bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Approche des entreprises patrimoniales et familiales : structure juridique, mode de gestion et fiscalité : cas du Maroc
Authors: Chabih Jilali
Published: November 2018

State-owned companies represent, to the side of the households, administrations and the rest of the world, a large part of the economy of the country, and among these, the family and patrimonial companies which bring out the best. It is thus necessary for any study concerning them, to begin by defining certain notions, as their identity, specificities, characteristics and categories. Other aspects like inheritance, family organizational ones, must be taken in consideration. Nevertheless, the global problem fundamentally lies on the legal structures of these share holding companies, or individual ones, including the leader's status, the management method and their tax politic without being a handicap in the means of passing on or means of conversion of the assets and liabilities where the family unit is often closed to the entrance of any foreign investor. In conclusion, we will try to propose some recommendations to the company. At first for the company itself, but also in regards of the consumer who becomes more and more suspicious, and also regarding environment, quality in term of sustainable development, this being completely absent and which should be a priority as the future is concerned.
La condition potestative dans les avant-projets de réforme du droit des obligations
Authors: Dumas-Lavenac Sophie
Published: November 2018

Les avant-projets Catala, de la Chancellerie et Terré n ’adoptent pas la même position quant à la prohibition de la condition potestative posée par l ’actuel article 11 74 du Code civil. Se pose la question des raisons et des conséquences de la suppression de la prohibition de la condition potestative par le dernier d’entre eux. Ces conséquences, outre le report du contrôle de l’équilibre du contrat au stade de son exécution, observable dans chacun des avant-projets, pourraient être de poser les prémices d’une reconnaissance légale de la notion de droits potestatifs.
FEATURES OF TRANSITION MODES OF FRICTION SURFACES WITH PARTIALLY REGULAR MICRORELIEF
Authors: Radionenko Oleksandr , Kindrachuk Myroslav , Tisov Oleksandr , Kryzhanovskyi Andrii
Published: November 2018

Textured surfaces with partially regular micro relief (PRMR) are reported to be an effective means to control lublication. It was found they are good wear debris trap and suppliers of lubricant directly to the actual friction area. Their tribological properties depend on the clearance between mating surfaces, relative slip speed, direction of motion. These parameters change the lubrication regime, and vice versa changing geometry of PRMR it is possible to predict and control lubrication regime for given conditions. Application of micro textured surface is prospective for high precision sliding units – valve slides of oil and hydraulic systems, faces of gear pump gears, ring-to-cylinder interface of aircraft reciprocating engines etc. providing high service life. On other side, changing texture parameters it is possible to stop the leakage of fluid through the gap, what may be efficiently utilized in aircraft non-contacting mechanical (hydrodynamic and hydrostatic) seals of gas compressors and gear mechanisms. This paper discloses some peculiarities of transition lubrication regimes for textured surfaces in lubricated contact.
ANALYSIS OF SHEAR DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FRP REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS
Authors: Budvytis Marius , Escamilla Alfonso Cobo , Juknevičius Linas
Published: November 2018

Research shows that most shear design models for concrete beams reinforced with FRP reinforcement provide conservative results that leads to excessive amounts of reinforcement and increased overall cost of such construction. This paper presents comparative analysis of current shear design models for concrete beams reinforced with longitudinal FRP reinforcement and FRP stirrups. New analytical shear design model, developed by Valivonis et al., has been included in the analysis. A database with 88 specimens reinforced with FRP reinforcement was compiled in order to verify the accuracy of the proposed model by Valivonis et al. It is shown that proposed shear design model yields quite accurate and consistent results as an average of Vexp / Vpred values is 0.98 and coefficient of variation is 26.0% for this model.
THE ANALYSIS OF RATIONAL COMPONENT PARAMETERS FOR STRESS RIBBON THROUGH STEEL ARCH FOOTBRIDGES
Authors: Karieta Vilius
Published: November 2018

The article discusses the main component parameters and their interdependencies for a composite stress ribbon trough arch structure. The paper presents a methodology for balancing the combined suspension through arch steel bridge structure, suggests analytical methods for putting together the bearing components of the bridge and considers rational component parameters.
THE APPLICATION OF THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD FOR STATIC BEHAVIOUR ANALYSIS OF THE ASYMMETRICAL ONE-PYLON SUSPENSION BRIDGE BUILT-IN BENDING CABLES OF DIFFERENT RIGIDITY
Authors: Grigorjeva Tatjana , Paeglitis Ainars
Published: November 2018

