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O badaniu wirtualności semantycznej w perspektywie interpretacyjnej
Authors: Wołowska Katarzyna 
Published: June 2015

On studying semantic virtuality in the interpretative perspective
The goal of the paper is to present semantic virtuality as a linguistic problem, and to outline a proposition of a theoretical-methodological approach to the phenomenon. Based on the devices of French interpretative semantics (which uses the method of element analysis), I put forward a definition of virtual sense as a relevant absence of certain minial elements of content, which are made perceptible by their relation to units of the actual sense. I briefly present a typology of virtual semantic features which includes, on the one hand, definitional elements of content which undergo contextual visualization during the interpretation (neutralized semes), and on the other, interpretationally relevant alternatives of semes actualized in context (potential features).
O frazie nominalnej liczebnikowej w pozycji podmiotu po raz kolejny
Authors: Świdziński Marek 
Published: June 2015

Again on numeral-nominal phrases in subject position
The paper presents a formal account of sentences with a numeral-nominal subject and an adjectival complement, such as Tych pięciu facetów zostało zabitych ‘These five guys were killed’. The agreements in such sentences are highly idiosyncratic. To cope with them in the framework of a certain formal grammar of Polish, a number of extra means are proposed: special “numeral” realization of the nominal phrase in subject position, special “plural” adjectival complement, special rules that introduce the adjectival phrase in genitive, special valence frames for such strange phrases, and, finally, a special mechanism of interphrasal gender-number agreements. The paper argues for individual treatment of idiosyncrasies, instead of an artificial account in terms of general principles.
Pragmatyka słowotwórczego działania (Kontynuacja myśli Marii Honowskiej o technikach stawania się form słowotwórczych)
Authors: Waszakowa Krystyna 
Published: June 2015

Pragmatics of word-formative action. (A continuation of M. Honowska’s thought on word-formative techniques of becoming.)
The author refers to selected syntheses and detailed analyses from among the many achievements of word-formation studies in the last fifty years, to briefly discuss the ways in which textual derivatives (belonging to parole) have been described. Particular attention is paid to M. Honowska’s views on the pragmatics of word-formative action. The timeliness of her thought is evident in the perspective of current research, and I believe that it is not so much thanks to Honowska’s intuition, as it is to the accuracy of her opinions, forecasting the paths of word-formative interests and research, and of future development of word-formative methodology. Such description serves as a background for considerations on modern interpretations of textual word-formative expressions. Appreciating the importance of word-formative advertising mechanisms presented in E. Rogowska- Cybulska’s book, the main part of this paper outlines the horizon of research that would need to be accepted in order to fully realize the functioning and the role of word formation in advertising. Textual derivatives are discussed from the perspective of the phenomenon of linguistic usage, i.e. in their relation to a specific speech act, directing their interpretation in such a way as to highlight the activity of both participants of the particular speech act in which they feature.
The lexeme верх: its phonetic and semantic features, and derivative resources in south-western dialects of Ukrainian
Authors: Yastrems’ka Tetyana 
Published: June 2015

The lexeme верх: its phonetic and semantic features, and derivative resources in south-western dialects of Ukrainian
The paper is an attempt to analyse the word верх ‘top’, and to construct a derivational nest for the root -верх-. The source material was excerpted from linguistic atlases, dialectal dictionaries, dialectal recordings, and other specialist studies. The focus lies primarily on the phonetic, semantic, and wordformative aspect. The analysed words display phonetic features that are typical for south-western dialects of Ukrainian, as well as their semantic and derivational variation. The resulting derivational nest is a complicated system of cognate words that cover four different levels of word formation (the first level is the base word верх). Dialectal data are provided in tables. The examples show that an analysis of the system of derivatives is able to: identify the most complete phonetic variants of words, find semantic variants of each derivative, compare UD derivatives of the root -верх- (-wierzch-) with PD, describe specific dialectal word-formative patterns which are not characteristic of the standard language, and to record an ancient phenomenon.
ADA at 25 and People With Cognitive Disabilities: From Voice to Action
Authors: Blanck Peter 
Published: June 2015

