bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Long-Term Outcomes in Puerto Ricans with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Receiving Early Treatment with Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs using the American College of Rheumatology Definition of Early RA
Authors: Varela-Rosario Noemí , Arroyo-Ávila Mariangelí , Fred-Jiménez Ruth M. , Díaz-Correa Leyda M. , Pérez-Ríos Naydi , Rodríguez Noelia , Ríos Grissel , Vilá Luis M.
Published: December 2017

Background:

Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) results in better long-term outcomes. However, the optimal therapeutic window has not been clearly established.

Objective:

To determine the clinical outcome of Puerto Ricans with RA receiving early treatment with conventional and/or biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) based on the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) definition of early RA.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was performed in a cohort of Puerto Ricans with RA. Demographic features, clinical manifestations, disease activity, functional status, and pharmacotherapy were determined. Early treatment was defined as the initiation of DMARDs (conventional and/or biologic) in less than 6 months from the onset of symptoms attributable to RA. Patients who received early (< 6months) and late (≥6 months) treatments were compared using bivariate and multivariate analyses.

Results:

The cohort comprised 387 RA patients. The mean age at study visit was 56.0 years. The mean disease duration was 14.9 years and 337 (87.0%) patients were women. One hundred and twenty one (31.3%) patients received early treatment. In the multivariate analysis adjusted for age and sex, early treatment was associated with better functional status, lower probability of joint deformities, intra-articular injections and joint replacement surgeries, and lower scores in the physician’s assessments of global health, functional impairment and physical damage of patients.

Conclusion:

Using the ACR definition of early RA, this group of patients treated with DMARDs within 6 months of disease had better long-term outcomes with less physical damage and functional impairment.
Teachers' Burnout Profile: Risk and Protective Factors
Authors: Buonomo Ilaria , Fatigante Marilena , Fiorilli Caterina
Published: December 2017

Background:

Burnout syndrome represents a factual risk for school teachers during their career. Several factors have been analyzed as stress sources enabled to menace teachers’ general well-being; nevertheless, protective factors mostly related to their personal resources may differently characterize teachers’ profiles.

Objectives:

The current study aimed to define different teachers’ profiles based on their burnout levels and attitudes towards job (i.e., job satisfaction, self-efficacy, attitudes toward professional growth, collective efficacy, positive and negative emotions, and hedonic balance).

attitudes towards job

Methods:

Participants were 266 school teachers (F=69.1%) ranging from 26 to 65 years old (M=48.95; SD=8.31), with teaching experience ranged from 1 to 41 years (M=21.72; SD=10.36). Data were collected by three self-report questionnaires: Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, Attitudes towards job questionnaires, School Collective efficacy.

Results:

Cluster analysis approach showed two distinct teacher's profiles named at-risk and non at-risk teachers. Main differences were due to burnout levels, attitudes toward job and extra-mansions at work. No differences were found related to teachers' socio-demographic characteristics and their years of experience.

Conclusions:

The two teachers’ profiles resulting from the cluster analysis show several similarities, including collective efficacy and job satisfaction levels. Results are discussed in relation as to how teachers’ positive emotions towards their job can work as protective factors against the risk of burnout.
AN IMPACT OF INFLATION AND EXCHANGE RATE ON STOCK RETURNS: EVIDENCE FROM INDIA
Authors: Kaur Manpreet
Published: December 2017

The study investigates the existence of relationship between Indian stock market and two macro economic variables namely, inflation and exchange rate. It covers a data period from April 2011 to March 2017. Multivariate Regression Model has been employed to investigate the relationship between BSE Sensex returns as dependent variable, and macro economic variables namely inflation (CPI) and exchange rate (USD- INR) as independent variables. Multicollinearity between independent variables has been tested by calculating Variance Inflation Factor and Tolerance statistics. Both the tests paved the way for application of multivariate regression as multicollinearity among independent variables is not found. The Results of multivariate regression show evidence of positive significant relationship between inflation and stock returns and insignificant relationship between exchange rate and stock returns in India. The findings suggest that Indian Stock Market is driven by inflation.
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Published: December 2017

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Assistant Professor, P.G Dept. of English, St Cyril’s College, Adoor Kerala
Authors: Mohanty Suprava
Published: December 2017

Self-identity is an important life skill of adolescents. Researchers have observed that the skill of reflecting on the experiences of life, which is related to one’s spiritual intelligence, is helpful in the development of positive self-identity. Hence, the present research was carried out to understand the development of spiritual intelligence and self-identity among adolescent boys and girls and thereby examine the mediating role of spiritual intelligence in the development of self-identity. Participants in the study were 360 college students in equal numbers from boys and girls belonging to early, middle, and late adolescent period. Four-core abilities of spiritual intelligence namely; critical existential thinking, personal meaning production, transcendental awareness, and conscious state expansion were measured. Like-wise, personal, relational, social, and collective self-identities were measured. The results showed that girls are better than boys in the development of both spiritual intelligence and positive self-identity. Further, spiritual intelligence significantly and positively predicted each of the domains of self-identity.
Expert Coaching in Weight Loss: Retrospective Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Painter Stefanie Lynn , Ahmed Rezwan , Kushner Robert F , Hill James O , Lindquist Richard , Brunning Scott , Margulies Amy
Published: December 2017

BACKGROUND

Providing coaches as part of a weight management program is a common practice to increase participant engagement and weight loss success. Understanding coach and participant interactions and how these interactions impact weight loss success needs to be further explored for coaching best practices.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to analyze the coach and participant interaction in a 6-month weight loss intervention administered by Retrofit, a personalized weight management and Web-based disease prevention solution. The study specifically examined the association between different methods of coach-participant interaction and weight loss and tried to understand the level of coaching impact on weight loss outcome.

