bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
InKoPoMoVer – Cooperative Positioning for Real-time User Assistance and Guidance at Multi-modal Public Transit Junctions
Authors: Retscher Guenther , Obex Franz 
Published: September 2015

AbstractThe study ‘Cooperative Positioning for Real-time User Assistance and Guidance at Multi-modal Public Transit Junctions’ (InKoPoMoVer) aims at a better understanding of passenger movement at multi-modal transit situations for providing improved passenger assistance and guidance. By using a novel Differential Wi-Fi (DWi-Fi) approach through intelligent Cooperative Positioning (CP), algorithms can be generated, which considerably increase the accuracy of person tracking, allowing for the derivation of movement patterns. Due to user support smoothly transit at the stations is enabled, thus the gap in current multimodal transport information systems where routing is not performed at the junction itself is closed. Addressing ethical and usability aspects will ensure user-friendly results. In this article, the concept of transit assistance is introduced followed by a comprehensive discussion of the suitable CP localization techniques and sensors as well as the implementation strategy.
Sensitivity of Population Size Estimation for Violating Parametric Assumptions in Log-linear Models
Authors: Gerritse Susanna C. , Heijden Peter G.M. van der , Bakker Bart F.M. 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
An important quality aspect of censuses is the degree of coverage of the population. When administrative registers are available undercoverage can be estimated via capture-recapture methodology. The standard approach uses the log-linear model that relies on the assumption that being in the first register is independent of being in the second register. In models using covariates, this assumption of independence is relaxed into independence conditional on covariates. In this article we describe, in a general setting, how sensitivity analyses can be carried out to assess the robustness of the population size estimate. We make use of log-linear Poisson regression using an offset, to simulate departure from the model. This approach can be extended to the case where we have covariates observed in both registers, and to a model with covariates observed in only one register. The robustness of the population size estimate is a function of implied coverage: as implied coverage is low the robustness is low. We conclude that it is important for researchers to investigate and report the estimated robustness of their population size estimate for quality reasons. Extensions are made to log-linear modeling in case of more than two registers and the multiplier method
Linkage of Census and Administrative Data to Quality Assure the 2011 Census for England and Wales
Authors: Blackwell Louisa , Charlesworth Andrew , Rogers Nicola Jane 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
The 2011 Census for England and Wales made extensive use of administrative data to quality assure the estimates. This included record linkage between census and administrative data. This article describes the role of record linkage in the quality-assurance process. It outlines the operational challenges that we faced and how we resolved them. Record linkage was confined to a sample within 58 carefully selected local authorities. We found characteristic patterns of under- and overcoverage in the National Health Service Patient Register, which we illustrate here with examples. Our findings may be useful in countries that, like England and Wales, do not have a comprehensive population register to draw on and that need to understand issues of coverage in their routinely collected administrative data and the use of these data to estimate populations.
Sensitivity of Mixed-Source Statistics to Classification Errors
Authors: Burger Joep , Delden Arnout van , Scholtus Sander 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
For policymakers and other users of official statistics, it is crucial to distinguish real differences underlying statistical outcomes from noise caused by various error sources in the statistical process. This has become more difficult as official statistics are increasingly based upon a mix of sources that typically do not involve probability sampling. In this article, we apply a resampling method to assess the sensitivity of mixed-source statistics to sourcespecific classification errors. Classification errors can be seen as coverage errors within a stratum. The method can be used to compare relative accuracies between strata and releases, it can assist in deciding how to optimally allocate resources in the statistical process, and it can be applied in evaluating potential estimators. A case study on short-term business statistics shows that bias occurs especially for those strata that deviate strongly from the mean value in other strata. It also suggests that shifting classification resources from small and mediumsized enterprises to large enterprises has virtually no net effect on accuracy, because the gain in precision is offset by the creation of bias. The resampling method can be extended to include other types of nonsampling error.
