bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Antitumor Effects of Systemic DNAse I and Proteases in an In Vivo Model
Authors: Trejo-Becerril Catalina , Pérez-Cardenas Enrique , Gutiérrez-Díaz Blanca , De La Cruz-Sigüenza Desiree , Taja-Chayeb Lucía , González-Ballesteros Mauricio , García-López Patricia , Chanona José , Dueñas-González Alfonso
Published: May 2016

Background. Cell-free DNA circulates in cancer patients and induces in vivo cell transformation and cancer progression in susceptible cells. Based on this, we hypothesized that depletion of circulating DNA with DNAse I and a protease mix could have antitumor effects. Study design. The study aimed to demonstrate that DNAse I and a protease mix can degrade in vitro DNA and proteins from the serum of healthy individuals and cancer patients, and in vivo in serum of Wistar rats,. Moreover, the antitumor effect of the systemically administered enzyme mix treatmentwas evaluated in nude mice subcutaneously grafted with the human colon cancer cell line SW480. Results. The serum DNA of cancer patients or healthy individuals was almost completely degraded in vitro by the enzymatic treatment, but no degradation was found with the enzymes given separately. The intravenous administration of the enzymes led to significant decreases in DNA and proteins from rat serum. No antitumor effect was observed in immunodeficient mice treated with the enzymes given separately. In contrast, the animals that received both enzymes exhibited a marked growth inhibition of tumors, 40% of them having pathological complete response. Conclusion. This study demonstrated that systemic treatment with DNAse I and a protease mix in rats decreases DNA and proteins from serum and that this treatment has antitumor effects. Our results support the hypothesis that circulating DNA could have a role in tumor progression, which can be offset by depleting it. Further studies are needed to prove this concept.
Stability analysis of machine tool spindle under uncertainty
Authors: Dou Wei , He Xiaocong , Tang Biao
Published: May 2016

Chatter is a harmful machining vibration that occurs between the workpiece and the cutting tool, usually resulting in irregular flaw streaks on the finished surface and severe tool wear. Stability lobe diagrams could predict chatter by providing graphical representations of the stable combinations of the axial depth of the cut and spindle speed. In this article, the analytical model of a spindle system is constructed, including a Timoshenko beam rotating shaft model and double sets of angular contact ball bearings with 5 degrees of freedom. Then, the stability lobe diagram of the model is developed according to its dynamic properties. The Monte Carlo method is applied to analyse the bearing preload influence on the system stability with uncertainty taken into account.
Unsteady natural convection heat transfer in a nanofluid-filled square cavity with various heat source conditions
Authors: Nguyen Minh Tuan , Aly Abdelraheem M , Lee Sang-Wook
Published: May 2016

Steady and unsteady natural convection heat transfer in a nanofluid-filled square enclosure cavity with various heat source configurations at the bottom were numerically studied using a characteristic-based split scheme finite element method. A wide range of Rayleigh numbers [Formula: see text], solid volume fractions of nanoparticles [Formula: see text], the lengths [Formula: see text], and locations [Formula: see text] of heat sources as well as different types of nanoparticles were considered. Results showed that addition of nanoparticles into the base fluid leads to evident enhancement of heat transfer, particularly at low Rayleigh numbers and that cooling performance is strongly influenced by thermo-physical properties of the nanoparticles. Temporal development of thermal layer in a nanofluid-filled cavity was demonstrated from initial to steady stage through unsteady analysis. We found that the maximum temperature and the average Nusselt number started to oscillate, which is a typical characteristics of high Rayleigh number flow, at higher Rayleigh number in nanofluid than in pure water.
Artificial intelligence metamodel comparison and application to wind turbine airfoil uncertainty analysis
Authors: Ju Yaping , Zhang Chuhua , Ma Lin
Published: May 2016

The Monte Carlo simulation method for turbomachinery uncertainty analysis often requires performing a huge number of simulations, the computational cost of which can be greatly alleviated with the help of metamodeling techniques. An intensive comparative study was performed on the approximation performance of three prospective artificial intelligence metamodels, that is, artificial neural network, radial basis function, and support vector regression. The genetic algorithm was used to optimize the predetermined parameters of each metamodel for the sake of a fair comparison. Through testing on 10 nonlinear functions with different problem scales and sample sizes, the genetic algorithm–support vector regression metamodel was found more accurate and robust than the other two counterparts. Accordingly, the genetic algorithm–support vector regression metamodel was selected and combined with the Monte Carlo simulation method for the uncertainty analysis of a wind turbine airfoil under two types of surface roughness uncertainties. The results show that the genetic algorithm–support vector regression metamodel can capture well the uncertainty propagation from the surface roughness to the airfoil aerodynamic performance. This work is useful to the application of metamodeling techniques in the robust design optimization of turbomachinery.
Improving data collection processes for routine evaluation of treatment cost-effectiveness
Authors: Monto Sari , Penttilä Riku , Kärri Timo , Puolakka Kari , Valpas Antti , Talonpoika Anna-Maria
Published: May 2016

