bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The surface layer integral method for the modelling of the radial gravity gradient component over sea surface
Authors: Zhao D. , Gong Z. , Feng J.
Published: January 2020

For the modelling and determination of the Earth’s external gravity potential as well as its second-order radial derivatives in the space near sea surface, the surface layer integral method was discussed in the paper. The reasons for the applicability of the method over sea surface were discussed. From the original integral formula of disturbing potential based on the surface layer method, the expression of the radial component of the gravity gradient tensor was derived. Furthermore, an identity relation was introduced to modify the formula in order to reduce the singularity problem. Numerical experiments carried out over the marine area of China show that, the modi-fied surface layer integral method effectively improves the accuracy and reliability of the calculation of the second-order radial gradient component of the disturbing potential near sea surface.
Ein Ende der Geschichte?
Authors: Bach Olaf
Published: January 2020

Vorspann

Der Begriff Globalisierung stellt für sich genommen ein historisches Phänomen dar. Seine Geschichte verweist auf globale oder global imaginierte gesellschaftliche Kontexte seiner Entstehung und Popularisierung. Die semantischen Strukturveränderungen seines Gebrauchs spiegeln politische und wirtschaftliche Gegensätze und Dynamiken der zweiten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts. Und schließlich ist der Begriffsentwicklung eine Temporalität eigen, die sich nicht in einer ins Globale gesteigerten, nochmaligen Beschleunigung der geschichtlichen Zeit erschöpft, sondern vielmehr eine spezifische Ungeschichtlichkeit der Globalisierung als „unvollendete Tatsache“ anzeigt.
РОЗРАХУНКИ З ОПЛАТИ ПРАЦІ З ОРГАНАМИ СОЦІАЛЬНОГО СТРАХУВАННЯ У ЗВІТНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА
Authors: Galushchak I.Ye.
Published: January 2020

Метою даної статті є розглянути загальні правила та тенденції правового регулювання здійснення розрахунків з оплати праці з органами соціального страхування у звітності підприємства; особливості відображення розрахунків за виплатами працівникам у звітності підприємства; окреслити основні напрямки вдосконалення здійснення розрахунків з оплати праці з органами соціального страхування.У статті розглянуто особливості здійснення розрахунків з оплати праці з органами соціального страхування у звітності підприємства. Зазначено проблеми, які виникають при веденні обліку праці, нарахуванні та виплати заробітної плати. Окреслено основні напрямки вдосконалення при здійснення розрахунків з оплати праці з органами соціального страхування. Наведено відображення розрахунків за виплатами працівникам у звітності підприємства. Здійснено відображення у фінансовій звітності стану розрахунків по операціях з оплати праці. Дані про розрахунки за виплатами працівникам відображаються у фінансовій, статистичній, податковій та спеціальній звітності. Досліджено законодавчо-нормативне регулювання обліку та аналізу оплати праці і розрахунків з органами соціального страхування. Основним документом, який визначає економічні та організаційні засади оплати праці працівників, які перебувають у трудових відносинах, на підставі трудового договору з підприємствами, установами, організаціями всіх форм власності та господарювання, а також з окремими громадянами та сфери державного і договірного регулювання оплати праці є Закон України “Про оплату праці”. Він спрямований на забезпечення відтворювальної та стимулюючої функцій заробітної плати. Визначено, що основними формами оплати праці є відрядна та погодинна, а системи соціального страхування поділяються на добровільне та обов’язкове соціальне страхування.
A Exortação Apostólica Gaudete et Exsultate
Authors: Becciu Giovanni Angelo
Published: January 2020

Este artigo é um estudo introdutório sobre a Exortação Apostólica do Papa Francisco Gaudete et exsultate, apresentando algumas chaves de leitura e as características principais desse documento. O estudo está dividido em duas partes. A primeira descreve a estrutura da Exortação, entrevendo ali as principais motivações de Francisco para escrever sobre o tema do chamado à santidade. A segunda parte é mais longa e atém-se ao elemento tido como articulador das reflexões da Exortação: a reposta que o cristianismo oferece às aspirações do ser humano atual por felicidade. Identifica-se, na Gaudete et exsultate, nove aspirações autênticas da pessoa humana que, iluminadas pelo Evangelho, constituem um pequeno roteiro para a compreensão da vivência da santidade nos tempos atuais.
Nominata de Avaliadores Teocomunicação 2019
Authors: Fernandes Rafael Martins
Published: January 2020

Contém a lista de nomes, com as respectivas filiações nas Universidades, dos pareceristas que contribuíram com a Revista Teocomunicação, no ano de 2019, avaliando artigos e rezenhas.
A presença de estudantes indígenas na educação profissional e tecnológica
Authors: Dos Santos Simone Valdete , Mülling Juliana Da Cruz
Published: January 2020