Phosphate homeostasis and genetic mutations of familial hypophosphatemic rickets
Authors: Razali Nurul Nadirah , Hwu Ting Tzer , Thilakavathy Karuppiah 
Published: September 2015

AbstractHypophosphatemic rickets (HR) is a syndrome of hypophosphatemia and rickets that resembles vitamin D deficiency, which is caused by malfunction of renal tubules in phosphate reabsorption. Phosphate is an essential mineral, which is important for bone and tooth structure. It is regulated by parathyroid hormone, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D and fibroblast-growth-factor 23 (FGF23). X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), autosomal dominant HR (ADHR), and autosomal recessive HR (ARHR) are examples of hereditary forms of HR, which are mainly caused by mutations in the phosphate regulating endopeptidase homolog, X-linked (
Lipomatous nevus and urethral caruncle mistaken for ambiguous genitalia in a female infant
Authors: Brasileiro Luciana Ferreira , Dias Pereira Luis Antonio Violin , Miranda Márcio Lopes , de Freitas Leandro Luiz Lopes , Marques-de-Faria Antonia Paula , Maciel-Guerra Andrea Trevas , Guerra-Junior Gil 
Published: September 2015

AbstractWe report the case of a 46,XX infant referred at 3 months of age for evaluation of ambiguous genitalia with no palpable gonads. The phallus was replaced by a homogeneous peduncular structure covered by skin, and a second peduncular structure covered by mucosa was located between the labia minora above the urethral meatus and the vaginal opening. There were no associated anomalies, and she had normal growth and neuromotor development. During surgery to remove these structures, a bifid clitoris was detected and cystoscopy and vaginoscopy revealed normal female urethra and vagina. The structure located on the phallic region was a superficial lipomatous nevus, and the other mass was a congenital urethral caruncle with ectopic migration/differentiation of colonic epithelium into ventral and anterior part of the urogenital sinus. Both genital lipomas and congenital caruncles of the female urethra are very rare and their etiology is unknown. There is no previous report of coincidence of these two rare findings in an otherwise healthy girl.
What is materialism? Testing two dominant perspectives on materialism in the marketing literature
Authors: Manchiraju Srikant , Krizan Zlatan 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
Materialism is defined as the importance an individual attaches to worldly possessions, which has been considered as an important construct in consumer behavior and marketing literature. There are two dominant perspectives on individual materialism in the marketing literature that focus on (1) personality traits or (2) individual personal values. However, several scholars have questioned the aforementioned materialism conceptualizations. Therefore, the present study directly compares the constructs of personality materialism and value materialism. Structural equation modeling was employed to address the following issues: (1) what are the key conceptual dimensions of materialism, (2) how much do they overlap, and (3) what is their discriminant validity in predicting outcomes linked to materialism. We suggest these two dominant perspectives on individual materialism are two distinct constructs, as they shared only 21 percent of common variance. Furthermore, we stress the multi-faceted nature of materialism, with an emphasis on future research directions related to materialism in marketing.
How Free Media Protects Energy Infrastructure?
Authors: Polivin Oleg 
Published: September 2015

AbstractModern warfare is often indirect: rebel groups are normally too weak to fight the state’s army in an open conflict, while the main problem of the government is to find the hideout of the rebels or identify their supporters. In this paper, I argue that if communication channels like free media are missing, rebel groups choose to attack the energy infrastructure. Empirical evidence reveals that countries with freer media experience less attacks against their energy infrastructure.
