bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Native bee biodiversity long-term monitoring/survey/inventory protocol v1
Authors: Meiners Joan
Published: December 2018

This is the full sampling protocol for a long-term native bee biodiversity monitoring/survey/inventory set up in 2011 at Pinnacles National Park in California. The park was sampled using these methods in 2011, 2012, and may be sampled again using the same methods in 2019 and 2020 to add an important additional time-step to earlier sampling to aid determination of trends in native bee ecology/decline/status over time. More details about the 2011-2012 work can be found in the following masters thesis: Meiners JM. Biodiversity, Community Dynamics, and Novel Foraging Behaviors of a Rich Native Bee Fauna across Habitats at Pinnacles National Park, California. Masters of Science, Utah State University. 2016. These methods are also develped from a similar protocol that can be found at: LeBuhn G, Griswold T, Minckley R, Droege S, Roulston T, Cane J, et al. A standardized method for monitoring bee populations–the bee inventory (BI) plot. 2003; Available: http://cybercemetery.unt.edu/archive/nbii/20120111121317/http://online.sfsu.edu/~beeplot/pdfs/Bee%20Plot%202003.pdf
Bilateral choanal stenosis in a craniosynostosis child: a case report
Authors: Tan H. Y. , Anuar Noor Azrin M. , Sawali Halimuddin
Published: December 2018

Congenital bilateral choanal stenosis is a rare developmental condition and is highly associated with craniosynostosis syndromes. It can present with life threatening asphyxia. Diagnosis is made clinically using simple bedside tests and nasoendoscopy. Computed tomography of paranasal sinus confirms the diagnosis and facilitates pre-operative planning. Although the definitive treatment is surgery, the surgical options are based on involvement of unilateral or bilateral as well as bony or membranous. We report a rare case of bilateral choanal stenosis in a child with Pfeiffer syndrome who presented with severe respiratory distress at day 32 of life. Clinically, there was failure to insert suction catheter size 6 French through both nasal cavities. A high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of paranasal sinus confirmed the diagnosis of bilateral choanal stenosis. Endoscopic repair of the choanal stenosis was performed and stent was inserted for 14 days. Post-operatively, there was no evidence of restenosis after 3 months of clinical follow up.

 
Kebijakan Pemerintah Papua dalam Pelestarian Tradisi Bakar Batu
Authors: Herningsih Herningsih
Published: December 2018

Papua which is geographically located on the eastern tip of Indonesia is an area which has a wealth of not only very abundant natural resources but also cultural traditions diversity and traditional arts. Every ethnic group in the area that was formerly known as Irian Jaya has typical of each traditional art. In order to preserve other cultural and artistic traditions, according to Law Number 21 Year of 2001 concerning Special Autonomy for the Papua Province, the central government gives authority to the Government of Papua to regulate and preserve themselves within the NKRI (The Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia) framework, including the authority to empower, conserve and develop traditional arts as the cultural identity of the Papuan people such as the tradition of stone burning carried out by the Komunitas Muslim di Bumi Cendrawasih (moslem community in Papua). This paper discusses the policy of the Government of Papua in preserving the stone burning tradition among muslims, traditional arts and the inhibiting and supporting factors in implementing the policy.
How much is a smile worth? The effect of smiling faces in food retail stores
Authors: Aureliano-Silva Leonardo
Published: December 2018

Abstract: The present research tests the emotional contagion theory of an attendant´s smiling face on consumer behavior. Five experiments composed of 294 customers were performed in different food retail stores. The results show that the attendant´s smiling face has a significant effect on customer judgment about the attendant’s disposition to serve customers, and more interestingly, on the price attributed to the products.Keywords: Smiling face. Food and beverage. Retail.Quanto vale um sorriso? O efeito de rostos sorridentes em lojas de varejo de alimentosResumo: A presente pesquisa testa a teoria do contágio emocional considerando o rosto sorridente de um atendente sobre o comportamento do consumidor. Cinco experimentos compostos por 294 clientes foram realizados em diferentes lojas de varejo de alimentos. Os resultados mostram que o rosto sorridente do atendente tem um efeito significativo no julgamento do cliente sobre a disposição do atendente para atender, e, mais interessante, sobre o preço atribuído aos produtos.Palavras-chave: Rosto sorridente. Alimentos e bebidas. Varejo.
Vestibular neuritis presenting in pregnancy: case report of rare entity and treatment options
Authors: GÖKGÖZ Mert Cemal , BİNAR Murat , ARSLAN Fatih , SATAR Bülent
Published: December 2018

Vestibular neuritis in pregnancy
is not often and it may be difficult for obstetricians and ENT doctors to evaluate
a pregnant woman and to choose best treatment because of drug contrandications.
A 33-year-old woman presented with vertigo at 28 weeks of the gestation. After physical
examination and audiological and vestibular tests, vestibular neuritis was diagnosed,
and the treatment was initiated. The patient completely recovered
without any complaints; neither vestibular nor gynecological. There are few studies
in the literature pointing out the evaluation of pregnant women with vestibular
neuritis. However, there are safe ways to manage such patients.
AUGÉ, Marc. Les nouvelles peurs. Paris: Manuels Payot, 2013.
Authors: Claudino Livio
Published: December 2018

