bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Modelling sustainable caseloads for MS specialist nurses
Authors: Mynors Geraldine , Bowen Amy 
Published: December 2014

Background: There are 245 Multiple Sclerosis (MS) specialist nurses (MSSNs) across the UK, with variable caseloads, suggesting inequitable and, where caseloads are particularly high, inadequate provision. Aim: The MS Trust set out to establish a ‘sustainable’ caseload for an MS specialist nurse, providing a high-quality, proactive service to patients with MS throughout the disease trajectory. Method: An expert consensus group agreed standards for MSSN services and assumptions about their working patterns and practices; this process was informed by ‘real world’ data from 40 MSSNs taking part in the MS Trust GEMSS programme. A simple model was then used to determine the sustainable number of cases an MSSN could manage. Results: The model showed that a caseload of 358 people with MS per full-time specialist nurse is sustainable. Conclusions: A number of conditions must be met, including well thought out job plans, sufficient administrative support, an effective home visit policy and a high level of use of clinic capacity.
Monitoring the future behaviour of urban drainage
system under climate change: a case study from
north-western England
Authors: Osman Yassin Z. 
Published: December 2014

Abstract
Catchments hydrological conditions and responses
are anticipated to be affected by the changes in
weather patterns, increasing in climate variability and extreme
rainfall. Thus, engineers have no choice but to consider
climate change in their practices in order to adapt
and serve the public interests. This paper is an exploration
of the impacts of climate change on the hydrology that
underlies the hydraulic design of urban drainage system.
Future rainfall has been downscaled from the Global Climate
Model (GCM) employing a hybrid Generalised Linear
Model (GLM) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) downscaling
techniques under different greenhouse emission
scenarios. The output from this model is applied to a combined
sewer system of an urban drainage catchment in the
Northwest of England during the 21st Century to monitor
its future behaviour in winter and summer seasons. Potential
future changes in rainfall intensity are expected to alter
the level of service of the system, causing more challenges
in terms of surface flooding and increase in surcharge
level in sewers. The results obtained demonstrate
that there is a real chance for these effects to take place
and therefore would require more attention from designers
and catchment managers.
A reliable algorithm for positive solutions of nonlinear boundary value problems by the multistage Adomian decomposition method
Authors: Duan Jun-Sheng , Rach Randolph , Wazwaz Abdul-Majid 
Published: December 2014

