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Strategic planning of development of the territory: principles and approaches to the choice of instruments
Authors: Швец Ирина , Shvets Irina
Published: June 2016

Territorial development is both a toolto ensure effective

and sustainable socio-economic development of Russia, and on

the other hand requires a consistent transformation of spatial organization

and economic structure of the country.

In developing the spatial development strategy advocates the need

for a comprehensive methodology for the spatial distribution as the

industry structure of the economy, as well as legal support for the

planned activities.

The article describes the principles and approaches to the choice of

tools used in the development of spatial development strategy. The

main stages of strategic planning of the territory’sare strengths and

weaknesses, opportunities and threats. By type of competitive advantages,

all the factors of competitiveness are grouped into three

categories: natural resource, operational and strategic. Experience

in building integrated competitiveness ratings of Russian regions

allows you to select a group of factors that determine the future

spatial development. Five groups of factors determining the spatial

further competitive development of Russian regions. The influence

of geographic information systems in the competitive development

of the regions. Spatial planning based on technology foresight.
THE ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF REGIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMS AND BARRIERS A
Authors: Ратнер Светлана , Ratnyer Svyetlana , Назарова Лилия , Nazarova Liliya
Published: June 2016

В связи с заморозкой бюджетного софинансирования проектов в сфере энергоэф-фективности и выделения субсидий регионам и муниципалитетам на цели повышения энергоэффективности особую актуальность приобретает вопрос об оценке эффективности уже проведенных в рамках региональных программ мероприятий, достигнутых за период 2011-2014 гг. результатов и о разработке способов сохранения положительных тенденций по снижению энергоемкости российской экономики. В статье проведен сравнительный анализ процессов организации госзакупок энергоэф фективных товаров и услуг в г. Москве как регионе — лидере по темпам снижения энергоемкости и в Краснодарском крае как регионе, в котором реализация программы по повышению энергоэффективности пока не принесла ожидаемых результатов. Информационной базой для анализа процесса организации госзакупок энергоэффективных товаров и услуг в регионе послужил официальный сайт Единой информационной системы в сфере закупок (http://zakupki.gov. ru). Анализ тендеров на закупку энергоэффективных товаров и услуг осуществлялся с помощью процедур выборочного статистического контроля. Проведен сравнительный анализ динамики объемов закупок, динамики числа тендеров, структуры закупок. Выявлены существенные различия в структуре закупок в двух исследуемых регионах. Предложены меры по повышению эффективности региональных программ энергосбережения.
Analysis of directions for cost-effective recycling and utilization of plastic waste domestic consumption
Authors: Коростиев Антон , Korostiev Anton
Published: June 2016

The article investigates the environmental and economic

aspects of the formation and accumulation of waste household

consumption due to the intensification of customer turnover. The

statistical data on the structure of heading packaging a large share

of which is occupied polymers are given. The social and environmental

consequences of modern methods of waste disposal, and

domestic experience of leading countries in the field of solid waste

management analyzed. The results of author’s own assessment of

the statistical data on the volume of the current formation of polymer

waste household consumption in the Rostov region and their

subsequent extrapolation to the territory of the Russian Federation

are given. The study identified and analyzed areas of industrial use

of plastic waste household consumption, including their combustion

to generate electricity, as well as proposed measures of social

motivation of the population effective disposal of solid waste
INFORMATION SYSTEMS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MAKING THE BEST DECISIONS IN THE ECONOMY
Authors: Носов Александр , Nosov Aleksandr
Published: June 2016

The article examines the possibility of using artificial intelligence in economic systems. The theoretical foundations of the methodology description of recognizable objects in the selected feature space showed. An approved method of coding practice characteristic values based on their adaptive quantization, allowing learners to use simple recognition algorithms using the corrected weighting coefficients is given. Such systems can be used to address the macro- and micro-economic challenges as well as in shaping the competencies of staff.
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE OF STUDENTS AS A CONTROL OBJECT
Authors: Черниковская Марина , Chyernikovskaya Marina
Published: June 2016

The paper presents an evolutionary approach to the study of organizational culture. The results of the study of management practices of the organizational culture of students are given. The principles of management of organizational culture of contemporary college students developed.
ACCESSIBILITY TO INNOVATIVE LOW-RISE HOUSING AS SOCIOECONOMIC PRIORITIES OF SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Брче Минрасык , Brche Minrasyk , Алия А , Aliya A
Published: June 2016

A comparative analysis of the development and availability of low-rise housing construction (individual housing) in differentcountries given. The necessity to develop and implement programs to stimulate the implementation of standards on the concept of innovation in NACHHALTIGKEIT of individual housing justified.

Organizational structure for creating and realisation regional sustainable development program of individual housing proposed.
The use of protocol in breaking bad news: evidence and ethos
Authors: Dean Antonia , Willis Susan
Published: June 2016

This article discusses health professionals use of protocol in the breaking of bad news, focusing particularly on the well-known SPIKES framework. The evidence of impact on the patient experience is examined and recommendations are made for further outcome-based research. Existing evidence suggests that the model as commonly interpreted may not fully meet the needs of patients or reflect the clinical experience of breaking bad news for some professionals and further guidance may be needed to support them in their practice. The ethos of the step-wise protocol is debated, questioning whether it helps or hinders individualised care and the formation of a genuine relationship between patient and professional. Finally, recommendations for practice are offered.
Redefining the patient-carer model at end of life
Authors: Parker Roses , deVries Kay , Coombs Maureen A
Published: June 2016

Context:

While the patient-carer dyad has been broadly described, there is little exploration of patient-carer models in use.

