bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Rescaling Retinal Size into Perceived Size: Evidence for an Occipital and Parietal Bottleneck
Authors: Kreutzer Sylvia , Weidner Ralph , Fink Gereon R. 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The spatial and temporal context of an object influence its perceived size. Two visual illusions illustrate this nicely: the size adaptation effect and the Ebbinghaus illusion. Whereas size adaptation affects size rescaling of a target circle via a previously presented, differently sized adaptor circle, the Ebbinghaus illusion alters perceived size by virtue of surrounding circles. In the classical Ebbinghaus setting, the surrounding circles are shown simultaneously with the target. However, size underestimation persists when the surrounding circles precede the target. Such a temporal separation of inducer and target circles in both illusions permits the comparison of BOLD signals elicited by two displays that, although objectively identical, elicit different percepts. The current study combined both illusions in a factorial design to identify a presumed common central mechanism involved in rescaling retinal into perceived size. At the behavioral level, combining both illusions did not affect perceived size further. At the neural level, however, this combination induced functional activation beyond that induced by either illusion separately: An underadditive activation pattern was found within left lingual gyrus, right supramarginal gyrus, and right superior parietal cortex. These findings provide direct behavioral and functional evidence for the presence of a neural bottleneck in rescaling retinal into perceived size, a process vital for visual perception.
What Can Neuromorphic Event-Driven Precise Timing Add to Spike-Based Pattern Recognition?
Authors: Akolkar Himanshu , Meyer Cedric , Clady Xavier , Marre Olivier , Bartolozzi Chiara , Panzeri Stefano , Benosman Ryad 
Published: January 2015

This letter introduces a study to precisely measure what an increase in spike timing precision can add to spike-driven pattern recognition algorithms. The concept of generating spikes from images by converting gray levels into spike timings is currently at the basis of almost every spike-based modeling of biological visual systems. The use of images naturally leads to generating incorrect artificial and redundant spike timings and, more important, also contradicts biological findings indicating that visual processing is massively parallel, asynchronous with high temporal resolution. A new concept for acquiring visual information through pixel-individual asynchronous level-crossing sampling has been proposed in a recent generation of asynchronous neuromorphic visual sensors. Unlike conventional cameras, these sensors acquire data not at fixed points in time for the entire array but at fixed amplitude changes of their input, resulting optimally sparse in space and time—pixel individually and precisely timed only if new, (previously unknown) information is available (event based). This letter uses the high temporal resolution spiking output of neuromorphic event-based visual sensors to show that lowering time precision degrades performance on several recognition tasks specifically when reaching the conventional range of machine vision acquisition frequencies (30–60 Hz). The use of information theory to characterize separability between classes for each temporal resolution shows that high temporal acquisition provides up to 70% more information that conventional spikes generated from frame-based acquisition as used in standard artificial vision, thus drastically increasing the separability between classes of objects. Experiments on real data show that the amount of information loss is correlated with temporal precision. Our information-theoretic study highlights the potentials of neuromorphic asynchronous visual sensors for both practical applications and theoretical investigations. Moreover, it suggests that representing visual information as a precise sequence of spike times as reported in the retina offers considerable advantages for neuro-inspired visual computations.
Childhood bullying and healthcare adherence in adulthood
Authors: Sansone Randy A , Bohinc R Jordan , Wiederman Michael W 
Published: January 2015