The healthcare system in Finland has begun routine collection of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) information for patients in hospitals to support more systematic cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA). This article describes the systematic collection of HRQoL survey data, and addresses challenges in the implementation of patient surveys and acquisition of cost data in the case hospital. Challenges include problems with incomplete data and undefined management processes. In order to support CEA of hospital treatments, improvements are sought from the process management literature and in the observation of healthcare professionals. The article has been written from an information system and process management perspective, concluding that process ownership, automation of data collection and better staff training are keys to generating more reliable data.
User Evaluation of Neonatology Ward Design
Authors: Trujillo Juan Luis Higuera , Aviñó Antoni Montañana i , Millán Carmen Llinares
Published: May 2016

Objective:

The object of this article is to identify the set of affective and emotional factors behind users’ assessments of a space in a neonatology unit and to propose design guidelines based on these.

Background:

The importance of the neonatology service and the variety of users place great demands on the space at all levels. Despite the repercussions, the emotional aspects of the environment have received less attention.

Methods:

To avoid incurring limitations in the user mental scheme, this study uses two complementary methodologies: focus group and semantic differential. The (qualitative) focus group methodology provides exploratory information and concepts. The (quantitative) semantic differential methodology then uses these concepts to extract the conceptual structures that users employ in their assessment of the space. Of the total 175 subjects, 31 took part in focus groups and 144 in semantic differential.

Results:

Five independent concepts were identified: privacy, functionality and professional nature, spaciousness, lighting, and cleanliness. In relation to the importance of the overall positive assessment of the space, the perception of privacy and sensations of dominance and pleasure are fundamental. Six relevant design aspects were also identified: provide spacious surroundings, facilitate sufficient separation between the different posts or cots, use different colors from those usually found in health-care centers, as some aversion was found to white and especially green, design areas with childhood themes, use warm artificial light, and choose user-friendly equipment.

Conclusions:

Results provide design recommendations of interest and show the possibilities offered by combining both systems to analyze user response.
A Jamesonian theory of theological practice: A critical response to the work of Roland Boer
Authors: Boucher Geoff
Published: May 2016

In a conjuncture marked by the “resurgence of religion,” the problem of historical materialism’s relation to religious ideologies has acquired a new urgency. The work of Roland Boer, recently awarded the Deutscher Prize for his magnum opus on Marxism and Theology poses this question from a surprising perspective. While his main claim is that religious influences in Marxist theory represent a sort of theological unconscious in historical materialism, at the same time Boer also advances an original Marxist interpretation of the Abrahamic religions, especially Christianity. This line of research, which extends from his dissertation on Jameson and Jeroboam through to his most recent work on The Sacred Economy, proposes that theology is a reflective representation of the social totality. In this article, I criticize Boer’s valorization of theology as a practical discourse that is postideological but non-theoretical, and conclude by indicating an alternative.
Retrograde migration and subcutaneous coiling of the peritoneal catheter of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt in a cat
Authors: Bennett Sinead E , Behr Sebastien
Published: May 2016

Case summary Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement is the most commonly utilised surgical treatment for hydrocephalus in human and veterinary patients. Migration of the peritoneal catheter is an uncommon but well-documented complication in people, usually occurring within the first 3 months postoperatively, although only a single feline case report exists. A ventriculoperitoneal shunt was placed in a domestic shorthair cat, aged 4 years and 10 months, following a diagnosis, with MRI, of unilateral, non-communicating hydrocephalus. Diarrhoea, increased vocalisation and pruritus were reported within the first 3 months postoperatively. A shunt-associated seroma developed, which was aspirated under ultrasound guidance. Within 3 days, the entire peritoneal catheter was subcutaneously coiled at the level of the seroma. The peritoneal catheter was replaced within the abdomen via a new subcutaneous tunnel. No further complications had occurred 24 months following revision surgery.

Relevance and novel information This is the second report describing peritoneal catheter migration in a cat. Repetitive head and neck movements during self-grooming, raised intra-abdominal pressure secondary to vocalisation and tenesmus, and negative pressure exerted during seroma aspiration may have contributed to ventriculoperitoneal shunt migration. Excessive loose skin and increased activity may further increase the risk of migration in cats. Diagnostic imaging should be offered prior to and following aspiration of shunt-associated swellings, and minimal negative pressure should be exerted. Attempts to reduce the frequency of postoperative self-grooming, prevention and prompt treatment of conditions predisposing to raised intra-abdominal pressure and moderate exercise restriction, particularly within the first 3 months, may help reduce the risk of peritoneal catheter migration.
Mojjo Tattoo Studio: A Budding Business of an Artist
Authors: Patel Ritesh
Published: May 2016

