bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Differentiation of Human Medial Prefrontal Cortex Activity Underlies Long-Term Resistance to Forgetting in Memory
Authors: Ezzyat Youssef , Inhoff Marika C. , Davachi Lila
Published: July 2018

It is well known that distributing study events over time leads to better memory over long time scales, compared with massing study events together. One explanation for such long-term resistance to forgetting is that distributed study leads to neural differentiation in memory, which supports retrieval of past experiences by disambiguating highly similar memory representations. Neuroanatomical models of episodic memory retrieval propose that the hippocampus and medial prefrontal cortex (MPFC) work together to enable retrieval of behaviorally appropriate memories. However, it is not known how representations in these regions jointly support resistance to forgetting long after initial learning. Using fMRI, we measured differentiation in retrieved memory representations following an extended delay in male and female human participants. After 1 week, word–object associations were better remembered if studied across 2 d (overnight), allowing associations to be learned in distinct temporal contexts, compared with learning within a single day (same day). MPFC retrieval patterns showed differentiation for overnight relative to same day memories, whereas hippocampal patterns reflected associative retrieval success. Overnight memory differentiation in MPFC was higher for associative than item memories and higher than differentiation assessed over a brain-wide set of retrieval-active voxels. The memory-related difference in MPFC pattern differentiation correlated with memory success for overnight learning and with hippocampal–MPFC functional connectivity. These results show that learning information across days leads to differentiated MPFC memory representations, reducing forgetting after 1 week, and suggest this arises from persistent interactions between MPFC and hippocampus.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTNeural activity in both the hippocampus and medial prefrontal cortex (MPFC) has been linked to memory-related representations, but prior work has not examined how these representations support episodic memory retrieval over extended time scales that are characteristic of everyday retrieval. We show that differentiation in MPFC activity 1 week after encoding is higher for retrieved information learned across 2 d compared with within a single day. In hippocampus, differentiation was greater for detailed memory retrieval but was not influenced by whether information had been learned over 1 or 2 d. Differentiation in MPFC predicted behavioral robustness to forgetting and was correlated with hippocampal–MPFC connectivity. The results suggest that context-based differentiation supports robust long-term memory via persistent MPFC–hippocampal interactions.
Prospectiva Estratégica aplicada a la hacienda pública: Un ejercicio para la gestión de sus activos y pasivos al año 2030
Authors: Jiménez Sotelo Renzo A.
Published: July 2018

Este trabajo muestra una aplicación del planeamiento estratégico prospectivo como herra-mienta para mejorar la toma de decisiones a futuro dentro del estado. Para ello, se utiliza el método de escenarios y estrategia prospectiva aplicado a un ejercicio de mejora de la gestión del patrimonio financiero de la hacienda pública de una economía pequeña, abierta y parcial-mente dolarizada como la peruana. En el ejercicio se diseñaron cinco escenarios futuros po-sibles a partir de los cuales se construyó un escenario apuesta, tomando como referencia los resultados actuales y las lecciones del pasado, con el fin de responder a lo que podría suce-der (riesgos y oportunidades) y a las acciones estratégicas que se deberían implementar para alcanzar los objetivos de dicho escenario. En el documento se reconoce la diferente impor-tancia histórica dada a la prospectiva como herramienta de anticipación estratégica dentro de los estados de los países desarrollados frente a la que, desafortunadamente, no se le ha da-do en la mayoría de países latinoamericanos. Por ello, se espera que documento contribuya a difundir la viabilidad de su aplicación gubernamental de dichos países. Clasificación JEL: C90, E62, G00, O38.
Controversias sobre intuición, toma de decisiones económicas
Authors: Guerra Heredia Luis Arturo
Published: July 2018

En la historia del pensamiento humano se ha dado importancia al estudio de la intuición, Platón, Descartes, Kant, etc. Han tomado posición al respecto, sin embargo, aún no está claro el concepto de intuición y se sigue dando un concepto idealista o metafísico. Recogiendo tesis de neurociencia descubrimos que la intuición no es irracional, es un conocimiento tácito que tiene que ver con la experiencia práctica e incluso se han descubierto células llamadas fusiformes, que podrían formar parte de ella. Por otro lado, a lo largo de muchos años se ha estudiado la toma de decisiones y en la teoría neo clásica se considera como uno de los postulados la racionalidad del consumidor, tesis que fue cuestionada por Kahneman y reforzada por Ariely, dándose más fuerza a las emociones en la toma de decisiones. Recogiendo tesis de la neurociencia, descubrimos que la toma de decisiones se da en torno a motivaciones, intereses y actitudes, las que a su vez responden a la tradición, cultura y economía de la persona. Así se descubre que no existe controversia entre racionalidad e intuición, y que la toma de decisiones considera la intuición de tal manera que toda decisión es producto en alguna medida de la intuición, aunque no siempre influye en ella.
La historia y la memoria. Nueva perspectiva para la política como interrupción a partir del planteamiento de Jacques Rancière
Authors: Giraldo Jaramillo Francisco
Published: July 2018

Se investiga el alcance y los límites de la concepción política de Jacques Rancière. En primer lugar, se hace una presentación esquemática de lo que el filósofo francés entiende por “política” (en donde se trata la distinción entre policía y política, el desacuerdo y la subjetivación). En segundo lugar, y tomando una disposición máscrítica, se busca evidenciar el alcance y los límites de esta concepción de la política como interrupción. Con ello se ponen de presente las ventajas y los problemas del pensamiento político rancieriano. Por último, vinculando estas reflexiones con lahistoria y la memoria, se busca proponer una nueva concepción de la política como interrupción que supere los límites antes mencionados.
La aplicación de la “paradoja escéptica” al derecho
Authors: Oliveira Martin
Published: July 2018

