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THE INFLUENCE OF INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS ON THE DEMAND OF SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AT LATVIAN FOOD RETAIL CHAINS
Authors: Šķiltere Daina , Bormane Santa
Published: November 2018

Research background: There are a number of product-related tools subject to regulation by state authorities and controlled by subordinate authorities. From the viewpoint of sustainable development, novelties in the legislation, government regulations and other regulatory enactments would enable the state to not only enhance the assortment of sustainable products at food retail chains, but also to raise the awareness of consumers, thus also triggering changes in demand for sustainable (ecological, environment-friendly, high-quality) products. Consumers lack information on the characteristics of the products purchased; they are not knowledgeable about the nutritional value, packaging, raw materials, their impact on human health and environment, re-use and recycling possibilities etc. For instance, the labelling of products may serve not only as a tool of integrated marketing communications drawing the consumers' attention and inciting a purchase, but also – through the information it carries – improve the consumers' knowledge on the product, its nutritional value, use and utilisation. Based on the national legislation and focusing on product-related tools, food retail chains in communication with their consumers may promote and boost the sales of ecological products. The purpose of this article is to assess the influence of product-related tools of integrated marketing communications on product demand at Latvian food retail chains. The subject of the research are product-related IMC tools; and the object of the research are Latvian food retail chains. The research makes use of the results of the study conducted by the authors in 2017. The authors used company data and surveyed leading specialists at Latvian food retail chains. In order to accomplish the goal and objectives, the authors used the following quantitative and qualitative methods of economic research – survey, comparison, and grouping. The study is based on scientific papers published by Latvian and foreign scholars, general and special literature, and periodicals. The authors conducted an assessment, a market investigation, a comparative analysis, held a survey, and used the MS Excel software for data processing and analysis. The findings of the research confirmed the hypothesis that the product-related tools of integrated marketing communications foster demand for sustainable products and, consequently, assortment at retail chains. The results of the research are of both theoretical and practical value.
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF A COMPANY'S REVENUE USING TIME SERIES
Authors: Stătescu Alexandru Eugen
Published: November 2018

Economic and financial analysis is a method of knowing the mechanism of formation and modification of the economic phenomena through their decomposition into their component elements and by identifying the factors of influence. The object of the decomposition into elements or factors may be a result (structural analysis), or a change in the result from a basis of comparison (causal analysis).Revenue is the inflow of economic benefits during the reporting period resulted in the ordinary activity of the company as assets increase or decrease in debt that build equity excluding gains from property company contributions.The purpose of this paper is to analyze, using statistical research methods, the evolution of the income of a state owned company. For this it will be used the data from the Income and Expense Budget of METROREX S.A. on a 10-year horizon. In order to analyze the time evolution of the enterprise's revenue, it will be used the chronological series analysis methodology, the set of data from the mentioned source (namely the Income and Expense Budget of METROREX SA) and will design an econometric model with a trend and residual variable component.Time series is a form of orderly presentation of statistical data which reflect the manifestation of phenomena in a given moment or time. In other words, the time series is a sequence of values of an economic indicator or other observed over time, reflecting the process of change and development of a statistical sample in successive periods of time.Also the purpose of this paper is to build an ARMA model that fits in an appropriate way the evolution of the revenue’s time series.
EXPERIENCE OF INTERNATIONAL LEGAL COOPERATION IN CREATING CONDITIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF THE INFORMATION SPACE OF KNOWLEDGE
Authors: Alekseeva Marina V. , Astapova Elena V. , Vakula Anna I. , Podroikina Inna A.
Published: November 2018

The importance of ensuring Russia’s national interests in forming an information space is based on the contemporary peculiarities of forming the information society. This study is devoted to the analysis of international legal acts regulating integration processes in the former Soviet Union in the course of forming a single information space in the transition from an information society to knowledge one.Authors provide an analysis of conditions in which the conceptual basis of forming the single information space the framework of international legal cooperation in the former Soviet Union in the field of information and informatization is grounded. The study includes an analysis of official data on CIS and EEU members’ cooperation as well as studies of Russian authors. Authors highlighted the importance of information communication technologies as instruments of transitioning from an information society to a knowledge society and emphasized the essential role of international legal cooperation experience for forming and providing access to the information space of knowledge in Russia.
PERCEIVED SATISFACTION WITH UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION IN ROMANIAN AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDENTS. TWO PERSPECTIVES ON MEDICAL EDUCATION
Authors: Dehelean Liana , Romosan Ana Maria , Papava Ion , Romosan Radu Stefan , Petru Papazian , Mircea Babaita
Published: November 2018

Background: In Romania, foreign medical students have the possibility to learn the same curricula in Romanian, English, or French. The purpose of the study: To compare students’ satisfaction with training and future career opportunities from the perspective of Romanian and foreign students. Methods: The study was conducted for terminal year medical students divided into two samples, Romanian and foreign language students. The participants were invited to fill in a satisfaction questionnaire about their professional training and to express preferences for future career. Results: Foreign students were more satisfied with the lectures and the teaching staff. They attended optional lectures more frequently in comparison with Romanian students. Foreign students were more inclined to attend medical conferences and to enroll in PhD programs. While Romanian students were more inclined to consider emigration, foreign students prefer to practice in their native countries. Conclusions: Compared to their Romanian colleagues, foreign students were more engaged in educational and research activities.
EXPLORING DEEUROPEANIZATION
Authors: Domaradzki Spasimir
Published: November 2018

