bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TRADITION AND INNOVATION IN SERBIAN 21ST CENTURY ARCHITECTURE – TRADITIONAL MATERIALS, MODERN FORMS AND SUGGESTED DESIGNS
Authors: MILOŚEVIĆ Predrag , MILOŚEVIĆ Vladimir , MILOŚEVIĆ Grigor
Published: November 2019

It would seem that the need to preserve traditional building heritage is slowly gaining importance in modern day Serbia. As well as the need to develop modern house types that resembles traditional ones. The old master builders, whilst building homes in local towns and villages not only left their mark on every building they created, but a mark of the times and conditions in which they lived and worked. Their ambitions were furthered by the wish of the inhabitants of the future house, who wanted their dwelling to have aesthetic value beside its functional value, which resulted in many shapes and forms of simple residencies. Traditional forms were always used as a base for developing modern dwellings, least in the sense of proportion and size of buildings. These parameters – the size of the building, rooms and objects – were determined over centuries, and were suited to the proportions of man, his age, height and movement through the building. As a result of these proportions came all the logic in the layout of the home as a whole, even the small details.
IT TECHNOLOGIES IN ARCHITECTURE AND SPACE REPRESENTATION. BRUNO ZEVI METHODS REVISED
Authors: ŚLIWA Aleksandra
Published: November 2019

Space representation methods as described by Bruno Zevi in “Architecture as space” are still valid today. Projections, elevations, models, photos and films are commonly used and all of them define the space in a specific way, yet none defines it completely. The development of IT technologies caused emergence of new methods which shape the picture of today’s architecture. Originally, a conventional technical drawing was adapted to the computer environment, but it was the 3D technology that revolutionized spatial representation, by restoring priority to the three-dimensional aspect of reality. Models allow us to explore the virtual reality, which is a huge progress in spatial representation. Thanks to advanced software, buildings of complex structure are formed, bearing testimony of their times – times of IT technologies. A flawless spatial representation method that perhaps will be known in the future should satisfy multi-plane needs of the observer, who experiences the represented space with all senses and impacts it as well.
TECHNICAL CONDITIONS OF THE UNIQUE STRUCTURE OF INVERTED SIPHON – HISTORY & PRESENT
Authors: HULIMKA Jacek , KAŁUŻA Marta
Published: November 2019

An inverted siphon is sometimes used to enable a watercourse to pass under an obstacle. Such solution is usually applied for irrigation and sewage canals, but it is rarely observed in the case of rivers. There are two such passages in Poland the bigger one is the Klodnica River siphon under the Gliwice Canal, commissioned in 1936. The first part of the paper presents the history of the Gliwice Canal and, simultaneously, of the Klodnica River siphon. The further part describes the structure of the siphon and its usage assumptions as well as the technical condition of the construction after nearly 80 years of operation, including inspection results concerning the underwater parts. The description is supplemented with results of chemical examinations. Basic repair recommendations are also provided.
THE USAGE OF ULTRASOUNDS TO DISINTEGRATE ESCHERICHIA COLI BACTERIA CONTAINED IN TREATED WASTEWATER
Authors: HAWRYLIK Eliza
Published: November 2019

Sewage and sewage sludge is a place of the occurrence of many microorganisms, including pathogenic and relatively pathogenic bacteria. They may reach other environments, e.g. receiver waters or soil, thus creating a biological threat.

The aim of this paper was to study, in laboratory conditions, the effect of low-frequency ultrasound on the disintegration of Escherichia coli bacteria present in purified wastewater. E. coli bacilli and ultrapure water were used for the study. The samples were exposed to ultrasounds at 20 and 40 kHz for variable time of sonication and at two different modes of the ultrasonic cleaner operation: continuous and pulsed. Studies have shown that ultrasound has an effective impact on E. coli bacilli. Already the 3-minute interaction of ultrasounds at 20 kHz with the pulsation mode of impact of the device caused a decrease in the number of these bacteria by over 90%. The 20-minute operation of 40 kHz ultrasound waves resulted in a decrease in the amount of bacteria by nearly 70% compared to the control.

The obtained results, therefore, indicate the possibility of using the disintegration process of low frequency ultrasounds for removing Escherichia coli bacteria present in treated wastewater.
THE INVESTMENT EXPENDITURES ON ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND WATER MANAGEMENT IN POLAND IN 2003–2017
Authors: OSZCZAPIŃSKA Katarzyna
Published: November 2019

The aim of the study was to analyse the investment expenditures on environment protection and water management, taking into account tangible effects created in 2003–2017. The considered time period has been selected to evaluate the impact of Poland’s accession to the European Union on environment protection development.

