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Innovation in a Hybrid System: The Example of Nepal
Authors: Urscheler Lukas Heckendorn
Published: May 2017

The Nepali legal tradition is a legal hybrid in many regards. Nepal was not colonised by a Western state, and the Hindu legal tradition therefore dominated all areas of law until the middle of the 20th century. Since the 1950s there has been a strong influence of Indian common law. It is probably for this reason that comparative classifications that include Nepal see the legal system as a mixture of common law and customary law. However, other mixtures mark the Nepali legal tradition. French law inspired the ruler in the 19th century, and that influence can still be found in the formal law. In addition, the plurality of Nepalese society made it necessary to provide space for different customary regimes to coexist with the formal Hindu law. When it comes to innovations within the legal system, including international law, the different ingredients interact. In family-related matters, the case-law of the Nepali Supreme Court illustrates the confrontation between international legal standards and the traditional rules. The Supreme Court has referred to the culturally conditioned discrimination against women and called for a thorough (political) analysis in order to eliminate discrimination without a radical change of culture. In the area of discrimination against homo- and transsexuals the Supreme Court took a more innovative approach. It remains to be seen, however, if such a change is effective beyond the courtroom. In the area of private financial compensation for wrongs, the formal (written) Nepali law does not have a general concept of tort. Compensation is generally integrated within the ambit of criminal law. Field research indicates that it would be possible to resort to existing customary principles of compensation rather than to the relatively complex common law of torts favoured by some Nepali scholars. However, this approach might not be without difficulty, as it might imply admitting the “superiority” of the customary practices of ethnic groups of lower standing in society. The example of Nepal shows that innovation in a hybrid system is often marked by the difficulty of – at least apparently – contradictory elements and layers of the legal system. There might be a tendency towards choosing the dominant or the most easily accessible solution. This paper suggests that the hybrid nature of the legal system offers opportunities that could be taken in order to achieve effective change and appropriate solutions.
Demographic and Social Factors Influencing Public Opinion on Prostitution: An Exploratory Study in Kwazulu-Natal Province, South Africa
Authors: Pudifin Sarah , Bosch Shannon
Published: May 2017

This paper examines countervailing South African public opinion on the subject of prostitution in South Africa, and identifies the factors which might influence these attitudes. It also investigates the complex relationship between public opinion and the law. Whilst engaging in prostitution constitutes a criminal offence under the Sexual Offences Act 23 of 1957, it is generally ignored by the police, which results in a quasi-legalised reality on the ground. In recent years there has been growing demand for the decriminalisation of prostitution, and as a result the issue is currently under consideration by the South African Law Reform Commission. The Commission released a Discussion Paper on Adult ProSstitution in May 2009, and is expected to make recommendations to parliament for legal reform in this area. An exploratory survey of 512 South Africans revealed interesting correlations between opinion on prostitution and both demographic characteristics (including gender, age, race and education level) and so-called "social" characteristics (including religiosity, belief in the importance of gender equality, the acceptance of rape myths, and a belief that prostitutes have no other options). The survey reveals two key findings in respect of the attitudes of South Africans to prostitution. Firstly, an overwhelming majority of South Africans - from all walks of life - remain strongly morally opposed to prostitution, and would not support legal reforms aimed at decriminalising or legalising prostitution. Secondly, our data confirm that these views are strongly influenced by certain demographic and 'social' variables. In particular, race, gender, religiosity, cohabitation status, and socio-economic status were found to bereligiosity, cohabitation status, and socio-economic status were found to be statistically significantly related to opinions on prostitution, while other variables - particularly the belief in the importance of gender equality and the level of education - had no statistically significant relationship with tolerance of prostitution. Given that the proposed legal reforms, which will shortly be tabled before parliament, will [1]necessitate the consideration of public opinion, it is imperative that studies such as the one presented in this paper be conducted to gauge the likely response which such proposed reforms might face.
Editorial
Authors: Rautenbach Christa
Published: May 2017

This issue contains six diverse contributions on topics ranging from prostitution to rent control, unfair dismissals, civil liberties in Zimbabwe, prospecting rights and insolvency issues. The first article is from Sarah Pudifin (pupil advocate at the KwaZulu-Natal Bar) and Shannon Bosch (senior lecturer in law at the University KwaZulu-Natal), who examine countervailing South African public opinion on the subject of prostitution and identify the factors which might influence these attitudes. Sue-Mari Maass of the University of South Africa in the second article gives a comparative analysis of rent control measures imposed in various jurisdictions (South Africa, New York and England) to provide tenure protection for vulnerable tenants. The third article is from Stella Vettori, also of the University of South Africa, who discusses the role of human dignity in the assessment of fair compensation for unfair dismissals. The authors of the fourth article are Jephias Mapuva and Loveness Muyengwa-Mapuva. They discuss key legislation within the areas of media and access to information, individual rights and freedoms, as well as legislation pertaining to the conduct of elections in Zimbabwe. The issue concludes with two case notes. The first one is from Tracy-Lynn Humby of the University of the Witwatersrand. She writes about the conflict between two empowerment firms, Bengwenyama Minerals (the investment vehicle of the Bengwenyama-ye-Maswazi community) and Genorah Resources, which culminated in three judgments, termed the "Bengwenyama trilogy" by the author. Her focus is on the right of a community to prospect or mine and the protection thereof during mining activities. The second note, written by Lienne Steyn of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, considers case law which deals with the interface between the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 and the Insolvency Act 24 of 1936. The question in all three cases she discusses was whether or not a debtor's application for debt review constitutes an act of insolvency which can be relied upon by a debtor in an application for the compulsory
The Public Protector as a Mechanism of Political Accountability: The Extent of its Contribution to the Realisation of the Right to Access Adequate Housing in South Africa
Authors: Tchawouo Mbiada Carlos Joel
Published: May 2017

