bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Monitoring of <i>Gyps</i> species vulture in Nawalparasi district, Nepal
Authors: Subedi P 
Published: August 2009

Critically endangered White-rumped vulture (WRV), Gyps bengalensis and Slender-billed vulture (SBV), Gyps tenuirostris monitoring was conducted in Nawalparasi district in the winter of 2005 following Postupalsky criterion. The objectives of this study were to identify and monitor nest localities, behaviour and to explore information about the vultures. A total of 48 Gyps vulture nest was located at six colonies. Of these nests, 18 were found to be active nets, six nests belonged to SBV and 12 nests belonged to WRV. Hundred percent nestling successes were observed in the study area. Restricted pesticides i.e. BHC and DDT were found used in this area. Diclofenac was the commonly used veterinary drug in the treatment of livestock. Carcasses disposal practice was found favorable to the vulture's survival. Gyps vulture richness found in this area is due to the availability of food i.e. floating carcass along the edge of the Narayani river and suitable habitat for roosting and nesting. The majority of the respondents had found favorable attitude towards vulture conservation. Further studies on Gyps vulture to identify the breeding status, head droppings behavior as well as conservation awareness program for local people and school children are recommended for long-term survival of these lords of the sky in the study area. Key words: Gyps vulture, monitoring, diclofenac, pesticides doi: 10.3126/banko.v18i2.2171 Banko Janakari, Vol. 18, No. 2, 35-43
Evaluating a methodology for assessing the strategic alignment of a mining company recruitment function
Authors: Janse van Rensburg Adelé , Roodt Gerhard 
Published: August 2009

In the human capital era, the strategic importance of measurement is unmistakable. Therefore, the objective of this study was to qualitatively evaluate a methodology for assessing the strategic alignment of a recruitment function. Persons working in the recruitment best practice community of a mining company were targeted as the case study for this research. Individual (one-on-one) and focus group interviews were conducted to elicit the research data. Thematic coding was used to identify the emerging themes from the research data. The findings indicated that this methodology can be used effectively to determine the alignment of the recruitment function with the strategic objectives of the company. However, the bottom line contribution is still unclear.
Integrated estimation of measurement error with empirical process modeling—A hierarchical Bayes approach
Authors: Chen Hongshu , Bakshi Bhavik R. , Goel Prem K. 
Published: August 2009

AbstractAdvanced empirical process modeling methods such as those used for process monitoring and data reconciliation rely on information about the nature of noise in the measured variables. Because this likelihood information is often unavailable for many practical problems, approaches based on repeated measurements or process constraints have been developed for their estimation. Such approaches are limited by data availability and often lack theoretical rigor. In this article, a novel Bayesian approach is proposed to tackle this problem. Uncertainty about the error variances is incorporated in the Bayesian framework by setting noninformative priors for the noise variances. This general strategy is used to modify the Sampling‐based Bayesian Latent Variable Regression (Chen et al., J Chemom., 2007) approach, to make it more robust to inaccurate information about the likelihood functions. Different noninformative priors for the noise variables are discussed and unified in this work. The benefits of this new approach are illustrated via several case studies. © 2009 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 2009
Efficient optimization strategies with constraint programming
Authors: Kotecha Prakash R. , Bhushan Mani , Gudi Ravindra D. 
Published: August 2009

AbstractIn this article, we propose novel strategies for the efficient determination of multiple solutions for a single objective, as well as globally optimal pareto fronts for multiobjective, optimization problems using Constraint Programming (CP). In particular, we propose strategies to determine, (i) all the multiple (globally) optimal solutions of a single objective optimization problem, (ii) K‐best feasible solutions of a single objective optimization problem, and (iii) globally optimal pareto fronts (including nonconvex pareto fronts) along with their multiple realizations for multiobjective optimization problems. It is shown here that the proposed strategy for determining K‐best feasible solutions can be tuned as per the requirement of the user to determine either K‐best distinct or nondistinct solutions. Similarly, the strategy for determining globally optimal pareto fronts can also be modified as per the requirement of the user to determine either only the distinct set of pareto points or determine the pareto points along with all their multiple realizations. All the proposed techniques involve appropriately modifying the search techniques and are shown to be computationally efficient in terms of not requiring successive re‐solving of the problem to obtain the required solutions. This work therefore convincingly addresses the issue of efficiently determining globally optimal pareto fronts; in addition, it also guarantees the determination of all the possible realizations associated with each pareto point. The uncovering of such solutions can greatly aid the designer in making informed decisions. The proposed approaches are demonstrated via two case studies, which are nonlinear, combinatorial optimization problems, taken from the area of sensor network design. © 2009 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 2010
Atmospheric and hydrological transport modelling of SOx emissions in a unique verification context
Authors: McLellan B. C. , Dicks A. , Diniz da Costa J. C. 
Published: August 2009

