bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Type 4 appendiceal diverticulum within a de Garengeot hernia
Authors: Rossi SH , Coveney E
Published: June 2016

A de Garengeot hernia is defined as an incarcerated femoral hernia containing the vermiform appendix. We describe the case of a patient with a type 4 appendiceal diverticulum within a de Garengeot hernia and delineate valuable learning points.

A 76-year-old woman presented with a 2-week history of a non-reducible painless femoral mass. Outpatient ultrasonography demonstrated a 36mm × 20mm smooth walled, multiloculated, partially cystic lesion anterior to the right inguinal ligament in keeping with an incarcerated femoral hernia. Intraoperatively, the appendix was found to be incarcerated in the sac of the femoral hernia and appendicectomy was performed. Histopathology demonstrated no evidence of inflammation in the appendix. However, an incidental appendiceal diverticulum was identified.

It is widely recognised that a de Garengeot hernia may present with concomitant appendicitis, secondary to raised intraluminal pressure in the incarcerated appendix. Appendiceal diverticulosis is also believed to develop in response to raised pressure in the appendix and may therefore develop secondary to incarceration in a de Garengeot hernia. To our knowledge, only one such case has been described in the literature. A de Garengeot hernia is a rare entity, which poses significant diagnostic challenges. A high index of clinical suspicion is necessary as these hernias are at particularly high risk of perforation and so prompt surgical management is paramount.
Imperial Paradoxes: A Caliphate for Subaltern Muslims
Authors: Cemil Aydin
Published: June 2016

This article deals with the imperial dilemmas of the globalized racial Muslim identity in the 1870s and the 1880s. While Pan-Islamic public opinion across multiple European empires singled out the Ottoman Caliphate as the voice and representative of the global Muslim community, the Ottoman Caliph-Sultan was the monarch of millions of Christian citizens of the Ottoman Empire. The article discusses the complex imperial politics of the Ottoman Caliphate from the perspectives of Ottoman and British governments, as well as from the perspective of Indian Muslim publics. It argues that the globalization of the ideas of Caliphate and Muslim solidarity in the late nineteenth century need to be understood in the context of the racialization of Muslims via their religion.
Pharmacological evaluation of oxazine sulfonamide derivatives for anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activities
Authors: Ande Shailaja , Shaik Khadar , Dharmoji Ravi , Firdouse Nisa , Mohd Anjum , Yelwarthi Sowmya
Published: June 2016

Oxazine heterocyclic compound containing one oxygen and one nitrogen atom. They possess different pharmacological activities like anticancer, anti-ulcer, antifungal, antithrombotic, antihypertensive, analgesic, anti-inflammatory etc. Oxazine Sulphonamide derivatives were investigated for anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-pyretic activities. It was evaluated for anti-inflammatory activity by carrageenan induced paw edema in rats using Plethysmometer and it also shows significant analgesic effect in male Albino mice. Antipyretic activity was also investigated.
Bivalent KDP Peptide to Enhance Neurite Growth for Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Varshney Raunak , Mishra Anil K.
Published: June 2016

A silent epidemic of modern world and largely neglected field in drug development is traumatic brain injury. There is no treatment available for the patients suffering from brain trauma. Peptide is a naturally occurring biological alternative that could represent a new generation of future medications. In this study, we have designed and modified the C-terminal amino acids of KDI peptide responsible for neurite growth. The inclusion of a Cys (C), Gly (G), Cys and Pro (P) amino acids in the sequence leads to the possibility of better binding with the target receptor 3T1M as compared to the known KDI sequence for neurite growth. Studies on human SH-SY5Y cells for neurite outgrowth demonstrates that the CGCKDP could plausibly be useful in neuroregeneration in neurodegenerative disorders by neurite growth formation.
Seasonal Variation in Arsenic Concentration and its Bioremediation Potential of Marine Bacteria Isolated from Alang-Sosiya Ship-Scrapping Yard, Gujarat, India
Authors: Khambholja Devang Bharatkumar , Kalia Kiran
Published: June 2016

This work investigates seasonal variations in arsenic concentration at Alang-Sosiya, world’s largest ship-scrapping yard situated on the Gulf of Khambhat. Annually, hundreds of ships have been dismantled, which lead to discharge large amounts of detrimental and persistent pollutants at this location. In all seasons, the arsenic concentration was significantly elevated in sediments and seawaters in the intertidal zone of Alang-Sosiya ship-scrapping yard as compared to the reference station at Ghogha, 42 km away towards the northeast. The highest arsenic concentrations in seawater and sediment samples were observed during the Winter season and Summer season respectively. The marine environment affected by ship-scrapping activity and contaminated with arsenic is the potential location to get arsenic hyper-tolerant bacterial isolates. Out of 16 isolated bacterial strains, KKDK-1 and KKDK-2 sustained 600 mM and 500 mM arsenate respectively. The 16S rRNA ribotyping identified strains KKDK-1 and KKDK-2 as Halomonas species. The strain KKDK-1 showed the maximum arsenic accumulation of 21.7±3.3 mg g-1 cell dry weight at exponential phase (60 h), followed by sudden extrusion of arsenic during stationary phase (84 h) of bacterial growth. Whereas, strain KKDK-2 accumulated 6.8±1.12 mg Arsenic g-1 cell dry weight during exponential phase (72 h), which remains almost invariable during stationary phase (96-144 h) of bacterial growth. These results indicate the hypertolerance of arsenic by KKDK-1 and KKDK-2 with its higher accumulation capacity, signifying them as potential candidates for arsenic detoxification of arsenic contaminated sites.
A Strategy for Embedding Functional Motor and Early Numeracy Skill Instruction into Physical Education Activities
Authors: Whinnery Stacie B , Whinnery Keith W. , Eddins Daisy
Published: June 2016

