bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“O que é meu é da cigana!”: religiosidade travesti em contextos de curimba digital
Authors: Machado Alisson , Da Silva Sandra Rubia
Published: April 2019

O artigo interpreta práticas de consumo das tecnologias digitais, em especial do Facebook, na composição das vivências religiosas de matriz afro-brasileira, a partir de uma etnografia para a internet (HINE, 2015) com travestis na cidade de Santa Maria, RS, discutindo algumas intersecções entre religião, tecnologia e transexualidade. O trabalho aponta que nessas práticas se entrecruzam os segredos da curimba, produzidos nos itinerários da fé, com os demais elementos que constituem a vida social das interlocutoras. Além disso, aponta como os sentidos da religiosidade do ilê são conduzidos e interpretados através dos regimes de sociabilidade digital.
Discovery and Temporal Analysis of MOOC Study Patterns
Authors: Shirvani Boroujeni Mina , Dillenbourg Pierre
Published: April 2019

The large-scale and granular interaction data collected in online learning platforms such as massive open online courses (MOOCs) provide unique opportunities to better understand individuals’ learning processes and could facilitate the design of personalized and more effective support mechanisms for learners. In this paper, we present two different methods of extracting study patterns from activity sequences. Unlike most of the previous works, with post hoc analysis of activity patterns, our proposed methods could be deployed during the course and enable the learners to receive real-time support and feedback. In the first method, following a hypothesis-driven approach, we extract predefined patterns from learners’ interactions with the course materials. We then identify and analyze different longitudinal profiles among learners by clustering their study pattern sequences during the course. Our second method is a data-driven approach to discover latent study patterns and track them over time in a completely unsupervised manner. We propose a clustering pipeline to model and cluster activity sequences at each time step and then search for matching clusters in previous steps to enable tracking over time. The proposed pipeline is general and allows for analysis at different levels of action granularity and time resolution in various online learning environments. Experiments with synthetic data show that our proposed method can accurately detect latent study patterns and track changes in learning behaviours. We demonstrate the application of both methods on a MOOC dataset and study the temporal dynamics of learners’ behaviour in this context.
Predictive Learning Analytics 'At Scale': Guidelines to Successful Implementation in Higher Education
Authors: Herodotou Christothea , Rienties Bart , Verdin Barry , Boroowa Avinash
Published: April 2019

Predictive Learning Analytics (PLA) aim to improve learning by identifying students at risk of failing their studies. Yet, little is known about how best to integrate and scaffold PLA initiatives into higher education institutions. Towards this end, it becomes essential to capture and analyze the perceptions of relevant educational stakeholders (i.e., managers, teachers, students) about PLA. This paper presents an “at scale” implementation of PLA at a distance learning higher education institution and details, in particular, the perspectives of 20 educational managers involved in the implementation. It concludes with a set of recommendations about how best to adopt and apply large-scale PLA initiatives in higher education.
Badania symulacyjne związane z wyznaczaniem liczebności próby w teście Manna‑Whitneya w przypadku rozkładu Pareto
Authors: Kornacki Andrzej , Bochniak Andrzej
Published: April 2019

W artykule poruszony został problem wyznaczenia liczby obserwacji niezbędnej do poprawnego stosowania nieparametrycznego testu Manna‑Whitneya. W rozważaniach rozpatrywane są próby pochodzące z populacji o rozkładzie Pareto. Korzystając z metody podanej przez G. E. Noethera, szacowany jest rozmiar próby, który gwarantuje, że test Manna‑Whitneya ma z góry ustaloną moc 1 – β na danym poziomie istotności α. W pracy teoretyczna moc testu jest porównywana z mocą empiryczną oszacowaną przez symulacje komputerowe. Ponadto badany jest wpływ różnych metod zaokrąglania estymowanej wielkości próby do liczby parzystej, gdy porównywane są dwie równoliczne próby.
Korzyści wynikające z zastosowania XBRL na potrzeby raportowania na rynkach kapitałowych w świetle stanowisk nadzorców rynków oraz badań naukowych
Authors: Klimczak Katarzyna
Published: April 2019

Celem artykułu jest identyfikacja najważniejszych korzyści związanych z zastosowaniem XBRL na potrzeby raportowania na rynkach kapitałowych, wymienianych i analizowanych przez nadzorców tych rynków, a także weryfikowanych w empirycznych badaniach naukowych. Analizy i badania wskazują, że zastosowanie standardu XBRL jako narzędzia wspomagającego raportowanie finansowe może prowadzić do usprawnienia przepływu informacji, zwiększenia: jakości i ilości danych dostępnych dla odbiorców, porównywalności sprawozdań finansowych, a także zdolności przetwarzania i analizowania danych przez ich użytkowników. Standard może mieć duży wpływ na funkcjonowanie rynku kapitałowego, prowadząc między innymi do zmniejszenia asymetrii informacyjnej między uczestnikami rynku, redukcji kosztów kapitału własnego, zwiększenia płynności rynku. Korzyści z zastosowania XBRL mogą być odnotowywane przez wszystkich uczestników rynków kapitałowych–przedsiębiorstwa finansujące swoją działalność za pośrednictwem tych rynków, regulatorów rynków, inwestorów i analityków.
Perception of the Effectiveness of Stock Market Recommendations in Relation to Their Real Marketability
Authors: Keller Jakub Michał
Published: April 2019