Se cuestionan las dos conclusiones imputadas a la aplicación de la “paradoja escéptica de Wittgenstein” al derecho, tal como es desarrollada por S. Kripke. A saber, o bien la paradoja se aplica a la práctica del derecho y esta es indeterminada e imposible, o bien aquella es completamente irrelevante para la práctica del derecho y la reflexión filosófica sobre este. Se sugiere que la filosofía del derecho puede aceptar la relevancia de esta paradoja y obtener nuevos elementos a partir de ella.
Editorial
Authors: Castañeda Victor
Published: July 2018

El 27 de mayo tuvo lugar la primera vuelta de la elección presidencial en Colombia y el resultado, a primera vista, parece poco esperanzador, en la medida que los dos candidatos que pasaron a segunda vuelta se pueden considerar los polos opuestos en el continuo político, lo que sugiere una alta polarización y confrontación entre izquierda y derecha. Sin embargo, lo anterior constituye una lectura parcial de los eventos, pues en dicha jornada también se demostró que hay un importante sector de la población que privilegia alternativas de política que se ubican más en el centro, y que buscan ser conciliadoras en asuntos como el futuro del proceso de paz y el trato que se le debe dar al conflicto humanitario de Venezuela. Prueba de esto es que la diferencia en el número de votos entre Petro y Fajardo haya sido de alrededor 250.000.
Factores relevantes para optimizar los servicios públicos de apoyo a los emprendedores y la tasa de supervivencia de las empresas
Authors: Chaves Maza Manuel , Fedriani Eugenio M. , Ordaz Sanz José Antonio
Published: July 2018

Este artículo aborda la problemática de la optimización de los servicios de apoyo a emprendedores como alternativa para afrontar la crisis en las economías desarrolladas, pretendiendo ser un primer paso para obtener una metodología de orientación útil para cualquier entidad de apoyo al emprendimiento. Para ello, se presenta una revisión de la literatura sobre los factores que inciden en la supervivencia de emprendedores y los correspondientes planteamientos metodológicos utilizados para modelizar este fenómeno con técnicas de análisis cuantitativo. Posteriormente, se toma una muestra de 1.618 emprendedores, con datos del 2013, en la región de Europa con peores tasas de desempleo en la presente década: Andalucía, en el sur de España; los resultados podrían ser extrapolables a regiones con problemáticas análogas. Este estudio comprueba cómo, a través del análisis multivariante, se pueden conocer mejor los factores que influyen en la supervivencia y reforzar así el servicio de apoyo. Se concluye que resultan particularmente relevantes ciertas variables vinculadas al tipo de servicio de apoyo, como número total de servicios de apoyo en los primeros meses, pasar un proceso previo de preincubación, estar presente en alguna solicitud de incentivos o plan de empleo, así como otras del tipo forma jurídica o ubicación geográfica.
Selección de proveedor de servicios logísticos: alineación entre criterios e indicadores
Authors: Galo Nadya Regina , Ribeiro Priscilla C. C. , Mergulhão Ricardo C. , Vieira José Geraldo V.
Published: July 2018

Este artículo tiene por objetivo identificar los criterios de selección de proveedores de servicios logísticos, sus respectivos indicadores de desempeño y su alineación en los procesos de selección y evaluación de proveedores en el sector de comercio minorista. Se realizó un estudio de múltiples casos en un operador logístico y en cuatro consignatarios, por medio de entrevistas, informes de indicadores de desempeño y observaciones directas. Los resultados muestran que son pocos los criterios comunes; el “costo de flete” es usado por todas las empresas, y los criterios relacionados a la calidad de los servicios prestados no son muy gestionados. Además, existe poca alineación entre criterios e indicadores, lo que apunta a que las empresas no adoptan mecanismos de evaluación de los proveedores de servicios logísticos.
Capacidad en tecnologías de la información y desempeño organizacional: un estudio en el contexto colombiano
Authors: Correa Ospina Martha Liliana , Díaz Pinzón Beatriz Helena
Published: July 2018

Considerando el contexto colombiano de inversión y adopción de tecnologías de información (TI) en las mipymes, se estudia la relación entre la capacidad en ti, capacidades organizacionales y desempeño en un grupo de mipymes que se dedican al comercio de productos textiles, con el fin de identificar si existe un vínculo directo o indirecto entre estos conceptos. A partir del análisis de los datos recolectados en 102 mipymes colombianas, se identifica una relación indirecta y significativa entre la capacidad en ti y el desempeño organizacional, mediada por la capacidad de gestión de clientes.
El Programa Madre Canguro de Yopal, Colombia: una oportunidad de seguimiento del niño prematuro
Authors: Montealegre Pomar Adriana Del Pilar , Sierra Andrade Alina Patricia , Charpak Nathalie
Published: July 2018