This article addresses the challenges educators face when attempting to find a balance between both functional and academic skill instruction for students with severe, multiple disabilities including motor impairments. The authors describe a strategy that employs embedded instruction of early numeracy and functional motor skills during physical education activities in order to address both curricular foci. They present a step-by-step process for collaboratively identifying targeted skills, developing embedded activities and systematically teaching within game-based activities.
Assessing bioenergetic functions from isolated mitochondria in Drosophila melanogaster
Authors: C. Aw Wen , Bajracharya Rijan , G. Towarnicki Samuel , O. Ballard J. William
Published: June 2016

Mitochondria are involved in generating more than 90 percent of cellular energy and are responsible for many cellular processes such as metabolism, cell signalling, apoptosis and ageing. Currently, there are a number of different experimental approaches employed to measure mitochondrial health and function. Here, we demonstrate a novel approach that quantifies substrate induced mitochondrial respiration from Drosophila. This protocol is optimized for mitochondria isolated from third instar larvae, and can also be used for mitochondria isolated from adult thoraces. This procedure outlines how to perform high throughput and high resolution mitochondria specific measurements for state II, state III, state IVO respiration and residual oxygen consumption.
Pacyfizm jako bestseller. Na Zachodzie bez zmian i Józef Rotblat – dwa przypadki
Authors: Roszak Joanna
Published: June 2016

Omówienie najsłynniejszej powieści antywojennej wszechczasów, Na Zachodzie bez zmian Ericha Marii Remarque’a, przedstawiciela lost generation, staje się pretekstem, by zestawić niemieckiego pisarza z urodzonym w Warszawie fizykiem, Józefem Rotblatem. Obaj znaleźli własną drogę, by walczyć z powikłaniami wojennymi. Pierwszego z nich, jako weterana wojny światowej z lat 1914-1918 i autora antywojennej powieści, nominowano w roku 1931 do Pokojowej Nagrody Nobla, drugi w 1995 został jej laureatem. O ile jednak Na Zachodzie bez zmian to powieść najsilniej powiązana asocjacyjnie z I wojną światową, o tyle Rotblat, kojarzony na zachodzie Europy z wieloletnimi działaniami nawołującymi do światowego pokoju i rozbrojenia nuklearnego, w Polsce jest niemal nieznany, a w szkolnych programach nauczania nie znaleziono dla niego miejsca. Artykuł poświęcony jest ich odrębnym drogom uprawiania „wojującego pacyfizmu”.
I wojna światowa w Hymnach Józefa Wittlina. Poetyka odwrócenia
Authors: Nowicka Daria
Published: June 2016

Niniejszy artykuł stanowi próbę spojrzenia na Hymny Józefa Wittlina przez kategorie cielesności i fragmentaryczności. Lektura wybranych utworów Wittlina pozwala zauważyć konieczność wyjścia poza ramy klasycznego hymnu religijnego, pokasprowiczowskiego. W artykule opisano problem osobnej tożsamości podmiotu, uwikłanego w wojenną traumę. Poezja Józefa Wittlina odkrywa miejsca nieokreślone na mapie literackiej, wskazuje na kategorię paradoksu i powtórzenia. Hymny to utwory funkcjonujące na granicy sacrum i profanum, polemiczne.
Jak drapieżny ptak chcę okrążyć miasto. Egon Schiele – melancholik skandalista
Authors: Szulc-Woźniak Agata
Published: June 2016

Egon Schiele to jeden z najbardziej charakterystycznych malarzy początku XX wieku. Znany przede wszystkim jako twórca skandalizujących aktów, ma w swoim dorobku również kompozycje symboliczne oraz pejzaże przedstawiające antropomorfizowane krajobrazy i martwe miasta. Artykuł przedstawia sylwetkę malarza – egocentryka, buntownika, ekscentryka – artysty mówiącego o swoim doświadczeniu w sposób bezwstydnie otwarty i szczery, szukającego wiedzy o człowieku w całym bogactwie jego słabości i niezwykłości. Tekst stanowi próbę odpowiedzi na pytanie o fenomen wiedeńskiego malarza, który z odwagą podążył za melancholijnymi tropami w jednym z przełomowych momentów historycznych – upadającej epoki.
„Literackie dzieciństwo” – w kręgu czytelniczych inicjacji
Authors: Ługowska Jolanta
Published: June 2016

W formowaniu się kultury literackiej człowieka dorosłego niezwykle ważną rolę odgrywa „czytelnicze dzieciństwo”, kończące się, jak twierdzą badacze, około 9 – 10 roku życia. W dokonującym się wówczas procesie literackiej inicjacji, oznaczającej kształtowanie się potrzeb i nawyków czytelniczych, rolę dominującą pełni dorosły pośrednik lektury. On to podejmując się funkcji lektora, wprowadza dziecko w świat książki, a także w ogromnej mierze decyduje o tym, że kontakt z książką kojarzyć się będzie przyszłemu samodzielnemu czytelnikowi z poczuciem przyjemności. Na dorosłym pośredniku lektury spoczywa też obowiązek właściwego doboru tekstów czytanych dziecku, co jest zadaniem trudnym, zwłaszcza gdy weźmie się pod uwagę stosunkowo niedługi okres dzieciństwa, w którym zmieścić się powinny różnorodne czytelnicze doświadczenia. Sytuacją optymalną w doborze dziecięcej lektury wydaje się zrównoważenie elementów powtarzalnych i nowych, zadbanie o zróżnicowanie gatunkowe i stylistyczne prezentowanych tekstów, uwzględnienie zarówno utworów klasycznych, towarzyszących wielu pokoleniom czytelników, jak i współczesnych.
Numerical Approximation of Multi-Phase Penrose–Fife Systems
Authors: Gräser Carsten , Kahnt Max , Kornhuber Ralf
Published: June 2016