Catalytic esterification of bioglycerol to value-added products
Authors: Kong Pei San , Aroua Mohamed Kheireddine , Wan Daud Wan Mohd Ashri 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
The inevitably low value of bioglycerol has led to extensive investigations on glycerol conversion to value-added chemicals. This review focuses on the industrially important catalytic esterification of glycerol with oleic acid attributable to its high commercial value. Conventionally, the catalytic esterification of long-chain fatty acids with glycerol is operated at extreme operating conditions (homogeneous acid catalyst, high temperature, and intensive vacuum system). Because of these, rational design of reliable solid acid catalysts for water-sensitive esterification process is needed in order to enhance existing process condition. Up until now, the recent development of efficient and environmentally benign catalysts for esterification of glycerol with oleic acid has not been captured in any review. Therefore, the current literatures of catalytic esterification of glycerol with oleic acid and their affecting parameters are primarily discussed in this review. This review has shown that the hydrophobicity surface of catalysts is vital to boost up the reaction activity of polar glycerol and immiscible phase behavior of reactants. In addition, the concluding remarks for catalyst selectivity of glycerol monooleate, dioleate, and trioleate synthesis are presented. The paper also highlights the research gaps and future direction of this important research field.
CXCL12/CXCR4 axis: an emerging neuromodulator in pathological pain
Authors: Luo Xin , Wang Xiaomin , Xia Zhengyuan , Chung Sookja Kim , Cheung Chi Wai 
Published: September 2015

AbstractThe roles of chemokine C-X-C motif ligand 12 (CXCL12) and its receptor chemokine C-X-C motif receptor 4 (CXCR4) reveal this chemokine axis as an emerging neuromodulator in the nervous system. In the peripheral and central nervous systems, both CXCL12 and CXCR4 are expressed in various kinds of nociceptive structures, and CXCL12/CXCR4 axis possesses pronociceptive property. Recent studies have demonstrated its critical roles in the development and maintenance of pathological pain, and both neuronal and glial mechanisms are involved in this CXCL12/CXCR4 axis-mediated pain processing. In this review, we summarize the recent development of the roles and mechanisms of CXCL12/CXCR4 axis in the pathogenesis of chronic pain by sciatic nerve injury, human immunodeficiency virus-associated sensory neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, spinal cord injury, bone cancer, opioid tolerance, or opioid-induced hyperalgesia. The potential targeting of CXCL12/CXCR4 axis as an effective and broad-spectrum pharmacological approach for chronic pain therapy was also discussed.
Non-Pollen Palynomorphs Characteristic for the Dystrophic Stage of Humic Lakes in the Wigry National Park, Ne Poland
Authors: Fiłoc Magdalena , Kupryjanowicz Mirosława 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
The numerous dystrophic (humic) lakes are a very important feature of Wigry National Park, NE Poland. As the most recent palaeoecological data indicate, at the beginning of its development (in the Late Glacial and Early and Middle Holocene) these water bodies functioned as harmonious lakes, and their transformation into dystrophic lakes and the stabilization of the trophic state took place at the beginning of the Subboreal. Palynological analysis of sediments from two such lakes (Lake Ślepe and Lake Suchar II), with special emphasis on non-pollen palynomorphs (NPPs), was aimed at a detailed biological characterization of dystrophic lakes during their long-lasting existence. The obtained results allowed for the designation of organisms characteristic for dystrophic lakes, of which representatives appeared with the decreasing pH of the water and the formation of Sphagnum peat around lakes. These organisms were divided into four groups: algae, fungi, testate amoebas, and animals. Their representatives appear invarious developmental stages of dystrophic lakes.
How Does May’s Law Work in Multi-dimensional Competition? Intra-party Opinion Structure in Catalonia
Authors: Baras Montserrat , Barberà Oscar , Barrio Astrid , Rodríguez-Teruel Juan 
Published: September 2015

AbstractThis article explores how multi-dimensional competition party systems shape the intraparty opinion structure in political parties. The aim is to extend and test May’s law of ideological curvilinear disparity to multi-dimensional settings. The data are based on the case of Catalonia, a party system characterized by the relevant presence of non-state wide parties, where political competition is based on two main dimensions: the left right axis and the subjective national identity one. The paper shows that while the Catalan parties do fit with May’s law in the left-right axis, this is not the case in the national identity one. In addition, it further illustrates how the interaction between both axes affects party competition and internal opinion differences between leaders, activists and voters. The results attest the complexity of the intraparty opinion structures in multidimensional competition systems.
