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PROBLEMS OF THE VENTSPILS REGION LABOUR MARKET AND PROPOSALS FOR SITUATION IMPROVEMENT
Authors: Zivitere Marga , Konstantinova Elina , Oborenko Zaiga
Published: May 2019

There are several studies carried out on the problems of the Ventspils region labour market, but due to rapid changes in the economic situation, the results of these studies no longer accurately reflect the current situation. The aim of the paper is to present the research for identification and analysing of specific problems in the Ventspils region labour market and propose solutions for situation improvement. The research has examined the relationship between labour market change, labour market conditions and employers’ expectations in Ventspils region. The research is based on both secondary data analysis and primary data analysis obtained in a quantitative (questionnaire survey of entrepreneurs – employers) way and a qualitative way (interviews with representatives of the non-governmental sector). The analysis also showed that the main problem of the labour market related to lack of a qualified, skilled and motivated labour force. It is very important to identify opportunities for increasing qualifications and re-qualification in cooperation with educational institutions and the State Employment Agency. The problem was also the employment of persons before retirement and persons with disabilities. Therefore, there are necessary new, more effective mechanisms of involvement of these groups in the labour market, which are based on cooperation with NGOs, continuing education possibilities and social entrepreneurship. The role of the municipality is very important in this process.
PRODUCTION POTENTIAL OF AN ENTERPRISE OPERATING AS A GROUP OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS
Authors: Sikora Jakub , Komorowska Monika , Ovcharuk Oleg , Niemiec Marcin , Gródek-Szostak Zofia , Stuglik Joanna
Published: May 2019

The research study describes an analysis of the management efficiency of an enterprise focused on egg production. The enterprise runs market cooperation as a group of agricultural producers. The aim of the work was to analyse the functioning of agricultural producers groups in Poland in terms of formal, legal and production conditions. A detailed analysis included a group focused on the production of table eggs, based in the Malopolskie province.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS FOR THE APPLICATION OF EVENT TECHNOLOGIES IN PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
Authors: Orlova Olha , Vedenieniev Vitalii , Orlov Valentyn , Poliakova Victoiia , Sadovenko Maryna
Published: May 2019

The specificity of public administration is the implementation of social objectives, as it requires the use of effective means of administrative influence, adequate to the needs of the information society. In such circumstances, the concept of event management can be considered as an effective form of interaction between public authorities and the population. The aim of the study is to find ways to increase the effectiveness of public administration bodies through the use of event-marketing and event management technologies. The paper analyses the modern state of the theory and practice of event management in the activities of bodies of public administration. The emphasis is placed on finding of socio-economic determinants that contribute to the need to implement effective models of event-management in activities of government bodies and local self-government. It was determined that the use of event management logically reflects the content of the activities of public authorities in the information society. There is the combination of communicative functions and services for the modern system of public administration.The main prerequisites for the implementation of conceptions of events in the activities of the authorities are the population, the landmark authorities for consumer services as a full participant, relations in the sphere of power, an increase in demand for the combination of entertainment and social elements, the need to increase the population to overcome the political and social absenteeism.
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN LATVIA:AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Authors: Paredne Inguna
Published: May 2019

This paper is based on empirical research and an analysis of individual cases of opportunities, which are provided or limited by climate adaptation in rural development in Latvia. The empirical research focuses on adaptation to climate changes, based on previous studies, scientific knowledge and approved theories of climate change adaptation in sector policies and updates of them in Latvia. The research includes an analysis of policy documentation on integration of targets and principles of climate change adaptation in the context of environmental policy and environmental management, focusing on the importance of use of farming and the environmental sector’s environmental communication means in the reduction of the sector’s vulnerability caused by climate changes. The pilot projects carried out in Latvia under sectoral policies comprise an essential part of the bibliographical analysis. Various views of main parties involved are summarized using the approach of attitude, action and investment. Different views and attitudes acess to information exist, as well as on the need for parties to get involved in climate change reduction. The purpose of the research is to assess impact of climate change adaption on development of rural areas in Latvia.
Политические системы постсоветских стран и Китая в процессе межсистемной трансформации
Authors: Виноградов Андрей , Рябов Андрей
Published: May 2019

В статье предпринята попытка проанализировать, почему рыночные преобразования в странах, образовавшихся на территории бывшего СССР, привели их к состоянию длительной стагнации, в то время как КНР сумела продемонстрировать значительные успехи в социально-экономическом и технологическом развитии. Объектом изучения являются трансформации политических систем КНР и постсоветских стран в процессе межсистемного перехода. По мнению авторов, успех Китая был обусловлен не только авторитарной модернизацией, которая неоднократно демонстрировала свою эффективность в процессе перехода от аграрного общества к индустриальному. Огромную роль сыграло следование КПК политической традиции, согласно которой при любых трансформациях государство с его профессиональной бюрократией остается неизменной основой социального порядка. В период реформ Китаю удалось удержать баланс между стабильностью и развитием. Постсоветские страны, за исключением России, находились в существенно иных условиях: они не имели развитых традиций государственности, ее строительство им приходилось начинать фактически заново; в некоторых из них в 1990-е годы победило мнение, что в процессе перехода к рынку роль государства нужно минимизировать; сами постсоветские элиты не были заинтересованы в создании сильных и устойчивых институтов государственной власти, их деятельность была подчинена реализации групповых интересов.
Выборы президента РФ – 2018 в зеркале мемов: новые реалии политической коммуникативистики
Authors: Шомова Светлана
Published: May 2019

