bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
КАТЕГОРІЙНИЙ ІНСТРУМЕНТАРІЙ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ІННОВАЦІЙНОЇ ПРАЦІ В СУЧАСНИХ УМОВАХ
Authors: Chernoivanova A. S.
Published: December 2017

Стаття спрямована на обґрунтування теоретичних засад забезпечення інноваційної праці в сучасних умовах на основі систематизації категорійного інструментарію. За результатами проведненого дослідження: виявлено особливості інноваційної праці та виокремлено її серед інших споріднених категорій: “творча праця”, “інтелектуальна праця”, “управлінська праця”; узагальнено теоретичні положення щодо сутності  інноваційної праці та уточнено її визначення; обгрунтовано класифікацію видів інноваційної праці; визначено особливості інноваційної праці та виокремлено її  місце серед інших споріднених видів праці.
ЗВЕДЕНИЙ ОБЛІК ВИТРАТ М’ЯСО-ЖИРОВОГО ВИРОБНИЦТВА: МЕТОДИКА І ПРАКТИКА
Authors: Kushnir V.O.
Published: December 2017

Метою статті є дослідження та удосконалення методики зведеного обліку витрат м’ясо-жирового виробництва для отримання деталізованої інформації про виробничі витрати та для пошуку шляхів зниження собівартості виробництва м’яса. Запропоновано обліковувати витрати м’ясо-жирового відділення за окремими виробничими дільницями, що дозволить отримувати детальну інформацію для потреб контролю, аналізу, калькулювання та звітності. Для доцільного бюджетування діяльність кожного окремого структурного підрозділу м’ясо-жирового виробництва та для потреб ощадливого виробництва запропоновано відображати витрати кожного виробничого цеху на окремих групах аналітичних рахунків.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ЗАГАЛЬНОЕКОНОМІЧНИХ ПЕРЕДУМОВ СУЧАСНИХ ВНУТРІШНІХ ДЕРЖАВНИХ ЗАПОЗИЧЕНЬ
Authors: Biliavska A.Yu.
Published: December 2017

Стаття спрямована на дослідження загальноекономічних передумов внутрішніх державних запозичень та аспектів економічного післякризового розвитку країни. Для країни є важливим критичне дослідження як власного, так і закордонного досвіду в рамках підвищення ефективності посткризового розвитку національної економіки з обов’язковим врахуванням особливостей такого розвитку для України за сучасних умов, що склались у глобальному економічному середовищі.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ФОРМУВАННЯ ДОХОДІВ МІСЦЕВИХ БЮДЖЕТІВ В УМОВАХ БЮДЖЕТНОЇ ДЕЦЕНТРАЛІЗАЦІЇ
Authors: Shchur R.I. , Zvarych T.Ya.
Published: December 2017

У статті розглянуто теоретичні аспекти визначення суті поняття “бюджетна децентралізація”, розглянуто основні етапи становлення децентралізованої держави. Досліджено структуру та динаміку доходів місцевих бюджетів Івано-Франківської області за період 2010-2016 рр. Проаналізовано рівень виконання дохідної частини місцевих бюджетів, а також особливості їх формування і умовах проведення бюджетної реформи в Україні.
ПРІОРИТЕТИ ФОРМУВАННЯ ЕКСПОРТНОГО ПОТЕНЦІАЛУ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА
Authors: Psiuk R.M.
Published: December 2017

Розглянуто особливості формування експортного потенціалу на вітчизняних промислових підприємствах. Визначено ключові елементи формування експортного потенціалу промислового підприємства. Здійснено бліц-аналіз ринку полімерної продукції в Україні. Запропоновано напрями зміцнення експортного потенціалу промислового підприємства із врахуванням особливостей середовища його функціонування.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ІНВЕСТИЦІЙ В АГРАРНИЙ СЕКТОР КАРПАТСЬКОГО МАКРОРЕГІОНУ
Authors: Sus T.Yo.
Published: December 2017

У статті здійснено аналіз сучасної стратегії розвитку аграрної сфери Карпатського макрорегіону. Зазначено, що орієнтація інвестицій на нарощування виробництва зернових та олійних культур, створення транспортної інфраструктури для експорту продукції з низькою доданою вартістю не буде створювати пріоритетів для інвестування в екологічно чисте агровиробництво та виробництво продукції з високою доданою вартістю, зокрема в переробну та харчову галузь.

В сучасних умовах головне завдання місцевих органів влади в плані підвищення конкурентних переваг сільгоспвиробництва полягає в тому, щоб найбільш ефективно використовувати земельні угіддя, унікальні можливості макрорегіону і забезпечити населення достатньою кількістю високоякісних продуктів харчування, а промисловий сектор-сировиною. Розглянуто чинники, які обумовлюють інвестиційну привабливість аграрної сфери. Упродовж багатьох років інвестиційні пріоритети надавалися рослинництву, зокрема вирощуванню  високорентабельних  культур: ріпаку, соняшнику, зернових та сої. Проаналізовано залучення прямих іноземних інвестицій в аграрну сферу макрорегіону. Окреслено основні проблеми, що перешкоджають широкомасштабному залученню інвестицій в аграрну сферу макрорегіону та потребують вирішення.
РОЗВИТОК ІНТРАПРЕНЕРСТВА НА ПІДПРИЄМСТВАХ КУРОРТНОЇ СФЕРИ
Authors: Mendela I.Ya.
Published: December 2017

