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Long-term transformation of submontane spruce-beech forests in the Jizerské hory Mts.: dynamics of natural regeneration
Authors: Slanař Jiří , Vacek Zdeněk , Vacek Stanislav , Bulušek Daniel , Cukor Jan , Štefančík Igor , Bílek Lukáš , Král Jan
Published: November 2017

The paper deals with development of the natural regeneration of even-aged spruce-beech forests during their transformation to uneven-aged stands with diversified structure at the Jedlový důl area in the Protected Landscape Area Jizerské hory Mts., Czech Republic. Shelterwood management system and free felling policy based on selection principles has been applied there since 1979 with the support of admixed tree species of the natural species composition, especially silver fir (Abies alba Mill.). The research was focuses on structure and development of natural regeneration with the emphasis on ungulate damage and interaction with tree layer from 1979 to 2015. In the course of 36 years, the regeneration structure was diversified towards the close-to-nature tree species composition, spatial and age structure. The number of regeneration recruits increased in average from 941 to 41,669 ind ha-1. During this period share of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) significantly (p < 0.01) increased (by 53.6%), while the share of Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.) decreased (by 51.5%), such as damage caused by ungulate (by 61.4%) with the highest loses on sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus L.), rowan (Sorbus aucuparia L.) and silver fir. Moreover, the parent trees had a significant negative influence on natural regeneration at smaller spacing (within a 1 - 5 m radius from the stem). Both, regeneration potential and effective role of the tree layer during the forest transformation has been confirmed as important prerequisites for ongoing forest transformation.
An inverse problem for the KdV equation with Neumann boundary measured data
Authors: Kumarasamy Sakthivel , Hasanov Alemdar
Published: November 2017

In this paper, we consider an inverse coefficient problem for the linearized Korteweg–de Vries (KdV) equation

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Studies on rheological, structural, optical, electrical and surface properties of LiMn2O4thin films by varied spin rates
Authors: Balakrishnan T. , Subramanian N. Sankara , Kathalingam A.
Published: November 2017

LiMn2O4thin films prepared by cost-effective spin coating method using optimized coating conditions are reported. Spin rate was varied and spin rate dependent properties were studied. Prepared films were characterized for their structural, morphological and optical properties. X-ray diffraction study of LiMn2O4thin films confirmed the cubic spinel structure with the preferred orientation along (1 1 1) plane. Optical absorption studies showed band gap energy of 3.02 eV for the grown LiMn2O4films. FT-IR bands assigned to asymmetric stretching modes of MnO6group were located around 623 cm-1and 514 cm-1for the LiMn2O4thin films. The weak band observed at 437 cm-1was attributed to the LiO4tetrahedra. The films showed high conductivity value 0.79 S/cm indicating the generation of effective network of the film for enhanced charge transport. AFM micrographs of the LiMn2O4films deposited at 3000 rpm and 3500 rpm showed uniform distribution of fine grains throughout the surface without any dark pits, pinholes and cracks.
The Role of Semantics in Spanish Word Recognition: an Insight from Lexical Decision and Categorization Tasks
Authors: Izura Cristina , Hernández-Muñoz Natividad
Published: November 2017

This study examines the factors affecting word recognition in a language with a consistent system to map letters into sounds; Spanish. The influence of semantics on the recognition of words in languages with inconsistent mappings, such as English, is well documented. Not much is known for other languages. A lexical decision task and two category verification tasks with varying levels of semantic complexity were used. In contrast to English, none of the semantic variables entered into the analyses had a significant impact on lexical decision latencies or errors. Imageability showed an influence on responses to both category verification tasks while the effect of connectivity was marginally significant in the category verification task with the greatest semantic complexity. Results indicate that word recognition decisions can be made without the involvement of central components of the semantic system. The role of semantics in word recognition in languages with consistent spelling systems will be discussed.
Reasoning with BDI Robots: From simulation to physical environment – Implementations and Limitations
Authors: Davis Darryl N. , Ramulu Shylaja Kanaganapalli
Published: November 2017

In this paper an overview of the state of research into cognitive robots is given. This is driven by insights arising from research that has moved from simulation to physical robots over the course of a number of sub-projects. A number of major issues arising from seminal research in the area are explored. In particular in the context of advances in the field of robotics and a slowly developing model of cognition and behaviour that is being mapped onto robot colonies. The work presented is ongoing but major themes such as the veracity of data and information, and their effect on robot control architectures are explored. A small number of case studies are presented where the theoretical framework has been used to implement control of physical robots. The limitations of the current research and the wider field of behavioral and cognitive robots are explored.
Is There a Relationship Between Audiogram Shape and the Intensity and Duration of Tinnitus?
Authors: Trifunovic Miroljub , Zivic Ljubica , Draskovic Marija , Corbic Milena , Sretenovic Jasmina
Published: November 2017

Chronic tinnitus is often associated with hearing impairment, but it cannot be asserted that only hearing loss causes tinnitus. Audiograms of patients with tinnitus show that hearing loss occurred more often at high frequencies than at low frequencies.

The aim of this study was to analyse the audiogram shapes of patients with chronic tinnitus and to identify the relationship between the shape of the audiogram and intensity and duration of tinnitus.

