bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Systemic resistance induction in ‘Ortanique’ tangor
Authors: Kirinus Marines Batalha Moreno , Silva Pricila Santos da , Barreto Caroline Farias , Oliveira Roberto Pedroso de , Malgarim Marcelo Barbosa
Published: March 2019

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the quality of ‘Ortanique’ tangor, in the post-harvest and refrigerated storage after application of pre-harvest resistance inducers, in the 2015 and 2016 crops. The experimental design in the field was in completely randomized blocks, in a single factorial scheme. The treatment factor was composed of the following resistance inducers [without inducer, selenium (Se), silicon (Si), acibenzolar-s-methyl (ASM), methyl jasmonate (MeJa), thiamethoxam (TMT) and imidacloprid (IMI)]. In the laboratory, the design used was the same as that established in the field, but in a two-factorial scheme, where factor A was composed of the same inducers and factor B, for the storage period [zero (fruits that were not submitted to storage) and 30 days (Cold chamber 5±1°C, relative humidity 85 to 95%)], with simulation of the commercialization time (7 days at 20±1°C). The following analysis were performed: coloration (L *, a *, b * and hue), fresh mass loss, rot index, soluble solids (SS), pH, titratable acidity (TA), SS/TA ratio, ascorbic acid, phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity. The application of resistance inducers reduces the percentage of fresh mass loss and fruit rot after 30 days of refrigerated storage. Inducers keep phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity, both in pulp and fruit peel, over the storage period. The inducers Si, MeJa and IMI provide phytochemicals improvement, when compared to the control.
Empirical Evidence on the Relation between Fiscal Credibility and Central Bank Credibility: The Brazilian case
Authors: Montes Gabriel , Oliveira Ana Jordânia de , Nicolay Rodolfo
Published: March 2019

Abstract Since the early 1990s, several countries have adopted inflation targeting (IT). However, IT may not be sufficient to ensure fiscal discipline, and governments can still pursue irresponsible fiscal policies under IT. The adoption of irresponsible policies, which lead to a weak fiscal credibility, could undermine the credibility of the central bank. In the present study, we investigate whether a correlation between fiscal credibility and central bank credibility exists. The study contributes to the literature since it presents evidence on the relation between fiscal credibility and central bank credibility. The empirical analysis uses different econometric techniques (OLS, GMM and TOBIT). The findings suggest a positive relation between fiscal credibility and central bank credibility
A Teoria Protoindustrial: origem, desenvolvimento e atualidade
Authors: Medeiros Felipe Lima de , Prado Luiz Carlos Delorme
Published: March 2019

Resumo Antes da Revolução Industrial propriamente dita, a indústria estava em expansão na Europa tanto em produto total como em mão de obra ocupada. Essa expansão ocorreu sob um regime produtivo bastante diferente do que viria a caracterizar a Revolução Industrial. Franklin Mendels batizou esse regime de protoindústria e defendeu que seu desenvolvimento foi um catalisador para a industrialização moderna posterior. Mendels criou assim uma linha de pesquisa que foi desenvolvida e criticada por diversos autores. Este trabalho retoma a teoria protoindustrial e seus principais desenvolvimentos assim como reavalia suas críticas e seu poder heurístico atual.
Ocurrence and risk factors associated with Mycoplasma agalactiae infection in dairy goat herds of Paraíba State, Brazil
Authors: Matos Rodrigo A.T. , Santos Sandra B. , Alves Renato V. , Silva Ednaldo J. , Marinho Melânia L. , Júnior José Wilton P. , Mota Rinaldo A. , Garino Júnior Felicio
Published: March 2019

ABSTRACT: Mycoplasmosis is a disease that may cause severe economical losses in goat and sheep herds, and it is associated with mastitis, polyarthritis, agalactia, conjunctivitis, pneumonia and reproductive failure. The objective of this study was to determine the occurrence of Mycoplasma agalactiae in milk samples and investigate the main risk factors associated with infection in goats from farms of the state of Paraíba, Brazil. For Mycoplasma agalactiae diagnosis, 251 milk samples were submitted to DNA extraction using a commercially available kit, following the manufacturer’s instructions and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) was performed. In addition, questionnaires were applied to identify the main risk factors associated with contagious agalactia. Out of the two hundred fifty-one samples analyzed, 50 (19.9%, I.C. 15.1-25.4%) were PCR positive for M. agalactiae. In the risk factors analysis, some associations were observed for the following variables: size of the herd (P<0.001, OR=7.1, I.C. 2.4-20.6), replacement of farm animals (P<0.001, OR=4.7, I.C. 1.8-12.2) and participation of animals in fairs and exhibitions (P=0.029, OR=2.0, I.C.1.0-3.9). The results allowed confirming the occurrence of Mycoplasma agalactiae in milk samples of goats from Paraíba. Therefore, it is strictly necessary to monitor dairy goat flocks and to raise the awareness of farmers about the economic importance of the disease, since it causes severe economic losses for producers of the state. Identification of risk factors is essential for adoption of control measures and for the correction of the management factors in farms where there are animals with positive diagnosis, avoiding, so, pathogen dissemination.
Evaluation of tear production in juvenile opossum using three different methods
Authors: Oria Arianne P. , Raposo Ana C. , Araujo Nayone L.L.C. , Romano João V. , Martins-Filho Emanoel F. , Gomes Junior Deusdete , Galera Paula D.
Published: March 2019

