bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A review of changes in the delivery of information to users
Authors: McGrath Mike 
Published: June 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to consider the changes that have taken place in Interlending
&
Document Supply over the past 12 years.

Design/methodology/approach
– Research of the past 48 literature reviews published in Interlending
&
Document Supply.

Findings
– Over the past 12 years, Interlending
&
Document Supply has declined dramatically in much of the world, although less so in the US. It is likely to increase in the developing world but not as much as to compensate for the decline elsewhere.

Originality/value
– This is the only study that has been made of the changes in document supply in this century.
Public libraries digital services and sustainability issues
Authors: Michnik Katarina 
Published: June 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to study how Swedish local politicians perceive the impact of public library digital services on public libraries and to discuss how this can affect the sustainable development of public libraries.

Design/methodology/approach
– Empirical data were collected through semi-structured interviews with local politicians from 19 different Swedish municipalities. Data were treated to qualitative content analysis and discussed based on the concept of sustainable organization.

Findings
– According to local politicians, public library digital services may affect public libraries through changes to libraries’ physical spaces, librarians’ tasks and competencies and libraries’ economic situations. Based on these findings, public library digital services can both strengthen and weaken public library sustainability through, for example, increased access and expenditures, the latter of which may threaten public library sustainability.

Research limitations/implications
– Interviews did not focus specifically on the politicians’ views on public library digital services but dealt generally with their views on public libraries. To identify reasons for variations in views on this topic, follow-up interviews should be done. Data on views from public library managers would also be of use to determine the degree to which they are shared with local politicians.

Originality/value
– When sustainability and public libraries are discussed, the focus is generally on the library’s contribution to a sustainable society. Here, the focus is instead on the sustainability of the public library itself.
The economics of MOOCs: a sustainable future?
Authors: Porter Sarah 
Published: June 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to describe the present interest in the current and predicted business models of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC); the business models that are being used by MOOC platforms and MOOC providers; discussion of the key issues and challenges; predictions about the future MOOC business models from the perspectives of platforms, providers and consumers.

Design/methodology/approach
– Review of the current literature for business models and costs for MOOCs and including the business models of higher education and possible future of the higher education system.

Findings
– The findings of this paper show that most MOOCs are currently based upon a “freemium” model where content is provided freely and additional services are charged for; that there are already a range of different “flavours” of MOOC and that this range is likely to further develop over time with some clear winners emerging; and that completely free and open MOOCs are not likely to be the focus of growth in the future, rather MOOCs that are sustained through charges to customers.

Practical implications
– To inform the debate about likely future business models and to help greater understanding of possible business models for MOOCs to inform decision-making by managers at universities.

Originality/value
– To inform the debate about likely future business models and to help greater understanding of possible business models for MOOCs to inform decision-making by managers at universities.
International perspectives on English teaching
Authors: Locke Terry 
Published: June 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to offer a personalised overview of the content ofEnglish Teaching: Practice and Critiquefor the years it was hosted at the Wilf Malcolm Institute for Educational Research (WMIER) at the University of Waikato (2002-2014).Design/methodology/approach– It notes trends in relationship to the context of origin of 335 articles published in this period (excluding editorials), including significant increases in articles originating in the USA and Pacific Rim Asian nations, particularly South Korea and Taiwan. It comments on articles that relate to the original vision of the editors’ founders, especially their emphasis on practice, criticality and social justice.Findings– Prevailing themes across 13 years are mapped and in some cases discussed.Originality/value– A number of reflections are shared in relation to the future of the journal and some challenges currently facing subject English.
A lightweight robot system designed for the optimisation of an automotive end-off line process station
Authors: Scholer Matthias , Vette Matthias , Rainer Mueller 
Published: June 2015

Purpose
– This study aims to deliver an approach of how lightweight robot systems can be used to automate manual processes for higher efficiency, increased process capability and enhanced ergonomics. As a use case, a new collaborative testing system for an automated water leak test was designed using an image processing system utilized by the robot.

