bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Radiofrequency denervation of the renal arteries in patients with resistant arterial hypertension: 3 years of observation experience
Authors: Savelyeva Nina Yu , Zherzhova Anna Yu , Mikova Ekaterina V , Gapon Liudmila I , Kolunin Grigorii V , Krinochkin Dmitrii V
Published: May 2020

Objective. To evaluate the efficiency of radiofrequency denervation of the renal arteries in patients with resi-stant arterial hypertension during a three-year follow-up. Materials and methods. The study involved 40 patients with resistant arterial hypertension aged 27 to 70 years (mean age 54.91±9.77 years) while receiving three or more antihypertensive drugs (including diuretic) in optimal doses. The conditions for inclusion in the study were considered resistant arterial hypertension with blood pressure (BP)>160/100 mm Hg, intact kidney function - glomerular filtration rate (MDRD)>45 ml/min - and the absence of secondary hypertension. All patients had sympatic radiofrequency denervation of renal arteries; its efficiency later was estimated according to the clinical measurement and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM). Results. The level of office BP reliably differed initially and after 3 years: DSBP -34.48±6.44 mm Hg (p=0.001), DDBP - 22.29 mm Hg (p=0.001). According to ABPM results, reliable dynamics of systolic blood pressure was not observed. The data of DBP at night were significantly lower after 36 months; DDBP was -5.37±9.77 mm Hg. Conclusions. A marked decrease in the data of office SBP and DBP was observed, which proves the long-term efficiency of radiofrequency denervation of the renal arteries in patients with resistant hypertension. Accor-ding to ABPM results after 36 months, a significant decrease was registered among the DBP indicators at night and daytime.
Consensus on patients with hyperuricemia and high cardiovascular risk treatment
Authors: Chazova Irina E , Zhernakova Juliya V , Kisliak Oksana A , Nedogoda Sergey V , Podzolkov Valery I , Oshchepkova Elena V , Medvedeva Irina V , Mironova Olga Iu , Blinova Nataliia V
Published: May 2020

Substantial amount of epidemiologic studies showed that hyperuricemia is highly associated with cardiovascular disorders, chronic renal disease, and diabetes mellitus development risk. This fact shows necessity of increased focus on uric acid level in serum not only in relation to rheumatic disorders but also in relation to cardiovascular and renal risk. European Society of Cardiology and Russian Arterial Hypertension Society experts included tests on uric acid level serum concentration in routine tests for hypertensive patients. Important steps in increase of hyperuricemia control in clinical practice are increase of awareness as a risk factor of cardiovascular disorders, development of risk management algorithm for patients with hyperuricemia and high cardiovascular risk, and increase of treatment adherence. Decrease of uric acid level in serum achieved after treatment with urate decreasing therapy mostly with xanthine oxidase inhibitor is associated with improvement of blood pressure control and decrease of cardiovascular adverse events frequency.
Gambaran Dimensi dari Fathering Self-Efficacy pada Ayah Tunggal yang Mengasuh Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Montezuma Christabel Davina Fidelia , Lentari Fransisca Rosa Mira
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memeroleh gambaran dimensi dari fathering self-efficacy yang dimiliki oleh ayah tunggal yang mengasuh anak usia dini. Penelitian ini melibatkan dua partisipan yang merupakan ayah tunggal yang berdomisili di daerah DKI Jakarta dan sekitarnya, serta memiliki anak usia dini (tiga-lima tahun). Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan metode kualitatif, dengan menggunakan pendekatan fenomonologi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara melakukan wawancara secara langsung kepada kedua partisipan, dengan menggunakan panduan wawancara yang mengacu pada teori fathering self-efficacy yang dikemukakan oleh Sevigny (2013). Hasil penelitian menggambarkan bahwa kedua partisipan memiliki cara yang berbeda dalam menjalankan tugas-tugas pengasuhan dan juga penilaian terhadap kemampuan mengasuh anak yang cenderung beragam. Pada delapan dimensi, kedua partisipan memiliki penilaian yang berbeda terhadap kemampuannya, dan memiliki penilaian yang sama pada satu dimensi yaitu instrumental care and routines. Terdapat beberapa faktor yang berperan terhadap keyakinan tersebut, antara lain dorongan yang diberikan oleh lingkungan sekitar, kondisi emosional atau mental dari ayah tunggal, serta pemaknaan yang dimiliki terhadap perannya sebagai ayah.
Are Englishes as lingua franca?
Authors: Cong Lin
Published: May 2020

It is well-known that English is a global language. People around the world are not speaking a certain type of English but different varieties of English. With the increasingly awareness of this phenomenon, the word “Englishes” has been widely applied. This essay will focus on the issue of “Englishes function as lingua franca” by discussing whether “English as a lingua franca” is a distinct variety.
Analysis on the Application of Translation and Communication in German Teaching
Authors: Wang Wenjun
Published: May 2020

Economic globalization deepens the international communication, in addition to be known as English, the language of other ethnic has been internationally known, German is one of them, as an international communication language, is between people began to seriously, along with the increase in international communication between, the cultivation of the German people gradually on the agenda, in German, produced a variety of teaching methods in the teaching process, including translation method and communicative approach, these two kinds of application of teaching methods, teaching German further development.Based on this, this paper expounds the advantages and disadvantages of the translation method and the communicative approach respectively, as well as the application limitations and improvement strategies in German teaching, for the reference of relevant personnel.
Cultivation Effects of Social Media on Cognitive, Social and Moral Skills of Adolescents in Pakistan
Authors: Khalid Aemen , Hassan Taimoor Ul , Shabir Ghulam
Published: May 2020