This investigation was a cross case series study conducted at a general hospital in Kraljevo on patients with chronic subjective tinnitus. The study included 43 patients of both genders and of different ages. We used audiometry (measuring the threshold of hearing for frequencies from 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 and 8000 Hz) and tympanometry. Each patient reported the intensity of tinnitus in each ear on a visual analogue scale (VAS1) and stated the duration of tinnitus for each ear.

Our research showed that patients with chronic tinnitus had a characteristic audiogram with progressive hearing loss to high frequencies. Th is difference was significantly increased starting from lower to higher frequencies, and the most hearing-decreased range (“edge”) was between 2000 and 4000 Hz. We did not find a strong link between the tinnitus intensity measured by the visual analogue scale and tinnitus duration on one side and hearing loss in the studied patients and audiogram shape on the other side. The duration of tinnitus was most associated with hearing loss at 2000 Hertz, but even that was not significant.
TWO MEASURES OF THE DEPENDENCE OF PREFERENTIAL RANKINGS ON CATEGORICAL VARIABLES
Authors: Lissowski Grzegorz
Published: November 2017

The aim of this paper is to apply a general methodology for constructing statistical methods, which is based on decision theory, to give a statistical description of preferential rankings, with a focus on the rankings’ dependence on categorical variables. In the paper, I use functions of description errors that are based on the Kemeny and Hamming distances between preferential orderings, but the proposed methodology can also be applied to other methods of estimating description errors.
THIRD PARTY SANCTIONS IN GAMES WITH COMMUNICATION
Authors: Obłój Jan , Abramczuk Katarzyna
Published: November 2017

This paper discusses the relation between communication and preservation of social norms guarded by third-party sanctions. In 2001 Jonathan Bendor and Piotr Swistak derived deductively the existence of such norms from a simple boundedly rational choice model. Their analysis was based on a perfect public information case. We take into account communication and analyse at the micro level the process of production and interpretation of information on which decisions are based. We show that when information is fully private and we allow for communication a state of anomie can result. If some social control mechanisms are available, social stability can be maintained. The less efficient the social control mechanisms however, the more restrictive rules will be needed to sustain the social norms. Furthermore not all cognitive strategies for interpreting received messages are equally effective. Strategies based on reputation are better than strategies based on profit analysis.
APPLICATION OF TOPSIS METHOD FOR THE EVALUATION OF ECONOMIC INEQUALITY IN OECD COUNTRIES
Authors: Kiszkiel Łukasz
Published: November 2017

Growing economic stratification each year in many countries is such a pressing issue that even the World Economic Forum, organized in 2014 in the luxury resort of Davos, recognized it as one of the most dangerous threats to social order. The problem of economic inequality, pushed by the apologists of economic liberalism to the margins of media discourse, once again became a “hot” topic with the World Economic Crisis in 2008, the effects of which are still felt in various countries today, and which contribute to the expansion of global social stratification. The aim of the article is to describe the sample indicators typically used by organizations, i.e. OECD, theWorld Bank to measure economic inequality in the world, and then, on the basis of these indicators, create a synthetic instrument based on TOPSIS methodology, which will allow for preparing a multi-criteria ranking of OECD countries in terms of economic inequality.
THE BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF IDENTITY IN THE WORKS OF ANTONIO DAMASIO. THE SOCIOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS
Authors: Porankiewicz-Żukowska Aleksandra
Published: November 2017

This paper confronts the modern findings of neuroscience presented in the works of Antonio Damasio with classic and contemporary concepts regarding the phenomenon of self / identity developed on the basis of the social sciences. In my view, both types of consideration involve illegitimate reduction of presented phenomena either by inadequate analysis of social entities, or by underestimating their biological basis.
INTERNET SECURITY – TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL AWARENESS OF THE DANGERS
Authors: Laskowski Piotr Paweł
Published: November 2017

The article describes selected issues related to user safety on the Internet. This safety consists of a number of factors such as the technology that we use to communicate and to browse the Internet, and habits and behaviors that we have acquired and through which we can identify at least some typical hazards encountered on the Web. Knowledge of software and the ability to use it and to configure it properly as well as checking regularly for security updates reduces the risk of data loss or identity theft. Public awareness of threats continues to grow, but there are also new, previously unknown threats; that is why it is so important to inform of the dangers by all available channels of communication.
MODUS PONENS AND MODUS TOLLENS: THEIR VALIDITY/INVALIDITY IN NATURAL LANGUAGE ARGUMENTS
Authors: Ri Yong-Sok
Published: November 2017

The precedent studies on the validity of Modus ponens and Modus tollens have been carried out with most regard to a major type of conditionals in which the conditional clause is a sufficient condition for the main clause. But we sometimes, in natural language arguments, find other types of conditionals in which the conditional clause is a necessary or necessary and sufficient condition for the main clause. In this paper I reappraise, on the basis of new definitions of Modus ponens and Modus tollens, their validity/invalidity in natural language arguments in consideration of all types of conditionals.
Problems and Progress regarding Sex Bias and Omission in Neuroscience Research
Authors: Will Tyler R. , Proaño Stephanie B. , Thomas Anly M. , Kunz Lindsey M. , Thompson Kelly C. , Ginnari Laura A. , Jones Clay H. , Lucas Sarah-Catherine , Reavis Elizabeth M. , Dorris David M. , Meitzen John
Published: November 2017

