bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efecto resistivo del Memristor en circuitos análogos
Authors: Leal John Jairo , Rodríguez Diego Julián , Cardona Juan Pablo
Published: November 2017

In 1971 Professor Chua proposed the fourth basic element circuits and called it the memristor, an element that must directly relate charge and magnetic flux. It’s call memristor because it must have a behavior as a memory and resistor. In the present paper analyzes the answer of RLC circuit and compares it with the response when nonlinear element such a memristor or MRLC is included. The Analyzes were done both in the time domain and in the phase space defined from electric charge and current.
Influencia en las propiedades mecánicas del acero AISI-SAE 1045 tratado térmicamente con temple a temperatura intercrítica y revenido
Authors: Garzón Torres Jonathan Rodolfo , Bohórquez Avila Carlos Arturo , Hernandez Mauro Enrique , Rojas Molano Héctor Fernando
Published: November 2017

In this research, it was studied the influence on mechanical properties of AISI-SAE 1045 steel with heat treatment quenching at intercritical temperature of 760° C for 30 minutes and tempering at 400° C, during 10 minutes, 20 minutes and 30 minutes. The number of samples used for this work obtained by the variance curves method. The results of this study was conducted using comparing the test data of material delivery status vs treatments made. The tests were hardness with GNEHM 160 RODI durometer, conventional optical metallography with the optical metallographic inverted ZEISS Axio Observer.Z1m microscope, tension with SHIMADZU UH50 universal testing machine and Charpy impact with SATEC SYSTEMS, INC. Model No. SI-1A machine. As results of these treatments, tempered martensite was evident microstructural level in the three tempering temperatures used and an increase in hardness and tensile strength and a decrease in fragility to this steel.
Construcción de un proceso estocástico para simular el movimiento de caudales medios en el rio Fonce (San Gil - Santander)
Authors: Rivera María Esther Rivera Esther , Correa Herrera Javier Adrian , Avendaño Barrera Albert , Rivera Hebert Gonzalo , Fuentes Bacca Jorge Brandon
Published: November 2017

This research aims to construct a stochastic process in terms of the axiomatic of Kolmogorov. For this purpose, this work uses multiyear monthly average values of flow of river Fonce, which were taken in the IDEAM hydrological station located in San Gil (Santander). Initially the data of monthly mean values of river flows were compiled, then the sample spaces, events, sigma algebras, random variables (total 12, one per month), the probability spaces were defined, and finally the stochastic process. This work leads to the conclusion that it is possible and feasible to build a continuous stochastic process in the monthly average values of Fonce River. This will lead to raise new stochastic interpretations to model the dynamics of the average flow of the river Fonce, in which it could be possible to apply the theory of stochastic differential equations and Fokker-Planck equation or forward Kolmogorov equation. The work was developed under the research project 1770 ING UMNG 2015, with funding of the Investigation´s office and together with the University of Pamplona.
Aplicación de pruebas de dureza, SEM y XRD para el diagnóstico de fallas en transformadores de distribución
Authors: Mago Ramos María Gabriela , Vallés Luis , Olaya Jhon , Zequera Martha , Sierra Mauricio
Published: November 2017

The application of unconventional methods for diagnosing faults in silicon steel sheet with which the core distribution transformers is made to check the status of the material versus the fault condition, using physical characterizations where hardness is determined. The amount of oxide inclusions having samples by analyzing the microstructure and grain size in the nanoscale, using X-ray diffraction techniques. These microstructural characteristics relate to the mechanical properties of the material, however, is unprecedented your application in the electrical field for these teams, since the results show important changes in the microestructural structure of the material, but at the present time would have to establish rules for the implementation of these unconventional methods more frequently and compulsory complementarily to the tests traditionally performed by companies that repair or manufacture distribution transformers.
Uso de herramientas de ingeniería para la gestión de riesgo tecnológico en una central de abastecimiento agrícola con aglomeraciones permanentes en Bogotá.
Authors: Parra Abril Catherine Andrea , Ortiz Rey Jonathan Fernando , Meneses Velosa Sonia Lucia
Published: November 2017

Continuidad de negocio, diagnóstico, ISO 31000, modelos de gestión de riesgo, riesgos tecnológicos, análisis de vulnerabilidad. This article shows the method used for developing a technological risks management model in the headquarters of Corabastos, which counts with a total area of 34.581,28 m². Nowadays, this agricultural supply center does not count with a technological risks management model in its headquarters that helps to appease and control such risks, nor guarantee the business continuity of its ordinary operations. In order to determine the actual state of technological risks of the headquarters of Corabastos, it was used as recollection tools several checklists focused on determine the organization’s actual conditions, which provided the input information to carry out the diagnosis and vulnerability analysis via engineering tools and finally, to generate improvement suggestions for the technological risks management.
Uso del submuestreo para la detección de señales de la banda de dos metros por medio del aliasing en la aplicación de un scanner de alta velocidad
Authors: Ortiz Perdomo Jose Luis , Zapata Peña Jair
Published: November 2017