AbstractThe Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008, are effecting dramatic changes in the perception of cognitive and other disabilities, from primarily viewing disability as a medical state to be cured and pitied toward acceptance of disability as an element of human experience and self-identity. The ADA's modern understanding of disability is as much shaped by diversity in biology, local culture, and self-identity over the life course, as it is by the barriers to inclusion we build and maintain in society. This view reflects the paradigm shift from the prior and dominating medical model to a social and environmental approach to disability civil and human rights. This two-part special issue of the journal Inclusion examines the ADA at its 25th anniversary. The articles reflect on the past 25 years, examine the present, and anticipate the future to ensure continued progress towards the civil and human rights of individuals with cognitive and other disabilities.
Transatlantic Learning: From Washington to London and Beyond
Authors: Giannoumis G. Anthony 
Published: June 2015

AbstractPrevious research refers to the influence of ideas and values on policy design as policy learning. For 25 years, the values and ideas of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) have influenced disability law and policy globally and, as several authors have emphasized, have served as inspiration in European antidiscrimination legislation. This article explores the influence of the ADA on disability policy learning in Europe and the European policy traditions that have defined policies regulating the accessibility of information and communication technologies (ICT) for persons with cognitive disabilities. It attempts to demonstrate that ADA policy values have influenced antidiscrimination legislation in the United Kingdom and Norway and that European policy traditions have shaped the extension of antidiscrimination legislation to ICT accessibility for persons with cognitive disabilities. Finally, this article seeks to provide a useful basis for further informing the implementation of the ADA.
Little Red Riding Hood: Victimage in Folktales and Cinema—A Case Study
Authors: Antonelli Emanuele 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
In this paper we attempt to interpret Little Red Riding Hood’s most famous variants in light of its recent film adaptations. With reference to René Girard’s theory of sacrifice, we will argue that the latest one of these, Catherine Hardwicke’s 2011 adaptation offers the chance to see in Perrault’s “Little Red Riding Hood” the result of a diachronical evolution in four steps of the misrecognizing narration of a collective lynching, a full-fledged scapegoating of an anonymous villager accused and persecuted as werewolf. We will find further support in Vladimir Propp’s and Alan Dundes’s contributions.
Authoring, deploying, and managing dynamic Virtual Patients in Virtual Clinical Environments
Authors: Heinrichs LeRoy , Dev Parvati , Davies Dick 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Following their introduction at the beginning of the 21st century, interactive or dynamic Virtual Patients are beginning to be used more widely in clinical education. They can be seen as being at the end of a continuum of simulation technical complexity, having been earlier developed on a wide range of “media”: human actors, paper, video, physical mannequins, etc. This paper focuses on the current emergent more complex Virtual Patients in three-dimensional (3D) immersive clinical environments. In these environments, in silico 3D patient avatars interact directly in response to virtual clinical interventions undertaken by avatars, each of which is controlled by one or more users. The paper explores the issues of authoring, deploying, and managing these real-time, dynamic Virtual Patients using as an example the immersive clinical environment CliniSpace. As clinician-accessible Virtual Patient authoring is now becoming available in immersive clinical environments, so these wider clinical and managerial non-technical issues are coming rapidly to the fore.
International Factor Mobility, Production Cost Components, and Wage Inequality
Authors: Pi Jiancai , Zhou Yu 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
The present paper establishes a two-sector monopolistic competition model to investigate how international factor mobility influences the skilled–unskilled wage inequality when the monopolistically competitive sector producing final goods is characterized by various types of production cost functions. We discuss three types of production cost functions of the monopolistically competitive sector. Different types of production cost functions have different production factor components of variable and fixed costs. We find that differences in production cost components of the monopolistically competitive sector matter for the impacts of international factor mobility on the skilled–unskilled wage inequality.
The diagnostic value of serum fucosylated fetuin A in hepatitis B virus-related liver diseases
Authors: Li Li , Gu Xing , Fang Meng , Ji Jun , Yi Changhong , Gao Chunfang 
Published: June 2015

