bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of river water quality on homeostasis characteristics of cypriniform and perciform fish
Authors: Klymenko M. O. , Biedunkova O. O. , Klymenko O. M. , Statnyk I. I.
Published: April 2018

Within an integrated ecosystem approach, it is preferable to evaluate the effects of pollution of surface waters through research on the organisms of fish. The aim of this study was to analyse the impact of a set of water quality indicators on the homeostasis of fish, in order to determine the response of a hydro-ecosystem to the impact of human activity. Fish samples were obtained from control catches in 16 control sites located in the rivers of Rivne Oblast which differ in intensity of anthropogenic load. The researchers observed that increased concentrations of phosphates and suspended substances, heavy metals, iron, fluorides and nitrogen compounds have violated the environmental state of the examined hydro-ecosystems. Parameters of the morphological homeostasis were assessed by the levels of the fluctuating asymmetry of the meristic signs of fish.The scientists recorded significant impairments (within IV points of body stability) in case of roach and bleak in the majority of the control sites. We carried out the analysis of cytogenetic parameters of fish homeostasis using a micronuclear test of blood erythrocytes.The investigation revealed a significant excess of spontaneous mutagenesis (1.1–1.7 times) in such species as roach, bleak and perch, and this is certainly a clear indicator of unfavourable ecological conditions of the water environment in seven areas of hydro-ecosystems. Given the results of the analysis, the authors found that different ecological groups of fish have their own complex and multifactorial processes of morphological and cytogenetic homeostasis formation. Furthermore, the regression dependences set out in the paper indicated the decisive impact of the oxygen regime of the water environment (COD, BOD5, О2), pollutants (Cu2+, Zn2+, Mn2+), and substances of biogenic group (NH4+, NO2–, PO4‑) upon fish homeostasis. differences in scope of homeostasis characteristics of different fish species were complemented by the differences in the composition of the regression equations. In particular, in case of species that had signs of homeostasis violation, the equation consisted of a greater number of members. The dependences for morphological and cytogenetic homeostasis of bleak and roach appeared to multifactorial. This finding suggests that these species are sensitive local indicators of the water environment both at early and late stages of ontogeny . Finally, as an outcome of the research we obtained prognostic forms of the relationship between water quality indicators and fish homeostasis that may form the basis of an environmental assessment method in which fish characteristics are used to assess the health of hydro-ecosystems.
Diversity of Diatom epilithons and quality of water from the subbasin of Oued Mina (district of Tiaret, Algeria)
Authors: Negadi M. , Hassani A. , Ait Hammou M. , Dahmani W. , Miara M. D. , Kharitonov M. , Zhukov O.
Published: April 2018

After two years of work, we have explored most of water systems of the western region of Tiaret areas; represented mainly by the Oued Mina and Oued Louhou. The study started with a sampling, executed successively during Autumn and Spring, with the aim to identify the diatomic flora on the first part; and to analyze the ecology of these diatoms on the other part, regarding the Environmental factors through canonical correspondence analysis in order to estimate the organic pollution index. Our results highlighted 104 inventoried species, distributed on 20 different families, with 13 new taxa as a new record in Algeria: Brachysira microcephala, Eunotia cataractarum, Hippodonta capitata, Luticola kotschyi, Luticola nivalis Neidium binodeforme,
Neidium ampliatum, Neidium dubium, Nitzschia bita, Nitzschia sinuata var. Tabellaria. Pinnularia obscura, Stauroneis gracilis and Surirella crumena. Otherwise, the calculation of the Organic Pollution Index OPI along the describing stations shows a degraded condition of the quality of water in Oued Mina, due to the discharge of domestic and industrial waste water from agglomerations. Four functional groups of the diatoms were revealed. A functional group A is presented by 21 species. The high
trophy preference is a most important ecological property of the functional group A. Species which constitute this functional group are mainly eutraphentic. A functional group B is presented by 10 species. Species which constitute this functional group are mainly acidophilous. A functional group C is presented by 20 species. The preference of the low nitrogen level is a most important ecological property of the functional group C. A functional group D is presented by 8 species. Species which constitute this functional group are mainly facultatively nitrogen-heterotrophic taxa needing periodically elevated concentration of
organically bound nitrogen.
Activation of antioxidant enzymes and content of hydrogen peroxide in winter wheat leaves by deficit of soil nitrogen
Authors: Mamenko T. P.
Published: April 2018

We proved that the insufficient supply of soil nitrogen, induces defense reactions in winter wheat, as evidenced by the increase
in hydrogen peroxide and the activity of antioxidant enzymes in leaves. Treatment of plants with carbamide on a low nitrogen
background, induced a decrease in the content of hydrogen peroxide in leaves of varieties of winter wheat, which may indicate
a low level of oxidative processes in plants due to the inclusion of antioxidant enzymes in stress conditions. At the same time,
the intensification of the activity of antioxidant enzymes in leaves of varieties of winter wheat for the low nitrogen nutrition of
plants was recorded. Foliar dressing of winter wheat urea is regarded as a kind of stress on the plant, on the one hand, and on
the other, as a factor that stimulates of inclusion the protective mechanisms, in the above privacy and activation of work in
enzymes of ascorbate-glutathione cycle and superoxide dismutase. This contributes to a better realization of the genetic
potential of winter wheat varieties.
Assessment of ecological plasticity and stability of sunflower hybrids (Helianthus annuus L.) in Ukrainian Steppe
Authors: Eremenko O. A. , Kalitka V. V. , Kalenska S. M. , Malkina V. M.
Published: April 2018

