bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diagnostic Accuracy of Gd-EOB-DTPA for Detection Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC): A Comparative Study with Dynamic Contrast Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Dynamic Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography (CT)
Authors: Imbriaco Massimo , Luca Serena De , Coppola Milena , Fusari Mario , Klain Michele , Puglia Marta , Mainenti Pierpaolo , Liuzzi Raffaele , Maurea Simone
Published: February 2017

Background: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of hepato-biliary (HB) phase with gadolinium-ethoxybenzyldiethylenetriamine- pentaacetic acid (Gd-EOB-DTPA) with dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging (DCEMRI) and contrast-enhanced CT (DCECT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) detection.

Material/Methods: 73 patients underwent DCECT and Gd-EOB-DTPA-3T-MR. Lesions were classified using a fivepoint confidence scale. Reference standard was a combination of pathological evidence and tumor growth at follow-up CT/MR at 12 months. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves were obtained.

Results: A total of 125 lesions were confirmed in 73 patients. As many as 74 were HCCs and 51 were benign. Area under the curve (AUC) was 0.984 for DCEMRI+HB phase vs. 0.934 for DCEMRI (p<0.68) and 0.852 for DCECT (p<0.001). For lesions >20 mm (n.40), AUC was 0.984 for DCEMRI+HB phase, 0.999 for DCEMRI, and 0.913 for DCECT, (p=n.s.). For lesions <20 mm (n.85) AUC was 0.982 for DCEMRI+HB phase vs. 0.910 for DCEMRI (p<0.01) and 0.828 for DCECT (p<0.001).

Conclusions: The addition of HB phase to DCEMRI provides an incremental accuracy of 4.5% compared to DCEMRI and DCECT for HCC detection. The accuracy of Gd-EOB-DTPA-3T-MR significantly improves for lesions <20 mm. No significant improvement is observed for lesions >20 mm and patients with Child-Pugh class B or C.
Το δεύτερο ομολογημένο πρότυπο του Πολυπαθούς (1839): ο Ivan Vyzhigin (1829) του F. Bulgarin
Authors: Αποστολή Πέρσα
Published: February 2017

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THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE METHODS OF ASSESSING INNOVATION AND INVEST-MENT IN BUSINESS BUILDING PROJECTIONS
Authors: Атуева  , Atueva Enara , Шабанова  , Shabanova Madina , Гасанова  , Gasanova Naida
Published: February 2017

Analysis of the world practice shows that success of innovation activities of companies is largely dependent on a comprehensive, in depth study of the investment project for construction. Today in Russia in the investment management of the construction there is an urgent need to the strengthen the innovative orientation, as the innovative development of the construction industry contributes to the economic and social recovery of the whole country. But there are some problems with attracting investment of innovation oriented to the construction industry and, above all, it is connected with high risks of new technologies, the absence of the required level of qualification of workers, long-term process of implementation. To determine the attractiveness of investments innovative oriented economists have taken different approaches to the evaluation. In this study, an analysis of existing evaluation methods of innovation and investment projects in building, identifies shortcomings and proposes measures to address them.
THE ANALYSIS OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL POTENTIAL OF THE ENTERPRISES OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS INDUSTRY IN THE CONTEXT OF ASSESSMENT OF NEED OF CARRYING OUT TECHNOLOGICAL MODERNIZATION FOR THE INDUSTRY
Authors: Дорошенко  , Doroshenko Yuriy , Климашевская  , Klimashevskaya Anastasiya
Published: February 2017

The most important condition for the effective functioning of the enterprises of construction materials industry is technological progress, which is an integral part of the technological modernization. The determining factor in assessing the need for technological upgrading in enterprises is an analysis of indicators of scientific and technological capacity of enterprises. For the choice of optimum indicators of scientific and technical potential it is necessary to consider specifics of the industry. The article describes the method of determining its own indicators, based on the analysis of standardized systems and specific indicators for the building materials industry. The process of evaluating indicators of innovation activity is one of the dominant factors influencing the enterprise readiness for technological upgrading. The choice of indicators is carried out on the basis of a set of indicators of innovation activity of domestic and foreign experience. Estimation of innovative activity of the enterprise is the initial step in the analysis of scientific and technological potential. Only in the complex analysis of all indicators of scientific and technical potential it is fully possible to estimate the capacity of the entities and to speak about feasibility of carrying out technological upgrade.
MULTI-LEVEL REINFORCEMENT CONGLOMERATES
Authors: Панченко  , Panchenko Larisa , Юрьев  , Yurev Aleksandr
Published: February 2017

Construction conglomerates are presented as a multilevel disperse systems consisting of components, each of which deterministically-stochastically placed in a relatively continuous matrix, which by its mechanical and other properties different from inclusions. For a four-level conglomerate (coarse-grained concrete) is considered an effective reinforcement on every level. The formation of multilevel disperse systems can be an integral part of the synthesis configuration of the supporting structure.
THEORETICAL MODEL OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SETTLEMENT SYSTEM
Authors: Перькова  , Perkova Margarita , Донченко  , Donchenko Oleg
Published: February 2017

