bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PROFESSIONALLY IMPORTANT QUALITIES OF PERSONALITY: SOCIAL AND PEDAGOGICAL DISCOURSE
Authors: Hossein M.
Published: May 2019

Based on theoretical and methodological background and contemporary research, the essence and content of the concept of 'professionally significant personal qualities' are essential for the acquisition of special knowledge, skills and abilities, in order to achieve efficiency in professional activity, because preparation of a modern successful specialist is impossible without proper training and mastering knowledge and skills of both fundamental and applied nature; the assimilation of universal moral principles and norms; proper level of moral culture and professionally significant qualities; independent orientation in non-standard situations; the ability to solve effectively certain issues in the professional field and modern society.

It is substantiated that professionally significant qualities characterize abilities, belong organically to their structure, develop in the process of learning, professional activity, socialization. Summing up the various views of scientists, the notion of 'professionally meaningful personality qualities' and their role in self-realization of the personality in the socio-cultural space are defined. The list of necessary professionally relevant qualities is proposed to be developed taking into account the specifics of each individual organization and each individual position, in accordance with the specifics of the company's activities and corporate culture (organizations, institutions, enterprises, etc.).
PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE IN SCHOOL
Authors: Chuiko O.
Published: May 2019

The article presents an analysis of the research conducted among students of the faculty of psychology. The purpose is to study the place and role of the psychological service of the school (school psychologist) in the overall process of educational socialization of yesterday's schoolchildren. The study involved 123 students. The geography of the schools where the respondents studied were extremely wide – from Kyiv to the small village of Novosilki (Kyiv, Poltava, Odessa, Khmelnytsky, Vinnytsia, Chernigov, Kropivnitsky, Cherkasy, Lugansk, Sumy, Belaya Tserkov, Kalush, Kremenchuk, Mariupol, Yanchenko-Podilsky, Ostrog, Pokrovsk, Hrebinka, Chervonograd, Zelenodolsk, Melnitsa-Podilsky, Terka and others). They were offered a questionnaire containing 10 questions, as well as a projective picture. The results show that the school psychologist takes most of the time to test (without legalizing goals and testing results). Often meetings with a psychologist are related to the issue of professional orientation, the choice of profession, diagnosis of professional abilities. The term "consultation" is not actually mentioned by the students. In 10.4 % of respondents, negative emotions associated with a psychologist have been preserved, in particular, it indicates unprofessional actions: violation of confidentiality, moral pressure, humiliation against classmates. Lack of real interaction between students and a psychologist, more often it is formal. The students noticed that the psychologist had never had contact with parents, and 5 persons received professional out-of-school psychological assistance. Among the functions that were not specific to the psychologist was the replacement of the lessons of other teachers, the organization of holidays, or even in general. The psychologist at school has no autonomy, the subject of activity is "dissolved" in pedagogical activity, the functions and role that he performs negatively affects his professional identity. The obtained results give grounds to assert the necessity Modernization of the system of school psychological service taking into account transformational changes in the school environment today.
POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH IN A PROCESS OF REHABILITATAION
Authors: Tokhtamysh O.
Published: May 2019

This topic is particularly relevant in the context of combat operations in eastern Ukraine against the occupation of the country, where members of the combined forces operation in each day are in a situation threatening the life and risk of getting a military psychological trauma.

The article considers the elements and conditions of post-traumatic growth in the context of the rehabilitation process and the social promotion of human development after a traumatic event. The phenomenon of post-traumatic growth can transform the concept of rehabilitation into a term that can be labeled as "proabilitation". The forms of social and rehabilitation support in terms of creating conditions for post-traumatic growth and their effectiveness are explored. The theoretical and applied models with resource elements of the rehabilitation process and post-traumatic growth process are analyzed.

It is noted that the traditional model of posttraumatic growth pay attention to the process of rumination and getting control over it and ignores one of the basic symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder, such as uncontrolled visual images (flash backs).

The two-component concept of post-traumatic growth, which may be «illusory» or «adaptive», can also be presented as a «compensatory» or «healing» type with regard to the presence or absence of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms after reaching post-traumatic growth.

Posttraumatic growth occurs in several domains and can be depending on the type of traumatic event experienced, the individual reactions and the psychological qualities of the person. This process is not such that it automatically eliminates the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, the same, rejecting the need for psychotherapeutic and psychosocial care and focusing only on post-traumatic growth can be a false strategy for those who have experienced a traumatic event. Consequently, the phenomenon of post-traumatic growth can be regarded as a powerful resource factor for the rehabilitation process, in particular, as a motivational component of psychosocial assistance.
A SIGNIFICANT THREAT TO OTHER INTERESTS AS A CRITERION FOR SUBSTANTIAL HARM AT CRIMINAL LAW
Authors: Lomonovskis Jurijs
Published: May 2019

