bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИЕ ПОДХОДЫ К ОЦЕНКЕ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОГО КАПИТАЛА ХОЗЯЙСТВУЮЩЕГО СУБЪЕКТА
Authors: Ustinova Olga Evgenievna
Published: February 2018

Данная работа посвящена одной из актуальных проблем в практике российской экономики – исследованию экономических подходов к оценке эффективности интеллектуального капитала. Вопросы эффективного управления в современных условиях становятся особенно актуальными и требуют подробного изучения. С этой целью в данной статье приводится анализ основных научных подходов к пониманию и оценке эффективности. В рамках ресурсного подхода к оценке эффективности управления обозначен синергетический эффект, как следствие взаимодействия и комбинации различных факторов и ресурсов, в том числе интеллектуальных, материальных, финансовых, способствующих росту основных экономических показателей хозяйствующего субъекта. Результаты исследования в дальнейшем могут быть использованы для формирования модели экономической оценки влияния интеллектуального капитала на конкурентоспособность компаний.
ЦЕЛЬ И ФУНКЦИИ УЧАСТИЯ ПРОКУРОРА В ГРАЖДАНСКОМ СУДОПРОИЗВОДСТВЕ
Authors: Eremenko Oleg Vladislavovich
Published: February 2018

Настоящая статья посвящена комплексному, теоретическому исследованию цели и функций участия прокурора в гражданском судопроизводстве.Для понимания сущности участия прокурора в гражданском судопроизводстве необходимо охарактеризовать цель и функции его участия в процессе. Данные понятия не совпадают, их не следует смешивать.Вопрос о цели и функциях участия прокурора в гражданском процессе имеет важное теоретическое и практическое значение, так как представление о них способствует повышению эффективности его деятельности. В статье анализируются различные точки зрения по вопросу о цели и функциях участия прокурора в гражданском судопроизводстве. В своих рассуждениях автор опирается на мнения ведущих ученых процессуалистов, а также использует материалы правоприменительной практики.В статье делается вывод о том, что целью участия прокурора в гражданском процессе принято считать содействие осуществлению задач правосудия, для достижения которой он выполняет в процессе законоохранительную функцию, выступая как самостоятельный участник гражданского судопроизводства и одновременно представитель государства.Цель – определение цели и функций участия прокурора в современном гражданском судопроизводстве.Метод или методология проведения работы: в статье использовались как общенаучные методы познания: логический, анализа и синтеза, так и частно-научные методы: формально-юридический, системного анализа.Результаты: на основе анализа современного законодательства, мнения ученых и материалов судебной практики автором сформулированы выводы, соответствующие современной трактовке цели и функций участия прокурора в гражданском судопроизводстве.Область применения результатов: полученные результаты целесообразно применять практическим работникам, осуществляющим деятельность в сфере осуществления правосудия по гражданским делам, прокурорским работникам.
La configuración espacial de las clases alta y media en Cali: el caso de la urbanización Miraflores 1947-1950
Authors: Sánchez Salcedo José Fernando
Published: February 2018

Este artículo tiene como propósito estudiar el proceso de reconfiguración socio-espacial que se llevó a cabo en la ciudad de Cali durante la primera mitad del siglo xx, fruto de las transformaciones socioeconómicas que caracterizaron la región y que redundaron en un importante crecimiento de la población y en la consecuente demanda de vivienda urbana. Específicamente se centra en mostrar los primeros años del proceso de urbanización del barrio Miraflores, a partir de una estrategia metodológica que combina el análisis de fuentes documentales —como escrituras, fotos y mapas— y la historia oral, recogida mediante entrevista a algunos pobladores del barrio. El trabajo realizado muestra el proceso de segmentación que experimentó la ciudad en materia urbana a partir de la zonificación de sectores residenciales para estratos diferenciados, así como algunas características de sus pobladores, entre los cuales se cuentan comerciantes, empleados, ejecutivos de empresas e industrias de la época, y algunos extranjeros.
El espacio urbano ‘calle’ a través de la mirada del paisaje sonoro. Una propuesta metodológica
Authors: Quintero Carolina Alejandra , Recuero López Manuel
Published: February 2018

El artículo presenta la metodología de análisis de la calle a partir del paisaje sonoro, llevada a cabo en la ciudad de Maracaibo -Venezuela. Su método se orienta desde la fenomenología y la psicoacústica, y en él se abordan dos fases: la mirada de la imagen y la escucha, que se registra través de la técnica del paseo sonoro, de la interpretación de los espectrogramas y de las encuestas. Como resultado de esto surge una visión multidimensional del espacio que permite caracterizar las diferencias del paisaje desde el ambiente sonoro, expresando relaciones de nitidez o claridad con los niveles de legibilidad de la imagen urbana.
Cost minimization analysis of the treatment of distal radial fractures in the elderly
Authors: Pang E. Q. , Truntzer J. , Baker L. , Harris A. H. S. , Gardner M. J. , Kamal R. N.
Published: February 2018

Aims

The aim of this study was to test the null hypothesis that there is no difference, from the payer perspective, in the cost of treatment of a distal radial fracture in an elderly patient, aged > 65 years, between open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and closed reduction (CR).

