bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in recurrent ovarian cancer with peritoneal metastasis: a prospective registry study on 41 patients
Authors: Teo Melissa Ching Ching , Chia Claramae Shulyn , Lim Cindy , Tan Grace Hwei Ching , Chia Whay Kuang , Soo Khee Chee
Published: November 2017

Background

Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for peritoneal metastases from ovarian cancer have been shown to have a role in recurrent ovarian cancer, but are still not considered standard therapy.

Methods

From March 2005 to July 2013, 41 patients who underwent 44 CRS and HIPEC for peritoneal metastases in recurrent ovarian cancer were included in this study. Details were obtained from a prospectively maintained database. Our aim was to report our 5-year overall and disease-free survivals, as well as prognostic factors for survival.

Results

Median age was 50 years old (range 23–73). Median duration of surgery was 510 min (range 230–840) and median peritoneal carcinomatosis index (PCI) score was 9.5 (range 0–31). About 92.7% of the patients had completeness of cytoreduction (CC) scores of 0 or 1. Median follow-up was 43.9 months (range 0.7–108.9). There were no mortalities and the high-grade morbidity rate was 31.8%. Median overall survival was 42.8 months (range 28.6–99.9) 5-year overall and disease-free survivals were 49.3% and 7.5% respectively. On multivariate analysis, histology and CC score were significantly associated with overall survival while histology and disease-free interval were associated with disease-free survival. The odds of developing a high-grade complication more than doubled for each additional surgical procedure performed (p=0.01).

Conclusions

CRS and HIPEC can attain prolonged survival in selected patients with peritoneal metastasis in recurrent ovarian cancer.
Epistaxis management - our point of view and literature review
Authors: Melinte Violeta , Musteata Oana , Sarafoleanu Codrut
Published: November 2017

Nasal haemorrhage or epistaxis is the most common otolaryngologic emergency. It affects about 60% of the population and a percentage of 6% do not cease spontaneously, medical approach being needed.

The management of epistaxis varies depending on its severity and etiology. The therapeutic conduct of this ENT emergency is based on three main principles: 1. local haemostasis; 2. detection and ceasing of the cause; 3. evaluation and correction of hypovolemia if necessary. Haemostasis can be done by chemical or electric cauterisation after identifying the bleeding source, by nasal packing, by endoscopic or external surgery or, in special cases, when none of the above methods returns any results, embolization. The current paper emphasizes our experience and a brief literature concerning epistaxis management in patients presented in the Emergency Room, in chronic cases of vascular intranasal tumors with recurrent bleeding, in iatrogenic haemorrhages, and none of the least we will bring into discussion the treatment applied for patients diagnosed with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.
On the production of a multimodal news item: An argumentative approach
Authors: Zampa Marta , Bletsas Marina
Published: November 2017

The present paper deals with the production of a multimodal news item from an ethnographic perspective, aiming at fully understanding the role played by news values, i.e. shared criteria for news selection, in newsroom argumentation. The news item we consider is the picture news from Corriere del Ticino, the main Italian-language newspaper in Switzerland. As the Italian name fototesto says, this news item combines a verbal and a photographical component, presenting the journalists with particular challenges in its selection. To shed light on this production process, we take as a case study a picture news on eco-friendly heat distribution and the editorial conference leading to its choice, which took place on January 24, 2013. We analyze the interaction from the viewpoint of argumentation theory, combining Pragma-Dialectics (van Eemeren and Grootendorst) and the Argumentum Model of Topics (Rigotti and Greco Morasso 2009, 2010, under review), and unravel the reasons behind choices in content and form taken collaboratively by the journalists.
Investigations on the Local Structures and the Spin Hamiltonian Parameters for Cu2+ in (90–x)TeO2–10GeO2–xWO3 Glasses
Authors: Feng Chun-Rong , Jian Jun , Chen Xiao-Hong , Du Quan , Wang Ling
Published: November 2017

The local structures and the spin Hamiltonian parameters (SHPs) for Cu2+ in (90–x)TeO2–10GeO2–xWO3 glasses are theoretically investigated at various WO3 concentrations (x=7.5, 15, 22.5 and 30 mol%). Subject to the Jahn-Teller effect, the [CuO6]10− groups are found to experience the small or moderate tetragonal elongation distortions (characterised by the relative tetragonal elongation ratios ρ≈0.35–3.09%) in C4 axis. With only three adjusted coefficients a, b and ω, the relevant model parameters (Dq, k and ρ) are described by the Fourier type and linear functions, respectively, and the measured concentration dependences of the d–d transition bands and SHPs are reproduced. The maximum of g
∥ and the minimum of |A
∥| at x=15 mol% are illustrated from the abrupt decrease of the copper–oxygen electron cloud admixtures or covalency and the obvious decline of the copper 3d–3s (4s) orbital admixtures due to the decreasing electron cloud density around oxygen ligands spontaneously bonding with Cu2+ and Te4+ (W6+), respectively.
Oktatási központ a Mecsek lábánál
Authors: Fedeles Tamás
Published: November 2017

