bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Something borrowed, something blue: Bluebeard dismembers romance in Australasia and beyond
Authors: Butler Lucy 
Published: March 2015

Abstract
This article surveys a range of relatively recent works in which the Bluebeard figure of fairy tale appears to cut to the paradoxical ‘heart’ of the mythology of romantic love in popular culture. Creative practitioners in Australasia and beyond are using the sinister figure of Bluebeard to critique romantic mythology, probing, in particular, the fraught intersection of love, knowledge and artistry. In the works of Jane Campion, Nick Cave, Sarah Quigley and others, Bluebeard comes to signify the violence that can accompany the lover and/as artist’s attempts to define the self through the other and the other through the self. In recent times, Bluebeard and his wife are doubled in their pursuit of penetrative knowledge of the other in the name of love, and this romantic quest is here equated with an erasure of the beloved’s subjectivity and the reduction of love’s potential. Bluebeard, in the hands of these predominately female creators, lends himself to an exploration of the contemporary dilemmas of love, encouraging us to question the demands we make of each other and ourselves in the realm of romance. This article focuses on Bluebeard in recent Australasian works read in an international and historical context.
Design of a teledermatology system to support the consultation of dermoscopic cases using mobile technologies and cloud platform
Authors: Jaworek-Korjakowska Joanna , Tadeusiewicz Ryszard 
Published: March 2015

Abstract
Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in humans regardless of age, gender, or race. One of the most common malignant skin cancers is melanoma, which is a dangerous proliferation of melanocytes. In the last several years, an increasing melanoma incidence has been observed worldwide, and the incidence rate is increasing faster than those of any other skin cancer. The correct identification and diagnosis of moles still creates problems to inexperienced dermatologists and family physicians. In this paper, we present a new approach to the problem of assessing difficult cases in dermatology. We propose a teledermatology system to support the consultation process between family physicians and experts in the field of dermoscopic images. The system consists of a desktop monitoring application and a special smartphone application implemented for experts. If necessary, the physician can send the dermoscopic image to two dermatologists for further examination. This cloud-based architecture provides an interesting system for a fast and efficient exchange of dermatological information. Initial results and assessment of doctors are promising and indicate that the application can be used as a decision support system for dermoscopic images.
Existence and uniqueness results for a class of BVPs for nonlinear fractional differential equations
Authors: Foukrach Djamal , Moussaoui Toufik , Ntouyas Sotiris K. 
Published: March 2015

Abstract
This paper studies some new existence and uniqueness results for boundary value problems for nonlinear fractional differential equations by using a variety of fixed point theorems. Some illustrative examples are also presented.
Redox diversity in ERAD-mediated protein retrotranslocation from the endoplasmic reticulum: a complex puzzle
Authors: Suzuki Yutaka , Schmitt Manfred J. 
Published: March 2015

AbstractMisfolded and incorrectly assembled proteins in the secretory pathway are eliminated by ubiquitylation and proteasomal degradation in a process known as ER-associated degradation (ERAD). Retrotranslocation of diverse substrates including misfolded proteins and viruses occurs through channels in the ER membrane, which are also utilized for host cell penetration by A/B class protein toxins such as cholera toxin, ricin or K28. According to the current view, disulfide-bonded proteins must either be reduced or rearranged to ensure translocation competence and entry into the cytosol from the ER. As the underlying mechanisms are still largely mysterious, we here focus on the redox status and disulfide isomerization of ERAD substrates and the role of oxidoreductases in the essential process of ER-to-cytosol retrotranslocation.
On the Soliton Solution and Jacobi Doubly Periodic Solution of the Fractional Coupled Schrödinger–KdV Equation by a Novel Approach
Authors: Ray S. Saha 
Published: March 2015

AbstractIn this paper, fractional coupled Schrödinger–Korteweg–de Vries equation (or Sch–KdV) equation with appropriate initial values has been solved by using a new novel method. The fractional derivatives are described in the Caputo sense. By using the present method, we can solve many linear and nonlinear coupled fractional differential equations. Basically, the present method originated from generalized Taylor’s formula [1]. The results reveal that the proposed method is very effective and simple for obtaining approximate solutions of fractional coupled Schrödinger–KdV equation. Numerical solutions are presented graphically to show the reliability and efficiency of the method. The method does not need linearization, weak nonlinearity assumptions or perturbation theory. The convergence of the method as applied to Sch–KdV is illustrated numerically as well as derived analytically. Moreover, the results are compared with those obtained by the Adomian decomposition method (ADM).
The lifespan development of cognate guessing skills in an unknown related language
Authors: Vanhove Jan , Berthele Raphael 
Published: March 2015