Materials and Methods

Data relating to the treatment of these injuries in the elderly between January 2007 and December 2015 were extracted using the Humana and Medicare Advantage Databases. The primary outcome of interest was the cost associated with treatment. Secondary analysis included the cost of common complications. Statistical analysis was performed using a non-parametric t-test and chi-squared test.

Results

Our search yielded 8924 patients treated with ORIF and 5629 patients treated with CR. The mean cost of an uncomplicated ORIF was more than a CR ($7749 versus $2161). The mean additional cost of a complication in the ORIF group was greater than in the CR group ($1853 versus $1362).

Conclusion

These findings show that there are greater payer fees associated with ORIF than CR in patients aged > 65 years with a distal radial fracture. CR may be a higher-value intervention in these patients. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:205–11.
The presence of Waddell signs depends on age and gender, not diagnosis
Authors: Yoo J. U. , McIver T. C. , Hiratzka J. , Carlson H. , Carlson N. , Radoslovich S. S. , Gernhart T. , Boshears E. , Kane M. S.
Published: February 2018

Aims

The aim of this study was to determine if positive Waddell signs were related to patients’ demographics or to perception of their quality of life.

Patients and Methods

This prospective cross-sectional study included 479 adult patients with back pain from a university spine centre. Each completed SF-12 and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaires and underwent standard spinal examinations to elicit Waddell signs. The relationship between Waddell signs and age, gender, ODI, Mental Component Score (MCS), and Physical Component Score (PCS) scores was determined.

Results

Of the 479 patients, 128 (27%) had at least one positive Waddell sign. There were significantly more women with two or more Waddell signs than men. The proportion of patients with at least one positive Waddell sign increased with age until 55 years, and then declined rapidly; none had a positive sign over the age of 75 years. Functional outcome scores were significantly worse in those with a single Waddell sign (p < 0.01). With one or more Waddell signs, patients’ PCS and ODI scores indicated a perception of severe disability; with three or more Waddell signs, patients’ MCS scores indicated severe disability. With five Waddell signs, ODI scores indicated that patients perceived themselves as crippled.

Conclusion

Positive Waddell signs, a potential indicator of central sensitization, indicated a likelihood of having functional limitations and an impaired quality of life, particularly in young women. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:219–25.
Altered expression of microRNA during fracture healing in diabetic rats
Authors: Takahara S. , Lee S. Y. , Iwakura T. , Oe K. , Fukui T. , Okumachi E. , Waki T. , Arakura M. , Sakai Y. , Nishida K. , Kuroda R. , Niikura T.
Published: February 2018

Objectives

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is known to impair fracture healing. Increasing evidence suggests that some microRNA (miRNA) is involved in the pathophysiology of diabetes and its complications. We hypothesized that the functions of miRNA and changes to their patterns of expression may be implicated in the pathogenesis of impaired fracture healing in DM.

Methods

Closed transverse fractures were created in the femurs of 116 rats, with half assigned to the DM group and half assigned to the control group. Rats with DM were induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin. At post-fracture days five, seven, 11, 14, 21, and 28, miRNA was extracted from the newly generated tissue at the fracture site. Microarray analysis was performed with miRNA samples from each group on post-fracture days five and 11. For further analysis, real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis was performed at each timepoint.

Results

Microarray analysis showed that there were 14 miRNAs at day five and 17 miRNAs at day 11, with a greater than twofold change in the DM group compared with the control group. Among these types of miRNA, five were selected based on a comparative and extended literature review. Real-time PCR analysis revealed that five types of miRNA (miR-140-3p, miR-140-5p, miR-181a-1-3p, miR-210-3p, and miR-222-3p) were differentially expressed with changing patterns of expression during fracture healing in diabetic rats compared with controls.

Conclusions

Our findings provide information to further understand the pathology of impaired fracture healing in a diabetic rat model. These results may allow the potential development of molecular therapy using miRNA for the treatment of impaired fracture healing in patients with DM. Cite this article: S. Takahara, S. Y. Lee, T. Iwakura, K. Oe, T. Fukui, E. Okumachi, T. Waki, M. Arakura, Y. Sakai, K. Nishida, R. Kuroda, T. Niikura. Altered expression of microRNA during fracture healing in diabetic rats. Bone Joint Res 2018;7:139–147. DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.72.BJR-2017-0082.R1.
Jubblies, mammaries and boobs: Discourses of breast physics in video games
Authors: Rogers Ryan , Liebler Carol
Published: February 2018

Also referred to as ‘jiggle physics’ or ‘breast bounce’, breast physics refer to the animation of a female video game character’s breasts in order for it to seem more realistic or more sexually appealing. To date, many studies have examined the role of women (players, characters and content producers) in video games and have found evidence that women can be underrepresented or presented as highly sexualized. The current study expands on this body of work by examining breast physics, one aspect of video games that lacks attention in the scholarly literature. This study examines discourse in the gaming community via journalistic reports of breast physics in video games. Explicit in these posts are instances in which women are presented for the consumption of others.
ASSESSMENT MODEL FOR DETERMINING SOIL ERODIBILITY FACTOR IN LOMBOK ISLAND
Authors: Djuwansah Muhammad Rahman , Mulyono Asep
Published: February 2018

