bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Borderline Personality Disorder and Violence Toward Self and Others: A National Study
Authors: Harford Thomas C. , Chen Chiung M. , Kerridge Bradley T. , Grant Bridget F.
Published: October 2018

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is associated with violence toward self and others. This study aims to further identify which DSM-5 BPD criteria are independently related to violence, using data from National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions–III, which included a total of 36,309 U.S. respondents ages 18 and older (n = 4,301 for BPD; n = 19,404 for subthreshold BPD). Multinomial logistic regression examined the associations between BPD criteria and violence categories, including suicide attempt (self-directed), violence toward others (other-directed), combined (self-/other-directed) violence, and no violence. In the total population, identity disturbance, impulsivity, and intense anger significantly characterized violence toward others, while avoidance of abandonment, self-mutilating behavior, feelings of emptiness, and intense anger significantly characterized violence toward self. These criteria (except identity disturbance) also significantly characterized combined self- and other-directed violence. Differential associations of the BPD criteria with violence among BPD and subthreshold BPD populations also are discussed.
Gestational nutrition 2: gene expression in sheep fetal ovaries exposed to gestational under nutrition
Authors: Smith Peter , Juengel Jennifer , Maclean Paul , Rand Christy , Stanton Jo-Ann L
Published: October 2018

A number of studies have demonstrated effects of gestational undernutrition on fetal ovarian development and postnatal female fertility. However, the mechanism underlying these effects remains elusive. Using a cohort of animals in which altered gestational nutrition affected indicators of postnatal fertility, this study applies RNAseq to fetal ovaries to identify affected genes and pathways that may underlie the relationship between gestational plane of nutrition and postnatal fertility. Pregnant ewes were exposed to either a maintenance diet or 0.6 of maintenance for the first 55 days of gestation followed by an ad libitum diet. Complementary DNA libraries were constructed from 5 to 6 fetal ovaries from each nutritional group at both days 55 and 75 of gestation and sequenced using Ion Proton. Of approximately 16,000 transcripts, 69 genes were differentially expressed at day 55 and 145 genes differentially expressed at day 75. At both gestational ages, genes expressed preferentially in germ cells were common among the differentially expressed genes. Enriched gene ontology terms included ion transport, nucleic acid binding, protease inhibitor activity and carrier proteins of the albumin family. Affected pathways identified by IPA analysis included LXR/RXR activation, FXR/RXR activation, pathways associated with nitric oxide production and citrullination (by NOS1), vitamin C transport and metabolism and REDOX reactions. The data offer some insights into potential mechanisms underlying the relationship between gestational plane of nutrition and postnatal fertility observed in these animals. In particular, the roles of nitric oxide and protease inhibitors in germ cell development are highlighted and warrant further study.
Object attachment: Humanness increases sentimental and instrumental values
Authors: Kwok Cathy , Grisham Jessica R. , Norberg Melissa M.
Published: October 2018

Background and aims

People who hoard form intense attachments to their possessions and save items for sentimental and instrumental reasons. Feeling socially excluded may encourage these individuals to anthropomorphize objects (i.e., perceive them as human-like) to fulfill unmet belonging needs, which may increase the sentimental and instrumental values of objects, and then lead to stronger object attachment.

Methods

We randomly assigned 331 participants with excessive acquisition tendencies to be excluded, included, or overincluded in an online ball-tossing game before presenting them with five objects that had human characteristics. Participants then completed measures assessing anthropomorphism, sentimental and instrumental values, and object attachment.

Results

Inconsistent with this study hypothesis, socially excluded participants did not rate unowned objects as more human-like than the included or overincluded participants; however, stronger anthropomorphism predicted greater instrumental and sentimental values, which then predicted greater object attachment.

Discussion and conclusions

Sentimental and instrumental values may explain how stronger anthropomorphism may lead to greater object attachment. Learning that leads to anthropomorphism may help us better understand object attachment.
Etyka bezstronności Petera Singera jako filozoficzna podstawa dla etycznego konsumeryzmu?
Authors: Wiśniowska Karolin
Published: October 2018

Praca bada, czy proponowany przez Petera Singera ideał bezstronności w kwestii wyborów etycznych nadaje się na filozoficzną podstawę dla etycznego konsumeryzmu. W pierwszej części przedstawiony zostaje pogląd Singera dotyczący odpowiedzialności moralnej za bierność wobec cierpienia innych ludzi. Filozof argumentuje, że podmiot jest w tym samym stopniu odpowiedzialny za nieudzielenie pomocy osobie znajdującej się tuż obok niego, co człowiekowi przebywającemu na drugim końcu świata. Druga część pracy przybliża ideę etycznego konsumeryzmu, postulującą dokonywanie wyborów rynkowych z uwzględnieniem etyki postępowania producenta towaru. Jako przykład nieetycznych praktyk dokonywanych przez część przedsiębiorców opisywany jest wyzysk pracowników w fabrykach określanych jako sweatshopy, mieszczących się najczęściej w krajach rozwijających się. Następnie, w kontekście praw konsumenta, ukazana zostaje faktyczna sytuacja kupującego na rynku oraz napotykane przez niego trudności, gdy stara się wspierać producentów, których postępowanie nie rodzi etycznych wątpliwości. Całość rozważań prowadzi do wniosku, że pogląd Singera o zrównaniu odpowiedzialności za bierność wobec cierpienia osób w bliskim otoczeniu podmiotu oraz oddalonych od niego nie może zostać zaakceptowany jako podstawa dla etycznego konsumeryzmu. Na etapie podejmowania decyzji konsumenckiej w praktyce niemożliwe okazuje się uzyskanie pełnej, zrozumiałej i prawdziwej informacji na temat towaru. Ponadto, aby osiągnąć zamierzony cel konieczne jest zmobilizowanie większej liczby osób oraz dotarcie z postulatami do adresatów, którzy są władni doprowadzić do ich urzeczywistnienia. Ostatecznie skutek również jest niepewny – w przeszłości miały miejsce bojkoty konsumenckie, które doprowadziły do pogorszenia sytuacji wyzyskiwanych pracowników.
Empagliflozin and Kidney Function Decline in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Slope Analysis from the EMPA-REG OUTCOME Trial
Authors: Wanner Christoph , Heerspink Hiddo J.L. , Zinman Bernard , Inzucchi Silvio E. , Koitka-Weber Audrey , Mattheus Michaela , Hantel Stefan , Woerle Hans-Juergen , Broedl Uli C. , von Eynatten Maximilian , Groop Per-Henrik ,   on behalf of the EMPA-REG OUTCOME Investigators
Published: October 2018