The article presents the results of the numerical analysis of the asymmetrical one-pylon suspension bridge built-in rigid cables. The models for the suspension bridge with the cables of different rigidity are analyzed by comparing vertical displacements, bending moments and strains in the structural members of the bridge. The numerical analysis was performed by examining the bridge under symmetrical and asymmetrical loading and different erection methods. The stress-strain state of a single asymmetrical pylon with the cables of different rigidity and the rational relationship between cable rigidity and girder stiffness has been established.
THE INFLUENCE OF PLASTICISING ADMIXTURES ON DRYING SHRINKAGE OF CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITES
Authors: Skripkiūnas Gintautas , Macijauskas Mindaugas , Yakovlev Grigory , Ignatyeva Anastasiia
Published: November 2018

This article presents a research into the impact of plasticising admixtures on drying shrinkage of cementitious composites by evaluating the effectiveness of plasticising. Materials used in the study: Portland cement CEM I 42.5 R, plasticiser LS (modified lignosulphonates based), superplasticiser PCE (synthetic polycarboxylate esters based), superplasticiser MAP (modified acrylic polymers based), sand and water. The percentage change of plastic viscosity of cement paste indicates the effectiveness of plasticising of cementitious composites. The change of plastic viscosity has been tested by adding a specific amount of plasticising admixtures. The effectiveness of plasticising of pastes were tested using rotational viscometer. Chemical admixtures content in pastes varied from 0 to 1.2%. Drying shrinkage was tested based on length change of the specimens with fine aggregates. The method to minimise drying shrinkage of composites was established through use of plasticising admixtures. It has been found that by increasing plasticising admixture dosage from 0 to 1.2% the following changes occur: LS plasticising effectiveness increases by 35% while drying shrinkage decreases by 8%; MAP plasticising effectiveness increases by 70% while drying shrinkage decreases by 16%; PCE plasticising effectiveness increases by 80% while drying shrinkage decreases by 20%.
CEO INVOLVEMENT IN SELECTING CAE, INTERNAL AUDIT COMPETENCY AND INDEPENDENCE, AND FINANCIAL REPORTING QUALITY
Authors: Alzeban Abdulaziz
Published: November 2018

The purpose of this study is to explore the argument that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) involvement in the appointment of the Chief Auditing Executive (CAE) is detrimental to efforts to achieve good financial reporting quality (FRQ). The study is original in that to date, this precise link has not been investigated. Data are obtained via survey and annual reports relating to 307 UK companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, and the working capital and discretionary accruals are used as proxies for financial reporting quality. The findings support the contention that the benefits to FRQ of an independent and competent internal audit function are not realized when there is CEO involvement in the appointment of the CAE, since management is able to override IA controls. Indeed, high FRQ is only evident when the CEO is not involved in the appointment. The results are found to be robust after using two different methods of estimation, and carry the implication regulators concerned with FRQ and quality of internal audit function that the CEO should not be party to the appointment of the CAE since this will depress FRQ.
Ilnacora henryi, a new species of plant bug from Mexico (Heteroptera, Miridae, Orthotylinae, Orthotylini)
Authors: Schwartz Michael D.
Published: November 2018

A new species of the plant bug genus Ilnacora, tribe Orthotylini, is described from Mexico. This species, unlike any other in the genus, is characterized by a predominantly black coloration, the absence of black scale-like setae on the pronotal disk, and unique male genitalia.
Les moralistes : un domaine ouvert
Authors: Piqué Barbara
Published: November 2018

Ces pages proposent un aperçu des études italiennes sur les moralistes classiques et sur des domaines proches, parues dans les trente dernières années. Ces travaux, présentés ici en deux volets – formes brèves et traités –, font ressortir trois perspectives différentes dans la manière d’aborder le sujet : un intérêt très marqué pour les formes brèves, qui va bien au-delà du xvii e  siècle, une recherche qui inscrit la littérature morale dans l’histoire des idées, une attention, enfin, portée sur ses aspects plus nettement philosophiques.
Reconstruction d’une histoire ou des appareils pour rêver, sentir, penser ?
Authors: Ferro Antonino
Published: November 2018