This article presents part of a research result that shows how the disadvantage for sampling is used, at a different rate from that proposed by Nyquist-Shannon, and how to use this as an advantage to distinguish carriers in a specific communication channel using a fast Fourier transform. This paper proposes considering that in digital communications is inconvenient for the identification of a signal does not meet the criteria proposed by the Nyquist-Shannon sampling theorem, ie the frequency at which the signal is sampled, is minimal twice the signal frequency scanning. This advantage is used in the development of high-speed scanner, monitor signal blockers, disturbing and different communication equipment.
Tendencias del lucro cesante en el régimen de responsabilidad extracontractual de Estado en el derecho colombiano a partir de la Constitución de 1991
Authors: Guerra Moreno Débora
Published: November 2017

This article has the objective to set some questions in order to determine which have been the trends about loss of profit defined by the Consejo de Estado (State Council) when the state is liable to pay damages in the scenario and nature of the tort responsibility. It is proposed to characterize the approaches about the concept of loss of profit shown on the doctrine; analize the judicial decision taken in the frame of the tort responsibility of the state about the figure of loss profit in Colombia, since the 1991´s constitution, in order to identify the law rules of the Consejo de Estado (State Council) which allows to tell which had been the trends around the loss of profit set inside of the frame of tort responsibility of the state since the 1991 constitution
Identidad Constitucional
Authors: Agudelo Ibáñez Sirley Juliana
Published: November 2017

This study tackles the constitutional control of the reforms around the politic constitution, based on the identity protection. Also, it’s deal with the constitutional severity, the material limits, and an analysis about the jurisprudential courts of Germany, Italy and India, who through the immutable clause’s study, implicit limits, values and the basic structure of the constitution have conditioned the reform power, warranting that the politic constitution be changed with the indemnity of its continuity
El régimen tarifario para comunicación pública por el uso de obras musicales y audiovisuales en el sector transportador
Authors: Cadena Afanador Walter René
Published: November 2017

Discusses the right to public communication and payments that the collective management societies to the sector of road transport of passengers in Colombia by the use of musical and audiovisual works. Identifies the circumstances in which the use of protected works assessing the viability of the charging fees to this sector, in accordance with the regulation of copyright be made. This describes the patrimonial right to public communication and is reviewed in the context of the collective management societies, from the tariff regime, possessing the right of communication to the public. Using a methodology descriptive, normative, and documentary, evaluates the use of musical and audiovisual works in the various classes of road transport of passengers, by proposing changes in the interpretation and application of the existing regulatory regime.
El derecho como resistencia
Authors: Pacheco Giraldo Juan Carlos
Published: November 2017

The thesis that the law becomes a means of resistance to oppose the pressures of international capital is defended. The success lies in having a national political will by using legal tools. Argentina and Ecuador are the countries where the debt renegotiation failed for the first and was successful for the second. The use of the instrument of debt audit is explained and conclusions were drawn
El post conflicto y el modelo económico en Colombia
Authors: Febres Cordero Jaime Buenahora
Published: November 2017

It is very likely that the Government will sign the Peace Agreements that will end up war with the insurgent groups, FARC and ELN. These facts will have a great significance for Colombians. Only, when this process is completed, the Government and Colombian society will have to face new challenges, in particular the gradual adaptation of political, economic and social structures, in order to guarantee an integral, stable and lasting peace, that is, a peace That not only stops rifles and achieves the reincorporation of the guerrillas into civilian life, but also guarantee the prevalence of the general interest to gradually achieve corporate cohesion. In other words, economic and social peace, which involves the progressive but effective eradication of poverty and inequality, will not be achieved with the signing of the Agreements. The fundamental thing, beyond the institutional complementation of the points that the Government agrees with the FARC and the ELN, is to adapt the State, based on interventionism and the principles of general interest and solidarity, to build an inclusive society with opportunities for all. The complexity of this task leads us to reflect not only on the economic model but especially on the constitutional economic law in force.
Justicia transicional: principios de Chicago comparados al proceso de paz en Colombia
Authors: Niiño López Luis Fernando
Published: November 2017

Colombian society, since the beginning of the armed conflict, has been affected by the innumerable violations of Human Rights. The situation of insecurity experienced in the country caused fear in the entire Colombian population, this has been lived for a long period of time, which has revealed the urgent need for ending the conflict and the compensation of violated rights. This article corresponds to the analysis of the Chicago Principles implementation as important basis of transitional justice inside the agreements currently made between the national government and the FARC-EP to start peace
Despolitización de la ciudadanía
Authors: Clavijo Cáceres Darwin , Agudelo Ibáñez Sirley Juliana
Published: November 2017