Neuroscience research has historically ignored female animals. This neglect comes in two general forms. The first is sex bias, defined as favoring one sex over another; in this case, male over female. The second is sex omission, which is the lack of reporting sex. The recognition of this phenomenon has generated fierce debate across the sciences. Here we test whether sex bias and omission are still present in the neuroscience literature, whether studies employing both males and females neglect sex as an experimental variable, and whether sex bias and omission differs between animal models and journals. To accomplish this, we analyzed the largest-ever number of neuroscience articles for sex bias and omission: 6636 articles using mice or rats in 6 journals published from 2010 to 2014. Sex omission is declining, as increasing numbers of articles report sex. Sex bias remains present, as increasing numbers of articles report the sole use of males. Articles using both males and females are also increasing, but few report assessing sex as an experimental variable. Sex bias and omission varies substantially by animal model and journal. These findings are essential for understanding the complex status of sex bias and omission in neuroscience research and may inform effective decisions regarding policy action.
Increased circulating interleukin-8 in patients with resistance to thyroid hormone receptor α
Authors: van der Spek Anne H , Surovtseva Olga V , Aan Saskia , Tool Anton T J , van de Geer Annemarie , Demir Korcan , van Gucht Anja L M , van Trotsenburg A S Paul , van den Berg Timo K , Fliers Eric , Boelen Anita
Published: November 2017

Innate immune cells have recently been identified as novel thyroid hormone (TH) target cells in which intracellular TH levels appear to play an important functional role. The possible involvement of TH receptor alpha (TRα), which is the predominant TR in these cells, has not been studied to date. Studies in TRα0/0 mice suggest a role for this receptor in innate immune function. The aim of this study was to determine whether TRα affects the human innate immune response. We assessed circulating interleukin-8 concentrations in a cohort of 8 patients with resistance to TH due to a mutation of TRα (RTHα) and compared these results to healthy controls. In addition, we measured neutrophil and macrophage function in one of these RTHα patients (mutation D211G). Circulating interleukin-8 levels were elevated in 7 out of 8 RTHα patients compared to controls. These patients harbor different mutations, suggesting that this is a general feature of the syndrome of RTHα. Neutrophil spontaneous apoptosis, bacterial killing, NAPDH oxidase activity and chemotaxis were unaltered in cells derived from the RTHαD211G patient. RTHα macrophage phagocytosis and cytokine induction after LPS treatment were similar to results from control cells. The D211G mutation did not result in clinically relevant impairment of neutrophil or pro-inflammatory macrophage function. As elevated circulating IL-8 is also observed in hyperthyroidism, this observation could be due to the high-normal to high levels of circulating T3 found in patients with RTHα.
Effect of thimerosal on thyroid hormones metabolism in rats
Authors: Pantaleão Thiago U , Ferreira Andrea C F , Santos Maria C S , Figueiredo Álvaro S P , Louzada Ruy A N , Rosenthal Doris , Carvalho Denise P , Corrêa da Costa Vânia M
Published: November 2017

Mercury seems to exert an inhibitory effect on deiodinases, but there are few studies using Thimerosal (TM) as the mercury source. We aimed to elucidate the effect of TM on thyroid hormones peripheral metabolism. Adult Wistar female rats received 0.25 µg or 250 µg TM/100 g BW, IM, twice a week, for a month. We evaluated serum total T3 and T4, D1 activity using 125I-rT3 as tracer, and D2 activity using 125I-T4. NADPH oxidase activity was measured by Amplex-red/HRP method and mRNA levels by real time PCR. Serum T4 was increased and T3 decreased by the greatest dose of TM. Even though D1 activity in pituitary and kidney was reduced by the highest dose of TM, hepatic D1 activity and D1 mRNA levels remained unchanged. D2 activity was also significantly decreased by the highest dose of TM in all CNS samples tested, except cerebellum, but D2 mRNA was unaltered. mRNA levels of the tested NADPH oxidases were not affected by TM and NADPH oxidase activity was either unaltered or decreased. Our results indicate that TM might directly interact with deiodinases, inhibiting their activity probably by binding to their selenium catalytic site, without changes in enzyme expression.
Evidence of earlier thyroid dysfunction in newly diagnosed oral lichen planus patients: a hint for endocrinologists
Authors: Arduino Paolo G , Karimi Dora , Tirone Federico , Sciannameo Veronica , Ricceri Fulvio , Cabras Marco , Gambino Alessio , Conrotto Davide , Salzano Stefano , Carbone Mario , Broccoletti Roberto
Published: November 2017

The association between oral lichen planus (OLP) and hypothyroidism has been debated with conflicting results: some authors detected a statistically significant association between these two, while others did not confirm it. The aim of this study was to evaluate the thyroid status in patients with newly diagnosed OLP to test the null hypothesis that thyroid disease is not associated with an increased incidence of oral lesions, with a prospective case-control approach. A total of 549 patients have been evaluated, of whom 355 were female. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were obtained. Patients suffering from thyroid diseases were associated with an almost 3-fold increased odds of having OLP (OR 2.85, 95% CI: 1.65–4.94), after adjusting this analysis for age, gender, body mass index, smoking status, diabetes, hypertension and hepatitis C infection. It would be appropriate to further investigate the possible concomitance of OLP among patients with thyroid disorder; endocrinologists should be aware of this association, especially because OLP is considered a potentially malignant oral disorder.
Kriteria Hukum Fikih Ja’fari
Authors: Rouf Abdul
Published: November 2017

