bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Experience in the local use of 0.25% bupivacaine for the treatment of postoperative pain
Authors: Babina Y N , Konoplitsky V S , Kalinchuk O O , Dmytriiev D V , Nazarchuk O A , Andriets E V
Published: June 2019

According to British scientists, about 300 million operations are performed around the world annually. They cause acute postoperative pain, the management of which is crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Local anesthetic infiltration before closing the surgical incision is a commonly used technique in the operating room. This review focuses on the use of local anesthetic infiltration, 0.25% bupivacaine, into surgical incisions to reduce postoperative pain, as confirmed by an estimate of a reduction in the use of postoperative opioids and a visual analogue scale (VAS). The presented clinical cases and the combined analgesia scheme with infiltration of a local anesthetic into the postoperative wound were used to make it possible to argue about the effectiveness of anesthesia because on the peripheral mechanism of pain. Infiltration analgesia reduced the need for opioids and the time of stay in hospitals. It was concluded that there is a need for further research on methods of delivering anesthetics to postoperative wounds for pain management and improving the quality of treatment.
Effect of soft and semi-rigid ankle braces on kinematic and kinetic changes of the knee and ankle joints after forward and lateral drop landing in healthy young women
Authors: Maeda Noriaki , Urabe Yukio , Sasadai Junpei , Numano Shuhei , Fujishita Hironori , Morikawa Masanori , Gao Fan , Kobayashi Toshiki
Published: June 2019

BACKGROUND:

Ankle braces are commonly used to protect ankle joints from a sprain by restricting inversion. However, the difference between a soft brace (SB) and a semi-rigid brace (SRB) regarding kinematic and kinetic changes of the lower limb joints after forward and lateral drop landing is unknown.

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of SB and SRB, on kinematic and kinetic changes after each drop landing in healthy young women.

METHODS:

Ten female adults were assessed for one leg while wearing SB, SRB or non-brace (NB). For assessing kinematic and kinetic changes after drop landing, the participant jumped and landed forward and laterally with one leg on a force platform. Knee and ankle joint angle and moment, peak ground reaction force (pGRF), time to peak GRF (TpGRF), the rate of force development (RFD) and GRF impulse (impulse) were measured.

RESULTS:

The results indicated that knee flexion angle, TpGRF, RFD, and impulse were significantly different between SRB and NB after forward drop landing. SRB demonstrated significant increases in RFD and decreases in impulse.

CONCLUSIONS:

Semi rigid brace may be beneficial in providing more restriction to the ankle joint for preventing ankle sprains during landing.
Factors influencing scoring in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Authors: Barber Justin M. , Rollins Evan S.
Published: June 2019

Scores of 464 dunks (of 682) in the 1984-2016 NBA Slam Dunk Contests (SDCs) were analyzed. Nonparametric regression was used to analyze the elements of dunks themselves ( R2 = 0.44). Residuals were the dependent variable in a linear mixed-model with contest formatting and superlative variables as fixed effects; contestant and year were random effects. SDC scores were significantly influenced by the elements of a given dunk such as whether a pass was thrown, if the contestant rotated his body while airborne, or spun his arm while possessing the ball. Dunking later in the scheduled sequence increased scores in the initial round. Higher contestant popularity (measured by proportional newspaper mentions) and competing in home arenas increased scores. Replacing missed dunks reduced scores. Histrionic displays that were exhibited prior to dunking but were uninvolved in the execution of the dunk itself increased scores. Greater dunk novelty and judge experience reduced scores. The results are interpreted to show that athleticism influences scoring, that excitement factors prominently in scoring, and that SDC scoring is subject to similar superlative pressures found in other aesthetic sports. The findings are discussed and related to the NBA, SDC, and dunk contests in general.
Functional electrical stimulation improves reaching movement in the shoulder and elbow muscles of stroke patients: A three-dimensional motion analysis
Authors: Cuesta-Gómez Alicia , Carratalá-Tejada María , Molina-Rueda Francisco , Miangolarra-Page Juan Carlos
Published: June 2019

Background:

Recovery of motor function following stroke is essential to restore adequate functionality. The use of functional electrical stimulation (FES) technology as a neuroprosthesis to enhance the motor function of the UL, and thus facilitate the performance of ADL, could lead to a stroke patient’s greater activity and participation in daily life.

Objective:

The aim of the present study was to establish whether the application of FES in patients who have suffered a stroke with UL motor impairment is able to modify and facilitate their reaching patterns, measured by a three-dimensional motion capture system.

Methods:

20 patients with chronic stroke participated in this study. For muscle stimulation, the electrical stimulator Compex® was used. Motion analysis was performed using the VICON Motion System®. Joint movements of the thorax, shoulder and elbow were analyzed in the sagittal plane, during the reaching movement under two different conditions of stimulation: FES condition and placebo condition.

Results:

Differences between FES condition and placebo condition were observed. In the FES condition it was recorded: an increased shoulder flexion and elbow extension in the reaching movement.

