bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cell wall integrity modulates Arabidopsis thaliana cell cycle gene expression in a cytokinin- and nitrate reductase-dependent manner
Authors: Gigli-Bisceglia Nora , Engelsdorf Timo , Strnad Miroslav , Vaahtera Lauri , Khan Ghazanfar Abbas , Jamoune Amel , Alipanah Leila , Novák Ondřej , Persson Staffan , Hejatko Jan , Hamann Thorsten
Published: September 2018

During plant growth and defense, cell cycle activity needs to be coordinated with cell wall integrity. Little is known about how coordination is achieved. Here we investigated coordination in Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings by studying the impact of cell wall damage (CWD, caused by cellulose biosynthesis inhibition) on cytokinin homeostasis, cell cycle gene expression and shape in root tips. CWD inhibited cell cycle gene expression and increased transition zone cell width in an osmo-sensitive manner. These results were correlated with CWD-induced, osmo-sensitive changes in cytokinin homeostasis. Expression of CYTOKININ OXIDASE/DEHYDROGENASE2 and 3 (CKX2, CKX3), encoding cytokinin-degrading enzymes was induced by CWD and reduced by osmoticum treatment. In nitrate reductase1 nitrate reductase2 (nia1 nia2) seedlings, neither CKX2 and CKX3 transcript levels were increased nor cell cycle gene expression repressed by CWD. Moreover, established CWD-induced responses like jasmonic acid, salicylic acid and lignin production, were also absent, implying a central role of NIA1- and NIA2-mediated processes in regulation of CWD responses. These results suggest that CWD enhances cytokinin degradation rates through a NIA1 and NIA2-mediated process, subsequently attenuating cell cycle gene expression.
Rethinking the evolution of the human foot: insights from experimental research
Authors: Holowka Nicholas B. , Lieberman Daniel E.
Published: September 2018

Adaptive explanations for modern human foot anatomy have long fascinated evolutionary biologists because of the dramatic differences between our feet and those of our closest living relatives, the great apes. Morphological features, including hallucal opposability, toe length and the longitudinal arch, have traditionally been used to dichotomize human and great ape feet as being adapted for bipedal walking and arboreal locomotion, respectively. However, recent biomechanical models of human foot function and experimental investigations of great ape locomotion have undermined this simple dichotomy. Here, we review this research, focusing on the biomechanics of foot strike, push-off and elastic energy storage in the foot, and show that humans and great apes share some underappreciated, surprising similarities in foot function, such as use of plantigrady and ability to stiffen the midfoot. We also show that several unique features of the human foot, including a spring-like longitudinal arch and short toes, are likely adaptations to long distance running. We use this framework to interpret the fossil record and argue that the human foot passed through three evolutionary stages: first, a great ape-like foot adapted for arboreal locomotion but with some adaptations for bipedal walking; second, a foot adapted for effective bipedal walking but retaining some arboreal grasping adaptations; and third, a human-like foot adapted for enhanced economy during long-distance walking and running that had lost its prehensility. Based on this scenario, we suggest that selection for bipedal running played a major role in the loss of arboreal adaptations.
Aerobic capacities and swimming performance of Polar cod (Boreogadus saidaLepechin) under ocean acidification and warming conditions
Authors: Kunz Kristina Lore , Claireaux Guy , Pörtner Hans-Otto , Knust Rainer , Mark Felix Christopher
Published: September 2018

Polar cod, Boreogadus saida, is an important prey species in the Arctic ecosystem, yet its habitat is changing rapidly: Climate change, through rising seawater temperatures and CO2 concentrations, is projected to be most pronounced in Arctic waters. This study aimed at investigating the influence of ocean acidification and warming on maximum performance parameters of B. saida as indicators for the species’ acclimation capacities under environmental conditions projected for the end of this century. After four months at four acclimation temperatures (0, 3, 6, 8°C) each combined with two PCO2 levels (390 and 1170 µatm), aerobic capacities and swimming performance of B. saida were recorded following a Ucrit protocol. At both CO2 levels, standard metabolic rate (SMR) was elevated at the highest acclimation temperature indicating thermal limitations. Maximum metabolic rate (MMR) increased continuously with temperature, suggesting an optimum temperature for aerobic scope for exercise (ASex) at 6°C. Aerobic swimming performance (Ugait) increased with acclimation temperature irrespective of CO2 levels, while critical swimming speed (Ucrit) did not reveal any clear trend with temperature. Hypercapnia evoked an increase in MMR (and thereby ASex). However, swimming performance (both Ugait and Ucrit) was impaired under elevated near-future PCO2 conditions, indicating reduced efficiencies of oxygen turnover. The contribution of anaerobic metabolism to swimming performance was overall very low, and further reduced under hypercapnia. Our results revealed high sensitivities of maximum performance parameters (MMR, Ugait, Ucrit) of B. saida to ocean acidification. Impaired swimming capacity under ocean acidification may reflect reduced future competitive strength of B. saida.
The yellow specialist: droneflyEristalis tenaxprefers different yellow colours for landing and proboscis extension
Authors: An Lina , Neimann Alexander , Eberling Eugen , Algora Hanna , Brings Sebastian , Lunau Klaus
Published: September 2018