AbstractIn this work, we developed a conceptual model incorporating atmospheric transport and hydrological removal of sulfur compounds from a single isolated source. A process engineering approach with conceptual tanks, reactors, pipes, and valves is used for environmental transport modeling. The work includes verification of the model using current data and historical soil sulfur data from a study 23 yrs earlier, collected from sites in a forest and within 20 km from an isolated coal‐fired power plant. This verification opportunity is unique in that the power plant is the single major pollutant source within the airshed. In the conceptual process engineering model, environmental relationships with local soil conditions and climate are modeled. The model is validated for three sampling sites, and a sensitivity analysis shows that rainfall has the greatest variance among several other parameters, including sulfur emissions, dry deposition rate, runoff factor, permeability factor, and airshed dimensions. The model is shown to be suitable for a location‐specific sustainability metrics application, but it has limitations that further research could improve on including the incorporation of more complexity with the modeling of ground and surface water flows, atmospheric and soil reactions, and vegetation effects. © 2009 American Institute of Chemical Engineers, AIChE J, 2010
Synthesis, characterization and DNA binding and photocleavage studies of [Ru(bpy)2BDPPZ]2+, [Ru(dmb)2BDPPZ]2+ and [Ru(phen)2BDPPZ]2+ complexes and their antimicrobial activity
Authors: Ashwini Kumar K. , Reddy Kotha Laxma , Vidhisha S. , Satyanarayana S. 
Published: August 2009

AbstractPolypyridyl ligand 9a,13a‐dihydro‐4,5,9,14‐tetraaza‐benzo[b]triphenylene‐11‐yl)‐phenyl‐methanone (BDPPZ) and its complexes [Ru(bpy)2BDPPZ]2+, [Ru(dmb)2BDPPZ]2+ and [Ru(phen)2BDPPZ]2+ (where bpy = 2,2′‐bipyridine, dmb = 4,4′‐dimethyl‐2,2′‐bipyridine, phen = 1,10‐phenanthroline) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV–vis, 1H‐NMR, 13C‐NMR and mass spectra. The DNA‐binding properties of the complexes were investigated by absorption, emission, melting temperature and viscosity measurements. Experimental results indicate that the three complexes can intercalate into DNA base pairs. Photo activated cleavage of pBR‐322 DNA by the three complexes was also studied. Further, all three Ru(II) complexes synthesized were screened for their antimicrobial activity. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Extent of liver resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma
Authors: Chen X-P , Lau W Y , Huang Z-Y , Zhang Z-W , Chen Y-F , Zhang W-G , Qiu F-Z 
Published: August 2009

Abstract

Background
The extent of liver resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HC) remains controversial despite extensive studies. The aim of this study was to determine the safety and efficacy of minor and major hepatectomy, selected by predetermined criteria in patients with HC.

Methods
From 2000 to 2007, 187 patients with HC were studied prospectively; 138 patients underwent resection with curative intent. Minor hepatectomy was performed in 93 patients with Bismuth–Corlette type I, II or III HC without hepatic arterial or portal venous invasion, and major hepatectomy in 45 patients with type III HC with hepatic arterial or portal venous invasion, or type IV HC.

