bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE CLINICAL SOCIAL FACTORS EFFECTING ON HETERO-AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR OF WOMEN SERVING A SENTENCE IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
Authors: Shaklein K. N , Bardenshteyn Leonid M.
Published: April 2019

On the basis of comparative analysis of social and clinical factors in 435 women with hetero-aggressive behavior and 321 women without aggressive behavior serving a sentence in correctional institution new data was obtained concerning relationship between social and clinical factors and aggression. The dominant role of social environment factors in comparison with common social factors in development of both aggression and mental deviations is demonstrated. The conclusion is made that social environment factors are an important component of factors' triad (clinical, personal, social) in many ways determining development of aggressive inclinations in women.
THE HYBRID SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS IN PATIENTS WITH CRITICAL ISCHEMIA OF LOWER EXTREMITIES
Authors: Temrezov M. B , Kovalenko Vladimir I. , Bulgarov R. S , Bakhmetev A. S , Temrezov T. Kh , Botashev R. N
Published: April 2019

The purpose of study is to evaluate efficiency of hybrid surgical interventions under critical anemia of lower extremities in patients with multi-level atherosclerosis affection of arterial bed.The material and methods. The results of surgical treatment using hybrid technology are analyzed. The sampling consisted of 38 patients (33 males and 5 females) suffering from critical anemia of lower extremities because of multi-level atherosclerosis affection of main arteries. The average age was 69,6±2,5 years. The 21 patients (group 1) underwent balloon angioplasty with stenting of iliac arteries through direct access in femoral artery using balloon enlarging stents Asssurant and at the same time instant femoral popliteal stenting. The 17 patients (group 2) underwent stenting of iliac arteries combined with endarterectomy from common and deep arteries of thigh with profundoplastics.The results. The immediate and distant results of treatment in both groups had no differences. After endovascular interventions at iliac segment a primary technical success was achieved in 92.1% of cases and a clinical success - at 81.1% of cases. In the zone of open vascular interventions in femoral popliteal segment primary and secondary patency made up to 89.5% and 97.4% correspondingly. The rate of keeping of extremity in general made up to 92.1% and lethality - 7.9%. The distant results up to three years were monitored in 35 patients. The primary patency in the zone of endovascular intervention after 1, 2 and 3 years made up to 89,8, 76,2 and 68,5% correspondingly. In 5 patients (13.2%) repeated operations were implemented. The level of keeping of extremity after 1,2 and 3 years made up to 77.4%, 74.1% и 72.5%. The survival after 1,2 and 3 years made up to 94,3%, 88,6% and 85,7% correspondingly.The conclusion. The hybrid interventions (stenting of iliac arteries combined with surgical adjustment of femoral popliteal segment) under critical ischemia of lower extremities in the first place are effective and expedient for patients in severe condition and high surgical risk.
THE SYSTEMIC PSYCHO-NEUROLOGY: MAIN FACTORS EFFECTING CONNECTOME
Authors: Damulin Igor V.
Published: April 2019

The review considers actual aspects of structural and functional functioning of central nervous system. The significance of concept of connectome is emphasized. The constructing of connectome is based on the results of functional magnetic resonance imaging and consists in selecting of particular cerebral regions (areas), evaluating relationships between these regions and minute analysis of network of these relationships. At that, nowadays in neurosciences even more significance is attached not to functional segregation (specialization of one or another areas of brain) but functional integration, including synaptic level. The global principle of functioning of the brain is emphasized - goal achievement (information transfer) with minimal energy spending. The factors impacting on functioning of connectome are considered. The alteration of this structure during aging is analyzed. The data concerning individual and gender differences in organization of connectome are presented. The conclusion is made that obtained actual data permits to establish such a separate direction of neurosciences as systemic psycho-neurology combining clinical disciplines, methods of neurovisualization and mathematical methods. Exactly such a comprehensive approach opens new possibilities in studying functioning of so complicated organized system as brain is.
THE LEGAL PROBLEMS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF CLUSTER POLICY IN HEALTH CARE
Authors: Mokhov Alexander A.
Published: April 2019

The cluster policy is a component of new social economic policy implementing in the Russian Federation. In last years, it became to be applied and in health care too. The implementation of this type of policy requires following purely juridical standards since they create corresponding normative legal base for development and functioning of medical clusters. Nowadays, the actual legislation concerning medical clusters is at its initial stage of elaboration. Тhe further elaboration of legislation on medical clusters is required to develop national and regional medical clusters.
THE ANALYSIS OF PERINATAL LOSSES UNDER DELIVERY IN WOMEN AGED 34 YEARS AND OLDER IN VARIOUS REGIONS OF AZERBAYDZHAN
Authors: Mamedova Sevindzh N.
Published: April 2019