A presença de estudantes indígenas e sua cultura específica, no âmbito da rede federal de Educação Profissional, é ainda recente, considerando a expansão dos Institutos Federais de Educação Profissional, Ciência e Tecnologia e a implementação da Lei de Cotas nº 12.711, de 2012. A pesquisa desenvolvida apresenta o mapeamento das terras indígenas demarcadas e dos campi dos Institutos Federais presentes no Rio Grande do Sul, bem como o número de matrículas de estudantes indígenas em cada campus. No campus Sertão do Instituto Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, evidenciou-se a presença significativa de estudantes indígenas. A metodologia da pesquisa baseou-se em entrevistas etnográficas junto a gestores, técnicos administrativos, professores e estudantes indígenas kaingang. Foram identificadas implicações da presença kaingang nos processos burocráticos e pedagógicos da instituição.
IDENTITY AND TEMPORAL PERSPECTIVE OF ADOLESCENTS WITH HIGH ACHIEVEMENTS IN SCHOOL
Authors: Alipieva Denitsa
Published: January 2020

The current article is an empirical approach reviewing the theories for the factors for formation of identity and self-conception in the adolescent. Under the theories for internal attribution and temporal perspective the study was conducted with teenagers between 11 and 18 years with different achievements. The aim is to show the relevance between the subjective affective involving and success in academic activity and realistic self-esteem that could enhance the abilities of students to create adequate plans and goals for future and mature self-conception.
The role of background music in the experience of watching YouTube videos about death and dying
Authors: Pentaris Panagiotis , Yerosimou Maria
Published: January 2020

YouTube is the largest video sharing site live at the moment. It has been used to communicate a vast array of information, while it allows for user-generated content. This paper will focus on YouTube videos that communicate death, and in particular will present findings from a preliminary study undertaken by the authors considering the role that background music plays in these videos.

Specifically, this study explores the experiences of the viewers of death-related YouTube videos with and without background music while it makes comparisons in relation to the impact that music has on the viewers’ emotional experiences.

We conclude that background music elicits emotions and enhances feelings of sadness and sympathy in relation to the visual content of videos while recommendations for future research are made.
English Self-Assessment Based on Pluralism in Preventing Radicalism
Authors: Andriyani Santi
Published: January 2020

The practice of radicalism in Indonesia has increased among all age groups included adolescents. The study found that adolescents or the young generation are mostly affected by radicalism and extremism. The aim of this study is to find out the implementation of English Self-Assessment Based on Pluralism in Preventing Youth Radicalism. This study uses a descriptive analysis method. The instrument of this study is students’ self-assessment worksheet focused on pluralism materials. Based on the analysis conducted, it can be concluded that by implementing English Self-Assessment rubric, the religious understanding of the students is good criteria.
Thermo-physical, mechanical and microstructural properties of cementless lightweight mortar
Authors: Al-Jabri Khalifa , Shoukry Hamada , Mokhtar Mahmoud M. , Morsy Mohamed S.
Published: January 2020

In this work, an eco-friendly lightweight cementless mortar has been prepared primarily from natural resources and industrial solid wastes. Lime–silica fume (lime–SF) paste (1 : 1 wt) was used as a green binder in lieu of cement. The binder was combined with expanded perlite (EP) aggregate with various aggregate volume contents of 25, 50 and 75%. The compressive strength, indirect tensile strength, bulk density, thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity and solar reflectivity of the hardened mortars were determined at 28 d of curing. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was used to assess the phase composition. The durability of the developed mortars was estimated with an accelerated aging test. The results showed that the newly developed mortar possesses reasonable mechanical performance, reduced thermal conductivity and enhanced solar reflectivity. The increased porosity of EP-blended mortar facilitates water migration within the hardened structure, leading to remarkable enhancement in resistance to wetting/drying aging conditions and hence improved durability. TGA patterns revealed a phase composition similar to that of the hydrated cement. Scanning electron microscopy showed that good bonding exists between the hardened lime–pozzolan matrix and EP aggregate. The lightweight mortar developed can be highly recommended for plastering and rendering applications in sustainable and energy-efficient buildings.
Seismic response and stability of abandoned lignite mines in Japan
Authors: Aydan Ömer , Ito Takashi , Ohta Yoshimi
Published: January 2020

The 2003 Miyagi Hokubu and 2011 Great East Japan earthquakes induced severe damage to abandoned mines and resulted in many collapses. There is a growing concern on the seismic response and stability of areas situated above the abandoned lignite mines in Japan due to urbanisation in recent years. The authors had the chance to investigate some damage on abandoned lignite mines caused by the 2003 Miyagi Hokubu and 2011 Great East Japan earthquakes and some local instabilities in abandoned mines in Mitake Town, Gifu Prefecture. This paper describes the characteristics of damage induced on abandoned lignite mines by the 2003 Miyagi Hokubu and 2011 Great East Japan earthquakes. The authors also performed a series of shaking-table experiments on model abandoned mines to understand the response and stability of actual abandoned mines and explain the fundamental mechanism in the formation of sinkholes and subsidence. Furthermore, some discussions are given on the possible causes of the damage inflicted on the ground surface on the basis of some shaking-table model tests in the laboratory.
Transient analysis of concrete gravity dams by Wavenumber-TD method for general excitation
Authors: Ganji Hamid T. , Lotfi Vahid
Published: January 2020