Among the universities, which were established around the European continent gradually from the second half of the 14th century, we have to highlight the role of Pécs within the Kingdom of Hungary. The University of Pécs (studium generale) was founded in 1367 by bishop William of Koppenbach (1361–1374), who played an essential role in the operation of the institution. The most important objective of the establishment of the university was that the diplomats of the king (contemporarily King Louis I the Great) would be able to study in the territory of Hungary instead of the Italian cities. Self-evidently, the costs of studying at a local university proved to be much lower than spending years in the well-known Italian cities such as Bologna and Padova. As an ecclesiastical seat, Pécs offered an excellent opportunity for the development of a newly-established institution. The cathedral chapter school and the library also had an important role in the foundation. In my paper I will discuss the most important details regarding the short history of the medieval university of Pécs.
Evaluating Various Lung Cancer Nodule Detection Techniques—A Comparative Study
Authors: Usman G. , Fahiem M. A. , Farhan S. , Tauseef H.
Published: November 2017

Lung cancer is one of the most frequent and leading cause of death worldwide. It is the second most severe disease in men and women with the smallest survival rate after diagnosis. Therefore, prediction and diagnosis at an early stage of lung cancer is crucial. This comparative study was conducted for various existing techniques for lung cancer nodule detection along three dimensions including imaging modalities, image processing techniques, and genetics evaluation. Imaging modalities were used to acquire a lung image to examine the lung field. Existing imaging modalities are illustrated in detail. A comparison has been made regarding different existing image processing techniques for lung nodule cancer detection through medical images. Moreover, genetics plays a vital role in the development of lung cancer. An overview of genetics structure with potential genes was also described for detection and prediction of risk evaluation of lung cancer.
Pitting Formation in Concave-Convex Gears Manufactured from AISI 8620 Steel
Authors: Uzun Mahir , Münis Mehmet Mehdi , Düzcükoğlu Hayrettin
Published: November 2017

In this study, the pitting formation of the tooth flank of concave-convex involute gears was investigated. The gears were manufactured from AISI 8620 steel with computer numerical control (CNC) machining and subjected to a cementation hardening process because they could not be produced using traditional methods. The results of the experimental studies with these gears were compared to those obtained with spur gears. As a result of this comparison, and because the pitch line of spur gears is less than the pitch line of concave-convex gears with exactly the same dimensions, the maximum Hertz stress formed in the pitch point of concave-convex gears is found to be less than that formed in the pitch point of spur gears. Therefore, the formation of pitting in concave-convex gears is quite delayed.
Sexual functioning and disordered eating: A new perspective
Authors: Kluck Annette S. , Garos Sheila , Shaw Lucas
Published: November 2017

Fears about sexual maturity and intimacy were among early explanations for the etiology of eating disorders and related concerns, and research with clinical samples revealed a relationship between eating disorders and atypical sexual experiences. In contrast, feminist scholars offer explanations for both eating disorders and sexual dysfunction that emphasize societal pressures. As an alternative approach to understanding these difficulties, the authors empirically explored the relationship between the cognitive and affective aspects of sexuality and disordered eating among a nonclinical sample of 167 university women. Participants completed the Eating Attitudes Test–Revised and the Garos Sexual Behavior Index–Research Version. Women who experienced greater psychic conflict about their sexual behavior, obsessiveness about sex, and discomfort with sexual stimulation also reported increased levels of disordered eating behavior. These results suggest a need to consider the potential disturbances in certain cognitive and affective aspects of sexual functioning when treating women with disordered eating.
Seven Hellenes and One Christian in the Endless Peace Treaty of 532
Authors: Nechaeva Ekaterina
Published: November 2017

The so-called Endless Peace treaty, signed between Rome and Persia in 532, contained several provisions that regulated issues of population transfer. According to the famous evidence of Agathias of Myrina, in the treaty there was also a clause guaranteeing safety from persecution and the tolerance of religious beliefs in the territory of the Roman Empire for the seven Neoplatonic philosophers returning from their Persian emigration.

The present article proposes a re-evaluation of the clause mentioned by Agathias by extracting parallel information from an East-Syriac hagiographical source: an anonymous account of martyrdom of the high-profile Persian Christian convert Mar Grigor. The study deconstructs Agathias' evidence regarding the circumstances of the philosophers' emigration and return, and examines the available set of “conventional” sources on how the Endless Peace treaty regulated the status of different categories of displaced people. The investigation proceeds with an analysis of the Martyrdom of Mar Grigor, arguing for the importance of the East-Syriac hagiographical account for a comprehensive reconstruction of the conditions of the Endless Peace agreement. Assessing information provided by the Martyrdom of Mar Grigor and other available data, the author reveals the high relevance of the East-Syriac evidence for the discussion of the so-called clause of protection.

