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Silvering of three-dimensional polyethylene terephthalate textile material by means of wet-chemical processes
Authors: Onggar Toty , Abu Shayed Mohammad , Hund Rolf-Dieter , Cherif Chokri 
Published: October 2014

The aim of this research is to develop a wet-chemical silvering method for a three-dimensional (3D) textile material made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to prevent and eliminate biological contaminants in drinking water and other liquid-containing systems. Three-dimensional textile fabrics are particularly well-suited as silvered disinfection materials in water systems, because they have 3D structures, pressure-elastic textile design, and provide large contact areas. Furthermore, water can easily be passed through the structure. The developed wet-chemical procedures are based on aminosilane, which consists of at least two amine groups and is well-suited to form a silver diamine complex. The silvered textile material was coated with cationic silver. After the chemical reduction, the cationic silver turns into metallic silver on the surface of PET spacer fabrics. The surface morphology of silver-coated spacer fabrics was analyzed and the uniform silver layer on the PET fiber surface was found. X-ray diffraction and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis spectrums showed that the silver was immobilized on the PET fiber surface. The layer thickness and the silver amount were also determined. The silvered spacer fabrics can be used in sealing and/or cooling water systems; therefore, the silver ion release in water was analyzed. Furthermore, textile physical tests for the measurement of breaking force and elongation were carried out. No significant change in breaking force and elongation was observed after silvering of PET spacer fabric.
Podoplanin requires sialylated O-glycans for stable expression on lymphatic endothelial cells and for interaction with platelets
Authors: Pan Yanfang , Yago Tadayuki , Fu Jianxin , Herzog Brett , McDaniel J. Michael , Mehta-D’Souza Padmaja , Cai Xiaofeng , Ruan Changgeng , McEver Rodger P. , West Christopher , Dai Kesheng , Chen Hong , Xia Lijun 
Published: October 2014

Key PointsSialylated O-glycans protects PDPN from proteolytic degradation. Sialylated core 1 O-glycans of PDPN on lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs) are required for interacting with platelets.
ALUMINIUM ALLOY ADDITION EFFECTS ON THE BEHAVIOUR OF SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS AT LOW FREQUENCIES
Authors: Bidulský Róbert , Bidulská Jana , Actis Grande Marco , Ferraris Luca 
Published: October 2014

The present paper focused on the effects of aluminium alloy addition on the behaviour of soft magnetic materials at low frequencies. The microstructure investigation reveals that for materials with high aluminium contents, the pores are oriented near or surrounding the aluminium particles. The microstructure investigation reveals that for materials with high aluminium contents, the pores are oriented near or surrounding the aluminium particles, as well as after heat treatment shows coarse-grained structure with a minimum number of inclusions within the grains and at the grain boundaries. Results show that the magnetic properties are dependent on the structural state of the investigated material. Magnetic properties increased with decreasing density due to the enhanced densification by means of applied pressing pressure and promote porosity reduction during heat treatment.
The Sorceress Betrayed: Comics crossing cultures and changing accuracy standards
Authors: Borodo Michał 
Published: October 2014

Zdradzona czarodziejka, czyli o kulturowych aspektach przekładu komiksów i zmieniających się standardach dokładności
Artykuł skupia się na klasyce komiksu francusko‑belgijskiego, tj. stworzonej przez Jeana Van Hamme’a i polskiego rysownika Grzegorza Rosińskiego serii Thorgal, która posiada dość wyjątkowy status kulturowy w Polsce. Choć minęło już 30 lat od wydania pierwszego albumu, seria Thorgal, łącząca elementy fantasy, science‑fiction i mitologii nordyckiej, nadal pozostaje jedną z najbardziej popularnych na polskim rynku komiksowym. Niniejsza publikacja dotyczy otwierającego serię albumu La magicienne trahie [Zdradzona czarodziejka], który został przetłumaczony na język polski aż trzykrotnie, tj. w roku 1978, 1988 i 2004. Celem artykułu jest omówienie różnic pomiędzy trzema polskimi tłumaczeniami w odniesieniu do ich dokładności względem oryginału oraz podejścia tłumaczy do kwestii specyfiki kulturowej.
Przekład gier wideo: charakterystyka ogólna, uwarunkowania i perspektywy edukacyjne
Authors: Drab Ewa 
Published: October 2014