This research work aims to find out social, cognitive and moral effects of facebook on adolescents in Pakistan, because about 65% of the country comprises on adolescents. The researcher applied quantitative research methods, while survey was conducted for the collection of data. Structured questionnaires were used for collection of data. Data was collected through purposive sampling method. Data was analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The findings revealed that social media, particularly Facebook has cognitive, social and moral effects, which improve their skills to in-touch with relatives, peers and friends to improve social circle, cognitive effects to enhance creativity and mental level during the studies and moral effects where, they bear to respond the slang and abusive language as well as abusive comments on other posts related to their political and religious beliefs. This study also tests the cultivation theory with regard to social media and generated user categories according to their usage of facebook for future researchers. The results of the study justified the objectives and hypotheses of the study, where it has been recommended to parents, teachers and government to regulate the social media in the country to overcome the abuses.
Silicate analysis of carbonated rocks using ICP-AES with calibration by the concentration ratio
Authors: Karimova T. A. , Buchbinder G. L. , Kachin S. V.
Published: May 2020

Calibration by the concentration ratio provides better metrological characteristics compared to other calibration modes when using the inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) for analysis of geological samples and technical materials on their base. The main reasons for the observed improvement are: i) elimination of the calibration error of measuring vessels and the error of weighing samples of the analyzed materials from the total error of the analysis; ii) high intensity of the lines of base element; and iii) higher accuracy of measuring the ratio of intensities compared to that of measuring the absolute intensities. Calcium oxide is better suited as a base when using calibration by the concentration ratio in analysis of carbonate rocks, technical materials, slags containing less than 20% SiO2 and more than 20% CaO. An equation is derived to calculate the content of components determined in carbonate materials when using calibration by the concentration ratio. A method of ICP-AES with calibration by the concentration ratio is developed for determination of CaO (in the range of contents 20 – 100%), SiO2 (2.0 – 35%), Al2O3 (0.1 – 30%), MgO (0.1 – 20%), Fe2O3 (0.5 – 40%), Na2O (0.1 – 15%), K2O (0.1 – 5%), P2O5 (0.001 – 2%), MnO (0.01 – 2%), TiO2 (0.01 – 2.0%) in various carbonate materials. Acid decomposition of the samples in closed vessels heated in a HotBlock 200 system is proposed. Correctness of the procedure is confirmed in analysis of standard samples of rocks. The developed procedure was used during the interlaboratory analysis of the standard sample of slag SH17 produced by ZAO ISO (Yekaterinburg, Russia).
Q-optimal experimental designs and close to them experimental designs for polynomial regression on the interval
Authors: Grigoriev Yu. D.
Published: May 2020

The problem of constructing Q-optimal experimental designs for polynomial regression on the interval [–1, 1] is considered. It is shown that well-known Malyutov – Fedorov designs using D-optimal designs (so-called Legendre spectrum) are other than Q-optimal designs. This statement is a direct consequence of Shabados remark which disproved the Erdős hypothesis that the spectrum (support points) of saturated D-optimal designs for polynomial regression on a segment appeared to be support points of saturated Q-optimal designs. We present a saturated exact Q-optimal design for polynomial regression with s = 3 which proves the Shabados notion and then extend this statement to approximate designs. It is shown that when s = 3, 4 the Malyutov – Fedorov theorem on approximate Q-optimal design is also incorrect, though it still stands for s = 1, 2. The Malyutov – Fedorov designs with Legendre spectrum are considered from the standpoint of their proximity to Q-optimal designs. Case studies revealed that they are close enough for small degrees s of polynomial regression. A universal expression for Q-optimal distribution of the weights pi for support points xi for an arbitrary spectrum is derived. The expression is used to tabulate the distribution of weights for Malyutov – Fedorov designs at s = 3, ..., 6. The general character of the obtained expression is noted for Q-optimal weights with A-optimal weight distribution (Pukelsheim distribution) for the same problem statement. In conclusion a brief recommendation on the numerical construction of Q-optimal designs is given. It is noted that in this case in addition to conventional numerical methods some software systems of symbolic computations using methods of resultants and elimination theory can be successfully applied. The examples of Q-optimal designs considered in the paper are constructed using precisely these methods.
Cost Analysis of Different Mixture Rates and Sowing Methods of Anatolian Clover (Trifolium resupinatum L.) and Italian Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam.)
Authors: ÖZKAN Uğur , CEVHER Celal , SEVİMAY Cafer Sırrı
Published: May 2020