The scope of the article is to demonstrate, for the first time in historiography, that the clause, included in the treaty to protect the seven Hellenic philosophers upon their return to the Christian Roman Empire, was not unilateral. It is suggested that the same diplomatic agreement contained a similar promise of safe conduct for the Christian Persian general, Pīrān-Gušnasp / Mar Grigor, coming back from Roman captivity to Zoroastrian Persia.
Severe Cushing’s syndrome and bilateral pulmonary nodules: beyond ectopic ACTH
Authors: Tavares Bello Carlos , van der Poest Clement Emma , Feelders Richard
Published: November 2017

Cushing’s syndrome is a rare disease that results from prolonged exposure to supraphysiological levels of glucocorticoids. Severe and rapidly progressive cases are often, but not exclusively, attributable to ectopic ACTH secretion. Extreme hypercortisolism usually has florid metabolic consequences and is associated with an increased infectious and thrombotic risk. The authors report on a case of a 51-year-old male that presented with severe Cushing’s syndrome secondary to an ACTH-secreting pituitary macroadenoma, whose diagnostic workup was affected by concurrent subclinical multifocal pulmonary infectious nodules. The case is noteworthy for the atypically severe presentation of Cushing’s disease, and it should remind the clinician of the possible infectious and thrombotic complications associated with Cushing’s syndrome.

Learning points:

Severe Cushing’s syndrome is not always caused by ectopic ACTH secretion.

Hypercortisolism is a state of immunosuppression, being associated with an increased risk for opportunistic infections.

Infectious pulmonary infiltrates may lead to imaging diagnostic dilemmas when investigating a suspected ectopic ACTH secretion.

Cushing’s syndrome carries an increased thromboembolic risk that may even persist after successful surgical management.

Antibiotic and venous thromboembolism prophylaxis should be considered in every patient with severe Cushing’s syndrome.
The quantitative and qualitative contributions of faith-based organizations to healthcare: The Kenya case
Authors: Fort Alfredo L.
Published: November 2017

Although faith based organizations (FBOs) have had a long presence teaching health personnel and delivering health services to many rural and remote populations in the developing world, their poor visibility for this work can be due to several factors. FBOs may keep a low profile, be confused with non-religious non-governmental organizations (NGOs), or be excluded from surveys because respondents may not know the affiliation of the healthcare facility from which they last received services. It has been argued that their large networks, logistics agreements with governments, and mission-driven stance bring them closer to the communities they serve and that their services have been a higher quality than average.
Kenya has had a long history of established FBOs but there has also been substantial recent health investment by the government. We aimed to find the quantitative and qualitative contributions of FBOs by analyzing two recent data sources: the live web-based nationwide Master Health Facility List and the 2010 nationwide Service Provision Assessment (SPA) survey. Using this information, we found that FBOs contribute to 11% of all health facilities’ presence in the country, doubling to 23% of all available beds, indicating their relative strength in owning mid-level hospitals around the country.
We also constructed an index of “readiness” as a weighted average from services offered, good management practices, and availability of medicines and commodities for 17 items assessed during the SPA survey. We found that FBOs topped the list of managing authorities, with 69 percent of their health facilities achieving such readiness, followed closely by the government at 68 percent, NGOs at 60 percent and lastly a distant private for-profit sector at 51 percent.
These results seem to confirm that FBOs continue to contribute to an important proportion of health care coverage in Kenya and do so with a relatively high quality of care among all actors.
It would be of interest to replicate this analysis with similar databases for other countries in the developing world.
Marketing digital en universidades privadas en el estado Zulia
Authors: Sosa Tota Angelina Stefania , Useche Aguirre María Cristina
Published: November 2017

El siguiente trabajo de investigación tuvo como objetivo analizar el marketing digital en las universidades privadas en el municipio Maracaibo en el estado Zulia. El sustento teórico se fundamentó en los postulados de Kotler y Lane (2012), Kotler y Armstrong (2008), Ros (2008), Liberos (2013) y Muñiz (2010). Fue una investigación de tipo analítica, el diseño de investigación no transaccional - experimental, sustentada en la aplicación de una entrevista semiestructurada, guiada a los responsables en las universidades privadas en el municipio Maracaibo aplicar marketing digital Los resultados obtenidos indicaron que el sector se ve afectado por la elevada inflación en Venezuela, ya que cada vez es más costoso adquirir equipos tecnológicos que faciliten a las universidades realizar actividades y estrategias de marketing digital. Se concluye que el direccionamiento se basa en buscar fidelidad de los clientes y para ello usan correctamente los medios de marketing digital, pero las herramientas empleadas solo se usan para informar las actividades internas de las instituciones, más no se ha fomentado la utilización de dichas herramientas, porque no aplican campañas vía correo electrónico para público externo, no utilizan blog interactivo y la fidelización online no es tomada en cuenta.
Corrosion risk assessment of structural concrete with coarse crushed concrete aggregate
Authors: Dodds Wayne , Goodier Chris , Christodoulou Christian , Austin Simon , Dunne David
Published: November 2017