Aim:

To explore types of patient-carer models in use for those with advanced and progressive disease.

Methods:

Qualitative interviews were undertaken with patients at risk of dying in the next year and their carers across three sites (residential care home, medical assessment unit, general medical unit). Thematic analysis was undertaken.

Results:

Four patient-carer models were identified. In these, the provision of care and of coordination of care services were important areas and organised differently across the patient, the carer, and alternative sources of support.

Conclusion:

A ‘one size fits all’ patient-carer model is outdated and a new understanding of different types of patient-carer models are required to fully inform care delivered at end of life.
Prosocial behaviour in palliative nurses: psychometric evaluation of the prosociality scale
Authors: Biagioli Valentina , Prandi Cesarina , Giuliani Lucia , Nyatanga Brian , Fida Roberta
Published: June 2016

Aim:

The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of a prosociality scale within the palliative nursing context, and then examine the impact of prosocial behaviour in relation to job and educational satisfaction among palliative nurses.

Methods:

An online cross-sectional survey was conducted in 25 Italian palliative care centres, with a total of 107 nurses completing the prosociality scale by Caprara et al (2005) . Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were examined to evaluate a multidimensional model of prosociality.

Results:

A three-factor solution with a second order factor fitted the data well. The three dimensions extracted were labelled as helping, empathy, and sharing. Participants reported high levels of prosociality. In addition, prosociality was positively associated with job and educational satisfaction.

Conclusions:

The prosociality scale was valid and reliable when tested with palliative nurses. Although prosociality may be embedded in nurses' personalities, this quality should be actively promoted to expand and improve the culture and the ethics of nursing.
Management options for the traumatised, intruded incisor in a growing patient
Authors: Rasaratnam Lakshmi
Published: June 2016

The management of an intruded permanent incisor in a growing child can affect the long-term replacement options for the tooth. The various treatment options for managing a traumatised, intruded permanent incisor in a growing child are described, alongside two clinical cases managed differently but with the aim of providing the patient with adequate bone and soft-tissue architecture to ensure that all restorative replacement options would be feasible once growth was complete.
Remembering Cuba's Past / Discovering Its Future: Giving Voice to Memory in Uva de Aragón's The Memory of Silence
Authors: Jeffrey C. Barnett
Published: June 2016

As a historical novel, Uva de Aragón's The Memory of Silence explores the divergences and commonalities in the lives of twin sisters separated at the outset of the Cuban Revolution and as such complicates and enriches our understanding of Cuba's future. As the reader re-lives momentous events since the Revolution, one comes to the realisation that the true value of the work lies in its balance of perspective. It would be inaccurate to say that the novel offers an objective view of modern-day Cubans (both those in exile and on the island). Instead, it offers two intentionally subjective views that culminate in a synthesis of understanding: namely, that geo-cultural bonds are greater than geo-political differences. In the end, The Memory of Silence is a book of hope, but a hope that can only be realised once memory has been un-silenced.
El paisaje, su patrimonialización y el beneficio económico
Authors: Corbera Millán Manuel
Published: June 2016

Desde hace dos décadas se viene asistiendo a un renovado interés por el paisaje en distintas disciplinas e instituciones políticas y administrativas. Algunos autores lo interpretan desde una perspectiva neorromántica, como reacción a los efectos destructores de la modernidad. El Convenio Europeo del Paisaje (CEP) estableció en Florencia en el año 2000 una definición de paisaje ampliamente aceptada y unas pautas de intervención sobre el mismo que pretenden ser el marco para las leyes nacionales y regionales de los países firmantes. El presente trabajo se propone explicar la recuperación del interés por el paisaje desde la perspectiva de la valorización económica del territorio, como externalidad que permite generar rentas. En mi opinión esa es la verdadera orientación de la CEP.
Una aproximación a los instrumentos económicos de las Leyes del Suelo del 2008 y 2015. ¿Hacia un cambio en el Modelo de Desarrollo en España?
Authors: Sotelo Navalpotro José Antonio , Sotelo Pérez María , Sotelo Pérez Ignacio
Published: June 2016

Tras la aprobación del Real Decreto Legislativo 2/2008 –Ley del Suelo–, nos encontramos ante un modelo territorial y un modelo de desarrollo, que acaba con el arcaico patrón de ciudad dispersa, encontrándose, no obstante, ante las gravísimas consecuencias espaciales generadas por la denominada “burbuja inmobiliaria”, unida a una crisis de consecuencias insospechadas, en el ámbito de la denominada globalización económica, de la que nuestro país no ha logrado sustraerse con Leyes vacías de instrumentos económicos que se han transferido a las Comunidades Autónomas, nos hallamos ante una oportunidad perdida fruto de una no siempre bien calculada descentralización. De este modo, en el presente artículo nos aproximamos a la importancia que muestran los denominados “instrumentos económicos” en la normativa que recoge los pormenores relacionados con el “suelo”, en España, en la primera de nuestras Leyes, la de 1956, en la de 2008 y en el recién aprobado Texto Refundido de la Ley del Suelo y Rehabilitación Urbana –Real Decreto Legislativo 7/2015–, en el ámbito estatal. Para ello, tras definir y valorar los enfoques conceptuales relativos al “suelo” y sus tipologías, se concretan y estudian los instrumentos económicos que se recogen en la Ley del Suelo española y su relación con las nuevas formas de “hacer ciudad”.
El juego estratégico de Rusia en el Cáucaso Sur: Sochi 2014
Authors: Shmite Stella Maris
Published: June 2016