Background

Empagliflozin slowed the progression of CKD in patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the EMPA-REG OUTCOME Trial. In a prespecified statistical approach, we assessed treatment differences in kidney function by analyzing slopes of eGFR changes.

Methods

Participants (n=7020) were randomized (1:1:1) to empagliflozin 10 mg/d, empagliflozin 25 mg/d, or placebo added to standard of care. We calculated eGFR slopes using random-intercept/random-coefficient models for prespecified study periods: treatment initiation (baseline to week 4), chronic maintenance treatment (week 4 to last value on treatment), and post-treatment (last value on treatment to follow-up).

Results

Compared with placebo, empagliflozin was associated with uniform shifts in individual eGFR slopes across all periods. On treatment initiation, adjusted mean slope (eGFR change per week, ml/min per 1.73 m2) decreased with empagliflozin (−0.77; 95% confidence interval, −0.83 to −0.71; placebo: 0.01; 95% confidence interval, −0.08 to 0.10; P<0.001). However, annual mean slope (ml/min per 1.73 m2 per year) did not decline with empagliflozin during chronic treatment (empagliflozin: 0.23; 95% confidence interval, 0.05 to 0.40; placebo: −1.46; 95% confidence interval, −1.74 to −1.17; P<0.001). After drug cessation, the adjusted mean eGFR slope (ml/min per 1.73 m2 per week) increased and mean eGFR returned toward baseline level only in the empagliflozin group (0.56; 95% confidence interval, 0.49 to 0.62; placebo −0.02; 95% confidence interval, −0.12 to 0.08; P<0.001). Results were consistent across patient subgroups at higher CKD risk.

Conclusions

The hemodynamic effects of empagliflozin, associated with reduction in intraglomerular pressure, may contribute to long-term preservation of kidney function.
Passive RFID Uplink and Downlink Link Budget and Comparison of ASK and BPSK Backscatter Modulations
Authors: EVECAN Kazım
Published: October 2018

Complete link budget for forward and backward
link in a RFID system are given with constituent parts. Backward link signal
levels with current improvements requires separate TX and RX antenna bistatic
configuration to overcome reader threshold. To further elaborate on link
budgets, reflection coefficient and power equations are obtained from a RFID
front-end model with circuit theory and shown on a passive RFID system. It is
demonstrated that both forward and backward links have limitations on the range
depending upon tag power dissipation, antennas in use and type of modulation.
To make two distances equal, parameters are found from two way link equations.
Then, ASK and BPSK modulations are compared on communication distance for given
average backscatter difference power, minimum SNR to targeted BER on the reader
by the equations obtained on the circuit model and MATLAB simulations.
BYS KONGRELERİNİN KENDİNE ATIF AÇISINDAN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: ÜZMEZ Umut , ÖZTÜRK BAŞPINAR Nuran
Published: October 2018

Bibliyometrik nitelikli bu araştırmada,
Elektronik Meslek Yüksekokulları Dergisinin (ejovoc) Ulusal Büro Yönetimi ve
Sekreterlik (BYS) Kongresi özel sayılarında (2014, 2015 ve 2017 yılları)
yayınlanan 80 makale kendine atıf açısından incelenmiştir. Makaleler -eş zamanlı- kendine atıf ve –farklı
zamanlı- kendine atıf olarak iki bölümde ele alınmıştır. Farklı zamanlı kendine
atıfla ilgili tarama Google Scholar üzerinden (01.08.2018’de) yapılmıştır. Makaleler
yazar kendine atıfın yanı sıra kongre kendine atıfı açısından da incelenmiştir.
Kendine atıfla ilgili araştırmalarda, yazar kendine atıfı, dergi kendine atıfı,
kurum kendine atıfı ve ülke kendine atıfı gibi farklı biçimler görülmektedir. Ancak,
 “kongre kendine atıfı” kavramı ilk kez kullanılmakta
ve çalışmaya özgün bir değer kazandırmaktadır. Kongre kendine atıfı, kongre
kapsamında üretilen yeni yayınlarda, daha önce yine bu kongre kapsamında
üretilmiş olan yayınlara atıf yapılmasıdır.  İlk bölümde yazar kendine atıf oranı % 1,26,
kongre kendine atıf oranı % 4,61 olarak bulunmuştur. Kongre kendine atıf
kapsamında en çok atıf bildiri kitaplarındaki çalışmalara yapılmıştır. İkinci
bölümde yazar kendine atıf oranı % 8,45 (% 91,55 yazar dışından), kongre
kendine atıf oranı % 12,68 (% 87,32 kongre dışından) olarak bulunmuştur. Bulunan
kendine atıf oranları kabul edilebilir düzeydedir. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre,
BYS kongreleri için üretilen yayınlardan sonraki kongrelerde de faydalanıldığı
tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca
bu yayınların yazar ve kongre dışından da atıf aldığı belirlenmiştir. BYS
kongresinin akademik dünyaya katkı yaptığı ve bu katkının BYS kongrelerinin
sürdürülmesi açısından motive edici olduğu yargısına ulaşılmıştır.
ANKARA’DA BİR AYAKKABI ZANAATKÂRI; NURETTİN CEBECİ ve REPERTUARI
Authors: HAYIRLI Onur , İŞLER Dilek
Published: October 2018