The phenomenon of Shi'ism in the discourse of Islamic thought becomes one of the interesting as well as controversial discourse. Shia Ja‘farī, known as the Shi'a Imamiyah is often a priori addressed. A lot of the literature on the founder’s thinking contains prejudices. As a result,Shia Ja‘farī is not only underestimated, but also regarded as an aberrationor misdirection. Serious accusations are often leveled by Sunni against the Shias. This study poses the real issue, referring to some authoritative literature on Shia about the historical background of the birth of the Ja‘farī school, its criteria of law, its attitude to the Qur'an, the Hadith of the Prophet, reason and qiyas.  DOI: 10.15408/ajis.v17i1.6221
الشروط والضوابط الشرعية للغذاء الحلال: خبرة إندونيسيا
Authors: Lubis Amany
Published: November 2017

Halal food, which is characterized by lawful and good, has been measured by the standards of what can be eaten and cannot be eaten according to Islamic jurisprudence. The are condition and criteria of halalfood. Supervisory Board of the food products of the Council of Indonesian Ulama sends its inspectors to food factories in order to monitor the stages of production lines, and make sure to the safety of the food. In this article,halal food for Muslim will be discussed, including to unify the standards of halal products in Muslim countries, and implementing the Islamic way of undergoing contracts and transactions. DOI: 10.15408/ajis.v17i1.6222
Analysing The Essence of Fiqh Subjects In Curriculum 2013
Authors: Fauzan Fauzan , Z Anis Fuadah
Published: November 2017

The essence of learning is to improve the quality of learners and to complete the national education goals that have been established, inaccordance with the mandate of the constitution. The effort to improve the quality of education through curriculum has been responded by the Ministry of Religious Affairs in 2013 on the subject of Islamic Education and Arabic Language. The implementation of the 2013 curriculum at public ElementarySchool, in this case is the subjects of Fiqh, become a break through to conductthe learning process to be more dynamic and innovative. The uses of varied methods to teach fiqh are expected to make the application of Fiqh in the dailylives of learners; both in their worship to God (‘ibādah) and social interaction(muamalah) become successful habit. DOI: 10.15408/AJIS.V17I2.6237
Teeth will be provided: On signifiers
Authors: Taruskin Richard
Published: November 2017

In his autobiography, Goldmark boasted that he had employed four distinct orientalist idioms in his works: one in Sakuntala and three in Die Königin von Saba. Actually, his deployment of orientalist signifiers was a lot more varied and subtle than that. None of them, moreover, was based on actual ethnographic models. All were purely imaginary and conventional – and for that reason legible and effective. This essay surveys and classifies them, analyzes their motivation and effect, and compares them with the practice of contemporaries such as Anton Rubinstein and Camille Saint-Saëns.
Karl Goldmark und seine letzten Opernwerke
Authors: Ladič Branko
Published: November 2017

Karl Goldmark (1830–1915) was undoubtedly one the most influential composers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and through his first opera – The Queen of Sheba – he was also very well-known abroad. This opera, with its very fashionable oriental subject, was first performed in Vienna in 1875 and was one of the greatest successes of the period. After Merlin (1886) and The Cricket on the Hearth (1896), a “song-opera” strongly influenced by the Biedermeier-period, Goldmark wrote three operas over the next ten years. A Prisoner of War (libretto E. Schlicht, premiered in 1899 in Vienna) was based on one episode of the Iliad. In this short opera the composer tried to express the change of Achilles’ soul, but he mostly failed due to a relatively weak and conventional libretto and vague musical style. In the following opera, Götz von Berlichingen (libretto A. M. Willner, premiered 1902) the libretto is also the weakest element of the work and the whole opera reminds one of Meyerbeer ’s operas. The composer found a renewed inspiration during the work on his last opera – The Winter’s Tale (libretto by Alfred Maria Willner after Shakespeare, premiered in 1907 in Vienna). This fairy tale opera is full of interesting musical moments and elements written in Goldmark’s late style and is still attractive for the opera-going public.
Erinnern! Auch wenn es unmöglich ist Mieczysław Weinbergs oper Passažirka op. 97
Authors: Mogl Verena
Published: November 2017

In the search for reasons, why Weinberg’s opera Passažirka op. 97 never made it into public despite the praise it received after various hearings, one reason can be found in the way the opera deals with remembrance, especially in the context of the Holocaust. Whereas remembrance provides a mental shelter to those in need, others are denied to take refuge in memories or are even forced to confront brutal truths. Not only the libretto but also the music deals with the act of remembrance in a way, that made the opera a daring composition in the time of its origin.
Imagining China in London musical theatre during the 1890s: The Geisha and San Toy
Authors: Everett William A.
Published: November 2017

