Showing papers by "University of Ljubljana published in 2007"
Bradley University1, University of Tartu2, National Institutes of Health3, University of California4, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile5, University of Louisville6, University of Latvia7, Pennsylvania State University8, Slovak Academy of Sciences9, University of San Carlos10, University of Malta11, Ghent University12, Clemson University13, Laval University14, University of Buenos Aires15, Osaka University16, Illinois State University17, National Autonomous University of Mexico18, University of Brasília19, University of Western Australia20, University of Lima21, Boğaziçi University22, University of Kassel23, York University24, University of Queensland25, Åbo Akademi University26, Al Akhawayn University27, University of Hawaii at Manoa28, University of Catania29, University of Otago30, University of Dhaka31, Chemnitz University of Technology32, Knox College33, Comenius University in Bratislava34, University of Rijeka35, University of Malaya36, Vilnius University37, American University of Beirut38, Kwangju Health College39, University of Salzburg40, Utrecht University41, National Computerization Agency42, City University of Hong Kong43, University of Idaho44, University of Zimbabwe45, University of Lisbon46, University of Central Lancashire47, Loyola Marymount University48, University of KwaZulu-Natal49, University of Granada50, University of Botswana51, Babeș-Bolyai University52, University of Cyprus53, University of Belgrade54, KPMG55, University of Montpellier56, University of Zurich57, University of Alabama58, Baylor University59, Queen's University Belfast60, University of Ljubljana61, University of Haifa62, University of La Serena63, Florida Atlantic University64, University of California, Davis65, University of Dar es Salaam66, Ramapo College67, Cyprus College68, Middle East Technical University69, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń70, University of the South Pacific71, Vrije Universiteit Brussel72, University at Albany, SUNY73, University of the Aegean74, University of Lethbridge75, University of Vienna76, University of Hong Kong77, Yuan Ze University78, Charles University in Prague79, Chonnam National University80, Indian Institutes of Technology81
TL;DR: The Big Five Inventory (BFI) is a self-report measure designed to assess the high-order personality traits of Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, and Openness as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The Big Five Inventory (BFI) is a self-report measure designed to assess the high-order personality traits of Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, and Openness. As part of the International Sexuality Description Project, the BFI was translated from English into 28 languages and administered to 17,837 individuals from 56 nations. The resulting cross-cultural data set was used to address three main questions: Does the factor structure of the English BFI fully replicate across cultures? How valid are the BFI trait profiles of individual nations? And how are personality traits distributed throughout the world? The five-dimensional structure was robust across major regions of the world. Trait levels were related in predictable ways to self-esteem, sociosexuality, and national personality profiles. People from the geographic regions of South America and East Asia were significantly different in openness from those inhabiting other world regions. The discussion focuses on limitations of t...
876 citations
TL;DR: Several methods that have been developed to reduce or eliminate intensity inhomogeneities in MRI are reviewed, and key evaluation issues and future development of the inhomogeneity correction field are discussed.
Abstract: Medical image acquisition devices provide a vast amount of anatomical and functional information, which facilitate and improve diagnosis and patient treatment, especially when supported by modern quantitative image analysis methods. However, modality specific image artifacts, such as the phenomena of intensity inhomogeneity in magnetic resonance images (MRI), are still prominent and can adversely affect quantitative image analysis. In this paper, numerous methods that have been developed to reduce or eliminate intensity inhomogeneities in MRI are reviewed. First, the methods are classified according to the inhomogeneity correction strategy. Next, different qualitative and quantitative evaluation approaches are reviewed. Third, 60 relevant publications are categorized according to several features and analyzed so as to reveal major trends, popularity, evaluation strategies and applications. Finally, key evaluation issues and future development of the inhomogeneity correction field, supported by the results of the analysis, are discussed
844 citations
TL;DR: It is shown that the halo is indeed clearly divisible into two broadly overlapping structural components—an inner and an outer halo—that exhibit different spatial density profiles, stellar orbits and stellar metallicities (abundances of elements heavier than helium).