Crushed concrete aggregates (CCA) are an increasingly popular replacement for natural aggregates (NA) in structural concrete due to industry demands for more recycled, low carbon footprint and responsibly sourced materials. There is uncertainty regarding chloride-ion ingress, which can ultimately cause deterioration of reinforced concrete. This is reflected in European and British concrete design standards, which currently exclude CCA in chloride environments. Structural concretes with up to 60% coarse CCA (and CEM I, CEM II/B-V and CEM III/A binders) were exposed to aggressive chloride environments and monitored with electrochemical techniques and subsequent destructive testing to determine their risk of corrosion initiation. The results showed that CEM II/B-V and CEM III/A concretes with up to 60% coarse CCA outperformed the control CEM I concrete with 100% NA, and had a lower risk of corrosion initiation. It is recommended that further monitoring is required over longer periods to determine the corrosion-initiation risk. Supplementary cementitious materials had a beneficial effect on the chloride-ion ingress resistance, significantly increased the predicted time to corrosion initiation beyond the 50-year design life and largely outweighed any observed detrimental effects from an increased coarse CCA content, suggesting that limitations imposed by existing design standards are conservative.
Comparing the lane-changing behaviour of Iran and the United States
Authors: Edrisi Ali , Askari Moein
Published: November 2017

The unique geometric features, the high-speed limit and the presence of multiple lanes in highways allow them to support large volumes of traffic. However, driving behaviours such as lane-change manoeuvres reduce the functional capacity of freeways, thereby increasing the travel time and decreasing the safety of travel. Lane changes can be generally divided into mandatory and discretionary manoeuvres. The aim of the discretionary lane change is to improve driving conditions while mandatory lane change is forced on the driver following the target path. The aim of this study was to provide a count-regression model to predict the number of discretionary lane changes in freeways. The study used data pertaining to the interstate highway (I-80) in the United States and Modarres highway in Tehran, Iran, to develop linear-regression, Poisson-regression and negative-binomial models. The performance of these models and lane-changing behaviours in Iran and the United States were also compared. The developed model can be utilised in macroscopic traffic simulation software and for the determination of the level of service. According to the results, the number of vehicles in the current lane has the greatest effects on the quality of results and a comparison between Iran and the United States showed interesting outputs.
Identifying factors affecting pedestrians' crossing decisions at intersections in Iran
Authors: Jahandideh Zahra , Mirbaha Babak , Rassafi Amir A.
Published: November 2017

Walking is the basic way of movement and the most environmentally sound mode of urban transportation. However, pedestrians sometimes are subjected to danger by engaging themselves in risky and unsafe behaviour during road crossing. Accordingly, in order to reduce the rate of road crashes and improve pedestrians' safety, providing preventive countermeasures and conducting studies on pedestrians' risk-acceptance behaviour has great importance. Thus, the aim of this study is to identify factors affecting pedestrians' risk-taking behaviour while crossing intersections in urban streets. An observational survey of road crossings was conducted at six intersections located in Qazvin, Iran to determine the crossing details of the pedestrians in both directions. Selected crossings were in near both signalised and un-signalised intersections. In all, 800 samples were observed and the binary logit model applied for identifying factors affecting pedestrians' risk-taking behaviour. The results showed that the average time to collision (TTC) chosen by pedestrians were about 6·6 s at signalised intersections and about 5·8 s at un-signalised intersections. It was also indicated that factors including individual characteristics (e.g. gender, age, dressing type, pedestrian speed etc.), environmental conditions (e.g. other violating pedestrians, kerb parking, waiting time etc.) and traffic conditions (e.g. speed of approaching vehicles, TTC etc.) can significantly affect pedestrians' risk-taking behaviour.
A geographic information system for prevention of property tax evasion
Authors: Yildirim Volkan , Ural Hazal
Published: November 2017

A significant portion of the municipal income in Turkey comes from property tax. However, the process of registering property and associating it with owners presents significant problems in the calculation and collection of this tax. In the study reported in this paper, a spatial address registration system based on street addresses and using a geographical information system was developed to reduce property-tax evasion. The model was applied on a 1600 ha area that included 10 059 independent households and 7013 land parcels. The annual tax-evasion loss due to non-declaration in the study area was determined. Based on a national total of 20 million households and 57 million land parcels, the study showed that the country's annual property-tax loss was around 2·9 billion Turkish Lira (£0·6 billion). The proposed model provides an effective solution to minimise this loss.
Centrifuge 2D gravity on a vertical rotational reference frame
Authors: Beemer Ryan D. , Biscontin Giovanna , Aubeny Charles P.
Published: November 2017