Video Games’ Translation: General Characteristics, Determinants and Perspectives in Education
The text features an approach towards the topic of a relatively young field of the translation of video games, especially the aspect of the characteristics of the domain in reference to the audiovisual translation and the relations with film translation. The author presents briefly the market position of the video game industry which influences the importance of game translation in the world by simultaneously indicating the possible classification of video games as well as the most optimal terminology, which would simplify the process of determining the translational specializations. The author also discusses the aspects in which the translation of video games resembles film translation and what elements should be translated in isolation from the strategies used in film translation. A short analysis of examples, i.e. Heavy Rain, Infamous and Dishonored, is followed by the question of the requirements that the translators of video games should meet as well as their educational prospects in Poland.
Tłumacz w świecie bajek – przekład audiowizualny dla najmłodszych w polskim polisystemie medialnym na przykładzie kanału telewizyjnego MiniMini+
Authors: Dybiec‑Gajer Joanna 
Published: October 2014

Translating a fairy tale. Audiovisual translation for children in the Polish media polisystem
Children’s television is a specialized and dynamically evolving segment of the media market. By following the tenets of the polysystem theory and transferring them to the field of audiovisual translation, the article seeks to analyze the status of translated material in children’s channels in Poland. The analysis was prompted by two important events concerning the Polish media polisystem. In 2013 a popular children’s programme, wieczorynka, aired for over fifty years by the public television was abolished. In the same year, the largest private children’s channel, MiniMini+, celebrated its 10th anniversary. Focusing on the content of MiniMini+, the article shows a domination of translated animations over local productions, global circulation of animations and their tendency to evolve into total products. Implications of these phenomena for translation are exemplified by the series ‘My Little Pony’.
Die Normativität der Sittlichkeit. Hegels Lehre als Alternative zur Ethik Kants
Authors: Honneth Axel 
Published: October 2014

Abstract
In the following I will attempt to exonerate the contextualist Hegelian account of morality, which he introduces under the title “Sittlichkeit” or “ethical life”, from the charge of mere conventionalism. I will try to show that his concept of ethical life furnishes the author of the Philosophy of Right with a set of historically immanent criteria that allow him to distinguish, within the horizon of a given form of life, between valid norms and merely accepted ones. It will be important to present Hegel’s method in a way that avoids, as far as possible, holding it hostage to his philosophy of spirit, which can hardly serve as an acceptable premise today. Hegel’s doctrine of ethical life will be a viable option for moral philosophy only if it can be translated into an idiom that does not rely on the ontological presupposition of a universally self-realizing spirit. In a first step, I will in this way - post-metaphysically, so to speak - identify the general criteria that Hegel sets out as immanent givens of any ethical form of life (I). In a second step, I am going to examine whether this provides us with clues for discerning a certain directionality of moral development within human history (II).
Die Entwicklung der Autorität der Ersten Person
Authors: Brandl Johannes L. 
Published: October 2014

Abstract
This paper defends an expressivist approach to explaining the epistemic authority with which self-ascriptions of mental states are made. Following other recent defences of cognitive expressivism, it is assumed that avowals (e. g. ‘I am feeling pain now’) have both a descriptive and an expressive function. Since these functions can come apart, expressivists face the problem of false avowals, which threaten to undermine any claim to epistemic authority. In response to this problem it is suggested that expressivists may draw a distinction between sincere avowals and avowals in the strict sense, and then argue that observing this distinction is part of a linguistic competence which is a precondition of reflective self-consciousness. From these plausible assumptions one can see that no appeal to introspection as a form of privileged access to the mind is needed for explaining the authority of mental self-ascriptions.
Decontamination of colored wastewater using synthetic sorbents
Authors: Muntean Simona Gabriela , Todea Anamaria , Rădulescu-Grad Maria Elena , Popa Adriana 
Published: October 2014