Results
Overall mortality and morbidity rates were 0 and 29·7 per cent respectively, and the bile leak rate was 1·4 per cent. Actuarial 1-, 3- and 5-year survival rates were 87, 54 and 34 per cent respectively in the minor liver resection group, and 80, 42 and 27 per cent for major resection (P = 0·300).

Conclusion
Minor liver resection for HC, selected by predetermined criteria, had good results. Major liver resection, which had a higher operative morbidity rate than minor resection, should be reserved for Bismuth–Corlette type III HC with vascular invasion, or type IV HC.
Teaching of power quality phenomenon based on modeling and simulation of boost type PFC converters
Authors: Genç Naci , İskender İres 
Published: August 2009

AbstractThe aim of this work is to introduce the power quality phenomenon to electrical engineering students by modeling and simulation of boost type power factor correction(PFC) circuits. In the study, after introducing the importance of the power factor, the methods of improving power factor and the topologies used for single‐phase ac–dc boost PFC are discussed. Then, single‐phase boost type PFC converters are analyzed and simulated via Simplorer 6.0 component‐level simulation program. Finally, an experimental setup is designed for a conventional boost PFC circuit and the results obtained from the experiments are compared with the simulation ones. By this way, a deeper understanding of power quality is supplied to electrical engineering students via simulation and experimental studies and a computer application is integrated into undergraduate power electronics courses. It is expected that, this work will be useful for students and researchers who are interested in studying and researching power quality and single‐phase boost PFC circuits. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 20: 149–160, 2012
Probing Surface Properties and Reaction Intermediates During Heterogeneous Catalytic Oxidation of Acetaldehyde
Authors: Kydd Richard , Teoh Wey Yang , Scott Jason , Ferri Davide , Amal Rose 
Published: August 2009

