bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sağlık İletişiminde Algı: Kamu Spotları Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: FİDAN Mehmet , YETİŞ Ayşegül
Published: July 2018

Kitle
iletişim araçlarının içeriğinde daha sık yer bulan ve önemi gün geçtikçe artan
sağlık haberleri, sağlık iletişimi kavramını gündeme getirmektedir. Sağlık
iletişimi birey ve toplum sağlığının gelişmesine katkı sağlamaktadır. Halkla
ilişkiler faaliyeti olan sağlık iletişimi kampanyaları kişilerde sağlıkla
ilgili doğru bilgi vermeyi ve hastalıkların önüne geçmeyi planlamaktadır.
Toplumsal fayda dikkate alınarak, bireylere bilinç edindirme ve farkındalık
kazandırma amaçları ile Sağlık Bakanlığı bireyleri hastalıklar hakkında
bilgilendirmek ve farkındalık oluşturmak için kitle iletişim araçları üzerinden
kamu spotları yayınlamaktadır. Yayınlanan bu spotlar esasında bireylerin
bilinçaltına hitap etmektedir. Bireyleri bilgilendirme işleminde belirlenen
sonuca doğru gidişte, algının ve algının yönetilmesinin öneminin tespit
edilmesi sürece etkinlik kazandırmaktadır. Algılar, beklentiler ve motivasyonel
durumlardan etkilenmektedir. Sağlık iletişimi alanındaki çalışmalar
da bireylerin ve toplumun sağlıkla ilgili inanç, tutum ve davranışlarıyla
ilgili bir farkındalık düzeyi oluşturmak ve gerektiğinde yön vermekle ilgili iletişim
faaliyetlerini kapsamaktadır. Çalışma en önemli kitle iletişim araçlarından
biri olan televizyon yoluyla iletilen mesajların izler kitle tarafından nasıl
alımlandığını ortaya koymayı hedeflemektedir. Alımlama analizileri, kitle
iletişim araçlarında yayınlanan metinlerin izler kitle tarafından nasıl
çözümlendiğine dair bilgilere ulaşmamızı sağlamaktadır. İzleyici temelli bu
çalışmada Sağlık Bakanlığı’nın yayınlamış olduğu bireyler tarafından en çok
izlenen ‘’Sigarayı Bırak Hayatı Bırakma’’,’’Hadi Harekete Geç’’,’’Akılcı
Antibiyotik Kullanımı’’ kamu spotları alımlama analizi yöntemiyle
incelenmiştir. Araştırma için çeşitli meslek gruplarından on kişi belirlenmiş
ve alımlama araştırmalarında kullanılan derinlemesine görüşme yöntemi
kullanılarak bireylerin algısı tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Görüşmede,
izleyicilerden kamu spotlarında kullanılan görüntü, müzik ve renkler ilgili
hazırlanan sorular üzerinden değerlendirmeler istenmiştir. Sonuç olarak izler
kitlenin gerçek olayların verildği kamu spotundan daha çok etkilendiği
gözlenmiştir. Farkındalık oluşturulmak istenen konuda kullanılan görüntülerin
gerçekliği bireyin algısını olumlu yönde etkilemektedir.
Eichmann e a banalidade do mal: elementos para uma prosopografia * Eichmann and the banality of evil: elements for a prosopography
Authors: Peres Leonardo Augusto
Published: July 2018

O método biográfico apresenta-se como uma ferramenta para elucidar, através da análise da trajetória de vida de Adolf Eichmann, o conceito de “banalidade do mal” (ARENDT, 1999). Questiona-se se a biografia de Eichmann pode ser considerada modelo para os membros do partido nazista. Este trabalho desenvolve-se em três partes: um resumo dos argumentos em prol do método biográfico; uma breve descrição da trajetória de Eichmann; e uma análise do conceito de banalidade do mal, ponderando-se acerca do impacto da vida do ator histórico sobre ele. Conclui-se que há necessidade de um estudo prosopográfico mais extenso que leve a uma compreensão mais completa sobre o Holocausto.
An Assessment of the Effectiveness of Performance Appraisal System in Educational Institution: IAMTECH Sierra Leone as a case study
Authors: Sawaneh Ibrahim Abdulai , Peter Kamara Umaru , Gbassay Kamara Osman
Published: July 2018

Human Resource Management (HRM) plays vital role in an educational institutions. HRM is an essential ingredient for changing the scope and dynamism of for evaluating worker’s performance. Performance appraisal permits institution to supervise their employee’s performance relating to competencies, punctuality, pedigree and potentials. Ignoring effective performance appraisal system results to low performance of staff work output.  Institutional objectives can be achieve by effectively applying performance appraisal system with diverse positive outcomes diligently monitoring both academic and administrative staff of the Institute of Advanced Management and Technology (IAMTECH) Sierra Leone. Effective performance management and appraisal system has ultimately improved staff performance and influences their potentials in thinking, and doing work.  Importantly, it brings benefits to employer and employee by creating a plain level ground for both parties.  

 Furthermore, performance appraisal system delivers a complete assessment of staff performance at IAMTECH with a comprehensive purposes, benefits, and challenges of performance appraisal system.  However the researcher establishes dissatisfaction with some appraisal processes, such as management not backing the appraisal process, authorities are not questioned for not completing their appraisal process on time, and the absence of performance appraisal workshop/seminar/training provided to authorities and staff at IAMTECH and more importantly, the performance appraisal system is done yearly at IAMTECH.

