bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
c-MPL provides tumor-targeted T-cell receptor-transgenic T cells with costimulation and cytokine signals
Authors: Nishimura Christopher D. , Brenner Daniel A. , Mukherjee Malini , Hirsch Rachel A. , Ott Leah , Wu Meng-Fen , Liu Hao , Dakhova Olga , Orange Jordan S. , Brenner Malcolm K. , Lin Charles Y. , Arber Caroline
Published: October 2017

Key Points

c-MPL enables tumor-directed TCR+ T cells to become sequential killers by improving immune synapses, costimulation, and cytokine signals. c-MPL activation improves in vivo persistence and antitumor function of adoptively transferred c-MPL+ TCR-transgenic T cells.
Successful desensitization with proteasome inhibition and costimulation blockade in sensitized nonhuman primates
Authors: Kwun Jean , Burghuber Christopher , Manook Miriam , Ezekian Brian , Park Jaeberm , Yoon Janghoon , Yi John S. , Iwakoshi Neal , Gibby Adriana , Hong Jung Joo , Farris Alton B. , Kirk Allan D. , Knechtle Stuart J.
Published: October 2017

Key Points

Targeting both PCs and GC response reduces donor-specific antibodies and prolongs graft survival in sensitized NHP kidney transplantation.
Placental Growth Factor Is Required for Ovulation, Luteinization, and Angiogenesis in Primate Ovulatory Follicles
Authors: Bender Hannah R , Trau Heidi A , Duffy Diane M
Published: October 2017

Placental growth factor (PGF) is member of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family of angiogenesis regulators. VEGFA is an established regulator of ovulation and formation of the corpus luteum. To determine whether PGF also mediates aspects of ovulation and luteinization, macaques received gonadotropins to stimulate multiple follicular development. Ovarian biopsies and whole ovaries were collected before (0 hours) and up to 36 hours after human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) administration to span the ovulatory interval. PGF and VEGFA were expressed by both granulosa cells and theca cells. In follicular fluid, PGF and VEGFA levels were lowest before hCG. PGF levels remained low until 36 hours after hCG administration, when PGF increased sevenfold to reach peak levels. Follicular fluid VEGFA increased threefold to reach peak levels at 12 hours after hCG, then dropped to intermediate levels. To explore the roles of PGF and VEGFA in ovulation, luteinization, and follicular angiogenesis in vivo, antibodies were injected into the follicular fluid of naturally developed monkey follicles; ovariectomy was performed 48 hours after hCG, with ovulation expected about 40 hours after hCG. Intrafollicular injection of control immunoglobulin G resulted in no retained oocytes, follicle rupture, and structural luteinization, including granulosa cell hypertrophy and capillary formation in the granulosa cell layer. PGF antibody injection resulted in oocyte retention, abnormal rupture, and incomplete luteinization, with limited and disorganized angiogenesis. Injection of a VEGFA antibody resulted in oocyte retention and very limited follicle rupture or structural luteinization. These studies demonstrate that PGF, in addition to VEGFA, is required for ovulation, luteinization, and follicular angiogenesis in primates.
Intrathecal Migration of a Broken Posterior Spinal Rod A Case Report
Authors: Gomez Jaime A. , Chapman Talia R. , Kim Yongjung J.
Published: October 2017

An unusual complication of intrathecal broken rod migration into the dural sac following spinal instrumentation is reported. The clinical and radiographic records were retrospectively evaluated for a 49-year-old, morbidly obese woman who presented with walking difficulty and pitching forward posture 11 years after posterior spinal fusion. The radiographs demonstrated a foreign body consistent with a broken spinal rod that had migrated to the midline behind the L6-S1 disc. Because of the persistent symptoms and suspected implant failure, the patient was taken to the operating room for exploration and posterior spinal instrumentation from L1-S1. A round hole in the thecal sac measuring 6 mm in diameter was identified medial and proximal to the L6 pedicle screw. The mobile, broken rod measuring 23 x 5.5 mm inside the thecal sac was removed after durotomy following localization by C-arm fluoroscopy. After removal of the rod and re-instrumentation, the patient’s neurologic symptoms resolved and her back pain was resolved.
Οι κοινωνικές δεξιότητες, η κοινωνική θέση και το αίσθημα του «ανήκειν» των μαθητών με και χωρίς ειδικές εκπαιδευτικές ανάγκες στο γενικό δημοτικό σχολείο
Authors: Statiri Vasiliki , Andreou Eleni
Published: October 2017

Differing educational, social and emotional needs of each pupil have to be taken into consideration by the contemporary inclusive practices applied in the school environment. Effective social inclusion of pupils is significantly affected by social compe-tence, positive social relationships and strong bonds with the school. The aim of the pre-sent study is to investigate the social skills, the social position and the sense of belonging to a school among elementary school pupils with or without special educational needs (SEN). Furthermore, the association between social position and social skills is analyzed in the current study. The relationship between social position and the sense of belonging to a school is also scrutinized. The sample consisted of 498 pupils attending the 4th, 5th and 6th grades of primary school, 64 of whom participated in pull-out special education deliv-ery programs operating within mainstream schools. Two self-report questionnaires and a sociometric test were distributed to assess the social skills, sense of belonging and social position of pupils. According to the findings, pupils with SEN have lower social positions, poorer social skills and also a poorer sense of belonging compared to their typical peers. Considering the association between the variables, the social position is slightly correlated with social skills for the whole sample and for the group of typically developing pupils. However, this relationship is stronger for the group of pupils with SEN. A low positive correlation between the social position and the sense of belonging also emerged for the whole sample and for the group of typically developing pupils. This rela-tionship is not significant for the group of pupils with SEN though. The findings indicate that pupils with SEN run a higher social risk than the typical pupils. A supportive school climate and equal learning and participation opportunities are highly recommended. Moreover, enhancing social skills may be beneficial not only for the pupils with SEN, but also for every pupil.
A Correlation between Radiotherapy Dose on the Mediastinal Lymphoma and Cardiovascular Dose with Using Respiratory Control System
Authors: Филатова Е. , Filatova E. , Ламанова О , Lamanova O , Филатов П. , Filatov P. , Жеравин А. , Zheravin A.
Published: October 2017

Purpose: To find a correlation between prescribed dose on the irradiation area and dose on heart and ascending aorta, using the "breath holding" method in classical radiotherapy course for patients with Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin mediastinal lymphomas.