There is a noticeable disproportion between the research conducted on the process of Europeanization and its potential antonym Deeuropeanization. Whereas Europeanization has dominated the research agenda of European studies for already four decades, the concept of Deeuropeanization emerged only over the last decade and its conceptualization is rather in its preliminary stage. However, more and more journalists, intellectuals and scholars reach for this tempting antonym to accent on the negative trends observed within the process of European integration. The aim of this article is to identify the most common utilizations of the term, propose further extension of the concept and to reflect on its research potential. The article distills Deeuropeanization as a return to national interest, a departure from the European values, but also identifies institutional and procedural, and mimetic Deeuropeanization. With regard for these dimensions Deeuropeanization cannot be treated as a general antonym of Europeanization. Concluding, the article sets criteria for the identification of the process of Deeuropeanization. Firstly, when the Europeanization process produces worse results in comparison to the status quo ante. Secondly, when it leads to dystrophy of the integration consensus. Thirdly, when it facilitates the emergence of factors weakening Europeanization. Thus, the article provides a platform for the identification of Deeuropeanization as a distinct and helpful extension of the cognitive apparatus in the European Studies.
DISCUSSION ON ISSUES OF THE THEORY OF LEGAL INCENTIVES
Authors: Gavritskiy Aleksandr , Miroshnik Svetlana
Published: November 2018

The purpose of this article is to examine legal incentives as a form of a lawful norm to improve the social actions of individuals. A definition of legal incentive as a variety of legal norms is formulated and the features and principles of an incentivizing legal relationship identified and formulated. The provisions can be viewed as approaches for solving the problems of motivating lawful behavior and for use in analyzing practical problems associated with the theory of law, legal culture, and the rule of law. The concept offered reveals new possibilities for cognition of legal relations that are important for developing the theory of legal norms and the theoretical aspects of the realization of law. The functional approach underlying the research emphasizes the importance of this form of law and promotes the more efficient use of the its potential. The conclusions are relevant for further theoretical studies and the development of a policy by private companies aimed at activating the human factor to increase the productivity of their employees.
WORK EFFECTIVENESS FACTORS IN THE OPINION OF SOCIAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES – RESEARCH STATEMENT
Authors: Grudziewska Ewa , Mikołajczyk Marta
Published: November 2018

The subject of the analysis presented in this paper are work effectiveness factors in the opinion of social workers and probation officers. The research was conducted among 121 persons: 64 probation officers executing judgments in family and minors related cases, and 57 social workers. The method of a diagnostic survey was applied during the research. The results show that 62,5% of probation officers consider their work effectiveness as moderate and 31,2% consider their work effective when 64,9% of social workers consider their work moderately effective and 31,6% claim their work is effective. Undoubtedly, the effectiveness of work of both probation officers and social workers depends largely - in the opinion of respondents - on their professional experience and skills, good contacts with the local community in which they work or work autonomy, though the high prestige of the profession is not a factor supporting effectiveness of their work. The presented research results can not refer to the entire population of representatives of these two professions, but they indicate further directions of research on the broadly understood professional identity of representatives of social services inPoland.
VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE SYSTEM OF SUPPORT AND PROTECTION IN SLOVAKIA
Authors: Horáková Magdaléna , Pavlíková Barbara
Published: November 2018

Introduction: Studies aimed at supporting or protecting victims of human trafficking are rare, although this is a current issue with global overlap. The aim of this work is to identify the specifics of the victims who use the services of organizations under the Program for Support and Protection of Victims of Human Trafficking in Slovakia.Methods: This research study was conducted using the method of content analysis of interviews with workers of organizations providing services under the Program for Support and Protection of Victims of Human Trafficking in Slovakia and documents issued by the Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic (MoI SR) in 2010-2017.Results: 210 victims of human trafficking included in the Program for Support and Protection of Victims of Human Trafficking were identified in the monitored period - 111 women and 99 men. From the perspective of origin, the area of the Eastern Slovakia was most prevalent. The demographic environment (village, district town, municipal city) did not play a significant role. The most common purpose of human trafficking was sexual exploitation and forced labour. There is no systematic approach in addressing the issue.Conclusion: The creation of a pilot field social work program for victims of human trafficking using case management would help take into account the specificities of human trafficking victims. The program would allow for coordinating the services that might provide a solution to the problem of a trafficked person  At the same time, by using case management, we can prevent the provision of the same services to the client by several organizations and increase the likelihood of a successful solution to the client´s situation and work efficiency.
MANIFESTATION OF DIVERGENCE AS A SPECIFIC FEATURE OF THINKING
Authors: Ivanova Veselina , Temnikova Maria
Published: November 2018

