bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Predicted and measured performance of a vertical axis wind turbine with passive variable pitch compared to fixed pitch
Authors: Kirke Brian K , Paillard Benoit
Published: November 2016

The performance of a 5-m diameter Darrieus vertical axis wind turbine was predicted using both a double multiple streamtube model and a two-dimensional unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes computational fluid dynamics simulation with constant rotational speed for a series of operational points. The actual performance was measured in both fixed and variable pitch modes. The aims were (1) to compare starting torque and peak efficiency in fixed and variable pitch modes and (2) to test an overspeed control mechanism. Starting torque was approximately three times higher in variable pitch mode and the maximum efficiency on some runs was significantly higher. The overspeed control mechanism functioned consistently as designed. Thus, variable pitch was shown to overcome two major disadvantages of normal fixed pitch vertical axis wind turbines, self-starting and overspeed control. Discrepancies between the predicted and measured results showed the importance of accurately assessing parasitic drag losses and the need for three-dimensional simulation to give reliable performance predictions.
Adaptation of the Social Competence and Behavior Evaluation Scale for Adolescents: Structural Validity and Reliability
Authors: Vidmar Maša , Gril Alenka , Furman Lucija
Published: November 2016

The Social Competence and Behavior Evaluation (SCBE), originally developed for assessing preschoolers, was adapted for the adolescents. The instrument taps social competence, externalizing and internalizing problems. In the adolescent SCBE, more than 65% of the items (54 items) remained practically the same as in the preschool version, 24 items were modified slightly, and two items were rewritten completely. The instrument was tested on 342 adolescents ( M = 14.4 years, SD = .6). The summary scales showed high reliability. Using exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM), acceptable support for the three-factor model based on 16-item clusters was found, indicating that minimal adjustments to the items of the preschool version allows for the assessment of the same constructs in adolescence. The adolescent version of the SCBE can be valid and reliable instrument for describing social adjustment in adolescents making the SCBE interesting from an international perspective.
Further Validation of the Student Subjective Wellbeing Questionnaire: Comparing First-Order and Second-Order Factor Effects on Actual School Outcomes
Authors: Renshaw Tyler L. , Chenier Jeffrey S.
Published: November 2016

This report presents further validation evidence for the Student Subjective Wellbeing Questionnaire (SSWQ). Analyses conducted with a sample of urban middle-school students (Grades 5-8, N = 335) targeted two limitations from previous validation studies: the lack of convergent validity evidence linking responses to the SSWQ with actual school outcomes and the lack of comparative validity evidence demonstrating the relative contributions of the SSWQ’s first-order and second-order factors for predicting criterion variables. Results from the present study confirmed the SSWQ’s higher-order measurement model and then demonstrated that both first-order and second-order factors had substantive effects on several school-reported outcomes, although first-order factors were more robust predictors overall. Implications for theory, practice, and future research are briefly discussed.
Crisis of Solidarity? Changing Welfare and Migration Regimes in Sweden
Authors: Dahlstedt Magnus , Neergaard Anders
Published: November 2016

Europe is in crisis. In recent years, there has been a rise of xenophobic parties in a number of European countries. While arguing that there is indeed a European crisis, this article focuses on the Swedish take on the crisis. The aim is to contribute to the understanding of migration, from a Swedish vantage point. This orientation has particular significance since Sweden has traditionally been extolled as defending human rights and multiculturalism by opening its doors to refugees – the so-called Swedish exceptionalism. Reality, however, is quite different and former policies are contested, raising the question whether this signals the end of this exceptionalism. In Sweden, ongoing processes are transforming the core social fabric of what was previously known as the Swedish model. It is potentially a bellwether for the transformation of a previously inclusive democratic society into something quite different, in which ‘the Other’ increasingly plays a defining role.
Lambert’s problem and solution by non-rational Bézier functions
Authors: Pan Binfeng , Ma Yangyang
Published: November 2016

Solving Lambert’s problem is one of the fundamental problems in astrodynamics. In this paper, it is first shown in a systematic fashion how Lambert’s problem can be expressed as a univariate equation of one of the orbital elements or various variables related to the orbital elements. Some of the choices of independent variables reported in the literature in formulating Lambert’s problem are shown to be special cases of such more general treatment, in a clear and logical fashion. This development produces a new formulation of Lambert’s problem in terms of the argument of periapsis. A new efficient algorithm using non-rational Bézier functions is designed to solve Lambert’s problem, which takes full advantage of the monotonicity and boundedness of the argument of periapsis as the independent variable and no initial guess is required for this new algorithm. Numerical comparison results are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of the algorithm.
From Ireland with letters
Authors: Malloy Judy
Published: November 2016

