bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Strengthening Distance Nursing Laboratory Courses Through Application of Theoretical Foundations: A Literature Review
Authors: Kemme Louise
Published: June 2017

A literature review was conducted to assess study results and theoretical foundations regarding distance nursing lab courses. A variety of education and nursing-specific theories were utilized during curriculum development. No two studies applied the same theoretical foundations. Further research and integration of theoretical foundations, including the synthesis of multiple theories regarding the distance teaching of psychomotor skills, will strengthen distance nursing lab courses and allow for more effective and evidence-based learning of psychomotor skills.
When Germany Accepted a European Industrial Policy: Managing the Decline of Steel from 1977 to 1984
Authors: Warlouzet Laurent
Published: June 2017

From 1977 to 1984, an ambitious European industrial policy was implemented by the European Economic Community for the first and only time in its history. It dealt with the crisis of the steel sector. This paper strives to understand why member states chose this solution, despite the fact that some of them were hostile to the devolution of power to supranational institutions, as for example Britain or France. The most reluctant state was Germany, whose officials usually associated any attempts of EEC-wide industrial policy with dirigism. The paper, based on archives of three governments (Germany, France, the United Kingdom) and of the European Commission, argues that the European solution was best for member states, and in particular for Germany, in order to control their neighbours and avoid a costly subsidy race.
„Ära Voss“
Authors: Pothmann Ute
Published: June 2017

This article investigates one stage in the career of Dr. Wilhelm Voss (1896-1974) who was a chartered accountant, manager of the Reichswerke “Hermann Göring” and armament adviser to the Egyptian government after World War II. During the Weimar republic Voss was a respected association official and chartered accountant without a political background. Between spring 1933 and autumn 1934 he integrated himself fast and successfully into the Nazi regime. The article explores Voss’ actions, his motives and family background as well as professional points of contact to National Socialism. At the same time it reveals the difficult development of chartered accountancy as a profession in Germany around 1930 and attempts to professionalize the occupation by different individuals and organisations. This paper takes up new research approaches to the history of elites. The source material is evaluated on the four analysis levels of “authority”, “situation”, “profession” and “self-image”.
Pets and Evacuation: An Ongoing Challenge in Disasters
Authors: Farmer Ashley K. , DeYoung Sarah E. , Wachtendorf Tricia
Published: June 2017

Pet ownership may continue to be an impediment to evacuation and sheltering for disasters, despite the passage of the 2006 PETS Act. Many Americans consider pets to be a part of the family, and are hesitant to follow evacuate orders if they cannot bring household pets along. We present findings of qualitative data collected from residents in eastern North Carolina, an area that is susceptible to hurricane storm surge flooding, and other severe weather events. Additionally, analysis of hazard mitigation plans for the state of North Carolina and the four areas in which the data were collected reveal that the state level plan includes significant planning for pets, while the local hazard plans do not dedicate plans to address evacuation and sheltering of companion animals. Implications for future research include clear communication about pet friendly shelters, broader inclusion and protection of vulnerable animals that are tied to the human and environmental well-being, and updating local mitigation plans to include specific plans for including animals in evacuation.
Torts and Guns
Authors: Sugarman Stephen D.
Published: June 2017

When Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders squabbled during their 2015-16 election campaigns over the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), they were talking past each other, misleading their listeners, and failing to understand what this statute pre-empting some state tort claims against the gun industry was actually about. Many critics of PLCAA argue that gun makers and sellers should be liable just like those in the auto, pharmaceutical drug, and tobacco industries. Yet, it is very rare for defendants in those industries to be successfully sued in tort for the sort of conduct that gun control advocates would like to hold the gun industry liable. In contrast to the hopes and fears of Clinton and Sanders, repealing PLCAA would not likely result in a burst of successful lawsuits, although some might be winners. Perhaps potential and actual tort litigation against this industry is better understood as part of a longer term battle over public opinion and eventual legislative reform.
Camping along the Ways of Horus: A Central Semitic Etymology for pî ha-ḥîrot
Authors: Wilson-Wright Aren
Published: June 2017

Die Mitteilung schlägt eine neue Etymologie für
Gescheiterte Berufseinstiege und politische Sozialisation. Eine Längsschnittstudie zur Wirkung früher Arbeitslosigkeit auf politisches Interesse
Authors: Emmenegger Patrick , Marx Paul , Schraff Dominik
Published: June 2017

Verringert Arbeitslosigkeit politisches Interesse? Wir argumentieren, dass die Antwort auf diese Frage vom Stadium im Lebenszyklus abhängt. Mit zunehmendem Alter wird politisches Interesse wandlungsresistent, wodurch der Einfluss von Arbeitslosigkeit abnimmt. In jungem Alter kann Arbeitslosigkeit allerdings den Sozialisationsprozess behindern, durch den sich politisches Interesse entwickelt. Dieser negative Effekt von Arbeitslosigkeit tritt vor allem unter jungen Erwachsenen auf, die weniger stark in soziale Netzwerke eingebunden sind. Mit dieser Sozialisationsperspektive ergänzen wir Argumente, die sich auf an den Arbeitsplatz geknüpfte Ressourcen konzentrieren. Unsere Längsschnittanalyse zeigt, dass (1) Arbeitslosigkeit politisches Interesse insbesondere bei jungen Befragten verringert, (2) dieser Effekt vor allem bei introvertierten Persönlichkeiten mit schwächeren sozialen Netzwerken auftritt und (3) Arbeitslosigkeit in jungen Jahren einen bleibenden negativen Effekt auf politisches Interesse hat.
History of the ASTM Specifications for Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Sections
Authors: DelloRusso Steven J. , Hodge George Wayne
Published: June 2017