Поняття “інтрапренерства” надзвичайно поширене у західному менеджменті. Сутність його полягає в наданні працівнику, який має перспективну ідею, можливості використати ресурси підприємства для її здійснення, реалізуючи тим самим свої підприємницькі можливості. Партнерство в інноваційній діяльності має визначальне значення для результативності її здійснення. Партнерство зовсім не припускає повної рівності: для професійного партнерства характерно те, що старші за посадою партнери отримують більшу винагороду і менше займаються поточною роботою, ніж молодші партнери. На основі чинників зовнішнього та внутрішнього середовища підприємницької діяльності, відмінностях, які характеризують підприємництво в туристично-рекреаційній сфері, тенденцій розвитку, здобутків економічної науки виявлено, що розвитку підприємств курортної сфери сприятиме стимулювання інтрапренерства всередині підприємства. Система менеджменту, економічні показники ефективності діяльності та ділової активності, якості послуг, інтеграція, кластеризація, співпідприємництво та інтрапренерство забезпечують реалізацію підприємницької концепції.
ПРОБЛЕМИ ІНТЕГРАЦІЇ СТРАТЕГІЇ ВИЩОГО ПОРЯДКУ В АФІЛІЙОВАНІЙ КОМПАНІЇ ПРИ М&A
Authors: Opanasyuk V.V. , Zborovsky A.V.
Published: December 2017

Стаття спрямована на дослідження проблем інтеграції стратегій вищого порядку і афілійованій компанії при угодах злиття та поглинання. Розглянуто елементи стратегії компанії при експансії на зарубіжний ринок.  Визначено основні цілі при укладанні угод M&A, зазначений їх розподіл, окремо розглянуті цілі покупця. Досліджено переваги і результати укладання різних горизонтальних та вертикальних  угод M&A, ефективність угод в довгостроковому і короткостроковому періодах. Виявлені показники ефективності міжнародних M&A. Згруповані ризики при укладанні угод M&A, обґрунтовані стратегії, методи та інструменти управління фінансовими ризиками. Подані рекомендації з перевірки та забезпечення чистоти угоди M&A. Подальші дослідження повинні бути спрямовані на розробку заходів і механізмів імплементації стратегії вищого порядку в афілійованій компанії при здійсненні М&A.
СТРАТЕГІЧНИЙ УПРАВЛІНСЬКИЙ ОБЛІК: ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ ТА ІНСТРУМЕНТАРІЙ
Authors: Pylypiv N.І. , Pіatnychuk I.D.
Published: December 2017

У статті вивчено сутність дефініції “стратегічний управлінський облік” у вітчизняній та зарубіжній літературі. Досліджено інструментарій стратегічного управлінського обліку та визначено обмеження, які впливають на його вибір. За результатами проведеного дослідження сформоване авторське бачення розуміння стратегічного управлінського обліку. Визначено інструментарій, який є спільним як для традиційного управлінського обліку, так і стратегічного, та виокремлено специфічний інструментарій, необхідний для досягнення управлінських цілей щодо майбутніх напрямів розвитку бізнес-партнерства.
Preterm Birth, Poverty, and Cognitive Development
Authors: Beauregard Jennifer L. , Drews-Botsch Carolyn , Sales Jessica M. , Flanders W. Dana , Kramer Michael R.
Published: December 2017

BACKGROUND:

Preterm birth and childhood poverty each adversely impact children’s cognitive development and academic outcomes. In this study, we investigated whether the relationships between preterm and early term birth and children’s cognitive scores at 3, 5, and 7 years old were modified by childhood poverty.

METHODS:

This study was conducted by using data on singletons born at 24 to 40 weeks’ gestation enrolled in the Millennium Cohort Study in the United Kingdom. Linear regression models were used to test independent and joint associations of gestational age (early or moderate preterm, late preterm, or early term compared with term) and childhood poverty (<60% of median UK income) with children’s cognitive scores. Presence of additive interaction between gestational age and poverty was tested by using interaction terms.

RESULTS:

Children born preterm (<37 weeks) or early term (37–38 weeks) tended to score more poorly on cognitive assessments than children born at term (39–40 weeks). The estimated deficits were ∼0.2 to 0.3 SD for early or moderate preterm, 0.1 SD for late preterm, and 0.05 SD for early term compared with term. Children living in poverty scored 0.3 to 0.4 SD worse than children not living in poverty on all assessments. For most assessments, the estimated effects of the 2 factors were approximately additive, with little or no evidence of interaction between gestational age and poverty.

CONCLUSIONS:

Although children born preterm who lived in poverty had the poorest cognitive outcomes, living in poverty did not magnify the adverse effect of being preterm on cognitive development.
Pluralismo, cidadania e igualdade: a teoria da justiça de Michael Walzer
Authors: De Araujo Ricardo Corrêa
Published: December 2017

O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar uma reconstrução da teoria da justiça de Michael Walzer a partir de sua obra Esferas da justiça: uma defesa do pluralismo e da igualdade, que enfatiza apenas o pluralismo, destacando-se também o papel essencial da cidadania democrática na obtenção da igualdade. Para isto, será feita uma apresentação dos conceitos básicos daquele livro: a teoria pluralista dos bens, a autonomia das esferas da justiça a partir do significado social dos bens, as noções negativas de predomínio e dominação e o ideal de igualdade complexa supostamente resultante daquela autonomia. Após, será analisada a crítica que aponta a insuficiência das esferas autônomas para a realização do projeto igualitário de Walzer e o risco de desigualdade a que ele se expõe, sustentando a necessidade da cidadania democrática para superá-lo. Finalmente, será mostrado como o próprio Walzer sempre adotou, ainda que sem desenvolvê-la, a ideia da cidadania democrática como o outro bastião indispensável da igualdade.
Três tipos de forma lógica
Authors: Bolender John
Published: December 2017

