bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Isolation, screening and identification of haloarchaea with chitinolytic activity from hypersaline lakes of Iran
Authors: Yavari-Bafghi Maryam , Babavalian Hamid , Amoozegar Mohammad
Published: October 2018

Halophiles produce stable enzymes under extreme conditions. The scant information about chitinolytic haloarchaea led us to conduct the present study in order to isolate and screen native halophilic archaea with chitinolytic activity and to optimize the enzyme production conditions. Among 500 haloarchaeal strains isolated from water samples from different hypersaline lakes of Iran, five strains showed chitinolytic activity. Based on biochemical, morphological and molecular analyses, we established that all five potent strains belonged to the genus Natrinema. Besides, observing chitinase function in culture media, through an additional molecular test the presence of the chitinase gene in chitinase-producing strains was also confirmed by PCR amplification. Compared with other potent strains, Natrinema sp. strain BS5 showed significant chitinase production. The production of chitinase in strain BS5 accompanied growth, started at the logarithmic phase and increased to its maximum level at the beginning of the stationary phase. Maximum chitinase production was obtained at 37?C, pH 7.5, 3 M NaCl and 1% colloidal chitin. The strain BS5 showed 38%, 30%, 24% and 28% decreases in enzyme production at 40?C, pH 8, 3.5 M NaCl and 0.5% substrate, respectively. This strain was able to produce the enzyme in NaCl 4 M and in the absence of MgCl2 and MgSO4. This study revealed the strong potential of the genus Natrinema to produce chitinase at high salt concentrations without Mg2+ requirement.
The Effect of a Smartphone-Based, Patient-Centered Diabetes Care System in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized, Controlled Trial for 24 Weeks
Authors: Kim Eun Ky , Kwak Soo Heon , Jung Hye Seung , Koo Bo Kyung , Moon Min Kyong , Lim Soo , Jang Hak Chul , Park Kyong Soo , Cho Young Min
Published: October 2018

OBJECTIVE

This study evaluated the efficacy of a smartphone-based, patient-centered diabetes care system (mDiabetes) for type 2 diabetes that contains comprehensive modules for glucose monitoring, diet, physical activity, and a clinical decision support system.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We conducted a 24-week, multicenter, randomized controlled trial with adult patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes. The patients were randomly assigned to the mDiabetes group or the paper logbook (pLogbook) group. The primary end point was the difference of the change in HbA1c from baseline between the two groups.

RESULTS

HbA1c reduction from baseline was greater in the mDiabetes group (−0.40 ± 0.09%, n = 90) than in the pLogbook group (−0.06 ± 0.10%, n = 82). The difference of adjusted mean changes was 0.35% (95% CI 0.14–0.55, P = 0.001). The proportion of patients whose HbA1c fell below 7.0% (53 mmol/mol) was 41.1% for the mDiabetes group and 20.7% for the pLogbook group (odds ratio [OR] 2.01, 95% CI 1.24–3.25, P = 0.003). The percentage of patients who attained HbA1c levels below 7.0% (53 mmol/mol) without hypoglycemia was 31.1% in the mDiabetes group and 17.1% in the pLogbook group (OR 1.82, 95% CI 1.03–3.21, P = 0.024). There was no difference in the event numbers of severe hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia between the two groups.

CONCLUSIONS

The implementation of the mDiabetes for patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes resulted in a significant reduction in HbA1c levels, with tolerable safety profiles.
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS OF UKRAINE AND THE EU
Authors: Slyusarenko Kateryna , Maksymova Irina , Beskrovna Anastasiia
Published: October 2018

Foreign trade relations between Ukraine and the EU are developing under the terms of the Association Agreement coming into force. The article presents both positive and negative sides. The dynamics of foreign trade between Ukraine and the EU countries is analyzed, Ukraine's export and import structure is represented, as well as the proposed priorities of the development of foreign economic relations between Ukraine and the European Union
THE LAUGHTER, SOCIAL REGULATOR OF EMOTIONAL STATES AND FIXING OF LEARNING
Authors: Rojas de la Puente Edward Enrique
Published: October 2018

The following “Theoretic proposal called: the laughter as the real emotional regulator, social and fixing of learnings” this study is conclusive in three fundamental principles: the laughter is an emotional regulator, the laughter is a social regulator, the laughter is a fixing learning. This was proved with students from the Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza National University of Amazonas – Peru and groups of people in study.
The study was ethnographic-qualitative, with IAP or Participative Action Research. The methodology was based on the transactional method. We used the qualitative method. With its own qualitative categorizations of the social science. The technique were the observation and analysis. The data about the effect to arrive to those principles were collected with instruments as the structured interview, a notebook and films. I can deduce that this is a contribution to the different kinds of socio-educative disciplines and others because we get new principles mentioned in the first lines; which represents a theoretic contribution in teaching and learning.
This study is made with a test and posttest design and with fortuitous groups whose objective is appreciate the real effect of laugh. This research with a value to education, sociology and others sciences that study the human being. In conclusion: the laugh moderate the emotions, the laugh moderate the social relationship and finally the laugh is a fixer of complex learning. The following research project was made in the Awajun ethnic in Amazonas region (out in the north-eastern part of Peru).
PHONETIC MISTAKES OF FOREIGNERS IN THE POLISH LANGUAGE AND METHODS OF THEIR ELIMINATION
Authors: Kazakov Oleksiy , Galaidin Andrii
Published: October 2018