Политический интернет-мем принадлежит к числу малоисследованных современных феноменов, находящихся на стыке цифровой культуры и политической коммуникации. Понимаемый как единица передачи культурной информации в сети, такой мем может рассматриваться, с одной стороны, как спонтанный продукт творчества масс, а с другой – как инструмент политических PR-технологий. Статья посвящена результатам исследования мемов, размещенных в социальных медиа России в период избирательной президентской кампании 2018 г. Целью работы стало изучение специфики применения политического интернет-мема в качестве инструмента предвыборной коммуникации. На основе полученных данных уточняются представления о сущности понятия “политический интернет-мем”, выявляются ведущие функции политических мемов рунета, их разновидности, семантические характеристики мемов, формирующих имидж российских политиков. Изучение больших массивов меметических конструкций в ходе исследования позволило также судить о том, какие именно тематические акценты избирательных кампаний кандидатов оказались востребованы производителями и распространителями мемов. Исследование показывает, что для российской президентской кампании 2018 г. были характерны изменения в коммуникационных технологиях, обусловленные общей трансформацией медиаландшафта и приходом на выборы новых цифровых поколений. При этом мемы, составляющие большую долю контента социальных сетей и преимущественный вектор коммуникационного обмена их пользователей, в последние годы меняют характер с развлекательного на политический и становятся важным аспектом политики Web 2.0. Как результат, следует отметить усиление зрелищности и “карнавализации” выборных процессов, а также превращение интернета в своего рода поле битвы различных акторов политики за место в новостной повестке дня. Актуальность исследованию придает то, что, в отличие от зарубежных исследователей, достаточно активно осмысляющих роль меметики в электоральных процессах, в отечественной научной традиции политический потенциал интернет-мема пока изучен лишь в первом приближении.
Modelo de explotación pesquera sostenible como apuesta productiva: caso Moñitos-Córdoba-Colombia.
Authors: González-Díaz Jaime Eduardo , Sánchez-González José Antonio , Ochoa-De-Arco Enrique , Sánchez-Valbuena Iván
Published: May 2019

This paper is aimed at designing a conceptual model of fishing exploitation for the town of Moñitos in Córdoba state to improve the socioeconomic conditions of the population. The paper is the product of a descriptive, cross-sectional and mixed study. To characterize the population to a non-probabilistic sample a survey was applied for the convenience of 40 fishermen. The design of the model included the identification of the key actors, the definition of the relationships between the actors, the formal representation of the conceptual model, and the description of the behavior expected by it. In the proposed model the theory of the triple helix University-Company-State is applied, where the Government of Córdoba, and the Municipal Government, manage, coordinate, and execute policies, and resources, through their development plans, programs, and projects; the Basic Educational Institutions, together with the Seine, and the University of Córdoba (Ceres), provide training to human resources and research to have a final product with added value; the suppliers offer the inputs for the development of the fishing activity; the fishermen as leading actors in charge of the capture, extraction and cultivation of fish; the processor, and the marketer, produce and sell the final products respectively. Lastly, and in order to guarantee the survival of the model in the medium and long term, a series of options have been proposed that allow for institutional, technical, operational, environmental, and financial sustainability.
The relationship between pregnancy weight gain and birth weight of new born
Authors: Bilwal Bharat Kumar , Garg Apurva
Published: May 2019

Background: Maternal weight gain is one of the most important independent predictors of infant birth weight.  It is stated that under nutrition during pregnancy and low birth weight increase the risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease in adulthood. Normal weight gain of pregnancy 11kg weight gain should be according to pre-pregnancy BMI.  Patients with BMI > 25 should gain weight of 7kg patient with normal BMI should gain 11kg weights.Methods: This is a hospital based prospective study and was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RNT Medical college Udaipur from November 2018 to March 2019  to find association between maternal weight gain and birth weight. Exclusion criteria included congenital malformations, multiple pregnancy, polyhydraminos, preeclampsia, diabetes, cardiovascular, kidney disease, RH negative pregnancy. Results were calculated by percentage.Results: excessive weight gain during pregnancy increases baby weight. Out of total 100 cases, 88 (88%) cases are Hindus and 12 (12%) cases are Muslims. Out of total 100 cases 72 cases (72%) belong to urban, 28 (28%) belong to Rural area. Out of 100 patients 32 patients gain weight less than 11kg among which 16 newborn have weight less than 2.5kg, 68 patients have weight gain more than 11kg and 67 have baby weight more than 2.5kg.Conclusions: Excessive maternal weight gain during pregnancy increases birth weight. In view of the apparent association between high birth weight and adult adiposity, an advantageous time to initiate obesity prevention efforts may be during pregnancy.
Analysis of the management of choledocholithiasis and it’s outcome with the role of preoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
Authors: Valarmathi M. , Andappan Anandi
Published: May 2019