This paper is premised on the concept of political accountability which aims to hold accountable government for its action and or omission. Political accountability encompasses a number of mechanisms such as the judiciary and the ombudsman. Courts have been instrumental in enforcing the realisation of the right to access to adequate housing in South Africa. This paper argues, however, that the judiciary is not the only enforcing avenue because other mechanisms of political accountability may also contribute to the realisation of the right to housing. The paper, therefore, explores the extent of the Public Protector's contribution to the realisation of the right to access to adequate housing. The paper then argues that it is through its functions that the Public Protector exercises its accounting role in the realisation of the right to access to adequate housing. The paper, however, cautions that the Public Protector is not an alternative dispute resolution institution parallel to courts. But that the Public Protector complements the role played by courts by offering another medium through which such right may be realised.
Outward FDI Type and Ownership Mode: The Effect on Home Country Exports
Authors: Singh Neelam
Published: May 2017

The influence of outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) by emerging economy multinational enterprises (EMNEs) on the parent company and home economy are relatively under-researched areas. The OFDI-heterogeneity dimensions such as the ownership mode as wholly-owned subsidiary (WOS) or international joint venture (JV) - have received little attention in the empirical analysis. This study examines the firm-level determinants of exports by auto component companies in India. Considering the prior recent OFDI flows by the firm, we distinguish among the effects of having manufacturing-JV, manufacturing-WOS and non-manufacturing OFDI. Thus exploring the differential impact of JV versus WOS ownership mode of manufacturing abroad, adds to the limited literature on the effects of OFDI by OFDI-type. Consistent with the expectation of greater capability building, the JV mode of overseas production is found to lead to relatively more exports by the investing firm. We also estimate the separate effects of magnitude of manufacturing and non-manufacturing OFDI flows.
Paradigm Shift of India Companies under Global Uncertainty: Evidence from Trend, Motive and Impact Analysis of Mergers and Acquisitions in IT Sector
Authors: Kar Rabi  N. , Soni Amit
Published: May 2017

The reforms process in India has helped Indian Information Technology sector to gain competitive edge in the world market. With this gain in competitive edge, IT companies experienced foreign sector led rapid organic and inorganic growth. However, the sub-prime crisis of 2008-2009 not only caused decline in the inorganic investment but also caused shift of preference from international sector to domestic sector. This study provides evidences of paradigm shift of Indian IT companies through trend and motives analysis of Mergers and Acquisitions (MandAs) in the post-liberalisation period. The study also examines the long term impact of domestic MandAs on financial performance through multivariate regression technique. The results of impact analysis can throw some light on the strategic acumen of Indian IT companies.
Diaspora International Entrepreneurship: Evidence From the Indian IT Industry
Authors: Varma Sumati , Bagoria Mukesh
Published: May 2017

This paper examines the role of the diaspora as a driver of international entrepreneurship in the home country context, from the perspective of the Indian IT industry. It identifies diaspora links as sources of knowledge, learning and reputation, that drives domestic firms on the path of accelerated internationalisation. It uses inductive methodology to develop an eclectic framework using insights from diverse streams of international business, entrepreneurship and the literature on diaspora. It focuses on the discovery, evaluation and exploitation of entrepreneurial opportunities in the context of the Indian IT sector with lessons that can be replicated elsewhere.
A Comparative Analysis of BRICS Economies with Special Reference to Institutional Environment
Authors: Garg Shilpa
Published: May 2017

This paper attempts a systematic analysis of BRICS economies in terms of their demographic features, economic characteristics, FDI and institutional environment. The analysis shows the availability of large markets, labour forces, skilled workforce, but lack of proper institutional framework in BRICS. We also find that though the improvements in institutions and governance have lagged in these countries, it does not seem to hinder the growth of FDI in these economies. This is because a large amount of FDI coming into BRICS economies is mainly market-seeking and resource-seeking.
Impact of Mobile Intervention in Indian Agriculture
Authors: Jain Pooja , Goyal J. K.
Published: May 2017

The major challenge in India’s agricultural sector is to create and improve the existing agriculture infrastructure which can improve the livelihood of rural masses. Penetration of mobile phones in India in the last 10 years has grown tremendously. Many service providers have emerged as players in this market providing a portfolio of services to consumers. Mobile-enabled information services have been introduced in agri-business to empower farmers with updated information related to farming and marketing of agricultural produce. The objective of this paper is to explore the potential of mobile phones and mobile-enabled agricultural services in improving the agricultural performance of farmers. Farmers are benefiting from better access to information through mobile phones on seed variety selection, weather update, crop diseases and getting a better market price for their produce. Farmers equipped with information have a stronger bargaining position within existing trade relationships. The study adopted the constructs of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) such as perceived usefulness, ease of use, self-efficacy, attitude of the respondent (farmer) and behavioural intention to measure mobile adoption behaviour of farmers in agriculture. Factor analysis and regression analysis are used to identify factors significantly affecting behavioural intention of adopting mobile technology and reach an effective conclusion.
Changing Trends in Financing of Higher Education: A Critical Review
Authors: Chinara Mitali , Rout Himanshu Sekhar
Published: May 2017