The article presents the results of observations of  phonetic mistakes made by pupils and students from Ukraine who study the Polish language. The article contains analysis of the cause of these mistakes as well as recommendations for their elimination and prevention. In the course of the study, there has been considered experience of leading Polish and Ukrainian Polonists, including Alla Kravchuk and Jan Miodek. The article may be useful for teachers (lecturers) of the Polish language
The qualified types of cash and (or) monetary instrument smuggling
Authors:   Academy of  Management of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Pashchenko Natalia Nikolaevna
Published: October 2018

The paper deals with the qualified types of cash and (or) monetary instrument smuggling. The current difficulties of the smuggling qualification are mainly considered in the form of hypotheses and mental models. At the same time, the development of the situation can turn them into an urgent practical task in the short term. The research reveals that the common customs law of the member states of the EAEU determines the need to harmonize criminal legislation of these countries in the field of liability for smuggling, including cash and monetary instru-ment smuggling. The study eliminates several con-straints on the smuggling qualification set forth in Article 200.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation related to the voluntary refusal to commit an offense (smuggle) and the qualification in case of multiple offenses.
Islamism of Saudi Arabia as a tool for achieving regional hegemony
Authors:   Russian Academy of Sciences, Khairullin Timur Radikovich
Published: October 2018

The paper deals with the Saudi version of conserva-tive Salafi Islamism which has become an effective tool for achieving leadership in the Arab region. In this regard, the author considers the formation of this Islamist project and its evolution. The research demonstrates that since the beginning of the Arab Spring events, the Saudi project of Islamism faced the competing forces in the form of the Qatar-Turkey Alliance based on the moderate Islamism of the Muslim Brotherhood and a specific Shiite ver-sion of Islamism promoted by the Islamic Republic of Iran. A further confrontation has led to a weaken-ing of the Qatar-Turkey Alliance and the intensifica-tion of the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran where Riyadh seriously seeks regional hegemony while Tehran tries to counter the growth of Saudi Islamism.
The analysis of research approaches to studying the psychological representation of university educational environment by students
Authors:   Russian State Agrarian University –  Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, Sladkova Olga Borisovna
Published: October 2018

University educational environment has a determining impact on the personal development of a student. The perception of the environment by students affects the thinking processes, the successful acquisition of professional knowledge, the social adaptation and self-fulfillment of young people. The purpose of the paper is to analyze the modern approaches to studying the perception of educational environment by university students. The author identifies that the main approaches are based on the psychological characteristics of the objective spatial components typical for the environment and the determinants of emotional well-being, safety and security of a person being at a university, including the role of reference groups. The paper reveals that the quantitative research methods are mainly used to present qualitative findings describing the relationship between the personality and the environment. The focus is placed on modeling techniques, in particular vector models applied for spatial demonstration of the relations of students with different environmental components. The research discusses the correlation between the experience of favorable environment and the terms of access to information resources and technology.
The relationship between the emotional intelligence and the predominant management style of the chiefs of internal affairs agencies
Authors:   Russian State Agrarian University –  Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, Berdnikova Irina Aleksandrovna ,   Academy of Management of  the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia
Published: October 2018

The study discusses the effectiveness of the Internal Affairs Ministry agencies management and the necessity to improve its forms and methods by a rational use of human resources as well as by paying more attention to the personality of a manager. The paper deals with an original psychological research aimed at identifying the relationship between the emotional intelligence and the predominant management style of the chiefs of internal affairs agencies. The research reveals that there is a consistent tendency for a higher level of emotional intelligence to correspond to a more democratic management style that is considered to be progressive in terms of modern management concept. This concept implies liberalization, humanization of the management process and the use of a wide range of managerial knowledge and approaches that allow the chief to take full advantage of the personal potential of his employees.
The modern approaches to assessing the level of competence among engineering students
Authors:   Kuban State Agrarian University, Grigorash Oleg Vladimirovich
Published: October 2018

The study reveals the deficiencies in the modern competency assessment model devised for university graduates. While assessing the level of students’ competence at engineering universities and departments, one should take into account not only students’ academic performance, the evaluation of internships, term papers, projects, and graduation theses but also their involvement in different activities during studies. The involvement indicators include the results of research projects, awards, allowances, rewards, and punishments. The analytic forms are proposed to assess the level of competence among students and the effectiveness of educators within the educational program. The approaches proposed will enhance the objectivity of such an assessment and allow one to identify the reasons for poor results and change the academic process immediately to improve the efficiency of educational activities at engineering universities (departments).
Contribuições de Heidegger para a via do pensamento meditativo | Heidegger’s contribution to meditative thought
Authors: Alves Paula Renata de Campos
Published: October 2018