Droneflies, imagoes of the hoverfly Eristalis tenax, are known to possess a preference for yellow flowers, i.e. they prefer to visit yellow flowers and prefer to extend the proboscis to yellow colours. In this study we disentangle these colour preferences by investigating the landing reaction and proboscis reflex with particular reference to intensity, spectral purity and dominant wavelength of colour stimuli and their UV-reflection properties. In multiple choice tests naïve and non-trained flies prefer to land on yellow colours independent of its UV-reflection, but also accept blue, white and pink colours if UV-absorbing and of effectual brightness. Flies trained to land on other colours than yellow still prefer yellow colours to some extent. Moreover, the flies prefer bright over dark yellow colours even if trained to dark yellow ones. The flies refuse to land on dark colours of all colour hues. Naïve flies exhibit the proboscis reflex only to pure yellow pollen. These experiments show for the first time that landing in Droneflies is triggered by yellow colours independent of UV-reflection properties, but the proboscis extension by strongly UV- and blue-absorbing yellow colours. The ability to discriminate colours is better than predicted by the categorical colour vision model. The colour preferences in E. tenax seem a fine-tuned ability to visit yellow flowers displaying an ultraviolet bull's eye colour pattern.
Insect fat body cell morphology and response to cold stress is modulated by acclimation
Authors: Des Marteaux Lauren E. , Štětina Tomáš , Koštál Vladimír
Published: September 2018

Mechanistic understanding about the nature of cellular cryoinjury and mechanisms by which some animals survive freezing while others do not, is currently lacking. Here we exploited the broadly-manipulable freeze tolerance of larval malt flies (Chymomyza costata) to uncover cell and tissue morphological changes associated with freeze mortality. Diapause induction, cold acclimation, and dietary proline supplementation generate malt fly variants ranging from weakly to extremely freeze tolerant. Using confocal microscopy and immunostaining of the fat body, Malpighian tubules, and anterior midgut we described tissue and cytoskeletal (F-actin and α-tubulin) morphologies among these variants after exposure to various cold stresses (from chilling at -5°C to extreme freezing at -196°C), and upon recovery from cold exposure. Fat body tissue appeared to be the most susceptible to cryoinjury; freezing caused coalescence of lipid droplets, loss of α-tubulin structure, and apparent aggregation of F-actin. A combination of diapause and cold acclimation substantially lowered the temperature at which these morphological disruptions occurred. Larvae that recovered from a freezing challenge repaired F-actin aggregation but repaired neither lipid droplet coalescence nor α-tubulin structure. Our observations indicate that lipid coalescence and damage to α-tubulin are non-lethal forms of freeze injury, and suggest that repair or removal (rather than protection) of actin proteins is a potential mechanism of acquired freeze tolerance.
Case Report: Clinical manifestation and dental management of Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome
Authors: Yousry Yasmin Mohamed , EL-Latif Amr Ezzat Abd , El-Gawad Randa Youssef Abd
Published: September 2018

Background:Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome (PLS) is considered a rare syndrome, which is characterized by the presence of palmar-plantar hyperkeratosis and aggressively progressing periodontitis that finally leads to premature loss of both deciduous and permanent teeth.

Case report:A four-year-old Egyptian boy presented with a maternal complaint that her child suffers from early loss of many teeth, presence of loose teeth along with an asymptomatic swelling related to the upper anterior area. The patient was diagnosed with PLS. A symptomatic management and prevention program was followed and the swelling was excised; afterwards diagnosed as peripheral ossifying fibroma.

Conclusion:Early recognition and intervention for patients with PLS is essential to avoid the threat of being edentulous if left unmanaged.
Ultrasound imaging aids the learning of the landmark technique for lumbar puncture in novice learners in a secure training environment
Authors: Lundsgaard Rune Sarauw
Published: September 2018

Background: Performing a lumbar puncture (LP) is a key skill to master for doctors in the emergency department (ED), but the level of success and rate of complications still differs considerably. Studies have shown that LP is attempted at a different level than intended in 30% of cases when the classical landmark technique is used. Ultrasound-assisted LP can reduce the risk of failed LP, possible by its ability to visualize the relevant anatomy of the spine, but only a few studies have considered its potential in learning environments with novice learners.

Methods: Medical students and first-year trainee doctors who had never performed a LP in a clinical setting were asked to locate and mark the exact location of where to insert the needle when performing a LP by first using the classical landmark technique secondly by use of ultrasound. Corrections of the marked locations were registered for each attempt. Each participant marked three different healthy volunteers in both sitting and laying positions.

Results: The accuracy in LP by landmarking as a total of correct markings (“unchanged”) vs. a total of incorrect markings (“changed”) improved significantly in both the sitting (p = 0.028) and lying positions (p=0.002). All participants were positive about the use of ultrasound when learning how to identify the correct LP marking, mostly because of improved understanding of the anatomical structures and improved confidence in the succeeding attempts.