The aim of the article “A significant threat to other interests as a criterion for substantial harm at criminal law” is to examine the problems of understanding the concept of “substantial harm” in criminal law; to analyse whether the “significant threat to other interests” component of substantial harm is properly understood in practice. The lack of understanding of the concept determines the topicality of the article. To reach the goal of the article, such tasks are solved: 1. to consider the historical development of a law framework of “substantial harm”; 2. to get acquainted with the types of substantial harm in criminal law; 3. to compare the court practice with the basic legal doctrine; 4. to make a statement about the content of the concept of “significant threat to other interests” both in the framework of basic and qualifying criminal offenses. The article consists of 5 parts: introduction, understanding concept of other interests protected by law, connection of other interests protected by law with the direct object of the criminal offense, threat of other interests protected by law as qualifying attribute, conclusions. The novelty of the article is related to the lack of research into substantial harm problems in criminal law. The conclusions of the article are about court practice does not correspond to the basic of legal doctrine. In the conclusion of the article, the author expresses the thesis for basic composition of criminal offense: substantially harmed interests are those in the direct object of the criminal offense; as well as those included in additional objects, if specifically designated by the legislator. Regarding the determination of interests in qualifying composition of a criminal offense, the author of the article expresses the following http://dx.doi.org/10.17770/acj.v4i85.3673 thesis: substantial harm as a characteristic of the composition of a qualified criminal offense indicates the threat of an additional object of a criminal offense.
Evaluation of trigger tool method for adverse drug reaction reporting by nursing staff at a tertiary care teaching hospital
Authors: Menat Urmila J. , Desai Chetna K. , Shah Megha K. , Shah Asha N.
Published: May 2019

Background: To sensitize nurses about Trigger Tool Method (TTM) and to evaluate the impact of TTM on adverse drug event (ADE) reporting by nurses at a tertiary care teaching hospital in India.Methods: This was prospective, interventional, single center study conducted among nursing health professionals of Civil Hospital Ahmedabad (CHA) posted in Medicine Department. They were sensitized about ADE reporting, pharmacovigilance, methods of ADRs reporting and details about TTM. Also, a list of 17 triggers was prepared by the investigator and given to nurses. They were educated to report ADEs using TTM. At the initiation and end of study, questionnaires were given to evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice of ADR reporting among participant nurses. All triggers and ADEs reported were analyzed in terms of association between them, effectiveness of trigger in detecting an ADR and in terms of Positive Predictive Value (PPV). Reported ADRs were also assessed for causality, severity and preventability.Results: A total 758 patients were admitted during the study period in the respective medicine department. List of 17 triggers consists of 9 drug triggers (DT), 1 laboratory trigger (LT) and 7 patient triggers (PT). Of these 17 triggers, 14 triggers were identified by nurses. These 14 triggers were noticed 130 times. These included DT (100 times), LT (0 times) and PT (30 times). Of the various triggers observed, 7 DT and 4 PT were related to ADRs. Hence, 11 triggers (64.70%) were positive (related to ADRs), out of 17 total triggers under evaluation. 21 ADRs were observed using TTM by nurses.Conclusions: The TTM helps to detect and report ADRs by nurses. Educational interventions about TTM help in better detection and reporting of ADRs.
Synovial sarcoma presenting as subcutaneous swelling: a rare presentation
Authors: Kalwaniya Dheer S. , Bajwa Jaspreet S.
Published: May 2019

Synovial sarcoma unlike its name is not originating from synovial cells. It accounts for approximately 10% of all soft tissue sarcomas with main predilection for extremities.We present here a case of synovial sarcoma of subcutaneous origin of knee joint which is rarest of presentations and early diagnosis is associated with lower risk of metastasis and hence better prognosis.
Ordering Disability. How Can Modernity Theory Inform Disability History?
Authors: van Trigt Paul
Published: May 2019

What are the advantages and disadvantages of applying modernity theory to ‘disability history’? Giving voice to people with disabilities, disability history aims to show how disability is a part of broader, complex power relations in society. The article discusses several possible approaches. The framework of modernity and eugenics developed by Zygmunt Bauman is shown to be too one-sided for disability history. Ulrich Beck’s modernity theory proves to be more useful. Actor Network Theory (ANT), and in particular the theory developed by Annemarie Mol, offers the most sophisticated approach to disability history. ANT enables disability historians not only to give voice to people with disabilities, but also to approach disability as existing in multiple ways. This allows scholars to take into account seriously criticism of the influential, so-called ‘social model’ of disability.
Effects of coronary endarterectomy on postoperative early results in long segment coronary artery disease
Authors: GÜVENÇ Orhan , GÖNCÜ Mehmet Tuğrul , ENGİN Mesut , ÇAYIR Mustafa Çağdaş , ÖZYAZICIOĞLU Ahmet Fatih
Published: May 2019

Objectives:
Main
goal of coronary bypass surgery is complete revascularization. In some coronary
endarterectomy applied patient groups, complete revascularization is
inevitable. In this study, it was aimed to reveal factors affecting early
mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing coronary endarterectomy. Methods: Retrospective
records of preoperative, operative, and postoperative data of 98 patients
undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with coronary endarterectomy
between January 1, 2012, and October 30, 2016, were reviewed. Results: A
total of 113 endarterectomies were performed in different coronary arteries. Of
the patients, 22 (22.4%) were female and 76 (77.6%) were male. The mean of ages
was 60.4 ± 9.9 (range; 36-81 years). A positive inotropic requirement was
required in 68 (69.1%) patients and intra-aortic balloon pump was required for
23 (23.4%) patients. Mortality was observed in 10 patients (10.2%).
Peroperative myocardial infarction was observed in 17 (17.3%) patients.
Mortality rate was significantly higher in patients whose left ventricular
ejection fraction was 30 or less and who had a higher risk in EuroSCORE (p < 0.001). When compared with the
other vessels, mortality ratewas found to be higher for left anterior
descending coronary artery endarterectomy (p
= 0.038). Mortality in female patients undergoing endarterectomy was higher
than male patients (p = 0.023).