Neuromuscular Adaptations to Unilateral vs. Bilateral Strength Training in Women
Authors: Botton Cíntia E. , Radaelli Regis , Wilhelm Eurico N. , Rech Anderson , Brown Lee E. , Pinto Ronei S. 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
Botton, CE, Radaelli, R, Wilhelm, EN, Rech, A, Brown, LE, and Pinto, RS. Neuromuscular adaptations to unilateral vs. bilateral strength training in women. J Strength Cond Res 30(7): 1924–1932, 2016—Considering the bilateral deficit, the sum of forces produced by each limb in a unilateral condition is generally greater than that produced by them in a bilateral condition. Therefore, it can be speculated that performing unilateral strength exercises may allow greater training workloads and subsequently greater neuromuscular adaptations when compared with bilateral training. Hence, the purpose of this study was to compare neuromuscular adaptations with unilateral vs. bilateral training in the knee extensor muscles. Forty-three recreationally active young women were allocated to a control, unilateral (UG) or bilateral (BG) training group, which performed 2 times strength training sessions a week for 12 weeks. Knee extension one repetition maximum (1RM), maximal isometric strength, muscle electrical activity, and muscle thickness were obtained before and after the study period. Muscle strength was measured in unilateral (right + left) and bilateral tests. Both UG and BG increased similarly their unilateral 1RM (33.3 ± 14.3% vs. 24.6 ± 11.9%, respectively), bilateral 1RM (20.3 ± 6.8% vs. 28.5 ± 12.3%, respectively), and isometric strength (14.7 ± 11.3% vs. 13.1 ± 12.5%, respectively). The UG demonstrated greater unilateral isometric strength increase than the BG (21.4 ± 10.5% vs. 10.3 ± 11.1%, respectively) and only the UG increased muscle electrical activity. Muscle thickness increased similarly for both training groups. Neither group exhibited pretesting 1RM bilateral deficit values, but at post-testing, UG showed a significant bilateral deficit (−6.5 ± 7.8%) whereas BG showed a significant bilateral facilitation (5.9 ± 9.0%). Thus, performing unilateral or bilateral exercises was not a decisive factor for improving morphological adaptations and bilateral muscle strength in untrained women. Unilateral training, however, potentiate unilateral specific strength gains.
Single-Edge Notched Disk Fracture Test for Asphalt Concrete
Authors: Hakimzadeh Salman 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
Asphalt concrete is commonly used as the surface layer in many pavement structures. One of the most important characteristics of asphalt concrete is its cracking resistance. At present, the conventional engineering material parameters such as tensile strength and dynamic modulus are the parameters used in the process of flexible pavement designs. In order to improve the design process, development and use of mechanistic-based design methods are necessary. These methods require characteristics that accounts for fracture resistance of asphalt concrete materials such as fracture energy. Thus, the use of a fracture mechanics approach and the development of valid fracture tests which are able to extract fundamental fracture properties of asphalt concrete are crucial. The goals of this research were to first introduce and evaluate a new and more practical fracture test, called single-edge notched disk (SEND) test, that can be easily used to characterize fracture properties of asphalt concrete, and second, to describe testing and analysis technique used in this investigation. As compared to other available fracture tests, the SEND test had several advantages, including capability of using field specimens, easy specimen preparation and test procedure, simple load configuration and test fixtures, big fractured surface area, and capability to induce cracks to propagate across the pavement thickness. Since the SEND test combined materials’ visoelastic deformation with fracture, it was able to simulate real life failure in pavements more accurately as compared to other existing fracture tests. The scope of this study was on laboratory and field compacted, dense graded asphalt mixture specimens. The results of the study clearly showed the ability of the SEND test to characterize fracture properties of various types of asphalt concrete mixtures at different testing temperatures, loading rates, and air void levels.