METHODS

A retrospective analysis was performed using 1432 participants enrolled from 2011 to 2016 in the Retrofit weight loss program. Participants were males and females aged 18 years or older with a baseline body mass index of ≥25 kg/m², who also provided at least one weight measurement beyond baseline. First, a detailed analysis of different coach-participant interaction was performed using both intent-to-treat and completer populations. Next, a multiple regression analysis was performed using all measures associated with coach-participant interactions involving expert coaching sessions, live weekly expert-led Web-based classes, and electronic messaging and feedback. Finally, 3 significant predictors (P<.001) were analyzed in depth to reveal the impact on weight loss outcome.

RESULTS

Participants in the Retrofit weight loss program lost a mean 5.14% (SE 0.14) of their baseline weight, with 44% (SE 0.01) of participants losing at least 5% of their baseline weight. Multiple regression model (R2=.158, P<.001) identified the following top 3 measures as significant predictors of weight loss at 6 months: expert coaching session attendance (P<.001), live weekly Web-based class attendance (P<.001), and food log feedback days per week (P<.001). Attending 80% of expert coaching sessions, attending 60% of live weekly Web-based classes, and receiving a minimum of 1 food log feedback day per week were associated with clinically significant weight loss.

CONCLUSIONS

Participant’s one-on-one expert coaching session attendance, live weekly expert-led interactive Web-based class attendance, and the number of food log feedback days per week from expert coach were significant predictors of weight loss in a 6-month intervention.
Comparing Risks and Benefits for Value Enhancement of Online Purchase
Authors: Sinha Priyanka , Singh Saumya
Published: December 2017

In a developing economy, the acceptability of e–retailing is not very new, but the potential of online marketing in market research and analysis is still largely unexplored. This article is an attempt to understand the psyche of Indian online consumers. As consumers have their own preconceived notions toward this growing purchasing environment, it becomes important for e-retailers to understand the consumers’ perceptions and attitudes toward online purchases. This paper integrates the dimensions of the risks and benefits with the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to understand how consumers adopt their online purchase processes. Four hundred and sixty-eight valid responses were analyzed using structural equation modeling on AMOS 21 to identify the relationship between the different factors and the intention to purchase online. The paper concludes that consumers’ purchase intentions are jointly determined by their attitude towards online purchases and the subjective norm. Furthermore, their attitude is determined by the sub-dimensions of perceived benefits (hedonic benefit, convenience benefit, economic benefit and variety) and the sub-dimensions of perceived risk (product risk and financial risk).
Analisis Penyebab Kegagalan Penggunaan Sistem Informasi Manajemen Puskesmas (Simpus) dalam Penerimaan Pasien Rawat Jalan di Puskesmas Adimulyo Kabupaten Kebumen
Authors: Christanti Novi Dwi , Pratiwi Rita Dian
Published: December 2017

Latar Belakang: Berdasarkan hasil studi pendahuluan di Puskesmas Adimulyo, SIMPUS tidak digunakan lagi dalam kegiatan pelayanan penerimaan pasien rawat jalan sejak tahun 2012 sampai sekarang. Selama ini kegiatan pelayanan penerimaan pasien rawat jalan di Puskesmas Adimulyo dilakukan secara manual, hal ini mengakibatkan proses kegiatan pelayanan membutuhkan waktu yang lama. Terutama pada saat proses pencarian nomor rekam medis pasien yang tidak membawa kartu berobat.Tujuan: Menganalisis faktor-faktor penyebab kegagalan penggunaan Sistem Informasi Manajemen Puskesmas (SIMPUS) dalam kegiatan penerimaan pasien rawat jalan di Puskesmas Adimulyo.Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif dengan jenis penelitian kualitatif dan rancangan penelitian fenomenologi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah petugas penerimaan pasien rawat jalan dan objeknya SIMPUS. Teknik pengambilan datanya menggunakan wawancara, observasi dan studi dokumentasi. Teknik analasis data yang dilakukan peneliti meliputi tahap reduksi data, penyajian data dan menarik kesimpulan.Hasil: Faktor-faktor yang menjadi penyebab tidak digunakannya SIMPUS adalah faktor man meliputi kurangnya dukungan dari kepala puskesmas dan kurangnya pemahaman petugas mengenai pentingnya penggunaan SIMPUS. Faktor method yaitu tidak adanya prosedur penggunaan SIMPUS pada penerimaan pasien rawat jalan.Kesimpulan: Faktor-faktor yang menjadi penyebab tidak digunakannya SIMPUS dalam penerimaan pasien rawat jalan adalah faktor man (manusia) dan method (metode).
Pemanfaatan Pembiayaan dalam Sistem Kesehatan di Indonesia
Authors: Dewi Shita
Published: December 2017