Material and methods: For patients of reproductive age with diagnose Hodgkin, non-Hodgkin mediastinal lymphomas we conducted radiotherapy with contouring of tumor, and critical structures, include heart and ascending aorta. Radiotherapy was conducted on breath holding (ABC) for shielding radiation dose from heart, ascending aorta and lungs. We did calculations of length and diameter of the contoured aorta and dose that it and heart took. Also, we did correlation calculation of relationship between prescribed dose on the tumor and doses cover to the heart and aorta on 6 and 10 MV nominal energies.

Results: According to the protocol RTOG 1005 for the heart zone, exceeding the threshold level for V20 < 5 % occurred in 11 cases out 21, and 8 cases from them are for 10 MV energy. For V10 < 30 % it happened in nine cases from 21, and seven cases from them are for 10 MV energy too. The correlation coefficient between the prescribed dose and the received dose for protocol RTOG 1005 V10 < 30 % was 0.71 and it showed the highest value. This index is lower on 13 % for protocol RTOG 0623 (V67) – 0..58, and it has the weakest coefficient correlation (V33) – 0.45. The value of the correlation coefficient for the aorta decreased with an increase in the volume to which the prescribed dose of the irradiation area falls and, consequently a 10 and 20 % of the aorta volume is getting a maximum value from the prescribed dose.

Conclusion: Our research showed what contouring of ascending aorta is obligatorily procedure, because the average dose on it was 10.73 Gy for 10 MV and 6.50 Gy for 6 MV energies. It is obvious that using 6 MV energy is more organ-preserving method of thea radiotherapy treatment when using a such techniques as ABC. It is a very important to study the issue of the permissible dose per volume of ascending aorta without critical consequences for cardiovascular system. In addition, it particularly important if we take into account that all patients had a chemotherapy course before radiation therapy which also caused cardiotoxicity.
Subjective daytime functioning assessment in people with insomnia
Authors: Grabowski Karol , Nowicka-Sauer Katarzyna , Zdrojewski Tomasz , Rutkowski Marcin , Bandosz Piotr , Nowicki Zbigniew
Published: October 2017

Cel pracy

Celem pracy była ocena częstości występowania oraz nasilenia subiektywnego upośledzenia funkcjonowania w ciągu dnia wśród osób deklarujących objawy bezsenności w zależności od wieku, płci oraz typu i czasu trwania snem tych objawów.

Metoda

Grupa badana składała się z osób biorących udział w badaniu NATPOL. Spośród 2413 badanych (1245 kobiet i 1168 mężczyzn) w wieku 18 – 79 lat wyodrębniono grupę osób deklarujących objawy bezsenności liczącą 1221 osób (736 kobiet i 485 mężczyzn) w wieku 18-79 lat. Dane dotyczące rodzaju objawów bezsenności, czasu ich trwania oraz subiektywnej oceny funkcjonowania poddano analizie statystycznej.

Wyniki

Upośledzenie funkcjonowania zgłaszało 825 osób, czyli 67,7% deklarujących subiektywną bezsenność i było ono częste wśród kobiet. Wśród osób doświadczających objawów bezsenności powyżej 2 tygodnie upośledzenie funkcjonowania dotyczyło 72,4% osób, wśród osób z objawami trwającymi do 2 tygodni 70,7% i z objawami trwającymi kilka dni 64,9%. Wśród osób ze znacznym stopniem upośledzenia funkcjonowania 20% stanowiły osoby o najdłużej utrzymujących się objawach bezsenności. Dla krótszych okresów wartości te wynosiły odpowiednio 8,6% i 6,9%. Wśród z niewielkim upośledzeniem funkcjonowania dominowały osoby z najkrótszymi okresami utrzymywania się objawów bezsenności – odpowiednio 32,5% i 35,3%. W grupie wiekowej 18-24 lata najczęstsze było łagodne upośledzenie funkcjonowania (66,66%).

Wnioski

Subiektywne pogorszenie funkcjonowania w ciągu dnia jest powszechnym problemem wśród osób deklarujących bezsenność. Występuje częściej u kobiet a częstość jego występowania i nasilenie są większe u osób z dłuższym okresem utrzymywania się objawów bezsenności. Rozpowszechnienie pogorszenia funkcjonowania nie zależy od wieku, a jego natężenie jest najmniejsze u osób w wieku 18-24 lata.
Talking heresy about ‘quality’ early childhood education and care for children in poverty
Authors: Simpson Donald , Loughran Sandra , Lumsden Eunice , Mazzocco Philip , Clarke Rory McDowall , Winterbottom Christian
Published: October 2017

This paper considers the socially progressive function of a model of ‘quality’ early childhood education and care widely prescribed to address child poverty across England and the USA. Ubiquitous, it is imbued with a sense of objectivity, secureness and practicality. We question these foundations. Then using data from practitioners in both countries, we contrast expectations about this model of ECEC as an unmitigated good building resilience to ‘break cycles of disadvantage’, with the everyday experiences and frustrations of practitioners pursuing it. Their data suggest this model of ‘quality’ has limitations and some heresy is required about this policy orthodoxy.
A TECNOLOGIA SOCIAL E OS TEMAS ASSOCIADOS: UM OLHAR SOB O TRABALHO ARTÍSTICO DE TOBBE MALM
Authors: Mourão Nadja Maria , Engler Rita de Castro
Published: October 2017