Abstract
In the recent years, the adsorption capacities of synthetic polymeric adsorbents have been intensively studied due to their diversity in surface and porosity, physicochemical stability and the regeneration potentiality. In this study four synthetic polymers have been used as alternative adsorbent for the removal of two azo dyes from aqueous solutions. The effects of dye concentration, adsorbent nature, temperature, and pH of the solution onto the kinetics of the adsorption process were in detail investigated. With the increase in the initial concentration from 5.10–5 to 1.10–3 mol/L the amount of dye adsorbed increased, while the removal percentage decreased. The increase of the temperature (298–338 K) induced a positive effect on the adsorption indicating that the process is endothermic, and the increase of pH induced a decrease in removal percentage. The maximum dye removal percentage obtained was found to be up to 99 %. The experimental data were well correlated by the Sips adsorption model, and the results were applied for obtaining the equilibrium parameters.
Ratio of Serum Levels of AGEs to Soluble Form of RAGE Is a Predictor of Endothelial Function
Authors: Kajikawa Masato , Nakashima Ayumu , Fujimura Noritaka , Maruhashi Tatsuya , Iwamoto Yumiko , Iwamoto Akimichi , Matsumoto Takeshi , Oda Nozomu , Hidaka Takayuki , Kihara Yasuki , Chayama Kazuaki , Goto Chikara , Aibara Yoshiki , Noma Kensuke , Takeuchi Masayoshi , Matsui Takanori , Yamagishi Sho-ichi , Higashi Yukihito 
Published: October 2014

OBJECTIVE
Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and their specific receptor, the receptor for AGEs (RAGE), play an important role in atherosclerosis. Recently, a soluble form of RAGE (sRAGE) has been identified in human serum. However, the role of sRAGE in cardiovascular disease is still controversial. There is no information on the association between simultaneous measurements of AGEs and sRAGE and vascular function. In this study, we evaluated the associations between serum levels of AGEs and sRAGE, ratio of AGEs to sRAGE, and vascular function.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
We measured serum levels of AGEs and sRAGE and assessed vascular function by measurement of flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD) and nitroglycerine-induced vasodilation in 110 subjects who underwent health examinations. Multivariate regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with vascular function.

RESULTS
Univariate regression analysis revealed that FMD correlated with age, BMI, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, glucose, smoking pack-years, nitroglycerine-induced vasodilation, serum levels of AGEs and sRAGE, and ratio of AGEs to sRAGE. Multivariate analysis revealed that the ratio of AGEs to sRAGE remained an independent predictor of FMD, while serum level of AGEs alone or sRAGE alone was not associated with FMD.

CONCLUSIONS
These findings suggest that sRAGE may have a counterregulatory mechanism that is activated to counteract the vasotoxic effect of the AGE–RAGE axis. The ratio of AGEs to sRAGE may be a new chemical biomarker of endothelial function.
Research Methods for Tribological Properties of Restorative and Preventive Coatings in Different Lubricating Media at Sliding Friction
Authors: Nikolov Mitko , Kangalov Plamen 
Published: October 2014

Abstract
A large part of machines (85–90 %) (Garkunov, 2003) lose their efciency due to wear of parts, which disrupts their normal interaction, causes additional loading, shocks and vibrations, leads to seizures and jams and to accidents in many cases. This paper presents research methods for tribological properties of restorative and preventive coatings in diferent lubricating media at sliding friction.
Spectral Stochastic Finite Element Method for Electromagnetic Problems with Random Geometry
Authors: Lehikoinen Antti 
Published: October 2014