The study was carried out between 2015 and 2016 in accordance with the split plots in randomized blocks research design with 3 replications, which aimed to determine the optimal mixture rate for the production design. The results of the research were made into agricultural implementation and cost analysis was performed. Relative profit margin was used in determining the most favorable mixture rate that will be included in the production design. According to the application results, the production threshold was exceeded in all mixtures. The highest gross production value (95.90 USD da-1) and production cost (59.05 USD da-1) was obtained from the sole Anatolian Clover among the forage crop mixtures. Whereas; the lowest gross production value (71.32 USD da-1) and production cost (58.60 USD) was detected in the sole Italian ryegrass application. In addition to this, it was found that the highest relative profit margin (1.62) had been achieved in sole Anatolian clover. 50% Anatolian clover + 50% Italian ryegrass (K2) (1.40), 25% Anatolian clover + 75% Italian ryegrass (K3) (1.38) were followed to sole Anatolian clover, in terms of mixture rates. Perdenpedicular row sowing (E3) had the highest relative profit margin (1.45) in this study according to the sowing methods. As a consequently, perpendicular rows (E3) and sole Anatolian clover (T), 25A.C + 75 I.R (K3) were the most suitable sowing method and mixture ratios under Anatolian conditions, respectively.
Manisa İli’nde Çiftçilerin Tarım İlaçları Kullanımı Konusundaki Bilinç Düzeyi ve Duyarlılıklarının Araştırılması
Authors: ERDİL Mehmet , TİRYAKİ Osman
Published: May 2020

Küresel ısınma ve iklim şartlarının bozulmasından kaynaklı kültür bitkilerinde zararlı organizmalarda artış görülmekte, kimyasal kullanımı da artmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı Manisa İlinde çiftçilerin pestisit kullanımındaki bilinç düzeyi ile duyarlılıklarının araştırılmasıdır. Anket yapılacak çiftçi sayısı ‘Oran Orta-lamalarına Dayalı Basit Rastgele Örnekleme’ yöntemi ile hesaplanarak, 384 çiftçi ile çalışma yapılmıştır. Ankete katılan çiftçilerin %31.2’si 21-30 yıl çiftçilik tecrübesi olduğunu, %53.1 ilkokul mezunu olduğunu, %30.2’si 45-54 yaş aralığında olduğunu belirtmiştir. Çiftçilerin pestisit kullanımı bilinç seviyeleri Likert Skalası uygulayarak hesaplanmış ve %63.8’i yüksek, %25.3’ü orta, %10.9’u düşük bilinç düzeyinde bulunmuştur. Çiftçilerin bilinç düzeyi ile eğitim seviyesi, yaş, çiftçilik deneyimi ve arazi varlığı arasında ilişkinin varlığı da Khi-Kare (x2) Bağımsızlık Testi ile araştırılmıştır. Buna göre bilinç düzeyi ile eğitim seviyeleri arasındaki ilişki önemli bulunmuş, bağımsızlık katsayı da 0.344 olarak belirlenmiştir. Eğitim seviyesi arttıkça bilinç düzeyi de artmış ve çiftçilikte tecrübe sahibi ve iyi eğitim almış kişilerin bilinç düzeyleri yüksek çıkmıştır. Bu sonuçla çoğu disiplinde olduğu gibi eğitimin rolünün önemi bir kez daha ortaya çıkmıştır. Çiftçilerin %63.8’i yüksek bilinç düzeyine sahip gözükmekte ise de üreticilerin %60.7’si ilaçlama sonrası kıyafetini değiştirmediğini, %74.2’si pestisit etiket üzerindeki uyarı ve işaretleri bilmediği-ni, %63’ü pestisit kullanımı sırasında koruyucu ekipman kullanmadığını belirtmiştir. Çalışmada özel ve resmi tarımsal kurum ve kuruluşların pestisitlerle ilgili çiftçi bilinçlendirmesindeki önemi ortaya çıkmıştır.
Observing the Water Quality in the Vicinity of Green Ports Located in the Marmara Sea, Turkey
Authors: YAKAN DÜNDAR Sevil Deniz
Published: May 2020

Detection of biological, physical and chemical parameters is needed for the determination of water quality. Some of these water quality parameters such as turbidity, chlorophyll-a, harmful algae, suspended sediment, submerged habitat and temperature, can be derived directly via the satellite remote sensing facilities, particularly through the ocean color sensors. The competitiveness of satellite remote sensing comes from its capability of extensive geographical range and temporal coverage. Thus, changes and trends in water quality can be monitored and assessed to a greater degree, especially under the dynamic conditions of coastal zones. This study focuses on the water quality parameters in the vicinity of Green Ports of Turkey located in the Marmara Sea. There are 12 certified Green Ports in Turkey, located mostly in the Marmara Sea. Marmara Sea is a semi-enclosed inland sea and a passageway, which connects the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. There are 7 cities surrounding the Marmara Sea, representing the different anthropogenic aspects of civilization: Population, industry and agriculture. These aspects affect the water quality of the coastal zones in the Marmara Sea in different scales. Briefly, the aim of this study is to monitor and assess the impact of the Green Ports in the Marmara Sea region, in terms of water quality parameters detect-ed via the Earth Observation System. Consequently, it is concluded that remote sensing capabilities of the contemporary Earth Observation Systems provide reliable results of water quality parameters when coupled with the field measurements in order to use in further decision-making mechanisms.
Sürdürülebilir Afet Lojistiğine Yönelik İdeal Afet Depo Yeri Seçimi: Giresun İli Örneği
Authors: ERGÜN Mustafa , KORUCUK Selçuk , MEMİŞ Salih
Published: May 2020