O presente artigo pretende refletir acerca das contribuições de Heidegger para a noção de pensamento meditativo. A diferença entre o pensamento que medita e o pensamento calculador (das rechnende Denken) é trabalhada por Heidegger em alguns de seus textos, dos quais se destacam os diálogos-texto “Para a discussã o da serenidade: de uma conversa sobre o pensamento que teve lugar num caminho de campo” (1944-1945) e “De uma conversa sobre a linguagem entre um japonês e um pensador” (1953-1954) e o texto “Serenidade” de 1955. A partir desses textos, pretende-se destacar a presença de um interesse do pensamento oriental (Escola de Kyoto) pela filosofia de Heidegger, no que diz respeito a abertura heideggeriana para um outro caminho de pensamento. O interesse de Heidegger pelo pensamento oriental que é, de um modo especial, um outro caminho de pensamento, também pode ser visualizado nos textos que serão trabalhados. Os esboços de um “outro caminho” que também pode ser chamado de “outro pensamento” auxilia em liberar para o recomeço de uma relação com o ser.
Elétrons, Sherlock Holmes, Deus e a secularização | Electrons, Sherlock Homes, God and secularization
Authors: Portugal Agnaldo Cuoco
Published: October 2018

A relação entre religião e ciência tem vários aspectos a serem tratados e este trabalho pretende lidar com elementos das questões semânticas e epistemológicas envolvidas nessa relação. O pressuposto assumido aqui é que há importantes analogias entre os problemas de compreensão de termos científicos e religiosos, bem como entre o raciocínio que permite avaliar a justificação de teses em ciência e religião, como formas de sustentar uma compreensão realista dessas teses e uma semântica literal desses termos. Este artigo pretende comparar a interpretação literal e a concepção realista em relação aos termos “elétron” e “Deus”, conforme o realismo científico e o teísmo tradicional, respectivamente. A discussão é mediada pela comparação com o nome ficcional “Sherlock Homes” e tem como ponto de partida o caso de uma pastora que se declarou ateia. São apresentadas condições bayesianas de justificação de uma teoria como forma de fundamentar o realismo científico e como isso se aplicaria ao caso da crença em Deus. Ao final, são feitas considerações acerca das razões e motivos para a perda do sentido realista do termo “Deus” no caso que se expôs inicialmente e sobre o fenômeno da secularização em geral.
Apresentação
Authors: Kirchner Renato
Published: October 2018

O Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciências da Religião, sediado no Centro de Ciências Humanas e Sociais Aplicadas (CCHSA), da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-Campinas), constitui-se como base na geração, qualificação e difusão de reflexões sistemáticas em Ciências da Religião e contribui para o desenvolvimento cultural e científico da sociedade contemporânea. É compromisso do nosso Programa promover reflexões acerca dos problemas sociais e na formação integral do ser humano, além de gabaritar profissionais em Ciências da Religião e suas áreas afins.
TEKNO-CULTURE: MEMAHAMI KONDISI MASYARAKAT MASA DEPAN
Authors: Aswan Aswan
Published: October 2018

The development of advanced communications technology has brought about fundamental changes in the world of life. A number of views on the spirit behind the progress are emerging, as well as about the effects it incurs. This paper tries to see two basic things. First about the passion and trends behind the advances in communication technology. This section includes all-free behavior that encourages the tendency of abnormalities, identity greed, the speed and interconnectedness. Second, about the spirit of thought that underlies the advancement of communication technology. This section reviews the three currents of thought that become the dominant discusus in viewing technology. That thought is; 1) utopianism as an optimistic view of the positive role of science and technology, 2) dystopianism, as a pessimistic view of science and technology, and 3) hypertopianism, as the 'fatalist' view of science and technology. The various streams of thought that the author studied from a number of literatures in this field show the tendency of many thinkers to highlight the negative aspects of the latest advances in communication technology. Similarly depicted in this paper, the gloomy portrayal of the future of communication technology in this paper can be viewed positively, that it gives us a map of the spirit of progress, as a "long-warning system" that provides mapping, and the possibility of the future by departing from current social, cultural and technological trends can help us read its constellations and impacts
Análisis de los factores de victimización en mujeres delincuentes
Authors: Picado Valverde Eva María , Yurrebaso Macho Amaia , Martín Sánchez Flor , Álvarez Mateos Sonia
Published: October 2018

El presente trabajo pretende describir los factores de riesgo de victimización presentes y su impacto en la delincuencia femenina. El estudio se aplicó a 76 mujeres internas en el módulo de mujeres del Centro Penitenciario de Salamanca. Mediante un estudio transversal con entrevista estructurada en sesión múltiple se pretende identificar la vulnerabilidad de este colectivo en base a los modelos de vulnerabilidad de victimización. Los resultados indican la alta prevalencia de violencia de pareja (57%) previa a la entrada en prisión, así como otros factores de riesgo que pueden estar relacionados tanto en el proceso de victimización como en el de criminalidad. Este estudio pone de manifiesto la necesidad de abrir nuevas líneas de investigación sobre el triángulo criminalidad, victimización y exclusión social especialmente en el caso de las mujeres.
Veinte mil voces del mundo submarino: dificultades de traducción del relato verniano
Authors: Navarrete Miguel A.
Published: October 2018

