bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Epiglottic abnormalities in mature nonracehorses: 23 cases (1990–2009)
Authors: Aitken Maia R. , Parente Eric J. 
Published: June 2011

Abstract
Objective—To identify history, clinical signs, endoscopic findings, treatment, and outcome of mature (> 8 years old) nonracehorses with epiglottic abnormalities.
Design—Retrospective case series.
Animals—23 horses with an epiglottic abnormality.
Procedures—Medical records of horses examined between 1990 and 2009 because of an epiglottic abnormality were reviewed to obtain information on signalment, history, clinical signs, clinical examination findings, upper airway endoscopic findings, diagnosis, surgical procedure, clinical management, postoperative care, and outcome.
Results—Mean ± SD age was 16 ± 6 years (range, 9 to 30 years). Sixteen of the 23 (70%) horses had a primary complaint of a chronic cough. Thirteen (57%) horses had epiglottic entrapment, 7 (30%) had a subepiglottic granuloma, and 3 (13%) had a subepiglottic cyst. All 23 horses were treated surgically, with 1 (4%) requiring further surgical treatment. Follow-up examinations and conversations with owners indicated resolution of the primary complaint in 17 of the 23 (74%) horses, with 4 (24%) requiring prolonged medical treatment because of postoperative subepiglottic inflammation. Of the 6 horses without complete resolution, 4 (67%) had signs of recurrent airway obstruction and 2 (33%) developed persistent dorsal displacement of the soft palate following laryngotomy and subepiglottic membrane resection.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—Results suggested that coughing is a common complaint in mature nonracehorses with epiglottic abnormalities. Therefore, upper airway endoscopy is recommended in the evaluation of older horses with a cough. Surgical treatment can be beneficial in most horses, with some requiring further postoperative medical treatment.
A Study of Human and Receding Horizon Controller Performance of a Remote Navigation Task with Obstacles and Feedback Delays
Authors: Burns Chad R. , Wang Ranxiao F. , Stipanović Dušan M. 
Published: June 2011

Abstract
In this paper we present results from a study on the performance of humans and automatic controllers in a general remote navigation task. The remote navigation task is defined as driving a vehicle with nonholonomic kinematic constraints around obstacles toward a goal. We conducted experiments with humans and automatic controllers; in these experiments, the number and type of obstacles as well as the feedback delay was varied. Humans showed significantly more robust performance compared to that of a receding horizon controller. Using the human data, we then train a new human-like receding horizon controller which provides goal convergence when there is no uncertainty. We show that paths produced by the trained human-like controller are similar to human paths and that the trained controller improves robustness compared to the original receding horizon controller.
Two cultures
Authors: Marcelli Miroslav 
Published: June 2011

Abstract
This paper begins by considering the specific position of philosophy on culture: philosophy is part of culture as well as being a reflection of the whole complex. Thus, culture finds in philosophy its own meta-cultural account. One of the results achieved by this philosophical approach might be the diagnosis of the cultural split and the symptoms of anthropological regress. On the other hand, the example of Michel de Certeau’s work shows us that from this point of view it is possible to develop philosophical anthropology as a performative discipline, studying the activities of transformation, and appropriation at the level of everyday life. This anthropological approach leads us to an awareness of the principal openness of the cultural field and even to a new understanding of balkanization.
Morton White’s philosophy of culture: Holistic pragmatism and interdisciplinary inquiry
Authors: Pihlström Sami 
Published: June 2011

Abstract
This paper explicates and defends Morton White’s holistic pragmatism, the view that descriptive and normative statements form a “seamless web” which must be tested as a “unified whole”. This position, originally formulated as a methodological and epistemic principle, can be extended into a more general philosophy of culture, as White himself has shown in his book, A Philosophy of Culture (2002). On the basis of holistic pragmatism, the paper also offers a pragmatist conception of metaphilosophy and defends the need for interdisciplinary inquiry.
Gender, symbols and traditional peacemaking among the Nanka-Igbo of south-eastern Nigeria
Authors: Ukpokolo Chinyere 
Published: June 2011