Abstract: The halo of the Milky Way provides unique elemental abundance and kinematic information on the first objects to form in the Universe, and this information can be used to tightly constrain models of galaxy formation and evolution. Although the halo was once considered a single component, evidence for its dichotomy has slowly emerged in recent years from inspection of small samples of halo objects. Here we show that the halo is indeed clearly divisible into two broadly overlapping structural components—an inner and an outer halo—that exhibit different spatial density profiles, stellar orbits and stellar metallicities (abundances of elements heavier than helium). The inner halo has a modest net prograde rotation, whereas the outer halo exhibits a net retrograde rotation and a peak metallicity one-third that of the inner halo. These properties indicate that the individual halo components probably formed in fundamentally different ways, through successive dissipational (inner) and dissipationless (outer) mergers and tidal disruption of proto-Galactic clumps. The outer region of the Milky Way beyond the galactic disk, known as the halo, was long thought of as a homogenous entity, made up of ancient stars. But recent analysis of small numbers of objects within the halo suggests that they do not comprise a single population. Based on spectroscopic data from more than 20,000 stars, the halo is shown to consist of two broadly overlapping structural components — an inner halo that rotates slowly in the same direction as the Milky Way as a whole; and an outer halo rotating in the opposite direction. The outer halo has relatively low abundances of elements heavier than helium. The inner halo may have formed by a succession of dissipational mergers, and the outer halo through dissipationless processes and the tidal disruption of proto-galactic clumps. The halo of the Milky Way is clearly divisible into two broadly overlapping structural components, an inner and an outer halo. While the inner halo has a modest net prograde rotation, the outer halo exhibits a net retrograde rotation and a peak metallicity one third that of the inner.
704 citations
TL;DR: The data obtained demonstrate the heavy metal-dependent expression of different AMF genes in the intra- and extraradical mycelium in plants and fungi under heavy metal stress.
583 citations
Kapteyn Astronomical Institute1, Johns Hopkins University2, Mount Stromlo Observatory3, University of Victoria4, University of Cambridge5, University of Oxford6, University of Leicester7, University of Central Lancashire8, University of Basel9, INAF10, Macquarie University11, University of Ljubljana12
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used cosmological simulations of disc galaxy formation to motivate their assumptions on the shape of the velocity distribution, allowing for a significantly more precise measurement of the escape velocity compared to previous studies.
Abstract: We report new constraints on the local escape speed of our Galaxy. Our analysis is based on a sample of high-velocity stars from the RAVE survey and two previously published data sets. We use cosmological simulations of disc galaxy formation to motivate our assumptions on the shape of the velocity distribution, allowing for a significantly more precise measurement of the escape velocity compared to previous studies. We find that the escape velocity lies within the range 498
582 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a comprehensive theoretical model of personality structure was proposed with the Big One at the highest level of the hierarchy. But, the model was based on a five-factor model.
562 citations
TL;DR: The results of the study showed that total phenolic content, antioxidant activity, and color parameters differ widely among different honey types as mentioned in this paper, and the relationship between the parameters analysed were found to be statistically significant (p < 0.05).
556 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the concept of customer-based brand equity was introduced and applied to a destination and the concept was tested on two Slovenian markets and the results reveal that brand equity differed between the markets according to their evaluation of brand dimensions.
550 citations
Université catholique de Louvain1, University of Turin2, University of Florida3, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research4, Durham University5, University College London6, CERN7, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology8, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory9, Michigan State University10, University of Ljubljana11, Dresden University of Technology12, ETH Zurich13, University of Manchester14, University of Cambridge15
TL;DR: A standard file format is proposed to store process and event information, primarily output from parton-level event generators for further use by general-purpose ones.
469 citations
01 Jan 2007
TL;DR: The most important pharmacologically active constituents of G. lucidum are triterpenoids and polysaccharides, especially beta-d-glucans, have been known to possess anti-tumor effects through immunomodulation and anti-angiogenesis.
Abstract: Ganoderma lucidum is a wood-degrading basidiomycete with numerous pharmacological effects. Since the mushroom is very rare in nature, artificial cultivation of fruiting bodies has been known on wood logs and on sawdust in plastic bags or bottles. Biotechnological cultivation of G. lucidum mycelia in bioreactors has also been established, both on solid substrates and in liquid media by submerged cultivation of fungal biomass. The most important pharmacologically active constituents of G. lucidum are triterpenoids and polysaccharides. Triterpenoids have been reported to posses hepatoprotective, anti-hypertensive, hypocholesterolemic and anti-histaminic effects, anti-tumor and anti-engiogenic activity, effects on platelet aggregation and complement inhibition. Polysaccharides, especially β-d-glucans, have been known to possess anti-tumor effects through immunomodulation and anti-angiogenesis. In addition, polysaccharides have a protective effect against free radicals and reduce cell damage caused by mutagens.