Intentar traducir correctamente una obra voluminosa y compleja como Veinte mil leguas de viaje submarino requiere no solamente captar el ritmo, la cadencia del relato, sino adentrarse en el mundo de referencias bibliográficas en las que se basó el propio Jules Verne para redactar su novela. Desvelando y cotejando las fuentes del autor y los pasajes transcritos o adaptados de la infinidad de sus obras de referencia, resolverá el traductor numerosas dudas y problemas terminológicos. Por otra parte, si va un poco más lejos y utiliza las herramientas filológicas más elementales, el traductor descubrirá que, bajo la apariencia de unos personajes supuestamente novelescos, se esconden auténticos personajes históricos que vuelven a cobrar vida, una vida tan fascinantes como en arte con que Verne construye la realidad de su ficción.
Tradición clásica y reflexiones sobre la traducción en la Corte de Aviz
Authors: Fernández Sánchez María Manuela , Sabio Pinilla José Antonio
Published: October 2018

El paulatino interés que, desde hace algunos años, se observa en nuestro país por conocer de manera sistemática la historia de las traducciones y el discurso sobre la traducción en el ámbito peninsular confirma la importancia de la perspectiva histórica en la evolución de la disciplina y pone en evidencia grandes áreas de desconocimiento difíciles de justificar hoy día.Nuestro trabajo, centrado en el s.XV portugués y en la traducción de la tradición clásica en la Corte de Aviz, pretende ser una contribución a la historia de la traducción peninsular en este periodo crucial entre la época medieval y renacentista. La aproximación que hemos elegido se inicia con las traducciones y reflexiones sobre la traducción en el medio sociocultural en que se produjeron para señalar la identidad peninsular de su origen y su aportación particular a la historia de la traducción durante el s.XV hasta principios del s.XVI, cuando el humanismo portugués se desarrolla en unas circunstancias históricas excepcionales.
TECTRA: teoría y práctica de las investigaciones con corpus en el marco de los Estudios de Traducción
Authors: Álvarez Lugrís Alberto
Published: October 2018

En este artículo presentaremos los aspectos teóricos y prácticos de las investigaciones en traducción realizadas sobre corpus bilingües informatizados. En concreto revisaremos el proceso de construcción y explotación del corpus TECTRA (Textos para Estilística Comparada e TRAducción), que cuenta en la actualidad con 14 textos en inglés y sus correspondientes traducciones al gallego (más de 1.100.000 palabras) y que sirve como principal herramienta y fuente de datos a una serie de estudios sobre Estilística comparada que llevamos a cabo en la Universidade de Vigo.
La enseñanza de la interpretación social en el contexto biosanitario: la preparación psicológica del intérprete médico
Authors: Ruiz Mezcua Aurora
Published: October 2018

Con este artículo pretendemos poner de manifiesto que actuar como intérprete en los servicios públicos es una tarea compleja que implica una formación específica en la terminología, cultura y técnicas interpretativas más utilizadas en ese contexto, el conocimiento de los centros para los que trabajaremos y, especialmente en el caso de los principiantes, se deben conocer las implicaciones sociales y personales que la tarea conlleva, cuestión que a menudo no se tiene en cuenta de antemano. El objetivo principal de este trabajo es analizar las dificultades de tipo psicológico y comunicativo con las que puede encontrarse el intérprete social no experimentado que trabaja en contextos sanitarios. De este modo, consideraremos los problemas a los que éste debe enfrentarse para poder aplicar posibles soluciones a la enseñanza de la interpretación comunitaria en los centros universitarios.
A propósito de la edición de la primera traducción griega del Quijote y el hallazgo de un nuevo manuscrito*
Authors: Marín Casal Guillermo
Published: October 2018

Cuando Yeoryos Kejayoglu establecía su edición de la primera traducción griega del Quijote, transmitida inicialmente en tres manuscritos (colección ateniense Sgurdeos, n.º 1 de la Biblioteca Municipal de Vitina y n.º 1471 de Biblioteca de la Academia Rumana), no le llegó la noticia de la existencia de un cuarto manuscrito. Su descubridora, Olga Omatos, no refiere en ningún momento ni la biblioteca donde se encuentra ni número de inventario, signatura o catálogo. En el presente trabajo, siguiendo el hilo del análisis de la edición de Kejayoglu, publicamos estos datos, así como aportamos otros nuevos en relación a la datación este nuevo manuscrito
(In)decorosa alegría: la traducción inglesa de Don Quijote por Phillips de 1687 y la función social del humor
Authors: Cohen Eli
Published: October 2018

La traducción del Quijote de John Phillips (1687) ha sido considerada una de las peores traducciones de toda la historia, definitivamente la peor versión de la obra cervantina. Sin embargo, un análisis de la traducción de Phillips en el contexto de la cultura inglesa de la segunda mitad del siglo XVII permite ver en la obra de Phillips una lectura perspicaz tanto de la obra original como de su propio contexto. El texto de Phillips presenta no sólo una traducción lingüística de la obra original, sino también una traducción del mecanismo literario del texto cervantino, según la cual Phillips reproduce el uso de la obra literaria para criticar de modo indirecto el discurso, los usos y los valores contemporáneos.
Gastroprotective effects of methanol extract of Eremomastax speciosa leaf harvested in Southern part of Nigeria in rat
Authors: Onoja Samuel O. , Chinagorom Osborn , Ikpa Chinyere B. C. , Madubuike Kelechi G. , Ezeigbo Ihechiluru I. , Ijioma Solomon N. , Anaga Aruh O. , Ezeja Maxwell I.
Published: October 2018