For people living in London during the 1890s, China and the Chinese were largely mythical constructions. Attitudes towards China, as well as the Chinese themselves, were being imagined at the time through various media, including popular musical theatre. Two shows, both with music by Sidney Jones and produced by George Edwardes at Daly’s Theatre, were significant in this identity construction: The Geisha (1896) and San Toy (1899). Both musicals are set in East Asia and include Chinese and British characters. In The Geisha, which takes place in Japan, the sole Chinese character is Wun-Hi, the owner of a teahouse. He is less than honorable, and his music is in an ethnic-based music hall style, with nearly speech-sung melodies and unashamed Pidgin English. In Jones’s score for San Toy, which is set in China, characters who endorse Western views sing glorious melodic lines reminiscent of Gilbert and Sullivan while those who do not sound like Wun-Hi in The Geisha, with clipped articulations and non-standard English.
EL PROFESOR DE EDUCACIÓN FÍSICA Y LA INTELIGENCIA EMOCIONAL
Authors: Gutiérrez Moret Margarita , Ibáñez Martínez Raquel
Published: November 2017

Abstract.THE TEACHER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCEThe subject of physical education has characteristics that make it suitable for the development of management skills and emotional regulation in students. But the emotional intelligence that is developing in physical education classrooms must have as a previous step the training of teachers in these emotional skills. This paper presents the results of the analysis on the emotional profile of future physical education teachers through a measure of self-perception in Emotional Intelligence.Keywords: emotional intelligence, emotional education, training, teachers, teachersResumen. La asignatura de educación física tiene unas características que la hacen idónea para el desarrollo de las habilidades de gestión y regulación emocional en los alumnos. Pero la inteligencia emocional que está desarrollándose en las aulas de educación física debe tener como paso previo la formación de los docentes en estas habilidades emocionales. En este trabajo se presentan los resultados del análisis sobre el perfil emocional de los futuros profesores de educación física a través de una medida de autopercepción y habilidad en Inteligencia Emocional.Palabras Claves.: Inteligencia emocional, educación emocional, formación, profesores, docentes
ASSESMENT OF THE POSTURE WITH THE STUDENTS OF THE FIRST GRADE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL
Authors: Kutis Peter , Kolarova Marina , Hudakova Zuzana
Published: November 2017

Abstract.During childhood, respectively in adolescence, the human physiological changes due to growth and development of physical and mental functions. There are many factors that affect the growth and development of the individual, and which are reflected in its physical structure. The aim of this study was to determine whether muscular imbalance were observed in the group of pupils in the first grade of elementary school. As methodology, we chose to examinate shortened and weakened muscles by Janda. Survey sample consisted of students of the first grade at two elementary schools in Ruzomberok. The survey was conducted in the years 2015 - 2016, with the consent of parents, children and school head teachers. Students were divided into 4 groups, and we evaluated the incidence of faulty posture in pupils of first, second, third and fourth grade.Key words: primary school students, back pain, back excercises, posture
AFECTO POSITIVO COMO INDICADOR DE LAS ATRIBUCIONES ACADÉMICAS EN MATEMÁTICAS
Authors: Sanmartín López Ricardo , Urrea-Solano María E. , Hernández-Amorós María J. , Granados Alós Lucía , Lagos San Martín Nelly G. , García Fernández José Manuel
Published: November 2017

Abstract.POSITIVE AFFECT AS AN INDICATOR OF THE ACADEMIC ATTRIBUTIONS IN MATHEMATICS The aim of the current study was to analyse the differences in the scores of academic attributions in Mathematics (success and failure attributed to capacity, effort and external causes) of Spanish students of primary education according to high and low scores in positive affect. To fulfil this target, a sample of 862 students of primary education (8-11 years old) was recruited. To obtain the scores of the analysed variables, the positive affect subscale of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule for Children (PANAS) and the Mathematics subscale of the Sydney Attribution Scale (SAS) were used. After performing the Levene’s test, the Student’s t-test was used to analyse the existence of statistically significant differences in the scores of academic attributions between students with high scores in positive affect and students with low scores. In this sense, it was proved that students with high marks in positive affect attributed more their failures and successes in Mathematics to external causes. On the contrary, students with low levels of positive affect attributed more their failures to the lack of capacity or effort. The presented results broad the knowledge of affect during childhood and possibility the future work in improving these aspects. Keywords: positive affect; academic attributions; Mathematics; PANAS; primary education.Resumen. El objetivo del presente estudio fue el de analizar las diferencias de las puntuaciones en las atribuciones académicas en Matemáticas (éxito y fracaso atribuido a la capacidad, esfuerzo y causas externas) de estudiantes españoles de Educación Primaria en función de altas y bajas puntuaciones de afecto positivo. Para conseguir este objetivo, se recurrió a una muestra 962 de estudiantes de Educación Primaria (8-11 años de edad). Para obtener la medición de las variables analizadas, se utilizó la subescala de afecto positivo del Positive and Negative Affect Schedule for Children (PANAS) y la subescala de Matemáticas de la Sydney Attribution Scale (SAS). Tras llevar a cabo la prueba de Levene, se empleó la prueba t de Student para analizar la existencia de diferencias estadísticamente significativas en las puntuaciones de atribuciones académicas entre los grupos de altos y bajos niveles de afecto positivo. En este sentido, se descubrió que los alumnos con altas puntuaciones de afecto positivo atribuyeron más sus éxitos y fracasos en Matemáticas a causas externas. Por el contrario, los estudiantes con bajos niveles de afecto positivo atribuyeron sus fracasos a la falta de capacidad y esfuerzo. Los resultados del presente trabajo amplían el conocimiento del afecto en la infancia y posibilitan el trabajo futuro de mejora en estos aspectos.Palabras clave: afecto positivo; atribuciones académicas; Matemáticas; PANAS; Educación Primaria.
ANSIEDAD ESCOLAR INFANTOJUVENIL: UNA REVISIÓN DE AUTOINFORMES
Authors: Fernández-Sogorb Aitana , Gómez-Núñez Mª Isabel , Vicent María , Aparicio-Flores M.P. , Aparisi-Sierra David , Inglés Saura Cándido J.
Published: November 2017