Intertwining Irish history and generations of Irish American family histories in a work of polyphonic electronic literature based on the rhythms of ancient Irish Poetry, the imagined lost Irish Sonata, streams and fountains, and Irish and Irish American song, From Ireland with Letters (2010 - 2016) is an epic electronic manuscript told in the public space of the Internet. Situating the work in the contexts of Irish public literature and of public electronic literature, this paper explores both the work itself and issues of public electronic literature and in the process both divulges little known Irish American histories and suggests the potential for the public literature telling of narrative and poetry on the Internet.
Standing the test of time: Reflecting on the relevance today of Levinson’s Pet-Oriented Child Psychotherapy
Authors: Fine Aubrey H
Published: November 2016

Having the opportunity to re-read Pet-Oriented Child Psychotherapy was like visiting an old friend and reminiscing about times gone by all too fast. The re-read allowed me an opportunity to conceptualize how many of Levinson’s early tenets continue to be relevant today. As a trailblazer, Levinson made a discovery that drastically changed the way we view and understand the power of the human animal bond.
Race and policing in historical context: Dehumanization and the policing of Black people in the 21st century
Authors: Owusu-Bempah Akwasi
Published: November 2016

Too little consideration has been given to conceptualizing race within mainstream criminological scholarship. One consequence of this oversight is the existence of a stale debate over the causes of racial disparities in crime and criminal justice outcomes. This article draws upon intersectionality to present an historical analysis of the policing of African Americans. The article argues that the concept of dehumanization helps explain the structural inequalities that produce crime within African American communities and the presence of racism within law enforcement agencies. The discipline may advance research in this area by adopting a constructionist racialization framework.
A dual-threshold knock controller
Authors: Peyton Jones James C , Shayestehmanesh Saeed , Frey Jesse
Published: November 2016

The use of a knock intensity threshold set at a relatively high level is effective for identifying knocking cycles, but results in high Type II (false negative) classification errors. Many cycles, although classified as non-knocking cycles (i.e. below the threshold), are actually operating in an undesirably high knock rate region. A traditional controller is therefore likely to advance the spark further into this region, when the correct response would be to retard the spark. In this article, a new dual-threshold knock controller is presented in which a second threshold is introduced in order to identify non-knocking cycles more clearly. This enables the advance gain to be increased without adversely affecting other aspects of the response, thereby improving the transient and steady-state performance characteristics of the controller. The threshold values can also be optimized so as to minimize the total Type I and Type II misclassification errors, resulting in a significant improvement in most aspects of the controller response.
Game Outcome Uncertainty in the English Premier League
Authors: Schreyer Dominik , Schmidt Sascha L. , Torgler Benno
Published: November 2016

Despite the increasing internationalization of marketing activities by professional sporting clubs, previous research exploring the role of game outcome uncertainty (GOU) in spectator demand has been exclusively conducted within national contexts. As a consequence, very little is known about the preferences of international television (TV) spectators watching games from abroad. Hence, this study analyzes all 571 English Premier League (EPL) games broadcast in Germany between the seasons 2011-2012 and 2015-2016 in order to explore whether TV demand for transnational football games is affected by GOU. In line with the prominent uncertainty of outcome hypothesis, the results of this analysis reveal a significant and positive relation between German EPL demand and GOU. This result, however, is not consistent for male and female spectators.
Observer-based linear parameter varying H∞ tracking control for hypersonic vehicles
Authors: Huang Yiqing , Shao Shouchen , Peng Kai , Jiang Ming
Published: November 2016

This article aims to develop observer-based linear parameter varying output feedback H∞ tracking controller for hypersonic vehicles. Due to the complexity of an original nonlinear model of the hypersonic vehicle dynamics, a slow–fast loop linear parameter varying polytopic model is introduced for system stability analysis and controller design. Then, a state observer is developed by linear parameter varying technique in order to estimate the unmeasured attitude angular for slow loop system. Also, based on the designed linear parameter varying state observer, a kind of attitude tracking controller is presented to reduce tracking errors for all bounded reference attitude angular inputs. The closed-loop linear parameter varying system is proved to be quadratically stable by Lypapunov function technique. Finally, simulation results show that the developed linear parameter varying H∞ controller has good tracking capability for reference commands.
Innovation is possible, it’s just not easy
Authors: Greany Toby
Published: November 2016

This article reviews the literature and explores the institutional and systemic factors that help and/or hinder change and innovation across school systems, with a focus on evidence from England. A number of authors have argued that schools and school systems need to become more innovative and adaptive if they are to meet the needs of 21st-century societies and economies. Quasi-market models premised on school autonomy, parental choice and vertical accountability have been seen as the best way to secure innovation, but the evidence of success remains thin. The article analyses four examples of change and finds that system-wide change is possible, but requires strong and sustained political support and capacity building within a values-based framework that allows for local agency and adaptation. It concludes by drawing out three implications: the need to prioritise ‘professional’ as well as ‘structural’ autonomy; the potential for vertical accountability frameworks to condition the ways in which parents perceive and value innovation; and the need to enhance the legitimacy of innovation in the eyes of education’s key stakeholders.
A case of adult intussusception with greyscale, contrast-enhanced ultrasound and computerised tomography correlation
Authors: Rafailidis Vasileios , Phillips Claudette , Yusuf Gibran , Sidhu Paul
Published: November 2016