AbstractSome changes of glycoproteins have been identified in the serum of patients with different liver diseases, which provided potential glycan biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of disease progression.We established a lectin-antibody sandwich ELISA method to detect fucosylated fetuin A (fuc-fetuin A) level in serum, in which biotinylatedSerum fetuin A level decreased in LC patients as compared to HCC patients or healthy controls, while it decreased further according to the increasing Child-Pugh grades. The fuc-fetuin A level was in a decreasing order in LC, HCC, LF, HBV-carriers and healthy controls. For distinguishing LC and HCC patients from LF, HBV-carriers and healthy controls, the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve is 0.871, with a sensitivity of 0.818 and specificity of 0.819. The survival analysis revealed that higher fuc-fetuin A level was significantly associated with worse recurrence-free survival in HCC patients (p=0.018).The results indicated that the serum fuc-fetuin A might serve as a potential glycan biomarker for distinguishing LC and HCC from LF, HBV-carriers and healthy controls. Furthermore, the preoperative fuc-fetuin A level could be a useful prognostic biomarker for HCC patients.
Antioxidative properties of Sambacus nigra extracts
Authors: Topoľská Dominika , Valachová Katarína , Rapta Peter , Šilhár Stanislav , Panghyová Elena , Horváth Anton , Šoltés Ladislav 
Published: June 2015

AbstractPotential protective effects of elderberry (Sambucus nigra) extracts against oxidative degradation of hyaluronan (HA) were detected in vitro. To induce free-radical-mediated HA degradation, Weissberger’s biogenic oxidative system, which mimics the situation of acute inflammation, was applied. Time- and dose-dependent changes of dynamic viscosity of the HA solutions in the presence and absence of two elderberry extracts produced in 2006 and 2012 were recorded by rotational viscometry (RV). Radical scavenging capacity of both extracts was investigated by the spectrocolorimetric ABTS [2,2′-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt] assay and the “inverted” ABTS assay. Oxygen consumption of the system oxidizing HA either in the absence or presence of the elderberry extracts was determined. The results of RV revealed that an addition of the newer extract (2012) promoted the inhibition of HA degradation more markedly compared to the older extract (2006). The same effect of both extracts on ABTS
Social threat appeals in commercial advertising: The moderating impact of perceived level of self-efficacy and self-esteem on advertising effectiveness
Authors: Faseur Tine , Cauberghe Verolien , Hudders Liselot 
Published: June 2015

AbstractThis study investigates the impact of the level of fear evoked by an advertisement (for deodorant) framing a threatening social situation. Where the effectiveness of threat appeals has been investigated extensively in health communication, this study focuses on the impact of social threat appeals in a commercial setting. The study investigates the moderating impact of self-esteem on the interaction effect between the level of fear (evoked by a social threat ad) and perceived level of self-efficacy on brand attitude and purchase intention. Results show that for high self-esteem individuals fear evoked by a social threat is effective only when perceived self-efficacy is increased (in line with the EPPM). However, for low self-esteem individuals, high versus low perceived self-efficacy does not influence brand attitude and purchase intention in case of a social threat appeal, but perceived self-efficacy does increase the effectiveness of appeals in which a positive social situation is shown.
TV drama as a social experience: An empirical investigation of the social dimensions of watching TV drama in the age of non-linear television
Authors: Simons Nele 
Published: June 2015