 

Education in general and higher education in particular has significant favourable influence on economic development, which calls forth investment in the sector by individuals, households and nation as a whole. However, over the years, many developing countries have showed apathy towards development of higher education. They have reduced public investments in higher education, allowed laissez-faireism, and even adopted policies towards marketisation of higher education. To the extent that the markets in developing countries are ‘incomplete’ and ‘imperfect’, the outcomes are also far from perfect. However, to compete in a global knowledge economy and to traverse along the growth path achieved by the developed countries, the developing countries like India have to accord top priority to higher education. To achieve the 12th Plan targets of 25.2 percent of GER by 2017 and / or to reach the global target of investing 6 percent of GDP in education, India needs to explore the innovative methods of financing of the sector. In this context, this review paper traces the changing trends of financing higher education across the globe over the years and the entry of private sector into the arena.
Semi-quantitative analysis of western blot signals v1
Authors: F. Zeitler Anna , Luisa F. Jiménez Soto not provided
Published: May 2017

The protocol was creating adapting components from the manual from Bio-Rad for the analysis software ImageLab. Data analyzed using the protocol here described have appear in the following publications: Zeitler AF, Gerrer KH, Haas R, Jiménez-Soto LF. Optimized semi-quantitative blot analysis in infection assays using the Stain-Free technology. J MicrobiolMethods. 2016 Jul;126:38-41. doi: 10.1016/j.mimet.2016.04.016. Epub 2016 May 3.PubMed PMID: 27150675. Jiménez-Soto LF, Haas R. The CagA toxin of Helicobacter pylori: abundant production but relatively low amount translocated. Sci Rep. 2016 Mar 17;6:23227. doi: 10.1038/srep23227. PubMed PMID: 26983895; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4794710. and in the title 'Host cell resistance to CagA translocation is as variable as Helicobacter pylori'. Zeitler et al 2017 accepted in Matters journal.
HEALTH PROMOTION IN OLDER AGE GROUPS AS AN OBJECTIVE OF THE SENIOR POLICY: EUROPEAN CHALLENGES
Authors: Marzec Arkadiusz
Published: May 2017

Successful ageing is understood to mean a satisfactory health status, high level of financial independence, firm family and social ties and opportunities for self-realization. The best form of health promotion among the elderly is to promote physical activity. Physical and recreational health-oriented activity and prevention of diseases helps improve physical endurance and strength, and increase muscle mass, flexibility and overall motor coordination. Adequate level of physical exercise at older age effectively prevents ageing processes and ensures maintaining good psychophysical fitness, thus stimulating social integration. The study presents selected forms of recreational forms of physical activity of older adults in local environments resulting from the needs of this group of people and initiatives of local self-governments to promote health.
OPPORTUNITIES OF SOCIO-EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS SERVING ALTERNATIVE TO IMPRISONMENT SENTENCES: THE PROGRAMME BEHAVIOUR-CONVERSATIONCHANGE APPLICATION ANALYSIS
Authors: Žukauskienė Lilia , Viršilas Vaidas , Farbring Carl Åke
Published: May 2017

The paper focuses on the issue of socio-educational assistance to alcohol addicts serving non-custodial sentences in the Probation Department of Klaipėda Regional Probation Service. It comments on the results of the behavioural correction programme Behaviour-Conversation-Change (BCC), applied to the individuals serving non-custodial sentences. The research was based on the qualitative research strategy. The conducting of the research was underpinned by the works of W.R. Miller, S.Rollnick (1991, 2002) and numerous other authors on a motivational interview, as well as on a motivational interview-based programme Behaviour-Conversation-Change to be used by the penal system institutions (Farbring, Berge, 2004).  The participants of the research were individuals with alcohol addicts, serving non-custodial sentences in the Probation Department of Klaipėda Regional Probation Service. In the period 2012 to 2017, 160 respondents took part in the research (accordingly, the sample was 151 respondents).  The changes in the respondents' behaviour were recorded by means of the SOCRATES 8A 19 question- scale (The Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale), designed to evaluate three key components: problem recognition, ambivalence, and the steps taken (Miller, Tonigan, 1996). The changes were evaluated at the beginning and at the end of the Behaviour-Conversation-Change programme. As proved by the findings, the impact of the Behaviour-Conversation-Change programme was positive at the recognition and the step taking stages. The results achieved in the application of the Behaviour-Conversation-Change programme meaningfully differed, given the officers approach to the programme.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as a predictor of poor outcome of surgery for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Authors: Loginova I. Yu. , Kamenskaya O. V. , Chernyavskiy A. M. , Lomivorotov V. V.
Published: May 2017

Aim. The aim of this study was to investigate an influence of pulmonary ventilation and diffusion disorders on outcome of pulmonary endarterectomy.