In seismic analysis of concrete gravity dam and reservoir systems using finite-element models, finding an appropriate and simple reservoir upstream truncation condition has been a challenging issue for researchers. The Sommerfeld condition is the classical approach most engineers use for this purpose and it is widely available in commercial finite-element software. In 2012, Wavenumber method was proposed as an alternative approach. The main goal of the present study is to modify this approach so it can handle vertical as well as horizontal ground motions. Moreover, the aim of the study is to evaluate the performance of the approach more thoroughly in comparison to the Sommerfeld truncation boundary, especially for vertical ground motions. With this aim, Pine Flat dam in the USA is used as a typical example. Several models are considered with different values of normalised reservoir length. The dynamic loading considered is the local Taft earthquake record of 1952. Furthermore, two types of reservoir base condition – full reflective and absorptive – are adopted. Overall, this allowed for a thorough examination and evaluation of the effectiveness of the wavenumber-TD approach for seismic analysis of concrete gravity dams.
La vitivinicultura en Mendoza desde 1990: entre la globalización y el desarrollo regional
Authors: Barzola Elizagaray Pehuén , Engelman Anabella
Published: January 2020

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo indagar sobre las características económicas del sistema productivo vitivinícola de Mendoza (Argentina) en un contexto de globalización, con el fin de develar los desfases entre la tecnosfera y la ecosfera local. En un contexto de crisis socioambiental mundial, resulta imperativo el análisis integral de los sistemas productivos en todas las escalas, con miras a pensar un rediseño de la tecnosfera que encaje en los límites biofísicos actuales. Para ello, se utilizan las herramientas teóricas provenientes de las corrientes del pensamiento ambiental crítico como son la economía ecológica y la historia ambiental. La metodología seleccionada se basa en la triangulación de datos cualitativos mediante el uso de fuentes documentales y bibliografía especializada, con datos cuantitativos de fuentes estadísticas oficiales. Los resultados evidencian una evolución divergente en los últimos 30 años entre esta actividad y el desarrollo regional, en términos de persecución del bien social. Se destaca la acumulación de la renta en el sector comercialización y la posesión de la tierra por parte de capitales cada vez mayores. De manera paralela, se observa la intensificación del impacto ambiental y una depresión de los aspectos económicos y sociales.
Profile and compliance of recipients of injection depot medroxy progesterone acetate as a contraceptive method in the government tertiary care hospital in Mandya, South Karnataka, India
Authors: N. Shilpa M. , M. Shwetha
Published: January 2020

Background: The advanced contraceptive devices available nowadays have minimal side effects and utmost efficacy. The use of safe and effective contraception is the need of the hour in India. Inj. Depot medroxy progesterone (DMPA) has been found to provide effective, long acting and reversible contraception in lactating mother and post-abortal patients. Objective of this study was to describe the profile of women utilizing inj. DMPA as a contraceptive, to determine its compliance and to assess the factors affecting discontinuation of inj. DMPA (Anthara) at the government tertiary care institute in Mandya.Methods: The present study was a record-based study of 18 months (January 2018 to June 2019). The records of 266 women who utilized inj. DMPA as contraception in our institution was analysed.Results: It was observed that out of 266 women 48.5% were from age group of 21-25 years and 64.3% were primipara. Most of the women who initiated inj. DMPA (Anthara) were in the lactational period (56.0%). Most common side effect was irregular bleeding (54.8%). Discontinuation rate was 55.6% after first injection and 16.9% after second injection and gradually reduced with subsequent injections. The most common reason for discontinuation was irregular spotting per vagina (53.9%).Conclusions: Inj. DMPA is a safe, effective, long acting contraceptive taken once in three months. Many women in early reproductive age and lactational period are using inj. DMPA (Anthara) for contraception because of its convenience of dosing and is easily made available at government health care centres free of cost and has no effect on lactation. Discontinuation rate can be reduced by proper counselling.
Comparative evaluation of iron profile in premenopausal obese women with women of normal body mass index
Authors: Sikri Tejinder , Singh Raminderjit , Kaur Jaskiran , Kaur Iqbaljit
Published: January 2020

Background: Obesity has become a common problem worldwide due to changes in lifestyle and food habits. Obesity has been associated with many chronic diseases like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, gallstones etc. Excessive adipose tissue through release of adipokines maybe a risk factor for derangements in iron parameters. Authors aim is to study Serum Iron, TIBC, and Serum Ferritin levels in Obese women (BMI >25 kg/m2) in age group of 16 to 45 years and its comparison with normal BMI women.Methods: The case control study was conducted on 100 patients divided into two groups. Group A included 50 patients of obese women (BMI >25 kg/m2) in age group of 16 to 45 years. Group B consists of 50 control patients in similar age group with BMI of 18-23 kg/m2. Serum Iron, TIBC, and Serum Ferritin levels were measured in both groups and compared.Results: The study showed significant derangements of iron parameters in obese women.Serum Ferritin was significantly raised (p<0.001) in obese women whereas Serum Iron and TIBC were significantly decreased in obese women as compared to control group. No significant difference was seen in Serum Hemoglobin and MCV.Conclusions: Obesity is associated with derangements in iron parameters in women of reproductive age group similar to derangements seen in chronic inflammatory state.
Glycolipid-protein interaction in the mechanism of signal transduction: studies with a photoactivable ganglioside analogue.
Authors: Masserini M , Pitto M , Ferraretto A , Brunne J , Palestini P
Published: January 2020

