bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
New Light on Peripheral Akkadian from Qaṭna: Texts between Language and Writing System
Authors: Baranowski Krzysztof J.
Published: June 2018

The linguistic status of Peripheral Akkadian is a complex question. The texts from Qaṭna help to elucidate it. The texts, which underlie these documents, were uttered in Hurrian, while Sumerian, Akkadian and Hurrian constituted complementary writing platforms to record it. Seen in this light, the question of defining the language of these texts is malapropos. Instead, it is necessary to differentiate the status of individual languages. Such an inquiry is historically feasible by adopting second language acquisition as a theoretical framework.
Limit distributions of extremal distances to the nearest neighbor
Authors: Zubkov Andrey M. , Orlov Oleg P.
Published: June 2018

Theorems on the limit distributions of the minimal and maximal distances to the nearest neighbor in a sample of random independent points having a uniform distribution on a metric space are proved. As examples of such spaces a multidimensional torus and a binary cube are considered.
A note on the Borel types of some small sets
Authors: Kharazishvili Alexander
Published: June 2018

The Borel types of some classical small subsets of the real line are considered.
In particular, under Martin’s axiom it is shown that there are at least

𝐜
+

{{\mathbf{c}}^{+}}

pairwise
incomparable Borel types of generalized Luzin sets (resp. of generalized Sierpiński sets),
where

𝐜

{{\mathbf{c}}}

stands for the cardinality of the continuum.
Shaq is Not Alone: Free-Throws in the Final Moments of a Basketball Game
Authors: Gómez Miguel-Ángel , Avugos Simcha , Oñoro Miguel-Ángel , Lorenzo Alberto , Bar-Eli Michael
Published: June 2018

It has been previously observed that basketball free-throw (FT) shooting efficiency decreases towards the end of the game. The aim of the current study was to explore possible determinants for this distinctive pattern during close games (point differential of equal or under 2 points during the final minute of the game). A sample of shots attempted by 92 players in the Spanish professional basketball league (ACB) was collected. Several personal (age, experience, playing position and career FT percentage) and contextual (team ability, competition stage, game location, seconds remaining and score differential) variables were considered for the analysis of the data. The effects of the predictor variables on the players’ performance were analyzed according to two game contexts (FT attempted during the final minute or the last pair of FTs) using binomial logistic regression analysis. The results showed that during the final minute the only statistically significant variable was being in the center playing position (OR = 1.58), which decreased the FT shooting percentage compared to forwards and guards. In addition, the results during the last pair of FTs showed that the playing position of guards (OR = 1.70) and centers (OR = 2.22) was significant (a decrease in their FT percentage). Conversely, the score differential when tied (OR = -1.17) or losing (OR = -2.43) was significant, reflecting a lower probability of missing the shot. The results were interpreted and discussed from the viewpoints of crisis theory and the literature on choking in athletic performance.
Discriminatory Power of Women’s Handball Game-Related Statistics at the Olympic Games (2004-2016)
Authors: Saavedra Jose M. , Þorgeirsson Sveinn , Chang Milan , Kristjánsdóttir Hafrún , García-Hermoso Antonio
Published: June 2018

Sports performance analysis has been a growing field of study in the last decade. However, the number of studies in handball is small. The aims of this present study were (i) to compare handball game-related statistics by the match outcome (winning and losing teams) and (ii) to identify characteristics that discriminated performance in elite women’s handball. The game-related statistics of the 236 matches played in the last four Olympic Games (Athens, Greece, 2004; Beijing, China, 2008; London, United Kingdom, 2012; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2016) were analysed. Differences between match outcomes (winning or losing teams) were determined using the chi-squared statistic, also calculating the effect sizes of the differences. A discriminant analysis was then performed applying the sample-splitting method according to match outcomes. The results showed the differences between winning and losing teams were red cards and assists. Also, the discriminant analysis selected five variables (shots, goalkeeper-blocked shots, technical fouls, steals, and goalkeeper-blocked fast-break shots) that classified correctly 83% of matches. The selected variables included offensive and defensive predictors. Coaches and players can use these results as a reference against which to assess their performance and plan training.
Balance and Lower Limb Muscle Activation Between in-Line and Traditional Lunge Exercises
Authors: Marchetti Paulo H. , Guiselini Mauro A. , da Silva Josinaldo J. , Tucker Raymond , Behm David G. , Brown Lee E.
Published: June 2018

In-line and traditional lunge exercises present differences in technique as lower limb positioning (anterioposterior), and medio-lateral (ML) balance may differentially affect primary and stabilizer muscles. The purposes of this study were to examine ML balance and muscle activation in anterior and posterior leg positions between in-line and traditional lunge exercises. Fifteen young, healthy, resistance-trained men (25 ± 5 years) performed 2 different lunge exercises (in-line and traditional) at their 10 repetition maximum in a randomized, counterbalanced fashion. Surface electromyography measured muscle activation of the vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, gluteus maximus, and gluteus medius. ML balance was measured with a Wii Fit Balance Board. The vastus lateralis activity was not significantly different between exercises or leg positions. The biceps femoris activity was not significantly different between exercises, however, it was significantly greater in the anterior compared to the posterior position for the in-line (p = 0.003), and traditional lunge (p < 0.001). The gluteus maximus activity was not significantly different between exercises, however, it was significantly greater in the anterior compared to posterior position for the in-line (p < 0.001) and traditional lunge (p < 0.001). ML balance was significantly greater in the in-line exercise in the anterior limb (p = 0.001). Thus, both in-line and traditional lunge exercises presented similar overall levels of muscle activation, yet the anterior limb generated the highest biceps femoral and gluteus maximus muscle activation when compared to the posterior limb. The in-line lunge presents greater ML balance when compared to the traditional lunge exercise.
Expression of atresia biomarkers in granulosa cells after ovarian stimulation in heifers
Authors: Landry David A , Rossi-Perazza Lia , Lafontaine Simon , Sirard Marc-André
Published: June 2018