Abstract.CHILD AND YOUTH SCHOOL ANXIETY: A REVIEW OF SELF-REPORTSSchool anxiety is a set of cognitive, motor and psychophysiological responses emitted by a person in school situations that are perceived as a threat. The research objectives of this study were two. The first one was to describe school anxiety self-reports that have been elaborated and/or validated between 2005 and 2015: School Anxiety Inventory, School Anxiety Inventory-Short Version, Children’s Anxiety in Math Scale, and Test Anxiety Inventory for Children and Adolescents. The second aim was to analyze the reliability (internal consistency and temporal stability) and validity (factorial structure) of the inventories and the scale mentioned above. Results suggest that the psychometric properties of these instruments are suitable. Therefore, these can be used by clinical and educational professionals to assess the school anxiety of children and adolescents.Key words: school anxiety, childhood, adolescence, assessment, self-report..Resumen.La ansiedad escolar es el conjunto de reacciones cognitivas, motoras y psicofisiolóficas emitidas por una persona ante situaciones del ámbito escolar que son percibidas como una amenaza. Los objetivos de investigación de este trabajo fueron dos. El primero de ellos fue describir los autoinformes de ansiedad escolar que han sido elaborados y/o validados entre el año 2005 y el 2015: Inventario de Ansiedad Escolar, School Anxiety Inventory-Short Version, Children’s Anxiety in Math Scale y Test Anxiety Inventory for Children and Adolescents. El segundo propósito consistió en analizar la fiabilidad (consistencia interna y estabilidad temporal) y validez (estructura factorial) de los inventarios y de la escala mencionados antes. Los resultados sugieren que las propiedades psicométricas de estos instrumentos son adecuadas. Por tanto, pueden ser usados por profesionales clínicos y educativos para evaluar la ansiedad escolar de niños y adolescentes.Palabras clave: ansiedad escolar, infancia, adolescencia, evaluación, autoinforme.
COMPETICIÓN EN EL TENIS: ESTUDIO DE SU EVOLUCIÓN EN NIÑOS Y ADOLESCENTES
Authors: Antoñanzas Laborda José L. , Lope Álvarez Ángela
Published: November 2017

Abstract.COMPETITION IN TENNIS. STUDY OF ITS EVOLUTION IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTSCompetition in all sports involves a whole series of states and anxiety and emotions. The young athletes in their journey in the different sport categories in the tennis, must of suffering difficult moments as far as unpleasant sensations of tension are concerned. It has been made a study to compare goals and levels of emotion and anxiety in the tennis competition with athletes ranging from junior to junior. The results manifest, that as it approaches the adolescent period, the levels of anxiety are increasing in competitionKey words: Anxiety, competition, youth, coaches, parentsResumen.La competición en todos deportes conlleva toda una serie de estados e ansiedad y de emociones. Los jóvenes deportistas en su periplo en las distintas categorías deportivas en el tenis, deben de sufrir momentos difíciles en cuanto a sensaciones desagradables de tensión se refiere. Se realizo un estudio para compara objetivos y nivles de emoción y ansiedad en la competición tenística con deportistas que abarcaban las categorías benjamín hasta junior. Los resultados pusieron de manifiesto, que conforme se acerca al periodo adolescente, los niveles de ansiedad van aumentando en competiciónPalabras clave: Ansiedad, competición, jóvenes, entrenadores, padres
PERSONALIDAD Y AUTOCONCEPTO SEGÚN EL ORIGEN CULTURAL DE ESTUDIANTES DE EDUCACIÓN PRIMARIA
Authors: Al-Lal Mohand Mohamed , Herrera Torres Lucía , Mohamed Mohand Laila
Published: November 2017