Em linguística gerativa, distinguem-se várias propriedades formais dos sistemas representacionais: a infinidade discreta, a finitude discreta e a infinidade do contínuo. Não é frequente filósofos aplicarem essas distinções ao estudo da forma lógica. O fato de essas distinções serem raramente aplicadas resultou em os filósofos pressuporem, geralmente sem discutir, que todas as formas lógicas apresentam una infinidade discreta, como o faz a linguagem natural. (Uma exceção digna de nota é Ludwig Wittgenstein, circa 1930.) Este artigo defende a existência de outros tipos de forma lógica, além daquela que apresenta infinidade discreta. Na representação mental é possível encontrar formar apresentando infinidade contínua e finitude discreta, além da infinidade discreta. Além disso, tais representações mantêm relações lógicas entre si, parcialmente em virtude dessas formas. Isso equivale à alegação de que o estudo da lógica natural precisa ir além da faculdade de linguagem, abrangendo formas lógicas pertinentes a representações mentais que não se assemelham a sentenças. Isso incluiria formas lógicas pictóricas. O ponto final é que, no estudo da lógica natural, é preciso considerar as formas lógicas representadas a sistemas mentais que antecedem a evolução da linguagem.
O que é agência epistêmica, afinal?
Authors: Engel Doraci
Published: December 2017

Neste artigo examino a possibilidade de agência no domínio epistêmico – a visão compartilhada por muitos filósofos de que possamos ser ativos, ao invés de passivos, em relação às nossas crenças e manifestações de conhecimento. Concluo que a noção de agência epistêmica é plausível apenas em sentido indireto, referindo-se as diferentes ações que realizamos com intuito de melhorar nossos compromissos epistêmicos. Trata-se de um tipo de agência prática, como qualquer agência, mas que não nos autoriza a pensar que possamos estar agindo de alguma maneira quando cremos ou conhecemos.
Reliable deduction
Authors: Rosa Luis
Published: December 2017

In this paper I address the question of what makes deduction reliable (when it is reliable). A successful answer to that question would help us understand how deduction can expand and generate knowledge. I explore two answers to the main question. The first one makes use of the notion of formal-logical entailment, whereas the second one makes use of the notion of metaphysical entailment. The latter is found to be superior to the former, in that it allows us to explain the reliability of a wider class of reliable types of deduction.
Revisiting knowledge from Falsehood
Authors: Rodrigues Tiegue Vieira
Published: December 2017

***Revisitando o Conhecimento a partir de Falsidade***Os defensores da teoria do Conhecimento a partir de Falsidade (KFF) nos apresentam exemplos putativos de conhecimento inferencial nos quais um sujeito S, supostamente, adquire conhecimento através de uma inferência competente realizada a partir de uma falsidade. Se eles estiverem certos, teremos que enfrentar alguns problemas importantes para a epistemologia do raciocínio. No entanto, neste artigo, argumentarei que não há conhecimento a partir de falsidades (KFF), os casos apresentados pelos defensores de KFF não constituem casos de conhecimento inferencial genuíno e a reação intuitiva de atribuir conhecimento ao sujeito em tais casos não tem nenhuma relação com a falsidade. Eu irei direcionar a minha oposição à KFF através de duas objeções que ofereço à explicação apresentada por Peter Klein em seu artigo "Useful False Beliefs" (2008). Em particular, mostro que a explicação de Klein falha porque ela (i) é incapaz de demonstrar como uma falsidade pode fornecer um status epistêmico positivo à crença inferida para torná-la conhecimento; e (ii) ela é incompatível com uma noção tácita e amplamente aceita de inferência.
O lugar do testemunho na estrutura do conhecimento e da justificação
Authors: Audi Robert
Published: December 2017

O objetivo central neste artigo é o de explicar o que é testemunho e como ele produz conhecimento e justificação. Conforme essa concepção, o testemunho é uma importante e habitual fonte de conhecimento e de justificação, bem como um conceito relevante em epistemologia social, comunicação e psicologia da aquisição de crença. Apesar de o testemunho, nessa concepção, não ser considerado uma fonte básica de conhecimento e justificação, é alegado que ele é uma fonte de conhecimento básico pois crenças básicas não precisariam derivar de uma fonte básica. Assim, novas crenças podem ser geradas a partir do testemunho, mas novo conhecimento não pode ser produzido a não ser a partir de conhecimento anterior. Apesar disso, a posição defendida neste artigo considera que, mesmo que a justificação com base no testemunho seja, em última instância, dependente de outras fontes de justificação, o testemunho constitui uma fonte essencial tanto de conhecimento como de justificação.
Dasa Sahitya
Authors: Koudur Shashikantha
Published: December 2017

Dasa Sahitya is a literary genre in Kannada, first seen in the late fifteenth century. Making its mark both in literature and in Indian classical music, Dasa Sahitya attracted the attention of missionaries and other colonial functionaries, and was one of the first genres to be edited and published in Kannada in the mid-nineteenth century. Very soon, native editors and publishers started working on the genre. Usually classified under bhakti literature in the literary historiography of Kannada literature, Dasa Sahitya was published by individuals of varying interests. This article makes a survey of some of the early publications of the genre, and notes varying concerns and interests with which they were produced. We refrain from classifying these works as either 'colonial' or 'nationalist', while noting that the genre and the associated works were inextricably linked to the brahmin community from the days of the early publications, even as this community projected it as part of 'Kannada' culture. We also note evidence of cultural opposition to the change from manuscript to print.
Philosophy of Space-Time in Early Jaina Thought
Authors: Petrocchi Alessandra
Published: December 2017