The article presents the results of delivery in women older than 34 years. The obtained data testifies that on the whole in the Republic of Azerbaydzhan percentage of delivery in women older than 34 years factually has no difference with such in similar countries and amounts to 5-6 cases per 100 deliveries correspondingly. The analysis of perinatal losses during deliveries in women older than 34 years demonstrated that only in every second region of the Republic of Azerbaydzhan there is a statistical confirmation of correlation dependence between percentage of deliveries in women older than 34 years and perinatal losses. The significant differences are established depending on regions both in prevalence of deliveries in women older than 34 years and availability of perinatal losses. This occurrence requires further investigation of causes and development of measures of their elimination.The purpose. To evaluate significance of inter-regional differences of prevalence of deliveries in women older than 34 years among cases of terminated pregnancy in period of gestation after 22 weeks for health of mother and child.Materials and methods. The study was carried out using retrospective algorithm in obstetric institutions of cities of republican subordination. The object of observation was formed using complete inclusion of all cases of termination of pregnancy in of gestation after 22 full weeks during 2012-2014. The percentage of delivery in the age older than 34 years was determined. The results. In totality, 5.8±0.07 cases of delivery at 35 ages and older go to 100 terminated cases of pregnancy in period of gestation after 22 full weeks. In district and municipal obstetric institutions, a value of this indicator varied in the range from 0.3±0.06% to 18.5±0.53%. In totality, level of perinatal losses made up to 1.8±0.04%. In regional obstetric institutions, the level of perinatal losses varied in the range from 0,1±0.04% to 3.7±0.16% (p < 0,01).Conclusions. In Azerbaydzhan, the inter-regional differences in prevalence of delivery at the age 44 years and older are significant (percentage of deliveries at the age 34 years and older varies in the range from 0,3 to 18,5%). The increasing of risk of perinatal losses under delivery at the age 34 years and older has no unequivocal confirmation. In Azerbaydzhan, in most of the municipal and district obstetric institutions (8 out of 15) deliveries in women older than 34 years have no association with increased level of perinatal losses.
THE EROSIVE ULCEROUS LESIONS OF UPPER PART OF GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT IN PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE: TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
Authors: Luzina Elena V. , Lareva N. V , Zhilina A. A , Zhigzhitova E. B , Ustinova E. E
Published: April 2019

The erosive ulcerous affections of gastrointestinal tract in patients with cardiovascular diseases occur frequently and are conditioned by both ischemia of organs of digestion against the background of reduced cardiac output and intake of low doses of acetylsalicylic acid combined with anti-coagulants. The bleeding can be the first and the only manifestation of gastroduodenal pathology. The treatment and prevention of aspirin-induced gastropathy provides for implementation of eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection, application of cyto-protectors (Misoprostol or Bismuthate tripotassium dicitrate), long-term using of inhibitors of proton pump. Out of them Pantoprazole has a certain advantage at the expense low risk of medicinal interactions, good clinical efficiency and anti-inflammatory effect.
Convergence Despite Divergence: Views of Academic and Community Stakeholders about the Ethics of Community-Engaged Research
Authors: Hoover Stephanie M. , Tiwari Shristi , Kim Jimin , Green Melissa , Richmond Al , Wynn Mysha , Nisbeth Kyle Simone , Rennie Stuart , Corbie-Smith Giselle
Published: April 2019

Purpose: Stakeholder engagement and community-engaged research (CEnR) are recognized as approaches necessary to promote health equity. Few studies have examined variations in stakeholder perspec­tives on research ethics despite the potential for meaningful differences. Our study exam­ines the association between stakeholders’ characteristics and their perception of the importance of 15 stakeholder-developed CEnR ethical statements.Design: Quantitative analysis of close-end­ed Delphi survey.Participants: We recruited a national, non-random, purposive sample of people who were eligible if they endorsed conducting CEnR in public health or biomedical fields. Participants were recruited from publicly available information, professional email distributions, and snowball sampling.Main Outcome Measures: We designed our close-ended Delphi survey from the results of 15 CEnR ethical statements, which were developed from a consensus develop­ment workshop with academic and com­munity stakeholders.Results: 259 participants completed the Delphi survey. The results demonstrated that stakeholders’ characteristics (affiliation, ethnicity, number of CEnR relationships, and duration of CEnR partnerships) were not associated with their perception of the importance of 15 ethical statements.Conclusions: The strong agreement among stakeholders on these broad, aspirational ethical statements can help guide partner­ships toward ethical decisions and actions. Continued research about variability among stakeholders’ ethics perspectives is needed to bolster the capacity of CEnR to contribute to health equity.Ethn Dis. 2019;29(2):309- 316. doi:10.18865/ed.29.2.309
O (des)interesse no amor romântico em tempos de aplicativos de paquera
Authors: Fernandes Ricardo , De Castro Sena Patrícia Rakel
Published: April 2019

O impacto dos aplicativos de paquera na vida de seus usuários orientou o entendimento de que a solidez, a segurança e a monogamia, valores basilares do amor romântico, fragmentaram-se frente às mudanças tecnológicas e à individualização desenfreada. A proposta deste artigo funda-se em explorar o desinteresse de usuários desses aplicativos em relações duradouras. Para tal, foi feita uma análise de conteúdo dos comentários feitos na campanha “Seu amor de verdade” na fanpage do aplicativo “Par Perfeito” no Facebook. Como mediadores de interesses individuais, o estudo revelou que os usuários manifestam um interesse velado na busca dessa modalidade de relacionamento através de reclamações ou lamentações.
Um filme que pensa sobre si: o político e os fragmentos da história
Authors: Freitas Gutfreind Cristiane , Zanetti Negrini Márcio
Published: April 2019