Since about 1974, ASTM has published standard specifications for precast reinforced concrete box culvert sections. These standard specifications included tabulated reinforcing designs for a variety of sizes and earth cover depths, as well as manufacturing requirements and procedures for quality control. This paper chronicles the history and development of these ASTM standards published under the jurisdiction of ASTM C13 Committee on Concrete Pipe, with a focus on the specific methods used to develop the reinforcing tables and changes to the specifications with time to reflect industry consideration of design code changes. We provide details behind the withdrawal of the older specifications and the creation and passing of newer standards for box culvert sections. This paper also examines the history of the ASTM specifications with respect to AASHTO materials standards and design codes.
Comparative analysis of the mineral and acid composition of Verbascum thapsus and Verbascum marschallianum
Authors: Nykmukanova Manshuk , Turalyeva Assemgul , Yeskaliyeva Balakyz , Burasheva Gaukhar
Published: June 2017

Results of the study of the chemical composition of aerial parts of two plant species - Verbascum thapsus and Verbascum marschallianum of the Scrophulariaceae family collected during the fruiting period in the Altai region of Kazakhstan are presented in the article. The quantitative and qualitative composition of biologically active substances was determined. Samples of Verbascum thapsus, contain 0.63% alkaloids, 0.43% saponins, 0.15% organic acids, 2.30% tannins, 1.07% flavonoids, 0.43% coumarins and 1.62% iridoids. Samples of Verbascum marschallianum contain 0.69% alkaloids, 0.50% saponins, 0.65% organic acids, 1.02% tannins, 1.45% flavonoids, 0.96% coumarins, 2.29% iridoids. The variety of biologically active compounds present in the studied plant species results in a wide range of biological activity. A comparative analysis of the mineral, amino and fatty acid composition of plants Verbascum thapsus and Verbascum marschallianum was carried out. The total content of free amino acids was 83.86-85.84%. Analysis of the mineral composition showed the presence of 11 mineral elements: K, Na, Mg, Ca, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb, Fe, Ni, Mn, which allows us to recommend the studied plants as a raw material rich in macro- and microelements.
Assisted Reproductive Techniques and Risk of Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome
Authors: Mussa Alessandro , Molinatto Cristina , Cerrato Flavia , Palumbo Orazio , Carella Massimo , Baldassarre Giuseppina , Carli Diana , Peris Clementina , Riccio Andrea , Ferrero Giovanni Battista
Published: June 2017

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

The emerging association of assisted reproductive techniques (ART) with imprinting disorders represents a major issue in the scientific debate on infertility treatment and human procreation. We studied the prevalence of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) in children conceived through ART to define the specific associated relative risk.

METHODS:

Patients with BWS born in Piemonte, Italy, were identified and matched with the general demographic data and corresponding regional ART registry.

RESULTS:

Between 2005 and 2014, live births in Piemonte were 379 872, including 7884 from ART. Thirty-eight patients with BWS were born, 7 from ART and 31 naturally conceived. BWS birth prevalence in the ART group was significantly higher than that of the naturally conceived group (1:1126 vs 1:12 254, P < .001). The absolute live birth risk in the ART group was 887.9 per 1 000 000 vs 83.3 per 1 000 000 in the naturally conceived group, providing a relative risk of 10.7 (95% confidence interval 4.7–24.2). During the 1997–2014 period, 67 patients were diagnosed with BWS out of 663 834 newborns (1:9908 live births). Nine out of the 67 BWS patients were conceived through ART (13.4%), and 8 were molecularly tested, with 4 having an imprinting center 2 loss of methylation, 2 with 11p15.5 paternal uniparental disomy, and 2 negative results.

CONCLUSIONS:

ART entails a 10-fold increased risk of BWS and could be implicated in the pathogenesis of genomic events besides methylation anomalies. These data highlight the need for awareness of ART–associated health risk.
Fuzzy logika az agrár- és környezetkutatásokban
Authors: Tatárvári Károly , Piros Attila
Published: June 2017

A bemutatott tanulmányok alátámasztják MCBRATNEY és ODEH (1997), valamint JETTER és KOK (2014) összegzését, akik a fuzzy modellezés jelenlegi helyzetének részletes értékelése során kifejtették, hogy a fuzzy rendszerek és modellek a jövő fontos kutatási eszközei lehetnek. A „lágy” számítási módszerek a talaj- az, agrár- és a környezettudományok területén egyre nagyobb teret hódítanak meg. Nagy előnyt jelent a bizonytalan, nem vagy nehezen számszerűsíthető adatok használatának és a határvonalak nem éles, kategóriánként eltérő kijelölésének lehetősége. Megfelelő matematikai és interdiszciplináris kutatói hátteret feltételezve egyszerű, gyors és olcsó módszer, amely a hagyományos eljárásoknál pontosabb, és a laikusok által is értelmezhető eredményeket szolgáltat.
A lóbab (Vicia faba L.) szárazanyag-felhalmozása és tápelemfelvétele
Authors: Izsáki Zoltán
Published: June 2017

Kísérleti munkánk célja volt, hogy műtrágyázási tartamkísérletben vizsgáljuk a N-, P- és K-ellátottság hatását a lóbab szárazanyag-felhalmozására és tápelemfelvételére. A műtrágyázási tartamkísérletet 1989-ben állítottuk be mélyben karbonátos csernozjom réti talajon, 4-4 N-, P- és K-ellátottsági szinten, teljes kezelés-kombinációban, 64 kezeléssel. A tápelem-felvételi vizsgálatokra 15 kezelést választottunk ki. Jelen dolgozatban a 2001. évi kísérlet eredményei szerepelnek, melyek alábbiakban foglalhatók össze:

A lóbab tenyészidejének első felében a 60. napig, a virágzás-hüvelyképződés kezdetéig a szárazanyag-felhalmozás mérsékelt ütemű, az összes biomassza tömegnek 26%-a halmozódik fel. Az intenzív szárazanyag beépülés a hüvely és magképződés időszakára esik, és a tenyészidő 90. napján a levél + szár tömege eléri maximumát (2,25 t ha−1), és a hüvely + mag tömege (2,64 t ha−1) az összes szárazanyag-termésből 54%-ban részesedik. A teljes érés fázisában, a tenyészidő 115. napján a maximális földfeletti szárazanyag-tömegből (5,72 t ha−1) a mag 54%- ban (3,07 t ha−1), a levél + szár 30%-ban (1,69 t ha−1) és a hüvely 16%-ban (0,96 t ha−1) részesedik.