A study is presented in front of the issue of citizenship passive, uncritical, and thoughtless, adoctrinada in the affairs of the State from the convenience of the free exercise of power and without control of the society, a situation that is derived from the unnoticed in exclusion process citizen participation, own of a neo-liberal model that is limited to ensure the inclusion of nominal form, and to maintain the citizenship in poverty policy; ending the need for civic education ethics policy, forming citizens in democratic values, able to act autonomously and to influence public affairs.
Causality assessment and the severity of the adverse drug reactions in tertiary care hospital: a pharmacovigilance study
Authors: Rajeshreddy V. S. G. S. , Patil Lokesh V.
Published: November 2017

Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) constitute a major clinical problem in terms of human suffering and increased health care costs. To study the adverse drug reactions reported in a tertiary care hospital and study of causality assessment and severity of adverse drug reaction (ADR) cases reported.Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted as part of pharmacovigilance program over 12months between September 2015 and August 2016. Adverse drug reactions reported from hospital were filled into Suspected ADR - CDSCO forms and submitted to pharmacovigilance unit. Causal relationship was assessed and categorized by Naranjo’s algorithm and WHO - UMC causality scale. The severity of each ADR was assessed using Modified Hartwig and Siegel scale.Results: Total 120 cases were reported over 12 months. Among them, 66% were in males and 55% were in females. The majority of ADRs were due to antimicrobial agents (40.78%) followed by haematinics (12%) and anti-epileptics (10%). Maximum number of patients (30.25%) reported with dermatological manifestations. Highest number of ADRs was reported from the department of medicine (45%). As per Naranjo’s scale, 54% reports were assessed as probable and 46% classified as possible. Majority of cases were mild to moderate in severity.Conclusions: The pattern of ADRs reported in our hospital is similar with the pattern of studies conducted in other hospitals elsewhere. This study provides a database of ADRs due to commonly used drugs in our hospital, which will help clinicians for their optimum and safe use. Hence effective pharmacovigilance is required for the use of these drugs and their safety assessment.
Проблематика развития государственно-частного партнерства в коммунальной инфраструктуре России (на материалах Липецкой области)
Authors: Ермолова Ксения Александровна
Published: November 2017

Работа посвящена анализу перспектив внедрения механизма государственно-частного партнерства в форме концессий в сферу коммунальной инфраструктуры. В статье рассматриваются институциональные и организационные аспекты функционирования данных концессий. Проанализированы источники формирования доходов концессионера на примере концессии в Липецкой области.
Типология регионов РФ с позиции развития «зеленой» экономики с учетом специфики экономического пространства
Authors: Гурьева Мария Андреевна
Published: November 2017

В статье создана модель оценки «зеленой» экономики территории с помощью инструментов программного пакета IBM SPSS Statistics 22 и предложена двумерная типология регионов РФ с позиции развития «зеленой» экономики с учетом специфики экономического пространства.
Исследование выполнено при финансовой поддержке РФФИ в рамках научного проекта № 16-36-00218 «Теория и методология оценки развития «зеленой экономики» в контексте теории экономического пространства».
Corporate Social Responsibility And Tax Avoidance: Evidence From Korean Firms
Authors: Park SungJong
Published: November 2017

This study examines the relationship between corporate socially responsible (CSR) activities and tax avoidance using residual book-tax differences (BTD), year residual BTD and total BTD. Using a sample of 1,148 publicly listed Korean firms on Korean Stock Exchange (KSE) covering periods between 2004 and 2009 it finds that the firms with higher CSR activities are less likely to avoid taxes regardless which proxy of tax avoidance is used. This finding is confirmed with two stage least square (2SLS) method after accounting for endogeneity of CSR. It also tests how seven different CSR activities affect tax avoidance, and finds that social services, satisfaction of employees and contributions to economic development are negatively related to tax avoidance. Overall, the empirical results of this paper support the previous studies arguing the negative relationship between tax avoidance and CSR.
Debt Maturity And Investment Efficiency Evidence From Korea
Authors: Jeon Heung Joo , Oh Hyun Min
Published: November 2017

This study empirically analyzes the effect of debt maturity on investment efficiency, which is measured by using McNichols and Stubben (2008). Debt maturity is measured using current debt ratio and dummy variable. Specifically, we will investigate how short-term debt affects investment efficiency. Additionally, we will investigate the relation between the short-term debt affects investment efficiency according to debt maturity group.

The results of this study are as follows. First, the short-term debt and investment efficiency were significantly positive (+) in both the total sample and the over-investment sample. Second, as a result of analyzing the maturity of debt by group according to the current debt ratio, the relationship between earnings quality and investment efficiency was significantly positive (+) in the short-term debt group. it is suggested that debt maturity and investment efficiency can be different for the total sample, over-investment sample, under-investment sample, and the relationship between earnings quality and investment efficiency can be differentiated by debt maturity group.