Information about investment expenditures and created tangible effects were collected from Local Data Bank within Statistics Poland [1]. The research included increase in four basic areas within environment protection among nine domains listed in CEPA (Classification of Environmental Protection Activities): sewage and water management, air protection and waste management [2]. Moreover, analysis of funding sources, investment directions in division into environment protection and water management domains as well as the increase in the amount of new fixed assets were presented. While analysing outlays on fixed assets for environment protection it can be noticed that in 2003–2017, the investment costs on wastewater management and water protection represented the highest percentage from all tasks. These expenditures amounted on average PLN 70.6 per capita in Poland in 2017. The second most subsidized domain in terms of investing in fixed assets in 2017 was protection of ambient air and climate (PLN 60.2 per capita), while waste management with PLN 22.6 per capita was in third place.
Postnatal ultrasound diagnosis of middle interhemispheric variant of
holoprosencephaly in a newborn with Edwards syndrome
Authors: M.V. Kubrina, T.N. Melnik
Published: November 2019

A case of postnatal ultrasound diagnosis the middle interhemispheric variant of holoprosencephaly in a
newborn with Edwards syndrome is presented. The characteristic postnatal ultrasound signs of this variant of
holoprosencephaly and signs of magnetic resonance imaging of this pathology according to literary sources are
presented.
Oocyte Cryopreservation: Retrospective Analysis Of 5 Years Experience
Authors: Goktepe Halime , Turkyilmaz Esengul , Dogan Durdag Gulsen , Sonmezer Murat , Atabekoglu Cem , Ozmen Batuhan
Published: November 2019

OBJECTIVE: To analyze demographic and clinical data of patients who resorted to oocyte freezing between January 2014 and December 2018. STUDY DESIGN: Patients who applied to the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Unit of Ankara University School of Medicine between January 2014 and December 2018 with the request of oocyte freezing were included in this study. The files and computer records of the patients were analyzed retrospectively and sociodemographic, clinical and laboratory data were evaluated. RESULTS: A total of 46 cycles were recorded in 40 patients over a 5-year period. The main indications were low ovarian reserve and/or advanced age (68.3%) and malignancy diagnosis (31.7%). There was a significant difference between elective fertility preservation and oncofertility preservation (Onco-FP) groups in terms of the age (38.4±4.7 vs 28.4±6.1; p=0.001). There was a significant difference between two groups in favor of oncofertility group in terms of anti-Mullerian hormone level, basal follicle-stimulating hormone level, antral follicle count, trigger day estradiol (E2) level, number of obtained oocytes, MII oocytes, and frozen oocytesCONCLUSION: According to our study, the most prominent oocyte cryopreservation indication was advanced age and/or low ovarian reserve. The number of oocytes collected from patients in the Onco-FP group and thus the number of frozen oocytes was significantly higher than in the elective fertility preservation group, due to younger ages and better ovarian reserve in the Onco-FP group. Abdominal administration of the technique is particularly important for virgin patients in our country. Oocyte freezing is a fertility protection method available in a wide range of indications for reproductive-aged women.
Effect of gas type and salinity on performance of produced water desalination using gas hydrates
Authors: Fakharian Hajar , Ganji Hamid , Naderifar Abbas , Mofrad Hossein Rahimi , Kakavand Majid
Published: November 2019

In recent years, formation of gas hydrate has been considered as a suitable method for brine water desalination. In this study, for saline produced water treatment, design of experiment with two factors, the type of gas and electrical conductivity of initial brine solution (EC0) as a measure of salinity, were applied and removal efficiencies were analyzed. For this purpose, two different hydrate formers, CO2 and natural gas (NG) were separately mixed with different produced water samples. The hydrate formation reactions were carried out at 274.2 K in 35 and 95 bar, respectively, and removal efficiencies of produced water samples were tested. It has been found that with a three-stage hydrate process, 86% of dissolved minerals can be removed by the desalination process using CO2 hydrate formation gas while this amount will be 82% when NG is applied as hydrate former. Analysis of experiments indicated that the desalting efficiency depends on the hydrate-forming gas (CO2 > NG) as well as the amount of EC0 (high EC0 > low EC0).
Impact pressure distribution of inverted arch plunge pool for large discharge
Authors: Wang Yu , Hu Yaan , Gu Jinde , Peng Yu , Xue Yang
Published: November 2019

In view of high water head and large discharge in the release structures of hydraulic projects, the inverted arch plunge pool has been put forward due to higher overload capability and stability. Impact pressure on the bottom is a serious concern in design safety precautions, however, the quantitative impact pressure distribution in the inverted arch plunge pool is not yet elucidated. In this study, a novel approach is presented to estimate the impact pressure of an inverted arch plunge pool. Impact pressure characteristics are experimentally investigated under different hydraulic conditions. The results detailed the effect of relative discharge coefficient and the deflection angle relative to the vertical central axis of the plunge pool bottom. The predicting formulas of impact pressure distribution are derived within small relative errors, and the proposed approaches have good applicability in three case studies. The achievements of this investigation are used to define issuance parameters relevant for engineering practice.
Understanding Non-Mendelian Genetic Risk
Authors: Coetzee Gerhard A.
Published: November 2019