IAMTECH uses rating scale, descriptive system and management by objective system methods of appraisal to evaluate employees.  Noting that management by objective is the mostly used method and hence, our method of effective performance appraisal system has created positive influence on job performance at IAMTECH staff and management.
Application of Auto-Switched Capacitor Bank to Mitigate Voltage Collapse Problem in Distribution System; A Case Study of Osogbo South –Western, Nigeria.
Authors: M. O. Okelola,
Published: July 2018

Exponential demand for electrical power supply caused by increased use of electricity at both domestic and industrial level pose threat to power system stability. The need to enhance power system with adequate compensation via reactive power supply becomes a necessity. This paper therefore presents application of auto-switched capacitor bank to mitigate voltage collapse problem; a case study of Osogbo South-Western, Nigeria. The proposed approach carefully design the correct size of capacitor required to supply the reactive power needed for compensation. The obtained values were used to model the power system. The modeled system was subjected to disturbances with a view to investigate its performance. The results obtained showed that the designed capacitor bank was able to stabilize the voltage on the line despite the heavy loads on the power system.
Screening of Dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet) genotypes for aluminium tolerance
Authors: Ansari Mohd Talha , Pandey A. K. , Mailappa A. S. , Singh Siddhartha
Published: July 2018

The present investigation was carried out to screen the dolichos bean genotypes for aluminium tolerance. The experiment was laid out in a factorial completely randomized design with 2 factors (20 genotypes with four aluminium concentration of 0, 15, 30, 45 mg of Al/kg soil) with three replications. Main effect and interaction effects were studied for vine length, root length, root tolerance index, root dry matter, shoot dry matter, leaf dry matter, total dry matter and extractable aluminium in soil at 4th week after sowing whereas the pod weight, pod length and yield were observed at harvesting stage. The genotypes and aluminium treatment showed significant difference for all the studied parameters. The interaction effect was also found to be significant for all the characters except for vine length. From the present study it was concluded that genotypes Pusa Sem 3, G2 and G4 were tolerant to aluminium toxicity upto 45 mg Al/kg as well as high yielding.
Effects of Imprisonment on Self-Esteem Among Female Inmates in Selected Prisons in Kenya
Authors: J.M Kamoyo,
Published: July 2018

This study examined the effects of imprisonment on self-esteem among female inmates in selected prisons in Kenya. Descriptive survey design was adapted by this study. A total of 295 respondents formed the survey sample, comprising of 291 female inmates’ and four (4) prison staff. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling methods were used to select the respondents. The study utilized questionnaires, interview schedules and an observation guide as instruments for data collection. Piloting was conducted in one selected prison to enable the researcher to improve on the reliability and validity of the instruments. Reliability of the instruments was estimated using Cronbach alpha coefficient. The instruments yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.857 which was considered appropriate for the study. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The study found that there was significant relationship between imprisonment and inmate’s self-esteem. The study established that most women in prison had low to moderate self esteem such that inmates felt more worthless compared to other people ever since they were imprisoned. The study recommended the need to for prisons come up with rehabilitative programmes employing self esteem strategy to improve on inmates self esteem.
The United States of America – A Declining World Hegemon?
Authors: Klasche Benjamin
Published: July 2018

In this article the alleged demise of the United States of America (USA) and the ability of its challengers will be discussed and analyzed. Based on George Modelski’s concept of Long-Cycles in Global Politics we can anticipate a disruption in the hegemonic position – currently held by the USA. Considering, the possibility of this scenario, the author executed a pragmatic comparative study and sketches out the chances for the two main competitors – China and India – which struggle mightily with domestic issues and on the other side presents four arguments, why the decline of the USA is not as apparent and looming as partly presumed. The arguments are: (i) the independence supply of natural resources; (ii) its supremacy over the world seas; (iii) reinstated activity in the Rimland and (iiii) control over the Global Commons.
RETRACTED: Austerity Policies and Mortality in Spain After the Financial Crisis of 2008
Authors: Cabrera de León Antonio , Rodríguez Itahisa Marcelino , Gannar Fadoua , Pedrero García Arturo J. , González Delia Almeida , Rodríguez Pérez M. del Cristo , Brito Díaz Buenaventura , Alemán Sánchez José Juan , Aguirre-Jaime Armando
Published: July 2018

Objectives. To analyze mortality in Spain and the United States before and after these countries implemented divergent policies in response to the financial crisis of 2008.

Methods. We examined mortality statistics in both countries in the years 2000 to 2015. Spain started austerity policies in 2010. We compared differences in mortality ratios, on the basis of trends and effect size analysis.

Results. During 2000 to 2010, overall mortality rates (r = 0.98; P < .001; Cohen’s d = −0.228) decreased in both countries. In 2011, this trend changed abruptly in Spain, where observed mortality surpassed expected mortality by 29% in 2011 and by 41% in 2015. By contrast, observed mortality surpassed expected mortality in the United States by only 8% in 2015. As the mortality statistics diverged, the effect size greatly increased (d = 7.531). During this 5-year period, there were 505 559 more deaths in Spain than the expected number, while in the United States the difference was 431 501 more deaths despite the 7-fold larger population in the United States compared with Spain.

