bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Information Sharing in a Supply Chain with a Common Retailer
Authors: Shang Weixin , Ha Albert Y. , Tong Shilu 
Published: June 2015

We study the problem of information sharing in a supply chain with two competing manufacturers selling substitutable products through a common retailer. Our analysis shows that the retailer’s incentive to share information strongly depends on nonlinear production cost, competition intensity, and whether the retailer can offer a contract to charge a payment for the information. Without information contracting, the retailer has an incentive to share information for free when production economy is large but has no incentive to do so when there is production diseconomy. With information contracting, the retailer has an incentive to share information when either production diseconomy/economy is large or competition is intense. We characterize the conditions under which the retailer shares information with none, one, or both of the manufacturers. We also show that the retailer prefers to sell information sequentially rather than concurrently to the manufacturers, whereas the manufacturers’ preferences are reversed.This paper was accepted by Yossi Aviv, operations management.
Project Characteristics, Incentives, and Team Production
Authors: Fu Richard , Subramanian Ajay , Venkateswaran Anand 
Published: June 2015

We develop a model to show how agency conflicts, free-rider effects, and monitoring costs interact to affect optimal team size and workers’ incentive contracts. Team size increases with project risk, decreases with profitability, and decreases with monitoring costs as a proportion of output. Our predictions are consistent with empirical evidence that firm-specific risk has increased over time, average corporate earnings have declined, and firms’ organizational structures have also flattened. The predicted effects of monitoring costs on team size are supported by evidence that improvements in information technology likely to lower monitoring costs lead to larger teams. Further, firms with relatively more intangible assets, where monitoring costs are likely to be higher, are smaller. Optimal incentive intensities decrease with risk and increase with profitability. The endogenous determination of team size accentuates the positive effects of a decline in risk and an increase in profitability on incentives. This paper was accepted by Gustavo Manso, finance.
Project Inner Brick - Colorful Plastic Bricks in Psychotherapy - An Introduction to Methodology
Authors: Neidert László , Bíró Kinga 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
PIB is a research project pertaining to the psychotherapeutic potential of Lego bricks. This is based on Lego Group’s own method called Lego Seriousplay and Eric Berne's transactional analysis as a theoretical background. If we see it from the Lego’s aspect, our plan is a training like LSP. It is only alike because of the special application. We made a lot of modifications according to the original methodology. In this document we would like to present details of our research we have been working on for almost two years. The characteristics of our methodology will be illustrated, too.
Positive School Climate (A Theoretical Empirical Conspectus)
Authors: Hanuliaková Jana , Barnová Silvia 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
A school climate is the product of a specific social group. It influences the work of both teachers and students; it is a reflection of the objective reality in schools. It is experienced, evaluated and perceived by the actors of school life subjectively. In agreement with the current approaches to education (neuropedagogy, neuroscience), the importance of a positive school climate is accentuated. It is a part of school environment in the emotional, social and physical contexts. We put an accent on the interconnection and mutual determination of the climate and some selected determinants - inappropriate behaviour, interaction and safe educational environment. Nowadays, the notion of the school climate is joined with the adjective “optimal”. Based on the undertaken research, we make a conspectus of empirical findings which are related to school environment and school climate.
Micropatterned freestanding magnetron sputtered Mg-alloy scaffolds
Authors: Haffner David , Zamponi Christiane , de Miranda Rodrigo Lima , Quandt Eckhard 
Published: June 2015

AbstractFreestanding scaffolds were fabricated of Mg5W (wt.% yttrium) alloy using magnetron sputtering technology. Appropriate method was found to produce scaffolds with high reproducibility, spatial resolution of 1 μm and good mechanical properties. Two different techniques were used for surface finishing, microblasting and chemical polishing. SEM investigation showed high surface quality after chemical polishing while microblasting influenced mechanical properties of the Mg5W alloy. Magnetron sputtering offers a high potential for the production of microstructured scaffolds.
Centre Symmetry Sets of Families of Plane Curves
Authors: Giblin Peter , Reeve Graham 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
We study centre symmetry sets and equidistants for a I-parameter family of plane curves where, for a special member of the family, there exist two inflexions with parallel tangents. Some results can be obtained by reducing a generating family to normal forms, but others require direct calculation from the generating family.
Polynomial Mappings with Small Degree
Authors: Jelonek Zbigniew 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Let Xn be an affine variety of dimension n and Yn be a quasi-projective variety of the same dimension. We prove that for a quasi-finite polynomial mapping ƒ : Xn → Yn, every non-empty component of the set Yn\ ƒ (Xn) is closed and it has dimension greater or equal to n μ(ƒ), where μ(ƒ) is a geometric degree of ƒ. Moreover, we prove that generally, if ƒ : Xn → Yn is any polynomial mapping, then either every non-empty component of the set