This opinion paper highlights strategies for a better understanding of non-Mendelian genetic
risk that was revealed by genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of complex diseases. The genetic
risk resides predominantly in non-coding regulatory DNA, such as in enhancers. The identification of
mechanisms, the causal variants (mainly SNPs), and their target genes are, however, not always apparent
but are likely involved in a network of risk determinants; the identification presents a bottle-neck in
the full understanding of the genetics of complex phenotypes. Here, we propose strategies to identify
functional SNPs and link risk enhancers with their target genes. The strategies are 1) identifying finemapped
SNPs that break/form response elements within chromatin bio-features in relevant cell types 2)
considering the nearest gene on linear DNA, 3) analyzing eQTLs, 4) mapping differential DNA methylation
regions and relating them to gene expression, 5) employing genomic editing with CRISPR/cas9
and 6) identifying topological associated chromatin domains using chromatin conformation capture.
Molecular Mechanisms of the Action of Myricetin in Cancer
Authors: Xie Yutao , Wang Yunlong , Xiang Wei , Wang Qiaoying , Cao Yajun
Published: November 2019

Natural compounds, such as paclitaxel and camptothecin, have great effects on the treatment of tumors. Such natural chemicals often achieve anti-tumor effects through a variety of mechanisms. Therefore, it is of great significance to conduct further studies on the anticancer mechanism of natural anticancer agents to lay a solid foundation for the development of new drugs. Myricetin, originally isolated from Myrica nagi, is a natural pigment of flavonoids that can inhibit the growth of cancer cells (such as liver cancer, rectal cancer, skin cancer and lung cancer, etc.). It can regulate many intracellular activities (such as anti-inflammatory and blood lipids regulation) and can even be bacteriostatic. The purpose of this paper is to outline the molecular pathways of the anticancer effects of myricetin, including the effect on cancer cell death, proliferation, angiogenesis, metastasis and cell signaling pathway.
Impacts of Pseudo Amino Acid Components and 5-steps Rule to Proteomics and Proteome Analysis
Authors: Chou Kuo-Chen
Published: November 2019

Stimulated by the 5-steps rule during the last decade or so, computational proteomics has achieved remarkable progresses in the following three areas: (1) protein structural class prediction; (2) protein subcellular location prediction; (3) post-translational modification (PTM) site prediction. The results obtained by these predictions are very useful not only for an in-depth study of the functions of proteins and their biological processes in a cell, but also for developing novel drugs against major diseases such as cancers, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. Moreover, since the targets to be predicted may have the multi-label feature, two sets of metrics are introduced: one is for inspecting the global prediction quality, while the other for the local prediction quality. All the predictors covered in this review have a userfriendly web-server, through which the majority of experimental scientists can easily obtain their desired data without the need to go through the complicated mathematics.
Development of piezoceramic electroacoustic transducers for acoustic devices with a sound pressure of 125 dB or more
Authors: Geyer A. F. , Ponomarev V. A.
Published: November 2019

The increased sound pressure level of piezoceramic electroacoustic transducers is important for acoustic devices designed to create high-intensity sound, 125 decibels or more. This is especially true of acoustic devices that use a group of transducers. An electroacoustic transducer that develops a higher sound pressure can greatly reduce the number of radiating elements in an acoustic device. In the performed work electroacoustic transducers are created that capable to develop sound pressure level up to 125 dB. The article presents the results of the development of electroacoustic transducers for three frequency versions. The scheme of the generator of the exciting voltage for electroacoustic converters with the raised sound pressure is offered and investigated. The result is particularly relevant when used in multi-element sound-emitting devices, as repeatedly reduces the required number of converters to achieve the same result.
Electrical capacitance of resistive film in plane-layered medium
Authors: Konnikov I. A.
Published: November 2019

The parasitic capaciences of film resistors can dramatically affect the output parameters of a microelectronic unit. A technique for computation of these capacitances is necessary for construction of mathematical models for CAD which are to be employed at the stage of circuit simulation, this stipulating the actuality of developing the technique for computations of the capacitances. The article presents analytic expressions for the capacitance of a current-carrying rectangular high-resistance film conductor (resistor), i. e., resistor stripe. The expressions describe the dependence of the capacitance on a non-uniformity of the charge distribution along the vector of the current density. The bounds within which the resistor’s capacitance changes with the ultimate change of the load resistance from 0 to ¥ are found. The estimation of the error caused by a computation of a resistor’s capacitance using formulae intended for a computation of a conductor capacitance is presented. A substantial nonlinearity of the input impedance of the film resistor is revealed. The nonlinearity is caused by a charge redistribution which takes place if the film resistor’s load resistance changes during the functioning of the integrated circuit.
Statistical model and analysis of two-scale modification of conical scanning direction finding method
Authors: Bludov A. A. , Gorbatovsky G. A. , Pavlov V. S.
Published: November 2019