Design/methodology/approach
– The “water leak test” in an automotive final assembly line is often a significant cost factor due to its labour-intensive nature. This is particularly the case for premium car manufacturers as each vehicle is watered and manually inspected for leakage. This paper delivers an approach that optimizes the efficiency and capability of the test process by using a new automated in-line inspection system whereby thermographic images are taken by a lightweight robot system and then processed to locate the leak. Such optimization allows the collaboration of robots and manual labour, which in turn enhances the capability of the process station.

Findings
– This paper examines the development of a new application for lightweight robotic systems and provides a suitable process whereby the system was optimized regarding technical, ergonomic and safety-related aspects.

Research limitations/implications
– A new automated testing process in combination with a processing algorithm was developed. A modular system suitable for the integration of human–robot collaboration into the assembly line is presented as well.

Practical implications
– To optimize and validate the system, it was set up in a true to reality model factory and brought to a prototypical status. Several original equipment manufacturers showed great interest in the system. Feasibility studies for a practical implementation are running at the moment.

Social implications
– The direct human–robot collaboration allows humans and robots to share the same workspace without strict separation measures, which is a great advantage compared with traditional industrial robots. The workers benefit from a more ergonomic workflow and are relieved from unpleasant, repetitive and burdensome tasks.

Originality/value
– A lightweight robotic system was implemented in a continuous assembly line as a new area of application for these systems. The automated water leak test gives a practical example of how to enrich the assembly and commissioning lines, which are currently dominated by manual labour, with new technologies. This is necessary to reach a higher efficiency and process capability while maintaining a higher flexibility potential than fully automated systems.
Critical analysis of the application of the Safe Working Cycle (SWC)
Authors: Chan Daniel W.M. , Choi Tracy N.Y. 
Published: June 2015

Purpose– This paper aims to investigate the effectiveness of the safe working cycle (SWC) in improving existing site safety performance of construction projects in Hong Kong and to identify the perceived benefits, potential difficulties and insightful recommendations of implementing the SWC in the future.Design/methodology/approach– The professional views on the effectiveness of implementing the SWC, the benefits and difficulties of the SWC, together with the effective recommendations for future execution of the SWC, were gleaned by ten in-depth interviews involving the representatives of senior professional staff members from major construction companies and related government works departments.Findings– Responses from in-depth interviews indicated that the SWC is generally effective in improving site safety performance and preventing the occurrence of construction accidents. The implementation of the SWC is also found useful in facilitating safety-related communications, enhancing safety awareness of frontline workers and identifying potential hazards. However, the industrial practitioners encountered some difficulties associated with the SWC, including limited space on worksites, irregular working schedules for the different trades working on-site, a lack of motivation for participation by workers and an over-tight project schedule that causes time pressure to complete work resulting in a lack of priority.Practical implications– The recommended measures include the establishment of a reward scheme, engagement of professional aerobic trainers, design of site-specific SWC, mandatory enforcement of the SWC through legislation, regular review of the SWC effectiveness, increased financial support from client organisations and creation of a more realistic project schedule.Originality/value– This study has instigated a wider debate on the underlying benefits and potential difficulties of the SWC for reference by the construction industry at large. Although the SWC is being currently executed in those new-build construction projects only, it may likewise be applied to other projects within the wide spectrum of facilities management sector and large-scale building repair/maintenance services in both Hong Kong and overseas. Therefore, the contribution from this paper could be extended to the discipline of facilities management as well.
Exploring collaboration technology use: how users’ perceptions twist and amend reality
Authors: Dulipovici Alina , Vieru Dragos 
Published: June 2015