461 citations
TL;DR: This study demonstrates a method by which mAbs can be bound to nanoparticles without detriment to their targeting ability and shows the effectiveness of the new carrier system for targeted delivery of small or large active substances into cells or tissues of interest.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present and test a model of organizational performance improvement based on the impact of organizational learning culture (OLC), which is defined as a set of norms and values about the functioning of an organization.
TL;DR: A model-predictive trajectory-tracking control applied to a mobile robot is presented and a comparison of the control obtained with that of a time-varying state-feedback controller is given.
TL;DR: In this article, a review of the developments in the field of catalytic wet-air oxidation (CWAO) is presented, and the potential of the CWAO process to ultimately destroy organic pollutants in industrial effluents and detoxify them by using novel titania-supported Ru catalysts.
TL;DR: The evidence for these additional roles of MAAs as 'multipurpose' secondary metabolites is reviewed, with special emphasis on their functions in the microbial world.
Abstract: Mycosporines and mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) are low-molecular-weight water-soluble molecules absorbing UV radiation in the wavelength range 310-365 nm. They are accumulated by a wide range of microorganisms, prokaryotic (cyanobacteria) as well as eukaryotic (microalgae, yeasts, and fungi), and a variety of marine macroalgae, corals, and other marine life forms. The role that MAAs play as sunscreen compounds to protect against damage by harmful levels of UV radiation is well established. However, evidence is accumulating that MAAs may have additional functions: they may serve as antioxidant molecules scavenging toxic oxygen radicals, they can be accumulated as compatible solutes following salt stress, their formation is induced by desiccation or by thermal stress in certain organisms, they have been suggested to function as an accessory light-harvesting pigment in photosynthesis or as an intracellular nitrogen reservoir, and they are involved in fungal reproduction. Here, the evidence for these additional roles of MAAs as 'multipurpose' secondary metabolites is reviewed, with special emphasis on their functions in the microbial world.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine how two countries on opposite sides of the world, Australia and Slovenia, are addressing corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting issues and provide a review and a comparison of the CSR guidelines and reporting standards in both countries by which this communication is guided.
TL;DR: Excess abdominal adipose tissue has been shown to release increased amounts of free fatty acids which directly affect insulin signalling, diminish glucose uptake in muscle, drive exaggerated triglyceride synthesis and induce gluconeogenesis in the liver.
University of Tokyo1, Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics2, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne3, University of Sydney4, University of Melbourne5, Panjab University, Chandigarh6, National United University7, Polish Academy of Sciences8, University of Maribor9, National Taiwan University10, National Central University11, Hanyang University12, Yonsei University13, Gyeongsang National University14, Sungkyunkwan University15, Virginia Tech16, University of Cincinnati17, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research18, Korea University19, Nagoya University20, Nara Women's University21, Osaka University22, Tohoku Gakuin University23, Kyungpook National University24, Saga University25, Tokyo Institute of Technology26, Chiba University27, Niigata University28, Seoul National University29, Graduate University for Advanced Studies30, University of Ljubljana31, University of Giessen32, Austrian Academy of Sciences33, Osaka City University34, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology35, Toho University36, Kanagawa University37, University of Nova Gorica38, Tokyo Metropolitan University39, Tohoku University40, University of Science and Technology of China41
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors presented a method to solve the problem of the EKF problem in PhysRevLett, a Web of Science Record created on 2010-11-05, modified on 2017-12-10.
