bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
New species of Endecous (Grylloidea, Phalangopsidae, Luzarinae) from the Iguaçu National Park (Brazil), including bioacoustics, cytogenetic and distribution data
Authors: SOUZA-DIAS PEDRO G. B. , SZINWELSKI NEUCIR , FIANCO MARCOS , OLIVEIRA ELLIOTT CENTENO DE , MELLO FRANCISCO DE A. G. DE , ZEFA EDISON
Published: March 2017

In this study we describe two new species of cavicolous-straminicolous crickets for southern Brazil. Endecous chape n. sp. and E. naipi n. sp. are sympatric crickets that inhabit the Atlantic Semideciduous Forest of the Iguaçu National Park and adjacent areas. The descriptions were based on morphological characters, mainly from male genitalia and tegmina of adult males. Furthermore, we describe the chromosomes and the calling song of one of the new species, E. chape n. sp., presenting a discussion about the morphology of the phallic complex of Endecous and a distribution map for the species of the genus. The type-material is deposited in the Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo (MZSP), and in the Coleção de Insetos do Departamento de Zoologia (Zoology Department Insect Collection), Universidade Estadual Paulista—UNESP—Botucatu campus.
The type-specimens of Caraboidea beetles (Coleoptera, Adephaga) deposited in the collections of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Authors: PUTSHKOV ALEXANDER V. , MARTYNOV ALEXANDER V.
Published: March 2017

A catalogue of type specimens of species and subspecies of caraboid beetles, tiger-beetles here treated as family Cicindelidae, and ground-beetles (Carabidae) of suborder Adephaga deposited in the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine is provided. For all type-specimens original photos of each specimen (with label) and label data are given in the original spelling (translated to English if the original label was in Cyrillic alphabet). In some cases data concerning the current status of taxons are discussed. Nominal taxa names are alphabethically listed within each family. Altogether, 372 type specimens of 133 taxa names (species and subspecies) are included in the catalogue: 15 holotypes, 344 paratypes (120 species and subspecies) and 13 specimens (9 taxa) with other type status.
First record of Mantibaria Kirby, 1900 (Hymenoptera, Scelionidae, Scelioninae) in the New World: a probable case of accidental introduction
Authors: OLIVEIRA BRUNO GARCIA DE , SCHOENINNGER KARINE
Published: March 2017

Mantibaria Kirby, 1900 has four valid species: M. seefelderiana (De Stefani), M. mantis (Dodd), M. solygiea Risbec and M. kerouaci Veenakumari & Rajmohana. It is found in the Palaearctic, Afro-tropical, Oriental and Australian regions, and now is known from the New World. There are some taxonomic barriers that hinder the understanding and the boundaries between the four species, some of which were discussed by Masner (1976), Mineo (1980) and Galloway & Austin (1984). These authors argued that there are no reliable differences to separate M. solygiea (Europe), M. seefelderiana (= M. anomala, Africa) and M. mantis (Australia), hypothesizing that these three species actually comprise only one species that is widely distributed in the Old World.
On the identity of Sternosternus grouvellei Guillebeau, 1894 (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae, Phalacridae)
Authors: FIKÁČEK MARTIN , GIMMEL MATTHEW L.
Published: March 2017

The genus Sternosternus Guillebeau, 1894 was described as an aberrant taxon of the family Phalacridae from Sumatra, based on the unique morphology of its meso- and metaventrite resembling those of Cetonia aurata Linnaeus, 1758 (Guillebeau 1894). It contained the single species, S. grouvellei Guillebeau, 1894, known from a single specimen. The identity of Sternosternus was long unclear, and nothing was published on the genus until Gimmel (2013) studied the type specimen and recognized it actually belonged to the family Hydrophilidae, likely being a member of the genus Dactylosternum Wollaston, 1854.
An algorithm for sensor fault diagnosis with EEMD-SVM
Authors: Ji Junjie , Qu Jianfeng , Chai Yi , Zhou Yuming , Tang Qiu , Ren Hao
Published: March 2017

Based on ensemble empirical mode decomposition (EEMD) and the support vector machine (SVM), an algorithm used in the sensor fault detection and classification is put forward in this paper. Using this method and through EEMD, the sensor signal is decomposed into several segments, including the original signals, several intrinsic mode functions (IMFs) and the residual signals. Moreover, as features of the sensor fault, their variance, mean, entropy and the slope of the original signal are calculated in accordance with the characteristics of different fault types and the inherent physical meanings of each IMF. Subsequently, the feature vectors are inputted into the SVM, which is used to classify the detection and identification of sensor faults. Finally, the simulation results of the fault diagnosis of a carbon dioxide sensor indicate that this method may not only be effectively applied to fault diagnosis of carbon dioxide sensors but also provides a reference for that of other sensors.
Federick Denison Maurice as Literary Critic
Authors: Dorrill James F.
Published: March 2017