Background: Choledocholithiasis implies stones in the common bile duct (CBD). Most of the common bile duct stones are those that have passed into the bile duct from the gall bladder. About 20 to 25% of patients above the age of 60 with symptomatic gall stones are likely to have stones in the CBD. To analyse the role of ERCP and MRCP in the management of choledocholithiasis.Methods: About 60 patients who are attending the General Surgery OPD of Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India from the October 2017-March 2018 were included in the study with confirmed common bile duct stones with or without gall stones were chosen. patients were categorized into group A- who has undergone a successful ERCP followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy and group B- who underwent open cholecystectomy with CBD exploration.Results: Ultrasonography was done in 57 patients, of which 41 patients showed CBD stones (71.93%), 12 patients showed dilated CBD in the presence of cholelithiasis (21.05%) and in the remaining 4 patients (7.01%) this investigation showed only cholelithiasis. Since clinical condition warranted, authors proceeded with further hepatobiliary imaging, which revealed choledocholithiasis.Conclusions: Magnetic resonance cholangio pancreatography can also be used for follow up of the patients with choledocholithiasis after therapy, to look for the presence of retained stones, since it can detect stones even in the size as small as 2 mm. Selective use of intraoperative choledochoscopy in suspected cases helps in reducing the incidence of retained stones.
Role of pelvic lymphadenectomy in rectal cancer
Authors: Aboelatta Ibrahim H. , El-Shakhs Soliman A. , Mohammed Abd Elmieniem F. , Milegy Mohammed H.
Published: May 2019

Background: Rectal cancer constitutes about one third of all colorectal cancer cases. Total mesorectal excision has become the gold standard in rectal cancer treatment. However total mesorectal excision does not involve any approaches for lateral pelvic lymph nodes (LPLN), which may be asource of local recurrences. Tumor containing LPLN were reported to be found in about 10%-20% of the rectal cancer patients. In japan lateral pelvic lymph node metastasis is accepted to be curable with excision.Methods: This study included 20 patients presented to Menofia Hospital for elective colorectal re sections and LPLN dissection, in the period from July 2016 to January 2019.Results: This study on 13 male (65%), 7 female (35%), all patients included in the study underwent preoperative chemoradiation according to the technique described by Marks et al. with an overall administration of 45 cGy over 5 weeks. Dissection of 180 lymph nodes was retrieved (20%) lymph nodes pathologically were positive for malignancy.Conclusions: Lateral pelvic lymph nodes dissection is an important in rectal cancer treatment.
Study of factors that help in assessing the outcome of perforative peritonitis
Authors: G. B. Chandan , N. Chandrasekhar , N. Satish Babu , B. M. Pavan
Published: May 2019

Background: Perforative peritonitis is one of surgical emergency associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The current study aims to evaluate etiological factors of the disease and to assess the effectiveness of Mannheim peritonitis index (MPI) and sepsis score of Elebute and Stoner to predict the outcome.Methods: This is a prospective hospital based study conducted in our hospital from June 2016 to July 2018 involving a total of 50 patients with perforative peritonitis. Prognostic factors and the validity of scoring systems were analyzed.Results: Male preponderance was seen in the study (90%). Mortality rate was higher in older patients compared to younger. Mortality rate was more in females (40%). Mortality rate was more in patients with ileal perforation (45%). Delay of >72 hours of presentation was associated with a mortality of 79%. Mortality increased exponentially with MPI score more than 26 (28% mortality) and with sepsis score >20 was 76%.Conclusions: Age over 50, longer duration of perforation, presence of shock on day one, extent of peritoneal contamination and associated medical illness adversely affect prognosis. Enteric and duodenal perforations carry a higher mortality. Both MPI and sepsis score accurately predicted mortality and morbidity rates.
Epidemiological and clinical profile of dog bitten children and side effects of anti rabies vaccine
Authors: Ramkumar P. , Balamurugan S.
Published: May 2019

Background: Rabies is one of the commonest zoonotic diseases due to Lyssa virus. Rabies is a 100% fatal disease. Understanding the epidemiological and clinical profile of the victims helps in the prevention of dog bite. But rabies is 100% preventable by pre and post exposure prophylaxis vaccination. Evaluation of side effects of anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) is helpful in the pre and post exposure prophylaxis.Methods: Authors did a descriptive study of 1450 dog-bitten children. Using the pro-forma, authors interviewed the parents, examined the children. Using W.H.O classification, authors classified the dog bite wounds. Anti-rabies vaccination was administered to category 2 dog bite wounded children. Side effects of vaccination are recorded.Results: Out of 1450 children, significantly more number of boys (67%) in the age group of 10-12 years (31%), from class IV socioeconomic category (52%), nuclear families (80%), sustained category III dog bite (52%) in the lower limb (48%) by unvaccinated (82%) stray dogs (60%) while playing or walking (52%) in the street (60%) during night (72%). Purified Vero cell culture rabies vaccine is having rare mild local side effects (2%), rare mild systemic side effects (4.16%) and very rare systemic allergic reaction (0.14%) but no major side effects.Conclusions: Dog bites can be prevented by not allowing the children to play or walk alone in the street especially during night. The severity of wound can be minimized by wearing fully covered extremities. Vaccination of dogs and population control of stray dogs will reduce rabies. There were no major side-effects or adverse events following vaccination (AEFI) with anti-rabies vaccination. Rare mild local side effects and very rare mild systemic side effects may happen.
Clinical profile and short-term outcomes in neonates with septic shock
Authors: Sujana C. Sai , Meshram R. J. , Lakhkar B. B.
Published: May 2019