The study of the evolution process of a particular business will always remain interesting. Ahmedabad is one of the growing cities of India where many small businesses are carried out. The present case narrates the story of a businesswoman who had successfully transformed a home-based unorganized business into an organized retail chain of the tattooing business. It explains how small businesses can sustain against the winds of globalization and keep alive the spirit of entrepreneurship. The case also elucidates how a woman can run a business successfully along with the management of social responsibilities. It is a story of a budding business of an artist. It is a teaching case.
Topsy Turvy in Changing Scenarios: A Case on Chikankari Textile
Authors: Wason Neha , Wason Sidhartha
Published: May 2016

The case presents a typical problem that a new-generation entrepreneur faces if he wants to enter a traditional Indian industry working on the lines of business framework that has remained unchanged till now. The main topic in study is to understand the challenges faced by the traditional textile industry of India. The study concerns chikankari textile, a subsection of the vast traditional textile industry of India. The chikankari has been awarded a geographical indicator status and belongs to the Lucknow district located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state of India. The data have been collected through a series of surveys and in-depth interviews of major players in the industry. As the information was largely qualitative in nature, hence case study method was considered to be the most suited for its analysis and description of the results. The collected information was transcripted and themes identified aligned with the challenges before the respective textile form. The case highlights such challenges to find feasible solutions to set up a sustainable business venture. The case is developed from the perspective of a budding ambitious entrepreneur, Rahul Rastogi, interested in a start-up. The case describes the dynamics of the industry and closes with Rahul thinking about plans to enter and establish a start-up in the current state of affairs.
Book Review: Jaydeep Sarangi (Ed.), Subaltern Speaks: Selected Essays on Sharankumar Limbale
Authors: Driss Hager Ben
Published: May 2016

Jaydeep Sarangi (Ed.), Subaltern Speaks: Selected Essays on Sharankumar Limbale, Allahabad: Cyberwit. net, 2014, 174 pp., ₹ 300, ISBN 978-81-8253-572-5.
Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s Ideas on Social Justice in Indian Society
Authors: Raghavendra R.H.
Published: May 2016

Social justice is the spirit and vision of the Indian Constitution. It is the duty of the state to secure a social order in which the legal system of the nation promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity and, in particular, ensures that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. This article makes an attempt to explore Ambedkar’s ideas on social justice. Thereafter, it focuses on Ambedkar’s struggles and ideas on social justice in the Indian context and it finally explores the relevance of his mission for social justice in the present times.
Book Review: Manohar Mouli Biswas, Surviving in my world: Growing up Dalit in Bengal
Authors: Dattaray Debashree
Published: May 2016

Manohar Mouli Biswas, Surviving in my world: Growing up Dalit in Bengal (Translated from the Bengali and Edited by Angana Dutta and Jaydeep Sarangi), Kolkata: Samya, 2015, ₹ 350, 125 + xxx pp., ISBN 978-93-81315-09-2.
Development of the Neuron Assessment for Measuring Biology Students’ Use of Experimental Design Concepts and Representations
Authors: Dasgupta Annwesa P. , Anderson Trevor R. , Pelaez Nancy J.
Published: May 2016

Researchers, instructors, and funding bodies in biology education are unanimous about the importance of developing students’ competence in experimental design. Despite this, only limited measures are available for assessing such competence development, especially in the areas of molecular and cellular biology. Also, existing assessments do not measure how well students use standard symbolism to visualize biological experiments. We propose an assessment-design process that 1) provides background knowledge and questions for developers of new “experimentation assessments,” 2) elicits practices of representing experiments with conventional symbol systems, 3) determines how well the assessment reveals expert knowledge, and 4) determines how well the instrument exposes student knowledge and difficulties. To illustrate this process, we developed the Neuron Assessment and coded responses from a scientist and four undergraduate students using the Rubric for Experimental Design and the Concept-Reasoning Mode of representation (CRM) model. Some students demonstrated sound knowledge of concepts and representations. Other students demonstrated difficulty with depicting treatment and control group data or variability in experimental outcomes. Our process, which incorporates an authentic research situation that discriminates levels of visualization and experimentation abilities, shows potential for informing assessment design in other disciplines.
Liver Metastasectomy and Systemic Therapy Improve Overall Survival Compared With Surgery Alone After Curative Liver Resection of Colorectal Metastases in a Developing Country (Costa Rica)
Authors: Quesada-Soto Paula , Landaverde Denis , Ramos-Esquivel Allan
Published: May 2016

Background

Resection of liver-isolated metastases of colorectal cancer (CRC) offers the greatest likelihood of cure. Nevertheless, recurrence rates after this procedure are high, and chemotherapy is a reasonable choice with inconclusive evidence. We aimed to determine if there is a survival difference between patients receiving systemic therapy with surgery versus surgery alone for resection of liver metastases.