The article discusses the issue of sustainable development of the regional settlement system and its elements (municipalities). The authors proposed the principles of territorial planning of the regional system of settlement and classification of the urban conflicts of motivations. Developed a theoretical model of sustainable development of regional systems of settlement, including the examination of particular characteristics of the territory, the definition of "code" identity of the territory, its adaptive development over time, identifying areas of conflict motivations and their solution in solving problems of territorial planning.
FEATURES OF TECHNOLOGY FOR PRODUCING CONSTRUCTIONAL HEAT INSULATING CELLULAR CONCRETE BASED ON NONCONVENTIONAL RAW MATERIALS
Authors: Строкова  , Strokova Valeriya , Володченко  , Volodchenko Anatoliy
Published: February 2017

It was found that the clay rocks unfinished stage mineral suitable as a raw material for thermal insulation materials construction-autoclaved. High activity of raw rock-forming minerals accelerate the synthesis of tumors and the formation of a rational connection cementitious microstructure that provides high physical and mechanical properties of porous concrete. At the same time by reducing the pressure and time of autoclaving and simplify technology possible reduction of energy production costs by 35%.
Concepto sociocultural del VIH y su impacto en la recepción de campañas de promoción de la salud en Medellín
Authors: Bran Piedrahita Lemy , Palacios Moya Lucía , Posada Zapata Isabel Cristina , Bermúdez Román Viviana
Published: February 2017

Introducción: desde la aparición de los primeros casos del Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida (Sida) en Estados Unidos en 1981, se construyó un estigma alrededor de la enfermedad que forjó el concepto sociocultural y los imaginarios respecto a esta, asociando la adquisición del Virus de Inmunode ciencia Humana (VIH) —virus que desencadena el síndrome— con limitados grupos de población, lo cual propicia un impacto limitado de las campañas emprendidas en la promoción de la salud. Objetivo: comprender el impacto sociocultural del concepto del VIH en las campañas de promoción de la salud desde la percepción de algunos adultos que vivían con la enfermedad en Medellín para el año 2012. Materiales y métodos: se realizó una investigación cualitativa, con enfoque histórico hermenéutico, utilizando la Teoría Fundamentada de Barney Glaser y Anselm Strauss. La información se obtuvo a través de entrevistas realizadas a 13 participantes, cuyas transcripciones se analizaron y categorizaron hasta llegar a la saturación teórica. Resultados: de acuerdo con los informantes clave del estudio, los conceptos socioculturales que se han erigido en torno al VIH se han convertido en una barrera de acceso a los servicios de salud, debido al estigma social, el signi cado religioso y los mal denominados grupos de riesgo asociados al virus. Discusión: diferentes autores coinciden con los resultados de esta investigación al afirmar que los conceptos socioculturales forjados alrededor del vih otorgan una mayor complejidad en el abordaje de la enfermedad, lo cual afecta la respuesta a la epidemia desde de sistemas de salud.
Fatores de risco ambientais e leucemia linfoblástica aguda na infância
Authors: Cangerana Pereira, PhD Fernanda Alves , Mirra, PhD Antônio Pedro , Dias de Oliveira Latorre, PhD Maria do Rosário , De Assunção, PhD João Vicente
Published: February 2017

Objetivos: Para veri car o papel dos riscos ambientais no processo de desenvolvimento da leucemia linfoblástica aguda (LLA) na infância. Materiais e métodos: realizou-se uma busca na literatura científica com o fim de avaliar o papel dos fatores de risco ambientais no desenvolvimento da leucemia linfoblástica aguda. Resultados: O papel do meio ambiente no desenvolvimento da LLA em crianças é desconhecido. A teoria de duas etapas proposto por Greaves, em 1988 é a hipótese mais aceitável. Um primeiro evento se produz “no útero” ou perto do momento do nascimento; esta mutação induz o desenvolvimento de clones pré-leucemia. Outro acontecimento, sucedido na infância precoce, se desenvolveria este primeiro clone de pré-leucemia em leucemia clínica. Com base nos eventos ambientais relacionados com outros tipos de leucemia e em outros estudos, alguns fatores de risco se têm proposto como a indução das mutações que conduzem a LLA infantil. Radiação (ionizante ou não), agentes infecciosos, e produtos químicos acredita-se que são responsáveis da doença. Nas últimas décadas, muitos autores tentaram encontrar uma associação entre estes fatores de risco e o desenvolvimento da LLA infantil. No entanto, os resultados não foram concludentes e inclusive contraditórios. A radiação ionizante é o único demonstrado desempenhar um papel no desenvolvimento da leucemia. Conclusão: Como a leucemia é uma doença que afeta às crianças, os custos desta patologia são altos quando se fala de dinheiro gasto para o diagnóstico e tratamento, e quando se pensa na carga social e psicológica. Tendo em conta a teoria proposta por Greaves, há pelo menos dois momentos quando o paciente deve evitar a exposição que conduz à leucemia. Pelo tanto, é muito importante encontrar o fator de risco real, ou fatores, que estão envolvidos no processo.
Review and advances in avian orthopaedic surgery: part 1 — introduction
Authors: Carrasco Daniel Calvo , Shimizu Naomi Sandrine , Forbes Neil Alexander
Published: February 2017