His voluminous theological works have established Frederick Denison Maurice as one of the most eminent Anglican clergymen of the 19th century. Little attention has been given, however, to his important role as literary critic. This study is an overview of Maurice's literary criticism, highlighting the principles and convictions that governed his scrutiny of major (principally British) writers as reflected in his periodical essays, lectures, and personal correspondence extending over a period of nearly 50 years.
Parenteral Soybean Oil Induces Hepatosteatosis Despite Addition of Fish Oil in a Mouse Model of Intestinal Failure–Associated Liver Disease
Authors: Nandivada Prathima , Fell Gillian L. , Pan Amy H. , Nose Vania , Mitchell Paul D. , Gura Kathleen M. , Puder Mark
Published: March 2017

Background: Replacement of parenteral soybean oil (SO) with fish oil (FO) is an effective therapy for intestinal failure–associated liver disease (IFALD) in children. However, practitioners remain concerned about the risk of essential fatty acid deficiency (EFAD) and sometimes treat IFALD with a combination of 50% SO and 50% FO emulsions. The purpose of this study was to determine if mixing 50% SO and 50% FO emulsions would prevent hepatosteatosis in a murine model of parenteral nutrition (PN)–induced hepatosteatosis. Methods: C57BL/6 mice were randomized to receive oral PN with parenteral saline, FO, SO, or a mixture of 50% FO and 50% SO for 19 days. Fatty acid analysis, histologic evaluation, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Clinical Research Network (NSCRN) scores, and reverse‐transcriptase polymerase chain reaction for key lipogenic genes were performed. Results: The PN + saline group was the only group with EFAD, with a serum and hepatic triene/tetraene ratio of 0.53. NSCRN scores were highest in the PN + SO group (5.5; 95% confidence interval [CI], 4.9–6.1), followed by the PN + FO/SO (4.5; 95% CI, 3.5–5.5) group, with the lowest score in the PN + FO (2.0; 95% CI, 1.1–2.9) group. Acetyl CoA carboxylase α and acetyl CoA carboxylase β expression was lower in the PN + FO group than in the PN + FO/SO or PN + SO groups. Conclusions: Our data demonstrate that a mixed fat emulsion of 50% SO and 50% FO is inferior to 100% FO in reducing hepatosteatosis in this model. These data suggest that use of parenteral SO with parenteral FO, in a 1:1 ratio, may still contribute to liver injury, although it is less hepatotoxic than pure SO.
Construct Validation in Social and Personality Research
Authors: Flake Jessica K. , Pek Jolynn , Hehman Eric
Published: March 2017

The verity of results about a psychological construct hinges on the validity of its measurement, making construct validation a fundamental methodology to the scientific process. We reviewed a representative sample of articles published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology for construct validity evidence. We report that latent variable measurement, in which responses to items are used to represent a construct, is pervasive in social and personality research. However, the field does not appear to be engaged in best practices for ongoing construct validation. We found that validity evidence of existing and author-developed scales was lacking, with coefficient α often being the only psychometric evidence reported. We provide a discussion of why the construct validation framework is important for social and personality researchers and recommendations for improving practice.
Comparison of clinical outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with autogenous hamstring tendons and peroneus longus allograft
Authors: Ertoğrul Rodi , Sezer Hasan Basri , Armağan Raffi , Kanar Muharrem , Eren Osman Tugrul
Published: March 2017

In this study we reported the early clinical and functional results of 40 patients admitted to our hospital for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (20 with autogenous hamstring tendon graft and 20 with peroneus longus allograft)retrospectively between august 2012 and september 2014. All patients in the autograft group were male and only three patients in the allograft group were female. The mean age in the autograft group was 29,60±4,55 and 34,25±6,73 in the allograft group. The mean time period before the surgery was 10,35(1-84) months and the mean postoperative follow up time was 33,8(12-46) months. Only 2 patients in the autograft group and 4 patients in the allograft group were injured by direct trauma. We noted the patients’ occupation, activity level and sport activities. Joint effusion, pain and restriction in the joint motion were documented. Patients were evaluated with Lachman, anterior drawer and pivot shift tests at the last follow up examination. The joint instability was tested with KT 1000 and the muscle contractions were tested with Cybex devices. Modified Cincinnati, Lysholm and IKDC activity scale were used to evaluate the activity level of patients. There were no difference neither clinically, nor functionally between two groups at the last follow up (p>0,05).Taken into consideration the risks and advantages of autogenous hamstring graft and allograft use we conclude that the peroneus longus allograft is a reasonable option for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Early Results of Patients With Recurrent Patellar Instability Treated With MPFL Reconstruction
Authors: Ergin Ömer Naci , Ekinci Mehmet , Bilgili Fuat , Bilgin Yücel , Aşık Mehmet
Published: March 2017

Introduction:

MPFL reconstruction is an evidence-based and successful technique in treating patients with recurrent patellar instability without alignment problems or who have not yet undergone skeletal maturity for distal realignment surgery.

Aim:

The aim of this study is to report early results of patients who underwent MPFL reconstruction

Method:

21 patients with lateral patellar instability who were treated with MPFL reconstruction using hamstring autogrefts in our clinic between 2012 and 2013 were evaluated. Mean age was 18.8 (8-32). Average age of first patellar dislocation was 13 (5-18). Patients’ history of complaints, pre and postoperative knee ROMs, patellofemoral pain scales, and patellofemoral instabilities were evaluated. These evaluations were done using Kujala score, İKDC (International Knee Documentation Committee) score, KOS(Knee Outcome Survey Activities Of Daily Living Score) score, Tegner activity score and VAS score.