Background: Neonatal sepsis is a syndrome causing severe organ dysfunction triggered by a dysregulated host in response to an infection, affecting millions of neonates. In such situations, early identification and management in the initial hours dramatically improves the outcome. Hence, it was taken up to study the incidence, clinical profile and short-term outcomes of neonates with septic shock.Methods: Hospital based prospective observational study on 95 neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit in the department of Paediatrics at Acharya Vinobha Bhave rural hospital, Sawangi, Wardha from 1st August 2016 to 31st July 2018.Neonates diagnosed with septic refractory shock were enrolled after taking IEC approval and assent form and those with non-septic aetiology shock were excluded. Statistical analysis was done to establish correlation between neonatal variables and outcome.Results: 95 neonates fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were recruited. Out of these, 37 and 53 were outborn and inborn respectively. Maximum neonates were preterm and males. Neonates with birth weight 1000-1499 grams to those less than 1000 was 4.2:1. Normal vaginal delivery was more common as compared to lower segment caesarean section (LSCS). Blood culture positivity was in 44.2%. Age of presentation with shock ranged from 1 to 20 days and duration of shock ranged from 2 hours to 192 hours. Most infants were ventilated (84%) and it was more among those who died.Conclusions: Septic shock is the most common type, carrying high morbidity and mortality (more than 60%). Laboratory and clinical parameters (TLC, Platelet count, CRP, Blood culture, duration of shock, HR, RR, BP or arterial blood gas) (p>0.05) did not carry a prognostic value in predicting the outcome of such neonates. Early identification and intervention remains the key in managing such a challenging neonatal condition.
Serum zinc levels in children with simple febrile seizures
Authors: Santappanawar Malavika P. , Khan Habeeb U. , Devdas Jaidev M. , John Sujonitha , Hegde Pavan
Published: May 2019

Background: Febrile seizures are the most common seizures in childhood and are often associated with nutritional deficiencies. The present study was done to find any correlation of serum zinc levels in children with simple febrile seizures.Methods: This study was a hospital based prospective case control study, involving 60 children (30 cases and 30 controls) aged between 6 months to 60 months. Serum zinc level was measured in all subjects by atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Data was analysed by using frequency, percentage and Pearson’s chi square test..Results: Most cases (80%) had serum zinc levels <90 mcg/dl, in comparison with children in the control group where only 30% had serum zinc levels <90 mcg/dl. The mean serum zinc level was 78.9±14.26 mcg/dl in cases with simple febrile seizures and 96.7±12.12 mcg/dl in the control group.Conclusions: The mean serum zinc level was significantly lower in children with simple febrile seizures in comparison with controls.
Multi-Group Analysis of Workers in the Steel Production Industry Using Partial Least Squares Approach (PLS-MGA in Occupational Accidents)
Authors: KHANI JAZNI Reza , VAZIRI Mohammad Hossein , BARKHORDARI Amir , GHEISVANDI Hamzeh
Published: May 2019

Introduction: Workers' accident-proneness is considered as an inherent and coherent characteristic in incidence of job accidents; therefore, its effective factors should be determined to prevent job accidents. This study recommends use of PLS-MGA in the field of occupational accidents. The present study was carried out to conduct Multi-group analysis of workers in the steel production industry using partial least squares approach.
Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in 2018. The sample size of the study was calculated as 450 people using the sample size sampling method in structural equation modeling. Data analysis was performed using SPSS and SMARTPLS3.
Results: The findings showed the mediating role of stress between accident-proneness and individual and social factors. Moreover, the results of PLS-MGA showed no significant difference between the two groups considering all hypotheses. In other words, all research hypotheses were confirmed in the two groups except the hypothesis over the relationship between individual factors and accident- proneness. 
Conclusion: The present study indicated that workers of steel industry turned into accident-prone individuals in case of facing intense stress, effort-reward imbalance, and work-family conflict. Therefore, the odds of accidents and unsafe factors increase among them. In this regard, individuals' general health status and work locus of control should be investigated at the time of recruitment, so that only people with high internal locus of control are employed for stressful jobs.
Work Ability and Sleep Quality amongst Shift-Work Nurses
Authors: MIRMOHAMMADI Seyed Taghi , GHOLAMI Elham , KALTEH Haji Omid , MOSAVINASAB Seyed Norrodin
Published: May 2019

Introduction: Nurses are forced to shift work due to the nature of their job. This shiftwork can reduce their sleep time and affects the quality of their performance and work ability. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of sleep quality on the work ability of nurses in Sari hospitals.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among Sari hospitals in 2017. Participants included 200 nurses selected by random selection. The Persian version of Pittsburgh’s sleep quality questionnaires and Work Ability Index (WAI) were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, Spearman correlation, and linear regression tests were used for statistical tests.
Results: The mean±SD age of participants was 33.52 ± 7.22 years. The participants' mean±SD work ability was 37.55 ± 5.50, categorized at the good level. The average sleep quality score was 8.79 ± 3.80. The findings showed a significant and inverse correlation between sleep quality and work ability.
Conclusion: This study confirmed that sleep quality had a high effect on nurses' work ability and performance.
The Moderating Role of Demographic Factors and Personality on the Relationship of Organizational Justice with Events and Pseudo-Events in Isfahan Province Gas Company’s
Authors: SOLEIMANI Arezoo , SAMAVATIAN Hossein , NOURI Aboulghasem , SHARIF RUHANI Mohsen , NAJARI Nasim
Published: May 2019