Meydana gelen felaketler çoğunlukla öngörülemez ama her an oluşabileceği varsayılarak önlem almak gerekmektedir. Afet durumunda ihtiyaç duyulan malzemelerin temin edilmesi ve gerekli müdahalelerin yapılması, afete maruz kalan kimselerin hayatta kalmasına doğrudan etki eden çok önemli uygulamalardır. Özellikle gerekli olan malzemenin doğru ve süratli bir biçimde yerine ulaştırılması, ideal afet depo yeri seçimi bileşenlerinin dikkatli bir biçimde incelenmesi ve analiz edilmesine bağlıdır. Depo yerlerinin yanlış belirlenmesi demek, afet bölgesine yardım gönderilememesi veya gönderilen yardımların doğru yere ulaş-maması anlamına gelmektedir. Bu durum yapılan bütün uğraşların boşa gitmesi ve afetzedelerin gerekli yardımları alamamalarıyla sonuçlanabilir. Bu çalışmada, sürdürülebilir afet lojistiğine yönelik Giresun’da ideal afet depo yeri seçimi ölçütleri değerlendirilmiş ve ideal afet depo yeri seçimi yapılmıştır. Bu amaçla sürdürülebilir ideal afet depo yeri seçimi alternatiflerinin belirleyicisi olan ölçütlerin ağırlıklandırılması, AHS (Analitik Hiyerarşi Süreci) yöntemi ile yapılmıştır. Daha sonra, AHS temelli MAUT (Multi Attribute Utility Theory-Çok Nitelikli Karar Verme) ve SAW (Simple Additive Weighting-Basit Toplamlı Ağırlıklan-dırma) yöntemleriyle ideal afet depo yeri seçimi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yapılan değerlendirme sonucunda ideal afet depo yeri seçimi ölçütlerinin en önemlisi “Altyapı” olmuştur. En önemli alt ölçütün ise “Afetsel-lik Yapısı” olduğu görülmüştür. Öte yandan hem MAUT hem de SAW yöntemleri ile elde edilen sonuçlara göre sürdürülebilir ideal afet depo yerinin “A2” olduğu saptanmıştır.
MANAGING CONSUMER COOPERATIVES IN THE TRANSITION TO A DIGITAL ECONOMY
Authors: Shamsutdinova Marina , Zhilina Nadezhda , Rayner Yulia
Published: May 2020

The term "digital economy" was coined by Nicholas Negroponte in 1995.this concept includes the development of digital technologies, acceleration of scientific and technological progress, and changes in the communication paradigm. The demassification of production, the need for continuous innovation, and the transition to horizontal relationships within the organization lead to one of the largest economic revolutions of recent times.

The transition of society to the digital economy determines the transformation of the management mechanism of consumer cooperation organizations in order to ensure their competitiveness in the current and long-term perspective. The use of the latest technologies, based on traditional cooperative values, opens up wide opportunities for the formation and active development of a new generation of cooperation.
PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT THROUGH A STRATEGIC APPROACH
Authors: Vakulenko Vladimir
Published: May 2020

In the framework of this article, we analyzed the basic principles of applied management through a strategic approach, in parallel with which the specifics of the economic transition from industrialization to post-industrialization were determined. It was recommended to detail the hierarchy of principles for the development and implementation of management tools according to this transition.
Fourth Industrial Revolution: Noonomy in a Progressive World
Authors: Murtuzalieva Svetlana , Bursevich Irina , Murtuzaliev Sergey
Published: May 2020

This article discusses the possibility of using blockchain technology to improve the enterprise management system. The features of the fourth industrial revolution, new types of information storage and processing systems, and product life cycle management are described. Various perspectives of the application of the block structure of the blockchain are detailed and disclosed. The possibilities of introducing blockchain technology into the activities of the enterprise are analyzed. Also, for the identified problems of working with a similar system, possible solutions have been analyzed.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND CONTROL FOR THE EVALUATION OF VALUE-EXPERT EXAMINATION
Authors: Demina Tat'yana
Published: May 2020

Considering the author’s experience gained as a result of the review of appraisal and cost assessments conducted by both qualified appraisers and current experts, the following questions are proposed in the article for consideration:

• We consider “gaps” in the legislation regulating expert activity;

• We accumulate errors in the conclusions of experts of the appraisal and value examination, which allow them to be “broken up" in court;

• We develop recommendations for avoiding the risks of making mistakes in the production of valuation and valuation expertise;

• We are considering the possibility of developing a risk management system and monitoring the production of cost-based expertise.
Features of the use of offshore zones in order to legalize criminally obtained funds
Authors: Ivanov Artem
Published: May 2020

Criminally obtained funds criminalize economic activity, facilitate the penetration of criminal elements into all economic institutions, and also serve as a breeding ground for organized crime. Money laundering through offshore companies is closely related to the outflow of capital abroad and tax evasion.
Statistical analysis of pension provision in Central Russia's regions
Authors: Dianov Dmitry , Lukovceva Anna
Published: May 2020

The scientific article discusses the analytical capabilities available to statistical science for conducting a comprehensive statistical analysis of the pension system of citizens in the regions of Central Russia. In particular, we are talking about statistical modeling based on methods of correlation and regression of the average monthly accrued pension from factors characterized by the performance of regional pension funds
Accounting reports as an information base for analyzing the financial stability of an enterprise
Authors: Orlova Ekaterina , Imamutdinova Al'fiya
Published: May 2020