INTRODUCTION: The question of intellect and its development is an important topic for contemporary pedagogy science. The approach to education from this point of view gives a better idea regarding its social-cultural and psycho-pedagogy dimensions.AIM: The research study systematized and presented theoretical concepts as well as certain practical aspects based on the specifics of developing education through the process of solving mathematical tasks.METHODS: To achieve the aim the following methods were used: analysis of the content; pedagogical observation; pedagogical experiment; method for determining the standard for success and level of correlation. FINDINGS AND RESULTS: The results received from the theoretical and the experimental work demonstrated that a divergence occurs through the process of solving mathematical tasks both as a conceptual foundation for the development of skills and a pre-requisite for assuring the so called “I-inclusion” of the student.CONCLUSIОNS: The result of the research in the theoretical, methodological and practical aspects are focused on integration with the intellectual development of children and school students.
VIOLENCE AS SOCIAL PATHOLOGY THROUGH THE OPTICS OF SOCIAL WORK
Authors: Mareková Hermína
Published: November 2018

Human aggression is perhaps the most interesting area in the exploration of the evolutionary behavior of mankind. Its existence is evident in our everyday lives, as we often use various kinds of violence, ranging from finer (innocent) coercions to murders and terrorist acts. In the professional world, as well as among laypersons, there are conflicting views on the assessment of aggression. Our work is an attempt to summarize the basics of the theory of violence. It is necessary to realize how divergent and inconsistent the various theories are. Attempts to define violence are subject to social norms. Even in scientific literature, some theories are highly dependent on the personal beliefs, points of view, and interests of the respective authors. An example is the opinion that humanity is currently experiencing its most peaceful time.The questions of the necessity and impact of violence on our life constantly resonate in society and cannot be analyzed from only one angle. The aim of this paper is not to give a comprehensive picture of the problem of today's violence (including that found in the media), nor is our goal to find a single correct opinion on the topic, due to the extent of the problem. We rather attempt to contribute to the broadening of knowledge in this area and to propose more topics worth researching. We are inclined to utilize Husserl's methods of contemporary philosophy, with an emphasis on scientific precision and with the aim of creating a basis for further research.Violence as a social pathology, with its social consequences, is largely addressed through social work. It is the cases where violence is often present, when the client as well as the social worker or the staff of other branches (police, health care) have to make decisions while having limited choices and, at the same time, trying to comply with the law.
PECULIARITIES OF APPLYING COACHING AS A TOOL FOR RAISING PERFORMANCE OF EDUCATION IN SOUTHERN-RUSSIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
Authors: Nekrasova Victoria , Baeva Veneta , Kovalenko Natatalya
Published: November 2018

The practice of using the educational potential of undergraduates, in contemporary scholastic institutions, reflects the insufficient effectiveness of using knowledge as a necessary component of forming graduates’ professional human capital. On the one hand, students’ abilities are realized at a lower level than possible. On the other hand, the available educational potential is limited to performing certain training tasks in a framework with competencies that lead to a falling quality of education and consequently, to the decreasing competitiveness of a high school.
ETIOLOGY OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Authors: Papáček Peter
Published: November 2018

The search for possible solutions and tools to fight domestic violence always ends up with searching for the causes of this negative phenomenon. To answer what causes domestic violence turns out to be a challenging issue. Knowing the causes of domestic violence could be the key to the elimination of domestic violence from our society. Aetiology is a partial component of criminology that focuses on the discovery and investigation of the causes of criminal behaviour in individuals. Knowing the causes of crime as such is in itself a very demanding process. The cause creates a causal relationship between the phenomena which are unchangeable. The causes of violent behaviour in domestic violence have never been accurately and unequivocally proven. For this reason, it is more appropriate to identify and investigate criminogenic factors of criminal behaviour. These are factors, which in themselves, or in a combination of them, support, enable, incite, facilitate the emergence or development of criminal behaviour. The determination of the exact causes of domestic violence is very difficult, nearly impossible, so the factors that can indicate violent behaviour in a family are the most important to analyse and deal with.
DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFIC MATHEMATICAL COMPETENCES FOR PLANE FIGURES IN THE EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICS FOR GRADES 1 - 4
Authors: Temnikova Maria
Published: November 2018

INТRODUCTION: The development of specific mathematical competences from the competency cluster “Plane figures” is one of the important factors for achieving effective education in mathematics in primary school.PURPOSE OF STUDY: The purpose of this article is the presentation of the competences concept and especially the concept of the objective specific mathematical competences as well as the options for their development in and through education in mathematics in Grades 1-4.  METHODS: During the experimental work the researchers performed qualitative and quantitative study of the topics presented above. The following methods were applied: a didactical experiment, observation, test, content analysis, and a mathematical-statistical method for data processing.RESULTS: As a result of the experimental work it was determined that the percentage of fourth graders who failed to solve a geometry text task decreased from 49.61% to 9.32%. The percentage of those students who failed to draw a circle with a given radius and an angle according to a given grade decreased from 38.95% to 8.17%. Additionally, the percentage of the students who correctly solved a geometry text tasks increased from 15.2% to 23.1%. The difference in the results is proven to be of statistical significance.  CONCLUSIONS: Owing to the applied methodology system of work where productive strategies, methods and approaches were used, the specific mathematical competences from the competency cluster “Plane figures” were developed in their completeness in primary school students.
ELIMINATION OF CULTURAL LINGUISTIC GAPS IN THE LITHUANIAN TRANSLATION OF F. SCOTT FITZGERALD’S NOVEL “THE GREAT GATSBY”
Authors: Valūnaitė-Oleškevičienė Giedrė , Tovstucha Ramunė Eugenija , Mockienė Liudmila , Suchanova Jelena , Puksas Andrius
Published: November 2018