The use of younger gamete donors in dairy cattle genetic selection programs significantly accelerates genetic gains by decreasing the interval between generations. Ovarian stimulation (OS) and the practice of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) withdrawal, also known as coasting, are intensively used in pre-pubertal heifers without detrimental effects on subsequent reproductive performance but generally with lower embryo yields. However, recent data from embryo transfer programs showed similar embryo yields in younger and sexually mature animals but with a significant difference in the coasting period. The aim of the present study was to identify a set of granulosa cell biomarkers capable of distinguishing optimal follicle differentiation from late differentiation and atresia in order to assess the differences in coasting dynamics between pre- and post-pubertal donors. We integrated transcriptomic data sets from a public depository and used vote counting meta-analysis in order to elucidate the molecular changes occurring in granulosa cells during late follicle differentiation and atresia. The meta-analysis revealed the gene expression associated with follicle demise, and most importantly, identified potential biomarkers of that status in bovine granulosa cells. The comparison of the expression of six biomarkers between pre- and post-pubertal donors revealed that younger donors had more signs of atresia after the same period of coasting. We found different follicular dynamics following coasting in younger donors. It is possible that younger donors are less capable to sustain follicular survival most likely due to insufficient luteinizing hormone signaling. In summary, the pre-pubertal status influences follicular dynamics and reduces the oocyte developmental competence curve following OS and FSH withdrawal in heifers.
Manuela Boatcă. Global Inequalities Beyond Occidentalism.
Authors: Baquero-Melo Jairo
Published: June 2018

Las desigualdades sociales se han estructurado en procesos económicos y políticos de larga duración vinculados a la formación del sistema-mundo. No solo se han configurado desigualdades de clase, como lo plantearon algunos sociólogos clásicos, sino además desigualdades basadas en las categorías de raza, etnicidad y género. La perspectiva estándar y tradicional en el estudio de la desigualdad ha considerado que las desigualdades se generan por factores endógenos al capitalismo o elementos ligados a la Revolución Industrial europea, y esa perspectiva tomó como exógenas otras desigualdades relacionadas con procesos coloniales e imperiales. Este es el principal argumento del libro de Manuela Boatcă, quien es actualmente profesora de sociología de la Universidad de Friburgo en Alemania y una de las principales impulsadoras europeas de lo que podría llamarse una “sociología poscolonial”.
Determination of RKI-1447 in rat plasma by UPLC–MS/MS and investigation on its pharmacokinetics, an effective ROCK1 and ROCK2 inhibitor
Authors: Luo Yue , Li Liyi , Cai Jinzhang , Ma Jianshe , Liu Le , Wang Xianqin , Jin Chun
Published: June 2018

RKI-1447 is an effective ROCK1 and ROCK2 inhibitor, having anti-invasion and anti-tumor activity. In this study, we used ultra-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC–MS/MS) to detect RKI-1447 in rat plasma and investigated its pharmacokinetics in rats. Diazepam was utilized as an internal standard, and an acetonitrile precipitation method was used to process the plasma samples. Chromatographic separation was achieved using a UPLC ethylene bridged hybrid (BEH) column (2.1 mm × 50 mm, 1.7 μm) with a gradient acetonitrile–water mobile phase (containing 0.1% formic acid). Flow rate was set at 0.4 mL/min. Electrospray ionization (ESI)–tandem mass spectrometry in multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode with positive ionization was applied: m/z 327.1 → 204.0 and 285.1 → 193.3 for RKI-1447 and internal standard, respectively. The results indicated that within the range of 10–2000 ng/mL, the linearity of RKI-1447 in rat plasma was acceptable (r > 0.995), and the lowest limit of quantification (LLOQ) was 10 ng/mL. Intra-day precision RSD of RKI-1447 in rat plasma was lower than 8%, and inter-day precision RSD was lower than 11%. Accuracy range was between 91.6% and 107.1%, and the matrix effect was between 85.1% and 87.0%. The analysis method was sensitive and fast with suitable selectivity, and was successfully applied in the pharmacokinetics of RKI-1447 in rats. The bioavailability of the RKI-1447 was 7.3%.
Innovation and Trade Policy in a Globalized World
Authors: Ates Sina T. , Akcigit Ufuk , Impullitti Giammario
Published: June 2018