Çeşitli meslekleri icra eden el zanaatkârlarının, ürünleri
nasıl ortaya koydukları, nerelerden ilham aldıkları ve eserlerini yaratırken
hangi kaynaklardan beslendikleri halkbilimciler tarafından merak edilen
konulardan olmuştur. Genel olarak, zanaatkârın üretimleri ile ilgili bütün
desen fikirleri, yaratımları, renk ve materyal seçimleri gibi, ürünün şekil,
boyut ve estetik yapısını içine alan her şey ile sanatçının özgün olarak
üretebildiği, öğrenmeye başladığından bu yana zihninde biriktirdiği yaratım
sayısına repertuar (repertory veya repertoire) denilmektedir. Kavram,
niceliksel bir yapıya sahiptir. Repertuar kavramı halkbilim çalışmalarında
sözlü anlatım türleri ve el sanatları gibi alanlar için, kişinin zihnindeki
maddelerin sayısını ifade etmek için kullanılmaktadır. Halkbilim disiplini
içerisinde repertuar ile ilgili iki hâkim görüş vardır; birincisi sanatçının
repertuarının belirli bir yaşta oluştuğunu ve bir daha değişmeyerek bütün
hayatı boyunca durağan ve aynı kaldığını ifade eder. Bu görüş için repertuar
tamamlanmış ve bitmiş bir üründür. Kavram burada pasiftir. Diğer görüş ise
repertuarın sürekli değiştiğini, eklemeler ve çıkarmalar yapılarak sanatçının
zihninde dinamik halde olduğunu savunmaktadır. Çalışmamız boyunca, saha
çalışması ile elde edilen çalışmalar ışığında, bu iki görüşten hangisinin
gerçeğe daha yakın olduğu üzerine düşünülecektir. Bu çalışma, repertuar üzerine
teorik bilgiler vermekle birlikte, saha çalışması sonucu elde edilen bir takım
folklorik bilgiler sunmaktadır.
ZEYTİNLİ ADA (BALIKESİR/ERDEK) TOPLUMUNDA DİŞ ÇÜRÜĞÜ
Authors: SUATA ALPASLAN Fadime , BIÇAK Saadet , GÖZLÜK KIRMIZIOĞLU Pınar
Published: October 2018

Özet

Zeytinli ada Marmara Denizi’nin
güneyinde Balıkesir iline bağlı Erdek ilçesi sahiline yaklaşık olarak 250 m. uzaklıkta
yer alır. 2300 yıllık bir tarihi geçmişe sahip olan bu ada Helen- Roma- Bizans
ve Osmanlı dönemlerini içeren mozaik bir yapı sunar. Çalışmanın konusunu
2007-2011 yılları arasında gerçekleştirilen kazılar
sonucunda ortaya çıkarılan; 18’i kadın, 37’si erkek, 11’i bebek ve çocuk ve 60’ı ise
cinsiyeti bilinmeyen olmak üzere toplam 126 bireye ait çene ve dişler oluşturmaktadır.
Araştırmanın amacı ise Zeytinli ada toplumuna ait bireylerde diş çürüklerinin tayinini yapmak,
Anadolu’da yaşamış olan çağdaşı diğer toplumlarda gözlenen diş çürükleri ile
karşılaştırarak bu dönemin ağız sağlığı, beslenme yapıları ve çevresel
koşulları açısından daha çok aydınlanmasını sağlamaktır.

Anahtar
Kelimeler: Diş Çürüğü, Helen-Roma- Bizans ve Osmanlı, Zeytinli Ada

 

THE DENTAL CARIES OF ZEYTINLI ISLAND (BALIKESİR/ERDEK)
POPULATION

 

Abstract

Zeytinli island is located in the southern part of the Sea
of ​​Marmara,
approximately 250 m. away from the coast of Erdek county of Balıkesir province. This
island, which has a history of 2300 years, offers a mosaic structure including
Helen-Roman-Byzantine and Ottoman periods. The issue of working was revealed in
the excavations carried out between 2007 and 2011; 18 are female, 37 are male, 11 are
infant and child and  60  of which the sex is unknown, jaws and teeth
belonging to 126 individuals. The purpose of the research is to determine the
dental caries in the individuals belonging to the Zeytinli island community, compared to the dental caries  observed in other societies living in
Anatolia, this period is to provide more enlightenment in terms of oral health,
nutrition and environmental conditions.