ABSTRACT: The establishment of parameters for tear production in different species is important for better understanding eye´s health and is one of the components of the ophthalmic semiological technique. Particularities derived from the anatomophysiology of non-domestic species induce the search for more reliable methodologies. The aim was to evaluate and compare tear production of white-eared opossum (Didelphis albiventris) and Brazilian common opossum (Didelphis aurita) by three different methods. Fifteen individuals of each species, juveniles, healthy, of both sexes, with 60 to 90 days of life, were physically restrained. Phenol red thread test (PRTT), endodontic absorbent paper point tear test (EAPPTT) and modified -Schirmer tear test (mSTT) were performed. PRTT was the most difficult to perform because of the wire malleability, while EAPPTT was more feasible for both species. The median ± semi-quartile range for PRTT were 19.79±2.61mm/15 “and 5.22±2.92mm/15”, for EAPPTT were 16.25±1.82mm/min and 10.9±3.04mm/min, and for STTm were 0±1.63mm/min and 0±1.63mm/min for white-eared opossum and Brazilian common opossum respectively. There was no difference between the right and left eye neither sex. A significant difference was obtained for the same test to different species. No significant correlation was found between the tests for both species. The description of tear production parameters for juvenile white-eared opossum and Brazilian common opossum may be used as a tool, which will allow the early diagnosis of ocular diseases.
B-mode and Doppler ultrasonography in the assessment of the common carotid arteries of equines and mules and the relation with body mass, age and neck circumference
Authors: Fogaça Jéssica L. , Castiglioni Maria C.R. , Vettorato Michel C. , Andrade Danilo G.A. , Puoli-Filho José N.P. , Fernandes Marco A.R. , Machado Vânia M.V.
Published: March 2019

ABSTRACT: As age increases, changes in cardiovascular anatomy and physiology occur, even in the absence of disease. Thus, studies of vessel hemodynamics are considered primordial to detect any cardiovascular changes. The objective of this study has been to describe the parameters of B-mode and spectral Doppler ultrasonography in the evaluation of the common carotid arteries of 11 equine and 11 mules, and correlate with age, body mass and neck circumferences. The diameters, intima - media thickness (IMT), resistivity index (RI), pulsatility index (PI), systolic velocity (SV), diastolic velocity (DV), maximum velocity (MV), vascular flow index (VFI), body mass, age, circumference and neck length. Ultrasonographic variables were evaluated in three different region called cranial, middle and caudal. Equine females presented higher values regarding the body mass, age and neck length, as compared to the neck circumferences of the animals, those of the mules were superior. The age of the mules had a positive correlation with the body mass, diameter and neck circumferences, it has a negative correlation between age and vessel diameters. The body mass of the mules had a positive correlation with age and vessel diameters, and with vessel diameters and neck circumferences in equine females. The RI and PI variables had a positive correlation with body mass for mules, and with age for equine females. The DV had a negative correlation with body mass for both equine and mule females. Regarding the variables MV and VFI, age correlated negatively for mules, while it was not significant for equine females. It found a difference between equine females and mules in the correlations performed, with body mass, age, neck circumferences and between B-mode and Doppler ultrasonography variables.
Sedative and electrocardiographic effects of low dose dexmedetomidine in healthy cats
Authors: Carvalho Elizabeth Regina , Champion Tatiana , Vilani Ricardo G. D’Otaviano C. , Freitas Gabrielle C. , Ambrosini Francielli , Silva Gabrieli A. , Gonçalves Karine S. , Fischborn Julio Cezar J.
Published: March 2019

ABSTRACT: In feline veterinary practice sedation is often needed to perform diagnostic or minimally invasive procedures, minimize stress, and facilitate handling. The mortality rate of cats undergoing sedation is significantly higher than dogs, so it is fundamental that the sedatives provide good cardiovascular stability. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist utilized in cats to provide sedation and analgesia, although studies have been utilized high doses, and markedly hemodynamic impairments were reported. The aim of this study was to prospectively investigate how the sedative and electrocardiographic effects of a low dose of DEX performing in cats. Eleven healthy cats were recruited; baseline sedative score, systolic arterial pressure, electrocardiography, and vasovagal tonus index (VVTI) were assessed, and repeated after ten minutes of DEX 5μg/kg intramuscularly (IM). A smooth sedation was noticed, and emesis and sialorrhea were common adverse effects, observed on average seven minutes after IM injection. Furthermore, electrocardiographic effects of a low dose of DEX mainly include decreases on heart rate, and increases on T-wave amplitude. The augmentation on VVTI and appearance of respiratory sinus arrhythmia, as well as sinus bradycardia in some cats, suggesting that DEX enhances parasympathetic tonus in healthy cats, and therefore will be best avoid in patients at risk for bradycardia.
Use of different fixation times and application of two immunohistochemical methods for detection of KIT and Ki67 proteins in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors
Authors: Santos Alex dos , Nascimento Harlan H.L. , Flores Mariana M. , Kommers Glaucia D.
Published: March 2019