Gastric ulcer is one of the common cause of hospital consultation with an increasing prevalence worldwide and it is traditionally managed with herbal medicine in the developing countries. This study investigated the gastroprotective effects of methanol extract of Eremomastax speciosa leaf in rats. Cold maceration in 80% methanol was adopted during extract preparation while gas chromatography mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) was employed in the phytochemical analysis. The doses of 25, 50 and 100 mg/kg E. speciosa were used on ethanol-and indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer models in rats. The shay rat method was used to determine the effects of ESE on gastric acidity while the anticholinergic and antihistaminic activities were investigated on isolated rabbit jejunum ex vivo. The GC-MS analysis identified six bioactive compounds. Both ESE and cimetidine significantly (p < 0.05) reduced the severity of indomethacin- and ethanol-induced gastric injuries and gastric acid contents in Shay rats. The extract elicited concentration-dependent relaxation of isolated rabbit jejunum and reduced the contraction induced by both acetylcholine and histamine in the same tissue. The findings showed that ESE protected the rats against chemical-induced gastric ulcer through anticholinergic and antihistaminic mechanisms.
Quality assurance of genetic laboratories and the EBTNA practice certification, a simple standardization assurance system for a laboratory network
Authors: Precone Vincenza , Dundar Munis , Beccari Tommaso , Turanli Eda Tahir , Cecchin Stefano , Marceddu Giuseppe , Manara Elena , Bertelli Matteo
Published: October 2018

Analytical laboratory results greatly influence medical diagnosis, about 70% of medical decisions are based on laboratory results. Quality assurance and quality control are designed to detect and correct errors in a laboratory’s analytical process to ensure both the reliability and accuracy of test results. Unreliable performance can result in misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. Furthermore, improved quality guarantees increased productivity at a lower cost. Quality assurance programmes include internal quality control, external quality assessment, proficiency surveillance and standardization. It is necessary to try to ensure compliance with the requirements of the standards at all levels of the process. The sources of these standards are the International Standards Organization (ISO), national standards bodies, guidelines from professional organisations, accreditation bodies and governmental regulations. Laboratory networks increase the performance of laboratories in support of diagnostic screening programme. It is essential that genetic laboratories of a network have procedures underpinned by a robust quality assurance system to minimize errors and to reassure the clinicians and the patients that international standards are being met. This article provides an overview of the bases of quality assurance and its importance in genetic tests and it reports the EBTNA quality assurance system which is a clear and simple system available for access to adequate standardization of a genetic laboratory’s network.
Estimation of Energy Demand in a Territorial Government Unit – Methodological Problems
Authors: Kowalczyk-Juśko Alina , Kościk Bogdan
Published: October 2018

Subject and purpose of work: The aim of the study is to identify methodological problems, which may be encountered during the preparation of the energy balance of a territorial unit, along with indications of ways to solve them. Materials and methods: Problems were identified during the preparation of the energy balance for two selected rural communes and then they were investigated with reference to the literature on this subject. Results: Estimating the energy demand of a local government unit requires proper identification of the groups of energy consumers, divided into facilities owned or co-owned by communes and ones independent from commune authorities. The latter group is divided further, into households, businesses, farms. For each of the users different methods of obtaining data may be needed: a survey and analysis of statistical data, analysis of financial documents, evaluation of the buildings’ age. Generally, however, preparing an energy balance statement requires many simultaneous approaches, and the combination of multi-criterion analysis provides the most reliable picture of the problem. Conclusions: The scope of the data needed to compile an energy balance statement for local government units, depends on the purpose of the developed analysis. Methodological handbooks and training materials on this subject are helpful, but the developed methodologies may need to be modified and adapted to specific conditions.
Regional Disparities in Development – The Case of Poland
Authors: Pawlas Iwona
Published: October 2018

Subject and purpose of work: The paper focuses on identification and assessment of regional disparities in development of Poland in regard to demographic potential, economic development, social development and technical infrastructure in 2006, 2010 and 2015. Materials and methods: Research was conducted with the use of Central Statistical Office’s statistical information with the application of Hellwig’s taxonomic measure of development and standard deviation method of linearly ordered objects’ grouping. Results: Mazovian province was a leader in regard to demographic potential and economic development, while Silesian province took the first position in case of social development and technical infrastructure. The highest levels of synthetic measure of development were noted in Mazovian and Silesian provinces, while the lowest ones were observed in: Warmińsko-Mazurskie and Lubelskie provinces. Conclusions: Pro-development activities should be intensified in the regions with significantly lower level of socioeconomic development, worse equipment in technical infrastructure and weaker demographic potential.
Cooperation for the Development of Tourism in a Region Based on the Example of Local Governments of Municipalities within the Valuable Natural Areas of The Lublin Province
Authors: Guzal-Dec Danuta
Published: October 2018