Abstract
In electromagnetic problems, the problem geometry may not always be exactly known. One example of such a case is a rotating machine with random-wound windings. While spectral stochastic finite element methods have been used to solve statistical electromagnetic problems such as this, their use has been mainly limited to problems with uncertainties in material parameters only. This paper presents a simple method to solve both static and time-harmonic magnetic field problems with source currents in random positions. By using an indicator function, the geometric uncertainties are effectively reduced to material uncertainties, and the problem can be solved using the established spectral stochastic procedures. The proposed method is used to solve a demonstrative single-conductor problem, and the results are compared to the Monte Carlo method. Based on these simulations, the method appears to yield accurate mean values and variances both for the vector potential and current, converging close to the results obtained by time-consuming Monte Carlo analysis. However, further study may be needed to use the method for more complicated multi-conductor problems and to reduce the sensitivity of the method on the mesh used.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Studies: LTE BS vs. Aeronautical Radionavigation Services in 694-790 MHz Frequency Band
Authors: Stankevičius Evaldas , Oberauskas Šarūnas 
Published: October 2014

Abstract
This paper presents the sharing analysis of the 694–790 MHz frequency band for Mobile services IMT and Aeronautical radio-navigation services (ARNS) using SEAMCAT (established by CEPT) software based on the statistical simulation (Monte-Carlo) method. In 2012 the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12) decided to allocate the 694–790 MHz frequency band (the so-called 700 MHz band) to mobile services IMT (excluding aeronautical mobile) after WRC-15 conference. But this agreement raises electromagnetic compatibility problems, which should be solved until WRC-15 [1]. This study was carried out in two phases: first applying theoretical analysis, then statistical Monte-Carlo simulations with SEAMCAT software tool in order to verify results obtained in theoretical approach. Analytical calculations shows that the required protection distances between ARNS stations and the MS base stations are 132 km. The obtained results from SEAMCAT simulations indicate that separation distance should be above 100 km. These results illustrate that the systems are not electromagnetically compatible. The possible mitigation technic could be antenna pattern correction.
300IR 5-Grass Pollen Sublingual Tablet Offers Relief from Nasal Symptoms in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis
Authors: Serrano Elie , Wahn Hans Ulrich , Didier Alain , Bachert Claus 
Published: October 2014

Background 300IR 5-grass pollen sublingual immunotherapy tablets have been approved for the treatment of allergic rhinitis (AR) with or without conjunctivitis in adults and children >5 years with grass pollen allergy. This study was designed to review data on nasal symptoms with 300IR 5-grass pollen sublingual tablets in adults and children. Methods We reviewed data from four double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trials. Two groups of patients who received a daily dose of either placebo or 300IR 5-grass pollen sublingual tablets starting 4 months before the expected start of the pollen season and continuing through the season were compared (analysis of covariance) for scores of sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal pruritus, nasal congestion, total nasal symptom score (TNSS), and adult Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ) scores. Results Data for 266 children (one pediatric trial) and 1036 adults (three trials) were analyzed. Compared with the placebo groups, mean TNSS in the 300IR groups was lower by 22% in children and 19–36% in adults. Among the four nasal symptoms, the lowest scores relative to placebo were for nasal congestion in children (31%) and adults (43%). Mean adult RQLQ scores were 21–31% lower in the 300IR group than in the placebo group. Conclusion Allergen immunotherapy with 300IR 5-grass pollen sublingual tablets was consistently associated with AR symptom relief in adults and children and provided a clinically meaningful improvement in quality of life.
Application of a species distribution model to identify and manage bear den habitat in central British Columbia, Canada
Authors: Hodder Dexter P. , Johnson Chris J. , Rea Roy V. , Zedrosser Andreas 
Published: October 2014