Conclusions: Mortality
and morbidity are higher in patients undergoing coronary endarterectomy when
compared to conventional CABG operations. However, it is a method that can be
applied by considering certain risk factors.
О ТЕХНОЛОГИИ ВЫЯВЛЕНИЯ УЧАСТКОВ ТРУБОПРОВОДОВ С ИЗГИБНЫМИ НАПРЯЖЕНИЯМИ ПРИ ПЕРЕСЕЧЕНИИ ИМИ ГЕОДИНАМИЧЕСКИХ ЗОН
Authors: Аскаров Роберт Марагимович , Китаев Сергей Владимирович , Исламов Ильдар Магзумович
Published: May 2019

Актуальность. Внутри Земли происходят термоядерные реакции, вызывающие перемещение земной поверхности. В областях сдвига тектонических плит – геодинамических зонах – происходит изменение положения подземных магистральных трубопроводов. В свою очередь изменение положения магистрального трубопровода приводит к изменению его напряженно-деформированного состояния. После активации разломов начинается движение блоков. Вначале они движутся медленно, затем темп движения возрастает, при этом в зону риска попадают трубопроводы, находящиеся в условиях длительной эксплуатации, поэтому вопрос контроля напряженно-деформированного состояния трубопроводов на пересечениях с геодинамическими зонами является актуальным. Цель: разработать и внедрить технологию выявления участков трубопроводов при их пересечении с геодинамическими зонами, предусматривающую определение потенциально опасных участков, оценку напряженно-деформированного состояния трубы. Объекты: области прохождения магистральных трубопроводов по территории Республики Башкортостан на пересечениях с геодинамическими зонами. Методы: анализ результатов внутритрубной дефектоскопии с измерением радиусов изгиба трубопроводов, выявление потенциально-опасных участков, аналитический расчет напряженно-деформированного состояния трубопроводов. Результаты. Изложена технология выявления участков трубопроводов с изгибными напряжениями при их пересечении с геодинамическими зонами. Технология предусматривает определение фактического положения магистрального трубопровода, непосредственное измерение радиуса изгиба. Располагая данными по участкам трубопроводов с ненормативными радиусами изгиба 500D и менее из отчетов по внутритрубной дефектоскопии, предлагается выявлять потенциально опасные участки, а повторный пропуск внутритрубных дефектоскопов каждые 2–3 года позволит оценивать динамику изменения радиусов изгиба, а также выявлять активные геодинамические зоны.
СИСТЕМНЫЙ АНАЛИЗ И ГИПОТЕЗА ФИЗИЧЕСКОЙ КАРТИНЫ ПРОЦЕССА ОЧИСТКИ ПОГРУЖНОГО ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ СКВАЖИН С ПРИМЕНЕНИЕМ МОДЕРНИЗИРОВАННОГО ОБРАТНОГО КЛАПАНА
Authors: Азеев Александр Александрович , Булчаев Нурди Джамалайлович , Безверхая Елена Владимировна
Published: May 2019

Актуальность. Анализ технических средств и методов борьбы с пескопроявлениями дает основание предполагать наличие значительных резервов повышения их эффективности. В частности, установлено, что большинство методов снижения влияния механических примесей на работу насосного оборудования в настоящее время либо не решают проблему кардинально, либо не носят долговременного характера. Гидродинамическая очистка погружного оборудования, несмотря на свою эффективность, невозможна без проведения спускоподъемных операций. Альтернативой этого способа являются устройства клапанного типа. Однако их применение сдерживается из-за того, что не решен вопрос подбора оптимальных конструктивных параметров данных устройств. В связи с вышеизложенным есть необходимость проведения соответствующих теоретических исследований. Цель: провести системный анализ и предложить гипотезу физической картины процесса очистки погружного оборудования скважин с применением модернизированного обратного клапана. Методы: системный анализ процесса очистки погружного оборудования скважин. Результаты. Системный анализ работы очистных установок клапанного типа показывает, что из всех элементов внутренней структуры наибольшее число связей имеют параметры специального очистного оборудования. Следовательно, дальнейшее изучение рассматриваемой системы связано с выделением соответствующей подсистемы, определяющей только процесс очистки, а также с выяснением физической картины этого процесса. Предложена гипотеза физической картины процесса очистки, учитывая которую, можно заметить, что в подсистеме «Условия эксплуатации – конструктивные и технологические параметры клапана – производительность» в большей степени реализуется основное назначение всей системы. Выделение этой подсистемы отдельно позволило в общем виде найти взаимосвязь производительности процесса очистки и основных элементов внутренней структуры этого процесса. Практическая польза найденной взаимосвязи заключается в возможности обоснованного поиска оптимальных конструктивных параметров установки клапанного типа и скорости очистного потока через нее, в зависимости от основных факторов.
ИНТЕГРАЦИЯ ПРОЦЕССА КАТЕГОРИЗАЦИИ ЭЛЕКРОХИМИЧЕСКИХ НАКОПИТЕЛЕЙ ЭНЕРГИИ В ЗАДАЧУ ОПТИМИЗАЦИИ СОСТАВА ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ АВТОНОМНЫХ ЭНЕРГЕТИЧЕСКИХ КОМПЛЕКСОВ, ИСПОЛЬЗУЮЩИХ ВОЗОБНОВЛЯЕМЫЕ ИСТОЧНИКИ ЭНЕРГИИ
Authors: Карамов Дмитрий Николаевич
Published: May 2019