La propuesta de la ciudad de Sochi como sede de los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno y de la 16° fecha del Gran Premio de Fórmula 1 de 2014, y como una de las sedes de la futura Copa Mundial de Futbol 2018, son una ratificación de la importancia estratégica que representa el Cáucaso para Rusia. Asimismo, el anclaje en el Cáucaso y en las costas del Mar Negro, con toda la inversión en infraestructura y en seguridad que representa la organización de eventos deportivos mundiales, implica la puesta en juego de una estrategia geopolítica que expresa la importancia de Rusia como potencia regional.En el calidoscopio de poder e intereses que se despliegan en la región caucásica, la sombra de Rusia se proyecta con fuerza. Abordar el rol que ejerce este país en el Cáucaso Sur, permitirá comprender las perspectivas actuales de la política exterior de Rusia en esta región, así como conocer de qué modo se despliega en el territorio el juego estratégico del poder a través de eventos deportivos que se observan desde todos los lugares del mundo.
Improvement in the distribution of services in multi-agent systems with SCODA
Authors: Román Gallego Jesús Ángel , Rodríguez González Sara
Published: June 2016

The distribution of services on multi-agent systems allows it to reduce to the agents their computational load. The functionality of the system does not reside in the agents themselves, however it is ubiquitously distributed so that allows you to perform tasks in parallel avoiding an additional computational cost to the elements in the system. The distribution of services that offers SCODA (Distributed and Specialized Agent Communities) allows an intelligent management of these services provided by agents of the system and the parallel execution of threads that allow to respond to requests asynchronously, which implies an improvement in the performance of the system at both the computational level as the level of quality of service in the control of these services. The comparison carried out in the case of study that is presented in this paper demonstrates the existing improvement in the distribution of services on systems based on SCODA.
User Behavior in Mass Media Websites
Authors: Gómez Zotano Manuel , Goméz-Sanz Jorge , Pavón Juan
Published: June 2016

Mass media websites can be worthy to understand user trends in web services. RTVE, the National Broadcaster in Spain is a sample of such kind of service. Trend points to a shorter user interaction over the last three years, and a more straight access to content. Besides the number of pages consumed in a visit is becoming smaller as well. This article reviews these trends with data obtained from public sources, and analyze the distribution of web pages in the client layer and the corresponding distribution observed in the server layer. The two distributions can be characterized by Zipf-like distributions and ?, the degree of disparity in the popularity distribution, is calculated for both. In all cases ? is higher to one implying a huge concentration of popularity on a few objects.
TWO NEW RECORDS OF MACTRID BIVALVES (BIVALVIA: MACTRIDAE) FROM INDONESIA
Authors: Ambarwati Reni
Published: June 2016

The occurrence of two mactrid bivalves, Mactra (Mactra) queenslandica E.A. Smith and Heterocardia gibbosula Stoliczka, in coastal water of Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia is reported here. They are described and illustrated based on the local specimens collected. Previously, the distribution of M. queenslandica was reported only from northern-north-east Australia. This finding revealed that the distribution of this bivalve reaches Indonesia waters. Meanwhile, H. gibbosula is common in south-east Asian waters, however this is the first record for Indonesian waters. This result indicated that more mactrid bivalves could be discovered in Indonesian waters.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA VARIATIO OF THE RICE YELLOW STEM BORER, Scirpophaga incertulas, (LEPIDOPTERA: CRAMBIDAE) IN JAVA, INDONESIA
Authors: Sutrisno Hari
Published: June 2016

Scirpophaga incertulas is one of economically important rice pests in South East Asia, including Indonesia. Systematic investigation on biological characteristics of ecological races based on recently changed of agricultural practiced and environment has been conductedÂ  in order to asses knowledge on genetic variation of population of S. incertulas in Indonesia. A 685 bp segment of mitochondrialDNA COII was amplified from 42 different yellow stem borer samples from five locations in Java. The objectives of this study were to generate mitochondrial CO II Â sequences for all available yellow stem borer Â samples and to define haplotypes and nucleotide sequence diversity of the different yellow stem borer populations. Six different haplotypes (YSB1, YSB2, YSB3, YSB4, YSB5 and YSB6) were identified in yellow stem borer populations. The majority of the sampled individuals caried haplotype YSB2. Overall, the results of Tajimaâ€™s test statistic indicated that the population of Java was D= 0.85201, which suggests that there was no indicative of purifying selection or there was no presence of deleterious mutation segregating in the population. However, the results were not significant (P> 0:10) and additional studies are required to confirm this finding.Key words: Scirpophaga incertulas, yellow stem borer, MitochondrialDNA COIIÂ
Macrochelid mite (Acari: Gamasida) associated with dung beetles in Baluran National Pak, East Java, Indonesia
Authors: Hartini Sri , Dwibadra Dhian , Ohara Masahiro , Takaku Gen
Published: June 2016