 

Keywords:  Dental caries, Helen- Roman- Byzantine  and Ottoman, Zeytinli İsland
MANAGERIAL PERSPECTIVES AND EFFECTS OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM FROM STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Ilkevich S. V.
Published: October 2018

In recent years, the problem of inadequate concretization of the paradigm of sustainable tourism, its low operationalization and instrumentalization in the context of tourist systems management at various levels has become widely recognized. The publication focuses on the systematization of the perspectives and effects of sustainable tourism management – with a major purpose of demonstrating their extremely wide practical importance in developing strategic managerial solutions in the tourism industry.The article summarizes more than fifty basic specific perspectives (problems) of sustainable tourism, which it is expedient to systematize and structure in the context of strategic management of tourist systems. As a first discussion option, this publication proposes a classification-grouping of sustainable tourism management applications, structured around four groups of perspectives: 1. macro- and meso-economic, 2. institutional, 3. socio-cultural and environmental, 4. microeconomic perspectives. As an important addition, the study suggests a generalization of the main effects in the field of sustainable tourism, which should be taken into account in the development of tourist systems. Further, some explanations are given regarding the specifics of some of the central and most problematic managerial aspects of sustainable tourism in the context of the Russian tourism and hospitality industry development.The publication also touches upon the issues of further incorporation of sustainable tourism's managerial applications into strategic decision-making, outlining the main promising scientific and practical areas. In addition, the article argues that through the sustainability paradigm unique advantages and high competitiveness of tourism systems can be achieved and ensured in the most accurate and precise way.
INDUSTRY 4.0: PRODUCTION FACTORIES TRANSFORMATION
Authors: Tarasov I. V. , Popov N. A.
Published: October 2018

The key stage of the company's transition to Industry 4.0. It is the Digital factory development stage. The first part of the article discusses in detail the components of digital factories, the expected effects of digitalization of production and related functions, as well as the transition from strategic initiatives to the operational level – the level of business processes that are transformed under the influence of new technologies. The second part of the article describes the methodology of case studies of Russian and foreign companies that are at the forefront of changes. The third part presents the cases of manufacturing companies that have achieved significant results in the field of digital transformation, in particular, Siemens, SIBUR and Novolipetsk metallurgical combine.
THE CONCEPT OF INTERNET OF ENERGY IN RUSSIA: DRIVERS AND PERSPECTIVES
Authors: NALBANDYAN G. G. , KHOVALOVA T. V.
Published: October 2018

The energy crisis and carbon dioxide emissions have become two of the most important problems in the world. As a very promising solution to these problems is the concept of Internet of Energy (IoE). The Internet of energy is a new energy generation paradigm that develops the revolutionary vision of an intelligent network, and tries to answer the question: how it is possible to achieve coordination and optimization in the macro-energy system.In this study we identify and systematize drivers that promote the implementation of IoE and identify the key benefits that can be obtained by implementing this system.
BRINGING INNOVATION PRODUCTS ONTO EXTERNAL MARKET: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF MEDICAL DEVICES INDUSTRY
Authors: Sayapina K. V.
Published: October 2018

The article is aimed at defining effective methods to manage promotion of high-tech products onto foreign markets, on basis of medical equipment market research. Key trends for development of medical equipment market in foreign countries are defined, which are consolidation of small laboratories and scientific centers in net associations, and offering personified products and diagnostic systems for individual usage. Features of algorithm of entering foreign markets are presented. In context of recommendations for bringing innovation high-tech products onto external markets, it is necessary to hold preliminary monitoring of local and foreign analogues on target market, to offer complex decisions, to organize conjoint enterprises for products promotion, and to form public-private partnership in long-term perspective.
VR & AR TECHNOLOGIES: OPPORTUNITIES AND APPLICATION OBSTACLES
Authors: Ivanova A. V.
Published: October 2018

The first attempts to create devices that allow interacting with the imitated reality, as well as augmenting reality with superimposed information, were made at the beginning of the 20th century, the very concept of mixed reality (the “reality-virtuality continuum”), which elements are virtual (VR) and augmented (AR) reality, is quite young (24 years), as well as the market of these technologies. The concept of virtual and augmented reality hasn’t changed radically in the past 30 years, but VR and AR devices and software, and content have gone through a significant evolutionary path, and have already experienced several growth spikes.VR and AR technologies can be applied not only in entertainment and games. Many experts believe that virtual and augmented reality, along with Big Data, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and some others, will become the key technologies of the 4th industrial revolution. VR and AR also have the potential to become the next big computing platform. Today VR and AR technologies help not only to create conceptually new markets, but also to disrupt existing ones.This article discusses the evolution of the VR and AR concepts and technologies and current market trends. The results of the survey show the key obstacles for the mass distribution of AR and VR technologies: high implementation and operational costs of AR/VR solutions; lack of high-quality content and imperfect devices, implicit effectiveness of their use.Based on the empirical study, a rather extensive list of benefits from using virtual and augmented reality technologies has been drawn up: faster and cheaper learning, training and guiding processes, increase in their efficiency, the reduction of the costs of elements and supplies needed, training support personnel; reducing potential risks to life and health of employees and other people while special training (medical operations and invasive procedures, evacuation, security, rescue in various emergencies) and the related optimization of the compensations; reducing the number of errors and accelerating the processes of assembling, repairing and operating special equipment, searching for information, necessary details, product location in the warehouse; significant reduction of accidents rate, as well as the exploration costs, due to the early identification of malfunctions; accelerating the pace of the designing and prototyping objects, significantly reducing the cost and duration of physical modeling process; improving customer experience, product and trading platforms design, that leads to corresponding increase in volume of sales; improving (simplifying) of communication and increasing its effectiveness.
MODEL TO GAIN COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE COMPANIES IN THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY ON THE RUSSIAN MARKET
Authors: Maari K. Zh.
Published: October 2018

The article presents the main results of research study, the purpose of which was to identify the main competitive advantages of the companies of Russian restaurant industry. Speaking about the state of the restaurant business market in Russia today, it should be noted that the market of services depends on the overall economic performance of the country. Creation and development of competitive advantages will help the restaurant not to lose its market share.
DYNAMIC CAPABILITIES OF ENTERPRISES AND FORESIGHT TECHNOLOGIES OF DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL MARKETS
Authors: Arpentieva M. R.
Published: October 2018