How do import tariffs and R&amp;amp;D subsidies help domestic firms compete globally? How do these policies affect aggregate growth and economic welfare? To answer these questions, we build a dynamic general equilibrium growth model where firm innovation endogenously determines the dynamics of technology, market leadership, and trade flows, in a world with two large open economies at different stages of development. Firms’ R&amp;amp;D decisions are driven by (i) the defensive innovation motive, (ii) the expansionary innovation motive, and (iii) technology spillovers. The theoretical investigation illustrates that, statically, globalization (defined as reduced trade barriers) has ambiguous effects on welfare, while, dynamically, intensified globalization boosts domestic innovation through induced international competition. Accounting for transitional dynamics, we use our model for policy evaluation and compute optimal policies over different time horizons. The model suggests that the introduction of the Research and Experimentation Tax Credit in 1981 proves to be an effective policy response to foreign competition, generating substantial welfare gains in the long run. A counterfactual exercise shows that increasing tariffs as an alternative policy response improves domestic welfare only when the policymaker cares about the very short run, and only when introduced unilaterally. Tariffs generate large welfare losses in the medium and long run, or when there is retaliation by the foreign economy. Protectionist measures generate large dynamic losses by distorting the impact of openness on innovation incentives and productivity growth. Finally, our model predicts that a more globalized world entails less government intervention, thanks to innovation-stimulating effects of intensified international competition.
A REPORT ABOUT INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN SOUTHERN AND WESTERN RWANDA
Authors: Mukashema Immaculée
Published: June 2018

The present paper reports on intimate partner violence (IPV) in 3 districts of Southern Province and Western Province in Rwanda. Qualitative data were obtained via 3 focus group discussions conducted at the headquarters of each district, and 10 individual interviews with key informants, community leaders who worked in the districts. The types of IPV discussed were physical, economic, sexual, and psychological harassment. Community leaders stated that the women in their communities had no hesitation in reporting economic abuse and physical violence, but noted that the women needed support from other people to report sexual violence, and generally did not report psychological harassment, perhaps because they accepted it as the norm. They also noted that men generally did not report IPV and that the main victims of IPV in all its forms were children and women. The community leaders suggested a number of measures to reduce IPV: empowering females so that they are financially independent; educating and sensitizing family members about their responsibilities and community leaders about laws and human rights; educating all community members about gender equality and IPV, including premarital instruction; increasing access to services; putting in place a law that protects free unions by giving them legal status after a period of cohabitation; setting up a specific institution to deal with IPV; improving both support to the victims and follow-up of reported cases, along with instituting punitive responses to deter potential new perpetrators.
La formación del profesorado ante la diversidad de creencias religiosas en el máster de formación de profesorado de enseñanza secundaria. Percepción docente
Authors: Hernández Prados María Ángeles , Ibáñez Bordallo David
Published: June 2018

Nuestro contexto actual cuenta con un panorama rico en diversidad de creencias que se manifiesta de formas muy diferentes y que se traduce asimismo en el ámbito escolar. Esta investigación de carácter descriptivo intenta estimar el estado de la formación que reciben los futuros profesores a través del “Máster Universitario en Formación del Profesorado de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria y Bachillerato, Formación Profesional, Enseñanza de Idiomas y Enseñanzas Artísticas” de la Universidad de Murcia con respecto a la gestión de la diversidad de creencias desde el paradigma de la Educación Intercultural para la escuela laica. A partir de una encuesta, previamente validada por un grupo de expertos, se invitó a expresar su percepción a la totalidad del profesorado con docencia en el curso académico 2013/2014. A pesar de la significativa mortandad de la muestra, los resultados señalan que la formación en estos temas se encuentra en una situación de precariedad. El análisis ha revelado una serie de dificultades y controversias que frente a las necesidades de la escuela suponen, según los datos que se ofrecen, un problema que merece consideración. En conclusión, esta investigación desvela un déficit sensible que, en atención a los argumentos que se esgrimen en la primera parte del presente trabajo en relación a la multiculturalidad y en promoción de una educación más integradora y democrática, precisa de una reflexión transformadora y profunda en un momento en el que se hace especialmente necesaria la educación para la convivencia y la paz.
Esporte adaptado como tema da educação física escolar
Authors: Salerno Marina Brasiliano , Araújo Paulo Ferreira de
Published: June 2018

O esporte integra os temas tratados pela Educação física e por anos foi o dominante na escola regular com o objetivo de encontrar talentos em modalidades convencionais. Apos discussões na área, entende-se o esporte de forma ampla, com influencias em diferentes âmbitos da sociedade. Com a concepção de esporte enquanto fenômeno social deve-se oferecer diferentes vivencias dentro do tema, sendo uma delas os esportes para pessoas com deficiência, adaptadas ou criadas para essa população. Assim, sendo uma forma de expressão, o esporte para as pessoas com deficiência deve fazer parte do currículo da Educação física escolar. As possibilidades foram propostas em uma escola estadual do município de Campinas, com alunos de 4a serie do Ciclo I. As vivencias envolveram não apenas modalidades esportivas, como também pesquisas na internet e discussões sobre causas e conseqüências das deficiências.
Organic Garbage Disposal Equipment Management System Based on WSN
Authors: Bocheng Liu , Ye Cao , Song Jialei
Published: June 2018