Modern hybrids of sunflower show a pronounced response to changes in agrometeorological conditions of their growing. The
research was carried out during 2013-2015 under conditions of insufficient moisture in the Southern steppe of Ukraine. Field
and mathematical-statistical methods were used. A comparative assessment of levels of ecological stability was made for 7
sunflower hybrids (the company “Pioneer”). The application of plasticity and stability analysis by the Eberhard-Russell method
allows carrying out an integrated assessment of new hybrids in terms of their adaptability to growing conditions and a reaction
norm of genotypes to cultivation technology. In the dry steppe zone the sunflower realizes 45% of its genetic yield potential.
The highest yield of the studied hybrids was observed in 2013 when, despite the unfavourable hydrothermal index of the year,
the minimum relative air humidity during the flowering period was optimal (61.8%). A certain number of genotypes are
characterized by the average group value of the plasticity index of yield (i.e. close to 1), namely: PR64LE19, PR64LE71, PR64LE11, PR64A71. Stability ranges from 0.29 in the hybrid PR64LE11 to 32.51 in the hybrid PR64LE19. The hybrids PR64LE71 and PR64LE19 change their ecological plasticity under varying growing conditions. The hybrid PR64F66 is less responsive to varying environments than the whole set of hybrids on average but, compared to others, exhibits average stability. The best results were shown by the hybrids PR64F50 and PR64A89, since they are more sensitive to varying environments and more stable than other hybrids. Growing hybrids of different levels of intensity, genetically and biologically diverse, allows the effective exploitation of agroecological potential of different zones.
Тканиноспецифічність впливу фізичних та фармакологічних чинників на антиоксидантний захист у тварин з ерозивно-виразковою патологією гастродуоденальної зони
Authors: Ponomarenko L. , Lykholat O. , Khomenko O.
Published: April 2018

Influence of the natural magnetic field (MP) is an integral part of the existence of all living systems on Earth. Artificial MPS appeared precisely due to human activity. It is established that the interaction of MP with biosystems, its biological activity depends on the biotropic parameters of this field, such as frequency, intensity, gradient (rate of growth), vector, pulse shape, exposure time and localization of influence. There is now no single point of view regarding the mechanisms of interaction of the MP with biological objects. Experimental investigations have documented the influence of MP on the reactions occurring in the free radical type. Free radical pathologies include diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. Therefore, the search for factors that can affect the components of the system of oxidative homeostasis remains. The purpose of the work is to evaluate the isolated effect of the magnetic field and in combination with injections of L-arginine-L-glutamate into lipoperoxidation processes and antioxidant defense system in rat tissues with experimental pathology of the gastroduodenal zone. The modeling of erosive-ulcerative lesions of the gastroduodenal zone in rats was accompanied by an imbalance in the functioning of antioxidant defense systems and the intensification of lipoeroxidation LPO processes in the blood, liver, brain and stomach tissues of experimental animals. Applications of a magnetic field to animals with simulated pathology of the gastroduodenal zone resulted in inhibition of the processes of LPO in the blood of experimental rats at the activation of free radical reactions in the liver, brain and stomach tissues, on the background of partial decontamination of the glutathione system enzymes against the backdrop of an increase in the amount of reduced glutathione. With the combined action of glutargin and magnetic field in the blood, liver and brain tissues of experimental rats with erosive-ulcerative defeat of the gastroduodenal zone, activation of anti-radical, anti-peroxide protection enzymes, increased levels of reduced glutathione against the inhibition of glutathione reductase activity and a decrease in the intensity of the LPO processes with simultaneous normalization of processes of lipoperoxidation in the stomach tissue took place.
Анатомо-морфологічні особливості вегетативних органів сукулентних рослин у зв’язку з умовами зростання
Authors: Kirilenko N.A.
Published: April 2018

Anatomical-morphological characteristics of leaves and stems of plants of succulent type Crassula perforata Thunbg., C. socialis Schonland (Crassulaceae), Senecio rowleyanus Jacods, and S. herreianus Moritz Kurt Din. (Asteraceae) from extreme habitats were studied. Basic quantitative parameters of anatomical indices were presented. The comparative analysis of the structure of vegetative organs of succulents was carried out. Several common features, which result from adaptation to such conditions of growth (characteristic peculiarities of the external structure, weak differentiation of mesophyll, considerable development of the water-bearing tissue) and features, which distinguish the studied species (the type of leaf mesophyll, presence of trichomes, type of the stomata apparatus, the degree of the conductive system development) were registered. The species which we studied is mainly spread in arid regions with warm climate and is capable of special САМ – type of photosynthesis, which enables it to survive under conditions of water deficiency and high temperature stress. In addition, arrangement of leaves in rosette makes it possible for the latter to shadow the other ones and condense moisture near the stem base. However, it can be seen from our research that under conditions of temperate climate plants, studied by us, preserved the anatomical structure, typical of tropical representatives from xeric habitats and have similar survival strategy, which is manifested at all levels of organisation: morphological, anatomical and physiological.
Ecological distribution and population densities of raptors in the inner and outer zone of a Central European city
Authors: Kopij G.
Published: April 2018