ABSTRACT: Due to the high prevalence of mast cell tumors (MCTs) in the diagnostic routine, several factors, especially prognostic, have been sought to determine the biological behavior of these neoplasms. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is one of the main tools utilized to biologically differentiate more aggressive tumors from less aggressive ones. However, some immunostainings are influenced by formalin fixation, interfering with the results. This is both a retrospective and prospective study of MCTs diagnosed in laboratory routine. A total of 25 samples, without knowledge about fixation time, were analyzed in the retrospective study, whereas 12 samples, with known fixation times, were assessed in the prospective study. Two histologic grading systems (Patnaik and Kiupel), special staining of toluidine blue, and IHC for KIT and Ki67 proteins were applied in both studies. Additionally, two amplification systems (biotinylated and non-biotinylated) for Ki67 protein and counting of the argyrophilic nucleolar organizing regions (AgNOR method) were tested in the prospective study. In the retrospective study, greater agreement between the evaluating pathologists was observed when the Kiupel system was used. IHC staining for KIT protein was effective in both studies, regardless of fixation time. IHC staining for Ki67 protein was highly sensitive to formaldehyde, and staining failure was observed in 56% of the cases in the retrospective study. In the prospective study, samples fixed for longer than 24 hours showed a reduction in the number of stained cells (altering the determination of the cell growth fraction) or showed absence of IHC staining in both amplification systems. The use of the AgNOR method to evaluate the rate of cell proliferation may be an alternative when the fixation time of the neoplasm is unknown or longer than 24 hours.
Risk of exposure of farms and subsistence nurseries to contact with wild boar in southern Mato Grosso do Sul
Authors: Braz Paulo H. , Oliveira Maxwell R. , Silva Virgínia S. , Tomas Walfrido M. , Juliano Raquel S. , Moreira Thamy A. , Zimmermann Namor P. , Pellegrin Aiesca O.
Published: March 2019

ABSTRACT: With the advancement of wild boar distribution in the rural environment, its impacts are not limited to health in the pig sector, but the requirements for monitoring and control of the species are requirements laid down by the OIE for the recognition of classical swine fever free zone status. The construction of ecological models of favorability or suitability for the occurrence of pest species are necessary tools for the decision making on priority areas of management aiming at risk management. This work aims to map the level of suitability for the occurrence of wild boar in the southern state of Mato Grosso do Sul, as well as to identify the main risk variables for contact with the wild boar and evaluate the biosecurity measures adopted by commercial farms integrated in the south of the State of Mato Grosso do Sul. To evaluate the risk potential of wild boar for commercial and subsistence swine farming in southern Mato Grosso do Sul, a model of environmental suitability was constructed for this species in the swine producing region. This model considered different environmental strata, being the selection of the layers considered the physiological and behavioral characteristics of the species. In parallel, interviews were carried out in a sample of commercial farms integrating the region to survey the perception of the presence of the invasive species and the biosafety measures adopted. The results of this work indicate that the risk of contact among wild boars and animals reared in closed production systems may be high in the study area and only establishment of appropriate biosecurity measures that consider the characteristics and habits of the boar may prevent the intrusion of this species and contact with domestic swine. The built model can be considered of high reliability and it is recommended to apply it to other areas of the state, being a useful tool for the productive sector, environmental agencies and decision makers.
Clinical and pathological aspects of bovine lymphoma affecting the spinal cord
Authors: Mello Lauren S. , Panziera Welden , Bandinelli Marcele B. , Sonne Luciana , Driemeier David , Pavarini Saulo P.
Published: March 2019

ABSTRACT: Clinical and pathological features of bovine lymphoma involving the spinal cord were evaluated through a retrospective study of the necropsy database from 2005 to 2017. Thirty-four cases of bovine lymphoma were found, 24 of which had central nervous system involvement restricted to the spinal cord. All cattle were Holstein cows 2.5-12 years-old (median age, six years-old). The clinical course was 7-21 days, and the main neurological sign was pelvic limb paresis (81.8%). The lymphoma often affected the spinal cord in a multifocal manner. Lumbar segments were the mostly affected sites (23/24), followed by the sacral segments and cauda equina (20/24), cervical (5/24) and thoracic (5/24) segments. Tumors were in the epidural space, peripheral to the pachymeninges (extradural) and between layers of adipose tissue. In addition, two cases had progressive hemorrhagic myelomalacia. Further organs affected included the lymph nodes (100%), abomasum (79.2%), heart (75%) and kidneys (45.8%). Microscopically, all lymphomas had a diffuse pattern, with no meningeal or medullar infiltration. According to the REAL/WHO classification, all these neoplasms were mature B-cell lymphomas. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) was observed in 95.8% (23/24) of the cases. The following subtypes were observed in the DLBCL group in descending order: immunoblastic (60.9%, 14/23), centroblastic (26.1%, 6/23), anaplastic (8.7%, 2/23) and T-cell rich (4.3%, 1/23).
Upper and lower bounds for annuities and life insurance from incomplete mortality data
Authors: Souza Filipe Costa de
Published: March 2019

ABSTRACT This study aimed to set upper and lower bounds for the expected present value of whole life annuities and whole life insurance policies from incomplete mortality data, generalizing previous results on life expectancy. Since its inception, in the 17th century, actuarial science has been devoted to the study of annuities and insurance plans. Thus, setting intervals that provide an initial idea about the cost of these products using incomplete mortality data represents a theoretical contribution to the area and this may have major applications in markets lacking historical records or those having little reliability of mortality data, as well as in new markets still poorly explored. For both the continuous and discrete cases, upper and lower bounds were constructed for the expected present value of whole life annuities and whole life insurance policies, contracted by a person currently aged x, based on information about the expected present value of these respective financial products subscribed to by a person of age x + n and the probability that an individual of age x survives to at least age x + n. Through the bounds of a continuous annuity, in an environment where the instantaneous interest rate is equal to zero, the results shown also set bounds for the complete life expectancy, which implies that the contribution of this research generalizes previous results in the literature. It was also found that, for both annuities and insurance plans, the length of constructed intervals increases as the data gap size increases and it decreases as the survival curve becomes more rectangular. Illustratively, bounds for life expectancy at 40 and 60 years of age, for the 10 municipalities showing the highest life expectancy at birth in Brazil in 2010, were constructed by using data available in the Atlas of Human Development in Brazil.
Short-term overreaction in equity ETFs following extreme one-day returns
Authors: Lobão Júlio , Costa Ana Isabel
Published: March 2019