With the advent of high-accuracy sensors and increased interest in geotechnical centrifuge testing simulating loading within serviceability limits, a stronger understanding of the magnitude and orientation of centrifuge gravity relative to the scale model is necessary. This paper presents a methodology for determining two-dimensional centrifuge gravity within a model independently of centrifuge type or geometry, which can be used to recompose the gravity field from the direct measurement of a single gravity vector, given angular velocity. Finally, the methodology is compared to the mechanics of drum and beam centrifuges to provide physical meaning to coordinate rotation variables.
El uso אָהֵב en Deuteronomio 10:12-22 como revelación del carácter de Dios
Authors: Chacón Emmer
Published: November 2017

La erudición crítica1 ve el vocabulario de amor enDeuteronomio como una formalidad en el contexto de unpacto del tipo suzerano-vasallo. Esta perspectiva se basa enestudios comparativos entre el pacto de Deuteronomio y laliteratura del Antiguo Cercano Oriente.
Whole genome de-novo assembly and annotation protocol for Apostichopus japonicus genome v1
Authors: Jo Jihoon , Jooseong Oh not provided , Hyun Gwan Lee not provided , Hyun Hee Hong not provided , Sung Gwon Lee not provided , Seongmin Cheon not provided , Elizabeth MA Kern not provided , Soyeong Jin not provided , Sung Jin Cho not provided , Joong Ki Park not provided , Chungoo Park not provided
Published: November 2017

This protocol is for the whole genome de novo assembly and annotation for apostichopus japonicus genome, but can be useful in other marine invertebrate genomes. It accompanies the following GigaScience publication: Jihoon Jo, et al. (2016): Draft genome of the sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus and genetic polymorphism among color variants. GigaScience...
SNPs calling of Apostichopus japonicus color-variants genome v1
Authors: Jo Jihoon , Jooseong Oh not provided , Hyun Gwan Lee not provided , Hyun Hee Hong not provided , Sung Gwon Lee not provided , Seongmin Cheon not provided , Elizabeth MA Kern not provided , Soyeong Jin not provided , Sung Jin Cho not provided , Joong Ki Park not provided , Chungoo Park not provided
Published: November 2017

SNPs calling protocol for analysis the genetic polymorphism among natural color variants. This protocol accompanies the following GigaScience publication: Jihoon Jo, et al. (2016): Draft genome of the sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus and genetic polymorphism among color variants. GigaScience...
Infant outcome at four years of age after intrapartum sampling of scalp blood lactate for fetal assessment. A cohort study. v1
Authors: Wiberg Nana , Wirenfeldt Klausen Tobias , Tyrberg Tobias , Nordström Lennart , Wiberg-Itzel Eva
Published: November 2017

Objective To correlate the value of lactate in fetal scalp blood at delivery and the outcomes of the offspring at four years of age. Methods: Cases where scalp blood lactate was taken within sixty minutes before delivery were identified from the randomized trial "Determination of pH or lactate in fetal scalp blood in management of intrapartum fetal distress”. Data were divided according to the generally accepted cutoffs for normality, pre-acidemia, acidemia and concentrations above mean +2 SD during the second stage. The outcome measures included gross-/fine motor function, vision, hearing, speaking and cognitive disorders, signs of central motor damage and referral to specialized pediatric services. Results: 307 cases were available for final analyse. With normal scalp lactate concentration, the number of children with a diagnosed disorder was lower compared to the pre-acidemic/acidemic groups, although the findings were only significant for fine motor dysfunction (p = 0.036). Elevated lactate values were significantly associated with increased risk for a poorer capacity of attention and understanding of instructions (OR 1.37, 95% CI 1.07-1.74), and for fine motor dysfunction (OR 1.22, 95% CI 1.00-1.49) at the age of four. Conclusion: Higher levels of lactate in fetal scalp blood are associated with increased risk of an aberrant developmental outcome at four years of age in some areas. If scalp lactate is normal, it seems safe to allow labor to continue.
Agarose Gel Separation of Reovirus Particles by sigma1 Content v1
Authors: Mainou Bernardo
Published: November 2017

Separation of reovirus particles by gel electrophoresis
Enhanced Dielectric Properties of Polypropylene based Composite using Zinc Oxide Nanorods Filler
Authors: Sharmila D. J. , Brijitta J. , Sampathkumar R.
Published: November 2017