Analisamos a montagem de Imagens do Estado Novo 1937-45, de Eduardo Escorel, com o objetivo de observar a atualidade da narrativa, enfatizando os seus aspectos políticos. Examinamos, assim, como fragmentos de imagens utilizados pela decupagem articulam a interação entre o tempo presente e as imagens do Estado Novo. A subjetividade como traço narrativo mostra a reflexão que o filme suscita sobre si, a partir de seu narrador, e de vestígios que revelam o processo de montagem de arquivos. O filme elabora uma forma de pensar o político enquanto manifestação da história no tempo presente, abordando fatos que marcaram a primeira metade do século XX no Brasil.
Imaginários da masculinidade bem-sucedida e as narrativas de consumo na curadoria jornalística: o medo da despossessão financeira e o elogio à potência em VIP, GQ e L’Officiel Hommes
Authors: Casadei Eliza Bachega
Published: April 2019

O objetivo do presente artigo é analisar o medo da despossessão financeira como uma dinâmica estruturante dos imaginários das masculinidades bem-sucedidas presentes no projeto editorial de algumas revistas masculinas contemporâneas, nomeadamente VIP, GQ e L’Officiel Hommes. O medo da perda do poder econômico, nesses termos, nem sempre se faz ver nos lugares mais óbvios, mas implica em uma gestão de afetos positivos que sustentam narrativas de consumo específicas. A partir de uma análise dos lugares comuns das narrativas de êxito financeiro dessas revistas, com os pressupostos metodológicos da frame analysis, podemos inferir que as narrativas do medo da despossessão financeira são sustentadas, em tais produções, pela paixão disruptiva, pelo medo da perda da autonomia e pelo elogio da potência como pilares que sustentam tais imaginários.
The Impact of the Dollar Rate on Fluctuations of Ruble Liquidity in Russia
Authors: Borodachev S. M.
Published: April 2019

The influence of both the absolute values of the dollar/ruble exchange rate (rate) and its changes per day on the balance of the Bank of Russia operations for ruble liquidity provision and absorption (saldo) was investigated. Daily data were used from January 2015 to April 2018. It was found that the change in the rate 6 days ago is the cause (according to Granger) of the saldo value. For the saldo dynamics, an oscillatory model with an external force - a change in the rate - is proposed. Using the Kalman filter, the model parameters were estimated and saldo forecasted. Found period of self-oscillation is 4.218 days and attenuation of the amplitude for a day in 2.179 times. The rate growth of 1 RUB, after 6 days, causes saldo increase of approximately 20 billion rubles. In fact, the changes in rate cause the variability of the saldo not more than for found coefficient of determination (26.7%), but the "change in the rate-liquidity saldo" system during the crisis-free period has a high "Q-factor," and changes in the rate, repeated with a period close to self-one, can cause large-amplitude fluctuations in saldo.
The Immunosuppressive Microenvironment of Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma and Therapeutic Approaches to Counter It
Authors: Aldinucci Donatella , Borghese Cinzia , Casagrande Naike
Published: April 2019

Classic Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) is characterized by a few tumor cells surrounded by a protective, immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment composed of normal cells that are an active part of the disease. Hodgkin and Reed-Sternberg (HRS) cells evade the immune system through a variety of different mechanisms. They are invisible to antitumor effector T cells and natural killer cells and promote T cell exhaustion. Using cytokines and extracellular vesicles, they recruit normal cells, induce their proliferation, and “educate” (i.e., reprogram) them to become immunosuppressive and protumorigenic. Therefore, alternative treatment strategies, targeting not only tumor cells but also the tumor microenvironment, are being developed. Here we summarize current knowledge on the ability of HRS cells to build their microenvironment and to educate normal cells to become protective or immunosuppressive. We also describe therapeutic strategies to counteract formation of the tumor microenvironment and related processes leading to T cell exhaustion and repolarization of immunosuppressive tumor-associated macrophages.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN EPICARDIAL FAT THICKNESS BASED ON MULTI SLICE COMPUTED-TOMOGRAPHY SCAN THORAX WITH WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE AND BODY MASS INDEX ON DYSLIPIDEMIA NON-DIABETES MELLITUS SUBJECT
Authors: Wendy Yenny , Muis Mirna
Published: April 2019