Sistem Kesehatan di Indonesia didukung oleh pembiayaan pemerintah yang cukup besar. Pembiayaanpemerintah bersumber baik dari pemerintah Pusat mau pun pemerintah daerah. Anggaran pemerintahPusat disalurkan melalui berbagai saluran misalnya DAU, DAK, DAK non fisik (dahulu BOK), JaminanKesehatan Nasional, dan sebagainya. Sementara anggaran pemerintah daerah dapat dalam berbagaibentuk untuk mendukung program Pusat mau pun untuk pembiayaan program inovasi daerah sendiri.Dengan begitu banyaknya sumber-sumber pembiayaan sistem kesehatan di Indonesia, tentunya menarikuntuk melihat apakah pemanfaatannya sudah efektif dan apakah pembiayaan yang tersedia telahdapat memberi daya ungkit terhadap layanan kesehatan. Sebagaimana diketahui masyarakat umum,pembiayaan kesehatan melalui JKN misalnya telah menelan biaya yang sangat besar sehingga BPJSKesehatan mengalami deficit selama diimplementasikannya JKN. Tentu saja ada berbagai penjelasanyang diberikan oleh BPKS terkait hal ini khususnya mengenai kurangnya nilai premi yang ditetapkan.Tetapi, tentu saja masalah dalam manajemen keuangan tidak hanya menyangkut sisi pemasukan saja,tetapi juga sisi pengeluaran. Adakah upaya-upaya yang telah dilakukan untuk membenahi manajemenkeuangan sehingga sistem kesehatan di Indonesia dapat tetap menghasilkan layanan yang berkualitasdan adekuat untuk melayani seluruh masyarakat Indonesia? Namun, tentu saja permasalahannya bukanhanya ada pada JKN. Anggaran kesehatan di Indonesia masih sangat under-funded dan pemerintah masihberupaya mencari sumber-sumber untuk menambah anggaran kesehatan. Namun sebelum pemerintahberkomitmen untuk meningkatkan anggaran kesehatan, tentu pemerintah juga berharap ada bukti-buktimengenai pemanfaatan yang efektif dari pembiayaan yang saat ini ada.Artikel dalam terbitan kali ini membahas berbagai contoh analisis pemanfaatan pembiayaan kesehatandi berbagai daerah. Terdapat artikel mengenai bagaimana anggaran pemerintah daerah digunakan untukmelakukan rekrutmen tenaga dokter di salah satu Kabupaten di Indonesia, pemanfaatan dana BOK untukmendukung program KIA, pemanfaatan dana kapitasi di Puskesmas, pemanfaatan dana BLUD untukmembangun sistem remunerasi di Rumah Sakit, pemanfaatan dana DAK non fisik untuk membiayaitenaga kontrak, dan juga bagaimana alokasi pemerintah daerah untuk sektor kesehatan.Kajian-kajian semacam ini tentunya diharapkan dapat muncul dari berbagai wilayah di Indonesia agar dapatmemberi gambaran yang lebih konkrit mengenai tantangan dan konteks dari pemanfaatan pembiayaankesehatan dan hasil-hasilnya. Kami menghimbau lebih banyak lagi peneliti yang dapat melakukan kajiansejenis agar dapat memberi masukan kepada pemerintah dalam hal perencanaan keuangan dan alokasi,serta mekanisme pemanfaatan anggaran kesehatan yang lebih baik lagi di masa depan.Selamat membaca.Shita Dewi
Elites políticas e repertório de contestação: Intelectuais de São Paulo no contexto da crise do império
Authors: Correa Rubens Arantes
Published: December 2017

o artigo pretende oferecer algumas reflexões sobre o contexto da crise do Império que culminou com a proclamação da República em 1889, retomando o debate sobre os fatores que contribuíram para o esgotamento do sistema monárquico brasileiro, levantando elementos teóricos como estruturas de oportunidades e ação política.  O artigo apresenta a trajetória de um grupo de intelectuais de São Paulo,  procurando mostrar como sua formação acadêmica, suas atividades profissionais e seus engajamentos político-partidários são reveladores da emergência de uma “nova elite” que como estratégia de ação contestadora ao sistema hegemônico lança mão da bandeira republicana, aproveitando as rachaduras do edifício político dominante.
Lutas frustradas, sementes plantadas mobilizações do MST no Noroeste e Triângulo Mineiro (1989-1992)
Authors: Zangelmi Arnaldo José
Published: December 2017

O objetivo desse artigo é tratar das mobilizações de alguns militantes do Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem-Terra nas regiões Noroeste e Triângulo Mineiro, entre os anos de 1989 e 1992. Assim, buscou-se discutir suas ações no sentido da realização de ocupações de terras, suas interações com os trabalhadores rurais para esse intento, a reação de seus adversários e as relações com as outras organizações empenhadas na luta pela terra nesses contextos.
Pintura e poesia em Baudelaire: leitura dos textos de estética a partir de Les fleurs du mal
Authors: Menezes Marcos Antonio de
Published: December 2017