Purpose– This study aims to examine how a collaboration technology is used by three organizational groups. The main focus is on the interplay between the users’ perceptions (of the technology and of the knowledge shared) and the material properties of the collaboration technology.Design/methodology/approach– Two theoretical frameworks (social representations and sociomaterial practice perspective) examine collaboration technology use to better understand the underlying dynamics. The research is conducted as a case study in a US company where a collaboration technology was being implemented.Findings– The findings reveal a process model showing how social dynamics and users’ perceptions of what the collaboration technology can do and cannot do to share the users’ knowledge influence the users’ behaviour. Based on these perceptions, users will twist or amend their interpretation of the reality (the material properties of the technology) to justify their use of the collaboration technology.Research limitations/implications– This research is conducted as a single case study. However, the significant amount of time spent at the research site allowed for a very rich description of the events and processes involved.Practical implications– This study offers guidelines on what influences use and adoption of collaboration technologies. It highlights the importance of providing more than just training, as social dynamics and users’ perceptions continuously influence users’ behaviour.Originality/value– By combining two complementary theoretical frameworks, this study provides a novel and more in-depth explanation of collaboration technology use (or lack thereof).
Why Probation Matters
Authors: HALL SUE 
Published: June 2015

AbstractProbation matters because of its role in creating a humane justice system. At probation's core is a value base which unites the profession and has been sustained through political change. The politically driven restructuring of probation through ‘Transforming Rehabilitation’ did not build on probation's achievements, nor was it evidence led. International examples show the negative impact of privatisation if values are secondary to profit. The fragmentation of service provision and removal of the requirement of a unifying probation qualification framework also pose major threats to the profession. The new Probation Institute will be important in maintaining professional identity and standards.
Automated tracing of myelinated axons and detection of the nodes of Ranvier in serial images of peripheral nerves
Authors: KRESHUK A. , WALECKI R. , KOETHE U. , GIERTHMUEHLEN M. , PLACHTA D. , GENOUD C. , HAASTERT‐TALINI K. , HAMPRECHT F.A. 
Published: June 2015

SummaryThe development of realistic neuroanatomical models of peripheral nerves for simulation purposes requires the reconstruction of the morphology of the myelinated fibres in the nerve, including their nodes of Ranvier. Currently, this information has to be extracted by semimanual procedures, which severely limit the scalability of the experiments.In this contribution, we propose a supervised machine learning approach for the detailed reconstruction of the geometry of fibres inside a peripheral nerve based on its high‐resolution serial section images. Learning from sparse expert annotations, the algorithm traces myelinated axons, even across the nodes of Ranvier. The latter are detected automatically.The approach is based on classifying the myelinated membranes in a supervised fashion, closing the membrane gaps by solving an assignment problem, and classifying the closed gaps for the nodes of Ranvier detection.The algorithm has been validated on two very different datasets: (i) rat vagus nerve subvolume, SBFSEM microscope, 200 × 200 × 200 nm resolution, (ii) rat sensory branch subvolume, confocal microscope, 384 × 384 × 800 nm resolution. For the first dataset, the algorithm correctly reconstructed 88% of the axons (241 out of 273) and achieved 92% accuracy on the task of Ranvier node detection. For the second dataset, the gap closing algorithm correctly closed 96.2% of the gaps, and 55% of axons were reconstructed correctly through the whole volume. On both datasets, training the algorithm on a small data subset and applying it to the full dataset takes a fraction of the time required by the currently used semiautomated protocols. Our software, raw data and ground truth annotations are available at http://hci.iwr.uni‐heidelberg.de/Benchmarks/. The development version of the code can be found at https://github.com/RWalecki/ATMA.
Suppressor of Cytokine Signaling 3 Expression Induced by Varicella‐Zoster Virus Infection Results in the Modulation of Virus Replication
Authors: Choi E.‐J. , Lee C.‐H. , Shin O. S. 
Published: June 2015