Introduction : Epicardial fat is visceral fat that plays a role in cardiovascular disease. Dyslipidemia non-diabetes mellitus can be found in both obese and non-obese patients. Measurement of waist circumference and BMI can assess central and peripheral obesity. The study aims to finding out the correlation between epicardial fat thickness based on MSCT scan Thorax with waist circumference and BMI on dyslipidemia non-diabetes mellitus subject. Method: There were 57 research samples of 28 to 70 years old who had dysfunction lipid profile. The most samples were found in the age group of 45-64 years with epicardial fat ranges from 2.80 to 10.80 mm and mean of 6.37 mm. Data were analysed by Mann-Whitney and Spearman correlation test. Result: There was a significant correlation between waist circumference and epicardial fat (r = 0.286, p = 0,031). There was no difference in mean of epicardial fat thickness by sex. There was no correlation between sex, and BMI with epicardial fat. Conclusion: There is a correlation between waist circumference and epicardial fat that may be affected by several factors in patients with dyslipidemia non-diabetes mellitus.
ELEVATED UNCONJUGATED BILIRUBIN IN SCHIZOPHRENIC PATIENTS
Authors: Aziz Ilhamuddin , Widaningsih Yuyun , Natzir Rosdiana , Tanra A. Jayalangkara
Published: April 2019

Strategies for schizophrenic treatment still have been developed in order to increase their effectively, based on latest findings in the etio-pathology. Coincidence of hyperbilirubinemia, especially related to Gilbert’s Syndrome (GS), and schizophrenia/other psychiatric disorders, was reported in several studies although the pattern of this alteration is still controversial.  Bilirubin could induce microglia to release pro-inflammatory cytokine that cause neuroinflammation, one of hypothetic etio-pathogenesis has been the most extensively studied recently. However, no data have been presented about this phenomenon in Indonesia. Therefore, this study aims to investigate plasma bilirubin concentration in psychotic spectrum.This study is cross sectional design that we examined both the total bilirubin and direct bilirubin of every psychotic patient admitted for the first time to Rumah Sakit Khusus Daerah (RSKD) Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan over a period of July—December 2012, by using health people as control. Diagnostic determination was set based on International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 10. Patients suffering from any disease such as anemia (decreased hemoglobin), liver diseases (elevated liver enzymes), or substance abuse were excluded.            From 73 samples, we found that plasma UCB level was significantly elevated, higher in psychotic patients, especially schizophrenic group, than in the control. Total bilirubin rate was slightly increased in schizophrenic group compare to the others and two samples in this group showed hyperbilirubinemia. Further investigations are needed to ensure that whether the elevated UCB was related to GS and whether this condition has inflammatory effect.
KNOWLEDGE OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY AMONGST TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS IN DR. WAHIDIN SUDIROHUSODO HOSPITAL
Authors: Nursyamsi Nursyamsi , Muhiddin Habibah Setyawati , Jennifer Gonardy
Published: April 2019

Introduction: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of blindness that rises significantly each year  along with the increasing diabetic population. It is estimated that 1 out of 3 people with diabetes will suffer from DR and 1 in 10 of them will be threatened with blindness. The main problem on DR management is the delay in diagnosis since most patients in the early stages do not experience visual impairment.Methods: Descriptive research was conducted over three months on 175 patients diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) within the Internal Medicine Clinic at Hasanuddin University Hospital. Self-administered questionnaires were used to assess knowledge of DR amongst the diabetic patients.Results: The level of DR knowledge among type 2 DM was split into three categories. The level of knowledge on DM complication was within the good category for 109 patients (61.6%), whilst the level of knowledge on DR screening was within the the sufficient category for 150 patients (84.7%) and knowledge on DR management was within the good category for 98 patients (55.4%). Although the level of knowledge was categorized good for the majority of respondents, the remaining 45 (25.4%) respondents had never done DR screening, and most patients (57.1%) believed that DM patients tend not to screen due to the lack of knowledge about DR.Conclusion: In general, patients with type 2 DM have a good level of knowledge about diabetic retinopathy.
Provider and Public Health Adaptation to Changing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidance for Zika Virus, 2015–2017
Authors: Hornstein Benjamin D. , Olsen Erika P. , Rubinstein Rebecca J. , Jin Sherry , Zangeneh Ana , Liu Leann , Shah Umair A.
Published: April 2019

In 2015, Harris County (Texas) Public Health responded to the Zika virus (ZIKV) threat by investigating every report of potential ZIKV infection, including those with negative laboratory results, through December 2017. Before investigations, 40.6% of patients who were indicated for testing received it in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. By investigating reports with negative ZIKV results, we increased the number of patients receiving correct and complete laboratory testing to 54.5%, and improved dissemination of evolving guidelines to partners across the health care spectrum.
PENAMBAHAN BUBUR LABU KUNING TERHADAP PREFERENSI SAUS TOMAT-LABU KUNING
Authors: Seveline Seveline
Published: April 2019

Tomato ketchup is a product favored by the people of Indonesia. The use of pumpkin as filler
substance in the production of tomato ketchup is performed as an alternative to conventional
tomato ketchup filler substance. This study aims to determine the right balance between the
tomato puree and pumpkin puree to produce a tomato ketchup that can be accepted by
consumers, without addition of coloring agents and other food additives. The results showed
that the quantity of tomato puree and pumpkin puree in proportion of 85 and 15 produces the
best tomato ketchup and has the same characteristics as the standard and is preferred by the
panelists, with a viscosity of 40300 cps, the water content of 61.53% and pH of 3.87.
ANALISIS STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN INDUSTRI JAMU TRADISIONAL DI KABUPATEN BANGKALAN - MADURA
Authors: Munica Risa Dewi , Ulya Millatul , Fakhry Muhammad
Published: April 2019