As visões sobre artes plásticas que tinha Baudelaire, em particular sobre pintura, marcaram o seu gosto estético e, por conseguinte, seu fazer poético. Baudelaire, influenciado pelo trabalho de amigos pintores compôs poemas á criações pictóricas destes. Ao longo dos 166 poemas que compõem As flores do mal, inúmeras são as referências às artes plásticas. O objetivo deste trabalho é demonstrar, por meio do intercruzamento dos dados, que a visão sobre arte desenvolvida por Baudelaire, a partir da década de 40 do século XIX, alimentou suas poesias, principalmente aquelas do ciclo urbano, e que, ao mesmo tempo, ao compor tais poemas, ao perscrutar a grande cidade, sua visão da arte “moderna” se aprimorou. Há, em nossa visão, uma circularidade, uma iluminação recíproca entre o crítico e o poeta.
La dificultad de perdurar. Primeras experiencias periodísticas y asociativas en la provincia de Tucumán. 1820-1852.
Authors: Nanni Facundo
Published: December 2017

Abstract:In the province of Tucumán during the period before the constitutional organization of the Rio de la Plata territory, the first associations and periodicals appeared despite their ephemeral nature and allowed to construct new areas for public discussion and political deliberation at a stage characterized by the "provisional autonomies", in which the provinces reassumed the sovereignty but establishing among themselves a series of pacts waiting for a future organization of the national territory.
Bernardina Rich (1872-1942): uma mulher negra no enfrentamento do racismo em Mato Grosso
Authors: Marques Ana Maria , Gomes Nailza da Costa Barbosa
Published: December 2017

Este artigo objetiva apresentar os resultados de um estudo sobre a vida da cuiabana Bernardina Maria Elvira Rich, mulher, negra, professora, editora, membro-fundadora da Federação Matogrossense pelo Progresso Feminino. Alguns aspectos da biografia de Bernardina são focalizados aqui para discutir as sinuosidades do racismo nos tempos que sucederam a “abolição da escravatura” e a interseccionalidade de gênero.
“Tá rindo de quê?” ou Os limites da teoria Humor Gráfico na Imprensa Feminista do Cone Sul
Authors: Crescêncio Cintia Lima
Published: December 2017

O humor e o riso produzido por mulheres configuram uma maneira única de ser e estar no mundo. Partindo desse debate, proponho uma reflexão sobre os dificuldades da teoria em explicar o humor gráfico contra-hegemônico produzido por cartunistas mulheres e publicado em jornais feministas do Brasil, Argentina e Uruguai entre os anos 1970 e 1980.
A violência de gênero durante a ditadura civil-militar brasileira (1964-1985) sob as lentes de Ozualdo Candeias
Authors: Oliveira Alcilene Cavalcante
Published: December 2017

Neste texto, aborda-se a violência de gênero durante a ditadura civil-militar brasileira (1964-1985), a partir do filme A Freira e a tortura (1983), de Ozualdo Candeias. Trata-se de um longa-metragem de ficção que mostra a prisão e a tortura de uma freira. Baseado na peça de teatro Milagre na Cela (1975), de Jorge Andrade, o filme permite problematizar um tema pouco abordado pela historiografia brasileira, qual seja, a violência política e de gênero contra religiosas durante o regime militar no Brasil.
Mulheres que foram à luta: relações de gênero e violência na ditadura civil militar brasileira (1964-1985)
Authors: Longo Clerismar Aparecido , Barroso Eloísa Pereira
Published: December 2017

Este artigo se propõe a discutir as experiências de mulheres militantes de esquerda que lutaram contra a ditadura civil militar brasileira de 1964. Baseado em relatos colhidos pela Comissão Nacional da verdade, o texto reflete, a partir de memórias e representações subtraídas dos depoimentos, como o gênero estruturou determinadas relações vivenciadas entre essas mulheres e os órgãos e agentes repressivos do Estado ditatorial.
SANTANA-PÉREZ, Juan Manuel. Viera y Clavijo: Historiador ilustrado del Atlántico. História da Historiografia, Ouro Preto, n. 23, p. 43-63, abr. 2017.
Authors: Santos Javier Luis Álvarez
Published: December 2017

Recensão da publicação de Juan Manuel Santana Pérez: Viera y Clavijo: Historiador ilustrado del Atlántico (2017).
Apresentação
Authors: Martínez Blanca Susana Vega , Muniz Diva do Couto Gontijo , Carneiro Maria Elizabeth Ribeiro
Published: December 2017

DOSSIÊ: “GÊNERO, FEMINISMOS E RELAÇÕES DE PODER” - VOLUME 10, N. 2 (DEZEMBRO/2017)
O reconhecimento indígena em perspectiva: Os Akwê Xerente e os não indígenas de Tocantínia-TO
Authors: Bicalho Poliene Soares dos Santos
Published: December 2017

O reconhecimento indígena, no âmbito das relações entre indígenas e não indígenas, é o objetivo central deste artigo. Embora a luta social indígena tenha superado muitos obstáculos e conquistado muitos direitos nas últimas décadas, na vida prática, a assimetria entre indígenas e não indígenas ainda é predominante, especialmente no que tange à estima social. A imersão nesta problemática de difícil abordagem conduziu ao estudo de caso das relações entre os indígenas Akwê Xerente e os não indígenas da cidade de Tocantínia-TO.Palavras-chave: Reconhecimento Indígena; Akwê Xerente; Estima Social.
Confirmatory factor analysis of the Beck Anxiety Inventory among earthquake survivors in China
Authors: An Jing , Yu Minjiang , Cheng Mingwang , Chen Guoshen , Rui Guoqiang , Li Tan , Yang Chunyu
Published: December 2017