Conclusions. The marked excess mortality in 2011 to 2015 in Spain is attributable to austerity policies.
Substance Use Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Questioning Adolescents in the United States, 2015
Authors: Caputi Theodore L. , Smith Laramie R. , Strathdee Steffanie A. , Ayers John W.
Published: July 2018

Objectives. To provide current national estimates of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ) adolescents’ (grades 9–12) substance use risks.

Methods. The 2015 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey included questions for 19 substance use outcomes covering 15 substances. LGBQ adolescents’ substance use was described and their risk relative to heterosexual adolescents was estimated after controlling for sociodemographic confounders.

Results. In controlled analyses, we found that LGBQ adolescents were 1.12 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.06, 1.19) times as likely as heterosexual adolescents to report any lifetime and 1.27 (95% CI = 1.14, 1.41) times as likely to report past 30-day substance use. LGBQ adolescents were at significantly greater risk for all but 1 studied substance, including alcohol, cigarettes, cigars, cocaine, ecstasy, electronic vapor usage (“vaping”), hallucinogens, heroin, inhalants, marijuana, methamphetamine, prescription drugs (without physician direction), steroids, and synthetic marijuana.

Conclusions. LGBQ adolescents are at substantially greater risk for substance use.

Public Health Implications. Policymakers should invest in prevention and early intervention resources to address substance use risks among LGBQ adolescents.
List of World Fauna Vertebrate Animals - Carriers of Plague Agent
Authors: Sludsky A. A.
Published: July 2018

Consequently to the long-term investigations conducted in natural and anthropourgic foci of plague, situated in Africa, Eurasia, North and South America, identified were not less than 340 species of mammals and birds infected with plague agent. The paper contains the list of plague agent carriers described, both in domestic and foreign publications.
Application of MALDI Mass-Spectrometry for Diagnostics of Particularly Dangerous Infectious Diseases: Current State of Affairs and Prospects
Authors: Spitsyn A. N. , Utkin D. V. , Kuklev V. E. , Portenko S. A. , Germanchuk V. G. , Osina N. A.
Published: July 2018

Mass spectrometry is a modern physical-chemical analytical method that provides for qualitative and quantitative assessment of the substance composition. It is based on pre-ionization of the atoms and molecules included into it. One of the advanced methods of ionization, due to which mass-spectrometry investigation of macromolecules has become a frequent practice, is matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI). The essence of it is the pulsed laser irradiation of the matter under study, mixed with the matrix. The review discusses current data on MALDI mass-spectrometry application for the performance of species-specific and genus-specific identification of microorganisms at the premises of diagnostic laboratories. Considered are the basic advantages of MALDI-TOF identification as compared to bacteriologic, immunologic, and molecular-genetic methods of assessment. Allocated is the mass-spectrometry position in the system of laboratory diagnostics of infectious diseases, including particularly dangerous ones, in the territory of the Russian Federation.
Comparative Assessment of Prospective Protein Bases for Microbiological Media
Authors: Kovtun Yu. S. , Kurilova A. A. , Taran T. V. , Katunina L. S. , Churikova N. V.
Published: July 2018

Objective of the work is to carry out comparative assessment of the pancreatic hydrolysates of protein-containing products, both phytogenous and zoogenous, as nutrient base for microbiological media. Gelatine, soy, soy concentrate, maize gluten, fish meal, common kilka, and bovine blood have been used as a feedstock. Protein stuff hydrolysis, hydrolysate purification, and validation of physical-chemical properties were performed in accordance with conventional techniques. Testing of peptone biological parameters has been carried out on the model of nutrient agar using Shigella flexneri 1a 8516, Shigella sonnei “S form”, Pseudomonas aeruginosa 27/99, Serratia plymuthica 1 test strains. Identified have been physical-chemical parameters of the hydrolysates under study. Detected are the variations in quantity, diameter and frequency of dissociation among the colonies of Shigella flexneri 1a 8516, Shigella sonnei “S form”, chromogenesis in Pseudomonas aeruginosa 27/99, Serratia plymuthica 1, cultivated on agar media with hydrolysates under study. Obtained are the comparative data on physical-chemical and biological parameters of all experimental hydrolysates, which offers an opportunity to differentiate their choice when adding them into bacteriological nutrient media.
Articulated Hip Distraction for Impingement of the Deformed Femoral Head in a Patient with Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia
Authors: Jang Woo Young , Cho Tae-Joon
Published: July 2018

Case:

A 14-year-old boy with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) presented with right hip pain and stiffness. Radiographs revealed a deep notch at the superolateral part of the femoral head, which abutted the lateral corner of the acetabulum. Articulated hip distraction (AHD) was used to reduce the femoral head and obliterate the notch. At the 4-year follow-up, the radiographs showed a well-preserved joint space, and the patient had functional improvement.