A tenyészidő 35. napján, a lóbab 5-6 leveles fejlettségében a legnagyobb a leveles szár makro elem koncentrációja, ami a teljes érésig fokozatosan csökken. A hüvelytermésben a N-, P-, K- és Mg-koncentráció ugyancsak hígulást mutat, míg a Na és Ca esetében koncentráció növekedés tapasztalható. A növényi részek között N-ben és P-ban a mag a leggazdagabb. A magba több K épül be, mint a leveles szárba, míg Mg-ból kevesebb. A leveles szár Cu- és Fe-tartalma a teljes érésben a legnagyobb, míg a Zn- és Mn-koncentráció a tenyészidő alatt fokozatosan csökken. A Cu és a Zn elsősorban a magban koncentrálódik, míg a Mn és a Fe a leveles szárban.

A lóbab összes N- és P-felvételének maximumát a tenyészidő végén, a teljes érésben éri el. A növénybe épült összes K, Na, Ca és Mg mennyisége a hüvelytelítődés-magképződés időszakában tetőzik, majd a teljes érésig csökken. A lóbab által felvett összes makro elemből a magban halmozódik fel a N 83%-a, a P 82%-a, a K 45%-a, a Na 8 %-a, a Ca 10 %-a és a Mg 48%-a. A leveles szárban pedig a N 7%-a, a P 12%-a, a K 21%-a, a Na 66%-a, a Ca 82%-a és a Mg 33%-a.

A teljes érésben végzett tápelem-felvételi vizsgálatok alapján a lóbab fajlagos elemfelvétele 1 tonna magterméshez a hozzátartozó mellékterméssel együtt a következő: N 61,8 kg, P 9,6 kg (P2O5 22,0 kg), K 22,0 kg (K2O 26,4 kg), Na 5,1 kg (Na2O 6,9 kg), Ca 5,8 kg (CaO 8,1 kg); Mg 3,4 kg (MgO 5,7 kg) ; Cu 15 g, Zn 75 g, Mn 50 és Fe 374 g.
Mutu Sap Liquid Rumput Laut Sargassum yang Diekstrak Menggunakan Kalium Hidroksida sebagai Bahan Pupuk
Authors: Basmal Jamal , Kusumawati Rinta , Utomo Bagus Sediadi Bandol
Published: June 2017

Penelitian ekstraksi sap dari rumput laut Sargassum telah dilakukan dengan menggunakan larutan KOH. Sebelum dilakukan perlakuan Sargassum direndam dalam HCl 1% selama 2 jam, dicuci dengan air tawar dan ditiriskan. Larutan KOH yang digunakan dalam proses hidrolisa adalah 0,34; 1,02; dan 1,7% dengan rasio Sargassum berbanding larutan KOH 1 : 10. Proses ekstraksi dilakukan pada suhu kamar selama satu malam. Selanjutnya sap disaring dan dipisahkan dari padatan. Hasil perlakuan menunjukkan bahwa konsentrasi KOH berpengaruh terhadap nilai pH, kekentalan, hormon pertumbuhan, unsur hara N, P, dan K. Peningkatan konsentrasi KOH telah menurunkan nilai kekentalan sap, kadar hormon pertumbuhan, unsur hara N dan P kecuali K dan nilai pH. Hasil terbaik ditinjau dari hormon pertumbuhan ditemukan pada perlakuan  K34 dengan nilai kandungan hormon pertumbuhan auksin sebesar 127,48 ppm, giberrelin 131,11 ppm, sitokinin-kinetin 68,77 ppm, dan sitokinin-zeatin 82,41 ppm, unsur hara makro K sebesar 345,29 mg/100 g, nitrogen (N) sebesar 0,78%, fosfor (P) sebesar 55,39 mg/100 ml, nilai kekentalan 11,5 cPs dan nilai pH 7.
Seawater desalination using air gap membrane distillation-an experimental study on membrane scaling and cleaning
Authors: Duong Hung Cong , Luong Son Trung , Pham Thao Manh , Huynh Nguyen Thai
Published: June 2017

The connection between operating temperature and membrane scaling/cleaning during an air gap membrane distillation (AGMD) process of seawater has been systematically elucidated in this study. Experimental and mathematically simulated data demonstrate the profound influences of feed salinity and membrane scaling on water flux at various operating temperatures. Feed salinity exerted significant impacts on water flux at high operating temperatures because of aggravated polarization effects. Membrane scaling and the subsequent membrane cleaning efficiency were also strongly affected by operating temperatures. Indeed, membrane scaling was more severe and occurred at a lower water recovery when operating at 60-50 °C (feed-coolant temperature) compared to that at 35-25 °C. Moreover, membrane cleaning with fresh water and vinegar was less effective for the membrane scaled at 60-50 °C compared to 35-25 °C. Finally, membrane cleaning using vinegar was much more efficient than fresh water. Given the availability of vinegar at household level, vinegar cleaning can potentially be a low cost and readily accessible approach for MD maintenance for small scale seawater desalination applications in remote coastal communities.
Opatrzność Boża w życiu błogosławionego Henryka Kaczorowskiego
Authors: Wiśniewski Jakub
Published: June 2017