The aim of this study is to analyse the translation strategies of culture-specific items used in the Lithuanian translation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, published in 2013 by seeking to determine strategies chosen by the Lithuanian translator in order to eliminate cultural gaps related to culture-specific items, as well as to determine which of the strategies are predominant and therefore which translation approach prevails. The research is carried out relying on the classification of translation startegies provided by Pedersen (2005) which include strategies such as official equivalent, retention, specification, direct translation, generalization, substitution, and omission. Quantitative analysis is used to determine which strategies are predominant in the translation, while qualitative analysis is employed to discuss the reasonability of translator’s choices. Knowledge and awareness of the translation strategies of culture-specific items provide easily identifiable advice on how culture-specific items could be used and translated.
NITROGEN MONOXIDE AS A FACTOR OF ACTIVATION OF THE PROOXIDANT SYSTEM ON THE BACKGROUND OF SUBSIDIES OF HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF OXYGEN IN NEWBORNS WITH RESPIRATORY DISTRESS
Authors: Buriak Oleksandr , Pavliukovych Nataliia , Pavliukovych Oleksandr , Popeliuk Nataliia , Kopchuk Tamara
Published: November 2018

Data about the peculiarities of metabolism of endogenous NO in modern literature are quite controversial, especially in newborns with respiratory distress who need artificial lung ventilation. Investigating of the peculiarities of peroxidation processes on the background of excessive accumulation of nitrogen monoxide metabolites due to the inhalation of different concentrations of oxygen among newborns with severe respiratory insufficiency.84 newborns who were admitted to the department of intensive care of newborns were under investigation. They were randomized into groups according to their oxygen saturation index of the inhaled mixture. The exhaled breath condensate was tested for nitrogen monoxide metabolites, malonic aldehyde, aldehyde and ketone derivatives of the 2,4-dinitrophenyl hydrazine of a neutral and basic (aggregates of protein molecules) nature.Obtained results indicated that nitrogen monoxide (active oxidant) directly affects the increase of activity of processes of proteins and lipids peroxidation by increasing the total oxidation potential. Excessive endogenous NO formation under the conditions of subsidizing of high concentrations of oxygen leads to an increase in excessive formation of nitrogen monoxide and is a risk factor for the initiation of oxidative stress processes.Thus, nitrogen monoxide is one of the factors of activation of free radical oxidation at the level of alveolar-capillary space among newborns with respiratory distress. In intensive care for newborns with severe respiratory failure, the use of excessive oxygen concentrations should be avoided, as on the background of increased endogenous NO formation, there is a risk factor for the toxic effect of oxygen on the biological structures due to the increased formation of active forms of oxygen with the development of oxidative stress.
STANDARDIZED NURSING PLANS AND THEIR CLINICAL USE
Authors: Mankovecká Monika
Published: November 2018

This paper states the results of the study on the verification of the applicability of standardized nursing plans in clinical practice. The aim was to develop an effective model of managed nursing care for patients deficient in breathing. The research methods used were: a thought experiment, an experiment, a content analysis, and a survey. From the results, the author suggested four nursing plans which solve actual respiratory deficit. A basis for diagnosis was the classification system of nursing diagnoses NANDA. The plans were verified in two faculty hospitals at clinics of anaesthesiology and intensive medicine. Based on the standardized nursing plans, nursing care quality increased by 19 %. After analysis of the unmet criteria, the author found the most problematic criteria that were inconsistent with the standard. In the last part of the study, a survey of the nurses defined the advantages of standardized plans for nurses and patients.
WEST GEORGIAN HONEY CATIONS
Authors: Abashidze Nona , Vanidze Maia , Kharadze Maia , Djaparidze Indira , Kalandia Aleko
Published: November 2018