Orthopaedic conditions, particularly (comminuted) fractures, are a common pathology in avian practice. This first article provides an introduction including considerations of avian musculoskeletal anatomy, patient assessment, triage and initial stabilisation. Although the principles of fracture management in birds are similar to those in human or small animal orthopaedics, there are some significant differences. The principal objectives in the management of avian orthopaedic conditions are to restore and maintain the longitudinal, lateral and rotational alignment of the bones, while causing the minimum iatrogenic damage. The clinician should always aim for a result as close as possible to normal functional anatomy. The degree of perfection required for postoperative return to normal function will be dictated by the species and initial life style of the patient. Avian bone cortices are significantly thinner compared with mammalian patients and are inherently brittle, providing less holding capacity to fixation elements. The objectives of patient stabilisation are to maintain circulation and oxygen exchange and provide analgesia, as well as to prevent any further damage or desiccation to traumatised tissues.
Small Animal Review
Authors: Tennant Bryn
Published: February 2017

Introduction:

Acute necrotising pancreatitis in the dog is often associated with significant secondary pulmonary injury and clinical features of respiratory compromise.
Computer hexapod-assisted orthopaedic surgery provides a predictable and safe method of femoral deformity correction
Authors: Hughes A. , Heidari N. , Mitchell S. , Livingstone J. , Jackson M. , Atkins R. , Monsell F.
Published: February 2017

Aims

Computer hexapod assisted orthopaedic surgery (CHAOS), is a method to achieve the intra-operative correction of long bone deformities using a hexapod external fixator before definitive internal fixation with minimally invasive stabilisation techniques. The aims of this study were to determine the reliability of this method in a consecutive case series of patients undergoing femoral deformity correction, with a minimum six-month follow-up, to assess the complications and to define the ideal group of patients for whom this treatment is appropriate.

Patients and Methods

The medical records and radiographs of all patients who underwent CHAOS for femoral deformity at our institution between 2005 and 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. Records were available for all 55 consecutive procedures undertaken in 49 patients with a mean age of 35.6 years (10.9 to 75.3) at the time of surgery.

Results

Patients were assessed at a mean interval of 44 months (6 to 90) following surgery. The indications were broad; the most common were vitamin D resistant rickets (n = 10), growth plate arrest (n = 6) and post-traumatic deformity (n = 20). Multi-planar correction was required in 33 cases. A single level osteotomy was performed in 43 cases. Locking plates were used to stabilise the osteotomy in 33 cases and intramedullary nails in the remainder. Complications included two nonunions, one death, one below-knee deep vein thrombosis, one deep infection and one revision procedure due to initial under-correction. There were no neurovascular injuries or incidence of compartment syndrome.

Conclusion

This is the largest reported series of femoral deformity corrections using the CHAOS technique. This series demonstrates that precise intra-operative realignment is possible with a hexapod external fixator prior to definitive stabilisation with contemporary internal fixation. This combination allows reproducible correction of complex femoral deformity from a wide variety of diagnoses and age range with a low complication rate. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2017;99-B:283–8.
Orthopaedic surgical site infection surveillance in NHS England
Authors: Tissingh E. K. , Sudlow A. , Jones A. , Nolan J. F.
Published: February 2017

Aims

The importance of accurate identification and reporting of surgical site infection (SSI) is well recognised but poorly defined. Public Health England (PHE) mandated collection of orthopaedic SSI data in 2004. Data submission is required in one of four categories (hip prosthesis, knee prosthesis, repair of neck of femur, reduction of long bone fracture) for one quarter per year. Trusts are encouraged to carry out post-discharge surveillance but this is not mandatory. Recent papers in the orthopaedic literature have highlighted the importance of SSI surveillance and the heterogeneity of surveillance methods. However, details of current orthopaedic SSI surveillance practice has not been described or quantified.

Patients and Methods

All 147 NHS trusts in England were audited using a structured questionnaire. Data was collected in the following categories: data collection; data submission to PHE; definitions used; resource constraints; post-discharge surveillance and SSI rates in the four PHE categories. The response rate was 87.7%.

Results

Variation in practice was clear in all categories in terms of methods and timings of data collection and data submission. There was little agreement on SSI definitions. At least six different definitions were used, some trusts using more than one definition. Post-discharge surveillance was carried out by 62% of respondents but there was again variation in both the methods and staff used. More than half of the respondents felt that SSI surveillance in their unit was limited by resource constraints. SSI rates ranged from 0% to 10%.

Conclusion

This paper quantifies the heterogeneity of SSI surveillance in England. It highlights the importance of adequate resourcing and the unreliability of relying on voluntary data collection and submission. Conformity of definitions and methods are recommended to enable meaningful SSI data to be collated. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2017;99-B:171–4.
Eric Strach: Surgeon and survivor
Authors: Gillam Sarah , Taylor Irving , Honorary
Published: February 2017

To mark Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January, we take a look at one RCS fellow who both worked and lost family in the Nazi concentration camps.
Surgery and honey
Authors: Winter George
Published: February 2017

Can this well-established natural remedy for wound infection reduce our reliance on antibiotics?
Feasibility of consultant review of otolaryngology acute admissions within 12–14 hours
Authors: Easto R , Reddy VM
Published: February 2017

Can 12–14 hour targets be achieved while maintaining full elective duties?
Sumario
Authors: Revista FCJS Sumario
Published: February 2017

Sumario
La participación en competencias internacionales como programa educativo de acceso general
Authors: Noodt Taquela María Blanca
Published: February 2017