Abstract
The class condition of women in contemporary Igbo society in particular and Africa in general, which is characterized by her peripherialization in the scheme of state building and knowledge production, has led to the need for the re-examination of her representation in specific cultural contexts in Africa prior to the major historical events (partition and colonization) in the continent. There is no doubt that the partition and colonization of Africa led to a pragmatic shift in local paradigms, and the significance placed on the agencies of cultural transmission. This need to re-examine women s representation in cultures and societies in Africa has become imperative in order to make, where possible, a factual representation of women s place in specific cultural realities. This realization gives impetus for this paper. This article re-examines the perception that women have nothing to do with two key peace symbols—oji (kolanut) and ofo (staff of authority and justice)—in Igbo culture as has been presented in the literature on Igbo culture. Using a case study typology, the study uses Nanka in Anambra State, south-eastern Nigeria as the study area. It identifies the place of the Earth goddess in oji and ofo ritual performances and concludes that, as a key participant in these rituals, gender is mainstreamed in the usages of oji and ofo.
Social identities, societal change and mental borders
Authors: Petrjánošová Magda , Lášticová Barbara 
Published: June 2011

Abstract
In this paper we investigate the relations between cross-border mobility, national categorization and intergroup relations in a changing Europe. It focuses on young adults (N=34) commuting on a regular basis between the city of Bratislava (the capital of Slovakia) and the city of Vienna (the capital of Austria). Our study draws on the social identity perspective, however, we consider social identity as a discourse of (not) belonging, similarity and difference, which is continually (re)negotiated within a given social context. Semi-structured qualitative interviews, focus groups and drawings of the border area were used as research instruments. We have identified different types of experience in various subgroups of participants framed by (1) age at the time of arrival in Austria; (2) different mobility motivations and goals; (3) interaction setting; (4) the political and economic situation in Slovakia at the time of arrival to Austria linked to perceived status differences. On the individual level, the motivation to integrate or its lack seems to be a crucial element in the ingroup construction and perception of intergroup relations.
Reduced Tillage Practices for the Southwestern US Peanut Production Region
Authors: Godsey Chad B. , Vitale Jeffrey , Mulder Phil G. , Armstrong Jon-Joseph Q. , Damicone John P. , Jackson Ken , Suehs Kelly 
Published: June 2011

Abstract
Oklahoma growers have increased their adoption of strip tillage (strip-till) and no tillage (no-till) systems as a means of reducing production costs and conserving soil resources. An experiment was conducted over three years to study the effects of three tillage systems [(conventional till (CT), no-till (NT), and strip-till (ST)] on pod yield, peanut grade, pest pressure, and economic profitability. Insect, disease, and weed incidence were determined in each year of the study. Peanut yield and grade were determined by mechanically harvesting the plot. No consistent differences were detected between NT and CT in peanut grade or yield when tillage systems were combined across years. In addition, no consistent differences were observed in disease incidence and insect populations. Economic analysis indicated that the NT system saved $93 ha−1 and generated $179 ha−1 more revenue compared to the CT system. Reduced tillage practices, especially NT, seem to be a good fit for SW peanut production areas.
Environmental and Varietal Effects on Niacin Content of Raw and Roasted Peanuts
Authors: Whitley M. L. , Isleib T. G. , Hendrix K. W. , Sanders T. H. , Dean L. O. 
Published: June 2011

Abstract
Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) are known to be a source of several important B-vitamins, including niacin (Vitamin B3). A total of 39 Florunner and NC7 samples from the 2007 and 2008 Uniform Peanut Performance Test (UPPT) were analyzed to compare their niacin content from 10 different growing locations in the U.S. From the Core of the Core of the peanut germplasm collection, 13 selected samples grown in North Carolina in 2008 were analyzed. Over 2 years and 10 locations, raw Florunner niacin levels ranged from 8.8 to 21.9 mg/100g DW. Mean niacin concentration in 2007 was 15.7 mg/100g DW and 17.8 mg/100g DW in 2008. Raw samples of NC7 averaged 19.0 mg/100g DW in 2007 and 20.3 mg/100g DW in 2008. The varietal difference was statistically significant as were differences among growing locations. The lowest niacin levels were found in the Virginia-Carolina region and the highest in Texas and Oklahoma. Although the 2008 niacin means were higher than 2007, the increase was not statistically significant. Roasting raw 2008 samples caused niacin levels to drop 12% (p = 0.0212) in Florunner and 6% in NC7 (p = 0.0128). Mean niacin concentrations in the Core of the Core samples were found to range from 13.9 to 20.7 mg/100g DW. Levels of niacin in the Core samples tested were found to be higher than Florunner (12.2 mg/100 DW) and NC7 samples (13.8 mg/100g DW) grown at the same location and in the same year. Significant differences in niacin content among NC7 and Florunner UPPT entries across 10 locations indicated a potential for genetic variation that is potentially exploitable by breeders. This is supported by the significant differences found among the Core of the Core entries and NC7 and Florunner samples from the same location and year.
Peanut Yield Response to Dicamba
Authors: Prostko E. P. , Grey T. L. , Marshall M. W. , Ferrell J. A. , Dotray P. A. , Jordan D. L. , Grichar W. J. , Brecke B. J. , Davis J. W. 
Published: June 2011