For effective growth in a market economy, it is necessary to properly manage the company's finances, including conducting a reliable and objective analysis of the company's financial condition based on complete and up-to-date information. The main source of such information is accounting reports. Therefore, it is necessary to be able to navigate the financial statements and financial indicators of the organization for the successful development of the enterprise
Control and Management of Business Risks using Internal Audit Methods
Authors: Kazakova Nataliya , Chikurova Svetlana
Published: May 2020

The article discusses practical issues of business risk management based on internal audit tools aimed at improving the efficiency of the company's internal control system. Methodical recommendations have been proposed for the establishment of an internal system of identification and control of corporate risks with the help of assessment reserves. A methodical tool kit is presented, allowing internal auditors to identify existing risks of business activity, to develop timely measures aimed at preventing errors in accounting, financial irregularities, as well as to improve business efficiency, in general.
Financial consequences of misrepresenting information about business operations of enterprises for the purpose of non-payment of taxes and fees
Authors: Lebedeva Ekaterina
Published: May 2020

Conducting business by an economic entity entails certain tax obligations on taxes and fees: taxpayers are required to calculate all possible taxes and fees for which they have a tax base, transfer them to the budget and submit tax reports on them to the tax Inspectorate. In order to reduce the amount of tax and fee payable to the budget, taxpayers may not legally distort information about business transactions. This article will focus on the use of formal document management by taxpayers by introducing into transactions suppliers of the enterprise that meet the criteria of "one-day firms" and what financial consequences these actions may entail for taxpayers when conducting tax control by employees of tax and fee inspections, including with the involvement of law enforcement agencies.
Roles for Health Sciences Librarians at College and University Libraries
Authors: Reed Jason B , Carroll Alexander J.
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACT
 
Objectives: To meet the changing priorities of researchers and funding agencies, U.S. college and university libraries (C&ULs) that are not Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) members may want to hire librarians capable of supporting interdisciplinary health sciences research. This study sought to identify whether such roles are emerging by examining advertised position descriptions.
 
Methods: We collected position advertisements posted to job boards and mailing lists between September 1 2018 and March 1 2019. Positions that included one of these terms in the title, qualifications, or responsibilities were eligible for inclusion: medic*, health, life, nursing, veterinary, bio*, pharma*. We categorized postings by institution type, geographic region, and position type. We used grounded theory to identify themes within the data, and NVivo to quantify how often each theme appeared within the data.
 
Results: 104 job postings met our inclusion criteria: 60 at AAHSL institutions and 44 at C&UL institutions. Despite some minor variations among specific roles and responsibilities, we found substantial overlap in the qualifications listed for positions at both types of institution. Qualifications more often prioritized traditional librarian competencies rather than emerging areas, such as data science, grant support, and research impact. 
 
Conclusions: Both AAHSL and C&UL institutions show an interest in hiring librarians capable of supporting health and life sciences teaching and research. Competition for a similar pool of applicants may create challenges for hiring officials, and librarians interested in these positions will likely seek out professional development opportunities in emerging areas of practice.
Curiosity as Outreach: Flipping Outreach on its Head
Authors: Borrego Paulina , Graham Anne , Lutz Ellen , Radik Melanie , Reznik-Zellen Rebecca
Published: May 2020

Science and Engineering Library staff at the University of Massachusetts Amherst visited several sites on campus in a novel outreach initiative that involved all nine staff members taking “field trips” without agendas. We demonstrate that outreach without the explicit goal of promoting a specific resource or service can be an effective use of time, and can build social capital that shares the goals of traditional outreach. Involving all staff in this outreach effort was a valuable team building experience, exposing the depth of our interests and expertise to each other and to our campus community.
Collection Development from Scratch: Supporting a New Degree Program in Construction Management
Authors: Reycraft Kimberly
Published: May 2020

Construction management is a growing field with strong job prospects and expanding educational opportunities. It is closely related to business and engineering. The article provides an introduction and overview of collection development for academic librarians supporting construction management, from the perspective of the author’s experiences at Florida Gulf Coast University. Information types specific to the field include building codes and cost data. Relevant journals, conferences, books, and databases are also discussed.
Abordagem etnozoológica sobre o uso do tejo (Salvator merianae) por moradores rurais do município de Aparecida, PB, Brasil
Authors: Sá Tatiane Pontes de , Medeiros Paulo Roberto de
Published: May 2020

O tejo Salvator merianae é uma importante espécie para moradores rurais do Nordeste do Brasil. Analisar como a espécie é utilizada e o quão frequente ocorre sua captura são aspectos fundamentais para compreender seu status de conservação. Deste modo, o presente trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar o conhecimento etnozoológico de moradores rurais do Município de Aparecida (Paraíba), em relação ao uso e a importância do tejo (S. merianae). A obtenção dos dados ocorreu através de entrevistas semiestruturadas com a aplicação de questionários aos moradores da região que possuem um maior potencial de conhecimento sobre o uso do animal para fins terapêuticos e alimentícios. Observou-se claramente que S. merianae é utilizada para tratamentos anti-inflamatórios e sua carne é altamente consumida pelos moradores locais, sendo a caça a principal atividade realizada para obtenção de subprodutos do animal. Os resultados mostram a necessidade de novos estudos que aprofundem a importância da zooterapia e avaliem a real eficácia dos produtos de origem animal e os impactos da caça na diversidade zoológica local.  