An increasing body of evidence suggests that glycolipid domains are present on the plasma membrane surface of mammalian cells and play a key role in signal transduction. We have investigated the modulation of glycolipid-protein interaction consequent to a specific event occurring at the plasma membrane. For this purpose, a new photoactivable, radioactive derivative of GM1 ganglioside, carrying a phenyldiazirine fatty acid labelled with 125I, has been used with rat cerebellar granule cells in culture. Upon incubation of photoactivable GM1 with the cells followed by illumination, several proteins become radioactive and were detectable on the two dimensional-electrophoresis, which points to their interaction with the ganglioside. Upon addition of cytotoxic doses of glutamate, known to induce indirectly the activation of protein kinase C (PKC), one of the proteins crosslinked by photoactivable GM1 in control cells of molecular mass about 92 kDa and pI about 4, was not anymore detectable; this suggests its exclusion from the glycolipid domains. On the contrary, another protein, of about 15 kDa and pI 6.5, previously not crosslinked, was interacting with the ganglioside derivative after glutamate treatment. Comparable effects were exerted by phorbol-2-myristate-3-acetate, which directly induces the activation of PKC. These results show that PKC activation, a key step of inbound trans-membrane signalling, affects the interaction between glycolipids and proteins at the plasma membrane surface, possibly within a mixed domain. The dynamic modulation of ganglioside-protein interaction may affect the involvement of glycolipid domains in membrane-located events such as signal transmission and lipid/protein sorting.
The role of mutation frequency decline and SOS repair systems in methyl methanesulfonate mutagenesis.
Authors: Grzesiuk E
Published: January 2020

Methyl methanesulfonate (MMS) is an SN2 type alkylating agent which predominantly methylates nitrogen atoms in purines. Among the methylated bases 3meA and 3meG are highly mutagenic and toxic. The excision of these lesions leads to the formation of apurinic (AP) sites and subsequently to AT-->TA or GC-->TA transversions. The in vivo method based on phenotypic analysis of Arg+ revertants of Escherichia coli K12 and sensitivity to T4 nonsense mutants has been used to estimate the specificity of MMS induced mutations. In the E. coli arg-his-thr- (AB1157) strain MMS induces argE3(oc)-->Arg+ revertants of which 70-80% arise by supL suppressor formation as a result of AT-->TA transversions. The remaining 20-30% arise by supB and supE(oc) suppressor formation as a result of GC-->AT transitions. The level of AT-->TA transversions decreases during starvation. This is a consequence of action of the repair mechanism called mutation frequency decline. This system which is a transcription coupled variant of nucleotide excision repair was discovered in UV induced mutations. We describe the mutation frequency decline phenomenon for MMS mutagenesis. MMS is a very efficient inducer of the SOS response and a umuDC dependent mutagen. In MMS treated E. coli cells mutated in umuDC genes the class of AT-->TA transversions dramatically diminishes. A plasmid bearing UmuD(D')C proteins can supplement chromosomal deletion of umuDC operon: a plasmid harbouring umuD'C is more efficient in comparison to that harbouring umuDC. Moreover, plasmids isolated from MMS treated and transiently starved E. coli AB1157 cells harbouring umuD(D')C genes have shown the repair of AP sites by a system which involves the UmuD'C or at least UmuD' protein.
Germ cell mutagenesis in Drosophila: multiple endpoint analysis.
Authors: Nivard M J , Wijen J , Vogel E W
Published: January 2020

Genotoxic carcinogens, able to damage DNA by alkylation reactions, represent a very diverse class of agents which are capable of producing a wide range of DNA modifications. The mechanisms leading to genetic changes as a result of exposure to alkylating agents (AAs) have been studied in male germ cells of Drosophila using a structure-activity relationship approach (SAR). The analytical tools available concern both genetic and molecular assays. The genetic tests enable to quantify excision repair and clastogenic potency of the AA after treatment of post-meiotic male germ cells and to determine the degree of germ-cell specificity, i.e., the mutagenic effectiveness in post- versus premeiotic cell stages. For a selected group of alkylating agents the molecular spectra have been studied in post-meiotic cell stages. On the basis of these descriptors clear SAR's between genotoxic activity in germ cells and physico-chemical parameters (s-values and O6/N7-alkylguanine adducts) and carcinogenic potency in rodents became apparent, resulting in five distinct classes of alkylating agents so far. These classes are: 1) SN2-type monofunctional AAs, 2) SN1-type monofunctional AAs, 3) polyfunctional AAs, 4) agents able to form etheno-DNA adducts, and 5) aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) a bulky-adduct forming agent. The recent finding that the molecular data obtained with Drosophila and data of the specific locus tests in male mice show remarkable similarities for most genotoxic agents supports the view that Drosophila is a useful model system for the study of transgenerational damage.
High molecular mass dextran sulfate increases expression of HIV-1 coreceptor CCR-5 in macrophage-monocytes in culture.
Authors: Jagodzinski P P , Trzeciak W H
Published: January 2020