Актуальность работы обусловлена необходимостью повышения точности решения задачи оптимизации состава оборудования автономных энергетических комплексов, использующих возобновляемые источники и накопители энергии Цель: продемонстрировать возможность интеграции процесса категоризации электрохимических накопителей энергии в задачу оптимизации состава оборудования автономных энергетических комплексов, использующих возобновляемые источники и накопители энергии; выявить ряд закономерностей, влияющих на процесс категоризации электрохимических накопителей энергии, с последующим обобщением и детальным анализом полученной информации. Методы. Представленная методика последовательно выстроена на положениях теории систем с использованием общеизвестных математических моделей, позволяющих моделировать основные режимные параметры автономных систем электроснабжения с возобновляемыми источниками и электрохимическими накопителями энергии. Используются актинометрические, ветроэнергетические и многие другие природно-климатические показатели, полученные в результате обработки многолетних метеорологических рядов, зафиксированных на метеостанциях Ном, Кодиак, Адак (штат Аляска, США). Результаты. Предложена методика интеграции процесса категоризации электрохимических накопителей энергии в задачу оптимизации состава оборудования автономных систем электроснабжения, использующих возобновляемые источники и накопители энергии. Представлены результаты исследования трех автономных энергетических комплексов, использующих возобновляемые источники и накопители энергии. По итогам исследования были получены результаты, характеризующие зависимость между составом генерирующего оборудования и суммарной установленной емкостью аккумулирующего звена. Проведен детальный анализ полученных результатов с соответствующими выводами, визуализацией и заключениями о степени их достоверности и возможности использования в оптимизационных исследованиях автономных энергетических комплексов, использующих возобновляемые источники и накопители энергии.
АЛГОРИТМ АВТОМАТИЗИРОВАННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПРОЦЕССОМ ДЕСУБЛИМАЦИИ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ГЕКСАФТОРИДА УРАНА
Authors: Николаев Александр Валерьевич , Криницын Николай Станиславович , Дядик Валерий Феодосиевич
Published: May 2019

Актуальность исследования обусловлена требованием к равномерному заполнению товарным гексафторидом урана транспортных емкостей и принятием решения о прекращении наполнения ёмкости по степени её объёмного заполнения. Указанное требование может быть достигнуто вводом в эксплуатацию автоматизированной системы управления аппаратом десублимации. Цель: разработка алгоритма расчёта интервала захолаживания трубчатки аппарата десублимации, обеспечивающего накопление заданной толщины слоя десублимата в автоматизированном режиме. Объект: аппарат десублимации производства гексафторида урана. Методы: математическое моделирование технологических процессов; проведение полных факторных экспериментов на математической модели; регрессионный анализ; статистический анализ; производственные эксперименты на аппарате десублимации производства ГФУ. Результаты. Для реализации системы стабилизации заданной толщины слоя десублимата на охлаждаемом элементе в качестве управляющего воздействия используется длительность интервала захолаживания. Для проведения вычислительных экспериментов и нахождения аналитической зависимости расчёта длительности интервала захолаживания используется математическая модель аппарата десублимации, описывающая протекающие в нём теплообменные и массообменные процессы. Адекватность модели подтверждена сравнением результатов математического моделирования и производственных данных. Вывод об адекватности модели сделан по величине приведённой среднеквадратичной погрешности предсказания моделью производственных данных. В результате полного факторного эксперимента на разработанной математической модели получено уравнение расчёта интервала захолаживания. Уравнение позволяет исходя из значений регистрируемых на производстве технологических переменных рассчитывать необходимую длительность интервала
Supplementation and optimization of ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome powder in growing rabbit diets
Authors: Ogbuewu I. P. , Mbajiorgu C. A.
Published: May 2019

The responses of growing rabbits to varying levels of ginger rhizome powder (GP) supplementation were investigated. 72 growing rabbits were divided in 4 groups with each group replicated thrice. Rabbits in each group received commercial diet supplemented with GP at a rate of 0 g (T1), 5 g (T2), 10 g (T3) or 15 g/kg feed (T4) in a completely randomized design for 12 weeks. Quadratic regression equation was used to determine GP supplementation for optimum production variables. Results indicated that rabbits on diet T4 gained weight with lesser feed intake (FI), whereas rabbits on diet T2 had the best feed to gain ratio. Rabbits on diets T2 and T3 recorded higher (p less than 0.05) glucose levels compared to those on the other two diets. Higher (p less than 0.05) cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDLP) and low-density lipoprotein (LDLP) were recorded for rabbits on diet T4 compared to those on diet T1. Rabbits on diet T1 had (p less than 0.05) lower potassium level than rabbits on diets T2 and T4. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) level was lowest for rabbits on diet T3, which differed (p less than 0.05) significantly from rabbits on the other three diets. The results indicated that GP supplementation at 2.601, 2.826, 2.047, 0.148, 0.774, 0.792, 0.266, 1.363 and 2.443 g/kg feed supported the optimum live weight, FI, glucose, cholesterol, triglyceride, HDLP, LDLP, potassium and ALP level, respectively in growing rabbits. The above-mentioned findings indicate that GP supplementation on rabbit diets enhanced production variables.
Population dynamics of the green tiger prawn, Penaeus semisulcatus de Haan, 1844 in the Saudi coast of the Arabian Gulf
Authors: Alrashada Y. N. , Tharwat A. , Boqursain A.
Published: May 2019