Abstract
Research was conducted at eight locations across the United States peanut belt during 2008 to evaluate peanut response to postemergence applications of dicamba. Dicamba was applied at 0, 40, 70, 140, 280 and 560 g ai/ha at 30, 60, and 90 days after peanut planting (DAP). In 5 of 8 locations, peanut yield losses were greater when dicamba was applied at 30 and 60 DAP when compared to 90 DAP. Estimated yield losses for dicamba applied at 40 g ai/ha ranged between 2% to 29%. Estimated yield losses for dicamba applied at 560 g ai/ha ranged between 23% to 100%. These data may aid peanut growers in making appropriate management decisions in situations where off-target movement of dicamba has occurred or sprayer contamination is suspected.
Beobachtungen an den Attikareliefs des severischen Quadrifons von Lepcis Magna
Authors: Strocka Volker Michael 
Published: June 2011

Nachtrag
Es war mir nicht mehr möglich, in das März 1970 abgegebene Manuskript folgende Neuerscheinungen einzuarbeiten :
Kohppel (G.), Profectio und Adventus, BJb. 169, 1969, 130-194 geht S. 185f leider nur beiläufig auf das Erste Triumphalrelief (NW) ein. Ganz richtig hebt er die neuartige triumphale Darstellung des Adventus hervor.
Wiggers (H.B.), Caracalla-Geta-Plautilla (Das römische Herrscherbild, III 1 (1971), hrsg. von M. Wegner) behandelt S. 15, 22f, 88f, 96, 113 die Porträts Caracallas und Getas (Taf. 6, a-b, 7 c : D-SW, Caracalla ; Taf. 23b : D-NW, Cara- calla ; Taf. 24, a-b : D-SW, Geta), besonders die Bildnisse auf D-SW, wobei er im Caracallakopf mit Recht den Typus Gabii (nach Münzen 204-209 n. Chr.) erkennt, den Getakopf aber mit dem Typus München-Toulouse (nach Münzen 198-205 n. Chr.) gleichsetzt, was mich nicht überzeugt. So kommt er, indem er das herkömmliche Datum der Afrikareise (203 n.Chr.) belässt, auf exakt das Jahr 205 als Entstehungszeit der Friese. Da Plautianus und Plautilla aber erst in eben diesem Jahr aus dem Bildnisprogramm des kaiserlichen Hauses ausscheiden, wird der Spielraum für Entwurf und Ausführung zu eng.
S. 166 Anm.2 wären fünf weitere Darstellungen von Rittern anzufügen, die durch ihre Trabeae bekräftigen, dass die Reiter auf A/B-NW und A/B-SO Togen tragen : Ara in Spello, S. Maria Maggiore (Tarchi (U.), L'arte etrusco-romana nell- Umbria e nella Sabina (1936) Taf. 224 r. oben), Relief vom Grabbau des Ritters T.Flavius Verus im Museum Lateranense, Vatikan (Helbig4 Bd. 1 Nr. 1150-51 (E .Simon und E. Meinhardt)), Grabrelief des M. Aurelius Verianus equo publico (Stuart Jones, Cat. Cons. Tensa 12, Taf. 79) Relief in Como, Museo Civico, (EAA, 2 (1959) 778 Abb. 1024), Grabrelief Ludovisi, Thermenmuseum (Helbig1 Bd. 3 Nr. 2365 (E. Simon)).
Analyse de la variante dévaluation de Métricx
Authors: Bœuf Patrick , Ralle Pierre 
Published: June 2011

Analyse de la variante dévaluation de Métricx,
par Patrick Bœuf, Pierre Ralle.

La réestimation du modèle Métric a conduit à une modification appréciable du profil et des enseignements quantitatifs comparés de certaines variantes. Les différences sont particulièrement marquées pour la dévaluation ce qui pose le problème de l'appréciation normative d'une telle mesure de politique économique. C'est pourquoi, il est apparu nécessaire d'identifier les sources d'incertitude et d'expliquer les divergences entre les deux modèles.