Eight mite species of the family Macrochelidae (Acari: Gamasida) were collected from the body surface of dung beetles in Baluran National Park, East Java, Indonesia. Of these, one species, Macrocheles subwallacei sp. nov., was describe as new to science. Female of Macrocheles crispa (Berlese, 1910) was rediscribed and the male was described for the first time. The remaining six species were Neopodocinum Â jaspersi (Oudemans, 1900), M. dispar (Berlese, 1910), M. hallidayi Walter & Krantz, 1986, M. entetiensis Hartini & Takaku, 2005, M. jabarensis Hartini & Takaku, 2003 and M. persimilis Hartini, Dwibadra & Takaku, 2007.Key words: Acari, Macrochelidae, dung beetles, Baluran, East Java, Indonesia
O PAPEL DA ESTATÍSTICA NO ESPAÇO PÚBLICO DA CULTURA MODERNA E DA CONTRACULTURA
Authors: Gabrielli Souza Lima Rita de Cássia
Published: June 2016

Ensaio bibliográfico sobre o papel utilitário da estatística no processo de construção dos Estados capitalistas e no da Rússia e da URSS. O garimpo investigativo apresentou a estatística como uma tecnologia com aplicação social, correspondendo a um importante método de investigação. Observou-se uma distinção em seu caráter utilitário, que se relaciona com os fins que os Estados capitalistas e socialistas desejavam alcançar. Para estados capitalistas, a contagem da população era base Estratégica da economia: a saúde estava a serviço do desenvolvimento econômico. Para Estados socialistas, a estatística estava a serviço da garantia da saúde social da população para que, a partir de uma sociedade saudável, a riqueza do país fosse produzida.
Processo decisório e conselhos municipais de saúde: um estudo da realidade atual
Authors: Hartcoph Marina , Da Ros Marco Aurélio , Wendhausen Agueda Lenita
Published: June 2016

A participação social no Sistema Único de Saúde foi uma das principais conquistas do movimento pela Reforma Sanitária, que institucionalizou a participação da comunidade por meio de conferências e conselhos de saúde. Os últimos se constituem em importantes fóruns de decisões relativos ao planejamento e à efetivação de políticas de saúde, seja em âmbito federal, estadual, municipal ou local. Porém, esses espaços não têm sido tão democráticos quanto pensados na sua implantação. Considerando isso, este estudo tem por objetivo rever a literatura acerca do processo decisório nos conselhos de saúde, buscando conhecer os elementos que o compõem, como é concebido pelos membros e quais os fatores que interferem em sua execução. Espera-se contribuir para a qualificação do processo decisório nos conselhos de saúde, fortalecendo dessa maneira o controle social.
CRISE NA EUROPA: “O ser humano precisa voltar a ser o centro da economia e não a periferia”
Authors: GOLEMBIEWSKI CARLOS , Dittrich Maria Glória
Published: June 2016

De tempos em tempos, a economista e professora, doutora Luciana Lazzeretti, viaja para algum lugar do mundo. Seu objetivo é ampliar o seu olhar dentro de outras culturas, como também dar um tempo para o trabalho que desenvolve no Curso de Doutorado em Economia e Gestão da Empresa na Universitá degli Studi di Firenze (Florença, Itália).Nestes momentos de interação cultural e acadêmica, faz reflexões e busca novos desafios. Para nossa sorte, desta vez, ela escolheu o Brasil. A convite da Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), ela passou um mês por aqui. Além dos passeios à região, conversas entre alunos e professores, fez a conferência de abertura do Mestrado Profissional em Administração, lançado em abril deste ano pela universidade. O tema abordado foi a “Indústria Criativa”.Aos 62 anos, cheia de vida e bastante crítica em relação à sociedade atual, a professora doutora Luciana Lazzeretti falou com exclusividade à Revista Brasileira de Tecnologias Sociais. Entre os assuntos, a inovação e a crise econômica na Europa.Para ela, “o ser humano precisa voltar a ser o centro da Economia e não a periferia”. Explicou que a crise no Continente Europeu não atinge a todos os países da mesma maneira: “existe uma diferença entre o Norte e o Sul” e fez uma revelação: “já se discute a fome na Itália”. A entrevista durou uma hora, com a mediação dos professores doutor Carlos Golembiewski (CG) e doutora Maria Glória Dittrich (MGD), ambos do Mestrado em Gestão de Políticas Públicas da UNIVALI.
Performance trends for operational intelligence through value chain model
Authors: Kaula Rajeev
Published: June 2016

Value chain is a successful management model for improving business competitiveness. A value chain based analytic approach facilitates meaningful grouping of business processes such that appropriate value from business operations can be derived. As organizations focus on competitive advantage and growth, a value chain derived operational intelligence provides insight to compete successfully in the marketplace. This paper outlines an approach to develop performance based value metrics in the form of analytic business rules for operational intelligence through the value chain model. The paper illustrates the concepts through a University value chain prototype which is implemented in Oracleâ€™s PL/SQL language.
A Thematic Exploration of Digital, Social Media, and Mobile Marketing: Research Evolution from 2000 to 2015 and an Agenda for Future Inquiry
Authors: Lamberton Cait , Stephen Andrew T.
Published: June 2016