AbstractIn this paper, we present a reliable algorithm to calculate positive solutions of homogeneous nonlinear boundary value problems (BVPs). The algorithm converts the nonlinear BVP to an equivalent nonlinear Fredholm– Volterra integral equation.We employ the multistage Adomian decomposition method for BVPs on two or more subintervals of the domain of validity, and then solve the matching equation for the flux at the interior point, or interior points, to determine the solution. Several numerical examples are used to highlight the effectiveness of the proposed scheme to interpolate the interior values of the solution between boundary points. Furthermore we demonstrate two novel techniques to accelerate the rate of convergence of our decomposition series solutions by increasing the number of subintervals and adjusting the lengths of subintervals in the multistage Adomian decomposition method for BVPs.
Frames and constructions enhance text coherence: The case of DNI resolutions in spoken discourse
Authors: Ziem Alexander 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe paper reports on a corpus-based study investigating the impact of frames and constructions on establishing text coherence. Partly conducted in collaboration with the International Computer Science Institute / FrameNet, Berkeley, the study is based on systematic annotations of so-called Definite Null Instantiations (DNIs). A DNI, sometimes also called anaphoric NI, is a syntactically non-instantiated core frame element (FE), whose identity can be inferred from the co(n)text. By analyzing forms and functions of DNIs in spoken discourse, I will argue that omitted core FEs are often found to be specified in adjacent sentences, yielding frame-triggered text coherence. The case study sheds light on the text-linguistic relevance of frames and constructions. At the same time it paves the way for further investigations of textual reference in a cognitive-linguistic framework.
Figurative processes in meaning interpretation: A case study of novel English compounds
Authors: Onysko Alexander 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThis article contributes to cognitive semantic research on the construal of figurative meaning in noun-noun compounds. Previous studies in this field have shown a predilection towards using conceptual blending theory in order to describe the process of meaning formation in nominal compounds. Observations have largely been based on analyses of established compounds and their conventionalized meanings. The current paper explores an alternative approach and methodology. A study was conducted in which participants were asked to interpret the meaning of a set of novel noun-noun compounds. These meaning descriptions are taken as an empirical base to investigate figurative interpretations. Since previous applications of conceptual blending theory have highlighted some limitations of describing meaning construal in compounds, and since the relation between conceptual blending and related processes of conceptual metaphor and metonymy has not been clarified yet, the analysis in the current study takes a step back and relies on conceptual metaphor and metonymy. Besides providing an overview of the amount of figurative meaning interpretations given to the different test items, the paper pays particular attention to the methodological challenges of applying conceptual metaphor and metonymy theory in the attempt to capture the figurative nature of the meaning descriptions. A close analysis of selected meaning interpretations provides a first impression on how applying conceptual metaphor and metonymy can pave the way towards a more differentiated understanding of associative complexity in figurative meaning interpretations.
Geographic variation of quite + ADJ in twenty national varieties of English: A pilot study
Authors: Levshina Natalia 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThis paper aims to show how large-scale corpus data can be used for bottom-up modelling of semantic differences between geographical variants of one construction. More specifically, it investigates the geographic variation of quite as a degree modifier of adjectives in twenty national written varieties of English. Based on semantic classes of more than 6,000 adjectives in almost 240,000 occurrences of quite + ADJ from the Global Web-based English corpus, as well as additional data collected directly from the World Wide Web, the quantitative analyses reveal systematic geographic differences in the use of quite. In addition, a distributional Vector Space Model is created that represents the aggregate similarities and differences between the geographic variants of quite + ADJ in a clustering solution, which is interpreted with the help of a distinctive collexeme analysis.
A usage-based study of the just me construction
Authors: Bai Yinchun 
Published: December 2014

AbstractA number of recent studies have emphasized the need for Construction Grammar to address the discourse-pragmatic characteristics of grammatical constructions. Much of how Construction Grammar incorporates pragmatic considerations of contextual factors into its descriptions of speakers’ linguistic knowledge remains to be worked out. In order to take a step towards that goal, this corpus-based study presents the just me construction and analyzes it from compositional, semantic and pragmatic perspectives. The study first delivers an in-depth description of the constrained and conventionalized composition of the construction. Then it proposes that the intricate semantic content is the result of formal and conceptual blending of the alternative question construction and the truncated it-cleft construction. Third, the pragmatic aspects of the just me construction are analyzed in terms of its hedging function, possible response patterns, and the conventionalized nature of its non-compositional meaning. All contribute to the recognition of the just me construction as a symbolic unit in the grammar of English. In conclusion, after a summary of the points made in previous sections, the insights gleaned from the present case study will be used to reflect in more general terms on the role of pragmatic considerations of contextual factors in Construction Grammar.
Evaluation of puberty by verifying spontaneous and stimulated gonadotropin values in girls
Authors: Chin Vivian L. , Cai Ziyong , Lam Leslie , Shah Bina , Zhou Ping 
Published: December 2014

AbstractChanges in pharmacological agents and advancements in laboratory assays have changed the gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog stimulation test.To determine the best predictive model for detecting puberty in girls.Thirty-five girls, aged 2 years 7 months to 9 years 3 months, with central precocious puberty (CPP) (n=20) or premature thelarche/premature adrenarche (n=15).Diagnoses were based on clinical information, baseline hormones, bone age, and pelvic sonogram. Gonadotropins and E2 were analyzed using immunochemiluminometric assay. Logistic regression for CPP was performed.The best predictor of CPP is the E2-change model based on 3- to 24-h values, providing 80% sensitivity and 87% specificity. Three-hour luteinizing hormone (LH) provided 75% sensitivity and 87% specificity. Basal LH lowered sensitivity to 65% and specificity to 53%.The E2-change model provided the best predictive power; however, 3-h LH was more practical and convenient when evaluating puberty in girls.
Determinants of (–1,1)-matrices of the skew-symmetric type: a cocyclic approach
Authors: Álvarez Víctor , Armario José Andrés , Frau María Dolores , Gudiel Félix 
Published: December 2014