Device closure of secundum atrial septal defect’s and the risk of cardiac erosion
Authors: Thomson J. D. R. , Qureshi S. A. 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
Cardiac erosion related to transcatheter atrial septal defect closure devices is of increasing concern. Erosion is reported to have occurred with most of currently available occluder devices. Perhaps due to the very large number of implants worldwide, the Amplatzer (St Jude) occluder is associated with the majority of cardiac erosion events reported in the literature. Best current estimates of the incidence of erosion with the St Jude device are between one and three cases per 1000 implants. Most events occur early after implantation and it is rare, although not unheard of, for events to occur after a year following device insertion. It is important that those involved with closure programmes are vigilant for the problem, because device-related erosion is associated with a significant mortality risk. Despite considerable debate, the risk factors (either patient or device) for erosion remain unclear and require further investigation. Currently available data sets have focussed largely on erosion cohorts and are unable to place these cases in appropriate context with non-erosion closure cases. What is certain is that programmes implanting these devices must take care to implant appropriately sized devices and have in place plans to ensure that patients are both well informed and can access help and advice in the event of developing symptoms.
EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL NA CIDADE DE SOBRAL: DO COTIDIANO A SALA DE AULA
Authors: Cristina Adelly , Torres Marcélia Vieira , Sobrinho José Falcão 
Published: September 2015

O presente ensaio ilustra a pesquisa - ação que a comunidade do Colégio Estadual Dom José Tupinambá da Frota, Sobral – CE realizou acerca do meio ambiente na cidade de Sobral. Para tanto, associou - se o cotidiano dos discentes com as abordagens que envolvem a temática, mediante a identificação dos problemas ambientais na respectiva cidade. Ressalta - se que a educação atual, trabalha na perspectiva do local ao global, devido ser de fácil acessibilidade, melhor entendimento e a participação assídua dos envolvidos, pois age em seu convívio. Desta forma, a metodologia adotada promoveu atividades teóricas e práticas (oficinas, palestras, painéis, entre outros) com o intuito de atitudes positivas e comprometimento pessoal com a proteção ambiental através da interdisciplinaridade.PALAVRAS CHAVES: Educação ambiental. Cidade. Escola. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN SOBRAL CITY: DAILY LIFE OF A CLASSROOM ABSTRACTThis test illustrates the research - action that the community of State College Dom José Tupinambá Fleet, Sobral - CE made about the environment in the city of Sobral. There fore, associated - the daily life of students with approaches involving the theme by identifying the environmental problems in their city. It points out - that the current education, works in the local perspective to global, due to be easily accessible, better understanding and the regular participation of those involved, because it acts in its conviviality. Thus, the adopted methodology promoted theoretical and practical activities (workshops, lectures, panels, etc.) in order to positive attitudes and personal commitment to environmental protection through interdisciplinarity.KEYWORDS: Environmental education. City. School. EDUCACIÓN AMBIENTAL EN SOBRAL CIUDAD: LA VIDA DIARIA DE UN AULA RESUMEN:Este ensayo ilustra la investigación - acción que la comunidad de State College Dom José Tupinambá Flota, Sobral - CE hechas por el medio ambiente en la ciudad de Sobral. Por lo tanto, asociado - la vida cotidiana de los estudiantes con los enfoques que involucran el tema mediante la identificación de los problemas ambientales en su ciudad. Recuerda - que la educación actual, que funciona en la perspectiva local a lo global, debe ser fácilmente accesible, mejor comprensión y la participación regular de los involucrados, ya que actúa en su convivencia. Por lo tanto, la metodología adoptada promovió actividades teóricas y prácticas (talleres, conferencias, paneles, etc.) con el fin de actitudes positivas y compromiso personal para la protección del medio ambiente a través de la interdisciplinariedad. PALABRAS CLAVE: Educación ambiental. Ciudad. Escuela