Over the past 15 years, digital media platforms have revolutionized marketing, offering new ways to reach, inform, engage, sell to, learn about, and provide service to customers. As a means of taking stock of academic work's ability to contribute to this revolution, this article tracks the changes in scholarly researchers’ perspectives on three major digital, social media, and mobile (DSMM) marketing themes from 2000 to 2015. The authors first use keyword counts from the premier general marketing journals to gain a macro-level view of the shifting importance of various DSMM topics since 2000. They then identify key themes emerging in five-year time frames during this period: (1) DSMM as a facilitator of individual expression, (2) DSMM as decision support tool, and (3) DSMM as a market intelligence source. In both academic research to date and corresponding practitioner discussion, there is much to appreciate. However, there are also several shortcomings of extant research that have limited its relevance and created points of disconnect between academia and practice. Finally, in light of this, an agenda for future research based on emerging research topics is advanced.
Relaxed formulation of the design conditions for Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy virtual actuators
Authors: Filasová Anna , Krokavec Dušan , Liščinský Pavol
Published: June 2016

The H∞ norm approach to virtual actuators design, intended to Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy continuous-time systems, is presented in the paper. Using the second Ljapunov method, the design conditions are formulated in terms of linear matrix inequalities in adapted bounded real lemma structures. Related to the static output controller, and for systems under influence of single actuator faults, the design steps are revealed for a three-tank system plant.
Retrobulbar Fibrosarcoma in a Sheep
Authors: Ozmen Ozlem , Sirin Sengoz Ozlem , Çinar Harun , Dolu Hüseyin
Published: June 2016

This report describes a case of a retrobulbar fibrosarcoma in a 4-year-old female sheep. A big tumor was protruding from the orbit but not invading the surrounding tissue and was easily removed surgically. The grayish colored mass was 19×13×8 cm in size and hard. The surface of the tumor was irregular and ulcerated. Marked hemorrhage and necrotic areas were present across the whitish cut surface. Histopathologically, the mass was composed of spindle shaped, anaplastic pleomorphic cells. Masson’s trichrome staining revealed a collagenous matrix in the tissue. Immunohistochemically, the mass was positive for vimentin and proliferating cell nuclear antigen but negative for smooth muscle actin, desmin, glial fibrilar acidic protein and S100 protein antibodies. According to histopathological and immunohistochemical findings the tumor was diagnosed as fibrosarcoma. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report of ocular fibrosarcoma in a sheep.
»Abrahamitische Religionen«? Monotheismus und Trinität im Dialog von Judentum, Christentum und Islam
Authors: von Nordheim Eckhard
Published: June 2016

The term ›Abrahamitic religions‹ is often heard within the dialog of the three religions, which seems to indicate that Abraham is an identification figure for all of them. In fact, Abraham has entirely different, and unrelated, roles to play in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. What really connects the three religions is that they are monotheistic. In spite of the fact that Jews and Muslims have a critical view of the Christian trinity, monotheism is the true connecting element between them. One should therefore no longer speak of ›Abrahamitic religions‹ but rather of the three ›monotheistic religions‹.
Das Friedensinstrument für jüdische Untertanen der Herzogin Agnes von Schweidnitz von 1370
Authors: Herzig Arno
Published: June 2016

Following the Black Death persecutions which started in 1348, the Jewish spiritual centres shifted from the Rhine eastwards. There was an important Yeshiva, for instance, in the Silesian town of Świdnica, where famous scholars learned and taught. Świdnica belonged to the Piast Duchy of Świdnica-Jawor, where – after the death of Bolko II in 1368 – his widow, Agnes of Austria, ruled up until her own death in 1392. In 1370 Agnes decreed a peace settlement for the Jews in her duchy, which can be seen as one of the first such arrangements. It impacted at various levels on internal Jewish affairs, for instance in stipulating that the community was to elect its »bishop«. This strengthened the parish council against the local scholars. The Jewish court, which, in accordance with Jewish law, decided on questions concerning marital and inheritance law and in civil process orders between Jewish parties, also answered to the Jewish »bishop« and his advisors. What was new in Duchess Agnes’ »Jewish Charter« was that the congregation could determine the level of taxes they would pay the Duchess.
Cognitive Cellular Systems: A New Challenge on the RF Analog Frontend
Authors: Varga Gabor , Schrey Moritz , Subbiah Iyappan , Ashok Arun , Heinen Stefan
Published: June 2016