One of soil parameters that affects the rate of erosion is the soil erodibility. Soil erodibility studies had been conducted in one of the watershed of Lombok in 2015. The tests were carried out for five soil profiles by taking samples from each layers. Samples were analyzed for particles sizes and organic matter contents. The analysis was performed using two assessment models of soil erodibility, the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) and Erosion Productivity Impact Calculator (EPIC) models. Obtained soil erodibility (K factors) values varied from 0.07 to 0.74 for USLE models and 0.18 to 0.46 for EPIC models. Statistical similarity (R) test resulted R=-0.28*10-19. It has indicated that there was no statistical difference between the results of both methods. The older volcanic rocks give a high erodibility factor. In this study, vertisols soils show a higher erodibility factor than other volcanic rocks, such as inceptisols, andisols and entisols soil. Lower soil organic matter and clay contents are the factors that influence high soil erodibility.Salah satu parameter tanah yang sangat berpengaruh terhadap besarnya erosi adalah faktor erodibilitas tanah. Studi erodibilitas tanah telah dilakukan di salah satu DAS di Pulau Lombok dengan uji lapangan. Uji lapangan dilakukan pada 5 profil tanah dan pengambilan sampel pada setiap lapisan untuk uji laboratorium terhadap kandungan partikel pasir, debu, liat dan bahan organik tanah. Analisis dilakukan menggunakan 2 model prediksi erodibilitas tanah yaitu model Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) dan Erosion Productivity Impact Calculator (EPIC). Nilai erodibilitas tanah dengan model USLE berkisar 0.07-0.74 dan 0.18-0.46 dengan model EPIC. Analisis statistik dengan tes R menghasilkan R=-0,28*10-19 yang menandakan nilai K yang diperoleh oleh kedua metode tidak berbeda. Endapan batuan vulkanik yang lebih tua di wilayah studi menghasilkan tingkat erodibilitas yang tinggi. Jenis tanah vertisols yang berasal dari endapan batuan volkanik tua menghasilkan tingkat erodibilitas tanah yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan jenis tanah lain yang terbentuk dari endapan batuan vulkanik seperti tanah inceptisols, andisols dan entisols. Semakin rendahnya kandungan bahan organik dan liat dalam tanah mengakibatkan semakin tingginya erodibilitas tanah.
CARBONATE BIOFACIES AND PALEOECOLOGY ANALYSIS BASED ON ACROPORA CORAL IN UJUNGGENTENG AREA, WEST JAVA PROVINCE, INDONESIA
Authors: Santoso Wahyu Dwijo
Published: February 2018

Biofacies concept was proposed to approach the carbonate facies determination by using coral species description and ecology reconstruction. Ujunggenteng area was selected for this study because it has modern carbonate rocks with continues distribution and contains many well-preserved coral fossils. Ujunggenteng area can be distinguished into three biofacies: Acropora cervicornis – Acropora palifera biofacies, Acropora gemmifera – Acropora humilis biofacies, and Acropora cervicornis – Acropora palmata biofacies. The paleobathymetry analysis had indicated that Acropora cervicornis – Acropora palifera biofacies grew in the deepest environment, between 8 – 13 meters depth. Acropora gemmifera – Acropora humilis biofacies lived in a shallower environment between 3 – 8 meters depth, and Acropora cervicornis – Acropora palmata biofacies was deposited between 0 – 3 meters. The Mg/Ca trend showed a negative correlation with the paleobathymetry result. Decreasing Mg/Ca ratio was related to increasing paleobathymetry. Acropora cervicornis – Acropora palifera biofacies has the smallest Mg/Ca ratio, between 14 – 15 mmol. Acropora gemmifera – Acropora humilis biofacies has Mg/Ca ratio between 17 – 21 mmol.  Acropora cervicornis – Acropora palmata biofacies has the highest Mg/Ca ratio, between 23 – 24 mmol. Mg/Ca ratio value was related to paleotemperature, in which the decreasing of Mg/Ca ratio associated to decreasing paleotemperature.Konsep biofasies dipilih dan diajukan sebagai salah satu pendekatan untuk penentuan fasies karbonat. Daerah Ujunggenteng dipilih untuk studi ini karena daerah ini menunjukkan perkembangan batuan karbonat yang menerus dan fosil koral yang terawetkan dengan baik. Daerah Ujunggenteng dapat dibagi menjadi tiga biofasies, yaitu biofasies Acropora cervicornis – Acropora palifera, biofasies Acropora gemmifera – Acropora humilis biofacies, dan biofasies Acropora cervicornis – Acropora palmata. Analisis paleobatimetri menunjukkan bahwa biofasies Acropora cervicornis – Acropora palifera tumbuh di lingkungan yang paling dalam, yaitu 8 – 13 meter. Biofasies Acropora gemmifera – Acropora humilis hidup di lingkungan yang lebih dangkal, yaitu 3 – 8 meter, dan biofasies Acropora cervicornis – Acropora palmata terendapkan di lingkungan yang lebih dangkal, yaitu 0 – 3 meter. Analisis kadar Mg/Ca menunjukkan nilai yang berlawanan dengan paleobatimetri. Penurunan kadar Mg/Ca memiliki hubungan dengan peningkatan paleobatimetri. Biofasies Acropora cervicornis – Acropora palifera memiliki nilai kadar Mg/Ca paling rendah, yaitu 14 – 15 mmol. Biofasies Acropora gemmifera – Acropora humilis memiliki kadar Mg/Ca yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan biofasies Acropora cervicornis – Acropora palifera, yaitu 17 – 21 mmol. Biofasies Acropora cervicornis – Acropora palmata menunjukkan nilai kadar Mg/Ca yang paling tinggi, yaitu 23 – 24 mmol. Kadar Mg/Ca memiliki hubungan dengan perubahan paleotemperatur. Penurunan kadar Mg/Ca berasosiasi dengan penurunan paleotemperatur.
Pachydermoperiostosis: a case report
Authors: Fursenko Valentina A. , Grebennikova Tatiana A. , Nikitin Alexey G. , Belaya Zhanna E.
Published: February 2018