The present study was conducted to determine the content of four mineral elements in honeys originating from different regions of West Georgia. Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), and Ammonium (NH4+) were analyzed by HPLC-Conductivity, column “Cation” (3.9x150mm) solvent 0.1 mM EDTA 3mM HNO3, following the microwave digestion of the honey. High mineral contents were observed in the investigated honeys with K, Na, Ca and Mg being the most abundant elements with mean concentrations in Chestnut honey 5000-7000 ppm, 56-150 ppm, 40-230 ppm, 25-130 ppm, respectively. In Lime (Tilia) honey - 2400-2600 ppm, 30-50 ppm, 160-180 ppm, 45-60 ppm, Acacia honey 300-500 ppm, 35-45 ppm, 85-95 ppm, 15-25 ppm, Field honey -750-930 ppm, 35-45 ppm, 75-130 ppm, 25-35 ppm, Spring polyflora honey - 630-650 ppm, 45-50 ppm, 280-300 ppm, 25-35 ppm, Autumn polyflora Honey – 2500-3000 ppm, 80-100 ppm, 250-300 ppm, 80-100 ppm respectively. The correlation dependence was between the content of cations in the honey and conductivity (Chestnut honey 1.4 µs/cm, Lime (Tilia), honey 0.5 µs/cm, Acacia honey 0.16 µs/cm, Field honey 0.55 µs/cm, Spring polyflora honey 1.2 µs/cm, Autumn polyflora Honey 1.3 µs/cm)
VIRTUAL TOXICITY AND DRUG LIKENESS OF NEWLY SYNTHESIZED METHYLXANTHINES WITH N1 ARYLPIPERAZINE MOIETY
Authors: Andonova Lily , Georgieva Maya , Zlatkov Alexander
Published: November 2018

Aiming to obtain preliminary information on the toxicity, stability and pharmacokinetic behavior of a group of 12 methylxanthines, containing an arylpiperazine moiety at N1, we applied three virtual methods for prediction. The online hazard-screening tool-PBT profiler was used for toxicity evaluation. The pharmacokinetic behavior and drug like properties of the tested compounds were predicted by two online platforms: Molinspiration Cheminformatics and OSIRIS web-based server. The PBT-profiler tool determined, that the investigated compounds are soil persistent, do not bioaccumulate in the food chain and with the exception of the structures containing bulky bi-phenyl substituents all other molecules are of moderate toxicity. All tested compounds meet Lipinski’s Rule of Five border conditions and have high values for drug likeness and drug score, which makes them suitable for future optimizations.
STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF HYDROGEN PLASMA
Authors: Ismagambetova Tomiris , Gabdullin Maratbek , Ramazanov Tlekkabul
Published: November 2018

This paper considers hydrogen, non-ideal plasma. The structural properties of such plasma were investigated. To study properties of plasma, effective potentials describing the interaction between particles were used. These potentials take into account various effects: screening and quantum-mechanical (diffraction and symmetry). The Pauli exclusion principle prohibits the simultaneous presence of two identical particles with a half-integer spin (in this case, electrons) in the same state. Pair correlation functions were calculated in hyper-netted chain approximation for the integral equation of the Ornstein-Zernike on the basis of the interaction potentials. The symmetry effect is more pronounced at short distances and for higher values of density. The antiparallel direction of the electron spins increases the probability of finding electrons at distance R from each other, the parallel direction decreases this probability due to the prohibition of the presence of two electrons with the same spins in the same state.
CYTOTOXICITY AND GENOTOXICITY OF MELTING SNOW – A CASE STUDY OF THE SHUMEN REGION, BULGARIA
Authors: Koynova Teodora , Dragoeva Asya , Koleva Vanya
Published: November 2018

The presence of atmospheric pollutants is regularly screened in Bulgaria. However, studies on the cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of air contaminants are scarce. Snow collects pollutants from the air. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of melted snow samples from Shumen region (Bulgaria) on mitotic cells using the A. cepa test.Samples were taken from three open spaces: 1) the city of Shumen, 2) a meadow on the Shumen plateau and 3) agricultural land located about 9.5 km northeast of the town of Shumen.The samples from the Shumen city and Shumen plateau indicated the presence of water soluble cytotoxic compounds. The lack of cytotoxicity in the sample from the agricultural land was established. This proves an anthropogenic origin of cytotoxic pollutions at the other two places. These results could serve as warning signals for health preventive programs regarding air quality in Shumen and the Nature Park Shumen plateau during the winter.
MICROPROPAGATION OF CYMBIDIUM SPP. BY SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS TECHNIQUE
Authors: Tran Minh Van
Published: November 2018

Cymbidium spp. was regularly produced through micropropagation by protocorm like bodies (PLBs) and multiple shoots; micropropagation takes a lot of labor, and has high cost of seedlings, energy and material. The purpose of this paper was to study the new technique of using in vitro embryogenesis culturing for microprogation to resolve the above difficulties. The method was to use PLBs as planting materials to produce somatic callus cell and embryos. Results were followed as: PLBs were cut into slices and placed on the medium for callus initiated and used as materials for embryo formation study. A fresh weight of callus were used for the experiment of about 100 mg. The medium for the initiation of embryonic callus was composed of: MS + BA (0.1 mg/l) + peptone (1 g/l) + activated charcoal (1 g/l) supplemented with NAA (1mg/l) or 2.4D (1 mg/l) and was proliferated on the medium MS + pepton (1 g/l) + activated charcoal (1 g/l) supplemented with NAA (1 mg/l) or 2.4D (1 mg/l). Somatic cell suspensions were initiated and proliferated on the medium consisting of MS + peptone (1 g/l) + activated charcoal (1 g/l) supplemented with NAA (1 mg/l) + BA (0.1 mg/l). Somatic cell suspensions were differentiated to embryonic cell suspensions on the medium MS + peptone (1 g/l) + activated charcoal (1 g/l) supplemented with BA (1 mg/l). Embryonic cell suspensions were plating and regeneration on the medium MS + peptone (1 g/l) + activated charcoal (1 g/l) supplemented with NAA (0.1 mg/l) + BA (1 mg/l). Micropropagation of Cymbidium spp. via embryogenesis technique was set up to produce 3,800 plantlets per one liter of somatic embryogenesis suspension.
Defensoria Pública nos 30 Anos de Constituição: uma instituição em transformação | Public Defender’s Office in the 30 years of Constitution: an institution in transmutation
Authors: González Pedro
Published: November 2018