A gravura na capa do livro, na edição Manuels Payot (2013), expressa bem a intenção do autor: um equilibrista, com ares de “trabalhador moderno”, vestindo roupa social e usando gravata, com uma vara na mão, atravessando uma corda bamba que está acima de algumas lonas armadas como as de um circo (Getty Images). Marc Augé (1935-...), antropólogo francês já bem conhecido no Brasil, famoso pelo conceito de “não-lugares” (Les nouvelles peurs), convida-nos a lançar um olhar antropológico sobre diversas formas de medo, relacionando geografia, história e antropologia contemporânea. Não que os medos de que trata sejam novos, mas algumas situações atuais permitem inovadoras formas de justaposição de diversos medos. Com um texto fluído e de fácil compreensão, o livro atinge também muitos leitores fora do meio acadêmico.
“AL” AL-DAKHILIYAH ‘ALA AL-ASMA’: DIRASAH TAHLILIYAH NAHWIYAH FI SURAH YASIN
Authors: Ubaidillah Ubaidillah
Published: December 2018

This research discusses Nahwu that can help improve the understanding of the Qur'an, especially the surah Yaasin in which the type of "Al" is studied and its functions, because most people assume “Al” that entered onto Ism has no other types and function except for definition only. The researcher uses interpretive approach to recognize the types of "Al" and its functions. The study concludes that "Al" entering onto Ism consists of two types and the functions vary according to the different types, but the most predominant appears from the meaning of speech is not referring to the literal meaning.
MISTAKES OF PATIENTS DURING EYE-DROP INSTILLATION
Authors: Taha K. H , Rogova N. V
Published: December 2018

The rate of mistakes during eye-drop instillation and the most frequent mistakes done by 77 patients in age of 35-50 years is analyzed. The study revealed that 20,7 % of patients done the instillation not into the conjunctival bag, 33,4 % had closed eyes tight, 37,7 % had rapidly moved their heads down, 45,5 % had forgotten about the interval between the different eyedrops instillation. These mistakes could reduce the efficacy of the local therapy and lead to the systemic effects. Thus, ophthalmologists must make efforts to be sure that patient uses the prescribed eye-drops correctly.
FEEDBACK AS A FACTOR IN THE FORMATION OF THE SYSTEM ORGANIZATION OF GOAL-DIRECTED BEHAVIOR WHEN PLAYING BACK VISUAL IMAGES OF SUBJECTS WITH DIFFERENT PROPERTIES OF THE CNS
Authors: Merkulova M. A , Lapkin M. M , Trutneva E. A , Akulina M. V
Published: December 2018

The article is devoted to the study of the system organization of purposeful human activity in the reproduction of visual images. The role of feedback in the results of activities in the formation of different success of the targeted behavior of subjects with different properties of the Central nervous system in the reproduction of visual images. It is shown that the enrichment of feedback channels on the performance of some subjects, a new systematic organization of focused activities which affect its performance and is characterized by a new intra-system relationships. One of the reasons for the restructuring of the system organization of targeted activities in the subjects of this group and their increased sensitivity to changes in information flows about the results of activities is a certain combination of psychodynamic characteristics, including their relationship with indicators of functional asymmetry of the brain.
EUTHYROID SICK SYNDROME AND CYTOKINE IMBALANCE IN PATIENTS WITH FUNCTIONAL DYSPEPSIA
Authors: Babaeva A. R , Vidiker R. V , Reutova E. Yu
Published: December 2018

The article presents the results of the study assessing the role of thyroid dysfunction and cytokine imbalance in the pathogenesis and manifestations of functional dyspepsia. We found that 31 % of the patients with functional dyspepsia had low serum triiodothyronine (T3) and/or free serum thyroxine (T4) levels as well as normal or mildly reduced serum TSH levels, thus confirming the presence of euthyroid sick syndrome in such patients. These changes in thyroid hormone levels were more frequent in postprandial functional dyspepsia than in epigastric pain syndrome. Moreover, the functional dyspepsia group was found to have elevated mean anti-TPO levels as compared with the controls. Thyroid imbalances were associated with mildly elevated pro-inflammatory (TNF-α, IL-1 ß, IL-6, IL-8) cytokine levels and low levels of serum anti-inflammatory IL-10 cytokine as compared with the healthy subjects. Along with this, hypercytokinemia was less pronounced in functional dyspepsia than in peptic ulcer. We obtained evidence of a strong correlation between clinical manifestations of functional dyspepsia and the severity of thyroid dysfunction. Positive correlation was found between T3, free T4, TNF-α, IL-1 ß, IL-6 and IL-8, while pro-inflammatory IL-10 cytokines were negatively correlated with free T4 leväs. Our findings suggest that thyroid dysfunction and regulatory cytokines play a significant role in the pathogenesis and manifestations of functional dyspepsia and represent objective markers of disease severity.
VALIDATION AND PSYCHOMETRIC EVALUATION OF A QUESTIONNAIRE TO STUDY DISEASE ACTIVITY IN SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
Authors: Sushchuk E. A , Kolesnikova I. Y , Krajushkin S. I
Published: December 2018

Further validation and estimation of psychometric properties of a questionnaire for self-assessment of disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients was performed. Investigation included 129 SLE patients with various degrees of disease activity and variable clinical features. Factor and cluster analyses reviled internal structure of the questionnaire which reflects SLE activity in musculoskeletal system, internal organs, constitutional features, nervous system and integuments. Rasch-analysis confirmed unidimentionality and internal validity of the questionnaire with acceptable discriminatory and items reliability parameters. External validity was proven by positive correlation with SLE activity measures by accepted indices. It was detected that patient's perception of SLE activity is determined not only by obvious clinical manifestations of the disease but also by some laboratory parameters.
ANALYSIS OF ANTICOAGULATION THERAPY IN ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN OUTPATIENT PRACTICE
Authors: Krayushkin S. I , Ivachnenko I. V , Kolesnikova I. U
Published: December 2018