Abstract
An n by n skew-symmetric type (-1; 1)-matrix K =[ki;j ] has 1’s on the main diagonal and ±1’s elsewhere with ki;j =-kj;i . The largest possible determinant of such a matrix K is an interesting problem. The literature is extensive for n ≡ 0 mod 4 (skew-Hadamard matrices), but for n ≡ 2 mod 4 there are few results known for this question. In this paper we approach this problem constructing cocyclic matrices over the dihedral group of 2t elements, for t odd, which are equivalent to (-1; 1)-matrices of skew type. Some explicit calculations have been done up to t =11. To our knowledge, the upper bounds on the maximal determinant in orders 18 and 22 have been improved.
Absolutely strongly star-Hurewicz spaces
Authors: Song Yan-Kui 
Published: December 2014

Abstract
A space X is absolutely strongly star-Hurewicz if for each sequence (Un :n ∈ℕ/ of open covers of X and each dense subset D of X, there exists a sequence (Fn :n ∈ℕ/ of finite subsets of D such that for each x ∈X, x ∈St(Fn; Un) for all but finitely many n. In this paper, we investigate the relationships between absolutely strongly star-Hurewicz spaces and related spaces, and also study topological properties of absolutely strongly star-Hurewicz spaces.
Nonrecursive solution for the discrete algebraic Riccati equation and X + A*X-1A=L
Authors: Adam Maria , Assimakis Nicholas 
Published: December 2014

Abstract
In this paper, we present two new algebraic algorithms for the solution of the discrete algebraic Riccati
equation. The first algorithm requires the nonsingularity of the transition matrix and is based on the solution of a
standard eigenvalue problem for a new symplectic matrix; the proposed algorithm computes the extreme solutions
of the discrete algebraic Riccati equation. The second algorithm solves the Riccati equation without the assumption
of the nonsingularity of the transition matrix; the proposed algorithm is based on the solution of the matrix equation
X + A*X-1A=L, where A is a singular matrix and L a positive definite matrix.
Pointwise density topology
Authors: Górajska Magdalena 
Published: December 2014

Abstract
The paper presents a new type of density topology on the real line generated by the pointwise convergence, similarly to the classical density topology which is generated by the convergence in measure. Among other things, this paper demonstrates that the set of pointwise density points of a Lebesgue measurable set does not need to be measurable and the set of pointwise density points of a set having the Baire property does not need to have the Baire property. However, the set of pointwise density points of any Borel set is Lebesgue measurable.
Complete and sufficient statistics and perfect families in orthogonal and error orthogonal normal models
Authors: Areia Aníbal , Carvalho Francisco , Mexia João T. 
Published: December 2014

Abstract
We will discuss orthogonal models and error orthogonal models and their algebraic structure, using as background, commutative Jordan algebras. The role of perfect families of symmetric matrices will be emphasized, since they will play an important part in the construction of the estimators for the relevant parameters. Perfect families of symmetric matrices form a basis for the commutative Jordan algebra they generate. When normality is assumed, these perfect families of symmetric matrices will ensure that the models have complete and sufficient statistics. This will lead to uniformly minimum variance unbiased estimators for the relevant parameters.
Generalizations of Nekrasov matrices and applications
Authors: Cvetković Ljiljana , Kostić Vladimir , Nedović Maja 
Published: December 2014

