bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Design of cross‐coupled stepped‐impedance resonator bandpass filter using low‐temperature cofired ceramic technology
Authors: Qian Kewei , Tang Xiao‐Hong , Tang Wei 
Published: July 2011

AbstractA novel compact half‐wavelength cross‐coupled stepped‐impedance resonator filter using low‐temperature cofired ceramic (LTCC) technology is presented. The filter not only has good selectivity due to the controllable transmission zeros but also has a small size by the virtue of LTCC structure. Based on the theory of cross‐coupled stepped‐impedance resonators and 0° feed structure, a bandpass filter with the center frequency of 1.25 GHz has been designed and fabricated. Good agreement between measured and simulated results is observed. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 53:2201–2204, 2011; View this article online at wileyonlinelibrary.com. DOI 10.1002/mop.26243
A long‐period grating written in the cladding of an optical fiber
Authors: Jiang Tianfu 
Published: July 2011

AbstractA long‐period grating (LPG) written in the cladding of an optical fiber is demonstrated.The optical fiber is specially designed and manufactured, which cladding is photosensitive, and core is not. The cladding LPG is written in by illuminating a cladding photosensitive fiber with an UV lamp through an amplitude grating mask. The cladding LPG is compared with a core LPG manufactured in the same way, and the property of the cladding LPG is different from that of the core LPG. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 53:2425–2427, 2011; View this article online at wileyonlinelibrary.com. DOI 10.1002/mop.26269
A small circularly polarized tag antenna on a high‐dielectric substrate
Authors: Cho Chihyun , Ahn Seungbeom , Park Ikmo , Choo Hosung 
Published: July 2011

AbstractThe reading range of a tag antenna usually decreases markedly as the antenna size decreases, because of the antenna's reduced gain. This letter describes the use of circular polarization to reduce the size of a tag antenna without decreasing its reading range. This approach resulted in a 33 × 33‐mm antenna with a substrate thickness of 4 mm that maintained reading ranges of about 3 m for the antenna in free space and 7 m for the antenna on a metallic surface. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 53:2423–2425, 2011; View this article online at wileyonlinelibrary.com. DOI 10.1002/mop.26270
Application of passive optical network with optimized bus topology for local backbone data network
Authors: Lafata Pavel , Vodrazka Jiri 
Published: July 2011

AbstractThis paper proposes an innovative application of passive optical networks with optimized bus topology for local backbone data networks. Passive optical networks represent a promising solution for modern access networks to meet the increasing demands on transmission rate for demanding multimedia services. As these networks rely exclusively on passive components implemented in their entire infrastructure, it is necessary to consider their certain specific features and optimize properly necessary parameters, especially an attenuation balance. Considering the possibility of such optimization, the passive optical network with optimized bus topology provides several interesting opportunities for specific applications. Its potential application is, for example, a high‐speed local backbone infrastructure connecting local data switches and routers. For that purpose, the passive optical splitter with adjustable power splitting ratio at its outputs can be used for the optimization process of attenuation balance. This paper presents a mathematical apparatus for calculating the maximum number of splits and the number of bridge taps in the passive optical network with the bus topology and an example of obtained results. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 53:2351–2355, 2011; View this article online at wileyonlinelibrary.com. DOI 10.1002/mop.26291
Erratum: Anomalous forerunners in wave propagation interpreted by a typical diffraction integral
Authors: Ranfagni A. , Cacciari I. , Ruggeri R. , Agresti A. , Mignani R. , Ricci A. M. , Petrucci A. 
Published: July 2011

AbstractOriginally published Microwave Opt Technol Lett 53: 1789–1793, 2011 © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett, 2011; View this article online at wileyonlinelibrary.com. DOI 10.1002/mop.26369 (Original article DOI: 10.1002/mop.26133)
Magnetic resonance imaging following interstim®: An institutional experience with imaging safety and patient satisfaction
Authors: Chermansky Christopher J. , Krlin Ryan M. , Holley Thomas D. , Woo Howard H. , Winters J. Christian 
Published: July 2011