Background: The relationship between childhood bullying and healthcare adherence in adulthood has been rarely studied, but one published study suggests that being bullied in childhood is related to lower healthcare adherence among adolescents. This previous study examined few adherence variables and was limited to youths. Aims: In this study, we assessed five variables for childhood bullying as related to seven measures of healthcare adherence among a cohort of adult primary care outpatients. Method: Using a cross-sectional, self-report survey methodology in a sample of 263 consecutive internal medicine outpatients, we examined five aspects of bullying and seven aspects of adherence with general healthcare. Results: Being a victim of bullying, type of bullying (emotional, physical), number of years bullied and number of bullies each evidenced no statistical relationships with healthcare adherence. However, being a bully demonstrated several statistical relationships with healthcare adherence, indicating less adherence to instructions provided by healthcare professionals. Conclusions: Despite all of the deleterious psychological and physical effects of being bullied in childhood, there was no evidence that non-adherence with healthcare in adulthood is one of them. In contrast, bullies evidenced several areas of reduced healthcare adherence.
Identification of Cytauxzoon felis infection in domestic cats from southern Illinois
Authors: MacNeill Amy L , Barger Anne M , Skowronski Melissa C , Lanka Saraswathi , Maddox Carol W 
Published: January 2015

Objectives The objective of this study was to document Cytauxzoon felis infection in domestic cats from southern Illinois. Methods Diagnosis of cytauxzoonosis was based upon clinical signs of illness and detection of piroplasms within erythrocytes on peripheral blood smears or schizonts in internal organs consistent with Cytauxzoon infection. Additionally, genomic DNA was extracted from histologic sections of splenic tissue from two cats. Results The internal transcribed spacer region-1 (ITS-1) and ITS-2 of the C felis genome were successfully sequenced, confirming infection with the organism. Conclusions and relevance Sequence analysis of C felis DNA isolated from histologic lesions in two domestic cats from southern Illinois show either mixed infection or possible heterozygosity (cytosine and thymine) in ITS-2 at the position equivalent to nucleotide 76 (thymine) in the most commonly isolated C felis ITS-2 sequence. Identification of C felis infection in domestic cats from southern Illinois is a critical finding that raises awareness of this often fatal disease process in an area of the USA where, previously, the disease was only anecdotally reported.
The performance of magnetic resonance imaging in the detection of triangular fibrocartilage complex injury: a meta-analysis
Authors: Wang Z. X. , Chen S. L. , Wang Q. Q. , Liu B. , Zhu J. , Shen J. 
Published: January 2015

The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging in the detection of triangular fibrocartilage complex injury through a meta-analysis. A comprehensive literature search was conducted before 1 April 2014. All studies comparing magnetic resonance imaging results with arthroscopy or open surgery findings were reviewed, and 25 studies that satisfied the eligibility criteria were included. Data were pooled to yield pooled sensitivity and specificity, which were respectively 0.83 and 0.82. In detection of central and peripheral tears, magnetic resonance imaging had respectively a pooled sensitivity of 0.90 and 0.88 and a pooled specificity of 0.97 and 0.97. Six high-quality studies using Ringler’s recommended magnetic resonance imaging parameters were selected for analysis to determine whether optimal imaging protocols yielded better results. The pooled sensitivity and specificity of these six studies were 0.92 and 0.82, respectively. The overall accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging was acceptable. For peripheral tears, the pooled data showed a relatively high accuracy. Magnetic resonance imaging with appropriate parameters are an ideal method for diagnosing different types of triangular fibrocartilage complex tears. Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level III
Health economic comparison of SLIT allergen and SCIT allergoid immunotherapy in patients with seasonal grass‐allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in Germany
Authors: Verheggen Bram G , Westerhout Kirsten Y , Schreder Carl H , Augustin Matthias 
Published: January 2015