Powyższy artykuł ukazuje bł. ks. Henryka Kaczorowskiego jako kapłana ufającego opatrzności Bożej. Jego życie pełne było trudnych doświadczeń, które tylko wzmacniały jego wiarę i ufność. Najtrudniejszym sprawdzianem był czas II wojny światowej, a zwłaszcza pobyt w obozie koncentracyjnym w Dachau, skąd został wywieziony do Harteim, gdzie najprawdopodobniej został zagazowany.Jest to wspaniały przykład człowieka, który w każdym doświadczeniu, nawet tym najtrudniejszym, doszukuje się zamysłu Bożego. Dlatego też w każdej okoliczności należy wykazać się postawą pełną ufności. Zwłaszcza księża, którzy borykają się z wieloma problemami, mogą wiele się nauczyć od bł. ks. Henryka, szczególnie że nie ma tak trudnej sytuacji z którą dzięki Bogu nie można sobie poradzić.
Epifanijne znaczenie konania Jezusa w Ogrójcu w świetle communicatio idiomatum
Authors: Strumiłowski Jan P.
Published: June 2017

Zjednoczenia hipostatyczne w Chrystusie charakteryzuje się tym, że w orzeczeniach chrystologicznych możemy właściwości obu natur przypisywać jednej osobie wcielonego Słowa, przy świadomości odrębności każdej z nich, co czyni zadość określnikom chalcedońskim „bez zmieszania i bez zmiany”. Charakter tegoż zjednoczenia zakłada jednak także, że w myśl dwóch pozostałych określników „bez podzielenia i bez rozłączenia”, owe natury tak ściśle do siebie „przylegają”, iż poprzez jedną naturę wyraża się druga (Bóstwo objawia się w człowieczeństwie), co jest warunkiem epifanijności faktu wcielenia. W świetle tych założeń w niniejszym artykule została podjęta próba odczytania wydarzenia cierpienia Jezusa w Ogrójcu w taki sposób, żeby nie przypisywać właściwości natury ludzkiej (cierpienie) naturze boskiej, ale żeby wydobyć z tego wydarzenia jego potencjał epifanijny, czyli odczytać, co cierpienie Jezusa w Ogrójcu może objawiać o naturze boskiej.
A pilot project to introduce ultrasound skills to medical students to facilitate peer-led delivery of an ultrasound-assisted physiology session
Authors: Simpson Thomas , Curley Daniel , Veloso Costa Asya , Ahmed Liju
Published: June 2017

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. The delivery of physiology and anatomy teaching using live subjects is limited by challenges relating to safety, and also the identification and interpretation of meaningful clinical signs. Use of ultrasound can overcome these challenges by providing a safe method of visualising and interpreting live physiology and anatomy. At the same time, the development of ultrasonographic competence is increasingly desired by healthcare professionals in multiple disciplines and specialties. Time and resources are required to achieve competence in post-graduate training outside of radiology. Incorporating ultrasonography into the undergraduate medical curriculum may improve the delivery of physiology and anatomy teaching, as well as providing a grounding a basic skills enabling the next generation of doctors to use ultrasonography in their daily practice.We present here the results of a pilot project, designed and developed using near-peer student faculty to deliver sessions on cardiac anatomy and physiology using ultrasonography. The project was extremely well received by both student faculty and student learners, with positive self-reported learning.We propose this model as a solution to the incorporation of ultrasonography into a medical school curriculum without incurring high costs of trained professional faculty.
Antimicrobial drug sensitivity pattern of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in respiratory infections
Authors: Ameen Syed S. , Prakash Shanmukananda , K. Laxminarayana Bairy , Soherwardi Shahabuddin
Published: June 2017

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a gram-negative pathogen commonly associated with nosocomial infections is the most widespread multidrug-resistant pathogen causing pneumonia in hospitalized patients. Inadequate empirical therapy has been associated with high mortality and morbidity. Objective: To evaluate and analyze the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of P. aeruginosa in respiratory infections in a tertiary care hospital.Methods: The study was carried out at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal from Jan 2011 to Dec 2011. Specimens of 63 in-patients were analyzed who were culture positive for P. aeruginosa.Results: Majority of patients were aged above 40yrs with a male preponderance. Specimens were taken from patients who were diagnosed with bronchiectasis, pneumonia, COPD, bronchial asthma etc. Overall the organism was most sensitive to carbapenems (87.3%) followed by cefoperazone-sulbactam combination (85.7%). Sensitivity to ceftazidime and cefepime was equal (82.5%) and was more when compared to piperacillin-tazobactam (81.5%). Overall resistance rate was highest for fluoroquinolones (23.8%) followed by aztreonam (22.2%).Conclusions: Hence we would like to recommend cefoperazone-sulbactam as the preferred antipseudomonal agent and carbapenems as reserved drugs in treating pseudomonal lung infections. Use of fluoroquinolones and aztreonam as monotherapy in resistant P. aeruginosa infections should be restricted.
Совершенствование бизнес-процессов в электроэнергетических системах на основе применения инновационной технологии NORMEL
Authors: Клавсуц Ирина Львовна , Русин Георгий Леонидович
Published: June 2017