Five raptor species were recorded as breeding in the city of Wrocław (293 km2) during the years 2002-2010: Falco tinnunculus (2.4 pairs per 10 km2), Buteo buteo (4.1 pairs/10 km2 of wooded area), Accipiter gentilis (3.1 pairs/10 km2 of wooded area), Accipiter nisus (1.6 pairs/10 km2 of wooded area), Circus aeruginosus (0.2 pairs per 10 km2). All these species have increased in numbers over the last 20-30 years, both in the inner and outer zone of the city. Falco tinnunculus is a well-established raptor in the inner part of the city, while Accipiter nisus, A. gentilis, Buteo buteo started to infiltrate to the inner zone. In the last 70 years, a few cases of nesting were recorded for four other raptor species in Wrocław: Milvus migrans, Milvus milvus, Pernis apivorus and Falco subbuteo, but none of them was recorded in the inner zone of the city.  Abundant and stable food supply (small mammals, columbids, corvids and small passerine birds), and freely available nesting and perching sites may contribute to this success.
Валідація методу кількісного визначення нітрофурану (АОЗ) і хлорамфеніколу у зразках меду натурального за допомогою тест-системи RidaScreen®
Authors: Myagka K.S. , Tkachuk S.A. , Mezhenska N.A.
Published: April 2018

We presented the validation method of the quantitative determination of Nitrofuran (AOZ) and Chloramphenicol in honey samples by the RidaScreen® test system (according to Commission Decision 2002/657/EC and Guidelines for the validation of screening methods for residues of veterinary medicines (initial validation and transfer) of 20/01/2010). We revealed several validation indicators like ccβ (detection capability), accuracy (precision), recovery and some others during the initial validation (specificity and selectivity). We determined the minimum detection values of Nitrofuran (AOZ) in honey, the highest value (the highest response) for blank samples is 0.066 μg/kg and the lowest value for enriched samples (lowest response) is 0.401 μg/kg. Based on the obtained results none of the responses for enriched samples do not coincide with the range of replies of blank samples. Hence, it follows that the detection capability (CCβ) for this screening method is less than or equal to 0.4 μg/kg. For the determination of Chloramphenicol, the highest response is noted for blank samples – 0.021 μg/kg (21 ng/kg) and the lowest response noted for enriched samples is 0.048 μg/kg (48 ng/kg). None of the responses for enriched samples do not coincide with the range of replies of blank matrix (samples), therefore we could conclude that the CCβ of this screening method is less than or equal to 0.05 μg/kg (β-error < 5 %) and the cut-off value of this test is 0.048. According to the validation the lowest value of substances that could detected by ELISA using the following test systems for competitive ELISA (enzyme-linked immunoassay) for Nitrofuran (AOZ) – 0.4 μg/kg, for Chloramphenicol – 0.05 μg/kg. Described in State Standard 4497:2005 “Natural Honey. Technical conditions” the maximum allowable level for Chloramphenicol – 0.3 μg/kg and Nitrofuran (AOZ) – 0.6 μg/kg requirecorrection according to the established validation parameters.
Макрозообентос Придунайского озера Кугурлуй (Одесская область, Украина)
Authors: Dzhurtubaev Yu.M. , Dzhurtubaev М.М. , Zamorov V.V.
Published: April 2018

The taxonomic composition and quantitative characteristics of macrozoobenthos of the Danube Lake Kugurlui have been studied. In 2006-2012 on the littoral and sublittoral of the lake, 278 macrozoobenthos samples were collected. There are 172 species of Spongia, Hydrozoa, Turbellaria, Annelida, Crustacea, Insecta, Acarina, Gastropoda, Bivalvia. All species are found on the littoral, in the sublittoral - 48 species. There are 36 species new to the lake. Ponto-Caspian faunal complex is represented by 19 species. The number of species on the littoral decreased from 129 in the upper reaches to 98 in the lower reaches, in the sublittoral was within 35-37 species. On the littoral, the abundance and biomass of macrozoobenthos increased on average throughout the lake from winter to summer, in the sublittoral biomass increased from winter to autumn, the maximum number was recorded in the spring. The number was dominated by oligochaetes and chironomids, and by mollusks by biomass.
ANGERONA: FATOS E FICÇÕES SOBRE A FAZENDA DE CAFÉ DE CORNELIO SOUCHAY E URSULA LAMBERT EM CUBA
Authors: Roth Guenter
Published: April 2018

Resumo: O artigo conta a história de Cornelio Souchay, um imigrante alemão que chega a Havana em 1807, vive uma relação amorosa com Ursula Lambert, uma mulata haitiana livre e se torna proprietário de uma fazenda de café exemplar, à qual dá o nome de Angerona, deusa do silêncio. O texto baseia-se em relatos, documentos, cartas de viajantes, filme e romances de autoria de homens ou mulheres, que visitaram Angerona em épocas diferentes. Ao contrário do filme “Roble de Olor” (2003) que festeja a relação amorosa de Cornelio com Ursula, o autor se interessa pela reconstrução da vida do imigrante e da fazenda, cujas ruínas transformadas em monumento nacional pelo Patrimônio Histórico cubano. Com efeito, a descrição minuciosa de diversos aspectos da fazenda, da casa do senhor e de sua relação com os escravos, não tem outro objetivo senão evidenciar o quanto o humanismo rígido de Cornélio e seu calculo racional contribuiram para a maior eficiência do sistema de dominação da fazenda.
DESENHANDO CIDADES
Authors: Kuschnir Karina
Published: April 2018