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of stock market recommendations as a factor supporting investment decisions, both in objective and subjective terms. The applicative objectivity of using recommendations is visualized by indicating their real impact on achieving an above‑average return. Subjective utility refers to the perception of recommendations directly by their recipients, including individual investors. For this purpose, a survey was conducted on a group of 564 respondents whose structure is representative of stock market investors in Poland and the results of the survey were verified by conducting statistical analyses (logit models) on the example of selected brokerage houses indicated by investors as the most and least effective in the prediction. The analyses conducted show an ambiguous perception of stock market recommendations by investors. According to investors, the usefulness of stock recommendations issued by individual brokerage houses varies, resulting in different possibilities of generating income using these reports. The responses of respondents to the objective results of investment models using information from stock market recommendations also indicate that individual perceptions of investors’ recommendations do not necessarily translate into their actual usefulness.
Ujawnianie informacji w świetle Międzynarodowych Standardów Rachunkowości i jego wpływ na obszerność sprawozdań finansowych grup kapitałowych notowanych na GPW w Warszawie
Authors: Prewysz-Kwinto Piotr , Voss Grażyna
Published: April 2019

Zmieniająca się rzeczywistość gospodarcza oddziałuje bezpośrednio na standardy rachunkowości, które – dostosowując się do tych zmian – wymagają od podmiotów ujawniania coraz większej ilości informacji. Powoduje to wzrost obszerności sprawozdań finansowych, ale jednocześnie nie musi przekładać się na poprawę ich jakości i użyteczności. W artykule przedstawiono najważniejsze aspekty ujawniania informacji w sprawozdaniach finansowych w świetle międzynarodowych regulacji rachunkowości oraz zwrócono uwagę na główne problemy związane z tym procesem. Przedstawiono również wyniki przeprowadzonego badania sprawozdań finansowych największych grup kapitałowych notowanych na Giełdzie Papierów Wartościowych w Warszawie w zakresie ujawnień oraz ich wpływu na obszerność przygotowywanych sprawozdań finansowych.
Графомания как повседневная практика (на материале архива и мемуаров А. Т. Болотова)
Authors: Веселова Александра
Published: April 2019

А. Т. Болотов (1738–1833) был одним из самых плодовитых литераторов XVIII – начала XIX столетия, хотя значительная часть его наследия осталась неопубликованной. В последующей критической и научной литературе оценки его трудов разнятся от восторженных до уничижительных. Но репутация графомана, закрепившаяся за Болотовым, во многом обусловлена разницей восприятия литературного творчества в XVIII и последующих столетиях. На материале мемуаров Болотова, а также на базе ряда архивных источников, впервые вводимых в научный оборот, в cтатье анализируется рефлексия Болотова по поводу самого процесса письма и его отношение к собственным произведениям, не только как к плодам творчества, но и как к материальным объектам, во многом характерное для его эпохи и восходящее к более ранней традиции древнерусской книжности.
Стилевой синтез в изображении Петра I (Г. Р. Державин)
Authors: Васильев Сергей
Published: April 2019

В статье анализируется образ первого русского императора, созданный в поэзии Г. Р. Державина от ранних стихотворений 1770-х годов до поздних произведений периода Отечественной войны 1812 года. Непосредственно Петру и его эпохе посвящены лишь некоторые из них. В основном образ Петра I носит вспомогательный характер, а в плане соотнесения образа и идеи является, как правило, эмблематическим. Упоминания Петра часто соотносятся с воссозданием стилистического контекста поэзии М. В. Ломоносова, с продолжением формирования особой литературной мифологии, которая рисует Петра как демиурга – творца Новой России, а Екатерину II как продолжательницу его дела, иногда своими свер­шениями даже превосходящую великого предшественника. В жанровом плане произведения Г. Р. Державина, воплощающие образ Петра или включающие стилистически значимые упоминания о нем, в ряде случаев тяготеют к синтезу искусств: музыкальности (гимн, ода), экфрасису. Наряду с западноевропейским контекстом поэт при воплощении образа Петра I пользуется жанрово-стилевыми открытиями древнерусской литературы. Основное место уделено ранее не привлекавшему внимания литературоведов стихотворению На пророчество Симеона Полоцкого и Димитрия Ростовского при рождении Петра Великого.
Средства невербальной коммуникации в поэзии Сергея Есенина и способы их перевода на польский язык
Authors: Curkan-Dróżka Ełona
Published: April 2019

В статье представлены результаты исследования, касающегося роли средств невербальной коммуникации (жестов и мимики) в поэзии Сергея Есенина, а также способов их перевода на польский язык. Автор статьи акцентирует коммуникативный потенциал данных средств и разнообразие заложенной в них информации. Особое внимание обращено на проявление черт идиостиля Есенина (антропоморфизация природных образов), выраженных с помощью средств невербальной коммуникации. В работе представлен анализ избранных переводческих приемов, а также рассмотрено влияние на поэтический текст трансформаций, примененных в процессе трансляции.
Страсть влияния: поэтика Иосифа Бродского в книге стихов Андрея Драгунова Monologica (2002)
Authors: Степанов Александр
Published: April 2019