AbstractAimsWe retrospectively assessed patient safety and satisfaction after magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with an InterStim® unit.MethodsThe records of all patients implanted with InterStim® between 1998 and 2006 were reviewed. Nine of these patients underwent MRI following InterStim® implantation. The patients' neurologists requested the MRI exams for medical reasons. Both 0.6 Tesla (T) and 1.5 T machines were used. Patient safety, interference of implanted pulse generator (IPG) with radiological interpretation, and patient satisfaction were assessed in these patients.ResultsThe first patient in the series had IPG failure following MRI. For this patient, the voltage amplitude was set to zero, the IPG was turned off, and the IPG magnetic switch was left on. The patient underwent MRI uneventfully; however, the IPG did not function upon reprogramming. The IPG magnetic switch was turned off for the eight subsequent patients, all of whom underwent MRI safely. In addition, all of their IPGs functioned appropriately following reprogramming. Of the 15 MRIs performed, the lumbar spine was imaged in eight studies, the pelvis was imaged in one study, and the remaining examinations involved imaging the brain or cervical spine. Neither the IPG nor the sacral leads interfered with MRI interpretation. None of the eight patients perceived a change in perception or satisfaction following MRI.ConclusionsAlthough we don't advocate the routine use of MRI following InterStim® implantation, our experience suggests MRI may be feasible under controlled conditions and without adverse events. Neurourol. Urodynam. Neurourol. Urodynam. 30: 1486–1488, 2011. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
On the slice-ribbon conjecture for Montesinos knots
Authors: G. Lecuona Ana 
Published: July 2011

We establish the slice-ribbon conjecture for a family

P

\mathscr {P}

of Montesinos knots by means of Donaldson’s theorem on the intersection forms of definite

4
4

-manifolds. The

4
4

-manifolds that we consider are obtained by plumbing disc bundles over

S
2

S^2

according to a star-shaped negative-weighted graph with

3
3

legs such that: i) the central vertex has weight less than or equal to

−
3

- 3

; ii)

−

total weight

−
3

#

vertices

>
−
1

-\,\mbox {total weight} - 3\, \# \mbox {vertices} >-1

. The Seifert spaces which bound these

4
4

-dimensional plumbing manifolds are the double covers of

S
3

S^3

branched along the Montesinos knots in the family

P

\mathscr {P}

.
Autofluorescence imaging endoscopy for screening of esophageal squamous mucosal high‐grade neoplasia: A phase II study
Authors: Ishihara Ryu , Inoue Takuya , Hanaoka Noboru , Takeuchi Yoji , Tsujii Yoshiki , Kanzaki Hiromitsu , Oota Takashi , Hanafusa Masao , Yamamoto Sachiko , Nagai Kengo , Matsui Fumi , Kawada Natsuko , Higashino Koji , Uedo Noriya , Iishi Hiroyasu 
Published: July 2011

AbstractBackground and Aim:  Few prospective studies examining the efficacy of autofluorescence imaging (AFI) screening for esophageal cancer have been reported. This study aimed to investigate the diagnostic value of AFI endoscopy for the screening of squamous mucosal high‐grade neoplasia of the esophagus, performed by experienced and less‐experienced endoscopists.Methods:  Patients with a history of esophageal neoplasia or head and neck cancer underwent AFI endoscopic screening, followed by chromoendoscopy using iodine staining as the reference standard. The primary outcome was the sensitivity of AFI for detecting new squamous mucosal high‐grade neoplasias. The secondary outcome was the positive predictive value (PPV) of AFI.Results:  Of a total 364 patients who underwent endoscopic examination, 43 new mucosal high‐grade neoplasias were detected. The sensitivities of AFI in the experienced and less‐experienced endoscopist groups were 71% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 55–87%) and 50% (95% CI: 32–68%), respectively. The PPV of AFI in the experienced and the less‐experienced endoscopist groups were 25% (95% CI: 16–34%) and 26% (95% CI: 15–37%), respectively. The sensitivity of AFI in lesions ≤ 10 mm (31%, 5/16 lesions) was significantly lower than that in lesions > 10 mm (78%, 21/27 lesions) (P = 0.003).Conclusions:  The sensitivity of AFI for the detection of new squamous mucosal high‐grade neoplasias, and its PPV, were both low. Based on these results, a randomized study to compare AFI with standard techniques is not justified.
Chondrocranial ontogeny of Pelodytes punctatus (Anura: Pelodytidae). Response to competition: geometric morphometric and allometric change analysis
Authors: Garriga Núria , Llorente Gustavo A. 
Published: July 2011