Resumo: Notas sobre a pesquisa “Desenhando a cidade”, que teve início em março de 2012. Apresento a trajetória e os valores de um grupo internacional que se autodenomina “desenhadores urbanos” (urban sketchers). Trata-se de um projeto que valoriza o desenho como uma forma de olhar, conhecer e registrar a experiência de se viver em cidades. Faço algumas aproximações entre desenho e antropologia, bem como sobre a sua relação com as cidades e com o Rio de Janeiro, em particular. Que narrativas sobre a cidade são produzidas? Que áreas, temas e elementos são selecionados, recortados, desenhados? Como se dão as relações entre desenhadores e a cidade, por meio de dispositivos e percursos para a produção de seus registros gráficos? Estes são alguns dos questionamentos que formam o meu ponto de partida para a pesquisa etnográfica.
PRÁTICAS, DISCURSOS E ARENAS: NOTAS SOBRE A SOCIOANTROPOLOGIA DO DESENVOLVIMENTO
Authors: Carneiro Marcelo Sampaio
Published: April 2018

Resumo: Esse artigo tem como objetivo a análise das contribuições de uma abordagem intelectual, denominada socioantropologia do desenvolvimento, para a análise de situações (Programas, projetos, ações) de desenvolvimento. O texto articula dois níveis de reflexão. Inicialmente, a ênfase se dará sobre a trajetória recente dos estudos sobre processos de desenvolvimento, que, partindo de uma crítica à antropologia para o desenvolvimento enunciam o surgimento de novas abordagens. Em um segundo momento, o foco será direcionado para a discussão da socioantropologia do desenvolvimento, destacando a metodologia dessa proposta de investigação, analisando seus pontos fortes e frágeis. Apesar das fragilidades identificadas consideramos que o balanço da proposta da socioantropologia do desenvolvimento é amplamente favorável, principalmente o que concerne ao propósito dessa corrente em estabelecer uma base consistente aos estudos sobre os processos de desenvolvimento, conferindo a esse campo de investigação um estatuto teórico respeitável, em consonância com as questões presentes no debate contemporâneo das Ciências Sociais.
Value of Supportive Care Pharmacogenomics in Oncology Practice
Authors: Patel Jai N. , Wiebe Lauren A. , Dunnenberger Henry M. , McLeod Howard L.
Published: April 2018

Genomic medicine provides opportunities to personalize cancer therapy for an individual patient. Although novel targeted therapies prolong survival, most patients with cancer continue to suffer from burdensome symptoms including pain, depression, neuropathy, nausea and vomiting, and infections, which significantly impair quality of life. Suboptimal management of these symptoms can negatively affect response to cancer treatment and overall prognosis. The effect of genetic variation on drug response—otherwise known as pharmacogenomics—is well documented and directly influences an individual patient's response to antiemetics, opioids, neuromodulators, antidepressants, antifungals, and more. The growing body of pharmacogenomic data can now guide clinicians to select the safest and most effective supportive medications for an individual patient with cancer from the very first prescription. This review outlines a theoretical patient case and the implications of using pharmacogenetic test results to personalize supportive care throughout the cancer care continuum.

Implications for Practice

Integration of palliative medicine into the cancer care continuum has resulted in increased quality of life and survival for patients with many cancer types. However, suboptimal management of symptoms such as pain, neuropathy, depression, and nausea and vomiting continues to place a heavy burden on patients with cancer. As demonstrated in this theoretical case, pharmacogenomics can have a major effect on clinical response to medications used to treat these conditions. Recognizing the value of supportive care pharmacogenomics in oncology and application into routine practice offers an objective choice for the safest and most effective treatment compared with the traditional trial and error method.
Effective Instructional Design and Delivery for Teaching Task-Specific Learning Strategies to Students with Learning Disabilities
Authors: Hughes Charles A.
Published: April 2018

This article proposes that how learning strategies are taught to students with learning disabilities (LD) is as important as the strategies themselves. Moreover, the preponderance of existing research supports an explicit approach for designing and delivering lessons for teaching students with LD to learn and use task-specific learning strategies. To frame this discussion, the article presents a general description of task-specific learning strategies as well as an explanation as to why many students with LD need instruction in this area. Next, it offers the design and content features of task-specific strategies found in existing strategy curricula, followed by a brief summary of the research on effective elements of instruction for teaching skills and strategies to students with LD. The remainder of.the article focuses on how to teach task-specific learning strategies in ways that incorporate identified effective and explicit teaching methodologies that address a number of learning characteristics associated with learning disabilities.
Transforming Special Education Teacher Education: A Reaction to the Report Transforming Teacher Education through Clinical Practice: A National Strategy to Prepare Effective Teachers
Authors: Newton Jennifer R. , Kennedy Michael J. , Walther-Thomas Christine , Cornett Jake
Published: April 2018