Pachydermoperiostosis (PHO) or primary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy is a rare genetic disease that typically begins during childhood or adolescence. It is characterized by digital clubbing, pachydermia and periosteal reaction and progresses gradually over the years prior to disease stabilization. Two genes are reported to be associated with PHO – HPGD and SLCO2A1. These genes are involved in prostaglandin E2 metabolism.
We present a description of a 19-year-old patient with PHO. We found two mutations in the SLCO2A1 gene: p.Gly183Ar (chr3:133673888, NM_005630.2:c.547G>A) and p.Cys444Gly (chr3:133664070, NM_005630.2:c.1330T>G) through molecular genetic analysis. The mutation (p.Cys444Gly) has never been recorded in previous studies.
This work expands our knowledge of the mutation spectrum of PHO, which will facilitate faster genetic diagnosis and interpretation of genetic information in prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling.
Secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease
Authors: Egshatyan Lilit V. , Mokrisheva Natalya G. , Rozhinskaya Lyudmila Ya.
Published: February 2018

In the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism of end-stage chronic kidney disease, vitamin D receptor activation and allosteric modulators of the calcium-sensing receptor – inhibit glandular hyperplasia, reduce parathyroid hormone levels, impact on bone turnover and mineral density. But the use of calcimimetic and vitamin D analogs or mimetics did not reduce the need for parathyroidectomy for refractory hyperparathyroidism. The enlarged parathyroid gland and gland nodular transformation became refractory to medical therapy and patient need for parathyroidectomy. Tertiary hyperparathyroidism is a state of excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone after a long period of secondary hyperparathyroidism and renal transplantation.
In this article, we present the case of a Caucasian male with chronic kidney disease (end-stage on chronic hemodialysis and after kidney transplantation) and different forms of hyperparathyroidism (secondary and tertiary). Our case study shows that only a multi-interventional strategy is likely to be more effective treatment in cases of severe and refractory to medical therapy hyperparathyroidism.
The Society of Jesus and Academia in Nova Cæsarea: Robert I. Gannon, S.J. & the Re-Birth of St. Peter’s College, 1930-1936
Authors: Delozier Alan
Published: February 2018

The rebirth of St. Peter’s College during the early years of the Great Depression gave rise to an uncommon renaissance that took shape mainly through the handiwork of Robert I. Gannon, S.J., who became the first dean in 1930, spearheading reorganization of a college that had been closed since 1918. In the process, Father Gannon developed an academic curriculum that would not only accommodate Catholic tradition, but keep pace with the era of practical educational offerings that could help the local youth population advance in economic and social status. This included individual students who were recruited regardless of religious, ethnic, and racial origin, but based solely on the promise of top level academic performance. St. Peter’s had to overcome different tests from religious superiors and civic officials alike in order to serve a focused constituency that arose amongst the ranks of the poor yet academically inclined of Northern New Jersey. This vision of providing an opportunity for local students who thought higher education might be out of their reach had an impact on the creation of St. Peter’s College from its re-opening in 1930, and still bears the pedagogical, commercial, and diplomatic imprint of Father Gannon.
George Moss Collection Donated to Monmouth University
Authors: Wagner Kurt
Published: February 2018

In December 2017, the family of noted Monmouth County historian George H. Moss, Jr., donated materials he had collected to Monmouth University, a private, comprehensive 4-year institution in West Long Branch, NJ, located about a mile from the Atlantic Ocean. With a 2016 enrollment of 6,371, the University offers undergraduate and graduate programs across all traditional disciplines as well as a Doctorate in Nursing Practice and an Ed.D program. Monmouth University is a Grammy Museum affiliate, offers a Peace Corps Prep program that is unique in New Jersey, and is the home to the Monmouth Polling Institute.
New Jersey History Day: Doing History, Discovering New Jersey
Authors: Gallo Barbara
Published: February 2018

There is an increasingly expanding movement happening in classrooms across New Jersey towards teaching history through an inquiry designed program. For educators, participation in New Jersey History Day (NJHD) is a vehicle to teach history for all the reasons that make it such a critically important subject in a student’s education and provides an opportunity for students to engage in historical research. Working on an NJHD project teaches critical thinking, writing, and research skills and boosts performance across all subjects. Along the way, sometimes by design and sometimes by chance, students are enriched by learning about the history all around them in their home state of New Jersey.
New Brunswick, New Jersey: The Decline and Revitalization of Urban America
Authors: Nonestied Mark
Published: February 2018

Mark Nonestied reviewing David Listokin, Dorothea Berkhout, and James W. Hughes's New Brunswick, New Jersey: The Decline and Revitalization of Urban America
The Effect of Administration of Silver Nanoparticles on the Immune Status of Chickens
Authors: Kulak Ewelina , Sembratowicz Iwona , Stępniowska Anna , Ognik Katarzyna
Published: February 2018