Conclusion: Ultrasound can assist and potentially increase the learning of landmark techniques in novice learners in a secure training environment. Visualizing the underlying anatomical structures of the landmark technique in this way can add a second level of security for the learner for the future practice of LP.
Case Report: Three's a crowd: a case report examining the diagnostic and pharmacokinetic challenges in HIV-tuberculous meningitis-malaria co-infection
Authors: Ellis Jayne , Eneh Prosperity C. , Ssebambulidde Kenneth , Rutakingirwa Morris K. , Lamorde Mohammed , Rhein Joshua , Cresswell Fiona V. , Boulware David R. , Nicol Melanie R.
Published: September 2018

In 2016, 10.4 million cases of tuberculosis (TB) were reported globally. Malaria also continues to be a global public health threat. Due to marked epidemiological overlap in the global burden of TB and malaria, co-infection does occur.

An HIV-infected, 32-year-old male presented with a two-week history of headache with fevers to Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda. Five months prior, he was diagnosed with pulmonary TB. He endorsed poor adherence to anti-tuberculous medications. Mycobacterium tuberculosis in CSF was confirmed on Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra. On day 2, he was initiated on dexamethasone at 0.4mg/kg/day and induction TB-medications were re-commenced (rifampicin, isoniazid, ethambutol, pyrazinamide) for TBM. He continued to spike high-grade fevers, a peripheral blood smear showed P. falciparum parasites despite a negative malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT). He received three doses of IV artesunate and then completed 3 days of oral artemether/lumefantrine. To our knowledge this is the first published case of HIV-TBM-malaria co-infection.

TBM/malaria co-infection poses a number of management challenges. Due to potential overlap in symptoms between TBM and malaria, it is important to remain vigilant for co-infection. Access to accurate parasitological diagnostics is essential, as RDT use continues to expand, it is essential that clinicians are aware of the potential for false negative results. Anti-malarial therapeutic options are limited due to important drug-drug interactions (DDIs). Rifampicin is a potent enzyme inducer of several hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes, this induction results in reduced plasma concentrations of several anti-malarial medications. Despite recognition of potential DDIs between rifampicin and artemisinin compounds, and rifampicin and quinine, no treatment guidelines currently exist for managing patients with co-infection.

There is both an urgent need for the development of new anti-malarial drugs which do not interact with rifampicin and for pharmacokinetic studies to guide dose modification of existing anti-malarial drugs to inform clinical practice guidelines.
ЭНЕРГЕТИЧЕСКИЙ ДИАЛОГ РОССИИ И ЕС: СОТРУДНИЧЕСТВО ИЛИ КОНКУРЕНЦИЯ?
Authors: Kinyakin Andrey Alexeevich , Napara Alina Sergeevna , Kopyl Maria Vadimovna , Prefilova Maria Igorevna , Kostina Anastasia Aleksandrovna , Sirychenko Katerina
Published: September 2018

Статья представляет собой сборник материалов «круглого стола» на тему: «Энергетический диалог России и ЕС: сотрудничество или конкуренция?», который был проведен на факультете гуманитарных и социальных наук Российского университета дружбы народов 28 марта 2018 г. и в котором приняли участие эксперты-политологи, сотрудники и аспиранты кафедры сравнительной политологии РУДН, а также аспиранты ряда зарубежных вузов. В рамках него был рассмотрен широкий круг вопросов, связанный с энергетическим сотрудничеством России и Европейского Союза: ролью России и ЕС в глобальной энергетике, основными направлениями и тенденциями энергодиалога России-ЕС, проблемами и перспективами энергетического сотрудничества на современном этапе, энергетической эффективностью, энергетической безопасностью, геополитическими и геоэкономическими аспектами сотрудничества и влиянием фактора «третьих стран».
МЕТОДИКА ПРОЕКТНО-ИССЛЕДОВАТЕЛЬСКОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ УЧАЩИХСЯ НА УРОКАХ ФИЗИКИ
Authors: Kharitonova Anna Anatolievna , Ilkaeva Laysan Aseevna , Mishina Anastasia Aleksandrovna
Published: September 2018

Цель. Статья посвящена актуальной проблеме организации и проведения проектно-исследовательской деятельности учащихся в современной школе. Предметом анализа выступают технологии творческой деятельности. Авторы ставят своей целью разработать методику организации и проведения проектно-исследовательской деятельности учащихся в процессе обучения физике на основе технологического подхода.Метод или методология проведения работы. В основу исследования положен системно-деятельностный и технологический подходы.Результаты. Авторами представлен анализ результатов констатирующего эксперимента, дана классификация видов проектно-исследовательской деятельности. Сделан обобщенный анализ возможностей учебно-методических комплектов по физике для определения тематики проектно-исследователькой деятельности. Представлена методика, раскрыты структура и содержание всех этапов проектно-исследовательской деятельности.Область применения результатов. Результаты исследования могут быть применены в сфере образования в качестве методической поддержки практикующему учителю, занимающемуся технологиями творческой деятельности учащихся в процессе обучения.
ИНСТИТУЦИОНАЛИЗАЦИЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЙ ОБЩЕСТВЕННОЙ ПОЛЬЗЫ: МЕТОДОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ ПОДХОДЫ
Authors: Dondokova Butidma Borisovna
Published: September 2018