Modern industry markets are looking for ways to optimize their activities. On this path, foresight technologies are widely used, as well as technologies for managing the dynamic capabilities of enterprises. The problems of effective forecasting of the development of the economy and production, including the functioning and development of various industry markets in crisis for the society, its economy and policy period, are closely related to the so-called dynamic capabilities of enterprises. The purpose of the study is the analysis of foresight competencies as a component of the dynamic abilities (competences) of enterprises / managers of enterprises. The research method is a theoretical analysis of the place of foresight competencies in the structure of the dynamic competencies of enterprises
COSTS AND SOURCES OF FINANCING OF INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY OF THE ENTERPRISE
Authors: Khramtsova N. A. , Akhmatova A. A.
Published: October 2018

This article was considered such a notion as the financing of innovative activities, as well as sources, methods and instruments of financing. Statistical data on the number of costs of organizations engaged in innovation activities were presented.
PROBLEMS OF GEOECOLOGY IN THE FIELD OF RATIONAL NON-USE OF USE AND THE WAY OF THEIR SOLUTION
Authors: Nagaeva Svetlana Nikolaevna
Published: October 2018

All manifestations of technogenic changes in the depths in the search, exploration and development of oil fields can be very diverse and lead to many not always predictable consequences. The urgency of the task of integrated use and protection of mineral resources requires increased attention both to ensuring control over the implementation of environmental protection measures and for technologies that reduce the technogenic impact on it. The article considers the modern technology of water injection to maintain reservoir pressure in several layers at the same time with a single well, which increases the technological culture of field development, which positively affects the state of the subsoil and the environment. This technology is aimed at reducing capital expenditures for the development of a system for maintaining reservoir pressure, the need to control and regulate the volume of water pumping through individual layers of the exploited facility. Introducing simultaneous-separate injection, it is possible to reduce the number of land-based water conduits, which ultimately leads to a decrease in the man-made load on the environment, ensuring environmental safety.
Symptomatology of gastrointestinal tract foreign bodies
Authors: Davidov M. I. , Subbotin V. M. , Nikonova O. E.
Published: October 2018

Aim. To study the clinical problems and develop the symptomatology of the foreign bodies (FB) of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT).

Materials and methods. Ninety patients with GIT foreign bodies were observed over the period from 1997 to 2017. To diagnose, a complex of endoscopic and radial methods was used. Localization, size and type of the detected foreign bodies were compared with the symptoms revealed.

Results. Fifty patients intentionally swallowed foreign bodies, 40 – accidentally. Altogether, 90 patients swallowed 193 items (nails, needles, pieces of wire etc.). On the basis of the study, three forms of clinical course regarding the swallowed GIT FB were singled out: latent, manifest and complicated. The pathognomonic symptoms of GIT FB are “migrant” abdominal pains associated with migration of FB along the GIT lumen, intensification of pains while moving, exercise stress and palpation, feeling of “heaviness” in epigastric region. Multiple gastric FB cause the auscultative symptom of “ringing”. Pains, available with GIT FB, are not connected with taking food and are not ceased after taking antacids.

Conclusions. Introduction of the developed GIT FB symptomatology into healthcare practice and training of physicians will contribute to earlier and more accurate diagnosis.
Peculiar features of immunoinflammatory syndrome in patients with ulcerous colitis, depending on severity of disease attack
Authors: Tretyakova Yu. I.
Published: October 2018

Aim. To study the blood serum interleukin-6 (IL) and circulating immune complexes (CIC) levels in patients with ulcerous colitis (UC), depending on the severity of disease attack, colonic inflammation dissemination, and presence of abenteric manifestations.

Materials and methods. One hundred patients with UC in the phase of active inflammation were examined. Blood serum IL-6 and CIC concentrations were studied with IFA method.

Results. 88,5 % of UC patients in the phase of active inflammation showed an elevated mean IL-6 index, 80 % had increased CIC concentration as compared with normal values. The highest IL-6 and CIC levels were obtained in case of severe forms of disease (11,50 (7,30–23,65) pg/ml and 115,50 (105,00–118,00), respectively); CIC and IL-6 levels were significantly higher in patients with abenteric manifestations and frequently relapsing course in comparison with patients, having rare UC relapses (p < 0,005). Strong direct correlations of IL-6 and CIC with each other (r = 0,65; p = 0,001) as well as with the severity of pathological changes in the colon were established.

Conclusions. Among patients with UC, significantly elevated blood serum IL-6 and CIC concentrations were determined. Patients with severe attack of disease as well as those with abenteric manifestations and frequent relapses demonstrated reliably higher levels of these indices. It is recommended to use determination of blood serum IL-6 and CIC levels as an available and informative method, permitting to estimate the degree of severity of inflammatory process in the colonic wall among patients with ulcerous colitis.
Cognitive functions and vegetative regulation in practically healthy young persons with different health status
Authors: Vetsler M. V. , Cherkasova V. G. , Muraviyov S. V. , Kulesh A. M. , Chainikov P. N.
Published: October 2018

Aim. To study the level of cognitive functions and peculiarities of vegetative regulation in practically healthy young persons.

Materials and methods. The study included 116 practically healthy persons of young age (23,06 ± 2,3), 81 women and 35 men. They were divided into five groups of health according to G.L. Apanasenko; in all the groups of comparison, the following was assessed: vegetative regulation using cardiointervalography, cognitive functions – with Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale.