The analysis of the risk of thromboembolic complications (TEC) and the rate of oral anticoagulants (OACs) prescription in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) in outpatient practice was conducted. Material and methods. The rate of OACs prescription was evaluated in ambulatory stages according to medical records of 83 patients with AF. Results. The majority of patients with AF were referred to the high risk group for thromboembolic events (CHA2DS2VASc score was 3,7 ± 1,2). The rate of OACs prescription was 58,4 %, new OACs - 32,5 %. Conclusion. OACs were under prescribed n patients with AF in outpatient practice, but the rate of OACs prescription increased by 1,5 times compared to 2014.
INNOVATIVE THERAPY OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: ALGORITHMS AND TARGETS OF TREATMENT
Authors: Babaeva A. R , Kalinina E. V , Bakumov P. A
Published: December 2018

In this article innovative issues of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARD) have been discussed. Updated national and international (EULAR 2016) recommendations for management of RA have been analyzed. It was pointed out that current approach rests on treat-to-target strategy and on early aggressive therapy with conventional synthetic drugs and/or biological agents. The brief review of available biologics approved for RA treatment has been presented. The novel class of target synthetic disease modifying drugs (ts-DMARD) was highlighted. Authors have presented theirs clinical experience data demonstrating efficacy and safety of novel ts-DMARD Tofacitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor in RA treatment.
ALTERATION OF PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERISTICS OF BURKHOLDERIA PSEUDOMALLEI DURING INTERACTION WITH TETRAHYMENA PYRIFORMIS
Authors: Korol E. V , Merinova L. K , Plekhanova N. G , Merinova O. A , Shubnikova E. V , Senina T. V
Published: December 2018

Passaging of Burkholderia pseudomallei cultures has been carried out in Tetrahymena pyriformis cells. It has been adjusted, that microorganism multiples in protozoa. Passaging leads to increasing of production of extracellular enzymes, motility and decreasing of virulence of microorganism.
OPTIMISATION OF COPPER-INDUCED ASCORBATE AUTOXIDATION METHOD USING REAL-TIME DETECTION. INTEGRATIVE DECISION EXAMPLE
Authors: Ivanov A. A , Shamshina D. D , Litvinov R. A , Batrakov V. V
Published: December 2018

This paper describes the new approach of process of optimization and comprehended analysis of results for copper-induced ascorbate autoxidation method. This is a metod of chelating activity detection. Real-time technique in data registration was used and integrative analysis in comparison of the results was applied. It gived a possible to evaluate the chelation properties of pioglitazone without calculation of IC50. This variant is most acual for spread screening of chelating activity.
CARRIAGE OF GENOTYPES OF METHYLENETETRAHYDROFOLATE REDUCTASE GENE IN PATIENTS WITH MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF MORDOVIA
Authors: Degayeva T. A , Sychev I. V , Goncharova L. N
Published: December 2018

Myocardial infarction (MI) occupies one of the leading positions among the complications of the cardiovascular system. The process of atherothrombosis lies in the genesis of MI development. An important mechanism of thrombus development is the genetic determinancy of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene. The purpose of this work was to study of this gene genotypes carriage and to estimate its prognostic significance in the development of myocardial infarction in the indigenous population of the Republic of Mordovia, depending on nationality. 88 patients with Q MI (Russian patients n = 48, Mordvia-Moksha n = 40) and 100 healthy subjects (Russians n = 50 and Mordva-Moksha n = 50) have been examined. The average age of patients with Q MI was (58,8 ± 6,4) years. In patients with Q MI, the carriage of the TT genotype of the MTHFR gene has been detected in 41 % of cases, and in healthy individuals of this genotype it has not been revealed. In patients of Mordvian nationality (moksha), the carriage of the genotype TT of the MTHFR gene was more frequent (47,5 %) than in patient of Russian nationality (37,5 %), with OR for the Mordovian-Moksha patients equal to 11.40 (CI 1.38-94, 0) and for patients of Russian nationality with OR = 7,69 (CI 1.57-37.76). It reflects a more significant risk of carriage of the TT genotype in patients of Mordvian (moksha) nationality in terms of increased thrombus formation and MI development.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMPLEX THERAPY USING MOISTURIZERS IN CHILDREN WITH ATOPIC DERMATITIS
Authors: Erina I. A , Sadretdinov R. A
Published: December 2018

We present the data of the research on the clinical efficacy of complex treatment of atopic dermatitis in children with the use of moisturizers of the «Physiogel» line. The advantages of complex therapy are shown in comparison with standard drug therapy. These moistening agents allowed to significantly reduce the amount of medication for children with atopic dermatitis and to improve the quality of life of these patients.
THE NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE OF THE REPLANTATION OF THE TOOTH PERFORATION OF ROOT
Authors: Ivashchenko A. V , Yablokov A. E , Balandin E. I
Published: December 2018

Introduction. One of the main tasks of modern dentistry is to preserve the tooth as an organ. Materials and methods. Discusses the clinical case of tooth replantation of 3.6 containing a perforation of the root. We removed it with subsequent transplantation according to the anatomical location. On the 70th day, with a targeted radiographic examination, the bone around the roots of the tooth 3.6 is wealthy, the periodontal slit is traced. The bony septum at the bifurcation is available. Summary. After 1 year and 5 months after transplantation, the tooth 3.6 had mobility of the 2nd degree and pain when biting, there was a recession of the gum. Bone integration of the medial root and resorption of bifurcation and distal root began. This led to the removal of the tooth 3.6.
SYMPTOM OF BLEEDING IN CHILDREN: STRUCTURE, GENESIS
Authors: Otto N. U , Sagitova G. R , Ledyaev M. Y , Nuradinov H. P , Otto A. I , Farajova D. M
Published: December 2018