The purpose of the study was to verify the hypothesis that there are doses of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) that improve immune defence in chickens without compromising their health. To verify this hypothesis, an attempt was made to determine which doses of Ag-NPs (5 nm) consumed by chickens as a result of administration of hydrocolloids during varying time periods at a concentration of 5 or 10 mg Ag/l stimulate immune defence. The experiment was performed on 296 chickens assigned to 3 treatments. Chickens from the control treatment received drinking water without experimental additives. Chickens from the T-5 and T-10 treatments received a hydrocolloid of Ag-NPs at a concentration of 5 mg/l (treatment T-5) or 10 mg/l (treatment T-10) from their second week of life. Blood for analysis was collected at the age of 42 days from 8 birds per treatment. Ceruloplasmin (Cp), leukocyte count (WBC), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), interleukin IL-6, immunoglobulins IgA, IgY, phagocytic cells (% PC), phagocytic index (PI), nitroblue tetrazolium reduction (NBT), and lysozyme content in the blood was determined. Application of Ag-NPs at a concentration of 5 mg/l or 10 mg/l in the dose range of 2.87-12.25 mg/bird (administration of Ag-NPs in concentration 5 mg/l in weeks: 2; 2 and 3; 2 and 4; 2 and 5; 2 and 6 or concentration 10 mg/l in week 2) resulted in an immunostimulatory effect expressed as an increase in heterophil respiratory burst and an increased concentration of lysozyme. Higher doses of Ag-NPs exerted a pro-inflammatory effect, as indicated by elevated levels of IL-6 and ceruloplasmin, as well as a high ESR. They also stimulated B lymphocytes to produce IgA and IgA immunoglobulins.
Nanotechnology Considerations for Poultry and Livestock Production Systems – A Review
Authors: El Sabry Mohamed I. , McMillin Kenneth W. , Sabliov Cristina M.
Published: February 2018

The global animal productivity should proportionally increase to meet the food needs of a growing population. This article presents an overview of the current and promising nano-applications in poultry and livestock production systems that could offer opportunities for improved efficiencies and productivity. Some basic information on nanotechnology and the economics of nanotechnology is provided. Poultry and animal production systems, current situation and available tools and techniques are presented in parallel with animal health care, animal nutrition, animal shelter and food processing nano-applications and their advantages. These applications are directly or indirectly related to the human food chain and may affect the food safety and food quality. Lastly, the expected risks and hazards related to nano-application in poultry and livestock production systems that can affect animal, human and environment are described. It is concluded that nanoapplications have the potential to provide smarter solutions for various applications in the poultry and livestock production systems, which can help in reducing costs and enhancing the final product quality. However, concerns over safety of some nano-applications hamper their immediate implementation. Extensive risk assessments should be conducted to ensure the safety of the nanoproducts before making them available for animal or human use.
A Judge at the Crossroads of Cultures: Shi Tianlin
Authors: Hodous Florence
Published: February 2018

Shi Tianlin is one of only two known officials who was appointed to act as judge both in the West and the East of the Mongol Empire, during the period of the united empire when officials were often appointed cross-regionally. Coming from near today’s Beijing, he came to prominence for his knowledge of languages, and was granted a Mongol name. He was a judge in a Western campaign, probably that of Batu against the Qipchaqs and Russians. Later, he was sent by Möngke Khan to Qaidu in Central Asia, and detained there for 28 years, before returning to Yuan China. Despite his long absence from China and though his activity as judge was very short (he declined to be re-appointed as judge when he arrived back in China), the prestige of the appointment stuck, and his son and grandson were both judges in China. The shendaobei, or Spirit-Way Inscription, of Shi Tianlin is particularly interesting for the way in which it explains Mongol concepts in Chinese terms. One of these is the jasagh (held to be the law code of Chinggis Khan), which is equated with Chinese falü (statute or law code). Rather than explaining its contents however, the inscription talks about the importance of following “the jasagh of Confucius”, namely the Lunyu or Analects of Confucius. The inscription – and presumably Shi Tianlin during his lifetime – thus uses a widely-known Mongol concept to promote Chinese values, showing the complexities of intercultural communication and exchange during the Mongol era.
Energy for Tourists and for Pilgrims: Khamaryn Khiid and the Shambhala Energy Centre in Mongolia
Authors: Kollmar-Paulenz Karénina
Published: February 2018

In the last decades Khamaryn Khiid and the nearby Shambhala Energy Centre, a fast growing Buddhist monastic site in the remote Gobi desert, has become one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in today’s Mongolia. The place draws Mongolian tourist-pilgrims who visit the monastery and adjacent sites as part of a family day-trip or longer holiday. Furthermore, the site has become attractive as a pilgrims’ goal for a western clientele that aims to combine ecologically inspired tourism with a spiritual journey. Based on recent fieldwork, the article examines the interplay of religion and tourism in the development of this global pilgrimage destination.
Harmonization of interpretative comments in laboratory hematology reporting: the recommendations of the Working Group on Diagnostic Hematology of the Italian Society of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology (WGDH-SIBioC)
Authors: Buoro Sabrina , Da Rin Giorgio , Fanelli Alessandra , Lippi Giuseppe
Published: February 2018