Conclusion:

AHD may be an effective way to address and obliterate a superolateral femoral head notch and promote regeneration of the femoral head in a patient with MED.
О Ярославской психологической школе
Authors: Карпов Анатолий Викторович , Кашапов М. М.
Published: July 2018

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Психологическая служба МВД России, задачи и результаты её деятельности
Authors: Марьин Михаил Иванович , Касперович Ю. Г.
Published: July 2018

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Психологическая служба уголовно-исполнительной системы России: опыт организации
Authors: Дебольский М. Г.
Published: July 2018

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Члены президиума, вице-президенты РПО
Authors: журнал Российский психологический
Published: July 2018

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RPS Statute
Authors: журнал Российский психологический
Published: July 2018

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Курское отделение Российского психологического общества
Authors: Чернышев А. С. , Иванова Н. В.
Published: July 2018

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Служба практической психологии образования: современное состояние и перспективы развития
Authors: Рубцов Виталий Владимирович
Published: July 2018

Speech at the First International Science and Practical Conference“Psychology of Education: Issues and Prospects”(December 16–18, 2004, Moscow)
Феномен человека: от парадигмы мышления к парадигмам образования
Authors: Ермаков Павел Николаевич
Published: July 2018

Speech at the First International Science and Practical Conference“Psychology of Education: Issues and Prospects” (December 16–18, 2004, Moscow)
Первые впечатления о психологических проблемах Беслана
Authors: Тащёва Анна Ивановна
Published: July 2018

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Type 2 Diabetes and Asthma: Systematic Review of the Bidirectional Relationship
Authors: Rayner Louise , McGovern Andrew , Creagh-Brown Ben , Woodmansey Chris , de Lusignan Simon
Published: July 2018

Background and Objective:

Obesity is an important contributor to the risk of both asthma and Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM). However, it has been suggested that T2DM and asthma are also independently associated. The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize the evidence for an independent relationship between T2DM and asthma.

Methods:

MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched for studies reporting the relationship between asthma and T2DM in adults. Given a potential bidirectional relationship, articles relating to T2DM as a risk factor for asthma, and asthma as a risk factor for T2DM were examined separately.

Results:

Eight studies were identified for inclusion in the review (n=2,934,399 participants). Four studies examined incident diabetes in those with asthma. The pooled (random effects model) adjusted hazard ratio for incident T2DM in asthma was 1.37 (95%CI 1.12-1.69; p <0.001) after controlling for BMI.

Four studies reported prevalence or incidence rates of asthma in people with T2DM; higher rates of asthma in those with T2DM were reported in all four studies. Meta-analysis of results was not possible due to methodological heterogeneity.

The quality of included studies was good, but due to small numbers, publication bias cannot be excluded.

Conclusion:

The published literature suggests a bidirectional independent relationship between T2DM and asthma, although we cannot exclude publication bias.
Debates e dilemas em Cuba hoje
Authors: Santos Fabio
Published: July 2018

Este texto analisa os dilemas enfrentados pela revolução cubana no presente, onde a progressiva mercantilização das relações sociais se defronta com um relativo consenso político em torno da preservação de realizações sociais e da soberania, associados à revolução.
Cuba na Cooperação Sul-Sul: Contribuições de um regime socialista a CID?
Authors: Caixeta Marina Bolfarine
Published: July 2018

Desde a Revolução de Cuba em 1959 o país tem vivido um regime de governo e um Estado baseado em princípios socialistas. Isso tem caracterizado a atuação do Estado tanto no plano interno, por meio da promoção dos bens públicos, quanto no plano externo, por meio de parcerias de cooperação internacional com destaque para a prioridade aos países e povos do Sul global e a temas de interesse público. O presente artigo analisa a cooperação Sul-Sul em saúde – o exército de batas brancas cubano pelo mundo e a ELAM - como importante contribuição de Cuba aos ideias da cooperação internacional para o desenvolvimento (CID), cujos objetivos estão mais focalizados no bem-estar humano (políticas sociais) do que no exercício de poder (política externa).
Atresia biliar sindrómica en un paciente pediátrico. Reporte de caso
Authors: Ruíz Patricia , Aguirre Karen , Mesa Catalina , Lara Liliana
Published: July 2018

La atresia de vías biliares es una colangiopatía obstructiva neonatal de etiología desconocida que produce una lesión del parénquima hepático y de la vía biliar intrahepática y extrahepática. Representa la causa más común de colestasis neonatal y trasplante hepático en la población pediátrica y se manifiesta como malforma- ción aislada en la mayoría de los casos. Se presenta un caso de un paciente de 75 días de vida con atresia de vías biliares asociado a heterotaxia abdominal. El síndrome de atresia biliar y malformación esplénica ha sido descrito previamente como atresia de vías biliares asociado a malformaciones anatómicas del bazo, páncreas, alteraciones cardíacas y en menor frecuencia malformaciones genitourinarias. El pronóstico de los pacientes con atresia de vías biliares ha mejorado notoriamente con el reconocimiento temprano de los sig- nos semiológicos y con la realización de la portoenterostomía (Kasai) en forma oportuna para lograr mejorar la sobrevida de los pacientes con atresia de vías biliares sindrómica.
Solid dispersions with carbamazepine: Optimization of formulation, characterization and examination of long-term stability
Authors: Krstic Marko , Lukic Igor , Busatlic Alma , Lazarevic Nenad , Vasiljevic Dragana
Published: July 2018