Methods

From a source population of 170 patients treated in our National Centre (Centro Nacional de Cirugía Hepatobiliar, San José, Costa Rica), with liver metastases from various primary sites, we selected 51 patients with CRC who underwent hepatic resection with curative intent. We categorized patients according to the treatment received (fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy plus or minus monoclonal antibody and surgery v surgery alone) and then calculated the overall survival (OS) rate according to the Kaplan-Meier method. A Cox proportional hazard model was used to assess the influence of potential confounding variables on OS.

Results

After a median follow-up of 41.6 months, OS was significantly better for patients treated with systemic therapy (before and/or after hepatic resection) versus surgery alone (3-year OS: 66.7% v 41.7%; hazard ratio, 0.37; 95% CI, 0.15 to 0.91; log-rank test: P = .025). There were no differences among patients who underwent neoadjuvant (48.7%), perioperative (46.2%), and adjuvant therapy (5.1%). The use of systemic therapy was significantly associated with better OS after adjustment for confounding variables (hazard ratio, 0.23; 95% CI, 0.07 to 0.92; P = .03).

Conclusion

Our findings support the use of systemic therapy (either perioperative, neoadjuvant, or adjuvant) as part of isolated hepatic metastasectomy from CRC.
Genomic Effect of Triclosan on the Fetal Hypothalamus: Evidence for Altered Neuropeptide Regulation
Authors: Rabaglino Maria Belen , Chang Eileen I. , Richards Elaine M. , James Margaret O. , Keller-Wood Maureen , Wood Charles E.
Published: May 2016

Triclosan (TCS), an antibacterial compound commonly added to personal care products, could be an endocrine disruptor at low doses. Although TCS has been shown to alter fetal physiology, its effects in the developing fetal brain are unknown. We hypothesize that exposure to TCS during fetal life could affect fetal hypothalamic gene expression. The objective of this study was to use transcriptomics and systems analysis to identify significantly altered biological processes in the late gestation ovine fetal hypothalamus after direct or indirect exposure to low doses of TCS. For direct TCS exposure, chronically catheterized late gestation fetal sheep were infused with vehicle (n = 4) or TCS (250 μg/d; n = 4) iv. For indirect TCS exposure, TCS (100 μg/kg · d; n = 3) or vehicle (n = 3) was infused into the maternal circulation. Fetal hypothalami were collected after 2 days of infusion, and gene expression was measured through microarray. Hierarchical clustering of all samples according to gene expression profiles showed that samples from the TCS-treated animals clustered apart from the controls. Gene set enrichment analysis revealed that fetal hypothalamic genes stimulated by maternal and fetal TCS infusion were significantly enriching for cell cycle, reproductive process, and feeding behavior, whereas the inhibited genes were significantly enriching for chromatin modification and metabolism of steroids, lipoproteins, fatty acids, and glucose (P < .05). In conclusion, short-term infusion of TCS induces vigorous changes in the fetal hypothalamic transcriptomics, which are mainly related to food intake pathways and metabolism. If these changes persist to postnatal life, they could result in adverse consequences in adulthood.
Robert Greene’s Ghosts
Authors: Fallon Samuel
Published: May 2016

After the popular Elizabethan writer Robert Greene died in 1592, a series of pamphlets appeared with stories of his ghost’s haunting returns. These pamphlets—Henry Chettle’s Kind-Harts Dreame (1592), Barnabe Riche’s Greenes Newes both from Heauen and Hell (1593), and John Dickenson’s Greene in Conceipt (1598)—played on the striking persona that Greene had fashioned for himself, premised on a mode of self-disclosure at odds with his romances’ fictional surfaces and crafted to remedy the impersonality of print circulation. The ghost pamphlets both appropriated and demystified the charisma of Greene’s persona, their acts of ventriloquism exposing the fiction behind his performance of sincerity. At the same time, they confronted the fictionality at the heart of public discourse itself—the imaginary presence that grounded the increasingly diffuse readerships of the early modern book trade.
Going for the Gold: The Economics of the Olympics
Authors: Baade Robert A. , Matheson Victor A.
Published: May 2016

In this paper, we explore the costs and benefits of hosting the Olympic Games. On the cost side, there are three major categories: general infrastructure such as transportation and housing to accommodate athletes and fans; specific sports infrastructure required for competition venues; and operational costs, including general administration as well as the opening and closing ceremony and security. Three major categories of benefits also exist: the short-run benefits of tourist spending during the Games; the long-run benefits or the “Olympic legacy” which might include improvements in infrastructure and increased trade, foreign investment, or tourism after the Games; and intangible benefits such as the “feel-good effect” or civic pride. Each of these costs and benefits will be addressed in turn, but the overwhelming conclusion is that in most cases the Olympics are a money-losing proposition for host cities; they result in positive net benefits only under very specific and unusual circumstances. Furthermore, the cost–benefit proposition is worse for cities in developing countries than for those in the industrialized world. In closing, we discuss why what looks like an increasingly poor investment decision on the part of cities still receives significant bidding interest and whether changes in the bidding process of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will improve outcomes for potential hosts.
ANALYTICAL ASPECTS OF GRAVITY MIXING DRUM DEVICES
Authors: Терюшков  , Teryushkov Vyacheslav , Димитриев  , Dimitriev Nikolay , Коновалов  , Konovalov Vladimir , Чупшев  , Chupshev Aleksey
Published: May 2016