La participación en competencias internacionalescomo programa educativo de acceso general
Ricci solitons on QR-hypersurfaces of a quaternionic space form ℚn
Authors: Nazari Z. , Abedi E.
Published: February 2017

The purpose of this paper is to study Ricci solitons on QR-hypersurfaces M of a quaternionic space form ℚn such that the shape operator A with respect to N has one eigenvalue. We prove that Ricci soliton on QR-hypersurfaces M with eigenvalue zero is steady and for eigenvalue nonzero is shrinking.
A Signal of Altruistic Motivation for Foreign Aid
Authors: Civelli Andrea , Horowitz Andrew W. , Teixeira Arilton
Published: February 2017

We develop a stylized theoretical model showing that countercyclical transfers from a wealthy donor to a poorer recipient generate a signal of altruistic donor motivation. Applying the model to OECD foreign aid (ODA) data we find the signal present in approximately one-sixth of a large set of donor–recipient pairs. We then undertake two out-of-model exercises to validate the signal: a logit regression of signal determinants and the growth effects of ODA from signal-positive pairs are compared to non-signal bearers. The logit indicates our signal meaningfully distinguishes donor–recipient pairs by characteristics typically associated with altruism. The growth exercise shows ODA from signal bearers displays stronger reverse causation and more positive long-run effects. Beyond foreign aid, our signal of altruistic motivation may be applicable to a wide range of voluntary transfers.
Kohlenstoffspeicherung in Grünlandökosystemen - eine Fallstudie aus dem österreichischen Berggebiet / Carbon storage in grassland ecosystems – A case study from a mountainous region of Austria
Authors: Bohner Andreas , Foldal Cecilie Brigitte , Jandl Robert
Published: February 2017

Die Speicherung des Kohlenstoffs (C) in Grünlandökosystemen ist in Österreich unzureichend untersucht. An drei unterschiedlichen Dauergrünland-Standorten in der Steiermark wurden für sechs repräsentative Vegetationstypen die C-Gehalte in den verschiedenen Kompartimenten des Ökosystems ermittelt, um den gesamten C-Vorrat abschätzen zu können. Die C-Speicherung wird maßgeblich vom Vegetationstyp, von den Bodeneigenschaften (insbesondere Bodentemperatur, Wasser- und Nährstoffgehalt, amorphe Eisen- und Aluminium-Oxide) und von der Bewirtschaftungsintensität (Düngung, Nutzungshäufigkeit) determiniert. Der gesamte C-Vorrat beträgt in montanen und subalpinen Grünlandökosystemen 6-10 kg C m−2. Durch Düngung kann der C-Vorrat erhöht und durch Überbeweidung oder Mahd ohne Düngung verringert werden. Die C-Speicherung im Grünlandökosystem ist bei mittlerer Bewirtschaftungsintensität am höchsten. Grünlandböden speichern deutlich mehr C als die Grünlandvegetation. Der C-Vorrat beträgt in montanen Dauergrünlandböden (0-50 cm) 5-10 kg C m−2 und in skelettreichen Almböden (0-30 cm) 5-7 kg C m−2. In montanen Grünlandböden werden beträchtliche C-Mengen (>40 %) im Unterboden (10-50 cm) gespeichert. In Almböden ist die C-Speicherung stärker auf den Oberboden konzentriert. Für die C-Speicherung im Unterboden haben amorphe Fe- und Al-Oxide eine große Bedeutung. Die Wurzelmasse bestimmt maßgeblich die C-Konzentration im Oberboden. Wurzel- und Stoppelmasse sind vor allem in Magerwiesen und Almweiden bedeutende C-Speicher und relevante Humusbildner. Bewirtschaftungsbedingte C-Vorratsänderungen treten vor allem im Oberboden auf.
Evidence of Troglotrema acutum and Skrjabingylus sp. coinfection in a polecat from Lower Austria
Authors: Duscher G. G. , Harl J. , Fuehrer H.-P.
Published: February 2017

The trematode Troglotrema acutum and nematodes of the genus Skrjabingylus are parasitic helminths infecting nasal sinuses of mustelids. Despite different infection routes of these parasites, their occurrence becomes evident due to their destructive lesions of the bone structure of the head, which appears almost similar in both cases.

This is a report of coinfection of both the trematode and the nematode, in a polecat from Lower Austria, as well as the first attempt to barcode T. acutum. The nematode could only be found fragmen-tally, therefore accurate morphological determination was not possible. DNA barcoding was successful, however, a clear species assignment was not possible as the similarity with published COI sequences of other nematodes was only 87 % or less. The influence of both parasitic helminths on the health condition of the hosts remains elusive and has to be evaluated in separate studies.
The monoheme cytochrome c subunit of Alternative Complex III is a direct electron donor to caa3 oxygen reductase in Rhodothermus marinus
Authors: Refojo Patrícia N. , Calisto Filipa , Ribeiro Miguel A. , Teixeira Miguel , Pereira Manuela M.
Published: February 2017

Alternative Complex III (ACIII) is an example of the robustness and flexibility of prokaryotic respiratory chains. It performs quinol:cytochrome c oxidoreductase activity, being functionally equivalent to the bc1 complex but structurally unrelated. In this work we further explored ACIII investigating the role of its monoheme cytochrome c subunit (ActE). We expressed and characterized the individually isolated ActE, which allowed us to suggest that ActE is a lipoprotein and to show its function as a direct electron donor to the caa3 oxygen reductase.
The EU Migration Crisis and the Baltic Security
Authors: Bagdonas Ąžuolas
Published: February 2017