Objetivo En Colombia, la incidencia de prematurez y bajo peso al nacer (BPN) es del 12,8%. El objetivo del estudio fue describir el seguimiento estandarizado hasta 12 meses de 1 138 prematuros y/o BPN, atendidos en el Programa Madre Canguro (PMC) de Yopal durante 2014 y 2015.Materiales y Métodos Estudio de cohorte prospectiva.Resultados Los pacientes eran del sistema subsidiado. El 58,2% vivía en la ciudad y 24,6% a más de dos horas de la ciudad. El 80,6% de los padres eran parejas estables y 78,9% tenía empleo. El 69% de las madres inició control prenatal desde el primer trimestre. Las patologías obstétricas más frecuentes fueron la infección urinaria y la pre-eclampsia. El 47% de los partos fueron intrahospitalarios, 55% por cesárea. La mayoría eran prematuros tardíos. El 13,3% pasaron por cuidados intensivos con 27% ventilados y 5,9% oxígeno-dependientes al egreso. A los seis meses, más del 50% tenía lactancia materna exclusiva. Se realizó tamizado de oftalmología en 54% (4,6% retinopatía), de optometría en 72% y de audiología en 70% (4,7% con déficit de audición). A los 12 meses 4,4% tenían examen neurológico anormal y 95% vacunas completas. La deserción fue de 35% y la mortalidad de 0,4%.Conclusiones Es importante implementar PMC en las ciudades intermedias de Colombia que manejan BPN y/o prematuros para asegurar un seguimiento de alto riesgo que detecte anomalías del desarrollo somático, sensorial o neuro-psicomotor y realizar intervenciones oportunas.
Políticas de zoonosis en Colombia: del Código Sanitario a la salud ambiental
Authors: Agudelo-Suárez Ángela N. , Villamil-Jiménez Luis C.
Published: July 2018

Objetivo Analizar las políticas públicas de zoonosis en Colombia, en el período de 1975 a 2014, como respuestas estatales.Metodología Se utilizó el enfoque de análisis de ciclo de política o enfoque secuencial. Este análisis se llevó a cabo por medio de los siguientes aspectos: contenidos, procesos, actores y relaciones verticales y horizontales entre las políticas.Resultados Las políticas de zoonosis son muy diversas en su alcance, contenidos y formas, y hacen parte de una historia de éxitos y fracasos, que sólo han logrado transformar de manera parcial el panorama general y regional de las zoonosis.Conclusiones La implementación de las decisiones que tienen alcance operacional es relativamente lenta y dispersa en las zonas de zoonosis del país. Ha sido un logro importante el viraje desde las políticas individualizadas a la gran política de salud ambiental-PISA.
Old School Rules
Authors: Snajdr Edward , Trinch Shonna
Published: July 2018

This article considers the unique features of what we call Old School storefront signs in Brooklyn, NY. These signs, which were often hand-painted and notably text-rich with large-size fonts, signaled an openness to all in a highly diverse, multi-cultural urban area. At the same time, very laconic, ambiguous and ironic gentrifying (or what we call New School) signage is replacing these Old School storefront signs at a rapid pace. Using sociolinguistic, semiotic and aesthetic analysis, we show how Old School shop signage acts as a “register of place.” The openness of this register allows it to adopt and incorporate elements preferred by Brooklyn’s gentrifying population. Also, we show how New School businesses begin to take on certain semiotic and textual features of Old School shops in order to survive in the face of corporate development. This appropriation of form/format, we argue, further demonstrates the effectiveness of Old School “rules,” which allow these signs to remain despite accelerating gentrification and the relentless march of corporate capitalism. Old School, as a marker of history and as an iconic form of place, is a living style that represents the past, has been transformed by the present, and perhaps has the power to change the future.
Synchronicity of Signage
Authors: Jourdan Dawn , Sundar Aparna , Igliori Gonsales Flavia , Schaefer Gracie
Published: July 2018

The role of synchronicity in signage is investigated in three studies. Synchronicity has been theoretically linked to solidarity or a feeling of unity. In this research, we empirically investigate the effects of depicting synchronicity in signage, using the visual principle of rhythm. Rhythm of the imagery as synchronicity in signage increases entitativity and a sense of belonging. We demonstrate key downstream effects that can be leveraged in shaping consumer inferences in community and commercial contexts. Finally, we demonstrate the effectiveness of this strategy, but only when prior perceptions of belongingness are absent. Implications for theory and future research are discussed.
Furosemide-induced pseudoporphyria in a patient with chronic kidney disease: case report
Authors: Pavanelli Giovana Memari , Milano Sibele Sauzem , Sevignani Gabriela , Jung Juliana Elizabeth , Funke Vaneuza Araujo Moreira , Nascimento Marcelo Mazza do
Published: July 2018

ABSTRACT Introduction: Pseudoporphyria is a rare photodermatosis with characteristics similar to those of porphyria cutanea tarda, without, however, presenting abnormalities in porphyrin metabolism. Its etiology is related to chronic kidney disease, ultraviolet radiation and certain medications. The aim of the present study is to describe a case of furosemide-related pseudoporphyria in a patient with chronic kidney disease. Case description: A 76-year-old male patient with stage 4 chronic kidney disease and in continuous use of furosemide presented ulcerated lesions with peripheral erythema and central hematic crust in the legs. On a skin infection suspicion, treatment with quinolone and neomycin sulfate was initiated, without improvement. A biopsy of the lesion was performed, with histopathological examination demonstrating findings compatible with porphyria, although the patient did not present high porphyrin levels. The diagnosis of furosemide-induced pseudoporphyria was then established, with medication suspension, and there was a significant improvement of the lesions. Discussion: There are few cases of pseudoporphyria described, but it is believed that this condition is underdiagnosed, especially in patients with chronic kidney disease. Both clinical and histopathological findings closely resemble porphyria, differentiating it from normal levels of porphyrin in plasma, urine, or feces. Conclusions: Although the lesions are mostly benign, they may increase the morbidity and mortality of these patients, so a proper diagnosis and early treatment are extremely important.
Disparities in the Use of Programmed Death 1 Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Authors: O'Connor Jeremy M. , Seidl-Rathkopf Kathi , Torres Aracelis Z. , You Paul , Carson Kenneth R. , Ross Joseph S. , Gross Cary P.
Published: July 2018