Data of Disperindag Bangkalan Regency (2015), shows that Bangkalan Regency has 20 herbal medicine industries. After doing research survey there are some herbal medicine industries that have been inactive, so that this research is conducted to find out alternative strategy that can be used as an effort to develop herbal medicine industry in Bangkalan Regency. This research used analysis of internal environment (IFE) and external (EFE), External-internal matrix (IE), SWOT and QSPM matrix (Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix). There are 16 internal factors and 11 external factors. As for alternative strategy there are 5 alternatives obtained from SWOT matrix and IE matrix. In the QSPM matrix, the priority of strategy is 1. Maintain and improve product quality, 2. Increase promotional activities and expand the marketing area,3. Improving relationships with government and other agencies, 4. Maintain company image, and 5. Develop cooperation with other industries outside the region
Balance of protein supplements according to the criterion of convertible protein
Authors: Zverev S. V. , Nikitina M. A.
Published: April 2019

The main sources of vegetable protein are seeds of legumes and oilseeds, which differ as by total content as by the quality. One of the least expensive and most rapid method of assessing the quality of protein is a chemical method, based on a comparative analysis of its amino acid composition, in particular, essential amino acids (EAA), and "ideal" protein. A widespread indicator of the proximity of the protein to the ideal is the minimum period, which shows how much of it can be used by the body for plastic needs (the main exchange and ensuring of body weight gain). Obviously, the more of this (convertible) protein in the product, the better (but not more than the daily value). One of the methods of obtaining a grain product with an increased convertible protein is blending, i.e. mixing in a certain proportion of different types of protein raw materials. In this case, the content of the converted mixture may be greater than in the components, and the excess less. The article presents a methodology for calculating the proportion of convertible protein in the product, as well as a new approach to the formation of effective mixtures. On the basis of this method, the results of the calculation of such mixtures on the example of a grain product with the use of collapsed white lupine, linseed cake and ginger seeds as components are shown. In all cases, there are rational proportions of the mixture, in which its convertible protein exceeds this figure in the component. The accuracy of the calculations largely depends on the accuracy of the total protein content and EAA.
Study on acrylamide accumulation in the model system based on animal raw materials depending on thermal treatment regimes
Authors: Dydykin A. S. , Derevitskaya O. K. , Ivankin A. N. , Kulikovskii A. V. , Dragunskaya E. I.
Published: April 2019

The aim of the investigation was to study an effect of thermal treatment parameters on the content of reducing sugars, amino acids and acrylamide in the meat model system depending on the thermal treatment regime. The authors studied an influence of the reaction of melanoidine formation on the concentration of amino acids and reducing sugars at different thermal treatment regimes and established a decrease in the total amino acid content by 7 % upon the standard sterilization regime and by 11 % when increasing the temperature or duration of thermal treatment. It was found that at the same temperature with an increase in duration of thermal treatment up to 50 min., the acrylamide level increased by 1.6 times. Exposure of the model samples to a temperature of 120 °С for 50 min. had the highest effect on the level of acrylamide accumulation compared to the traditional sterilization regime of canned foods for child nutrition and the regime with an increased temperature of up to 130 °С. The obtained data will allow developing new meat products with the reduced content of unsafe components for nutrition in early childhood.
Biosolids‐Based Amendments Improve Tall Fescue Establishment and Urban Soils
Authors: Badzmierowski Mike J. , Evanylo Gregory K. , Ervin Erik H. , Boyd Adam , Brewster Carlyle
Published: April 2019

Turfgrass establishment and persistence in urban environments can be limited by topsoil removal and subsoil compaction. A 3‐yr study (September 2013–June 2016) where tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) was grown with and without irrigation was conducted to compare biosolids‐based amendments with synthetic fertilizer on (i) quality and quantity of tall fescue and (ii) soil properties of a post‐development soil. The experimental design was a split plot with irrigation as the main factor and fertility treatments as the subplot factor. Fertility treatments were applied to meet the agronomic N rate of 224 kg plant available N ha−1 yr−1 for tall fescue during September 2013 to June 2015. Fertility treatments were (i) synthetic fertilizer, (ii) anaerobically digested biosolids, (iii) anaerobically digested biosolids blended with sand and sawdust, (iv) anaerobically digested biosolids blended with sand and sawdust applied at the agronomic P rate of 64 kg P ha−1 yr−1 for tall fescue and supplemented with synthetic N, and (v) composted anaerobically digested biosolids. No fertility treatments were applied from June 2015 to May 2016 to measure residual effects. Greater turfgrass yield and quality, higher soil C and macro‐ and micronutrient concentrations, and reduced soil bulk density were observed for biosolids‐blended products compared with synthetic fertilizer. Applying biosolids at the agronomic P rate did not yield desirable turfgrass quality; however, applying at the agronomic N rate continuously may lead to potential P loss if rates are not reduced.
Do Cover Crops and Corn Residue Removal Affect Soil Thermal Properties?
Authors: Sindelar Michael , Blanco-Canqui Humberto , Jin Virginia L. , Ferguson Richard
Published: April 2019

Core Ideas

Corn residue removal reduces soil thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity.