Intussusception is often misdiagnosed as a cause of bowel ischemia and obstruction among adults due to its relatively rare presentation outside of the paediatric population. Ultrasound is often the first-line investigation for non-specific abdominal pain and can identify the presence of intussusception. In the adult population, it is essential to evaluate for causes and consequences of intussusception; as a result, computerised tomography is often deemed necessary. However, contrast-enhanced ultrasound allows for evaluation of potential causes and complications, including a neoplastic lead point and ischaemia of the bowel, whilst avoiding ionising radiation or nephrotoxic iodinated contrast. We report a case of adult intussusception with a polyp lead point with ultrasound, contrast-enhanced ultrasound and computerised tomography correlation.
Impact of different construction details on air permeability of timber frame wall assemblies: Some experimental evidences from a three-scale laboratory study
Authors: Hurel Nolwenn , Pailha Mickaël , Garnier Géraldine , Woloszyn Monika
Published: November 2016

Poor airtightness in buildings can lead to an over-consumption of energy and to many issues such as moisture damage and poor indoor climate. The timber frame constructions are particularly subject to air leakages, and further knowledge in this field is needed to meet the regulation requirements tightened by the development of low-energy and passive houses. This article focuses on a three-scale experimental study carried out in laboratories to quantify the impact of a number of construction details on timber frame wall airtightness. For this purpose, we built two original experimental setups and to complement an existing large-scale facility. Each setup enables to carry out pressurization tests at a different scale. The results put all together give quantitative information for more accurate simulations of building performance. Some specific construction details were investigated. It has been found in particular that the density of the insulation material is significant since a soft glass wool can have an air permeability three times higher than a rigid one with the same thermal performances. Moreover, it has been pointed out that the bond between the gypsum board and the insulation has a significant impact on the resulting pressure–flow law, and to ensure that there is no air gap the whole interface should be glued. The air flow directions also influence the flow values for high-pressure differences. Finally, at wall scale we have found that the sealing of the gypsum boards and the vapor barrier against the bottom wall plate is not very significant as long as the exterior side is sealed correctly. On the other hand, a proper sealing on both sides of a window is required because of the air gaps along it.
The observational analysis of elite coaches within youth soccer: The importance of performance analysis
Authors: Nicholls Scott B , Worsfold Paul R
Published: November 2016

The study investigated the observational capabilities of experienced elite coaches whilst focusing upon soccer specific actions and playing positions within elite youth soccer. Six soccer coaches assessed the performances of 10 youth soccer players (across 8 matches) on their short/long passing, tackling, shooting, heading and dribbling. Analysis was undertaken on an overall, quality and positional grouping basis. Mean observational accuracy was 38.8%, with successful shooting (78.6%) and passing (29.9%) illustrating the range. The limited effective observation of dribbling (37.2%), often considered a separating factor within talent identification, highlights the need for objective measures to aid such processes. Positional grouping analysis elicited ∼20% more effective observation for unsuccessful compared with successful actions. The poor level of observational accuracy identified herein has significant implications on talent identification assessments devoid of post-performance analyses. The findings reinforce the importance of performance analysis in the provision of highly accurate and comprehensive augmented feedback within the coaching process.
The effect of acetazolamide on sleep apnea at high altitude: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Liu Hsin-Ming , Chiang I-Jen , Kuo Ken N. , Liou Cher-Ming , Chen Chiehfeng
Published: November 2016

Background:

Acetazolamide has been investigated for treating sleep apnea in newcomers ascending to high altitude. This study aimed to assess the effect of acetazolamide on sleep apnea at high altitude, determine the optimal therapeutic dose, and compare its effectiveness in healthy trekkers and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients.

Methods:

PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Airiti Library databases were searched up to July 2015 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) performed above 2500 m in lowlanders and that used acetazolamide as intervention in sleep studies. Studies including participants with medical conditions other than OSA were excluded.

Results:

Eight studies of 190 adults were included. In healthy participants, the pooled mean effect sizes of acetazolamide on Apnea–Hypopnea Index (AHI), percentage of periodic breathing time, and nocturnal oxygenation were 34.66 [95% confidence interval (CI) 25.01–44.30] with low heterogeneity ( p = 0.7, I2 = 0%), 38.56% (95% CI 18.92–58.19%) with low heterogeneity ( p = 0.24, I2 = 28%), and 4.75% (95% CI 1.35–8.15%) with high heterogeneity ( p < 0.01, I2 = 87%), respectively. In OSA patients, the pooled mean effect sizes of acetazolamide on AHI and nocturnal oxygenation were 13.18 (95% CI 9.25–17.1) with low heterogeneity ( p = 0.33, I2 = 0%) and 1.85% (95% CI 1.08–2.62%) with low heterogeneity ( P = 0.56, I2 = 0%).