We consider a non-isothermal multi-phase field model.
We subsequently discretize implicitly in time and with linear finite elements.
The arising algebraic problem is formulated in two variables
where one is the multi-phase field,
and the other contains the inverse temperature field.
We solve this saddle point problem numerically by a non-smooth Schur–Newton approach
using truncated non-smooth Newton multigrid methods.
An application in grain growth as occurring in liquid phase crystallization of silicon is considered.
Experimental Investigation to Predict Tool Wear and Vibration Displacement in Turning – A Base for Tool Condition Monitoring
Authors: Babu M. Prakash , Prasad Balla Srinivasa
Published: June 2016

In the present work investigation primarily focuses on identifying the presence of cutting tool vibrations during face turning process. For this purpose an online non-contact vibration transducer i. e. laser Doppler Vibrometer is used as part of a novel approach. The revisions in the values of cutting forces, vibrations and acoustic optic emission signals with cutting tool wear are recorded and analyzed. This paper presents a mathematical model in an attempt to understand tool lifeunder vibratory cutting conditions. Tool wear and cutting force data are collected in the dry machiningof AISI 1040 steel at different vibrationinduced test conditions. Identifying the correlation among tool wear, cutting forces and displacement due to vibration is a critical task in the present study. These results are used to predict the evolution of displacement and tool wear in the experiment. Specifically, the research tasks include: to provide an appropriate experimental data to prove the mathematical model of tool wear based on the influence of cutting tool vibrations in turning.The modeling is focused on demonstrating the scientific relationship between the process variables such as vibration displacement, vibration amplitude, feedrate, depth of cut and spindle speed while getting into account machine dynamics effect and the effects such as surface roughness and tool wear generated in the operation. Present work also concentrates on the improvement in machinability during vibration assisted turning with different cutting tools. The effect of work piece displacement due to vibration on the tool wear is critically analyzed. Finally, tool wear is established on the basis of the maximum displacement that can be tolerated in a process for an effective tool condition monitoring system.
Comparison of adverse perinatal outcomes after single-needle and double-needle CVS techniques
Authors: Gezer Cenk , Ekin Atalay , Goynumer Gokhan , Pakay Kaan , Acar Hicran , Solmaz Ulas , Taner Cuneyt Eftal , Ozeren Mehmet
Published: June 2016

Objective:

To determine the impact of the chorion villus sampling (CVS) technique on adverse perinatal outcomes.

Methods:

In this case-control study, 412 women who underwent CVS at 11–14 weeks of gestation and 231 women who did not undergo any invasive procedure were retrospectively evaluated. The women in the CVS group were further divided into two groups according to the use of single-needle technique (n=148) vs. double-needle technique (n=264). The adverse outcomes were compared between controls and the two CVS groups, and regression analysis was used to determine the significance of independent contribution.

Results:

The rate of preeclampsia for the control group was 2.2%, for the double-needle group was 3% and for the single-needle group was 8.1%. CVS with single-needle technique was found to be an independent and statistically significant risk factor for preeclampsia [odds ratio (OR)=2.1, 95% confidence interval (CI); 1.4–2.7, P=0.008].

Conclusion:

The risk of preeclampsia after CVS appears to be increased with single-needle technique compared with double-needle technique.
A High-Efficient Low-Voltage Rectifier for CMOS Technology
Authors: Jendernalik Waldemar , Jakusz Jacek , Blakiewicz Grzegorz , Kłosowski Miron
Published: June 2016

A new configuration of rectifier suiting CMOS technology is presented. The rectifier consists of only two n-channel MOS transistors, two capacitors and two resistors; for this reason it is very favourable in manufacturing in CMOS technology. With these features the rectifier is easy to design and cheap in production. Despite its simplicity, the rectifier has relatively good characteristics, the voltage and power efficiency, and bandwidth greater than 89%, 87%, and 1 GHz, respectively. The performed simulations and measurements of a prototype circuit fully confirmed its correct operation and advantages.
On Employing a Savitzky-Golay Filtering Stage to Improve Performance of Spectrum Sensing in CR Applications Concerning VDSA Approach
Authors: Angrisani Leopoldo , Capriglione Domenico , Cerro Gianni , Ferrigno Luigi , Miele Gianfranco
Published: June 2016

In this paper, a filtering stage based on employing a Savitzky-Golay (SG) filter is proposed to be used in the spectrum sensing phase of a Cognitive Radio (CR) communication paradigm for Vehicular Dynamic Spectrum Access (VDSA). It is used to smooth the acquired spectra, which constitute the input for a spectrum sensing algorithm. The sensing phase is necessary, since VDSA is based on an opportunistic approach to the spectral resource, and the opportunities are represented by the user-free spectrum zones, to be detected through the sensing phase. Each filter typology presents peculiarities in terms of its computational cost, de-noising ability and signal shape reconstruction. The SG filtering properties are compared with those of the linear Moving Average (MA) filter, widely used in the CR framework. Important improvements are proposed.
Current Injection Attack against the KLJN Secure Key Exchange
Authors: Chen Hsien-Pu , Mohammad Muneer , Kish Laszlo B.
Published: June 2016