This study has following additional contributions in comparison with domestic prior studies related to investment efficiency. First, prior studies related to investment efficiency are mainly concerned with the quality of financial reporting. This study implies that the relationship between investment efficiency and quality of financial reporting, and the relationship between debt maturity and investment efficiency among the characteristics of debt. Second, from the results of the analysis of the debt maturity and investment efficiency, it is confirmed that the debt is operating as a mechanism to monitor the investment efficiency of the corporation. Third, the analysis of debt maturity group suggests that the relationship between earnings quality and investment efficiency may be differentiated by short and long debt levels during debt financing.

The limitations of this study are as follows. First, we might have not considered omitted other variables. Second, we might not have fully considered other proxies for the characteristics of the debt maturity and investment efficiency. Third, there may be a measurement error in the quality of earnings and investment efficiency. Finally, the relationship between debt maturity and investment efficiency can vary depending on the circumstances of the company. For example, specific debt contract provisions or national regulatory environment. Therefore, attention should be paid to the generalization of the results of this study.
Cross-Cultural Adjustment: A Case Of Thai Expatriates In Indonesia
Authors: Rodsai Tayaphon , Stoffers Jol , Talim Margaretha Banowati
Published: November 2017

This study empirically examines individual and organizational factors that influence expatriates’ cross-cultural adjustment and job performance. The study was a quantitative research from 117 Thai expatriates who work in Thai multinational companies (MNC) located in Indonesia.

The results of the study indicated that financial perceived organizational support influence positively towards Thai expatriates’ overall cross-cultural adjustment in Indonesia. This study found that cross-cultural training influenced positively towards Thai expatriates’ adjustment. A causal relationship between the predicting variables of cross-cultural adjustment and Thai expatriates’ job performance was not found.

Results suggest important consequences for management strategies providing support to Thai expatriate employees increasing their adjustment in Indonesia.
Reported Profits And Effective Tax Rate Following Accounting Standards Changes Analysis Of Consolidated Financial Statements And Separate Financial Statements
Authors: Kim Jeong Ho , Im Chae Chang
Published: November 2017

This study empirically examines how the adoption of IFRS affected the reported profits and effective tax rates of firms by analyzing consolidated financial statements and separate financial statements. Firms that adopted IFRS in 2011 were required to disclose consolidated financial statements and separate financial statements in both K-IFRS and K-GAAP for this period. We conjecture that there will be a difference in the reported profits and effective tax rates between the financial statements that adopt the two different accounting standards. This study will provide policy implications with regards to the recent IFRS adoption and the use of accounting standards.

The findings of this study are as follows. First, we find that the effective tax rate and corporate tax expenses decreased after the adoption of K-IFRS from K-GAAP. Earnings Before Tax (EBT) and net income also decreased when reported in K-IFRS. When we divide the total sample into the listed firms and KOSDAQ firms, we found a significant difference between the accounting standards in the total sample and listed firms, but did not see such a difference in KOSDAQ firms. In addition, results from the analysis of separate financial statements were analogous to those from consolidated financial statements. Additional analyses examined the effect of the early adoption of IFRS, but a significant influence due to early adoption was not found in consolidated financial statements from both parametric and non-parametric tests. However, the effective tax rate did decrease in the separate financial statements of firms that adopted K-IFRS earlier.

The implementation of K-IFRS (changes in accounting standards) has made the managerial performance of firms accounted for in the Equity Method to be reflected in EBT and net income. This entailed an increase (or decrease) in the Equity Method profit, which in turn increased reported profits and decreased effective tax rates. In other words, the total increase of reported profits in consolidated financial statements can be attributed to subsidiary companies. However, the adoption of IFRS also reduced the tax burden, which is considered to be the motivation for firms to adopt IFRS in advance.

This article attempts to provide policy implications with regards to the adoption of new accounting standards and its influence on the corporate tax expenses and effective tax rates in listed firms and KOSDAQ firms.
Double Deviation Investigation Of Perceived Service Recovery Justice: A Study On The Indonesian Airline Industry
Authors: Ellyawati Jeanne
Published: November 2017

This study aimed to establish a fair service recovery model based on customer perception on the Indonesian domestic airline industry under force majeure conditions. The study tried to investigate the influence of perceived service recovery justice on service recovery satisfaction (SRS), repeat purchase, and word of mouth (WOM). A sample of 300 aircraft passengers was selected using a survey. The response rate was 84.33%. Regression analysis was employed to verify the hypotheses. Based on the empirical research, it was found that perceived service recovery justice (distributive, procedural, and interactional justice) positively influenced SRS. Furthermore, the mean values of all three perceived justice variables were lower. Thus, it can be confirmed that double deviation occurred. The study also found that satisfied consumers tend to make repeat purchases and spread positive WOM. Consumers who experience dissatisfaction spread negative WOM but still make a repeat purchase. This indicates that even though customers experienced double deviation of service failures, they are still loyal to the company.
Strategies of SMM Management, Comparison of Instagram and Facebook Social Networks
Authors: Akhmedov Ramis
Published: November 2017