AbstractAs time-shifting technologies and digital convergence are facilitating and encouraging increasingly individualized and personalized television viewing practices, the social role and function of traditional linear television might be changing as well. Through empirical audience research, using TV diaries and interviews, this article investigates the social dimensions of engaged viewers’ reception of TV drama and explores how audiences themselves experience contemporary television as a social medium. The qualitative analysis reveals three social dimensions in viewers’ engagement with TV drama and indicates that television is generally still perceived as a social medium. Time-shifting technologies do not only fracture audiences, they also create new opportunities for social connections with peer viewers.
On high-temperature oxidation and protection of 2:17-type SmCo-based magnets
Authors: Peng Xiao , Zhao Hongbo , Wang Xiaolan , Guo Zhaohui , Li Wei , Wang Fuhui 
Published: June 2015

AbstractSm2(Co,Cu,Fe,Zr)17 are the best high-temperature permanent magnets because of their high Curie temperature (800°C–850°C). However, irreversible and unacceptable coercivity losses retard their use in applications at temperatures over 550°C. The coercivity loss has been correlated with poor oxidation resistance at high temperatures. The current research progress on the effect of oxidation and its prevention, for 2:17-type magnets, is reviewed. Oxidation in air at 500°C–700°C causes the magnets to form three regions: (1) an external oxide scale mainly consisting of (CoxFe1-x)3O4, (2) a thicker internal oxidation zone where the typical cellular precipitation (2:17R cell and 1:5H cell boundary) structure has been completely collapsed due to the Sm oxidation into Sm2O3, and (3) an oxidation-free zone where the cellular precipitates remain unchanged in lattice structure. No unacceptable coercivity loss is seen in the oxidation-free zone. Its thickness can be impressively increased within the magnets at high temperature, when they are covered with surface diffusion barriers for oxygen from the atmosphere, such as thin films of Cr2O3, Al2O3, and the metals with the ability to thermally grow these oxides.
Nanosafety forum for young scientists: a meeting report
Authors: Pietroiusti Antonio , Tran Lang , Campagnolo Luisa 
Published: June 2015

AbstractIn October of 2014, a meeting jointly organized by the EU Nanosafety Cluster and the COST Action TD 1204, was held on the beautiful island of Ortygia in Syracuse (Sicily). The meeting was specifically conceived to give the opportunity to young researchers in the field of nanotoxicology to present and discuss the results of their research. Presentations were divided into eight sessions over 2 days, reflecting the eight working groups of the Nanosafety Cluster. This report gives a description of the meeting activities and a summary of the data presented there.
Paradoxical rise of hemolytic complement in the blood of mice during zymosan- and liposome-induced CARPA: a pilot study
Authors: Mészáros Tamás , Szénási Gábor , Rosivall László , Szebeni János , Dézsi László 
Published: June 2015