Abstract This paper investigates the short-term price predictability of US equity Exchange Trade Funds (ETFs) in reaction to one-day extreme returns. We also assess the cross-section features associated to price overreaction following extreme price movements. The literature on the short-term overreaction of ETFs is rather scarce. Furthermore, existing studies tend to focus on delimited historical periods, which makes their results difficult to generalize. Our paper fills this gap by considering a comprehensive sample of ETFs over an extended period of time. In addition, we are the first to study the effect of the prevailing market trend and of liquidity on the patterns of overreaction and subsequent price reversal of ETFs. Being the major ETFs the most actively traded equity securities on the US stock exchanges, their performance and characteristics are of interest by themselves. Our findings suggest that market regulators should concentrate their resources on overseeing the ETF pricing that occurs after-hours. For market practitioners, our results indicate the existence of profitable market opportunities after large price movements. In the present study, we tested the significance of the mean returns for the period immediately after extreme returns. We also conducted a multivariate analysis where the price reversal was regressed against the cross section features of the ETFs under study. We contribute to the literature on ETF price formation as we document, for the first time, the existence of a stark contrast in the reaction to extreme price movements in these assets during normal hours and after-hours periods. On average, the extreme returns that occur in the after-hours period represent an overreaction, leading to a price reversal in the following period. In addition, we show that both tax-motivated trading and noise trading play a role in the pattern of ETF overreaction and reversal.
Clinical and Prognostic Characteristics of 53 Cases of Extracranial Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor in Children. A Single-Institute Experience from 2007 to 2017
Authors: Cheng Haiyan , Yang Shen , Cai Siyu , Ma Xiaoli , Qin Hong , Zhang Weiping , Fu Libing , Zeng Qi , Wen Mingjie , Peng Xiaoxia , Wang Huanmin
Published: March 2019

Background

The aim of this study is to add to the current knowledge regarding extracranial malignant rhabdoid tumor (MRT), a rare and highly aggressive tumor that occurs most commonly in infants and young children.

Patients and Methods

A retrospective medical record review was conducted on 53 patients with pathologically confirmed MRT in Beijing Children's Hospital between January 2007 and October 2017.

Results

Fifty-three patients were diagnosed with MRT at a median age of 16 months, including 32 cases of malignant rhabdoid tumor of the kidney (MRTK) and 21 cases of extrarenal extracranial rhabdoid tumor (EERT). Fourteen (14/32, 43.75%) patients with MRTK and five (5/21, 23.81%) patients with EERT had metastases at diagnosis, and quite a few number of cases occurred tumor rupture (26.42%). Among the 53 patients, 40 (75.47%) patients died, 10 (18.87%) patients survived, and 3 patients (5.66%) were lost to follow-up. Among the 40 dead patients, 38 patients died from rapid progression of the disease or tumor recurrence, and 2 patients died of severe postoperative complications. Most of the recurrent or relapsed cases (94.11%) occurred within 8 months, with a median time of 76 days after diagnosis. The overall survival rates of 3 years and 5 years for the entire cohort were 23.71% and 18.44%, respectively. After survival analysis, it was clear that a younger age at diagnosis and distant stage patients had relatively poor outcomes. The effect of treatment was the most difficult to analyze because patients were not treated uniformly. Statistically significant differences in survival were noted among patients treated with standard chemotherapy, total resection, and radiotherapy.

Conclusion

Extracranial MRT is still a highly aggressive tumor in children. Younger patients and those suffering from metastatic disease were most likely to have a poor outcome because of rapid progression or recurrence of the tumor.
Çalışmayan Ev Kadınlarının Mutluluk ve Kişisel Gelişim Yönelimi Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: YÜKSEL-SAHİN Fulya , TAŞKIN Tülay
Published: March 2019