L’auteur insiste, à la suite de Bion, sur l’importance chez les patients sévèrement atteints de reconstruire les outils de pensée plutôt que d’analyser les contenus des fantasmes de l’analysant. C’est par un processus de transformation en rêve au sein du champ analytique que cette reconstruction peut se faire. L’analyste transmet au patient des processus de transformation complexes, que le patient peut intérioriser et, grâce à cela, produire des contenus adéquats en lieu et place des contenus défensifs auxquels il avait dû recourir.
Le désert autistique et la capacité à jouer. Développement de la dimension esthétique de l’esprit
Authors: de Cortiñas Lia Pistiner
Published: November 2018

Les phénomènes autistiques nous parlent des personnes qui se sont repliées dans un monde de non existence. À travers leurs modalités autistiques de fonctionnement elles ont tronqué leur conscience, et cela leur permet d’habiter dans un monde d’objets inanimés pour éviter le contact avec la douleur mentale. L’expérience clinique avec des enfants qui habitent ce désert et des adultes avec des enclaves autistiques m’ont poussée à m’interroger sur un plan théorique aussi bien que sur un plan clinique sur le contraste entre une intelligence puissante et une sensibilité esthétique que l’on observe dans les moments de sortie de l’autisme, ainsi que sur les obstacles au développement cognitif et émotionnel. Dans ces moments de sortie de l’autisme, la capacité aiguë et rapide à faire des découvertes et des connexions est difficile à soutenir, parce qu’elle suscite de l’angoisse, ce qui pousse à se réfugier à nouveau dans le monde autistique, en annulant les succès dans une indifférenciation. Cette indifférenciation efface la découverte du fait choisi (Bion, 1974) et remplace la possibilité d’établir des connexions par un isolement. Il ne s’agit pas de fonctionnement psychotique. Les difficultés qui oblitèrent la croissance mentale sont d’une autre nature, et il faut penser aussi, pour faire un travail analytique, à d’autres stratégies. Dans l’autisme, le développement de la pensée embryonnaire s’arrête et cela empêche une évolution vers une prise de conscience. La perturbation des fonctions matricielles de la pensée : relation contenant-contenu et oscillation PS⌠D (Bion, 1979) leur imprime des caractéristiques particulières à cause de l’utilisation des mécanismes de déconnexion, d’isolement et d’annulation. À partir des idées de Bion sur les transformations (1982), je propose l’hypothèse d’une zone de non-transformation combinée à l’hypothèse selon laquelle les éléments sensoriels autistiques sont différents, non seulement des éléments alpha, mais aussi des éléments bêta. Ces éléments diffèrent aussi des barrières de contact (Bion, 1979), de l’écran bêta (Bion, 1979) et les barrières autistiques. (Tustin, 1989) Mon expérience clinique et le dialogue avec Bion, Meltzer et Tustin m’amènent à proposer quelques suggestions techniques pour la construction d’un espace ludique grâce à la personnification et au jeu, comme ressources qui peuvent ouvrir des chemins pour sortir des aspects arides et vides du monde de l’autiste. Je propose d’articuler cette idée de la construction d’un espace ludique avec certaines conjectures sur la dimension esthétique de l’esprit.
De la modélisation numérique à la césarienne de la mort : la résistible ascension de l’homme-machine
Authors: Lacau Saint Guily Jean
Published: November 2018

Comment en sommes-nous arrivés, comme société, à envisager de proposer « la mort donnée » comme un service légal au titre de la liberté et de la dignité des hommes ? Cette « césarienne de la mort » qui consisterait à faire mourir les gens à l’heure dite, sur rendez-vous, de façon médicalisée et réglée (comme on parle de la chirurgie réglée face à la chirurgie d’urgence). Cédant à la tentation de nous rendre maître de la mort en la provoquant par anticipation. Parce qu’à une vision globale de la vie humaine, nous substituons une vision morcelée, réduite à des particules élémentaires, fournie par la numérisation de l’univers.
Les paradoxes du manque. Sémantique et syntaxe du verbe manquer
Authors: Van de Velde Danièle
Published: November 2018