The research objective is improving the mixing quality of the material and determination of structurally-kinematic parameters drum paddle mixer by means of numerical methods. The basis of modern society is the use of variety mixtures and composite materials on their basis. The preparation of the initial mixtures is carried out as directly by mixers, and in some cases by various devices, including extruders and screw presses. Among such devices drum mixers, dryers, mixers, etc are widely distributed. Their feature is the low intensity of mixing, as well as the ability for a relatively short period of time possible to achieve the uniformity of the mixture. Then the quality of the mixture practically does not change. Attempted use of commercially available cement- mixers of periodic action in order to prepare such a mixture as a feed, showed that their existing structures are subject to further improvement because of the impossibility of achieving zootechnical requirements for the preparation of feed on the basis of the purchase and BPD of their own forage. This requires additional theoretical research. The process of the blade drum interaction with the material operating with periodic mixing is shown. The obtained analytical expressions allow to determine the conditions of mixing of the material by major constructive and kinematic parameters of the lobed mixer drum on the basis of numerical methods.
STAND FOR RUNNING AND TESTING OF LOW POWER MOBILE FARM MACHINERY ENGINES
Authors: Иншаков  , Inshakov Aleksandr , Байков  , Baykov Dmitriy , Десяев  , Desyaev Sergey
Published: May 2016

The purpose of research is to improve the quality of production and repair internal low-power mobile farm combustion engines. To achieve this goal it was suggested to carry out running and testing the engines of small tools and equipment in specialized economical braking stands. The design of such stand, consisting of internal combustion engine, connected crank shaft with asynchronous electric machine with wound rotor, connected to the three-phase network, and matrix converter frequency included in the three-phase electrical network and consisting of nine bidirectional transistor switches, which receive signals space-vector control with automatic control system connected with the test equipment on the basis of a personal computer on which the signals from the sensors mounted on the internal combustion engine is also coming. This stand design for running and testing of internal combustion engines of mobile low power farm machinery is technically easy to manufacture and cost-effective to use. In addition, the design feature of the proposed technical solution is characterized by high energy efficiency and reliability, small dimensions and weight parameters, and wide range of speed control asynchronous machine with wound rotor.
Evaluation of the Carbon Footprint of Transport Support for the FIFA World Cup 2018
Authors: Комков  , Komkov V. , Трофименко  , Trofimenko Yuri , Трофименко  , Trofimenko K.
Published: May 2016

Results of evaluation the carbon footprint (caused by “Management plan for transportation during the FIFA World Cup 2018” implementation in Kaliningrad) on the basis of transport’s greenhouse gas emissions calculations are considered in this paper. Actions for carbon footprint decrease which can be used also in other cities of Russia where the FIFA World Cup 2018 should be held have been offered.
THE IMPURITY AND STRUCTURE OF WHEAT IN DEPENDENCE FROM PREDECESSORS
Authors: Тулькубаева  , Tulkubaeva Saniya , Васин  , Vasin Vasiliy
Published: May 2016

The purpose of research is to develop methods of increasing and stabilization of wheat production, providing improved phytosanitary condition of crops and crop structure in the conditions of Northern Kazakhstan. Experimental studies were conducted in Kostanai Scientific Research Institute of Agriculture (Republic of Kazakhstan). In the experiment evaluated wheat predecessors in field crop rotations with different structure and set of crops (legumes, oilseeds). On average for the period 2009-2014 less clogged were the first crops of wheat after a couple more clogged – wheat crops for peas and oilseed rape. When sowing the first crop of wheat after the pair number of annual weeds during the growing season has increased by an average of 3.3 times, perennial – 1.5 times. In the case of wheat after pea content of annual weeds has increased 1.4 times, the amount of perennial weeds on average remained at the same level. When sowing wheat after oilseed rape on the period of harvesting the number of annual weeds on average increased by 1.6 times, the amount of perennial weeds decreased by 2.0 times. Thus, the level of infestation of crops the main grain of spring wheat culture in the beginning of the growing season was determined by how effective weed control in crops of previous crops, and at the end of the growing season, before the harvest, and still protect the system in the year of sowing. In terms of the productivity of the average for 2009-2014, research has proved better option sowing wheat crop after the first couple. When plant density of 195 pcs./m2 was formed 294 productive stems, ie, productive tillering was 1.5, with the number of grains per ear – 24.7 pc. and mass of 1000 seeds – 32.3 g. Good crop structure indicators wheat variations showed after peas and oilseed rape. Productive tillering in these cases was 1.4, the mass of 1000 seeds after the pea – 31.9 g, after oilseed rape – 32.0 g.
EFFICIENCY OF PROTECTED LYSINE IN THE FEEDING OF DAIRY COWS
Authors: Головин  , Golovin Aleksandr
Published: May 2016