The goal of harmonizing laboratory testing is contributing to improving the quality of patient care and ultimately ameliorating patient outcome. The complete blood and leukocyte differential counts are among the most frequently requested clinical laboratory tests. The morphological assessment of peripheral blood cells (PB) through microscopic examination of properly stained blood smears is still considered a hallmark of laboratory hematology. Nevertheless, a variable inter-observer experience and the different terminology used for characterizing cellular abnormalities both contribute to the current lack of harmonization in blood smear revision. In 2014, the Working Group on Diagnostic Hematology of the Italian Society of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology (WGDH-SIBioC) conducted a national survey, collecting responses from 78 different Italian laboratories. The results of this survey highlighted a lack of harmonization of interpretative comments in hematology, which prompted the WGDH-SIBioC to develop a project on “Harmonization of interpretative comments in the laboratory hematology report”, aimed at identifying appropriate comments and proposing a standardized reporting system. The comments were then revised and updated according to the 2016 revision of the World Health Organization classification of hematologic malignancies. In 2016, the Working Group on Diagnostic Hematology of the Italian Society of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology (WGDH SIBioC) published its first consensus based recommendation for interpretative comments in laboratory hematology reporting whit the purpose of evaluating comments and the aim to (a) reducing their overall number, (b) standardizing the language, (c) providing information that could be easily comprehended by clinicians and patients, (d) increasing the quality of the clinical information, and (e) suggesting additional diagnostic tests when necessary. This paper represents a review of the recommendations of the former document.
A Middle Triassic pachypleurosaur (Diapsida: Eosauropterygia) from a restricted carbonate ramp in the Western Carpathians (Gutenstein Formation, Fatric Unit): paleogeographic implications
Authors: Čerňanský Andrej , Klein Nicole , Soták Ján , Olšavský Mário , Šurka Juraj , Herich Pavel
Published: February 2018

An eosauropterygian skeleton found in the Middle Triassic (upper Anisian) Gutenstein Formation of the Fatric Unit (Demänovská dolina Valley, Low Tatra Mountains, Slovakia) represents the earliest known occurrence of marine tetrapods in the Western Carpathians. The specimen represents a partly articulated portion of the postcranial skeleton (nine dorsal vertebrae, coracoid, ribs, gastral ribs, pelvic girdle, femur and one zeugopodial element). It is assigned to the Pachypleurosauria, more precisely to theSerpianosaurus–Neusticosaurusclade based on the following combination of features: (1) small body size; (2) morphology of vertebrae, ribs and femur; (3) tripartite gastral ribs; and (4) microanatomy of the femur as revealed by μCT. Members of this clade were described from the epicontinental Germanic Basin and the Alpine Triassic (now southern Germany, Switzerland, Italy), and possibly from Spain. This finding shows that pachypleurosaur reptiles attained a broader geographical distribution during the Middle Triassic, with their geographical range reaching to the Central Western Carpathians. Pachypleurosaurs are often found in sediments formed in shallow, hypersaline carbonate-platform environments. The specimen found here occurs in a succession with vermicular limestones in a shallow subtidal zone and stromatolitic limestones in a peritidal zone, indicating that pachypleurosaurs inhabited hypersaline, restricted carbonate ramps in the Western Carpathians.
Online marketing. A ground to exploit and grow the accessing of European funds
Authors: Radu Anamaria-Cătălina , Pricop Alexandra , Tita Raluca Florentina , Popescu Mioara
Published: February 2018

Accessing European funds is very controversial at this moment because of its enormous benefits for the country development. A very important aspect regarding the image of a country is represented by the tourism, and European funds offer an opportunity for raising the potential of a country by coordinating the tourism activities. Tourism planning also has a big impact its advantages being very resourceful due to a responsible funds allocation. In this paper, we have been analyzing a few European funded project – POSDRU 2007-2013 for the development regions. The future direction in developing projects in the field of tourism is to follow very carefully the objectives of the implemented projects and to plan all the activities in a balanced manner. The paper also shows how online communication can contribute to facilitate the access of the European funds and a better implementation and develop of the projects.
Strategic on Management Scientific Publication of Student Journal in Higher Education (a Case Study)
Authors: Qomaruddin Muhammad , Pratiwi Ratih Nur , Sarwono Sarwono
Published: February 2018

The current publication of scientific journals is transitioning from a print format format to an electronic format, which has a different management model than before. Publication of scientific journals is an important thing in the existence of universities. In the dissemination of science results of an education, research, and community service generated by college civitas (Students & Lecturers) can be done with the publication of scientific journals. The purpose of this study is to determine the strategy of management publication of scientific journals that publish many articles of students at higher education. The type of this research is qualitative descriptive research. The research data were collected by indepth interview the Director of Graduate, Head of journal publishing unit, and staff of journal publishing unit. This research was conducted at the Journal Publishing Unit of Postgraduate of Brawijaya University. The managers of scientific journal publications should be continue to improve scientific publishing services and the quality of published articles, so that the management of scientific publications can compete with other electronic journals. The development of electronic journals in Indonesia has grown rapidly, within three years of electronic journal publication in Indonesia has increased sharply, from 1500 journals in 2012 to 16280 journals in 2016. This is a challenge for managers of scientific publications in Brawijaya University. The strategy in developing the management of scientific journal publications of students is to hold training activities of scientific journal writing for students to be able to provide the availability of quality articles. Benchmarking activities and management training for journal editing teams to maintain quality management and scientific journal publications. In addition, it is necessary to improve the reputation of scientific journals by paying attention to the Impact Factor; Index Journal, Ranking Journal, h-index, Number of Cites, & Percentage of Rejection Rates in managed journals.
Modelling prediction of unemployment statistics using web technologies
Authors: Popescu Mioara
Published: February 2018