Esse artigo apresenta uma breve descrição de temáticas que se associam à tecnologia social, como: a natureza da tecnologia, o saber prático e o saber tecnológico e as relações de trabalho. Busca-se relacionar os conteúdos abordados ao trabalho artístico de Tobbe Malm. Como ferreiro, o artista dá formas humanizadas a parafusos e peças de metal, que independente de suas formas, são carregadas de emoções. O Artista criou o Projeto Ferreiro Internacional Iron Rose, inspirado nas rosas colocadas nas ruas, após o trágico evento de ataques terroristas em Oslo e Utøya, em 22 de julho de 2011. Ao relacionar o trabalho de Tobbe Malm com as temáticas associadas à tecnologia social, foi observado que em cada etapa de vida do artista suas iniciativas e projetos se convergem aos conteúdos. A relação de transformação da forma do parafuso com o saber prático e científico condiz com a associação emocional, produzida pelo trabalho artístico, utilizando o ferro. Sabe-se que o parafuso carrega uma parcela do processo de evolução da tecnologia, e a intervenção do artista associa ao mesmo outra vertente da vida humana, tornando-o um trabalho inovador.
PERCEPÇÕES SOBRE A FORMAÇÃO, O MERCADO DE TRABALHO E O PAPEL DO NUTRICIONISTA NO NÚCLEO DE APOIO À SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA
Authors: Pereira Mara Lídia , Lima Rita de Cássia Gabrielli Souza
Published: October 2017

O estudo teve por objetivo explorar o modo como profissionais nutricionistas residentes compreendem a formação para o Sistema Único de Saúde, o campo de trabalho em nutrição no Brasil, e o papel do nutricionista no Núcleo de Apoio à Saúde da Família (NASF). Tratou-se de uma pesquisa do tipo qualitativa, de abordagem exploratória e descritiva, realizada em uma universidade do sul do Brasil, em que se utilizou grupo focal como técnica para coleta de dados. A partir da categoria Do brilho no olhar ao esforço para resolutividade, os dados revelaram que: a) a formação para o Sistema ainda não é uma bandeira brasileira, mas um esforço de coletivos acadêmicos; b) o mercado de trabalho requer experiência que o recém-formado ainda não tem; e c) o papel central do nutricionista no NASF é o desenvolvimento da vontade, com brilho no olhar, de ampliar o horizonte de saúde para (inter) agir com demais disciplinas rumo à produção de um conhecimento transdisciplinar que funcionará como farol para a prática contextualizada de matriciamento e projeto terapêutico singular. Concluiu-se que a garantia do bem saúde e a resolutividade de problemas estão na dependência da transformação do conhecimento setorial em tecnologias atitudinais.
Henry Ford e a questão salarial
Authors: San Martins Fábio
Published: October 2017

Henry Ford desenvolveu novas metodologias de produção que promoveram uma intensificação no regime de trabalho usual, demandando dos trabalhadores maior desgaste. A consolidação das novas metodologias fordistas de produção enfrentou resistência por parte dos trabalhadores. Henry Ford foi obrigado a enfrentar o problema dos salários e refletir sobre o seu papel na economia das empresas e no capitalismo em geral. Este artigo examina a ótica empresarial da questão salarial com base nas concepções de Henry Ford, e debate as suas ideias sobre os salários com as ideias dos estudiosos do “Five Dollar Day”, a fim de realçar as contribuiçõesdesse autor.
Accumulation of Heavy Metals (Cu and Pb) In Two Consumed Fishes from Musi River Estuary, South Sumatera
Authors: Eka Putri Wike Ayu , Bengen Dietriech G , Prartono Tri , Riani Etty
Published: October 2017

Fish is one of the protein sources for humans which its existence is susceptible to the contamination, one of which is the heavy metal. The lack of information regarding the content of heavy metal in the edible fish in South Sumatera makes this study important to be done. This study was aimed to analyze the concentration of heavy metal in two species of edible fishes at Musi River Estuary site. The study was conducted in the estuary section of Musi River from September to November 2014. The heavy metals of Cu and Pb in the water and in the fish organs were analyzed using AAS with a type of SpektrA A-20 Variant Plus using a mixture of Air-Acetylene flame. The result showed the variation of Cu and Pb concentrations in each of species and three organs observed. The concentration of Cu and Pb in the liver was higher than in the gills and the muscle (liver>gills>muscle). The concentration of Cu and Pb in the muscle of all fish species were not exceed the safe limit for consumption. Keywords: Cu and Pb, consumed fish, Musi River estuary
Water Quality and Sediment Profile in Shrimp Culture with Different Sediment Redox Potential and Stocking Densities Under Laboratory Condition
Authors: Wiyoto Wiyoto , Sukenda Sukenda , Harris Enang , Nirmala Kukuh , Djokosetiyanto Daniel
Published: October 2017