It has been reported that high molecular mass dextran sulfate (HMDS) enhances the infection of monocyte-macrophages by HIV-1. We observed that in monocyte-macrophages maintained in the presence of HMDS the expression of HIV-1 coreceptor CCR-5 was increased approximately 5-fold at the transcriptional level. We postulate that the increased expression of CCR-5 might be responsible for HMDS-enhanced infectivity of monocyte-macrophages by HIV-1.
Actinomycin D specifically inhibits the interaction between transcription factor Sp1 and its binding site.
Authors: Czyz M , Gniazdowski M
Published: January 2020

The mode of action of many anticancer drugs involves DNA interactions. We here examine the ability of actinomycin D to alter the specific binding of transcription factors Spl and NFkappaB to their DNA sequences. Employing an electrophoretic mobility shift assay, it is shown that actinomycin D inhibits complex formation between nuclear proteins present in the extracts from stimulated human umbilical vein endothelial cells and the Sp1-binding site. Actinomycin D is also able to induce disruption of preformed DNA-protein complexes, pointing to the importance of an equilibrium of three components: actinomycin D, protein and DNA for drug action. The effect of actinomycin D is sequence-specific, since no inhibition is observed for interaction of nuclear proteins with the NFkappaB binding site. The results support the view that DNA-binding drugs displaying high sequence-selectivity can exhibit distinct effects on the interaction between DNA and different DNA-binding proteins.
The effects of taxol (paclitaxel) on chemiluminescence of neutrophils, macrophages and J.774.2 cell line.
Authors: Czuba Z P , Król W , Hasiński P , Nowowiejska A
Published: January 2020

Taxol (paclitaxel) is a chemotherapeutic diterpene with promising anticancer activity that blocks cell division by preventing microtubule depolymerization. Furthermore, recent studies have shown that taxol has other intracellular effects that may contribute to its effect, particularly in macrophages. The signal transduction mechanisms by which taxol stimulates macrophages to anticancer activity are not clear. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of taxol on chemiluminescence (an indicator of the production of free radicals) of neutrophils, macrophages and murine macrophage J.774.2 cells. The chemiluminescence was measured in the presence of taxol and/or phorbol myristate acetate (PMA) as a stimulant. Taxol stimulated chemiluminescence (without PMA) of neutrophils and macrophages but not of J.774.2 cells, and modulated chemiluminescence of the cells stimulated with PMA.
DNA interaction with biologically active metal ions. Cooperativity of metal ion binding at compacting of DNA.
Authors: Kornilova S , Hackl E , Kapinos L , Andrushchenko V , Blagoi Y
Published: January 2020

The interaction of Cu2+, Mn2+ and Ca2+ ions with DNA in aqueous and water-ethanol solutions at different metal ion concentrations was studied by IR-spectroscopy. At sufficiently high DNA concentrations, DNA interaction with Cu2+, Ca2+ and Mn2+ ions results in compacting of DNA in the aqueous solutions. This process shows a very high cooperativity. In the presence of alcohol, DNA condensation takes place at much lower concentrations of metal ions used than in pure aqueous solution. Binding constants and cooperativity of the metal ion binding rise, and the non-monotonous dependencies of the binding degree, r, on the concentration of free metal ions, Cf, become pronounced. Binding isotherms take the S-like form similar to van der Waals isotherms for phase transitions of the liquid-vapour type. Cu2+ and Ca2+ ion binding to DNA in water-ethanol solutions also results in compacting of DNA macromolecule. The process is characterised by a high positive cooperativity and has a phase transition character.
Value creation for students using the communication marketing approach at Tehran University
Authors: Joyami Ehsan Namdar , Salmani Davod
Published: January 2020

The overall purpose of this study is to assess the value creation for students using the communication marketing approach at University of Tehran. This research is a case study and a surveying study. The reliability of all the research questionnaires has been confirmed. Similarly, the validity of the questionnaires has been confirmed by experts. The statistical population of the students is the University of Tehran students; a sample of 109 people has been participated in the study. In this study, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. Five hypotheses have been developed, which include the effect of studentsâ€™ trust in the university, the university's commitment to the student, the relationship between the university and the students on the perceived value, the perceived value by student on satisfaction and the studentsâ€™ satisfaction on loyalty. Based on the results of testing the five hypotheses, all research hypotheses are confirmed at a significant level of 0.05. In other words, students' trust in the university with a coefficient of regression (beta) of 0.327, university commitment to students with a regression coefficient of 0.541 and student and university relationship with a coefficient of regression of 0.664 have a significant effect on perceived value of students. Also, the perceived value of the student with a coefficient of regression of 0.654 has a significant effect on student satisfaction. Student satisfaction with a relatively high regression coefficient of 0.832 has a significant effect on student loyalty. All of the calculated coefficients are positive.