The global diffusion of Internet involves economic, political and demographic factors that can predict in real time. In this article, we demonstrate that according to data provided by EUROSTAT, the number of people looking for a job in Romania it is correlated with specific query terms using Google Trends. Search engine data is used to “predict the present” values of different economic indicators. The obtained results are compared with the classical method of developing the economic indicators, with official EUROSTAT employment data. In this paper, we demonstrate that the new methods to extract the economic indicators from web technologies are accurate.
Risk analysis in transport and logistics
Authors: Ene Andreea Bianca
Published: February 2018

Globalization and production concentration have led to more efficient supply chain networks, which has led to the emergence of different types of risks. Although most companies have implemented special risk management programs, there may be events that can not be controlled by businesses, and unwanted consequences are not delayed.

The reason I chose the title “Risk Analysis in Transport and Logistics” is that I noticed the increasing importance of transport and logistics in the last period.

The purpose of this work is to determine the impact of risks in transport and logistics activity, and for that has been achieved a desk research, in which I have analyzed the statistical data from 2016, regarding transport services in Romania.

I think that this paper will be useful for all who want to understand the significance impact of risks in transport and logistics activity, representing a suitable source of information in this area.
Reengineering methodologies
Authors: Wang Xin
Published: February 2018

In this paper I try to make a brief presentation of the concept of reengineering expressed in the literature. In the second part of this paper I will try to list the stages of the reengineering methodology and to develop them succinctly.

At the end of the paper I will attach a case study on reengineering and conclusions on this topic.
Acute effects of cycling exercise on post-exercise blood pressure in individuals with Down syndrome
Authors: Bezerra Maria Edilma Da Silva , Deus Lysleine Alves De , Rosa Thiago Dos Santos , Silva Edson Eduardo Leal Da , Simões Herbert Gustavo , Vieira Elaine
Published: February 2018

Purpose

Studies have shown that even a single session of physical exercise lowers blood pressure after its completion. This phenomenon is called post-exercise hypotension (PEH) and has been considered as a non-pharmacological treatment to control blood pressure. However, there are no studies regarding the occurrence of PEH after acute exercise in individuals with Down syndrome (DS). This study aimed to analyse the occurrence of PEH in these subjects and the possible role of exercise intensity.

Methods

Ten individuals with DS, of both genders, participated in the study (age, 29 ± 7 years; body mass, 60.7 ± 9 kg; height, 1.48 ± 0.11 m; BMI, 27.6 ± 2.4 kg/m2). The volunteers randomly underwent 2 sessions of exercise on a stationary bike for 20 minutes and 1 control session. Heart rate, systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were measured after 15 minutes of resting, in the 20th minute of each exercise session or control, and in the 15th, 30th, and 45th minute of post-exercise recovery.

Results

Both moderate and intense exercise performed acutely increased SBP (p < 0.001, p < 0.01, respectively), with no effect on DBP in individuals with DS. Neither the moderate nor the intense exercise was enough to elicit PEH.

Conclusions

The results indicated that individuals with DS may not present PEH for the intensities, duration, and exercise mode as applied in the present investigation. While additional studies with different exercise strategies are needed, our findings contribute to the body of literature regarding the PEH responses in adults with DS.
Joint Models of Longitudinal and Time-to-Event Data with More Than One Event Time Outcome: A Review
Authors: Hickey Graeme L. , Philipson Pete , Jorgensen Andrea , Kolamunnage-Dona Ruwanthi
Published: February 2018

Methodological development and clinical application of joint models of longitudinal and time-to-event outcomes have grown substantially over the past two decades. However, much of this research has concentrated on a single longitudinal outcome and a single event time outcome. In clinical and public health research, patients who are followed up over time may often experience multiple, recurrent, or a succession of clinical events. Models that utilise such multivariate event time outcomes are quite valuable in clinical decision-making. We comprehensively review the literature for implementation of joint models involving more than a single event time per subject. We consider the distributional and modelling assumptions, including the association structure, estimation approaches, software implementations, and clinical applications. Research into this area is proving highly promising, but to-date remains in its infancy.
Impact of abiotic factors on development of the community of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the soil: a Review
Authors: Jamiołkowska Agnieszka , Księżniak Andrzej , Gałązka Anna , Hetman Beata , Kopacki Marek , Skwaryło-Bednarz Barbara
Published: February 2018

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inhabiting soil play an important role for vascular plants. Interaction between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, plants and soil microorganisms leads to many mutual advantages. However, the effectiveness of mycorrhizal fungi depends not only on biotic, but also abiotic factors such as physico-chemical properties of the soil, availability of water and biogenic elements, agricultural practices, and climatic conditions. First of all, it is important to adapt the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi species to changing environmental conditions. The compactness of the soil and its structure have a huge impact on its biological activity. Soil pH reaction has a substantial impact on the mobility of ions in soil dilutions and their uptake by plants and soil microflora. Water excess can be a factor negatively affecting arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi because these microorganisms are sensitive to a lower availability of oxygen. Mechanical cultivation of the soil has a marginal impact on the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi spores. However, soil translocation can cause changes to the population of the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi abundance in the soil profile. The geographical location and topographic differentiation of cultivated soils, as well as the variability of climatic factors affect the population of the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the soils and their symbiotic activity.
Selected physical properties of various diesel blends
Authors: Hlaváčová Zuzana , Božiková Monika , Hlaváč Peter , Regrut Tomáš , Ardonová Veronika
Published: February 2018