Sediment quality has been considered as one of the prime factors influencing the environment quality that support maximum shrimp production.The aim of the study was toevaluate the effects of sediment redox potential and shrimp stocking density on the profile of some sediment and water quality parameters. Two factors randomized factorial design was applied, with stocking density (60 and 120 shrimps.m-2) as the first variable and sediment redox potential (-65 mV, -108 mV and -206 mV) as the second variable. Some significant changes in TP, total Mn, and total S concentrations in the sediment were observed after the experimentation (P<0.05). Sediment redox potential significantly affected the dissolved oxygen, TAN, NO2, NO3, and H2S concentrations in the water. Whereas shrimp stocking density affected all water quality parameters except H2S concentration. Significant interactions between redox potential and stocking densities were observed in the nitrite and alkalinity concentrations. The significant effects of both shrimp density and redox potential on the sediment and water parameters in particular those that are known to directly affect the shrimp welfare (e.g. oxygen, ammonia, nitrite and H2S) indicate that these variables are of important aspects in shrimp pond management. Furthermore, the results clearly showed that -206mV redox potential significantly reduced the dissolved oxygen concentration in the sediment-water interface and increased the generation of H2S in water column. Thereby, this redox potential level is not advisable for shrimp culture system. Keywords: redox potential, stocking density.
Penggunaan macam mulsa dan pola jarak tanam terhadap pertumbuhan dan produksi Pakchoy (Brassica rapa chinensis l.)
Authors: Irawati Heni , Purbajanti Endang Dwi , Sumarsono Sumarsono , Fatchullah Deden
Published: October 2017

Problems in the cultivation of plants pakchoy caused by the influence of the physical environment such as climate, wind, temperature, the intensity of solar radiation, humidity, and soil. The research aims to know types of mulch and patterns of the plant spacing for optimizing on growth and yield of pakchoy. This experiment had been conducted in the experimental field Margahayu, Balai Penelitian Tanaman Sayuran, Lembang on September-November 2016. The design of the research which used was randomized block design factorial with 9 treatment combinations and 3 replications. The first factor is “Types of Mulch”, the use of M0 (no mulch), M1 (black silver plastic mulch), and M2 (rice straw mulch). The second factor is “The Plant Spacing Patterns”, which are J0 (10x10 cm_triangle), J1 (20x20 cm_square), and J2 (30x30 cm_hexagonal). Data was analyzed with analysis of variance (ANOVA) and continued with Duncan Multiple’s Range Test (DMRT) at α=5%. The result showed that the use of black silver plastic mulch and spacing pattern of 20x20 cm (square) is a combination of the best treatment because it has the fresh weight of the canopy and the fresh weight of the roots of the most highest when compared to treatment with a combination of other, namely fresh weight of canopy 5,02 kg and weight of fresh roots 253,6 g.
Pemanfaatan tanaman kelor (Moringa oleifera) sebagai hormon tumbuh pada pembibitan tanaman Tebu (Saccharum officinarum L.)
Authors: Rahman Miftahur , Karno Karno , Kristanto Budi Adi
Published: October 2017

Penelitian bertujuan mengetahui dosis ekstrak daun kelor yang dapat meningkatkan jumlah anakan tebu. Rancangan penelitian yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak lengkap faktorial dua faktor dengan 5 kali ulangan. Faktor pertama yaitu perlakuan dosis ekstrak daun kelor (0, 10, 20, dan 30) dengan 10 ml/l larutan sitokinin sintetik, dan faktor kedua adalah 3 varietas tanaman tebu (Varietas 1 = BM 9514, varietas 2 = BM 9044, dan varietas 3 = BM 9605). Parameter pengamatan yaitu daya kecambah, tinggi tanaman, jumlah anakan, berat segar tanaman, berat kering tanaman, berat segar tajuk, berat kering tajuk, berat segar akar, berat kering akar, dan volume akar. Data dianalisis ragam dan di uji lanjut dengan Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa daya kecambah tertinggi pada varietas BM 9605 yaitu 97,4%. Perlakuan ekstrak daun kelor memiliki pengaruh terhadap volume akar dan terdapat interaksi dosis dan varietas. perlakuan varietas memiliki pengaruh terhadap tinggi tanaman dan jumlah anakan tanaman tebu. Responsibilitas tanaman tebu terhadap perlakuan ekstrak daun kelor memiliki hasil yang berbeda. varietas BM 9044 sudah merespon perlakuan dosis ekstrak daun kelor dengan dosis 10 ml/l sedangkan Varietas BM 9605 merespon perlakuan dosis ekstrak daun kelor dengan dosis 20 ml/l, dan Varietas BM 9514 merespon perlakuan dosis ekstrak daun kelor dengan dosis 30 ml/l.
The New Regulator in Town: The Effect of Walmart's Sustainability Mandate on Supplier Shareholder Value
Authors: Gielens Katrijn , Geyskens Inge , Deleersnyder Barbara , Nohe Max
Published: October 2017

Suppliers are increasingly being forced by dominant retailers to clean up their supply chains. These retailers argue that their sustainability mandates may translate into profits for suppliers, but many suppliers are cynical about these mandates because the onus to undertake the required investments is on them while potential gains may be usurped by the mandating retailer. We examine whether supplier fears are justified by studying the impact of Walmart's sustainability mandate on its suppliers’ (short-term) shareholder value. Although about two-thirds of suppliers are indeed financially harmed, approximately one-third benefit. To delve deeper into this variation, we relate suppliers’ short-term abnormal returns to Walmart's appropriation power and explore whether and to what extent a supplier's referent and expert power sources, derived from its marketing and operational characteristics, respectively, can counteract Walmart's appropriation attempts. We find that the supplier's marketing characteristics (its environmental reputation, brand equity, and advertising) provide it with the countervailing power needed to resist Walmart's appropriation attempts. In contrast, cost-efficient suppliers and suppliers that invest heavily in R&D have more difficulty withstanding Walmart's squeeze attempts.
The Influence of Time-Interval Descriptions on Goal-Pursuit Decisions
Authors: Munichor Nira , Leboeuf Robyn A.
Published: October 2017