Keywords: Satisfaction, loyalty, perceived value, commitment, trust, University of Tehran.
Medical Curricula on Intimate Partner Violence in Mozambique
Authors: Manuel Beatriz , Roelens Kristien , Tiago Armindo , Keygnaert Ines , Valcke Martin
Published: January 2020

Introduction: The aim of the study described in this paper is to screen medical curricula in relation to the attention paid to intimate partner violence, by applying a framework derived from the international literature.Material and Methods: We screened curricula of five Mozambican medical schools based on a state-of-the-art intimate partner violence curriculum framework. The latter framework was based on a review of the literature.Results: Few medical schools of Mozambique could be identified addressing intimate partner violence in their curriculum. When tackled, intimate partner violence content is mostly dealt within the context of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Community Health and Forensic Medicine rotations. Intimate partner violence contents are integrated as stand-alone modules in some specific subjects. In none of the schools, specific teachers teaching intimate partner violence could be identified. No time allocation was specified to address the topic; no teaching and learning strategies could be identified invoking awareness or supporting basic knowledge acquisition; additionally, hardly any information about related assessment methods was found. Only in one medical school was the subject part of the formal curriculum.Discussion: Intimate partner violence content is hardly and inconsistently addressed. The limited intimate partner violence content tracked in the Mozambican medical schools’ curricula, mainly addresses violence in general, for instance as identified in Orthopaedics or Surgery contexts and sexual violence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The inclusion of elements of intimate partner violence in the curriculum remains restricted, questioning the impact of medical education of future practitioners’ competencies.Conclusion: Critical changes are needed in medical curricula to match the current epidemiology of intimate partner violence in Mozambique.
Implementation of Porter’s Diamond Model in the strategic architecture for agricultural financing development of baitul-maal wat-tamwil
Authors: Prayoga Adistiar
Published: January 2020

In 2018, there were 38.7 million workers in agriculture. The high number in the agricultural sector is not accompanied by an increase in the contribution of the total agricultural sector to the value of the Gross Domestic Product. The condition is exacerbated by the lack of accessibility of rural farmers towards farming capital. Although micro, small and medium enterprises (SME’s) loans grew by 8.0 percent (yoy) in 2016, many studies have revealed the dependence of micro farmers (gurem) on access to capital from informal sources which ultimately makes it difficult for them in terms of repaying capital loans because they are trapped in the practice of money lenders. The existence of Islamic Financial Services Cooperatives (Koperasi Jasa Keuangan Syariah-KJKS) is an interesting subject. KJKS, better known as Baitul Maal wat Tamwil (BMT), is hope for increasing the accessibility of the poor to capital sources because BMT plays a cultural role as a funding intermediary and cultural as a social lending institution (qardhul hasan). This study aims to analyze the development of institutional financing based on Baitul Maal Wat Tamwil (BMT) using the Berlian Porter Model approach so that a strategic architecture of agricultural financing development can be formulated based on the competing factors of BMT competitiveness in rural areas. Primary research data was taken in November 2016-January 2017 using the focus group discussion method with expert speakers. The research data is then supplemented by relevant secondary sources in November 2019. The formulation of competitiveness in the Diamond Model is often known to analyze the competitiveness of countries, but several studies reveal that the Berlian Porter approach can be applied to the scale of the country, region, industry, and individual companies, both goods, and services. The ability of an institution to maintain its existence depends on its competitiveness, and in the aggregate will affect the competitiveness of a country.
The Difference in Meaning for the Dismissal of Charges, Postponement of Charges and Waiver of Dispute
Authors: Wallad Adi Al Fatah
Published: January 2020

The development of the authorities which have the right stop a certain prosecution and case overriding in Indonesia has led to multiple interpretations, especially relating to the policy of the public prosecutor to postpone prosecution on grounds of public interest. Postponement of a prosecution or investigation should not be known in Indonesian criminal procedure law, but this practice is applied several times when it is related to one of the personnel of the KPK. In fact, the Attorney General once issued a decision to set aside the case of Bibit and Chandra after the pretrial ruling stated that the prosecution of the two men was invalid. Some of these problems have led to the blurring of the concept of stopping and delaying the prosecution and overriding of the case. The termination of the prosecution aims to stop the prosecution process while the delay in the prosecution does not stop the prosecution process but rather to delay it for a certain period of time or until the cessation of the commotion in the community and the case overriding aim to provide legal immunity against perpetrators of criminal offenses which should be based on sufficient evidence to be submitted to the court hearing but not submitted on grounds of public interest.
Imatinib Sets Pericyte Mosaic in the Retina
Authors: Kovács-Öller Tamás , Ivanova Elena , Szarka Gergely , Tengölics Ádám J , Völgyi Béla , Sagdullaev Botir T
Published: January 2020

The nervous system demands an adequate oxygen and metabolite exchange, making pericytes (PCs), the only vasoactive cells on the capillaries, essential to neural function. Loss of PCs is a hallmark of multiple diseases, including diabetes, Alzheimer’s, ALS and Parkinson’s. Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptors (PDGFRs) have been shown to be critical to the PC function and survival. However, how PDGFR-mediated PC activity affects vascular homeostasis is not fully understood. Here, we tested the hypothesis that Imatinib, a chemotherapeutic agent and a potent PDGFR inhibitor, alters the PC distribution and thus induces vascular atrophy. We performed a morphometric analysis of the vascular elements in sham control and Imatinib-treated NG2-DsRed mice. Vascular morphology and the integrity of the blood-retina barrier (BRB) were evaluated using blood albumin labeling. We found that Imatinib decreased the number of PCs and blood vessel (BV) coverage in all retinal vascular layers, this was accompanied by a shrinkage of BV diameters. Surprisingly, the total length of capillaries was not altered, suggesting a preferential effect of Imatinib on PCs. Furthermore, the blood-retina barrier disruption was not evident. In conclusion, our data suggests that Imatinib could help in treating neurovascular diseases and serve as a model for pericyte loss, without BRB disruption.
Evaluation of Recommendation System for Sustainable E-Commerce: Accuracy, Diversity and Customer Satisfaction
Authors: Li Qinglong , Choi Ilyoung , Kim Jaekyeong
Published: January 2020