The Kirchhoff-law-Johnson-noise (KLJN) scheme is a statistical/physical secure key exchange system based on the laws of classical statistical physics to provide unconditional security. We used the LTSPICE industrial cable and circuit simulator to emulate one of the major active (invasive) attacks, the current injection attack, against the ideal and a practical KLJN system, respectively. We show that two security enhancement techniques, namely, the instantaneous voltage/current comparison method, and a simple privacy amplification scheme, independently and effectively eliminate the information leak and successfully preserve the system’s unconditional security.
Prolonged response to pemetrexed-based chemotherapy in a patient with peritoneal mesothelioma: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Študentová Hana , Vitásková Denisa , Čtvrtlík Filip , Melichar Bohuslav , Havlík Roman
Published: June 2016

Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare tumor typically presenting with ascites and associated with occupational asbestos exposure with a latency period of 20–40 years. Intensive multi-modality approach combining cytoreductive surgery, intraperitoneal chemotherapy and possibly radiotherapy can be considered, but otherwise the prognosis is rather poor. Palliative chemotherapy may be an option in these rare cases. However, no approved systemic treatment exists for peritoneal mesothelioma. We present here a patient with peritoneal mesothelioma who was treated with the combination of pemetrexed with cisplatin shortly after the failure of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. The patient experienced durable partial response to the treatment, resolution of ascites, and returned to his normal daily life activities. With the exception of palliative chemotherapy in case of patients in good condition, therapeutic options in patients with peritoneal mesothelioma are currently very limited. The combination of pemetrexed and cisplatin can lead to long-term control in selected patients.
Incretin-based therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus is promising for treating neurodegenerative diseases
Authors: Li Yanwei , Li Lin , Hölscher Christian
Published: June 2016

Incretin hormones include glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). Due to their promising action on insulinotropic secretion and improving insulin resistance (IR), incretin-based therapies have become a new class of antidiabetic agents for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Recently, the links between neurodegenerative diseases and T2DM have been identified in a number of studies, which suggested that shared mechanisms, such as insulin dysregulation or IR, may underlie these conditions. Therefore, the effects of incretins in neurodegenerative diseases have been extensively investigated. Protease-resistant long-lasting GLP-1 mimetics such as lixisenatide, liraglutide, and exenatide not only have demonstrated promising effects for treating neurodegenerative diseases in preclinical studies but also have shown first positive results in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients in clinical trials. Furthermore, the effects of other related incretin-based therapies such as GIP agonists, dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) inhibitors, oxyntomodulin (OXM), dual GLP-1/GIP, and triple GLP-1/GIP/glucagon receptor agonists on neurodegenerative diseases have been tested in preclinical studies. Incretin-based therapies are a promising approach for treating neurodegenerative diseases.
Materializing Memory, Mood, and Agency: The Emotional Geographies of the Modern Kitchen
Authors: Meah Angela
Published: June 2016

Drawing upon narrative and visual ethnographic data collected from households in the UK, this article explores the material and emotional geographies of the domestic kitchen. Acknowledging that emotions are dynamically related and co-constitutive of place, rather than presenting the kitchen as a simple backdrop against which domestic life is played out, the article illustrates how decisions regarding the design and layout of the kitchen and the consumption of material artefacts are central to the negotiation and doing of relationships and accomplishment of domestic life. Based on fieldwork in northern England, the article examines the affective potential of domestic space and its material culture, exploring how individuals are embodied in the fabric and layout of domestic space, and how memories may be materialized in their absence.
Early prognostic factors at the time of diagnosis of bone metastasis in patients with bone metastases of differentiated thyroid carcinoma
Authors: Choi Yun Mi , Kim Won Gu , Kwon Hyemi , Jeon Min Ji , Lee Jong Jin , Ryu Jin-Sook , Hong Eun-Gyoung , Kim Tae Yong , Shong Young Kee , Kim Won Bae
Published: June 2016

Objective

Bone is the second most common site of distant metastases from differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). Patients with bone metastases were associated with poor clinical outcomes; however, their clinical courses are heterogeneous. The aim of this study is to evaluate early prognostic factors of patients with bone metastases from DTC at the time of diagnosis of bone metastasis.

Methods

This retrospective study included 93 patients with bone metastases from DTC. We defined ‘Pre-RAIT group’ as patients whose bone metastases were detected before initial RAIT. The ‘post-RAIT group’ was defined as patients whose bone metastases were detected after initial RAIT or during the follow-up period.

Results

Median age was 55.4years, and 55 patients (59%) had papillary thyroid cancer. Patients in the pre-RAIT group (n=32) demonstrated significantly poorer overall survival (OS) (HR=1.86, P=0.04) than those in the post-RAIT group. There was no significant difference in the OS according to the initial RAI avidity among all patients (P=0.18). RAI-avid bone metastases had better OS only in the pre-RAIT group (HR=0.23, P=0.01) but not in the post-RAIT group. In the post-RAIT group, older age (>45years), elevated serum thyroglobulin (Tg) level (>250ng/mL), and the presence of skeletal-related events (SREs) were significantly associated with poor OS. RAI avidity was not a significant prognostic factor in the post-RAIT group (P=0.33).

Conclusions

Patients whose bone metastases were diagnosed before initial RAIT demonstrate a poorer prognosis. RAI avidity is an early prognostic indicator in the pre-RAIT group. Old age, higher serum Tg levels, and SRE are associated with poor survival outcomes in the post-RAIT group.
AIP mutations impair AhR signaling in pituitary adenoma patients fibroblasts and in GH3 cells
Authors: Lecoq Anne-Lise , Viengchareun Say , Hage Mirella , Bouligand Jérôme , Young Jacques , Boutron Audrey , Zizzari Philippe , Lombès Marc , Chanson Philippe , Kamenický Peter
Published: June 2016