В статье рассматриваются элементы чужой поэтики в стихах Андрея Драгунова. В книге Monologica приемы Иосифа Бродского обнаруживают себя на разных уровнях текста (ритм, синтаксис, лексика, мотивика, топика). Если автор не осознает это как заимствование, то читатель видит здесь ритмический, стилистический, идеологический облик чужой оригинальности. Новый поэт как бы присваивает себе чужое слово, и этот другой голос «вовсе не входит в замыслы подражающего» (Михаил Бахтин). В ходе сопоставления стихов двух поэтов мы приходим к выводу, что чужая форма стала для Драгунова единственным и универсальным способом высказывания, сохраняющим признаки эстетического образца и стилистического шаблона.
Aspekty kulturowe, kompozycyjne i percepcyjne w opracowaniach dotyczących identyfikacji charakteru krajobrazu na poziomie lokalnym
Authors: Gałecka-Drozda Anna , Szczepańska Magdalena , Wilkaniec Agnieszka , De Mezer Ewa
Published: April 2019

Zapisany w ustawie krajobrazowej obowiązek sporządzania audytów krajobrazowych jest efektem wdrażania Europejskiej Konwencji Krajobrazowej. Ograniczenie audytu do skali regionalnej (mezoregionów) nie sprzyja identyfikacji lokalnej specyfiki krajobrazu, zwłaszcza w odniesieniu do jego aspektów kulturowych, kompozycyjnych i percepcyjnych. Jeżeli audyt krajobrazowy ma być rzeczywistym narzędziem służącym ochronie krajobrazu w planowaniu przestrzennym, niezbędne jest sporządzanie go również dla jednostek niższego rzędu (mikroregionów), kompatybilnych ze skalą planowania miejscowego, uwzględniając perspektywę człowieka – obserwatora. Aspekty kulturowe, kompozycyjne i percepcyjne w znacznym stopniu decydują o przywiązaniu do miejsca oraz społecznej akceptacji krajobrazu. Powinny one stanowić podstawę prawidłowej jego ochrony i kształtowania na poziomie lokalnym, zwłaszcza w odniesieniu do krajobrazu nie uznawanego za „priorytetowy”, lecz „zwyczajny”, „codzienny”. Artykuł stanowi przegląd przykładów zastosowania metod z zakresu architektury krajobrazu, uwzględniających lokalną specyfikę przestrzeni i wykazujących możliwość jej uwzględnienia w planowaniu miejscowym.
THE MENTAL HEALTH AND AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR OF WOMEN SERVING A SENTENCE IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Authors: Shaklein K. N , Bardenshteyn L. M
Published: April 2019

The evaluation of status of mental health in women with hetero-aggressive, auto-aggressive behavior and without aggression was implemented on the basis of clinical examination of 1054 women serving a sentence in correctional facility. The results of study demonstrated that in women with aggressive behavior mental disorders of pre-clinical and clinical level occur reliably more often. In women with hetero-aggressive behavior organic and personality disorders prevail and in women with auto-aggressive behavior - neurosis-like and depressive disorders. The availability of mental manifestations effect aggressive behavior of women and its forms.
THE RISK FACTORS OF DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION OF CALCINED AORTIC STENOSIS
Authors: Andropova O. V , Alekseeva L. A , Minushkina L. O
Published: April 2019

The calcined aortic stenosis is one the most frequently occurring cardio-vascular diseases with unfavorable prognosis of course. The modern concepts about risk factors of development, pathogenesis and course of disease starting with inflammation and endothelial dysfunction and terminating with bone metaplasia permit determining prospective directions of deceleration of progression of calcined aortic stenosis. The high risk of unfavorable cardio-vascular occurrences associated with calcinosis of valvular apparatus of heart, availability of concomitant diseases making difficulties for correction of valvular impairments makes searching for causes of development and progression of ectopic calcification of aortic valve especially actual. The development of strategy of modification of risk factors and prevention of progression of early valvular impairments and blood circulation insufficiency are actual to the same extent. The review considers main clinical factors associated with development of calcined aortic stenosis, significance of genetic polymorphism in development of this heart disease and also main pathogenic mechanisms of its progressing.
The possibility of development of hypomagnesemia of surgical patients
Authors: Sviridov S. V , Vedenina I. V , Kochergin V. G
Published: April 2019

The modern diagnostic and correction of disorders of water-electrolytic balance plays a most important role on stages of treatment of surgical patients. Many patients are accepted into hospital already with expressed disorders of content of such cations as potassium, sodium, calcium. Especially is expected outbalance of electrolytes in patients with acute abdominal pathology - peritonitis, intestinal obstruction, acute pancreatitis, etc. At the same time, disorders of water-electrolytic balance in surgical patients can be conditioned not only by main surgical pathology. One is to consider presence of number of concomitant diseases of cardio-vascular system, kidneys, endocrine glands, gastrointestinal tract and also prolonged intake of various groups of medications. The article analyzes various aspects of development of hypomagnesemia during perioperational period in surgical patients. The importance of dynamic control of level of Magnesium (Mg2+) in blood plasma is established.
THE METABOLIC DISORDERS IN MEMBRANE OF ERYTHROCYTES AND INSULIN-BINDING ACTIVITY OF BLOOD CELLS IN PATIENTS UNDER OBESITY AND DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE II
Authors: Mikaelyan Nina P. , Potemkin V. V
Published: April 2019