Statistical analysis method and its results are presented for a two-scale modification of the conical scanning direction finding method generalizing it for a case of elliptical cross-section of antenna beam. In order to utilize additional positional information that is excluded in a typical implementation of conical scan method, a two-scale procedure is proposed for estimating the direction to object. It is shown, that application of this procedure does not lead to worsening of the accuracy of object’s coordinates estimate near boresight axis and also attains a significant increase of angular operating area of direction finding due to the increase in number of harmonics of conical scanning frequency included in processing. Analytical expressions are obtained and discriminator and fluctuation curves are calculated, revealing the possibilities to increase the angular operating area of direction finding depending on signal-to-noise ratio and ellipticity of antenna beam’s cross-section.
Genetic algorithm application for optimization of geometry of synchronous electric motor with permanent magnets by criterion of electromagnetic torque
Authors: Belezyakov I. N. , Arakancev K. G.
Published: November 2019

At present time there is a need to develop a methodology for electric motors design which will ensure the optimality of their geometrical parameters according to one or a set of criterias. With the growth of computer calculating power it becomes possible to develop methods based on numerical methods for electric machines computing. The article describes method of a singlecriterion evolutionary optimization of synchronous electric machines with permanent magnets taking into account the given restrictions on the overall dimensions and characteristics of structural materials. The described approach is based on applying of a genetic algorithm for carrying out evolutionary optimization of geometric parameters of a given configuration of electric motor. Optimization criteria may be different, but in automatic control systems high requirements are imposed to electromagnetic torque electric machine produces. During genetic algorithm work it optimizes given geometric parameters of the electric motor according to the criterion of its torque value, which is being calculated using finite element method.
Reasonable standards for smart cities
Authors: Zverev V. N. , Talenfeld S. V. , Shubarev V. A.
Published: November 2019

The paper considers the issues of creating smart cities from the point of view of sustainable development of subjects, the role of the internet of things for a modern understanding of the development of smart communities, when the Internet has become the main means of communication not only for people, but also for subjects. The world experience of creation of normative base by technical Committee ISO/TC268 Sustainable development of communities is analyzed. The role of the internet of things (STK 1/ WG 10) is noted as an important part of the identified problem and for a understanding of the development of smart communities, when the internet has become the main means of communication not only for people but also for subjects. Particular attention is paid to the state of affairs in the standardization of requirements for «subjects of sustainable development» in theRussian Federation. Proposals have been developed for work in the establishment of common rules, regulations for such an urgent and multifunctional object of standardization, as the subject of sustainable development or a smart city.
Evaluating the Efficacy of Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Blended With Synchronous Chat Sessions to Treat Adolescent Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Topooco Naira , Byléhn Sandra , Dahlström Nysäter Ellen , Holmlund Jenny , Lindegaard Johanna , Johansson Sanna , Åberg Linnea , Bergman Nordgren Lise , Zetterqvist Maria , Andersson Gerhard
Published: November 2019

Background

Depression is a common and serious problem among adolescents, but few seek or have access to therapy. Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapies (ICBTs), developed to increase treatment access, show promise in reducing depression. The inclusion of coach support in treatment is desired and may be needed.

Objective

The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of an ICBT protocol blended with weekly real-time therapist sessions via chat; blended treatment, for adolescent depression, including major depressive episode (MDE). The protocol has previously been evaluated in a controlled study.

Methods

In a two-arm randomized controlled trial, adolescents 15 to 19 years of age were recruited through a community setting at the national level in Sweden (n=70) and allocated to either 8 weeks of treatment or to minimal attention control. Depression was assessed at baseline, at posttreatment, and at 12 months following treatment (in the intervention group). The primary outcome was self-reported depression level as measured with the Beck Depression Inventory II at posttreatment. The intervention was offered without the need for parental consent.

Results

Over two weeks, 162 adolescents registered and completed the baseline screening. Eligible participants (n=70) were on average 17.5 years of age (SD 1.15), female (96%, 67/70), suffered from MDE (76%, 53/70), had no previous treatment experience (64%, 45/70), and reported guardian(s) to be aware about their depression state (71%, 50/70). The average intervention completion was 74% (11.8 of 16 modules and sessions). Following the treatment, ICBT participants demonstrated a significant decrease in depression symptoms compared with controls (P<.001), corresponding to a large between-group effect (intention-to-treat analysis: d=0.86, 95% CI 0.37-1.35; of completer analysis: d=0.99, 95% CI 0.48-1.51). A significant between-group effect was observed in the secondary depression outcome (P=.003); clinically significant improvement was found in 46% (16/35) of ICBT participants compared with 11% (4/35) in the control group (P=.001).