Цель. Статья посвящена актуальной в условиях развития социальной сферы проблеме институционального становления организаций общественной пользы. Предметом исследования выступают методологические подходы к проблеме институционализации организаций общественной пользы. Автор ставит своей целью раскрыть возможности методологических подходов, применяемых к анализу категории институционализации организаций общественной пользы.Метод или методология. Основу исследования образуют общенаучные теоретические методы, среди которых типологический и системный подходы.Результаты. Результаты работы заключаются в том, что автор описывает возможности теоретико-методологических подходов к определению причин, структурных элементов, динамики и социальных функций организаций общественной пользы. Автор констатирует отсутствие целостной и развернутой концептуализации институционализации организаций общественной пользы. Среди указанных подходов отдельно рассматривается неоинституционализм как методология исследования, позволяющая рассматривать процессы становления института в контексте соотношения формальных и неформальных правил взаимодействия.Область применения результатов. Результаты исследования могут быть применены в сфере изучения становления гражданского общества и проектирования развития социальной сферы.
ВЛИЯНИЕ СТИЛЯ РУКОВОДСТВА НА ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКУЮ БЕЗОПАСНОСТЬ СОТРУДНИКОВ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЙ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ
Authors: Kislyakov Pavel Aleksandrovich , Romanova Anzhela Valerievna , Belyakova Nataliya Vladimirovna , Morozov Vladimir Aleksandrovich
Published: September 2018

В статье представлены результаты исследования взаимовлияний стиля руководства, групповой мотивации и психологического климата, как показателей психологической безопасности сотрудников образовательной организации.Объектом исследования выступили трудовые коллективы двух дошкольных образовательных организаций. Предметом исследования – показатели психологической безопасности сотрудников дошкольных образовательных организаций.Методологическую основу составили подходы социальной психологии (А.И. Донцов, Е.Б. Перелыгина, Ю.П. Зинченко), психологии труда (М.А. Котик) и акмеологии (А.А. Деркач, И.С. Бусыгина) к исследованию корпоративной безопасности и педагогической психологии к исследованию психологической безопасности образовательной среды (И.А. Баева, В.А. Ясвин).Методы. Для исследования показателей психологической безопасности сотрудников образовательных организации использовались стандартизированные методики: «Определение стиля руководства трудовым коллективом» (В.П. Захарова, А.Л. Журавлева), «Шкала психологической атмосферы» (Ф. Фидлер), «Формирование положительной групповой мотивации» (В.А. Розанова).Результаты работы. Проведенное исследование показало, что в образовательной организации с демократическим стилем руководства сотрудники чувствуют себя в большей психологической безопасности по сравнению с сотрудниками в образовательной организации с авторитарными стилем руководства. Сделаны выводы относительно необходимости установления личностно-доверительного, демократического стиля взаимодействия в организации, как между сотрудниками, так и между руководителем и сотрудниками; укрепления идентификационных, ценностных оснований образовательной организации.Область применения: результаты исследования могут использоваться в системе образования при проектировании психологически безопасной среды образовательной организации; в системе подготовки и переподготовки педагогических кадров по вопросам организации и управления в образовании.
РАЗВИТИЕ КОМПОНЕНТОВ ЭМОЦИОНАЛЬНОГО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТА ОПЕРАТОРОВ КОНТАКТНОГО ЦЕНТРА
Authors: Sudakova Ekaterina Nikolaevna
Published: September 2018

Цель. Основу статьи составляют результаты экспериментального исследования влияния краткосрочного тренинга развития эмоционального интеллекта на рост уровня компонентов ЭИ у операторов контактного центра.Метод и методология проведения работы. В исследовании участвовали 53 оператора контактного центра телекоммуникационной компании: 23 человека составили экспериментальную группу и прошли тренинг, направленный на развитие эмоционального интеллекта, 30 человек составили контрольную группу. Группы не отличались по возрасту и среднему стажу работы. Для определения уровня эмоционального интеллекта использовался опросник «ЭмИн» Д.В. Люсина.Результаты исследования не выявили статистически значимых изменений в компонентах эмоционального интеллекта. Качественный анализ проявил некоторые особенности восприятия эмоций у участников экспериментальной группы: средние и максимальные значения компонентов ЭИ в экспериментальной группе увеличились после тренинга, в интервью участники отметили, что стали обращать больше внимания на свои эмоции и эмоции окружающих.Область применения результатов. Результаты могут быть применены при планировании обучения и развития сотрудников контактных центров. Развитие эмоционального интеллекта сотрудников на рабочем месте формирует лучшее понимания собственных эмоций, эмоций клиентов и коллег, что может способствовать повышению их эмоционального благополучия.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ ПРИТЯЗАНИЙ СТУДЕНТОВ В ПРОЦЕССЕ ИЗУЧЕНИЯ ИНОСТРАННОГО ЯЗЫКА
Authors: Smolovik Olga Vasilyevna , Shutova Natalya Vadimovna
Published: September 2018