Policy makers, university teacher education faculty, school leaders, and government officials are asking the same question: How do we recruit, prepare, and retain effective teachers who will produce desired student outcomes in every classroom? This complex question garners distinct opinions depending on the queried stakeholder, but most agree that significant improvement is needed in the processes of teacher preparation and induction (Darling-Hammond, 2010; Greer & Meyen, 2009; Sykes, Bird, & Kennedy, 2010; Wang, Odell, Klecka, Spalding, & Lin, 2010). An argument can be made that the need for improvement is most urgent within the field of special education teacher preparation (Brownell, Sindelar, Kiely, & Danielson, 2010; Piper, 2007; Pugach, Blanton, & Correa, 2011; Simonsen et al., 2010; Sindelar, Brownell, & Billingsley, 2010) . To illustrate, recent achievement data for students with disabilities provides striking evidence of the critical need for improvement in areas of literacy, graduation rates, and other postsecondary outcomes (e.g. National Center for Education Statistics [NCES], 2009; Wagner, Newman, Cameto, Levine, & Garza, 2006). There is substantial variability in the numerous factors that contribute to the struggles of students with exceptionalities on measures of academic and social success (see Skiba, Poloni-Staudinger, Simmons, Feggins-Azziz, & Chung, 2005; Wagner et al., 2006). Many complex factors influence a teacher's impact on student achievement, which leads to the need for us to continue to examine and reform our current models of teacher preparation. Thus, teacher educators and practitioners must continue to investigate and evaluate the effects of new and existing policies, programmatic structures, and individual practices on outcomes of interest and disseminate those findings. Although calls to reform teacher education and P-12 instruction for children with exceptionalities are not new (Vaughn & Fuchs, 2003), it is clear that new thinking is needed to overcome traditional barriers to academic and social success for individuals with exceptionalities. However, despite the critical need for improvement, teacher preparation models within special and general education largely remain fixed to traditional methods that reflect the status quo as opposed to evidence-based practice (Boyd, Grossman, Lankford, Loeb, & Wycoff, 2009; Brownell, Griffin, Leko, & Stephens, 2011; Sykes et al., 2010).
An improved primer set and PCR amplification protocol with increased specificity and sensitivity targeting the Symbiodinium ITS2 region using the SymVar primer pair v1
Authors: Hume Benjamin , Ziegler Maren , R Voolstra Christian
Published: April 2018

The Internal Transcribed Spacer 2 (ITS2) rRNA gene is a commonly targeted genetic marker to assess diversity of Symbiodinium, a dinoflagellate genus of algal endosymbionts that is pervasively associated with marine invertebrates, and notably reef-building corals. Here we tested three commonly used ITS2 primer pairs (SYM_VAR_5.8S2/SYM_VAR_REV, ITSintfor2/ITSReverse, and ITS-DINO/ITS2Rev2) with regard to amplification specificity and sensitivity towards Symbiodinium, as well as sub-genera taxonomic bias. We tested these primers over a range of sample types including three coral species, coral surrounding water, reef surface water, and open ocean water to assess their suitability for use in large-scale next generation sequencing projects and to develop a standardized PCR protocol. We found the SYM_VAR_5.8S2/SYM_VAR_REV primers to perform superior to the other tested ITS2 primers. We therefore used this primer pair to develop a standardised PCR protocol. To do this, we tested the effect of PCR-to-PCR variation, annealing temperature, cycle number, and different polymerase systems on the PCR efficacy. The Symbiodinium ITS2 PCR protocol developed here delivers improved specificity and sensitivity towards Symbiodinium with apparent minimal sub-genera taxonomic bias across all sample types. In particular, the protocol’s ability to amplify Symbiodinium from a range of environmental sources will facilitate the study of Symbiodinium populations across biomes.
Analysis of an Induction Machine by the Finite Element Method
Authors: Kuczmann Miklós , Gadó Krisztián , Horváth Sándor , Vajda István , Marcsa Dániel , Belahcen Anouar
Published: April 2018

Induction machines are popular in every segments of industry due to their simple construction and robust operation. Asynchronous machines have been being built in electric vehicles, too. The paper presents the two dimensional analysis of a voltage-fed induction machine by different kind of finite element software. The results have been compared.
Last Generation Mechatronics: a Two-level Platform-based Reconfigurable Technology Approach
Authors: Szász Csaba
Published: April 2018

As is well known mechatronic systems currently being designed and developed are often difficult multidisciplinary undertakings. Based on the intrinsic coupling of different implementation technologies, efficient design of mechatronic systems is of primordial importance for development of next generation industrial products. This paper is focused to current and future technological trends aimed to improve the design and implementation processes of mechatronic systems in an increasingly harsh industrial environment. Special attention is dedicated to introduction of the two-level platform-based reconfigurable technology approach. This strategy efficiently combines major advantages of both the hardware and software platform-based development trends in modern mecatronic systems. In order to support the unfolded theoretical arguments a last generation and versatile mechatronic system development is presented and discussed in the paper. The mentioned trends can be used as rough orientation for future mechatronic systems research and implementation activities.
O futebol filmado: "Tostão, a Fera de Ouro" (1970)
Authors: Sant'Ana Luiz Carlos Ribeiro de
Published: April 2018