Solid dispersions are defined as dispersions of one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients in inert solid-state carriers. They are made with the aim to increase solubility and the dissolution rate of low solubility active pharmaceutical ingredients, with the subsequent increase in their bioavailability. The aim of this study was the development and optimization of solid dispersion formulations with carbamazepine, using D-optimal experimental design, in order to increase the dissolution rate of the selected model drug. By using the method of experimental mixture design, solid dispersions were formulated by varying the ratio of carbamazepine (30-50 %), Gelucire? 44/14 (20-40 %) and Soluplus? polymer (30-50 %) (input parameters). Sixteen formulations were made and used for in vitro testing of the carbamazepine dissolution rate. The observed output parameters were the percentages of carbamazepine released after 10, 20, 30, 45, and 60 minutes. After the data analysis, three test formulations were chosen from different parts of the optimization area. They were prepared and the carbamazepine dissolution rate was determined, followed by stability assessment for 24 months under ambient conditions (25?C, 40 % RH). The highest dissolution rate of carbamazepine from solid dispersions (more than 80 % in 30 minutes) was achieved at the carbamazepine mass fraction of about 40 %, Soluplus? of about 45 % and Gelucire? 44/14 of about 25 %. Comparing the predicted and the experimental obtained release rate profiles of carbamazepine from the three prepared optimized formulations, a significant compliance of the results was observed (f1<15; f2>50). The application of the PAMPA (Parallel Artificial-Membrane Permeability Assay) test has shown that carbamazepine premeability was maintained and mildly increased in two out of the three tested optimzed solid state formulations. Raman spectroscopy, FT-IR and DSC analyes showed that in the three optimized solid dispersions, after preparation and 24 months of storage, interactions between carbamazepine and the excipients were not present and that carbamazepine remained in the single pharmacologically active crystal polymorph form III. Proper selection of solid dispersion proportions of carbamazepine, Gelucire? 44/14 and Soluplus? may significantly increase the dissolution rate of the active substance, and the method of experimental mixture design can be successfully used for optimization of these formulations.
The stellar atmosphere physical system I. Phenomenological definition and representation of a stellar atmosphere
Authors: Crivellari Lucio
Published: July 2018

This paper is the first in a series of two that deals with the physical and
numerical grounds of stellar atmosphere modelling. After a phenomenological
definition of a star and stellar atmosphere, the physics that shapes the
stellar atmosphere physical system is discussed and three alternative
pictures are considered for its representation.
The evaluation of stability of Czech and Slovak banks
Authors: Kocisova Kristina , Gavurova Beata , Behun Marcel
Published: July 2018

Research background: Commercial banks could affect the stability of the whole banking system due to the way they carry out their business activities. The supervision authorities play a key role in protecting banking stability by ensuring banks´ resilience to shocks, ability to recover their position in response to crisis and ultimately the supervision authorities help prevent failure of these banks. Therefore, in recent years? researchers have been trying to define conditions that could guarantee stability of banks.

Purpose of the article: This paper aims to describe the methodology used to measure banking stability, namely banking stability index (BSI) and Z-score. In the first part, we present the literature review, then we try to assess the stability in the condition of the Czech Republic and Slovakia during the period 2006?2016.

Methods: The BSI is constructed according to the methodology presented by Ghosh (2011), taking into account the main components, which are described by the set of financial indicators of banks.

Findings & Value added: Results showed that the average BSI in the whole sample moved from 0.20454 (in 2015) to 0.2486 (in 2007). The results according to countries have showed that the tendency of development in the Czech and Slovak banking sector was the same. At the beginning of the analyzed period, the Slovak banks were more stable compared to Czech ones. Since 2009 the situation has been different, where the Czech banks could be considered as more stable compared to Slovak ones. The tendency of development of Z-score in both countries could be considered as the same, without the 2009 year, when the Czech banks significantly strengthened their capitalization, which influenced the development of Z-score. The results of correlation analysis between Z-score and BSI pointed to the fact that there was no high correlation between these two measures, therefore it is appropriate to use both methodologies for stability evaluation.
Labor indicators and manufacturing companies ownership patterns in Russia and its regions: results of quantitative analysis
Authors: Spitsin Vladislav , Mikhalchuk Alexander , Pavlova Irina , Mikhalchuk Alexander , Pavlova Irina , Spitsina Lubov
Published: July 2018

Research background: There has been an extensive process of foreign and joint ownership enterprises establishment in the Russian economy since 2006. Domestic manufacturing industry has been experiencing certain pressure on behalf of foreign direct investment bringing new technologies and higher labor requirements.

Purpose of the article: The aim of this paper is to investigate differences in employment strategies and labor indicators in the case of enterprises in foreign and joint ownership (FJO) and domestic enterprises in Russian ownership (RO). We analyze the manufacturing industry in Russia and its regions under conditions of stable and crisis periods.

Methods: The study enhances the analysis of Rosstat?s statistical data for 2005?2016 and applies ANOVA method to compare the employment results for companies with different ownership patterns. The research is carried out both at the national level of the Russian Federation and at the regional level according to the regions.