Methods. The study involved patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) with (n = 43) or without (n = 88) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Body plethysmography and lung diffusing capacity measurement were performed in all patients before pulmonary endarterectomy. We analyzed perioperative clinical characteristics, complications and inhospital mortality.

Results. COPD was diagnosed twice more often in patients with CTEPH. Patients with CTEPH and COPD had more severe lung function disorders including more significant reduction in lung diffusing capacity. Comorbidity of COPD and CTEPH significantly increased a risk of respiratory failure in early postoperative period (OR = 2.1 (1.25 – 4.76), p = 0.020), length of hospitalization (p = 0.02), and a risk of inhospital mortality (OR = 4.4 (1.21 – 16.19), p = 0.023). Lung diffusion capacity had an independent predictive value to predict the development of the respiratory failure in early postoperative period (OR = 1.8 (1.08 – 3.57), p = 0.050).

Conclusion. Diagnosis of COPD in patients with CTEPH significantly increased risk of poor outcome of the pulmonary endarterectomy
Particularities of nitric oxide cycle in respiratory disease
Authors: Soodaeva S. K. , Klimanov I. A. , Nikitina L. Yu.
Published: May 2017

This review describes unique components of nitric oxide (NO) cycle in humans. The NO cycle involves NOsynthase, NOsynthase independent component and oxidationreduction reactions. Substrates for NO synthesis could be nitric oxides, nitrite and nitrate anions, organic nitrates, and food nitrates and nitrites. A role of human microbiota has been discussed. A role of important components of nitrite reductase and nitrate reductase systems in the NO cycle, activation and deactivation mechanisms were also described including enzymes, cofactors, homeostasis parameters, etc. These findings help to understand regulatory mechanisms of NO cycle that is important for targeted treatment.
Pulmonology in Leningrad – Saint-Petersburg: a 50-year journey. A commencement speech
Authors: Il'kovich M. M.
Published: May 2017

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Tuberculosis and tobacco smoking: a risk of development and specific features in smoking patients
Authors: Koretskaya N. M. , Narkevich A. N. , Narkevich A. A. , Grin' E. N.
Published: May 2017

The purpose of the study was to investigate effects of smoking on risk of pulmonary tuberculosis and clinical course of newly diagnosed tuberculosis. Methods. We questioned 342 patients with newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis (of them, 296 active smokers; 86.5%) and 386 healthy individuals (115 smokers; 29.8%). To analyze an effect of smoking on occurrence of pulmonary tuberculosis, the odds ratio (OR), absolute and attributive risks and potential hazard index (number of subjects who should be exposed to a hazardous factor for development one case of a disease) were calculated. Results. Tobacco smoking was associated with 15-fold increase in the risk of tuberculosis (OR 15.16; 95%CI: 10.37; 22.16). This risk was directly related to number of cigarettes smoked per day and to smoking duration. The potential hazard index was less related to number of cigarettes smoked per day (3.87) or smoking duration (4.87) and more closely related to the smoking itself (1.74). Clinical course of pulmonary tuberculosis was analyzed in 296 active smokers with newly diagnosed disease. Conclusion. More severe course of newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis was related to starting tobacco smoking at earlier age, smoking duration, and greater number of cigarettes smoked per day. Furthermore, heavier smoking was associated with more extending lung injury. Tobacco smoking was related to probability of development of pulmonary tuberculosis and to severity of the disease. There is a need of smoking control both in healthy population and in patients with tuberculosis.
Airway inflammation patterns and clinical and functional features in patients with severe uncontrolled asthma and cold-induced airway hyperresponsiveness
Authors: Pirogov A. B. , Kolosov V. P. , Perel'man Yu. M. , Prikhod'ko A. G. , Zinov'ev S. V. , Gassan D. A. , Mal'tseva T. A.
Published: May 2017

The aim of this study was to investigate airway inflammation patterns and clinical and functional features of severe uncontrolled asthma.

Methods. The study involved 25 patients aged 45 to 55 years with severe uncontrolled asthma. Medical history was analyzed. Lung function tests, cytological and cytochemical investigation of induced sputum were performed in all patients. Asthma control was assessed using the Asthma Control Test questionnaire.

Results. The patients were divided into groups: with eosinophilic (> 2% of eosinophils; n = 11) or mixed (≥ 2% of eosinophils and ≥ 61% of neutrophils; n = 14) airway inflammation patterns according to induced sputum cytology. Oxidative function of leucocytes according to myeloper oxidase level in the cells and the degree of cytolysis were increased in the mixed inflammation group. More severe symptoms, more frequent asthma exacerbations, a tendency to worse asthma control and lower FEF50 and MEF25–75 were found in the mixed inflammation group. Coldinduced air way hyperresponsiveness was diagnosed in 12 patients of the mixed inflammation group and in 3 patients of the eosinophilic inflammation group. Severity of the disease, lung function abnormalities and coldinduced airway hyperresponsiveness in patients with severe uncontrolled asthma were related to the airway inflammation pattern.