AbstractThis study investigates the lifespan development of the ability to correctly guess the meaning of foreign-language words with known translation-equivalent cognates. It also aims to identify the cognitive and linguistic factors driving this development. To this end, 159 German-speaking Swiss participants aged 10 to 86 were asked to translate 45 written and 45 spoken isolated Swedish words with German, English or French cognates. In addition, they were administered an English language test, a German vocabulary test as well as fluid intelligence and working memory tests. Cognate guessing skills were found to improve into young adulthood, but whereas they show additional increases in the written modality throughout adulthood, they start to decrease from age 50 onwards for spoken stimuli. Congruently with these findings, L1 vocabulary knowledge is a stronger predictor of written cognate guessing success, whereas fluid intelligence is the most important predictor in the spoken modality. Raw data and computer code used for the analyses are freely available online.
Magnetic Damping of Liquid Steel Flows in Horizontal Single Belt Casting (HSBC)
Authors: Mahdi Aboutalebi M. , Isac Mihaiela , Guthrie Roderick I. L. 
Published: March 2015

AbstractA preliminary computational fluid flow model has been developed to simulate the magnetic braking of liquid steel on a water-cooled, rapidly moving, horizontal belt. The liquid steel issuing from the proposed vertical slot-nozzle should ideally move isokinetically with the belt during freezing. In this study, ANSYS Fluent 14.5 software was used to model the 3-D turbulent flow of liquid steel. A 288 core High Performance Computer cluster located at the McGill Metals Processing Centre was used for high-speed computation. The standard k–ε model was used to simulate the turbulence. Similarly, the magnetic induction method was used to calculate the induced heterogeneous magnetic field, from which the current density and electromagnetic forces produced were computed. The behavior of the proposed magnetic flow control was first validated against previous experimental work and was then applied to predict the performance of the proposed slot nozzle. The predicted results show that by applying a DC Magnetic brake to the proposed metal delivery system, near isokinetic conditions can be rapidly established.
Safety Information-Seeking Behaviour of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners in Selected Locations in Nigeria
Authors: Nwagwu Williams E. , Igwe Ebelechukwu G. 
Published: March 2015

AbstractArtisanal and small-scale mining constitutes a significant component of the mining sector activities in Nigeria. Many studies have been carried out on the artisanal and small-scale mining, but the studies focused mainly on exploration, excavation, exploitation and marketing of mined minerals, among others. The results of the studies, however, show that the miners are not provided with adequate safety information they require to minimize mining-related accidents and illnesses. In view of this observation, this study looks at the information behaviour of these miners. Guided by the theory of planned behaviour, this study examines specifically the information-seeking behaviour of 357 artisanal and small-scale miners in selected locations in Nigeria using a questionnaire, interviews and observations as the instruments for data collection. More than 95% of the miners reported the need for safety information and that they currently rely on their colleagues, who they also consider as most useful, for such information. Besides perceiving themselves as capable of performing information seeking and using safety information, more than 84% of the miners would actually invest in seeking for safety information. Miners who are married, and work full-time and have tertiary education reported seeking information the most; the information behaviour of those miners who have tertiary education is influenced largely by their positive attitudes towards what others feel about their actions (
Variables Related to School Media Center LGBT Collections
Authors: Oltmann Shannon M. 
Published: March 2015

AbstractThe inclusion of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) literature in school media centers can be controversial, but such material can be beneficial in helping LGBT students come to terms with their sexuality and with helping to foster understanding in non-LGBT students. To examine the extent of such collections in school media centers, this research conducted a checklist exercise to examine the holdings of school libraries in two very different states, one in the northeastern United States and one in the southern United States. The study examined variables that may correlate with the number of LGBT books available in the libraries; these variables were size of school enrollment, type of locale, the existence of a fairness ordinance, demographic diversity, and political affiliation.
Access and Use of Digital Resources: A Survey of Their Value for Faculty in Three Ghanaian Universities
Authors: Dadzie Perpetua , van der Walt Thomas 
Published: March 2015

AbstractThis paper is culled from a doctoral study that investigated the development and management of digital libraries in selected academic libraries in Ghana. In this article, the authors report on the value that faculty members place on access to and use of digital resources and their implications for library services in three Ghanaian universities. The survey method was used to administer a structured questionnaire to 230 faculty members. Using convenience sampling, 10% of faculty were selected from the University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and the University of Cape Coast. Univariate and bivariate analyses were done to construct frequencies and establish relationships among respondents. Findings showed that less than half of the faculty members were aware of and used digital resources such as the online databases, institutional repositories, the library’s website and the online public access catalogue (OPAC). Nevertheless, the impact of the resources on them was very positive. The study recommended the need for university librarians to interact with faculty during orientation sessions for new faculty as well as new heads of departments. Additionally, subject librarians should work closely with departmental heads to be allocated periods for presentation on available digital resources, their usefulness for their own career enhancement and for their teaching role. The underlying implications of this study show that more advocacies are required from university libraries to enhance the use of digital resources.
The Relationship of Learning Culture, Learning Method, and Organizational Performance in the University and College Libraries in Taiwan
Authors: Yu Ti , Chen Chao-chen 
Published: March 2015