SMM occupies an important role in the lives of people and so many people are represented in social networks, it provides the ideal platform for companies so they can communicate with their current and potential customers. This study continues to explore how companies can use social media marketing to build and maintain relationships with customers. This investigates through conducted research questions. How SMM is effective in terms of CRM? Can Facebook replace CRM system? Why do people choose to follow a company on Instagram? To analyze more clearly the focus will be on Instagram and Facebook applications, which in a short time acquired great popularity among private users as well as among the companies. The purpose of this study is to indicate the integration of customer relationship management (CRM) with social media marketing (SMM) strategies, and defines its benefits for business.

 
Infrastructure, Human Capital and Industrialization in Nigeria
Authors: E. B. Udah , Bassey Ebi
Published: November 2017

The objective of this paper had been to shed light on the importance of infrastructure and human capital on industrialization in Nigeria using time series data from 1970 to 2014. The methodology adopted in this paper was first to trace the historical background of the data using such tests as mean, minimum and maximum values, standard deviation, skewness, kurtosis and Jarque-Bera tests. Second, in order to smoothen the data and reduce white noise, the paper adopted Augmented Dickey-Fuller and Phillips-Perron tests for unit root and for co-integration, the paper used Engle-Granger two-step procedure and Johansen method. The paper captured the interrelationship among the variables with Pairwise Granger causality test. Thirdly, the paper proceeded to use Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimation technique. The co-integration tests using Engle-Granger two-step and Johansen methods showed that the series are co-integrated, thus, the use of OLS satisfies the Best Linear Unbiased Estimator (BLUE) with minimum variance property. The parsimonious results suggest that gross domestic investment, electricity supply and trade openness are the required elements to accelerate the pace of industrialization in Nigeria. This implied that providing adequate and stable supply of electricity, deepening public and private investments as well as opening the economy to the vagaries of international trade has short and long-termed lasting effect on industrial development. The policy perspective is that government should prioritize the generation and distribution of electricity, increase the quantum of investments in road infrastructure and opening of the economy in order to accelerate the pace of industrialization.
Agro-Allied Industry and its Relevance on Economic Performance: Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Jelilov Gylych , Bahago Kashim Andrew
Published: November 2017

Nigeria is a nation with various factor endowments, but yet there is still the threat of hunger, extreme poverty and the need to combat this menace calls for urgent attention. Therefore, this study is to focus on the analysis of agro-allied industry and the possibility of reducing the poverty level of the Nigerian populace and enhance a better economic condition. The data for this study is a yearly range from 1986 – 2015. The time series data used for this study is secondary data obtained from world development indicator (WDI). Using the Augmented Dicky-Fuller to check for stationarity of variables after which I will conduct the cointegration test to check for the long-run relationship between the variables. Therefore the findings from various econometrics techniques employed for this study show that there is a long-run relationship between agricultural value-added and gross domestic product.
Shades and Nuances of Socio-Political Anomy in Edge of the Brink: Interpretive Reading of Ifechi Jane Odoe’s Polysemy and Positivist Polemics
Authors: Aniago Emeka
Published: November 2017

This paper evaluates the multiplex nature of the dramatized decadence and the nuances of salvation prescribed by Ifechi Jane Odoe as encapsulated in her positivist polemics in Edge of the Brink. Primarily this study’s discussion revolves around interpretive reading of her shades of representation to extrapolate on the attributions subsumed in her portrayal. To examine the subject matters, this study leans on the view that social realities are evolutionary and not permanently static, that the pace of evolutionary trends of social realities vary from one society to another, and that influential factors such as custom, religion, and human circumstances contribute in many ways in propelling a continual re-aggregation of social realities for individuals as well as communities. Hence, this paper discusses the metaphors as well as trajectories to the dramatized decadent polis and the contextualization of suitable re-birth as Odoe proposes in the focused play. To this end, this paper adopts Peter Berger and Thomas Luckmann’s theory on ‘social construction of reality’ as its preferred theoretical framework. Lastly, the analysis of the focused text and relevant scholarly perspectives is based essentially on interpretive discuss analysis and attribution polemics.
The Cultural Realms and Their Implications for Development: A study of Abubakar Adam Ibrahim’s Season of Crimson Blossoms
Authors: Ile Onyebuchi James , Dauda Susan
Published: November 2017