The quality determination of biofuels requires identifying the chemical and physical parameters. The key physical parameters are rheological, thermal and electrical properties. In our study, we investigated samples of diesel blends with rape-seed methyl esters content in the range from 3 to 100%. In these, we measured basic thermophysical properties, including thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity, using two different transient methods – the hot-wire method and the dynamic plane source. Every thermophysical parameter was measured 100 times using both methods for all samples. Dynamic viscosity was measured during the heating process under the temperature range 20-80°C. A digital rotational viscometer (Brookfield DV 2T) was used for dynamic viscosity detection. Electrical conductivity was measured using digital conductivity meter (Model 1152) in a temperature range from −5 to 30°C. The highest values of thermal parameters were reached in the diesel sample with the highest biofuel content. The dynamic viscosity of samples increased with higher concentration of bio-component rapeseed methyl esters. The electrical conductivity of blends also increased with rapeseed methyl esters content.
Easily degradable carbon – an indicator of microbial hotspots and soil degradation
Authors: Wolińska Agnieszka , Banach Artur , Szafranek-Nakonieczna Anna , Stępniewska Zofia , Błaszczyk Mieczysław
Published: February 2018

The effect of arable soil was quantified against non-cultivated soil on easily degradable carbon and other selected microbiological factors,i.e.soil microbial biomass, respiration activity, and dehydrogenase activity. The intent was to ascertain whether easily degradable carbo can be useful as a sensitive indicator of both soil biological degradation and microbial hot-spots indication. As a result, it was found that soil respiration activity was significantly higher (p <0.0001) in all controls, ranging between 30-60vs.11.5-23.7 μmol CO2kg d.m.−1 h−1for the arable soils. Dehydrogenase activity was significantly lower in the arable soil (down to 35-40% of the control values, p <0.001) varying depending on the soil type. The microbial biomass was also significantly higher at the non-cultivated soil (512-2807vs. 416-1429 µg g−1d.m., p <0.001), while easily degradable carbon ranged between 620-1209 mg kg−1non-cultivated soil and 497-877 mg kg−1arable soil (p <0.0001). It was demonstrated that agricultural practices affected soil properties by significantly reducing the levels of the studied parameters in relation to the control soils. The significant correlations of easily degradable carbon-respiration activity (ρ= 0.77*), easily degradable carbon-dehydrogenase activity (ρ= 0.42*), and easily degradable carbon-microbial biomass (ρ= 0.53*) reveal that easily degradable carbon is a novel, suitable factor indicative of soil biological degradation. It, therefore, could be used for evaluating the degree of soil degradation and for choosing a proper management procedure.
Age of pubertal events among school girls in Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Irewole-Ojo Folakemi O. , Senbanjo Idowu O. , Oduwole Abiola O. , Njokanma Olisamedua F.
Published: February 2018

Background:

Globally, there is a secular trend towards the reduced age for sexual maturity and menarche. This study aimed to determine the current age and factors associated with attainment of various stages of puberty in Nigerian girls.

Methods:

This study was a cross-sectional study involving 800 girls aged 6–15 years. The subjects were selected by stratified random sampling method from schools in Oshodi Local Government Area, Lagos State. They were interviewed and a physical examination was carried out to classify them into the various Tanner stages of breast and pubic hair maturational stages.

Results:

The median age of girls at first stage of breast maturation (B2), first stage of pubic hair development (PH2) and at menarche were 9.0, 9.0 and 12.0 years, respectively. Breast development was significantly related to normal nutritional status (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 4.5, p<0.001), overweight (AOR 40.2, p<0.001), obesity (AOR 154.2, p<0.001) and upper social class (AOR 15.7, p<0.031). Pubic hair development was significantly related only to overweight (AOR 4.7, p<0.007) and obesity (AOR 15.7, p<0.001) while achievement of menarche was significantly related to overweight (AOR 0.1, p=0.005), obesity (AOR 0.1, p=0.0009), high social class (AOR 4.7, p<0.001) and being a member of the Hausa tribe (AOR 35.8, p<0.029).

Conclusions:

There is decline in age of pubertal maturation of girls in Nigeria and the major contributory factors appear to be overweight and obesity. These findings are consistent with the pattern in developed countries.
Pricing barrier options in the Heston model using the Heath–Platen estimator
Authors: Coskun Sema , Korn Ralf
Published: February 2018

Both barrier options and the Heston stochastic volatility model are omnipresent in real-life applications of financial mathematics.
In this paper, we apply the Heath–Platen (HP) estimator (as first introduced by Heath and Platen in [12]) to price barrier options in the Heston model setting as an alternative to conventional Monte Carlo methods and PDE based methods.
We demonstrate the superior performance of the HP estimator via numerical examples and explain this performance by a detailed look at the underlying theoretical concept of the HP estimator.