AbstractVaricella‐zoster virus (VZV) is an important viral pathogen that is responsible for causing varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles). VZV has been shown to suppress early anti‐viral innate immune responses, but the exact mechanisms are not yet well understood. Here we demonstrate that host control of VZV is impaired by the expression of suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS)3. We used three different cell types to characterize VZV‐induced anti‐viral and inflammatory responses. Infection of human fibroblasts (MRC‐5) and human macrophages (THP‐1) with VZV triggered upregulation of anti‐viral responsive gene expression (IFN‐α, IFN‐β) in the early phases of infection, followed by the waning of these IFNs in the late phases of infection. Conversely, VZV infection in keratinocytes (HaCaT) resulted in a persistent increase in type I IFN gene expression. Interestingly, increase in SOCS1 and 3 expressions coincided with a reduction in phosphorylation of the signal transducer and activator of transcription protein 3 (STAT3) in VZV‐infected MRC‐5 cells. Furthermore, VZV infection increased the production of pro‐inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin (IL)‐6, ‐8, and IFN‐γ‐inducible protein 10 (IP‐10). Knockdown of SOCS3 inhibited viral replication and enhanced secretion levels of IL‐6, whereas overexpression of SOCS3 did not affect viral replication efficiency and host response. In conclusion, our data suggest that VZV infection induces SOCS3 expression, resulting in modulation of type I IFN signaling and viral replication.
Genomic Analysis of Broad-Host-Range Enterobacteriophage Av-05
Authors: Amarillas Luis , López-Cuevas Osvaldo , León-Félix Josefina , Castro-del Campo Nohelia , Gerba Charles P. , Chaidez Cristóbal 
Published: June 2015

ABSTRACT

Lytic bacteriophages have reemerged as an alternative for the control of pathogenic bacteria. However, the effective use of phage relies on appropriate genomic characterization. In this study, we report the genome of bacteriophage Av-05 and its sequence analysis, which has strong lytic activity against
Escherichia coli
O157:H7 strains and several
Salmonella
serotypes. The analysis revealed that the phage Av-05 genome consists of 120,938 bp, containing 209 putative open reading frames (ORFs) and 9 tRNAs.
Draft Genome Sequence of Pseudomonas psychrophila MTCC 12324, Isolated from the Arctic at 79°N
Authors: Abraham Wilson Peter , Thomas Sabu 
Published: June 2015

ABSTRACT

Pseudomonas psychrophila
MTCC 12324 is a facultatively psychrophilic bacterium isolated from the Arctic fjord Ny-alesund in the Svalbard Archipelago. Here, we present a 5.2-Mb draft genome sequence of
P. psychrophila
MTCC 12324, reported for the first time, from the Arctic. This enables a study of the cold adaptation mechanisms to survive under the extreme cold conditions.
Draft Genome Sequence of Mycobacterium obuense Strain UC1, Isolated from Patient Sputum
Authors: Greninger Alexander L. , Cunningham Gail , Hsu Elaine D. , Yu Joanna M. , Chiu Charles Y. , Miller Steve 
Published: June 2015

ABSTRACT

We report the draft genome sequence of
Mycobacterium obuense
strain UC1 from a patient sputum sample. This is the first draft genome sequence of
Mycobacterium obuense
, a rapidly growing scotochromogenic mycobacterium.
Complete Genome Sequence of the Cyanogenic Phosphate-Solubilizing
Pseudomonas
sp. Strain CCOS 191, a Close Relative of Pseudomonas mosselii
Authors: Smits Theo H. M. , Pothier Joël F. , Ruinelli Michela , Blom Jochen , Frasson David , Koechli Chantal , Fabbri Carlotta , Brandl Helmut , Duffy Brion , Sievers Martin 
Published: June 2015

ABSTRACT

We sequenced the complete genome of the isolate
Pseudomonas
sp. CCOS 191. This strain is able to dissolve phosphate minerals and form cyanide. The genome sequence is used to establish the phylogenetic relationship of this species.
Draft Genome Sequences of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Strains Rafaela_II (Clade 8) and 7.1_Anguil (Clade 6) from Cattle in Argentina
Authors: Amadio Ariel Fernando , Amigo Natalia , Puebla Andrea Fabiana , Farber Marisa Diana , Cataldi Angel Adrián 
Published: June 2015