Polypropylene and zinc oxide nanorods composites were prepared by combination of solution and mixture melting methods. Dielectric properties of the composite thin films were studied to see if zinc oxide nanorods have effect on the dielectric properties of polypropylene thin film. Introduction of zinc oxide nanorods at low filler content in the polypropylene matrix significantly improves the dielectric constant of the matrix. Simultaneously the structure of the composites was characterized by UV, XRD and SEM to understand the features in the structure that determine the functionality of the material. Composites with different weight percentage of zinc oxide nanorods show better absorption in the UV region compared to polypropylene matrix. This is due to the inherent capability of nano zinc oxide to absorb in the UV region. X-ray diffraction pattern of nanocomposites show sharp and highly intense peaks whereas neat polypropylene shows less intense peaks. This may due to the development of crystallinity in the polymer. Uniform distribution of zinc oxide which have a width of around 160-200 nm is observed in the SEM photographs of composites.
Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Cu-based Alloy Manufactured by Self-Propagating High-Temperature Synthesis Method
Authors: Amiour Y. , Zemmour K. , Vrel D.
Published: November 2017

Microstructure and properties of Cu1-xZn1-yAl1-z ranging through (0.29 <X< 0.30; 0.74 <Y< 0.75; and 0.83 <Z< 0.96) alloys obtained by the Self- propagating High-temperature Synthesis (SHS) were examined. The microstructural and mechanical properties were examined, respectively by X-ray diffraction, tensile tests and Brinell hardness. The obtained results showed that the modification of composition lead to the formation of new phases. Therefore, this microstructure affects strongly the mechanical properties of the selected samples. In this study, we will also highlight the SHS technology and prove that it can alternate the conventional methods regarding the development of a Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs).

 
Оценка бюджетных рисков на примере реализации государственных программ в Республике Башкортостан
Authors: Петров Антон Геннадьевич , Сагитова Юлия Викторовна , Шашкова Татьяна Николаевна
Published: November 2017

В статье обосновывается важность применения основных инструментов риск-менеджмента в бюджетном секторе. Выделяются основные проблемы бюджетного риск-менеджмента России. Также была выполнена оценка бюджетных рисков государственной программы «Управление государственными финансами и государственным долгом Республики Башкортостан» по двум направлениям: расчет общего коэффициента риска невыполнения программы, оценка локальных финансовых рисков.
Особенности принятия управленческих решений в малом бизнесе
Authors: Ховаев Святослав Юрьевич , Рыбак Алина Сергеевна
Published: November 2017

Статья посвящена изучению процесса принятия управленческих решений в компаниях малого бизнеса. Отсутствие исследований принятия решений в организациях малого размера и важность субъектов малого предпринимательства для экономики объясняют актуальность данного исследования. Целью работы является выявление особенностей принятия решений в малом бизнесе на примере микропредприятий г. Перми. Для оценки основных характеристик процесса принятия управленческих решений была разработана анкета, которую заполнили 100 руководителей малых предприятий. Объектом исследования стали управленческие решения, которые привели к благоприятным исходам. Результаты опроса руководителей позволили определить подходы к принятию успешных управленческих решений в малом бизнесе, которые могут быть использованы руководителями малых фирм как «бенчмарк» при принятии важных управленческих решений. Исследование также позволило определить особенности принятия управленческих решений в малом бизнесе и сравнить эти особенности с представлениями других исследователей в данной области. Работа будет полезна менеджерам и владельцам микропредприятий, а также исследователям данной сферы.
К вопросу о ценовой конъюнктуре на рынке продовольственных товаров России
Authors: Махова Анна Владимировна , Шипоша Марина Александровна
Published: November 2017

Материалы статьи включают в себя анализ взаимосвязи основных показателей финансовой эффективности деятельности крупнейших российских предприятий, занимающихся производством продовольственных товаров, с рыночными ценами на данные виды продукции. При помощи данного анализа можно проследить как различные параметры ежегодных финансовых результатов компаний коррелируются между собой, какие изменения происходят с рыночными ценами на продукцию при снижении либо увеличении этих переменных, а также какие факторы из внешней и внутренней среды оказывают на эти процессы существенное влияние, способствуя данным изменениям.
Рассчитаны показатели ежегодной выручки предприятий, их чистой прибыли/убытка и выявлены рыночные цены на их продукцию в сравнении со средне российскими ценами, характеризующие степень влияния актуальных факторов при производстве различной продукции на территории Российской федерации. Данное исследование позволит действующим предпринимателям грамотно осуществлять управление, планируя направления дальнейшего эффективного развития.
Elección social, desigualdad y virtud cívica
Authors: Uribe López Mauricio
Published: November 2017

Este artículo muestra que Amartya Sen vincula la teoría de la elección social a la búsqueda razonada de la justicia, incorporando información moral distinta de las comparaciones interpersonales, la cual incluye la agencia como compromiso que remite a la noción de virtud cívica. Argumenta que la superación de la pobreza y la desigualdad extrema en América Latina, no es una simple cuestión de ingeniería social basada y que depende del aumento de la aversión a la desigualdad y de la acción política de los ciudadanos.
La duración del desempleo de los jóvenes y los “ninis” en Cali-Colombia
Authors: Mora Rodríguez Jhon James , Caicedo Marulanda Carolina , González Carlos G.
Published: November 2017