Palavras chave: Etnoherpetologia, Zooterapia, Caatinga, Conservação.
«Butterfly Effect» or Semantic Reading at Interdisciplinary Lessons
Authors: Mishatina N. L.
Published: May 2020

The article is based on the idea of invariance of texts belonging to different functional styles. This concept allows the text to be treated as an interdisciplinary object of cognition. The system of assignments at interdisciplinary (transdisciplinary) lessons is offered which helps to keep intact the intellectual integrity of the learners’ world perception. The article presents tasks of the introductory course for high school students preceding modular intersubject programs on the development of functional literacy. A special accent is made on the formation of the skills to contextualize knowledge in the process of semantic reading, development of cognitive flexibility, understanding of the metaphoric language of science. The material is in conformity with the new forms of final attestation.
DEVELOPMENT OF INTELLECTUAL ECONOMY: SOME APPROACHES FOR POLICY ELABORATING
Authors: Orlovska Yuliia , Cherchata Anzhela , Kovalenko Olena
Published: May 2020

This research is devoted to revealing the theoretical and practical foundations of the intellectual economy formation in the conditions of post-industrial society transformation. Using the historical method of analysis, the authors has made the comparative assessment of the main approaches to explaining the content, factors and features of the intellectual economy development. It has been proved that the main driving force of economic development in the intellectual economy is knowledge, which simultaneously acts as both a resource and a product, and for that product specific demand at all levels of the economic system has been formed. In our view, the intellectual economy is a type of economic system that, being based on the intellectual capital of society in the conditions of development of modern information technologies and systems, uses, transforms, creates and disseminates information and knowledge in order to ensure the growth of social welfare, international competitiveness of countries and extended knowledge and innovation cycle formation. That is, knowledge is at the heart of the development of the economic system, and, at the same time, is the final product of this system in each cycle of reproduction of the socio-ecological-economic system. The determining direction of the transformations in the intellectual economy is predominantly the creation and consumption of knowledge as a different type of intellectual property, including its materialized form with a high intellectual component. The fact that knowledge and information are not only used as an inexhaustible cognitive resource for the development of production, but also turn into the main types of consumption associated with personal development, as a means of renewing and building up this resource, is the key to the endless progress of the intellectual economy. The special features and principles of development of intellectual economy have been explained in the paper. These features and principles have been suggested to use as criteria for the construction of national programs for the intellectual economy formation, as well as for these programs success estimation. The recommendations for overcoming the barriers to building Ukrainian intellectual economy have been elaborated.
Evolution of Floor Construction System in Beirut (1840-1940)
Authors: Hammoud Jad , Rached Elise Abi
Published: May 2020

This article is going to deal with the evolution of floor structural systems; traditional structural systems during the late Ottoman period and the concrete structural systems during the French mandate period in Beirut. Beyond this, natural constraint timber materials used in the late nineteenth century and the available concrete materials used in the early twentieth century can direct influence the evolution of the floor structural systems which became an integral part of architectural design and typology. Structural principles of traditional floor construction techniques will be characterized and assessed in eight case studies tracing its structural systems in terms of their evolution. The subject matter will be approached in a descriptive manner for floor structural systems and the determination of mechanical properties of timber.
Covid-19, Challenges and Recommendations in Agriculture
Authors: Zarei Mehdi , Kaviani Rad Abdullah
Published: May 2020

On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 is a pandemic disease that is spreading at different speeds in different countries of the world. Given these issues, the global economy is experiencing a different and new experience that is currently taking place in different countries. We are seeing a decrease in production, logistical problems, as well as a change in production patterns, demand and consumption. The agricultural sector has not been immune to the economic damage of the outbreak and has suffered serious damage. If the necessary measures are not taken for sustainable production in agriculture and maintaining the supply and demand cycle, health and food security will face a crisis. Given that there is always a zero point again about the prevalence and infection, social quarantine and health care are still essential. To manage the problems caused by the Corona crisis, accurate and appropriate programs, mechanisms, and evaluations with different strategies are needed, and appropriate sustainable models should be considered for spatial and temporal requirements
Retrospective Comparison of the Efficiency of Sperm Preparation Methods in Intrauterine Insemination in Unexplained Infertility Cases
Authors: YAYLALI Asli
Published: May 2020