AbstractBackgroundAllergoids are chemically modified allergen extracts administered to reduce allergenicity and to maintain immunogenicity. Oralair® (the 5‐grass tablet) is a sublingual native grass allergen tablet for pre‐ and co‐seasonal treatment. Based on a literature review, meta‐analysis, and cost‐effectiveness analysis the relative effects and costs of the 5‐grass tablet versus a mix of subcutaneous allergoid compounds for grass pollen allergic rhinoconjunctivitis were assessed.MethodsA Markov model with a time horizon of nine years was used to assess the costs and effects of three‐year immunotherapy treatment. Relative efficacy expressed as standardized mean differences was estimated using an indirect comparison on symptom scores extracted from available clinical trials. The Rhinitis Symptom Utility Index (RSUI) was applied as a proxy to estimate utility values for symptom scores. Drug acquisition and other medical costs were derived from published sources as well as estimates for resource use, immunotherapy persistence, and occurrence of asthma. The analysis was executed from the German payer's perspective, which includes payments of the Statutory Health Insurance (SHI) and additional payments by insurants. Comprehensive deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses and different scenarios were performed to test the uncertainty concerning the incremental model outcomes.ResultsThe applied model predicted a cost‐utility ratio of the 5‐grass tablet versus a market mix of injectable allergoid products of € 12,593 per QALY in the base case analysis. Predicted incremental costs and QALYs were € 458 (95% confidence interval, CI: € 220; € 739) and 0.036 (95% CI: 0.002; 0.078), respectively. Compared to the allergoid mix the probability of the 5‐grass tablet being the most cost‐effective treatment option was predicted to be 76% at a willingness‐to‐pay threshold of € 20,000. The results were most sensitive to changes in efficacy estimates, duration of the pollen season, and immunotherapy persistence rates.ConclusionsThis analysis suggests the sublingual native 5‐grass tablet to be cost‐effective relative to a mix of subcutaneous allergoid compounds. The robustness of these statements has been confirmed in extensive sensitivity and scenario analyses.
Thin-sections of painting fragments: opportunities for combined synchrotron-based micro-spectroscopic techniques
Authors: Pouyet Emeline , Fayard Barbara , Salomé Murielle , Taniguchi Yoko , Sette Francesco , Cotte Marine 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Synchrotron Radiation (SR) - based techniques such as SR-μ Fourier Transform InfraRed (FTIR) spectroscopy, SR-μ X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), SR-μ X-Ray Absorption Near Edge Spectroscopy (XANES) and SR-μ X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) are increasingly used for the study of cultural heritage materials, as they offer enhanced spatial resolution and chemical sensitivity. For such analyses, painting fragments are usually prepared as thick (typically several hundreds of micrometers) polished cross-sections. The capabilities of these SR techniques can be significantly improved (enhanced data quality, reduced acquisition time, new imaging capabilities, improved lateral and in-depth resolution, reduced dose, etc.) if carried out on thin-sections, i.e. less than ~30 μm in thickness. This paper discusses and illustrates the different motivations in terms of related increased analytical capabilities for SR-μFTIR, SR-μXRF, SR-μXANES and SR-μXRD. Corollary to the optimization of the procedures for single SR micro-analytical technique, a specific discussion is focused on the challenges of their combination.
Shared responsibility and reverse logistics systems for e-waste in Brazil
Authors: Migliano João Ernesto Brasil , Demajorovic Jacques , Xavier Lucia Helena 
Published: January 2015

The National Policy for Solid Waste (NPSW), passed in 2010, established a system of shared responsibility for waste management in Brazil, including Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This law requires the collection and disposal of technological waste through the implementation of Reverse Logistics Systems (RLS). In this study we discuss the main challenges and prospects in implementing WEEE reverse logistics in Brazil. The research was conducted through document analysis and interviews with different players, who are participants in the process of establishing a sector agreement. The findings suggest that the shared responsibility model proposed by the NPSW is not comprehensive enough to deal with the complexity of the Brazilian WEEE reverse chain. Based on this research we were able to propose a broader model covering the interrelationships among all the agents that interfere directly, indirectly, locally and abroad with the implementation of reverse logistics chain practices for electrical and electronic consumer goods in Brazil. DOI: 10.12660/joscmv7n2p91-109URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.12660/joscmv7n2p91-109
Personnel Management Consulting: Conceptual Frameworks for Use
Authors: Клопотовская  , Klopotovskaya P. , Лукьянова  , Lukyanova Tatyana 
Published: January 2015