We explored the factor structure of the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) with a sample of 523 people aged 21–44 years from 4 counties and districts in the city of Ya'an, China, who had survived the 2013 earthquake there. Exploratory factor analysis was used to identify the potential
factor structure of the BAI and confirmatory factor analysis was used to evaluate the goodness of fit of the factor structure model. The results indicated that the BAI had satisfactory reliability and validity but that the factor structure was unstable; therefore, it was difficult to name
the 4 extracted factors. However, in general, our results showed that the BAI is an appropriate instrument to use for detecting the anxiety level of earthquake survivors in China.
Four varieties of diabetes mellitus in acute myocardial infarction
Authors: Koracevic Goran , Obradovic Slobodan , Kostic Tomislav , Pavlovic Milan , Kutlesic Marija , Stojanovic Milovan , Vasiljevic Sladjana , Koracevic Maja
Published: December 2017

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Rectal syphilis - a case report
Authors: Damjanov Dimitrije , Jocic Tatiana , Latinovic-Bosnjak Olgica , Damjanov Dragomir , Savic Zeljka , Kosijer Dijana , Vracaric Vladimir , Orlic Tihomir , Krnetic Zarko
Published: December 2017

Introduction. Syphilis rarely affects anorectal region. The symptoms are nonspecific and are commonly disregarded in our country. Therefore, they pose a difficulty both for a diagnosis and for a treatment.We presented a patient with the clinical, laboratory, endoscopic and histological characteristics of rectal siphilis who was initially suspected to have inflammatory bowel disease. Case report. A 29-year-old man was hospitalized with a suspected inflammatory bowel disease, with symptoms such as frequent blood-stained diarrhea, lower abdominal pain and a loss of appetite. The physical examination showed maculopapular skin rash on the body. The ileocolonoscopic examination revealed finely granulated rectal mucosa, the loss of vascular pattern, and at 3 cm from the anal verge, an exulcerated submucosal lesion 1.2 cm in diameter, with two smaller, similar looking lesions. The histological examination of biopsies showed diffuse inflammatory-cell infiltration, with cryptitis, Paneth cell metaplasia with granuloma without caseous necrosis, which was highly suggestive of Crohn?s disease. The Treponema pallidum test results were positive [hemagglutination assay (TPHA)] with a titer 1 : 2,560 and the rapid plasma reagin test (RPR) with a titer 1 : 16. The ensuing detailed anamnesis on the patient?s sexual behavior showed that the patient had unprotected anal sexual relation with another man and the diagnosis of secondary syphilis was confirmed. After the treatment with benzathine penicillin G once a week, during a three-week period, the patient had no symptoms and had normal inflammatory markers, with a significant decrease of RPR titre and normal mucosa on rectosigmoidoscopy. Conclusion. Taking in consideration the variable clinical and endoscopic manifestations of this disease, it is necessary to take a detailed history of sexual behavior, since it can be crucial for determining the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of syphilis.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY OF MAKING DRY-CURED FISH SAUSAGE USING COMBINED RAW PRODUCT
Authors: Kirichko Natalya Aleksandrovna , Mukatova Marfuga Dyusembaevna , Romanenkova Elena Nikolaevna , Uglova Nataliya Yurievna
Published: December 2017

The technology for producing dry cured fish sausage, was developed in the innovative experimental laboratory "Food biotechnology and bioactive substances" at Astrakhan State Technical University in 2017. The receipt included minced silver carp meat (70%) and blanched chicken offal (liver 10%, heart 20%); complex food additive "Salami Star No. 2"; a mixture of start cultures "Start Star"; spices (table salt, red and black pepper, nutmeg). Experimental samples were prepared at Astrakhan Meat Packing Plant, LLC. Silver carp fillet was defrosted, ground into fine stuff and washed. While washing, the water content increased to 82.0%, the content of protein decreased by 14.4%, lipids - by 3.1%. The index of ALO/FTA has decreased to 1.4%, i.e., mince quality improved. In chicken offal (liver and heart) after blanching water content was found to decrease by 10.0% and 8.93 %; protein content increased by 5.28 and 7.35; lipids - by 4.64 and 1.18; ratio of ALO/FTA increased by 0.9 and 0.5%, respectively. After mixing ingredients sausage loaves were shaped (by extrusion); after ageing they were cold-smoked (5 days) and dried. According to organoleptic and physical-chemical parameters, the loaves of dry-cured fish sausage were straight in shape with clean dry surface, without stains and damage, with dense consistency, pleasant smell of smoking and spices, with a slightly pronounced fish flavor. Content: water - not more than 50%, table salt - 6%, protein - 35.25%, lipids - 6.8%. Energy value made 191 kcal. The study results proved that the technology of sausage making from the combined raw product - minced fish and poultry offal - is prospective.
OPTIMIZATION OF MICROELEMENT COMPOSITION OF POLYCOMPONENT FISH AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTS
Authors: Zolotokopov Andrey Vladimirovich , Tsibizova Maria Evgenievna
Published: December 2017