With the development of information technology and the popularization of mobile devices, collecting various types of customer data such as purchase history or behavior patterns became possible. As the customer data being accumulated, there is a growing demand for personalized recommendation services that provide customized services to customers. Currently, global e-commerce companies offer personalized recommendation services to gain a sustainable competitive advantage. However, previous research on recommendation systems has consistently raised the issue that the accuracy of recommendation algorithms does not necessarily lead to the satisfaction of recommended service users. It also claims that customers are highly satisfied when the recommendation system recommends diverse items to them. In this study, we want to identify the factors that determine customer satisfaction when using the recommendation system which provides personalized services. To this end, we developed a recommendation system based on Deep Neural Networks (DNN) and measured the accuracy of recommendation service, the diversity of recommended items and customer satisfaction with the recommendation service. The experimental results of is the study showed that both recommendation system accuracy and diversity would have a positive effect on customer satisfaction. These results can further improve customer satisfaction with the recommendation system and promote the sustainable development of e-commerce.
Hipotermia pourazowa jako wyzwanie dla personelu zespołów ratownictwa medycznego
Authors: Kłosiewicz Tomasz , Zalewski Radosław
Published: January 2020

ABSTRACTHypothermia is widely described in available literature, starting from the reasons for its occurrence through treatment methods at various stages of health care, to its use in various therapies. It is a disease entity that can undoubtedly be a big challenge for pre-hospital healthcare providers, especially looking through the prism of available in-ambulance equipment for active and passive heating. Understanding the behavior of patients with hypothermia requires a thorough understanding of the mechanisms responsible for thermoregulation in our body. This paper contains an overview of available literature showing the causes, statistics of the occurrence of posttraumatic hypothermia, and the most effective ways to treat it. Emergency medical teams often respond to patients who may have several health and life-threatening conditions at once. People who have suffered injuries in the course of various events are often exposed to post-traumatic hypothermia. It is often masked by the symptoms of a hypovolemic shock. Providers who focus on the treatment of injuries should not ignore preventing hypothermia, as it can develop with any severe injury.The aim of this paper is to discuss the mechanisms leading to post-traumatic hypothermia and to indicate the priorities of treatments. This awareness will help in recognizing posttraumatic hypothermia, and selection of the most effective methods of treatment.
Wpływ żywienia klinicznego na wybrane parametry biochemiczne i ogólny stan odżywienia pacjentów geriatrycznych leczonych w warunkach domowych
Authors: Głowacka Mariola , Starzec Mirosława , Zabielska Paulina , Kornatowski Tomasz , Haor Beata , Kotwas Artur , Rogalska Dorota , Barczak Katarzyna , Jurczak Anna , Karakiewicz Beata
Published: January 2020

ABSTRACTIntroduction: Eating disorders constitute one of the most serious health problems in older people.The objective of the thesis was to evaluate the impact of clinical nutrition on selected biochemical parameters and general nutritional status in geriatric patients undergoing home treatment.Material and methods: The study covered 65 people aged 65+ suffering from a chronic disease undergoing home therapy. The study was conducted based on the diagnostic survey method with the use of survey questionnaires.Results: The nutritional status of the studied patients was assessed against the NRS scale during the introductory assessment. The average result obtained by the subjects was 5.28 points ±0.84 points. The main reason for nutrition therapy in the case of 52 patients (80.0%) was dysphagia. In the remaining 20% of patients the causes for nutritional therapy stemmed from other clinical symptoms.Conclusions: 1. Nutritional therapy improves nutritional status in chronically ill patients treated at home. 2. Dysphagia in the course of oncological and neurological diseases is the most frequent indication for home nutritional treatment. 3. To a substantial extent, nutritional therapy improves albumin and haemoglobin levels in chronically ill patients. Meanwhile, no statistically significant differences were reported in terms of improved total cholesterol, triglycerides or electrolytes among patients.
Prophylactic actions focused on men’s testicular cancer at the age of 15–40 years. Promotion of campaign The “Brave winners”. Toruń experience
Authors: Rębiałkowska-Stankiewicz Małgorzata , Gajewska Magdalena , Mianowski Jacek
Published: January 2020

Introduction: Men with testicular cancer are usualy in the age range of 15 to 40 years. If testicular cancer is detected at an early stage of its development, it can be cured. On the one hand, men sometimes do not know that they suffer from testicular cancer. On the other hand, if they know, they are usually ashamed to talk about their illness. Therefore the fundamental problem of testicular cancer is thus its low detectability. One of the ways of improving the detect of testicular cancer is informing of men that they can learn to detection changes in their testes themselves with self-diagnosis.

The purpose of the present paper is to analyses the possibilities of engaging of men in the age range of 15–40 years to use prophylactic self-examination of the testes. The article is an attempt to answer the question of how high school students in Toruń and Gronowo percieves the use of the practice of testicular self-examination.