Статья посвящена экспериментальному исследованию притязаний студентов в процессе изучения иностранного языка на разных этапах обучения в ВУЗе. В статье представлен краткий анализ работ, посвященных влиянию мотивации и притязаний личности на успешность овладения иностранным языком. Анализируются экспериментальные материалы, позволяющие выявить специфику притязаний студентов разных курсов в процессе изучения иностранного языка.Целью исследования является изучение особенностей притязаний студентов на разных этапах обучения в ВУЗе в процессе изучения иностранного языка. Методологическую основу исследования составили теоретический анализ психологических работ по проблеме исследования, эмпирические методы исследования, количественный и качественный анализ эмпирических данных. Результаты. Полученные экспериментальные данные показывают, что большинство студентов при традиционном обучении в ВУЗе имеют средний и низкий уровни притязаний при изучении иностранного языка, что негативно сказывается на процессе и результате деятельности студентов.Область применения результатов. Материалы исследования могут быть применены в системе высшего психолого-педагогического образования в курсах «Возрастная психология», «Педагогическая психология», «Психология высшей школы», а также использованы в системе переподготовки и повышения квалификации преподавателей.
ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ МЕТОДОВ ЭРИКСОНОВСКОЙ ГИПНОТЕРАПИИ В КОСМЕТОЛОГИИ НА ПРИМЕРЕ ПРОЦЕДУРЫ СКУЛЬПТУРНОГО МАССАЖА ЛИЦА ПО ТИБЕТСКОЙ ТЕХНИКЕ
Authors: Maltseva Tatiana Vyacheslavovna , Kazakova Polina Olegovna , Kazakov Anton Alexandrovich
Published: September 2018

Цель. Недостаточная информированность людей о гипнозе и, как следствие, распространенные заблуждения, порождающие чувство страха перед данным методом психотерапии, не препятствуют его активному использованию в различных направлениях медицины.Целью нашего исследования стало изучение эффективности методов эриксоновской гипнотерапии в рамках косметологии на примере процедуры скульптурного массажа лица по тибетской технике.Материалы и методы. В исследовании участвовали 22 женщины в возрасте от 22 до 69 лет (средний возраст 43,52±10,34 лет). Контрольную группу составили 22 женщины от 35 до 66 лет (средний возраст 48,81±10,33 лет). Участницы, по собственному желанию, были распределены на контрольную и экспериментальную группы. В ходе исследования, каждой участнице экспериментальной группы проводилось три сеанса скульптурного массажа лица по тибетской технике в сочетании с эриксоновской гипнотерапией.Критерием оценки эффективности стал анализ изменения линии бровей, рассчитываемый по формуле: «наружный кантус-точка назиона» (КН) / расстояние «наружный кантус-бровь» (КБ)»(Сергиенко В.И., Кулаков А.А., Петросян Н.Э., Петросян Э.А.), а так же опросник САН: самочувствие, активность, настроение (В.А. Доскин, Н.А. Лаврентьева, В.Б. Шарай и М.П. Мирошников).Результаты. Объективные результаты исследования, оцениваемые при помощи критерия Манн-Уитни, оказались в зоне незначимости. По объективным показателям психологического состояния исследуемых различий в сеансах с гипнотической индукцией и без нее нет. По субъективным высказываниям в экспериментальной группе намного реже присутствовали ощущения болезненности процедуры (14 %), а в контрольной группе на болезненность процедуры жаловались все участницы (100%).Заключение. Использование методов эриксоновской терапии во время проведения болезненной техники массажа дает эффект обезболивания, процедура переносится мягче, с субъективно положительными эмоциями. Субъективные отзывы участниц наводят на мысль о необходимости дополнительного исследования возможностей использования техник эриксоновской гипнотерапии в рамках современной косметологии и дерматовенерологии, либо разработки специального инструментария для оценки результатов воздействия гипнотической индукции.
PENGARUH KAPASITAS SUMBERDAYA MANUSIA, PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI, DAN PENGENDALIAN INTERN AKUNTANSI TERHADAP NILAI INFORMASI PELAPORAN KEUANGAN PEMERINTAH DAERAH, STUDI PADA PEMERINTAH
Authors: Kartika Hendira Rita , Amalia Dewi
Published: September 2018

This research aims to understand the influence of the capacity of human resources, the utilization of information technology, internal control and accounting on the value of information reporting local government finance. Of respondents in this research is the head and staff the subsection accounting and finance at penatausahaan skpd magelang city of central java province. The number of respondents in this research is 65. Data collection done by means of spreading the questionnaire directly to the secretariat skpd magelang city. The technique of analysis of data using linear regression analysis double. The result of testing on each of the independent variable shows that the capacity of human resources have influence on the information the government financial reporting magelang the city. While the use of information technology and control of internal accounting have no influence on the information the government financial reporting Magelang city
ANALISIS PENGARUH RASIO PROFITABILITAS DAN ECONOMIC VALUE ADDED (EVA) TERHADAP RETURN SAHAM Studi pada Perusahaan yang Tercatat Aktif dalam LQ 45 di BEI Perioda 2008-2012
Authors: Triwahyuningtyas Triwahyuningtyas , Winarso Beni Suhendra
Published: September 2018

This research aims to analyse the influence of the ratio of profitability and economic value added (EVA) company shares in return for the period 2008-2012 LQ 45. Data obtained from icmd and stock prices publication with a period of 2008-2012 .This research is a population of 45 companies and the total sample as many as 12 companies with sampling purposive past the stage. Dependent variable used in research is return stock, while the independent variable in the research is the ratio of profitability consisting of return on investment (ROI), net profit margin (NPM), gross profit margin ( gpm ) , earnings per share (EPS), and economic value added (EVA). Research result indicates that in the f roi, said the independent variable npm, gpm, eps, the yield on the first day, and eve three days before, and dd-4, influential jointly on the dependent variable (shares) and return on the first day because of return (0,032) H-3 ( 0,008 ) and H-4 ( 0,045 ) have a significance & it; 0.05.While this suggests that roi t have influence on the yield on the yield H+ 1 first day, and three days before, npm have influence on H-4 shares in return, return gpm have influence on the yield on the stocks return H+ 2 eps has an effect on the yield on the stocks return h and eva have influence on the yield on H-3 and H-2 of return
ANALISIS PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN DANA ZAKAT TERHADAP PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT Studi pada Badan Amil Zakat dan Lembaga Amil Zakat di Yogyakarta
Authors: Ussolikhah Ufi Nida , Hidayah Khusnul
Published: September 2018