Este artículo discute las características de la duración del desempleo de los jóvenes caleños entre 2012 y 2013. Los resultados muestran que los jóvenes afrodescendientes, las mujeres y vivir en ciertas comunas aumentan la probabilidad de durar más tiempo desempleado. Además, analiza si la etnia, la educación, la ubicación en ciertas comunas, ser mujer, ser migrante aumenta o reduce la probabilidad de que un joven sea “nini” (ni trabaja ni estudia).
Propuesta metodológica para la valoración de opciones sobre tasa de cambio USD-COP
Authors: Castañeda Acosta Carlos
Published: November 2017

Se presenta una propuesta metodológica para resolver el problema de la valoración de opciones sobre tipo de cambio en el mercado colombiano. Se realiza una breve revisión de las características del mercado de tasa de cambio local, se discuten algunas metodologías de valoración, y se procede a aplicar estas metodologías como propuesta para la valoración de opciones europeas sobre tipo de cambio, describiendo algunos resultados que resultan deseables en el marco de las condiciones de mercado.
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Authors: Baskan Gulsun Atanur
Published: November 2017

Dear Readers,

It is the great honor for us to publish seventh volume, first issue of Contemporary Educational Researches Journal.

Contemporary Educational Researches Journal welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on educational issues. The journal is an international peer-refereed journal that promotes the researches in the field of contemporary teaching and learning approaches and theories. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to; the following major topics as they relate to: Active Learning, Administration of Education, Adult Education, Affective Learning, Classroom Assessment, Classroom Management, Classroom Teacher Education, Collaborative Learning, College and Higher Education, College and Higher Education, Constructivist Learning, Content Development, Distance Learning, High School Teacher Education, History Education, Instructional Design, Learning and Teaching Research Methods, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Psychology, Lifelong Learning Strategies, Learning Skills, Vocational Education, Measurement and Evaluation in Education, New Learning Environments, Portfolio Assessment, Professional Development and School Administration.

A causal relationship model for teachersâ€™ organizational citizenship behaviour, administratorsâ€™ leadership in school, guidelines for educational administration, Russian regional studies as new disciplines in higher education system and ways for a better school organizational performance topics have been included into this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2017 Volume.

A total number of twelve (12) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication. We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.

Best regards,

Prof. Dr. Gulsun Atanur Baskan

Editor â€“ in Chief
A better school organizational performance? Yes, but how?
Authors: Palma Raffaela , Russo Claudia , Egizio Filomena
Published: November 2017

This study ascertains, describes and examines the relationship between better school performance in a set of high secondary public schools in Campania (Italy) and significant variables of the school organization.Within a systemic perspective, the study applies the analysis of principal components and the multiple regression model to first identify an objective output variable, i.e. Rate of Invalsi tests with higher marks than national average, which might measure a better school performance and then select the more significant variables which bear upon it. The findings show that these variables, when synergically working, will make the system itself function more effectively. This is, in our case, the interrelated action of stakeholders and facilities of the school system, that influences the variability of the output variable to the extent of 70%.Knowledge and careful consideration of these factors can help increase a school's effectiveness, which allows the students to achieve better results confirmed, certified we would say, by their Invalsi tests, only if such factors are successfully managed. It is, however, necessary to more deeply study and evaluate these results to find out how and to what extent stakeholders' motivation comes into play.

Keywords: performance; public schools; resources; system
Teachers’ organizational citizenship behavior: A causal relationship model
Authors: Prasertcharoensuk Thanomwan , Kanokorn Somprach , Keow Ngang Tang
Published: November 2017

This research aimed to examine the direct, indirect and overall influences as well as validate the appropriateness of the causal relationship model of teachers’ organizational citizenship behaviour under the Office of Khon Kaen Secondary Educational Service Area 25. A total of 300 teachers were selected as research samples utilizing multistage random sampling technique. A survey quantitative research design was employed using questionnaire as an instrument to collect data thus developed evident from theories. The instrument comprised of five sections including demographic factors, factors influencing organizational citizenship behaviour namely job satisfaction, organizational commitment and servant leadership and organizational citizenship behaviour. Data was analyzed by using the mPlus program. Results of the study indicated that causal relationship model of teachers’ organizational citizenship behaviour is appropriately fit in accordance with the statistic values ( χ2 = 76.461, χ 2 /df = 1.274, CFI = 0.994 , TLI = 0.990, SRMR = 0.027 and RMSEA = 0.030). In addition, result of the study revealed that all the three independent variables have significant direct influence toward organizational citizenship behaviour. Organizational commitment (β = 0.748) and servant leadership (β = 0.195) have positive, significant and direct influence but job satisfaction (β = -0.303) has negative, significant and direct influence on organizational citizenship behaviour at 0.01 level. School administrators should emphasize on servant leadership, organization commitment and job satisfaction in order to have overall influence on organizational citizenship behaviour. Keywords: Organizational citizenship behaviour, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, servant leadership,relationship model.
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Authors: Baskan Gulsun Atanur
Published: November 2017

Dear Readers,

 

It is the great honor for us to publish seventh volume, second issue of Contemporary Educational Researches Journal.