The aim of this article is to bring to light the determining role played by quantification for early Jain monastic intellectuals. Jaina philosophy of space-time attempts to fix in a finely elaborated numerical structure the model of the Universe and the whole system of reality. In discussions about the sophisticated mathematical practices characterizing Jaina sources, the achievements realized by highly elaborate formulae have been variously emphasized. An aspect that has been thus far disregarded by historiography is the reasoning behind mathematical modes of enquiry. Therefore, there is a need to investigate the relationship between the way Jaina thinkers expounded philosophical issues and the use of quantifying procedures. Everything imaginable that could be quantified was computed: the numbers of individuals among different kinds of beings in the various regions of the three worlds, the extent of their lifespans, the volumes of space occupied by living beings of various shapes, and other matters. I shall argue that in Jainism, mathematics is a fundamental expedient of philosophical enquiry. Textual evidence from religious-philosophical works will be presented to demonstrate that, for Jainas, quantification responds to a‘quest for order’: the intellectual and spiritual ambition to recognize in nature structured and predictable patterns.
The Yoni Cult at Kamakhya
Authors: Rosati Paolo E.
Published: December 2017

In ancient Assam the mythology of Daksa's sacrifice and the consequent suicide of Sati was transformed, in order to incorporate the yoni (vulva) symbol in the Brahmanic context. According to the North-eastern Puranas the limbs of the dismembered goddess's corpse fell to the earth, originating the sakta pithas (seats of the goddess); in particular, the yoni of Sati fell on Kamagiri, a place that became well known as either the place where Siva and Sakti met to make love, or the goddess's tomb. Before Brahmanic cultural contact with the local traditions of Kamarupa, the autochthonous religion was the kirata dharma (religion of Kiratas), and it was already developed within the Kamakhya cult, later absorbed in the Brahmanic religious fold. In her shrine, Kamakhya has been worshipped in the shape of a yoni-stone. This non-anthropomorphic cult is the result of cross cultural dialectic between autochthonous tribes and the Vedic and heterodox Brahmanic traditions, which led to the fusion of local deities and the mainstream Hindu goddesses, resulting in the goddess Kamakhya. Later, Kamakhya was raised to the rank of royal tutelary deity to integrate local tribes and the Hinduized kings of Kamarupa. Using inter-textual and intra-textual analysis as well as ethnographic data, this essay aims to demonstrate that tribal traditions strongly influenced the sakta-tantra developments of the yoni cult at Kamakhya.
Provincial Hinduism: Religion and Community in Gwalior City, by Daniel Gold
Authors: Cort John E.
Published: December 2017

Provincial Hinduism: Religion and Community in Gwalior City, by Daniel Gold. New York: Oxford University Press, 2015. xii + 292 pp., 53 figs., $99.00 (hb), $35.00 (pb). ISBN 9780190212483 (hb), 9780190212490 (pb).
Portomesenteric Venous Stenting for Palliation of Ascites and Variceal Bleeding Caused by Prehepatic Portal Hypertension
Authors: Sheth Rahul A. , Sabir Sharjeel H. , Parmet Philip , Amin Roshon , Kuban Joshua D. , Huang Steven Y. , Mahvash Armeen , Fogelman David , Javle Milind , Wallace Michael J.
Published: December 2017

Background

The purpose of this study was to evaluate percutaneous transhepatic portal vein stenting (PVS) for palliation of refractory ascites and/or variceal bleeding caused by extrahepatic portomesenteric venous stenosis in patients with pancreaticobiliary cancer.

Materials and Methods

A single-institution, retrospective review of patients who underwent PVS between January 2007 and July 2015 was performed. A total of 38 patients were identified, of whom 28 met the inclusion criterion of PVS performed primarily for refractory ascites or variceal bleeding. In addition to technical success and overall survival, clinical success was measured by fraction of remaining life palliated. The palliative effect of PVS was also quantified by measuring changes in liver and ascites volumes after the procedure.

Results

Technical success was 93% (26/28). Stent deployment involved more than one portomesenteric vessel in most patients (20/26). The cumulative probability of symptom recurrence at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months was 12%, 16%, 26%, and 40%, respectively. There was a significant difference (p < .001) in the probability of symptom recurrence, recurrence of abdominal ascites, and increase in liver volume between patients whose stents remained patent and those whose stents demonstrated partial or complete occlusion. The mean fraction of remaining life palliated was 87%. All but two patients were found to have improvement in clinical symptoms for the majority of their lives after the procedure. There were no major or minor complications.

Conclusion

As a low-risk procedure with a high clinical success rate, PVS can play a substantial role in improving quality of life in patients with portomesenteric stenoses.

Implications for Practice

Portomesenteric venous stenosis is a challenging complication of pancreaticobiliary malignancy. Portomesenteric stenoses can lead to esophageal, gastric, and mesenteric variceal bleeding, as well as abdominal ascites. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of portal vein stenting (PVS) in patients with cancer who have symptomatic portal hypertension caused by portomesenteric venous compression. As a low-risk procedure with a high clinical success rate, PVS can play a substantial role in improving quality of life in patients with portomesenteric stenoses.
MALDI-TOF MS preparation for identification of mosquitoes v1
Authors: L. Lawrence Andrea , Laroche Maureen , Batovska Jana , E. Webb Cameron , E. Lynch Stacey , J. Blacket Mark , Šlapeta Jan , Parola Philippe
Published: December 2017