The article provides a theoretically informed commentary on the ongoing migration crisis in Europe, and discusses its causes and the currently proposed solutions to it. Irregular migration to Europe is likely to remain on the agenda of the European Union for decades to come and, in order to avoid repetitive crises, further integration is needed in the European asylum system. The article suggests that the greatest threat to the security of the Baltic States comes not from irregular migration itself, but from the policy decisions that would fail to address the EU crisis caused by it.
The impact of helophyte transpiration on vertical water exchange in water bodies
Authors: Grabowska Katarzyna , Borowiak Dariusz , Nowiński Kamil
Published: February 2017

The article presents the results of experimental research on evapotranspiration and transpiration of a common reed bed. The study was conducted in 2014–2015 on Lake Raduńskie Górne (Kashubian Lakeland) in the summer half-year from 1 May to 31 October. In the experiment two sets of standard evaporimeters GGI-3000 were used. One of the evaporimeters was filled with water, while the second additionally contained common reed. During the experiment medium reed bed density was 240 shoots per square metre. The results of the study showed that during the research period the average daily common reed transpiration was 3.9 mm, and the daily maxima reached 12.1–12.5 mm. Average monthly transpiration totals ranged from 42.8 (October) to 208.5 mm (August). During the growing season, the loss of water to transpiration reached 872–971 mm. The average transpiration rate, determined in the conditions of already well developed reed bed (June-September), was 1.83 dm3m−2d−1. The values of the ratiosTh/EOandETh/EO, determined during the experiment, were within the ranges reported in most previous research. The average ratioTh/EOwas 1.6, and the ratioETh/EOwas 2.0. These values indicate that during the vegetation period common reed transpiration is higher by 60% from open water evaporation, and the total water losses from the common reed bed to evapotranspiration are twice as high as water loss in open water evaporation.
Sports Broadcasting
Authors: Solberg Harry Arne , Helland Knut
Published: February 2017

The present article analyses how various forms of business integrations, combined with technology innovation, have affected the sports broadcasting market in Norway. Interviews with representatives of Norwegian TV broadcasters and transmission companies documented that extremely fierce competition can motivate former rivals to collaborate. Even the new entrants tend to operate together with others instead of operating autonomously. Such collusion can transfer market power from the sellers to the buyers of sports rights. The interviews showed how product innovations can improve the profitability of sports broadcasting. They confirmed that integration can generate economies of scope advantages (cost reductions from the joint use of inputs), for example by using labour more efficiently within parent companies. Additionally, they also showed that economies of scope advantages can come from similarities in the distribution of goods and services, not only from similarities in the production process.
Defining Crisis News Events
Authors: Olsson Eva-Karin
Published: February 2017

Research on news organizations’ handling of ‘what-a-story’s proposes that journalists find routines for handling these events based on their previous experiences of similar situations. Still, conceptual discussions on how to define extraordinary events or ’what-a-story’s have thus far attracted limited interest. In response, the present article proposes a definition of ‘what-a-story’s in order to provide an understanding of what events become a part of news organizations’ historical case banks. Accordingly, the aim of the article is to present a definition of crisis news events from an organizational perspective, which can help distinguish critical news events of importance to news organizations’ learning and preparedness. The article argues that crisis news are to be understood as surprise events that challenge key organizational values and demand a swift response. Based on interviews with Swedish broadcasting media managers, the article illustrates how the September 11thterror attacks can be defined as a crisis event.
Concept of a landscape map according to Professor Franciszek Uhorczak
Authors: Meksuła Mirosław W. , Grzechnik Leszek
Published: February 2017

In the article, the concept of landscape maps by Franciszek Uhorczak (1902–1981), Professor of the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, was discussed. The maps constitute a cartographic illustration of volume III, IV and V of “Universal Geography” edited by Państwowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe (the National Scientific Publishing House) (Warsaw 1965–1967) – the first Polish small-scale landscape maps of the world. From the perspective of the 50s, an attempt was undertaken to assess the editorial assumptions, landscape typology and selection of cartographic means used by the author, paying special attention to the selection of colours representing landscapes. Also, issues raising controversies related to the degree of generalization of particular elements of the content, typology of landscapes as well as map details were indicated. The performed analysis leads to the conclusion that landscape maps by Professor F. Uhorczak constituted one of the most significant achievements of Polish thematic cartography of the 20th century, and they are an unequaled model also for the contemporary cartographers.
Can News Draw Blood? The Impact of Media Coverage on the Number and Severity of Terror Attacks
Authors: Beckmann Klaus B. , Dewenter Ralf , Thomas Tobias
Published: February 2017