O presente artigo tem origem em um trabalho maior, que se propôs a uma análise comparativa entre filmes sobre futebol no Brasil e na Espanha, entre 1964 e 1975. O texto que se segue, mais restrito, tece considerações específicas sobre o documentário Tostão, a Fera de Ouro (1970), dirigido por Paulo Laender e Ricardo Gomes Leite. Procuramos circunscrever a produção da obra aos seus aspectos conjunturais mais gerais e no âmbito da feitura de películas sobre futebol até aquele momento. Levamos em conta aspectos da linguagem e sugerimos uma possibilidade interpretativa.
'Ei, juiz, vai tomar no cu': políticas torcedoras e do futebol e sonoridades de xingamentos em performances masculinas [c/ áudio]
Authors: Marra Pedro Silva
Published: April 2018

Este artigo discute as formas como as sonoridades de xingamentos utilizados por torcedores de futebol em gritos e cantos nas arquibancadas constituem performances masculinas que confirmam seu caráter heteronormativo, conferem a tais palavras uma ambiguidade jocosa, ou as reterritorializam em uma ofensividade de outra ordem. Nestas disputas de gênero, as materialidades sonoras fundamentam a compreensão dos momentos em que um palavrão tensiona, reproduz ou desloca estruturas sociais patriarcais no âmbito do esporte. O artigo ainda aponta a necessidade de mais estudos acerca das relações corruptas que se dão no interior da gestão do futebol e entre dirigentes e certos grupos de torcedores, ora exibidas, ora escamoteadas por tais performances de gênero.
História do futebol em Divinópolis-MG: cavalheirismo e integração regional (1916-1930)
Authors: Venâncio Daniel
Published: April 2018

Neste estudo, investigou-se, por meio da análise do corpo discursivo de periódicos, o desenvolvimento histórico da prática institucional do futebol na cidade de Divinópolis-MG, e os usos do jogo como via de integração regional dos sócios envolvidos com as comitivas esportivas, entre os anos de 1916 e 1930, período que corresponde à introdução e à difusão da modalidade esportiva no meio local. Além disso, buscou-se compreender a maneira com que o afloramento da competitividade, do pertencimento clubístico e a consolidação das primeiras rivalidades direcionaram os jogos de futebol na cidade e localidades adjacentes para uma série de incidentes e tensões sociais. Tais processos proporcionaram a esse esporte, no decorrer da década de 1920, novos sentidos e possibilitaram o florescimento de novos atributos ao campo esportivo.
Relationship of vitamin D, BMI and BMD in age and gender linked population
Authors: Ganguli Ritwik , Pahari Priyanka
Published: April 2018

Background: Vitamin D insufficiency prevalence has been related to low bone mineral density (BMD). However, controversial results have been reported for the relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels and BMD. This study was done to investigate whether serum 25(OH)D levels were associated with BMD in different age group and sex link population.

Methods: This study involved, aged 40-70 yr, who is consecutively selected from KPCMCH, BMD camp. BMD was measured at the lumbar spine and femoral neck. The correlation between serum 25(OH)D levels and BMD was investigated.

Results: Vitamin D levels for healthy and patients individuals at hospital. The age of 40 healthy subjects ranged from 40 to 70 years with the average of 55.30±10.30 years and body mass index (BMI) ranged from 18 to 37 kg/m2, with the of average of 28.90±5.20 kg/m2. Comparison between healthy and patients based on BMI and vitamin D level for the overweight BMI healthy individuals was 29.78±9.40 ng/ml, and that of hyperlipidemic patients was 24.47±8.78 ng/ml.

Conclusions: In this study, there is significant different between healthy and patients group in vitamin D3level.BMD significantly decreased in patients group more elderly.
Влияние коммуникационной политики общественной организации на формирование имиджа
Authors: Гурина Мария Анатольевна , Моисеев Александр Дмитриевич , Шурупова Анна Сергеевна
Published: April 2018

Одним из основных направлений PR-сферы является формирование положительного образа фирмы с помощью создания направленной имиджевой политики. Процесс создания имиджа общественных объединений базируется на целенаправленной коммуникационной работе с населением и требует разработки специальных мероприятий по его формированию и продвижению. В статье обобщается полезный опыт формирования имиджа липецкого регионального отделения отделение общероссийской общественной организации (ЛРО ООО) «Деловая Россия» на основе PR-технологий. Раскрываются основные этапы развития организации в направлении укрепления ее репутации, приводятся результаты практических исследований деятельности организации, обосновывается целесообразность и эффективность реализации коммуникационных мероприятий.
Проектирование образовательных услуг в сфере жилищно-коммунального хозяйства
Authors: Романова Анна Ильинична
Published: April 2018

Одна из социально-значимых проблем современной экономики – отсутствие специального образования для будущих специалистов в сфере жилищно-коммунального хозяйства (ЖКХ) и, как следствие, недостаточно высокие требования к профессиональной подготовке кадров. Государственный стандарт по подготовке специалистов сферы ЖКХ в связке СПО–ВО появился только в 2015 году, и до настоящего времени не готов к массовому внедрению в вузах.
Федеральные государственные образовательные стандарты (ФГОС) на основе компетентностного подхода адаптируют систему образования к новым экономическим реалиям, способствуют становлению новых экономических отношений. Однако креативное изменение системы образования в сфере жилищно-коммунального хозяйства (ЖКХ) возможно с учетом специфики учебного дизайна за рубежом и в России.
Миграционная политика в КНР и ее роль в формировании человеческого капитала
Authors: Понкратова Людмила Алексеевна , Тракова Екатерина Владимировна
Published: April 2018