Findings & Value added: The study identifies significant decline in employment and in-crease in productivity for the period of 2005?2016. In contrast to the crisis of 2008?2009, in 2014?2016 there has been no sharp drop in employment. However, there is a substantial decline in real salaries which is comparable to the crisis of 2008-2009. According to ANOVA, statistically significant differences in labor indicators between FJO and RO companies are manifested. RO companies dominate in employment and payroll funds, while FJO enter-prises have better productivity results with a higher average salary. FJO companies demonstrated faster growth in employment and payroll fund in relatively stable conditions (2012?2013). However, they reacted with a significant reduction in employment for a new crisis (2014?2016), although the creation of new FJO enterprises continued in separate regions of Russia. The results can be used in social policy to regulate the employment and earnings of industrial workers in the current economic conditions.
Quantum-chemical study of the active sites of camptothecin through their Cu(II) coordination ability
Authors: Štekláč Marek , Breza Martin
Published: July 2018

The structures of camptothecin (CPT) lactone form and its complexes with Cu(II) were optimized at B3LYP/6-311G* level of theory. Their electronic structures were evaluated via QTAIM topological analysis of electron density and Mulliken population analysis. Stability, electron density distribution and geometrical factors of the optimized systems were compared. Both CPT nitrogen atoms show lower affinity to Cu(II) compared to the oxygen ones. Both the oxygen atom in the CPT lactone ring and the one in the neighbouring carbonyl group show the highest affinity to Cu(II) and the highest stability of Cu-CPT complexes which indicates the most probable CPT reaction sites.
Trends in the Incidence Rates of Cancer of the Tongue in the City of Belgrade
Authors: Lazić Vojkan , Krasić Dragan , Živković Snežana , Trajković Miloš , Antić Slaviša
Published: July 2018

Cancers of the oral tongue (OT) and floor of the mouth (FOM) are frequently grouped together as carcinomas of the tongue and floor of the mouth (OTFOM). The incidence rate of these cancers varies worldwide from 0.1/100,000 persons a year for females in Algeria, Chile and Korea to 7.4/100,000 persons a year for men in New Delhi, India. The aim of this study was to analyze the trends in age-standardized incidence rates of oral tongue cancer in the Belgrade population during the period of past 12 years. The data were obtained from the Serbian Cancer Registry (The Registry). Age-standardized incidence rates were calculated using the direct standardization method to the world standard population and presented as an incidence rate per 100,000 persons a year. Joinpoint regression analysis was used to analyze the trends and annual percentage change (APC). The results of the joinpoint regression analysis showed an increasing trend of OT cancers for both genders, with an APC of 4.1% among men and 1.7 % among women. The incidence rate for FOM cancers increased, with an APC of 4.8% among men and 6.8% among women. Our results showed a continuously increasing incidence rate of oral tongue and floor of the mouth carcinoma in the capital of the Republic of Serbia.
Fatal Drowning in Brazilian Toddlers and Preschoolers in the City of Campina Grande
Authors: Cavalcanti Alessandro Leite , Batista de Oliveira Thaisy Sarmento , Batista de Oliveira Thaisy Sarmento , Gomes Muniz Kívia Gabriella , Cavalcanti Christiane Leite , Cabral Cavalcanti Alidianne Fabia
Published: July 2018

Drowning is one of the accidents with the greatest impact on health. The objective of this paper was to analyze drowning deaths involving children up to four years of age in Campina Grande, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was developed using secondary data, carried out at the Forensic Medicine Unit. All autopsy reports of children 0-4 years of age, victims of drowning in the period from 2008 to 2011 were evaluated. Data referring to the year of occurrence, victims’ gender and age, time of day, day of week and place of occurrence were collected. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics (frequency distribution). Ninety-three cases of fatal drowning were identified, of which 20 (21.5%) involved children under four years of age. Most victims were male (80%), aged one year (35%). The accidents occurred predominantly during the day (85%), mostly at home (75%). The drowning victims were mostly boys in the first year of life and most cases of drowning occurred at their homes.
Imidacloprid as reproductive toxicant and endocrine disruptor: investigations in laboratory animals
Authors: Mikolić Anja , Karačonji Irena Brčić
Published: July 2018

Imidacloprid, a neonicotinoid insecticide, has been used worldwide due to its selective toxicity for insects. Its residues may enter the food chain, which is why it is important to investigate the potential adverse effects of imidacloprid exposure. This review summarises current knowledge of the reproductive toxicity and disruptive endocrine effects of imidacloprid in laboratory animals. Investigations, conducted mostly on laboratory rats, have shown adverse effects of imidacloprid on the reproductive ability in both parental and offspring generation as well as on the development of the offspring. Like many pesticides, imidacloprid may also act as endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC). It may disrupt the metabolic homeostasis, contribute to obesity, and disrupt steroidogenesis by inhibiting cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme activities. All these adverse effects of imidacloprid may pose a serious risk for reproduction and development with long-term consequences in adulthood.
The Study of Using Gis Tools in Sustainable Management of Solar Energy
Authors: Bujarkiewicz Adam , Sztubecka Małgorzata , Sztubecki Jacek
Published: July 2018

Resource efficiency is the primary element of the European Union's ‘Europe 2020’ strategy for the economic growth. It aims at stimulating economic growth which will be smart, sustainable and inclusive. Proper land use is beneficial to the economic development and it contributes to the improvement of living conditions considering the principle of sustainable development. Geographical information systems are the perfect tools enabling effective spatial planning. GIS technology allows to carry out complex analysis, which enable a comprehensive environmental and urban assessment. Using GIS tools gives also a possibility to assess different variations of land use in the future. The article presents the results of the analyses carried out on the basis of DTM and DSM, which purpose was to assess the potential of solar energy of the selected area. It was shown the possibility of using the roof surface of old buildings in a chosen part of Bydgoszcz to install solar systems on them.
Impeller Radial Velocity and Air Flow Rate Influence on Copper Rougher Flotation Recovery
Authors: Bazan Bartosz , Potulska-Bazan Aleksandra , Witecki Kajetan
Published: July 2018