Huge amount of organic garbage produced by cites with urbanization rapid development. Garbage disposal equipment were put into use in large scale. Traditional measures of equipment management is no more efficient. This paper focuses on realizing informationization and systematization of equipment management through software technology.
Design and Development of the Mass Image Storage Platform Based on Hadoop
Authors: Zhou Xiaoqing , Gou Jiangjing , Zhou Zhiyong , Sun Jiaxiu
Published: June 2018

With fast development and deep appliance of the Internet, problem of mass image data storage stand out, so the problem of low management efficiency, low storage ability and high cost of traditional storage framework has appeared. The appearance of Hadoop provides a new thought. However, Hadoop itself is not suit for the handle of small files. This paper puts forward a storage framework of mass image files based on Hadoop, and solved the internal storage bottleneck of NameNode when small files are excessive through classification algorithm of preprocessing module and lead-in of high efficiency and first-level of index mechanism. The test manifests that the system is safe, easy to defend and has fine extension quality; as a result, it can reach to a fine effect.
The Establishment and Implementation of Information Network Security Plan
Authors: Yuanyuan Wang
Published: June 2018

This paper explains the idea of information security and discusses the establishment of the security system of information network. By using the information system security engineering method, we will establish and improve the network security plan and disaster recovery plan through strict organization and management, adequate financial support, strong talent support and deep technical guarantee. This paper puts forward the overall strategic goal of the “people-oriented, to prevent the main” network security and the overall plan to solve the network security problems.
Hikikomori: debating a XXI century phenomenon from a clinical point of view
Authors: Ranieri Fiorenzo , Luccherino Luciano
Published: June 2018

The term hikikomori describes a specific form of social withdrawal that can be observed in children, adolescents, and young adults. Epidemiological research studies have shown that this condition is comorbid with a psychopathological disorder only in 50% of all cases. Many young people in a state of withdrawal do not show symptoms ascribable to already known diagnostic parameters. The authors, psychologist, and psychiatrist at the UFSMIA (Functional Mental Health Unit for Children and Adolescents) in Arezzo, illustrate the current debate on the hikikomori phenomenon from a number of viewpoints: psychiatric, sociological, anthropological, and psychological. On the basis of a clinical case discussed at length in this paper, the authors define their viewpoints and the strategies initiated at the Mental Health Unit in the presence of a patient displaying a state of acute social withdrawal. The multiple actions taken by the UFSMIA are combined according to the concept of modularity. Clinical experiences collected allow the definition of therapeutic protocols useful for the treatment of hikikomori adolescents. The overall objective is to promote the autonomy of the adolescent, as well as the reinforcement of his/her identity and personal resources, as well as the non-traumatic re-entry into the social context.
Exact results for a fractional derivative of elementary functions
Authors: Shchedrin Gavriil , Smith Nathanael , Gladkina Anastasia , Carr Lincoln
Published: June 2018

We present exact analytical results for the Caputo fractional derivative of
a wide class of elementary functions, including trigonometric and
inverse trigonometric, hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic, Gaussian,
quartic Gaussian, Lorentzian, and shifted polynomial functions. These
results are especially important for multi-scale physical systems, such
as porous materials, disordered media, and turbulent fluids, in which
transport is described by fractional partial differential equations. The
exact results for the Caputo fractional derivative are obtained from a single
generalized Euler’s integral transform of the generalized hypergeometric
function with a power-law argument. We present a proof of the
generalized Euler’s integral transform and directly apply it to the
exact evaluation of the Caputo fractional derivative of a broad spectrum of
functions, provided that these functions can be expressed in terms of a
generalized hypergeometric function with a power-law argument. We
determine that the Caputo fractional derivative of elementary functions is
given by the generalized hypergeometric function. Moreover, we show that
in the most general case the final result cannot be reduced to
elementary functions, in contrast to both the Liouville-Caputo and Fourier fractional
derivatives. However, we establish that in the infinite limit of the
argument of elementary functions, all three definitions of a fractional
derivative - the Coputo, Liouville-Caputo, and Fourier - converge to the same result given by the
elementary functions. Finally, we prove the equivalence between Liouville-Caputo and Fourier
fractional derivatives.
Practical aspects of assessing the efficiency of the modern system of public procurement in Ukraine
Authors: Dmytryshyn Bohdan , Zhovnovach Ruslana , Levchenko Oleksandr , Malakhovskyi Yurii , Gonchar Viktoriya
Published: June 2018