Conclusions:

Acetazolamide improves sleep apnea at high altitude by decreasing AHI and percentage of periodic breathing time and increasing nocturnal oxygenation. Acetazolamide is more beneficial in healthy participants than in OSA patients, and a 250 mg daily dose may be as effective as higher daily doses for healthy trekkers.
Making Trade-Offs for Safe, Effective, and Secure Patient Care
Authors: Lyon Dan
Published: November 2016

As the health care model evolves to deliver on demand care, patients are becoming more responsible and interested in their data. The security of the medical devices and connected systems becomes increasingly more important because it plays a significant role in achieving better patient outcomes. Diabetes patients are at the forefront of this evolution and yet on the receiving end of diabetic equipment manufacturers delivering systems that support secure care. In order to deliver the best patient outcomes, complex trade-offs are required, including (1) usability, (2) cost, (3) time to market, (4) device life cycle, and (5) patient privacy. These trade-offs for security cannot be made without a comprehensive informed development process.
HSP90 promotes Burkitt lymphoma cell survival by maintaining tonic B-cell receptor signaling
Authors: Walter Roland , Pan Kuan-Ting , Doebele Carmen , Comoglio Federico , Tomska Katarzyna , Bohnenberger Hanibal , Young Ryan M. , Jacobs Laura , Keller Ulrich , Bönig Halvard , Engelke Michael , Rosenwald Andreas , Urlaub Henning , Staudt Louis M. , Serve Hubert , Zenz Thorsten , Oellerich Thomas
Published: November 2016

Key Points

HSP90 inhibition induces apoptosis in BL cells by disrupting tonic BCR signaling. SYK is an HSP90 client protein, and BCR signaling-dependent phosphorylation of HSP90 on Y197 is required for this interaction.
FVIII-specific human chimeric antigen receptor T-regulatory cells suppress T- and B-cell responses to FVIII
Authors: Yoon Jeongheon , Schmidt Anja , Zhang Ai-Hong , Königs Christoph , Kim Yong Chan , Scott David W.
Published: November 2016

Key Points

Generation and functional analysis of FVIII-specific human CAR Tregs. Specific regulation of FVIII responses by engineered human CAR Tregs.
Rapid identification of Salmonella serotypes through hyperspectral microscopy with different lighting sources
Authors: Eady Matthew , Park Bosoon
Published: November 2016

The rapid detection of food-borne pathogenic bacteria is critical to the food industry for preventing the introduction
of contaminated product into the marketplace and limiting the spread of outbreaks. Hyperspectral microscope images (HMI)
are a form of optical detection, which classify bacteria by combining microscope images with a spectrophotometer. The
objective of this study was to compare the spectra generated from dark-field HMIs of five live Salmonella serotypes from
two lighting sources, metal halide (MH) and tungsten halogen (TH), assessing classification accuracy and robustness,
between 450 nm and 800 nm. It was found that the MH spectra could be reduced to as few as 10 optimal bands between
594 nm and 630 nm, but TH band reduction decreased accuracy, due to the inherent broader peak structure generated by
the TH light source. Collection of HMIs from the two light sources comparing the same cells shows slight differences in
scatter intensity patterns. Principal component linear discriminate analysis classified serotype subsets (n = 1800),
reporting both MH and TH accuracies at 100%, while the reduced key MH bands achieved 99.4–100% accuracy. Principal
component regression calculated the root mean squared error of cross-validation < 0.014 and a R2 > 0.948 for both
full spectrum lamps. MH or TH lamps can be effectively used for discriminating bacteria HMIs on a cellular level by
serotype, but reducing TH bands may lose crucial classification information.
Unmasking the U2AF homology motif family: a bona fide protein–protein interaction motif in disguise
Authors: Loerch Sarah , Kielkopf Clara L.
Published: November 2016

U2AF homology motifs (UHM) that recognize U2AF ligand motifs (ULM) are an emerging family of protein–protein interaction modules. UHM–ULM interactions recur in pre-mRNA splicing factors including U2AF1 and SF3b1, which are frequently mutated in myelodysplastic syndromes. The core topology of the UHM resembles an RNA recognition motif and is often mistakenly classified within this large family. Here, we unmask the charade and review recent discoveries of UHM–ULM modules for protein–protein interactions. Diverse polypeptide extensions and selective phosphorylation of UHM and ULM family members offer new molecular mechanisms for the assembly of specific partners in the early-stage spliceosome.
Environmental volunteer well-being: Managers’ perception and actual well-being of volunteers
Authors: Kragh Gitte , Stafford Rick , Curtin Susanna , Diaz Anita
Published: November 2016