Araştırmada, çalışmayan ev kadınlarının mutluluk ve
kişisel gelişim yönelimi düzeylerinin bazı kişisel değişkenlere göre
incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu, “uygun örnekleme”
yoluyla seçilmiştir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, çalışmayan 321 ev kadını
oluşturmuştur. Araştırmada gerekli verileri elde etmek için geçerlik ve
güvenirlik çalışmaları yapılmış olan “Oxford Kısa Mutluluk Ölçeği”, “Kişisel
Gelişim Yönelimi Ölçeği” ve “Kişisel Bilgiler Formu” kullanılmıştır. Verilerin
çözümlenmesinde SPSS 21 paket programı kullanılmıştır. Verilerin
çözümlenmesinde, Tek Yönlü Varyans Analizi Testi (ANOVA) ve Tukey Testi analizi
yapılmıştır. Araştırmada, anlamlılık düzeyi .05 olarak alınmıştır. Araştırmanın
sonucunda, ev kadınlarının çalışmama nedenleri sırası ile çocuklarına bakmak
için, çalışmak istemediği için, eşi çalışmasına izin vermediği için, geleneksel
yapıda kadınların çalışması uygun görünmediği için, iş bulamadığı için ve diğer
nedenler olarak belirtilmiştir. Araştırmanın sonucunda, ev kadınlarının % 49.1’inin mutluluk düzeyi düşükken, % 50.9’unun
mutluluk düzeyi yüksek çıkmıştır. Ev kadınlarının mutluluk düzeyleri
birbirlerine yakın çıkmıştır. Ayrıca, ev kadınlarının % 40.2’sinin kişisel
gelişim yönelimi düzeyi düşükken, % 59.8’inin kişisel gelişim yönelimi düzeyi
yüksek çıkmıştır. Araştırmanın sonucunda,
ev kadınlarının eğitim düzeylerine göre mutluluk düzeyleri arasında anlamlı
bir farklılık bulunmamıştır. Ancak, ev kadınlarının eğitim düzeylerine göre
kişisel gelişim yönelimi düzeyleri arasında anlamlı bir farklılık bulunmuştur.
Üniversite mezunu olan ev kadınlarının kişisel gelişim yönelimi düzeyi, ilkokul
mezunu olan ev kadınlarının kişisel gelişim yönelimi düzeylerinden anlamlı
olarak yüksek olduğu bulunmuştur. Yine, üniversite mezunu olan ev kadınlarının
kişisel gelişim yönelimi düzeyleri, lise mezunu olan ev kadınlarının kişisel
gelişim yönelimi düzeylerinden anlamlı olarak yüksek olduğu bulunmuştur. Araştırmanın
sonucunda, ev kadınlarının ekonomik gelirine göre kişisel gelişim yönelimi düzeyleri
arasında anlamlı bir farklılık bulunmamıştır. Ancak, ekonomik gelire göre mutluluk
düzeyleri arasında anlamlı bir farklılık bulunmuştur. Ekonomik geliri orta olan
ev kadınlarının mutluluk düzeyleri, ekonomik geliri düşük olan ev kadınlarının
mutluluk düzeylerinden anlamlı olarak yüksek olduğu bulunmuştur. Yine, ekonomik
geliri yüksek olan ev kadınlarının mutluluk düzeyleri, ekonomik geliri düşük
olan ev kadınlarının mutluluk düzeylerinden anlamlı olarak yüksek olduğu
bulunmuştur.
Publication Metrics as a Tool for Measuring Research Productivity and Their Relation to Motivation
Authors: Kalgin Alexander , Kalgina Olga , Lebedeva Anna
Published: March 2019

The article presents an analytical review of literature on publication metrics as a tool of performance management in academia. Issues of quantitative re­search assessment are investigated in the light of modern views of motivation, in particular through the lens of self-determination theory. The article provi­des an insight into empirical studies on the effects of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation on publication productivity, research quality and subjective well­being. Accumulated international experience in performance management is used as a basis for developing recommendations on how to improve academic governance.
THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ACTIVITIES THE SCHOOL OF MILITARY OFFICERS OF THE UKRAINIAN INSURGENT ARMY (AUGUST 1943 – JANUARY 1944)
Authors: Ponypaliak O.
Published: March 2019

he article explores the history of training officers and commanders of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UIA) in the military officer school. The author researched the creation and activities of the first commander schools UIA in Volyn region (the North-Western part of Ukraine) from August 1943 to January 1944. The author reviewed the character direction and working conditions of officer school under the code name "Druzhynnyky" and "Lisovi Сhorty". The author researched the historiography of the subject and the source base issues; analyzed the conditions, circumstances and the main reasons for establishment officers schools in UIA; studied personal biography military commanders of this field schools – Lev Chrysko ("Horyn", "Chris"), Vasyl Brylevskyi ("Borovyi") etc. In the work is given research training materials, literature, and instructions for the cadets and teachers of the military commander schools UIA. In general, the author studied the activities of the UPA officers' school in one of the first period of struggle Ukrainian liberation movement.
Modification of Fyodor Vasilyuk and Elena Sheryagina’s Technique of Comforting Strategies
Authors: Kholmogorova A.B. , Zaretsky V.K. , Klimenkova E.N. , Volozhanina N.S.
Published: March 2019

The article highlights the importance of exploring comforting strategies in the context of the modern social situation of development in young people. The authors emphasize its dramatic negative effect on young people’s mental health and describe current trends in psychological research to resist destructive social processes and to value comforting, compassion and self-compassion strategies as important for psychological well-being. The article presents a modification of F. Vasilyuk and E. Sheryagina’s Comforting Strategies Technique. The key element of the modification is a new methodology of data processing which relies on the concept of social support and the reflection and activity approach to dealing with learning challenges. The authors discuss outcomes of a validation study which used independent expert ratings and correlation analysis on a sample of 282 subjects that included school and college students, students of university programmes in psychology and teacher training, practicing psychologists and IT-specialists. The modified technique can be used to carry out differentiated evaluation of the support quality in different age and professional groups by identifying the correlation between the types of support differing in the efficacy to normalize emotional state and to create conditions for the development of mind.
Investigative Knowledge as Object of Interdisciplinary Research
Authors: Korma V. D. , Obraztsov V. A.
Published: March 2019