The present study examines the population dynamics of the green tiger prawn, Penaeus semisulcatus, in western Arabian Gulf. Monthly length-frequency samples were collected from Dareen port, between May 2013 and April 2014. Maximum carapace lengths recorded were 38 and 36.67 mm for males and females respectively. The growth analysis using von Bertalanffy model showed different growth patterns between males (CL¥= 51.50 mm; k = 1.77 yr-1) and females (CL¥ = 62 mm; k = 1.10 yr-1). Total mortality was also found to differ between the two genders with 4.65 yr-1 for males and 3.37 yr-1 for females. Estimates of natural mortality of males and females were 2.12 yr-1 and 1.47 yr-1 respectively. In all, the results found herein were consistent with the few published studies on the life history of Penaeus semisulcatus in the Arabian Gulf
Effect of supplementing Moringa oleifera essential oils on milk quality and fatty acid profile in dairy sheep
Authors: Selmi H. , Bahri A. , Ferchichi A. , Rouissi H.
Published: May 2019

The effect of Moringa oleifera essential oils supplementation on milk quality and fatty acid profile was studied in Sicilo-sarde sheep. Twenty-four Sicilo-Sarde ewes were divided into three homogeneous groups (8 animals per group): the control (C), O-M1 and O-M2 groups. The control group (C) received a basal diet of oats hay with complementation to the reason of 500 g/ewe/day of concentrate feed. While, ewes of the experimental batches (O-M1 and O-M2) received further to the basal diet and concentrate, 0.3 ml and 0.6 ml of Moringa oleifera essential oil (EO), respectively. The performance of the milk has been assigned (P less than 0.01) by the incorporation of essential oils (EO) of Moringa oleifera and the dose. The Fat content was significantly high (P less than 0.01) in favor of the group O-M2, while the protein content was statistically comparable (P>0.05) for the three groups. The concentration of urea nitrogen of the milk has been affected by the presence and the dose of EO of Moringa oleifera (P less than 0.01) in favor of the control group. Milk saturated fatty acids decreases (P less than 0.01) with the dose of EO, while PUFA, CLA and UFA/SFA were higher for the group (O-M2) (P less than 0.01). The supplementation of the essential oils of Moringa oleifera has improved milk production and quality of Sicilo-Sarde ewes during lactation period.
Effects of fermented potato protein supplementation in drinking water on growth performance, carcass characteristics, small intestinal morphology and expression of IGF-1 and GHR genes in the liver of broiler chickens
Authors: Lertpimonpan S. , Rakangthong C. , Bunchasak C. , Loongyai W.
Published: May 2019

We investigated the effects of fermented potato protein (FPP), supplied through drinking water, on growth performance of broiler chickens. A total of 288 male broiler chickens were divided into two groups: a control group and an experimental group supplemented with 0.01% FPP in drinking water. The FPP group had a significantly higher BWG and ADG (P less than 0.01) and significantly improved FCR (Pless than 0.05). The percentage of breast was significantly higher (P less than 0.05) in fermented potato protein (FPP) group. The FPP group had an increased villus height (P less than 0.05) in duodenum and jejunum. Expression of IGF-1 gene in the liver was significantly higher in the FPP group than in the control group (P less than 0.05), whereas GHR gene expression did not differ between the groups at 37 days. This study suggests that FPP supplementation in drinking water improves growth performance of broiler chickens by stimulating IGF-1 gene expression in the liver and improving the intestinal morphology.
Characterisation of KiSS1R gene and Non genetic factors affecting reproductive traits in Indian goats
Authors: Sahoo Siddhant Sekhar , Mishra Chinmoy , Mohanty Stuti Tanaya , Kaushik Rakesh , Rout P. K. , Singh M. K. , Dass Gopal , Sethy Kamdev , Behera Kumaresh , Dige M. S.
Published: May 2019

This study was undertaken to explore the genetic polymorphism in the KiSS1R (GPR54) gene from 80 Black Bengal, 50 Ganjam and 20 Raighar goat. Each of the sampled goats was recorded for its reproductive traits. The genomic DNA was isolated from the collected blood samples. The target 3’ UTR comprising of 246 bp fragment of KiSS1R gene was successfully amplified using the specific primer. Amplified samples were subjected for HRM analysis followed by sequencing. The nucleotide sequence alignment with the retrieved DNA sequence from NCBI BLAST confirmed absence of polymorphic pattern in KiSS1R gene in 3’ UTR. However, in the studied populations breed had significant effect on littersize, kidding interval and age at sexual maturity. It was found that age at sexual maturity and kidding interval were the highest in Ganjam goat population as compared to Raighar and Black Bengal goat population. Litter size was found highest in Black Bengal goat.
Histomorphological and scanning electron microscopic studies on tongue of Emu (Dromaius Novaehollandiae)
Authors: Uppal Varinder , Bansal Neelam , Gupta Anuradha , Pathak Devendra
Published: May 2019