Amid growing excitement for immune checkpoint inhibitors of programmed death protein 1 (anti-PD1 agents), little is known about whether race- or sex-based disparities exist in their use. In this observational study, we constructed a large and mostly community-based cohort of patients with advanced stage cancers, including melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and renal cell carcinoma, to compare the odds of receiving systemic treatment with or without anti-PD1 agents by race and by sex. In multivariable models that adjusted for age, stage, and number of prior anticancer therapies, we found no significant race-based disparities in anti-PD1 treatment. However, among patients with NSCLC, males had significantly higher odds of receiving anti-PD1 treatment compared with females (odds ratio 1.13, 95% confidence interval 1.02–1.24, p = .02). This finding suggests that as anti-PD1 agents enter the market to transform patient care, it will be critical to monitor for disparities in the use of these drugs.
Preparation and properties of graphene/carbon nanotube hybrid reinforced mortar composites
Authors: Chen Yi-Hong , Lin Sheng-Chi , Wang Jeng-An , Hsu Shang-Yaw , Ma Chen-Chi M.
Published: July 2018

The successful application of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) in mortar composites depends on their dispersion properties. In this study, MWCNTs and GNPs were modified by the surfactant polycarboxylate ether (PC). One-dimensional MWCNTs and two-dimensional GNPs led to the MWCNTs forming a bridge between adjacent GNP sheets, effectively avoiding restacking of GNPs and agglomeration of MWCNTs, which resulted in greater dispersion. An excellent synergetic effect was generated between MWCNTs and GNPs, enhancing various physical and chemical properties. Hybrid GNP/MWCNT structures improved the mechanical properties of mortar composites (compressive strength and tensile strength) and volume stability (drying shrinkage). Scanning electron microscope images clearly showed that hybrid GNPs/MWCNTs were compatible for use in mortar composites. The hybrid weight ratio of GN11-PC (GNPs:MWCNTs = 1 : 1) led to optimal compressive strength, greater than that obtained upon addition of GNPs or MWCNTs individually. The compressive strength of the mortar composites containing 0·05 wt% GN11-PC (by weight of cement) aged for 28 d increased by 61% in comparison with the blank sample, and the tensile strength increased by 47·1%, while shrinkage decreased by 6·9%.
IN THE SEARCH OF A KEY. THE STATE’S PROGRAMS OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FAR EAST IN THE END OF XX – IN THE EARLY OF XXI CENTURIES
Authors: SAVCHENKO A. E.
Published: July 2018

In the contemporary history of the Far Eastern policy there is certain  repetitiveness, we are referring to several periods when  Moscow tried to ensure the development of the region by the means  of special large-scale development programs. The program goals  remained unreached and the approach itself appeared to be  discredited and shortly after this took place a radical change of the  Far Eastern policy - from the state patronage to the reliance on  private capital. Program approach is based on the good the premise  that the state is capable of fixing the weaknesses and to lift  restrictions for the economic growth of the Far East by concentrating  administrative and financial efforts on priority areas.  Activation of the Far Eastern policy in response to the deteriorating geopolitical and economical conditions in the region  was the most obvious reaction of the state seeking to increase its  capacity at the expenses of an access to new resources and markets. Moreover, such a policy is usually based on the grand  strategy (from Mikhail Gorbachev’s «new thinking» and «return to  civilization» to the contemporary «turn to the East» and Vladimir  Putin’s «big Eurasia») and is supported by all the power of the Far  Eastern geopolitical mythology. However, as our analysis shows - this  is the wrong answer Realistic development way of this territory  as confirmed by experience is a slow process of individual projects  with clear prospects of accessing the export markets. The key  problem on this way is the state's ability to choose priorities and to  keep the planned line avoiding endless expansion objectives, preferential regimes and financing scopes. The  geopolitical argument used by supporters of the active  Far Eastern  policy rather hinders than promotes the development of the region,  pushing the country to the cost savings path.
FORMATION OF THE NETWORK OF CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS AND MASS MEDIA OF 1960-1970-IES IN DAGESTAN
Authors: MAGOMEDOV M.-G. Kh. , ALIBEKOV M.-Z. M.-R. , DAITMIRZAEV S. A.
Published: July 2018

The article deals with the formation of a network of cultural  institutions in Dagestan. Based on the analysis of archival  documents, the role of state authorities in the formation of a  network of educational institutions is determined, and the state of  their material and technical base is analyzed. The authors show that, under the management of state authorities, the problem of forming  a network of educational institutions was basically solved. Despite  the great achievements in the organization of cultural institutions in  the republic, the shortcomings generated by the weakness of the  material and technical base are also shown: the state of the  educational premises, the shortage of equipment, and the shortage  of pedagogical personnel. The true scale of the work on the expansion of the cultural institution network is shown. By the  end of the 1970s there were still many settlements in Dagestan that  did not have a permanent cultural institution. Much attention is paid  to the coverage of problems of cultural and educational work in the  cities of the republic in the post-war decades. Based on reliable  factual material, the authors trace the increase in the scope and  quality of the cultural events held in the cities of the region during this period, despite the continuing difficulties and unresolved  problems of that time. The article also reflects the assistance of the  federal center in the development of cultural and educational work in the republic.
RUSSIA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION: ON THE WAY TO VISA-FREE REGIME
Authors: SHCHEDRIN V. A.
Published: July 2018