This research explains the problem whether the used of zakat funds against Badan Amil Zakat and Lembaga Amil Zakat in Yogyakarta have effect toward society empowerment. This research aim is to obtain empirical evidence of the effect of using zakat fund in Badan Amil Zakat and Lembaga Amil Zakat in Yogyakarta. The data used in this research is primary data. The sampling technique is purposive sampling. Whereas, the method used to gather data is interview and questionnaire. The data were analyzed using validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test and regression test. The result of this research were processed usig SPSS program version 16 for windows indicate the effect of using zakat funds towards society empowerment. It obtained Y =20,089 + 1,294 Y as regression equation. Based on regression equation, the independent variable will change 1,294 for each change in unit of independent variable. In the conclusion, the variable of used zakat fund has an effect toward society empowerment.
PENGARUH GENDER, TEKANAN KETAATAN,PENGETAHUAN, KEAHLIAN, DAN PENGALAMAN TERHADAP KUALITAS AUDIT STUDI PADA INSPEKTORAT PROVINSI DIY
Authors: Wulan Felia Nawang , Yuniarto Arif Sapta
Published: September 2018

This study examines the influence of gender, compliance pressure, audit knowledge, expertise, and auditor experience to audit quality. The respondents in this study were auditors who worked in The Inspectorate of DIY. The number of auditor who observed in this study was 40 auditors. They came from some auditors who worked in The Inspectorate of DIY. The method of determining the sample was purposive sampling method, the data processing methods that used by researcher were the multiple regression analysis. The result shows that the gender,compliance pressure, audit knowledge, expertise, and auditor experience simultaneously and significantly to audit quality.
Perineal trauma: A women's health and wellbeing issue
Authors: Steen Mary , Diaz Monica
Published: September 2018

Perineal trauma and its consequences are important areas for women's health and wellbeing. Many women throughout the world will sustain some degree of perineal and vaginal injury during childbirth. Perineal trauma is associated with significant short and long-term health problems that have significant negative effects on women's wellbeing and quality of life. Therefore, it is essential that midwives who provide care and support to women during the childbirth continuum are educated and trained to provide the best care possible based on the most current up-to-date evidence. This article will give an overview of current evidence for perineal care during the childbirth continuum.
Improving induction of labour for women through the development of a new pathway
Authors: Wier Jacqueline , Hinchey-Beer Sonya , Walker Lyndsay
Published: September 2018

Background

Although induction of labour is a safe procedure for the pregnant woman at term, the process is not without risk. In recognition of these challenges associated with induction, an audit of local service provision was undertaken.

Aim

To identify problems with the existing induction service.

Methods

This was a retrospective analysis of women's notes from May to December 2016. All patient records of pregnant women who had received induction during this time (n=870) were examined, as well as complaints and feedback received by the service.

Findings

The audit identified several issues that would need to be addressed if the service was to be improved. These concerns were divided into two groups: the pregnant woman's perspective and service provision issues.

Conclusion

A new induction of labour pathway was created that aimed to address some of the concerns identified by the audit, and improve the care that women received. A further audit was conducted to assess the improvement in care as a result.
Research and expert opinion on siting a stoma: a review of the literature
Authors: Burch Jennie
Published: September 2018

Marking the optimal position for a stoma on the patient's body before an operation is likely to result in fewer postoperative problems such as appliance leakage. A literature search was undertaken to examine and evaluate current practice internationally. Four recent articles describe the procedure; these articles were consensus documents or expert opinion, with limited robust research to support the statements made. Despite some variations in techniques, there was general agreement within the articles. Interestingly, when comparing recent and historical information on stoma siting, there were reassuringly few changes. Thus, in practice, although poorly researched, it is considered essential for people to have their stoma site marked as part of their preoperative preparation before elective stoma-forming surgery.
Cyber Threat in Interstate Relations: Case of US-Russia Cyber Tensions
Authors: Dr. Muhammad Riaz Shad
Published: September 2018

The 20th century was overshadowed by conventional military threats, whereas the 21st century has witnessed the preeminence of non-conventional security threats, including terrorism, transnational crime, civil wars, environmental degeneration and information/cyber insecurity.