Traditions are very important for a community, society, family or organization. They are like glue that holds people together and continues to do so for generations. Although it is beneficial to man there are some aspects of tradition that are actually harmful and even dangerous. In this study of Season of Crimson Blossoms by Abubakar Adam Ibrahim we see some of these traditions and the effect they have on the characters. The Objective was to show that literature helps us become aware of harmful traditional practices and even positions us to make interventions. The paper also notes how these traditions are mainly targeted at women and girls. The methodology was largely qualitative.
Association between Pre-pregnant Overweight and Obesity and Periodontal Disease during Pregnancy: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Abd El Moaty Sheha Eman Ali , Elzeblawy Hassan Hanan , Ahmed Gamel Wafaa Mostafa
Published: November 2017

Background: Obesity is considered а noteworthy public health issue in both developed & developing countries. Among the 1.5 billion overweight individuals worldwide, 300 million of them were obese women. In the general, the prevalence of maternal obesity has increased 60% in the previous two decades with nearly 1 in 3 women now entering pregnancy obese. Also, the periodontаl disease has been observed to be prevalent in pregnant women with the prevalence ranging from 20% to more than 50%, especially economically disadvantaged women.Aim: explore the relation between pre-pregnant overweight and obesity with periodontal disease during pregnancy.Subjects & Methods: cross-sectional study among 400 pregnant women were booked in the high-risk obstetric departments and the antenatal outpatient clinics at governmental general hospitals in El-Fayoum City and governmental university hospital in El-Mansoura city.Results: The mean age of pregnant women was 29.9 ± 6.2 with increase the prevalence of periodontal disease in pregnant women (83.5%). Statistically significant correlation was found between prenatal weight and periodontаl disease during pregnancy (p ≤ 0.0001) with increasing the prevalence of periodontal disease in prenatal obese women (53.2%) and over weight (39.7%) were observed in women who were in their 3rd trimester (р = 0.011). Increase prevalence of periodontal with poor oral hygiene and sedentary activity.Conclusion: increased pre-pregnancy obesity & overweight are positively correlated with periodontal disease prevalence among pregnant women, and Pregnancy itself may also be associated with аn increased risk of periodontal disease.Recommendations: Activating the role of the maternity and community health nurse in branches of Obstetrics and antenatal clinics to enhance pregnant women's knowledge regarding oral health risks of obesity & overweight.
The Economic Valuation of Flood Damage to Support the Proactive Policies in Sicily
Authors: Trovato Maria Rosa , Giuffrida Salvatore
Published: November 2017

Although floods, as well as other natural disasters, can be considered relevant causes of intra-generational inequalities, the frequent catastrophes and the resulting damages to territory reflect the generalized indifference about inter-generational justice. Societal concerns, such as land protection, typically involve the administrative system performing proactive policies in the perspective of inter-generational solidarity, but subsidiarity has made more and more independent the local communities. As a consequence, the attention toward the long run effects – typically concerning the territorial system, as a whole, at the geographical scale – has been dispersed, and the proactive policies coming from the central government has became more ineffective. Regarding the case of the flood happened in 2009 in the Fiumedinisi-Capo Peloro hydraulic basin, in the northeastern part of Sicily, Italy, we propose an economic valuation – carried out by performing the method of the imputed preferences – in order to compare the expenses incurred by the public authorities responsible for protecting the territory to the costs of the rehabilitation of the damaged areas. Some considerations about the economic significance of the proactive policies for the arrangement of territory are addressed according to the role played by the social discount rate in the inter-temporal economic calculation.
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN PASAR OTAK-OTAK BANDENG DI KABUPATEN GRESIK
Authors: Tamami Novi Diana Badrut
Published: November 2017

The aims of this study are (1) to know the characteristics of the consumers who buy otak-otak bandeng in Gresik, (2) to analyze what kinds of attributes that become the consumers’ choice on otak-otak bandeng in Gresik. This study is conducted in Muzanah Store and Sari Kelapa. This study uses descriptive analysis and conjoint analysis. The results of this study show that the consumers who buy otak-otak bandeng are consumers in the age of 25-35 years old with college as their last education that work as private sector employees with salary > Rp 2,500,000 and have a number of family members of 1-5 people. The results of conjoint analysis show that the consumers prefer cardboard packaging material, milkfish image packaging design, dominant blue color packaging, spicy flavor, price of Rp 45,000, and size of 400 gr.
Regaining Oil Production by Overcoming Emulsion Problems After Artificial Lift Installation
Authors: Uetani Takaaki , Furuichi Naoto , Yorozu Hirokazu , Sasaya Kazuyo , Shibuya Takehiro , Kiminami Narihito , Yonebayashi Hideharu
Published: November 2017

An oil well, referred to in this paper as Well B, experienced a serious emulsion problem soon after the introduction of artificial lift by use of a hydraulic jet pump. This forced the operator to reduce the production rate to meet sales-oil specifications. During its natural-flow-production period, this well experienced relatively emulsion-free operation. Consequently, the operator continued to use the same demulsifier after the jet-pump production began.