Abstract
In this paper we present a nonsingularity result which is a generalization of Nekrasov property by using two different permutations of the index set. The main motivation comes from the following observation: matrices that are Nekrasov matrices up to the same permutations of rows and columns, are nonsingular. But, testing all the permutations of the index set for the given matrix is too expensive. So, in some cases, our new nonsingularity criterion allows us to use the results already calculated in order to conclude that the given matrix is nonsingular. Also, we present new max-norm bounds for the inverse matrix and illustrate these results by numerical examples, comparing the results to some already known bounds for Nekrasov matrices.
Computing the numerical range of Krein space operators
Authors: Bebiano Natalia , da Providência J. , Nata A. , da Providência J.P. 
Published: December 2014

Abstract

Consider the Hilbert space (H,〈• , •〉) equipped with the indefinite inner product[u,v]=v*J u,u,v∈ H, where J is an indefinite self-adjoint involution acting on H. The Krein space numerical range WJ(T) of an operator T acting on H is the set of all the values attained by the quadratic form [Tu,u], with u ∈H satisfying [u,u]=± 1. We develop, implement and test an alternative algorithm to compute WJ(T) in the finite dimensional case, constructing 2 by 2 matrix compressions of T and their easily determined elliptical and hyperbolical numerical ranges. The numerical results reported here indicate that this method is very efficient, since it is faster and more accurate than either of the existing algorithms. Further, it may yield easy solutions for the inverse indefinite numerical range problem. Our algorithm uses an idea of Marcus and Pesce from 1987 for generating Hilbert space numerical ranges of matrices of size n.
Rare types of breast carcinoma
Authors: Gudaviciene Daiva , Steponaviciene Laura , Meskauskas Raimundas , Smailyte Giedre , Aleknavicius Eduardas 
Published: December 2014

Abstract
Breast cancer (BC) is a heterogeneous disease
that encompasses several distinct entities with remarkably
different characteristics. Histological type is one of
important BC characteristics. Histological type is associated
with differences in epidemiology, diagnostic issues,
clinical course, prognosis. When we talk about BC, ductal
and lobular carcinoma is usually what we have in mind.
However, the other types that comprise less than 10% of
BC are also very important. The rarity of many of these
neoplasms does not allow large or randomized studies
to define the optimal treatment. Many of the descriptions
are from case reports and small series. The aim of this retrospective
study was to analyze the data on rare breast
cancers, to describe their main characteristics, and to
calculate survival rates. We believe that the experience of
our institution will contribute to the available data about
these rare breast cancers and help in better understanding
of this subgroup.
Preparation and application of fluorinated-siloxane protective surface coating material for stone inscriptions
Authors: Li Pengling , Qiu Fengxian , Zhang Xiaoying , Wang Lili , Chen Qian , Yang Dongya 
Published: December 2014

Abstract
A series of fluorinated-siloxane protective surface coating materials (FPA/SiO2) were prepared with different contents of dodecafluoroheptyl methacrylate (DFMA) and fixed content of siloxane. The properties of FPA/SiO2 protective materials were investigated by the methods of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) spectra, UV-Vis spectrum, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The surface morphology and mineralogical analysis of the fresh and weathered stone samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), respectively. The artificial ageing test, which was commonly used as a criterion for the evaluation of the protective ability of FPA/SiO2 coating material, was performed. The results indicate that when the content of DFMA is 30 wt.% and the content of SiO2 is 10 wt.%, the prepared coating material has good comprehensive performances. The artificial ageing test shows that the protective surface coating material has good compatibility with and similar appearance to stone relics. The effect of FPA/SiO2 protective coating material for protection of Jiaoshan Steles Grove (China) is noticeable and it can be widely applied to the protection of stone relics.
Combination of montmorillonite and a Schiff-base polyphosphate ester to improve the flame retardancy of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer
Authors: Liu Yan , Fang Zhengping 
Published: December 2014