Conclusion. The mixed inflammation pattern was associated to more severe asthma course and worse control of the disease.
A retrospective study of the clinical features of 50 consecutive cases diagnosed to have adenomyosis by histopathology in hysterectomy specimens in a tertiary centre
Authors: K. Sreelakshmy , Nair Rema V. , V. Rajmohan
Published: May 2017

Background: Adenomyosis is characterised by the presence of ectopic endometrium, both glands and stroma deep in myometrium. Myometrial weakness caused by previous surgery or pregnancies, genetic factors, and tamoxifen use has been proposed as some aetiological factors.Methods: Present study aims to study the clinical profile of patients who have histological evidence of adenomyosis in hysterectomy specimens. The records of consecutive patients who had undergone hysterectomy were analysed.Results: The commonest age group affected is 41-50 years and menorrhagia is the predominant symptom.  The preoperative diagnosis of adenomyosis remains poor at around 8%.Conclusions: The age of onset and clinical features of patients should serve as an index for suspecting adenomyosis.
Non-descent vaginal hysterectomy in previous cesarean section: a retrospective study of 30 cases
Authors: R. Rameshkumar , Moni Suma , L. Dhanlaxmi , Kamat Leena
Published: May 2017

Background: Non-Descent Vaginal Hysterectomy (NDVH) is removal of uterus through vagina in non-prolapsed uterus. Objective of present study was to assess safety, feasibility of NDVH in patients with previous cesarean section.Methods: Retrospective study was conducted in department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Shree Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad, India from April 2008 to June 2016. Effort was made to perform hysterectomies vaginally in women with benign conditions with history of one, two or three caesarean sections. Information regarding age, parity, number of previous LSCS, uterine size, blood loss, duration of operation, difficulties in separating bladder, intra -operative, post-operative complications were recorded.Results: Total thirty cases were selected for NDVH with history of one, two and three cesarean sections. All successfully underwent NDVH, except one in which bladder injury occurred which was repaired at same time vaginally. Thirteen patients had previous one Lower Segment Cesarean Section (LSCS), sixteen had two LSCS and one had three LSCS. Commonest indication was abnormal uterine bleeding followed by leiomyoma of uterus. Mean duration of surgery was 97 min. Mean blood loss was 150 ml. Post-operative complications were minimal. Patient mobility, resumption of daily activities was fast. Mean hospital stay was 4-5 days.Conclusions: Vaginal hysterectomy is safe, cost effective method of hysterectomy in women with previous cesarean section scar requiring hysterectomy for benign conditions with fewer complications, shorter hospital stay and less morbidity.
Pregnancy of unknown location: outcome in a tertiary care teaching hospital
Authors: Sri A. Shanti , Kalpana P.
Published: May 2017

Background: A pregnancy of unknown location (PUL) is a descriptive term used to classify a woman when she has a positive pregnancy test but no intra- or extra-uterine pregnancy is visualized on transvaginal sonography. The objective of present study was to find out the outcome of women with pregnancy of unknown location presenting to a tertiary care teaching hospital.Methods: The prospective study was conducted from from 1st October 2015 to 31st September 2016, to antenatal out-patient department, at Princess Esra Hospital, Deccan College of medical sciences, Hyderabad. Data was collected for women with early pregnancy or with history of amenorrhea, bleeding or pain. These women were investigated with serum beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin levels at interval of 48 hrs and transvaginal ultrasonography. Expectant management was done for failing pregnancy of unknown location while medical or surgical management was considered for persistent pregnancy of unknown location and ectopic pregnancy.Results: During study period, 9210 patients were admitted, and, of them, 960 (10.42%) were patients with early pregnancy. Meeting the inclusion criteria were 112 (11.6%) patients who formed the study sample. There were 104 (92.85%) patients presenting with amenorrhea, 98 (87.5%) had bleeding and 78 (69.64%) presented with pain. Outcome of 42 (48.83%) patients was failing pregnancy, 31 (36.04%) had intrauterine pregnancy, 8 (9.3%) converted to ectopic pregnancy, while 5 (5.81%) had persistent pregnancy of unknown location. All patients with persistent pregnancy of unknown location and 3 patients with ectopic pregnancy were medically treated. Three patients having an ectopic pregnancy were managed surgically.Conclusions: Management of choice for asymptomatic patients having pregnancy of unknown location is expectant management. Most of the patients suspected to have PUL resolved either into F-PUL or IUP with expectant management.
Study of blood sugar levels in high risk neonates using glucometer method and laboratory glucose oxidase peroxidase method
Authors: Mehta Yogesh P. , Munde Baliram P.
Published: May 2017

Background: The glucose oxidase method used for determining the blood glucose concentration is time consuming, requires more quantity of blood and rapid glycolysis of red blood cells glucose which mandates early estimation using faster techniques. A blood glucose method requiring one drop of blood and giving reliable results within a minute would help greatly in identifying and treating the infants who require extra carbohydrate. Glucometers have the advantage of being simpler, uses less quantity of blood, quick reading and can be handled even by unskilled personnel. Hence, there is a need to know the efficacy and accuracy of glucometer used in our set up.Methods: About 150 infants admitted in NICU and high risk neonates in post-natal ward in department of pediatrics at our Hospital from June 2014 to June 2015 were included in the study. The blood samples were collected immediately after birth or within 5 minutes of admission. Comparison of variables representing categorical data (between two markers) were estimated by Chi Square Test. Sensitivity, Specificity and Predictive Values of Glucometer were calculated by using formulas. All values will be reported based on two-sided and all the statistical tests were interpreted at 5% level of significance level (i.e. p <0.05).Results: After the comparison between glucometer and laboratory method, results show that blood glucose estimation using capillary blood has an excellent pick-up rate of detecting neonatal hypoglycemia. More than 93% of the proven cases of hypoglycemia proved by lab method] were diagnosed when blood glucose estimation with glucometer was done. The overall pick-up rate of hypoglycemia by glucometer is very good compared to the laboratory method.Conclusions: Blood glucose estimation using Glucometer method is an effective method in detecting neonatal hypoglycemia.
Использование внешней экономической и качественной информации для антикризисной диагностики предприятия
Authors: Баркар Александр Александрович
Published: May 2017