AbstractOver the past few decades, organizational learning has become a significant concept for the development of organizations. Numerous scholars and experts in librarianship have advocated the importance of creating a learning library for handling various challenges, such as the rapid development of the Internet and digital technology. However, an effective learning organization relies on a positive learning culture and starts with an individual’s commitment to learn. This study investigated the learning methods that are commonly adopted by staff in Taiwan’s university and college libraries, measuring their values regarding the organizational learning culture and knowledge performance, and exploring the relationships among individual learning methods, organizational learning culture, and knowledge performance in these libraries. Based on the Dimensions of the Learning Organization Questionnaire (DLOQ) and previous studies, this study designed and conducted a questionnaire survey of 478 library employees in 162 universities and colleges across Taiwan. Some key findings of this study included: (1) the individual learning method of “self-learning by using Internet resources” is adopted most frequently by library staff in Taiwan’s universities and colleges; (2) the overall values of staff members regarding their organizational learning cultures are not strong; (3) the two dimensions “creating continuous learning opportunities” and “creating systems to capture and share learning” can influence the methods of library staffs’ learning formally and informally, and they can positively contribute to enhance the knowledge performance of the library. In addition, informal learning methods are likely to enhance organizational knowledge performance.
Excuse me, but can you tell me where the Nordic House is located? Linguistic strategies in inter-Nordic communication in Iceland illustrated through participant observation
Authors: Börestam Ulla 
Published: March 2015

AbstractIn Iceland, Danish is taught as a foreign language parallel to English. One purpose for this is to promote inter-Nordic communication, since Danish is generally held to be intercomprehensible for both Norwegian and Swedish speakers. Assuming the role of tourists, field workers who were native speakers of Danish, Norwegian or Swedish approached Icelandic adolescents (aged 15–20), asking in their native language for directions to the Nordic House in Reykjavík. The investigation was conducted at three different time periods (1983, 1999/2004 and 2006) and showed that the proportion of young people understanding the question thus posed to them decreased from two thirds (1983) to a little less than 40% (2006). At the same time, the number switching to English while answering the question increased. In 2006, a large majority (80%) was inclined to do so, while only one third did so in 1983, roughly 25 years earlier.
Chemical approaches for nanoscale patterning based on particle lithography with proteins and organic thin films
Authors: Saner ChaMarra K. , Lu Lu , Zhang Donghui , Garno Jayne C. 
Published: March 2015

Abstract
Nanopatterning methods based on particle lithography offer generic capabilities for high-throughput fabrication with thin film materials, such as organothiol and organosilane self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), polymer films, biological samples, and nanoparticles. Combining scanning probe microscopy with sample preparation based on approaches with particle lithography produces robust test platforms for ultrasensitive surface measurements. For example, nanopatterns of octadecyltrichlorosilane (OTS) can be prepared on surfaces of Si(111) using designed protocols of particle lithography combined with steps of either vapor deposition, immersion, or contact printing. Changing the physical approaches for applying molecules to masked surfaces produces nanostructures with designed shapes and thickness. Billions of nanostructures can be prepared using strategies for particle lithography, requiring only basic steps of mixing, heating, centrifuging, and drying. Arrays of exquisitely small and regular nanopatterns can be prepared with few defects and high reproducibility. For nanopatterns prepared with SAMs, the endgroups can be designed to spatially define the interfacial selectivity for adsorption of proteins, nanoparticles, or electrolessly deposited metals. Particle lithography has become a mature technique, with broad applicability for thin film materials. Images and measurements acquired with scanning probe microscopy will be described for samples prepared using particle lithography-based approaches.
Cui Bono, Benefit Corporation? An Experiment Inspired by Social Enterprise Legislation in Germany and the US
Authors: Fischer Sven , Goerg Sebastian J. , Hamann Hanjo 
Published: March 2015

Abstract
How do barely incentivized norms impact incentive-rich environments? We take social enterprise legislation as a case in point. It establishes rules on behalf of constituencies without institutionalized means of enforcement. By relying primarily on managers’ other-regarding concerns while leaving corporate incentive structures unaltered, how effective can such legislation be? We ran a laboratory experiment with a framing likened to German corporate law which traditionally includes social standards. Our results show that a stakeholder provision, as found in both Germany and more recent US regulation, cannot overcome material incentives. Yet even in the absence of adverse incentives the stakeholder duty does not foster other-regarding behavior. Our experiment illustrates the paramount importance of taking into account both incentives and framing effects when designing institutions. We tentatively discuss potential policy implications for social enterprise legislation and the stakeholder debate.
Radiative Decay of Light Leptonic Magnetic Monopoles in an Extended Standard Model
Authors: Stumpf Harald 
Published: March 2015

Abstract
Based on the theory of Lochak and the experiments of Urutskoiev, it has been suggested by Urutskoiev that, during discharges in water (fluids), light leptonic magnetic monopoles can be created in order to understand accidents in power plants. In previous papers, it was demonstrated that these processes could and should be described within the effective electroweak sector of an extended Standard Model with symmetry breaking where, according to Lochak, the magnetic monopoles are considered as excited neutrinos. For massive excited neutrinos, no conservation of magnetic charge does exist, i.e., these particles can decay. The radiative decay is due to the transmutation of an excited neutrino into an ordinary neutrino. Details of the decay process are discussed, and it is shown that massive excited neutrinos are Majorana fermions that, owing to their magnetic charge, participate in electromagnetic processes, although this charge is not conserved. Numerical estimates for transition rates and emitted frequencies are given.
Antibiotic and Diagnostic Discordance Between ED Physicians and Hospitalists for Pediatric Respiratory Illness
Authors: Coon Eric R. , Maloney Christopher G. , Shen Mark W. 
Published: March 2015

Background and Objective:
Imperfect diagnostic tools make it difficult to know the extent to which a bacterial process is contributing to respiratory illness, complicating the decision to prescribe antibiotics. We sought to quantify diagnostic and antibiotic prescribing disagreements between emergency department (ED) and pediatric hospitalist physicians for children admitted with respiratory illness.

Methods:
Manual chart review was used to identify testing, diagnostic, and antibiotic prescribing decisions for consecutive children admitted for respiratory illness in a winter (starting February 20, 2012) and a summer (starting August 20, 2012) season to a tertiary, freestanding children’s hospital. Respiratory illness diagnoses were grouped into 3 categories: bacterial, viral, and asthma.

Results:
A total of 181 children admitted for respiratory illness were studied. Diagnostic discordance was significant for all 3 types of respiratory illness but greatest for bacterial (P &lt; .001). Antibiotic prescribing discordance was significant (P &lt; .001), with pediatric hospitalists changing therapy for 93% of patients prescribed antibiotics in the ED, including stopping antibiotics altogether for 62% of patients.

Conclusions:
Significant diagnostic and antibiotic discordance between ED and pediatric hospitalist physicians exists for children admitted to the hospital for respiratory illness.
Social Dominance, School Bullying, and Child Health: What Are Our Ethical Obligations to the Very Young?
Authors: Halpern Jodi , Jutte Douglas , Colby Jackie , Boyce W. Thomas 
Published: March 2015

BACKGROUND:Recent research shows that by age 5, children form rigid social hierarchies, with some children consistently subordinated, and then later, bullied. Further, several studies suggest that enduring mental and physical harm follow. It is time to analyze the health burdens posed by early social dominance and to consider the ethical implications of ongoing socially caused harms.METHODS:First, we reviewed research demonstrating the health impact of early childhood subordination. Second, we used philosophical conceptions of children’s rights and social justice to consider whether children have a right to protection and who has an obligation to protect them from social harms.RESULTS:Collectively, recent studies show that early subordination is instantiated biologically, increasing lifetime physical and mental health problems. The pervasive, and enduring nature of these harms leads us to argue that children have a right to be protected. Further, society has a role responsibility to protect children because society conscripts children into schools. Society’s promise to parents that schools will be fiduciaries entails an obligation to safeguard each child’s right to a reasonably open future. Importantly, this role responsibility holds independently of bearing any causal responsibility for the harm. This new argument based on protecting from harm is much stronger than previous equality of opportunity arguments, and applies broadly to other social determinants of health.CONCLUSIONS:Social institutions have a role responsibility to protect children that is not dependent on playing a causal role in the harm. Children’s rights to protection from social harms can be as strong as their rights to protection from direct bodily harms.
α-Relaxation and Morphology Transition of Perfluorosulfonate Ionomer Membranes
Authors: Matos B. R. , Santiago E. I. , Muccillo R. , Velasco-Davalos I. A. , Ruediger A. , Tavares A. C. , Fonseca F. C. 
Published: March 2015

ABSTRACTNafion α-relaxation has been the subject of intense investigations as it regulates the performance of electric actuators and polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEMFC). Dielectric spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy (AFM) measurements of Nafion membranes allowed identifying the conformation transition of the polymeric aggregates as the process underlying the α-transition. The dielectric permittivity curves of Nafion showed that for temperatures T > 120 °C, the α-relaxation displaces to lower frequencies. Such unusual behavior was attributed to an elongation of Nafion polymeric aggregates occurring at T ∼ 120 °C and is in agreement with both water uptake measurements and morphological changes inferred from AFM analyses.