The paper is devoted to the current problems of theory and practice of cognitive activity of an investigating officer in the field of pre-trial criminal proceedings. The ideas expressed by the authors, the developed provisions and recommendations, characteristics and classifications concerning the subject, methods, means and technologies of the investigator’s cognitive mission are based on empirically established regularities of two groups (categories). The first is the regularities of criminal and related types of legally significant behavior (activity), as well as the process of its reflection in the material environment. The second group is the laws underlying the organization and implementation of anti-criminal investigative activities in the stages of initiation of criminal proceedings and preliminary investigation. Attention is given to the issues concerning the relation of investigative knowledge and recognition, essence and mechanisms of these forms (directions) of professional activity of the investigating officer, as well as the problem of formation, interaction and recognition of mental images of the acts containing indicia of crimes. Along with this, the paper reflects the concept definitions of investigative cognition and investigative recognition formulated by the authors.
Cyberbullying as a Deviation of the Right of Citizens to Freedom of Opinion on the Internet
Authors: Ivanova K. A. , Stepanov A. A. , Nemchinova E. V.
Published: March 2019

Due to the widespread internetization of public relations, the Internet has become one of the most important platforms for the implementation of civil rights and freedoms, including the freedom of expression. However, some users go beyond legitimate exercise of this right causing harm to others by their actions. Cyberbullying is one of the forms of such actions.

The purpose of the article is to draw the line between lawful expression of a negative opinion and cyberbullying while there is no necessary legal regulation in this field in the Russian legislation. To achieve this goal, the authors study the social and legal nature of cyberbullying relying on Russian and foreign experience. The paper highlights two cases of mass cyberbullying that took place in Russia in 2018 and caused a major public outcry.

The authors conclude that the line between cyber-bullying and implementation of the freedom of expression is the deliberate focus of the former on causing moral suffering to the opponent and its unilateral nature. In addition, the paper focuses on the need for self-regulation of citizens on the Internet in order to protect public morality, as well as filling the existing legal gap.17
Organized Crime as a Form of Self-Determination of Crime
Authors: Bochkareva E. V.
Published: March 2019

The paper discusses the influence of organized crime on the criminalization of modern Russian society — the so-called self-determination of crime. To effectively counteract the self-determination of crime, a comprehensive study of all its forms and mechanisms is necessary, special emphasis should be placed on organized crime due to its heightened social danger. The proposed approach allows a deeper and more precise study of self-determination of organized crime and related phenomena. Recently, there has been a transformation of domestic organized crime into economic crime, which explains the deep criminalization of the Russian economy. The paper also discusses another form of self-determination of crime that is closely related to organized crime — corruption. The Russian experience in combating organized crime highlights the need to develop an integrated strategy in this area. The results of the study can be applied in the educational process in the study of the Criminology Course in higher educational institutions.
Classification of crimes in designing criminal procedure regulations
Authors: Kulev A. G. , Kuleva L. O.
Published: March 2019

The rules on categorization of crimes are substantive and legal by their nature. Nevertheless, they have a great influence on the state and development of criminal procedural matter. It is proposed to divide the provisions of the Criminal Procedural Code of the Russian Federation, which reflect the provisions of Art. 15 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, into two groups. The first group includes the norms of criminal proceedings that are a kind of logical continuation of criminal law regulations related to exemption from criminal liability and punishment. The second group consists of strictly procedural rules that are not directly dependent on the substantive law: the composition of the bench, jurisdiction and competence of criminal cases, bail hearing, negotiations control and recording, the return of a criminal case to the prosecutor. Particular attention is given to the possibility for the court to change the classification of crimes. Based on the studied theoretical sources and court practice, the authors make suggestions aimed at improving the existing criminal procedure legislation and optimizing its application in the framework of the issues raised.
Fatal rhinocerebral mucormycosis in a patient with ulcerative colitis receiving azathioprine and corticosteroid
Authors: Najafi Narges , Kermani Firoozeh , Gholinejad Ghadi Nahid , Aghili Seyed Reza , Seifi Zahra , Roilides Emmanuel , Shokohi Tahereh
Published: March 2019

Background and Purpose: Rhinocerebral mucormycosis is a rare fatal fungal infectionwhich is on a growing trend, particularly among immunocompromised patients.Immunosuppressive drugs, including corticosteroids and antimetabolites, increase therisk of this infection. Herein, we reported the case of fulminant rhinocerebralmucormycosis in a patient with ulcerative colitis receiving azathioprine andcorticosteroid.Case report: A 58-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital in a state of coma withan extensive necrosis in her nose. She was afflicted with intestinal bleeding after 1month of fasting and was treated with azathioprine and a high dose of prednisolone forulcerative colitis 2 months prior to hospital admission. The direct microscopicexamination of the necrotic tissues of the paranasal sinuses showed several non-septatehyphae consistent with Mucorales. Culture media yielded Rhizopus species, which wasidentified as Rhizopus oryzae by internal transcribed spacer polymerase chain reactionsequencing. Despite the implementation of surgical and pharmaceutical (liposomalamphotericin B) treatments, the patient expired after 2 weeks of admission.Conclusion: The gastroenterologists should be aware of the adverse effect ofimmunosuppressive drugs they prescribe for the treatment of inflammatory boweldisease.
A Randomized Controlled Study of Vitamin D in the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea
Authors: ÖZEL Ayşegül , ATEŞ Seda , ŞEVKET Osman , ÖZDEMİR Mucize , İLHAN Gülşah , DAVUTOĞLU Ebru
Published: March 2019