Background: Environmental volunteering can increase well-being, but environmental volunteer well-being has rarely been compared to participant well-being associated with other types of volunteering or nature-based activities. This paper aims to use a multidimensional approach to well-being to explore the immediately experienced and later remembered well-being of environmental volunteers and to compare this to the increased well-being of participants in other types of nature-based activities and volunteering. Furthermore, it aims to compare volunteer managers’ perceptions of their volunteers’ well-being with the self-reported well-being of the volunteers. Methods: Onsite surveys were conducted of practical conservation and biodiversity monitoring volunteers, as well as their control groups (walkers and fieldwork students, respectively), to measure general well-being before their nature-based activity and activity-related well-being immediately after their activity. Online surveys of current, former and potential volunteers and volunteer managers measured remembered volunteering-related well-being and managers’ perceptions of their volunteers’ well-being. Data were analysed based on Seligman’s multidimensional PERMA (‘positive emotion’, ‘engagement’, ‘positive relationship’, ‘meaning’, ‘achievement’) model of well-being. Factor analysis recovered three of the five PERMA elements, ‘engagement’, ‘relationship’ and ‘meaning’, as well as ‘negative emotion’ and ‘health’ as factors. Results: Environmental volunteering significantly improved positive elements and significantly decreased negative elements of participants’ immediate well-being, and it did so more than walking or student fieldwork. Even remembering their volunteering up to six months later, volunteers rated their volunteering-related well-being higher than volunteers rated their well-being generally in life. However, volunteering was not found to have an effect on overall mean well-being generally in life. Volunteer managers did not perceive the significant increase in well-being that volunteers reported. Conclusions: This study showed how environmental volunteering immediately improved participants’ well-being, even more than other nature-based activities. It highlights the benefit of regarding well-being as a multidimensional construct to more systematically understand, support and enhance volunteer well-being.
Predicting survival time for metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer: An iterative imputation approach
Authors: Deng Detian , Du Yu , Ji Zhicheng , Rao Karthik , Wu Zhenke , Zhu Yuxin , Coley R. Yates
Published: November 2016

In this paper, we present our winning method for survival time prediction in the 2015 Prostate Cancer DREAM Challenge, a recent crowdsourced competition focused on risk and survival time predictions for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). We are interested in using a patient's covariates to predict his or her time until death after initiating standard therapy. We propose an iterative algorithm to multiply impute right-censored survival times and use ensemble learning methods to characterize the dependence of these imputed survival times on possibly many covariates. We show that by iterating over imputation and ensemble learning steps, we guide imputation with patient covariates and, subsequently, optimize the accuracy of survival time prediction. This method is generally applicable to time-to-event prediction problems in the presence of right-censoring. We demonstrate the proposed method's performance with training and validation results from the DREAM Challenge and compare its accuracy with existing methods.
Recent advances in understanding and managing psoriatic arthritis
Authors: Gladman Dafna D.
Published: November 2016

This article reviews recent advances in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) over the past several years with emphasis on early diagnosis, better understanding of pathogenesis, and new therapeutic approaches. Early diagnosis is important, since people who present late do not fare as well. There are a number of clinical, laboratory, and ultrasound features that can help identify patients destined to develop PsA, and several screening tools have been developed. It is recognized that genetic and epigenetic factors, as well as T cells and cytokines, play a role in the pathogenesis of PsA, and several targets have been identified for therapeutic interventions. New therapies have been developed and tested in PsA and have been found to be highly effective for both skin and joint manifestations of the disease.

The expectation is that, in the future, PsA patients will be treated early and more aggressively and that there will not be significant progression of joint damage. Moreover, with effective treatment of the skin and joint disease and management of risk factors for the comorbidities, we can expect to reduce their occurrence and further reduce the excess mortality and reduced quality of life and function in these patients.
Use of Different Visualization Means at “World Around Us” Lessons
Authors: Куренкова  , Kurenkova T.
Published: November 2016

The article discusses the implementation of the pedagogical potential of the use of visualization means in the classroom in secondary school

in accordance with the age characteristics of pupils of elementary grades, having a visual-figurative type of thinking. The characteristic of the

concept of “visibility” in pedagogy is given. Examples of methods of use of various visual aids in teaching the course “World Around Us” are

given.
Training of Future Teachers to Interact with Schoolchild’s Family
Authors: Смирнова  , Smirnova Anastasiya
Published: November 2016

The article considers the content and methods of training of pedagogical high school student to interact with the schoolchild’s family, purpose

of which is to enrich the base of his theoretical knowledge, mastering their techniques and skills of professional interaction with children and

members of their family. The author presents a developed model of training of the future teacher in the process of realization of the special course

“Family problems and family education”, orienting the teacher to the psychological and educational support of children, resolution of complex

conflict situations in different types of families, help parents in creating a friendly family atmosphere.
Training of Younger Schoolchildren of Safe Behavior Skills in the Virtual Space
Authors: Крамер  , Kramer Elena
Published: November 2016

The article considers the education questions of the modern younger schoolchildren in the conditions of computerization of society. Particular

attention is paid to the formation of safe behavior on the Internet. The forms of work with students and their parents is given, which meet the

requirements of the Federal state educational standard primary education.
Computer Helps German Teacher
Authors: Бачурина  , Bachurina M.
Published: November 2016

The article discusses the use of computer technology to enhance the interest of younger schoolchildren to the study of the German language,