Conclusions:

Functional electrical stimulation improved reaching movement in stroke patients with upper limb impairment.
Acute and chronic effects of single dose memantine after controlled cortical impact injury in adult rats
Authors: Abrahamson Eric E. , Poloyac Samuel M. , Dixon C. Edward , Dekosky Steven T. , Ikonomovic Milos D.
Published: June 2019

Background:

Altered glutamatergic neurotransmission after traumatic brain injury (TBI) contributes to excitotoxic cell damage and death. Prevention or suppression of such changes is a desirable goal for treatment of TBI. Memantine (3,5-dimethyl-1-adamantanamine), an uncompetitive NMDA receptor antagonist with voltage-dependent open channel blocking kinetics, was reported to be neuroprotective in preclinical models of excitotoxicity, brain ischemia, and in TBI when administered prophylactically, immediately, or within minutes after injury.

Methods:

The current study examined effects of memantine administered by single intraperitoneal injection to adult male rats at a more clinically relevant delay of one hour after moderate-severe controlled cortical impact (CCI) injury or sham surgery. Histopathology was assessed on days 1, 7, 21, and 90, vestibulomotor function (beam balance and beam walk) was assessed on days 1–5 and 71–75, and spatial memory (Morris water maze test, MWM) was assessed on days 14–21 and 83–90 after CCI injury or sham surgery.

Results:

When administered at 10 mg/kg, but not 2.5 or 5 mg/kg, memantine preserved cortical tissue and reduced neuronal degeneration 1 day after injury, and attenuated loss of synaptophysin immunoreactivity in the hippocampus 7 days after injury. No effects of 10 mg/kg memantine were observed on histopathology at 21 and 90 days after CCI injury or sham surgery, or on vestibulomotor function and spatial memory acquisition assessed during any of the testing periods. However, 10 mg/kg memantine resulted in trends for improved search strategy in the MWM memory retention probe trial.

Conclusions:

Administration of memantine at a clinically-relevant delay after moderate-severe CCI injury has beneficial effects on acute outcomes, while more significant improvement on subacute and chronic outcomes may require repeated drug administration or its combination with another therapy.
Expression patterns and functional evaluation of RGMa during the early phase of peripheral nerve regeneration using the mouse median nerve model
Authors: Jaminet Patrick , Schäufele Martin , Mager Alice , Fornaro Michele , Ronchi Giulia , Geuna Stefano , Schaller Hans-Eberhard , Rosenberger Peter , Köhler David
Published: June 2019

Background:

In this study, we evaluate the role of RGMa (Repulsive Guidance Molecule a) during peripheral nerve regeneration using the mouse median nerve model.

Methods:

By real-time PCR and Western Blot analysis, we examined expression changes of RGMa mRNA and RGMa protein in neural tissue after transection and microsurgical repair of the mouse median nerve distal to the transection site. We evaluated histomorphometrical changes in neural tissue distal to the injury site and functional recovery of the grasping force after median nerve transection and repair in wild-type mice and RGMa+/– heterozygous mice.

Results:

RT-PCR revealed a 1,8 fold increase of RGMa mRNA two weeks and a 4,4 fold increase of RGMa mRNA 3 weeks after nerve transection and repair in the nerve segment distal to the injury site. In Western blot analysis, we could show a high increase of RGMa in the nerve segment distal to the injury site at day 14. Histomorphometrical analysis showed significant differences between wild-type animals and heterozygous animals. The absolute number of myelinated fibres was significantly higher in operated heterozygous RGMa+/– animals compared to operated wildtye animals. Using the functional grasping test, we could demonstrate that peripheral nerve regeneration is significantly diminished in heterozygous RGMa+/– mice.

Conclusions:

Employing the mouse median nerve model in transgenic animals, we demonstrate that RGMa plays an important role during peripheral nerve regeneration.
Biblioteca escolar em Adriana Bogliolo Sirihal Duarte: Práticas e possibilidades
Authors: Antunes Maria L Amorim
Published: June 2019

ressaltar algumas das contribuições da docente Adriana Bogliolo Sirihal Duarte para a área da biblioteca escolar. Para tanto se destacam dois quesitos: a produção bibliográfica e o grupo de estudos liderado por ela: Estudos em Práticas Informacionais e Cultura (EPIC). Sendo assim, traçou-se um pequeno panorama sobre a biblioteca escolar Foram revisitados os estudos considerados de maior interesse e as temáticas apreendidas foram sintetizadas e dialogadas com as temáticas trabalhadas pelo EPIC. A “metodologia” empregada foi consulta ao currículo da mesma na base Lattes e em seu site pessoal, nos quais foram feitas duas triagens. Na primeira foram elencadas as categorias de publicação e comunicação consideradas para análise, com os respectivos materiais. Em uma segunda triagem, foi feita uma seleção do material atendendo a critérios como: última realização, os estudos considerados essenciais e um que compreende um estudo de comportamento informacional, anterior ao EPIC. Conclui-se que a grande versatilidade da profissional expressa no vasto legado deixado, evidencia o interesse em conceber um padrão de estudos bastante diversificado para uma biblioteca escolar cada vez mais efetiva.
Da cultura do impresso às práticas informacionais em uma biblioteca patrimonial
Authors: Seabra Elizabeth Aparecida Duque
Published: June 2019

Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar e discutir os resultados de uma pesquisa de pós-doutorado realizada junto ao grupo de Estudos em Práticas Informacionais e Cultura (EPIC) da Escola de Ciência da Informação da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais que teve por objeto uma Biblioteca subordinada à administração regional do Iphan, abrigada em um edifício tombado desde 1954, a Casa do Muxarabiê, localizada no centro de Diamantina, Minas Gerais. A biblioteca é analisada a partir do conceito de práticas informacionais engendradas pelos usuários que a frequentam (estudantes, turistas e pesquisadores) e seus profissionais em suas ações cotidianas, experiências e aprendizagens. A investigação utiliza como estratégias metodológicas a pesquisa documental e entrevistas semiestruturadas com diferentes usuários. A partir da análise documental e das falas dos usuários estabelece-se questionamentos em relação ao lugar social da biblioteca como parte da paisagem e patrimônio da cidade. Postula-se que a relação entre instituição e usuários desencadeia práticas de produção de conteúdos informacionais diversificadas. Destaca-se como resultado da pesquisa que esta instituição não apresenta em suas ações cotidianas uma separação rígida entre as funções de arquivo, biblioteca e museu e, não se exibe claramente aos diferentes públicos com todas as potencialidades educativas decorrentes da riqueza de linguagens documentárias e de seus conteúdos específicos estando aberta a novas práticas informacionais.
Editorial
Authors: Araújo Carlos Alberto Ávila
Published: June 2019

Esta edição especial de Informação em Pauta apresenta as versões finalizadas de trabalhos que foram apresentados como comunicação oral na II Jornada em Práticas Informacionais, ocorrida em 25 de fevereiro de 2019. A jornada é uma atividade do grupo de pesquisa EPIC, Estudos em Práticas Informacionais e Cultura, registrado no CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico) e ligado ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência da Informação da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (PPGCI/UFMG).Veja o Vídeo Resumo deste número especial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDLgDtxUulc
Orientação acadêmica como espaço de integração intelectual, social e afetiva
Authors: Gandra Tatiane Krempser , Rocha Janicy Aparecida Pereira
Published: June 2019

O presente artigo objetiva rememorar características da orientadora Adriana Bogliolo Sirihal Duarte conforme a percepção de suas orientandas. Para tanto, intercala elementos da literatura acerca da relação orientando-orientador com a narrativa de sete de suas orientandas, em nível de mestrado e doutorado. A narrativa se divide em três instâncias que se integram, a saber: (a) esfera intelectual, que centra-se nas contribuições epistemológicas da docente nas atividades da pós-graduação e no desenvolvimento da pesquisa; (b) esfera social, compreendida como uma ampliação do processo de orientação, estendendo-se à formação profissional dos discentes e percebendo o orientador como um mentor; (c) esfera afetiva, que aborda as diversas formas de suporte emocional que o orientador pode oferecer ao discente, guiando-o em sua vivência acadêmica. Os relatos evidenciam o extenso suporte oferecido pela orientadora Adriana ao longo de todo o processo de formação de mestres e/ou doutores por ela orientados. Muitas vezes, tal relação configurou-se como uma verdadeira parceria que se estendia, inclusive,  para além da jornada acadêmica.
Agroindustrial Complex in the Eastern European Countries in the Context of Sustainable Development.
Authors: V. Shashyna Maryna , V. Zakharchenko Oleg , V. Darushyn Oleksandr , M. Buryk Zoriana , I. Shpinkovska Maria
Published: June 2019

The research paper deals with the formation of new scientific solutions concerning evaluation of the development of the agroindustrial complex, its role in ensuring sustainable development of the national economy, identifying problems and developing ways to solve them in the current conditions of the functioning of agrarian production in the countries of Eastern Europe. The research emphasizes the key importance of agrarian production to ensure the food and economic security of Eastern European countries. It has been revealed that the agroindustrial complex plays a significant role in the countries of Eastern Europe, especially as concerns Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, Moldova, Bulgaria and Romania. There are problems with the formation of effective state support of agrarian production in the countries selected for study, especially as regards the countries of Eastern Europe, which are not members of the European Union. The methodology for assessing the development of the agroindustrial complex in Eastern European countries was developed and proposed for use, as well as calculations on its basis were made, which allowed to divide all countries of this region into three groups: countries - outsiders (Ukraine, Moldova, Russia); countries, where the development of agrarian industry is of concern (Belarus, Romania, Bulgaria); countries that need to improve the agrarian sector of the national economy (Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland). A complex of agrarian production problems was identified for each of the Eastern European countries, and the key ways of their elimination were proposed, which are aimed at: reforming the market of agricultural land; stimulating the development of farms; increasing efficiency of state support of agrarian production; intensification of development and introduction of innovations in the agrarian sector; the transformation of the structure of the agro commodities market, including the optimization of their export and import.
Reflections on Discussions of Literature: A Language Learning Environment to Promote Speaking Skills
Authors: Tugrul Mart Cagri
Published: June 2019