The study of the causes, structure, age and seasonal characteristics of the development of the symptom of bleeding in children from 0 to 17 years was conducted. The features of load distribution on the hematologist are revealed: children with bleeding tend to be at the reception more often than with anemia. ITP is diagnosed from the first months of life, the maximum peak of 7 years (14 %), with boys of all ages predominant (55 %). Guards more frequently in girls, the age peaks are not installed, 50 % of the patients were sick in the cold. Unspecified coagulopathy is more common in children under 3 months of age (67 %), with over this age indicators and objective status normal. Thrombocytopathy occurs most often after ORI and NSAIDs. Hemophilia in the structure of visits is on the 5th place. Also set the «mask» of diseases that occur with hemorrhagic syndrome (Ehlers-Danlos, Klippel-Weber-Trenaunay syndrome).
MYOCARDIUM STRUCTURE AND CYTOCHEMICAL INDICES OF RAT BLOOD IN CONDITIONS OF HYSTOTOXIC HYPOXIA
Authors: Sataieva T. P , Zadnipryany I. V , Tretiakova O. S
Published: December 2018

Preservation and maintenance of the energy function of the heart is one of the central tasks of modern cardiology. The study was carried out on 25 mature male Wistar rats weighing 220-310 g. To obtain a toxic solution, the salt of cobalt chloride was dissolved in sterile distilled water in such a way that 0,8 mg of cobalt was concentrated in 0,2 ml of solution. The study showed that changes in the myocardium of experimental rats developed which could be attributed to varieties of toxic cardiomyopathy according to morpho-functional manifestations. Typical changes in the myocardium after the introduction of cobalt chloride were manifested in the following: a) a progressive decrease in the proportion of intact cardiomyocytes; b) lysis of mitochondrial cristae and contractural changes in the contractile apparatus; c) the growth of stromal proliferation and lymphocytic infiltration, affecting the muscle fibers with subsequent collagenogenesis.
PROBLEMS OF DIROFILARIASIS IN RUSSIA AND THE VOLGOGRAD REGION: CURRENT EPIDEMIC TRENDS
Authors: Chernikova E. A , Chulkov O. D , Pisareva E. E
Published: December 2018

The only helminthes transmitting by mosquitoes to humans in Europe are nematodes of the genus Dirofilaria. Dirofilariasis is an emerging zoonotic infection in which the human serves as an accidental host. Russia has been one of the most important endemic regions worldwide for dirofilariasis. Globally, the majority of cases in humans and animals are caused by the two Dirofilaria species, D. repens and D. immitis. In European countries, D. repens is the main causative agent of human dirofilariasis. The Volgograd region may be characterized as one of the new endemic regions of Russia for dirofilariasis. Materials and methods. The aim of this study was to describe the current epidemiology of dirofilariasis in the Russian Federation and in the Volgograd region based on data published since the first case described, together with the data of the veterinary clinic «Help to a friend (medical care for pets)». Results. The current epidemiological trends are derived especially for the Volgograd region when compared with previous data.
ON OBTAINING EFFECTIVE CONDITIONS FOR THE SOLVABILITY OF A SYSTEM OF FUNCTIONAL-DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS DETERMINATED ON A GEOMETRIC GRAPH
Authors: Plaksina Vera Pavlovna
Published: December 2018

This paper is devoted to consideration of a boundary value problem for a system of functional differential equations determined on a geometric graph. The boundary conditions of the problem are determined by the conditions for the connection of the edges of the graph. There is an algorithm that reduces the system of equations on the graph to the system determined on the set Θ of disjoint segments of the real axis. The Azbelev’s W-method is applied to the system determined on the set Θ; what makes it possible to obtain effective conditions for the unique solvability of the original system. An example is given.
ON SOLVABILITY OF SINGULAR CAUCHY PROBLEM FOR FUNCTIONAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION WITH SPECIAL TYPE DEVIATION
Authors: Plaksina Irina Mikhaylovna
Published: December 2018

At this paper unique solvability conditions of singular at independent variable linear first order functional-differential equation with special type argument deviation and singular coefficient were obtained.
STUDY OF THE EXISTENCE OF THE GLOBAL SOLUTION TO THE SYSTEM OF EQUATIONS OF THE VERTICAL MOTION OF THE AIR IN A CHIMNEY
Authors: Ghomrani Sarra
Published: December 2018

In this paper, we consider the system of equations that describes air motion in a chimney. By introducing a method based on the «second approximation», we prove a theorem on the existence and uniqueness of the global solution.
NEW SUFFICIENT CONDITIONS IN THE GENERALIZED SPECTRUM APPROACH TO DEAL WITH SPECTRAL POLLUTION
Authors: Khellaf Ammar
Published: December 2018

In this work, we propose new sufficient conditions to solve the spectralpollution problem by using the generalized spectrum method. We give the theoretical foundation of the generalized spectral approach, as well as illustrate its effectivenessby numerical results.
Geoscience education using a brand-new Google Earth
Authors: Sawaguchi Takashi
Published: December 2018