Germline mutations in the aryl hydrocarbon receptor-interacting protein (AIP) gene predispose humans to pituitary adenomas through unknown molecular mechanisms. The best-known interacting partner of AIP is the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR), a transcription factor that mediates the effects of xenobiotics implicated in carcinogenesis. As 75% of AIP mutations disrupt the physical and/or functional interaction with AhR, we postulated that the tumorigenic potential of AIP mutations might result from altered AhR signaling. We evaluated the impact of AIP mutations on the AhR signaling pathway, first in fibroblasts from AIP-mutated patients with pituitary adenomas, by comparison with fibroblasts from healthy subjects, then in transfected pituitary GH3 cells. The AIP protein level in mutated fibroblasts was about half of that in cells from healthy subjects, but AhR expression was unaffected. Gene expression analyses showed significant modifications in the expression of the AhR target genes CYP1B1 and AHRR in AIP-mutated fibroblasts, both before and after stimulation with the endogenous AhR ligand kynurenine. Kynurenine increased Cyp1b1 expression to a greater extent in GH3 cells overexpressing wild type compared with cells expressing mutant AIP. Knockdown of endogenous Aip in these cells attenuated Cyp1b1 induction by the AhR ligand. Both mutant AIP expression and knockdown of endogenous Aip affected the kynurenine-dependent GH secretion of GH3 cells. This study of human fibroblasts bearing endogenous heterozygous AIP mutations and transfected pituitary GH3 cells shows that AIP mutations affect the AIP protein level and alter AhR transcriptional activity in a gene- and tissue-dependent manner.
CRISPR/Cas9: a breakthrough in generating mouse models for endocrinologists
Authors: Markossian Suzy , Flamant Frédéric
Published: June 2016

CRISPR/Cas9 is a recent development in genome editing which is becoming an indispensable element of the genetic toolbox in mice. It provides outstanding possibilities for targeted modification of the genome, and is often extremely efficient. There are currently two main limitations toin ovogenome editing in mice: the first is mosaicism, which is frequent in founder mice. The second is the difficulty to evaluate the advent of off-target mutations, which often imposes to wait for germline transmission to ensure genetic segregation between wanted and unwanted genetic mutations. However rapid progresses are made, suggesting that these difficulties can be overcome in the near future.
Reversal of fortune: estrogen receptor-β in endometriosis
Authors: Simmen Rosalia C M , Kelley Angela S
Published: June 2016

Enhanced inflammation and reduced apoptosis sustain the growth of endometriotic lesions. Alterations in the expression of estrogen receptor-alpha (ERα) and estrogen receptor-beta (ERβ) accompany the conversion of resident endometrial cells within the normal uterine environment to ectopic lesions located in extrauterine sites. Recent studies highlighted in this focused review linked ERβ to dysregulation of apoptotic and inflammatory networks involving novel interacting partners in endometriosis. The elucidation of these nongenomic actions of ERβ using human cells and mouse models is an important step in understanding key regulatory pathways that are disrupted leading to disease establishment and progression.
Brasil: deuda pública ¿quién debe a quién?
Authors: Strautmann Gabriel
Published: June 2016

El documento presenta un análisis sobre la situación de la deuda pública brasilera y argumenta que a pesar de que el gobierno ha anunciado recientemente la condición de Brasil como Acreedor Externo Neto (situación en la que los activos financieros del país son mayores que sus pasivos), esto se debe fundamentalmente a una mala contabilización de los pasivos del país y a la subvaloración de los registros de la deuda pública y privada con el exterior. El autor señala que a pesar de los anuncios positivos del gobierno, el servicio de la deuda externa sigue siendo una carga onerosa para el presupuesto público brasilero, restando valiosos recursos para resolver los grandes problemas sociales y de pobreza que enfrenta el país.
Desarrollo del pensamiento contable: ¿hacer o saber contable?
Authors: Acosta Sahamuel Martha Giovanna
Published: June 2016

El trabajo desarrolla una re_exión en torno a la relación entre “hacer” y “saber” contable, el cual ha sido un elemento de tensión constante en el ámbito de la academia contable en Colombia. El documento analiza la importancia de romper el imaginario según el cual el concepto de contabilidad es de orden técnico e instrumental. El presente artículo presenta las corrientes de pensamiento contable más representativas y señala cómo todo este saber contable se deriva principalmente de serios procesos de investigación, que han puesto su mirada en las problemáticas contables de orden práctico que se han presentado en el mundo económico y organizacional a lo largo de la historia, y cómo el concepto de contabilidad y su cuerpo teórico ha evolucionado, ha presentado nuevas soluciones de medición, valuación, control, entre otras. Lo anterior pone en evidencia que el hacer y el saber contable son dos campos de conocimiento que se han desarrollado a la par.
Importancia del reconocimiento de los costos ambientales como estrategia de la gestión empresarial
Authors: Díaz Montaño Evelyn Ivonne
Published: June 2016

La gestión ambiental se ha vuelto una imperiosa necesidad en la dinámica de las organizaciones; las demandas de información se han vuelto en este sentido mucho más exigentes y los despliegues de información contable con contenido ambiental son ahora mucho más indispensables en este contexto.
 Actualmente la información reportada a partir de los costos en las compañías manufactureras no garantiza la asociación total de los costos ambientales derivados de sus actividades productivas. El ciclo de acumulación del costo, transformación y circulación del producto terminado no refleja los impactos ambientales producidos porque no son considerados a la hora de diseñar un producto o un proceso y no se asegura su trazabilidad a lo largo de la cadena de valor entre otras consideraciones. Esta situación, sumada a la carencia de un sistema de gestión ambiental que vincule los costos de la compañía con las actividades e iniciativas de mejora ambiental, genera necesidades de respuesta desde los sistemas de información contable.
Certificación orgánica: un intangible que debe ser reconocido en los estados financieros
Authors: Castañeda Novoa Yaquelin , Gómez Elizalde Jenny Carolina
Published: June 2016