В статье представлены исследования по повышению эффективности бизнес-процессов в электроэнергетических системах в рамках концепции Smart Grids на основе опыта внедрения запатентованной в РФ, СНГ, ЕС, США и других странах инновационной технологии управления потреблением электроэнергии NORMEL.
Исследования и опыт внедрения показывают, что эффект от применения технологии проявляется не только у непосредственных потребителей электроэнергии, но и в генерирующих, электросетевых и сбытовых электроэнергетических компаниях, т.е. в электроэнергетической системе в целом, включая источник электроэнергии - электростанцию.
Совокупный экономический эффект при системном массовом применении инновационной технологии в электроэнергетических системах мира может достигать более 50% экономии финансовых ресурсов, а также все социальные и экологические эффекты, связанные с производством, передачей, потреблением электроэнергии.
Изложен подход к оценке роста экономической эффективности при применении новой технологии для электросетевых компаний.
Аналогичная оценка системного массового применения новой технологии может быть получена также для генерирующих, сбытовых энергетических компаний и потребителей электроэнергии.
Проблемы оценки надежности функционирования производственных систем
Authors: Мамонов Валерий Иванович , Полуэктов Владимир Александрович
Published: June 2017

В статье излагаются вопросы экономической оценки надежности производственных систем. Оценку надежности предлагается рассматривать как следствие решения задачи эффективного функционирования системы во времени. Эффективность функционирования определяется минимальным уровнем затрат при стабильном выполнении плановых заданий.
Фандрайзинговые источники для высокотехнологичных инновационных проектов
Authors: Спиридонова Екатерина Владимировна
Published: June 2017

Поиск первоначального финансирования особенно сложен для капиталоемких, наукоемких высокотехнологичных проектов. Фандрайзинг все чаще применяют для решения подобных задач. В статье рассмотрены основные фандрайзинговые источники, применимые для высокотехнологичных инновационных проектов. Отмечены особенности взаимодействия.
Hacia la solución del enigma de la exageración vertical en estéreo visión
Authors: Rosas García Humberto , Vargas Escobar Watson Lawrence , Ceron Correa Alexander , Domínguez Cajeli Darío , Cárdenas Quiroga Adriana
Published: June 2017

La exageración vertical que se produce en la visión estereoscópica ha sido objeto de numerosas investigaciones, principalmente basadas en los principios de la óptica geométrica, que han dado origen a variadas teorías y formulaciones matemáticas de discutida validez científica. De allí que el problema de medir la exageración vertical estereoscópica continúe siendo un enigma. En opinión de los autores, el tema de la visión estereoscópica debe ser tratado bajo un enfoque diferente, ya no desde el punto de vista estrictamente geométrico, sino también como un fenómeno psicofísico regido por la ley de Fechner. La conexión del efecto estereoscópico con la psicofísica se evidencia por medio de experimentos basados en la observación de dibujos estereoscópicos (estereogramas). Los autores consideran que esta nueva visión del problema ofrece posibilidades para una formulación matemática confiable del fenómeno estereoscópico, y la consiguiente solución del enigma de la exageración vertical.
The Effect of Iron Ion to the Removal of Nickel Ion From Electroplating Wastewater Using Double Chamber Electrodeposition Cell (DCEC) Reactor
Authors: Djaenudin Djaenudin , Permana Dani
Published: June 2017

Modern society demands industrial technology advances to produce products that have high durability and long utilization lives. Materials made from ferrous metal become a solution to meet these industry needs. Ferrous metal is corrosive and it requires more care to support the performance. Electroplating or metal coating applied to iron or nickel solves this problem. In the production process, the usage of nickel is only 30%-40% and the remaining 60-70% is wasted through effluent. Nickel is a toxic heavy metal that can cause cancer. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of iron concentration on nickel metal removal in electroplating wastewater using an insulated electrolytic reactor double chamber electrodeposition cell (DCEC). The result of this study shows that any ratio variation of iron concentration to nickel gives varying impacts on nickel removal efficiency, electric current efficiency, and specific energy. On the fourth variation, the iron ratio of 1.29% removed 83.1% nickel (the highest removal efficiency) at the cost of 20.687 kWh / kg specific energy. The number is extremely high for energy needs. On the other hand, the variation of iron ratio of 1.73% consumpting only 15.067 kWh / kg, the lowest specific energy needs, resulted in the lowest removal efficiency of 63.6%.
Gene Expression Changes and Anti-proliferative Effect of Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) Fruit Extract Analysed by Real Time-PCR
Authors: Hermansyah Hermansyah , Susilawati Susilawati
Published: June 2017

To elucidate the anti-proliferative effect of noni (Morinda citrifolia) fruit extract for a Saccharomyces cerevisiae model organism, analysis of gene expression changes related to cell cycle associated with inhibition effect of noni fruit extract was carried out. Anti-proliferative of noni fruit extract was analyzed using gene expression changes of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (strains FY833 and BY4741).Â  Transcriptional analysis of genes that play a role in cell cycle was conducted by growing cells on YPDAde broth medium containing 1% (w/v) noni fruit extract, and then subjected using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).Â  Transcriptional level of genes CDC6 (Cell Division Cycle-6), CDC20 (Cell Division Cycle-20), FAR1 (Factor ARrest-1), FUS3 (FUSsion-3), SIC1 (Substrate/Subunit Inhibitor of Cyclin-dependent protein kinase-1), WHI5 (WHIskey-5), YOX1 (Yeast homeobOX-1) and YHP1 (Yeast Homeo-Protein-1) increased, oppositely genes expression of DBF4 (DumbBell Forming), MCM1 (Mini Chromosome Maintenance-1) and TAH11 (Topo-A Hypersensitive-11) decreased, while the expression level of genes CDC7 (Cell Division Cycle-7), MBP1 (MIul-box Binding Protein-1) and SWI6 (SWItching deficient-6) relatively unchanged. These results indicated that gene expression changes might associate with anti-proliferative effect from noni fruit extract. These gene expressions changes lead to the growth inhibition of S.cerevisiae cell because of cell cycle defect.
Asymmetric Swing-Leg Motions for Speed-Up of Biped Walking
Authors: Hanazawa Yuta ,   Department of Applied Science for Integrated System Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Asano Fumihiko ,   School of Information Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Published: June 2017