is of dimension ≥ n μ(ƒ) or ƒ contracts a subvariety of dimension ≥ n μ(ƒ) + 1.
Gauss-Manin Connections for Boundary Singularities and Isochore Deformations
Authors: Kourliouros Konstantinos 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
We study here the relative cohomology and the Gauss-Manin connections associated to an isolated singularity of a function on a manifold with boundary, i.e. with a fixed hyperplane section. We prove several relative analogs of classical theorems obtained mainly by E. Brieskorn and B. Malgrange, concerning the properties of the Gauss-Manin connection as well as its relations with the Picard-Lefschetz monodromy and the asymptotics of integrals of holomorphic forms along the vanishing cycles. Finally, we give an application in isochore deformation theory, i.e. the deformation theory of boundary singularities with respect to a volume form. In particular, we prove the relative analog of J. Vey's isochore Morse lemma, J .-P. Fran~oise's generalisation on the local normal forms of volume forms with respect to the boundary singularity-preserving diffeomorphisms, as well as M. D. Garay's theorem on the isochore version of Mather's versa! unfolding theorem.
On the Links of Simple Singularities, Simple Elliptic Singularities and Cusp Singularities
Authors: Kasuya Naohik 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
This is a survey article about the study of the links of some complex hypersurface singularities in ℂ3 . We study the links of simple singularities, simple elliptic singularities and cusp singularities, and the canonical contact structures on them. It is known that each singularity link is diffeomorphic to a compact quotient of a 3-dimensional Lie group SU (2), Nil3 or Sol3 , respectively. Moreover, the canonical contact structure is equivalent to the contact structure invariant under the action of each Lie group. We show a new proof of this fact using the moment polytope of S5 . Our proof gives a new aspect to the relation between simple elliptic singularities and cusp singularities, and visualizes how the singularity links are embedded in S5 as codimension two contact submanifolds.
Study of antiurolithiatic activity of a formulated herbal suspension.
Authors: Saxena Nishi , Argal Ameeta 
Published: June 2015