AbstractThe complement (C) activating effect of zymosan and liposomal drugs (AmBisome, Caelyx) leads to significant C consumption in rats, dogs, pigs and other species in vivo, as reflected by a fall in hemolytic complement activity (HCA) of their plasma. However, the acute C activating effect of zymosan and liposomal drugs is unclear in the mouse. Therefore, using sheep red blood cells, we assayed the HCA of plasma obtained from apolipoprotein E-deficient (ApoE) as well as from background C57BL/6 (BL6) mice. Intravenous (i.v.) administration of C activators led to a significant rise (up to 40%) in HCA of the plasma. The HCA steadily rose up to 30 min in ApoE mice, while it peaked at 3 min in BL6 mice, returning to baseline thereafter. The elevated HCA after IV injection of C activators is “paradoxical” in mice, since it implies an increase rather than a decrease in C levels in the blood. One possible explanation of the phenomenon is hemoconcentration due to anaphylatoxin-induced capillary leakage, resulting in an apparent rise of HCA. In conclusion, these preliminary observations highlight, for the first time, a species-dependent opposing impact of C activation and the resulting anaphylatoxin actions on hemolytic complement activity.
One-pot synthesis of 4-alkyl-2-amino-4H-chromene derivatives
Authors: Bardasov Ivan N. , Alekseeva Anastasiya U. , Ershov Oleg V. , Grishanov Dmitry A. 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
A one-pot synthesis of 4-alkyl-2-amino-4H-chromene derivatives by base-initiated reactions of aliphatic aldehydes, malononitrile, and resorcinol in water is described.
Acid hydrolysis of O-acetyl-galactoglucomannan in a continuous tube reactor: a new approach to sugar monomer production
Authors: Nebreda Andrea Pérez , Grénman Henrik , Mäki-Arvela Päivi , Eränen Kari , Hemming Jarl , Willför Stefan , Murzin Dmitry Yu. , Salmi Tapio 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Hemicellulose O-acetyl-galactoglucomannan (GGM) is the main noncellulosic water-soluble polysaccharide in the coniferous softwood Norway spruce, consisting of anhydro-galactose, -glucose, and -mannose. Acid hydrolysis of GGM has been studied in a continuous tube reactor to obtain these sugars under industrially relevant conditions. The reaction was performed under atmospheric pressure at 90°C and 95°C, and hydrochloric acid (HCl) served as catalyst. The influence of the reaction parameters, such as acid concentration (pH), temperature, concentration of the substrate, as well as catalyst and reactant flow rates, has been studied on the conversion efficiency and product distribution. Continuous production of monomeric sugars was achieved without formation of low-molecular by-products. The GGM conversion was high with HCl as catalyst, at 95°C, and a pH of 0.3. The main hydrolysis products were mannose, glucose, and galactose monomers. Minor amounts of sugar dimers were detected among the products. The experimental results are described with a laminar flow model for the continuous reactor.
Comparison of Supervised-learning Models for Infant Cry Classification / Vergleich von Klassifikationsmodellen zur Säuglingsschreianalyse
Authors: Fuhr Tanja , Reetz Henning , Wegener Carla 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Cries of infants can be seen as an indicator for several developmental diseases. Different types of classification algorithms have been used in the past to classify infant cries of healthy infants and those with developmental diseases. To determine the ability of classification models to discriminate between healthy infant cries and various cries of infants suffering from several diseases, a literature search for infant cry classification models was performed; 9 classification models were identified that have been used for infant cry classification in the past. These classification models, as well as 3 new approaches were applied to a reference dataset containing cries of healthy infants and cries of infants suffering from laryngomalacia, cleft lip and palate, hearing impairment, asphyxia and brain damage. Classification models were evaluated according to a rating schema, considering the aspects accuracy, degree of overfitting and conformability. Results indicate that many models have issues with accuracy and conformability. However, some of the models, like C5.0 decision trees and J48 classification trees provide promising results in infant cry classification for diagnostic purpose.
Odonymic changes in Central Pretoria: Representation, identity and textual construction of place
Authors: A. Kasanga Luanga 
Published: June 2015

AbstractPlace renaming constitutes a linguistic and highly symbolic change in the Linguistic Landscape (LL) in post-apartheid South Africa. While for opponents toponymic changes hasten the erasure of their heritage and constitute a form of reverse discrimination, for supporters they consolidate transformative processes in a “new” South Africa. In this article, I examine both sides of the argument, taking as a case in point the street renaming in a small area of Pretoria, the administrative seat of the national government. Drawing insights from existing literature in the LL, geosemiotics and geography, notably Scollon and Scollon’s (
Failure to launch: matching language policy with literacy accomplishment in South African schools
Authors: Pretorius Elizabeth 
Published: June 2015

AbstractThis article argues that the education crisis in South Africa stems largely from a literacy problem. The prediction that use of the primary language is beneficial in formal schooling is not unambiguously met in the South African context when examining evidence from large-scale literacy assessments. Understanding the reasons for this is critical for improving the use of African languages in early schooling. This article examines the Zulu and English reading literacy skills of a Grade 4 cohort of learners after three years of schooling in their home language. The research reveals low reading levels in both languages, suggesting a mismatch between language policy and literacy accomplishment. It is suggested that one of the primary reasons for the poor results in schools that have African languages as initial LoLT lies in the oral orientation to classroom practices in these schools. A more fully specified language in education model is proposed where an emphasis on