Personnel management consulting is a relatively new field, developing in response to the need of organizations to improve and develop their personnel
management processes. This is evidenced by the growing market share and revenues, enjoyed by consulting companies as a result of executing various personnel
management projects. Despite rapid developments in practice the field of personnel management consulting yet lacks deep theoretical insights. The paper
outlines prerequisites for proper use of personnel management consulting, allowing to consider these activities as a separate fi eld of management consulting.
Also presented are managers’ reasons for employing professional consulting skills; principles and conditions for use of professional consulting services; outlined
are fields where personnel management consulting can be especially efficient.
Personnel Costs Management in an Organization (Lecture 4)
Authors: Митрофанова  , Mitrofanova Elena , Эсаулова  , Esaulova Irena 
Published: January 2015

The paper continues the compendium of lectures on “Personnel Management Economics” under the Bachelor-degree program. The concept of «personnel costs»
is defi ned, personnel costs are classifi ed. Examined are factors, determining the size of an organization’s personnel costs. The system of personnel costs management
is characterized in terms of its essence and constituents, the objective of personnel costs management is clarifi ed, ways to manage it are revealed.
Also specifi ed is how to manage and control various categories of personnel costs, such as payroll costs, training costs, costs of a company’s social commitments
and social safeguard.
Ways to Recruit and Retain Specialists in Innovation-Oriented Organizations of Russia
Authors: Жигун  , ZHigun Lyeonid 
Published: January 2015

The paper discusses how to create proper arrangements to attract and retain high-class professionals, innovation-oriented organizations are in need of. Key
elements of a vacant job attractiveness from the standpoint of a job seeker are highlighted. It is emphasized that conditional to retaining recruited workers is
the ability of employing company to meet the needs and wants on part of workers, as these are increasing as the production, labor, social and psychological
relations at work undergo changes. Attention is drawn to the fact, that wants and needs of well-qualifi ed employees diff er radically from those of conventional
workforce and to meet these conventional needs is insuffi cient to recruit and retain highly professional specialists. The analysis of gaps between employers’
requirements to personnel and counter requirements of innovation-driven specialists to job positions are analyzed based on the D. Goleman, R. Boyatzis and
A. McKee model, which breakdowns employees’ intellectual activities in four groups of emotional intelligence competences, namely, emotional self-awareness;
self-control; social sensitivity and relationship management. Based on results of analysis, the author puts forward a proposal, that the policies of recruiting
and retaining innovation-driven workers should be built on the foundation of scientifi c principles, set forth in this paper, thus enabling employers to set up
proper work conditions helpful to creative intellectual work in the given sphere of activities.
Geographical distribution and ecological considerations of the Testudines fauna from Northeast Brazil
Authors: Moura Carina Carneiro de Melo , De Moura Geraldo Jorge Barbosa , Lisboa Elizardo Batista Ferreira , Luz Vera Lúcia Ferreira 
Published: January 2015