The aim of research is feed additive use efficiency raising of the protected from decay in ruminal lysine LiziperlTM in feeding of highly productive cows calved for balancing rations in the level of lysine. In the experiment three groups of 13 animals studied the influence of feeding protected lysine toyoung female with a yield of 7.500 kg of milk per year from 11 to 100 days of lactation, at 40 and 80 g/head/day, for diet of feed intake, milk production level and quality characteristics of milk, for the biochemical status of blood and indicators of economic efficiency of milk production. As a result of balancing diet feeding cows experimental groups by the level of lysine, increased milk yield of standard (of 4%) of fat per 100 days of lactation was 5.0 and 8.4% (Р≤0.05), with an increase in output of milk fat and protein. Feed consumption per 1 kg of milk expressed metabolizable energy were lower than controls at 3.5-6.6%. Based on the results of biochemical studies in the blood test group II cows installed upward trend in the total protein level and the amount of free amino acids, as well as the activity of ALT, with a significant increase in the concentration of free lysine of 20.7%. Calculations of economic efficiency have shown that the use of the protected lysine LiziperlTM feeding calved dairy cows, in the amount of 40 and 80 g/head/day, significantly increases the cost of the unit cost of dairy products in the first 100 days of lactation in obtaining additional income from the sale of milk in the amount of 3.6-4.2%.
Procedure for Exercising of Creditors’ Rights under Reorganization
Authors: Габов Андрей , Gabov Andrey
Published: May 2016

Reorganization of a legal entity entails significant risks for different stakeholders. These risks lie in the fact that as a result of reorganization of a legal entity, the structure of its assets and liabilities may cease to exist, or can significantly change. First of all, these risks affect creditors’ interests. Because of such risks the law provides special rights to creditors during reorganization of a legal entity – the debtor in respect of the obligation. Article 60 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation grants creditors the right to demand early performance of obligations, should a legal entity – the debtor adopt the decision on its reorganization, and if early performance is not possible, to require the termination of obligations and compensation for losses. The article analyzes the procedure for exercising of creditors’ special rights during reorganization of a legal entity. The author analyzes the original text of the Civil Code and subsequent amendments. Relevance of the article is determined by the changes in the procedure for exercising of the rights of reorganized legal persons’ creditors, which were introduced to article 60 of the Civil Code in 2014. The author concludes that the legislator has failed to find a proper (optimal) balance of interests in the current regulation of the relations between creditors and reorganized legal entities — debtors.
Homeowners Association: Is There a Need to Increase the Effectiveness as a Method of Apartment House Managing?
Authors: Шахова Елена , Shakhova Elena
Published: May 2016

The article analyzes the effectiveness of a homeowners association activity as a form of managing residential apartment buildings, explores the concept of a “management company”, “homeowners association”, the differences between these legal entities, develops proposals on increasing the effectiveness of the housing management system based on the principles of consolidation of efforts and resources of the state and public through the introduction of new management models, with the active participation of civil society institutions, proposals for licensing of homeowner associations, as well as the possibility of getting a qualification certificate for the Chairman of the Board of the homeowners association, attaching to the Chairman of the Board the status of the sole governing body not only in civil, but also in housing legislation. The author investigates innovations in housing and civil laws, submits proposals on improvement of legal institutions, improvement of legal engineering, analyzes the institute for state control over the homeowners association’s financial and economic activities.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT STAGES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE IN ANCIENT ROME
Authors: Хайриев Нодиржон , Khayriev Nodirzhon
Published: May 2016

This article studies historical-legal aspects of such issues as organization and development of criminal procedure in Ancient Rome, types of criminal procedure in this state, peculiarities of criminal procedure organization on the basis of the Laws of the twelve tables, legal status of officials, reviewing cases, as well as issues of guaranteeing fairness of the courts, specific to the ancient roman legal and institutional framework. Based on the historical development of the state and law, the author presents a different classification of the development stages of Ancient Rome and history of the Roman (Civil) Law. The author pays special attention to studying procedural law aspects, in particular, to the issues of particular characteristics of criminal procedure and judicial examination, evidence law, procedure of instituting court proceedings, hearings of cases in courts and adoption of relevant court decisions. The author conducts thorough analysis of the main stages of a criminal process, which, as the author assumes, consist of two parts — bringing of a suit, evaluation of evidence and documents, checking the accuser’s requirements, as well as reviewing claims under the lawsuit and submitted evidence, judicial examination.
LEGAL PECULIARITIES OF FINANCING UNDER MURABAHA CONTRACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ISLAMIC LAW
Authors: Михеева Ирина , Mikheeva Irina
Published: May 2016