Background: Petroleum-related industries, including Gas Company are among the major organizations in Iran. Development of these organizations requires advanced technical equipment, which may lead to higher rates of accidents.
Methods: The main purpose of this article was to investigate the moderating effect of the selected demographic factors and personality on the relationship of organizational justice with events and pseudo-events in Isfahan Province Gas Company. This descriptive correlational study was conducted over all 72 recorded events and pseudo-events in 2011- 2015. The participants included 32 workers, still working in this company. In order to collect data,   organizational justice, personality (NEO), researcher-made demographic factors, and recorded accident rating questionnaires were used.
Results: The results were analyzed using regression and moderated analysis. The findings showed that living location, kind of job, and education had significant relationship with accidents. Furthermore, job antecedent, education, and neurosis moderated the relationship between organizational justice and accidents (p≤0/05).
Conclusion: Personality can affect safety and safety affects accidents. So, in order to reduce the number of accidents, personality characteristics should be considered.
Implementação de políticas educacionais: elementos para o debate e contribuições para o campo
Authors: Louzano Paula , Félix Freitas Pâmela , Faria dos Santos Ariane , Mendes Ribeiro Vanda , Buarque de Gusmão Joana
Published: May 2019

Embora a produção acadêmica sobre implementação de políticas públicas ainda seja incipiente, se comparada à literatura sobre agenda, formulação e avaliação, esta etapa é tida como central neste trabalho, dado seu importante papel no alcance dos resultados esperados. Este artigo busca sistematizar referências sobre implementação de políticas públicas em geral com destaque para o campo educacional. Para tanto, a temática da implementação de políticas públicas é, situada no campo, de acordo com a literatura, enfocando o papel dos diferentes agentes de implementação. Em seguida, alguns modelos de análises são descritos, com destaque para o modelo que Michael Fullan desenvolve para a análise de implementação de políticas educacionais. A revisão da literatura evidenciou a necessidade de ampliação de estudos sobre esta fase da política pública, em especial no campo educacional.
Etnografia e outras metodologias de pesquisa participativa com crianças: considerações a partir de um jogo de cartas
Authors: Danae Ferreira Nunes Míghian , Mara da Cunha Sandra
Published: May 2019

Este artigo propõe um debate sobre o uso da etnografia e de outras metodologias participativas na condução de pesquisas com crianças, com base em questões que compõem um jogo de cartas. Fazer pesquisa com a participação de crianças implica encarar os desafios éticos, teóricos e metodológicos que pesquisadores enfrentam quando se dispõem a ouvir as crianças e a considerar seus pontos de vista e suas ideias. Tendo como ponto de partida essas questões, propomos um jogo de cartas colaborativo no qual os caminhos são definidos quando as chamadas “cartas-problemas” são apresentadas, seguidas pelas “cartas-palavras”, que trazem “problemas” a serem enfrentados nas investigações com crianças. Os problemas sugeridos pelo jogo incluem a submissão das pesquisas aos comitês de ética, os assentimentos e os consentimentos e o reconhecimento do nosso adultocentrismo enquanto pesquisadores e propositores dos temas de pesquisas. Por fim, propomos abordar o adultocentrismo, um ponto que pode afetar a condução, análise e divulgação das pesquisas com crianças.
"Samobójca. Powieść karpacka" Władysława Sabowskiego: popularna powieść regionalna
Authors: Narolska Aneta
Published: May 2019

Samobójca. Powieść karpacka Władysława Sabowskiego uznana została za pierwszą nowoczesną polską powieść kryminalną. Centralnym zagadnieniem jest w niej zbrodnia, brak tu jednak zagadki i drogi wiodącej do jej rozwiązania. Wątek sensacyjny łączy się w utworze ambicjami etnograficznymi. Motyw gór nie służy jedynie realizacji tematu zabójstwa, zaś wskazana w podtytule powieści kategoria „karpackości” realizowana jest na kilku poziomach: przestrzeni, kultury materialnej, mitu zbójnickiego oraz nawiązań do górskiej literatury. Opisy etnograficzne są tu włączone w sensacyjną fabułę, stąd Samobójcę można uznać za popularną powieść sensacyjno-etnograficzną, z akcją osadzoną w realiach regionu Podhala.
Detektyw Fryga na tropie Henryk Nagiel "Tajemnica Nalewek" i "Sęp"
Authors: Stachura-Lupa Renata
Published: May 2019

Powieści Nagla na ogół nie zwracały uwagi badaczy, z wyjątkiem pewnych odniesień w pracach poświęconych rozwijaniu powieści kryminalnych w Polsce, obrazu Warszawy w literaturze polskiej XIX wieku czy historii polskiej prasy emigracyjnej. Pisząc kryminały – Tajemnice Nalewek i Sępa – autor podążał za przykładem powieści obcojęzycznych, przede wszystkim angielskich i francuskich. Główny bohater jego kryminałów, detektyw Fryga, nie jest jeszcze typem naukowca, który prowadzi śledztwo w zaciszu swojego biura, biblioteki czy laboratorium. Przypomina Vidocqa i jednego z jego literackich odpowiedników, protagonistę powieści Gaboriau – policjanta Lecoqa. Podczas śledztwa Fryga wiele zawdzięcza przypadkowi i szczęściu, jest aktywny, energiczny i twórczy, starając się zaś przyspieszyć tempo wydarzeń, przejmuje inicjatywę w walce z przestępczością. W powieści Nagla tajemnica wiąże się nie tylko z motywem zbrodni, sekretem skrytym za przestępstwem i próbą rozwiązania, ale wydaje się nieodłącznym elementem rzeczywistości. Świat stworzony przez Nagla jest mroczny, niejednoznaczny i wywołuje niepokój. Rozwiązanie zagadki kryminalnej i ukaranie winnych oznacza zwycięstwo sprawiedliwości, po­rządku społecznego i konwencji, ale nie eliminuje poczucia zagrożenia.
Kryminał i romantyzm. Przypadek "Tancerza" Łukasza Orbitowskiego i Jarosława Urbaniuka
Authors: Kurska Anna
Published: May 2019