A brand-new browser-based Google Earth version 9.0 has been released in April 2017. This paper presents pedagogical ideas for geoscience education using Google Earth. Several KML files representing geospatial data and images are compiled into a downloadable file. Students can learn geoscience subjects through step-by-step interactive activities as they observe various geological and geographical information such as topography, bathymetry, volcanoes , ocean floor age, gravity anomaly and so on.
Formação de espeleotemas de sal como proposta de conscientização ambiental por meio da educação não formal em Geociências
Authors: Stumpf Cintia F. , Ribeiro Tulio Gabriel R.
Published: December 2018

No ensino tradicional brasileiro prevalecem métodos de abordagem formal dos conhecimentos teóricos por meio de livros e apostilas. Novas tecnologias e inovações vem ganhando espaço dentro das escolas para cativar a atenção do aluno atual. Através de uma abordagem multidisciplinar e baseando-se na conexão do ensino formal com o mundo real e a natureza, o presente trabalho visa divulgar, em português, uma proposta conhecida de experimento prático sobre criação de espeleotemas de sal, buscando conceitos geológicos vinculados a espeleologia. Esta proposta colabora para que os estudantes se engajem nas ciências da natureza, além de incentivar um pensamento científico no sentido de montagem e observação de experiência prática, trabalhando qualidades científicas de observação e descrição. O experimento representa a criação de um modelo teórico de formação de espeleotemas, e introduz de forma adequada os conceitos de formação deste tipo de rocha, ajudando os alunos a construírem um quadro conceitual que pode ser aplicado em diversos tópicos no futuro, seja relativo à geologia, às ciências do clima, ou às implicações ambientais. A abordagem experimental do ensino em geociências produz uma experiência de aprendizagem para os alunos. A criação de espeleotemas de sal pode servir como base para alunos começarem a conectar conceitos intrínsecos da ciência geológica como tempo, espaço e lugar.
Effects of Valproate and Fluoxetine Combination on YMRS and MADRS Sores in Continuation Phase Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
Authors: Trengginas Ganesha T , Hasmono Didik , Subagyo Roni
Published: December 2018

Valproate is the most common drug to use in bipolar disorder in Indonesia and the only mood stabilizer drug in national formulary. Combination of valproate and fluoxetine are the most used combination in bipolar disorder therapy in Bhayangkara Hospital, Kediri. However, this combination has been controversial because of its risk of triggering mania or hipomania episode in 12 months. The aim of this study was to analyze mood change symptoms with YMRS and MADRS scale after treatment of valproate and fluoxetine combination in continuation phase treatment of bipolar disorder. This cross-sectional, observational study was conducted in psyciatry clinic in Bhayangkara Hospital Kediri between August 2016-October 2016 on 15 patients in YMRS. MADRS questionnaire was filled by physician before treatment and after 8 weeks treatments. Within 8 weeks, mean YMRS score changed from 1.4 to 1.26 (p>0.05). Whereas, mean MADRS score changed from 31.8 to 10.93 (p<0.05) after 8 weeks. There was no significant different in YMRS score between pre- and post-treatment, but there was significant different in MADRS score after treatment.
Forensic Identification of Blood Types in Pear (Pyrus bretschneideri) Fruit Bitemark
Authors: Aliviameita Andika , MAR Mieke Sylvia , Yudianto Ahmad
Published: December 2018

Blood type in saliva can be examined through bitemarks on an object left at the crime scene in a crime case as a screening test of suspected perpetrators. Saliva deposited at the bite contains glycoproteins which can carry blood type ABH antigens expressed in the salivary glands and excreted in saliva. Salivary examination is influenced by various external factors that damage saliva, one of which is the duration of exposure to room temperature in a certain period of time. This study aimed to determine differences in protein levels and blood group agglutination titers in (Pyrus bretschneideri) pear bitemark saliva during room temperature exposure within 30, 60 and 90 minutes. This type of study was experimental laboratories with time series design. The samples used were 18 pear bitemarks from 6 individuals who had blood groups A, B and AB then incubated for 30, 60 and 90 minutes. Analysis of protein content using trizol reagent was determined spectrophotometrically, while blood group examination used inhibition absorption method. Anova test showed significant difference between groups of 30 minutes exposure duration with 60 minutes and 90 minutes exposure group (P<0.05; 95% confidence interval). The Pearson correlation obtained the results of -0.739, indicating correlation that the longer exposure to room temperature, the lower the protein content. The results showed that there was a decrease in salivary protein levels and blood group agglutination titers. Salivary protein levels were still detected in the time range of 30, 60 and 90 minutes, so that blood type can still be examined from saliva in bitemarks on pear fruit.
Review article: The Effect of Exercise On Fat Browning through Plasma Irisin Level Modulation to Overcome Obesity
Authors: Amaliyah Miftahul Nur , Rejeki Purwo Sri
Published: December 2018

Overweight and obesity incidence continues to increase and becomes a global problem in recent decades. One of the pathophysiology is a low energy output, therefore energy homeostasis shifts positively. Exercise is considered as an effective method to increase energy output. Irisin is one of myokine type that is secreted to the bloodstream while exercising and causes changes in subcutaneous adipose tissue. In adipose cells, irisin will stimulate the browning process in White Adipose Tissue to increase thermogenesis and lipolysis.
Entre apoios e impulsos: uma revisão histórico-analítica do metro musical em textos teóricos
Authors: Gumboski Leandro , Moreira Adriana Lopes da Cunha
Published: December 2018