A rougher flotation study has been done to analyze the effects of copper feed mineralogy, air flow rate and impeller radial velocity on metallurgical performance. During the performance testing the trials were exposed to metallurgical examining and computerised mineral analysis to establish a size-by-size mineralogy. The mineralogical and metallurgical information was compared to the material balance for rougher flotation results. These samples showed that copper recovery optimization should focus on the losses of liberated Cu-minerals and how they are associated with fine particles. The result of variable impeller radial velocity for each flotation cell cascade on metallurgical performance has been explored on a known-sized and an unknown-sized base, to gauge the input from the fine particles. An industrial application is discussed in this paper, and it validates that divergence of the impeller radial velocity and air flow has positive influence on the recovery.
Glaciotectonically Deformed Lignite Deposits In The Area Between Łagówek And Sieniawa, Western Poland
Authors: Kot Wojciech , Widera Marek
Published: July 2018

The Sieniawa Lignite Mine, situated between Łagówek and Sieniawa in western Poland, has been operating for nearly 150 years. This territory was strongly affected by the Scandinavian ice sheets during the Pleistocene. The depth of these deformations reaches the main and currently exploited lignite seam of Miocene age, the second Lusatian lignite seam (LLS-2). Analysis of drilling profiles and observations of the lignite opencast walls allow documentation of the diversity and abundance of glaciotectonic deformation structures within Neogene and Quaternary sediments, which include upright and recumbent folds, normal and reversed faults, complementary joint sets, injection structures as well as shear surfaces.
An empirical study of customer usage and satisfaction with e-banking services in the Republic of Macedonia
Authors: Boshkoska Meri , Sotiroski Kosta
Published: July 2018

Recent developments in the field of information and communication technologies (ICTs) have created new opportunities for enhancing both the operations and competitiveness within the banking sector. The application of contemporary ICT-based solutions has resulted in significant changes in the traditional banking business, through the involvement of brand new approaches in the process of distribution of banking products and services to customers. As a part of the services offered by any modern bank, e-banking has become a synonym for an efficient system aimed at delivering traditional banking services through electronic communications channels, available to anybody, anywhere and anytime. The goal of the paper is to perform an empirical analysis of the current situation regarding the level of customer usage and satisfaction with e-banking services in the Republic of Macedonia. The study will enable us to determine which variables affect the level of adoption and satisfaction with е-banking services. The study is fully based on the statistical data analysis of the responses gathered from a representative sample of e-banking customers.
Process of ranking countries by level of development
Authors: Račić Željko V.
Published: July 2018

The paper presents the process of ranking and classifying countries using the I-distance method. The I-distance method is a method of classification and multidimensional ranking based on the distance values between selected indicators. The selection of indicators was carried out using the principal components analysis, whereby the statistical software SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences), the latest version 21th PASW Statistics, is used. The application of the I-distance determines the relative efficiency indicators. Classification and ranking are conducted based on the economic development using macroeconomic indicators for the selected European countries.
Development of a quantitative detection card for heart-type fatty acid-binding protein based on background fluorescence quenching immune chromatography
Authors: Zhang Wei , Chen Junlei , Li Xinxia , Wang Yuwen , Li Jiutong
Published: July 2018

Background

To establish a fast and simple quantitative method for detection of heart-type fatty acid-binding protein (H-FABP) in serum based on a background fluorescence quenching immunochromatographic assay.

Methods

A detection card based on the double-antibody sandwich double-antibody method with background fluorescence quenching was developed for quantitative measurement of H-FABP in serum. The optimal concentrations of control for coating the test and control lines were determined as well as the concentrations of gold-labeled antibodies used in preparing the detection system. The detection method for H-FABP in serum was established and validated using real-world clinical samples.

Results

The optimal concentrations of labeling antibody and coating antibody were 5.0 μg/mL and 1.0 mg/mL, respectively. The test card had a sensitivity of 1.15 ng/mL over a linear concentration range of 0–100 ng/mL. Based on three batches prepared for testing the card, the relative standard deviation (RSD) within batches was less than 15% without a significant difference (P=0.942). The detection method was tested against common interfering substances in serum, such as bilirubin, triglyceride and serum anticoagulants ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA), heparin, and sodium citrate, and no significant cross-reaction was detected. The test method was further validated with 50 clinical serum samples, and the test results were comparable with standard reference detection methods with good correlation (R=0.95).

Conclusion

Our study presents a new method with strong specificity and sensitivity for the detection of H-FABP in serum, which could promote H-FABP detection in a broad range of applications.
Vitamin D levels of outpatients admitted to a university hospital in the marmara region of Turkey over 3 years
Authors: Sezgin Gulbuz , Ozturk Guler , Turkal Rana , Caykara Burcu
Published: July 2018

Background

Vitamin D regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism, and it is essential for bone formation. Several factors can affect vitamin D levels in plasma. In present study we compare vitamin D levels of outpatients, who admit to Maltepe University Hospital between 2011 and 2013 and had vitamin D measurements regarding gender, age, and season.

Methods

Hospital records were evaluated to identify the outpatients with vitamin D levels and their gender, age, and vitamin D levels and the seasons of measurements were recorded.