Summary
Urolithiasis is the process of formation of stone in the urinary tract by crystal nucleation, aggregation and retention in the urinary tract. Traditional medicinal plants have been successfully used to overcome urolithiasis. Hence, herbal formulation containing a mixture of plant extracts was prepared and evaluated for the antiurolithiatic activity. This formulation contained alcoholic extracts of fruit of Tribulus terrestris, root of Boerhavia diffusa and leaves of Azadirachta indica Studies were performed in ethylene glycol-induced urolithiasis model using Cystone as a standard drug. Ethylene glycol increases the level of calcium, oxalate and phosphate which are responsible for urolithiasis. The herbal suspension decreased the level of calcium, oxalate and phosphate significantly at doses of 200 and 300 mg/kg when compared to the negative control group. Creatine, uric acid and urea were also decreased significantly at all dose levels. Histopathology has supported these results. The level of LD50 was found to be higher than 2000 mg/kg. Therefore, the prepared formulation has appreciable significant antiurolithiatic activity and is safe for use.
Differential diagnosis and management issues of idiopathic angiooedema and their resolution
Authors: Zanichelli Andrea , Mansi Marta , Wu Maddalena A. , Azin Giulia , Cicardi Marco 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Angiooedema is a local and self-limiting swelling of the subcutaneous and sub mucosal tissues, produced by vasoactive peptides that temporary increase the vascular permeability.
It is recognized that recurrent angiooedema exposes patients to the risk of fatalities and reduced quality of life, being in some circumstances associated with a critical condition.
Angiooedema can occur with or without wheals. The first symptom is urticaria, the second is a distinct nosologic entity. In absence of an identifiable cause, recurrent angiooedema without wheals can be defined as idiopathic and marked“idiopathic histaminergic angiooedema” when it is responsive to anti histamine treatment, and “idiopathic non-histaminergic angiooedema” when it is not. Furthermore, idiopathic non-histaminergic angiooedema can be diagnosed as hereditary or sporadic by family history.
In this review, we summarize the approaches to diagnose and treat different forms of idiopathic angiooedema.
Leeches (Clitellata: Hirudinida) of an upland stream: taxonomic composition in relation to habitat conditions
Authors: Cichocka Joanna , Jabłońska-Barna Izabela , Bielecki Aleksander , Buczyńska Edyta , Buczyński Paweł , Stryjecki Robert , Pikuła Dorota 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Hirudinida comprise a constant component of benthofauna in running waters and their taxonomic composition is often analyzed to evaluate the environmental quality. However, the indicatory role of particular species is still arguable. Thus, it is very important to provide more detailed information on the impact of environmental parameters on the species structure within this group of invertebrates. Representatives of nine species were found in the investigated upland stream including mainly Erpobdella vilnensis and E. octoculata. The research has demonstrated that the hydromorphological conditions and feeding behavior are the main factors determining the taxonomic composition of leeches in particular sections of a watercourse.
Observations of presumable groundwater seepage occurrence in Puck Bay (the Baltic Sea)
Authors: Matciak Maciej , Bieleninik Sylwia , Botur Aleksandra , Podgórski Michał , Trzcińska Karolina , Dragańska Katarzyna , Jaśniewicz Damian , Kurszewska Anna , Wenta Marta 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
We report the results of recent field measurements of seawater thermohaline structure and transparency carried out in early summer 2014 in Puck Bay. Near-bottom, less saline waters occurred almost in the entire study area. Their occurrence in the shallow part of Puck Bay was accompanied by an increase in the seawater transparency. The most likely explanation of these observations is a submarine fresh groundwater discharge.
Does Patent Quality Drive Damages in Patent Lawsuits? Lessons from the French Judicial System
Authors: Dumont Béatrice 
Published: June 2015

AbstractThis paper presents an empirical analysis of the link between patent damage awards and patent quality, based on information from suits filed during the period 2008–2013 in France. Our results show that civil damage awards attributed by French judges are significantly linked to patent quality, as assessed from a statistical point of view, but this link is imperfect.
Are US real house prices stationary? New evidence from univariate and panel data
Authors: Zhang Jing , de Jong Robert , Haurin Donald 
Published: June 2015

AbstractMany papers in the housing literature treat the intertemporal evolution of the logarithm of US real house prices as a unit root process. They also study the cointegration relationship among the logarithm of real house prices and fundamental economic variables such as income and they apply an error correction specification for modeling and forecasting real house prices. This paper argues that the logarithm of US real house price is not a unit root process. Instead, the evidence from a 120-year national dataset and metro area level and state level panel data sets supports the notion that US house prices are trend stationary. One result of this conclusion is that the validity of analyses of US house prices based on cointegration and error correction models needs to be reconsidered.
Dynamics of Line Preserving Field Line Motions
Authors: Figura Przemysław , Macek Wiesław M. 
Published: June 2015

AbstractWe develop the theory of line preserving flows and the magnetic reconnection using the Euler potentials formalism. In addition to our recently proposed model, we formulate new equations describing the time evolution of the Euler potentials in the line preserving regime. We also look at a special case of the flows represented by the ideal plasma flows. We consider the magnetic reconnection as a breakage of the line preservation regime. Because general solutions of the obtained dynamics equations do not have their closed-form expressions, we provide two different approaches to the possible solutions, in particular, a linear approximation and a solution by finding a Lagrangian and a Hamiltonian that generate the dynamics equations. We also provide some simple examples of the physical interpretation of the solutions obtained.
Essential oil composition, phenolic content, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activity of cultivatedSatureja rechingeriJamzad at different phenological stages
Authors: Alizadeh Ardalan 
Published: June 2015