Classroom discussions of literature create a pedagogically sound platform in the ELT classroom for language acquisition to take place. The pedagogic rationale for embracing literature discussions lies in the claim that they lend the necessary guidance language learners need to construct meaning, promote comprehension and seek ways to articulate their ideas, opinions and interpretations. This article discusses benefits of implementing literature discussions with undergraduate ELT students to empower their growth in oral communication. The data revealed favorable responses toward using literature discussions in language learning with regard to their benefits in building a solid foundation for learners to experiment with language by means of dialogic exchanges for the development of speaking skills.
Sistem Informasi Berbasis Web untuk Mempercepat Penyeleksian Calon Penerima Beasiswa PPA dan BBP di Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis
Authors: Hendrianjas Hendrianjas , Wati Lidya , Kurniati Rezki
Published: June 2019

In determining receiver candidate of PPA and BBP scholarship in Bengkalis State Polytechnic, its need to collects files applicants requirements of the applicants to make the selection. The selection consume much time in determine scholarship candidate. The purpose of research was to make scholarship selection information system. In this system, sorting data apply ascending and descending, so that data are sorted from highest priority to lowest priorty or lowest priority to highest priority. Resolving this problem, the research use PHP programming language and MySQL database. This research result was a scholarship selection information system that can sort priority scholarship receiver based of Grade Point Average (GPA), type and total certificate, parents income, and another completeness requi-rement
Aplikasi Mikrokontroler pada Sistem Penyiram Tanaman Otomatis dengan Menggunakan Sensor Cahaya Dilengkapi dengan Buzzer dan Tampilan LCD
Authors: Hariyadi Hariyadi
Published: June 2019

This study aims to develop a system of crop spraying in the greenhouse using a microcontroller ATMega8535 automated. The benefits of automa-tion is the reduction in consumption of spraying time on the process of spraying, reduced manpower requirements, and increase the volume of spray so that the plants are watered harvest results as expected. The research was done by design, give depth and implement components system that includes: (1) mikorokontroler as process controllers, (2) DC motor as a driving force to open and close the roof, (3) the LDR as the light detector, (4) the detector TGS 2610 air humidity, and (5) water sensors to detect rain.
Pengembangan Model Simboling Kelompok Expressive Writing berlandaskan Falsafah Dandang Tingang untuk Meningkatkan Perilaku Respect
Authors: Karyanti Karyanti , Setiawan Muhammad Andi
Published: June 2019

The purpose of this research is to find out how the counseling of expressive writing technique group based on the philosophy of dandang tingang and find the design of the counseling model of the expressive writing group with dandang tingang philosophy to improve the respect behavior of students. The research method used is development research. This method is one of the research methods, which at the end of the study can be found in a new model. Data analysis is done in quantitative and qualitative ways. The results of the model development that have been carried out by the researcher include a model that contains Rational, Objectives, Assumptions, Intervention Targets, Model Components, Model Steps, Materials, Facilities, Evaluations and indicators of success. The arranged model is tested to determine the effectiveness of the model that has been arranged. The results of the trial show that the group counseling technique with expressive writing is based on a practical philosophy to improve respect behavior. Independent sample T-Test, from the results of calculations using the help of the SPSS 19.00 application, obtained the following data: T count (23.703) > T table (2.120) then Ho is rejected, and Ha is accepted. Therefore, it can be concluded that group counseling services with an expressive writing technique are based on an effective way to improve respect behavior.
Hubungan Iklim Kerja dan Teknologi Pembelajaran dengan Kualitas Pembelajaran Geografi pada SMA Negeri di Palangka Raya
Authors: Devi Sutya , Pribadi Teguh , Yanti Elyta Vivi , Sriyana Sriyana
Published: June 2019

Teachers are an essential component of education as well a determinant of the quality of education. The Teacher�s professionalism is characterized by improving the learning quality (LQ) through the utilization and optimization of learning technology. Also, the quality of teaching is also supported by a conducive working environment conditions at the school. This study reported the results of research which investigated the correlation between school climate (SC) and learning technology utilization (LTU) with LQ. Sixteen participants from geographic subject teachers at the State Senior High School (PSHS) in Palangka Raya have responded to the questionnaire and recorded their perceptions of SC, LTU, and LQ. Spearman correlation analysis was used to test their correlation. This study revealed a positive relationship between LTU and LQ. As for the SC did not give influence on the LQ at PSHS in Palangka Raya. So that improving the LQ can be done by enhancing the ability of teachers in LTU and use it in teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
Distinct Expression of Inflammatory Features in T Helper 17 Cells from Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Authors: Capone Alessia , Bianco Manuela , Ruocco Gabriella , De Bardi Marco , Battistini Luca , Ruggieri Serena , Gasperini Claudio , Centonze Diego , Sette Claudio , Volpe Elisabetta
Published: June 2019