O presente artigo pretende percorrer o caminho de transformações percorrido pela Defensoria Pública quanto à sua missão institucional e ao público atendido pela mesma, desde a sua constitucionalização até os dias atuais, com o advento da Emenda Constitucional nº 80/14. De uma instituição inicialmente concebida para a prestação da assistência judiciária individual ao necessitado econômico, até a sua consagração como expressão e instrumento do regime democrático, incumbida da tutela integral dos direitos das pessoas e grupos em situação de vulnerabilidade e promotora dos direitos humanos.
Sala de Professores
Authors: Figueiredo Argelina Cheibub , Oliveira Renan Medeiros de , Conde Leandro Carlos Dias
Published: November 2018

Entrevista com a Professora Argelina Cheibub Figueiredo.
WATER AVAILABILITY AND PRODUCTION OF POTTED ALSTROEMERIA IN GREENHOUSE
Authors: Girardi Leonita Beatriz , Peiter Marcia Xavier , Neto Miguel Chaiben , Flores Yesica Ramirez , Gollo Elisa De Almeida
Published: November 2018

The amount of available water in the substrate is one of the most important factors for the growth and development of potted ornamental species. The aim of the present study was to determine the water consumption of Alstroemeria x hybrid variety Firenze when submitted to different irrigation levels and to assess their effects on production factors. The experiment was carried out under controlled conditions of temperature at Colégio Politécnico of Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Rhizomes of Alstroemeria x hybrid variety Firenze were transplanted into 20 liters rigid black plastic pots filled with substrate. Five treatments (90%, 75%, 60%, 45%, and 30% of container capacity) with 10 repetitions were arranged in a completely randomized design. The production components height and flowering stem diameter, number of flowers per stem, and stem fresh and dry matter content were evaluated over a year of production. Our results demonstrated an increase in water consumption as water availability increased, interfering with the production parameters, except for the number of flowers per stem and flower stems diameter.
Local news in a digital world: Stand up and start up, instead of copy and paste
Authors: Brouwers Bart
Published: November 2018

For legacy media companies, the digital world seemed to be the perfect place for scalable initiatives in local journalism. But up until now, the scalability nut hasn’t been thoroughly cracked. Media companies have tried to copy the old habits and paste them into a new digital world, without asking themselves what problem – and whose problem – they were going to solve. The profession needs to realize that scaling isn’t something that comes automatically with the digital world, but has to be derived from the value proposition of the news product itself. To really internally reinvent the local news in an online world, it has to stand up and start up all over again, before it can scale up and – finally – stay up again.
Talking about games: Gamers’ digital communication spaces as the object of study
Authors: Sanz-Martos Sandra , Martínez-Martínez Silvia , Creus Amalia
Published: November 2018

In the digital environment, gaming is one of the activities that has generated the greatest number of fans. What is more, gaming becomes a topic of conversation between gamers/users, who leverage the potential of different communication platforms to research, collaborate, share tips and even boast of their achievements. This article seeks to describe and analyse how these gamers’ communication environments work, on the basis of the inherent characteristics of communities of interest, learners and practice. Through examination of the activities on gaming forums for two highly popular massively multiplayer online games – League of Legends and Minecraft – and the exchange of comments between viewers of leading Spanish YouTubers like RevenantL0L and Vegetta777, we analyse users’ behaviour, the amount and content of messages and compare the structures and workings of the two environments.
The board game designer: An approach
Authors: Catalán Villanueva Antonio
Published: November 2018

Games as a structured activity need authors who create them. Throughout history, the figure of the author has been unknown for different reasons. In ancient times, games were owned by the society as a whole; the birth of the printing press saw printers becoming publishers, illustrators and authors at the same time, while in the Industrial Age games were owned by manufacturers. This has changed recently. We started to realize about games’ authorship through hobby games and eurogames, and finally modern games brought the author to the forefront of game creation in the twenty-first century. This article aims to shed some light on the role of board game authors, starting with a short historical approach on their role, and will hopefully serve as a basis for further research.
Alternative to formaldehyde in artificial diet for sugarcane borer and its effects on the parasitoid
Authors: Eduardo Wellington Ivo , Moraes Renato Franco Oliveira de , Almeida Luiz Fernando Veloso , Santos Josy Aparecida dos , Santos Rafael Ferreira dos , De Bortoli Sérgio Antônio
Published: November 2018