 

Contemporary Educational Researches Journal welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on educational issues. The journal is an international peer-refereed journal that promotes the researches in the field of contemporary teaching and learning approaches and theories. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to; the following major topics as they relate to: Active Learning, Administration of Education, Adult Education, Affective Learning, Classroom Assessment, Classroom Management, Classroom Teacher Education, Collaborative Learning, College and Higher Education, College and Higher Education, Constructivist Learning, Instructional Design, Learning and Teaching Research Methods, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Psychology, Lifelong Learning Strategies, Learning Skills, Vocational Education, Measurement and Evaluation in Education, New Learning Environments, Portfolio Assessment, Professional Development and School Administration.

 

The comparison of elementary teacher training policies in the United Kingdom and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, teacher candidatesâ€™ views on the use of concept cartoon in science and technology teaching courses, learner differences and language learning strategies, national values of students in Lithuania and development of the idea of an innovative school in Latvia topics have been included into this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2017 Volume.

 

A total number of fifteen (15) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication. We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.

 

Best regards,

 

Prof. Dr. Gulsun Atanur Baskan

 

Editor â€“ in Chief
Development of the idea of an innovative school in Latvia (case study)
Authors: Vidnere Gunta , Celma - Zida Daina , Lusena - Ezera Inese
Published: November 2017

This paper analyzes Latvian school experience within the Innovative School program organized by Microsoft Latvia. Aresearch has been done in one of the schools in Latvia, Kurzeme Region with the aim to find out the understanding andwillingness of teachers, students and parents to implement innovative school ideas at their school. The quantitative methodof data collection questionnaire has been used to do the research. The survey revealed that the focus in creating theinnovative school model should be on the improvement of teachers’ qualifications, their foreign language and informationtechnology skills; 47% of students’ parents consider it appropriate to introduce teaching of the third foreign language atelementary school to improve the learning content/curriculum.
Keywords: Innovative school, school of the future, essential guidelines for innovative school development.
Today’s artist identity as multicultural and hybrid identity
Authors: Emrali Refa
Published: November 2017

AbstractAfter modernism, the definition of a work of art and the manner in which art is being created has changed. Artists today, no longer being nourished by their cultures alone, not identified as ‘genius’ or considered to be highly talented. They take part in the new world with their multiple identities. Art, via circulations that exceed the borders of nation states, is being moved away from indigenous values and authentic innocence towards a globalized and monopolized world. Notably, the cold war coming to an end in the 1980s, demolition of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the opening of national borders and globalism which feeds on electronic communication, have been shaping the contemporary world into a new form. All of these factors contribute to the creation of new type of artist, with legitimized hybridity within art. The issue is not the identity itself, but how it is being represented. This is due to the risk of ghettoization, brought along by claiming a culture and identity for oneself. The hybrid identities confronting us are political strategies out to tear down stereotypes such as race, gender, ethnic origin and conventional way of thinking. There is currently an increase in the numbers of artists, who manage to fit a variety of cultures into their lives, reside in a cosmopolitan manner within multiple geographical locations and create in several countries at once. The art world, having been de-centered, away from the West; upon discovering artists from Africa, South America and Asia, and conveying them towards the globalized world, is at the same time harboring a problem of standardization and similitude. The leisure of traveling the earth can be an advantage for an artist; however the lack of having roots and the insecurity caused by a nomadic lifestyle can turn into a disadvantage.

Keywords:multicultural, hybrid identity, contemporary art.
Animal and bird motifs of Murshidabad’s Baluchari silk of India
Authors: Chaudhry Jyoti Bhasin
Published: November 2017

The present study was conducted to document the animals and birds motifs as design enrichment on Murshidabad’s Baluchari silk of India. The study emphasized that varied animals and birds motifs were used in Murshidabad’s Baluchari silk in order to beautify the fabric from past till present day. The documentation of motifs is very vital and it will assist as a guide to craftsmen, as they represent the mastermind of unique talent effortlessly synthesized from time to time to new cultural influences. Through documentation, this collective variety of animal and bird motifs used on Baluchari textiles will be accessible to designers, artisans, academician and students. It can also involve conserving a way of life and attitudes in addition to a set of techniques passed down through the generations.

Keywords: Baluchari, animals, birds’ motifs, design, documentation