 2015

AbstractInhibition of ERN1/IRE1α (endoplasmic reticulum to nucleus signaling 1/inositol requiring enzyme-1α), the major signaling pathway of endoplasmic reticulum stress, significantly decreases tumor growth. We have studied the expression of transcription factors such as E2F8 (E2F transcription factor 8), EPAS1 (endothelial PAS domain protein 1), TBX3 (T-box 3), ATF3 (activating transcription factor 3), FOXF1 (forkhead box F1), and HOXC6 (homeobox C6) in U87 glioma cells overexpressing dominant-negative ERN1/IRE1α defective in endoribonuclease (dnr-ERN1) as well as defective in both kinase and endonuclease (dn-ERN1) activity of ERN1/IRE1α. We have demonstrated that the expression of all studied genes is decreased at the mRNA level in cells with modified ERN1/IRE1α; TBX3, however, is increased in these cells as compared to control glioma cells. Changes in protein levels of E2F8, HOXC6, ATF3, and TBX3 corresponded to changes in mRNAs levels. We also found that two mutated ERN1/IRE1α have differential effects on the expression of studied transcripts. The presence of kinase and endonuclease deficient ERN1/IRE1α in glioma cells had a less profound effect on the expression of E2F8, HOXC6, and TBX3 genes than the blockade of the endoribonuclease activity of ERN1/IRE1α alone. Kinase and endonuclease deficient ERN1/IRE1α suppresses ATF3 and FOXF1 gene expressions, while inhibition of only endoribonuclease of ERN1/IRE1α leads to the up-regulation of these gene transcripts. The present study demonstrates that fine-tuning of the expression of proliferation related genes is regulated by ERN1/IRE1α an effector of endoplasmic reticulum stress. Inhibition of ERN1/IRE1α, especially its endoribonuclease activity, correlates with deregulation of proliferation related genes and thus slower tumor growth.
The unfolded protein response, inflammation, oscillators, and disease: a systems biology approach
Authors: Rangel-Aldao Rafael 
Published: May 2015

AbstractNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, cancers, diabetes and obesity are responsible for about two thirds of mortality worldwide, and all of these ailments share a common low-intensity systemic chronic inflammation, endoplasmic reticulum stress (ER stress), and the ensuing Unfolded Protein Response (UPR). These adaptive mechanisms are also responsible for significant metabolic changes that feedback with the central clock of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the hypothalamus, as well as with oscillators of peripheral tissues. In this review we attempt to use a systems biology approach to explore such interactions as a whole; to answer two fundamental questions: (1) how dependent are these adaptive responses and subsequent events leading to NCD with their state of synchrony with the SCN and peripheral oscillators? And, (2) How could modifiers of the activity of SCN for instance, food intake, exercise, and drugs, be potentially used to modulate systemic inflammation and ER stress to ameliorate or even prevent NCDs?
Research on the accessibility to health and educational services in the rural areas in Extremadura
Authors: Nieto Masot Ana , Alonso Gema Cárdenas 
Published: May 2015

Abstract
As the competent laws on Health and Education of the Extremaduran Government read, all the Extremaduran people have the right to their benefits, irrespective of their social, economic and cultural characteristics. Nevertheless, in the Region of Extremadura there are still differences between the rural and urban areas, so, studying how the Extremaduran people can access, with the same conditions, to those services considered basic, such as health and education, is very significant. Using techniques as Network Analyst and the interpolation method IDW, we can note that in Extremadura there are still zones with a very-far- from- laws reality, rural areas with a difficult access to the named services and equipment due to the location on low developed in population and economy areas, and very far from the main communication roads
Bottlenecks in Software Defect Prediction Implementation in Industrial Projects
Authors: Hryszko Jarosław , Madeyski Lech 
Published: May 2015

Abstract
Case studies focused on software defect prediction in real, industrial software development projects are extremely rare. We report on dedicated R&D project established in cooperation between Wroclaw University of Technology and one of the leading automotive software development companies to research possibilities of introduction of software defect prediction using an open source, extensible software measurement and defect prediction framework called DePress (Defect Prediction in Software Systems) the authors are involved in. In the first stage of the R&D project, we verified what kind of problems can be encountered. This work summarizes results of that phase.
Analysis of Power Saving Class II Traffic in IEEE 802.16E with Multiple Sleep State and Balking
Authors: Misra Chinmaya , Goswami Veena 
Published: May 2015