O presente artigo desenvolve uma análise crítica de publicações teóricas sobre o metro musical com o objetivo de comparar os distintos entendimentos encontrados. Procura-se observar aspectos específicos que, ora aproximam, ora afastam, uma corrente teórica das demais. Para tanto, utiliza-se, enquanto método, extensa, embora não esgotante, revisão bibliográfica comparativa. Como resultado deste estudo, apresenta-se um modelo tripartite de conceituação do metro musical, cujas categorias não são estanques, mas ajudam a compreender e delimitar as distintas perspectivas já forjadas na literatura teórica disponível: metro como compasso; metro como fenômeno perceptivo; metro como ritmo. Em complemento, desenvolve-se uma reflexão sobre as implicações no princípio de estratificação do metro musical a partir das categorias anteriormente propostas. Neste último tópico, identificam-se quatro vertentes fundamentais, das quais duas originam-se diretamente da ideia de metro como fenômeno perceptivo, enquanto as demais derivam, respectivamente, do entendimento de metro como compasso e metro como ritmo.
Influence of Women Participation on Sustainability of Indigenous Chicken Value Chain Project in Kapseret Sub – County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Authors: Cherotich Soy , Sakaja Yona
Published: December 2018

The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of women participation on sustainability of indigenous chicken value chain project in Kapseret sub county, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Due to this fact of lack of involvement of women in project participation, some projects have failed to meet the required goals thus not being able to attain sustainability. The objectives to be addressed in study were; to examine the influence of interactive participation among women on sustainability of indigenous chicken Value Chain Project implemented in Kapseret sub county, Uasin Gishu County Kenya, to determine the influence of capacity building among women on sustainability of Indigenous chicken Value Chain Project in Kapseret sub county, Uasin Gishu, Kenya, to identify the influence of financial  mobilization among the women on sustainability of Indigenous Chicken Value Chain project in Kapseret Sub County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, to determine how Market accessibility among women influences sustainability of indigenous chicken value chain project in Kapseret sub county ,Uasin Gishu county, Kenya . The research design that was used by the study was descriptive survey design. The target population of 345 respondents was used, which provided a sample size of 181 respondents obtained by using Krejcie and Morgan sample determination Table. The researcher employed stratified simple random sampling while selecting the women groups proportionally. Questionnaires and interviews were used as the main data collection instruments. Validity was tested by scrutinizing the research instrument with the supervisor and help from other university lecturers. Data analysis was done by the use of descriptive statistics aided by Statistical Package for Social Scientist (SPSS) tool of analysis and the results were presented in frequency distribution table. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis and presented in statements forms. The study found that participation of women in various activities influenced sustainability of the indigenous Chicken value chain project. In conclusion it shows that interactive participation was agreed upon by majority of the members to be an ingredient that enhances sustainability of their projects.  Majority of the respondents mentioned to have been trained and it contributed significantly to productivity levels and through meetings, viable financial structures and enterprise performance are established in projects. 
Tick-Borne Natural Focal Infections in the Territory of the Rostov Region. Part 1. The Fauna of Ixodidae Ticks
Authors: Kormilenko I. V. , Moskvitina E. A.
Published: December 2018

Investigation of the fauna of Ixodidae ticks in the territory of the Rostov Region resulted in identification of the seven species belonging to five genera – Hyalomma, Dermacentor, Rhipicephalus, Ixodes, Haemaphysalis: H. m. marginatum, H. scupense, D. marginatus, R. rossicus, I. ricinus, I. laguri and Haem. punctata. Continuous expansion of H. m. marginatum to the northern part of the region was observed. Analysis of spatial distribution of H. m. marginatum as well as D. marginatus, R. rossicus, I. ricinusand other ticks using average indices of their long-term abundance permitted to identify groups of areas with low, increased and high indices of tick abundance. This allowed to determine potential risk areas, with the presence of vectors and a reservoir of tick-borne infections as Crimean hemorrhagic fever, Q fever and tick-borne borrelioses. The results obtained in the investigation could serve as a basis for carrying out epizootic surveys and implementation of specified preventive measures.
Current Trends of Perfection of Laboratory Diagnostics of Particularly Dangerous Infectious Diseases
Authors: Onischenko G. G. , Kouzkin B. P. , Kutyrev V. V. , Scherbakova S. A. , Pakskina N. D. , Toporkov A. V.
Published: December 2018

Considered in the article are current trends of perfection of laboratory diagnostics of particularly dangerous infectious diseases. They are as follows: development and practical introduction of laboratory diagnostics methods based on the modern diagnostic techniques, standardization of the laboratory investigations, accreditation of the laboratories carrying out laboratory diagnostics of particularly dangerous infectious diseases, perfection of the system of external control of the laboratory investigations quality, staff training.
Alteration of Activity of Bacterial Catalase and Superoxide Dismutase under the Action of Electromagnetic Radiation at a Frequency of Molecular Absorption Spectrum and Atmosphere Oxygen Emission
Authors: Pronina E. A. , Shub G. M. , Krenitskiy A. P. , Maiborodin A. V. , Betskiy O. V. , Gulyaev Yu. V.
Published: December 2018

Described is dynamics of alteration of the level of activity of catalase and superoxide dismutase of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa under the action of electromagnetic radiation at a frequency of molecular absorption spectrum and atmosphere oxygen emission. Increase of the named enzymes activity in strains under research was determined, most pronounced at 45 min exposition.
Assessment of “Specific Safety” Index of the Live Tularemia Vaccine
Authors: Barulina I. S. , Sayapina L. V. , Baidalova N. P. , Khoreva I. I. , Mescheryakova I. S. , Kormilitsyna M. I. , Korovkin S. A.
Published: December 2018