Consumers pursue numerous goals that are linked to particular time frames. Might one's likelihood of agreeing to pursue a goal fluctuate even if nothing about the goal's objective features changes, but if instead the only change is in how the time allotted for goal pursuit is described? Seven experiments show that consumers are more likely to agree to pursue goals when the completion interval is described by duration (e.g., “within exactly two weeks from now”) instead of date (e.g., “between today and November 17”). This pattern may arise because dates, which may make it easier to retrieve competing obligations falling within the interval, lead people to focus more on the (unenjoyable) goal-pursuit process, whereas durations, which present the interval in isolation, allow people to focus more on the goal's (beneficial) outcome. These findings suggest that although how a time interval is described seems inconsequential, it has striking effects on goal-pursuit decisions and therefore has important implications for the marketing of products and actions designed to assist consumers in achieving their goals.
Making Warnings about Misleading Advertising and Product Recalls more Effective: An Implicit Attitude Perspective
Authors: Trendel Olivier , Mazodier Marc , Vohs Kathleen D.
Published: October 2017

The authors tested whether image-based information is more effective than text in changing implicit attitudes from positive to negative, even when both forms similarly change explicit attitudes. They studied corrective information (i.e., warnings about misleading advertising and product recall notices) because it is a common, important effort to change consumer attitudes. Corrective information in the form of pictures or imagery-evoking text, as well as direct instructions to imagine the scene, changed implicit attitudes more than plain, descriptive text, which is currently the most common warning method. Image-based stimuli can change implicit attitudes because they evoke vivid visual mental imagery of counterattitudinal valence (Experiments 1–2). Conditions that hindered the formation of visual mental imagery blocked implicit attitude change, whereas cognitive busyness did not (Experiment 3). In short, imagery-based information changed both explicit and implicit attitudes, whereas materials not based on imagery changed only explicit attitudes. Managers and regulators who aim to protect consumers from claims and products that could do harm should use image-based campaigns to best convey the message effectively.
Seasonal Changes in Gaelic Football Match-Play Running Performance
Authors: Mangan Shane , Ryan Martin , Shovlin Aidan , McGahan Jason , Malone Shane , O'Neill Cian , Burns Con , Collins Kieran
Published: October 2017

Mangan, S, Ryan, M, Shovlin, A, McGahan, J, Malone, S, O'Neill, C, Burns, C, and Collins, K. Seasonal changes in Gaelic football match-play running performance. J Strength Cond Res 33(6): 1686–1692, 2019—Time of season influences performance in many team sports; however, the anomaly has not yet been examined with regards to elite Gaelic football. Global positioning systems (4 Hz; VX Sport, Lower Hutt, New Zealand) were used to monitor 5 elite Gaelic football teams over a period of 5 years (2012–2016). In total, 95 matches equated to 780 full player data sets. Running performance was characterized by total distance (m) and high-speed distance (≥17 km·h−1; m). High-speed distance was further categorized into 4 match quarters. Time of season was determined by month of the year. Time of season had a significant effect on total distance (p ≤ 0.001 partial η2 = 0.148) and high-speed distance (p ≤ 0.001 partial η2 = 0.105). August and September were significantly different from every other month for total distance (p ≤ 0.001) and high-speed distance (p ≤ 0.002). Month of season and match quarter had a significant interaction with high-speed distance (p ≤ 0.001 partial η2 = 0.106). High-speed distances run in the fourth quarter in August (478 ± 237 m) and in September (500 ± 219 m) were higher than any other quarter in any other month. This is the first study to show that time of season influences running performance in Gaelic football. The findings have major implications for training practices in Gaelic football.
Kinetic Contributions of The Upper Limbs During Counter-Movement Verical Jumps With and Without Arm Swing
Authors: Mosier Eric M. , Fry Andrew C. , Lane Michael T.
Published: October 2017

Mosier, EM, Fry, AC, and Lane, MT. Kinetic contributions of the upper limbs during countermovement. J Strength Cond Res 33(8): 2066–2073, 2019—This study examined the kinetic contributions of the upper extremities during countermovement vertical jumps (CMVJs) while using arm swing (AS) or no arm swing (NAS) conditions. Fourteen healthy men (

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± SD; age = 24.1 ± 3.9 years) volunteered for this investigation. Subjects performed in random order a total of 6 jumps consisting of 3 AS and 3 NAS CMVJs. A motion capture system was used to analyze the kinetic data. Paired samples t-tests were used to examine the subjects' mean differences in the AS and NAS CMVJ trials (p<0.05). Results for all subjects were determined for each jump subjects were determined for each jump performed, with statistical analyses performed on mean values for all 3 jumps per subject. The AS significantly increased the vertical jump height (VJH) by an average of 0.07 ± 0.03 m (3.0 ± 1.3 inches). Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scans determined that the upper limbs were 12.0% of the total body mass. Movement of the upper limbs during the AS CMVJ produced 32.2 ± 7.0% of the total mean ground reaction force (GRF), and 11.3 ± 2.2% during the NAS CMVJ. The enhancement of performance when jumping using an AS resulted in a 13.6% increase in VJH. The contribution of the upper limbs during the AS CMVJ averaged 31.5% of the peak GRF, which occurred immediately before takeoff. The upper extremities can greatly influence vertical jump performances and the accompanying kinetics. When analyzing jump GRFs, one must be aware of how much the upper limbs contribute to these forces. In addition, proper AS mechanics must be emphasized when instructing correct jump technique.
Locating Wood Defects Based on Vibration Modes
Authors: Miao Y. , Zhong M. , Liu Z.
Published: October 2017

The first six lowest-order resonance frequencies, and their corresponding vibration mode displacements along the length of Larch boards, were obtained by modal analysis. Plots of the first six bending modes of these Larch specimens were obtained using measurement data. Results showed that, compared with specimens showing small area defects, specimens with larger areal defects exhibited smaller resonance frequencies. The influence of defects on the first- and second-order modes was not obvious, but the defects produced obvious deviations in the next four lowest-order modes. In regard to mode shape, sudden deviations were evident near defects. Whether a large area defect existed in a specimen can be determined using the third-order mode, and the location of wood defects is detectable using the fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-order modes.
SMART: A System-Level Manufacturing and Automation Research Testbed
Authors: Kovalenko Ilya , Saez Miguel , Barton Kira , Tilbury Dawn
Published: October 2017