German involvement in conversational environment, the formation of speech skills. Examples of methods, techniques and forms of organization

of learning the German language with the use of a computer are given.
Formation of Health Culture by Younger Schoolchildren
Authors: Андреева  , Andreeva Irina
Published: November 2016

The article discusses the problem of creating of health culture in the first stage of systematic school that determined by the provisions of the

Federal state educational standard of the second generation. The features of the process of formation of the valuable relation to the “health”

concept at the elementary school students are considered, taking into account the difficulties caused by age-related characteristics of the children

in this age group. The article expands an integrative approach to the formation of the younger students healthy and safe way of life based on the

content of the contribution of different subjects of primary school education program.
Understanding How Generation Flexibility and Renewable Energy Affect Power Market Competition
Authors: Al-Gwaiz Majid , Chao Xiuli , Wu Owen Q.
Published: November 2016

We study supply function competition among conventional power generators with different levels of flexibility and the impact of intermittent renewable power generation on the competition. Inflexible generators commit production before uncertainties are realized, whereas flexible generators can adjust their production after uncertainties are realized. Both types of generators compete in an electricity market by submitting supply functions to a system operator, who solves a two-stage stochastic program to determine the production level for each generator and the corresponding market prices. We aim to gain an understanding of how conventional generators’ (in)flexibility and renewable energy’s intermittency affect the supply function competition and the market price. We find that the classic supply function equilibrium model overestimates the intensity of the market competition, and even more so when more intermittent generation is introduced into the system. The policy of economically curtailing intermittent generation intensifies the market competition, reduces price volatility, and improves the system’s overall efficiency. Furthermore, these benefits of economic curtailment are most significant when the production-based subsidies for renewable energy are absent.
Sleep Tight: An evaluation of a community based intervention on the sleep behaviours of young children
Authors: Turner Katie , Bullock Lydia , Down Amy , Brown Katie , Foulkes Karon , Thomson Louise
Published: November 2016

The aim of this study was to explore the impact of Sleep Tight, a behavioural sleep programme, on child sleep problems and family wellbeing. A service evaluation of 40 families with a child aged 0–12 years who completed Sleep Tight through Sure Start children's centres was performed. A before and after within-subjects design was used and outcomes assessed using the Sleep Disturbance Index ( Quine, 1991 ). Evidence of a statistical effect was found for settling, night waking, sleeping in parents' bed, and parents up at night. On average, children had 2.5 hours more sleep per night after the intervention. Parents reported changes in family life and child's daytime behaviour. The findings support the use of Sleep Tight as an effective, time-limited behavioural sleep programme.
Tobacco smoking in girls aged 11–12 years: Qualitative findings
Authors: Atenstaedt Robert , Evans Kelly , Mesari Ammar
Published: November 2016

Girls exhibit a higher prevalence of smoking than boys and have a higher probability of smoking at an earlier age ( ASH, 2015 ). Five focus groups with 11–12-year-old girls were undertaken in secondary schools in areas of North Wales likely to have a high prevalence of youth smoking. Participants displayed a good knowledge of the direct health consequences of smoking, particularly its influence on their physical appearance. However, there was a lack of understanding about second-hand smoke. Participants believed that e-cigarettes are better for you than traditional cigarettes and there was a lot of experience of using e-cigarettes, which were easy to obtain. The qualitative research also found a clear link between girls with low aspiration and smoking and/or use of e-cigarettes, which should be explored further.
JHV study day: Reflux and the developing gut
Authors: Moffat Polly
Published: November 2016

The JHV study day in Belfast on 13 October 2016 gave delegates the opportunity to hear expert speakers discuss two issues related to digestive health in children and the health visitor role.
Lift the lid on lunch
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: November 2016

For many pre-school children, lunch comes in a box. This should not mean a compromise on quality or variety, says Annette Rawstrone. A healthy lunchbox, with taste and appeal, is all about pre-planning.
Natural collections
Authors: Garner Lynne
Published: November 2016

Natural objects such as leaves and conkers provide tactile and sensory exploration. Lynne Garner suggests ways to help children practise fine motor control as they place their own treasured collections in a box.
Brighten your day
Authors: Hampshire Vivien
Published: November 2016

When the council tells Mrs Rainbow she must paint her colourful house grey, she begins to feel ‘off-colour’ herself. Use this book to build recognition of words relating to colour, and identifying them elsewhere.
Reluctant to learn? The use of evaluation to improve EU cohesion policy implementation in Polish and Spanish regions
Authors: Wojtowicz Dominika Maria , Kupiec Tomasz
Published: November 2016

For many European Union (EU) member states, the Cohesion Policy (CP) was the channel through which the practice of evaluation was transmitted into domestic administration. Studies have shown that the EU member countries differ in terms of their evaluation capacity and activity. None of those studies, however, addresses regional governments, which are important actors in CP management systems. Our article presents the first cross-state comparative study on the evaluation activity and use by regional authorities in Poland and Spain. We explain the observed differences in evaluation using the concept of internal propensity and external pressure on evaluation, which in the case of regions, is imposed by the EU as well as national authorities.
Book Reviews
Authors: Chalkou Maria , Natsina Anastasia
Published: November 2016