MALDI-TOF MS specimen preparation for rapid identification of Australian mosquitoes
Preventive effect of Lactobacillus mixture on inflammation and cytokines in lipopolysaccharide-induced cystitis in mice v1
Authors: Suk Yoon Hyun , Tae Kim Yong , Suk Shim Bong , Yoon Hana
Published: December 2017

This study aimed to investigate the effects of lactic acid bacterial fermentation extract (LABEF) on cystitis induced by Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in the mouse bladder by pathological analyses and measurement of the levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-18 (IL-18). LABEF was administered orally (5 μg/L) to mice for 10 days following which, the study group (n = 12) was injected intravesically with 5 μg/L LPS. The bladder tissue was then harvested after 24 hours and subjected to hematoxylin and eosin (H-E) staining. A semiquantative score was used to evaluate inflammation (bladder inflammation index; BII). TNF-α immunohistochemical staining and multiplex cytokine assay were also performed. TNF-α and IL-18 levels were determined. The results were compared with those of the control group (n = 12). The BII in the control and study groups was 2.7 ± 0.5 and 1.1 ± 0.7, respectively, with the control group scores significantly differing from the study group scores (p value < 0.001). TNF-α immunohistochemical staining showed similar results. The TNF-α levels determined by the multiplex cytokine assay were 2.82 ± 1.35 pg/mg and 1.55 ± 0.56 pg/mg for the control and study groups, respectively, and the difference in values between these groups was statistically significant (p value = 0.007). Thus, oral administration of LABEF appears to have a preventive effect against the inflammatory responses and TNF-α expression induced by intravesical instillation of LPS in the mouse bladder. Further studies are required to determine the clinical application of this finding.
Preventive effect of Lactobacillus mixture on inflammation and cytokines in lipopolysaccharide-induced cystitis in mice v3
Authors: Suk Yoon Hyun , Tae Kim Yong , Suk Shim Bong , Yoon Hana
Published: December 2017

This study aimed to investigate the effects of lactic acid bacterial fermentation extract (LABEF) on cystitis induced by Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in the mouse bladder by pathological analyses and measurement of the levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-18 (IL-18). LABEF was administered orally (5 μg/L) to mice for 10 days following which, the study group (n = 12) was injected intravesically with 5 μg/L LPS. The bladder tissue was then harvested after 24 hours and subjected to hematoxylin and eosin (H-E) staining. A semiquantative score was used to evaluate inflammation (bladder inflammation index; BII). TNF-α immunohistochemical staining and multiplex cytokine assay were also performed. TNF-α and IL-18 levels were determined. The results were compared with those of the control group (n = 12). The BII in the control and study groups was 2.7 ± 0.5 and 1.1 ± 0.7, respectively, with the control group scores significantly differing from the study group scores (p value < 0.001). TNF-α immunohistochemical staining showed similar results. The TNF-α levels determined by the multiplex cytokine assay were 2.82 ± 1.35 pg/mg and 1.55 ± 0.56 pg/mg for the control and study groups, respectively, and the difference in values between these groups was statistically significant (p value = 0.007). Thus, oral administration of LABEF appears to have a preventive effect against the inflammatory responses and TNF-α expression induced by intravesical instillation of LPS in the mouse bladder. Further studies are required to determine the clinical application of this finding.
A construção da argumentação no resumo acadêmico a partir da utilização dos operadores de contraposição
Authors: Rodrigues Matheus De Souza , Barbosa Waldenia Márcia da Silva Da Silva
Published: December 2017

Inserido no campo da análise de discurso crítica e no terreno da Linguística Aplicada, o presente artigo objetiva investigar manifestações de intertextualidade mobilizadas em favor da construção de um Estado brasileiro desprestigiado. Para este percurso, utilizam-se, como fundamentação teórica, Dallari (2016), Fairclough (2004), Knowles (2004), Ramalho e Resende (2011). No que diz respeito à metodologia, desenhou-se um estudo de caráter qualitativo, interpretativista, focalizando o significado acional como meio de examinar parte do modo de agir materializado em um artigo de opinião ligado à defesa de uma filosofia liberal favorável às privatizações. Como resultado, constatou-se a mobilização de diversos recursos e vozes tradicionais para a construção de uma imagem superestimada do setor privado, enquanto a esfera pública é desproporcionalmente significada como inferior.
A retórica da ironia em O amigo da onça
Authors: Carmelino Ana Cristina
Published: December 2017

Este artigo tem como tema central O Amigo da Onça, história em quadrinhos de humor criada pelo cartunista Péricles Maranhão e publicada na revista O Cruzeiro, de 1943 a 1962. O personagem, um dos tipos mais populares e importantes do humor gráfico brasileiro, caracteriza-se por colocar as pessoas em situações embaraçosas e inesperadas, configurando-se como sacana. Pretende-se mostrar o modo como O Amigo da Onça se constitui retoricamente sacana. Para isso, considera-se a hipótese de que a figura da ironia é um dos principais recursos discursivos usados na construção desse traço peculiar ao personagem. O arcabouço teórico que fundamenta a análise advém especialmente da Retórica.
A definição nas disputas argumentativas: o exemplo dos debates sobre a abertura do casamento aos casais do mesmo sexo
Authors: Doury Marianne , Micheli Raphaël
Published: December 2017