Manufacturing testbeds are used to develop, test, and analyze technologies that address some of the current challenges facing the manufacturing sector. This paper provided a classification of manufacturing testbeds and categorized several existing testbeds based on each category specification. In addition, this paper introduced the System-level Manufacturing and Automation Research Testbed (SMART), a multidisciplinary testbed used for manufacturing research and education at the University of Michigan. SMART consists of a physical serial-parallel line equipped with sensors to collect data at both the machine and system level. Various tools were used to aggregate, analyze, and display this data in a cloud infrastructure. The system setup allowed for the discovery, testing, implementation, and analysis of new technologies. In addition, different simulations of SMART were developed to augment and study the testbed at the machine and system levels. A number of ongoing projects utilize SMART's physical and virtual capabilities. These projects cover a wide variety of areas, including centralized and decentralized control of manufacturing systems and performance monitoring and analysis.
White Matter Structure in Older Adults Moderates the Benefit of Sleep Spindles on Motor Memory Consolidation
Authors: Mander Bryce A. , Zhu Alyssa H. , Lindquist John R. , Villeneuve Sylvia , Rao Vikram , Lu Brandon , Saletin Jared M. , Ancoli-Israel Sonia , Jagust William J. , Walker Matthew P.
Published: October 2017

Sleep spindles promote the consolidation of motor skill memory in young adults. Older adults, however, exhibit impoverished sleep-dependent motor memory consolidation. The underlying pathophysiological mechanism(s) explaining why motor memory consolidation in older adults fails to benefit from sleep remains unclear. Here, we demonstrate that male and female older adults show impoverished overnight motor skill memory consolidation relative to young adults, with the extent of impairment being associated with the degree of reduced frontal fast sleep spindle density. The magnitude of the loss of frontal fast sleep spindles in older adults was predicted by the degree of reduced white matter integrity throughout multiple white matter tracts known to connect subcortical and cortical brain regions. We further demonstrate that the structural integrity of selective white matter fiber tracts, specifically within right posterior corona radiata, right tapetum, and bilateral corpus callosum, statistically moderates whether sleep spindles promoted overnight consolidation of motor skill memory. Therefore, white matter integrity within tracts known to connect cortical sensorimotor control regions dictates the functional influence of sleep spindles on motor skill memory consolidation in the elderly. The deterioration of white matter fiber tracts associated with human brain aging thus appears to be one pathophysiological mechanism influencing subcortical–cortical propagation of sleep spindles and their related memory benefits.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTNumerous studies have shown that sleep spindle expression is reduced and sleep-dependent motor memory is impaired in older adults. However, the mechanisms underlying these alterations have remained unknown. The present study reveals that age-related degeneration of white matter within select fiber tracts is associated with reduced sleep spindles in older adults. We further demonstrate that, within these same fiber tracts, the degree of degeneration determines whether sleep spindles can promote motor memory consolidation. Therefore, white matter integrity in the human brain, more than age per se, determines the magnitude of decline in sleep spindles in later life and, with it, the success (or lack thereof) of sleep-dependent motor memory consolidation in older adults.
LIETUVA MINI PRANCIŠKAUS SKORINOS BIBLIJOS 500 METŲ SUKAKTĮ
Authors: Braziūnienė Alma
Published: October 2017

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TRIMATIS POLITINIO PASAULIO MODELIS: FILOSOFINĖ INTERPRETACIJA
Authors: Shevchuk Dmytro
Published: October 2017

Straipsnyje pateikiama fundamentalių ontologinių politinio pasaulio principų filosofinė analizė. Autorius susitelkia į tris pagrindinius politiškumo raiškos būdus: (i) antagonistinį, kuris pateikiamas per draugo ir priešo santykius; (ii) agonistinį, kuriuo politika atsiskleidžia kaip varžybos tarp skirtingų ideologijų ir pozicijų; ir (iii) įsivaiduojamą ir simbolinį, kuris pasirodo kaip tvirtas politikos ir socialinių kultūrinių aplinkybių ryšys. Šie politiškumo pasireiškimai dažnai būna susipynę ir įkūnija trimatį politinio pasaulio modelį, grindžiantį santykių ir politinių veiksmų tinklą.
ISTORIZMO KRITIKA BE MORALĖS
Authors: Jokubaitis Alvydas , Jokubaitis Linas
Published: October 2017

Straipsnio tikslas – atskleisti Leo Strausso abejingumo moralės filosofijai ištakas. Šio autoriaus 1930–1932 metų darbai rodo moderniosios filosofijos ir istorizmo kritikų suaugimą. Šių dviejų kritikų ryšio analizė leidžia paaiškinti Strausso visai kūrybai būdingo abejingumo moralės filosofijai ištakas. Kritikuodamas istorizmą, jis atsisako moralinių vertinimų, nes tai nesuderinama su jo filosofijos samprata. Straussas gina nesibaigiančiu tiesos ieškojimu pagrįstą, bet moraliai neįsipareigojusią filosofiją. Jo filosofijos samprata lemia siūlomos istorizmo kritikos vienpusiškumą.
NIETZSCHE VERSUS GADAMERIS: „PRASMĖ“ KAIP DOGMATIZMO IR RELIATYVIZMO PROBLEMA
Authors: Mickevičius Arūnas
Published: October 2017