I EPINOISI TOU TOPOU: NOSTALGIA KAI MNIMI STIN POLITIKI KOUZINA (THE INVENTION OF PLACE: NOSTALGIA AND MEMORY IN THE FILM A TOUCH OF SPICE), CHRISTOS DERMENTZOPOULOS (2015) Paperback, Patra: Opportuna, 168 pp., ISBN: 9789605530105, 16.00 €

HISTORY AND NATIONAL IDEOLOGY IN GREEK POSTMODERNIST FICTION, GERASIMUS KATSAN (2013) Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 203+x pp., ISBN: 9781611475947, h/bk, $77.99
An elevated serum level of endothelial monocyte activating polypeptide-II in patients with arterial hypertension with and without type 2 diabetes and obesity
Authors: Mogylnytska Liliya , Mankovsky Boris
Published: November 2016

Objectives: To assess serum levels of endothelial monocyte activating polypeptide-II (EMAP-II) in patients with arterial hypertension with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity.Materials and methods: We examined 41 hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes, 18 obese hypertensive patients without diabetes, 9 non-obese hypertensive patients without diabetes, and 18 healthy control subjects.Results: We found an increased serum level of EMAP-II in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes compared to controls (4.86±2.3 and 1.08±0.53 ng/ml respectively, р0.01), in hypertensive patients with obesity (2.92±1.42 ng/ml) compared to controls, and in non-obese hypertensive patients (2.02±0.33 ng/ml) compared to controls. Also, the levels of EMAP-II significantly correlated with HbA1c, blood glucose, serum insulin levels, HOMA, lipids, and body mass index (р0.01).Conclusions: The revealed changes could reflect an endothelial dysfunction mostly pronounced in patients with arterial hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. Hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, obesity appear to be significant contributing factors leading to the elevation of EMAP-II.
Relationship of IGF-1 and cardiac remodeling in overweight patients
Authors: Shpagina Olga , Bondarenko Irina , Kuklina Maria , Manchenko Oksana , Kolesnikova Galina , Goncharov Nikolai
Published: November 2016

Objectives: To investigate the role of IGF-1 in the development of cardiac remodeling in patients with overweight and mild obesity.Materials and Methods: The study included 75 men (mean age 55.3 ± 6.3 years), which are overweight or have mild obesity (body mass index (BMI) 28.6 ± 3.6) without diabetes. Group 1 included 46 patients with normal weight and overweight (BMI 26.5 ± 3.6). Group 2 included 27 patients with obesity (mean BMI 32.4 ± 3.5). Coronary artery disease was confirmed by treadmill test and coronarography. All participants were evaluated by impaired glucose tolerance test (IGT), cholesterol, triglycerides (TG), IGF-1 and LPHD, and LPLD levels, geometry of the heart chambers by echocardiography.Results: Patients in both groups did not differ by age, blood pressure, percent of CAD and impaired glucose tolerance. IGF-1 levels were not significantly different among the study groups (210.1 and 216.6 ng/ml, p0.05). High circulating IGF-1 levels were frequently observed in Group 2 (in 50% and 25% patients, respectively; р=0.039). The concentric remodeling for patients with normal IGF-1 seen in 38% of patients compared to 52% in patients with high level of IGF-1. The eccentric hypertrophy for patients with normal IGF-1 was not observed compared to 16% in patients with high level of IGF-1. The concentric hypertrophy for patients with normal IGF-1 was 30.7% compared to 4% in patients with high level of IGF-1.Conclusions: IGF-1 has a significant effect on cardiac remodeling in patients with coronary artery disease and obesity. IGF-1 may be an important marker of prognosis of chronic heart failure in patients with obesity and an indicator of hypertension and associated cardiac remodeling.
The course of pregnancy and delivery in patients with prolactinoma during treatment with cabergoline
Authors: Dzeranova Larisa , Skuridina Daria , Vorotnicova Svetlana , Pigarova Ekaterina
Published: November 2016