Ce travail décrit les deux principaux usages du verbe français manquer . Dans le premier, manquer est un prédicat existentiel, intensionnel négatif à deux arguments : un possesseur / lieu et un thème. Il combine le concept d’absence (insuffisance) avec une négation et une modalité, elle-même relative à une fin (en gros, quelque chose est absent qui devrait être là pour qu’une certaine entité, ou un ensemble, soit complet). Dans ce premier usage, manquer peut apparaître dans deux structures syntaxiques distinctes correspondant chacune à un sens légèrement différent. En examinant les propriétés de ces deux structures, on découvre que le sens du verbe dans cet usage est loin d’être totalement négatif : en réalité, il signifie qu’il y a quelque chose qui ne suffit pas, l’absence n’étant que le cas limite de l’insuffisance, les deux constructions différant seulement en ce que l’une mesure l’insuffisance, que l’autre ne mesure pas. Dans son second usage, le verbe est un prédicat psychologique à deux arguments dont l’un au lieu d’être un possesseur / lieu est un expérienceur, l’autre toujours un thème. Il dénote un état psychologique dans lequel l’absence de quelque chose ou de quelqu’un affecte négativement quelqu’un. Le référent du thème devant alors être bien défini, l’usage du verbe n’est plus existentiel mais prédicatif. Les deux usages de manquer mettent en jeu les mêmes composants conceptuels, mais la question de savoir s’il faut dériver l’un de l’autre ou y voir deux emplois d’emblée distincts est laissée ouverte.
La notion d’ inchoatif en linguistique française
Authors: Verroens Filip
Published: November 2018

Cet article traite de la notion d’inchoatif en français moderne qui semble poser problème à plus d’un titre. Une première partie présente les significations fondamentales du concept et leurs réalisations linguistiques correspondantes. Nous distinguerons deux grandes approches : l’une sémantico-syntaxique et l’autre historico-morphologique. Dans la deuxième partie, nous examinerons la possibilité d’une typologie intégrée des catégories inchoatives, à savoir « l’inchoatif ingressif » et « l’inchoatif progressif ». Après avoir passé en revue, et écarté, diverses analyses précédemment proposées dans la littérature, il est démontré que la plupart des propriétés (la structure logico-sémantique, la télicité, le type de procès, la transition, la conceptualisation en termes de mouvement) n’appuient pas une vision intégrée de l’inchoatif en français.
A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing the Effectiveness of Midlateral and Posterior Subacromial Steroid Injections
Authors: Ganokroj Phob , Matrakool Likit , Limsuwarn Panida , Sissaynarane Thaworn , Yimvassana Charongrat , Laoratanavoraphong Sorawut , Ratanawarinchai Jirantanin
Published: November 2018

The authors sought to compare the accuracy and effectiveness of the mid-lateral and posterior routes of subacromial injection. They conducted a prospective randomized study involving 50 shoulders scheduled to receive subacromial injection via the midlateral or posterior route. After injection, a blinded musculoskeletal radiologist interpreted the radiographs. Age, sex, body mass index, side of shoulder involved, circumference of the proximal humerus, and acromial type were assessed. The accuracy rates of the injections, modified University of California Los Angeles shoulder scores, and visual analog scale pain scores were compared. The accuracy rate of the midlateral route was significantly higher than that of the posterior route (92% vs 68%;
P
<.034). Although there were significantly improved modified University of California Los Angeles shoulder and visual analog scale pain scores in both groups after injection, differences in functional outcomes were not statistically significant (
P
>.05). Univariate analysis showed no correlation between accuracy and age, sex, body mass index, or circumference of the proximal humerus. However, injection route had some influence on accuracy, with a crude odds ratio of 5.41 (95% confidence interval, 1.017–28.791;
P
=.048) for the midlateral route. Midlateral was the preferred route for subacromial injection. [
Orthopedics
. 2019; 42(1):e44–e50.]
Flap Melting Over Corneal Inlay for Hyperopic Correction
Authors: Taneri Suphi , Kiessler Saskia , Rost Anika , Schultz Tim , Dick H. Burkhard
Published: November 2018

PURPOSE:

To report two cases of flap melting over corneal inlays for hyperopic correction several years after implantation.

METHODS:

The corneal inlay (+6.00 diopters [D]; PermaVision intracorneal lens; Anamed Inc., Lake Forest, CA) was implanted underneath a LASIK flap in two patients.

RESULTS:

Visual acuity and slit-lamp findings of both patients were stable for several years. At 9 years postoperatively, the first patient presented with a sudden loss of corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) due to partial flap melting over the inlay while the surrounding anterior cornea showed opacification. The inlay was explanted immediately. Three years after explantation, CDVA returned to 1.0. Similarly, the second patient presented 11 years postoperatively with loss of vision, opacification, and partial flap melting. The inlay was explanted. Two years later, CDVA recovered.

CONCLUSIONS:

Potentially severe biocompatibility issues of corneal inlays may occur even after several uneventful years.