Substantial differences in the legal regulation of the Russian and Islamic banking prevent to attract Islamic Finances to Russia, in particular, such as a ban on trading activities by credit organizations. Murabaha is one of the main instruments of Islamic Finance. In accordance with Sharia standard No. 8 the contract of Murabaha is an agreement whereby the Bank undertakes to transfer to the customer the property previously acquired by the Bank as its property at the customer’s request, and the customer undertakes to accept and pay for the goods with a predetermined extra charges to the original price. By its legal nature the Murabaha contract is similar to a contract of sale of goods on credit envisaged by the Russian civil legislation. However, the Murabaha contract has its own specifics: it is prohibited to collect interest, commissions and forfeit from a client; conclusion of the Murabaha contract is preceded by a request from the customer to the Bank on the acquisition of goods and the promise to buy them, and the purchase by the Bank of the goods in its ownership; risk sharing between the Bank and the customer; ban to change prices. There is an obstacle for Russian credit organizations to use the Murabaha contract: the taxation procedure for purchase and sale transactions, which leads to double taxation of the goods that is the subject matter of Murabaha.
SHARE IN LLP CHARTER CAPITAL AS PROPERTY: SOME ISSUES OF THEORY AND PRACTICE RELATED TO THE LEGISLATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Скрябин Сергей , Skryabin Sergey
Published: May 2016

The article investigates the issue of legal regime of a share in the charter capital of limited liability partnerships as a special kind of property. The author considers justified extending to this type of property of the rules of civil legislation on the law of obligations with certain peculiarities of the legal regime. These include peculiarities of definitions of authorized persons and parties liable; extending to their turnover of the rules on substitution of parties in the obligation; establishing the price of the shares in charter capital through a correlation with the property of the company itself, fixing of their price at a certain moment, preceding the transfer; changing of current rules on the charge of the share. The right to the share in the charter capital is determined as a prerequisite of enjoyment of rights and obligations of a participant, as well as the cost of the property belonging to the partnership.
USING OF THE INSTITUTE OF UNJUSTIFIABLE ENRICHMENT IN SETTLEMENT RELATIONSHIP
Authors: Лауэ Каролин , Laue Karolin
Published: May 2016

In 2009 Directive 2007/64/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of November 13, 2007 on payment services in the internal market was implemented into the German civil law. The article deals with theoretical and practical problems of the recovery of money paid by mistake based on the principles of unjust enrichment according to the German law with regard to the new regulation. Тhe German Civil Codex (BGB) distinguishes between “performance” and “non-performance” conditions. By presenting basic arguments the author shows that this is of crucial importance for the concept of the recovery of money paid by mistake under the principles of unjustified enrichment. Due to the new regulation the Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) in Germany has recently changed its legal opinion. The article compares the legal position before and after the implementation of the directive on payment services into the German law and its impact on the German legal concept of the recovery of money paid by mistake under the principles of unjust enrichment.
TERRITORIAL DISPUTE BETWEEN NICARAGUA AND COSTA RICA IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSOCEANIC CANAL IN NICARAGUA AND THE POTENTIAL POSITION OF RUSSIA
Authors: Ващенков Сергей , Vashchenkov Sergey
Published: May 2016

The paper considers the problem of territorial disputes between various states. The author analyzes the above problem in the context of the territorial dispute between Nicaragua and Costa Rica associated mainly with the canal construction in Nicaragua. This canal will connect the coasts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and become an alternative to the Panama Canal. The paper provides the potential position of the Russian Federation towards this problem and possible participation of BRICS-members in the canal construction. Also the author underlines the United States’ point of view regarding this problem, their influence on this territorial dispute aiming at aborting the Nicaragua Canal construction project. The author covers the position of the United Nations on this problem and possible participation of the Organization of American States in resolving this territorial dispute. The author evaluates political, financial and ecological aspects related to the construction of the canal.
REVIEW OF THE BOOK “SCIENTIFIC CONCEPT OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE RUSSIAN LEGISLATION” (monograph. 7 th ed., revised and supplemented. S. E. Naryshkin, T. Y. Khabrieva, A. I. Abramova, etc.; еditors-in-chief T. Y. Khabrieva, Y. A. Tikhomirov; the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation. Moscow, 2015. 544 p.)
Authors: Марку Жерар , Marku Zherar
Published: May 2016

The review sets out the opinion of a French lawyer with respect to the fundamental research prepared by a team of scientists from the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of Russian Federation. It is noted that the monograph contains not only a detailed analysis of the legal framework but also proposals aimed at improving the quality of the Russian legal system. The publication is also aimed at solving problems in the context of the reform of the Russian law and is a doctrinal contribution to the renewal of the Russian legislation. It is emphasized that the study reflects changes in the administrative law and process in Russia which are very similar to the events in Western Europe. Emphasis is laid on the Russian legal approaches which are not used in the Western European legal tradition, but deserve more attention on the part of foreign colleagues.
Regulation Principles as Source of Legal Rule Interpretation (on the Example of Bilateral Agreements on Capital Investments’ Protection)
Authors: Доронина Наталия , Doronina Nataliya
Published: May 2016