Methods: Two methods of research were used to gain the assumed purpose: observation and survey. The data of the research were gathered with the evaluation questionnaire.

Results and conclusions: The campaign of “Brave winners” is the idea of The Gdynia’s Bridge of Hope Foundation. The Action has started in the 2009 year in Gdynia. Participants of the campaign in Toruń derive from the experience of this action in Gdynia, so, eg. they consult their activities with the Foundation’s leaders in Gdynia and receive ready-made educational materials from Gdynia. One of the participants of the campaign in Toruń is an educator who had testicular cancer. Local media have presented information about the campaign. Unfortunately, students of pedagogy have given up to take part in the project and the number of educators was decreased. No students wanted to cooperate in the frame the so-called peer education. Information gathered with the evaluation questionnaire allow to state that, according to the youth, education about testicular prophylaxis is: a) important, needed (70.5%), b) the transmitted content – understandable (64.4%), c) the acquired knowledge – useful (49.3% – definitely yes; 31,1% – rather yes), d) the way of conducting classes – appropriate (88.4%).

Possitive assesment of classes by students and similiar assesment of the campaign by the school employees have caused that other schools have declared their willingness to organize activities that relate to testicular self-examination. Therefore, The Academy of Fighting Cancer in Toruń continues the campaign “Brave winners” and expands its activities.
Portable ocular anterior segment imaging system consisting of a lens-style camera connected to a smartphone
Authors: Czepita Maciej
Published: January 2020

Introduction: We describe a low cost portable ocular anterior segment imaging system consisting of a lens-style camera linked via a wireless connection to a smartphone.

Materials and methods: A Sony DSC-QX10 lens-style digital camera controlled through a wireless connection with an Android OS based smartphone was attached to a standard camera tripod. Slit illumination of the anterior segment of the eye was done through a Heine HSL-150 hand-held slit lamp held close to the camera.

Results: Anterior segment ocular images obtained were of good quality even in low light conditions and most importantly not affected by observer induced vibrations by attaching the camera to a tripod.

Conclusions: Our method of ocular anterior segment imaging may be of benefit to eye care specialists when out of the office or when providing care to patients living in communities in the developing world.
PET – advanced nuclear imaging technology for medicine
Authors: Piwowarska-Bilska Hanna , Supińska Aleksandra , Iwanowski Jacek , Tyczyńska Adriana , Birkenfeld Bożena
Published: January 2020

Positron emission tomography (PET) is currently the most advanced diagnostic imaging technology along with well-known techniques like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT). Tremendous technical progress in engineering, imaging and radiopharmacy has provided the basis for impressive technological advances in the field of nuclear medicine over the past 50 years. Current nuclear medicine can be divided into 2 groups: the classic, which uses gamma-cameras for single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging, and the more modern PET technique. The clinical PET technique requires: (i) patient administration of the radiopharmaceutical labelled with a positron emitter, (ii) recording of the gamma radiation emitted from the patient’s body with a dedicated PET/ CT scanner, (iii) processing and analysis of recorded images. This article presents the basics of PET technology and research, and describes new technical trends introduced by the leading manufacturers of PET/CT scanners.
Dietary patterns of primary school pupils according to their sex
Authors: Dolipska Anna , Góra Aleksandra , Janion Karolina , Szczepańska Elżbieta
Published: January 2020

Introduction: Nutrition is one of the most important environmental factors affecting human health. The frequency, as well as the quality and quantity of consumed foods are significant. Regular and rational dietary habits and correct meal composition ensure good health and fitness, whereas poor dietary habits in childhood account for an early risk of overweightness and obesity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the dietary patterns of girls and boys attending primary schools in Poland, and to identify any associations between the pupils’ dietary patterns and their sex.

Materials and methods: The study was carried out in spring 2017. It covered a total of 1138 primary school pupils. A proprietary questionnaire specially designed for the study was used to investigate the pupils’ dietary patterns. The findings were then analysed with the use of MS Excel 2010 and Statistica 12.0 software.

Results: According to the survey, 67.36% of the female respondents and 55.4% of the male respondents ate the recommended number of meals each day. Among the respondents 72% of the girls and 73.27% of the boys reported eating breakfast daily.

Fruits and vegetables were eaten several times per day by 60.38% and 43.11% of girls, respectively, v. 50.44% and 32.39% of boys, respectively. The frequency of milk and natural yoghurt consumption was adequate in 20.07% and 10.12% of girls, respectively, v. 20% and 11.5% of boys. Sweets and salty snacks were excluded from the diet of 2.97% and 2.27% of girls, respectively, v. 3.19% and 2.12% of boys, respectively. Sweetened carbonated drinks were consumed by 11.17% of girls and 6.55% of boys. Fast food and instant foods were eliminated from the daily diet of 7.16% and 45.03% of girls, respectively, v. 6.02% and 43.19% of boys, respectively.

Conclusions: Some incorrect dietary habits were identified both in girls and boys, however girls generally reported more beneficial habits. Statistically significant associations were found between the majority of dietary patterns in the studied population and the respondents’ sex. The results of the study indicate a need for more intense nutritional education among primary school pupils, diversified for boys and girls.