Objectives: To assess the risk of pregnancy and fetal pathology in patients with prolactin-secreting tumors treated with cabergoline in the early stages of gestation.Materials and methods: The study included 24 patients in the age from 24 to 38 years old with prolactin-secreting tumors, become pregnant during therapy with cabergoline (Dostinex). A retrospective analysis of the course and outcomes of 33 pregnancies based on available medical records and questioning of the patients data.Results: Of the 33 pregnancies resulted in births 26 (78.8%), registered a spontaneous miscarriage at 7 weeks period (3%), six women required medical abortions due to the undeveloping pregnancy for a period of 4 to 7 weeks (18.2%). In 6% of cases (two pregnant) gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been diagnosed. The average gestational age was 39.8 weeks (36–41 weeks). Preterm delivery occurred in 4 women, accounting for 15.3%. In 6% of cases (two pregnant) gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been diagnosed. In total 27 children were born (in 1 case - twins), 26 (96.3%) of which at the time of birth – are healthy. The vast majority of pregnancies ended with the birth of a healthy child growth and development that did not differ from those of their peers in the general population, which corresponds to the data released by the majority of foreign researchers.Conclusions: The study confirms the absence of direct adverse effects of cabergoline (Dostinex) on the course and outcome of pregnancies in women receiving the drug at therapeutic doses before pregnancy and during the first 8 weeks of gestation.
Prevalence of hypertension and pre-hypertension among secondary school students
Authors: Qaddumi Jamal , Holm Margo , Alkhawaldeh Abdullah , Albashtawy Mohammed , AL Omari Omar , Batiha Abdul-Monim , Alhalaiqa Fadwa , Suliman Mohammad , Aljohani Khalid , Da’she Ayat
Published: November 2016

Hypertension and pre-hypertension are major contributors to morbidity. Early detection of hypertension and pre-hypertension among adolescents may prevent their complications. A cross-sectional study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of hypertension and pre-hypertension among adolescents attending government high schools in Nablus city, Palestine and to identify associated factors, in a sample of 487 adolescents aged 16-18 years in the year 2016. Associations between hypertension, pre-hypertension and known contributing factors were analyzed with Chi-square tests.The prevalence of hypertension and pre-hypertension were 59.2%. Body Mass Index (BMI) was significantly associated with a greater prevalence of hypertension (normal weight 13.1%, overweight 33.3%, and obesity 54.8 %) and pre-hypertension (normal weight 40.4%, overweight 47.4% and obesity 40.5%).The results confirmed a prevalence of hypertension and pre-hypertension among adolescents. Of known contributing factors studied, gender, age, BMI, and family history of hypertension were significantly associated with a greater prevalence of hypertension or pre-hypertension.
Improving of the wear resistance of working parts agricultural machinery by the implementation of the effect of self-sharpening
Authors: Aulin Victor , Warouma Arifa , Lysenko Sergei , Kuzyk Alexander
Published: November 2016

The failure of the cutting elements of farm machinery is due to the blunting of cutting edges (increase of their radius) till the limit values. The most effective method for increasing the wear resistance of farm machinery is the realization of self-sharpening effect of the cutting elements. The testings took place in laboratory and field at the State Technical University of Kirovograd (Ukraine) in 2015. The technical equipment consists of the consolidated farmer plowshares by different methods as well as their samples, devices for measuring the wear resistance and thumbprint plowshares. It was determined the resistance to wear, the radius of curvature and the changing coefficient of the blades shape. The self-sharpening process was examined throughout the experiment.The results showed that the consolidated plowshares by the proposed technology (laser welding of the mixture (PS-14-60 + 6% В4С) compared to the traditional technology (volumetric heat treatment) have a blade radius 2.5 times lower, a wear 2.2 to 2.78 times lower and the self-sharpening process of the plowshares has been observed since the beginning of the wear until the time limit operation. The changing shape coefficient was respectively of 0.98 for the consolidated plowshares with alloy PS-14-60 + 6% B4C and 0.82 for those consolidated by volumetric heat treatment.
Potential use of bacteriocin producing lactic acid bacterial strain isolated from milk products and its application as the fish feed
Authors: Khumbongmayum Sumita Devi , Krishnaswamy Veenagayathri
Published: November 2016

Bacteriocins are gene-encoded inhibitory proteins and those produced by Gram-positive Lactic acid bacteria. Some bacteriocins even display antagonistic activity towards Gram-positive food borne pathogens and spoilage organisms. This present study involves isolation of Bacteriocin-producing lactic acid bacteria from a variety of milk and milk products. The physico-chemical properties of the isolated bacteriocin producing bacterial strains were screened. The isolated bacteriocin bacterial strains were biochemically characterized and identified. Further, the isolated effective bacterial strain was used as a fish feed and its effect on their growth was evaluated. The evaluated data continue to demonstrate that the bacteriocin producing bacterial strains will have greater potential in the food products industry.
The Jilting Effect: Antecedents, Mechanisms, and Consequences for Preference
Authors: Garvey Aaron M. , Meloy Margaret G. , Shiv Baba
Published: November 2016

This research explores how the experience of a jilt—the anticipation and subsequent inaccessibility of a highly desirable, aspirant option—influences preference for incumbent and non-incumbent options. The authors conceptualize jilting as a multi-stage process, which consists of a pre-jilt anticipatory phase that is initiated on the introduction of an aspirant option and a post-jilt phase that is initiated when the aspirant option becomes inaccessible. They show that during the anticipatory phase, a process of denigration specific to the incumbent option is engendered. The subsequent jilt elicits a negative emotional response. During the affectively charged post-jilt phase, preference shifts away from the now-denigrated incumbent option, yielding a jilting effect. In four field and laboratory studies, the authors establish this jilting effect, rule out alternative accounts, and discuss the theoretical and managerial implications of the findings.