Subject and purpose of work: The subject of the work was intra- and intersectoral cooperation between local governments for the development of tourism. The aim of the work was to evaluate the activity of local governments natural valuable areas of Lublin Province in undertaking co-operation in tourism. Materials and methods: The accomplishment of the objective was supported by the analysis of the literature of the subject and the results of the research carried out in 2013. The area of the study was composed of 30 municipalities of the highest ecological value group in Lublin Province. A diagnostic survey method was applied, with the use of an interview questionnaire which was addressed to village and town mayors. The additional source of information consisted of the web pages of municipal offices, organizations, which belonged to the surveyed local governments and statutes of these organizations. Results: It was shown that local governments within natural valuable areas did not sufficiently exploit diagonal co-operation in stimulating tourism development. The measures aimed at supporting tourism were characterized by lack of comprehensiveness. Only about one third of self-governments undertook comprehensive measures using forms of intrasectoral and intersectoral cooperation. Conclusions: Further development and intensification of diagonal cooperation is postulated, as well as promotion of good practices.
Economic Aspects of Ceramic Waste Recycling through Its Use as Aggregate in Mineral-Asphalt Mixtures
Authors: Zegardło Bartosz , Andrzejuk Wojciech , Andrzejewicz Urszula , Nitychoruk Jerzy
Published: October 2018

Subject and purpose of work: This article is a continuation of ongoing research; whose primary aim was to show ceramic waste as a full-value substrate for the production of mineral-asphalt mixtures. The authors, basing on the examined characteristics of aggregate obtained in the process of crushing the socalled “ceramic cullet”, present the thesis that this material can be a full-fledged aggregate for concretes used in road construction. The authors emphasize ecological advantages of such a solution. The purpose of this research was to analyse whether such measures as those described above are economically justifiable. Materials and methods: In the article, based on business data, the costs were estimated and compared to the prices of the aggregates used by companies producing asphalt mixtures. Results: Economic comparisons have shown that the costs of described recycling were not satisfactory. Conclusions: Taking into account the ecological effect, it is recommended that ceramic waste is recycled by using it for the production of mineral-asphalt mixes for general use.
Administrative and Taxation Mechanisms Supporting the Purchase and Maintenance of Electric Vehicles Based on the Example of Poland and other Selected European Countries
Authors: Kasprzak Piotr , Sterniński Robert
Published: October 2018

Subject and purpose of work: The aim of this article is to review the current mechanisms of supporting the purchase of electric cars, with particular emphasis on tax reliefs and exemptions. Materials and methods: The research method consists of a review of literature, legal regulations and industry reports regarding the presented subject. Results: The authors analyzed the global electric car market, presenting the examples of the countries in which the share of electric vehicles has recently increased significantly in the total number of cars. In addition, current discounts and other preferences for the purchase of electric cars in European countries are presented together with future potential mechanism for buyers of electric in Poland. Conclusions: The price is the main economic determinate for buying the particular type of a car. The costs of acquiring and operating an electric car are currently higher than the costs for traditional combustion vehicles. However, the EU and European states’ authorities are processing to increase the popularity of electric cars, offering tax reliefs and other preferences with noticeably effects.
Pengaruh Shift Kerja, Terapi Musik, dan Motivasi terhadap Beban Kerja Karyawan PT. TOA-GALVA Industries
Authors: Widiyarini
Published: October 2018

TOA Corporation has a factory in Indonesia with name PT TOA Galva Industries producing technology of communication device. This research aims to make improvement towards the workload of the employees in the production of injection plastic part. Problems that arise due to the mental workload of employees affect concentration, performance, achievements, and motivation at work, quality of sleep at home, health, and work accident. This caused by the target measurement and checking of the products of the company are set, the deadline the measurement and checking of products, Division of working time/shift work, irregular work environment factors (noise, temperature, lighting, etc.), and the personal problems brought on when working. Using NASA-TLX (Task Load Index) can be measured the mental workload employees through the phase weighting and rating stage. Early research result obtained values of WWL (weighted workload) of morning shift employees is 76,78, afternoon shift 77,97 and night shift 80,0 results experienced high mental workload. Proposed improvements were made with improved shift work, the application of music therapy and motivation. The evaluation result of the implementation of the improvement suggests the value of WWL (weighted workload) of morning shift employee is 53,34, afternoon shift 54,43, night shift 55,45 result decrease mental workload.
Numerical solution and stability analysis of transient MHD duct flow
Authors: TEZER-SEZGİN Münevver , GÜRBÜZ Merve
Published: October 2018

This paper simulates the 2D transient magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow in a rectangular duct in terms of the velocity of the fluid and the induced magnetic field by using the radial basis function (RBF) approximation.  The inhomogeneities in the Poisson’s type MHD equations are approximated using the polynomial functions (1+r) and the particular solution is found satisfying both the equations and the boundary conditions (no-slip and insulated walls).  The Euler scheme is used for advancing the solution to steady-state with a time increment and a relaxation parameter which are determined for achieving stable solution.  It is shown that, as Hartmann number increases, the fluid becomes stagnant at the center of the duct, the flow is flattened and boundary layers are developed on the Hartmann and side walls.  These are the well-known characteristics of the MHD duct flow.  The stability analysis is also carried in terms of the spectral radius of the coefficient matrix of the discretized coupled system.  Stable solutions are obtained with RBF by using quite large time increment and suitable relaxation parameters on the expense of explicit Euler time-integration scheme used.
Homotopy methods for fractional linear/nonlinear differential equations with a local derivative operator
Authors: YAVUZ Mehmet , YAŞKIRAN Burcu
Published: October 2018