Cognitive Cellular Systems are seen today as one of the most promising ways of moving forward solving or at least easing the still worsening situation of congested spectrum caused by the growing number of users and the expectation of higher data transfer rates. As the intelligence of a Cognitive Radio system is located in the digital domain – the Cognitive Engine and associated layers – extensive research has been ongoing in that domain since Mitola published his idea in 1999. Since, a big progress has been made in the domain of architectures and algorithms making systems more efficient and highly flexible. The pace of this progress, however, is going to be impeded by hard requirements on the received and transmitted signal quality, introducing ultimate challenges on the performance of the RF analog frontend, such as in-band local oscillator harmonics, ultra low sensitivity and ultra high linearity. The RF frontend is thus likely to become the limiting technical factor in the true realization of a Cognitive Cellular System. Based on short recapitulations of the most crucial issues in RF analog design for Cognitive Systems, this article will point out why those mechanisms become responsible for the limitation of the overall performance particularly in a broadband Cognitive Cellular System. Furthermore, as part of a possible solution to ease the situation, system design of a high intermediate frequency (IF) to UHF frequency converter for cognitive radios is discussed and the performance of such a converter analyzed as a proof of concept. In addition to successfully tackling some of the challenges, such a high-IF converter enables white space operation for existing commercial devices by acting as frequency converter. From detailed measurements, the capabilities in both physical layer and application layer performance of a high-IF frontend developed out of off-the-shelf components is explained and is shown to provide negligible degradation to the commercial device being connected to.
Body stability and support scull kinematic in synchronized swimming
Authors: Rutkowska-Kucharska Alicja , Wuchowicz Karolina
Published: June 2016

Purpose

The aim of this study was to examine the dependencies between support scull kinematics and body stability in the vertical position.

Methods

The study involved 16 synchronized swimmers. Twelve markers were placed on the pubic symphysis, head, middle fingers, and transverse axes of upper limb joints. Support scull trials were recorded at 50 fps by cameras placed in watertight housings. Calculated measures included: excursion of the sculling movement; flexion and extension angle of the elbow and wrist joints; adduction and abduction angle of the shoulder joint; adduction and abduction angle of the forearm to/from the trunk; ranges of movement of the wrist, elbow, and shoulder joints; range of movement of forearm adduction towards the trunk; and the range of movement of shoulder adduction towards the trunk.

Results

The length of the trajectory taken by the marker on the pubic symphysis was longer if the range of movement of the wrist joint was larger. The movement of the body in the right-left and upwards-downwards direction increased together with a greater range of movement of the wrist joint. It was also found that a greater sculling angle produced greater body displacement in the forwards-backwards direction. The head marker was characterized by a significantly larger range of displacement in the forwards-backwards and right-left directions than the pubic symphysis.

Conclusions

The findings indicate that the ability to maintain body stability in the vertical position is associated with the range of movement of the radial wrist joint, angle of forearm adduction, and a newly-introduced measure – sculling angle.
Shear Strength of Conductive Adhesive Joints on Rigid and Flexible Substrates Depending on Adhesive Quantity
Authors: Hirman Martin , Steiner Frantisek
Published: June 2016

This article deals with the impact of electrically conductive adhesive quantity on the shear strength of joints glued by adhesives “EPO-TEKⓇ H20S” and “MG8331S” on three types of substrates (FR-4, MELINEXⓇST504, DuPont™ PyraluxⓇAC). These joints were made by gluing chip resistors 1206, 0805 and 0603, with two curing profiles for each adhesive. Different thicknesses of stencil and reductions in the size of the hole in stencils were used for this experiment. These differences have an effect on the quantity of conductive adhesives which must be used on the samples. Samples were measured after the curing process by using a shear strength test applied by the device LabTest 3.030. This article presents the effects of different curing profiles, various types of substrates, and different quantities of adhesives on the mechanical strength of the joint.
A Secular Manifesto for Europe
Authors: Zucca Lorenzo
Published: June 2016

The article argues that secularism in Europe needs to be fundamentally reconsidered. Everywhere European secular states face a double threat: On one hand fundamentalist religion, on the other negative secularism. Firstly, the paper explains negative secularism and the reason it is a problem rather than an asset. It then elaborates a new conception of positive secularism that can be understood either as a political or as an ethical project. Either way, the point of positive secularism is to distance itself from religion in order to embrace diversity of all types, religious and non-religious. Political secularism, however, relies on an elusive hope of reaching overlapping consensus between religious and non-religious people. Ethical secularism aims instead to protect diversity by promoting the establishment of a marketplace of religions, which acknowledges a public role for religion while regulating it. The marketplace of religions promotes religious pluralism and helps to iron out the different treatments between religions. Ethical secularism aims to be a worldview of worldviews that creates the preconditions for all religious and non-religious people to live well together.
Supramolecular architecture based on high-lacunary sandwich-type building blocks: synthesis, characterization, and properties
Authors: Wu Qiong , Miao Xisong , Wang Hai , Wu Yongmei , Li Jun , Lu Jing , Zhou Qingyan , Ju Hongping
Published: June 2016

The new supramolecular compound [Fe2(AsMo7O27)2](H2en)2(NH4)8·6H2O (1) (en = ethylenediamine) has been synthesized in aqueous solution and characterized by elemental analysis, thermal analysis, and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The structural analysis has revealed that 1 represents the first example of a polyoxometalate-based sandwich-type supramolecular hybrid constructed from hexalacunary building blocks. Owing to the presence of ethylenediammonium cations, the [Fe2(AsMo7O27)2]12– units are stabilized by multiple circular hydrogen bonds extending the structure into a 2D supramolecular framework. The magnetic properties and antitumor activities of 1 have also been studied.
Nationalizing the Kujawiak and Constructions of Nostalgia in Chopin's Mazurkas
Authors: Goldberg Halina
Published: June 2016