Abstract.PERSONALITY AND SELF-CONCEPT ACCORDING TO THE CULTURAL BACKGROUND OF PRIMARY EDUCATION STUDENTSThis work aims to analyze the personality and self-concept of Primary Education students according to their cultural background. For this purpose, 422 students from Primary Education (46.9% boys and 53.1% girls) participated in the study, which were studied fifth (n = 204) and sixth year (n = 218). The instruments used were the Test of Self-Concept Form 5 (AF-5) and the Short Form Big Five Questionnaire for Children (S-BFQ-C). The results showed differences in AF-5 by cultural brackground. Thus, the children of Amazigh cultural background scored higher in the physical self-concept than those of European cultural origin. No differences in the different personality factors were found agree with that variable.Keywords: personality, self-concept, cultural backgroundResumen.Este trabajo pretende analizar la personalidad y el autoconcepto de estudiantes de Educación Primaria en función de su origen cultural. Para ello, participaron 422 estudiantes de Educación Primaria (46.9% niños y 53.1% niñas), los cuales cursaban quinto (n = 204) y sexto curso (n = 218). El 67.3% era de origen cultural amazight y el 32.7% europeo. Todos ellos residían en la ciudad autónoma de Melilla. Los instrumentos empleados fueron el Cuestionario de Autoconcepto Forma 5 (AF-5) y el Cuestionario de los Cinco Factores para Niños, versión corta (S-BFQ-C). Los resultados mostraron diferencias en el AF-5 en función del origen cultural. Así, los niños de origen cultural amazight puntuaron más alto en el autoconcepto físico que los de origen cultural europeo. No se hallaron diferencias en los diferentes factores de personalidad en función de dicha variable.Palabras clave: personalidad, autoconcepto, origen cultural
Всероссийская научная конференция «Культура между Логосом и Мифом: к проблеме бессознательного» (к 80-летию А. Э. Воскобойникова)
Authors: Ламажаа Чимиза Кудер-ооловна , Костина Анна Владимировна
Published: November 2017

В статье представлен обзор работы Всероссийской научной конференции «Культура между Логосом и Мифом: к проблеме  бессознательного», которая прошла в Московском гуманитарном университете 26–27 октября 2017 года и была посвящена 80-летию А. Э. Воскобойникова.
Молодежь в современной России: проблемы и пути их решения
Authors: Ромашов Олег Викторович
Published: November 2017

В статье рассматриваются существующие проблемы в формировании и воспитании молодого человека, роль в этом  социокультурной среды вуза как необходимое условие профессионального становления молодого человека. Речь идет о процессе воспитания как специально организованном образе жизни с четко обозначенными целями, как необходимой и обязательной части для формирования социально активной личности.
Межведомственное взаимодействие как основа формирования межпрофессиональных команд социально ориентированной некоммерческой организации
Authors: Колков Владимир Васильевич , Шапиро Борис Юрьевич
Published: November 2017

Формирование межпрофессиональных команд социально ориентированной некоммерческой организации (СО НКО) способствует расширению направлений деятельности НКО, повышению ее статуса как поставщика социальных услуг. Тем самым создаются предпосылки появлению в России конкурентоспособного рынка социальных услуг.
К методологии исследования социальных сетей
Authors: Кураева Светлана Александровна
Published: November 2017

В статье описаны характеристики социальных сетей, которыми пользуются интернет-пользователи России. Приведены некоторые результаты дискурса о возможностях и перспективах исследования социальных сетей. Определены методологические подходы для исследования самопрезентации и идентификации в социальных сетях.
С. А. Есенин и проблемы экологического сознания
Authors: Иванова Ирина Сергеевна
Published: November 2017

В статье рассматривается отношение С. Есенина к урбанизации, внедрению в жизнь достижений  науки и техники и к природе. Указывается, что первоначально поэт был противником, а также урбанизации, воспринимал данное явление как категорию ужасного. В отношении С. Есенина к природе заключается особая философия. Из философских и эстетических исканий С. Есенина следует вывод: природа и достижения  должны находиться в гармонии, не вредить друг другу и человеку, а помогать им.
В Московском гуманитарном университете создан Шекспировский центр
Authors: Захаров Николай Владимирович , Гайдин Борис Николаевич
Published: November 2017

В статье представляется новый научно-исследовательский Центр, созданный в Московском гуманитарном университете, в составе Института фундаментальных и прикладных исследований — Шекспировский центр. Дается предыстория, презентуются достижения, объясняются цели нового центра.
Emergence of resistance to linezolid in methicillin resistant Staphylococcus haemolyticus reported from the sub Himalayan region of India
Authors: Chauhan Divya , Verma Santwana , Verma Ravi , Sharma Garima
Published: November 2017

The spread of resistance among coagulase negative Staphylococci against major drugs is alarming as it limits the treatment options for serious infections. Resistance to linezolid in these organisms is emerging and further compounded by being observed in multidrug resistant strains. It is the only antibiotic available as an oral formulation for resistant Staphylococcal infections and due to the presence of a novel structure and unique mechanism of action, it does not display cross resistance with other classes of antimicrobial agents. However, the widespread use of Linezolid has gradually turned the impending fear of emergence of resistance against this novel drug into a reality. Herein we report a case of sepsis due to methicillin resistant Staphylococcus haemolyticus in a 16-year-old male child found resistant to linezolid, rarely reported from Sub Himalayan region of Indian sub-continent.
Diagnostic usefulness of transtracheal aspiration in lower respiratory tract infections
Authors: Mohanty Aroop , Kabi Ankita , Mohanty Ambika Prasad , Gupta Pratima , Gupta Priyanka
Published: November 2017