The article examines the causal relationship between the emergence  of a dialogue between the Russian Federation and the European  Union on the preparation of an agreement on the abolition of visas  and the liberalization of visa laws. The process of preparing the  agreement is traced. The article proves the desire of the Russian  side to promptly introduce a provision on the adoption of appropriate  measures for the cross-border movement of citizens of  Russia and the European Union (visa-free regime), as well as  opposition from the European officials. During the consideration of  the problem, both legal and political aspects are touched upon,  which hamper the development of a constructive dialogue on the  road to achieving a visafree agreement between Russia and the  European Union. The author comprehensively considers the dynamics of bilateral negotiations, as well as changes that arise  in legal documents due to political, economic and social conditions.  The author notes significant milestones in the development of a visa- free regime, including the steps taken by the Russian Federation to change legislation with a view to signing an agreement on cross-border movement.
VOCABULARY OF FOOD IN THE FOLK TALES OF THE MANSI
Authors: KUMAEVA M. V.
Published: July 2018

Semantic layers of everyday vocabulary cover many aspects of  human existence. All life realities are reflected in the oral folk art,  including the vocabulary of food. The relevance of the research is  determined by the fact that this theme in Mansi philology is  insufficiently studied. The vocabulary of food in the Mansi fairy-tale  texts is considered for the first time. The objective of the work is to  identify and classify the food vocabulary, reflected in the texts of the  folk tales, by lexical and semantic groups. The research used the  lexico-semantic analysis and the method of observation as well as the linguistic and cultural approach. The author identified the  following lexical and semantic groups: products ‘ehlmkholasn yuv- tehne hkhurip utyt’, food production (hunting and fishing) ‘rupatal katn pattyn tehnut (vorayan os khul alyss'lan varmal')’, the  names of household utensils, tableware related to food ‘tehnut  syopitan kolkivyr pormasyt’, cooking methods ‘tehnut syopitaneh  varmal'’.
EURASIANISM AS A FORM OF BEING OF CULTURE
Authors: LEPESHEV D. V.
Published: July 2018

Theoretical developments are brought together to highlight the  special Eurasian type of worldview underlying the formation of the  Eurasian civilizational identity. Data of history, ethnography, and  philosophical works are referred to for revealing the key features of  the Eurasian culture as a whole: religion, patriotism; refusal from  self-sufficient accumulation; collectivism; combination of settledness  with nomadism; love of the motherland as a factor of personal formation. Generalization and comparative methods were  applied to analyze the theoretical and historical (applied) scientific  studies in the field of domestic and foreign philosophy of culture,  history and pedagogy that have been published since the beginning  of the twentieth century. The carried out analysis allows stating that  the major milestones of the Eurasian cultural space are now as  before the orientation to high spiritual values (religion, patriotism,  moral ideals), craving for the brotherhood of nations, and the idea of spiritual and government hierarchy. The list also includes collectivism, the Nonpossessors Movement, intend to go  back on grasping for material wealth; continental thinking,  combining settled and wandering ways of life; "borderline"  patriotism, when the love for motherland and the readiness to  defend it become the principles of education and personality development. These factors indicate that the  sociocultural Eurasian space has been (and is still) transforming into  a single polyethnic and multicultural unity for many centauries. The  the boundaries between the anthropological types are unclear, while  the beliefs and customs of near-by regions are similar. Thus, Eurasia  entertains oneself as a unified whole with the benefit of no  significant natural boundaries and mental contradictions between the regions.
FAR EASTERN POLICY OF THE POST-SOVIET RUSSIA IN THE END OF THE XX CENTURY AND THE BEGINNING OF THE 21st CENTURY: CONCEPTS, EXPERT OPINIONS AND PUBLICISTS’ VIEWPOINTS
Authors: VASHCHUK A. S.
Published: July 2018

Investigation of Russia’s turnabout to the East is a bright feature of  the national humanitarian space of the early 21st century.  Publications on this topic include the works of economists,  geographers, sociologists and historians. It contains various  viewpoints on the part that the Far Eastern region played in the  social and economic development of Russia, as well as different  genres (varying from publicism to scientific research), and expert  assessments and recommendations to the government. The article  deals with historiographic review of the emerging scientific trend and complements it with the methodology of social and political  history. Humanitarians are considered to be part of the transformed  “society-government” system. The analytics covers a variety of  opinions on the two transformation stages of the post-Soviet history: the Far East during the 1990s and the first fifteen years of the 21st  century. That allows tracing the interrelation between the regional  policy and the intellectuals’ reflection on it. The author comes to the  following conclusion: in 1990s speaking about the Far Eastern policy the experts’ society is rather unanimous in characterizing the  consequences of the reforms as disastrous; but regarding the  “turnabout to the East” the opinions become more varied; optimistic  and pessimistic experts present extreme poles. The role of the Far  East the Russian history of the early 21st century is rather  controversial: on the one hand the region is a kind of problem for  the Centre, and on the other hand, active development of the east is an essential part of the new stage in the development of Russia.
THE RUSSIAN FAR EAST IN THE CONTEXT OF THE CONNECTION OF THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC UNION WITH THE CHINESE PROJECT “ONE BELT AND ONE ROAD”: PROSPECTS AND RISKS
Authors: GARBUZAROVA E. G.
Published: July 2018