Results:

86% of our patient reported getting better with the surgery. The mean follow up was 25,2 months.Median Kujala score rose from 71 preop to 96 postop(p<0.05) and median İKDC score rose from 72 to 95(p<0.05). VAS score decreased from 3.4 to 1.2. KOS score was on average 83. Tegner activity score of our patients which was 2.57 preoperatively increased to 4.71. Only one patient had a decreased range of flexion (10 degrees on terminal flexion) and only one patient had persisting recurrent patellar dislocation (%4). The failure to treat this patient was attributed to his concurrent patologies consisting of patella alta, trochlear dysplasia and patellofemoral malalignment.

Conclusion:

MPFL reconstruction with hamstring autograft for treating patellar instability seems to be an effective surgical option according to early results. For late term results further follow-up is needed.
What is the relationship with rotator cuff tear size of the double row suture bridge transosseous equivalent repair technique?
Authors: Tırın Hakan , Gülçek Murat
Published: March 2017

Background:

Rotator cuff tears have an adverse effect on daily activities in personal disability and functional restriction. A few clinical studies have demonstrated the structural superiority of the double row technique. The aim of our study 3 cm below and the top of the rotator cuff tears and a double row repair technique with the results of the retrospectively our patients treated by comparing the results of double row repair techniques to understand the relationship between the tear size.

Methods:

In this retrospective study, and the data of patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in the years 2011-2014 were scanned as a single center. Inclusion criteria:1)3 cm above and below the rotator cuff tear preoperative identified by MRI imaging and confirmed by arthroscopy,2)which is operated by a double row repair techniques 3)do not benefit from conservative treatment 4)before patients are no operation history. Exclusion criteria: 1)partial tears, 2)irrepereabl tears, 3)arthritis in the shoulder x-ray, 4)are the follow-up of the patients over 2 years ago. In our study, patients under 3 cm (small and medium) and 3 cm above (large and massive) as we group. Tears under 3 cm was named as group 1, 3 cm above the tears were classified as group 2. 33 patients in group 1, 31 patients group 2 were classified. The patients preoperatively, postoperatively at 6 months, 12 months and finally at 24 months VAS scores, joint ROMs, Constant and UCLA scores were evaluated. At the end of 2 years, patients MRI taken as a result of rupture rates and functional outcomes were compared.

Results:

Between the groups; age, sex, side, AC joint pathology and the dominant limb with respect was found that no statistically significant difference (p>0.05). According to MRI results rupture rate of 33.3% in group 1, group 2 was found to be 19.4%. The comparison between groups; Constant score at all measurement values were found to be statistically significant difference (p<0.05). 3 cm below the rotator cuff tear time of four measurements was found to be higher than the constant score. The comparison between groups; VAS and UCLA scores in all measured time was found that no statistically significant difference (p>0.05).

Conclusions:

Double row repair technique is a safe surgical technique that can be applied regardless of the size of the tear. 3 cm above the rotator cuff tear in functional outcomes are worse, rupture rate is higher.
Treatment of rotator cuff tears with arthroscopic transosseous technique: results of the first twenty cases
Authors: Fırat Ahmet , Tecimel Osman , Şahin Ali , Çepni Şahin
Published: March 2017

Purpose:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of our first 20 cases of rotator cuff tear treated with arthroscopic transosseous technique

Methods:

Patients with supraspinatus and infraspinatus extended supraspinatus tears were included. Local etchical board acceptance was obtained. Surgical technique was trained with model and cadaver. Surgical technique was done using transosseous implant Sharc-FT (NCS Lab, Carpi, Italy) with arthroscopy. Acromyoplasty in all patients, subscapularis repair in 2 patients, biceps tenotomy in 4 patients, biceps tenodesis in 6 patients and acromyoclavicular coplanning in 6 patients were performed. During postoperative period, the standart rehabilitation protocol was performed. Prospectively collective datas were evaluated retrospectively. Outcomes were measured with surgery time, VAS score and Constant score at the preoperative period and the last follow-up. Rerupture was evaluated with magnetic resonance at the last follow-up.

Results:

The mean age was 52,2 (39-64) and follow-up was 16,4 month (14-20). Fifthteen of patients were female. The mean surgery time was 72 min (38-124). VAS score was 6.6±0.4 preoperatively and 1.6±0.5 at the last follow up. Constant score was 58.4±3.2 preoperatively and 84.4±3.8 at the last follow up. Statistically significant differences were determined. Two reruptures (%10) were determined. One patient with superficial infection was treated using antibioteraphy.

Conclusions:

The implant that we used in this study allows transosseous repair of rotator cuff with cortical fixation. Pull out problem that is seen with anchors is elaminated with this technique. We determined our results were satisfactory at the early period. But we think that bone-tendon healing need to be evaluated with long follow-up studies. [Figure: see text]
The Effect of Kinesiotaping Implementation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Authors: Ural İbrahim Halil , Duymaz Tomris , Özgönenel Levent
Published: March 2017

Objective:

The main aim of this study was to measure effects of kinesiotaping on pain and range of motion in the conservative treatment of postoperative anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) rupture.