A cette fin, des tests de sensibilité ont été réalisés pour les principaux paramètres intervenant dans cette variante que l'on décrit par ailleurs.
Deux études macroéconomiques de l'investissement
Authors: Glachant Jérôme , Nivet Jean-François 
Published: June 2011

Two Macroeconomic Studies on Investment.
Models based on Cœfficients Variable over Time and Co-Integration,
by Jérôme Glachant and Jean- François Mivet.

Since 1979, the modelling of investment behaviour in France has encountered serious difficulties. This article aims to propose new approaches to the problem. First, models were tested based on coefficients variable over time, so as to better understand the instability of behaviour. Next, research was carried out on the order of integration of series likely to intervene in explaining investment behaviour; an error-correction model was estimated. The study confirms the difficulties of the problem. Accelerator-type variables are less pertinent. The assessment of a long-term relationship between production, capital and technical progress appears difficult indeed.
Hypothèse du cycle de vie et accumulation du patrimoine : France 1986
Authors: Masson André , Arrondel Luc 
Published: June 2011

The Life-Cycle Hypothesis and Property Accumulation: France 1986,
by André Masson, Luc Arrondel.

This article presents some tests on the life-cycle hypothesis, conducted on the basis of the cross-section data provided by the "Financial Assets" survey (Inséé, 1986). They concern the individual determinants of the overall value of wealth, as well as the nature and extent of its impact. The theory focuses on two explanatory variables of wealth disparities: age and permanent income, discounted income average (other than capital income) already acquired or expected over the whole life-cycle, which is evaluated on the basis of the instantaneous and retrospective information recorded during the survey. The findings of the empirical analysis, which may be compared to those of other foreign studies, suggest a qualified appraisal: the population's heterogeneous behavioral patterns with regard to accumulation lead us to relativize the scope of application of the life-cycle model, for it mostly concerns middle-class employees.
Les choix de portefeuille des ménages quel partage de la liquidité ?
Authors: Bleuze Eric , Rousseau Jean-Marie 
Published: June 2011

Les choix du portefeuille des ménages : quel partage de la liquidité ? (1970-1987),
par Eric Bleuze, Jean-Marie Rousseau.

L'article expose d'abord les résultats du modèle théorique de choix de portefeuille en avenir incertain avec coûts d'ajustement, puis l'applique aux données françaises (Terf) sur la période 1970 à 1987, l'objectif étant d'expliquer la répartition de la richesse financière liquide des ménages. Les principales questions abordées sont les suivantes : quelle est l'influence des rendements sur la structure des liquidités détenues par les ménages, quels sont les coûts d'ajustement perçus par les ménages, sont-ils équivalents pour les divers actifs liquides, quel est le poids des variables institutionnelles, en particulier sur des produits réglementés comme les livrets à avantage fiscal ou les dépôts à terme ? les effets de substitution entre actifs permettent-ils de regrouper certains actifs liquides dont les caractéristiques seraient proches, ou les cinq actifs retenus sont-ils au contraire perçus de manière bien distincte par les ménages ?
La contrainte budgétaire intertemporelle des administrations publiques : conséquences pour l'évaluation des déficits publics
Authors: Dietsch Michel , Garnier Olivier 
Published: June 2011

La obligación presupuestaria intertemporal de las administraciones públicas :
consecuencias para la evaluación de los déficits públicos,
por Michel Dietsch, Olivier Garnier.

Los problemas planteados por el peso de la deuda pública son de dos tipos. Por una parte, las transferencias de recursos entre generaciones inducidas por el endeudamiento público pueden generar un alza de los tipos de interés y una disminución del ritmo de acumulación del capital (efecto de evicción a largo plazo). Por otra parte, cuando los tipos de interés reales son superiores a la tasa de crecimiento de la economía, el aumento de las cargas de interés puede resultar insostenible a largo plazo (efecto acumulativo) y provocar el temor de que los poderes públicos recurran en última instancia a la inflación para preservar su solvencia. Este artículo prétende mostrar que el déficit público, tal como se le calcula habitualmente, no tiene correctamente en cuenta estos efectos y puede incluso conducir a interpretaciones erróneas.
Le déficit du régime général de la Sécurité sociale
Authors: Lamiot Dominique 
Published: June 2011

Le déficit du régime général de Sécurité sociale,
par Dominique Lamiot.