O artigo explora as disputas argumentativas ligadas à atividade de definição da palavra “casamento”, realizada em torno da discussão do projeto de lei sobre a abertura do casamento aos casais de mesmo sexo na Assembleia Nacional em 2013. Examinamos, primeiramente, as condições de emergência da atividade definitória no âmbito do Parlamento, evidenciando uma forte tensão entre a dimensão estipulativa da definição e sua dimensão descritiva. Em seguida, analisamos as modalidades segundo as quais se exprime o conflito de definições. Finalmente, estudamos os momentos do debate em que os deputados adotam uma postura reflexiva para se interrogar sobre as relações que unem a linguagem e a realidade: o desacordo consiste em uma “simples” querela de palavras, facilmente solucionável, ou existe uma ligação íntima, indissolúvel, entre a definição que se concede às palavras e a maneira como se percebe o mundo e se age sobre ele?
Lógica informal: uma visão geral
Authors: Johnson Ralph , Blair J. Anthony
Published: December 2017

Neste artigo, primeiramente, explicamos o que entendemos por lógica informal, discutimos equívocos e diferenciamos nossa concepção das demais; em segundo lugar, catalogamos brevemente pesquisas recentes sobre lógica informal, divididas em quatorze tópicos; em terceiro, sugerimos quatro áreas gerais de problemas e questões para futuras pesquisas; em quarto, descrevemos os atuais recursos acadêmicos para a lógica informal; em quinto, discutimos três implicações da lógica informal para a filosofia, em particular, e ressaltamos consequências práticas de modo mais geral.
"Só passando por cima do meu cadáver": uma análise do discurso de Eduardo Cunha sobre a legalização do aborto
Authors: Duarte Camilla Ramalho , Monnerat Rosane Santos Mauro
Published: December 2017

A legalização do aborto é, ainda, tema tabu na sociedade brasileira, ainda mais para o ex-presidente da Câmara dos Deputados, Eduardo Cunha. Pensando, então, na dificuldade de separar política e religião é que este trabalho se justifica, pois tem como objetivo analisar as declarações pró-criminalização do aborto, feitas pelo político. Para tal, tem-se como ponto de partida a Teoria Semiolinguística de Análise do Discurso, cunhada por Patrick Charaudeau, no que tange aos sujeitos do ato de linguagem e suas identidades, que determinarão “quem fala com quem”. Recorrer-se-á, ainda, à noção de ethos, recuperada da tradição aristotélica, que tem a ver com a construção da imagem de si que o sujeito faz discursivamente. Assim, pode-se pensar que as declarações do ex-congressista se tornaram mote para uma discussão relevante sobre a legalização do aborto, mostrando o quanto o discurso político influencia as decisões tomadas pelo Congresso e a vida da população brasileira.
A Arte de Inovar na Educação a Distância
Authors: Ribeiro Andréia Marcelino Ernesto , Carvalho Zulmara
Published: December 2017

Os métodos tradicionais de solução de problemas, caracterizados como intuitivos e sistemáticos, nem sempre conseguem fornecer soluções criativas e inovadoras, elementos fundamentais para um negócio bem-sucedido. O objetivo deste artigo é propor uma reflexão sobre a Teoria da Solução Inventiva de Problemas (TRIZ) e uma aplicação dessa teoria, por meio de consultoria, no design educacional de um programa de Educação a Distância. O artigo está dividido nos seguintes itens: definição da teoria TRIZ, descrição de um estudo de caso que utilizou a TRIZ via aplicabilidade de ferramentas conhecidas como Nine Windows (Nove Janelas) e análise dos resultados obtidos, que geraram um produto com inovação incremental. Palavras-chave: TRIZ, Educação a Distância, Inovação, Criatividade, Nine Windows. The Art of Innovating in Distance Education  AbstractTraditional methods of problem solving, characterized as intuitive and systematic, may not always provide creative and innovative solutions, key elements for a successful business. The aim of this paper is to propose a reflection on the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) and an application of this theory through a consultancy in educational design of a Distance Education program. The article is divided into the following: definition of TRIZ theory, description of a case study that used the TRIZ through the applicability of tools known as Nine Windows and analysis of the results which generated a product with incremental innovation.Keywords: TRIZ, Distance education, Innovation, Creativity, Nine Windows.
Tingkat Kecemasan Berbicara Bahasa Arab di Kalangan Pelajar Sebuah Universitas di Jawa Tengah
Authors: Anandi Rizki Parahita
Published: December 2017

This study is was carried out to examine the students’ level of anxiety in speaking Arabic language. Approximately 103 Arabic language education students from a university in Central Java were selected purposively to participate in this study. The instrument used in this study was the modified and translated Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety Scale by Balemir from Huang. This questionnaire consisted of 28 items with five-point likert scale ranged from strongly disagree to strongly agree. The data was then analysed using Winstep version 3.73 from Rasch model as well as IBM Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23. The result from Rasch model analysis showed that majority of the students experienced a moderate level of anxiety in speaking Arabic language, and the personal reason is the most potential source of their anxiety. The independent sample t-test result revealed that the female students were more anxious than the male students while speaking. The Spearman’s rho test result indicated that there was negative significant correlation between students’ anxiety in speaking Arabic language with their acedemic achievement.
Penerapan Metode Outbound Fun Game dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab
Authors: Komara Moh. Edi
Published: December 2017

The quality of learning the Arabic language in Indonesia is still not perfect. It’s means that there are still many problems were found such as aspect of teacher, methods and media. Aspects of the method, teachers tend to retain the classical method than trying to explore a variety of methods that have been suggested by many researchers in learning Arabic. The trend is one of the main factors underlying the interest and student learning outcomes, learning methods of outbound fun games offers solutions with Alfresco-based learning concept which many contain elements of the game fun and can be felt directly by the student so that an increase in interest, motivation and student learning outcomes can be seen during the learning process.
Modern approaches to correction of vaginal microbiocenosis at the stage of preconceptional preparation
Authors: О. В. Кравченко
Published: December 2017