The knowledge of natural history of the Brazilian species of turtles is still insipient because most information about these animals are restricted to a few records of occurrence, which in general are sparse in the literature or even in museums. The paucity of knowledge prevents broader approaches on various ecological and evolutionary aspects, which are primordial for conservation planning and management of the group. The large geographical extent, the environmental complexity, and the degradation of biomes in Northeast Brazil make the systematization of environmental and biological data on turtles from this region, which are compiled and discussed in this paper, highly important to contribute to the characterization of the conservation status of these species and therefore to subsidize the diagnosis of the environments associated to them.
‘Alas, alas. House, oh house!’: The collapse of the Cologne City Archive
Authors: Osborne Dora 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
When the Historical Archive of the City of Cologne (known as Cologne’s City Archive) collapsed in 2009, a municipal institution became visible in quite unintended ways. The incident and its consequences tell us about the structure, constitution and regulation of the archive as such but also about the significance of the archive for the memory culture that shapes Germany today. This article turns to the collapse to show how the archive is implicated in the politics of the city and of memory. In the midst of other local scandals, the disaster has become an emblem of political and moral breakdown in Cologne, but it has also confronted citizens with the loss of something fundamental – given, but perhaps not acknowledged – to their identity. This article outlines the response to the incident more broadly, before focusing on works by the British Jewish artist Tanya Ury (Fury, 2009, archive burn out, 2014) and the Austrian writer Elfriede Jelinek (Ein Sturz/A Fall, 2010), which use the former archive as a site of resistance, challenging the prescriptive, patriarchal logic of the archive and its implications for the culture and politics of memory.
Urban tellurics in Barcelona: Between a Heideggerian rock and a postmodern swimming pool
Authors: Illas Edgar 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
This article reflects on the possibility of resisting globalization by relying on some sense of the local as found in public art and public space. The term ‘urban tellurics’ explores how the notion of the tellurics of place, which I derive from Heidegger’s thinking and from Kenneth Frampton’s proposal for a Critical Regionalist architecture of resistance, interacts with the reality of endless urbanization within global capitalism. To articulate this relation, I focus on a singular public space in Barcelona, the Parc de la Creueta del Coll, designed in 1987 by the architectural firm MBM. The park was ‘sculpted’ on the slopes of a former stone quarry and includes a sculpture by Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida that hangs above a swimming pool. Heidegger considered Chillida’s work the most precise embodiment of his thought on art and space. Thus, focusing on the tension between the telluric elements of the park and the flat surface of the swimming pool provides a good occasion to reflect on the contradictions between Heideggerian rootedness and the flatness of capitalist globalization. ‘Urban tellurics’ aims to enable forms of spatial resistance that are neither reactionary returns to the provinces, nor mere celebrations of city diversity, nor simple manifestations of political struggle.
Let your data run free? The challenge of data redaction in paleontological collections
Authors: Norris Christopher A , Butts Susan 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The data associated with museum collections are essential components for many types of analysis. Geodetic information, such as latitude and longitude, in particular, are necessary in the analysis of paleontological data sets when investigating the effect of climate change on biodiversity. However, the release of geodetic information can be problematic when those data are used to deplete paleontological resources. This problem and others (such as overcollecting and impact on sensitive ecosystems) are discussed in all disciplines of natural history. Herein we discuss the problem as it pertains to paleontological collections, with particular reference to collections and digitization objectives in the USA, discuss strategies employed for data redaction, and make the case for allowing almost all locality data to be released in the interest of science and an obligation to the public.
Weak solutions of inverse mean curvature flow for hypersurfaces with boundary
Authors: Marquardt Thomas 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
We consider the evolution of hypersurfaces with boundary under inverse mean curvature flow. The boundary condition is of Neumann type, i.e. the evolving hypersurface moves along, but stays perpendicular to, a fixed supporting hypersurface. In this setup, we prove existence and uniqueness of weak solutions. Furthermore, we indicate the existence of a monotone quantity which is the analog of the Hawking mass for closed hypersurfaces.
Damage evolution in wood – pattern recognition based on acoustic emission (AE) frequency spectra
Authors: Baensch Franziska , Sause Markus G.R. , Brunner Andreas J. , Niemz Peter 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Tensile tests on miniature spruce specimens have been performed by means of acoustic emission (AE) analysis. Stress was applied perpendicular (radial direction) and parallel to the grain. Nine features were selected from the AE frequency spectra. The signals were classified by means of an unsupervised pattern recognition approach, and natural classes of AE signals were identified based on the selected features. The algorithm calculates the numerically best partition based on subset combinations of the features provided for the analysis and leads to the most significant partition including the respective feature combination and the most probable number of clusters. For both specimen types investigated, the pattern recognition technique indicates two AE signal clusters. Cluster A comprises AE signals with a relatively high share of low-frequency components, and the opposite is true for cluster B. It is hypothesized that the signature of rapid and slow crack growths might be the origin for this cluster formation.