The issue of reforming the institute of state (public) procurement is one of the key directions of the modernization of the administrative sector of our state. Increasing the efficiency of this institute should be recognized as one of the conditions for ensuring stable economic growth. In this regard, issues relating to the assessment of the efficiency of the use of public funds are of particular interest. The indicators of the efficiency of the activity of the public procurement sector in Ukraine in the context of the introduction of the “ProZorro” electronic procurement system are calculated and analyzed. The existing works of the individual scientists in the direction of developing indicators of the efficiency that can be used to evaluate the results of the operation of the procurement logistics system in the public sector in Ukraine are generalized. As a result, approaches have been identified that can be used to determine the effectiveness of the participation of customers, private sector representatives and the system of electronic public procurement in general. On the basis of retrospective data of past years and the first half of the current year, a number of estimates of absolute and relative savings, as well as indicators of the effectiveness of the open bidding in the public sector of Ukraine have been identified. The dynamics of these indicators before and after the introduction of the “ProZorro” electronic procurement system was analyzed. The analysis shows that the first results of the functioning of the “ProZorro” system demonstrate the existence of negative trend of competition and reduction in the amount of savings in public funds. Ensuring high efficiency and competitiveness, integrity and transparency of the procurement process are the main tasks of the Ukrainian government in the field of public procurement. The authors argue that the introduction of the “ProZorro” system can help to solve them successfully, and the application of the analytics module enables to calculate the savings from the use of this system.
Using a conductivity–alkalinity relationship as a tool to identify surface waters in reference condition across Canada
Authors: Proulx C. L. , Kilgour B. W. , Francis A. P. , Bouwhuis R. F. , Hill J. R.
Published: June 2018

The underlying natural relationship between conductivity and alkalinity was used to identify surface water quality monitoring sites that are in a ‘reference’ or minimally disturbed condition. Data from over 40,500 freshwater samples from 1,230 sites were combined for the time period of 2005–2015 from various federal, provincial, and joint federal–provincial/territorial freshwater monitoring programs (e.g., Freshwater Quality Monitoring and Surveillance Program, Ontario's Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network). Of the samples, 30,347 provided conductivity and alkalinity data. Surface water samples with a measured conductivity that deviated (by more than 41 μS/cm) from the predicted conductivity calculated from the sample's alkalinity were deemed to be non-representative of a reference condition, while samples within 41 μS/cm of the predicted value were deemed representative of a reference condition. The 41 μS/cm cutoff value was determined using signal detection theory. The conductivity–alkalinity model was validated through a comparison with land cover data by demonstrating that samples identified as ‘reference’ were typically from catchments that had minimal anthropogenic disturbances. The proposed approach provides a rapid means of evaluating the reference condition of a watercourse, and of identifying data that provide an estimate of reference condition.
Quality of life in pediatric patients with tricuspid valve replacement
Authors: Gorbatykh Yu. N. , Naberukhin Yu. L. , Levicheva Ye. N. , Knyazkova L. G. , Omelchenko A. Yu. , Zhalnina Ye. V. , Lenko Ye. V. , Arkhipov A. N. , Khapaev T. S.
Published: June 2018

The article presents the results of the assessment of 52 patients' quality of life that had tricuspid valve prosthesis at the age from 1 to 16 years. Quality of life was evaluated by using a Nottingham Health Profile questionnaire. The data obtained suggests that quality of life in patients with tricuspid valve prosthesis is lower; it depends on the type of the operation performed, functional classes of cardiac decompensation and exercise tolerance. Besides, it is directly correlated with the right heart and BNP level.
Psychogenic dyspnea and hypocapnia in men with ischemic heart disease before and after CABG
Authors: Grishin O. V. , Averko N. N. , Grishin V. G. , Zhilina I. G. , Kovalenko Yu. V.
Published: June 2018

The goal of the study was to compare the rate of psychogenic dyspnea (PD) and hypocapnia in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) before and after CABG. We studied the objective signs of PD and hypocapnia, such as psychogenic dyspnea coefficient (PDC) and СО 2 concentration in the expired air finite portion (FetCО 2) in 47 male patients with IHD and 34 healthy men by using spirometry and capnometry. We also performed a comparative analysis of the above-mentioned parameters before and after CABG. The arrhythmic breathing rate (PDC>40) in patients with IHD was 2.6 times higher than that in healthy men, and the hypocapnia rate (FetCО 2<4.5%) was 3.6 times higher than that in the control group. The data obtained were confirmed by the group mean values of PDC and FetCО 2. Thus, PDC in the IHD cohort was significantly higher, and FetCО 2 lower than in healthy men (4.60.4 and 5.20.3 respectively, р<0.05). On the 8-10 th postoperative day there was a 1.3 times increase in patients with PDC>40, and a 1.7 times increase in hypocapnia patients, with the mean FetCО 2 level decreasing from 4.60.4 before surgery down to 4.00.7 after CABG (р<0,05). Thus, psychogenic dyspnea or neurogenic hyperventilation (NH), as well as the resulted hypocapnia, are documented in IHD patients. Because of its negative cardiovascular effects, NH requires timely diagnosis and correction before and after coronary revascularization surgery.
Interventions on atrial septum under cardiopulmonary bypass and without aortic crossclamping
Authors: Krivoshchekov Ye. V. , Podoksenov A. Yu. , Lezhnev A. A. , Pavlichev G. V. , Yanulevich O. S. , Sokolov A. A. , Martsinkevich G. I. , Shipulin V. M.
Published: June 2018