AbstractGarriga, N. and Llorente, G.A. 2011. Chondrocranial Ontogeny of Pelodytes punctatus (Anura: Pelodytidae). Response to competition: Geometric Morphometric and Allometric Change Analysis. —Acta Zoologica (Stockholm) 93: 453–464.The chondrocranial development of Pelodytes punctatus is described, from tadpole to froglet, and compared with that of other taxa reported previously, such as species in the Pelobatidae, Pipidae, Ranidae, Hylidae, Bombinatoridae, Leptodactylidae, or Microhylidae families. The comparison leads us to suggest that the ontogeny of the anuran chondrocranium is very conservative, making it difficult to discern phylogenetic or ecologic patterns. Chondrocranial development is also analyzed to quantify shape changes and allometries during ontogeny, using linear and geometric morphometrics. The main shape change observed follows the general pattern of vertebrate postnatal development. The allometric analysis indicates the presence of different functional units in the chondrocranium that could be subjected to different pressures. Finally, tadpoles were raised in two conditions of competition to compare their chondrocranium development. The largest shape differences between the two conditions are located in the anterior region of the cranium and fit the general response to competition stress by increasing growth rate. Comparison of the scaling pattern between Pelodytes and Rana sylvatica and Bufo americanus shows differences, principally in the oral region, that do not fit with the general allometric pattern in larval anurans proposed in previous studies.
The Decline of Thought in the Arab World According to Muhammad ‘Abed al-Jabiri
Authors: Sebti Meryem 
Published: July 2011

AbstractThis paper discusses in critical terms muhammad ‘abd al-Jabiri’s influential philosophical work. It engages, in particular, in the analysis of the assumptions underlying the radical contrast that al-Jabiri sets up between avicenna’s philosophy – which is supposed to represent irrationality and Gnosticism – and that of averroes who, according to him, breaks decisively with that current of thought and thus makes exercising philosophical thought once again possible. after a close discussion of the positions of classical philosophers (falasifa), the author concludes that it is the very validity of the notion of “arab reason” that has to be questioned in al-Jabiri’s analysis.
The fixed point theorems of 1-set-contractive operators in Banach space
Authors: Wang Shuang 
Published: July 2011

AbstractIn this paper, we obtain some new fixed point theorems and existence theorems of solutions for the equation Ax = μx using properties of strictly convex (concave) function and theories of topological degree. Our results and methods are different from the corresponding ones announced by many others.MSC: 47H09, 47H10
Intramuscular myxoid lipoma in the proximal forearm presenting as an olecranon mass with superficial radial nerve palsy: a case report
Authors: Lewkonia Peter , Medlicott Shaun AC , Hildebrand Kevin A 
Published: July 2011

Abstract

Background
Extremity lipomas may occur in any location, including the proximal forearm. We describe a case of a patient with an intramuscular lipoma presenting as an unusual posterior elbow mass.

Case presentation
We discuss the case of a 57-year-old Caucasian man who presented with a tender, posterior elbow mass initially diagnosed as chronic olecranon bursitis. A minor sensory disturbance in the distribution of the superficial radial nerve was initially thought to be unrelated, but was likely caused by mass effect from the lipoma. No pre-operative advanced imaging was obtained because the diagnosis was felt to have already been made. At the time of surgery, a fatty mass originating in the volar forearm muscles was found to have breached the dorsal forearm fascia and displaced the olecranon bursa. Tissue diagnosis was made by histopathology as a myxoid lipoma with no aggressive features. Post-operative recovery was uneventful.