This paper presents results of a number of field trials that took place over a period of 1.5 years to control emulsions and to improve oil production. Initially, the operator raised the separator temperature, but this was not effective. Next, the operator injected xylene into the formation. Although this was reasonably successful, the effect was short term. It became necessary to open the separator-dump valve to drain the emulsions, and reduce the basic sediment and water (BS&W). This expensive operation was only undertaken to maintain production. The operator then explored changing the demulsifier-dosage rate and changing the location of the demulsifier-injection port, but neither measure was effective. Finally, a series of bottle tests was conducted to find a better demulsifier to replace the original chemical, which was no longer effective. Soon after injection of the new demulsifier, the emulsions disappeared, and the operator regained the production rate.

On the basis of the field observations and the preliminary laboratory investigations, it is determined that the emulsions that affected Well B over a period of 1.5 years were most likely caused by the introduction of artificial lift augmented by the continued use of the original demulsifier chemical, the increased production rate, and the presence of asphaltene and clay particles. An important lesson learned from this project was that emulsion-treatment programs should be reviewed periodically, especially when operating conditions change.
ANALYSIS OF THE SANITARY PURIFICATION OF GAS EMISSIONS FROM DUST IN THE LIME MANUFACTURE
Authors: Pitak Inna , Briankin Serhii , Pitak Oleg , Shaporev Valery
Published: November 2017

Experimental studies have been carried out to study the effect of the location of the blade vortex from the end of the flue (the flow outflow from the flue to the separation chamber) by the value Vjmax and the determination of the optimum cross section where Vjmax is reached, and also the study of the influence of structural changes on the purification efficiency. The dependence of this swirler on the value of the tangential velocity of the gas flow at its exit from the separator is established. The cross-sections of the flue duct in which, after the swirler, the maximum values Vj, Vr are reached, the features of the dust-gas flow in the studied sections are considered. Based on the studies of the hydrodynamic situation during the flow of a rotating flow in the flue after the swirler, the possibilities of agglomeration of dust particles in the investigated zones, as well as the destruction of NOx gas impurities, are analyzed. During the operation of the reconstructed vortex dust collector, qualitative indices are attained, which confirm the expediency of the conducted studies and the expediency of reconstructing the vortex apparatus. It is proved that the installation of the blade vortex enhances the purification efficiency of the dust-gas flow in a vortex dust collector and will allow for a comprehensive purification of the exhaust gases.
STUDY OF INDICATORS AND CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND PROGNOSTICATION OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF GENERAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Klymchuk Iryna
Published: November 2017

The analysis of the system of indicators / criteria for assessing the quality / effectiveness of educational activities of general educational institutions of different regions of Ukraine is carried out. A general description of the existing monitoring and evaluation studies of the problem of improving the quality / effectiveness of education at macro and micro levels is presented. The main groups of indicators of evaluation of the quality/effectiveness of educational activity of general educational institutions are presented, namely the indicators characterizing:
– a general criterion for assessing the quality of educational activities of general education institutions, regarding the openness and accessibility of information about institutions;
– a general criterion for assessing the quality of educational activities of general educational institutions, regarding the comfort of conditions in which educational activities are carried out;
– a general criterion for assessing the quality of educational activities of general educational institutions, regarding the benevolence, courtesy and competence of pedagogical workers;
– a general criterion for assessing the quality of educational activities of general educational institutions, as to the satisfaction with the quality of educational activities of general educational institutions.
THE PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF A CORPORATE WEBSITE AS A TOOL FOR ITS INTERNET MARKETING STRATEGY
Authors: Golyash Iryna , Panasiuk Valentina , Sachenko Svitlana
Published: November 2017

The paper discusses the issues of ensuring a performance of the corporate website that, therefore, facilitates the fulfillment of the strategic development goals of the enterprise. The efficiency of the audit for improving the online business management mechanisms is justified. The organizational and methodological peculiarities of the performance audit of the corporate website are reviewed. The usefulness of quantitative indicators received via analytical online-services is determined, and their applicability in the performance audit of the corporate website is confirmed. A special attention is drawn to the possibility of transforming quantitative indicators into the data necessary for the decision-making. The article suggests the use of the key performance indicators of the corporate website calculated on the basis of the numerical value of the quantitative indicators. Based on the clustering method, the ratio between the key indicators of the corporate website performance and the development goals of the enterprise is defined thereby making the objectives of the enterprise tangible and understandable for its management staff. It is claimed that the audit results encourage achieving the desired enterprise performance rates as well as fulfilling its strategic development goals.
SPECIAL ASPECTS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN CORPUS CALLOSUM AND FORNIX
Authors: Boiagina Olga
Published: November 2017