[abstFig src='/00290003/04.jpg' width='120' text='Stick diagram of limit cycle walking with asymmetric swing-leg motion' ] This study presents a novel swing-leg control strategy for speed-up of biped robot walking. The trajectory of tip of the swing-leg is asymmetric at the center line of the torso in the sagittal plane for this process. A methodology is proposed that enables robots to achieve the synchronized asymmetric swing-leg motions with the stance-leg angle to accelerate their walking speed. The effectiveness of the proposed method was simulated using numerical methods.
Spherical Video Stabilization by Estimating Rotation from Dense Optical Flow Fields
Authors: Pathak Sarthak ,   The University of Tokyo, Moro Alessandro , Fujii Hiromitsu , Yamashita Atsushi , Asama Hajime
Published: June 2017

[abstFig src='/00290003/12.jpg' width='300' text='Spherical video stabilization' ] We propose a method for stabilizing spherical videos by estimating and removing the effect of camera rotation using dense optical flow fields. By derotating each frame in the video to the orientation of its previous frame in two dense approaches, we estimate the complete 3 DoF rotation of the camera and remove it to stabilize the spherical video. Following this, any chosen area on the spherical video (equivalent of a normal camera’s field of view) is unwarped to result in a ‘rotation-less virtual camera’ that can be oriented independent of the camera motion. This can help in perception of the environment and camera motion much better. In order to achieve this, we use dense optical flow, which can provide important information about camera motion in a static environment and can have several advantages over sparse feature-point based approaches. The spatial regularization property of dense optical flow provides more stable motion information as compared to tracking sparse points and negates the effect of feature point outliers. We show superior results as compared to using sparse feature points alone.
FORMULA PEMELIHARAAN AGAMA (ḤIFẒ AL-DĪN) PADA MASYARAKAT DESA DERMOLO JEPARA: Implementasi Maqāṣid al-Sharī’ah dengan Pendekatan Antropologi
Authors: Aziz Fakhrudin
Published: June 2017

This article aims at describing ḥifẓ al-dīn concept in Dermolo Village Jepara and its philosophical basis. Religion upholding (maintenance) as maqāṣid al-sharī’ah in Dermolo villagers is constructed through noble/ultimate value systematization from cultural hero. Religion is placed as a way of life and is not framed as unorganized religion. This is the form of religion upholding sourced from social text, in which their religiosity motivation are influenced by academic and economic level factors of the society. This form then metamorphs/change into organized religion sourced from written text of holy book as the result of ideological and cultural migration of migrants. The difference of these two types of religions has religiosity paradigm impicitation to its adherents; the first one is accommodative and the other oneis justificative. This article serves the implementation of ḥifẓ al-dīn concept as a result of maqāṣid al-sharī’ah transformation from orthodoxy to contemporary practuced by the society in Dermolo Village..

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Artikel ini bertujuan menggambarkan konsep ḥifẓ al-dīn pada Desa Dermolo Jepara dan landasan filosofisnya. Pemeliharaan Agama (ḥifẓ al-dīn) sebagai maqāṣid al-sharī’ah pada masyarakat Desa Dermolo dikonstruksi melalui sistematisasi nilai-nilai luhur yang diwarisi secara turun-temurun (ultimate value) dari cultural hero. Agama ditempatkan sebagai way of life dan tak terbingkai dalam wadah organisasi (unorganized religion). Inilah bentuk pemeliharaan agama yang bersumber dari teks sosial (social text), dimana motivasi keberagamaannya dipengaruhi oleh faktor tingkat pendidikan dan ekonomi masyarakatnya. Bentuk ini lalu bermetamorfosa menjadi agama organisatoris (organized religion) yang bersumber pada teks kitab suci (written text) sebagai hasil migrasi ideologis dan kultural masyarakat pendatang. Perbedaan kedua jenis agama ini berimplikasi pada paradigma keberagamaan pemeluknya, yang pertama bercorak akomodatif, sementara yang kedua bercorak justifikatif. Artikel ini akan menyajikan implementasi konsep ḥifẓ al-dīn sebagai hasil transformasi maqāṣid al-sharī’ah dari ortodoksi ke ortopraksis yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat Desa Dermolo. 
Static calculation of bearing construction elements taking into account physical nonlinearity
Authors: Zhauyt Algazy , Sakenova Aizhan , Arinova Dinara , Alipov Kuanyshkali , Sharatbekov Tanat , Saylanbek Gulmira
Published: June 2017

One of the most important characteristics of construction behavior is physical nonlinearity which appears in the course of deformation between strain and deformations. Its account complicates algorithm; therefore, many modern construction calculations are spent in an elastic stage that lead to the overestimated results, not corresponding to real work of the construction. In this connection, it is necessary to develop such models of construction, which fully enough and unequivocally confirm to investigated objects and processes of their deformation.
On the question of the relationship between longitudinal and torsional vibrations in the manufacture of holes in the details
Authors: Kondratenko Leonid , Mironova Lyubov , Terekhov Viktor
Published: June 2017

The article describes the features of the interaction between the cutting part of the tool and the part when processing deep holes. The description of the motion of the executive body is based on the second-order Lagrange equation. The differential equations of motion for five generalized coordinates derived. At the first stage of the study, only longitudinal and torsional oscillations were considered. With the use of Laplace images, a transfer function is obtained, taking into account the relationship between longitudinal and torsional oscillations. Graphically the relationship between the marked oscillations is shown. For an example, the frequency characteristic of a gun drill is brought.
Mathematical modeling of three-layer beam hydroelastic oscillations
Authors: Mogilevich L. I. , Popov V. S. , Popova A. A. , Christoforova A. V. , Popova E. V.
Published: June 2017