The traditional musicological perspective on Chopin's slow, minor-key mazurkas and mazurka sections—that he modeled these episodes on the kujawiak, a Polish folk dance from Kujawy region — is plagued by contradictory statements. Re-evaluation of source material reveals that the kujawiak, as it is understood in relation to Chopin's mazurkas, is largely a creation of Polish nationalism after Chopin's time. In Chopin's own time, the term kujawiak is used only sporadically and appears to be interchangeable with mazur; by the end of the nineteenth century, however, the kujawiak becomes an important marker of Polishness for which authors offer specific but widely diverging musical characterizations. It is around this time that writers also begin to emphasize the kujawiak's impact on Chopin's mazurkas, forging a persistent link between this imagined “national dance” and his compositions. In place of these vague and conflicting constructs, it is proposed that Chopin used the slow mazurka—the kind widely but anachronistically called the kujawiak—to summon nostalgia for the spatially and temporally distant (and mythical) Poland, through musical styles and gestures that include reminiscence and allusion; auditory distancing; disruptions of form and genre; and surface distortions. Nostalgia as a cultural and medical concept also provides a prism through which his contemporaries perceived Chopin's illness, his experience in exile, and his music.
LVAD as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation in a Patient with Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy and Advanced Heart Failure
Authors: Cerar Andraž , Kšela Juš , Poglajen Gregor , Vrtovec Bojan , Kneževič Ivan
Published: June 2016

Left ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy (LVNC) is a rare hereditary cardiomyopathy characterized by the formation of an outer compacted and inner noncompacted layer of the myocardium. The latter is characterized by prominent trabeculations and deep intertrabecular recesses and is functionally inferior to the compacted myocardium. As there is no specific treatment for patients with LVNC who develop heart failure, the management of these patients is limited and many patients progress to advanced stages of the disease. For LVNC patients with advanced heart failure, the data regarding the use of mechanical circulatory support are scarce. We report a case of a 29-year-old patient with LVNC and advanced refractory heart failure, who was successfully bridged to heart transplantation using a long-term continuous-flow left ventricular assist device.
Preoperative Low Serum Albumin Levels Increase the Requirement of Renal Replacement Therapy after Cardiac Surgery
Authors: Findik Orhan , Aydin Ufuk , Baris Ozgur , Parlar Hakan , Alagoz Gokcen Atilboz , Ata Yusuf , Turk Tamer , Kunt Atike Tekeli
Published: June 2016

Background: Acute kidney injury is a common complication of cardiac surgery that increases morbidity and mortality. The aim of the present study is to analyze the association of preoperative serum albumin levels with acute kidney injury and the requirement of renal replacement therapy after isolated coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the prospectively collected data of 530 adult patients who underwent isolated CABG surgery with normal renal function. The perioperative clinical data of the patients included demographic data, laboratory data, length of stay, in-hospital complications and mortality. The patient population was divided into two groups: group I patients with preoperative serum albumin levels <3.5 mg/dL; and group II pateints with preoperative serum albumin levels ≥3.5 mg/dL.
Results: There were 413 patients in group I and 117 patients in group II. Postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) occured in 33 patients (28.2%) in group I and in 79 patients (19.1%) in group II. Renal replacement therapy was required in 17 patients (3.2%) (8 patients from group I; 9 patients from group II; P = .018). 30-day mortality occurred in 18 patients (3.4%) (10 patients from group I; 8 patients from group II; P = .037). Fourteen of these patients required renal replacement therapy. Logistic regression analysis revealing the presence of lower serum albumin levels preoperatively was shown to be associated with increased incidence of postoperative AKI (OR: 1.661; 95% CI: 1.037-2.661;
P = .035). Logistic regression analysis also revealed that DM (OR: 3.325; 95% CI: 2.162-5.114; P = .000) was another independent risk factor for AKI after isolated CABG.
Conclusion: Low preoperative serum albumin levels result in severe acute kidney injury and increase the rate of renal replacement therapy and mortality after isolated CABG.
Merkel Cell Carcinoma : A Rare Neuroendocrine Neoplasm
Authors: Atarguine Hanane , Amal Said
Published: June 2016

Merkel cell carcinoma remains a rare cutaneous neuroendocrine malignancy that exhibits clinically aggressive features and is associated with a poor prognosis.
A Chronic Psychogenic Vomiting Case of Dramatic Response to Escitalopram
Authors: Ozturk Onur , Selcuk Mustafa Yasin
Published: June 2016

This case report describes the treatment of an interesting patient with vomiting for years. The patient admitted to the family health center with chronic vomiting and weight loss. Her physical examination was unremarkable. The complaint of patient in who organic pathogen were excluded by biochemical and radiological examinations was evaluated psychologically; her complaints were ended following the initiation of escitalopram therapy unlike previous treatment. In this report, we represent a specific patient for the escitalopram treatment and thanks to this, it contributes a unique sample to the literature about escitalopram usage in the treatment of chronic vomiting.
Evaluating Continuity During Transfer to Adult Care: A Systematic Review
Authors: Rachas Antoine , Lefeuvre Delphine , Meyer Laurence , Faye Albert , Mahlaoui Nizar , de La Rochebrochard Elise , Warszawski Josiane , Durieux Pierre
Published: June 2016

CONTEXT:

Appropriate outcomes are required to evaluate transition programs’ ability to maintain care continuity during the transfer to adult care of youths with a chronic condition.