Material-Methods:

A total of 26 patients(24 women, 2 men) who had unilateral ACL rupture 64.46±9.00 years old(46-81years), 13 had physiotherapy only(mean age 64.46±9.35 years),13 had physiotherapy and kinesiotape(mean age 64.46±9.01 years).The patients in both groups received physiotherapy program (ultrasound with 1 MHz, 1W/cm2 during 5minutes; CPM; strength exercise for quadriceps muscle and cold pack during 15 minute). Kinesiotape was applied to the knee and quadriceps of the patient’s leg using a prescribed application to facilitate muscle performance for the experimental group versus a only physiotherapy group.The patients were treated 20 times for four weeks. Socio-demographic variables (gender, age, body mass index, Kellgren-Lawrence system for classification of knee osteoarthritis, use of analgesic drug, pain during rest and activity (VAS=Visual Analog Scale), range of motion of knee flexion and extansion (universal goniometer), circumference measurements of the knee and the quadriceps muscle (up to 10 cm of patella) were measured at baseline, mid the treatment program and after the treatment program. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 22.0 for Windows.Frequency and percentage (average, standard deviation)were used as descriptive statistics of the study.The Wilcoxon test was used to compare the differences between before and after treatment measurements.The Kruskal Wallis test was used to compare groups.Significance was accepted as p<0.05.

Results:

No significant differences were found in age and BMI between groups (p=0.898, 0.505). The data of stage 3(n=22) and 4(n=4) patients with osteoarthritis were gathered according to the Kellgren-Lawrence classification. Mean day of use of analgesic drug were 17.30±7.33 in KT group, 18.23±9.84 in physiotherapy group. When we compared pretreatment and posttreatment measures, significant differences were found in 2 groups. But KT group was better than the physiotherapy group in all parameters. Table 1 shows the comparison of the pre-treatment and post-treatment evaluation results between 2 groups. VAS scores during rest and activity, active flexion and extension of the knee, circumference measurements of the knee and the quadriceps muscle had better in KT group of patients when compare with physiotherapy program (p=0.008,0.000, 0.001, 0.000, 0.015, 0.045). [Table: see text]

Conclusion:

For KT group of patients, pain, range of motion and circumference measurements were improved after 20 sessions physiotherapy plus kinesiotape implementation in patients with anterior cruciate ligaman rupture. The findings showed decreased pain and increase range of motion.
Clinical Results after Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair for Recurrent Subluxation of the Lateral Meniscus
Authors: Lee Sang Hak , Ahn Jin Hwan , Yoon Kyung Ho , Bae Chan Il
Published: March 2017

Purpose:

This study was undertaken to diagnose and to document clinical results and the technical aspects of arthroscopic meniscus repair for treating the recurrent subluxation with peripheral tears around popoliteal hiatus of the LM.

Methods:

Twenty two patients (23 knees) with symptomatic recurrent subluxation of the LM treated by arthroscopic meniscus repair were included. The inclusion criteria were (1) patients with knee pain, locking or snapping symptoms despite 3 months of conservative treatment, (2) non-discoid lateral meniscus, (3) stable knee, and (4) tears involving the red-white or red–red zone. All tears were repaired with either the modified all-inside suture technique only or a combination of the modified all-inside and modified outside-in techniques. Clinical results were evaluated preoperatively and at final follow-up using Tegner activity level, Lysolm knee, and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) scores.

Results:

All patients returned to their prior life activities with little or no limitations, and no reoperation was required after an average follow-up of 52.3 months(range, 24–160). At the final follow-up, all knees achieved a full range of motion. Catching sensation was experienced in three knees, and limited function during squatting and jumping was complained in two knees. However no patient had recurrence of a locking episode. At the last follow-up, the mean Tegner activity level had improved significantly from 3.7 (range, 2–6) to 7.2 (range, 3–10, p<0.0001), mean Lysolm knee score improved from 75.1 92.0 (range, 76-100) preoperatively to 92.0 (range, 76-100) at final follow-up (p < 0.0001), and mean preoperative HSS score improved from 83.4 to 94.6 at final follow-up (p < 0.0001).