Among these, cyber threat is the most advanced, complicated and ungoverned in the realm of interstate relations in view of technological advancement, lawlessness of cyberspace and widening scope of the arena. Thanks to globalization, advances in information and communication technologies (ICTs) are diffusing across societies and internet is becoming a universal and prominent phenomenon. This necessitates increased dependence of today's society on ICTs as micro to macro level governance tends to rapidly shift into digital form. Consequently, the domain of this digital world—cyber space—constitutes an essential element of states' operational activities in social, economic, political and military arenas. Given the positive-negative use of technology, cyberspace provides opportunities to improve and facilitate human life, but simultaneously poses serious threats to both individual and national security. Cyber threats range from non-kinetic such as cybercrime, espionage, hacking and information propaganda to kinetic, viz. cyber warfare. The focus of this article is two-fold. First, it explains the degree of seriousness of cyber threat in interstate relations. Second, it illustrates the impact of alleged Russian cyber intrusion into the US electoral system on US-Russia relations, and zeroes in on the underlying cyber issues between them.
Sino-Indian Border Conflict and Implications for Bilateral Relations
Authors: Maira Qaddos
Published: September 2018

The dynamism of Sino-Indian relations is a key determinant of the connectivity, geopolitics and geo-economics of the region and a driver of politics and economy of South Asia. China and India are collaborating with each other in multiple sectors but at the same time they are unable to resolve their border disputes. Due to that, tensions on the border are a routine matter. In June 2017, a border conflict escalated to a ten weeks military standoff at the Doklam Plateau, i.e., an area claimed by China and owned by Bhutan. There was a continuous threat that military stalemate will turn into a full-fledged war anytime but nevertheless the conflict ended without any major confrontation. There were certain factors including geopolitical situation, trade relations, economic ties, power imbalance and international image, etc. that led to de-escalation of conflict. The paper recommends that both the nations have to work on some permanent solutions for resolution of these territorial disputes because they may sabotage the peace process anytime affecting not only the bilateral relations but peace and harmony of the entire South Asian region.
REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA SOBRE A EFICÁCIA DE ESTRATÉGIAS NÃO FARMACOLÓGICAS NO TRATAMENTO DA ANSIEDADE: USO DA MUSICOTERAPIA E DA ACUPUNTURA
Authors: Lubian Luisa , Bossardi Carina Nunes
Published: September 2018

A ansiedade é um fator que acomete diversas pessoas na atualidade. O objetivo deste estudo é analisar os efeitos de duas técnicas – musicoterapia e acupuntura – como estratégias no tratamento da ansiedade, por meio de estudos empíricos acerca do tema. Para avaliar o contexto ‘ansiedade’, foram utilizados os descritores "ansiedade e acupuntura" e "ansiedade e musicoterapia" nas bases LILACS e SciELO, com publicações de 2007 a 2017. Foi feita uma tabela, avaliando os tipos de pesquisa, os participantes, o objetivo e o enfoque da pesquisa, os métodos utilizados e os principais resultados. Constatou-se eficácia estatisticamente significativa na maioria dos artigos analisados, de forma parcial ou definitiva. Entretanto, houve carência de dados por parte da musicoterapia, o que indica a necessidade de maiores estudos científicos na área, tendo em vista que podem ser importantes estratégias para a redução da ansiedade, como comprovado nos artigos analisados, principalmente na ala oncológica e da fibromialgia. Espera-se que os resultados dessa pesquisa possam gerar reflexões ao campo do tratamento da ansiedade e contribuições às práticas e às estratégias de saúde, visando proporcionar um tratamento complementar eficaz e que melhore a qualidade de vida da população.
EDUCAÇÃO ALIMENTAR E NUTRICIONAL PARA GRUPOS VULNERÁVEIS: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA DAS VIVÊNCIAS DE EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA
Authors: Henn Rosana , Almeida Elisabeth Barth , Guedes Mariana Reiser , Dos Santos Alexandra Christiane Cabral , Ott Ana Paula Corteze , Vargas Ana Júlia , Pacheco Bruna Thais , Andrade Camila Thaís , Da Cruz Franciele Aparecida de Souza , Natividade Gabriela Maria , Dallago Gabriella , Pessoa Letícia de Souza
Published: September 2018

A Educação Alimentar e Nutricional é um campo de conhecimento e de prática contínua e permanente, transdisciplinar, intersetorial e multiprofissional que visa promover a prática autônoma e voluntária de hábitos alimentares saudáveis. Este trabalho objetivou relatar as práticas de extensão realizadas com usuários de dois CRAS, um CCI e um CMU do município de Itajaí-SC, no decorrer do ano de 2017, considerando a percepção dos acadêmicos envolvidos e a participação dos usuários assistidos por um projeto de extensão. Todos os materiais utilizados nas oficinas foram previamente elaborados pelas extensionistas, sob orientação das professoras envolvidas no projeto. Foram abordados assuntos relacionados à alimentação saudável, consumo de açúcares, gorduras e alimentos industrializados, mitos e verdades sobre alimentação, sazonalidade das frutas e exposição solar, alimentação e hidratação no verão. As atividades realizadas permitiram, a todos os envolvidos, a troca de saberes. Ressalta-se a importância do envolvimento acadêmico em projetos de extensão, o que possibilita o contato direto com a comunidade, permitindo que os conteúdos abordados durante a graduação estejam vinculados com a prática.
Comparative anatomical and micromorphological study of some Rumex species (Polygonaceae)
Authors: Keshavarzi Maryam , Ebrahimi Farzaneh , Mosaferi Samaneh
Published: September 2018