Conclusion
We present a case of an unusual elbow mass presenting with symptoms consistent with chronic olecranon bursitis, a relatively common condition. The only unexplained pre-operative finding was the non-specific finding of a transient superficial radial nerve deficit. We remind clinicians to be cautious when diagnosing soft tissue masses in the extremities when unexplained physical findings are present.
Surface functionalization of toner particles for three-dimensional laser-printing in biomaterial applications
Authors: Speyerer Christian , Güttler Stefan , Borchers Kirsten , Tovar Günter , Hirth Thomas , Weber Achim 
Published: July 2011

ABSTRACTElectro photography („ laser printing“) has emerged to one of the leading two-dimensional (2D) print technologies during the last decades. However, in contrast to the well-established ink jet process, the examination of three-dimensional (3D) electro photography has just been started. A newly developed non-contact fusing procedure based on click chemistry methodology has been developed to reduce the mechanical as well as thermal stress during the curing. The inorganic SiOx-coating of the toner particles has been modified for the prospective attachment of the cell-growth promoting amino acid sequence Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) for an improved cell attachment behavior onto the hydrophobic polymeric material.
Onomastica africana IX-XI [Quelques orientaux]
Authors: Lassère Jean-Marie 
Published: July 2011

Une famille de Lambèse qui entre au IIIe s. dans l'ordre sénatorial a été fondée par un centurion du nom de P. Aelius Menecratianus, et l'on remarque la fidélité de sa descendance à ce nom oriental, Μενεκράτες, sous sa forme originelle ou sous un aspect dérivé. Ce nom est très rare en Occident, mais est plus fréquent en Orient, en particulier dans la province d'Asie, et notamment sur le territoire de la cité de Meonia en Lydie ; ce toponyme apparaît d'ailleurs dans l'inscription A.E. 1911, 97 relative à ce centurion, mais avait été mal lu et interprété à tort comme le nom de la tribu Lemonia. Le centurion de Lámbese et sa famille sont donc d'origine asiatique.
Une inscription de Théveste fait connaître une affranchie impériale du nom de Sallustia Amnubiti ; le second nom, difficile à interpréter, peut être rapproché du nom Annubat qui apparaît trois fois dans le C.I.L., III à Palmyre, qui est sans doute l'origine du père de l'affranchie de Théveste.
Un cippe de Rapidum fait connaître un soldat de la cohorte II Sardorum dont le nom, après certaines hésitations des éditions anciennes, doit être lu Abillahas Rummei ; les deux noms (et surtout le second) renvoient également à Palmyre.
Formation sur le tas et rendements de l'expérience : un modèle de diffusion du savoir
Authors: Lévy-Garboua Louis 
Published: July 2011

Formación adquirida en el terreno y rendimientos de la experiencia: un modelo de difusión del saber,
por Louis Lévy-Garboua.

Se hace destacar que las funciones de ganancias mincerianas no derivan de un proceso de optimización y que la interpretación de los hechos se apoya exageradamente en hipótesis (duración de vida finita, depreciación del capital humano, formación específica) que limitan su alcance. Como la formación de terreno constituye el eslabón mas fragil de la teoría, se propone un modelo de formación de estas características mediante la difusión del saber, lo que permite eludir las hipótesis evocadas anteriormente.La formación de terreno aparece en este caso limitada por el saber incorporado en la empresa y dictaminada por esta última a sus empleados en vez de ser libremente elegida por ellos. Por consiguiente,la formación de terreno no résulta de un proceso de maximización de la riqueza humana por el empleado sino que está determinada por otro proceso que implica la difusión del saber.Se puede demostrar entonces, que el rendimiento marginal de la experiencia decrece mucho más rápido que lo que supone el empleo de la función cuadrática, dependiendo además del saber relativo de la empresa respecto del trabajador que llega. En este modelo, la formación de terreno decrece siempre con la experiencia y tiende a cero, aunque el horizonte sea infinito, la depreciación del capital humano nula y sus rendimientos constantes.
Un portrait de Claude à Nice
Authors: Terrer Danièle 
Published: July 2011