The article analyzes the possibility of increasing food value of fish and vegetable products due to application of non-traditional fish and vegetable raw material and optimization of its microelement composition. For the purpose of efficient modelling formulations there has been considered microelement composition of a number of fish species and vegetables widely used in formulation compositions of polycomponent food products, as well as human need (different age groups) in minerals. Choosing components, that best meet the requirements of modelling, was carried out using the data base comprising over 100 components. As a modelling criterion there was taken a complex generalized criterion of optimality, which accommodated simultaneous accounting parameters of all factors making the formulation model - a multiplicative qualimetric model. A system of requirements for microelement composition of a finished product has been developed using a complex optimality criterion, which depends on a physiological need of the organism in microelements. Optimization of microelement composition was carried out by modeling the formulation of a mixture of minced meat of 7 fish species: pondfish (silvercarp (Hypophthalmichthys), grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), carp (Cyprinus carpio)), freshwater fish (pike perch ( Sander ), pike ( Esox lucius )), sea fish (cod ( Gadus morhua ), Alaska Pollack ( Theragra chalcogramma )) and the addition of vegetable components (carrot, onions, girasol, beetroot, sweet pepper, rice, maze grits, chick-pea). As a result of modelling, there were prepared three receipts of fish and vegetable pâtés most corresponding to the prescribed requirements of optimizing microelement composition of polycomponent fish and vegetable products complying with the human needs. Most balanced microelement composition was registered in the formulation including minced meat of silver carp, cod, pike-perch and vegetable components, such as carrot, onions, rice and maze grits. To obtain a balanced food product it is recommended to combine minced meat of fresh water and sea fish, as well as to use chickpea and maze grits containing selenium that is necessary for the normal functioning of immune system.
INDICATORS OF INVASION OF MASS CARP SPECIES BY METCERCARIAE OF OPISTHORCHIIDAE FAMILY IN THE LOWER IRTYSH
Authors: Medvedeva Inna Nikolaevna , Liberman Elizaveta L'vovna
Published: December 2017

In the basin of the Lower Irtysh, the most common types of carp fish (Cyprinidae) are ide ( Leuciscus idus ), bream ( Abramis brama ) and roach ( Rutilus rutilus ). The fish caught in the summer 2017 (20 ide specimens of 3+…7+ years old and 61 roach specimens of 1+…6+ years old) were infested by two Opisthorchiidae representatives: opisthorchosis pathogen Opisthorchis felineus and methorhoz pathogen Metorchis bilis , for which they are an intermediate hosts (a definitive host are carnivorous animals and a human). The extent of invasion by metacercariae of O. felineus was 70%, the combined infection with M. bilis - 25%. Species infested only by methorchis were not detected. Bream is invaded only by an opisthorchiasis pathogen (46.1%). Minimal values were registered in roach: degree of invasion by opisthorchis is 31.1%, degree of invasion by methorchisis is 3.3%, combined invasion occurs in 1.6% of fish. Intensity of infestation with metacercariae of O. felineus (specimens per one fish) made in average: at the age of 3+ - 180.4 specimens per one fish; at the age of 4+ - 105; 5+ - 483.4; 6+ - 938; 7+ - 22. M. bilis was registered at the age of 5+ - 8.5 specimens; 6+ - 675; 7+ - 18. In roach, the intensity of invasion of O. felineus per fish was at the age of 3+ - 33.1 specimens; 4+ - 9.3; 5+ - 7.7; 6+ - 5.3. M. bilis in roach was registered since the age of 2+ and amounted to 2 specimens per a fish; 3+ - 25; 6+ - 6. In bream the intensity of infestation of O. felineus is not high and at the age of 3+ it made 2.7; 4+ - 3.3; 5+ - 13; 6+ - 1 per a fish. The maximum abundance index of O. felineus and M. bilis was found in the population of ide and made 316.5 and 35.5 specimens; in roach AI was 21.9 and 0.8, respectively. The population of bream was least affected by opisthorchis (2.3). The high number of parasites proves that the Lower Irtysh basin is a natural seat of opisthorchosis, that is why, in order to prevent opisthorchosis and methorchisis spreading, it is recommended to strengthen the veterinary and sanitary control in places where fish products are processed and sold, as well as to extend activities on publicizing sanitary rules and preventive norms against these infections.
BIODIVERSITY OF OBJECTS OF AQUATIC BIORESOURCES OF THE VOLGA-CASPIAN FISHERY AREA
Authors: Mirzoyan Arsen Vyacheslavovich , Khodorevskaya Raisa Pavlovna
Published: December 2017