Analyzed were the results of specific safety control of the live tularemia dry vaccine used for tularemia prophylaxis. During the period of 1997-2006 this index was shown to be unstable. Specific safety of the vaccine is one of the main parameters of its quality, and in cases it does not meet the requirements of the normative documentation (ND) the vaccine is rejected during the control. It was proposed to introduce amendments in ND and to use for vaccine control standard animals, the conditions of their keeping being strictly observed.
Professionally Important Qualities of Staff Admitted to Work with PBA of I-II Groups
Authors: Malyukova T.A. , Lotsmanova E.Yu. , Boiko A.V. , Tikhomirova L.A. , Rastuntseva E.V. , Yusupova Z.S. , Sazanova E.V.
Published: December 2018

Choosing the professionally important qualities (PIQ) is an essential moment of personnel selection and assessment of reliability of their professional activity. The use of methods of analytical job specification and expert estimations allowed to define the list of PIQs of personnel admitted to work with PBA of I-II groups.
Functional System of Lysozyme and Anti-Lysozyme in Plague Agent and Flea Organism Interralations
Authors: Sakhno N.V.
Published: December 2018

Lysozyme is shown to be one of the factors of flea`s natural non-specific resistence. Lysozyme is detected in various species of rodents fleas. Besides, some plague agent strains are shown to possess anti-lysozyme activity.
Substantiation of Cumulative Coefficient Characterizing Epidemic Typhus Fever Transmission Activity Depending on Seasons
Authors: Lukin E. P. , Kirillova S. L. , Kirillov V. B.
Published: December 2018

Monthly distribution of epidemic typhus fever morbidity during epidemics arisen since the end of XIX up to the middle of XX century has been analyzed. The cumulative coefficient considering a set of factors which effect the epidemic typhus fever morbidity is substantiated. This coefficient can be used to forecast the scale of this infection outbreaks in case of its introduction from endemic regions or recurrence of Brill's disease.
Principles of Management of the Epizootiologic Monitoring of Combined Natural Foci of Plague and Other Dangerous Infectious Diseases in the Lower-Volga Region
Authors: Kuznetsov A. A. , Matrosov A. N. , Ossipov V. P. , Knyazeva T. V. , Porshakov A. M. , Popov N. V. , Kouklev E. V. , Scherbakova S. A. , Toporkov V. P.
Published: December 2018

Based on the experience of the long-term epizootiologic survey in the natural foci of plague, determined were the principles of usage of the developed methodology of monitoring of the dangerous infectious diseases combined with plague. The methods of collection of the field material to identify the agents of different infections were suggested. Prospects of complex differentiation of territory according to the level of epidemic danger were considered. The tasks of further study of the areas, spatial and biocenotic structure of combined natural foci of plague and other dangerous infections were formulated.
Immunodiagnostics of Cholera: Current State of the Problem
Authors: Tereshkina N. E. , Mikheeva E. A. , Devdariani Z. L. , Adamov A. K. , Grigoryeva G. V.
Published: December 2018

Presented is the survey of the national and foreign literature concerning the questions of improvement of cholera immunodiagnostics. Considered are the problems and prospects of development of different preparations designed for cholera vibrios detection and serologic diagnostics of the disease.
Current State of Collection Activity Relative to the Use of Infectious Agents of I-II Pathogenicity Groups
Authors: Onishenko G. G. , Kutyrev V. V. , Toporkov A. V. , Ossin A. V.
Published: December 2018

Subject of present survey is the regulatory background specifying collection activity relative to the use of infectious agents of I-II pathogenicity group. Revised are the preferred activities which are to be realized by the leading collections of pathogenic microorganisms. Suggested are promising approaches for the improvement of the work of collection centers that are to be solved at the modern organizational, legal, technical and scientific-methodological level.
Regularities of Cholera Spread in the Volga Basin in 1970-1973
Authors: Kologorov A. I. , Kedrova O. V. , Pakhomov D. A. , Piskunova N. V. , Kovtunov A. I. , Vasenin A. S. , Kabin V. V. , Ilyukhin A. A. , Gracheva I. V. , Razdorskiy A. S. , Safronov V. A.
Published: December 2018

Retrospective analysis of cholera spread in the early period of the seventh pandemic in Russia (1970-1973) has been carried out. It was elucidated that importation and further spread of cholera in the Astrakhan region in 1970 had been realized through the water way. The development of a large cholera focus in the territory of this region determined the unfavorable situation as regards this infection in the whole country in the period of 1970-1972. Water transport was shown to play the main role in cholera spread. The risk cohorts were the population of the Astrakhan region, shipboard personnel of the Volga steamship company, fishermen, persons without permanent residence. Molecular-genetic analysis of cholera agent strains isolated from the patients (vibriocarriers) and the environment showed that they belonged to one clone, thus the common origin of cholera cases in the basin of the Volga was confirmed.
Genetic (DNA) Vaccines
Authors: Popov Yu. A. , Mikshis N. I.
Published: December 2018

With the development of various branches of medicine and biology the classical ideas about means to prevent infectious diseases have changed. Nowadays in different countries of the world, investigations are carried out intensively in the sphere of genetic vaccines. Distinctive feature of DNA-vaccination is long lasted expression in eukaryotic cell cytoplasm of nucleic acids encoding synthesis of immunogenic proteins. Genetic vaccines induce both humoral and cellular responses accompanied by production of large pool of immunological memory cells. A number of questions regarding features of gene-engineered construction and transfer of DNA-vaccines into the cells of macroorganism, structure of DNA-vaccines and mechanisms of immune response generation are considered in the review. Attention is paid on the safety of gene vaccination and ways to improve its efficiency.
Modern Particularities of Campilobacteriosis Epidemiology in Azerbaijan
Authors: Ustun N. M.
Published: December 2018