Results

Data of 4860 subjects (74% female) were analyzed and 69.2% were between 18–64 years old. Vitamin D levels were as follows: 43.1% ≤ 10 ng/mL, 31.9% between 10 ng/mL and 20 ng/mL, 16.1% between 20 ng/mL and 30 ng/mL, and only 8.9% ≥ 30 ng/mL. The number of females with vitamin D levels < 10 ng/mL was significantly higher than that of males, while the number of males with vitamin D levels between 10 ng/mL and 20 ng/mL was significantly higher than that of females (P = 0.001) for each of the individuals, 6.2% and 11.1% had sufficient levels in winter and summer, respectively. Overall, it was observed that 6.6% of individuals between 18–44 years old, 8.2% of individuals between 45–64 years old and 10.3% of individuals over 65 years old had vitamin D levels > 30 ng/mL.

Conclusions

The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in outpatients of Maltepe University Hospital in Marmara region was 75% (< 20 ng/mL).
Rotational Effects on Propagation of Rayleigh Wave in a Micropolar Piezoelectric Medium
Authors: Singh Baljeet , Sindhu Ritu
Published: July 2018

In this paper, the governing equations of a linear, homogeneous and transversely isotropic rotating micropolar piezoelectric medium are solved for surface wave solutions. The appropriate solutions satisfying the radiation conditions are obtained in a half-space. These solutions are applied to suitable boundary conditions at the free surface of the half-space. A frequency equation for Rayleigh wave is obtained for both charge free and electrically shorted cases. Using iteration method, the non-dimensional wave speed of Rayleigh wave is computed for relevant material constants modelling the medium. The effects of rotation, piezoelectricity, frequency and material parameters are observed graphically on the propagation speed.
Detection of Dinophysis species and associated okadaic acid in farmed shellfish: a two-year study from the western Mediterranean area
Authors: Bazzoni Anna Maria , Mudadu Alessandro G. , Lorenzoni Giuseppa , Soro Barbara , Bardino Nadia , Arras Igor , Sanna Giovanna , Vodret Bruna , Bazzardi Riccardo , Marongiu Edoardo , Virgilio Sebastiano
Published: July 2018

Introduction

Diarrhoetic shellfish poisoning (DSP), an alimentary intoxication known to lead to intestinal symptoms, and caused by toxins produced by some dinoflagellates (including several Dinophysis), represents a serious threat to public health. The aim of this paper was to provide information about the occurrence and abundance of potentially toxic harmful algal species causing DSP, and the associated concentration of okadaic acid (OA) toxins. The departing assumption was that in the study area there was an increase in the presence both of Dinophysis species and OA and its derivates that could result in a risk to the health of seafood consumers.

Material and Methods

During 2015–2016, water and shellfish samples were collected in the Mediterranean area (Sardinia, Italy). Dinophysis cells were counted according to Utermöhl’s method from water samples, while mass spectrometry was used to identify lipophilic toxins in molluscs.

Results

A total of 46 non-compliant samples of Mytilus galloprovincialis were observed. Their non-compliance concerned their OA levels above the legal limit. Among toxic dinoflagellates, D. acuminata and D. sacculus were the species found mostly during DSP events.

Conclusion

No cases of human intoxication have been reported, but continuous surveillance of toxic phytoplankton is necessary to predict and prevent its harmful effects on human health.
Isoelectric focusing of proteins in the pH gradient as a tool for identification of species origin of raw meat
Authors: Różycki Mirosław , Chmurzyńska Ewa , Bilska-Zając Ewa , Karamon Jacek , Cencek Tomasz
Published: July 2018

Introduction

Health, religious, and commercial aspects justify the need for meat species identification. The lack of officially approved methods prompts the undertaking of research on validation of isoelectric focusing of proteins (IEF) for official purposes.

Material and Methods

Samples were prepared from pigs (Sus scrofa ferus domestica), cattle (Bos taurus), and poultry (Gallus gallus domesticus). Meat mixtures were made by blending 50%, 25%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, or 0.2% meat of other species. Samples were examined on ultrathin polyacrylamide gels with pH 3–9 gradient.

Results

The results of the study confirmed the stable and reproducible pattern of meat protein bands. The detection limit of raw meat admixtures from pigs, cattle, and poultry mostly ranged from 2% down to 0.2% (0.2% for poultry). However, the IEF method can be used to detect the addition of pig meat to bovine meat in an amount higher than 3%. At the significant mixture level (i.e at least 5% addition of meat of another species) IEF proves itself with 100% specificity, sensitivity, and accuracy.

Conclusion

The achieved detection limits provide a basis for recommending the IEF method for routine tests in laboratories detecting the species origin of meat.
Pilot study for the presence of fungal metabolites in sheep milk from first spring milking
Authors: Piątkowska Marta , Sulyok Michael , Pietruszka Katarzyna , Panasiuk Łukasz
Published: July 2018

Introduction

A mini-study of 20 raw milk samples was conducted to examine the spectrum of fungal metabolites in sheep milk from the first spring milking.

Material and Methods

Samples were collected from randomly selected ewes in two animal flocks from the Bieszczady Mountains and analysed using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.

Results

Out of ~700 bacterial, fungal, and plant metabolites tested for, only one mycotoxin – Enniatin B – was detected in sheep milk samples (18/20; 0.0055–0.0121 μg/kg; 0.0078 μg/kg average).

Conclusions

The results indicated that there was no high-level exposure to fungal metabolites via consumption of raw sheep milk during the sample collection period.