Aim: To compare the effects on pregnancy rates of the sperm preparation methods used in intrauterine insemination (IUI) treatment in couples diagnosed with unexplained infertility.Method: The study included 112 couples who presented at the Assisted Reproductive Techniques Clinic with no gynaecological problem observed in the female and semen analysis in the male showing features suitable for insemination, who were then diagnosed with unexplained infertility. The patients were evaluated in three groups according to the sperm preparation methods as Group 1 (Swim-Up), Group II (Gradient) and Group III (Microchip). The results were analyzed statistically and discussed in light of the relevant literature. Results: No statistically significant difference was determined between the groups in respect to the age of the couples, duration of infertility, female basal FSH values, number of dominant follicles formed with ovulation induction, endometrium thickness during IUI, total number of motile sperm before sperm preparation, ratio of sperm with normal morphology (Kruger), motility rate after sperm preparation, and number of inseminated sperm (p>0.05 for all). The mean number of IUI attempts was 3.68 in the Microchip group, 1.86 in the Swim-Up group and 1.82 in the Gradient group. A statistically significantly higher number of IUI attempts was made in the Microchip group than in the other groups (p<0.01). In the comparison of the pregnancy rates, the highest rate of 22.73% was determined in the Microchip group, followed by 17.39% in the Gradient group and 15.91% in the Swim-Up group, with no statistically significant difference determined between the groups (p=0.064). Conclusion: Although there was no apparent difference in success between the two methods most frequently used in sperm preparation in IUI cycles (Swim-Up, Gradient), the method of sperm selection with Microchip, which is being increasingly used, seems to be a promising alternative. There is a need for further
Management of the heparin induced thrombocytopenia in the course of acute myocardial infarction
Authors: ÇONER Ali , AKINCI Sinan , AKBAY Ertan
Published: May 2020

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a difficult clinical presentation to deal with and we know little about the management of these patients. Stopping of heparin is essential in treatment but some patients may need anticoagulation in the follow-up; however, we do not have enough data about the patients with a need of anticoagulant usage. We want to present a myocardial infarction patient who developed type I HIT after exposure to unfractionated heparin with a need of anticoagulation at the same time.
Can portal vein pulsatility index be used as predictive parameter with hepatic artery resistive index for liver fibrosis in nonalcoholic hepatosteatosis?
Authors: DİLEK Okan , KAYA Ömer
Published: May 2020

Aim: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a clinical entity with a broad spectrum of isolated liver steatosis, steatohepatitis and even cirrhosis. In the development of hepatitis or cirrhosis, flow changes in the hepatic artery and portal vein may be detected. The aim of this study was to investigate the significance of the changes in hemodynamic findings according to the steatosis grade in patients with nonalcoholic hepatosteatosis. Materials and Methods: the study was performed with B-mode and Doppler ultrasonographic (US) measurements of patients who applied to the radiology department for abdominal ultrasonography examination between February and September 2018. Hepatic artery resistive index (HARI) and portal vein pulsatility index (PVPI) were evaluated. Thirty patients without steatosis and 30 patients from each 3 hepatosteatosis grade were included into the study. As the criteria for inclusion of patients in the study, there was no history of additional disease. p<0.05 values were considered statistically significant. Results: HARI was significantly lower in grade 3 steatosis than the control group, grade 1 and 2 steatosis (p<0.05). In grade 3 steatosis, portale vein diameter was significantly wider than the control group, grade 1 and 2 steatosis (p<0.05). PVPI was significantly lower in grade 2 steatosis than the control group and grade 1 steatosis (p<0.05). Significant hemodynamic changes were detected in the hepatic artery and portal vein when compared with control and patients groups. Conclusion: The evaluation of PVPI is considered as a noninvasive valuable method as if HARI in the evaluation of liver parenchymal damage in NAFLD.
PROFILE OF LUNGS VOLUME IN THE DIABETES MELITUS AND NON DIABETES MELITUS
Authors: Patty Litta Marlin , Muninggar Jodelin , Wibowo Nur Aji
Published: May 2020

International Diabetes Federation states that in 2007 there were 246 million people in the world suffering from diabetes and it is expected to increase to 380 million by 2025. DM can cause susceptibility to infections in the human lung organs due to hyperglycemia. The purpose of this study was to determine the lung volume profile in the form of VT, VCI, VCE and VKP in the DM group and non DM group. This study uses a quantitative descriptive survey design with a sample of 60 people, consisting of 30 people from the DM group and 30 people from the Non DM group. The statistical test used in this study is the Independent statistical sample t-test, the Mann-Whitney test and the Pearson correlation. The results showed: (1) There was a significant difference in the DM of the DM group and the Non DM group with p = 0.021 (p <0.05); (2) There were significant differences in VT, VCI, VCE of the DM group and Non DM group with significant values ​​of VT (p = 0,000 <0.05), VCI (p = 0.003 <0.05) and VCE (p = 0.001 <0.05); (3) There was no significant difference in the VKP of the DM group and the Non DM group with p = 0.805 (p <0.05); (4) Relationship between GD and VT (r = 0.220), GD with VCI (r = 0.308), GD with VCE (r = -0.110), GD with VKP (r = 0.219). So it was concluded that there was a positive relationship between GD and VT, VCI, VKP and also there was a negative relationship between GD and VCE. Suggestion: DM sufferers need to conduct routine checks so that health remains well controlled
UTILIZATION OF TOFU AND SAGO PULP AS ORGANIC LIQUID FERTILIZER AND ITS APPLICATION TO MUSTARD PLANT
Authors: Sunarti Sunarti , Untailawan Romelos
Published: May 2020