Background: The incidence of pulmonary infections is on a constant rise. The present study was undertaken in order to identify those patients in whom transtracheal aspiration is most likely to provide information not obtainable from evaluation of expectorated sputum and delineates the clinical conditions under which transtracheal aspiration is indicated.Methods: A total of 50 patients of lower respiratory tract infections were studied. Both sputum and trans-tracheal aspirate samples were compared by Gram’s stain and culture methods.Results: Gram’s staining of the sputum was non-helpful in most cases as it showed mixed organisms while trans-tracheal aspiration showed only single type of colony. Culture showed less growth in sputum samples as compared to trans-tracheal aspirates.Conclusions: Trans-tracheal aspirate appears to be a very good method for isolating infective agents in lower respiratory tract infections. Besides by passing the contaminants of the oropharynx, it pinpoints the organism in most cases.
Coronary angiographic abnormalities in patients of diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome
Authors: Saha Avishek , Tripathi Vishwa Deepak , Kuila Madhumita , Sharma Ranjan Kumar
Published: November 2017

Background: Diabetes mellitus and Metabolic syndrome, both are established risk factors for CAD. In our study, we tried to compare the effects of these two diseases individually as well as their combined effect.Methods: we performed an Observational, cross-sectional, hospital-based, single center study on 240 patients presenting at our hospital with chest pain. we assessed the severity of CAD with Syntax score and divided the study population into three groups with SS of <=22, 23-32 and >=33.Results: statistically significant difference was found in each of the first three groups of combined MS plus DM, only MS without DM, only DM without MS when compared with the fourth group of nondiabetics nonmetabolic syndrome patients. Strongest difference was found between patients with combined diabetes and metabolic syndrome with those who had none of these (<0.001). Thus, complexity of CAD is much severe in patients who have diabetes and/or metabolic syndrome.Conclusions: Patients having diabetes mellitus and/or metabolic syndrome are found to have more severe form of coronary artery disease than those who don’t have either of these. However, presence of both diabetes and metabolic syndrome has not been found to impose any significant additional risk than their isolated presence.
Comparison of effect of intrathecal dexmedetomidine and clonidine as an adjuvant to hyperbaric bupivacaine in patients undergoing surgery for fracture femur and tibia
Authors: Chandra G. Praveen , Krishna Sampathi Shiva , Singh Pooja
Published: November 2017

Background: Spinal anaesthesia with bupivacaine is administered routinely for lower abdominal and lower limb surgeries. The ensuing nerve block is sufficient to ensure patient’s wellbeing, while motor block facilitates the surgeon’s work. Post-operative pain relief can be achieved by various methods namely systemic opioid and non-opioid peripheral nerve blocks and local wound infiltration, each with their own merits and demerits. the present study was undertaken to compare the effect of intrathecal dexmedetomidine and clonidine as an adjuvant to hyperbaric bupivacaine in patients undergoing surgery for fracture femur and tibia.Methods: 80 patients between 20-60 years, undergoing elective surgery for closed fracture shaft of femur and tibia with ASA physical status of 1 and 2 were included in the study. All the subjects were randomly allocated to one of the two groups (Group C and Group D) by a computer-generated randomization chart. Group C received 2.5ml of 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine with 50mcg clonidine and group D received 2.5ml of 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine with 5mcg dexmedetomidine.Results: 30 of the 40 patients in group C were of ASA I and 10 were ASA II, while in group D, 25 were ASA I and 15 were ASA II. A significant difference was found in the onset time for sensory and motor block, receding time for sensory and motor block and the need of the first rescue analgesia between the two groups, showing that Dexmedetomidine was more potent than clonidine.Conclusions: Dexmedetomidine is a potent, highly selective and specific α2-adrenoreceptor agonist that has both sedative and analgesic effects and is also a valuable adjuvant when regional anaesthesia is incorporated.
Análise da Inter-relação da Produtividade Agrícola e Característica Climática na Região Sudeste do Estado de Mato Grosso, por Técnicas Multivariadas
Authors: Oliveira José Roberto Temponi de , Padovani Carlos Roberto
Published: November 2017

A necessidade de entender o relacionamento entre variáveis biológicas faz da análise multivariada uma metodologia com grande potencial de aplicação em várias áreas do conhecimento. Na agricultura, sua utilização vem auxiliando a compreensão e a obtenção de respostas altamente interessantes e práticas, que permitem optar pelo seu emprego, tanto pela eficiência como pela acurácia do método na interpretação dos resultados. Técnicas de estatística multivariada foram empregadas com o objetivo de estudar a inter-relação produtividade agrícola e característica climatológica na região sudeste matogrossense. A partir da utilização de análise fatorial buscou-se identificar as dimensões separadas da estrutura de variação dos dados e interpretar a estrutura das interrelações entre os produtos cultivados na região. Para descrever a associação entre o conjunto de variáveis agrícolas e de produtividade, a incorporação de novos procedimentos multivariados na interrelação desses indicadores utilizou-se a análise de correlação canônica. A análise fatorial estabeleceu dois eixos canônicos para as interrelações entre as culturas, sendo o primeiro fator explicando 42,19% da variância total correlacionado com as culturas anuais, podendo ser denominado de “fator de culturas anuais” e o segundo fator, que explicou 16,10%, “fator de culturas semiperenes”. O resultado da primeira correlação canônica (0,67) mostrou associação significante entre as componentes agrícolas e as condições climáticas.