The results of clinical metabolic examination of women with diabetes mellitus type II and patients with obesity degree III-IV testify increasing of level of cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoproteins and very low density lipoproteins and also coefficient of atherogenity in comparison with control group. These alterations permit to affirm that diabetes mellitus type II in women also as obesity is accompanied by dislipidemia of atherogenic character. At that, in patients with diabetes mellitus type II more intensive alterations of quantitative composition of lipids, including fat acid composition of blood is established. The obesity and diabetes mellitus type II are accompanied by modification of composition of free and esterified fatty acids of blood erythrocytes, increasing of peroxidation of lipids that can result in alteration of functional activity of membranes and in damage of insulin-binding activity of cyto-membranes. The disorder of metabolism of fatty acids accompanied by increasing of concentration of free radicals and decreasing of activity of enzymes of anti-oxidant defense results in decreasing of insulin-binding activity of cells and disorder of processes of glucose utilization.
THE ORGANIZATION OF MEDICAL CARE OF PATIENTS WITH BRONCHOPULMONARY PATHOLOGY COMPLICATED WITH CHRONIC HYPOXEMIC RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY IN ST. PETERSBURG
Authors: Titova O. N , Kuzubova N. A , Volchkov V. A , Kozyrev Andrey G. , Haritonenko E. Yu
Published: April 2019

The article considers issues of organization of medical care of patients with chronic hypoxemic respiratory insufficiency and such the most grounded method of its treatment as long-term oxygen therapy in home conditions. The methodological aspects of functioning of the municipal pulmonological center organized in St. Petersburg are expounded, including scheme of routing and observation of patients with chronic hypoxemic respiratory insufficiency. The efficiency of two-yers functioning of the center is analyzed.
THE CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT OF BIO-SIMILAR PRODUCTS OF INSULIN AND ITS ANALOGUES: MODERN STAGE OF PROGRESSING
Authors: Philippova Anastasiya V. , Chzhao V. , Kolbin A. S
Published: April 2019

The article presents a review of data concerning clinical development of bio-similar products of recombinant human insulin and its analogues according beginning of 2017. The review is implemented concerning regulative requirements. The analysis is implemented concerning registries of registered medications and registries of clinical studies at the territory of the Russian Federation, European Union and USA. The review of articles in the information database MEDLINE (PubMed) is implemented too. It is established that in whole in the world regulative approaches are developed related to implementation of clinical studies of bio-similar products of insulin. However, this direction represents a new field of knowledge. The requirements to clinical studies of this type pass a stage of formation and adaptation. In the beginning of 2017 at the mentioned territories only two bio-similar insulin glargin were registered. At the same time, certain clinical studies at the present moment wait for completion. This situation testifies that the considered problem is one of the most actual and perspective fields of medical science.
THE PARTIAL DISCEMETOREXIS WITHOUT TRANSPLANTATION IN CASE OF ENDOTHELIAL DYSTROPHY OF CORNEA
Authors: Oganesyan Oganes G. , Grdikanyan A. A , Yakovleva S. S , Getadaryan V. R
Published: April 2019

During the last 20 years, the penetrating keratoplasty gave in its leading place to selective lamellar keratoplasty when pathologically altered layers of cornea are selectively replaced, including endothelium. The main technical task of all procedures of endothelial keratoplasty is an obligatory complete or almost complete post-operative adjacency of endothelial transplant to stroma of recipient. However, there are publications concerning resorption of edema in case of separation of endothelial transplant and even at its absence. The purpose of study. To analyze, on the basis of limited clinical observations, the results of partial discemetorexis (5.25 mm) without transplantation in patients with endothelial dystrophy of cornea (Fuchs).The materials and methods. The study was implemented concerning maximal correcting visual acuity, central thickness of cornea, density of endothelial cells and optical density of cornea, before, in one day, in one week, in 1, 3 and every 6 months after operation. The study covered 6 patients with Fuchs dystrophy (average age 63 ± 6,5 years) operated in 2015-2016 with period of observation neither less than 6 months. The visual acuity before operation in average made up to 0,32 ± 017 mkm, average central thickness of cornea - 677 ± 76 mkm. The native crystalline lens was present in 2 patients. The study was supported by ethical committee of the Helmholtz Moscow research institute of eyes diseases. The results. The resorption of edema of cornea occurred in 2 patients (33%), visual acuity increased from 0.45 to 0.6. In different periods density of endothelial cells varied from 549 to 689 kl/mm2. The central thickness of cornea decreased from 613 ± 33 mkm to 553 ± 15 mkm in 12 months after operation. Conclusion. The discemetorexis (5.25 mm) is more often efficient in case of availability of native crystalline lens, at earlier stages of dystrophy independently of patient's age. The discemetorexis ensures lower indices of maximal correcting visual acuity and density of endothelial cells and higher values of central thickness of cornea in comparison with DMEK. The indices of central thickness of cornea and optical density of cornea are exposed to fluctuations in different periods after discemetorexis (5.25 mm).
THE COMPLEX ASPECTS OF MENTAL HEALTH OF PATIENTS WITH ONCOLOGIC PATHOLOGY
Authors: Berezantsev A. Yu
Published: April 2019

The article considers issues of mental health of patients with oncologic pathology from position of bio-psychosocial approach and in the context of psycho-oncology, an actual direction of practical medicine. The prevalence of marginal mental disorders in this contingent of female patients is demonstrated on the example of women with oncologic diseases of reproductive system. The psychotherapeutic approaches to their correction are outlined. The original view on ratio of pathogenic factors effecting mental health of patients with oncologic pathology at various stages of medical care support. The genuine point of view on functional diagnosis of patient with oncologic disorder including somatic, clinical psychological and social components. The conclusions are made concerning necessity in timely modern psychosocial and psychotherapeutic care of the given contingent of patients.
Community Engagement and Planning versus Resources for Services for Implementing Depression Quality Improvement: Exploratory Analysis for Black and Latino Adults
Authors: Barceló Nicolás E. , Lopez Alma , Tang Lingqi , Aguilera Nunez Maria Gabriela , Jones Felica , Miranda Jeanne , Chung Bowen , Arevian Armen , Bonds Curley , Izquierdo Adriana , Dixon Elizabeth , Wells Kenneth
Published: April 2019