ABSTRACT

Escherichia coli
O157:H7 is a major etiologic agent of diseases in humans that cause diarrhea, hemorrhagic colitis, and hemolytic-uremic syndrome. Here, we report the draft genome sequences of two strains isolated from cattle that had high levels of Shiga toxin 2 and high lethality in mice.
Complete Genome Sequence of a Porcine Endogenous Retrovirus Isolated from a Bama Minipig in Guangxi, Southern China
Authors: Tang Hai-bo , Ouyang Kang , Ma Ling , Bai Anbin , Qin Shaomin , Chen Fenglian , Lin Jun , Cao Yinyin , Wu Jianmin 
Published: June 2015

ABSTRACT
A porcine endogenous retrovirus (PERV) strain, PERV-A-BM, was isolated from a Bama minipig in Guangxi, China. This is the first entire genome sequence of PERV isolated from Guangxi Bama minipigs. The isolate is closely related to isolates from Wuzhishan miniature pigs and distantly related to isolates from large white pigs.
Complete Genome Sequence of the Linear Plasmid pJD12 Hosted by
Micrococcus
sp. D12, Isolated from a High-Altitude Volcanic Lake in Argentina
Authors: Dib Julian Rafael , Angelov Angel , Liebl Wolfgang , Döbber Johannes , Voget Sonja , Schuldes Jörg , Gorriti Marta , Farías Maria Eugenia , Meinhardt Friedhelm , Daniel Rolf 
Published: June 2015

ABSTRACT

The linear plasmid pDJ12 from
Micrococcus
D12, isolated from the high-altitude volcanic Diamante Lake in the northwest of Argentina, was completely sequenced and annotated. It is noteworthy that the element is probably conjugative and harbors genes potentially instrumental in coping with stress conditions that prevail in such an extreme environment.
Draft Genome Sequence of the Moderately Halophilic Methanotroph Methylohalobius crimeensis Strain 10Ki
Authors: Sharp Christine E. , Smirnova Angela V. , Kalyuzhnaya Marina G. , Bringel Françoise , Hirayama Hisako , Jetten Mike S. M. , Khmelenina Valentina N. , Klotz Martin G. , Knief Claudia , Kyrpides Nikos , Op den Camp Huub J. M. , Reshetnikov Alexander S. , Sakai Yasuyoshi , Shapiro Nicole , Trotsenko Yuri A. , Vuilleumier Stéphane , Woyke Tanja , Dunfield Peter F. 
Published: June 2015

ABSTRACT

Methylohalobius crimeensis
strain 10Ki is a moderately halophilic aerobic methanotroph isolated from a hypersaline lake in the Crimean Peninsula, Ukraine. This organism has the highest salt tolerance of any cultured methanotroph. Here, we present a draft genome sequence of this bacterium.
Draft Genome Sequence of Antimicrobial-Producing
Clostridium
sp
.
JC272, Isolated from Marine Sediment
Authors: Tushar L. , Sasi Jyothsna T. S. , Sasikala C. , Ramana C. V. 
Published: June 2015

ABSTRACT

We announce the draft genome sequence of
Clostridium
sp. JC272, isolated from a sediment sample collected from marine habitats of Gujarat, India.
Clostridium
sp. JC272 is an obligate anaerobe and has the ability to produce antimicrobial compounds. The genome sequence indicates the strain's capability of producing small peptides (microcins), which are potential novel antibiotics.
Complete Genome Sequence of Bordetella pertussis D420
Authors: Boinett Christine J. , Harris Simon R. , Langridge Gemma C. , Trainor Elizabeth A. , Merkel Tod J. , Parkhill Julian 
Published: June 2015

ABSTRACT

Bordetella pertussis
is the causative agent of whooping cough, a highly contagious, acute respiratory illness that has seen resurgence despite the use of vaccines. We present the complete genome sequence of a clinical strain of
B. pertussis
, D420, which is representative of a currently circulating clade of this pathogen.