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS). T helper (Th) 17 lymphocytes play a role in the pathogenesis of MS. Indeed, Th17 cells are abundant in the cerebrospinal fluid and peripheral blood of MS patients and promote pathogenesis in the mouse model of MS. To gain insight into the function of Th17 cells in MS, we tested whether Th17 cells polarized from naïve CD4 T cells of healthy donors and MS patients display different features. To this end, we analysed several parameters that typify the Th17 profile during the differentiation process of naïve CD4 T cells obtained from relapsing-remitting (RR)-MS patients (n = 31) and healthy donors (HD) (n = 28). Analysis of an array of cytokines produced by Th17 cells revealed that expression of interleukin (IL)-21, tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-β, IL-2 and IL-1R1 is significantly increased in Th17 cells derived from MS patients compared to healthy donor-derived cells. Interestingly, IL-1R1 expression is also increased in Th17 cells circulating in the blood of MS patients compared to healthy donors. Since IL-2, IL-21, TNF-β, and IL-1R1 play a crucial role in the activation of immune cells, our data indicate that high expression of these molecules in Th17 cells from MS patients could be related to their high inflammatory status.
Molecular Profiling of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Is It Ready for Use in Clinical Decision-Making?
Authors: Lee Ho-Su , Cleynen Isabelle
Published: June 2019

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a heterogeneous disorder in terms of age at onset, clinical phenotypes, severity, disease course, and response to therapy. This underlines the need for predictive and precision medicine that can optimize diagnosis and disease management, provide more cost-effective strategies, and minimize the risk of adverse events. Ideally, we can leverage molecular profiling to predict the risk to develop IBD and disease progression. Despite substantial successes of genome-wide association studies in the identification of genetic variants affecting IBD susceptibility, molecular profiling of disease onset and progression as well as of treatment responses has lagged behind. Still, thanks to technological advances and good study designs, predicting phenotypes using genomics and transcriptomics in IBD has been rapidly evolving. In this review, we summarize the current status of prediction of disease risk, clinical course, and response to therapy based on clinical case presentations. We also discuss the potential and limitations of the currently used approaches.
Optimal Planning of Grid Scale PHES Through Characteristics-Based Large Scale Data Clustering and Emission Constrained Optimization
Authors: Tadie Abebe Tilahun , Guo Zhizhong
Published: June 2019

In today’s modern power system, the proportion of renewable energy generation is increasing. The inherent frequent variability of these energy sources creates a power balance and frequency stability problem within the power system. Planning energy storage technologies for the mitigation of this fluctuation requires an analysis of large datasets whose competition is difficult as it increases the computation burden due to the increased variable size of the dataset. The generation of wind energy scenarios based on two notable wind energy generation characteristics and the use of representative data for the generated scenarios is proposed for the optimal sizing of energy storage tools. The IEEE-30 bus system with a one year hourly average wind data of the Northern Ireland wind resource was considered for the sizing of a pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) system. Fifteen data sets were generated and used in the emission constrained optimal sizing process using code written in MATLAB R2017a and particle swarm optimization (PSO) was used as the searching algorithm. The result proves that data grouping based on the combined average and variation method gives a better optimal storage size.
A Dynamic Price Game Model in a Low-Carbon, Closed-Loop Supply Chain Considering Return Rates and Fairness Concern Behaviors
Authors: Li Qiuxiang , Shi Mengnan , Huang Yimin
Published: June 2019

In this paper, we developed a dynamic price game model for a low-carbon, closed-loop supply chain system in which (1) the manufacturer had fairness concern and carbon emission reduction (CER) behaviors, and market share and profit maximization were their objectives, and (2) the retailer showed fairness concern behaviors in market competition and provided service input to reduce return rates. The retailer recycled old products from customers, and the manufacturer remanufactured the recycled old products. The effects of different parameter values on the stability and utility of the dynamic price game model were determined through analysis and numerical simulation. Results found that an increasing customer loyalty to the direct marketing channel decreased the stable region of the manufacturer’s price adjustment and increase that of the retailer. The stable region of the system shrank with an increase of CER and the retailer’s service level, which expanded with return rates. The dynamic system entered into chaos through flip bifurcation with the increase of price adjustment speed. In the chaotic state, the average utilities of the manufacturer and retailer all declined, while that of the retailer declined even more. Changes to parameter values had a great impact on the utilities of the manufacturer and retailer. By selecting appropriate control parameters, the dynamic system can return to a stable state from chaos again. The research of this paper is of great significance to participants’ price decision-making and supply chain operation management.
Wetting Behavior and Tribological Properties of Polymer Brushes on Laser-Textured Surface
Authors: Shen Ming-xue , Zhang Zhao-xiang , Yang Jin-tao , Xiong Guang-yao
Published: June 2019