Несмотря на стабилизацию российской экономики, она по прежнему остаётся чувствительной к внешним и внутренним рискам, а реальные доходы населения продолжают снижаться. В связи с этим рынок аренды коммерческой недвижимости продолжает оставаться в фазе спада, что указывает на необходимость обратить внимание на проблемы совершенствования инструментов антикризисной диагностики. Целью данного исследования является построение моделей антикризисной диагностики для предприятий, сдающих коммерческую недвижимость в аренду, с применением внешней экономической и качественной информации. В статье раскрыта сущность антикризисной диагностики, осуществлен краткий обзор существующих инструментов, проблем их применения. В работе отражены этапы отбора переменных, построения моделей, проведено сравнение эффективности разработанных инструментов.
Типологизация муниципальных образований региона по уровню развития розничной торговли на локальных продовольственных рынках
Authors: Кузьмина Наталья Леонидовна , Тонышева Любовь Леонидовна
Published: May 2017

Настоящая статья посвящена вопросам оценки неравномерного развития локальных продовольственных рынков. Определены особенности функционирования локальных продовольственных рынков региона. Разработан и апробирован методический инструментарий типологизации муниципальных образований по уровню развития розничной торговли на локальных продовольственных рынках. Определены территории с отстающим, сбалансированным и опережающим развитием локальных продовольственных рынков с учетом зональной поляризации в экономике муниципальных образований. Данная работа будет полезна исследователям в области функционирования и развития региональных и локальных продовольственных рынков.
Необходимость поддержания устойчивого функционирования национальных продовольственных рынков в современных условиях
Authors: Вартанова Марина Львовна
Published: May 2017

Выработка комплекса мер по регулированию агропродовольственных систем теснейшим образом связана с необходимостью поддержания устойчивого функционирования национальных продовольственных рынков, и это является целью макроэкономического регулирования и самым главным эффектом (следствием) регулирования. Рациональное сочетание агропромышленных и индустриальных предприятий способно дать максимальный эффект от использования природно-ресурсного потенциала государства.
Overview of Nanoparticle Coating of Dental Implants for Enhanced Osseointegration and Antimicrobial Purposes
Authors: Parnia Feridoun , Yazdani Javad , Javaherzadeh Vahid , Maleki Dizaj Solmaz
Published: May 2017

PURPOSE: Nanomaterials are suitable candidates for coating of titanium based (Ti-based) dental implants due to their unique properties. The objective of this article is to summarize the application of nanoparticles as Ti-based implant coating materials in order to control and improve the implant success rate with focus on enhanced osseointegration and antimicrobial purposes. METHOD: This review was conducted using electronic databases and MeSH keywords to detect associated scientific literature published in English. RESULTS: The reviewed articles exhibited that a significant progress in research has occurred in the case of nanomaterial-based coatings for dental implants. Coating of Ti surfaces with nanoparticles can improve soft tissue integration and osteogeneration that leads to improved fixation of implants. Furthermore, osteoconductive nanoparticles induce a chemical bond with bone to attain good biological fixation for implants. Surface modification of implants using antibacterial properties can also decrease the potential for infection, and certainly, present improve clinical outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Considering the reported success, more clinically and in vivo information on the nanoparticle-based implant coatings will add to the successful application of the device in the clinic. This article is open to POST-PUBLICATION REVIEW. Registered readers (see “For Readers”) may comment by clicking on ABSTRACT on the issue’s contents page.
Application of modified Spatial K’luster Analysis by Tree Edge Removal Method (SKATER) on the level of Crime data in Way Kanan district, Lampung
Authors: Rinaldi I Kadek Yama
Published: May 2017

Modification of method Spatial K'luster Analysis by Tree Edge Removal (SKATER) is one of the regionalization method for clustering based on the location by spatial autocorrelation and spatial patterns. This method uses graph theory approach to identify the homogeneous location is the minimum spanning tree. In addition to clustering objects based on similarity characteristics, in everyday life, often found that there are significant spatial clustering that affect specific object. This study was conducted to determine the relationship of the crime rate between districts in Way Kanan, Lampung. Based on these results, the characteristics of the crime rate in terms of spoliation, robbery and gambling have spatial autocorrelation and spatial patterns. Further applied modifications of SKATER. Generate 4 cluster (k) graded of the 14 districts. on average k1 (17.67% )  k2 (10.09%)   k3 (7.80%)  k4 (4.28%).
Morphometrical diversity of reproductive structures in Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit. : an ethnomedicinal weed of Lamiaceae
Authors: Saha Puja Rani , Sinha Sangram , Sinha Rabindra Kumar
Published: May 2017

Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit. is an invasive ethnomedicinal weed of Lamiaceae. Morphometrical studies of floral structures and seed dimorphism in the species were carried out. Detailed measurements of reproductive structures revealed moderate size variability in morphometric characters. The present study reconfirms the existence of efficient pollination system in protandrous flower with carinal explosion in the species. Characteristic seed dimorphism prevailed with variable nutlet number and sizes in mature fruits. The inconsistent pattern of nutlet distribution in the fruit was grouped into five categories and the most frequent was category A (2+2). Seed germination of H. suaveolens was PEF type. Large seeds showed higher germination rate with 95% under lateritic soil condition whereas small seeds almost lacked germination. The present study highlights the irregular and random nutlet distribution in fruits of H. suaveolens adding to its diversity and fundamental reproductive behaviour.

Keywords: Ethnomedicinal weed, morphometry, reproductive structures, Lamiaceae. 
Corporeidades Mestiças: pesquisa somático - Performativa como uma opção descolonial
Authors: Sebiane Serrano Leonardo
Published: May 2017

O texto discute o princípio de corporeidade e(m) mestiçagem para as artes (cênicas/performáticas), sob os princípios do Manifesto da Pesquisa Somático-Performativa apresentado no VII Congresso da Associação Brasileira de Pesquisa e Pós-Graduação em Artes Cênicas, em 2012, na cidade de Porto Alegre, pela Profa. Dra. Ciane Fernandes; (re)vistos como uma opção descolonial, para a pesquisa/criação artística e acadêmica nas artes cênicas e performativas na atualidade. Discute a necessidade e a possibilidade de (re)considerar novos olhares, estéticas e poéticas para a pesquisa/criação em artes, a partir da Pesquisa Somático-Performativa, das interfases destas corporeidades mestiças e da desobediência epistêmica, proposta na opção descolonial.
Três esboços de horizontes imprecisos – lentes de Allan Kaprow para pensar a performance hoje
Authors: Nardim Thaise
Published: May 2017

A partir da obra de Allan Kaprow são propostas três lentes para pensar a arte da performance hoje: primeiramente, o entendimento dos happenings como uma forma inicial de teatro performativo; em seguida, a proposição da ausênciacomo valor indissociável da presença em performance; por fim, o papel da brincadeira como modo de nutrir a vida e a arte.
Traduções e ressignificações da tradição afro-brasileira na dança: diálogos em tensões de produção de sentido e produção de presença na cena contemporânea.
Authors: Paixão Maria Lurdes Barros da
Published: May 2017

O artigo faz uma análise da poética coreográfica e dramatúrgica da Dança Contemporânea elaborada e ressignificada pela companhia de dança Balé Folclórico da Bahia - BFBA. Os símbolos, mitos e ritos das danças de origem afro-brasileira e o tratamento estético dado às criações do BFBA são o foco deste artigo. Transpondo tempo e espaços geográficos e culturais, o artigo apresenta a análise dramatúrgico-coreográfica das criações do BFBA visando identificar a zona de tensão entre produção de sentido e produção de presença nas coreografias analisadas.
Bailarino-Pesquisador-Intérprete e Terecô: dinâmicas de transformação
Authors: Cálipo Nara , Rodrigues Graziela
Published: May 2017

Este artigo traz uma compilação dos dados apreendidos e elaborados em pesquisa de campo na manifestação religiosa agrária denominada Terecô sob a perspectiva do método Bailarino-Pesquisador-Intérprete. Aborda alguns desdobramentos do processo criativo instaurado no método em questão à partir das pesquisas de campo citadas.
A dramaturgia do invisível no contexto de crise da representação contemporânea
Authors: Leonardelli Patricia
Published: May 2017

O artigo condensa as diretrizes de minha mais recente investigação sobre as relações entre corpo e produção de linguagem a partir do olhar sobre a produção dramatúrgica contemporânea em Teatro, Dança e Performance. Essa problemática atravessa os campos disciplinares originais das Artes do Corpo, e demanda uma nova concepção para o trabalho simbólico. Apresentaremos, aqui, alguns debatedores e um horizonte teórico para o assunto.
Influência da tecnologia na capacidade de pagamento por água dos irrigantes do perímetro platôs de Guadalupe, Piauí
Authors: Sousa James José de Brito , Campos Robério Telmo , Campos Kilmer Coelho , Brito Marcos Antônio de
Published: May 2017

A pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar a influência da tecnologia na capacidade de pagamento dos fruticultores do Perímetro Irrigado Platôs de Guadalupe, no Estado do Piauí. Foram utilizados três métodos: análise fatorial, análise de clusters e o método residual para determinar a capacidade de pagamento total e unitária da água bruta. Conclui-se que predomina uma agricultura de baixo nível tecnológico com capacidade de pagamento variando de média para baixa.
O papel do Programa Bolsa Família na segurança alimentar das famílias do Território do Marajó, PA
Authors: Nascimento Elcio Costa , Carvalho João Paulo Leão de , Cruz Benedito Ely Valente da , Calvi Miqueias Freitas
Published: May 2017