In this paper, we consider some linear/nonlinear differential equations (DEs) containing conformable derivative operator. We obtain approximate solutions of these mentioned DEs in the form of inﬁnite series which converges rapidly to their exact values by using and homotopy analysis method (HAM) and modified homotopy perturbation method (MHPM). Using the conformable operator in solutions of different types of DEs makes the solution steps are computable easily. Especially, the conformable operator has been used in modelling DEs and identifying particular problems such as biological, engineering, economic sciences and other some important fields of application. In this context, the aim of this study is to solve some illustrative linear/nonlinear problems as mathematically and to compare the exact solutions with the obtained solutions by considering some plots. Moreover, it is an aim to show the authenticity, applicability, and suitability of the methods constructed with the conformable operator.
Hypergolic Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) as Next-Generation Solid Fuels: Unlocking the Latent Energetic Behavior of ZIFs
Authors: Friscic Tomislav , Titi Hatem M. , Arhangelskis Mihails , Gandrath Dayaker , Mottillo Cristina , Morris Andrew , Rogers Robin , Marrett Joseph , Rachiero Giovanni
Published: October 2018

We present the first strategy to induce hypergolic behavior, i.e. spontaneous ignition and combustion in contact with an external oxidizer, into metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The strategy uses trigger acetylene or vinyl substituents to unlock the latent hypergolic properties of linkers in zeolitic imidazolate frameworks, illustrated here by six hypergolic MOFs of zinc, cobalt and cadmium. Varying the metal and linker enabled the modulation of ignition and combustion properties, leading to ultrashort ignition delays (down to 2 ms), on par with popular propellants, but without requiring highly energetic or carcinogenic hydrazine components found in conventional hypergols.
LATS1 and LATS2 suppress breast cancer progression by maintaining cell identity and metabolic state
Authors: Furth Noa , Pateras Ioannis S , Rotkopf Ron , Vlachou Vassiliki , Rivkin Irina , Schmitt Ina , Bakaev Deborah , Gershoni Anat , Ainbinder Elena , Leshkowitz Dena , Johnson Randy L , Gorgoulis Vassilis G , Oren Moshe , Aylon Yael
Published: October 2018

Deregulated activity of LArge Tumor Suppressor (LATS) tumor suppressors has broad implications on cellular and tissue homeostasis. We examined the consequences of down-regulation of either LATS1 or LATS2 in breast cancer. Consistent with their proposed tumor suppressive roles, expression of both paralogs was significantly down-regulated in human breast cancer, and loss of either paralog accelerated mammary tumorigenesis in mice. However, each paralog had a distinct impact on breast cancer. Thus, LATS2 depletion in luminal B tumors resulted in metabolic rewiring, with increased glycolysis and reduced peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) signaling. Furthermore, pharmacological activation of PPARγ elicited LATS2-dependent death in luminal B-derived cells. In contrast, LATS1 depletion augmented cancer cell plasticity, skewing luminal B tumors towards increased expression of basal-like features, in association with increased resistance to hormone therapy. Hence, these two closely related paralogs play distinct roles in protection against breast cancer; tumors with reduced expression of either LATS1 or LATS2 may rewire signaling networks differently and thus respond differently to anticancer treatments.
CARTOGRAFIA DOS PONTOS DE CINEMA NO PLANO PILOTO DE BRASÍLIA E IMEDIAÇÕES
Authors: Anjos Rafael Sanzio Araújo dos , Morales Artiega Pamela Elisabeth , Denis Richard , Tolentino Gustavo
Published: October 2018

O paper proposto se utiliza da linguagem cartográfica para representar espacialmente o processo de trabalho e os resultados desenvolvidos no registros de pontos de tomadas de cinema no espaço do Plano Piloto de Brasília e imediações. Não podemos perder de vista que a informação espacial referente a forma de ocupação e uso que se processa no território constituí uma das mais estratégicas para responder sobre as inúmeras indagações do que aconteceu, do que esta acontecendo, do que pode acontecer no espaço geográfico. Utilizamos como técnicas cartográficas básicas a formação da base informacional com dados secundários e trabalho de campo nos pontos na área de investigação. ativa no DF. Referente à linguagem gráfica utilizada, usamos formas e cor para distinguir a tipologia caracterizada e registro fotográfico na legenda para aproximar o (a) usuário (a) do mundo real. O projeto foi operacionalizada dentro da parceria institucional do Centro de Cartografia Aplicada e Informação Geográfica da Universidade de Brasília (CIGA-UnB) e o Instituto Terceiro Setor (ITS).
ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЕ РАССТОЯНИЯ ДО ОБЪЕКТА И ЕГО ГЕОМЕТРИЧЕСКИХ ПАРАМЕТРОВ ДЛЯ НАВИГАЦИИ РОБОТА
Authors: Barsov V. , Plakhotnyi О.
Published: October 2018