The present research was conducted on the tongue of eight dead emu birds (both male and female) collected from poultry farm of GADVASU, Ludhiana to investigate its histological and scanning electron microscopic details. The tissue pieces of tongue were processed for light and scanning electron microscopic studies. The lingual surfaces were lined by stratified squamous non keratinized epithelium. Tongue consisted of connective tissue, mucus glands, blood vessels, Herbst corpuscles, lingual skeleton and striated muscles. SEM indicated desquamating and non-desquamating epithelial cells along with microplicae were observed. Microvilli were very few. The area of papillae was devoid of any glandular openings.
Accessing drop in milk production in cattle due to cold climate and subsequent nutrient amelioration in temperate Kashmir
Authors: Aarif Ovais , Pampori Z. A. , Hasin Dilruba , Sheikh Aasif A , Sheikh Irfan A. , Bhat Irfan A. , Parra J. D.
Published: May 2019

The preliminary study to quantify the drop in milk production in cattle due to cold climate and subsequent nutritional amelioration in temperate Kashmir where the temperature in the winter months ranges from -4 to 10 0C was conducted at Mountain Live stock Research Institute (MLRI), SKUAST-Kashmir and in various dairy farms in the vicinity. In the treatment group, the animals were provided with 150 grams of jaggery and 200 grams of crushed fenugreek daily in addition to normal feeding schedule. The data regarding milk yield and associated parameters were compared between winter (December to February) and spring (March to May) months. The milk yield was recorded daily for 15 days and then presented as an average. The average milk yield in treatment group (6.41±0.53 kg) was significantly (p than 0.05) higher as compared to control group (4.48±0.21 kg) in the winter months. Similarly, the milk yield in the spring months was higher in treatment group (9.12±0.22 kg) as compared to control group (8.68±0.23 kg) but the difference was statistically non-significant. No significant changes were observed in milk composition in winter and spring months in both control and treatment groups. The overall milk production in the treatment group (7.76±0.49 kg) was significantly (p than 0.05) higher in comparison to control (6.58±0.39 kg). Prolactin was higher in treatment group in both winter and spring months but the difference was significant (p than 0.05) in winter months (7.20±0.38 and 5.67±0.13 ng/ml) only. Similarly, growth hormone in treatment group (5.53±0.16 ng/ml) was significantly higher as compared to control group (3.34±0.16 ng/ml) in winter months. Cortisol concentration was significantly (p than 0.05) higher in control group (33.04±0.27 ng/ml) as compared to treatment group (24.33±1.84 ng/ml) in winter months.
Genetic divergence analysis in cluster bean [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.]
Authors: Remzeena A. , Anitha P. , Muhamed Sameer
Published: May 2019

Thirty cluster bean genotypes collected from NBPGR Regional Station, Jodhpur was assessed to estimate the genetic divergence using Mahalanobis D2 analysis. The genotypes exhibited wide variability for all the characters studied. Thirty genotypes were grouped into V clusters. Cluster I consisted the maximum number of genotypes (12) followed by cluster II with 10 and cluster IV with 6 genotypes. Cluster III and V had only one genotype each. Intra cluster distance was maximum in cluster I with 12 genotypes indicating the high intra cluster diversity and inter cluster distance was highest between cluster V and cluster III (D2=174782.9) followed by cluster II and V (D2=115239.7), cluster III and IV (D2=78577.82), cluster I and V (D2 = 69202.2), cluster II and IV (D2 =41433.2). Mean number of branches, number of pod clusters/plant, number of pods/plant and pod yield/plant was highest for cluster V. Pod length, pod girth and pod weight were maximum in cluster III. Cluster IV and I was earliest to attain 50% flowering, days to first fruit set. Cluster III and II took minimum days for first harvest. Traits that contributed to divergence were pod yield/plant, days to 50% flowering and days to first fruit set. Hence while designing a crop improvement programme, parents for hybridization may be selected based on the inter cluster distance, mean performance of different traits and contribution of traits to divergence.
Determination of actual evapotranspiration for summer clusterbean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) using mini-lysimeters in hot arid zone of India
Authors: Meena H. M. , Singh R. K. , Burman U.
Published: May 2019

A field experiment was conducted for three consecutive years 2015-17 during the summer season at the experiment farm of ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur to determine the actual evapotranspiration of clusterbean [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.] using mini-lysimeter by imposing different levels of irrigation based on cumulative pan evaporation (CPE) 50 mm irrigation at 100, 80, 60 and 40% of CPE. Three year averaged actual crop ET was observed 686, 554, 454 and 340 mm under 100, 80, 60 and 40 % irrigation levels, respectively. The highest crop ET was recorded under 100% followed by 80, 60 and 40 % irrigation levels. However, maximum water productivity (0.35 kg m-3) at 80% irrigation level, while the lowest (0.21 kg m-3) was observed at 40% irrigation level.The results also indicated that to achieve maximum water productivity, crop ET would need to be at least 554 mm and the crop can save 19.2% (132 mm) of water with a compromise in yield reduction by 10.4% (225 kg).
Influence of soil application of organic manures and foliar spray of organic nutrients on resultant seed quality in Kabuli chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) varieties
Authors: Shinde Pavan , Hunje Ravi
Published: May 2019