The formaldehyde used as anti-contaminant agent in artificial diets of insects can cause serious risks to human health. However, there are products with the same purpose, but with less toxicity to humans. In this sense, the aim of this study was to evaluate the biological parameters of Diatraea saccharalis (Fabricius, 1794) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) fed on an artificial diet containing different anti-infective agents to replace the formaldehyde, as well as analyze the effects on its parasitoid Cotesia flavipes (Cameron, 1891) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). The experiment was conducted under a completely randomized design, studying the anti-contaminant agents: sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, 2-phenylphenol, and formaldehyde (standard diet), with deionized water as control. The larvae of sugarcane borer were fed on diets with the cited agents, and were daily observed for: larval and pupal periods, larval and pupal viabilities, number of unviable larvae, longevity, pupae weight, sex ratio and the adults fecundity. To analyze the effects of the anti-contaminant agents on the C. flavipes parasitoid, 50 larvae of sugarcane borer were parasitized and daily observed until the parasitoid pupae formation, being evaluated: number of adults emerged per pupal mass, longevity and sex ratio. D. saccharalis larvae are positively influenced by replacing formaldehyde to 2-phenylphenol in their diet, not causing significant deleterious effects to C. flavipes.
Agronomic aspects of two Physalis species as a function of Nitrogen fertilization
Authors: Bertoncelli Douglas Junior , Oliveira Marisa De Cacia , Dos Passos Amanda Izabel , Casagrande Taylon Henrique , Ariati Ana Claudia
Published: November 2018

The cultivation of small fruits has been increasing with good economic returns, and among these, the genus Physalis has been an important alternative source of income due to the high value and possibility of cultivation in small areas. However, there is not established fertilization for this crop and considering that nitrogen is one of the most limiting nutrients for the growth and development of plants, this study aimed to evaluate the agronomic aspects of two species of Physalis submitted to different N doses. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse in a completely randomized design, using two species (Physalis pubescens and P. peruviana) and five N doses (0, 200, 250, 300 and 350 kg ha-1), and seven replications. The plant height, dry mass of aerial part and roots, the number of branches, root length, yield and average fruit mass were evaluated. In these experimental conditions, it was observed that for P. peruviana the dose of 250 kg ha-1 N resulted in a greater yield of fruit per plant, as for P. pubescens the dose of 350 kg ha-1 N showed a more efficient performance.
Physical attributes of Humic Cambisol subjected to nitrogen sources in an apple orchard
Authors: Schmitz Daniela , Loss Arcângelo , Lourenzi Cledimar Rogério , Müller Júnior Vilmar , Veiga Milton da , Brunetto Gustavo , Comin Jucinei José
Published: November 2018

The application of nitrogen sources in soil under apple orchards can change the soil physical attributes and soil-plant relationship. The objective was to evaluate the physical attributes of Humic Cambisol (Inceptisol) in an apple orchard, under nitrogen sources in Urubici county, Santa Carina State, Brazil. The treatments were: control (without fertilization), common urea, pelleted urea and organic fertilizer (pig deep-litter), at rates of 33 kg N ha-1 yr-1. After two years of implementation of the N sources, soil undisturbed samples were collected at layers of 0.0-0.05, 0.05-0.10, 0.10-0.15 and 0.15-0.20 m depth, and these were evaluated the bulk density (BD); penetration resistance (PR); total porosity, macro, meso, and micropores; the geometric mean diameter of air-dried aggregates (GMDad) and water-stable aggregates (GMDws) and water content. The organic fertilizer increased the total porosity, microporosity, the water content and decreased BD, compared to other treatments, at the layer of 0.0-0.05 m depth. The organic fertilization and the common urea did not change the macroporosity and PR, but provided lower macroporosity, compared to the control, and RP in relation to pelleted urea. The N sources increased GMDws compared with the control in the topsoil.
In vitro development of sugarcane seedlings using ethephon or gibberellin
Authors: Mendes Luciane De Siqueira , Carvalho Marcia Eugenia Amaral , Macedo Willian Rodrigues , Castro Paulo Roberto de Camargo e
Published: November 2018

The use of plant growth regulators is directly related to the success of in vitro propagation, which is an advantageous alternative to obtain seedlings on a commercial scale. This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro development of ‘IAC 95-5000’ sugarcane seedlings after the addition of different doses of ethephon (0, 25, 50, 100 and 200 mg L-1) or gibberellic acid (0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5 and 10.0 mg L-1) to the culture medium. Ethephon increased the number of tillers (up to 231.70%), reduced height of the main tiller (44.66 to 60.47%), and did not affect the shoot´s fresh and dry mass. On the other hand, gibberellin decreased the number of tillers and negatively changed biomass partitioning. It is concluded that the use of ethephon is a potential strategy to enhance in vitro production of ‘IAC 95-5000’ sugarcane seedlings, since it increased the number of usable shoots in subsequent subcultures, and its effects on height reduction can be reversible. However, the use of the tested doses of gibberellic acid is not recommended, because it impaired seedling development of this sugarcane variety.
Growth and nutrition of Corymbia citriodora seedlings using doses of liquid swine waste
Authors: Coelho João Antônio da Silva , Vieira Cristiane Ramos , Weber Oscarlina Lúcia dos Santos
Published: November 2018