The study centered on the possibility of surgery on the atrial septum (AS) without aortic clamping and cardiac arrest. We compared two groups of patients who underwent intervention on AS as the major or concomitant stage of surgical treatment. Nineteen patients were assigned to the main group; they were operated under CPB without aortic clamping and cardioplegia. The control group consisted of 20 patients, whose AS was surgically treated by using a standard technique with aortic occlusion. The groups were comparable by age and disease. The patients of both groups withstood the surgical interventions satisfactorily, with no mortality. The mean CBP time in the patients operated without aortic clamping was shorter than that in the control group patients (operated with aortic clamping) by about 18-20 minutes. The major surgical stage time did not differ between the groups. The technique of atrial septal defect closure or its dissection on the beating heart without cardioplegia is safe, comfortable for a surgeon and allows saving time required for the recovery period. Besides, it does not cause myocardial lesion associated with cardioplegia.
La fenomenología hermenéutica en investigación:
Authors: Galvis Arcilla Sebastián
Published: June 2018

This paper is a continuation of the one named “Pedagogical reflection based on Jesus parables. A research proposal”, published in this journal in 2017. It describes the methodology used in the study “And he spoke many things unto them in parables: A pedagogical resource for teacher training”. The importance of the phenomenological-hermeneutic methodology proposed by Max Van Manen and the possibility to do research from the narrative to encourage academics’ pedagogical reflection are proposed. Finally, emphasis is put on the use of data and the way the analysis of results was conducted in this study, focusing on pedagogical reflection in academics based on the parables of Master Jesus.
Social activities of religious organizations in the resort city of Sochi: a philosophical analysis
Authors: Eremina Zoya Anatolyevna ,   Tula Institute (branch) of  All-Russian State University of Justice  (Russian Academy of Law of the Ministry of  Justice of the Russian Federation)
Published: June 2018

The research discusses the traditional and non-traditional religious organizations as the actors of social activity in the philosophical and legal aspect. Migration processes related to international, all-Russian events, including 2014 Winter Olympics, 2018 FIFA World Cup in Sochi, contributed to the growth of religious organizations and groups in the region. Most of them are not registered in the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation as the religious organizations and describe themselves as charities implementing various social programs, personal development training. The main problem is the pseudo-charitable activity of such organizations which, in fact, is religious extremist and fanaticist propaganda. The author describes the main activities of religious organizations in the field of education, youth policy, charity, and media relations. Community service of the Russian Orthodox Church in Sochi is covered.
Balance management on the single account of the federal budget in the context of liquidity surplus of the banking sector
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of  the Russian Federation, Zhantimirov Pavel Amambaevich
Published: June 2018

The study discusses the effective liquidity management of the single account of the federal budget in the context of inability to deposit money in a bank. The novelty of this research is to update the market-based measures to minimize risks to the public finances management. The study proves that the current restrictions related to the strict fulfillment of the assumed obligations can be removed by making management tools market-oriented. Fund management is discussed from the standpoint of both Treasury and commercial banks. This approach demonstrates the essential terms for commercial banks to effect a transaction and natural restrictions imposed by the Treasury. The author proposes a management option providing an ideal solution for increasing the profitability and reducing the risks of such transactions. The present situation of the investment of funds is considered. It is concluded that the current policy should be changed in the context of excessive market liquidity. At the same time, the investment of funds is to be diversified. The transition to new tools of liquidity management is presented. The tools applied are to be reformed in order to increase their attractiveness and profitability.
The interests and priorities of state protection management of the constitutional system, security, and well-being of Russia
Authors:   Southwest State University, Pozdnyakova Elena Vladimirovna
Published: June 2018

The paper reveals the dynamic development processes in the modern society in the context of the globalized market and economic crisis through the category of administrative and legal support for the state protection management of the constitutional system, security, and well-being of Russia. This category is reviewed as a set of complex legal responses of public administration to threats with a view to eliminate or constrain the activities of various units of the system under review under the influence of the external environment and crisis factors that destroy the relative dynamic constancy of the internal structure of society. The author presents the integrative definition of administrative and legal transformation of protection management of the constitutional system, security, and well-being of Russia as a permanent state that allows it to function effectively and develop dynamically in the face of external and internal threats, challenges and other dangerous impacts caused by uncivilized transition to the market as well as the global economic crisis.
Comparison of legal regulation of databases, distributed ledgers, and blockchain technology in the Russian legislation
Authors:   Samara National Research University, Inyushkin Andrey Alekseevich
Published: June 2018

The paper analyzes the specific nature of high-tech systems in IT area in terms of the transition to the digital economy (Digital Economy of the Russian Federation program). The research identifies the characteristics of legal regulation of databases, distributed ledgers, and blockchain technology. The author determines that the legal regime of databases is admissible with regard to the above-mentioned systems. The study reveals the aspects of special sectoral laws and regulations applied to databases in order to introduce distributed ledgers and blockchain technology. The research considers the dual nature of database laws governing blockchain technology in different ways. The author concludes that laws and regulations concerning databases can be implemented to introduce distributed ledgers and blockchain technology considering their specific legal nature for particular legal relations.
Специфика использования моделей компетенций на государственной службе
Authors:   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Semenova Inna Vladimirovna
Published: June 2018