Polymer brush layers can act as effective lubricants owing to their low friction and good controllability. However, their application to the field of tribology is limited by their poor wear resistance. This study proposes a strategy combining grafting and surface texturing to extend the service life of polymer brushes. Surface microstructure and chemical composition were measured through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Water contact angles were measured to evaluate the surface wettability of the grafted silicon-based surface texture. Results showed the distinct synergistic effect between polymer brushes and laser surface texturing (LST). The prepared polymer brushes on textured surface can be a powerful mechanism for friction reduction properties, which benefit from their strong hydration effect on the lubrication liquid and promote the formation of a local lubricating film. Moreover, the wear life of polymer brushes can be immensely extended, as micro-dimples on the textured surface can effectively protect the polymer brushes. This study presents a method to enhance the load-bearing capacity and wear resistance of the grafted surface of polymer brushes.
Analysis of Teachers’ Intercultural Sensitivity Levels in Multicultural Contexts
Authors: Segura-Robles Adrián , Parra-González María Elena
Published: June 2019

Societies comprise multiple cultures, meaning that different cultural perceptions exist and that intercultural sensitivity is seen as an indicator of successful intercultural relations. The aim of this research is to establish the intercultural sensitivity levels of teachers in two multicultural cities. The sample consists of 190 teachers in primary education in the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla and 174 primary teachers of Malaga and Granada, which makes a total sample of 364 teachers. The scale used in this research is an abridged version of the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale: relational engagement, regard for cultural diversity, relational certainty, relational satisfaction, and relational carefulness. The scale has been validated on many occasions in the abridged and unabridged versions. The results show that teachers in Melilla and Ceuta show high levels of cultural sensitivity. There are significant differences depending on the variables analysed and depending on the context. Interaction enjoyment and interaction attentiveness have the highest levels for teachers in this research.
Revealing the Predominance of Culture over the Ecological Abundance of Resources in Shaping Local People’s Forest and Tree Species Use Behavior: The Case of the Vhavenda People, South Africa
Authors: Araia Mulugheta G. , Chirwa Paxie W.
Published: June 2019

The resurrection of the traditional socio-ecological knowledge system as a complimentary biodiversity conservation tool for poorly performing protected areas has fueled a new debate on what drives resource use behavior in forest landscapes. Using ecological assessment and ethno-botanical techniques, we tested whether culture or the ecological abundance of resources can sufficiently explain the use behavior of traditional society for various livelihood-related utilities. Data were analyzed using parametric and non-parametric tests. The two communities of the Vhavenda people had homogenous cultural values, despite the fact that they reside in different forest conditions. The use value of habitats increases along the land use intensity gradient, as defined by cultural norms and taboos. However, despite the presumed strictness of rules related to state-protected indigenous forest, it had the same use value as with open access resource use zones. Almost no resource harvesting from culturally protected (sacred) forests was reported. Species abundance did not sufficiently explain their use value. Generally, the findings show that culture plays a predominant role in explaining use behavior. Neither is resource use decision random nor is the concept of protected areas a new concept to traditional society. Hence, capitalizing on the benefits of cultural assets in conservation action, through genuine partnership and the empowerment of local people, will ensure the sustainability of global biodiversity initiatives.
Cell Density Effects in Different Cell Culture Media and Their Impact on the Propagation of Foot-And-Mouth Disease Virus
Authors: Dill Veronika , Ehret Janike , Zimmer Aline , Beer Martin , Eschbaumer Michael
Published: June 2019

Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) is endemic in many parts of the world. Vaccination is an important control measure, limits viral spread, and can help to eradicate the disease. However, vaccination programs are cost-intensive because of the short shelf life of vaccines and the need for frequent re-vaccination. Animal-component-free (ACF) or chemically defined media (CDM) at high cell densities are a promising approach for the production of inexpensive high-quality vaccines, but the occurrence of cell density effects has been reported for various virus-cell systems in vaccine production. For FMDV, the use of CDM or ACF media for vaccine production has not been studied and no information about cell density effects is available. This work describes the propagation of FMDV in ACF or in CDM. Cells were grown at increasing cell densities and either 100% media exchange or addition of 30% fresh media was performed before infection with FMDV. Increasing cell densities reduced the viral titer and increased yield variability in all media except BHK300G. This effect can be mitigated by performing a 100% media exchange before infection or when using the controlled environment of a bioreactor. The media composition and also a fragile relationship between virus and cell metabolism seem to be causal for that phenomenon.
FORMATION OF THE SYSTEM OF TEACHING WORLD– GOVERNMENTAL DISCIPLINES OF THE PHILOSOPHICAL CYCLE IN THE FIRST YEARS OF THE SOVIET AUTHORITY IN UKRAINE BY THE EXAMPLE OF THE PHILOSOPHY AND SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF THE NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL UNIVERSITY
Authors: Ivanova Karina , Khirina Hanna , Kulakova Oksana
Published: June 2019