The experiment was installed in a greenhouse with the aimed to verify the influence of liquid swine waste in the development and nutrition of Corymbia citriodora seedlings. The swine waste was mixed with a commercial substrate in order to analyze the effects of five doses, in a randomized block design, considering the N requirement of the species, which were T1 – 0%; T2 – 50%; T3 – 100%; T4 – 150% and; T5 – 200% and one treatment with mineral fertilization for comparison. The Corymbia citriodora seeds were germinated in plastic tubes with a commercial substrate plus swine waste. As the seedlings reached about five centimeters the thinning was performed, and when the plants reached 15 cm in length the growth analysis was started. At the end of the experiment the seedlings were measured, weighed and milled for macro and micronutrients determination. The best doses of liquid swine waste were 150% and 200% which showed the highest growth average values of the Corymbia citriodora seedlings, to the detriment of the nutritional and physical improvement of the substrate.
Solar radiation absorption according to the tree crown conduction and the effects on peach cultivars production
Authors: Schneider Evandro Pedro , Schöffel Edgar Ricardo , Fachinello José Carlos
Published: November 2018

In order to reach high productive efficiency, three training systems of the crown in peach trees were evaluated for the efficiency of absorption of solar radiation, aiming to identifying which system of conduction can provide a higher absorption of solar radiation and its effects on the production of the ‘Eldorado’ and ‘Jubileu’ peach cultivars. The crown of the trees were conducted in Central Leader, Y-shape and in open Vase systems. Measuring the global solar radiation, reflected solar radiation and the transmitted solar radiation, it was possible to obtain the absorbed solar radiation and the efficiency in radiation absorption by each system of conduction. The ‘Jubileu’ and ‘Eldorado’ peach trees were not different for the solar radiation absorption. The Central Leader and open Vase systems present capacity to retain up to 75% of the solar incident radiation while the Y-shape system retains up to 45% of the radiation. The peach production in the open Vase system resulted in 36.1 kg plant-1, higher than 25.47 kg plant-1 obtained in the Central Leader system, while the production in Y-shape system reached the production of 29.85 kg plant-1.
Effect of age and plant spacing on the energy properties of black wattle
Authors: Eloy Elder , Silva Dimas Agostinho da , Caron Braulio Otomar , Trevisan Rômulo , Balbinot Rafaelo
Published: November 2018

The aim of this study was to determine the effect on the energy properties of different biomass components of Acacia mearnsii De Wild distributed in different plant spacings: 2.0x1.0 m, 2.0x1.5 m, 3.0x1.0 m and 3.0x1.5 m, in the 1st, 3rd and 5th years after planting. The experiment was performed in a complete randomized block design in three replicates. The following traits were determined: biomass (BIO), gross calorific value (GCV), basic density (BD), energy productivity (EP), energy density (ED), fixed carbon content (FCC), volatile material content (VMC) and ash content (AC) of different biomass components: wood, bark, branch and leaf. The effect of age significantly influenced all variables, providing an increasing distribution of BIO, EP, BD and ED. The four plant spacings provided different yields of BIO, EP, GCV and BD and the increased spacing caused a tendency to reduce BIO and EP values in all evaluated periods. In the 5th year, even being influenced by the spacing, the BD did not present a systematic increase or decrease over the provided living space. The three components of the trees induced a significant effect on the BIO, GCV, EP, FCC, VMC and AC variables.
Differential tolerance of crotalaria species to herbicides
Authors: Malardo Marcelo Rafael , Monquero Patricia Andrea , Da Silva Paulo Vinicius , Silva Hirata Andreia Cristina
Published: November 2018

Annual crops and crotalaria intercropping has been used to control nematodes. The evaluation of the susceptibility of crotalaria species to herbicides is an important step to make this technology viable. The aim of this experiment was to determine the tolerance of Crotalaria juncea, C. ochroleuca, C. spectabilis and C. breviflora to pre and post-emergence herbicides. Post-emergence (bentazon, ametryn, amicarbazone, 2,4-D amine and mesotrione) and pre-emergence herbicides (atrazine + mesotrione, atrazine + simazine, atrazine, isoxaflutole, pendimenthalin, s-metolachlor and trifluralin) were evaluated in doses of 0.5D; 0.75D; 1D and 1,25D; in which D was the commercial dose of each product. The results demonstrated that the species of crotalaria differ on the susceptibility to pre and post emergence herbicides. Among the post-emergence herbicides, bentazon showed higher selectivity. However, reduced doses of some post-emergence herbicides can make the intercropping with some species of crotalaria viable. The most selective pre-emergence herbicides were pendimenthalin, s-metolachlor and trifluralin. In general, C. spectabilis was the most susceptible to the evaluated herbicides.