Objective: Racial/ethnic minorities experi­ence disparities in depression1 and there is a paucity of evidence-based interventions to improve depression care access and outcomes. Community Partners in Care (CPIC) is a community-partnered study of depression care quality improvement (QI) in under-resourced, urban communities: Community Engagement and Planning (CEP) for multi-sector coalitions, and Resources for Services (RS) for program technical assistance.2 CEP demonstrated benefits for the overall CPIC study population; effects for Black and Latino sub-populations are unknown.Methods: This sub-analysis examines outcomes for 409 Latino and 488 Black (non-Latino) adults recruited from 90 pro­grams who completed baseline or 6-month follow-up. Regression analyses were used to estimate CEP vs RS intervention effects on primary (Mental Health Related Quality of Life [MHRQL], Patient Health Question­naire-9 [PHQ-9]) and community-priori­tized (mental wellness, physical activity, risk for homelessness) outcomes at 6-months.Results: Baseline characteristics did not differ significantly by intervention in either group. In the adjusted analysis for Black adults, CEP resulted in decreased odds of poor MHRQL (OR: .62, 95% CI=.41- .94, P=.028) with a trend for reducing homelessness risk (OR: .60, .35-1.05, P=.69). For Latino adults, CEP resulted in greater probability of mental wellness (OR: 1.81, 1.05-3.13, P=.034) and a trend for increased physical activity (OR: 1.52, .93- 2.49, P=.091).Conclusions: Exploratory analyses of CEP for depression quality improvement sug­gests significant 6-month benefits in mental health outcomes for Black and Latino participants and trends for improvement in community-prioritized outcomes for both groups. Findings may inform research in multi-sector coalitions to promote equity in depression care. Ethn Dis. 2019;29(2):277- 286; doi:10.18865/ed.29.2.277
Longitudinal Changes in Allostatic Load during a Randomized Church-based, Lifestyle Intervention in African American Women
Authors: Tan Marissa , Mamun Abdullah , Kitzman Heather , Dodgen Leilani
Published: April 2019

Introduction: African American (AA) women have disproportionately higher risk of cardiovascular disease than White women, which may be explained by the uniquely higher allostatic load (AL) found in AA women. No studies have tested the effect of lifestyle interventions on AL in AA women. Our objectives were to assess the change in allostatic load following a lifestyle intervention and explore the roles of life­style behaviors and socioeconomic factors on allostatic load change.Methods: Participants were non-diabetic (mean age and SD: 48.8±11.2 y) AA women (n=221) enrolled in a church-based, cluster randomized trial testing a standard diabetes prevention program (DPP) and a faith-enhanced DPP with 4-months of follow-up. We assessed the relation­ships of changes in diet, physical activity, neighborhood disadvantage, individual socioeconomic factors, and other lifestyle variables to changes in AL at 4-months using a multilevel multinomial logistic regression model.Results: Average AL decreased (-.13±.99, P=.02) from baseline to 4-months. After adjusting for other variables, a high school education or less (OR:.1, CI:.02–.49) and alcohol use (OR: .31, CI: .09-.99) contrib­uted to increased AL. Living in a disadvan­taged neighborhood was responsible for increased AL, though it was not statistically significant. There were no statistically sig­nificant associations between AL and other health behavior changes.Conclusions: Lower education levels may dampen the benefits of lifestyle interventions in reducing AL. Although a significant reduction in AL was found after participation in a lifestyle intervention, more research is needed to determine how lifestyle behaviors and socioeconomic factors influence AL in AA women.Ethn Dis. 2019;29(2):297-308; doi:10.18865/ ed.29.2.297
É possível tecer fios de alta tensão desencapados? Comunicação, jornalismo e acontecimentos sociais que envolvem violência
Authors: De Carvalho Carlos Alberto
Published: April 2019

A metáfora da construção narrativa como o tecer de fios, geralmente tomada em perspectiva que se pretende poética, pode ser uma armadilha conceitual e metodológica quando estamos diante da produção de textualidades sobre acontecimentos que envolvem violências físicas e simbólicas, a exemplo daqueles identificados com a homofobia, agressão e mortes de mulheres. Nosso objetivo é propor, como alternativa, pensar em narrativas comunicacionais e jornalísticas que lidam com acontecimentos que envolvem temáticas sociais controversas a partir da metáfora dos fios de alta tensão desencapados. Metodologicamente, nos guiamos por revisões bibliográficas e por referências a pesquisas por nós realizadas que lidam com violências diversas. Consideramos que a nova metáfora é mais potente, pois permite melhor visualizar as condições sociais de ocorrência da homofobia e das agressões contra mulheres.
The pursuit of balance
Authors: Bashir Ala H.
Published: April 2019

Abstract from the Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Medical Humanities in the Middle East; 2018 Nov 17-18: Doha, Qatar.
Storytelling for trauma and the global health humanities
Authors: Ahmad Ayesha
Published: April 2019

Abstract from the Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Medical Humanities in the Middle East; 2018 Nov 17-18: Doha, Qatar.
Islamic bioethical discourse in incidental findings: Research genetic context
Authors: Al Shakaki Alya
Published: April 2019