Using a new data set that captures the share of reporting on terrorism, we explore the nexus between terrorist attacks and the news. It turns out that terrorism mainly influences news reports through the number of incidents. Regarding the reverse causality, we provide evidence that the share of the news devoted to terrorism Granger-causes further terrorist activities. However, short-run and medium-run effects differ: media coverage on terror only impact in the severity of terror in the short run (up to two months). From the third to the tenth months, it causes an increase in the number as well as in the severity of the attack. These observations are consistent with the idea of competition between terrorist groups.
Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm Rupture into a Pancreatic Pseudocyst with its Subsequent Perforation as the Cause of a Massive Intra-Abdominal Bleeding – Case Report
Authors: Szpakowicz Jerzy , Szpakowicz Paulina , Urbanik Andrzej , Markuszewski Leszek
Published: February 2017

Pseudocysts account for approximately 70% of all cystic lesions of the pancreas. One of the most dangerous complications of pancreatic pseudocysts is bleeding into the cystic lumen; the most common cause of the bleeding is a splenic artery pseudoaneurysm rupture. This paper presents the case of a 37-year-old man treated surgically for a massive intra–abdominal haemorrhage caused by a splenic artery pseudoaneurysm rupture into the lumen of a tail of pancreas pseudocyst with its subsequent perforation into the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space. Peripheral resection of the pancreas together with the cyst and spleen resection was performed. There were no postoperative complications.
The Effectiveness of Light Shelf in Tropical Urban Context
Authors: Binarti Floriberta , Dewi Sinta
Published: February 2017

Light shelf was developed to create uniform indoor illuminance. However, in hot climates the unshaded clerestory above the shelf transmits high solar heat gain. In dense urban context, these advantages and disadvantages might vary regarding the context and position of the fenestration. This study employed an integrated energy simulation software to investigate the effectiveness of light shelf application in a tropical urban context in terms of building energy consumption.RadianceandEnergyPlusbased simulations performed the effects of urban canyon aspect ratio and external surface albedo on the daylighting performances, space cooling load, as well as the lighting energy consumption of the building equipped with lightshelves in 2 humid tropical cities. Comparison of the energy performances of 3 fenestration systems, i.e. fenestration without any shading device, with overhangs, and with light shelves, yielded some recommendations concerning the best application of light shelf on the certain floor levels and aspect ratio of the urban context.
The Czech Pirate Party in the 2010 and 2013 Parliamentary Elections and the 2014 European Parliament Elections: Spatial Analysis of Voter Support
Authors: Maškarinec Pavel
Published: February 2017

The paper presents a spatial analysis of the Czech Pirate Party (Pirates) voter support in the 2010 and 2013 parliamentary elections and the 2014 European Parliament elections. The main method applied for classifying electoral results was the spatial autocorrelation and spatial regression. The result of the analysis has shown that territorial support for the Pirates copies to a great extent the areas of high support for right-wing parties and simultaneously the areas exemplified by a high development potential. In the case of spatial characteristics, little support for the Pirates was shown in Moravia and higher in the Sudetenland in terms of determinants of support. Additionally to spatial regimes, inter-regional support for the Pirates was also influenced by other non-spatial characteristics, although the strength of their influence was relatively weak. The units which embodied a successful environment for voting for the Pirates were particularly characterized by greater urbanization and a greater number of entrepreneurs, while a lack of jobs and the older age structure, i.e. the signs that in the socio-economic, or socio-ecological sense define peripheral areas, negatively impacted the gains of the Pirates. Ambiguous influence was exercised by college-educated inhabitants, who in the parliamentary elections in 2010 and 2013 decreased the gains of the Pirates, however, in the elections to the European Parliament in 2014 a direction of relationship was modified and turned positive.
Application of Business Continuity Management System into the Crisis Management Field
Authors: Malachová Hana , Oulehlová Alena
Published: February 2017

Establishing business continuity management (BCM) creates the basis of every organization’s strategy. BCM includes complex procedures that help solving unexpected situations of natural and anthropogenic nature (e.g. fire or flood). Planning of the BCM is a process that helps organizations identify critical processes and implement plans for securing and restoring key processes. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the application of a systemic approach to BCM known as Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) into the military field. This article describes the life cycle of the BCMS, which is based on PDCA cycle. Subsequently it is applied to the activities carried out by the University of Defence during activation of forces and means in the frame of the Integrated Rescue System (IRS) in case of emergency - an accident in a nuclear power plant in the Czech Republic. Activities in various stages of deployment of allocated forces and means are managed and evaluated using the Military Continuity Management System (MCMS) application.
Genomic Regions Associated with Tolerance to Freezing Stress and Snow Mold in Winter Wheat
Authors: Kruse Erika B , Carle Scott W , Wen Nuan , Skinner Daniel Z , Murray Timothy D , Garland-Campbell Kimberly A , Carter Arron H
Published: February 2017

Plants grown through the winter are subject to selective pressures that vary with each year’s unique conditions, necessitating tolerance of numerous abiotic and biotic stress factors. The objective of this study was to identify molecular markers in winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) associated with tolerance of two of these stresses, freezing temperatures and snow mold—a fungal disease complex active under snow cover. A population of 155 F2:5 recombinant inbred lines from a cross between soft white wheat cultivars “Finch” and “Eltan” was evaluated for snow mold tolerance in the field, and for freezing tolerance under controlled conditions. A total of 663 molecular markers was used to construct a genetic linkage map and identify marker-trait associations. One quantitative trait locus (QTL) associated with both freezing and snow mold tolerance was identified on chromosome 5A. A second, distinct, QTL associated with freezing tolerance also was found on 5A, and a third on 4B. A second QTL associated with snow mold tolerance was identified on chromosome 6B. The QTL on 5A associated with both traits was closely linked with the Fr-A2 (Frost-Resistance A2) locus; its significant association with both traits may have resulted from pleiotropic effects, or from greater low temperature tolerance enabling the plants to better defend against snow mold pathogens. The QTL on 4B associated with freezing tolerance, and the QTL on 6B associated with snow mold tolerance have not been reported previously, and may be useful in the identification of sources of tolerance for these traits.
La agricultura sostenible un reto para la microbiología del suelo
Authors: Moreno Sarmiento Nubia
Published: February 2017