Предметом исследования в данной статье является процесс определения расстояния до препятствия и его геометрических размеров, необходимых для выбора оптимального маршрута мобильного робота, позволяющего обходить препятствие в автоматическом режиме. Цель – разработать процедуру и реализующий ее алгоритм определения расстояния до препятствия и его геометрических размеров на основе использования одного источника лазерного излучения. Задача: на основе анализа известных подходов к определению расстояния до препятствия и определе ния его геометрических размеров разработать процедуру и реализующий ее алгоритм, позволяющий определять расстояние до препятствия и его геометрические размеры, с использованием одного источника лазерного излучения. Используемыми подходами являются: определение расстояния до препятствия при помощи лазерных дальномеров; определение геометрических размеров и форм препятствий на основе использования систем технического зрения; определение расстояния до препятствия на основе применения метода триангуляции. Получены следующие результаты: предложен подход, позволяющий с использованием только одного источника лазерного излучения и веб-камеры определять не только расстояние до препятствия, но и его геометрические размеры, который в отличие от известных, методов основанных на применении систем технического зрения не использует «маяк» (объект с заведомо известными размерами) и системы стереозрения. Выводы. Предложенный в работе подход позволяет определить расстояние до препятствия с точностью в 97,4%, геометрические размеры с точностью 91%. Рассмотренная процедура и реализующий ее алгоритм в дальнейшем могут быть использованы в системах навигации мобильных роботов.
ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ СТАТИСТИЧНИХ МІР РЕЛЕВАНТНОСТІ ДЛЯ ВЕКТОРНИХ СТРУКТУРНИХ ОПИСІВ ОБ’ЄКТІВ У ЗАДАЧІ КЛАСИФІКАЦІЇ ЗОБРАЖЕНЬ
Authors: Gadetska S. , Gorokhovatskyi V.
Published: October 2018

Вирішується задача класифікації зображень у просторі ознак дескрипторів особливих точок з поданням опису у кластерному виді і використанням статистичних мір для обчислення релевантності описів. Проведено аналіз особливостей застосування статистичного та метричного класифікаторів при визначенні рівня релевантності структурних описів. Виконано порівняння характеристик мір релевантності на розрахункових прикладах. Запропоновано використання розходження Кульбака-Лейблера як універсальної і ефективної міри для задачі класифікації. Підтверджена результативність запропонованого підходу для прикладних баз зображень. Наукова новизна дослідження полягає у розвиненні методу структурного розпізнавання зображень на основі кластерного опису множини дескрипторів особливих точок шляхом застосування апарату статистичних мір для визначення релевантності аналізованих та еталонних даних і побудови класифікаційних висновків у просторі кластер – еталон. Практична значущість роботи – отримання прикладних розрахункових моделей для застосування методів класифікації і підтвердження їх результативності в конкретних прикладах базах зображень.
ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ПРОСТОРОВИХ КОЛИВАНЬ ВІБРОУСТАНОВКИ З ПНЕВМАТИЧНИМИ ВІБРОЗБУДНИКАМИ КОЛИВАНЬ
Authors: Diachenko O.
Published: October 2018

Предметом вивчення в статті є аналіз сучасних чисельних методів побудови математичних моделей вібраційних машин і дослідження їх руху. Метою статті є вибір методу побудови математичної моделі вібраційної установки з просторовими коливаннями для ущільнення бетонних виробів та теоретичне дослідження її руху, що забезпечить простоту і адекватність отриманої моделі, а також можливість її використання при подальших дослідженнях і при розв’язуванні інших типів задач. Завдання: виконати теоретичне дослідження моделювання і розрахунку методом скінченних елементів запропонованої схеми вібраційної установки з просторовими коливаннями для ущільнення бетонних сумішей. Використовуваними методами є метод скінченних елементів. Отримані такі результати. Для побудови математичної моделі, з точки зору сучасного підходу ефективним є застосування розрахункових комплексів загального призначення, в основу яких покладені чисельні розрахунки та основні закони теорії пружності, пластичності тощо. Результатами розрахунку конструкцій чисельними методами (наприклад, методом скінченних елементів) є переміщення (деформації), зусилля (напруження) у вузлах сітки конструктивних елементів конструкції. Наведені рівняння законів руху і залежності енергій математичної моделі розробленої вібраційної установки на основі методу скінченних елементів. Висновки. Розрахунок конструкцій за допомогою чисельного методу дозволяє ще на стадії проектування вібраційної установки отримати переміщення і зусилля в конструкції, амплітуди коливань і загальну картину роботи складових конструктивної схеми машини та провести вдосконалення її з точки зору раціонального використання матеріалів і покращення її робочих характеристик. Встановлено основні закони руху і залежності енергій математичної моделі вібраційної системи на основі методу скінченних елементів. Розрахунки за приведеними залежностями дозволили отримати загальну картину руху вібраційної машини. Застосування такого підходу до реалізації нових проектів дозволить скоротити час на проведення експериментальних досліджень та знаходжень більш раціональних конструктивних рішень при їх проектуванні.