AbstractSatureja rechingeriis a rare endemic and endangered species found in Iran. Its propagation, variations in essential oil and phenolic content, as well as antioxidant and antimicrobial activities at different phenological stages are reported in this study. The chemical composition of essential oils obtained by hydro-distillation from the aerial parts were determined by GC and GC-MS. A total of 47 compounds were identified in the essential oils ofS. rechingeriat different phenological stages. The major components of all oils were carvacrol (83.6%–90.4%),p-cymene (0.8%–2.9%) and γ-terpinene (0.6%–2.4%). The total phenolic content and the antioxidant activity of methanolic extracts were determined with the Folin-Ciocalteau reagent and by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay, respectively. Total phenols varied from 35.5 to 37.5 mg gallic acid equivalents/g dry weight (dw), and IC50values in the radical scavenging assay ranged from 46.2 to 50.2 mg/mL, while those in the FRAP assay were between 49.6 and 52.5 μM quercetin equivalents/g dw. By the disc diffusion method and by determination of the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC), the essentials oils of the various phenological stages were found to have high activities against four medically important pathogens.
A novel C25 sterol peroxide from the endophytic fungus Phoma sp. EA-122
Authors: Chen Zi-Ming , Fan Qiong-Ying , Chen He-Ping , Li Zheng-Hui , Feng Tao , Liu Ji-Kai 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
A novel C25 sterol peroxide, phomasterol A (1), together with two known compounds (2–3), was isolated from the endophytic fungus Phoma sp. EA-122. The structure of phomasterol A (1) was elucidated by MS, 1D, and 2D NMR data analyses. Phomasterol A (1) was evaluated for its inhibitory activities against protein-tyrosine phosphatases MEG2 and PTP1Bc, showing moderate activities with identical IC50 values of 25 μM.
Assessment of Surface Heterogeneity: a Route to Correlate and Quantify the 1st Cycle Irreversible Capacity Caused by SEI Formation to the Various Surfaces of Graphite Anodes for Lithium Ion Cells
Authors: Placke Tobias , Siozios Vassilios , Rothermel Sergej , Meister Paul , Colle Claudia , Winter Martin 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
The formation of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and the
corresponding irreversible capacity (C
irr) of graphite
negative electrodes in lithium-ion batteries strongly depend on the
surface morphology and surface chemistry of the respective graphite
material. In particular, not only the BET specific surface area but
also the absolute and relative extent of the basal plane and the
“non-basal plane” surface area play a crucial role in SEI
formation, as the transport of lithium ions into/from the anode
during the charge/discharge operation mainly takes place via the
prismatic surfaces. In this work, we report on the assessment of the
graphite surface heterogeneity and the correlation between the amount
of the different graphitic surfaces and the irreversible
capacity. Based on the analysis of gas sorption data, we will show the
influence of graphite surface groups on the adsorptive potential
distribution of graphitic materials, in particular on the high energy
surface sites (above 60 K), i.e. the so-called “defect”
surfaces. These are related to polar carbon surface groups, such as
carboxylic groups, alcohol groups or lactone groups. In contrast, less
polar surface groups like quinone groups seem not to be related to the
“defect” surface area, but belong to the prismatic surface area
(below 50 K). Furthermore, we will demonstrate that the
irreversible capacity of the first charge/discharge cycle is nearly
proportional to the “non-basal plane” surface area, independent
from the type of graphitic material.
Material Characterization of Heat Shrinkable Film
Authors: Kalkan-Sevinc Zehra S. , Strobel Caitlin T. 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Shape memory polymers represent a class of polymers that display properties of shape change under stimulus. The presented research focused on material characterization of thermally stimulated shape memory polymers, more specifically heat shrinkable bands often used as packaging in the food and the medical industry. Increasingly, regulatory agencies are pushing for the use of non-PVC materials industry wide. This study represented an experimental approach for evaluation of polyester shrink bands (non-PVC) in comparison with PVC with regard to thermomechanical and shrinkage properties.
Shared Genomic Regions Between Derivatives of a Large Segregating Population of Maize Identified Using Bulked Segregant Analysis Sequencing and Traditional Linkage Analysis
Authors: Haase Nicholas J , Beissinger Timothy , Hirsch Candice N , Vaillancourt Brieanne , Deshpande Shweta , Barry Kerrie , Buell C Robin , Kaeppler Shawn M , de Leon Natalia 
Published: June 2015