Today in Ukraine and in the world there is a tendency to increase the age of both primiparous women and women, which delay the birth of the second child. This creates certain risks with regard to the increase in the population of women of reproductive age the frequency of extragenital pathology and diseases of the female genital area, in particular, infectious genesis. In this regard, correction of the vaginal microbiocenosis at the stage of pre-conceptual preparation acquires special significance.The aim of the study to evaluate the effectiveness of the drug Depantol for the treatment of nonspecific vulvovaginitis at the stage of pre-conceptual preparation.Under supervision there were 45 women aged 24–32 years. The diagnosis of non-specific vulvovaginitis verified according to the clinical and laboratory methods of the study. All patients was prescribed the drug Depantol by 1 suppository 2 times a day for 10 days. Treatment efficacy was evalued according to the clinical and microbiological examination before treatment, and at 1 and 3 months after treatment.As a result of the study, the clinical and laboratory efficacy of the proposed therapy was substantiated. The absence of subjective symptoms after treatment was ascertained, bacteriological study confirmed the effectiveness of therapy in 95.6% of cases.The author of the study notes that the drug Depantol is highly effective in relation to the main pathogens of non-specific vulvovaginitis, which makes it the drug of choice in preconception preparation. Depantol does not interfere with the functional activity of lactic acid bacteria, which contributes to the rapid restoration of the normal biotope of the vagina and creates favorable conditions for conception.
Trichomonas Vaginalis: controversy questions
Authors: О. А. Бурка  , І. В. Сідорова
Published: December 2017

Trichomoniasis is the most common non-viral infection in the sexually transmitted world and is caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, a single-celled parasite that belongs to the flagellate class. Trichomoniasis is not subject to reporting in many countries, and therefore, assessing the prevalence of infection in population screening is complicated.According to the WHO, in 2008 there were 276.4 million cases, the global prevalence of Tr. vaginalis was 8.1% for women and 1.0% for men. The level of Tr. vaginalis differs greatly from the population, the country, the methods of identification of the pathogen. One of the important reasons for diagnosis and treatment of T. vaginalis is the increased risk of infection and transmission of HIV from 2.1 to 2.8 times when it is available.Most women (85%) and men (77%) with Tr. vaginalis have no clinical symptoms. In one third of infected women, symptoms appear within 6 months. Among those who have clinical manifestations, they are nonspecific: the presence of vaginal discharge of varying intensity and density, dysuria, itching, irritation, aching pain in the lower abdomen. The available diagnosis for Tr. vaginalis ranges from basic microscopy to nucleic acid amplification assays. Women are recommended to take biological material from the posterior vaginal fornix, men – urine, ejaculate, secret prostate.ML DILA proposes the definition of Tr. vaginalis by the gold standard method of InPouch, or the simultaneous determination of the most common 4 pathogens and 3 conditional pathogens by the method of “Screening of STIs”. Control of treatment effectiveness according to the CDC Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines are recommended for all women within the first 3 months after treatment, regardless of whether they consider their sexual partners cured, which is associated with a high risk of reinfection.
Rational preparation of generic ways as a method of reducing traumatism of soft tissues on childbirth
Authors: Н. А. Щербина  , В. В. Бобрицкая  , О. П. Липко
Published: December 2017

The urgency of the problem of traumatization of the birth canals is due in many respects to the morphological and functional inferiority of the constituent layers of the vagina. A clinical study was conducted on the effectiveness of the using of vaginal suppositories of the natural complex action Revitaxa with the aim of preventing the traumatization of soft tissues in parturition.In the clinical study, 50 pregnant women aged 23–34 years were under observation in the pregnancy from 37 to 40 weeks. 25 pregnant women, who were included in the main group, received suppositories vaginally at 1 per day (overnight) for 10 days, 40% of pregnant women were prolonged using the Revitaxa remedy up to 20 days before the onset of labor. 25 pregnant women, who made up a control group, did not receive vaginal suppositories, as well as other special prenatal preparations. The control of the effectiveness of the vaginal suppositories of Revitaxa was carried out using Sonography in the mode of Color Doppler Сards, vascularization of the vaginal wall, echographic mucosal picture, elastography of the vaginal wall was assessed.After delivery, the presence of gaps in the soft tissues of the birth canal was evaluated in patients in the main and control groups. As a result of the using of suppositories, the indicators of the birth traumatism of soft tissues in the main group were significantly lower than in the control group, positive sonographic and elastographic changes were noted. In addition, there was an improvement in the colposcopic pattern in pregnant women with ectopic cervix uteri – a decrease in the area of ectopia, a lack of progression of dysplastic changes.Complex composition of vaginal suppositories Revitaxa – hyaluronic acid and 4 natural components (marigold extract, aloe extract, Centella extract of Asiatic, tea tree oil extract) – allows to expand the possibilities of using to prevent the risks of traumatization of the birth canal. Components of suppositories affect the tone of elastic and collagen fibers stimulating glycogenesis, provide the necessary protective environment, vascularization of tissues, strengthen the matrix of connective tissue, and also show antiseptic and local immunomodulatory effects.
Educator’s ability to identify students with coordination disorders: A review of literature
Authors: Anastasiadis Michalis
Published: December 2017