Los suelos: una base solida para la vida, fue el tema de la celebración del año 2015, que la Asamblea General de la ONU, decide declarar como Año Internacional de los Suelos, al considerar que estos constituyen el fundamento del desarrollo agrícola, de las funciones esenciales de los ecosistemas y de la seguridad alimentaria.  Es por lo tanto un elemento clave para el mantenimiento de la vida sobre la Tierra. Durante ese año se realizaron varias acciones que contribuyeron con la concientización de su problemática y la protección del recurso suelo. Una de ellas fue que la FAO, revisó y publicó en junio de 2015, la Carta Mundial de los Suelos (elaborada originalmente en 1982).La Carta Mundial de los Suelos Revisada, a manera de preámbulo cita:1. Los suelos son fundamentales para la vida en la Tierra, pero las presiones sobre los recursos de suelos están alcanzando límites críticos. Una gestión cuidadosa del suelo constituye un factor esencial de la agricultura sostenible y proporciona también un resorte valioso para regular el clima y un camino para salvaguardar los servicios ecosistémicos y la biodiversidad.2. En el documento final de la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Desarrollo Sostenible, celebrada en Río de Janeiro (Brasil) en junio de 2012, “El futuro que queremos”, se reconoce la importancia económica y social de una buena ordenación de la tierra, incluido el suelo, y en particular su contribución al crecimiento económico, la diversidad biológica, la agricultura sostenible, la seguridad alimentaria, la erradicación de la pobreza, el empoderamiento de la mujer, las medidas para hacer frente al cambio climático y el aumento de la disponibilidad de agua.
Taking the perspective of the other seriously? understanding historical argument
Authors: Chapman Arthur
Published: February 2017

This paper discusses the nature of argument and its role and importance in historical learning. The paper describes pedagogic strategies developed to help school pupils understand what argument is, model how arguments work and think about how arguments can be evaluated. These strategies are explained as generic critical thinking strategies and the article then demonstrates how these strategies can be applied in history education contexts. The strategies that the article describes aim to make the logical relationships that are embodied in arguments clear to students through the use of analogies and active learning strategies that seek, first, to enable students to represent logical relationships in concrete ways and, second, to help students manipulate and explore these relationships.
MEMORIAL SOBRE A TRAJETÓRIA ESCOLAR BÁSICA DE GILVÂNIA MARA DOS SANTOS MATOS
Authors: MATOS Gilvânia Mara Santos
Published: February 2017

O presente texto trata do memorial sobre a trajetória escolar de Gilvânia Mara dos Santos Matos, ex-integrante do Programa Conexões de Saberes. Tem como objetivo apresentar os passos percorridos desde o início da educação básica até a entrada à UFPA e quais os principais entraves de estudantes das comunidades populares adentrarem o ensino superior público. A memória foi usada como principal referência para construção do material. Em seus resultados, apresenta os esforços individual e coletivo para que de fato a educação seja uma questão de direito e não de privilégio de poucos.
ESTRATÉGIAS DE PRECIFICAÇÃO DE NOVOS SERVIÇOS EM PEQUENAS E MÉDIAS EMPRESAS
Authors: Holanda Nepomuceno Nobre Liana , Pereira de Macêdo Álvaro Fabiano , Takashi Kato Heitor , Francisco Maffezzolli Eliane Cristine
Published: February 2017

A pesquisa teve como objetivo investigar as condições que levam as pequenas e médias empresas à adoção de uma estratégia de precificação para um novo serviço. Utilizou-se uma pesquisa quantitativa e descritiva, e as questões utilizadas no questionário foram extraídas do trabalho de Indounas e Avlonitis (2011). Foram testadas a validade convergente e discriminante, além da confiabilidade dos construtos pela Análise Fatorial Confirmatória. O modelo foi testado através de equações estruturais. As condições relativas à demanda parecem explicar a estratégia de precificação adotada. Concluiu-se que os gestores preferem mecanismos de precificação em função do porte e da estratégia adotada pela empresa.
Experimental Study on Dam-Break Hydrodynamic Characteristics Under Different Conditions
Authors: Liu Hui ,   Ocean College, Zhejiang University 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China, Liu Haijiang ,   College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
Published: February 2017