Several mammals have adapted to harsh winter conditions by adopting hibernation strategies that enable them to survive periods of unfavourable environmental conditions. At northern latitudes, black and brown bears can be in a state of hibernation for up to seven months. As a result of this prolonged occupation of one small space, bears can be vulnerable to environmental and human caused disturbances. In this study, we developed a predictive model that identifies potential den habitat for black bears that can assist with management planning for industrial land development activities. We identified 40 dens (17 excavated in soil and 23 natural rock cavities) and used fine‐scale information to determine how dens were positioned in forest stands. We found that bears denned in areas on mid to upper slope positions and that soil dens were located mainly in clay‐loam soil complexes while rock cavity dens were either caves or cavities in boulder piles. Den location was distant from portions of the study area with relatively high road density. We then used resource selection functions to predict where bear dens might be located on the landscape. When applied to the GIS data, the averaged coefficients suggested that 3.1% of the study area had a high suitability ranking as den habitat while 9.1%, 14.6%, and 73.2% had mid, low, and limited suitability, respectively. In our study area, habitat for den sites is reasonably predictable and should be considered during the planning of industrial activities.
Microsatellite primers in Parietaria judaica (Urticaceae) to assess genetic diversity and structure in urban landscapes
Authors: Bossu Angèle , Bertaudière‐Montès Valérie , Dubut Vincent , Manel Stéphanie 
Published: October 2014

• Premise of the study: Urbanization is one of the main factors contributing to loss of genetic diversity, as the resulting landscape fragmentation and habitat loss induce species isolation. However, studies of genetic structure and diversity in urbanized landscapes are still rare. We characterized microsatellite primers for Parietaria judaica to study this environment.• Methods and Results: Eleven microsatellite loci from P. judaica, an urban plant, were isolated using shotgun pyrosequencing, and the simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers were screened in 20 individuals of P. judaica. The loci were tested on 166 individuals from three populations in different cities. The number of alleles ranged from two to 19, and expected and observed heterozygosity values ranged from 0.019 to 0.912 and 0.019 to 0.448, respectively.• Conclusions: The markers amplified well in the species and will be useful for examining genetic diversity and population genetic structure in this urban plant.
Preparation of samples for leaf architecture studies, a method for mounting cleared leaves
Authors: Vasco Alejandra , Thadeo Marcela , Conover Margaret , Daly Douglas C. 
Published: October 2014

• Premise of the study: Several recent waves of interest in leaf architecture have shown an expanding range of approaches and applications across a number of disciplines. Despite this increased interest, examination of existing archives of cleared and mounted leaves shows that current methods for mounting, in particular, yield unsatisfactory results and deterioration of samples over relatively short periods. Although techniques for clearing and staining leaves are numerous, published techniques for mounting leaves are scarce.• Methods and Results: Here we present a complete protocol and recommendations for clearing, staining, and imaging leaves, and, most importantly, a method to permanently mount cleared leaves.• Conclusions: The mounting protocol is faster than other methods, inexpensive, and straightforward; moreover, it yields clear and permanent samples that can easily be imaged, scanned, and stored. Specimens mounted with this method preserve well, with leaves that were mounted more than 35 years ago showing no signs of bubbling or discoloration.
SMEs’ Financial and Differential Reporting- A Review of Publications
Authors: Mkasiwa Tausi Ally 
Published: October 2014

The purpose of this paper was to evaluate publications about Small and Medium Enterprises’ (SMEs) financial and differential reporting and formulate suggestions for its progression. Based on desk-based research, the paper employed a literature-based analysis and critique of 100 selected publications about financial and differential reporting for SMEs. The paper only considered selected studies over the period 1985 to 2014. All financial and differential reporting literature of SMEs that was publicly available was incorporated (see also, Eierle and Schönefeldt, 2010). This method was employed because of the scattered nature of articles on financial and differential reporting for SMEs. From this, a descriptive analysis of the characteristics of the literature was discussed. Thereafter, a conceptual analysis of the reviewed publications was conducted to provide the basis for suggestions for possible future directions of this body of research. The descriptive analysis highlighted that among the research studies reviewed several interesting patterns emerged concerning SMEs’ financial and differential reporting research. Contrary to what had been argued in previous reviews, studies of developing countries had started to increase in this body of research since 2009. When the focus of the literature was considered, the “scrutinization of differential reporting” was the area of most focused interest especially after the release of IFRS for SMEs. The main implications of this paper are that, the focus of published literature had been in line with IASB’s project of the development of IFRS for SMEs. This paper provides several important insights in order to highlight policy development, especially to the steering bodies such as IASB. Moreover, the paper identifies possible areas for further research.