Este trabalho objetiva analisar o papel que o Programa Bolsa Família desenvolve na segurança alimentar das famílias do Território do Marajó, PA. Utilizando abordagem qualitativa, buscou-se compreender a influência do benefício nas práticas alimentares, econômicas e sociais. Observou-se impacto positivo na alimentação e no padrão de vida local, proporcionando bem-estar, melhora na qualidade de vida e desenvolvimento de práticas creditícias, importantes no combate à insegurança alimentar na região.
Tecnologia e sociedade: Álvaro Vieira Pinto e a filosofia do desenvolvimento social
Authors: Gomes Geovane Ferreira , Sousa Cidoval Morais de , Hayashi Maria Cristina Piumbato Innocentini
Published: May 2017

O texto discute a relação entre tecnologia e desenvolvimento social. Retoma autores do pensamento social brasileiro até chegar à filosofia social de Álvaro Vieira Pinto, para quem a chegada da tecnologia estrangeira ao Brasil, apesar de promover benefício inicial incompleto, permitiu a formação de mão de obra necessária ao desenvolvimento. Serão analisados os efeitos da instalação de empresas de tecnologia em Jaguariúna, SP, e mostradas a aderência da teoria Vieira Pinto no desenvolvimento da cidade.
Desempenho da produção agropecuária dos municípios pertencentes ao Escritório de Desenvolvimento Rural de Andradina, SP, Brasil
Authors: Carvalho Jaqueline Bonfim de , Panosso Alan Rodrigo , Sabbag Omar Jorge , Tarsitano Maria Aparecida Anselmo
Published: May 2017

A atribuição dos Escritórios de Desenvolvimento Rural (EDR) é execução das atividades relativas aos planos regionais e municipais de desenvolvimento rural. O objetivo do trabalho foi analisar a eficiência agropecuária de treze municípios pertencentes ao EDR de Andradina, SP, através da estatística multivariada e análise envoltória de dados (DEA). As análises permitiram concluir que a maioria das unidades trabalha de maneira ineficiente, tendo Valparaíso e Bento de Abreu como municípios destaque.
Região Norte do Brasil e sua inserção no comércio internacional brasileiro
Authors: Lobão Mário Sérgio Pedroza , Corrêa Alexandre de Souza , Schneider Mirian Beatriz
Published: May 2017

O objetivo deste artigo é compreender a evolução da inserção da Região Norte do Brasil no comércio exterior brasileiro entre o período de 2006 a 2015. Como procedimentos metodológicos, foram utilizados indicadores de transações comerciais de compra e venda da região com o resto do mundo, como o Índice de Concentração das Exportações (ICX) e Importações (ICM); Índice de Comércio Intrassetorial (ICS); e o número de setores que compõem 90% do valor total das exportações e importações. Os dados foram  coletados no Ministério da Indústria, Comércio Exterior e Serviços (MDIC). Os principais resultados indicam pouco dinamismo regional e de inserção externa, reforçando a vulnerabilidade externa da Região Norte, como também a pouca diversificação de seus produtos, que se concentram no setor de extração mineral e em maior parte no Estado do Pará.
Produtividade de massa verde de milho transgênico em função do arranjo populacional na região do Cariri, CE
Authors: Soares Rivanildo Júnior Da Silva , Pinto Antonio Alves , Camara Felipe Thomaz da , Santana Laudeline Dantas
Published: May 2017

O objetivo deste artigo foi avaliar a produtividade de massa verde de dois híbridos transgênicos de milho submetidos a diferentes arranjos populacionais, na Universidade Federal do Cariri (UFCA), em Crato, CE. Por meio dos resultados obtidos, nota-se que o milho transgênico Yeld Gard e o Feroz Víptera obtiveram resultados semelhantes e que os menores espaçamentos utilizados proporcionaram melhor aproveitamento da área, elevando a produtividade de massa verde total.
Formação continuada de professores universitários na rede social facebook: interagir, trocar, dialogar, compartilhar, aprender e conviver
Authors: Santos Rosimeire Regis Martins dos , Melim Ana Paula , Paniago Maria Cristina Lima
Published: May 2017

O artigo discute as possibilidades de uma formação continuada de professores na rede social facebook, ocorrida em 2014, sob a organização da Pró-Reitoria de Ensino e Desenvolvimento (PROED) e do Núcleo de Apoio Pedagógico (NAP) em uma Universidade particular no Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. É uma pesquisa qualitativa de cunho etnográfico virtual e utiliza-se dos diálogos ocorridos na rede social facebook. Os resultados apontam que os professores estabelecem laços sociais e pedagógicos a partir das interações, difundindo saberes com a produção colaborativa do conhecimento.
10a,11,11-Trimethyl-10a,11-dihydro-8H-benzo[e]imidazo[1,2-a]indol-9(10H)-one
Authors: Ščerbetkaitė Elena , Tamulienė Rasa , Bieliauskas Aurimas , Šačkus Algirdas
Published: May 2017

The alkylation of 1,1,2-trimethyl-1H-benzo[e]indole with 2-chloroacetamide, followed by work-up of the reaction mixture with a base and the subsequent treatment of a crude product with acetic acid gives 10a,11,11-trimethyl-10a,11-dihydro-8H-benzo[e]imidazo[1,2-a]indol-9(10H)-one. The structure assignments were based on data from 1H, 13C and 15N NMR spectroscopy. The optical properties of the obtained compound were studied by UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopy.