bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE COMPARISON OF CORPORATE INCOME TAX IN LATVIA AND LITHUANIA
Authors: Ščeglova Jūlija , Mietule Iveta
Published: September 2019

Corporate income tax is one of the important taxes that provide revenues to the state budget. Article contains a comparison between Latvian and Lithuanian existing legislation relating to corporate income tax, studied differences between the tax rates, tax base, tax period and taxpayers. Were described differences that are related to the advance payment calculation, as well as created an example that shows how advance payments are calculated in Latvian and Lithuanian companies. As a result, it was found that there are several common features in the Latvian and Lithuanian legislation, with regard to corporate income tax, for example, the tax payers, taxation period, tax rate, the taxable amount. But there are several differences, such as the nuances of rates for non-residents, depending on the type of revenue, advance payment deadlines and other particularities of the calculation of the advance payments. Also differ corporate income tax payment deadlines. It was concluded that making advance payments in Lithuanian enterprises is more profitable, because it was calculated that at the same conditions, the amount of advances in Lithuania is lower than in Latvia.
PURCHASE AGREEMENT – FORM OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION
Authors: Gapševičiene Gunita
Published: September 2019

“Rights to property are an important element of human’s fundamental rights. They are determined not only by the national law and the constitution, but also in the international law.” Purchase agreement is one of the most widespread and the most important agreements. Concluding an agreement, satisfaction of economical needs is implemented – goods exchange, service provision, property transfer and other actions. In the last ten years, number of transactions with real estate property has considerably increased, at the same time violations with transactions of real estate property have also increased. The reason of violations of transactions with real estate property is incompetence and lack of information, as quite often people deal with property purchase and selling independently, without asking competent persons to close a transaction. The aim of the research is to study analysis of legislation acts that govern purchase deal realization is made in work; imperfections of current legislation are defined, as well as prepared offers in order to improve immovable property purchase deals realization governing legislation so that it could be possible to solve problems concerning immovable property purchase agreement conclusion and registration in Land Registry.
COMPETENCE OF NATIONAL POLICE IN FAMILY PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Authors: Magaziņa Marika
Published: September 2019

Domestic violence continues to be a global problem that kills and maims – physically, psychologically, sexually and economically. This problem is present in every country. Domestic violence is enshrined in the Civil Procedure Law of the Republic of Latvia, but there is no specific definition of domestic violence. The vast majority of victims of violence are women and children. Following sections of the Criminal Law of the Republic of Latvia are related to violence in general, not to domestic violence. There are no definitions of domestic/family violence in Latvian legislation. The purpose of this article: to identify problems which are connected with definition of the concept „domestic violence”, identifying procedural problems of its application, exploring the legal aspects of the legal action of national police officers in identifying domestic violence and identifying the most important problems.
Исследование связи типов школьной дезадаптации подростков с акцентуациями характера
Authors: Кузьмина Екатерина Сергеевна
Published: September 2019

В статье приведено описание исследования эмоционально-личностной сферы подростков, установлена связь между акцентуациями характера подростка и различными типами школьной дезадаптации.
Creating Competitive Advantage in the Turbulent Business Environment: Lesson Learned from Indonesia Telecommunication Industry
Authors: Nashiruddin Muhammad Imam
Published: September 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendapatkan gambaran mengenai keunggulan bersaing penyelenggara telekomunikasi dan mengeksplorasi bagaimana menciptakankeunggulan bersaing yang superior dalam lingkungan bisnis yang bergejolak.Penelitian melibatkan pimpinan unit bisnis penyelenggara telekomunikasi di Indonesia sebagai responden penelitian dengan metode descriptive survey dan explanatory survey menggunakan Partial Least Square-Path Modelling (PLS-PM). Dari analisis deskriptif, diperoleh bahwa keunggulan bersaing penyelenggara telekomunikasi di Indonesia termasuk dalam kategori baik dan lebih banyak dibangun melalui efisiensi produk, terutama efisiensi yang lebih tinggi dalam menghasilkan produk atau layanan.Namun demikian, hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kecepatan respon pasar memiliki kontribusi yang lebih dominan dalam menciptakan keunggulan bersaing yang superior pada lingkungan bisnis yang bergejolak. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, penyelenggara telekomunikasi di Indonesia perlu meningkatkan kemampuannya,terutama dalam menciptakan respon yang lebih cepat untuk memasuki pasar-pasar baru serta menghasilkan produk atau layanan dengan biaya yang lebih rendah. This study aims to describe the competitive advantage of the telecommunications provider and explore how to create a superior competitive advantage in the turbulent business environment. The study involved many leaders of business units of telecommunications operators in Indonesia as research respondents. The research uses descriptive survey and explanatory survey using Partial Least Square-Path Modeling (PLS-PM). From the descriptive analysis, it is found that the competitive advantage of telecommunications operators in Indonesia belongs to the excellent category, and was built more through product cost-efficiency, especially higher efficiency in producing products or services. However, the results of the study show that market responsiveness turned out to have a more dominant contribution in creating a superior competitive advantage in a turbulent business environment. Thus, the competitive advantage is still not optimal. To solve this problem, the telecommunications provider in Indonesia needs to increase the ability to quickly enter new markets and produce products or services at a lower cost.
Transversalización del eje medio ambiente en educación superior: el caso de la UACYTI-UAGro
Authors: Miranda Esteban Adriana , Guzman Ibarra Isabel , Rodriguez Alviso Columba , Beltrán Rosas Juana , Sampedro Rosas Maria Laura , Aparicio López Jose Luis
Published: September 2019

La transversalidad es una estrategia viable para fortalecer contenidos ambientales en el currículo y fomentar la responsabilidad social. En este sentido el artículo se orienta a diseñar un procedimiento metodológico

para transversalizar el eje medio ambiente en el plan de estudio de la carrera de Ciencias y Tecnologías de la

Información de la Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero (México). La metodología aborda cuatro fases: diagnóstico de la percepción de los docentes sobre saberes ambientales; diseño de una propuesta de formación; construcción de la competencia ambiental; y desarrollo de la propuesta metodológica. Entre los resultados destaca la baja integración de la competencia ambiental a la unidad de aprendizaje; la mayoría de docentes no sugiere la integración de competencias, pero muestran interés por contribuir en la formación de egresados ambientalmente responsables. Se concluye como el eje medio ambiental debe tiene ser integrado a los programas educativos; los docentes deben capacitarse para contribuir a formar profesionales con las competencias requeridas y actuar con responsabilidad social y ambiental.
PercepciÃ³n de violencia laboral y disfunciÃ³n familiar en mÃ©dicos residentes del Hospital BelÃ©n de Trujillo
Authors: Hidalgo Tunque Juan Pablo
Published: September 2019

La presente investigaciÃ³n determinÃ³ la relaciÃ³n entre la percepciÃ³n de violencia laboral y la presencia de disfunciÃ³n familiar en mÃ©dicos residentes del Hospital BelÃ©n de Trujillo durante el perÃ­odo julio 2016-julio 2017. Se desarrollÃ³ un estudio retrospectivo, correlacional con muestra de 51 residentes. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron la Encuesta sobre violencia en el sector salud, estudio de casos del paÃ­s elaborada por la OIT (OrganizaciÃ³n Internacional del Trabajo) para determinar la existencia y tipo de violencia laboral en la formaciÃ³n del residente de medicina y el Test de percepciÃ³n de funcionamiento familiar (FF-SIL) que indica el grado de disfunciÃ³n familiar. Para establecer la relaciÃ³n dependiente de las variables se aplicÃ³ la prueba de Chi-cuadrado de Pearson; siendo estas de escala nominal se complementa el Coeficiente de Cramer V con resultado de 0.399 que permitiÃ³ concluir la moderada asociaciÃ³n entre las variables estudiadas.
Perfil clí­nico epidemiológico de hernia incisional, post laparotomía, Hospital Regional Docente de Trujillo
Authors: Roldán Silva Diego Alfredo
Published: September 2019

La patología herniaria es actualmente punto de atención en los ámbitos académicos y hospitalarios, por su impacto en frecuencia como por las repercusiones que presentan los pacientes. El presente estudio ha tenido como objetivo determinar el perfil clínico-epidemiológico de hernia incisional, post laparotomía, de pacientes del Hospital Regional Docente de Trujillo, 2006-2016, con 189 pacientes, y la selección de la muestra tuvo carácter censal, realizando una investigación descriptiva retrospectiva. Para la recolección de datos se usó una ficha, que obtuvo información de las historias clínicas de pacientes y de la base de datos del hospital, procesando la información a través de cuadros estadísticos; la investigación demostró que la prevalencia de hernia incisional es de 0.012%, la tasa de letalidad fue de 0%, la mayor frecuencia de esta enfermedad se encontró en pacientes mayores de 61(38.10%), el 70.90% de pacientes son del sexo femenino, la mayoría de pacientes son procedentes de la costa, 123 (65.08%). Dentro de los factores de riesgo, encontramos como el más frecuente a la obesidad en un 93.49% de pacientes, las características clínicas de hernia incisional fueron dolor, tumor y protrusión en cicatriz post laparotomía en el 100% de casos, de los cuales el 98.94% fueron tratados con hernioplastía con implante de malla.
Students' Understanding of Bullying: Implications for Social Work Education and Practice
Authors: Williford Anne , Depaolis Kathryn J.
Published: September 2019

Social workers are expected to address a range of adverse and traumatic experiences among youths. One common, adverse experience is exposure to bullying. However, the degree to which schools of social work address bullying and thus prepare students to effectively intervene has yet to be investigated. Using a sample of 146 BSW students, the purpose of the present study was to describe students' exposure to content specific to traditional and cyberbullying and their general knowledge and perceptions of these issues and to explore students' reported self-efficacy to intervene and their preparedness to address bullying in their practice with youths and their families. Results revealed several notable trends. Overall, students reported little exposure to bullying-related content and only moderate levels of self-efficacy and preparedness to intervene. Implications for baccalaureate social work education are discussed in the context of enhancing bullying-related content, including exposure to efficacious prevention and intervention strategies.
Interprofessional Education for Social Work Students: Findings From a Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Hovland Cynthia A. , Whitford Maureen , Niederriter Joan
Published: September 2019

This exploratory study aids understanding of the experiences of baccalaureate social work students participating in an interprofessional (IP) simulation and how the simulation would inform their future practice. This study used a nonrandom purposive sample of 32 undergraduate social work students from one midwestern university who attended one of three Team STEPPS seminar training days offered during three semesters. Postseminar surveys were completed, and conventional content analysis was used to analyze data. Three themes emerged regarding the first research question of understanding students' experiences in an IP environment: (1) benefits of IP collaboration, (2) social work as a big part of the puzzle, and (3) real-life learning. Three themes emerged regarding the second research question of these students' future practice: (1) communication, (2) self-confidence, and (3) knowledge gained. The results reveal the value of participation in IP simulation activities for undergraduate social work students and support the need for continued development and implementation of such activity.
Medicinal Marijuana: A Promising Potential Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Authors: Rai Gurvir , Thakker Anokhee , Patel Hasti
Published: September 2019

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder in mammals which is characterized by the repeated collapse of the upper airway. It is a known cause of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and, in some cases, death. OSA is commonly treated by medical devices and surgeries. Although effective, these treatments are associated with unwanted side-effects and further complications. In recent years, the role of medicinal marijuana has grown as a potential treatment for sleep disorders. Further research must be conducted to determine the efficacy and safety of cannabis as a treatment for OSA.
HIV in pregnancy: a 9 year study of the seroprevalence, sociodemographic factors and pregnancy outcomes of seropositive women at a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Authors: Fonseca Michelle N. , Mehta Nishita A.
Published: September 2019

Background: HIV can cause considerable morbidity and mortality in those affected. An effective PPTCT programme helps in reducing the spread of HIV by vertical transmission and improving the life of the women and her baby.Methods: A retrospective study was done at a tertiary care hospital, including pregnant women registered and delivered at the hospital during a period of 9 years from January 2010 to December 2018. Pretest counseling, HIV testing, Post-test counseling were done and antiretroviral prophylaxis given as per the NACP guidelines. Sociodemographic characteristics, obstetric and maternal-foetal outcome of seropositive women and efficacy of PPTCT services were analyzed.Results: Out of the 58,205 antenatal mothers included, 55,256 (94.93%) accepted HIV testing. 171 of these tested positive (0.31%). 70 spouses of the 171 seropositive women tested positive, 53 tested negative and 48 did not undergo the HIV test. Majority of seropositive women were primigravidas; housewives from urban areas, from low income and educational background and with no history of any contraceptive use. 7.6% had an MTP, 1.75% a spontaneous abortion and 0.58% an ectopic pregnancy. Of the 154 births, 35.71% underwent caesarean sections. There were 96.7% live births in our study and the perinatal mortality rate was 5.19%. After 2013, all mother-baby pairs were given ARV prophylaxis.Conclusions: Utilization of PPTCT services has increased through the years, decreasing the vertical transmission and seroprevalence rate. Increasing the acceptance rates of HIV testing, both by patients and partners may further help in curbing the spread of this condition.
c-Met overexpression in breast cancer with positive axillary lymph node
Authors: Hasanah Huswatun , Masadah Rina , Nelwan Berti J. , Achmad Djumadi , Miskad Upik A. , Rahawarin Halidah , Zainuddin Andi A.
Published: September 2019

Background: Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in the world and is the most epidemic cancer in women, with approximately 1.67 million cases. Metastasis of tumor cells to other organs is a major cause of the increasing trend of mortality in breast cancer. This study aims to analyze the expression of c-Met associated with metastasis to axillary lymph nodes in invasive breast cancer.Method: The research was conducted at the Laboratory of Anatomical Pathology of Hasanuddin University Hospital. Stratified sampling was performed from January 2014 - January 2019. Immunohistochemical staining technique was applied upon 66 collected samples, followed by evaluating the c-Met expression score in invasive breast cancer group with positive and negative lymph node status.Result: c-Met overexpression was found among the invasive breast cancer incidence with lymph node metastasis. Among 50 cases with c-Met overexpression (c-Met positive), 40 cases (80%) of invasive breast cancer with lymph node metastasis were identified, while 10 cases (20%) were found in invasive breast cancer without metastasis to lymph nodes. On 16 cases with negative c-Met, 3 cases (18.8%) were found in invasive breast cancer with lymph node metastasis, and 13 cases (81.3%) in invasive breast cancer without metastasis to the lymph nodes. The statistical test results indicated a significant correlation between c-Met expression scores and metastasis to axillary lymph nodes in invasive breast cancer (p <0.001).Conclusion: As one of biomarkers, c-Met overexpression plays a vital role in the treatment of patients with invasive breast cancer to predict patient outcomes and to determine modalities. It is possible to apply c-Met overexpression to investigate aggressiveness of metastatic tumor cells in the future.
Calf circumference to detect low birth weight babies: a comparative study
Authors: Kokku Pradheep Kumar , Singh Himabindu , Kotha Rakesh , Jadhavo Arjun , Maddireddi Alimelu , Cherukuri Nirmala , Anjum Sadiqua , Tadury Apoorva
Published: September 2019

Background: In developing countries 15 per cent of infants weigh less than 2,500 grams at birth .It is not possible to provide expensive weighing scales to the community members and families due to logistic (carrying a heavy scale) and operational (inability of Trained Birth Attenders to read) problems. Therefore it is essential to find out an alternative method for the estimation of birth weight. Almost 60 per cent of newborns in developing countries are not weighed. Which can lead to an underestimation of the incidence of low birth weight. That’s why  we done  present study  to know the simple indicators to detect low birth weight babies. Aim of this study to compare calf circumference with other Low birth weight indicators as a reliable predictor of low birth weight babies.Methods: It is a cross-sectional study done during period 2018 January to 2018 October done at Niloufer Hospital Hyderabad. Statistical analysis is done using SPSS (version 17) statistical software. For comparison Pearson's Correlation coefficients used.Results: The best correlation was observed with both calf circumference (r=0.818) and head circumference (r=0.744) for identifying babies with birth weight <2 kg. For babies with birth weight <2.5 kg, calf circumference had the highest order of correlation (r = 0.986) followed closely by head circumference (r=0.886).Conclusion: In the absence of a weighing machine, simple measurements like calf circumference is the best indicator in identifying low birth weight babies (<2.5kg) at birth.
Observational study to assess demographic, clinical profile and outcome of acute kidney injury due to acute gastroenteritis during monsoon season
Authors: Pajai Atim E. , Mehta Kalpana S. , Bhurke Sandip P. , Shirkande Abhishek K. , Pagar Sham , Pradhan Rohan U.
Published: September 2019

Background: Worldwide incidence and causes of acute kidney injury (AKI) are variable and even more in developed and developing countries. At least 80% of AKI in tropics is community acquired. Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a common problem in developing countries. Present study concentrates on AGE as cause of AKI during monsoon period. It presents in epidemic proportion during monsoon and is preventable with timely intervention.Methods: The study was carried out prospectively in tertiary care hospital in Mumbai during monsoon season of 2012 and 2013. AKI was staged as per AKIN criteria. Patients were treated for primary disease and AKI, initially conservatively and dialysis if indicated. Patients were followed during the hospital stay.Results: Two hundred and thirty patients had AKI due to infectious disease during monsoon. Incidence of AKI due to diarrhea was 23%, and affecting males predominantly in 4th decade. Diarrhea and vomiting were the most common presenting complaints. 32% patients required dialysis. Mortality rate was 3.8%.Conclusions: AKI secondary to AGE is common in tropics. Treatment of primary disease and hemodynamic optimization at the earliest helps to prevent AKI. Presents with less severe AKI and has better outcome. Multiorgan involvement and need for supportive lifesaving therapies were risk factors for AKI.
Estudio de caso sobre la formación de lectores críticos mediante textos literarios en la Educación Primaria
Authors: Álvarez-Álvarez Carmen , Pascual-Díez Julián
Published: September 2019

Se plantea la importancia de desarrollar en los centros escolares estrategias didácticas innovadoras que contribuyan al desarrollo de la competencia lectora y el hábito lector desde los primeros años. En este marco, se realiza un estudio de caso de un club de lectura escolar orientado a desarrollar el gusto por la lectura y el espíritu crítico del alumnado. Se aplicó una metodología de investigación-acción que permitió categorizar formas de pensamiento crítico en la infancia a partir de las ideas clave expuestas por los niños y niñas pertenecientes al club de lectura. El estudio de caso revela las posibilidades y límites del diálogo reflexivo como método de trabajo para garantizar la formación de lectores críticos. La investigación concluye destacando la relevancia de que los centros educativos desarrollen prácticas innovadoras en materia de animación a la lectura: las políticas educativas lo exigen y la realidad demuestra que es posible conseguirlo.
Теневой рынок труда России
Authors: Абдуллина Ильмира Руслановна , Щеглов Вадим Юрьевич
Published: September 2019

В статье рассматривается теневой рынок труда. В статье также приведено понятие теневой экономики. Проведен анализ сложившейся в последние годы ситуации на теневом рынке труда в России. Определены направления решения проблемы теневого рынке труда в России.
Подготовка предложений по определению границ продовольственной безопасности г. Санкт-Петербурга по основным видам продукции с учетом импортозамещения
Authors: Кислощаев Павел Андреевич , Прежебыльская Екатерина Альбертовна
Published: September 2019

В данной работе проведен анализ продовольственного обеспечения г. Санкт-Петербург. Определены наиболее устойчивые товарные рынки. Подготовлены предложения по определению границ продовольственной безопасности г. Санкт-Петербурга по основным видам продукции с учетом импортозамещения. Выявлены основные критерии достижения безопасных границ продовольственной безопасности города.
The Conceptual Foundations of the Modern Idea of Government in the British Eighteenth Century: A Distributional Concept Analysis
Authors: de Bolla Peter , Jones Ewan , Nulty Paul , Recchia Gabriel , Regan John
Published: September 2019

This essay sets out a new method for the history of ideas. Using a mixed approach combining computer assisted reading methods with more traditional close reading, the essay tracks the evolution of a set of terms over the eighteenth century that have become central to how we think about government in particular and political concepts in general. The essay is offered as an example of how data mining very large digital archives allows us to see trends and patterns that are invisible at the granular level of human scale reading, and it proposes that these largescale observations can both complement and complicate our hitherto analogue histories of ideas. The findings of this mixed approach indicate that ‘despotism’ functioned as a type of gate in an electronic circuit, sometimes allowing the connection to liberty and government and on others blocking those connections. Most significantly ‘despotism’ is shown to be an essential ingredient in the conceptual foundations of a theory of rights, liberty and government in the period and that this structure underpins contemporary theories of government.
Dysphagia in Patients with Neck Dissections
Authors: Mihaylova Zornitsa
Published: September 2019

A common complication in patients with malignancies in the maxillofacial and cervical area is the impaired swallowing, due to the progress of the neoplasm or as a result of the treatment applied. Operative methods for the management of malignancies in the maxillofacial and cervical areas may damage anatomical structures, therefore causing swallowing disorders.

The purpose of the present study is to determine the degree of involvement of the swallow function depending on the volume of surgery - neck dissection.

Methods: SSQ (Sydney Swallowing Questionnaire) tool was used to assess the presence of dysphagia in operated patients, as well as an impaired swallowing function. The results obtained were analyzed by SPSS Vers23.0.        

Results. Prospectively longitudinal study included 68 patients (25 women and 43 men) at mean age of 61.18 years (SD - 13.66). The reliability of the SSQ tool is assessed via Cronbach's coefficient alpha α = 0.871, and the validity of the sample is calculated using the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Measure of Sampling Adequacy (KMO coefficient) - 0.857. In the postoperative period, no significant difference in dysphagia was found in terms of the volume of surgery - neck dissection.

            Conclusion. The type and the volume of neck dissection has no effect on the postoperative speech disorders and swallowing.
Verrucous carcinoma: a clinical case report and a review of treatment methods
Authors: Dzhenkov Samuil , Stanimirov Pavel
Published: September 2019

Verrucous carcinoma (VC) is a rare pathological finding. The etiology of the disease remains unclear. Smoking, alcohol consumption, human papilloma virus (HPV), poor oral hygiene are considered the main etiologic factors. It affects people at the age between 50 and 80-year-old with a slight male prevalence. Once developed, the tumor grows slowly and might be wrongly taken as a benign neoplasm. However, it can be locally destructive and invasive. The most effective method of treatment is a total surgical removal of the tumor. In the following we present a clinical case report of a 46-year-old female with VC.
Controle de escurecimento enzimático em chips de yacon
Authors: Martinez Rebelo Andrey , Zeni Casali Elaine , Bertoldi Fabiano Cleber
Published: September 2019

Preservar as características organolépticas de alimentos minimamente processados tem sido um desafio. Com vistas à produção de chips de yacon de qualidade comercial, testou-se descascamento de túberas por escarificação ou por choque térmico e descascamento químico. Empregou-se suco de limão-cravo (Citrus limonium), ácido ascórbico e cítrico mimetizando a concentração destes no suco de limão, como antioxidante contra o escurecimento enzimático oxidativo dos chips. O fatiamento foi com fatiador elétrico e a secagem por meio de ar forçado a 45-50 ºC. As fatias originadas do beneficiado por choque térmico, descascamento químico e imersão por 10 minutos em solução contendo suco de limão-cravo forneceram chips de melhor aspecto visual, por não apresentar escurecimento durante todo o processo. O suco de limão-cravo pode ser empregado como antioxidante na preservação das características visuais de chips de túberas de yacon tratadas por choque térmico e descascamento químico, graças ao ácido cítrico nele contido. Palavras-chave: Ácido cítrico. Antioxidação. Escurecimento enzimático. Polymnia sonchifolia.
Krezowie herbu Przeginia – genealogia rodu
Authors: Anusik Zbigniew
Published: September 2019

Przedmiotem badań podjętych przez Autora są dzieje rodu Krezów herbu Przeginia od końca XIV do XVII w. Była to średnioszlachecka rodzina małopolska, która największe znaczenie osiągnęła w pierwszej połowie XVI w. Losy rodu Krezów przyciągały uwagę badaczy głównie z tego powodu, że jeden z jego przedstawicieli – Mikołaj ożenił się z Anną Szafrańcówną z Pieskowej Skały, naturalną wnuczką króla Zygmunta I Starego. W żyłach potomków tej pary płynęła więc królewska krew. Pomimo tego zainteresowania, o dziejach tego rodu wiedziano dotąd niewiele. Autor skupił swoją uwagę na poszukiwaniach źródłowych, które umożliwiły mu opracowanie pełnej genealogii badanego rodu. W prezentowanym tu tekście udało się rozstrzygnąć niemal wszystkie kwestie, które pozostawały dotychczas nieznane. Autor ustalił, kim były żony dwóch najbardziej czynnych na forum publicznym prawnuków Zygmunta Starego, czyli Jana i Marcina Krezów. Udowodnił, że przypisywana dotąd Janowi córka Urszula była w istocie jego bratanicą. Odnalazł źródła, z których wynika, że drugi ze wspomnianych braci –Marcin pozostawił po sobie pięciu synów i pięć córek. Sprostował wreszcie szereg własnych pomyłek, wprowadzonych do obiegu naukowego w jego tekście poświęconym polskim potomkom Zygmunta Starego i Katarzyny Telniczanki.
Elementos Finitos para o Dimensionamento de uma Viga Perfil “I” Utilizada em um Pórtico Móvel
Authors: Vieira Diego F. , Coelho Rogério C. , Dias Márcio J. , Neto Almiro M. S. , Fontes Wesley A.
Published: September 2019

A agilidade e a confiabilidade, requeridas nos projetos de produtos e serviços, têm demandado o uso de tecnologias que favoreçam a confiabilidade dos resultados, minimizando o tempo gasto na confecção de protótipos. Tendo em vista tal necessidade, o uso da tecnologia CAE vem sendo cada vez mais difundido e utilizado. Este artigo tem como objetivo o estudo comparativo entre os dados obtidos pelo método de dimensionamento teórico e os dados obtidos nas simulações computacionais via MEF no dimensionamento de uma viga perfil I a ser aplicada em um pórtico móvel. Para esse fim, foram calculados o módulo de resistência a flexão, momento máximo e a tensão admissível, o que permitiu a determinação do módulo de resistência a flexão e, com base nesses dados, foram selecionados dois perfis com possível aplicação, e posteriormente realizadas simulações via MEF em um software específico. Os resultados obtidos via MEF mostraram-se efetivos na comparação entre os perfis estudados, possibilitando a escolha do perfil com menor peso linear, consequentemente gerando uma otimização dos custos do projeto. Ainda, os resultados obtidos, a partir da simulação, foram compatíveis com os valores teóricos estudados. Desta forma, o MEF mostrou-se aplicável na validação e no desenvolvimento de projetos mecânicos.
Determinants of innovative social entrepreneurship
Authors: Martínez Velázquez Nayeli , Dutrénit Bielous Gabriela
Published: September 2019

Innovative social entrepreneurship (ISE) is a topic of recent interest in research. The knowledge of the determinants of ISE and the characteristics of the innovations created by them is still limited. Therefore, the present document aims to contribute to this knowledge; specifically, it explores the determinants of the innovative behavior of ISE, during its process of creation and growth, and discusses the nature of such innovations (type, novelty, scope and impact) created throughout that process. Based on a case study of a paradigmatic Mexican social organization, we argue that these determinants are divided into: internal (characteristics of the individual entrepreneur and model/strategy of the organization); and external (context/environment). These determinants are causally associated with different stages of the abovementioned process and with certain attributes of the innovations developed. In addition, it is suggested that ISE innovation has a strong intangible and non-technological component, mainly in business model innovations, but also in its operating model (based on social inclusion).
Formação continuada como subsídio à gestão ambiental
Authors: Camargo Renan Pinton de , Piranha Joseli Maria
Published: September 2019

A formação continuada de gestores públicos das pastas de meio ambiente é observada como um recurso educacional essencial à melhor gestão do território local, sobretudo nos municípios, que tem como competência desenvolver uma estrutura técnica apropriada à tal atribuição. A legislação estadual que dispõe sobre a restauração ecológica de ambientes degradados é entendida como uma normatização coerente com a atual necessidade de proteção e conservação de recursos naturais, especialmente na-queles que tem relação com o recurso florestal. Nesse contexto, foi desenvolvido um curso de formação continuada como sub-sídio técnico à gestão ambiental de oito municípios paulista, tendo como foco tal dispositivo legal. O estudo, que teve como elemento empírico o curso, utilizou-se da pesquisa-ação como metodologia investigativa.Notou-se que a formação continuada é necessária e se faz um recurso subsidiário à atuação do gestor ambiental no âmbito do poder público local. Entretanto, fatores institucionais de ordem político-administrativa, refletidos também no comportamento dos gestores ambientais, transparecem impeditivos à utilização potencial do conhecimento como ferramenta à melhoria da qualidade ambiental no território local.
Business and Human Rights Concerns in the Indonesian Textile Industry
Authors: Prihandono Iman , Religi Fajri Hayu
Published: September 2019

Indonesia is the tenth largest textile exporter in the world. The textile industry has long been the major industry to absorb labour force in the country. The textile industry substantially contributes to the national economic growth by employing 3.58 million workers, or 21.2 per cent of the total labour force in the manufacturing industry. The textile business has been growing over the previous decade. Based on the Bank of Indonesia report, this industry significantly contributes to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Indonesia. The contribution increased from Rp96.3trillion (US$7billion) in 2010 to Rp139.4trillion (US$10.2billion) in 2015. However, the textile industry in Indonesia does not only positively contribute to the country’s economic growth, it also creates negative impacts, such as environmental issues. As will be explained further, these environmental impacts include environmental damage caused to the Citarum River and Sukoharjo. The textile industry’s contribution to pollution is also high at a global level. Among the G20 countries, Indonesia is ranked 2nd for the highest levels of water pollution caused by the textile industry with 29.25 per cent, slightly below Turkey (32.21 per cent). Even though most of the international brands, such as GAP, H&M and Inditex, have already adopted human rights standards and policies, there are still many cases that show the failure of these companies to uphold human rights. For this reason, the implementation of international standards is needed to achieve a more sustainable textile industry. This article discusses business and human rights concerns in relation to the Indonesian textile industry. It addresses several environmental issues caused by the textile industry, discusses human rights standards and policies in the textile industry, and finally shows possible ways of implementing such international standards (i.e. Eco Label and the Bangladesh Accord) in Indonesia.
International Sustainability Self-Regulatory CSR Certification Standards and the Challenges of Embedding Them in the RMG Production Processes in Bangladesh
Authors: Ashadujjaman Md.
Published: September 2019

Since the Rana Plaza tragedy in 2013, the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry, the most vital role-playing sector in the Bangladeshi economy, has faced many challenges, including labour unrest, image crisis, and pressure from local and international stakeholders to ensure worker safety. The tragic incident in 2013 prompted many initiatives for rehabilitation, the amendment of labour laws, the agreement on treaties for factory inspection, etc. As a consequence, national and international compliance bodies were set up to ensure a safe working environment in the RMG production sector in Bangladesh, such as The Accord, The Alliance, WRAP, BSCI, FLA, ETI, SAI, Sedex, etc. Furthermore, most advanced factories adopted their sustainability self-regulatory sets of norms to ensure a better working environment. Although these local and international compliance initiatives triggered notable changes in the sector, to the working environment and the worker safety, in particular, a major challenge arose for the producing factories to simultaneously comply with all the codes of conducts of the different compliance bodies. This study will present an overview of the most common practices required by the different codes of conducts in the Bangladeshi RMG sector and demonstrate how the different standardization organizations challenge the overall compliance in the RMG production processes in Bangladesh. An analysis of these challenges will also be given, finally leading to a list of eight key points that need to be solved by the producers to deal with the current problems in the industry.
Sustainability Challenges of Fast Fashion: Environmental and Social Impacts of Cotton Growing and the Ready-Made Garment Industry in Turkey
Authors: Oral Elif
Published: September 2019

Turkey is one of the main actors of the global ready-made garment manufacturing industry both as a crucial country for organic and conventional cotton cultivation and as an exporter of yarn, fabric, textile, and RMG. Being a developing country, Turkey benefits from agricultural and industrial activities as they create employment opportunities and boost the national economy and development. On the other hand, Turkey also struggles to cope with the costs of this economic growth, such as the adverse impacts on the environment and human rights. In fact, except for certain legal loopholes, Turkish labour law and relevant legislation on environmental protection are mostly harmonised with the EU standards. Therefore, the main problems, such as unregistered foremanship, unregistered employment, informal workshops, and undeclared subcontracting seem to stem from the loose enforcement of these laws due to the deficiencies in the legal system in general. Other reasons that prove to create challenges for an effective implementation and enforcement of laws include: firstly, social realities, such as an increase in population, as a result of the high birth rates, rural-urban migration, and refugee influx, which is followed by high unemployment rates; secondly, economic constraints, such as a competitive labour market, market economy, and expensive eco-friendly technology; and, finally, structural obstacles, such as the lack of advanced irrigation systems and drainage canals, all of which are examined in this study in relation to cotton cultivation and the RMG industry.
Cotton Plantations in India: The Environmental and Social Challenges
Authors: Sahay Arun
Published: September 2019

Cotton, one of the principal cash crops of India, contributes significantly to the country’s economy and foreign exchange earnings. Approximately 60 million people depend on cotton production and related industries for their livelihoods. Although India has the largest cotton plantation area, in terms of yield, it is far behind. Even though cotton occupies only five percent of India’s total cultivable land, approximately 50 percent of pesticides used in India are consumed by the cotton cultivation, causing environmental pollution and health hazard. The use of nitrogen-based fertilizers further increases the problem. Many social issues such as child labor, women labor, extremely small landholdings and unviable livelihoods are associated with cotton plantations. Recently, due to the norms set up by the textile importing countries, these issues have assumed great importance. This article, after giving a brief introduction to the cotton plantation sector in India, will deal with the environmental and social challenges of the cotton plantations.
Towards a Hermeneutics of Pathetic Dots : Finding the Gap Between Law and Reality
Authors: Jansen Bart
Published: September 2019

Jansen outlines the methodology of the brainstorm session concerning the findings of the various studies presented at the SMART conference in November 2017. The central questions at the conference focused on how the behaviour of producers of cotton, fabric, and ready-made garments, can be changed in favour of environmental and social sustainability. Jansen provides an interpretation of the Pathetic Dot Theory, designed by Lessig, who assigns an important role to law. In this contribution Jansen presents an approach that can be used to find out in which ways legal means can be applied to achieve an ideal relationship between men and nature
Seramiğe Dönüşen Organik Nesneler: Teknik ve Sanatsal Örnekler
Authors: YILMAZ Seyhan
Published: September 2019

Günümüzde seramik malzemeyi bir ifade aracı olarak kullanan çağdaş sanatçılar, eserlerinin

plastik diline katkı sağlamak için çeşitli sır, şekillendirme ve pişirim alternatifleri denemektedirler.

Burada ele alınacak şekillendirme alternatiflerinden biri de sanatçıların kumaş, dantel, ip, bitkisel

ürünler, doğal ve yapay süngerler gibi çeşitli organik nesneleri döküm çamuru içine daldırıp

çıkararak şekillendirmesidir. Bu teknikle seçilen nesneler üzerinden hem doku hem de form elde

edilmektedir. Bu makalede seramik formu ve bünyesi olarak kullanılan nesnelerin seramiğe nasıl

dönüştüğü, nesnelerin nasıl şekillendirildiği araştırılacaktır. Araştırma yönteminde, söz konusu

tekniği uygulayan ulusal ve uluslararası sanatçıların eserleri ele alınacak, seçilen nesne üzerinden

tekniğin plastik dili incelenecektir.

Sonuç olarak sanatçıların; eserlerini diğer bilinen şekillendirme yöntemlerinden farklı olarak

oluşturdukları, bu tekniğin şekillendirme yöntemlerine katkı sağladığı anlaşılmıştır. Teknikte,

kullanılan nesnelerin seçimi sanatçının tercihine bağlı olduğu görülmüştür. Seramik sanatı

açısından ortaya çıkan eserlerin çoğunlukla seramiğin plastik diline katkı sağladığı söylenebilir.

Bu teknikle elle şekillendirilmeyecek kadar orijinal dokuları da elde etme olanağı bulunmaktadır. 
External Field-Controlled Ablation: Magnetic Fields
Authors: Maksimovic Jovan , Ng Soon Hock , Katkus Tomas , Cowie Bruce C. C. , Juodkazis Saulius
Published: September 2019

Laser ablation of silicon under an external applied magnetic field with different orientations was investigated in respect to the scanning direction and polarisation of the laser beam, by observation of the ablation patterns and debris deposition. Ultra-short ∼230 fs laser pulses of 1030 nm wavelengths were used in the single and multi-pulse irradiation modes. Ablation with an externally applied magnetic B-field (B ≈ 0.1 T) is shown to strongly affect debris formation. The mechanism of surface plasmon polariton (SPP) wave can explain the ablated periodic patterns observed with alignment along the magnetic field lines.
Major Depression in Children with β-Thalassemia Major is Strongly Associated with the Number of Blood Transfusions, Iron Overload and Increased Levels of Interleukin-1β
Authors: Al-Hakeim Hussein Kadhem , Najm Asawer Hassan , Al-Aldujaili Arafat Hussein , Maes Michael
Published: September 2019

Beta-thalassemia major (β-TM) patients are treated with repeated blood transfusions, which may cause iron overload (IO), which in turn may induce immune aberrations. Patients with β-TM have an increased risk of major depressive disorder (MDD). The aims of the present study are to examine whether repeated blood transfusions, IO and immune-inflammatory responses are associated with MDD in children (6-12 years) with β-TM. The Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI), iron status (serum iron, ferritin, transferrin, TS%) and serum levels of CCL11, IL-1β, IL-10, and TNF-α were measured in β-TM with (n=54) and without (n=57) MDD and in healthy children (n=55). The results show that MDD in β-TM is associated with a greater number of blood transfusions, increased IO and IL-1β levels. Partial Least Squares path analysis shows that 68.8% of the variance in the CDI score is explained by the number of blood transfusions, IO, and increased levels of IL-1β and TNF-α. The latter two cytokines partly mediate the effects of IO on the CDI score, while the effects of blood transfusions on the CDI score are partly mediated by IO and the path from IO to immune activation. IO is also associated with increased IL-10 and lower CCL11 levels but these alterations are not significantly associated with MDD. In conclusion, blood transfusions may be causally related to MDD in β-TM children and their effects are in part mediated by increased IO and the consequent immune-inflammatory response. The results suggest that not only IO and its consequences including inflammation and ferroptosis, but also other factors related to the number of transfusions may cause MDD including psychosocial stressors. Current treatment modalities with folic acid and vitamin C are insufficient to attenuate IO and immune-inflammatory responses and to prevent MDD is children with β-TM undergoing blood transfusions.
Application of Local Gauge Theories to Fluid Mechanics
Authors: Merz Thomas
Published: September 2019

The problem of fluid dynamics can be greatly simplified if, for every point in space, the strain-rate tensor is diagonalized. This tensor is introduced into the Navier-Stokes equations via material law and divergence of the stress tensor. This article shows that local SO(3)xU(1) gauge fields can be used to locally diagonalize the diffusion components of the strain-rate tensor. The gauge fields resulting from the connection can be interpreted as convection components of the flow, they show properties of quasiparticles and can be interpreted as elementary vortices. Thus, the proposed approach not only offers new insights for the solution and situative simplification of the Navier-Stokes equations, it also uncovers hidden symmetries within the flow convection, allowing - depending on boundary conditions - further interpretation.
Comparison of Water Resource Policies between Brazil and Italy
Authors: Pasqualetto Antonio , Lo Presti Diego , Rovai Massimo , Muro Jr Aldo
Published: September 2019

The growing need for water has pressured society and governments to focus more on preservation, planning and management of this natural resource, in which is fundamental to ecosystems and especially to humans. In this sense, the goal of this study was to analyze the national policy of water resources in Brazil and Italy, figuring out aspects that could promote its improvement, aiming at the preservation of water sources, guaranteeing satisfactory quantity and quality. They were carried out in 2019 by the environmental agencies of both countries, listing the main disciplinary regulations. The results show that although they are countries with different realities, they resemble similarities in managerial aspects of water resources, with legislation addressing qualitative and quantitative aspects of water, with guiding principles, instruments and actions aimed at the defence of this natural resource.