Abstract
Different flame retardant ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) formulations were prepared to evaluate the synergistic effect between organo-montmorillonite (OMMT) and a Schiff-base polyphosphate ester (PAB) on the combustion behavior of EVA. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) results revealed that montmorillonite platelets selectively dispersed in the PAB phase. EVA/PAB/OMMT(80/15/5) had better thermal stability and flame retardancy than EVA/PAB(80/20), as indicated by the results of thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), limited oxygen index (LOI), vertical burning test (UL-94) and microscale combustion colorimeter (MCC), showing a synergism between OMMT and PAB. For example, the onset decomposition temperature (T
5%) increased from 233°C to 296°C, the char residue at 600°C increased from 6.6% to 11.0%, and the peak heat release rate (PHRR) decreased from 718.1 W/g to 706.6 W/g. This is caused by the silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO) structure formed by reactions between the phosphoric acid generated from PAB and OMMT.
Eloquence and Education. School Rhetoric in Eighteenth-Century Sweden
Authors: Rimm Stefan 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe following contribution will examine the form and content of school rhetoric in the Latin schools of early modern Sweden. After an introduction to the schools, an outline of their curricular heritage will be given, situating school rhetoric in the classical trivium. Three components of rhetorical education are identified: the theoretical teaching, the reading of exemplary texts, and the exercises, all three components displaying a striking traditionalism and stability during the eighteenth century. Furthermore, it will be shown that rhetorical education also served as a means of instilling virtue in pupils and that rhetoric was an essential component in the reproduction of a representative learned culture and in the formation of virtuous character and erudite identity.
Böcke, Bunkel und Tantenbekehrer. Johann Friedrich Löwens Beredsamkeit des Leibes und die Bockiade August Friedrich Cranz‘. Eine Lesart
Authors: Palm Mathias 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe following contribution will demonstrate the differences between Löwen’s theory in his Kurzgefaste Grundsatze von der Beredsamkeit des Leibes and the satirical Fragment eines Schreibens uber den Ton in den Schriften einiger teutschen Gelehrten und Schongeister by August Friedrich Cranz. Löwen’s Kurzgefaste Grundsatze is concerned with the art of physical expression on the stage, provides also information on facets of the contemporary image of the body. These facets should be traced in Fragment eines Schreibens, which became known as Bockiade. August Friedrich Cranz, only ten years younger than Löwen, was an representative of the Berlin Enlightenment. He commented on the social and cultural developments in the last three decades of the 18th century. His satire not only mentioned the great minds of the time. He commented the feud between the Berlin publisher, bookseller and author Friedrich Nicolai and the poet, translator and editor Christoph Martin Wieland in Weimar in his satirical writing.
Family-Initiated Dialogue About Medications During Family-Centered Rounds
Authors: Benjamin Jessica M. , Cox Elizabeth D. , Trapskin Philip J. , Rajamanickam Victoria P. , Jorgenson Roderick C. , Weber Holly L. , Pearson Rachel E. , Carayon Pascale , Lubcke Nikki L. 
Published: December 2014

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Experts suggest family engagement in care can improve safety for hospitalized children. Family-centered rounds (FCRs) can offer families the opportunity to participate in error recovery related to children’s medications. The objective of this study was to describe family-initiated dialogue about medications and health care team responses to this dialogue during FCR to understand the potential for FCR to foster safe medication use.METHODS:FCR were video-recorded daily for 150 hospitalized children. Coders sorted family-initiated medication dialogue into mutually exclusive categories, reflecting place of administration, therapeutic class, topic, and health care team responses. Health care team responses were coded to reflect intent, actions taken by the team, and appropriateness of any changes.RESULTS:Eighty-three (55%) of the 150 families raised 318 medication topics during 347 FCR. Most family-initiated dialogue focused on inpatient medications (65%), with home medications comprising 35%. Anti-infectives (31%), analgesics (14%), and corticosteroids (11%) were the most commonly discussed medications. The most common medication topics raised by families were scheduling (24%) and adverse drug reactions (11%). Although most health care team responses were provision of information (74%), appropriate changes to the child’s medications occurred in response to 8% of family-initiated dialogue, with most changes preventing or addressing adverse drug reactions or scheduling issues.CONCLUSIONS:Most families initiated dialogue regarding medications during FCRs, including both inpatient and home medications. They raised topics that altered treatment and were important for medication safety, adherence, and satisfaction. Study findings suggest specific medication topics that health care teams can anticipate addressing during FCR.