Conclusion:

Arthroscopic meniscus repair using the modified all-inside suture and outside-in techniques showed excellent clinical outcomes for treating symptomatic recurrent subluxation with peripheral tears around popoliteal hiatus of the LM without any complications or recurrence. [Figure: see text][Figure: see text]
Editorial: IL-2/IL-2R axis modulation by mesenchymal stromal cells: interaction with immunosuppressive drugs?
Authors: Ballester Sara , Ballester Alicia
Published: March 2017

Discussion on the damper effect of mesenchymal stromal cells on immunosuppressive drugs.
Is Food Self-Sufficiency Conducive to Long-Term Growth? An Assessment of Malthus (1803) on the International Corn Trade
Authors: Salvadori Neri , Signorino Rodolfo
Published: March 2017

We reconstruct the arguments employed by Malthus in the second edition of An Essay on the Principle of Population (1803) concerning the superiority of a balanced growth pattern, and we show their theoretical consistency with Malthus's food self-sufficiency policy proposal in his 1815 pamphlet, Grounds of an Opinion. Malthus (1803) argued that the contemporary British unbalanced and manufacturing export–led growth pattern was not sustainable in the long term; accordingly, he proposed food self-sufficiency as a safer long-term policy option than free foreign corn imports. Moreover, we investigate the theoretical influences on Malthus's analysis of international corn trade, particularly the Smithian one.
The Value of Transgender
Authors: Hegarty Benjamin
Published: February 2017

The globalization of transgender and its relationship to human rights has been accompanied by increased media interest in those so identified around the world. In Indonesia, this mostly involves the representation of male-to-female transgender-identified waria. While most mass media representations do portray them in narrow terms as the victims of violence, this does not undermine the value of transgender for waria. Seeing interaction with mass media in economic terms, many waria charge money for interviews and other media appearances. This article describes how waria understand affective labor for transnational mass media markets. They do so in terms of the historically understood association between work and visible claims for national belonging and recognition in Indonesia. Although such possibilities are situated in a context characterized by inequality, waria do consider the global scope of transgender to be of value as a way to expand their claims. A perspective that analyzes the circulation of transgender as it relates to global political economy helps clarify how the category produces uneven forms of value as it encounters diverse national and local contexts.
COMPONENTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF USERS: RUSSIAN AND INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS
Authors: Фахретдинова  , Fakhretdinova Elvira , Гильмуллина  , Gilmullina Aysylu
Published: March 2017

The article presents a comparative analysis of the requirements of Russian and international standards for financial reporting, its set, depending on the period of representation and members of the economic entity, the further development of the Russian legislation in this area.
Yield composition and phytosanitary state of winter triticale, depending on sowing management methods
Authors: Колесар  , Kolesar Valeriya , Ахмадиева  , Akhmadieva Alsu , Сафин  , Safin Radik
Published: March 2017

The yield composition peculiarities of winter triticale were studied, depending on the application rate and the use of fungicides. The differences in the development of root rot and leaf fungal infections of triticale were revealed, when sown with different seeding rates. The positive effect of the use of fungicides on the yield of winter triticale confirmed. Optimum seeding rate for Nemchinovskiy 56 variety was 5 million seeds per hectare. An effect of seeding rates and fungicide treatment on disease development and productivity of winter triticale determined by vegetation conditions of crop. In optimal conditions for overwintering and development of plants in spring and summer the advantage had the higher seeding rates, whereas in the more arid conditions of maximum values for yield were at a rate of 4.0 million seed per hectare. The maximum value of the biological efficacy of fungicide against leaf fungal infections was at higher seeding rates. The minimum development of septoria spot of leaf on the background without using fungicides was at higher seeding rates (5 and 6 million seeds per hectare), the minimum values of rhynchosporium disease were at sowing norm of 4.0 million per hectare. The maximum value of the biological efficacy against both fungal infections has been at the application of the fungicide in the version with a seeding rate of 6.0 million seeds per hectare. An effect of seeding rates and fungicide treatment on disease development and productivity of winter triticale is determined by vegetation conditions. Having optimal conditions for overwintering and development of plants in spring and summer, we had the advantage of higher seeding rates, whereas in the more arid conditions the maximum values of yield were at a seeding rate of 4.0 million seeds per hectare. The maximum value of the biological efficacy of fungicide against leaf fungal infections was at higher seeding rates.
The egg production of laying hens of cross of “hisex brown” at use of feed additives premix vitamin-mineral and PVMC (an example of “Stepnaya” poultry farm of Narimanov region of Astrakhan region)
Authors: Дулина  , Dulina Anna , Лазько  , Lazko Marina , Удалова  , Udalova Oksana
Published: March 2017

The article is devoted to one of the most pressing problems of the modern poultry industry - the study of the efficacy of feed additives and their effect on the egg production of poultry. From our results, that such food additives, as vitamin and mineral premix and protein-vitamin-mineral concentrate, have a high nutritional value and have a marked positive effect on the productivity, safety and physiological condition of hens cross «Hisex Brown" virtually all age groups without increasing both the cost of feed, and the cost of feed. Such action premixes can only result from the normalization of metabolism and enhance the functional activity of basic systems. The observed positive effects we associate with a unique vitamin, lipid, mineral composition of the feed additive. When using the pre-mix in poultry feeding significantly increased digestibility of nutrients feed, feed consumption per unit of production - is declining. More appropriate to prepare feed stuff or in factories or on poultry from the available raw materials using vitamin and mineral premixes. In these conditions, reduce the economic feasibility of using BVMK. All that is included in BVMK can enter the feed in a set of raw materials, while in some cases the savings can reach 40% or more. Reduction in price is due to eliminate redundant operations in blending, mixing, packaging and transport BVMK.
Balance of nitrogen in the agriculture of baltasi municipal region of the republic of Tatarstan
Authors: Муратов  , Muratov Marsel , Гилязов  , Gilyazov Minnegali
Published: March 2017