El propósito de este documento es presentar el concepto de certificación orgánica y contextualizar su proceso de obtención en Colombia, con la finalidad de indicar las características que permiten su reconocimiento contable como un activo intangible. De este modo, se hace una comparación del concepto de certificación orgánica establecido por el Ministerio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural, y los conceptos de activo e intangible estipulados en la norma nacional e internacional.
 A partir de esto, se concluye que la certificación orgánica debería ser reconocida contablemente como un intangible, debido a que esta cumple con las características esenciales de un activo: beneficio económico futuro, recurso controlado y valoración de costos.
 El documento plantea una serie de cuestiones que permiten avanzar en nuevos problemas de investigación, alrededor de los problemas que tiene para las organizaciones la gestión de los activos intangibles su no reconocimiento, y en especial en el marco de una dinámica donde lo ambiental se vuelve cada vez más importante se convierte en un problema de productividad y competitividad enorme.
Caso de aplicación NIIF 3 a la fusión Banco de Bogotá y Megabanco
Authors: Hernández Hincapié María Alexandra , Peña Espitia Eliana Gineth
Published: June 2016

En este trabajo de investigación se estudiaron los temas de fusión y combinación de negocios mediante el análisis de una situación real. En la primera parte del documento, se identificaron las bases teóricas que contemplan el contexto de las fusiones en la normatividad contable colombiana e internacional; posteriormente se realizó la presentación del caso de estudio de la fusión Banco de Bogotá S.A. y Banco de Crédito y Desarrollo Social Megabanco S.A., bajo la revisión de la aplicación de la Norma Internacional de Información Financiera [NIIF] No. 3.
 Empleando el método de adquisición que señala la NIIF, se logró identificar la empresa adquirente y la empresa adquirida, se determinó la fecha de adquisición, se establecieron los activos adquiridos y pasivos asumidos por la entidad adquirente. Los activos y pasivos de la entidad absorbida se encontraron a valor en libros y no a valor razonable, como era lo esperado; al momento de hallar la plusvalía de la operación, se identificó un ingreso, dado que el valor pagado fue inferior a la diferencia entre los activos y pasivos asumidos.
LEPIDOPTERA (INSECTA) OF PROPOSED SPECIALLY PROTECTED NATURAL AREA ‘BELOKURIKHA NATURE PARK’ (NORTHERN ALTAI). FIRST RESULTS
Authors: Vasilenko S.V. , Volynkin A.V. , Snigireva L.S. , Ustjuzhanin P.Ya. , Kuchina E.A. , Yakovlev R.V.
Published: June 2016

149 Lepidoptera species from 16 families were reported for the territory of the proposed protected area "Belokurikha Natural Park". This list is the primary data on the fauna of Lepidoptera in the region. Most of the species belongs to Euro-Siberian and Transpalaearctic groups.
PLUME MOTHS OF AFGHANISTAN (LEPIDOPTERA, PTEROPHORIDAE)
Authors: Ustjuzhanin Peter , Kovtunovich Vasily , Pljushtch Igor , Skrylnik Juriy , Pak Oleg
Published: June 2016

New data on Pterophoridae from Afghanistan are considered. A checklist of Pterophoridae species of the fauna of Afghanistan is presented, as including 32 species of 14 genera. Merrifieldia tridactyla is for the first time recorded for the fauna of Afghanistan. The basic literature on the Afghanistan Pterophoridae were used in the study.
ГЕОМОРФОЛОГИЧЕСКИЙ ЭКОГЕОГРАФИЧЕСКИЕ ПЕРЕМЕННЫЕ, ОПРЕДЕЛЯЩИЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКОЙ НИШИ ВАТОЧНИКА СИРИЙСКОГО (ASCLEPIAS SYRIACA L.)
Authors: Kunah O. M. , Papka O. S.
Published: June 2016

The role of geomorphological ecogeographical variables have been shown, which are received by means of the digital elevation model created on the basis of remote sensing data as markers of an ecological niche of weeds on an example common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca L.). The research range chooses territory which is in settlement Vovnjanka district (the Poltava region). The range has the linear sizes of 26 kilometres in a direction from the east on the west and 15 kilometres in a direction from the north on the south, the range total area makes 390 км2. As geomorphological variables the topographical wetness index, topographic position index, mass balance index, erosion LS-factor, direct and disseminated insolation, altitude above channel network, multiresolution valley bottom flatness, multiresolution ridge top flatness index, vector ruggedness measure have been considered. It is established, that on set of the geomorphological indicators received by means of digital model of a relief, it is possible to assert, that within a separate agricultural field a wide variety of microconditions which is caused by relief features is formed. Possibly, the variation of thermal and water modes, moisture redistribution, and also productivity mechanical processings of soil and efforts under the control of number of weeds make a background in which limits there is possible a moving of weed plants, including common milkweed.
АНТИМІКРОБНА АКТИВНІСТЬ ЕТАНОЛЬНОГО ЕКСТРАКТУ SERRATULA CORONATA L. (ASTERACEAE) ЗА ІНТРОДУКЦІЇ В ЖИТОМИРСЬКОМУ ПОЛІССІ
Authors: Ivashchenko I.V.
Published: June 2016

 Antimicrobial properties of Serratula coronata L., introduced in Zhytomyr Polissya, were studied against test cultures of Escherichia coli (coliform bacillus) UCM B-906 (ATCC 25922), Staphylococcus aureus(golden staphylococcus) UCM B-904 (ATCC 25923), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (blue pus bacillus) UCM B-900 (ATCC9027), Candida albicans UCM Y-(ATCC 885-653).