Conclusions

The results are in line with our previous study, further demonstrating that adolescents with depression can successfully be engaged in and experience significant improvement following ICBT blended with therapist chat sessions. Findings on participants’ age and baseline depression severity are of interest in relation to used study methods.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02363205; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02363205
The Effects of Resistance Exercise With Blood Flow Restriction on Flow-Mediated Dilation and Arterial Stiffness in Elderly People With Low Gait Speed: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Amorim Samuel , Degens Hans , Passos Gaspar Alexandra , De Matos Luciana Diniz Nagem Janot
Published: November 2019

BACKGROUND

During aging, a significant loss of muscle mass, strength, and power is associated with a decline in daily functional capacities. Traditionally, resistance training is prescribed to prevent or reverse the skeletal muscle weakness, but the required training intensity may be too demanding for older people with poor physical performance. Resistance exercise with blood flow moderation (KAATSU training), originally developed in Japan, combines resistance exercise with blood flow restriction. It has been reported that KAATSU training enhances muscle hypertrophy in many populations. However, few studies have evaluated the effects of resistance exercises with blood flow restriction in elderly people and how this affects vascular structure and function.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to evaluate (1) the acute and chronic effects of resistance exercise with blood flow restriction on vascular health in elderly people with low gait speed and (2) whether low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction elicits similar strength and gait speed gains to those elicited by conventional resistance training without blood flow restriction.

METHODS

This is an ongoing randomized controlled trial in elderly people with low gait speed. Overall, two study arms of 13 participants each perform resistance exercise with and without blood flow restriction. The 2 groups are as follows: the control group will perform conventional resistance exercise (60% of 1 repetition maximum) and the KAATSU group will perform the low-load resistance exercise with blood flow restriction (20% of 1 repetition maximum) for 12 weeks. Pulse wave velocity, venous occlusion plethysmography, and flow-mediated dilation are used to assess arterial stiffness, muscle blood flow, and endothelial function, respectively. The secondary outcomes are gait speed, strength, and quality of life. All measures will be performed before and after the training program.

RESULTS

This research study is in progress. Recruitment has started, and data collection is expected to finish in August 2020.

CONCLUSIONS

The findings of this study will have important implications for the rehabilitation of elderly people.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03272737; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03272737
How useful is Google Trends in evaluating public interest in neurosurgical diseases? (Preprint)
Authors: Szmuda Tomasz , Ali Shan , Słoniewski Paweł
Published: November 2019

BACKGROUND

The wide availability of the internet allows patients to read about diseases autonomously. Google Trends can observe these online behaviors.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to evaluate how useful Google Trends is on assessing public interest in neurosurgical diseases.

METHODS

Five search terms were input into Google trends for web, image, and YouTube search: meningioma, glioma, brain hemorrhage, sciatica, and intracranial aneurysm. This data was compared with the respective total yearly scientific publications on PubMed and epidemiologic data from the Polish National Health Fund.

RESULTS

There was a rising worldwide interest in sciatica (r=0.93, P <0.001) followed by intracranial aneurysm (r=0.57, P<0.001), brain hemorrhage (r=0.41, P <0.001), glioma (r=0.29, P =0.009) and meningioma (r=0.26, P =0.02) on all three platforms. All neurosurgical publications observed a strong positive correlation with time; the strongest was with glioma (r=0.96, P <0.001) and meningioma (r=0.95, P <0.001). Glioma was searched for in high-income countries, sciatica from middle-income countries and only one low-income country had a top search. High-income South Korea and Poland presented the highest worldwide search interest in neurosurgical diseases. Polish web interest for all five keywords and the number of patients undergoing treatment for each respective disease was significantly related. Scientific publications for “glioma” (web P =0.008; YouTube P =0.01) and “intracranial aneurysm” (web P =0.003; YouTube P =0.0007) have followed the worldwide search interest on the web and on YouTube.

CONCLUSIONS

Google Trends not only offers insight into public health interests but could possibly be used to estimate the general rise and fall in incidence of a disease as in the case of Poland.
Program “KOMPAK” untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Hidup Ibu Pasien Kanker Anak
Authors: Paramita Anak Agung Ayu Ratna , Retnowati Sofia
Published: November 2019

Cancer in children affects not only the patient but for the parents. Parents who have a child with cancer, experience psychological burdens manifested in confusion, shock, rejection, exhaustion, anxiety, and worry. If not handled properly, these symptoms will make them experience stress. It can affect their health quality of life and reduce their ability to accompany child with cancer. Whereas parents health condition greatly affect the health condition of patients with cancer. This study aimed to improve the quality of life of parents who have a child with cancer by providing "KOMPAK" program. Participants from this study were 5 mothers of child with cancer. The research method used the one group pretest-posttest design. The analysis used Wilcoxon signed-rank non-parametric test. Results showed that there was a significant improvement in the quality of life in mothers of children with cancer Z = -2.023 and p = 0.043 ( p < 0.05). These results showed that "KOMPAK" program could improve their quality of life.
Quantifying Donor Effects on Transplant Outcomes Using Kidney Pairs from Deceased Donors
Authors: Kerr Kathleen F. , Morenz Eric R. , Thiessen-Philbrook Heather , Coca Steven G. , Wilson F. Perry , Reese Peter P. , Parikh Chirag R.
Published: November 2019