According to research 5-7% of the total school population face motor learning difficulties such as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). In addition to that, recent findings regarding comorbidity revealed that specific learning difficulties such as Dyslexia are very often co-exist with movement difficulties such as DCD. School environment seems to be an ideal setting for early identification, assessment and in-school intervention. Therefore, educators’ knowledge regarding DCD and their ability to identify and assess children with movement difficulties are crucial dimensions for an effective interventional management. The goal of the current paper was a review of the relative literature. The findings reveal that, without specific education, the educators have limited ability to recognize children with DCD. Furthermore, research has shown that well informed and educated educators can be very effective in identification and classification of students with movement difficulties. As a result, early intervention strategies can be developed and applied to help the students and their families. A review of the most commonly used identification instruments is also provided.
Importance of Vitamin D in Athletes and Exercise; A mini review
Authors: Kafkalias Alexis , Stavrou Marios
Published: December 2017

Vitamin D has an important role in the function of the cardiovascular, immune, and musculoskeletal systems. Regarding to this role there is a potential for vitamin D to affect the physical and athletic performance. To consider whether vitamin D is related to exercise, physical and athletic performance. We have examined a large number of literature related to the effect of vitamin D on exercise, physical and athletic performance. In elderly people with insufficient vitamin D levels, vitamin D supplementation improves muscle strength, balance and reduces falls. Furthermore, vitamin D supplementation to non-athletes and athletes with inadequate levels has helped to increase physical and athletic performance respectively. In contrast, in athletes or non-athletes where vitamin D levels are adequate, vitamin D supplementation is not correlated with improved athletic performance.Vitamin D levels have a very important role in physical and athletic performance. Increasing or decreasing levels of vitamin d is associated with levels of performance. Key Words: Vitamin D, Athletes, Performance, Sports
A STUDY ON THE CULTURAL TOURISM OF THE CHINESE TOURISTS IN JAPAN
Authors: Liu Xiaowen , Shi Wenzhen , Kondoh Takashi
Published: December 2017

The Japanese tourism industry is becoming an important pillar of the Japanese economy. To increase the number of Chinese visitors to Japan, emphasizing the charm of the Japanese culture will be key. Promoting “cultural tourism” as the main reason for Chinese tourists to take vacation trips to Japan will be a major factor in helping Japan reach its international tourism goals by 2020 and beyond.Earlier studies on cultural tourism have offered several conclusions, but few have addressed the subject of cultural tourism as it relates to Chinese visitors to Japan. There appears to be little existing research on Japanese tourism from the perspective of cultural exploration. In most studies on Chinese visitors to Japan, the focus is primarily on economics and policies; very few studies address “cultural tourism.”So in this study, we attempt to expand our understanding of “cultural tourism” among Chinese tourists coming to Japan by identifying factors influencing tourism from a cultural point of view. We conducted a questionnaire survey of Chinese tourists who visited Japan. Before analyzing using multiple regression analysis, we analyzed In order to grasp the visiting factors of Chinese tourists.Based on the results of the survey described here. It was established that increasing numbers of Chinese tourists now visit Japan to pursue “cultural tourism.” The specific elements of this cultural tourism were identified.
VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL EXPRESSIONS IN TRADITION OF MOMBOLASUAKO OF TOLAKI AT SOUTHEAST SULAWESI (ETHNOLINGUISTIC’S STUDY)
Authors: Pehala Ilfan Askul
Published: December 2017

This research aims to classify, describe and explain verbal and non-verbal expressions in eloping tradition (mombolasuako) of Tolaki based on the procession of eloping tradition (mombolasuako) of Tolaki comprehensively. Theories used to solve the problem of this are ethnolinguistics and ethnoscience. Methodologically, the ethnographic method was used in this. The data includes primary and secondary data that were collected by participant observation and deeply interview. All collected data were analyzed by using Spradely ethnoscience’s analysis and linguistics analysis. The outcomes of this research are verbal expressions in mombolasuako include verbal utterances, recitation and remark. For non-verbal expressions, they are (1) the tradition objects must be served by bride groom consists of process (2) gestures of tradition casts in the implementation of the traditions process and (3) tradition casts. In the implementation of the mombolasuako’s process verbal and non-verbal expressions verbal utterances, gestures and tradition casts that are adapted to tradition.
MAKNA PERIBAHASA MADURA DAN STEREOTIP KEKERASAN PADA ETNIS MADURA (TINJAUAN STILISTIKA)
Authors: Nugraha Anandika Panca
Published: December 2017

This article studies the meaning of Madurese proverbs commonly associated with violence stereotype of the Madurese. The analysis is conducted by using stylistic approach while the data are collected by means of documentary method. The findings show that Madurese proverbs represent a number of meanings related to violence, that is, physical violence, robust conviction and advice on violence. Those meanings do not necessarily justify the violent nature of the Madurese. Rather, they much imply the principles of Madurese people to strongly uphold self dignity, courage and righteousness. Further research using larger data of Madurese proverbs and other types of Madurese proverbs is suggested in order to obtain comprehensive depiction about Madurese values.
Problemas ambientais urbanos em Áreas de Preservação Permanente: um estudo de caso no entorno do Açude Eurípedes – Quixadá, Ceará
Authors: Figueredo Beatriz Lopes e , Vieira Jacqueline Fontenele , Correia Máximo Francisco Rérisson Carvalho
Published: December 2017

São diversos os problemas ambientais e sociais causados pelo processo acelerado e desordenado do crescimento das cidades do Brasil e do mundo, e em Quixadá a situação não é diferente. Desse modo, a pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar a relação entre as condições socioambientais e o crescimento desordenado da ocupação do bairro Campo Velho na Cidade de Quixadá/CE, utilizando uma metodologia de cunho exploratório e descritivo. Permitiu o conhecimento das condições socioeconômicas, socioambientais e de infraestrutura da população do bairro onde foi identificado que a desordenada expansão urbana tem gerado vários conflitos e problemas no ambiente e a descaracterização da área de preservação permanente.