Protection of a foreign investor is usually based on the national Law of the State — participant of the investment dispute. This is envisaged by Article 42 of the Washington Convention on Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States of 1965. The same article allows applying in certain cases the principles and the rules of international law to settle the conflict. It is an ordinary ICSID practice to judge on the jurisdiction of the ICSID arbitration basing on the rule of bilateral investment agreements between the governments of States, which are the international agreements fixing mutually favourable investment regime between the States — Parties to the Agreement. The incorrect interpretation of the Articles of the Agreement leads to expansion of the sphere of jurisdiction of ICSID arbitration and the infringement of the basic principle of international law on respect of sovereignty of a State. Such interpretation also makes it difficult to apply the European Law as an applicable law in the settlement of investment disputes against the States – members of the European Union.
Guarantees for Judges at Work: Allowance and Pension Coverage for Retired Judges
Authors: Баранков Владимир , Barankov Vladimir
Published: May 2016

This scientific article deals with social guarantees for judges at work. Social support for retired judges forms an integral part of social security and is one of the labor guarantees of the rights for judges. The article tackles the question of financial security of judges, which is one of the guarantees of the independence of judges. The subject of the study is the special status of retired judges, which guarantees proper administration of justice, and permits to impose high requirements to judges and allows keeping confidence in their competence and independence. The article also considers the issue of a lifetime allowance for judges after their retirement. The author notes that the most important guarantee for retired judges is their pension coverage. This guarantee is expressed, in particular, in the fact that judges have the priority right to choose the type of pension coverage.
Understanding Online Hotel Reviews Through Automated Text Analysis
Authors: Mankad Shawn , Han Hyunjeong “Spring” , Goh Joel , Gavirneni Srinagesh
Published: May 2016

Customer reviews submitted at Internet travel portals are an important yet underexplored new resource for obtaining feedback on customer experience for the hospitality industry. These data are often voluminous and unstructured, presenting analytical challenges for traditional tools that were designed for well-structured, quantitative data. We adapt methods from natural language processing and machine learning to illustrate how the hotel industry can leverage this new data source by performing automated evaluation of the quality of writing, sentiment estimation, and topic extraction. By analyzing 5,830 reviews from 57 hotels in Moscow, Russia, we find that (i) negative reviews tend to focus on a small number of topics, whereas positive reviews tend to touch on a greater number of topics; (ii) negative sentiment inherent in a review has a larger downward impact than corresponding positive sentiment; and (iii) negative reviews contain a larger variation in sentiment on average than positive reviews. These insights can be instrumental in helping hotels achieve their strategic, financial, and operational objectives.
A Pilot Study on Attitudes, Knowledge and Behaviour Towards Dental Diseases Among Grade Medical Officers in the Kandy District, Sri Lanka
Authors: Soysa N. S. , Alles N.
Published: May 2016

Introduction: Oral health is an integral part of the overall health. Schism between the mouth and body might be due to the fact that dentistry is not considered typically as part of the medical system and lack of interest by the physicians towards dental diseases.
Objectives: Therefore the objectives of this pilot study were to assess the attitudes, knowledge and behavior towards dental diseases among grade medical officers in the Kandy district, Sri Lanka.
Methods: This study was a self administered, questionnaire survey which was done among 42 grade medical officers in the Kandy district. The questionnaire assessed the knowledge and the awareness of common dental problems such as dental caries, periodontitis and cancer among the grade medical officers and their behavior towards patients having dental conditions.
Results: This study showed that 76.2% and 78.6% of all the participants knew that oral microorganism and plaque and calculus are responsible for dental caries and periodontitis, respectively. There appeared to be a low awareness of the systemic diseases which are linked to periodontitis. Only 28.6% of all participants knew that periodontitis is associated with preterm birth. While 66.6% of the medical officers would examine the oral cavity, 33.3% of the participants said that they did not perform a routine oral examination.
Conclusion: This pilot study indicates the importance of increasing the knowledge of medical practitioners regarding dental diseases, so that we can utilize their support in identifying, referring and treating those conditions earlier and for the promotion of prevention of dental diseases and oral cancer.
Non Surgical Management of Large Periapical Lesions Using Calcium Hydroxide - A Report of Two Cases
Authors: Ballal Nidambur Vasudev , Jain Isha
Published: May 2016

Nonsurgical management of periapical lesions has shown to have a high success rate. In the present case series, two large periapical lesions were treated with conservative therapy by the use of calcium hydroxide as an interim root canal dressing. The lesions resulted in successful resolution and healed completely. Long term follow-up of these cases is required to assess the success rate achievable by this mode of treatment.