Tofu waste and sago pulp are waste that has the potential to pollute the environment because it creates unpleasant aesthetic odors. On the other hand, this second waste still contains nutrients, especially macro nutrients, so it can be used as a material for making liquid organic fertilizer. In this study, both materials were used as liquid organic fertilizer through the fermentation process with the addition of EM4 liquid and the determination of nitrogen and phosphorus elements by the Kjheldal method and spectrophotometry. Based on the research results obtained Nitrogen levels in tofu waste, sago pulp and liquid organic fertilizer in a row: 2.2558%; 0.4236% and 0.0382%. While the phosphorus content in a row: 0.024%; 0.014%; and 0.012%. The results of the application of liquid organic fertilizer on mustard plants gave a tendency to increase plant height, leaf length, leaf width of mustard plants, but there was no addition of leaf blade for 14 days after planting
Relocating Research on Teacher Learning: Toward Pedagogically Productive Talk
Authors: Lefstein Adam , Vedder-Weiss Dana , Segal Aliza
Published: May 2020

Most research and practice in teacher in-service learning focuses on formal professional development activities. This article calls for paying greater attention to the informal conversations that are embedded in teachers’ day-to-day work and through which they learn from one another what it means to be a teacher and how to perform their duties. The authors build on theory and research in teacher on-the-job discourse and learning in order to (a) argue that, as a field, we need to pay more focused and systematic attention to teacher on-the-job discourse; (b) offer a coherent conceptual framework for “pedagogically productive” teacher talk; and (c) highlight key research directions and challenges in investigating this and related phenomena.
Using Pooled Heteroskedastic Ordered Probit Models to Improve Small-Sample Estimates of Latent Test Score Distributions
Authors: Shear Benjamin R. , Reardon Sean F.
Published: May 2020

This article describes an extension to the use of heteroskedastic ordered probit (HETOP) models to estimate latent distributional parameters from grouped, ordered-categorical data by pooling across multiple waves of data. We illustrate the method with aggregate proficiency data reporting the number of students in schools or districts scoring in each of a small number of ordered “proficiency” levels. HETOP models can be used to estimate means and standard deviations of the underlying (latent) test score distributions but may yield biased or very imprecise estimates when group sample sizes are small. A simulation study demonstrates that the pooled HETOP models described here can reduce the bias and sampling error of standard deviation estimates when group sample sizes are small. Analyses of real test score data demonstrate the use of the models and suggest the pooled models are likely to improve estimates in applied contexts.
Chemosensitivity and survival of non-small cell lung carcinoma patients receiving neoadjuvant therapy depend on the expression of multidrug efflux transporters
Authors: Tijana Stankovic , Jelena Stojsic , Miodrag Dragoj , Zorka Milovanovic , Zorica Milosevic , Vedrana Milinkovic , Vesna Skodric-Trifunovic , Ljiljana Denic-Markovic , Milica Pesic , Sonja Stojkovic Buric , Nikola Tanic , Jasna Bankovic
Published: May 2020

The current study aimed to evaluate the impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) on the expression of three major multidrug resistance efflux transporters, P-glycoprotein (P-gp/ABCB1), multidrug resistance associated protein (MRP1/ABCC1) and breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP/ABCG2) in non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) patients. Particularly, their role as molecular markers of chemosensitivity and prognosis of NSCLC patients receiving NACT was investigated. To that end, we specifically studied mRNA and protein expression of these three efflux transporters in two independent groups, each consisting of 35 NSCLC patients who did or did not receive platinum-based NACT. Alterations in the expression of MDR efflux transporters were statistically analyzed in relation to NACT status, and their associations were evaluated regarding patients’ survival. The frequency of samples with positive MRP1 expression was significantly decreased in the NACT group, regardless of the applied platinum drugs which are known to induce MRP1 expression. On the other hand, the incidence of BCRP expressing tumor specimens, doubly positive BCRP and P-gp as well as triple positive samples increased in the NACT group. Importantly, patients lacking P-gp expression had more favorable prognosis with NACT than without NACT, whereas the status of MRP1 and BCRP did not influence the patients’ survival in both investigated groups. Collectively, we show that decreased MRP1 and increased BCRP expression after NACT could determine the chemosensitivity of NSCLC following adjuvant therapy, whereas P-gp expression status could be considered a prognostic marker for NSCLC patients who can benefit from NACT treatment.
Inhibition of Glutamine Metabolism as a Therapeutic Approach Against Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Authors: Miguel X. Fernandes , José M. Padrón
Published: May 2020

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a relatively rare tumor, however it is the seventh cancer related leading cause of death worldwide. Mean survival time after PDAC diagnosis is less than 1 year and the median survival of PDAC patients has hardly changed in the past 40 years. Until now, cytotoxic and/or targeted therapy produced disappointing results in the treatment of PDAC. Currently, surgical resection offers the only hope for survival, but it is suited for only 15% of PDAC patients. To complicate matters, the vast majority of PDAC patients relapse after surgery. Thus, there is a burning need to develop better therapeutic strategies for PDAC treatment. PDAC cells have adapted to survive and proliferate in a tumor microenvironment that is constitutively under deprivation of nutrients and oxygen, via mechanisms triggered by oncogenic KRAS. In this review, we highlight the metabolic alterations observed in PDAC, with a particular emphasis on past and ongoing strategies to develop inhibitors of KRAS effector signaling. This review provides an up to date information reported in the literature on the most relevant inhibitors of metabolism targets in PDAC. The review specifically provides an overall picture of the current state of the art with the aim of being thought provoking for plausible novel chemotherapeutic strategies of intervention. We anticipate that with our increased collective understanding of PDAC metabolic behavior, PDAC patients could hopefully benefit from these novel therapies.