In this study, a series of dam-break experiments was carried out to investigate the influence of the initial downstream water depth, water head settings, and upstream reservoir length on the dam-break wave movement. The instantaneous water level and flow velocity were measured at two specified downstream locations. Considering the requirements for precise data measurement with high temporal resolution, the synchronization of different instruments was realized based on high-speed camera recording. Even with the same initial water head setting, the water level and flow velocity variations of the dam-break wave propagating downstream on the wet bed show noteworthy differences in flow characteristics compared to the initial dry bed, caused by the interactions between the upstream and downstream water. Hydrodynamic formulae proposed by Lauber and Hager (1998) [1] are not applicable for the wet-bed condition, although their solution of wave profiles for the initial dry-bed condition performs well at the location farther from the gate. The non-dimensional average front velocity of the wet-bed condition, which mainly depends on the initial water head setting, is smaller than that of the dry-bed case. In addition, the maximum water level and flow velocity at the downstream location are mainly controlled by the initial water head setting, while the duration of the large values is influenced by the reservoir length.
Effect of Calcium Chloride Treatments on Quality Characteristics of Blackberry Fruit During Storage
Authors: Turmanidze Tamar , Gulua Levan , Jgenti Merab , Wicker Louise
Published: February 2017

Post-harvested blackberry fruits were immediately treated with 1% and 2% calcium chloride by immersion at 20 ± 1ºC for 2.5 min and kept for 8 days at 0 ± 0,5ºC and Relative Humidity (RH) 90 ± 5%.  The application of calcium did not significantly effect on total titratable acidity, pH and   total soluble solids. The blackberry fruits treated with 1% and 2% Calcium chloride increased their ascorbic acid content by 15.7 and 37.5% respectively. Content of cyanidin-3-O-monoglucoside decreased by 6.33, 32.06 and 11.35 mg per 100 g of fruit in case of storage of untreated, treated with 1 and 2%   calcium chloride respectively. Content of pelargonidin 3 – O - monoglucoside increased respectively by 2.29, 26.87 and 8.45 mg per 100 g fruits. Change of content of cyanidin 3 – O - (6 - p – coumaroyl - glucoside) was not statistically significant.  Reduction in polyphenols content of control sample by 13.6% reflected in reduction of antioxidant potential by 25%. In the samples treated with 1 and 2%   calcium chloride reduction of polyphenols content by 12.4 and 7.5 % caused reduction of antioxidant potential by 15.6 and 8.7% respectively.
Structural Analysis of Bus Networks Using Indicators of Graph Theory and Complex Network Theory
Authors: Zhang Hui
Published: February 2017

The structure of bus network is very significant for bus system. To evaluate the performance of the structure of bus network, indicators basing on graph theory and complex network theory are proposed. Three forms of matrices comprising line-station matrix, weighted adjacency matrix and adjacency matrix under space P are used to represent the bus network. The paper proposes a shift power law distribution which is related average degree of network to fit the degree distribution and a method to calculate the average transfer time between any two stations using adjacency matrix under P space. Moreover, this paper proposes weighted average shortest path distance and transfer efficiency to evaluate the bus network. The results show that the indicators that we introduce, effectively reflect properties of bus network.
KARAKTERISTIK SISWA SEBAGAI PIJAKAN DALAM PENELITIAN DAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Budiningsih C. Asri
Published: February 2017

Abstract: Learner Characteristics as a Basis for Teaching Method and Research on Instruction. The instructional technology focuses its analysis on the improvement of the instructional quality on the basis of instructional strategies or instructional method variables. Instructional methods variables are classified into three main categories: (1) organizational strategy, (2) delivery strategy, and (3) management strategy. The variables which greatly influence the utilization of instructtional methods are the instructional condition variables, classified into three categories: (1) objectives and characteristics of a field of study, (2) constraints and characteristics of a field of study, and (3) learner characteristics. The learner characteristics are students’ personal quality, such as their intelligence, prior knowledge, cognitive styles, learning styles, motivation, and socio-cultural factors, which greatly influence the process and result of the study. Learner characteristics will determine the selection of the management strategy, which is also related to the method to organize the learning process. The learner characteristics have to be accepted as a given condition and utilized as a basis for research on instruction. Keywords: instructional variables, learner characteristics
PENGEMBANGAN MODEL EVALUASI KURIKULUM MULTIDIMENSI UNTUK KURIKULUM BERBASIS KOMPETENSI
Authors: Hutahaean Berman
Published: February 2017

Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menghasilkan model evaluasi kurikulum multidimensi (EKM) untuk Kurikulum Berbasis Kompetensi (KBK) di Politeknik dari enam dimensi evaluasi; mengetahui strategi penerapannya; menghasilkan program aplikasinya dengan komputer; dan mengetahui keunggulan dan keterbatasannya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan untuk menjaring data sesuai permasalahan dan tujuan penelitian adalah survei, studi kepustakaan, dan metode Delphi yang dimodifikasi. Temuan Penelitian, dihasilkan suatu model evaluasi kurikulum multidimensi (EKM) yang komprehensif yang sesuai untuk KBK, sesuai dengan sistem pendidikan Politeknik, dan dapat digunakan di Politeknik. Model EKM ini dikembangkan dari model CIPP menjadi enam dimensi evaluasi dalam satu siklus evaluasi yang bertujuan untuk menyediakan informasi sebagai alternatif penentuan keputusan untuk perbaikan kurikulum. Penerapannya dimulai dari dimensi evaluasi: konteks dan kebutuhan, desain, implementasi, hasil, dampak, sampai evaluasi terhadap evaluasi kurikulum. Dihasilkan suatu program EKM dengan menggunakan komputer. Kata Kunci: evaluasi, kurikulum, kompetensi, multidimensi, dan komprehensif