Background and objectives

In kidney transplantation, the relative contribution of donor versus other factors on clinical outcomes is unknown. We sought to quantify overall donor effects on transplant outcomes for kidney donations from deceased donors.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

For paired donations from deceased donors resulting in transplants to different recipients, the magnitude of donor effects can be quantified by examining the excess of concordant outcomes within kidney pairs beyond chance concordance. Using data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network between the years 2013 and 2017, we examined concordance measures for delayed graft function, death-censored 1-year graft failure, and death-censored 3-year graft failure. The concordance measures were excess relative risk, excess absolute risk, and the fixation index (where zero is no concordance and one is perfect concordance). We further examined concordance in strata of kidneys with similar values of the Kidney Donor Profile Index, a common metric of organ quality.

Results

If the transplant of the kidney mate resulted in delayed graft function, risk for delayed graft function was 19% higher (95% confidence interval [95% CI], 18% to 20%), or 1.76-fold higher (95% CI, 1.73- to 1.80-fold), than baseline. If a kidney graft failed within 1 year, then the kidney mate’s risk of failure was 6% higher (95% CI, 4% to 9%), or 2.85-fold higher (95% CI, 2.25- to 3.48-fold), than baseline. For 3-year graft failure, the excess absolute risk was 7% (95% CI, 4% to 10%) but excess relative risk was smaller, 1.91-fold (95% CI, 1.56- to 2.28-fold). Fixation indices were 0.25 for delayed graft function (95% CI, 0.24 to 0.27), 0.07 for 1-year graft failure (95% CI, 0.04 to 0.09), and 0.07 for 3-year graft failure (95% CI, 0.04 to 0.10). Results were similar in strata of kidneys with a similar Kidney Donor Profile Index.

Conclusions

Overall results indicated that the donor constitution has small or moderate effect on post-transplant clinical outcomes.
FROM STREET DANCES AND 'BREAKING' TO NIGHT CLUBBING: POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT AS CULTURAL AND SYMBOLIC CAPITAL IN CONTEMPORARY ATHENS
Authors: Koutsougera Natalia
Published: November 2019

This paper is an anthropological portrayal of two cultural forms of popular entertainment, with a central emphasis on their dance practices: hip hop dance styles and night clubbing. Their main components are discussed in relation to emotions, materials and regulatory language and how these surround the sense of authenticity of the self, grounding the notion of the popular. Breakdance, street dances of the Athens hip hop scene and night clubbing practices in the western suburbs of Athens unravel in a descriptive manner in order to illuminate their interwoven elements in terms of authenticity and the permutations of the popular. The cultural and symbolic agendas of the subjectivities and collectivities engaged in these popular cultural forms unveil, along with the ways global and local discourses intersect, to produce a territory for identity formation. By highlighting the key aspects of popular entertainment in contemporary Greece, the aim of this article is to contribute to the anthropological study of popular culture by pointing out its role in the processes of shaping and performing subjectivity and in the production of authenticity.
TECHNOLOGY AS CULTURAL CAPITAL, PARTICULARLY IN COLLEGE ACCESS
Authors: Mattei Marlena Ann
Published: November 2019

No abstract available.
TRANSFORMING CAPITAL
Authors: Fras Jona
Published: November 2019

No abstract available.
Enfermedad degenerativa articular en el esqueleto apendicular de cazadores-recolectores del sur de la cuenca del Plata
Authors: Mazza Bárbara
Published: November 2019

Degenerative joint disease (DJD) is one of the commonest bone pathologies in past and present societies. It is characterized by fragmentation of the synovial joint cartilage, whose etiology is related to individual´s intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The objective of this work is to explore DJD prevalence in the appendicular skeleton of late Holocene hunter-gathers from the southern point of La Plata Basin (Argentina). In addition, this work evaluates the relationship between DJD and the age and sex of the individuals, their midshaft robusticity indices, body size, archaeological sites and units. To this end, the presence of marginal and surface osteophytes, porosity and/or eburnation were registered on 921 articular surfaces. The results show that DJD has a prevalence of 11.29% in the total sample, and it manifests mainly among individuals females above 35 years of age, in small body sizes and in long bones with high midshaft robusticity indices. These results suggest that age, hormones, genetics and mechanical factors might have influenced the presence of DJD.
“Chilote tipo salmón”. Relaciones entre comodificación de la naturaleza y procesos de producción identitaria
Authors: Bustos Beatriz , Délano Josefina , Prieto Manuel
Published: November 2019

This paper uses the case of the installation of the salmon industry in the Los Lagos region, to review the relationship between territorial commoditization and identity. In this work we identify the processes through which the materiality of the salmon could alter or trigger transformations in the local identity. From a review and discussion of the literature on neoliberalism as forms of production of citizenship and subjectivity, with special emphasis on that exploring the Latin American case, but also the literature from political ecology on commoditization of nature, we answer the following question: what strategies have been generated among local actors for facing effect on their identities of the arrival and production of the salmon commodity? We argue from political ecology and related approaches, the thesis that the commoditization of nature and territory not only implies the control or co-production of the environment but is also interwoven with processes of identity and citizenship formation. In other words, certain forms of identities are articulated through the management and control of nature and territory, which in turn influence said management.
Propuestas de inversiones chinas en territorio mapuche:
Authors: Wagner Lucrecia Soledad
Published: November 2019