An experiment was conducted to study the influence of soil application of organic manures and foliar spray of organic nutrients on resultant seed quality in Kabuli chickpea varieties. The experiment was carried at Seed Quality and Research Laboratory, Seed Unit (National Seed Project), University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad during rabi of 2015-16 and 2016-17. Seed quality parameters were significantly influenced among varieties and organic amendment treatments. BG1105 (V1) recorded significantly higher seed quality parameters as compared to MNK-1 (V2), While among the treatments, application of 100 % organics equivalent to RDP [50 % Farm yard manure (FYM) and 50 % Vermicompost] + Foliar application of Panchagavya @ 3 % at flowering and 15 Days after flowering (T2) recorded significantly higher seed quality parameters as compared to all other treatments and control. This treatment can be used to improve seed quality attributes in kabuli chickpea varieties.
Genome-wide identification and characterization of the Phenylalanine Ammonia-lyase (PAL) gene family in Medicago truncatula
Authors: Ren Wei , Wang Yingzhe , Xu Ankai , Zhao Yunge
Published: May 2019

Phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) catalyzes the rate-limiting step of phenylpropanoid biosynthesis in plants and supplies precursors for a variety of secondary metabolites, such as flavonoids, lignins and stilbenes. The first draft of the full Medicago truncatula genome assembly has been released. However it is observed that, the PAL gene family from Medicago truncatula (MtPAL genes) has not been characterized in detail. In this study, a comprehensive analysis of the Medicago truncatula PAL gene family is presented, including chromosomal locations, phylogenetic analyses, gene structures, three-dimensional (3D) structures and expression patterns. Six Medicago truncatula PAL genes that encode PAL proteins were identified in the Medicago truncatula genome. It was shown that MtPAL genes are distributed on four chromosomes. Dynamic expression patterns of MtPAL genes were observed in different tissues and abiotic stresses, suggesting that MtPAL genes may play important roles in the regulation of development and stress responses in Medicago truncatula.
Isozyme analysis of genetic variability and population structure of Lathyrus sativus L. germplasm
Authors: Sammour R. H. , Mustafa A-E. , El-Sheikh M.- , Alatar A. A. , Taher W.
Published: May 2019

This work aimed at exploring the genetic variability, population structure and relationships of Lathyrus sativus L. germplasm using isozyme analysis. The data of isozyme analysis revealed 12 putative polymorphic loci of a total 33 alleles, indicating that studied accessions express good allelic richness and had an apparent rate of allogamy. The mean average of the expected heterozygosity (0.483) was more than the mean average of the observed heterozygosity (0.449) suggesting an apparent rate of allogamy taking place in Lathyrus sativus L. The average of total heterozygosity (HT) and intra-accessional genetic diversity (HS) were 0.559 and 0.428 respectively indicating that majority of genetic diversity was intra-accessional. The low levels and non-significant of genetic diversity among accessions (DST = 0.190, X2 = 62.59, p = 0.029) were probably indicative of occurrence of several gene flows. The coefficient of gene differentiation (GST) showed significant variation, suggesting the heterogonous distribution of L. sativus accessions among different geographic regions. The mean average of FST was 0.327, suggesting the occurrence of random mating system for the studied accessions and reflecting adaptation to strong environmental dissimilarities. Cluster analysis based on isozyme data suggested that the environment had no influence on the genetic diversity and confirmed that Lathyrus sativus L. had a polyphyletic origin.
Influence of alfalfa seed belts on yield component and seed yield in mainland China - A review
Authors: Zhang Wenxu , Liang Li , Zhang Xiping , Chen Jing , Wang Hui , Mao Peisheng
Published: May 2019

Alfalfa is widely cultivated, and the seed yield differs in different regions due to the climate environment and so on in China. In order to obtain higher yield, alfalfa seed production must choose the most suitable area. Therefore, according to the geographical and climatic conditions, the alfalfa seed production area can be divided into four belts: Hexi Corridor belt, Hetao Plainbelt, the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains belt and the Hotanbelt in mainland China. Under different cultivation measures, the seed yield of four alfalfa seed production zones, varied in the range of 360-1833 kg/hm2, 234.96-1560.1kg/hm2, 179.10-1197.33 kg/hm2, 225-300 kg/hm2, respectively. These different cultivation measures can provide theoretical guidance for alfalfa seed production in different production zones.
The analysis of structure of train and car traffic volume destined for russian ports of the Gulf of Finland
Authors: Rybin Petr , Yershikov Nikolay , Komovkina Natalya , Putilina Darya
Published: May 2019

Objective: To study the trafﬁc ﬂows arriving at and departing from the main port stations which service the ports of the Gulf of Finland, including: Luzhskaya, Avtovo and Noviy Port in the period of maximum operation – January and February of 2015 and 2016. To analyze the inﬂuence of the daily volume of train trafﬁc and the routing level on the required arrangement of tracks and lay-out of port stations (PS). Me- thods: Statistical data analysis was applied. Results: The hypothesis for applicability of γ-distribution for arrival frequency modeling of train arrival at PS was checked. The applicability of γ-distribution for arrival frequency modeling of train departure from PS was proved. Practical importance: Applicability and ro- bustness of generalized γ-distribution frequency function in theoretical calculations and in the construction of PS simulation model was justiﬁed, making it possible to adequately determine its required arrangement of tracks.
The problem of inner valence morphemes: the experience of multiparadigm research
Authors: Buzelo Anna S.
Published: May 2019