On the basis of 45 years data, the economic dynamics of nitrogen balance was represented, calculated in four different ways, which are defined by correspondence of accounting of credit and debit articles of nitrogen balance. When calculating the balance according to the first embodiment, we limited by comparison of economic takeaway of nitrogen, including agricultural crops (excluding biological nitrogen fixation, including symbiotic) with the receipt of it as part of mineral and organic fertilizers. In the second embodiment of nitrogen balance calculation, the economic takeaway was calculated, taking into account the symbiotic nitrogen fixation, the dimensions of which were taken equal to 2/3 of the economic removal of nitrogen by legumes. In the following two variants of calculation the authors attempted to better reflection of credit and debit articles of nitrogen balance: precipitation leaching, losses due to soil erosion, loss of gaseous nitrogen, symbiotic and non-symbiotic nitrogen fixation, nitrogen in the delivery of seeds and precipitation, according to the recommendations, which differ only by different approaches to the calculation of the size of symbiotic nitrogen fixation. Regardless of the calculation method, the fluctuations in the dynamics of nitrogen balance were about the same and had a wavy character. Nitrogen deficiency in the cycle I changed to a surplus in the next four cycles (1971-1995), but the last three cycles characterized by a negative balance again. Such dynamics of economic nitrogen balance was mainly due to changes in the flow of nitrogen in fertilizer and takeaways with crops. The highest correlation was found between the first and third embodiments of the calculation (r = 0,994), which may give a more realistic economic dynamics of the nitrogen balance.
Connection of phenotypic form Siberian cedar cones with the index of seed productivity
Authors: Хамитов  , Khamitov Renat , Хамитова  , Khamitova Svetlana
Published: March 2017

The article cites the results of studies to identify the influence of form identity of Siberian cedar (according to the form of cones and seed scale apophysis type) on the index of seed productivity. It was noted the link presence between forms. The authors proposed to use the differences by type of apophysis for breeding purposes.
Organizational aspects of accounting for small and medium enterprises in transition to IFRS
Authors: Хусаинов  , Khusainov Ildar
Published: March 2017

The article examines the organization of accounting, the choice of accounts department structure and its interaction with other departments, the allocation of responsibilities between the parties of the reporting process by the international rules, the stages of the transformation the process of accounting by small and medium enterprises according to IFRS. Benefits that small businesses will receive during the transition to international financial reporting standards are obvious. Their use will lead to increased opportunities to attract funding at the global level. Small and medium enterprises will be able to participate in international tenders for the receipt of orders, analyze the financial condition of customers, will make more accessible and foreign loans. Having decided on the annual reporting on international accounting rules, the company should reconsider the order of accounting organizing. Methodological component of the transformation process depends, primarily, on the choice of the base set of IFRS, that will be used for reporting by small and medium-sized businesses
Justification of parameter of adjusts, adaptively milking machine
Authors: Ужик  , Uzhik Oksana
Published: March 2017

In the introduction we exposed the urgency of establishing a milking machine with sufficient bandwidth and adaptive properties, i.e. possibility to change the milking procedure of each udder fraction separately, depending on the flow intensity of milk therein. The purpose and objectives of research – improving the machine milking efficiency on the basis of justification of design-mode parameters of a spring mechanism of regulator valve of under-pressure of milking machine. In the theoretical part the diagram of a teat cup is shown, which includes under-pressure regulator, configured as a milk catcher with float and separated by a flexible membrane of milk disengaging chamber and the control chamber; a diagram of the valve gear of vacuum regulator, and a diagram of the spring pressing valve mechanism. A theoretical expression was given, which characterizes the dependence of effort on the valve from its original position relative to the attachment points of the springs, their length, stiffness, and movement of the valve. In the experimental there is a diagram of experimental studies and methods of valve spring mechanism. It was founded, that the deviation from the vertical of spring clip “l” in the initial position of 20 mm, a distance of spring attachment points “a” from the valve stem - 20 mm and the valve hole diameter - 0.2, 0.25 or 0.3 mm, vacuum pressure - 50 kPa, the optimal movement, in which the maximum pressing force provides, is equal to the displacement of 10 mm, and the spring constant for the diameter of the valve openings of 0.2, 0.25 and 0.3 mm are respectively 0.3536 , 0.5525 and 0.7956 N/m. An empirical equation is taken, the assessment of the adequacy of which confirmed the correctness of theoretical positions, that characterize the spring mechanism. It was proved by production tests, that the experimental adaptive milking machine compared with ADU-1-03 one, contributes to a fuller realization of cows milk ejection reflex. It was noted that the incidence of udder mastitis decreased to 18 ... 22%. The growth of milk production of animals is 8.1%. An annual economic effect, considering the above costs and milk production increase of cows per 256 heads is 708156 rubles, and per one cow is 2766 rubles. The milking machine introduction on the farms of Belgorod region yielded economic benefits in excess of 340 thousand rubles a year.
Determining the aerodynamic characteristics of the colorado potato beetle collection device
Authors: Хазиахметов  , Khaziakhmetov Rustem , Хасанов  , Khasanov Ilmer , Валиев  , Valiev Ayrat , Ильясов  , Ilyasov Ural
Published: March 2017