Les transferts sociaux représentent plus du quart de la richesse nationale. Ils se manifestent par l'apparition récurrente de déficits prévisionnels qui reflètent les modalités de fonctionnement de la protection sociale française, où le développement largement autonome des prestations conduit à des ajustements fréquents destinés à rétablir l'équilibre. L'objet de l'article est d'analyser les enchaînements qui conduisent au déficit du régime général de la sécurité sociale et les liens qu'ils entretient avec la conjoncture macroéconomique. L'impact non négligeable de la gestion de la trésorerie, qui peut provoquer des à-coups conjoncturels significatifs sur le revenu disponible des ménages, est également examiné.
Mouvements de capitaux et crises de change au début des années quatre-vingt
Authors: Davanne Olivier , Ewenczyk Hélène 
Published: June 2011

Movimiento de capitales y crisis monetaria en Francia
a principios de la década del ochenta,
por Olivier Davanne, Hélène Ewenczyk.

Partiendo de un análisis histónco de los años 1981 a 1986 en Francia, este artículo intenta apreciar la eficacia del control de cambios. Se élabora un marco de análisis a partir de las estadísticas de la balanza de pagos del Banco de Francia que permite medir, en este período, los desequilibrios de las cuentas extenores y los movimientos de capitales, especulativos o no, que contribuyeron a dicho desequilibrio. Se muestra que el control de cambios ha logrado contener las anticipaciones desfavorables en el mercado de cambios por medio de las obligaciones que éste imponía a los movimientos de capitales más especulativos, pero que no ha permitido evitar duraderamente los reajustes de paridad indispensables, dada la profunda degradación de las cuentas extenores francesas a principios de los años 1980.
Demande de facteurs et productivité dans le long terme : l'apport des fonctions à capital quasi-fixe
Authors: Devezeaux de Lavergne Jean-Guy , Ladoux Norbert 
Published: June 2011

Production factor demand and long-term productivity : the contribution of the quasi-fixed capital production function,
by Jean-Guy Devezeaux de Lavergne, Norbert Ladoux.

The fixed or quasi-fixed capital functions allow us to distinguish the short run from long run behaviour of the producer, which is not the case in the classical functions. The main contribution of this paper is the explicit calculation of the long run elasticities of substitution. As an empirical application, we estimate a translog quasi-fixed capital function for three sectors of the french economy. Our results show that it is impossible to consider, as it is sometimes done, that the elasticities computed through classical cost functions (in particular the capital-energy elasticity) are long run elasticities. In addition, we give an estimate of the utilization rate of the production capacity, as well as an estimate of the total factors productivity (which are not very different from that obtained when the capital stock is optimal). We also furnish an evaluation of productivity trends affecting each productive factor. Our results include the levels of significance of each computed variable.
L'allocation du travail dans les exploitations céréalières
Authors: Vermersch Dominique 
Published: June 2011

Distribution of work in grain producing farms : a Tobit model of semi-fixed labour,
by Dominique Vermersch.

Conventional models derived from duality theory assume that labour is either a fixed factor or a variable one. In this paper, we examine a more realistic model which uses the Tobit approach. Labour is assumed to be semi-fixed : it is free to vary for some observations and it is fixed for the others. The fast part is devoted to the estimation of this model using a cross-section of farms.
Les réformes de la politique agricole commune : bilan économique et perspectives pour la France
Authors: Delache Xavier , Deroin-Thévenin Michel 
Published: June 2011

Les réformes de la politique agricole commune : bilan économique et perspectives pour la France,
par Xavier Delache, Michel Deroin-Thévenin.

La Communauté européenne a réformé depuis 1984 la gestion de la quasi-totalité des marchés agricoles. Deux lignes directrices se sont affrontées : baisser les prix, pour permettre une meilleure allocation des ressources favorable au consommateur grâce à des gains de productivité accélérés ; ou alors maîtriser quantitativement l'offre et ainsi contrôler rapidement les dépenses budgétaires et maintenir le revenu des agriculteurs, mais en figeant les structures et la compétitivité agricoles. Cet article présente un bilan des réformes entreprises et de leurs enjeux.
Un exemple d'application du modèle Logit : l'investissement immobilier des couples non mariés
Authors: Sarma Claire 
Published: June 2011

Un exemple d'application du modèle Logit : l'investissement immobilier des couples non mariés,
par Claire Sarma.

Les couples non mariés sont moins souvent propriétaires de leur logement. Cette note rappelle l'intérêt du modèle Logit pour isoler l'influence propre du statut matrimonial, fortement corrélé à l'âge, sur la propriété du logement. Une application est présentée sur un échantillon de 5 600 ménages.