It is commonly known that the body of the fornix belonging to the limbic brain is fused with the corpus callosum. Therefore, the question arises about the existence of commutation interactions between the limbic brain and the new pallium through the collector system of the corpus callosum, which is probably the mediating link between the subconscious and conscious spheres of a person's mental activity. However, in the literature this question is not discussed in this way. Aim of research. The aim of this study is to establish whether the fornix has an organic connection with the myeloarchitectonics of the corpus callosum. Materials and methods. The median whole mounts (about4 mm thick) of the corpus callosum (including the transparent septum and the structures of the fornix) of 10 men aged 36 to 60 years were used in the course of the study. Some of the mounts underwent a complete plastination in epoxy resin. After this they were used to make polished slices, stained with a 1% solution of methylene blue in a 1% borax solution. The remaining mounts of corpus callosum were used to make serial paraffin sections with further hematoxylin and eosin and Van Gieson’s stain. Results. It has been established that the pillars of the fornix enter the body of the corpus callosum on the border between its trunk and splenium. In the area of contact between the fornix body and the corpus callosum there is a loosened scissura, which gradually narrows toward the splenium and then disappears leading to the complete consolidation of the fornix and corpus callosum. This consolidation is expressed in the fact that the interfunculary connective tissue septa of the latter penetrate into the body of the fornix and as a result it is divided into the cabled-like assemblies of myelinated nerve fibers. However, unlike the corpus callosum, this division is not complete: it concerns only the layer of the fornix that is directly attached to the corpus callosum. Conclusions. On the boundary between the corpus callosum trunk and its splenium, that is, in the area of its isthmus, the commutation interconnection between the conducting system of the limbic brain and the commissural pathways of the neopallium is structurally fixed
SUBSTANTIATION OF THE MEDICINE WITH DRY EXTRACT OF HOP CONES IN THE FORM OF HARD GELATINE CAPSULES FOR TREATMENT OF GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES DEVELOPMENT EXPEDIENCY
Authors: Kutsenko Sergiy , Gerbina Nataliya
Published: November 2017

The aim of the work was to justify the feasibility of developing a new drug with a dry extract of hop cones in the form of hard gelatin capsules for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. Methods. In order to study the range of medicines based on hop cones on the pharmaceutical market of Ukraine, a marketing analysis of registered drugs has been conducted. The marketing analysis was carried out using the information of retrieval system "Drugs" by "Morion" LLC and the State Register of Medicines of Ukraine, which allows quickly tracking changes in the structure of offers. To systematize the main characteristics of the studied drug of hop cones, to assess its strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats, a modern marketing method – SWOT-analysis has been used. In the process of research, methods of system analysis, monitoring, logical generalization, grouping of marketing research, etc. were used. Results. The methodology of research has been developed and justified. The main types of pharmacological activity of extracts from hop raw materials have been reviewed. A comprehensive study of the drug from hop cones using the SWOT-analysis method has allowed analyzing its strengths and weaknesses, which can contribute to or hamper the progress and consolidation of this drug in a certain market segment. It was revealed that the strengths of the drug are much greater than the weaknesses, and this speaks in favor of its competitiveness in the pharmaceutical market of Ukraine. The discussion of the results. The medical and marketing expediency of developing a new medicinal preparation with a dry extract of hop cones in the form of capsules for use in gastroenterology have been proved
INDICATORS OF THE CYTOKINE SYSTEM AS MARKERS FOR THE COMPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT IN PATIENTS WHO WENT THROUGH DENTAL IMPLANTATION
Authors: Matolych Ulyana
Published: November 2017

According to clinical surveys, peri-implantitis develops in 12–43% of cases, mucositis — in 60-80% of patients with dental implants. The universal regulatory function is performed by immune system mediators – cytokines (interleukins – IL). The purpose of this research is to determine the functional condition of the cytokine system in blood serum at dental implantation in order to improve the early diagnosis of inflammatory complications. The research aim: to find out the features of immunological parameters changes in peripheral blood at mucositis, peri-implantitis in dynamics. Depending on the nosological nature of the inflammatory complications that arose in the peri-implant zone at the initial stage, the patients were divided into two groups: 1st – 14 patients with dental mucositis, 2nd – 12 patients with dental peri-implantitis of the I-II degree. The control group consisted of 15 patients who had no inflammatory complications.The level of IL-6, IL-8 and IL-17 in blood serum was defined by applying enzyme multiplied immunoassay using the set of chemical agents “Diaclone”. There were no probable changes in the cytokines system with mucositis. The obtained results of laboratory and clinical studies indicate that dental peri-implantitis features with decrease in IL-6, increase in IL-8, IL-17 levels. That is why implantation requires thorough preliminary diagnostics, namely determination of patients' cytokine status. Assessment of the functional condition of the body cytokines system may be important for determining the strategy of dental implantation and prevention of early postoperative complications