Abstract from the Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Medical Humanities in the Middle East; 2018 Nov 17-18: Doha, Qatar.
Doctors with borders: The White Helmets and radical political medicine
Authors: Asif Saljooq M. , Asif Soubhana
Published: April 2019

Abstract from the Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Medical Humanities in the Middle East; 2018 Nov 17-18: Doha, Qatar.
The importance of communication that keeps at its core emotional states: Evidence from the Middle East
Authors: Cucchi Angie
Published: April 2019

Abstract from the Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Medical Humanities in the Middle East; 2018 Nov 17-18: Doha, Qatar.
Ethics of occupational medicine in Qatargas
Authors: Ibrahim Osama , Hassanen Walid , Zaffar Syed
Published: April 2019

Abstract from the Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Medical Humanities in the Middle East; 2018 Nov 17-18: Doha, Qatar.
Brontë's work relating to Sufism
Authors: Matissek Sandra Monika
Published: April 2019

Abstract from the Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Medical Humanities in the Middle East; 2018 Nov 17-18: Doha, Qatar.
The great medical questions—and beyond: A medical-humanities curriculum
Authors: Rishel Mary Ann
Published: April 2019

Abstract from the Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Medical Humanities in the Middle East; 2018 Nov 17-18: Doha, Qatar.
Preactivation Crosslinking – An Efficient Method for the Oriented Immobilization of Antibodies
Authors: Schroeder Barbara , Le Xuan Hoa , Völzke Jule L. , Weller Michael G.
Published: April 2019

Crosslinking of proteins for their irreversible immobilization on surfaces is a proven and popular method. However, many protocols lead to random orientation and the formation of undefined or even inactive by-products. Most concepts to obtain a more targeted conjugation or immobilization requires the recombinant modification of at least one binding partner, which is often impractical or prohibitively expensive. Here a novel method is presented, which is based on the chemical preactivation of Protein A or G with selected conventional crosslinkers. In a second step, the antibody is added, which is subsequently crosslinked in the Fc part. This leads to an oriented and covalent immobilization of the immunoglobulin with a very high yield. Protocols for Protein A and Protein G with murine and human IgG are presented. This method may be useful for the preparation of columns for affinity chromatography, immunoprecipitation, antibodies conjugated to magnetic particles, permanent and oriented immobilization of antibodies in biosensor systems, microarrays, microtitration plates or any other system, where the loss of antibodies needs to be avoided, and maximum binding capacity is desired. This method is directly applicable even to antibodies in crude cell culture supernatants, raw sera or protein-stabilized antibody preparations without any purification nor enrichment of the IgG. This new method delivered much higher signals as a traditional method and, hence, seems to be preferable in many applications.
Quantifying Cancer Epithelial-Mesenchymal Plasticity and Its Association with Stemness and Immune Response
Authors: Jia Dongya , Li Xuefei , Bocci Federico , Tripathi Shubham , Deng Youyuan , Jolly Mohit Kumar , Onuchic José N. , Levine Herbert
Published: April 2019

Cancer cells can acquire a spectrum of stable hybrid epithelial/mesenchymal (E/M) states during epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Cells in these hybrid E/M phenotypes often combine epithelial and mesenchymal features and tend to migrate collectively commonly as small clusters. Such collectively migrating cancer cells play a pivotal role in seeding metastases and their presence in cancer patients indicates an adverse prognostic factor. Moreover, cancer cells in hybrid E/M phenotypes tend to be more associated with stemness which endows them with tumor-initiation ability and therapy resistance. Most recently, cells undergoing EMT have been shown to promote immune suppression for better survival. A systematic understanding of the emergence of hybrid E/M phenotypes and the connection of EMT with stemness and immune suppression would contribute to more effective therapeutic strategies. In this review, we first discuss recent efforts combining theoretical and experimental approaches to elucidate mechanisms underlying EMT multi-stability (i.e. the existence of multiple stable phenotypes during EMT) and the properties of hybrid E/M phenotypes. Following we discuss non-cell-autonomous regulation of EMT by cell cooperation and extracellular matrix. Afterwards, we discuss various metrics that can be used to quantify EMT spectrum. We further describe possible mechanisms underlying the formation of clusters of circulating tumor cells. Last but not least, we summarize recent systems biology analysis of the role of EMT in the acquisition of stemness and immune suppression.
Interactive Versus Video-Based Training of Police to Communicate Syringe Legality to People Who Inject Drugs: The SHIELD Study, Mexico, 2015–2016
Authors: Arredondo Jaime , Beletsky Leo , Baker Pieter , Abramovitz Daniela , Artamonova Irina , Clairgue Erika , Morales Mario , Mittal Maria Luisa , Rocha-Jimenez Teresita , Kerr Thomas , Banuelos Arnulfo , Strathdee Steffanie A. , Cepeda Javier
Published: April 2019

Objectives. To assess how instructional techniques affect officers’ intent to communicate syringe legality during searches in Tijuana, Mexico, where pervasive syringe confiscation potentiates risk of HIV and HCV among people who inject drugs (PWID) and of occupational needle-stick injury among police.

Methods. Using the SHIELD (Safety and Health Integration in the Enforcement of Laws on Drugs) model, Tijuana police underwent training to encourage communication of syringe possession legality to PWID. Trainees received either passive video or interactive role-play exercise on safer search techniques. We used logistic regression to assess the training’s impact on self-reported intent to communicate syringe legality by training type and gender.