The process of campylobacteriosis agent distribution among agricultural poultries was shown to depend upon a number of factors including conditions of maintenance and importation of the agent (with feed and etc.). Unsatisfactory sanitary conditions of poultry farms and high level of infection among hens lead to intensive contamination of different environmental objects with campylobacters. Therefore, the first priority is to select those objects which can really be exposed to contamination with campylobacters and provide circulation of infection among people, animals and poultry due to their functional characteristics.
The Epidemiological and Epizootiological Situation on Leptospirosis in the Territory of the Republic of Mordovia for 2002-2008
Authors: Kazina I. S.
Published: December 2018

Presented are the results of retrospective analysis of leptospirosis morbidity in the Rrepublic of Mordovia for 2002-2008. Main directions of the epidemiologic surveillance in natural foci of this infection were shown.
Biosafety Cabinets Used in the Work with Biological Agents of I-II Pathogenicity Groups
Authors: Tiurin E. A. , Ivanov S. A. , Marinin L. I. , Dyatlov I. A. , Lyapin M. N.
Published: December 2018

At present, in compliance with sanitary and epidemiologic regulations in force, equipping of microbiological laboratory with modern engineering and technical systems and equipment is considered to be the important condition ensuring adherence with the biological safety requirements. The abovementioned systems and equipment, together with the rules and techniques of the safe work with pathogenic microorganisms, should provide the set of biological safety measures for the laboratory personnel. Biological safety cabinets of the second and the third classes serve as additional protection means. Considered are peculiarities of the design and benefits of different biosafety cabinets used in BSL 2-3 laboratories, and some of their shortcomings are determined.
Prevalence and risk factors for oral human papillomavirus infection in Mexican HIV-infected men
Authors: Ablanedo-Terrazas Yuria , Romero-Mora Karla , Gómez-Palacio María , Alvarado-de la Barrera Claudia , Ruiz-Cruz Matilde , Hernández-Juan Ramón , Reyes-Terán Gustavo
Published: December 2018

Objective. To determine the prevalence and risk factors for oral high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected men. Materials and methods. Consecutive male outpatients with HIV-infection were enrolled. Demographic and behavioral risk data were obtained. Anal swabs and oral rinses were tested for HR-HPV DNA. Oral, pharyngeal and video laryngoscopy examinations were performed for detection of lesions. Results. The prevalence of HR-HPV oral infection was 9.3% (subtypes other than HR HPV 16/18 predominated). The prevalence of anal HR-HPV infection was 75.7%. The risk factors for oral infection with HR-HPV were tonsillectomy (OR=13.12) and years from HIV diagnosis (OR=1.17). Conclusions. Tonsillectomy and years from HIV diagnosis were associated with oral HPV infection. No association was found between oral and anal HR-HPV infections. This is the first study reporting the prevalence and risk factors for oral HR-HPV infection in Mexican HIV-infected population.
Reduced End-of-production Fertilization Rate Increased Postproduction Shelf Life of Containerized Vegetative Annuals
Authors: Beach Shannon E. , Starman Terri W. , Eixmann Kristen L. , Pemberton H. Brent , Heinz Kevin M.
Published: December 2018

Twenty-one cultivars of vegetative annuals were treated with 0%, 50%, or 100% of the production fertilization rate of 300 mg·L−1 N starting 2 weeks before and continuing until harvest. At harvest, plant width, flower number, and quality rating were measured. The plants were then placed in a simulated interior environment where flower number was counted and quality rating was assigned to each plant weekly for 3 weeks. Overall, 14% of the cultivars maintained a marketable quality (i.e., quality rating of ≥3.0 of 5) for 3 weeks, 43% for 2 weeks, 38% for 1 week, and one cultivar did not maintain quality during the postharvest evaluation. Reduced end-of-production fertilization rate (EPFR) resulted in higher quality ratings for at least one additional week of simulated shelf life for three cultivars, including ‘Dreamtime Copper’ bracteantha (Bracteantha bracteata), ‘Vanilla Sachet’ nemesia (Nemesia ×hybrida), and ‘Bridal Showers’ sutera (Sutera hybrida). ‘Comet White’ and ‘Sunlight’ argyranthemum (Argyranthemum frutescens) retained flowers an additional 2 weeks and ‘Caritas Lavender’ angelonia (Angelonia angustifolia), ‘Dreamtime Copper’ bracteantha, ‘Liricashowers Deep Blue Imp.’ and ‘Starlette Trailing Purple’ calibrachoa (Calibrachoa hybrid), ‘Vanilla Sachet’ nemesia, ‘Cascadias Pink’ petunia (Petunia ×hybrida), and ‘Bridal Showers’ sutera retained flowers an additional 1 week when treated with 0% compared with 50% or 100% EPFR. Four cultivars had decreased plant width at harvest with 0% EPFR. These results indicate that reducing fertilization 2 weeks before harvest can prolong shelf life of some vegetative annuals. Differences in the length of shelf life and responses to reduced EPFR occurred among cultivars of all the affected species. Reduced EPFR did not increase the shelf life of two species, including diascia (Diascia ×hybrida) and lantana (Lantana camara).