Results. Variety of reliable differences among the obtained data permits to consider the principles of vegetative regulation formation and cognitive disorder manifestations in different groups. The scheme, reflecting the depen-dence of manifestation of the studied indices in the comparison groups, was offered as a visual confirmation.

Conclusions. The optimal level of providing cognitive functions in practically healthy young persons was shown to be reached by the balance of sympathetic and parasympathetic effects, more typical for subjects, corresponding to moderate health status.
Knowledge and awareness about herpes labialis among dental clinical students: a survey
Authors: Bansal Anshul , Arora Divya , Bansal Parul
Published: October 2018

Background: Herpes virus (HSV) is a worldwide healthcare problem. Dental health care professionals are at a high risk of infection by HSV. The present study investigated the knowledge and awareness of HSV infection among dental Interns in dental colleges.

Methods: This was a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study. A self-administered questionnaire consisting of questions on students’ knowledge and awareness regarding HSV was used. Data of 126 participants were analysed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Studies) version 22.0.  

Results: Overall, the participants showed only a fair level of knowledge about HSV. As the respondents of the study were clinical dental students, it was expected to have a high level of awareness.

Conclusions: These unsatisfactory findings emphasize the necessity of continued education about HSV in order to improve knowledge and awareness of dental students regarding HSV.
Functional outcome of percutaneous screw fixation of intra-articular calcaneum fractures
Authors: Meena Mahaveer , Sharma Saksham , Jhanwar Purushottam , Sharma Shiv Bhagwan
Published: October 2018

Background: The treatment of displaced calcaneum fractures has been a subject of intense discussion. Displaced intra-articular calcaneum fractures gives poor result with conservative treatment and requires reduction and internal fixation for favourable long term results. Open procedures are more prone to complications regarding wound healing. Percutaneous fixation offers a middle pathway in treating simpler variety of displaced calcaneal fractures. The aim of the study was to access the functional outcome of intra articular fracture calcaneum managed with closed reduction by Essex-Lopresti technique and percutaneous screw fixation.

Methods: This study was done in department of Orthopaedics Jhalawar medical college and SRG Hospital Jhalawar, Rajasthan from January 2015 to January 2018. 26 intra-articular calcaneal fractures treated with closed reduction and percutaneous screw fixation under image intensifier.

Results: 25 cases evaluated (one patient had lost follow-up), all fractures were united, average time of union was 8 weeks. The mean AOFAS score was 80 (range from 45 to 96), 9 patients had excellent, 12 patients had good, 3 patients had fair and one patient had poor result for that subtalar arthrodesis was done after one year of follow-up. Average Bohler’s angle 24.5 and Gissane angle was 120 degree. No clinically significant varus or valgus in any case (less then 5 degree).

Conclusions: Treatment of intra-articular fractures of calcaneum is challenging but close reduction and internal fixation with 6.5 cannulated cancellous screws yields favorable outcome in majority of cases.
A arquitetura enxaimel: identidade, memória e dimensão patrimonial em Itapiranga/SC
Authors: Franzen Douglas Orestes , Eidt Simone , Tessing Daniele
Published: October 2018

A colonização Porto Novo, atualmente os municípios de Itapiranga, São João do Oeste e Tunápolis, foi fundada em 1926 para ser uma área de povoação germânica e católica. Idealizada pela Volksverein, recebeu famílias das antigas colônias alemãs do Sul do Brasil, bem como de imigrantes da Alemanha. Nesse núcleo étnico e confessional se desenvolveram padrões de cultura e de formas de vida que constituíram um prospecto de identidade, dentre os quais, o presente artigo pretende analisar as formas de habitação colonial, mais precisamente a arquitetura enxaimel. Para tanto, o texto parte de uma análise bibliográfica e de uma pesquisa empírica para compreender de que forma essa técnica arquitetônica se formatou nessa colonização, bem como, propõe o desenvolvimento de um anteprojeto de um centro cultural enxaimel para o município de Itapiranga.
Avaliação das mudanças no uso do solo em áreas rurais no município de Passo Fundo/RS entre 1989 e 2011 com uso de imagens Landsat TM-5
Authors: Corazza Rosana , Neckel Alcindo , Cambrussi Laura Pasa
Published: October 2018

A pesquisa baseou-se no diagnóstico das mudanças nas características do uso do solo no município de Passo Fundo (RS), objetivando, de maneira geral, avaliar as mudanças ocorridas entre 1989 e 2011, com o uso de imagens do satélite Landsat TM-5. As imagens foram classificadas pelos métodos supervisionado e não supervisionado, gerando mapas temáticos com as seguintes classes: área agrícola e pecuária, mata, solo exposto e água. Os resultados da pesquisa mostraram que em 2011 a classe “mata” possuía uma área de 10.628,4 ha (14,9% do total) e a classe “água” uma área de 203,6 ha (0,4%).
LARGE-SCALE EXPANSION OF HYPOXIA AT MARINE BENTHAL ZONE IN GEOMORPHOLOGICALLY COMPARABLE BAYS-FJORDS OF CRIMEA PENINSULA UNDER DIFFERENT TECHNOGENIC LOADS
Authors: Gulin Maksim B. , Masberg Igor V. , Ivanova Ekaterina А.
Published: October 2018