В исследовании уделено внимание проведению миграционной политики в КНР на разных этапах социально-экономического развития страны, показан вклад миграции в развитие человеческого капитала. Проведен анализ политики КНР по регулированию внутренней миграции, в результате чего было выделено 9 этапов её развития. Выявлено, что на каждом этапе государство проводило политику, адекватную поставленным задачам по экономическому развитию страны. Показаны результаты воздействия миграционной политики на межрегиональное перемещение экономически-активного населения и развитие человеческого капитала в период с 2000 по 2016 гг.
Методологической и теоретической основой исследования явились работы российских, китайских и других зарубежных исследователей по вопросам проведения миграционной политики и формирования человеческого капитала в КНР, методологические положения по статистике. Информационной базой стали материалы Государственного статистического управления КНР (ГСУ), материалы переписей населения 2000 и 2010 гг., планов социального и экономического развития КНР, съездов КПК и Решений Госсовета КНР.
Philosophy of dividing the Computer Science into Several fields
Authors: Bazzi Wafaa Ahmad
Published: April 2018

There are many divisions of philosophy named the philosophy of a domain where domains going from history to physics. This essay proposes some issues that might constitute the philosophy of computer science as architecture of computer, divide the science into hardware and software, programming languages, operating systems, network architecture, security, privacy, and of protect the machine by anti-virus
Hand gesture based dumb and deaf communication using smart gloves
Authors: V Sneha , Desai Sushma , M Sahana
Published: April 2018

The main aim of  this  paper is to provide voice to voiceless people with the help of Smart Gloves. With the proposed work, sign language is converted into speech using accelerometer and microcontrollers. where it reduces the communication barrier between two communities using the smart gloves
38. Enlemde Güç Mücadelesi: Kore Savaşı ve Türkiye’deki Tezahürleri
Authors: BULUT Sedef
Published: April 2018

II. Dünya
Savaşı’nın akabinde dünya Soğuk Savaş diye nitelendirilen yeni bir döneme
girmiştir. Bu dönemde dünya, başını Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin çektiği
Batı Blok’u ile Sovyet Rusya’nın önderliğinde teşekkül eden Doğu Blok’u
arasında hemen her alanda yaşanan rekabete sahne olacaktır. Bu iki kutuplu
dünyada ve Sovyet tehdidi karşısında tercihini Batı Blok’undan yana kullanan
Türkiye’nin dış politikasında Kore Savaşı oldukça önemli bir yere sahiptir.
Zira Türkiye’nin dış politikasında belirleyici bir role sahip olan NATO üyeliği
ve ABD müttefikliği büyük ölçüde bu savaşla teşekkül etmiştir. Bu makalede, Kore
Savaşı’na giden süreçte Türk hükümetlerinin dış politikası ana hatlarıyla
betimlendikten sonra, savaşın Türk dış politikasındaki yerine değinilecektir.
Makalenin asıl ağırlık noktasını ise Demokrat Parti’nin Kore Savaşı’na asker
gönderme kararının muhalefet ve kamuoyu tarafından nasıl karşılandığının
tespiti oluşturmaktadır. Bu minvalde dönemin basını, sivil toplum kuruluşları
ile iktidar ve muhalefetin meseleye yaklaşımları tahlil edilecektir. Arşiv
vesikaları, süreli yayınlar ve telif-tetkik eserlerden istifade edilerek
oluşturulan bu çalışmanın Türk dış politikası tarihi literatürüne katkı yapması
beklenmektedir.
A workshop experience in the intersection of design and conservation disciplines: Mediterranean architecture schools students’ workshop
Authors: Karakok M. Elif Celebi , Gokarslan Ayse Betul
Published: April 2018

MASS’(Mediterranean Architecture Schools Students’) Workshop 2015 is jointly organised by the Department of Architecture of Suleyman Demirel University (SDU) and Akdeniz University, which was held from May 5–9, 2015 in Isparta. 60 students from SDU and 30 students from Akdeniz University were participated in this event. A main topic of this workshop is ‘Contemporary addition in the historic context’. Isparta Uzum Bazaar and Koy Bazaar including two different historic areas have been studied. The two groups of students have designed top covers to the streets of these areas. The workshop aimed to combine students’ research and theoretical information; and also, develop conversion skills of design projects. Thus, the workshop draws theory—research—application bonds in the minds of students. It offers students free interaction and sharing, to gain group work experience, to provide intellectual connection and to develop thinking skills in short time. Finally, the MASS workshop event improved with participation from the different Mediterranean countries.