Aim: The aim of this study was evaluating the effectiveness of vitamin D in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.Material and Methods: A total of 142 patients between 16 and 35 years of age who were admitted to a university hospital and diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea were included in the study in a randomized controlled manner. Cases were randomized into three groups of 667 IU vitamin D once a day, 200 IU vitamin E once a day and 400 mg ibuprofen twice a day. The treatment was given two days before the expected date of menstruation and the first three days of menstruation. Treatment was continued in two consecutive cycles. Severity of menstrual pain was measured with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), as the primary outcome. Need for using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during two-month study period was evaluated as the secondary outcome.Results: There were no significant difference in age, body mass index and baseline VAS scores between groups. Pain severity of vitamin D group after treatment was found as low as in the ibuprofen group. Median VAS scores of vitamin D, vitamin E and ibuprofen groups were 5 (1-10), 7 (1-10) and 7 (2-10), respectively after treatment (p<0.001). Requirement of NSAIDs was significantly less in vitamin D group than the vitamin E group (27.3% vs 65.9%, p<0.001). There were no side effects in groups.Conclusion: Both vitamin D and E are effective in alleviation the pain of primary dysmenorrhea, however the effect of vitamin D is clearer.
Diferencias en la percepción de estilos parentales entre jóvenes y adultos de las mismas familias
Authors: González Ramírez Mónica , Landero Hernández René
Published: March 2019

Se presenta una versión breve del cuestionario de prácticas parentales en formatos para padres e hijos. Losobjetivos fueron: (1) proponer y evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de una versión breve del Cuestionario dePrácticas Parentales en formatos para padres y para adolescentes, y (2) comparar la percepción que tienen sobrelos estilos parentales, padres y adolescentes de las mismas familias. La muestra se compone de 307 jóvenes y 197padres, de los cuales 73 eran pares (73 padres y 73 adolescentes de las mismas familias). Para la reducción delcuestionario se realizó análisis factorial exploratorio y confirmatorio, así como análisis de consistencia interna,quedando una versión de 30 ítems, 15 que evalúan estilo autoritario y 15 el estilo autoritativo, con estadísticosde bondad de ajuste adecuados para el AFC y alfa de Cronbach entre .88 y .93. Para la comparación de lapercepción de estilos parentales entre ambos grupos se utilizó la prueba de rangos de Wilcoxon, encontrandodiferencia significativa en el estilo autoritativo, mas no en el autoritario
Raport generalny – Transformacja systemów podatkowych w państwach BRICS – 25 lat doświadczeń oraz wyzwania na przyszłość – cz. I
Authors: Nykiel Włodzimierz , Kukulski Ziemowit
Published: March 2019

Niniejszy raport generalny powstał jako rezultat międzynarodowej konferencji nt. The Transformation of Tax Systems in the CEE and BRICS Countries – 25 years of experience and futu­re challenges zorganizowanej przez Centrum Dokumentacji i Studiów Podatkowych Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego we współpracy z Międzynarodowym Biurem Dokumentacji Podatkowej w Amsterdamie (International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) in Amsterdam), Fundacją Centrum Doku­mentacji i Studiów Podatkowych, Polskim Oddziałem Międzynarodowego Stowarzyszenia Podat­kowego (Polish Branch of International Fiscal Association, IFA). Konferencja ta odbyła się w dniach 9–10 października 2015 r. na Wydziale Prawa i Administracji Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego.Raport dotyczy ogólnych i szczegółowych aspektów transformacji systemów podatkowych i polity­ki podatkowej w państwach BRICS (Brazylia, Rosja, Indie, Republika Południowej Afryki) w latach 1990–2015 w różnych obszarach prawa podatkowego: materialnego, proceduralnego oraz międzyna­rodowego. W raporcie zidentyfikowano także przyszłe wyzwania stojące przez systemami podatkowy­mi państw BRICS. Zidentyfikowanie doświadczeń państw BRICS na polu transformacji ich systemów podatkowych oraz przyszłych wyzwań jest krokiem niezbędnym na drodze do tworzenia lepszej le­gislacji podatkowej, przystającej do potrzeb podatników i administracji podatkowej we współczesnym świecie. W raporcie omówiono m.in. zagadnienia związane z relacjami między prawem konstytucyj­nym a prawem podatkowym, standardy legislacji podatkowej, standardy i koncepcje polityki podat­kowej państw BRICS, problematykę oporu podatkowego, znaczenie i konstrukcję poszczególnych podatków, podatkowe aspekty zachęt podatkowych dla działalności badawczej i rozwojowej i innych ulg podatkowych, a także rodzajów interpretacji przepisów prawa podatkowego, proceduralnych gwarancji ochrony praw podatników i ich skuteczności. Ponadto w raporcie przeanalizowano rolę i znaczenie jednostronnych, dwustronnych i wielostronnych środków zapobiegających podwójnemu opodatkowaniu, w tym wpływ Konwencji Modelowej OECD w sprawie podatku od dochodu i kapita­łu, Konwencji Modelowej ONZ w sprawie unikania podwójnego opodatkowania między państwami rozwiniętymi a rozwijającymi się oraz OECD/G20 Planu Działań BEPS.
Análise comparativa de variações espaciais da linha de costa do nordeste da ilha do Cardoso
Authors: Drezza Marina Betetto , Oliveira Regina Celia de , Cheliz Pedro Michelutti
Published: March 2019