Aim. Comparative analysis of the aeration features of the bottom waters during the different seasons of the year between the Sevastopol and Donuzlav Bays as geomorphological similar in configuration semi-closed sea reservoirs of the Black Sea under different anthropogenic loads. Material and methods. Sevastopol and Donuzlav Bays, located in the Western part of the Crimean Peninsula, were studied. The concentration and total consumption of dissolved oxygen in the water column and the bottom layer were determined in situ using a digital LDO analyzer. The redox potential in bottom sediments was measured using a platinum electrode. Results. Aeration of the water column in the Sevastopol seaside is suitable for normal life of pelagic and epibenthic organisms. At the same time, in the Sevastopol and Donuzlav Bays the large-scale anoxia in the surface layer of bottom sediments was found. Also, the muddy sediments of the Sevastopol Bay’ bed can be an oxygen-deficient extreme biotope for most of the year, the minimum concentration of O2 in the bottom water is not higher than 0.11-0.36 mg/l. The benthal zone here was well aerated only at the end of November. Conclusion. The general patterns of benthic hypoxia were identified for such coast objects as Sevastopol and the Donuzlav Bays, which are similar by their contours and recent seabed structures. Benthal zones of both investigated bays-fjords can be attributed to hypoxic high-gradient habitats, that have a whole generality with oxygen-deficient marine waters habitats – estuarine zones, areas of gas seeps, etc. Strong oxygen deficiency, toxic H2S contamination coupled with organic enrichment a typically benthic environment for such biotopes.
LANDSCAPE APPROACH IN CITY-PLANNING
Authors: Kochurov Boris I. , Khaziakhmetova Yulia A. , Ivashkina Irina V. , Sukmanova Ekaterina A.
Published: October 2018

Aim. The aim is to justify the application of the landscape approach in urban planning on the basis of theoretical concepts of landscape studies and the requirements of urban planning practices. Discussion. The basic scheme of the landscape approach is to study the natural and anthropogenic landscape as a complex geosystem consisting of a complex of various components which form the planning structure of the city. In territorial and urban planning, the structure and properties of natural and urban landscapes are revealed using functional, historical-genetic, morphotypic, geo-ecological and visual research methods. Abroad, a similar trend is called "landscape urbanism", the theoretical basis of which is based on the understanding that the best option for the organization of urban areas should be based on the landscape features of the city. With the use of the above-mentioned approaches, an urban landscape approach is being formed, a new nature-urban planning system which, in addition to natural complexes, includes man-made structures: buildings, infrastructure, parks and squares. If the natural landscape is a self-regulating geo-system, then the urban one is controlled by man. When taking actions to transform natural landscapes should be taken into account their structure and functioning, as well as the limits of possible impacts and the likely consequences of these changes. Conclusion. The demand for a landscape approach is constantly growing as a result of the significant transformation of modern cities, the replacement of architectural styles, the growth of urban space and communications, the desire to improve the quality of the urban environment and the comfort of the urban population.
Structural, Spectroscopic and Activity Calculations on Methanesulfonylhydrazone Derivative Chromium Pentacarbonyl Complexes
Authors: ERKAN KARİPER Sultan , SAYIN Koray , KARAKAŞ Duran
Published: October 2018

The thiophene-2-carboxyaldehyde methanesulfonylhydrazone (msh1), 2-acetylthiophene methanesulfonylhydrazone (msh2) and 2-acetyl-5-methylthiophene methanesulfonylhydrazone (msh3) ligands, a heteroatomic methanesulfonylhydrazone derivative, was optimized by using HF and DFT (B3LYP) method with 6-31G(d,p) basis set. The calculated IR spectra for msh1, msh2 and msh3 were compared with experimental data and the suitability of the calculation methods was discussed. LANL2DZ and GEN basis sets were used for calculations of chromium pentacarbonyl complexes containing msh1, msh2 and msh3 ligands. According to the experimental IR spectra the most appropriate method and basis set was determined. Structural parameters of ligands and complexes were predicted. To investigate the biological activities of ligands and complexes, some activity descriptors were obtained from optimized structures. Molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) maps of the mentioned ligands and complexes were examined and active sites were determined. The molecular docking study of ligands and complexes with Bacillus cereus (PDB ID=5V8E), Staphylococcus aureus (PDB ID=1BQB), and Candida albicans (PDB ID=1AI9) were performed.
Optimization of ingredients composition of non wheat pasta based on cooking quality using response surface methodology (RSM)
Authors: Prema R. Sorna , Abirami A. , Nandhini R. , Kumar G. Ravi
Published: October 2018

The purpose of this study was to develop non wheat millet pasta. Box Benhken Design (BBD) under Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used to find the better composition by considering cooking quality parameter such as cooking time, solid gruel loss, volume expansion and bulk density. Pasta was prepared using tapioca flour, foxtail millet flour and barnyard millet flour, corn flour, water and salt. The corn flour and the salt quantities were kept constant and the remaining flours varied. The dough prepared manually and extruded using cold extruder followed by it was steamed at 80ºC for 10 min and dried at hot air oven at 60ºC. Ingredients were optimized based on derringer’s desirability function. The optimized composition was found to be tapioca flour (50%), foxtail millet flour (24.6%) and barnyard millet flour (65.78 %), at this composition cooking time was 7.17 min, solid gruel loss was 6.198%, volume expansion was 6.99%, bulk density was 321.95kg/m3, carbohydrate was 71.5%, protein was 4.6% and fat was 1.1% with the desirability of 0.829.
DESEMPENHO DO CAMAR�O Macrobrachium amazonicum (HELLER, 1862) (CRUSTACEA: DECAPODA: PALAEMONIDAE), EM DIFERENTES DENSIDADES
Authors: MACHADO IGOR DA SILVA , Nunes Cesar Antunes Rocha , SANTOS Helder Batista Lopes dos , Lima Jerfferson Alves , Meira Tarcisio Martins , Sena Edimilson Da silva , Silva Wennie Nunes da
Published: October 2018