In this paper we examined the rotor aerodynamic characteristics of some devices for collection of the Colorado potato beetle and its larvae, consisting of a casing in the form of an oval, separated at the top, and a device, through which the casing arranged inside the airflow. The executed theoretical studies devoted to determining the necessary speed-fall of larvae and beetles, computer modeling of air flow inside the device to identify a rational form of housing and assess the impact of the presence of bushes on the velocity field. According to studies the authors prepared a formula and fall velocity values, depending on the orientation and size of insects in space. It was established that the rate of upflow of υ> 35 m/s provides puffing as adults and larvae, irrespective of their orientation in the housing. In the simulation of air flow within the enclosure, the system of hydrodynamic equations were solved by finite element method using the members of the software packages Salome and OpenFoam of freeware CAE-Linux distribution. It was established that the first in the center upward flow with the velocity of 35m/s is implemented, that blows bush. After that, the flow “leaves” to the right, because the bush creates a drag not symmetrical about a vertical plane, passing through the horizontal axis of the housing. Further in the device a stable motion flow counterclockwise was formed. The obtained results allow to further substantiate the rational form of housing and basic structural and technological parameters of rotor device for collecting the Colorado potato beetle and its larvae.
Research into the Dependency of the Flame-Retardant Textile Safety Index on the Fibre Content
Authors: Савинова Анна , Savinova Anna , Тюменев Юрий , Tyumenev Yuriy , Чернышова Татьяна , Chernyshova Tatyana
Published: March 2017

Employment in the oil and gas industry, due to the specifics of work, is fraught with explosion and fire. One of the ways to protect the employees is the use of new generation special-purpose flame-retardant wear.

The article at hand provides the results of research into the dependency of flame-retardant textiles safety index on the fibre content. The objective of the research was to identify the impact of the fibre content of oil-and-water-repellent-impregnated flame-retardant textiles on the tailored properties.

The task of the researchers was to conduct a comparative analysis of the objects of research against various indices, and with the analysis data in mind determine the consumer product ID preferences in the market of special-purpose high-temperature/fire/oil-refined-product-protective wear.
Research into the Current Status of the Special-Purpose Flame-Retardant Wear Production
Authors: Савинова Анна , Savinova Anna , Тюменев Юрий , Tyumenev Yuriy , Чернышова Татьяна , Chernyshova Tatyana
Published: March 2017

The article provides the results of research into the current status of special-purpose flame-retardant wear production.

Irrespective of a person’s major professional activity and the amount of risk it involves, he / she feels the pressure of a vast number of potentially hazardous external factors, such as the meteorological factor, mechanic factor, chemical factor, physical factor, and biological factor, with special-purpose wear expected to protect and preserve human health and life.

A wide variety of small- and large-scale special-purpose wear producers have emerged recently. However, their product does not always meet the accepted safety and quality standards.
Developing Modern Trimmings Technologies in the Basis of Conventional Material Decoration Techniques
Authors: Крюкова Наталья , Kryukova Natalya , Бабушкина Вера , Babushkina Vera
Published: March 2017

The article views the issues of garment decoration in the light of fashion trends. The authors claim that current fashions favour the types of decoration which are a combination of hand decoration and innovative production technologies. The article considers methods of perforation and proposes an algorithm, which is further tested by the authors in a pilot project of developing and producing designer women’s clothing, with trimming done in accordance with an innovative approach to guilloche.
Developing a Productive Method of Extending Longevity of Equipment Units and Tools in Consumer Goods Industry and Service Industry
Authors: Тюфтяев Александр , Tyuftyaev Aleksandr , Беляев Виктор , Belyaev Viktor , Прокопенко Анатолий , Prokopenko Anatoliy , Голубев Андрей , Golubev Andrey , Голубев Олег , Golubev Oleg , Мордынский Виталий , Mordynskiy Vitaliy
Published: March 2017

The article suggests implementing eco-friendly cutting-edge nanotechnologies to ensure extended longevity of equipment units and tools employed in the consumer goods and the service industry, arguing in favour of the high efficiency and the ease of use that the technologies demonstrate.
On Improving the Eco-Efficiency of Wastewater Treatment Technologies
Authors: Борисова Оксана , Borisova Oksana , Шубов Лазарь , Shubov Lazar , Доронкина Ирина , Doronkina Irina
Published: March 2017

The article highlights the hazardous impact of waste on the environment; emphasizes the expediency of introducing engineering protection and vital functions safety procedures into the overall process of environmental protection; prioritizes the prevention of fresh water supplies pollution through adequate wastewater treatment.