Results. Officers (n = 1749) were mostly men (86%) assigned to patrol (84%). After the training, intent to communicate the law improved markedly: from 20% to 39% (video group) and 20% to 58% (interactive group). Gender and training type significantly predicted intent to communicate syringe legality. Male and female officers’ adjusted odds ratios in the interactive group were 5.37 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 4.56, 6.33) and 9.16 (95% CI = 5.88, 14.28), respectively, after the training.

Conclusions. To more effectively persuade police to endorse harm reduction and occupational safety practices, police trainings should include interactive elements.
ANALISIS KUALITAS PENGEMASAN VAKUM IKAN BEKU DENGAN METODE SIX SIGMA (Studi Kasus di PT X, Pasuruan Jawa Timur)
Authors: Sucipto Sucipto , Astuti Retno , Megawati Ayuningtyas
Published: April 2019

Quality control is carried out as one of the strategies to measure the capability of the production process. This is to identify the factors that cause products no standardized and propose improvements. During this time, there are often problems in the vacuum packaging of frozen fish. The analysis method used Six Sigma with the stages Define, Measure, Analyze and Improve. The results showed that the Critical to Quality (CTQ) of packaging process is leaking packaging, but the process is working well and it is above the industry average in Indonesia. It can be seen the value of Sigma and the final yield. Packaging leaked based on a fishbone diagram and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is caused by human factors.The proposed improvement is by monitoring, guidance, and training of human resources. This is done so that the process can be towards the target 6-Sigma.
KARAKTERISTIK FISIK, KIMIA DAN ORGANOLEPTIK MIE KERING PADA BERBAGAI RASIO TEPUNG BONGGOL PISANG KEPOK
Authors: Asnani Asnani , Rahim Abdul , Ifall Ifall
Published: April 2019

This work deals with the effect of banana (sweet plaintain or ‘kepok’ variety) hump flour substituted to wheat flour in the making of noodle, on physical, chemical, and sensory characteristics of noodle.  A completely randomized was employed, with three replicates. Sensory analysis was conducted according to randomized group design. Four proportions of banana hump to wheat flour (10:90, 20:80, 30:70, and 40:60, weight basis) was studied. Results showed that the best physical and chemical characteristics was shown by noodle made from 10:90 proportion of banana hump to wheat flour, with 4.59% water absorption, 0.57% cooking loss, 10.37% water content, 34.21% starch content. However, result of sensory analysis suggested that the most liked noodle was that made from flour proportion of 20:80 with ‘like’ for colour, ‘like very much’ for aroma, ‘like’ for texture, ‘like’ for taste, and ‘like’ for overall preference
Anti- SOX1 antibody-positive paraneoplastic neurological syndrome presenting with Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome and small cell lung cancer: a case report
Authors: Zheng Wenqi , Wang Xiaolei , Sun Lihua , Deng Hui , Han Yanqiu , Li Chunyang
Published: April 2019

Background

Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes (PNS) are rare disorders affecting any part of the central, peripheral or autonomic nervous system that occur in association with cancer. Among cancer patients, less than 1% overall develop PNS. Anti- SOX1 antibodies positive paraneoplastic neurological disorders are rare and most often associated with small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

Case presentation

Herein, we report a case of a 61-year-old male presented with an unusual anti- SOX1 positive PNS. Electrodiagnostic study showed notable low amplitude motor potentials and high amplitude motor potentials of the right tibialis anterior suggesting the presence of Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS). Typical MRI and PET-CT found a hyperintense lesion with contrast enhancement in the thorax in front of 5-6 centrum of vertebrae, and thoracoscopic biopsy revealed pathological findings for SCLC. Because the diagnosis was made in time, the patient is currently receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy for the cancer at Chinese PLA General Hospital, and the clinical symptoms improved obviously.

Conclusions

The comprehensive screening of onconeural antibodies in PNS-suspicious cases combined with early diagnosis and treatment of tumor are important for achieving a good outcome.
Economics and Agronomics of Relay‐Cropping Pennycress and Camelina with Soybean in Minnesota
Authors: Ott Matthew A. , Eberle Carrie A. , Thom Matt D. , Archer David W. , Forcella Frank , Gesch Russell W. , Wyse Donald L.
Published: April 2019

Core Ideas

Net income from relay cropping was rarely different from that of mono‐cropping.

A 25‐cm oilseed row spacing was likely too narrow for optimal soybean growth.

Further domestication of oilseeds will likely improve relay cropping with soybean.

Cover crops can serve as a valuable management tool for improving soil and water quality, but are an added expense for farmers. We evaluated the yields and economics of four cover crops and two winter fallow treatments in a spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)–soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] rotation at three sites in Minnesota. The four cover crop treatments were winter rye (Secale cereal L.), forage radish (Raphanus sativus L.), winter camelina [Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz], and pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.) planted into spring wheat stubble. The fallow treatments consisted of no‐tilled and conventionally tilled soil. Radish winterkilled and rye was terminated chemically before planting soybean in early May. Soybean was inter‐seeded between rows of camelina and pennycress at the same time it was planted in other treatments. Camelina and pennycress were harvested over soybean seedlings in late June. Camelina yields ranged from 600 to 1100 kg ha−1, while pennycress ranged from 900 to 1550 kg ha−1. Mono‐cropped soybean averaged 1819, 3510, and 4180 kg ha−1 in northern, central, and southern Minnesota, respectively. Soybean seedlings under oilseed cover crop canopies exhibited light‐stress, which likely reduced soybean yield in these treatments by 22 to 30%. When oilseed and inter‐seeded soybean yields were combined, total seed yields generally were equal to or exceeded those of mono‐cropped soybean. In addition, net income for inter‐seeded systems was typically equivalent to mono‐cropped soybean. Improvements in net income are likely needed before the benefits of oilseed cover crops are fully realized.
Nitrogen Fertilizer and Irrigation Effects on Seed Yield and Oil in Camelina
Authors: Bronson Kevin F. , Hunsaker Douglas J. , Thorp Kelly R.
Published: April 2019