Serratula coronata L. 40 % ethanol extract showed potent antimicrobial effect against gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Compared with the solvent, MIC (minimal inhibitory concentration) and MBC (minimal bactericidal concentration) increased 32 and 8 times, respectively. The other microorganisms’ cultures demonstrated much lower sensitivity. The study revealed less significant effect of the extract against Candida albicans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and it failed to display any bactericidal/fungicidal effect against gram-negative strains of Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and fungus Candida albicans.The data obtained experimentally show that further study of Serratula coronata L. and its application as the basis for new pharmaceutical anti-staphylococcus preparations may be considered promising and having a great potential.
FIRST RECORD OF PSEUDOHADENA ARGYLLOSTIGMA (VARGA & RONKAY, 1991) FOR KAZAKHSTAN, WITH A CATALOGUE OF THE GENUS PSEUDOHADENA ALPHÉRAKY, 1889 OF KAZAKHSTAN (LEPIDOPTERA, NOCTUIDAE)
Authors: Titov Sergey , Volynkin Anton
Published: June 2016

A poorly-known noctuid species Pseudohadena argyllostigma (Varga & Ronkay, 1991) is recorded from North-East Kazakhstan. This is one of the few records of the species since its description, and the first from Kazakhstan. The adults, male and female genitalia and habitat of the species are illustrated, the check-list of species of the genus Pseudohadena Alphéraky, 1889 of Kazakhstan is presented.
НОВЫЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ ПРОЦЕССА КЛОНАЛЬНОГО МИКРОРАЗМНОЖЕНИЯ СОРТА КАРТОФЕЛЯ СЕЛЕКЦИИ ЗАПАДНОЙ СИБИРИ
Authors: Miakisheva E.P. , Tavartkiladze O.K. , Durnikin D.A.
Published: June 2016

The article is sanctified urgent need to use methods of modern biotechnology in primary seed farming of potatoes in the territory of the Russian Federation. Lack of required amount of good quality planting material is a major factor limiting stable high yield. The crop of potatoes, annually produced in Russia, significantly below global, and does not meet genetic capabilities of the species. Many viral infections tend to accumulate in the tubers, reducing their quality and keeping quality during storage. For the first time peculiarities of clonal micropropagation and in vitro culture of early-maturing potato varieties Lubava Russian breeding (agricultural research Institute of the city of Kemerovo, the Kemerovo region of the Russian Federation). At the stage of introduction to the culture of the parameters, providing pure cultures using lizoformin as sterilizing compounds. At the stage of actually breeding to obtain plants-regenerants of a certain morphological structure was studied the influence of certain components of the nutrient medium. The influence of agar, sucrose and vitamins such morphological indicators of development of regenerated plants as number of internodes and plant height. In the rooting stage the effect of different of growth regulators auxin nature: α-naphthyloxy acid, β-indoleacetic acid and β-indolebutyric acid, in concentrations of 0.1-5 μm. Selected concentrations of these compounds, the introduction of which in the nutrient medium provided the maximum indices of rhisogenesis: the number and length of roots. At the stage of adaptation to non-sterile growing conditions ex vitro the efficiency of the hydroponic plants, filled with a liquid nutrient solution. A successful stage adaptation has characterizability 100% survival rate of plants and increase the morphological characteristics of regenerants.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ РАЗВИТИЯ МУЖСКОГО ГАМЕТОФИТА СОСНЫ ОБЫКНОВЕННОЙ PINUS SILVESTRIS L. В УСЛОВИЯХ ГОРОДСКОЙ СРЕДЫ
Authors: Khlebova L.P. , Bychkova O.V.
Published: June 2016

The peculiarities of the development of the male gametophyte of Pinus silvestris L. in the urban environment were studied. Quality of pollen was evaluated by laboratory experiments through germination at the nutrient medium and by histochemical staining to determine the presence of redox enzymes. It was shown that pollen viability is closely linked to climatic and weather conditions during the period of microsporogenesis and mass pollination. Atmospheric pollution affected the pollen significantly. Low temperatures and high humidity in the background of the weak capacity of self-purification of the atmosphere led to a reduction of the potential pollen viability. The ability of the pollen grains to germinate was reduced, the number of abnormal pollen tubes was increased, and the proportion of cells containing active peroxidase was decreased. We revealed a close positive correlation between the frequency of germinated pollen grains and the presence of active peroxidase, as well as a negative correlation between the percentage of colored pollen and the frequency of pollen tube anomalies, which confirmed the role of peroxidase activity not only in the induction of pollen germination, but also the formation of pollen tubes.
A ranking of the urban territory on the strength of unfavorable environmental factors has been carried out. The reaction of male gametophyte of pine allowed us to consider it as a biological indicator of unfavorable ecological situation in the urban environment.
Snakes of Cerrado localities in western Bahia, Brazil
Authors: De Freitas Marco Antonio , Colli Guarino R. , Entiauspe-Neto Omar Machado , Trinchão Luiz , Araújo Daniel , Lima Tiago De Oliveira , De França Daniella Pereira Fagundes , Gaiga Renato , Dias Pedro
Published: June 2016

We present a list of snake species found in 10 municipalities in the Cerrado of western Bahia state, Brazil. One hundred and twenty individuals of 46 species from seven families were examined. We also present a new state record for the genus Phalotris Cope, 1862 and a candidate new species for the genus Thamnodynastes Wagler, 1830.
Bone Reduction to Facilitate Immediate Implant Placement and Loading Using CAD/CAM Surgical Guides for Patients With Terminal Dentition
Authors: Alzoubi Fawaz , Massoomi Nima , Nattestad Anders
Published: June 2016