Straipsnyje konkrečiais aspektais siekiama parodyti panašumus bei skirtumus tarp Nietzsche’s ir Gadamerio interpretacijos sampratų. Akcentuodami pasaulio pažinimo ir supratimo „interpretatyvią“ prigimtį autoriai susidūrė su problema: kaip įmanoma išvengti vienos vienintelės, vienintelės absoliučios ir objektyvios interpretacijos dogmatinio teigimo nepatenkant į visišką reliatyvizmą, kuris atmesdamas interpretacijų pagrįstumo klausimą niekaip negali išspręsti konkuruojančių interpretacijų legitimacijos problemos ir taip pagrįstas interpretacijas atskirti nuo nepagrįstų. Straipsnyje siekiama pagrįsti dvi tezes. Pirma, tarp Nietzsche’s ir Gadamerio pozicijų esama skirtumų ir bandymai redukuoti Nietzsche’s „perspektyvizmą“ į Gadamerio filosofinę hermeneutiką yra nepagrįsti. Antra, prasmės dogmatizmo (siekio turėti vienintelę „objektyvią“ prasmę ar pirminį signifikatą) ir reliatyvizmo (visos be išimties interpretacijos yra vienodai pagrįstos ir nenurodo į realią, faktinę dalykų padėtį) problema Gadamerio hermeneutikoje gali būti išspręsta pasitelkus Husserlio fenomenologijos nuostatą, nusakančią būdą, kaip mes pažįstame kokio nors „dalyko“ kaip „daikto savaime“ prasmę skirtinguose „profiliuose“. Tačiau Nietzsche’s „perspektyvizmas“, kritikuojantis prasmės dogmatizmą, problemos neišsprendžia ir nuslysta į kitą kraštutinumą – reliatyvizmą.
AUGUSTINO „DE DIALECTICA“ IR ANKSTYVIEJI STOIKAI: KALBINIŲ REIKŠMIŲ SKYRYBOS
Authors: Kurlavičiūtė Gintarė
Published: October 2017

Straipsnyje nagrinėjama Augustino kalbinės reikšmės (dicibile) samprata ankstyvajame veikale „De dialectica“. Teigiama, jog įsitvirtinusi interpretacija, ją kildinanti iš ankstyvųjų stoikų λεκτόν sampratos, reikalauja korekcijų. Kaip šių sampratų pertrūkį lemiančias priežastis siūloma svarstyti kalbinę reikšmę įgyjančio minimalaus vieneto, reikšmių egzistavimo vietos klausimus. Parodoma, jog reikšmės ir paskiro žodžio jungtis, kurią postuluoja Augustinas, yra daug sunkiau įžiūrima stoikų teorijoje. Taip pat atskleidžiama, jog Augustinui priimtina proto, kaip kalbinių reikšmių vietos, idėja yra nesuderinama su stoikų teiginiais šiuo klausimu.
DVEJOPA MACHINACIJOS SAMPRATA HEIDEGGERIO TECHNIKOS FILOSOFIJOJE
Authors: Čapanauskas Tadas
Published: October 2017

Straipsnyje nagrinėjama dvejopa machinacijos (Machenschaft) samprata Martino Heideggerio technikos filosofijoje. Pirmoji susijusi su Vakarų metafizikos destrukcija (Destruktion) ir jos kulminacija reflektuojama moderniosios technikos plotmėje. Pirmiausiai machinaciją Heideggeris pristato kaip pačios Būties atsivėrimo būdą „pirmoje pradžioje“ (ersten Anfang). Machinacija lemia μετά judesio pamatą, nurodantį į nuolatinę transcendencijos aspiraciją bei „techninį“ esinių atvėrimo pobūdį, nors savo „pajėgumų“ prasme machinacija graikų metafizikoje dar glūdi implicitiškai. Eksplicitiškai machinacija pasirodo tik moderniojoje technikoje. Kiek kitokią machinacijos sampratą galime aptikti Heideggerio „Juoduosiuose sąsiuviniuose“ (Schwarze Hefte), rašytuose 1931–1938 m. Juose pačią modernybės epochą filosofas pristato kaip machinaciją. Taigi straipsnyje siekiama išryškinti šių dviejų Heideggerio sampratų jungtį, kuri yra machinacijos galios (Macht) augimo tikrovės atžvilgiu nuoroda.
APIE FILOSOFINĖS KRITIKOS ESMĘ IR JOS SANTYKĮ SU ŠIUOLAIKINĖS FILOSOFIJOS SITUACIJA
Authors: Hegel G. W. F. , Schelling F. W. J.
Published: October 2017

Versta iš: Hegel, G. W. F. Über das Wesen der philosophischen Kritiküberhaupt und ihr Verhältnis zum gegenwärtigen Zustand der Philosophieinsbesondere. In Sämtliche Werke, Bd 2. Jenaer Schriften 1801–1807.Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp Verlag, 1970.Vertė Brigita Gelžinytė
Spatial Formation of Water Protection Zones on the Agricultural Land
Authors: Tairova Tetiana , Ladijenskiy Victor
Published: October 2017

In recent years, increasing of the environmental awareness due to world water pollution has been growing. Integral part is a policy design as key element in water resources management. Paper elucidates the issue of surface water pollution by means of runoff from croplands. The purpose is to develop new design technique to determine the size of water protection zones (WPZs) and to devise the normative document on the WPZs design technique by means of geographic information systems (GIS). All the calculations to be carried out in the project will be accomplished by means of GIS. GIS permit to predict and analyze developing and volume of water erosion in the study area, evaluate surface-water flow, depict catchments area.
Assessment of Bioaerosol Distributions in Municipal Solid Waste Transfer Station
Authors: Abromaitis Vytautas , Urniežaitė Inga , Martuzevicius Dainius
Published: October 2017