Cover crops do not mitigate corn residue removal effects on thermal properties.

Soil water content and soil bulk density are strong predictors of soil thermal properties.

Soil thermal properties govern the transport and storage of heat in the soil. How management practices such as crop residue removal and cover crop (CC) use affect these soil properties is not well understood. For example, CCs could provide physical cover and improve soil properties after main crop residue removal and thus ameliorate the negative effects of residue removal on soil thermal properties. We measured changes in soil thermal properties including soil thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, volumetric heat capacity, and related properties under corn (Zea mays L.) residue removal with and without winter cereal rye (Secale cereale L.) under a 6‐yr irrigated no‐till continuous corn experiment on a silt loam in south central Nebraska. Cover crops did not affect thermal properties, but corn residue removal reduced field thermal conductivity by 12 to 41% and volumetric heat capacity by 6 to 49% during the growing season for the 0‐ to 5‐cm depth. Residue removal also reduced laboratory thermal conductivity by 19% at –0.03‐MPa and by 28% at –1.5‐MPa matric potential. Residue removal also reduced volumetric heat capacity in the laboratory by 23% at both matric potentials in the 0‐ to 10‐cm depth. Neither residue removal nor CC affected thermal diffusivity. Thermal conductivity was more strongly correlated with soil water content than with bulk density and soil organic C. Overall, CC had no effect on thermal properties, but corn residue removal could reduce the soil's ability to conduct heat relative to no removal.
Estimation of structural and regional differentiation of municipal budgets under financial decentralization (case for Ukraine)
Authors: Kuzkin Yevgen
Published: April 2019

Obligatory consideration of peculiarities of the territorial development and regional differences in municipal budgets development is a prerequisite for ensuring the success of reforms aimed at decentralizing state power in the financial sphere and for developing the mechanism of inter-budget relations. The purpose of the study is to substantiate theoretically and develop a methodical approach to the differences between regions in terms of structural and regional differentiation of municipal budgets under state power decentralization. The article proposes a methodical approach to identifying the needs and substantiating measures for financial decentralization. The approach is based on considering the structural and regional differentiation and using statistical and cluster analyses to identify special aspects of the municipal budgets creation at different levels. The following regularities of changes in structural and regional differentiation of municipal budgets in the context of reforming the inter-budgetary relations and financial decentralization are determined: the changes in the state regulation of the local economy and finances usually boost an increase in the manifestations of differentiation; strengthening the negative influence of endogenous and exogenous risks on the increased disproportions in the socio-economic environment of regions while preserving the features of extensive management in the economic system; increasing imbalances and disparities in the structural differentiation of municipal budgets is usually due to the excessive centralization of public finances, while the intensive reforms aimed at decentralizing municipal budgets can increase the growth risks.
Referendum in Europe: Cinizens' Involvement Tool or Carnival Accessory?
Authors: Иуков Евгений , Iukov Evgeny
Published: April 2019

The paper features the role of referendums in the EU countries. The author defined the following key features of this institution of direct democracy: the national character of the referenda held in Europe; various attitudes to referendums in the EU countries; various objectives of the referendums held in separate European countries and in the EU. If the results of the referendum do not satisfy the current government, it is trying in every way to circumvent or level the negative results of the people's will. The paper features the main arguments of the political elite, challenging the results of referendums, as well as ways to discredit the "wrong" results of direct democracy. The position of the authorities is compared with the medieval carnivals, when representatives of the authorities and the common people temporarily changed roles, and after a while everything returned to normal life. The novelty of the work consists in comparing the institution of the referendum with the carnival paraphernalia characteristic of European culture. The current elite at the time of the referendum creates the appearance of the importance of the opinions of citizens, transfers its powers to ordinary residents. However, if the results do not satisfy the government, the results are neutralized, which raises the matter of the significance of the referendum procedure in its current format for European democracy.
Management of Innovative Activity Motivation of Personnel in Modern Higher Educational Institutions
Authors: Перевозчикова Наталия , Perevozchikova Nataliya , Багдасарова Диана , Bagdasarova Diana
Published: April 2019

The present research features the topical problems of innovative activity motivation of the personnel of higher educational institutions to determine various ways to increase innovation activity. The authors analyzed the categories of motivation and innovation potentials, i.e. their characteristics and importance for the implementation and introduction of innovations in the sphere of highly intellectual teaching. The paper describes some specific methods that could increase the innovative activity motivation in higher education institutions, e.g. economic methods of motivation, the method of management by objectives, the method of participative management, and the method of job enrichment. These methods of motivation allow the management of higher educational institutions to stimulate their employees to raise the level of their innovative-active behavior and to maximize the realization of the innovative potential of employees in order to achieve the goals of the organization and personal goals.
Simulation of Melt Viscosity Effect on the Rate of Solidification in Polymer
Authors: Fatriansyah Jaka Fajar , Satrio Hanindito Haidar , Barmaki Muhammad Joshua Yuriansyah , Fikri Arbi Irsyad , Chalid Mochamad
Published: April 2019