Abstract
The battery life of Mobile Stations in IEEE 802.16e can be extended substantially by applying the sleep mode mechanism. This paper studies an effcient method to analyze the performance of the power saving class type II for delay sensitive traffc in multiple sleep state. The incoming data frames may join or balk the buffer due to impatience with some probability. We present an M/M/1/N queueing model with balking and multiple vacations in order to exhibit the self-similar property of IEEE 802.16e. We develop a cost function to determine the optimal service rate that minimizes the total expected cost. Various performance indices such as the average number of data frames in the system, the mean waiting time of the data frame in the system, the the average balking rate due to impatience, etc. have been presented. Numerical results are provided to show the inuence of various parameters on the behavior of the system. The proposed model provides a tradeoff between the average abandon rate and the power consumption.
Two New Decomposition Algorithms for Training Bound-Constrained Support Vector Machines*
Authors: Niu Lingfeng , Zhou Ruizhi , Zhao Xi , Shi Yong 
Published: May 2015

Abstract
Bound-constrained Support Vector Machine(SVM) is one of the stateof- art model for binary classification. The decomposition method is currently one of the major methods for training SVMs, especially when the nonlinear kernel is used. In this paper, we proposed two new decomposition algorithms for training bound-constrained SVMs. Projected gradient algorithm and interior point method are combined together to solve the quadratic subproblem effciently. The main difference between the two algorithms is the way of choosing working set. The first one only uses first order derivative information of the model for simplicity. The second one incorporate part of second order information into the process of working set selection, besides the gradient. Both algorithms are proved to be global convergent in theory. New algorithms is compared with the famous package BSVM. Numerical experiments on several public data sets validate the effciency of the proposed methods.
Sanselige Verdener. Poetik Og Repræsentation I Dea Trier Mørchs Rejsebøger
Authors: Schab Sylwia Izabela 
Published: May 2015

Abstract
The article deals with three travel books (Sorgmunter socialisme (1968), Polen (1970) and Da jeg opdagede Amerika (1986)) written by a Danish graphic designer, writer and political activist Dea Trier Mørch (1941-2001). In focus of the text analysis is the question of poetological aspects, a.o. of the position of the three texts in relation to travel books as a genre and the narrative strategies, which are used by the author to represent the visited countries. As the analysis will reveal, Mørch (as author and protagonist) can be understood as a modern sentimental traveler - both in terms of the structure of her narratives and the existential dimension of her travels.
A Comparison of Selected Aspects of Finnish and Polish Public Libraries
Authors: Antczak Mariola 
Published: May 2015

Abstract
The article presents and compares the general situation of public libraries and readership in Finland and Poland at the beginning of the 21st century, based on selected statistical data on the topic. In order to correctly understand the library policy of Finland - a country in which it is impossible to implement cultural policy without taking into account the geographical and natural conditions of individual regions - the most important data on the country are presented and compared with data on Poland.
Statistical schedules, online reports on the activity of public libraries, libraries’ homepages, legislative acts and professional library science magazines, among others, served as source materials for the conducted analysis. The comparative method, documentation analysis method and statistical method were used to achieve the assumed objectives.
Considering the limitations on the article size, a decision was made to select a few specific aspects of the topic for analysis - the most important ones in the author’s opinion. Among others, these included information on public libraries made available in both countries, contemporary government policies implemented towards the institutions that the author is interested in, conducting qualitative and quantitative research, generating reports on the research, as well as the governments’ compliance with international and national standards of the quality of library collections, personnel and services.
Gender And Life Satisfaction In The Czech Republic
Authors: CHANDA SANJOY KUMAR 
Published: May 2015

Abstract
Life satisfaction in its gender aspects opens up a new dimension in social research. This study starts with the research question of how life satisfaction and gender are associated with intrinsic and extrinsic aspirations. The questionnaire survey was used with 1821 respondents in the Czech Republic. The results show that it was in the 33-48 age range that the highest proportion of males, 59 per cent, expressed substantial life satisfaction, compared to the 18-32 age range for females (72 per cent). In addition, for males, a greater identification with life satisfaction is found for both intrinsic and extrinsic aspirations, whereas females represented this greater identification only in regard to intrinsic aspirations.
Beauty And The Beast From A Cognitive Linguistic Perspective: Animal Metaphors For Women In Serbian And Romanian
Authors: KILYENI ANNAMARIA , SILAŠKI NADEŽDA 
Published: May 2015

Abstract
Under the theoretical wing of Conceptual Metaphor Theory, we present a contrastive cognitive and linguistic analysis of the women are animals metaphor as used in Romanian and Serbian. Our main aim is to establish whether the names of the same animals are used in the two languages to conceptualise women and their various characteristics (particularly physical appearance and character traits), or alternatively, whether the two languages exhibit any linguistic or conceptual differences in this regard.