Core Ideas

A 2‐yr field study in Maricopa, AZ, under an overhead sprinkler irrigation system determined the effects of 10 water levels (irrigation fraction 0.5–1.1) and five N fertilizer rates (38–150 kg N ha−1) on seed yield, seed oil, and N use efficiency.

Recovery efficiency of N fertilizer by camelina ranged from 12 to 72% for high to low N fertilizer rates, respectively.

Oil content of seed was maximum at 40%, and decreased with N rate but increased with water level.

Interest is growing in camelina (Camelina sativa L. Crantz) as a biofuel feedstock. However, there has been little camelina research in irrigated arid systems. A 2‐yr field study in Maricopa, AZ, under an overhead sprinkler irrigation system determined the effects of 10 water levels (irrigation fraction 0.5–1.1) and five N fertilizer rates (38–150 kg N ha−1) on seed yield, seed oil content, and N use efficiency. Cultivar Robinson was planted in December 2012 and 2013. Nitrogen fertilizer (urea ammonium nitrate) was applied in three split applications. Irrigation amounts were from 125 to 380 mm, and in‐season rain was 70 and 50 mm, in 2013 and 2014, respectively. Camelina seed yields were maximum at water level 7 (irrigation fraction 0.93) in 2013 at 1800 kg ha−1. Maximum seed yields were 1600 kg ha−1 at water level 6 (irrigation fraction 0.83) in 2014. These highest seed yields were achieved with 150 kg N ha−1 in both years. Oil content (maximum 41%) decreased with N rate but increased with water level. Seed N increased with N rate but decreased with irrigation level. Recovery efficiency of N fertilizer by camelina ranged from 12 to 72%. The results indicate that good high‐oil camelina yields can be produced in the southwestern United States with 320 to 380 mm irrigation plus rain and N fertilizer rates of 150 kg N ha−1.
PROPOSTA DE UM FRAMEWORK BASEADO EM MINERAÇÃO DE DADOS PARA REDES 5G
Authors: Storck Carlos Renato , Sales Edwaldo Araújo , Zárate Luis Enrique , Figueiredo Fátima De L. P. D.
Published: April 2019

Cidades inteligentes vêm ganhando, cada vez mais, notoriedade. Através delas, a população pode ter melhores serviços e qualidade de vida urbana. Com as futuras redes de celulares de quinta geração (5G) será possível coletar dados por meio de diversas fontes espalhadas pela cidade, tais como sensores, dispositivos móveis, redes veiculares e de telefonia, dentre outras. Nesse cenário, haverá a necessidade de análise de grandes volumes de dados, com o objetivo de extrair conhecimento e informação útil para o planejamento inteligente e dinâmico. Este artigo apresenta uma proposta de framework baseado em mineração de dados para redes 5G, denominado Urban Computing Framework in 5G Networks (CoUrbF5G). Padrões reais de uma rede de telefonia móvel são encontrados e analisados, aplicando técnicas de mineração de dados, em conjunto com métodos auxiliares na condução de processos como Knowledge Discovery in Databases (KDD) e Big Data.
Features of Personnel Management in the Process of Mergers and Acquisitions
Authors: Розумная Наталья , Rozumnaya Natalia
Published: April 2019

The research features personnel management in the process of mergers and acquisitions. The author analyzed the theoretical basis for personnel management in the process of integration and developed a number of practical recommendations. The analysis was based on the following methods: analytical, synthetic, inductive-probabilistic, statistical, and mathematical. The article deals with the theoretical aspects of transactions on the unification of enterprises. It describes the current state of the fast-developing Russian market of mergers and acquisitions, as well as the dynamics of transactions in terms of value and quantity. The study revealed the structure of transactions by sectors in 2017. It also included an analysis of foreign and domestic experience in the management of human resources in the process of merger or acquisition of enterprises. The author describes the main problems of personnel management in the process of unification of companies, as well as various existing methods of labor relations regulation in the process of integration. The conclusion features some recommendations for implementation in practice of the Russian companies.
Factor Analysis of Investment Development: the Vitebsk Region of the Republic of Belarus
Authors: Русак Ирина , Rusak Iryna , Борисевич Виктория , Borisevich Victoria , Кравчук Екатерина , Kravchuk Ekaterina , Кудренок Любовь , Kudrenok Lyubov
Published: April 2019

The Republic of Belarus is currently moving on to market relations in pursuit of sustainable development. The level and prospects of regional development, as well as various local problems, directly affect the state of the country’s economy. The research features the socio-economic state of one of the regions of the Republic of Belarus in comparison with other entities. The paper describes a factor analysis of the investment development in the region. The authors analyzed the investment potential of the Vitebsk region, assessed its social and economic development, conducted a multidimensional comparative analysis to characterize its economic and social sphere, and rated its districts. The paper introduces a regression model of the effect of investment on the gross regional product and a map of "points" of social and economic development of the districts, together with possible directions of investment development.