Phase field model has been successfully derived from ordinary metal phase field equation to simulate the behavior of semi-crystalline polymer solidification phenomenon. To obtain the polymer phase field model, a non-conserved phase field equation can be expanded to include the unique polymer parameters, which do not exist in metals, for example, polymer melt viscosity and diffusion coefficient. In order to expand this model, we include free energy density and non-local free energy density based on Harrowel-Oxtoby and Ginzburg-Landau theorem for polymers. The expansion principle for a higher order of binary phase field parameter was employed to obtain fully modified phase field equation. To optimize the final properties of the products, the solidification phenomenon in polymers is very important. Here, we use our modified equation to investigate the effect of melt viscosity on the rate of solidification by employing ordinary differential equation numerical methods. It was found that the rate of solidification is related to the melting temperature and the kinetic coefficient.
Human Factor as a Quality Criterion in Secondary Education: An Approach within the Framework of the European Model of Administrative Excellence EFQM
Authors: Kaldi Marina , Darra Maria
Published: April 2019

The main purpose of this work is to analyze the perceptions and attitudes of secondary school education units regarding the qualitative characteristics of human resources, both in relation to the existing and the desired situation so that the administration is effectively carried out in the framework of the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) and based on the specifications that the European Model of Administrative Excellence (EFQM) defines. The survey was conducted in the framework of the quantitative research approach from April 24 to May 26, 2017 by using the anonymous written questionnaire method, which was completed by 214 secondary education teachers in the prefecture of Arcadia. The results of the survey show that moral rewards are low, while financial rewards are completely absent from school units. At the same time, there is a low level of good communication, lack of competition on a personal level, a low degree of cooperation and exchange of views and honesty, while most respondents stated that the above mentioned are quality features that they would wish to be present in school units. Finally, the majority of respondents said that the dissemination of information and the transferring of it through various techniques, the encouraging and supporting of human resources to participate in activities (educational programs, innovative actions) aimed at improving the educational unit are quality features, which the sample prioritizes as very important and imperative to be adopted by the educational units.
THE GREATER MEDITERRANEAN IN THE DISCOURSE OF RESEARCH AND EXPERT ANALYTICS CENTERS
Authors: Chikharev Ivan A , Yarmak Olga V
Published: April 2019

The article presents the analysis of current research trends and analytical developments in studies of the Mediterranean as a multi-component region by research and expert analytics institutions. The macro region of the Greater Mediterranean in contemporary world is a hub of international social, cultural and media communication network. Due to the increasing interest in the region, the demand for analyzing specifics of semantic flows and discourse strategies of key think tanks and research institutions of the macro region increases, which, eventually, allows us to update the model of Russia’s use of “soft power” in the region. The authors of the article emphasize that modern Russia is an active player in the macroregion of the Greater Mediterranean. In this regard, Russia’s “smart power” is crucial in the process of building the Greater Mediterranean macro region and promotion of Russia’s image as an important and effective stakeholder in the Mediterranean.
Malaria in the 21st century - still a threatening problem
Authors: Canovic Predrag , Popovska-Jovicic Biljana , Pavlovic Milorad
Published: April 2019

There are six parasite species (P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale curtisi, P. ovale wallikeri, P. malariae, and P. knowlesi) that cause malaria in humans. P. falciparum is responsible for most malaria-related deaths globally. P. vivax is the dominant malaria parasite in most countries outside of the Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2016, 91 countries reported a total of 216 million cases of malaria. The global tally of malaria deaths reached 445,000. In 2016, 24 cases of imported malaria were registered in the Republic of Serbia, with an incidence of 0.33/100,000. According to the World Health Organization recommendations, every suspected malaria case should be confirmed by microscopy or a rapid diagnostic test before treatment. The main stone of antimalarial therapy should be artemisinin-based combinations. Since malaria occurs in Europe as an imported (though rarely also autochthonous and a hospital-borne infection), the objective of this paper is to point out current problems and attitudes in the diagnosis and treatment of malaria, without entering the data field significant for professionals (infectologists, epidemiologists, intensivists).
Does Intellectual Capital Explain the Financial Performance of Malaysia MFIs?
Authors: Hashim Maryam Jameelah , Alhabshi Syed Musa , Mohd Ishar Nor Irvoni
Published: April 2019