The public service is the main administrative tool that links government and society. The relationships between these elements and effective public administration depend on professional competencies of public officers and their approach to the activities. The new qualified public servants can enter on duty in terms of the development and implementation of qualification requirements system and effective selection models that include requirements for education, skills, knowledge, professional and personal strengths (competencies) focused on the goals and objectives of the government. In the context of Russian administrative reforms, new legislative instruments and amendments regulating such requirements were adopted. These reforms defined such core competencies as strategic thinking, sociability, planning, and multitasking for all categories of public employees. The study identifies the range of skills required for leadership positions and behavioral indicators demonstrating the specific nature of each competence. Besides, the author examines the methodological basis for the development of competency models and empirical methods for assessing the professional skills of public officers.
At the Crossroads of Science and Religion: A Sociological Approach
Authors: Rogińska Maria
Published: June 2018

The relationship between science and religion has recently become the topic of intense discussions in the public sphere. However, up to now empirical social sciences have neglected qualitative reconstructions of scientists’ worldviews in this area. The material for my analysis is 50 in-depth interviews with biologists and physicists, employees of scientific research institutes of Polish Academy of Sciences and universities in Poland. The largest group of the respondents agreed with the idea that the areas of science and religion do not overlap. Besides, the majority of Polish natural scientists including a little less than half of all non-believers demonstrates aversion to the conflict narrative. My study reconstructs narrative strategies of the respondents that refer to the science-religion interconnection.
Teatr forum jako egzemplifikacja edukacji performatywnej
Authors: Witerska Kamila
Published: June 2018

Artykuł prezentuje teatr forum jako przykład metody performatywnej. Autorka podejmuje próbę zdefiniowania pojęcia edukacja performatywna. Analizie zostaje poddana geneza terminu performatywność oraz jego znaczenie na gruncie filozofii języka i filozofii kultury. Następnie zostaje zdefiniowane pojęcie edukacja performatywna i przedstawiona jedna z metod edukacji performatywnej – teatr forum.
Nauczyciel wobec inności ucznia na szkolnej scenie dramatu
Authors: Gajak-Toczek Małgorzata
Published: June 2018

Głównym celem artykułu: Nauczyciel wobec inności ucznia na szkolnej scenie dramatu jest transpozycja kategorii „inności”, która wywodzi się z filozofii człowieka Józefa Tischnera, na grunt szkolnej dydaktyki i wykorzystanie jej do przedstawienia relacji między nauczycielem i uczeniem. Autorka tego artykułu, bazując na ideach filozofii dialogu, opisuje role ucznia i nauczyciela w procesie edukacyjnym. Wskazuje zarówno przeszkody w możliwościach dialogu (tu zalicza m.in.: bariery wynikające z podstawy programowej, systemu egzaminacyjnego, obligatoryjnego ograniczenia funkcji wychowania, wielości interakcji wychowawczych oddziałujących na jednostkę w społecznym dialogu), jak też określa płaszczyzny, które pozwalają na osiągnięcie porozumienia obu stron w akcie szkolnej komunikacji. Za ważne uznaje wzajemne poznanie w horyzoncie agatologicznym i aksjologicznym, nadanie spotkaniu charakteru wydarzenia uobecniającego. Za cechę niezbywalną właściwie organizowanego procesu dydaktycznego uznaje konieczność przyjęcia przez nauczyciela postawy otwartej wobec inności innego – nie może być Ja-w-sobie-i-dla-siebie, musi się stać ja-z-innym, a nawet ja-dla-innego, znieść własną inność. Głównym celem artykułu: Nauczyciel wobec inności ucznia na szkolnej scenie dramatu jest transpozycja kategorii „inności”, która wywodzi się z filozofii człowieka Józefa Tischnera, na grunt szkolnej dydaktyki i wykorzystanie jej do przedstawienia relacji między nauczycielem i uczeniem. Autorka tego artykułu, bazując na ideach filozofii dialogu, opisuje role ucznia i nauczyciela w procesie edukacyjnym. Wskazuje zarówno przeszkody w możliwościach dialogu (tu zalicza m.in.: bariery wynikające z podstawy programowej, systemu egzaminacyjnego, obligatoryjnego ograniczenia funkcji wychowania, wielości interakcji wychowawczych oddziałujących na jednostkę w społecznym dialogu), jak też określa płaszczyzny, które pozwalają na osiągnięcie porozumienia obu stron w akcie szkolnej komunikacji. Za ważne uznaje wzajemne poznanie w horyzoncie agatologicznym i aksjologicznym, nadanie spotkaniu charakteru wydarzenia uobecniającego. Za cechę niezbywalną właściwie organizowanego procesu dydaktycznego uznaje konieczność przyjęcia przez nauczyciela postawy otwartej wobec inności innego – nie może być Ja-w-sobie-i-dla-siebie, musi się stać ja-z-innym, a nawet ja-dla-innego, znieść własną inność.
Plener malarski jako środowiskowy kontekst twórczości plastycznej. Relacja z badań jakościowych
Authors: Modrzejewska-Świgulska Monika
Published: June 2018

Artykuł ma charakter empiryczny. Autorka relacjonuje przebieg badań o charakterze jakościowym (wywiady, obserwacja, analiza dokumentów) prowadzonych wśród artystów plastyków podczas pleneru malarskiego. W teksie zostały postawione robocze hipotezy dotyczące funkcjonowania środowiska twórczego i czynników dynamizujących czynności twórcze.
Mistrz − Kazimierz Twardowski w oczach swoich uczniów
Authors: Hinc-Wirkus Magdalena
Published: June 2018