 

Keywords: Contemporary addition in the historic context, architectural education, Workshops.
Impact of Library User Education Program on Undergraduate Students in Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria
Authors: Joseph Ahemba Gbuushi, , Theophilus Terwase Ubwa,
Published: April 2018

The study sought to examine the impact of user education on the utilization of library resources by undergraduate students of Benue State University, Makurdi. The study adopted the survey research design and the population consisted of 25,232 regular undergraduate students in 7 faculties which a sample size of 380 respondents were selected using proportional random sampling technique. Self-developed questionnaires were distributed among sample undergraduate students. However, only three hundred and forty one 341 (89.73%) questionnaires were returned in good shape and analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage and mean. The findings of the study revealed that user education positively impacted the undergraduate students’ use of library resources and the academic performance. The method employed in teaching user education includes lecture method, independent assignment, and practical exercises among others. The study identified some problems that includes; over population, lack of instructional materials, poor monitoring of staff, inadequate qualified staff, limited time allocation, inadequate accommodation and space. The strategies that can be adopted to enhance effective user education to undergraduate students as indicated in the findings includes; provision of adequate staff, proper ventilation and illumination of venue, regular monitoring and control of user education procedures, adjustment of user education time to suit students, positive attitude of staff to the program among others. The study concludes that the library occupies a central place in the achievement of educational objectives of the students and this has made user education indispensable in the library.
Proposal for an Italian Family Mediation Clinic
Authors: Gallinucci-Martinez Andrea
Published: April 2018

Section A of this paper discusses the historical evolution of clinical legal programs in the United States, the homeland of clinical legal education. Next, the current framework of Italian legal clinics is discussed, focusing on its American heritage and associated nuances.Section B considers why mediation would be particularly suitable for the creation of an Italian legal clinic, given the recent incentives created by the European legislature to strengthen alternative dispute resolution. The evolution of the Columbia Law School Mediation Clinic is described, from its beginning to the recent creation of an advanced clinic model, and insights from this process are discussed in terms of the Italian legal and family environment.Section C lays out baseline considerations and recommendations for creating a family mediation clinic at LUMSA. Three different approaches to family and community mediation previously adopted in the context of clinical legal education are analysed: facilitative mediation, transformative mediation, and peacemaking circle. A model for the clinic is proposed, with suggestions for sources and materials from which the curriculum might be drawn.
The impact of Pro Bono law clinics on employability and work readiness in law students
Authors: Cantatore Francina
Published: April 2018

The benefits of involving law students in practical learning exercises and clinical experience have been well documented. Undeniably the implementation of law clinics in university law schools has significant advantages for students, including practice-based learning, general skills improvement and preparation for the workplace. It has become more important than ever to prepare law students for practice, and employability initiatives have become the focus of many law schools. One of the ways in which student employability can be boosted is through a pro bono law clinic. Not only do law students entering the competitive work environment benefit significantly from practical work experience gained during the course of their law degree, but there is evidence that it could also increase self-confidence, practical knowledge and, consequently, employability in students. However, there has been little empirical research interrogating the connection between graduate skills development and clinical experience. This article continues the discourse on the link between graduate employability skills and law clinics. It focuses, first, on the benefits of pro bono law clinics for students in the context of work readiness; second, it examines the results of a survey administered to law students pre- and post- law clinic training within the theoretic grounding of the Graduate Employability Indicators prepared by Oliver et al. (2011); and in conclusion, it considers the future implications for law schools and the need for further research in this area.
Accountability e desenvolvimento local: possíveis convergências
Authors: Machado Neto Revair Rodrigues , Martins Murillo Araújo , Borges Pedro Pereira
Published: April 2018

A temática deste artigo é o desenvolvimento local e a sua relação com a accountability. O objetivo da pesquisa é buscar as possíveis convergências entre ambos. Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica. O resultado obtido é o fato de que ainda persiste um déficit de accountability no Brasil e que os pressupostos do desenvolvimento local são úteis para diminuir ou mesmo eliminar esse déficit ou o descompasso entre os agentes/governo e a sociedade, no que diz respeito à eficiência e à eficácia da prestação de contas e mesmo da responsabilização.
Escutando quem cuida: quando o cuidado afeta a saúde do cuidador em saúde mental
Authors: Gomes Maria Lovâni Pereira , Silva José Carlos Barboza da , Batista Eraldo Carlos
Published: April 2018

O objetivo com este estudo foi compreender as implicações que as atividades de cuidado têm na vida dos cuidadores de um familiar em sofrimento mental. Utilizando uma abordagem qualitativa, a pesquisa foi realizada com seis cuidadores de ambos os sexos; a coleta dos dados ocorreu por meio de entrevista semiestruturada; e a análise foi feita com base nos princípios teóricos da Análise de Conteúdo de Laurence Bardin. Buscando a similaridade nas experiências, os relatos foram agrupados em dois temas de análise: o familiar tornando-se cuidador e a saúde dos cuidadores. Foi possível perceber que o processo de adoecimento psíquico acarreta mudanças em todo o sistema familiar, mas que o cuidador principal é o que mais sofre os impactos dessas mudanças e, na maioria dos casos, não tem com quem compartilhar esse sofrimento.
Post-surgery support group for bariatric patients
Authors: Birck Michele Daiane , Viana Terezinha de Camargo
Published: April 2018

In Brazil, due to the increase in the number of people undergoing bariatric surgery, it is essential to develop studies on clinical monitoring, especially in the post-surgical period. In a specialized service, a psychoeducational group intervention was implemented with duration of two hours, totalizing nine meetings with monthly intervals. There was no restriction of gender, operative technique or time elapsed since surgery. The main topics addressed were: alcohol use, anxiety and depression, weight loss and self-esteem, compulsion change, eating disorders, weight regain, body image, social and family support, sexual and affective life. This systematic activity proved to be a protective factor in relation to episodes of sadness, anxiety and impulsive eating behaviors, contributing to the maintenance of healthier behaviors and lifestyles.