Artykuł rozważa wykorzystanie przez Orbitowskiego i Urbaniuka kontekstu romantycznego w kryminale Tancerz. Próbuję pokazać, w jaki sposób popkulturowo kształtowaną opowieść autorzy wzbogacają w planie fabularnym, językowym i poetyckim dzięki odwołaniom do romantyzmu. Zwracam uwagę na wielość rozwiązań, które z jednej strony prowadzą do uproszczenia znaczeń, z drugiej zaś zachęcają czytelnika do podjęcia literackiej gry, sprzyjającej wypracowaniu krytycznego stosunku do tradycji romantycznej oskarżanej o symboliczną przemoc. Odsłaniam, że zaangażowanie czytelnika w popkulturową zabawę wykorzystującą intertekstualność, zwłaszcza poetykę przepisywania słynnych romantycznych tekstów oraz równie słynnych romantycznych ról, służy w powieści kryminalnej przypominaniu dawnej tradycji, ale przede wszystkim podważaniu stereotypowych wyobrażeń oromantyzmie na rzecz skandalizującego (sensacyjnego) portretu Adama Mickiewicza. Autorzy powieści, posługując się tendencją obrazoburczą w Tancerzu, sprzyjają bowiem procesowi uwalniania czytelnika od języka i fantazji kształtowanych przez romantyzm.
O kilku kontekstach powieści Joan Lindsay "Piknik pod Wiszącą Skałą"
Authors: Samborska-Kukuć Dorota
Published: May 2019

Piknik pod Wiszącą Skałą, napisana w poł. lat sześćdziesiątych powieść Joan Lindsay, jest w Australii dziełem kultowym o wielu interpretacjach. Jedną z nich jest adaptacja filmowa Petera Weira, która – zwłaszcza dla odbiorcy europejskiego – stanowi punkt wyjścia do rozważań o sensach pierwowzoru, co powoduje rozliczne transgresje eksplikacyjne rozmijające się z przesłaniem autentyku. Dodatkowe komplikacje wprowadzają również pseudohistoryczność powieści oraz mistyfikacja: epilog wydany po śmierci Lindsay, którego ezoteryczna treść nie współgra z zasadniczo realistycznym Piknikiem.

Rozpowszechnione propozycje psychoanalityczne czy genderowe nie ogarniają całokształtu dzieła, są zbyt jednostronne i nierzadko dotyczą jedynie filmu Weira. Pomijanie kontekstu postkolonialnego (kwestia Stolen Generations), jak również uwarunkowań mitologicznych (wierzeń Aborygenów a nie kręgu śródziemnomorskiego), sprawia, że powieść zostaje oderwana od jej macierzystego gruntu kulturowego i odbierana jest połowicznie lub błędnie. Aura metafizyczna filmu generuje zaś naddatki interpretacyjne.

Artykuł ma charakter porządkująco-uzupełniający, przywołuje się w nim i dopełnia uzasadnione dziełem Lindsay kwestie dotyczące inicjacji, wskazuje konteksty m.in.: polityczne, obyczajowe, symboliczne, artystyczne, genologiczne. Takie ujęcie sprzyja przypomnieniu polskiemu czytelnikowi powieści, której Weirowska tessera odebrała prymarne znaczenia.
Selection of Co-Belonging Ceramic Fragments from Archaeological Excavations and Their Location in Vase Bodies from Theroremanent Magnetization
Authors: Ntoukakis Markos , Pantinakis Apostolos , Vafidis Antonios , Markopoulos Theodoros
Published: May 2019

Selection of co-belonging fragments from the numerous ceramic findings of an archaeological excavation remains a difficult process of questionable effectiveness, based exclusively on the experience and patience of the conservators. While the screening of the fragments is a central prerequisite and the most important stage of the process of vase reconstruction, established methods based on scientific criteria and guaranteed efficiency for the detection of co-belonging ceramic fragments suggested in the bibliography, do not exist. On the contrary, for methods dealing with the assembly of vases from co-belonging fragments, which is a secondary process that can be done more easily and effectively in an empirical way, there exist numerous studies based on fragment morphology. However, even these are also not implemented because of the time requirements, sheer volume and complexity of the proposed methods, in order for them to be applicable in practice. The proposed methods in this paper are based on thermoremanent magnetization (A/m), which is calculated from the weak magnetic field measurements by a fluxgate-sensor/magnet apparatus forming a three-dimensional orthogonal system. Experimental measurements from fragments of 6 vases show that the magnetization magnitude of co-belonging fragments display similar values, despite the magnetic anisotropy of the ceramic material, since these belong to vases that are made of the same clay and fired under the same conditions. This is the criterion for finding ceramic fragments of the same vase from archaeological excavations. The thermoremanent magnetism directionality of fragments, which is aligned along the geomagnetic field at the same place and time during the vase firing process, as it is configured by their rotational symmetry, defines the position of the fragments on the body of the 6 vases. The shape of the original vase can be reconstructed when only a few non adjacent fragments are available. The proposed measurement apparatus can be used for the construction of a useable portable magnetometer specialized for ceramic surface measurements to achieve the above objectives.
Comparative Study on Constitutive Models for 21-4N Heat Resistant Steel During High Temperature Deformation
Authors: Li Yiming , Ji Hongchao , Cai Zhongman , Tang Xuefeng , Li Yaogang , Liu Jinping
Published: May 2019