Au début du siècle, une tête d'empereur en marbre a été découverte dans le sol de Cimiez. Il est difficile de dire — car les témoignages divergent — si elle a été trouvée dans le périmètre de la ville romaine ou à l'ouest de ce périmètre, au nord de l'avenue Régina. Le possesseur de cette tête a conservé l'original dont il a fait exécuter un moulage pour le Musée archéologique de Cimiez. A l'exception du nez qui est brisé, le moulage donne l'image d'une tête en bon état de conservation avec une coiffure caractéristique de l'époque julio-claudienne et une calotte céphalique importante. Malgré les pupilles évidées qui sont probablement la conséquence d'une modification apportée au IIIe siècle, les traits évoquent à l'évidence les portraits de Claude dont A.-K. Massner a donné une typologie récente. C'est l'occasion ici d'ajouter à sa liste déjà très complète un portrait de Saragosse ainsi que d'autres portraits espagnols, deux portraits de Thasos et un portrait de Ténos.
L'identification avec Claude est plus convaincante si on met le portrait de Cimiez en face des deux portraits de Copenhague (Glyptothéque Ny-Carlsberg 1277 et 1948). L'étude de Beltran Lloris sur les franges frontales chez Claude est aussi utile à cet égard avec la description et des images de la tête de Saragosse que l'on classera — parmi les derniers portraits de Claude de facture plus réaliste — à côté de celle de Nice. Les Julio-claudiens — et parmi eux, Claude — ont été honorés dans cette région. La présence d'un portrait de l'empereur le confirme. C'est encore le culte de la famille impériale qui explique la découverte en fouilles à Cimiez d'un beau portrait de la mère de Claude, Antonia Minor.
Une fosse-dépotoir du Premier Age du Fer à L'Albenc (Isère)
Authors: Klijn Hans de 
Published: July 2011

The pit n° 16001 was discovered during the excavations of the Bivan site at L'Albenc (Isere). This huge layer of two hectares showed a complex series of structures (pits, post wedges, walls, drainage) for the essential datable from the Augustan period till the 10th century A.D. For the Iron Age, although the probings have shown very diffused indications about the site (fragments of rolled ceramics), only this pit could be judged.
The excavation turned out rich and varied ceramic remains, some fragments of flint scattered by the action of the fire, as well as the remains of flooring of a hearth.
Le prince et le courtisan. À propos de deux portraits d'époque antonine du Musée Calvet (Avignon)
Authors: Evers Cécile 
Published: July 2011

Two portraits of the Antonine era, belonging to the Musée Calvet in Avignon, display such close similarities in workmanship that one can safely assume that they have been sculpted in the same workshop.
The first portrait represents Marcus Aurelius according to his second iconographie type (around 140-150 A.D.), and supposedly originates from Méthamis (Vaucluse). The second one, which is particularly interesting, is said to have been found in Vaison-la-Romaine. Its iconography, which cites that of the god Helios, had led its first editors to identify it as an Apollo. However, the portrait shows a type of representation of young men, which was quite popular during the Antonine era and common throughout the Empire, examples having been located in Rome and Asia Minor. We are lucky to have an exact replica of the head of Vaison. It is a piece of high quality and was produced in one of the best workshops of the Urbs. Both the existence of this last portrait and parallels of "stadtromisch" workmanship for the group of the Musée Calvet suggest that the latter have been sculpted in Rome and that the young man, whose portrait was found at Vaison, must have been an influential person of the court around the middle of the 2nd century.
Process Intensification, 2. Phase Level
Authors: Freund Hannsjörg , Sundmacher Kai 
Published: July 2011

AbstractThe article contains sections titled:1.Thermodynamic Methods1.1.Property Shifting by Molecular Design1.1.1.Ionic Liquid Systems1.1.2.Perfluorinated Systems1.1.3.Solid‐Bound Systems1.2.Property Shifting by Pressure, Temperature, and Solvent Composition1.2.1.Supercritical Fluids1.2.2.Thermoregulated Phase‐Transfer Catalysts1.2.3.Thermoregulated Microemulsion Systems1.2.4.Temperature‐Dependent Multicomponent Solvent Systems2.Kinetic Methods2.1.Electromagnetic Tools2.1.1Photochemical Induction2.1.2Microwave Dielectric Heating2.2.Fluid‐Mechanical Tools2.2.1.Acoustic Cavitation2.2.2.Hydrodynamic Cavitation2.2.3.Supersonic Flows2.2.4.Centrifugal Forces