AbstractDelayed transition from the vegetative stage to the reproductive stage of development and increased plant height have been shown to increase biomass productivity in grasses. The goal of this project was to detect quantitative trait loci using extremes from a large synthetic population, as well as a related recombinant inbred line mapping population for these two traits. Ten thousand individuals from a B73 × Mo17 noninbred population intermated for 14 generations (IBM Syn14) were grown at a density of approximately 16,500 plants ha−1. Flowering time and plant height were measured within this population. DNA was pooled from the 46 most extreme individuals from each distributional tail for each of the traits measured and used in bulk segregant analysis (BSA) sequencing. Allelic divergence at each of the ∼1.1 million SNP loci was estimated as the difference in allele frequencies between the selected extremes. Additionally, 224 intermated B73 × Mo17 recombinant inbred lines were concomitantly grown at a similar density adjacent to the large synthetic population and were assessed for flowering time and plant height. Using the BSA sequencing method, 14 and 13 genomic regions were identified for flowering time and plant height, respectively. Linkage mapping with the RIL population identified eight and three regions for flowering time and plant height, respectively. Of the regions identified, three colocalized between the two populations for flowering time and two colocalized for plant height. This study demonstrates the utility of using BSA sequencing for the dissection of complex quantitative traits important for production of lignocellulosic ethanol.
A Mutation in Caenorhabditis elegans NDUF-7 Activates the Mitochondrial Stress Response and Prolongs Lifespan via ROS and CED-4
Authors: Rauthan Manish , Ranji Parmida , Abukar Ragda , Pilon Marc 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
The mevalonate pathway is responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol, coenzyme Q, and prenyl groups essential for small GTPase modification and function, and for the production of dolichols important for protein glycosylation. Statins, i.e., cholesterol-lowering drugs that inhibit the rate-limiting enzyme in the mevalonate pathway, HMG-CoA reductase, are lethal to Caenorhabditis elegans even though this animal lacks the branch of the mevalonate pathway that leads to cholesterol synthesis. To better understand the effects of statins that are not related to cholesterol, we have adopted the strategy of isolating statin-resistant C. elegans mutants. Previously, we showed that such mutants often have gain-of-function mutations in ATFS-1, a protein that activates the mitochondrial unfolded protein response. Here, we describe the isolation of a statin-resistant mutant allele of the NDUF-7 protein, which is a component of complex I in the mitochondrial electron transport chain. The novel nduf-7(et19) mutant also exhibits constitutive and ATFS-1-dependent activation of the mitochondrial unfolded protein response (UPRmt) and prolonged life span, both of which are mediated through production of ROS. Additionally, lifespan extension, but not activation, of the mitochondrial unfolded protein response was dependent on the pro-apoptotic gene ced-4. We conclude that the nduf-7(et19) mutant allele causes an increase in reactive oxygen species that activate ATFS-1, hence UPRmt-mediated statin resistance, and extends life span via CED-4.
Die Prozessfinanzierung bei Kartellschadensersatzklagen – Lehren aus dem Fall CDC/Zementkartell
Authors: Thole Christoph 
Published: June 2015

Zusammenfassung
Mit seinem Urteil vom 18. 2. 2015 hat das OLG Düsseldorf die Schadensersatzklage der CDC-Rechtsverfolgungsgesellschaft im prominenten Zementkartell-Fall abgewiesen. Der Senat erachtete die Abtretung der einzelnen kartellgeschädigten Unternehmen an die Rechtsverfolgungsgesellschaft als gem. § 138 BGB sittenwidrig und verneinte auf dieser Grundlage die Aktivlegitimation der Klägerin. Der Beitrag analysiert das Urteil und untersucht kritisch die mit einer Anwendung des § 138 BGB verbundenen Schwierigkeiten. Zugleich wird den noch offenen Fragen nachgegangen und erörtert, welche Lehren sich für die Praxis aus dem Urteil ziehen lassen.