Rumex (Polygonaceae) is a large genus of annual, biennial and perennial species in temperate regions of the world. In Iran it is represented by 23 species and some hybrids classified in three subgenera. The species identification is difficult due to the importance of fruit features in species separation despite the fact, that plants lose their flower and some other features while bearing fruits. Providing the individuals with the proper set of diagnostic features is very difficult. There are inadequate anatomical studies of Rumex. The present study reports the first detailed stem anatomy and epidermis micromorphology of 6 species of Rumex in Iran. Main aims of this study were to find the diagnostic value of the adopted features. Cross sections were made by hand and double colored. Dorsal and ventral leaf epidermises were studied by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Results of stem anatomical study showed that collateral vascular bundle is only present in R. chalepensis and oxalate calcium druse crystals were only absent in R. elbrusensis. The micro-morphological study of epidermis showed that all species studied had anisocytic stomata type, but there were differences in the epidermis and stomata cell size. Species relationships based on the results have been discussed.
Optimization of Fluorochemical Finish Concentration for Liquid Repellency Treatment of 100% Cotton Fabric and Resulting Physical Properties
Authors: Mehta Sunidhi
Published: September 2018

This study is focused on optimizing fluorochemical urethane finish concentration for treatment of 100% cotton fabric. Fluorochemical urethane (FU) is a newer innovation with a shorter fluorocarbon chain (C4), is free from perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS), and thus is a safer alternative to older C6- or C8-based fluorocarbons. The finish concentration was optimized based on the liquid repellency (water and oil repellency) and its influence on selected physical properties of the fabric. In addition, the laundering durability of the repellency effect was studied as well. The results indicate that a 80 g/L concentration of fluorochemical urethane was the optimal finish concentration for 100% cotton woven fabric based on desired liquid repellency and physical properties of the fabric.
A New Environmentally-Friendly Method of Dyeing Lyocell/Cotton Blended Fabrics
Authors: Toprak Tuba , Şardağ Sibel , Anis Pervin
Published: September 2018

In this study, three different dyeing processes were applied to knitted fabrics made of Tencel-brand lyocell fiber and cotton in different ratios. The processes in this study consisted of scouring, bleaching, and dyeing. Using fabrics consisting of various lyocell and cotton blend ratios, color and fastness properties were evaluated. The reasons for this process diversity were to develop optimal processes for these fabric blends and to investigate the possibility of defibrillation, bleach residue removal, and dyeing in the same bath. Results indicated that lyocell/cotton blended fabrics containing 50% or more of cotton could be dyed in the bleaching bath. Alkaline washing only was sufficient for fabrics with a lyocell ratio of 75% or greater, resulting in chemical and energy savings.
Financial Control as a Means of Cognition of the Financal Activities: Theoretical and Legal Aspects
Authors: CHERNADCHUK Viktor D. , CHERNADCHUK Тamara O. , KLOCHKO Alyona M.
Published: September 2018

The article deals with the actual issues of the financial control from the point of view not only as a type of activity, management function or institution of the financial law, but also as a means of knowledge of the financial activity. The result of such cognition is an establishment of the actual state of affairs in the sphere of the financial activity by comparing them (comparisons) and assessing their compliance with the normative model of financial activity, in terms of legality and efficiency, detecting deviations from this model (violations of the financial legislation) and other negative trends, and as well as developing and taking measures to bring actual financial activity to its normative model. The global experience of financial control organization confirms the need to reorganize the existing system of state financial control in Ukraine and determines the need to create an organizational structure for establishing a system of external and internal financial control at the appropriate methodological and regulatory basis. One of the prerequisites for improvement of financial legislation is the cognition not only the results of the financial activity, but also the conditions, factors and circumstances the presence of which contributes to a violation of financial legislation, the causes of these violations, etc. The results of control measures, despite the selectivity of controlled entities and the limited range of these entities, are part of that initial empirical material, which requires cognition, which can result in a generalized conclusion on the state of financial activity as a whole. The article proposes the author's vision of the directions of further improvement of financial legislation of Ukraine and the influence on the development of this branch of legislation of the results of financial control.
Problems of Internal Control Organization at Enterprises of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors: KHUANYSH Lena
Published: September 2018

The relevance of the problem is conditioned by the need for the organization of internal control in commercial organizations. Indeed, both the safety of their property and cash, achievement of financial goals and objectives by the company, and the avoidance of errors in accounting and tax accounting, which ultimately lead to a distortion of financial and tax reporting, depend on internal control. Errors and inaccuracies, deliberate violations can lead to sanctions from inspection bodies or are capable of misleading the shareholders (participants) and partners of the organization in the event of a distortion of the reporting. The purpose of the article is to develop recommendations for commercial organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the improvement of internal control systems based on foreign practice. The leading methods of research of this problem are: questionnaire that allows you to obtain, based on a certain sample, actual results that allow you to evaluate the development of the internal control system of the enterprises under study; modeling that allows you to create an internal control model for large trading companies. This article presents the main approaches to the organization of internal control systems used in Kazakhstan companies operating in the sphere of industrial production enterprises. Features and problems of their application are also revealed, recommendations and optimal models for improving these systems are formulated, taking into account the modern needs of the developing business. The materials of the article are of practical value to trading companies, as the presented models and recommendations for improving the internal control system are aimed at improving financial control in the business of such entities, bringing these systems closer to international standards and increasing control effectiveness (more rapid identification of errors and violations, that happen in the accounting process and financial transactions).