The Gleeble-1500D thermal simulation test machine was used to conduct the isothermal compression test on 21-4N at the strain rate ( ) of 0.01-10s-1, the deformation temperature (T) of 1273-1453K and the maximum deformation is 0.916. The data of the stress-strain ( - )were obtained. Based on the - data, the Johnson-Cook (J-C), modified J-C, Arrhenius and Back-Propagation Artificial Neural Network (BP-ANN) models were established. The accuracy of four models were verified, analyzed and compared. The results show that J-C model has a higher accuracy only under reference deformation conditions. When the deformation condition changes greatly, the accuracy of J-C model is significantly reduced. The coupling effect of T and of modified J-C model is considered, and the prediction accuracy is greatly improved The Arrhenius model introduces Zener-Hollomon (Z) to represent the coupling effect of T and , it has a fairly high prediction accuracy. And it can predict flow stress ( ) accurately at different conditions. The accuracy of BP-ANN model is the highest, but its learning rate is low, the learning and memory are unstable. It has no memory for the weights and thresholds of the completed training. So, there are certain limitations of it in use. Finally, a FEM of the isothermal compression experiment for four models were established, and the distribution of the equivalent stress field, equivalent strain field and temperature field with the deformation degree of 60% were obtained.
A Promising Physical Pest-Control System Demonstrated in a Greenhouse Equipped with Simple Electrostatic Devices that Excluded all Insect Pests
Authors: Takikawa Yoshihiro , Kakutani Koji , Matsuda Yoshinori , Nonomura Teruo , Kusakari Shin-ichi , Toyoda Hideyoshi
Published: May 2019

Applied electrostatic engineering can be used to construct greenhouses that prevent entry of insect pests. Two types of electric field screen were used to exclude pests from the greenhouse: single- and double-charged dipolar electric field screens (S- and D-screen, respectively). The S-screen consisted of iron insulated conductor wires (ICWs) arrayed in parallel (ICW-layer), a grounded metal net on either side of the ICW-layer, and a direct current voltage generator. S-screens were attached to the side windows of the greenhouse to repel whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) that approached the nets. The D-screen was installed in a small anteroom at the greenhouse entrance to capture whiteflies entering through it. The ICW-layers of the D-screen were oppositely charged with equal voltages and arrayed alternately, and an insulator board or grounded metal net was placed on one side of the ICW-layer. The ICW-layers captured whiteflies entering the electric field of the double-charged dipolar electric field. Three screens equipped with yellow or gray boards or a grounded metal net were installed in the anteroom based on the airflow inside the room, as most whiteflies were brought in by air when the door was opened. Two D-screens with boards were useful for directing the airflow toward the wall with the netted D-screen. This screen eliminated the insects and the pest-free air was circulated inside the greenhouse. The D-screen with the yellow board attracted the whiteflies and was effective for trapping them when there was no wind. Our method kept the greenhouse pest-free throughout the entire period of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cultivation.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Parkir Mobil Otomatis Pada Gedung Bertingkat Berbasis Arduino Mega 2560
Authors: Imron Ali , Jamaaluddin Jamaaluddin
Published: May 2019

Masalah yang sering timbul pada tempat parkir mobil seperti mall disetiap akhir pekan, banyak pengguna parkir kesulitan dan kebingungan untuk mencari tempat parkir yang kosong, sehingga pengguna parkir banyak membuang waktu hanya untuk mengelilingi area parkir. Melalui penelitian ini yang berjudul rancang bangun sistem informasi parkir mobil otomatis pada gedung bertingkat berbasis arduino mega 2560, diharapkan sistem ini mampu mempermudah pengguna parkir dalam mencari tempat parkir yang kosong tanpa harus mengelilingi area parkir. Pada penelitian ini membuat sebuah simulasi rancang bangun yang memanfaatkan komponen modul arduino mega 2560, LCD 4x20, motor servo, sensor inframerah. Prinsip kerja sistem adalah 2 sensor inframerah di pasang pada pintu masuk dan pintu keluar parkir, untuk membuka portal pintu masuk dan pintu keluar area parkir secara otomati digerakkan oleh motor servo, 8 sensor inframerah dipasang pada masing-masing tempat parkir berfungsi sebagai saklar otomatis, untuk menunjukkan bahwa masing-masing tempat parkir dalam keadaan kosong atau terisi. Kemudian arduino melakukan pengolahan data untuk ditampilkan dilayar LCD, dengan bentuk tampilan nomer masing-masing tempat parkir dan kondisi tempat parkir kosong atau terisi. Sehingga dapat menghasilkan efesiensi BBM dan efesiensi waktu.