Operations in municipal solid waste (MSW) management chain are known to generate air pollution, especially with particulate matter. A significant portion of such pollution consists of bioaerosol particles, which potentially are harmful to human health. The presented research has aimed at assessing the emissions and seasonal fluctuations of total particulate matter and bioaerosol generated in MSW transfer facility. Aerosol samples have been collected every two weeks during the warm period of July and September. The samples have been collected by Button sampler on MCE filters. The concentration of total viable microorganisms has been determined by cultivation on Plate Count Agar. It was found that in the immediate vicinity of waste loading operations, the concentration of colony-forming microorganisms has reached 10 5 CFU/m3, while outside the building, the concentration has decreased by a factor of ~10. Both particle and microorganisms concentration indoor/outdoor ratio has revealed high relationship indicating similar transfer mechanisms of particles to the outdoor environment.
VOC Emissions from a Landfill and the Impact ont Tropospheric Ozone
Authors: Corrêa Sérgio Machado , Teixeira Jorgina Rosete , Sodré Eduardo Delfino , De Souza Carolina Vieira
Published: October 2017

This paper attempts to demonstrate the impact on tropospheric ozone according to VOC emissions from a landfill, located in the Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Area (RJMA) at Niteroi city. It is well known that ozone is formed by the reactions of VOC, NOx and sunlight. The actual situation of this area is a low-medium ozone concentration due to high levels of NOx. The contribution of high VOC values from the landfill emissions will lead to a new situation with higher ozone values. The emissions of Morro do Céu Controlled Landfill (ACMC) (Niterói) were compiled together with meteorological data using OZIPR trajectory model coupled with SAPRC chemical mechanism. The input data for SAPRC were obtained using a VOC speciation by a representative sample collected at December, 2009 above the landfill soil. The samplings were done using evacuated electropolished canisters, and the chemical analyses were done by GC-MS following U.S.EPA TO-15 methodology. The base case used was adjusted for the RJMA using the annual emissions inventory done by INEA (Environmental Agency of Rio de Janeiro State) and the VOC speciation was performed at Rio de Janeiro downtown area. The ozone modeled for RJMA was compared with the ozone modeled for the landfill area, where the differences between the modeling procedures were the VOC speciation and hourly emissions. The results indicated an increase of 27% for ozone in the region of the landfill, indicating that the VOC emissions have to be considered.
Employment of Material Flow Analysis in Optimization of E-Waste Management Systems
Authors: Gurauskienė Inga , Stasiškienė Žaneta
Published: October 2017

Waste of electrical and electronic equipment (e-waste) is the outcome of the technological progress in electronic industry determining the exponential growth in amount and variety of the electrical and electronic products (EEE), the growth of economical welfare and unsustainable consumption. E-waste management systems (MS), implemented in the EU countries are not able to cope with the e-waste problem properly, especially in the new EU member countries. The best case scenarios of e-waste MSs from advanced countries could not be transposed directly to the countries behind the requirements of efficiency. The analysis of particular e-waste MS is essential for evaluation of its complexity and peculiarity. The aim of this paper is to represent the research of agent based material flow analysis (MFA) in the e-waste MS, as the measure to reveal the potential points for improvement. MFA was performed as a flow of goods (EEE).

The case study of MFA employment for the Lithuanian e-waste MS represents the following benefit: 1) estimation of the real EEE flows, including amounts of e-waste generated; 2)detection of the roots of inefficiency; 3) starting point to perform structural selection of relevant impact factors determining the current operation of the system. The study demonstrates that agent based EEE flow analysis incorporating life cycle thinking approach for the national e-waste MS gives a broader view to the system than the administrative system used to cover. Therefore employment of EEE flow analysis is useful for improvement of the e-waste MS.
About Improvement and Development of Legislative and Regulatory Bases for Printing Industry Waste Management in Russia
Authors: Chusov Alexander , Rud’ Vasilii , Komarov Alexander , Cheremisin Alexey , Davydov Vadim
Published: October 2017

Printing industry is characterized by large variety of output production and applied technologies of its manufacturing. It leads to considerable fluctuations of technological parameters of editions, such as formats, volumes, number of printed copies and circulations. In these conditions it is necessary for the manager to respond on changes operatively, professionally and correctly. It demands from him/her knowledge of technologies, technique and specificity of printing industry.

Designs of regulatory-methodical materials for waste management in the printing industry, answering to a current state of technique and technology in this area, are necessary conditions of efficient activity of the enterprises. Unfortunately, the scientific forces which have remained in branch are estimated as very small and they experience difficulties in financing of scientific research designs. It is necessary to unite efforts of the printing enterprises for maintenance of is standard-methodical base of branch at modern level, and also to provide preparation of qualified professionals in the area under consideration.

Proposals on perfection of specifications of formation and management of printing industry waste also will be considered in the paper.
An Investigation of Impact of Iron and Aluminium Addition on the Anaerobic Digestion Process
Authors: Ofverstrom Svetlana , Sapkaite Ieva , Dauknys Regimantas
Published: October 2017

In this study, the impact of iron and aluminium salts addition on anaerobic digestion process was investigated. Mixture of primary and activated sludge collected at Vilnius wastewater treatment plant in Lithuania was digested under laboratory conditions by using anaerobic digester (W8, Amfield, UK). To compare the relative digestibility of iron-dosed (Fe-dosed)and aliuminium-iron-dosed (Al-Fe-dosed) sludge with un-dosed sludge three continuous experiments were made. Results showed that iron and aliuminium negatively impacted anaerobic digestion process by reducing the volume of biogas produced. Fe-dosed sludge produced 20-50% less biogas and Al-Fe-dosed sludge produced 30-40% less biogas in comparison to the same un-dosed sludge. VS destruction decreased during dosing of Fe or/and Al salt. Biogas composition was not measured during the experiments.