The article analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of  coordinating of the Eurasian economic Union and the Chinese project  "One belt and one road" for the development of the Far  East. The attention is focused on the complementarity of the two  integration projects and their overall geoeconomic strategy for long- term development. The coordination of the Eurasian economic Union  and the Chinese project "One belt and one road" was signed in 2015  in Moscow between the political leaders of Russia and China. It is an  ambitious project in the field of development and deepening of  economic cooperation in the Eurasian space. The Chinese factor is  inevitable for the economic development of the Far East due to the  proximity of borders and mutual influence. The most significant results that the Far East can get from the coordination of the  Eurasian economic Union and the Chinese project "One belt and one  road" are investments and improved transport and logistics  infrastructure. The possible risks of the coordination of the Eurasian  economic Union and the Chinese project "One belt and one road" are a hypothetical threat of Chinese expansion and the introduction of  Chinese "soft power" in the Far East. The threat of expansion can be  traced in the Chinese political theory of legalism. But China's leader's political views are more in line with Confucius's political and  philosophical legacy. The implementation of the "soft power"  resource in China's foreign policy strategy is already noticeable in  the Far East. The best response of Russia to possible threats and  challenges from China should be the active and consistent protection of national interests in the Asia-Pacific region. Cooperation between  Russia and China in the context of coordinating of the Eurasian economic Union and the Chinese project "One belt and one  road" will bring significant benefits to the Far East and will become  the main factor holding back from sliding to unfriendly competition  between Russian and Chinese integration projects.
LİSE ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN DİJİTAL BAĞIMLILIKLARININ İNCELENMESİ: ANKARA İLİ, ÇANKAYA İLÇESİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Eryılmaz Selami , Çukurluöz Özgür
Published: July 2018

Bu
araştırmanın amacı, lise öğrencilerinin dijital bağımlılık düzeylerini belirlemek
ve bu bağlamda cinsiyet, yaş, okul türü, sınıf düzeyi, başarı düzeyi, anne
eğitim durumu, baba eğitim durumu ve gelir düzeyi gibi bağımsız değişkenlerinin
öğrencilerin dijital bağımlılıklarında anlamlı bir farklılığa neden olup
olmadığını incelemektir. Genel tarama modeline göre gerçekleştirilen bu
araştırmada, 828 lise öğrencisinden elde edilen veriler kullanılmıştır. Kişisel
Bilgi Formu ve Oyun Bağımlılığı, Sosyal Medya Bağımlılığı ve Günlük Hayata Etki
isimli boyutları olan Dijital Bağımlılık Ölçeği ile veriler toplanmıştır. Araştırma
sonuçlarına göre, Dijital Bağımlılık Ölçeği geneli ve alt boyutlarının hepsi
cinsiyete göre anlamlı düzeyde farklılık göstermektedir. Dijital Bağımlılık
Ölçeği geneli için erkeklerin bağımlılık düzeyi ortalaması, kızların bağımlılık
düzeyinden yüksektir. Dijital Bağımlılık Ölçeği Oyun Boyutu ve Sosyal Hayata
Etki Boyutu için erkeklerin ortalaması kızlardan daha yüksek iken, Sosyal Medya
Boyutu için kızların bağımlılık düzeyi erkeklerin bağımlılık düzeyinden anlamlı
derecede daha yüksektir. Dijital Bağımlılık Ölçeği geneli ve alt boyutları yaş
gruplarına göre anlamlı düzeyde farklılık göstermemektedir. Dijital Bağımlılık
Ölçeği geneli ile Dijital Bağımlılık Ölçeği Sosyal Medya Boyutu okul türüne
göre anlamlı düzeyde farklılık gösterirken, Oyun Boyutu ve Sosyal Hayata Etki
Boyutu anlamlı düzeyde farklılık göstermemektedir. Dijital Bağımlılık Ölçeği
geneli ile alt boyutlardan hiçbiri sınıf düzeyine göre anlamlı farklılık
göstermemektedir. Fakat Dijital Bağımlılık Ölçeği Oyun Boyutu için; 1 zayıf ve
belge almayan öğrencilerin oyun boyutu bağımlılık düzeyi Teşekkür Belgesi,
Takdir Belgesi ve Onur Belgesi alan öğrencilerin ortalamasından anlamlı
derecede  yüksektir.
Las Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA): deporte, espectáculo y economía
Authors: Camilo Juliana A. de Oliveira , Spink Mary Jane Paris
Published: July 2018

El objetivo de esta investigación ha sido comprender con mayor detalle lo que son las Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA). Para ello se realizó una investigación etnográfica durante el año 2014 en dos gimnasios de MMA, en São Paulo - Brasil. Tras convivir con deportistas y otros actores fue posible comprender mejor algunas modalidades de MMA a través de observaciones y conversaciones sobre sus prácticas. Esta investigación ha seguido la teoría Actor-Red (TAR), en diálogo con la Psicología Social Construccionista. Entre los resultados se ha identificado que el MMA es un deporte, un espectáculo y un evento en la lógica mercantilista. Además, ha sido posible comprender que el MMA es una modalidad múltiple y que no es posible interpretarla desde una versión única, estable o predefinida, ya que cada práctica que se desarrolla puede derivar en otras versiones distintas.
Presentación del monográfico
Authors: Hernández-García Raquel
Published: July 2018