The article analyzes the documents of state authorities of the first years of Soviet power, which determined the directions of work of higher educational institutions, shows the interpretation and implementation of these decisions of the RSFSR's RSC in Ukraine in the early 20's. Within the article, based on the analysis of the NFU archive documents for 20-30 years th years of the twentieth century. created scientific biographies of the professors of the department Gladky P., Gonchar M., Gordienko V., Domnich K., Zavgorodniy V., Zalipka M., Zaporozhenka M., Zilbera C., Konovalova S., Koshovenko P., Miller L., Nesterenko D., Pogorilii D., Pushkareva F., Stankova A., Radieva V., changes are analyzed in the system of teaching disciplines ideological orientation, the content of these disciplines, teaching methods. Traced changes in the organizational structure of the department change its name.
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION AS A SUBJECT OF THE PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATIONAL DISCOURSE
Authors: Zhukova Galina
Published: June 2019

Requests for lifelong learning are becoming more and more relevant and reflect not only the need for education but also the stability of the country, because education is a mainstay of the social, professional and social sectors. The indisputable definition of nonacademic education as an unusual phenomenon in the modern educational world leads to satisfaction of the actual requests of citizens.
HUMAN PROBLEM IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY
Authors: Polishchuk Oleksandr , Polishchuk Olena
Published: June 2019

Approaches to understanding the essence of the information society are considered. It was found out that the basis of the worldview is the characteristic of the relation to modern technologies, namely, scientific and technological progress, the basis of which was the invention of computer technology and the ability to digitize information, as well as polonization, computerization of all spheres of human activity. All these phenomena are dictated by the times of integration and globalization and have a significant impact on man as an anthropological view.
CONTRADICTION AS AN INSTRUMENT OF CULTURAL REFLECTION
Authors: Yatsenko Olena
Published: June 2019

The problem of criticality of reflection is extremely relevant for the modern polysemantic environment of social culture. And the importance of the issue lies not only in the need to confront the ideological fluctuations of the space of political and economic simulations, but in the horizon of everyday practices. The criticality of reflection is salvage for consciousness that sustains the onset of fragmentation and disorientation. An important element of the criticality of reflection, the author considers the destruction of the concept of hegemony of influence and the possibility of free choice and realization of their own interests.
Acceptability, benefits, and challenges of video consulting: a qualitative study in primary care
Authors: Donaghy Eddie , Atherton Helen , Hammersley Victoria , McNeilly Hannah , Bikker Annemieke , Robbins Lucy , Campbell John , McKinstry Brian
Published: June 2019

Background

People increasingly communicate online, using visual communication mediums such as Skype and FaceTime. Growing demands on primary care services mean that new ways of providing patient care are being considered. Video consultation (VC) over the internet is one such mode.

Aim

To explore patients’ and clinicians’ experiences of VC.

Design and setting

Semi-structured interviews in UK primary care.

Method

Primary care clinicians were provided with VC equipment. They invited patients requiring a follow-up consultation to an online VC using the Attend Anywhere web-based platform. Participating patients required a smartphone, tablet, or video-enabled computer. Following VCs, semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients (n = 21) and primary care clinicians (n = 13), followed by a thematic analysis.

Results

Participants reported positive experiences of VC, and stated that VC was particularly helpful for them as working people and people with mobility or mental health problems. VCs were considered superior to telephone consultations in providing visual cues and reassurance, building rapport, and improving communication. Technical problems, however, were common. Clinicians felt, for routine use, VCs must be more reliable and seamlessly integrated with appointment systems, which would require upgrading of current NHS IT systems.

Conclusion

The visual component of VCs offers distinct advantages over telephone consultations. When integrated with current systems VCs can provide a time-saving alternative to face-to-face consultations when formal physical examination is not required, especially for people who work. Demand for VC services in primary care is likely to rise, but improved technical infrastructure is required to allow VC to become routine. However, for complex or sensitive problems face-to-face consultations remain preferable.
La tour Ferrande à Pernes-les-Fontaines (Vaucluse) : nouvelle lecture du programme iconographique
Authors: Le Deschault de Monredon Térence
Published: June 2019

Der Turm «Ferrande » in Pernes-les-Fontaines (im Departement Vaucluse) und sein ikonographisches Programm

Der Turm «Ferrande » in Pernes-les-Fontaines im Departement Vaucluse besitzt einen der besterhaltenen und vollständigsten Zyklen ziviler Historienmalereien des 14. Jhs. in Frankreich. Der Auftraggeber, ein Angehöriger der mächtigen provenzalischen Dynastie der Beaux hat im Turm seiner Privatresidenz einen komplexen Malereizyklus erstellen lassen, dessen Hauptthema die Eroberung Siziliens durch Karl von Anjou ist, und an der zwei der Herren von Beaux Anteil hatten. Weitere Themen, historischer, epischer oder moralischer Natur erweitern diese Thematik und es entsteht ein vielschichtiges ikonographisches Programm, das mehrere sich einander ergänzende und aufeinander bezugnehmende Erzählstränge bietet und eine Reihe von Beispielen und Gegenbeispielen erzeugt. Dank neuer Entdeckungen auf dem Gebiet der Heraldik und der Ikonographie schlägt der Autor für den Auftraggeber einen Namen vor und präzisiert die Entstehungszeit des Ensembles.
Stability analysis of different winter wheat genotypes in long-term experiment
Authors: Éva Szabó
Published: June 2019