The problem of hydroelastic oscillations of three-layer beam interacting with viscous liquid layer is set up and analytically solved. The problem presents the equation system of a three-layer beam and Navier-Stokes equations. The following boundary conditions are chosen: the no-slip conditions, the conditions for pressure at the edges, the simply supported edges conditions. The problem is solved for the steady-state harmonic regime. The frequency dependent distribution functions of the beam deflection are constructed. The given function allows investigating the resonance hydroelastic oscillations of a three-layer beam, as well as its deflected mode.
Behavioral models of nonlinear filters based on discrete time cellular neural networks
Authors: Solovyeva Elena
Published: June 2017

The nonlinear dynamic system modeling based on the input/output relationship results from solving the approximation problem. One can distinguish two large classes: polynomials and neural networks. The different types of neural networks draw attention. The discrete time feedforward cellular neural network is suggested for filtering non-Gaussian noise, as well as the example of nonlinear filters modeling to cancel the impulse noise is represented.
Analytical formulation of an oscillatory system with hereditary-type dry friction and oscillation constraints
Authors: Igumnov Leonid A. , Metrikin Vladimir S. , Zaytzev Mikhail V.
Published: June 2017

The dynamics of a shock-vibrating system is analyzed. The system consists of a pair of bodies of friction, one of which is under the effect of an external periodic force; the vibration of one of the bodies is limited by a rigid obstacle, and the hereditary-type dry friction forces during their interaction are taken into account. A numerical-analytical approach using the mathematical apparatus of the point mapping method is implemented to analyze the phase portrait structure of the mathematical model as a function of the characteristics of the sliding and state friction forces, as well as of the type and position of the vibration limiter. Based on the character of changes in the bifurcation diagrams, the authors have determined the main laws of changes in the motion regimes (occurrence of random complexity periodic motion regimes and possible transfer to chaos via the period doubling process) when changing the parameters. Analytical results with and without a vibration limiter are compared.
Bending vibrations of stepped rods
Authors: Chernyaev Andrey
Published: June 2017

Manufacturing stepped rods with segments of sizes proportional to stresses induced in operation is often used to reduce the material consumption in various fields of technology, for example, in the aircraft industry, where the requirements for the weight of structural elements are high. The vibration problems of continuous systems, i.e. systems which masses are considered distributed, are close to the resistance of materials and elasticity theory problems. They are described by partial differential equations. In this case, we consider a homogeneous isotropic material, obeying Hooke’s law. Of all the vibration problems of continuous systems, the transverse vibration problems of shafts and beams is of greatest practical importance. The simplest examples of vibrations of prismatic rods were studied in the 18th century in works on acoustics. But before solving problems of practical importance, the problems of stepped beams, it had taken another two hundred years and the development of approximate methods of solving differential equations. The paper presents a solution to the problem of determining the fundamental frequencies of bending vibrations of two-stepped rods with various boundary conditions, using the approximate Lagrange-Ritz method. The calculation error does not exceed 2.6 %. The fundamental frequency of vibration is defined considering different lengths and stiffness ratios of stepped rod segments. The obtained results can be used in solving practical problems in various fields of technology.
Assessment of Periodontal Tissue Status in Patients with Generalized Periodontitis and Essential Hypertension
Authors: Vicharenko T I , Rozhko M. M.
Published: June 2017

Vascular disorders play a significant role in the development of dystrophic inflammatory process. There is a direct correlation between the degree of damage to blood vessels in the jaw and a depth of the destructive process in periodontal tissue. A certain role is played by endogenous factors, such as: age, vitamin deficiency, diabetes mellitus, essential hypertension and others. Clinical and epidemiological studies using pathological techniques showed significant changes in vascular wall of the artery in the periodontium, the interdental artery in particular.  Atherosclerosis, essential hypertension and periodontal pathology were proven to occur in individuals older than 40 years.The objective of the research was to determine periodontal tissue status in patients with stage II hypertension and generalized periodontitis of II degree of severity.Materials and methods. The study involved 36 patients with stage II hypertension and generalized periodontitis of II degree of severity (the main group). The patients’ age ranged from 35 to 54 years. The control group included 10 patients of corresponding age without generalized periodontitis and somatic pathology. To assess the status of periodontal tissues, we applied the Papillary-Marginal-Attached Index and the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs. When diagnosing periodontal disease, the classification of M.F. Danilevskyi was used.Results. The analysis of the indicators of the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs index showed the following results: in patients of the main group, the index was 2.38±0.07 points (p<0.001) pointing out a need for a course of professional oral hygiene. In patients of the control group, the index was 0.5±0.17 points indicating that there was no need for treatment, however, there was a need for improving oral hygiene. The indicators of the Papillary-Marginal-Attached Index in the main group were 55.49±1.96 points pointing out a severe degree of gingivitis.Conclusions. According to the analysis of the indicators of the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs index (2.38±0.07), the patients of the main group had low hygiene level requiring a course of professional oral hygiene.
Effects of Quercetin on Cardiac Fibrosis in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction and Arterial Hypertension
Authors: Rumaneh Wael , Kupnovytska Iryna
Published: June 2017