The existence of socio-environmental conflicts in Argentina has gained increasing visibility in public opinion and in the media. Those conflicts caused by the potential installation of large-scale mining projects, mainly metalliferous, stand out for their quantity and productivity.
This paper is expected to advance in the characterization of these conflictive processes, based on the analysis of one of the last conflicts generated in Argentina, in the Loncopué locality, Neuquén province, where a Chinese company tried to carry out a mining exploration in Mapuche’s territory.
Through an ethnographic work with the communities affected by the conflict, the research has how central objective to give account of the heterogeneous network of relationships that gave rise to the mining project rejection, which was materialized in the realization of a “referéndum” (popular consultation). In less proportion, it also seeks to investigate the strategies that Chinese companies deploy in the territory to carry out their investments.
This work shows that these conflicts push social changes in small communities. These changes impact on the environmental institutionality and indigenous communities rights.
Grandes narrativas, pequeños agricultores:
Authors: Domínguez Guzmán Carolina
Published: November 2019

In the Motupe valley on the north coast of Peru, the cultivation of mango for export is in the hands of smallholders, many of whom cultivate on communal lands without water rights or official approval to grow perennial crops. In this article I present the case of the smallholders, known as excedentes de agua, who only have access to irrigate in time of abundance or excess water. Although these small farmers are considered displaced by modern agro-export, they and their mango plantations have managed to put down roots in a desert climate and adverse market sector. They challenge in this way, not only such conditions for doing agriculture, but also how to write about them and their water realities. It is this last point that constitutes the main contribution of this work. Inspired by actor-network theory, this article presents alternative ways to situate the partial ontologies that emerge from the case study as a point of interference – to converse or interchange with the grand narratives and their holistic aspirations, without having to add to them.
Emotional intelligence of 3- to 6-year-olds and parenting style: Peer communication ability as a mediator
Authors: Wang Yanfeng , Li Zhuo , Zhu Liqi
Published: November 2019

We examined the associations of parenting style and children's emotional intelligence with the children's peer communication ability, focusing especially on the mediating role of peer communication ability in the relationship between parenting style and children's emotional intelligence.
We recruited 306 parents in the cities of Hangzhou, Changchun, and Lanzhou in China to participate in the study. Participants reported on their parenting style and the emotional intelligence and peer communication ability of their 3- to 6-year-old children. We used structural equation modeling
to explore the mechanism of how parenting style influenced the emotional intelligence of the children. The results showed that (a) there were significant positive correlations between parenting style and the emotional intelligence and peer communication ability of their children, (b) parenting
style had a significant influence on children's emotional intelligence, and (c) children's peer communication ability played a partial mediating role in the influence of parenting style on children's emotional intelligence.
SHIFTS IN THANATOLOGICAL APPROACH UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF BIOMEDICAL PROGRESS: ONTOLOGICAL, ANTHROPOLOGICAL, ETHICAL
Authors: Zhelnin A I
Published: November 2019

Death is an invariant of human existence, a kind of its “omega point”. At the same time, the attitude towards it is not a constant, but rather undergoes changes, being incorporated in a wide sociocultural context. The mail goal of the article is an analysis of the nature of these changes at the present stage specifically under the influence of rapid biotechnological progress and dilemmas generated by these changes. Firstly, there is a tendency of increasing optimism: some theorists tend to perceive death not as an inevitable reality, but rather as a problem and a challenge. At the same time a radical direction arises, believing that death can be overcome only through the complete separation of man from its body substrate. The utopian nature of this project forces more moderate theorists to look for indirect way, which consists in a “war” with aging as the main predecessor of death, up to attempts of its complete abolition. Gradually, the formation of scientific immortology as a kind of opposition for thanatology takes place. At the same time, many theorists, and even more ordinary people remain skeptical position about the prospects for victory over death. It can be concluded that biomedical progress actualizes general human intention for self-preservation and death avoidance, but science requires an assessment of not only the objective possibilities for overcoming death but also both ontological and anthropological (including moral) consequences of it.
ETERNAL VALUES: SIGNIFICANCE OF CREATIVITY OF A.S. PUSHKIN IN THE AGE OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS (For the 220th Birth Anniversary)
Authors: Moiseenko M V
Published: November 2019