The aim of this study is to present a method, using 3 computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) surgical guides, to accurately obtain the desired bone reduction followed by immediate implant placements and loading for patients diagnosed with terminal dentition. Patients who had bone reduction, implants placed, and immediate loading using Anatomage Invivo 5 CAD/CAM surgical guides between the period 2013 and 2015 were evaluated retrospectively. Patients diagnosed with terminal dentition and treated using the “3-guide technique” were identified. Pre- and postsurgical images were superimposed to evaluate deviations of the bone reduction and deviations at the crest, apex, and angle of implants placed. Twenty-six implants placed in 5 patients were included in this study. The overall deviation means measured for bone reduction was 1.98 mm. The overall deviation means measured for implant placement at the crest, apex, and angle were 1.43 mm, 1.90 mm, and 4.14°, respectively. The CAD/CAM surgical guide fabrication is an emerging tool that may facilitate the surgical process and aid in safe and predictable execution of bone reduction and immediate implant placement. Using 3 CAD/CAM surgical guides, a method is presented to obtain the desired bone reduction followed by immediate implant placement and loading for patients diagnosed with terminal dentition. This method may improve guide stability for patients with terminal dentition undergoing complete implant-supported treatment by taking advantage of the teeth to be extracted.
Nachweis von Weissella spp. in Viertelgemelksproben von zwei Milchkühen mit klinischer Mastitis
Authors: Baumgartner Martina , Urbantke Verena , Wittek Thomas , Stessl Beatrix , Wald Regina
Published: June 2016

Dieser Fallbericht beschreibt die Isolierung und Differenzierung von Weissella (W.) spp. aus der Milch zweier Kühe mit klinischer Mastitis (Milchveränderung, Euterschwellung und Zellzahlerhöhung). Viertelgemelksproben von zwei Milchkühen (A und B) aus unterschiedlichen Betrieben wurden an das Milchlabor der Universitätsklinik für Wiederkäuer in Wien zur bakteriologischen Untersuchung eingesendet. Es wurden α-hämolysierende, Katalase-negative, grampositive Kokken in Reinkultur auf Columbia-Blut-Agar isoliert, die sich keiner Lancefield-Gruppe zuordnen ließen. Die biochemische Charakterisierung der Isolate (API® 20 Strep, bioMérieux) ergab Leuconostoc spp. Eine Kontrolluntersuchung des Tieres B innerhalb von 7 Wochen bestätigte diese Ergebnisse. Mittels 16S-rDNA-Sequenzierung wurden die drei Isolate als W. paramesenteroides (Tier A) bzw. W. cibaria (Tier B) identifiziert. Die Analyse durch die Pulsfeldgelelektrophorese (PFGE) ergab ein identisches Smal/Apal-Profil für beide W.-cibaria-Isolate (Kuh B), das sich vom W.-paramesenteroides-Fingerprint der Kuh A unterschied (67% Ähnlichkeit). Diese Untersuchung verweist auf einen möglichen Zusammenhang zwischen dem Nachweis von Weissella spp. und dem Auftreten von Euterentzündungen beim Rind.
Grupos de Interés en Mercado Emergentes: Sistema Bancario
Authors: Lizarzaburu Edmundo , Arbaiza Lydia , Del Brío Jesús
Published: June 2016

El presente artículo busca comparar el manejo de las diversas estrategias de manejo o gestión de grupos de interés (stakeholder) de dos bancos líderes en los mercados emergentes de Perú y Colombia. Se consideran los postulados de distintos autores, enel período comprendido entre los años 1985 y 2013, para tener una mayor visión de la gestión de los diferentes grupos de interés y las empresas, además de tomar en cuenta en el análisis sus estructuras de mercado y resultados anuales; asimismo, se ha realizado una revisión literaria sobre la influencia de grupos de interés en las operaciones de las empresas. Finalmente, se concluye la importancia que implica en un contexto financiero de países en vías de desarrollo la relevancia de los stakeholders en la toma de decisiones corporativa.
Da fisiologia à economia política: o itinerário intelectual de Quesnay em direção ao Tableau Économique
Authors: RIBEIRO FERNANDO , CANTARINO NELSON MENDES
Published: June 2016

RESUMO As interfaces entre a formação da teoria econômica e outros ramos do conhecimento raramente são exploradas na história do pensamento econômico. O artigo busca trazer uma contribuição original na análise dos debates que ocorreram na medicina e na filosofia natural no contexto em que o pensamento fisiológico e natural de Quesnay (1684-1774) foi desenvolvido. Argumenta-se que as abordagens fisiológico e natural de Quesnay podem estar relacionadas com o Tableau Economique (1758-1766) em um sentido muito diferente do que o oferecido por Foley (1973) e pela maioria dos livros de história do pensamento econômico pelo qual o Tableau deve ser visto como um analogia do sistema circulatório.
A inércia estrutural da base produtiva brasileira: o IDE e a transferência internacional de tecnologia
Authors: CHIARINI TULIO
Published: June 2016

RESUMO O que pode explicar o fato de ter havido uma entrada maciça de IDE no Brasil e ter-se mantido uma inercial estrutural na base produtiva nacional? Existe uma série de fatos macroeconômicos que podem ajudar a explicar essa inércia, como a baixa taxa de investimento e a falta de ordenação dos preços-chave da economia (como taxas de juros e taxa de câmbio), mas a proposição aqui feita é que existe um problema microeconômico estrutural relevante: falta de aptidão tecnológica das empresas industriais brasileiras. Para analisar tal proposição parte-se da separação entre os tipos de IDE (greenfield, fusão e aquisição e 'em carteira') e os tipos de canais de transferência de tecnologia (horizontal e vertical). A partir de elementos empíricos e históricos constrói-se o argumento de que a falta de aptidão tecnológica é elemento-chave no entendimento da perda de dinamismo da indústria nacional.