In the course of the study there has been carried out the analysis of the data (both first-hand research and literature data), which characterize different species of fish, Caspian seal, river and crayfish and lobsters of the Volga-Caspian fishery basin. There have been listed families and species composition of the water biological resources on the water area of the Volga-Caspian fishery basin - 125 species and subspecies of fish (only 35 species are used in commercial fishing), belonging to 21 families. They have been divided into ecological groups according to spawning zones, preferred habitats and types of nutrition. Main features of ecological changes happened in the Caspian Sea for the last 65-70 years and resulted in drastic drop of fish catch volumes including sturgeons have been considered. In the populations of all sturgeon species there is a marked trend to dominating the young fishes - up to 80%. Increase in the number and improved biological characteristics was registered only in anadromous herring ( Alosa kessleri kessleri ) sires. Caspian seal retains the number of population on the level of the average annual figures, which is related to the favorable conditions for fattening and absence of critical epizootic situations. Materials on the long-term changes in the level of the Caspian Sea have been analyzed. The correspondence of sea level fluctuations and the size of commercial catches has been studied. The recommended measures for maintaining and development of the fishery complex in the Russian area of the Caspian basin (the Russian region) have been listed. The preservation of natural populations of all fish species, especially sea fish, anadromous fish of the Caspian Sea seems to be possible only if there are coordinated actions of all littoral states for preventing sea water pollution in the process of exploration and extraction of raw hydrocarbons, providing international inspections over preventive measures and creating the preserve zone in the North of the Caspian Sea (Russia, Kazakhstan).
FEATURES OF FISH BEHAVIOR IN THE ACTION ZONE OF MIDWATER TRAWL
Authors: Khusainova Svetlana Nikolaevna , Okunev Dmitry Alekseevich , Melnikov Alexander Victorovich
Published: December 2017

Researches in the field of behavior and distribution of fish at different stages of fishing were conducted using midwater trawls in order to increase fishing efficiency, subject to the fact that, besides fish behavior, parameters of midwater trawls and types of trawling affect the efficiency of trawling. Congestions of catch objects at midwater trawling have been described. Evaluating the behavior reactions of fish under natural conditions was investigated accounting the nature and density of fish schools, their manner of migration and the depth of location. The behavior pattern of an object of catch in the acoustic and hydrodynamic areas of the vessel has been specified. Despite insignificant impact of fields of the tackle in the front part of a trawl on fish, the directing and restrictive action of fields due to the big volume of this part of the trawl is enough to prevent fish escaping from the fishing gear, which could increase catch efficiency. There have been described the conditions for decreasing fish escape from fine mashed and wide meshed parts of the trawl. It was shown that to regulate the fish behavior in the fine mashed part of the trawl and to obtain maximum efficiency of fishing, it is important to trawl with average speed. Catch efficiency is linked to fish behavior in the trawl bag and depends generally on its selective properties and parameters that determine selectivity (operating size of a mash, relative mash extension, biometric parameters of fish body, size and species composition of schools, intensity of fish entering the trawl bag, catch amount). In the course of the research there have been specified the empirical dependences describing parameters of movement of fish schools under the external conditions.
"TOHU WABOHU" IN GENESIS 1, 2. KABBALISTIC, PATRISTIC AND MODERN EXEGESIS
Authors: MOȘ Grigore-Dinu
Published: December 2017

The study presents the views of some important representatives of the Jewish, patristic and contemporary exegesis of the tohu wabohu (Genesis 1, 2). The exegesis of the expression is important because it raises, in the context of the first two verses of Genesis, the question of the way in which God created the world: from nothing or from a pre-existing chaos. I found many translations and interpretations of tohu wabohu: chaos (Jeremiah’s understanding, Jer 4: 23-26), balance between the infinite creativity of God and the limited receptivity of the pure space (Kabbalistic view), invisible and unformed (LXX and the Greek Fathers), waste, void, desert, chaos, nothingness, formless, empty (most of the contemporary exegetes). The various interpretations of the concept were usually determined by the more general view of Genesis 1: the descriptive view; the chronological view, the gap theory, the framework view or the dynamic ontological view; the liturgical, poetic and spiritual view. I found Westermann’s and Brueggemann’s hermeneutical positions accurate, honest and convincing: we do not need to choose between creation from nothing and creation from a pre-existing chaos, because the Hebrew text is in fact richer if we ignore or overlook this conceptual limitation. Based on its apophatic vision, Orthodox theology can accept these hermeneutics, because the conceptual antinomy can be a way to overcome the limits of human reason. Ontologically speaking, the primordial nothingness or abyss could be understood as the infinite kenosis of the absolute and infinite Logos. This can be the ultimate antinomy, the last limit of thought, because when we affirm the infinite kenosis of the divine Logos, we must affirm the absolutely affirmative and enstatic character of God, who admits no negation and no change within Him. I also appreciated the interpretations which accepted the idea of a primordial chaos created by God, because these interpretations allow a dialogue between the biblical cosmology and the scientific cosmology; at the same time, they offer many possibilities for application in the spiritual life and for improving faith. Why did God create the world in this way? Because only in a world that has degrees of indeterminacy in its inner structure can a real freedom be possible for human beings.
CHURCH AND COMMUNIST REGIME IN SERBIA
Authors: ZELJKOVIĆ Stefan
Published: December 2017

Christianity as a religion is not anti-political, but as in other segments of its existence, it overcomes politics and human organizations, for the Lord tells us that My Empire is not of this world (Jn 18:36). Morals, which are so important for Christ’s faith, invite people to accept authority and comply with civil obedience. Everything can be misused, or misunderstood, however, the general moral significance of the State is needed to limit evil and to maintain good for everyone when it comes to social relations between people. The State, as a system of legal regulations that manages interpersonal relations in one community, exists in various forms, almost as many as mankind. Unfortunately, Christianity wasn’t well understood from its very beginning in the country where it appeared – the Roman Empire, because of suspicion that it’s anti-state and anarchist, even thought that is far from the truth. It took some time until the State realized the meaning of St. Paul’s words: Let everyone put himself under the authority of the higher powers, because there is no power which is not of God, and all powers are ordered by God (Rom 13:1), these words imply that Christians can be good citizens only if a common language is found. However, at certain times even after gaining its freedom the Church has borne a wreath of martyrdom because of State persecution. History shows us that the systems that fought against the Church, actually fought against God, and the one who fights against God is always defeated in the end.
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE FIGHT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE DURING THE COMMUNIST DICTATORSHIP IN POLAND
Authors: KANTYKA Przemysław
Published: December 2017