Resumo - O cultivo de camar�o de �gua doce tornou-se um dos principais setores do agroneg�cio, contribuindo para o crescimento da aquicultura mundial. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o desempenho do camar�o Macrobrachium amazonicum em diferentes densidades de estocagem. O experimento foi realizado na Universidade do Estado da Bahia (UNEB), DCHT XXIV, Campus Xique-Xique, BA. Os camar�es foram aclimatados em tanques tipo caixa d��gua de polietileno de 500 l durante sete dias. Posteriormente foram selecionados e transferidos para 20 tanques experimentais de 20 l, com sistema de recircula��o de �gua, filtros biol�gico e f�sico, e aera��o constante. Utilizou um delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado, com cinco tratamentos e quatro repeti��es, totalizando 20 parcelas experimentais. No in�cio do experimento, os camar�es foram selecionados, com peso m�dio de 0,54 � 0,26 g, submetidos a tratamentos com densidades de 20, 40, 60, 80 e 100 camar�es/m�. A alimenta��o foi feita diariamente com ra��o comercial peletizada com conte�do proteico de 35% a um percentual de 4% da biomassa. Os resultados foram submetidos � utiliza��o do programa estat�stico SAS vers�o 9.1 (SAS, 1999). Os valores m�dios das var�veis f�sico-qu�micas de qualidade da �gua n�o tiveram diferen�as significativas entre os cinco tratamentos. Ao avaliar o efeito da densidade sobre sobreviv�ncia (100,00; 75,00; 50,00; 58,33; 40,00 %) e peso m�dio (0,63; 1,08; 1,63; 2,28; 2,52 g), foi observada diferen�a significativa entre os tratamentos. J� o ganho de peso, biomassa final e produtividade n�o apresentaram diferen�a significativa entre as densidades estudadas. Foi observada uma rela��o positiva com crescimento linear, entre o peso m�dio do cultivo e a densidade. O cultivo de M. amazonicum � vi�vel utilizando densidade entre 80 e 100 camar�es/m� sem preju�zo do desempenho zoot�cnico, favorecendo a produ��o da esp�cie em cultivos com altas densidades.
Índice de Riesgo de la Calidad del Agua para Consumo Humano en Costa Rica (IRCACH)
Authors: Mora-Alvarado Darner , Orozco-Gutiérrez Jimena , Solís-Castro Yuliana , Rivera-Navarro Pablo Cesar , Cambronero-Bolaños David , Zúñiga-Zúñiga Luis Alberto , García-Aguilar Johel
Published: October 2018

La elaboración del Índice de Riesgo de Calidad del Agua para Consumo Humano (IRCACH) surge a raíz de la necesidad de crear un instrumento que permitiera relacionar el grado de riesgo para la salud por el consumo de agua y la posibilidad de rechazo de ésta por el consumidor. El objetivo es facilitar la interpretación de los análisis del agua para consumo en los sistemas de abastecimiento en Costa Rica. Primeramente, se clasificaron los parámetros fisicoquímicos y microbiológicos, establecidos en el Reglamento para Calidad del Agua Potable, como de operación, estéticos, de significado para la salud o indicadores de contaminación. Seguidamente, se asignaron ámbitos de puntaje por el incumplimiento de dichos parámetros. Asimismo, se definieron cinco niveles de riesgo: Muy Bajo, Bajo, Intermedio, Alto y Muy Alto. Los niveles responden a un puntaje asignado a las variables que sobrepasen el Valor Máximo Admisible. Según el puntaje obtenido, el agua se clasifica como apta o no apta para la ingesta. El IRCACH debe ser utilizado como complemento para facilitar la interpretación del Reglamento para la Calidad del Agua Potable vigente, y nunca como sustituto; además se puede aplicar a cualquier sistema de abastecimiento, ya sea clorado y no clorado. Las interpretaciones de los análisis deben realizarse en forma integral, debido a que la afectación de un parámetro generalmente influye en otros. Este índice estará sujeto a modificaciones según futuros estudios científicos relacionados con calidad del agua para consumo humano. El lRCACH permite establecer el nivel de riesgo para la salud del consumidor y su rechazo del agua, y funciona como instrumento de apoyo para la aplicación del Reglamento para Calidad del Agua Potable.
Obtención de células madre mesenquimales y participación de estas en la modulación de la respuesta inmune
Authors: Bustos-Araya Salomé , Montenegro-Matamoros Yeimy , Swirgsde-Baltodano Christian , Trigueros-Hernández Daniela , Vargas-González Rodolfo , Mora-Román Juan José
Published: October 2018

Las células madre mesenquimales (CMM) son un tipo de células pluripotentes, en forma de huso, con la capacidad de diferenciarse en condrocitos, osteocitos y adipocitos, entre otros. Estas células pueden ser obtenidas a partir de la médula ósea, el tejido adiposo o la sangre de cordón umbilical, lo que ha permitido estudiar sus propiedades estructurales y funcionales. Aun cuando la médula ósea ha sido la principal fuente de las CMM, se ha encontrado que existen aspectos que dificultan su uso, entre ellos una limitada tasa de crecimiento, la variación en la capacidad de diferenciación de acuerdo con la edad del donante y el riesgo del procedimiento para la toma de la muestra. Por ello, los estudios en el tejido adiposo y la sangre de cordón umbilical han aumentado, así como también de los métodos actualmente empleados para la extracción de CMM en todas las fuentes. En la actualidad, se conoce que estas células presentan una gran capacidad inmunomoduladora, por lo que ha generado diversos estudios preclínicos y clínicos para su posible uso como tratamiento en personas con enfermedades autoinmunes y la enfermedad de injerto contra huésped en pacientes trasplantados.