OBJECTIVE:

To identify the outcomes used to measure care continuity during transfer, and to analyze current evidence regarding the efficacy of transition programs.

DATA SOURCES:

PubMed (1948–2014), Web of Science (1945–2014), Embase (1947–2014), and the reference lists of the studies identified.

STUDY SELECTION:

Screening on titles and abstracts; full-text assessment by 2 reviewers independently.

DATA EXTRACTION:

By 2 reviewers independently, by using a Cochrane form adapted to observational studies, including bias assessment.

RESULTS:

Among the 23 studies retrieved, all but 5 were monocentric, 16 were cohorts (15 retrospective), 6 cross-sectional studies, and 1 randomized trial. The principal disease studied was diabetes (n = 11). We identified 24 indicators relating to 2 main aspects of continuity of care: engagement and retention in adult care. As designed, most studies probably overestimated engagement. A lack of adjustment for confounding factors was the main limitation of the few studies evaluating the efficacy of transition programs.

LIMITATIONS:

The assessment of bias was challenging, due to the heterogeneity and observational nature of the studies.

CONCLUSIONS:

This review highlights the paucity of knowledge about the efficacy of transition programs for ensuring care continuity during the transfer from pediatric to adult care. The outcomes identified are relevant and not specific to a disease. However, the prospective follow-up of patients initially recruited in pediatric care should be encouraged to limit an overestimation of care continuity.
ALIANZAS, PODER Y POLÍTICA SOCIAL EN ARGENTINA
Authors: Friedrich Bossert Carl
Published: June 2016

A partir de la crisis a comienzos del nuevo siglo se ha ampliado significativamente la protección social para los estratos de bajos ingresos en Argentina. El presente artículo analiza las dinámicas políticas, las alianzas sociales, las relaciones de poder y las estructuras institucionales que conforman el trasfondo político del desarrollo reciente de la política social en Argentina. Se concluye que la transformación de la política social está relacionada con el fortalecimiento de los sectores marginalizados de las clases populares como actores polí- ticos y su incorporación a la alianza gubernamental de centro-izquierda.
Entrepreneurship development means in the context of the european social model
Authors: Rukuižienė Rasa
Published: June 2016

The article sets out the overview of the legal documents and reports of European Commission for clarifying the dimensions of entrepreneurship development. The research problem is determined by limiting factors of entrepreneurship development and changes, that lead to the changes of social capital structure. The research aim includes the rethink frame of the strategic entrepreneurial development indicators in the context of the European Social Model. The main scientific findings, by using content and descriptive analysis, are concentrated on entrepreneurship development indicators. Their attachment to different means of entrepreneurial activities are determined by generalisation of the research result, which reveal the activities by using criteria provided in OECD studies in five social welfare models. The entrepreneurship development is growing-up and creating foundation for social entrepreneurship.
The methodology of the business processes management in the agricultural insurance market
Authors: Vilenchuk Oleksandr
Published: June 2016

Formation of a favorable investment environment in the market of agricultural insurance is possible with the organization and use of the business processes by insurance companies to provide insurance protection for farmers. The problem of research is the need to increase the motivation of insurers and policyholders to the implementation of the existing interests of their insurance through the mechanism of activation of business processes in the market of agricultural insurance .The objective of research is to justify modern methods of business process management of the insurer for the rational allocation of risks and responsibilities among all the participants of the insurance process. Methodology of research is based on generally accepted methods and techniques of organization and management, interrelated business processes of the insurer from its design till implementation, based on equivalent financial and economic interests of participants of the insurance market. The research results confirm the need for differentiation of concepts "value" and "utility" in the system of insurance relations, as well as the adaptation of the proposed simulation model for managing business processes for all agricultural insurance entities.
Cartografia da oferta pública e privada de serviços dirigidos à população idosa em Portugal
Authors: Daniel Fernanda , Monteiro Rosa , Ferreira Jorge
Published: June 2016

Resumo Este artigo problematiza a adequação das respostas sociais dirigidas às pessoas idosas, como parte integrante das políticas de proteção social na velhice, em expansão, em Portugal desde o processo de democratização e modernização do pós-25 de abril de 1974. São analisadas as respostas sociais dirigidas à população idosa desde 1974. Conclui-se por descoincidências e ausências que implicam redefinição de políticas com efetiva sincronização entre diagnósticos sociais e serviço público.
Estado-providência: chega de odes e críticas neoliberais
Authors: Oliveira Robson de , Sampaio Simone Sobral
Published: June 2016

Resumo O objetivo deste texto é analisar os mecanismos e operacionalização do Estado-providência em sua produção de certo tipo de "servilismo cidadão", por via da capitalização dos interstícios mais cotidianos e globais da vida dos indivíduos na sociedade capitalista. O texto demonstra ainda a forma como o neoliberalismo acaba por obliterar essa proposta ao presumir, enquanto regime de veridição para a gestão da seguridade social, o mercado como ente definidor do campo de intervenção da política social e a vinculação entre moral do trabalho e pobreza no acesso aos direitos sociais.