AbstractThe influence of Cu on various metal oxide supports was investigated for the catalytic oxidation of acetaldehyde (ACA). The activity of the catalysts towards ACA conversion and the CO2 yield decrease in the order: Cu/CeO2>Cu/TiO2≈Cu/ZrO2> Cu/Al2O3>Cu/SiO2. Spontaneous adsorptive conversion of ACA to surface carboxylates, such as bridging and bidentate acetates, was detected over the basic supports CeO2, TiO2, and ZrO2. Detailed temperature‐programmed studies found the high activity of Cu/CeO2 to stem mainly from the intrinsically high activity of the CeO2 support. In contrast, similar studies on Cu/TiO2 demonstrated the activity improvements imparted by Cu were predominantly additive. Despite the difference in origin of ACA oxidation activity over Cu/CeO2 and Cu/TiO2, the overall concerted effects of basicity‐induced carboxylate formation and availability of surface oxygen were thought to be overriding factors crucial in the overall catalytic reactivity.
ChemInform Abstract: Weak Interactions Between Trivalent Pnictogen Centers: Computational Analysis of Bonding in Dimers X3E···EX3 (E: Pnictogen, X: Halogen).
Authors: Moilanen Jani , Ganesamoorthy Chelladurai , Balakrishna Maravanji S. , Tuononen Heikki M. 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Physicochemical Effects on Photocatalytic Water Oxidation by Titanium Fluorooxynitride Powder under Visible Light.
Authors: Maeda Kazuhiko , Lee Byongjin , Lu Daling , Domen Kazunari 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: To the Knowledge of Interpseudohalogens: A Contribution to Cyanogen Isocyanate (NC—NCO).
Authors: Schmidt Carsten L. , Fischer Dieter , Himmel Hans‐Joerg , Koeppe Ralf , Schnoeckel Hansgeorg , Jansen Martin 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Selective‐Synthesis of High‐Performance Single‐Crystalline Sr2Nb2O7 Nanoribbon and SrNb2O6 Nanorod Photocatalysts.
Authors: Chen Di , Ye Jinhua 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Aqueous Synthesis and Structural Comparison of Rare Earth Niobates and Tantalates: (La,K,□)2Nb2O7‐x(OH)2 and Ln2Ta2O7(OH)2 (□: vacancy; Ln: La—Sm).
Authors: Nyman May , Rodriguez Mark A. , Alam Todd M. , Anderson Travis M. , Ambrosini Andrea 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Copper‐, Cobalt‐, and Manganese‐Containing 17‐Tungsto‐2‐germanates.
Authors: Nsouli Nadeen H. , Ismail Amal H. , Helgadottir Inga S. , Dickman Michael H. , Clemente‐Juan Juan M. , Kortz Ulrich 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Ag9I(GeO4)2 — Containing Two‐Dimensionally Linked [IAg12] Metallo Complexes.
Authors: Pitzschke Dragan , Curda Jan , Jansen Martin 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Mild and Efficient Debromination of vic‐Dibromides to Alkenes with FeCl3·6H2O/Indium System.
Authors: Yoo Byung Woo , Choi Jin Woo , Yang Min Hye 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: An Efficient Process for Pd‐Catalyzed C—N Cross‐Coupling Reactions of Aryl Iodides: Insight into Controlling Factors.
Authors: Fors Brett P. , Davis Nicole R. , Buchwald Stephen L. 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Condensation of Dimethyl Malonate with Benzal‐4‐acetylanilines: A Chemoselective Reaction.
Authors: Sidhu Anjali , Rai Mangat 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Product‐Catalyzed Addition of Alkyl Nitriles to Unactivated Imines Promoted by Sodium Aryloxide/Ethyl(trimethylsilyl)acetate (ETSA) Combination.
Authors: Poisson Thomas , Gembus Vincent , Oudeyer Sylvain , Marsais Francis , Levacher Vincent 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Improved Process for the Preparation of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride.
Authors: Reddy A. Veera , Rao S. Udaya Bhaskara , Narasimha G. Lakshmi , Dubey P. K. 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Preparation and Characterization of Some Substituted Benzyl N‐Nitrosocarbamates Containing an N‐2‐(Methylthio)ethyl or a Bis(2‐aminoethyl)sulfide Functionality.
Authors: Venkata Satya , Shamo Eric , Benin Vladimir 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Gallium(III) Chloride Catalyzed Hydroarylation of Arylacetylenes with Naphthols and Phenols: A Facile Synthesis of Vinylarenes.
Authors: Yadav Jhillu S. , Reddy Basi V. Subba , Sengupta Sandip , Biswas Swapan Kumar 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Gold‐Catalyzed Reaction of Enynols by a Dimerization—Fragmentation Process: An Expeditious Assembly of Enyne Molecular Architecture.
Authors: Zhang Yong‐Qiang , Chen Zhi‐Hua , Tu Yong‐Qiang , Fan Chun‐An , Zhang Fu‐Min , Wang Ai‐Xia , Yuan Dao‐Yi 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Acenes via Coupling of 1,4‐Dilithiobutadienes with Diiodoarenes in the Presence of CuCl.
Authors: Zhou Lishan , Nakajima Kiyohiko , Kanno Ken‐ichiro , Takahashi Tamotsu 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of 9‐Bromo‐2‐fluoro‐6,7‐dihydro‐5H‐benzocycloheptene‐8‐carboxaldehyde.
Authors: Silveira Michael H. , Templet Erin E. , Fronczek Frank R. 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Triflic Imide Catalyzed Cascade Cycloaddition and Friedel—Crafts Reaction of Diarylvinylidenecyclopropanes with Ethyl 5,5‐Diarylpenta‐2,3,4‐trienoate.
Authors: Li Wei , Shi Min 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Vanadium‐Catalyzed Asymmetric Epoxidation of Allylic Alcohols in Water.
Authors: Malkov Andrei V. , Czemerys Louise , Malyshev Denis A. 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: A Stereoselective One‐Pot Synthetic Approach to Functionalized Thietanes.
Authors: Yadav Lal Dhar S. , Kapoor Ritu , Garima Garima 
Published: August 2009

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ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Methanes Having Four Different Carbon Substituents Utilizing Indium‐Catalyzed Cleavage of Carbon—Pyrrolyl Bonds.
Authors: Tsuchimoto Teruhisa , Ainoya Taku , Aoki Kazuki , Wagatsuma Tatsuya , Shirakawa Eiji 
Published: August 2009

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