Polska pedagogika miała wielu znamienitych uczonych, których można nazwać mistrzami. Pierwsze pokolenie polskich pedagogów musiało zacząć od podstaw − musiało zmierzyć się z wprowadzeniem polskiej pedagogiki do szkół wyższych. W tych realiach ukształtowany został Kazimierz Twardowski. Twardowskiemu udało się wychować wielu wybitnych, zasłużonych dla polskiej nauki uczonych. Już na początku XX w. zaczęto w Polsce mówić o „szkole Twardowskiego” lub „szkole lwowskiej”, która stała się zaczynem dla ośrodków filozoficznych na polskich uniwersytetach po odzyskaniu niepodległości. Kazimierz Twardowski był autorytetem intelektualnym i moralnym, był człowiekiem instytucją w nauce polskiej pierwszej połowy XX wieku. Artykuł ukazuje postać Twardowskiego z perspektywy wspomnień jego uczniów.
Kierunki i formy aktywności społecznej kobiet w Łodzi podczas I wojny światowej
Authors: Sosnowska Joanna
Published: June 2018

Wybuch I wojny światowej w 1914 r., a potem czteroletni okres jej trwania uruchomił projekty obywatelskie ukierunkowane na pomoc najbardziej potrzebującym. Wśród osób potrzebujących wsparcia i opieki byli dorośli i dzieci, żołnierze walczący na froncie i ludność cywilna, poza okopami. Mieszkańcy wielu miejscowości, pomimo tego, że nie brali bezpośredniego udziału w konflikcie zbrojnym, to na co dzień doświadczali skutków prowadzonych działań wojennych: braku podstawowych środków do życia, utraty pracy, ubóstwa, chorób i epidemii, braku opieki medycznej, utraty życia. W takiej sytuacji społeczność wielu miejscowości na terenach okupowanych tworzyła specjalne struktury administracyjne i zrzeszała się w komitety obywatelskie, starając się zapobiegać skutkom wojny. Tak było również w Łodzi, która pod koniec 1914 r. znalazła się pod okupacją niemiecką. Tutaj doszło do powstania Komitetu Obywatelskiego Niesienia Pomocy Biednym, z którego struktur wyłoniła się Sekcja Kobiet (od 1915 r. nastąpił podział na Sekcję Kobiet Chrześcijańskich i Sekcję Kobiet Żydowskich). Artykuł przedstawia kierunki i formy aktywności społecznej łodzianek zaangażowanych w pomoc osobom najbardziej potrzebującym, głównie chorym i dzieciom. Działalność kobiet zrzeszonych w specjalnych sekcjach pomocowych trwała przez cały okres I wojny światowej, i z uwagi na skrajnie trudne warunki wojenne była bardzo potrzebna.
Filozofia wychowania Janusza Gniteckiego. Projekt ambiwalencji zrównoważonej
Authors: Sztobryn Sławomir
Published: June 2018

Polska pedagogika miała wielu znamienitych uczonych, których można nazwać mistrzami. Pierwsze pokolenie polskich pedagogów musiało zacząć od podstaw − musiało zmierzyć się z wprowadzeniem polskiej pedagogiki do szkół wyższych. W tych realiach ukształtowany został Kazimierz Twardowski. Twardowskiemu udało się wychować wielu wybitnych, zasłużonych dla polskiej nauki uczonych. Już na początku XX w. zaczęto w Polsce mówić o „szkole Twardowskiego” lub „szkole lwowskiej”, która stała się zaczynem dla ośrodków filozoficznych na polskich uniwersytetach po odzyskaniu niepodległości. Kazimierz Twardowski był autorytetem intelektualnym i moralnym, był człowiekiem instytucją w nauce polskiej pierwszej połowy XX wieku. Artykuł ukazuje postać Twardowskiego z perspektywy wspomnień jego uczniów.
Transcriptional repression by FACT is linked to regulation of chromatin accessibility at the promoter of ES cells
Authors: Mylonas Constantine , Tessarz Peter
Published: June 2018

The conserved and essential histone chaperone, facilitates chromatin transcription (FACT), reorganizes nucleosomes during DNA transcription, replication, and repair and ensures both efficient elongation of RNA Pol II and nucleosome integrity. In mammalian cells, FACT is a heterodimer, consisting of SSRP1 and SUPT16. Here, we show that in contrast to yeast, FACT accumulates at the transcription start site of genes reminiscent of RNA polymerase II profile. Depletion of FACT in mouse embryonic stem cells leads to deregulation of developmental and pro-proliferative genes concomitant with hyper-proliferation of mES cells. Using MNase-seq, Assay for Transposase-Accessible Chromatin sequencing, and nascent elongating transcript sequencing, we show that up-regulation of genes coincides with loss of nucleosomes upstream of the transcription start site and concomitant increase in antisense transcription, indicating that FACT impacts the promoter architecture to regulate the expression of these genes. Finally, we demonstrate a role for FACT in cell fate determination and show that FACT depletion primes embryonic stem cells for the neuronal lineage.
Human Rights and Social Work
Authors: Al-Nashif Nada
Published: June 2018

Introduction to special issue on Human Rights and Social Work