Nowadays, due to the climate change, it is becoming increasingly important in the occasionally extreme years that the yield and the qualityparameters of a given winter wheat variety should not fluctuate at all or only slightly under similar agrotechnical conditions as a result of the year effect. In four years (2005–2008) we studied the changes in the wet gluten content, gluten speading and protein content of five wheat genotypes at six fertilization levels.In the control, it can be observed that the year had a significant effect on the wet gluten content, the protein content of the flour and gluten speading, therefore, a great fluctuation was detected in these qualities of the varieties in the four studied years. At the optimum fertilization levels (N120-150+PK), the varieties Sixtus, Saturus and Lupus showed a much lower fluctuation and more stable values were measured. The most stable variety in the control treatment was Mv Mazurka for all the three quality parameters, while at the optimum fertilization level (N120+PK), the most stable results were obtained for the variety Sixtus as an average of the four years.When studying the results using Kang’s method for stability analysis, it can be stated that the most stable values of wet gluten content were obtained at the fertilization level of N120+PK under a variable year effect, the varieties gave also the best gluten content values at this level. The most stable protein content values of flour were obtained at the fertilization level of N60+PK. The results showed that the fluctuation of quality parameters as a result of the changing years differed between the different winter wheat varieties due to their differing genotypes, but this fluctuation could be reduced or minimized by a proper fertilization.
Physiological examination on cadmium sensitvity of some maize and sunflower varieties
Authors: Éva Gajdos
Published: June 2019

Cadmium is one of the most dangerous heavy metals, which may cause serious problems in certain physiological processes of living organisms even in small amounts. In our work we analysed how cadmium affects some physiological parameters of different maize and sunflower hybrids. The chlorophyll contents and the morphological changes of the root were examined. We received different results in terms of the cadmium tolerance of these two plants.
Alternative rating methods of the LEADER programme
Authors: Szilárd Ágoston Jávor
Published: June 2019

LEADER was one of the most important and diverse initiations in the rural development policy of the recent years that made it possible in the Member States of the European Union to carry out the needs of the lowest level, directly coming from the citizens. Decentralisation and the assignment of certain authorities furthered this opportunity, whereas it was greatly restricted by the strong centralisation and regulation of the program in Hungary. This was the reason why the Hungarian LEADER program did not achieve any measureable success in terms of the standards in the rest of the EU Member States. There is a need to change this practice that can be done by the complete Hungarian reform of the program.
Reflections on the use of subsidies received from the Agriculture and Rural Development Operational Programme and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development in the micro-region Ibrány-Nagyhalász
Authors: Csilla Nagy
Published: June 2019

Hungary’s accession to the European Union caused major changes in the country’s life. Rural development subsidies can be received through extensive application mechanisms. This is particularly challenging for lagging micro-regions. My study presents the lagging microregion of Ibrány-Nagyhalász, focusing on what types of organizations and upon what grounds received subsidies in the framework of the Agriculture and Rural Development Operational Programme 2004–2006 (AVOP). I focus on the same parameters when examining the measures in the third axis of the New Hungary Rural Development Programme 2007–2013 (ÚMVP), followed by a comparison between the two programmes’ effectiveness. I conclude that due to the experience collected throughout the period of AVOP, both the number and the quality of applications have risen from the year 2007. Still, due to the lack of competence, cooperation and motivation, the region's planned improvements are not yet fully met and the capabilities of the region are not yet fully exploited. For the future, even more complex and more feasible projects are needed.
Dilemmas of consumption habits - comparison of the quality of bottled mineral water and the public utility drinking water in Debrecen
Authors: Sándor Nagy
Published: June 2019

This paper tries to help to decide whether the bottled mineral water or the piped water is more advisable for consumption in Debrecen and in its regions, according to the aspects of environmental awareness and aspects of health, beside the venture of representing the functions of water in our lives and its global importance.
Testing a biological active plant extract’s antifungal effect against soil fungi
Authors: Csaba Tamás Tóth  , Zsuzsanna Szabó  , Mária Csubák
Published: June 2019

In Hungary today is about 5 million hectares of agricultural land contaminated with ragweed. The ragweed problem a year is about 60 billion HUF to be paid, of which 30 billion are used to reduce the agricultural damage. Experiments with ragweed pollen has mainly been carried out in connection with terms of allergy. The other biochemical experiments and studies with this plant, have so far been the scientific horizons of public life, boosted the edge. We wanted to demonstrate that the ragweed, which is a weed, containsbiological active (for example: antifungal) compounds. For our experiments in the previous cycle of flowering, plants were collected manually, with its roots and with each plant part. The extraction of the substance from dry plant – meal was carried out using appropriate solvents. The biological activity of ragweed-extracts were tested against fungi isolated from soils and meadow with different mode of cultivation. Our results suggest that ragweed contains biologically active substances, which inhibit the growth of fungi, depending on the concentration of active ingredients of the plant.