The authors provide classificatory characteristics of wastewater and propose a classification of wastewater treatment methods. The authors claim that treatment eco-efficiency may be related to flotation technology application.
Developing Managerial and Technological Procedures to Ebhance Energy Performance of Buildings and Constructions
Authors: Кудров Юрий , Kudrov Yuriy , Кочетков Алексей , Kochetkov Aleksey , Сиротенко Яна , Sirotenko Yana
Published: March 2017

Energy efficiency is one of the top priority tasks for Russian energy industry. For the task completion it is necessary to design new, energy-efficient state-of-the-art buildings and constructions, as well as to modernize and update the current real estate pool. The enhancement of energy performance of the buildings and constructions is a multi-stage process which involves energy audit and a compilation of an energy performance certificate listing recommendations on the building / construction energy performance enhancement.
Communication Science as a Practical Science: an Epistemological Perspective
Authors: Синекопова  , Sinekopova G.
Published: March 2017

This paper explores a new approach to communication science as ‘practical

theory’. Three main types of communication science as ‘practical theory’

are analyzed: (1) ‘practical theory’ as mapping; (2) ‘practical theory’ as engagement;

and (3) ‘practical theory’ as transformation. Special attention is

given to the ways in which ‘practical theory’ is reflected in the following

epistemological paradigms: (1) knowledge by discovery; (2) knowledge by

interpretation; and (3) knowledge by criticism.
Developing Intercultural Competence in University Students as a Basis for Intercultural Communication in Professional Activity
Authors: Голобокова  , Golobokova M.
Published: March 2017

The article shows that in the modern atmosphere of globalization and cultural integration which is taking place worldwide, higher education must be aimed at the development of such important characteristics of specialists as the ability to function in multicultural world, readiness for cross-cultural interaction and dialogue. It has been revealed that although much attention is paid to this problem both by Russian and foreign researches, there is still lack of methodological basis for systematic development of students’ intercultural competence. The author gives a definition of «intercultural competence » and shows its components. Then the author goes on to study the readiness of modern specialists for intercultural dialogue with the help of questionnaire survey. The study made it possible to define the objectives of intercultural competence development within curricular and extra-curricular activity. During experimental work the author revealed the pedagogic requirements of effective development of students’ intercultural competence in continuous pedagogical process. The article resents samples of classroom exercises aimed at cross-cultural competence development and assessment.
Types of Inner States of Protagonists in Fictional Communication between the Hero and the Reader
Authors: Федотова  , Fedotova Oksana
Published: March 2017

The paper deals with one of the aspects of fictional communication, namely communication between the protagonist and the reader. Heroes of English language narrative discourse with the help of introspection (inner mental, emotional and physical state) can tell the reader about their feelings and emotions. Such an insight into the inner world of characters can help better decode their mood, attitude to current events, motivation of their actions and etc. The paper presents the typology of inner states of protagonists. These are intellectual states, emotional states, inner physical states and physical sensations. With the help of introspection the reader can perceive the fictional world through the character’s mind and senses, which helps to better decode the writer’s message.
Ways to Motivate University Staff When Forming Schools of Thought
Authors: Трубина  , Trubina I. , Забелина  , Zabelina I. , Баученков  , Bauchenkov V.
Published: March 2017

To modernize the current educational system, a powerful mechanism for accumulating and imparting knowledge should be created, capable to develop

qualitative competences of prospective specialists. As requirements for the professional competences of teaching staff are becoming increasingly stringent, the

need arises to search for and implement powerful incentives and methods of staff motivating with regard to the specifics of teaching at the high school.

Supportive institutional environment, facilitating for academics to unlock their intellectual potential and get appropriate compensation, is conditional to

maximal fulfillment of teachers’ needs and motives, fundamental to the academic and teaching activities. Schools of thought, created in many higher educational

establishments of this country, provide a sustainable framework of such a supportive environment in the sphere of science and education.
Non-Russian experience in establishing a national tourist service quality framework (Case study: Finland)
Authors: Макеева Дина , Makeeva Dina
Published: March 2017

The article considers Finland’s experiences in establishing and developing a national tourist service quality framework. Currently, Finland’s tourist revenue sees an annual growth of 5-10 percent, and is a major GDP contributor. To ensure continued tourism development, to promote tourist-sector-provided employment and the tourist inflow, Finland established a national tourist service quality system – DQN (destination quality net), whose principal function is to analyse and adapt the practices of top tourist organizations and to facilitate the adoption of the practices by other organizations. The article provides an overview of the system and described its implementation tools.
Establishing a national tourist service quality framework: Spain’s experience
Authors: Макеева Дина , Makeeva Dina
Published: March 2017

With governments and entrepreneurs worldwide facing the pressing issue of raising the competitiveness of their respective states in the global tourist market, tourism has been treated as a largely prioritized sector of economy in the past few years. The globally experienced resource shortage, agricultural output precariousness, the lack of industrial growth have turned the attention of the authorities to the development potential of tourism as a sector of economy. However, tourists today are notably different from their counterparts of a few decades ago. Competition in the tourism sector is escalating not only on the company-against-company scale, but on a state-against-state, or even, continent-against-continent scale. At present, a key competitive advantage that encourages the tourist inflow is the tourist service quality, and a great number of European governments are currently focusing their attention on ensuring quality tourist service provision. The article considers Spain’s experience in establishing a tourist service quality framework, which has significantly contributed to the country’s status of a global tourist industry leader in terms of the level of tourist industry development and the revenue from this sector of state economy.