Abstract: Reference EPFL-ARTICLE-154576doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.99.142002View record in Web of Science Record created on 2010-11-05, modified on 2017-12-10
University of Sydney1, University of Tokyo2, Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics3, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne4, University of Cincinnati5, University of Melbourne6, Polish Academy of Sciences7, University of Maribor8, Fu Jen Catholic University9, National Taiwan University10, National Central University11, Hanyang University12, Yonsei University13, Sungkyunkwan University14, Virginia Tech15, University of Ljubljana16, Korea University17, Nagoya University18, Nara Women's University19, Osaka University20, Tohoku Gakuin University21, Kyungpook National University22, Chiba University23, Niigata University24, Graduate University for Advanced Studies25, Panjab University, Chandigarh26, Seoul National University27, Austrian Academy of Sciences28, Princeton University29, Hiroshima Institute of Technology30, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology31, Toho University32, Kanagawa University33, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign34, Tokyo Metropolitan University35, Osaka City University36, National United University37, Tohoku University38, University of Science and Technology of China39
TL;DR: In this article, the authors measured the cross section for e{sup +}e{sup -}{yields}{pi}{sup +}{pi {sup -}J/{psi} between 3.8 and 5.5 GeV/c{sup 2} using a 548 fb{sup 1} data sample collected on or near the {upsilon}(4S) resonance with the Belle detector at KEKB.
Abstract: The cross section for e{sup +}e{sup -}{yields}{pi}{sup +}{pi}{sup -}J/{psi} between 3.8 and 5.5 GeV/c{sup 2} is measured using a 548 fb{sup -1} data sample collected on or near the {upsilon}(4S) resonance with the Belle detector at KEKB. A peak near 4.25 GeV/c{sup 2}, corresponding to the so called Y(4260), is observed. In addition, there is another cluster of events at around 4.05 GeV/c{sup 2}. A fit using two interfering Breit-Wigner shapes describes the data better than one that uses only the Y(4260), especially for the lower-mass side of the 4.25 GeV enhancement.
TL;DR: Experimental results show that accurate measurement of ankle joint angles is achieved by the technique during a variety of lower leg exercises including walking.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate the link between individuals' expectations of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and their readiness to support the socially responsible behaviour of companies in light of the expectational relationship a company has with its stakeholders, as defined in the corporate marketing model.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the link between individuals' expectations of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and their readiness to support the socially responsible behaviour of companies in light of the expectational relationship a company has with its stakeholders, as defined in the corporate marketing model.Design/methodology/approach – The data were collected using an online survey of 354 respondents from different backgrounds. The sample was 57 per cent female and 43 per cent male with 66 per cent of respondents aged between 20 and 40 years. The authors conducted descriptive statistics, a factor analysis, and structural equation modelling.Findings – The results show that expectations of ethical‐philanthropic CSR tend to have a significant positive influence on both types of intended CSR support by customers.Research limitations/implications – The limitation of the research is the limited scope of the model. For more insight into the relevance of CSR for corporate marketin...
Trinity College, Dublin1, Centre national de la recherche scientifique2, Cardiff University3, University of Oxford4, Deutsches Archäologisches Institut5, University of Ljubljana6, University of Lyon7, Naturhistorisches Museum8, Primate Research Institute9, Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart10, University of California, Berkeley11
TL;DR: Bayesian analysis indicates that recent population growth gives a significantly better fit to the data than a constant-sized population, an observation consistent with a postglacial expansion scenario, possibly from a single European refugial population.
Abstract: The extinct aurochs (Bos primigenius primigenius) was a large type of cattle that ranged over almost the whole Eurasian continent. The aurochs is the wild progenitor of modern cattle, but it is unclear whether European aurochs contributed to this process. To provide new insights into the demographic history of aurochs and domestic cattle, we have generated high-confidence mitochondrial DNA sequences from 59 archaeological skeletal finds, which were attributed to wild European cattle populations based on their chronological date and/or morphology. All pre-Neolithic aurochs belonged to the previously designated P haplogroup, indicating that this represents the Late Glacial Central European signature. We also report one new and highly divergent haplotype in a Neolithic aurochs sample from Germany, which points to greater variability during the Pleistocene. Furthermore, the Neolithic and Bronze Age samples that were classified with confidence as European aurochs using morphological criteria all carry P haplotype mitochondrial DNA, suggesting continuity of Late Glacial and Early Holocene aurochs populations in Europe. Bayesian analysis indicates that recent population growth gives a significantly better fit to our data than a constant-sized population, an observation consistent with a postglacial expansion scenario, possibly from a single European refugial population. Previous work has shown that most ancient and modern European domestic cattle carry haplotypes previously designated T. This, in combination with our new finding of a T haplotype in a very Early Neolithic site in Syria, lends persuasive support to a scenario whereby gracile Near Eastern domestic populations, carrying predominantly T haplotypes, replaced P haplotype-carrying robust autochthonous aurochs populations in Europe, from the Early Neolithic onward. During the period of coexistence, it appears that domestic cattle were kept separate from wild aurochs and introgression was extremely rare.