 

Kata kunci : Rancang Bangun, Parkir Otomatis, Arduino Mega 2560
Sistem Kontrol Pendingin Mobil Ramah Lingkungan Berbasis Android
Authors: Bahruddin Ahmad , Hadidjaja Dwi
Published: May 2019

Pada saat ini banyak pendingin ruangan (AC) pada kendaraan mobil tanpa menggunakan sistem kontrol dimana ketika suhu yang di inginkan sudah tercapai maka ON OFF dilakukan secara manual dan penggunakan freon sebagai media pendingin sangat mengganggu lingkungan. Misalnya pada kendaraan mobil dan sistem pendingin ruangannya (AC) menggunakan freon. Freon memiliki nilai global warming potential yang sangat tinggi. Jika terurai ke udara, bahan ini dapat menyebabkan rusaknya struktur lapisan ozon. Salah satu solusi untuk dapat mengontrol suhu ruangan kendaraan dengan menambah sistem pengendali suhu. Salah satu keuntungan dari pengontrol suhu adalah dapat mengatur suhu yang di inginkan secara otomatis dan menggunakan elemen peltier, karena media pendingin tersebut ramah lingkungan di karenakan tanpa menggunakan Freon. Pada sistem kontrol pendingin mobil ramah lingkungan berbasis android ini digunakan Arduino nano, LM35, Peltier, HC-05, dan Smart Phone.

Kata Kunci: Arduino nano, fan DC, HC-05,  LM35, Peltier, dan Smart Phone
Biometric indicators of Eyes with Occult Lens Subluxation inducing Secondary Acute Angle Closure
Authors: Xing Xiaoli , Huang Liangyu , Tian Fang , Zhang Yan , Lv Yingjuan , Liu Wei , Liu AihuaLiu
Published: May 2019

Background: To compare the anterior biometry of eyes with secondary acute angle closure induced by occult lens subluxation (LS), misdiagnosed as acute primary angle closure (APAC) at the first visit, APAC, chronic primary angle closure glaucoma (CPACG), cataract. Methods: This retrospective case study included 17 eyes with PAC due to occult LS, who were misdiagnosed as APAC on their first visit, 56 eyes diagnosed as APAC, 54 eyes diagnosed as CPACG, and 56 eyes diagnosed as cataract. Axial length (AL), Central corneal thickness (CCT), anterior chamber depth (ACD) and lens thickness (LT) were recorded. Lens position (LP), relative lens position (RLP), corrected lens position (CLP) were calculated. Quantitative data were subject to one-way analysis of variance and correlation analysis. Categorical data were analyzed using the chi-squared test. Results: The patients in the LS group had a longer ocular axial length than those with acute angle closure and CPACG. Corneal thickness in the LS group was not significantly different from that in the APAC group, but was significantly different from those of the CPACG and cataract group. The APAC group had the smallest ACD, while the LS group had the smallest AD. The LS group exhibited significantly shallower ACD (P<0.01). The LS group had the largest lens thickness. Conclusions: This study revealed that LS secondary PAC patients had a shallower ACD, thicker CCT and lens thickness comparing to those of APAC, CPACG and cataract patients. A short depth (< 1.25 mm) and a thick lens thickness (> 5.13 mm) are crisis of lens subluxation in our data. LP and CLP can be helpful for differential diagnosis. Trial registration: NCT03752710, retrospectively registered.
Small, but surprisingly repetitive genomes: Transposon expansion and not polyploidy has driven a doubling in genome size in a metazoan species complex
Authors: Blommaert Julie , Riss Simone , Hecox-Lea Bette , Mark-Welch David B. , Stelzer Claus-Peter
Published: May 2019

Background: The causes and consequences of genome size variation across Eukaryotes, which spans five orders of magnitude, have been hotly debated since before the advent of genome sequencing. Previous studies have mostly examined variation among larger taxonomic units (e.g., orders, or genera), while comparisons among closely related species are rare. Rotifers of the Brachionus plicatilis species complex exhibit a seven-fold variation in genome size and thus represent a unique opportunity to study such changes on a relatively short evolutionary timescale. Here, we sequenced and analysed the genomes of four species of this complex with nuclear DNA contents spanning 110- 422 Mbp. To establish the likely mechanisms of genome size change, we analysed both sequencing read libraries and assemblies for signatures of polyploidy and repetitive element content. We also compared these genomes to that of B. calyciflorus, the closest relative with a sequenced genome (293 Mbp nuclear DNA content).
Results summary: Despite the very large differences in genome size, we saw no evidence of ploidy level changes across the B. plicatilis complex. However, repetitive element content explained a large portion of genome size variation (at least 54%). The species with the largest genome, B. asplanchnoidis, has a strikingly high 44% repetitive element content, while the smaller B. plicatilis genomes contain between 14% and 25% repetitive elements. According to our analyses, the B. calyciflorus genome contains 39% repetitive elements, which is substantially higher than previously reported (21%), and suggests that high repetitive element load could be widespread in monogonont rotifers.
Conclusions: Even though the genome sizes of these species are at the low end of the Metazoan spectrum, their genomes contain substantial amounts of repetitive elements. Polyploidy does not appear to play a role in genome size variations in these species, and these variations can be mostly explained by changes in repetitive element content. This contradicts the naïve expectation that small genomes are streamlined, or less complex, and that large variations in nuclear DNA content between closely related species are due to polyploidy.