A linha de costa da Ilha do Cardoso, situada no Complexo Lagunar Cananéia-Iguape do litoral sul de São Paulo, possui fortes oscilações em períodos cronológicos recentes, possíveis de serem representados em documentos cartográficos que apontem a dinâmica de funcionamento dos processos no limite da linha de costa.Esta pesquisa dá ênfase na análise da oscilação da linha de costa no setor nordeste da Ilha, onde os processos apontam para maior oscilação dos limites da linha de costa, fato pode indicar maior nível de instabilidade e efeito evolutivo dos processos morfodinâmicos do período de 2000 a 2016, por períodos quinquenais.Os resultados, permitiram criar correlações com os trabalhos realizados na mesma área por CHELIZ (2015), comprovando a dinâmica de evolução dos processos no limite da linha de costa.
Avaliação do efeito da adição de um agente antimicrobiano na sorção e solubilidade de um selante de fóssulas e fissuras
Authors: Tersi Marina Borges , Pascon Fernanda Miori , Garcia Tabatha Marina Trevizor , Kantovitz Kamila Rosamilia , Rontani Regina Maria Puppin
Published: March 2019

O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o efeito da adição de diacetato de clorexidina (CHX) a 0,1% e 0,2% a um selante resinoso comercial, na propriedade de sorção e solubilidade. Espécimes de material foram distribuídos nos grupos: S - selante resinoso (Fluorshield®- controle), S1 - selante resinoso + 0,1% de CHX e S2 - selante resinoso + 0,2% de CHX.
A study of the background in SERS (Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering) spectra
Authors: Silva Mateus Agostinho da , Santos Diego Pereira dos
Published: March 2019

The Raman spectrum enhancement can be obteined by using the surface plasmon resonance of a metal nanoparticle, this effect is known as SERS. In this work we present a study about the relationship between the background seen in the SERS spectra and the shape of the silver nanoparticle used to enhance the Raman signal.
Análise da radiopacidade e tempo de presa de cimentos de alta plasticidade
Authors: Mancilha Mateus Carvalho de , Silva Marina Angelica Marciano da , Pelepenko Lauter Eston , Zaia Alexandre Augusto , Soares Adriana de Jesus , Gomes Brenda Paula Figueiredo de Almeida , Almeida José Flávio Affonso de
Published: March 2019

O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a radiopacidade e tempo de presa de cimentos reparativos de alta plasticidade, MTA HP, MTA Flow, MTA Flow + 5% ZnO, e um cimento experimental e comparar com MTA Angelus, MTA Angelus + 5% Óxido de zinco (ZnO) .Métodos A radiopacidade e o tempo de presa foram determinados de acordo com as especificações ISO 6876/2001. Os resultados foram submetidos ao teste de normalidade de D'Agostino e Pearson. A análise estatística foi realizada pelo teste não paramétrico de Kruskal-Wallis e Dunn (p <0,05).Resultados A maior radiopacidade foi verificada para MTA Flow + 5% ZnO (p <0,05). Para o tempo de ajuste, os maiores valores foram encontrados para MTA (30,5 min), com diferença estatística em relação aos demais cimentos de teste (p> 0,05). Ao contrário, o MTA HP apresentou o menor tempo de ajuste (4,6 min) (p <0,05). Para o tempo final de ajuste, novamente o MTA apresentou os maiores valores (66,8 min), com diferença estatística em relação aos demais testes (p> 0,05). Conclusão Os cimentos de alta plasticidade testados apresentaram maior radiopacidade e menor tempo de preparo que a formulação convencional de MTA.
A atuação das centrais sindicais brasileiras no novo ciclo de greves
Authors: Santos Mateus Oliveira dos , Galvao Andreia
Published: March 2019

A presente pesquisa analisa a relação entre o novo ciclo de greves e o posicionamento político-ideológico das centrais sindicais na organização e comunicação com suas bases ante as demandas dos trabalhadores em seu local de trabalho, levando em consideração a conjuntura econômica e as políticas aplicadas pelos governos de Dilma (PT) e Temer (MDB).
Evolução sedimentar e pedogenética da formação Marília (grupo Bauru), na região de Gurinhatã (MG).
Authors: Souza Matheus Cardoso de , Batezelli Alessandro
Published: March 2019

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo estudar os depósitos e paleossolos da Formação Marília, a fim de elaborar um modelo de evolução sedimentar e pedogenética da unidade na região de Gurinhatã (MG). Para isso, foram realizadas descrições dos perfis de paleossolos, fácies, organização geométrica dos corpos rochosos e coleta de amostras para análises micromorfológicas em duas seções em afloramentos localizados na Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira - BR 364 nas proximidades de Gurinhatã. A partir das análises laboratoriais e dos dados coletados em campo identificou-se que os paleossolos se desenvolveram sobre barras arenosas depositadas em sistemas fluviais do tipo entrelaçado. Além disso, esses paleossolos indicam que houveram alternâncias entre períodos com maior predominância de sedimentação e erosão com períodos de calmaria, que possibilitaram a atuação da pedogênese.
Análise matricial das tensões de um guindaste
Authors: Dias Matheus de Oliveira , Silva Josue Labaki
Published: March 2019

Esse trabalho apresenta uma análise de tensões em um guindaste treliçado. Nesta análise, compara-se a distribuição de tensões no guindaste com a de uma viga em balanço. Observa-se que as propriedades geométricas que regem a distribuição de tensões na viga têm influência simular na distribuição de tensões no guindaste, embora neste estas propriedades geométricas não tenham o mesmo sentido físico.