Presentación del monográfico Resúmenes del I Congreso Nacional de Entrenadores de Judo.
Valoración funcional básica del judoka: un estudio piloto
Authors: Gil-López María Isabel , García-Hurtado Mateo , Hernández-García Raquel
Published: July 2018

El objetivo del presente estudio fue describir el Perfil Funcional Básico (VAFB) de un grupo de 13 judokas competidores a nivel nacional. Se utilizó la batería Valoración Funcional Básica propuesta por Gil-López (2018). Los datos obtenidos indican un Índice Global de Riesgo de Lesión (IGRL) de 45,74±2,01%. Las compensaciones que más se han dado entre todos los judokas fueron rotación externa del pie derecho/izquierdo, pronación pie derecho/izquierdo, pérdida de disociación lumbo-pélvica, movimiento del tórax, escápulas aladas y protacción cervical. En cuanto, a los años de práctica se muestran diferencias en el test de la articulación del hombro (SM), donde aparece mayor número de compensaciones en los sujetos que llevan menos de diez años practicando judo. El grupo de judokas analizado no muestra un alto riesgo de lesión, pero se recomienda incluir un trabajo correctivo para la mejora de los déficits registrados.
Desafios na Implantação de Cursos a Distância
Authors: Senter Luciana , Raymundo Gislene Miotto Catolino
Published: July 2018

Este estudo teve como objetivos investigar, no Câmpus Xanxerê do IFSC, quais os desafios enfrentados para a oferta de cursos na modalidade de Educação a Distância (EaD) e como o câmpus se mobiliza para a construção de saberes necessários à oferta de cursos dessa modalidade. Realizou-se pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, além de entrevistas com gestores e enquetes com servidores. Para selecionar os sujeitos nesta pesquisa, partiu-se do pressuposto de que eles constituem atores que vivenciam as possibilidades e necessidades para oferta de cursos na modalidade EaD no contexto institucional. A análise dos documentos e dos dados coletados permitiu identificar que, entre as maiores dificuldades enfrentadas para a oferta própria em EaD, estão a falta de capacitação dos profissionais e a elaboração de materiais didáticos, além da falta de orientações claras para a estruturação de projetos pedagógicos de cursos para esse tipo de oferta. Verificou-se que, nesse câmpus, a EaD ainda está nos primeiros passos, mas os servidores estão mobilizados para solidificar a Educação a Distância em um futuro bem próximo. Palavras-chave: IFSC Câmpus Xanxerê, Cursos a Distância, Desafios. Challenges in the Implementation of Distance Education Courses AbstractThe objective of this study was to investigate, at IFSC Xanxerê campus, the challenges faced in the implementation of Distance Education (DE) courses and how the campus is structured to build the knowledge needed to make courses available in this modality. Bibliographic and documentary research were carried out, in addition to interviews with administrators and polls with the staff. It was assumed, that the selected subjects in this research were those who understand the possibilities and needs to offer courses at a distance in the institutional context. The analysis of the documents and the data collected showed that among the greatest difficulties in offering DE courses are the lack of professional training, the design of instructional materials, and also, the lack of clear guidelines for structuring pedagogical projects for this type of courses. It has been found that, on this campus, DE is still in its first steps, but staff are committed to institutionalize Distance Education in the very near future.Keywords: IFSC Xanxerê Campus, Distance Education courses, Challenges.
Towards Affirmative Customer Recommendations in Mobile Commerce
Authors: Mushtaq Hammad , Ahmed Mansoora , Khalid Iqbal Muhammad
Published: July 2018

Lately, the prevailing adoption of mobile commerce is evident throughout the developed economies. A similar trend is followed in developing countries; however, the acceptance of emerging mobile-based business ventures is still in its infancy. Establishing trust and affirmative word of mouth can contribute to effective placement of mobile commerce. The current study presents a literature review and research model to highlight the impact of social influence and customer attitude towards personalized communications on building trust perceptions and customer recommendations in mobile commerce. Mobile commerce vendors invest in pursuing customers through interactive and integrative marketing communications. Prospect customers develop trust perceptions concerning mobile commerce vendor over these communications. Customers perceived social influence has an important role in technology adoption structure of “Unified Theory of Acceptance and Usage of Technology” (UTAUT) by Venkatesh. This paper presents a hypothesized model based on the theoretical background of integrated marketing and technology adoption theories. The research design and methodology has been articulated to test proposed research model empirically.
Improved paddy straw as ruminant feed: A review
Authors: Sheikh G. G. , Ganai A. M. , Reshi P. A. , Bilal Sheikh , Mir Shabir , Masood Danish
Published: July 2018

Paddy straw is a major agro-residue fed to ruminants in India. Feeding only rice straw does not provide enough nutrients to the ruminants even for maintenance due to the low nutritive value of this highly lignified material containing high concentration of anti-nutrition factors like lignin, silicates and oxalates. Despite the improvements of crop residues through various processing methods such as physical and chemical, the efficient utilization to desirable extent is still awaited. So utilization of paddy straw in association with concept of complete feed along with biological agents is need of the hour to maximize advantage from given feeds in animal production systems.
Genetic diversity among taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott var. antiquorum) germplasm- A review
Authors: Kathayat Khushboo , Kushwaha M. L. , Rawat Monisha
Published: July 2018

Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) is one of the important underground vegetable crops grows vegetatively in various parts of India as well as in Africa. But there are few standard cultivars available for commercial cultivation and local germplasms across various parts of the world have a lot of genetic variation. For any crop improvement programme, aimed to achieve maximum productivity, a detailed knowledge of facts such as genetic variability, genetic diversity, heritability, genetic advance, correlation and path coefficient of various quantitative traits and their contribution towards yield is essential. Studies in this direction are very less and can not to be generalized for every climatic condition and with other genetic materials. Hence, the information in a collection of some indigenous genotypes of taro in order to formulate a sound breeding plan for its improvement has been reviewed here.
Surgical management of foetal maceration in a pleuriparous doe
Authors: Aliciah M. K. , Hiron M. H. , Unnikrishnan M. P. , Chinnu P. V.
Published: July 2018

Dystocia due to foetal maceration in a pleuriparous non-descript doe, its ultrasonographic diagnosis and surgical management is reported.
Influence of weaning on growth, health and behaviour of Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves
Authors: Singh Pankaj Kumar , Kamboj M. L. , Chandra Subhash , Kumar Amit , Kumar Nishant
Published: July 2018

Present investigation was carried out to determine the effect of calf weaning and natural suckling on the growth performance, immune status, health and behaviour of buffalo calves. Sixteen newly born calves (8 calves from weaned group and 8 calves from natural suckling group) were raised in two separate groups under loose housing system. The mean daily colostrum intake during first two days was higher in suckled calves as compared to weaned calves. The average daily body weight gain was significantly higher (0.506 vs. 0.438 kg/day) in suckled calves as compared to weaned calves. The mean of time spent on cross sucking, licking self and licking objects were significantly higher in weaned calves as compared to suckled calves. The level of oxidative stress of weaned calves were significantly higher as compared to suckled calves. It was concluded that the growth performance, immune status, health, behaviour and oxidative stress of natural suckled calves were better as compared to that of weaned calves.
In vitro selection of potential immunomodulatory multispecies lactic acid bacteria in broilers
Authors: Manjari K. Divya , Divya G. , Saravanan T. S. , Parthiban M.
Published: July 2018

Modulation of host immunity is one of the proposed benefits of the consumption of probiotics.In this study a total of 26 lactic acid bacteria belonging to eight different species were isolated from chicken gut. These twenty six probiotic organisms were characterized by Gram’s staining, biochemical methods using 21 sugars, pH tolerance and bile salt tolerance test. These probiotic organisms were identified using PCR amplification of 16S-23S spacer region and sequencing analysis. Based on the sequencing data, 6 different species were found to exist namely Enterococcus faecalis; Enterococcus faecium, Enterococcus hirae, Weissella cibaria, Lactobacillus salivarius, Pediococcus acidilactici. To select the immunomodulatory probiotic bacteria, the scoring index was established based on different chicken cytokine expression and B and T cell receptor expression studies. According to scoring index, Pediococcus acidilactici, Lactobacillus salivarius and Weissellacibaria showed highest levels of fold increase in the expression of Th1 cytokines viz. IL2, IL 12p40, IL1b and TNF a. Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium showed highest levels of fold increase in the expression of Th2 cytokines viz. IL 4, IL10, TGF b and IL6.
Genetic and non-genetic factors affecting productive and reproductive traits in Deoni cattle
Authors: Basak Sukanta , Das D. N. , Mundhe U. T.
Published: July 2018

The present study was carried out in Deoni, the dual purpose cattle breed of Southern India, maintained at NDRI herd, SRS, Bengaluru. Mean phenotypic performances for the traits of age at first calving (AFC), first service period (FSP), first lactation milk yield (FLMY) and first lactation length (FLL) were estimated as 42.90 ± 0.49 months, 179.00 ± 6.3 days, 643.08 ± 25.16 kg and 178.24 ± 4.41 days respectively. Significant effect of parity was found on AFC and FSP. Effect of period of birth, period of calving and season of calving was found to be significant on FSP. Significant effect of period of birth, period of calving, classes of AFC and FLL were found on FLMY. The heritability of first lactation milk yield was estimated as 0.38 ± 0.29. Phenotypic correlation of FLMY with FLL (0.88 ± 0.02) was found to be highly significant (p Lass Than 0.01).
Pattern of renal pathology in fish from Al-Hassa waterways, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Moneim Ashraf Abdel , Elmenshawy Omar , Kahtani Mohamed Al , Sayed Abdalla , Alfwuaires Manal
Published: July 2018

Pollution of aquatic environment is a great concern worldwide. The teleostean kidney is one of the first organ to be affected by contaminants in water. The aim of this study is to assess histological changes of Oreochromis niloticus kidney collected from spring canals in Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia. We report histological alterations in the kidney tissue of fish collected from three sites, namely Al-Jawhariya (site #1), Um-Sabah (site #2) and Al-Khadoud spring (site #3). The histopathological studies revealed relative differences in the severity of organ lesions among the three sites. The overall results showed that kidney architecture of fish samples was markedly disrupted. The major symptoms were dilation of the glomerular capillaries, reduction of Bowman’s space, degeneration of tubular epithelium, tubule cast deposition, and accumulation of pigmented macrophages (i.e., melanomacrophages). The histological damage in the kidney of O. niloticus is an evidence of the poor environmental quality of these spring canals. It appears that these wetland areas are still threatened by human activities and environmental degradation.