The Roman Catholic Church in Poland was the main force capable to oppose the communist dictatorship. Although the state was officially socialist the condition of ordinary people, including workers in industry and agriculture, was deplorable. The Communist regime totally neglected the principles of social justice, creating and using against society the whole apparatus of repression. The Church was only force in the society which created space of liberty, provided instruction in the principles of Catholic social teaching and moral strength to the fighting for peoples’ rights. In the absence of any organisation truly representing the world of work, the Roman Catholic Church often played the role of intermediation between the civil authorities and the society. All this led in many ways to the martyrdom of Church leaders and other Church representatives. Suffering with the nation and sharing its fate allowed the Church building up a unique authority, what is still fruiting nowadays when the society tries to shake off the rests of communism now disguised in the suit of liberalism.
Evidencias sobre una nueva especie del género Dirofilaria en perros de Neuquén, Argentina
Authors: Vezzani Darío , Moré Gastón , Eiras Diego
Published: December 2017

La dirofilariasis canina en Argentina se extiende desde la provincia de Buenos Aires hacia el norte. En todos los casos documentados, el agente etiológico es el gusano del corazón del perro, Dirofilaria immitis, única especie del género identificada como causal de infecciones naturales autóctonas en el país. En este estudio, se presentan evidencias morfológicas, serológicas y mole­culares de la infección de otra especie del género Dirofilaria en 8 perros de la ciudad de Neuquén, en el extremo norte de la Patagonia. Las microfilarias observadas tuvieron una media de 370 mm de largo y 7,1 mm de ancho. Las secuencias obtenidas mostraron homologías inferiores al 95 % con otras secuencias de filáridos reportadas en el GenBank.
Evaluasi Implementasi Kebijakan Pendidikan Inklusi
Authors: Lukitasari Sasadara Wahyu , Sulasmono Bambang Suteng , Iriani Ade
Published: December 2017

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the implementation of inclusive education policy in Salatiga City. This study used a qualitative evaluative approach to the research subject of Dinas Pendidikan and inclusion schools in Salatiga. In-depth interviews, document studies, and observations were used to collect data and then analyzed using an Edwards III implementation model that looked at communication, resource, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. The results showed that the implementation of inclusive education policy in Salatiga is considered good, that is the achievement of 65%. Communication is an aspect that requires a lot of improvement, as well as the bureaucratic structure and disposition that is still not a good implementation. While the best aspect is the resources. The impact of this policy is evident from the increasing number of students in regular schools from year to year and the reduced discrimination experienced by ABK students by peers, teachers and the community.
Evaluasi Program Pelatihan In House Training (IHT) di Sekolah Dasar Swasta
Authors: Ayuningtyas Aih Ervanti , Slameto Slameto , Dwikurnaningsih Yari
Published: December 2017

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the instructional, institutional, and behavioral dimensions of the In-House Training (IHT) program at the SD Muhammadiyah (Plus) Salatiga Academic Year 2013/2014. This is an evaluative study with Three Dimensional Cube Model. Data collection techniques used interviews, questionnaires, and document studies. Collected data then analyzed descriptively, ordinal data were analyzed using Three Box Method. Validation of data using technique and/or source triangulation. The results showed: (1) In the instructional dimension including organization, content/material, methodology, facilities, and cost included in good category, although there is little improvement in adjusting method with program objectives; (2) In the institutional dimension that includes speakers, trainees, administrator/committees, education specialists, families, and communities are included in either category, although there is still need for improvement in terms of needs analysis in terms of the needs of teachers; (3) In the behavioral dimension that is the goal of the IHT program and is divided into the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains almost all have been achieved well, although there is one goal in the psychomotor realm that has not been achieved well because one goal is not a priority to be achieved in time of three years. Recommendations for program sustainability, programs can be continued with improvements.
Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Matematika Berbentuk Leaflet Berbasis Kemampuan Kognitif Siswa Berdasarkan Teori Bruner
Authors: Winarso Widodo , Yuliyanti Dede Dewi
Published: December 2017

Many students who are less interested in math. Therefore, innovation becomes important so that math learning can be attractively packaged. One of innovation is a development of teaching materials to create teaching materials in the form of the leaflet. The purpose of this study is to develop leaflet teaching materials on the subjects of cube and beam based on student’s cognitive abilities referred Bruner’s theory. Bruner's cognitive stage of the theory that there are three stages enaktif, iconic and symbolic.  A research method that used by researcher is research method and development. The model used is the design development according to Sugiyono, consists of problem identification, data collection, preparation of teaching materials, design validation, design revisions, product testing, product revision, utility testing. Aspects of assessment used were the product assessment by experts, cognitive ability tests students based on the theory of Bruner and student response sheet. In the product assessment consist of worthiness content, display, language, and completeness of the component