Arterial hypertension is an independent predictor of acute myocardial infarction. Nowadays, plasma levels of fibronectin and matrix metalloproteinase 9 are the markers of left ventricular remodeling.The objective of the research was to investigate potential antifibrotic effects of Quercetin in patients with acute myocardial infarction and arterial hypertension.Material and methods. 130 patients with myocardial infarction (63 individuals with concomitant arterial hypertension and 67 individuals without it) were observed. All the patients were divided into groups of basic treatment and additional prescription of Quercetin. Transthoracic echocardiogram was used. To evaluate plasma level of fibronectin and matrix metalloproteinase 9 the ELISA method was applied.Results. In all the patients, a significant decrease in fibronectin plasma levels was observed since the 28th day of treatment; however, it was more significant in group of additional prescription of Quercetin. Revascularization and pharmacological management of myocardial infarction resulted in the reduction in matrix metalloproteinase 9 plasma levels in all the patients since the 7th day of treatment; however, it was more significant in group of additional prescription of Quercetin. Conclusions. Quercetin possesses potential antifibrotic properties causing a reduction in plasma levels of fibronectin and matrix metalloproteinase 9 in patients with myocardial infarction and concomitant arterial hypertension.
Obstetrician-Gynecologist (to the 165th Anniversary of Shchasnyi-Selskyi’s Birth)
Authors: Andruch Volodymyr
Published: June 2017

The article is devoted to the life, professional, scientific, social and political activities of an obstetrician-gynecologist – Feliks Shchasnyi-Selskyi.
Some Structural and Chemical Changes in Endocardial Endothelium of Rats in Emotional and Pain Stress Complicated by Hypercholesterolemia
Authors: Luchko Igor M , Guranych T V , Voronych-Semchenko N M , Shlyakhovenko O O , Storozhuk L S
Published: June 2017

The objective of the research was to study the content of some neutral lipids of endocardial endothelium in rats in relation to structural changes occurring in it, in the co-existence of emotional and pain stress, as well as alimentary hypercholesterolemia. Materials and methods. The electric-impulse model was used for stress modeling. Alimentary hypercholesterolemia was modeled feeding animals an atherogenic diet. The concentration of triacylglycerols, free and esterified cholesterol were examined using the method of thin-layer chromatography performed on silica gel. The concentration of free fatty acids was determined using the radiochemical method. The state of endocardial endothelium was studied with the help of light microscopy; the impression smears obtained from macro preparations of ventricle were analyzed.Results. In co-existence of stress and hypercholesterolemia, significant increase in free cholesterol as well as free fatty acid concentration was noticed. This essentially exceeded the analogical indices under the action of stress only. Structural changes in the endocardium followed by desquamation of separate endotheliocytes were the result of stress reaction. In the action of both pathogenic factors, this process was intensified; layer-by-layer exfoliation of endotheliocytes was observed. Conclusions. In acute emotional and pain stress, changes in lipid spectrum of membrane structures of endocardial endotheliocytes the main manifestation of which is the accumulation of free cholesterol in cells and increase in the levels of free fatty acids take place. The increase in the number of desquamated endothelial cells is the result of stress action as well. Alimentary hypercholesterolemia significantly increases such pathological changes.
Теплопроводность градиентно-неоднородных ветвей термоэлементов при рабочем перепаде температур
Authors: Бочегов В.И. , Грабов В.М.
Published: June 2017

Экспериментально установлено существенное различие теплопроводности градиентно-неоднородных ветвей термоэлементов при рабочем перепаде температуры в случаях параллельного и антипараллельного направлений градиентов температуры и состава. Полученные результаты следует учитывать при использовании градиентно-неоднородных материалов для оптимизации термоэлектрических преобразователей энергии. DOI: 10.21883/FTP.2017.07.44640.26
Получение и исследование термоэлектрических свойств сплавов Гейслера Fe-=SUB=-2-=/SUB=-TiSn-=SUB=-1-x-=/SUB=-Si-=SUB=-x-=/SUB=-
Authors: Воронин А.И. , Зуева В.Ю. , Карпенков Д.Ю. , Московских Д.О. , Новицкий А.П. , Мики Х. , Ховайло В.В.
Published: June 2017

Проведены экспериментальные исследования поликристаллических сплавов Fe2TiSn1-xSix (0≤ x≤1), которые теоретически предсказаны как высокоэффективные термоэлектрические материалы. Структурные исследования показали, что частичное замещение Sn на Si приводит к формированию многофазного состояния в образцах с x>0. Примесные фазы приводят в целом к существенному понижению коэффициента Зеебека и повышению теплопроводности образцов Fe2TiSn1-xSix, что не позволяет рассматривать эти материалы в качестве перспективных термоэлектриков. DOI: 10.21883/FTP.2017.07.44645.31
Соотношения симметрии и структурный код слоистых кристаллов семейства [(Ge,Sn,Pb)(Te,Se)]-=SUB=-m-=/SUB=-[(Bi,Sb)-=SUB=-2-=/SUB=-(Te,Se)-=SUB=-3-=/SUB=-]-=SUB=-n-=/SUB=- (m,n=0,1,2...)
Authors: Коржуев М.А. , Михайлова Ф.Б. , Кретова М.А. , Авилов Е.С.
Published: June 2017

Проведен анализ кристаллических структур слоистых кристаллов --- тройных сплавов семейства [(Ge,Sn,Pb)Te(Se)]m[(Bi,Sb)2(Te,Se)3]n (m,n=0,1,2...) (пространственные группы симметрии R3m, P3m1 и P21/m). Определены соотношения соподчинения между различными группами симметрии тройных сплавов. Установлен структурный код кристаллов семейства, учитывающий их состав, кристаллическую структуру и термодинамическую устойчивость слоевых пакетов, образующих сверхструктуры. DOI: 10.21883/FTP.2017.07.44646.32
Utilizing nanotechnology and novel materials \& concepts for advanced thermoelectric and thermal management technology development -=SUP=-*-=/SUP=-
Authors: Mori Takao
Published: June 2017

A review is given on some investigations to enhance ZT through very effective selective scattering of phonons from bottom-up nanostructuring methods. Novel concepts are also being utilized in an attempt to overcome the conventional tradeoff in the power factor. DOI: 10.21883/FTP.2017.07.44662.10