It is proved that the imperative of modern linguistic science is a multiparadigmatic approach in the study of existing facts of language and speech, which is manifested in the priority of three basic principles: explanatoriness, anthropocentrism and functionalism. During this study we found that the complexity of approaches in research provides objectivity and completeness of knowledge about the phenomena under study and allows to solve urgent problems. In this regard, we made an attempt to show the ways of studying the problem of inner valence of morphemes in various areas of modern linguistics (on the material of newspaper discourse neologisms). Attention is paid to the solution of the problem of valence in the direction of sociolinguistics, which allows to establish the non-linguistic causes of the emergence of new words and explore through the neologisms the space of the language functioning outside its autochthonous territory. We analyze body of neolexical item in author card index records and its wordbuilding processes in the discourse activity of Russian-speaking mass media of Kazakhstan, allows us to conclude that extra-linguistic factors causing the birth of new categories include the politicization of society, the adoption of western economic system, the rapid technical development.
ANTI-DENGUE TYPE 2 VIRUS ACTIVITIES OF ZINC (II) COMPLEX COMPOUNDS WITH 2-(2,4 -DIHYDROXYPHENYL)-3,5,7-TRIHYDROXYCROMEN-4-ONE LIGANDS IN VERO CELLS
Authors: Sucipto Teguh Hari , Setyawati Harsasi , Churrotin Siti , Amarullah Ilham Harlan , Sumarsih Sri , Wardhani Puspa , Aryati Aryati , Soegijanto Soegeng
Published: May 2019

Dengue virus (DENV) is a disease that is transmitted through Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, and is spread in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Now, dengue or antiviral vaccines for humans do not yet exist, but there are great efforts to achieve this goal. Complex compounds are reported to fungicidal, bactericidal and antiviral activity. Antiviral activity against DENV is an important alternative to the characterization and development of drugs candidate. The purpose of this study was to study zinc(II) compounds with 2-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxycromen-4-one ligand on DENV-2 replication in Vero cells. Vero cell lines (African green monkey kidney) was used in this study, maintained and propagated in Minimum Essential Eagle Medium containing 10% fetal bovine serum at 37°C in 5% CO2. The activity of dengue virus was carried out by enzyme-immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method and CellTiter96® Non-Radioactive Proliferation. The value of activity inhibition (IC50) of complex compounds with variations of mol metal: ligand 1:2, 1:3, and 1:4 against dengue virus type 2 (DENV2) was 2.44 μg/ml, 2.75 μg/ml, respectively and 2.00 μg/ml, also the toxicity value (CC50) of complex compounds with variation mol metal: ligand 1:4 for Vero cells is 3.59 μg/ml. The results of this study were indicate that these properties have been shown to inhibit anti-dengue type 2 virus (DENV-2), but are also toxic in Vero cells. Including previous study about complex compound interaction with dengue virus type 2 activity, Zn(II) more reactive compound then Cu(II), and Co(II). The comparison with Cu(II) complex compound, it has been revealed that Co(II) and Zn(II) is more toxic, was found to be nontoxic to human erythrocyte cells even at a concentration of 500 μg/ml.
La evaluación del desempeño docente en la educación superior
Authors: Gómez López Luis F. , Valdés María G.
Published: May 2019

El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar una revisión crítica de las maneras en que se tiende a evaluar el desempeño de los docentes universitarios. Por lo general, las instituciones enuncian propósitos de la evaluación que suelen no coincidir con lo que se evalúa y con el uso que se hace de los resultados. Se incluye la revisión de distintos modelos de evaluación Para mostrar los desfases entre objetivos y prácticas, es decir, la pobre relación de lo que se hace, con el modelo del declarado. Se tiende a enunciar que el objetivo de la evaluación está centrado en la mejora continua. Uno de los instrumentos más utilizados es el cuestionario, con el que se pretende hacer una evaluación precisa, pero que, por lo general, no evalúa el desempeño docente, sino, en el mejor de los casos, la opinión de los estudiantes. Si se declara que la evaluación debe servir para mejorar la práctica docente, convendría privilegiar el modelo constructivista que permitiría favorecer los cambios que se requieren a través de la reflexión que surja de la revisión de la autoevaluación, la hetero-evaluación y la co-evaluación.
Immunometabolic Responses of Natural Killer Cells to Inhibitory Tumor Microenvironment Checkpoints
Authors: Dao Tram N. , Matosevic Sandro
Published: May 2019

NK cell trafficking and migration into solid tumors is often poor. Altered NK cell metabolism in the tumor microenvironment has been correlated with tumor invasiveness, metastasis and cellular dysfunction. Tumor-induced stresses correlate to limited numbers of functional NK cells in solid tumors and, consequently, limited survival. Metabolic impairment of NK cells in cancer is still not fully understood, but the involvement of inhibitory checkpoints-both tumor-associated as well as NK-specific-plays a significant role in driving these responses. The metabolic reprogramming events that NK cells undergo in the tumor microenvironment are linked to their ability to support energy metabolism in scenarios of impaired glycolytic fueling and low oxygen. The contributions of inhibitory checkpoints to these events are not entirely known, but are emerging as increasingly significant to the restoration of NK cell function. Here, we discuss our understanding of the role of inhibitory receptors and checkpoints in the metabolic dysfunction of NK cells in solid tumors, as a critical key to the development of new immunotherapies.