The performance of microfinance institutions (MFIs) is crucial for ensuringthe efficient utilisation of funds deposited into the microfinance programmeby donors, as well as for assisting regulators in monitoring the institutions.Assessing the performance of MFIs involves examining its developmenttowards accomplishing its goals. Therefore, MFIs need to ascertain thechallenges to maintain their sustainability and sustain their operations.Additionally, MFIs should focus on aspects such as intellectual capital(IC) to ensure future sustainability. The aim of this research is to examinehow IC dimensions, specifically, customers, structure, human, and socialcapital, influence MFIs performance. A cross-sectional survey design wasused to gather data from 145 managers (48% response rate) from MFIs inMalaysia. In order to determine the sample size of the study, a purposivesampling method was employed. The research model was analysed byusing Partial least square-structural equation (PLS-SEM). Subsequently,the research model was validated using Smart PLS 3.2.5 and the proposedstudy hypothesis. The findings confirm that structural capital and customercapital positively influence the performance of MFIs, except for social andhuman capital. The research model explains 67.6% of the substantial amountof variance in MFIs performance. This research theoretically contributesto the extension of resource-based view (RBV) and social capital theory inDoes Intellectual Capital Explain the FinancialPerformance of Malaysia MFIs?Maryam Jameelah Hashim1, Syed Musa Alhabshi1, Nor Irvoni Mohd Ishar21Islamic Banking and Finance, International Islamic University Malaysia2Faculty of Business & Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam,Selangor, MalaysiaE-mail: jamieniz@yahoo.com, syedmusa@iium.edu.my, irvoni@salam.uitm.edu.myReceived: 5 June 2018Accepted: 18 September 20182Social and Management Research Journalpredicting the sustainability of MFIs. All the factors of IC were confirmed toimprove the performance of MFIs. This study proposed several remarkablerecommendations for microfinance institutions which suggested that MFIs’managers should resolve their organisational issues promptly. Furthermore,they should portray sensible consideration for their institutions by takingcare of IC and encouraging the practice of recognising intangible assets,especially their employees’ expertise and capabilities.
Instructional Material Development using Ontology Learning
Authors: Ismail Khairul Nurmazianna , Ahmadon Fadzlin , SHAHBUDIN FADILAH EZLINA
Published: April 2019

In a university setting, lecturers are instructional designers responsible todesign and develop instructional materials to be used in class. Textbooksand presentation slides are among the sources used in the delivery ofknowledge. However, in order to facilitate different students’ learning styles,alternatives for textbooks must be considered, allowing the course contentto be organised in smaller chunks. This paper describes the developmentontology process using ontology learning technique. Ontology is a set ofknowledge which contains objects, concepts, entities, and the relationshipsamong them in a particular domain. In this study, the course chosen toanalyse the development of ontology is Fundamentals of Computer Science(CSC401). This is an introductory course taken by students during semesterone in the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences. Textbook is thesource used in developing this ontology. The technique chosen in this studyis a semi-automatic ontology development that can accelerate the processof producing a new ontology, while the development phases involved arethe ‘extraction of important concepts’ and ‘representation of ontology’.The result shows that an ontology can be represented in the form of visualgraph such as mind map. This matches the learning preference of visuallearners and enrich their learning experiences.
On factor structure of the work involvement construct in the Malaysian context
Authors: Johari Johanim , Yahya Khulida Kirana , Omar Abdullah
Published: April 2019

Studies have conceptualized work involvement as a multidimensional construct. However researchers have so far provided inconclusive agreement on the dimensionality of this latent factor. Therefore, a re-conceptualization of work involvement scale is crucial due to the inconsistencies in the measure of this construct. This study attempts to examine the construct validity of the work involvement measure by using a Malay-translated version of the instrument. A priori proposition was made that work involvement is a single-dimensional construct. This means that work involvement measurement can be represented by a single factor consisting of five items. SPSS version 14 and AMOS 16 were used to analyze the data. The findings supported the single-dimensionality of work involvement factor based on the results from exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. The research results also showed acceptable internal consistency reliability for the work involvement factor, which suggested the utility of the five-item work involvement measure in the Malaysian context.
Popular Piety and the Muslim Middle Class Bourgeoisie in Indonesia
Authors: Alam Lukis
Published: April 2019

This paper discusses the passion of Islamization of the New Order, at the same time the mainstream of this power is based on economic development that provides opportunities for the growth of the Muslim middle class. Patronage model used by the New Order gives an indication that the power built by this regime wants to instill a strong influence in society.  At the same time, the New Order is depoliticizing the political attitudes of Muslims. This has implications for the marginalization of the interests of Muslims on the national stage. In this study will also be affirmed the influence of the New Order's power on the presence of the Muslim middle class. On the one hand their birth was the result of the economic development that the New Order echoed. On a different aspect, the presence of the middle class gives strong legitimacy that they are part of the dominating class structure in a country. Also will be reviewed about middle-class interference with the trend of Islamic populism that actually occurred in the era of the 80s, but re-spread after post-reform. Popular Islamic culture becomes a trend that spread through various media such as, internet, magazines, newspapers and so forth. This has received considerable response from middle-class Muslims and led to commodification. Religion facilitates to interact with modernity. Materialistic and hedonistic interests intersect with obedience in the practice of religion. On the one hand, the mode of consumption of the Muslim middle class changes with the adaptation of piety values in the public sphere.