TL;DR: Standard protocols and media are herewith proposed to facilitate future morphological examination of Cladosporium spp.
01 Mar 2007-Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences-revue Canadienne Des Sciences De L Administration
TL;DR: The authors used a structural equation modeling technique to predict the internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the entrepreneur's human capital (dimensions: international business skills, international orientation, environmental perception, and management know-how).
Abstract: This study uses a structural equation modeling technique to predict the internationalization of small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) from the entrepreneur's human capital (dimensions: international business skills, international orientation, environmental perception, and management know-how). While international orientation and environmental risk perception predicted internationalization, international business skills and management know-how did not. The implications of these findings for research and practice are discussed. Copyright © 2007 ASAC. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
TL;DR: Investigation of Zn and Cd accumulation in tissues of adult trees and associated herbaceous species collected from contaminated areas in Central Europe found metal partitioning between tissues showed a minimum in the wood, with increasing concentrations of Cd and Zn towards the leaves and fine roots.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that a whole-farm perspective taking side-effects and on-farm interactions into account is needed to determine the cost-effectiveness of strategies to mitigate pollution from livestock manure management.
TL;DR: Findings indicate that glutamate-stimulated ATP release from astrocytes was most likely exocytotic and that after stimulation the fraction of quinacrine-loaded vesicles, spontaneously exhibiting directional mobility, disappeared.
TL;DR: Development, calibration and alignment of a miniature magnetic and inertial measurement unit, which is used as an attitude and heading reference system, are presented and the algorithm showed remarkable performance in the orientation determination as the average root mean square error was less than 1.2° over the entire appliable operating range.
Abstract: Development, calibration and alignment of a miniature magnetic and inertial measurement unit, which is used as an attitude and heading reference system, are presented. Several guidelines were followed during the design process to make the magnetic and inertial measurement unit suitable for various kinds of applications, thus the system is designed both as small as possible but still modular, consisting of three inertial sensor units, a magnetic sensor unit and a control unit. Complete calibration and alignment procedure is described and an adaptive Kalman filter concept for fusing various sensors’ attitude and heading data is introduced and discussed. The characteristics of the magnetic and inertial measurement unit as an attitude and heading reference system are evaluated. The algorithm showed remarkable performance in the orientation determination as the average root mean square error was less than 1.2° over the entire appliable operating range.
01 Jan 2007
TL;DR: Biochemistry of citric acid fermentation, various microbial strains, as well as various substrates, technological processes and product recovery, World production and economics aspects of this strategically product of bulk biotechnology are discussed.
Abstract: Citric acid is a commodity chemical produced and consumed throughout The World. It is used mainly in the food and beverage industry, primarily as an acidulant. Although it is one of the oldest industrial fermentations, its World production is still in rapid increasing. Global production of citric acid in 2007 was over 1.6 million tones. Biochemistry of citric acid fermentation, various microbial strains, as well as various substrates, technological processes and product recovery are presented. World production and economics aspects of this strategically product of bulk biotechnology are discussed.
TL;DR: In this article, a procurement process in the oil/retail petrol industry is examined in a case study, and the benefits for each company involved in the presented case are substantial and can be estimated through a simulation.
Abstract: Purpose – Business renovation, the effective utilisation of information technology and the role of business process modelling and simulation, are all vital in supply chain integration projects. This paper aims to show through a combination of these methods how the performance of the supply chain can be improved with the renovation and integration of processes at various tiers in the chain and by the sharing of information between companies.Design/methodology/approach – Simulation‐based methodology for measuring the benefits of the creation and renovation of business process models combines the methodology of developing process models and its simulation with the simulation of supply and demand. A procurement process in the oil/retail petrol industry is examined in a case study.Findings – Using the proposed methodology, different business process models can be investigated and simulated. The benefits for each company involved in the presented case are substantial and can be estimated through a simulation. S...