The purpose of the article is to study the importance of Pushkin's work in the age of scientific and technological progress, to identify and analyze the moral values that accompany the work and personality of Alexander Pushkin and are particularly relevant to our time. The article discusses the moral values of honor and dignity, the ratio between good and evil, concepts of duty, justice, love and friendship, happiness, freedom, creativity, patriotism, national idea, peoples’ friendship and the problem of preserving Russian language in modern Russia. The article is written through the prism of interpretation of Pushkin’s creativity by Russian philosophers abroad and modern philosophers. The article deals with the problem of using neural networks that make it possible to reproduce the style of A. S. Pushkin. The author concludes about the relevance of the work of A. S. Pushkin in our days. The issues of preserving spirituality, moral values, national identity, and optimistic Renaissance perception of the world, of understanding the beauty of life, remain relevant and in demand in modern age of rapid scientific and technical progress, both in Russia and in the world.
Além da identidade e do reconhecimento: por uma comunicação digital geradora de diferença
Authors: Condorelli Antonino
Published: November 2019

Este artigo desenvolve uma reflexão teórica que problematiza as concepções hegemônicas de comunicação emancipatória em redes digitais, associadas às ideias de reprogramação de redes e disputa de narrativas, defendendo que reproduzem e fortalecem os princípios organizadores do biopoder ocidental moderno: identidade e propriedade. Para isso, são propostas concepções de política e de comunicação digital transformadoras que visam a superação político-epistemológica da luta por reconhecimento, e seus mencionados desdobramentos comunicacionais em redes digitais, para uma comunicação digital que tensione o regime de determinação de subjetividades e relações baseado na transcendentalização da identidade e da propriedade, abrindo-se para a geração de devires.
O pessoal é político na Revista AzMina: legitimação pelo testemunho e demandas por reconhecimento nos textos sobre maternidade
Authors: Casadei Eliza Bachega , Makita Martha Alvarez Lopes
Published: November 2019

A partir da análise de textos sobre maternidade publicados na revista AzMina entre setembro de 2015 e maio de 2018, o presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar quais são os campos discursivos que articulam as demandas por justiça materializadas nos testemunhos da revista e a forma como tais testemunhos se coadunam a esferas de reconhecimento de uma pluralidade de formas possíveis de maternidade. Para isso, estudaremos os textos a partir dos modelos de reconhecimento propostos por Honneth (2003): a saber, as ligações emotivas fortes, a adjudicação de direitos e a orientação por valores. Nesse sentido, analisaremos as problemáticas em torno do reconhecimento nas articulações de vozes dessa publicação (em termos dos testemunhos que assumem o primeiro plano e aqueles que são silenciados) e as demandas por justiça e reconhecimento associadas a esses testemunhos.
Formulasi dan Analisis Nilai Gizi Bakso Kotak dari Jamur Tiram Putih (Pleurotus Ostreatus)
Authors: Lamadjido Sri Rahayu , Umrah Umrah , Jamaluddin Jamaluddin
Published: November 2019

Meatballs are processed meat products that very popular in Indonesia. Making meatballs is not just using animal material only, but also can be used plant materials such as oyster mushrooms. The meatballs can be made in various forms, such as a round shape or a box shape. This study aims to determine the nutrient content (moisture, ash, fat, protein, and carbohydrates) in several formula meatballs box of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) and find the best formula on the meatballs box oyster mushrooms, the nutrients (fat, protein, and carbohydrates), as well as the ash and moisture content. The study was designed using completely randomized design (CRD), which consists of six treatments and two replications. Parameters measured were as hedonic organoleptic include color, aroma, flavor and texture, using 15 panelists and nutrient analysis includes the levels of fat, protein, carbohydrate, ash content and water content. The results showed that the formulation of meatballs box, panelists preferred the formula II from another formula with a value of 3.06 based on color, aroma, flavor, and texture. The results of nutritional analysis were fat content of 0.77, protein content of 16:28 value, carbohydrate content of 31.4, ash content of 1:46 and water content of 9.44.
PERLUKAH SKIN TEST PADA ANAK SEBELUM PEMBERIAN ANTIBIOTIK INJEKSI
Authors: Salman Mohammad , Hutasoit Gina Andyka
Published: November 2019

Skin test adalah suatu prosedur pemberian uji hipersensitifitas obat (alergi obat). Obat yang sering menimbulkan alergi adalah golongan β-lactam seperti penisilin dan sefalosporin sehingga pada penggunannya perlu adanya pemeriksaan skin test. Skin test diberikan melaui dua cara prick test dan intradermal test. Intradermal test masih menjadi pilihan pada uji alergi ini meskipun masih banyak perbedaan pendapat antara perlu atau tidaknya pemberian tersebut pada anak. Timbulnya nyeri saat dilakukan skin test intradermal menjadi alasan pemeriksaan ini dianggap tidak perlu untuk dilakukan. Jika pasien akan diberikan obat selain antibiotik maka skin test dianggap kurang efektif. Skin test menjadi penting saat pasien akan diberikan antibiotik terutama golongan sefalosporin karena sensitifitasnya tinggi pada reaksi tipe cepat meskipun pada reaksi tipe lambat pemeriksaan ini belum bisa diandalkan.