[
J Refract Surg.
2018;34(11):775–778.]
Initial Clinical Results With a Novel Monofocal-Type Intraocular Lens for Extended Macular Vision in Patients With Macular Degeneration
Authors: Robbie Scott J. , Tabernero Juan , Artal Pablo , Qureshi Muhammad A.
Published: November 2018

PURPOSE:

To determine the feasibility of a novel intraocular lens (IOL) designed to improve retinal image quality at up to 10° of retinal eccentricity and optionally provide retinal magnification in patients with macular disease.

METHODS:

In this prospective, interventional pilot study, 8 eyes of 7 patients with bilateral dry age-related macular degeneration and 1+ or less cataract underwent phacoemulsification and capsular bag implantation of a single, injectable, hydrophobic acrylic IOL. Safety and efficacy were assessed by monitoring logMAR corrected distance and near visual acuity, intraocular pressure, specular microscopy, 80-point visual field testing, and anterior segment and macular optical coherence tomography at baseline and 1 week, 1 month, and 2 months postoperatively. Microperimetry was undertaken at baseline and 1 and/or 2 months postoperatively. Reading performance was assessed at baseline and 1 month postoperatively using the Minnesota low vision reading chart (MNREAD; Precision Vision, LaSalle, IL).

RESULTS:

Safety outcomes were equivalent to standard monofocal IOLs. Visual acuities improved in all patients. Mean corrected distance visual acuity improved from 0.93 ± 0.22 preoperatively to 0.59 ± 0.25 at 2 months postoperatively. Mean reading speed increased from 28 ± 19 to 44 ± 31 words per minute. Mean microperimetry threshold sensitivities increased from 8.2 ± 4.6 to 12 ± 5.6 dB. Mean percentage of fixation points within a 4° circle increased from 77% ± 17% to 91% ± 11% with evidence for progressive movement of preferred retinal loci away from areas of geographic atrophy.

CONCLUSIONS:

Initial results indicate this novel IOL has a safety profile comparable with standard IOLs. Visual benefits may exceed those obtained with existing technologies in patients with macular disease. Further work is required to determine the full potential of extended macular vision technology.

[
J Refract Surg
. 2018;34(11):718–725.]
A Clinical Evaluation of an Aspheric Multifocal Intraocular Lens and its Implications for the Developing World
Authors: Kaushik Sushmita , Kamlesh
Published: November 2018

* BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the clinical performance of a new aspheric multifocal intraocular lens (IOL), and to compare the results with a corresponding monofocal IOL.

* PATIENTS AND METHODS: Two groups of 20 patients each were implanted with a multifocal and monofocal IOL and prospectively studied. Distance and near vision, contrast sensitivity, depth of focus, and quality of vision were assessed in both groups.

* RESULTS: In 85% of multifocal cases and 100% of monofocal cases, the corrected distance vision was 6/9 or better. With distance correction, 80% of multifocal cases had near vision of N9 or better against 10% of monofocal cases. The mean addition required for near vision N6 was +0.8 diopters (D) and +2.6 D in the multifocal and monofocal groups, respectively. Multifocal cases showed significandy decreased contrast sensitivity and increased depth of focus.

* CONCLUSIONS: Multifocal IOLs are a good option for those with nonexacting visual requirements. The loss in contrast sensitivity seems to be an acceptable trade-off for satisfactory unaided near vision.

[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers 2002;33:298-303]
Predictive and prognostic value of 256-slice computed tomography angiography in patients with suspected coronary artery diseases
Authors: Abazid Rami M. , Almeman Ahmad , Eldesoky Akram F , Alenzi Habiba S. , Altorbak Nora A. , Altorbak Sarah A. , Almotyri Bashayer , Smettei Osama A.
Published: November 2018

Background: Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is commonly used to diagnose coronary artery diseases (CADs). We aimed to determine the utility of CCTA among patients suspected with CAD at the Prince Sultan Cardiac Center Qassim. Materials and Methods: CCTA results of 425 cardiac patients, complaining of chest pain with suspected CAD, were used to classify coronary artery stenosis into two types: obstructive if the luminal stenosis was ≥50% or nonobstructive if it was <50%. Followups were conducted through clinic or phonebased interviews to document any of the following endpoints: nonfatal myocardial infarctions (MIs) or cardiac deaths (CDs), representing the major cardiac events. All other cardiac cases, including hospitalization with unstable angina, and/or late coronary revascularization, were documented. Results: Patients with a normal coronary artery were 278 (65.5%). The number of patients with nonobstructive and obstructive diseases was 85 (20%) and 62 (14.5%), respectively. After 19.6 ± 7 months of followup, 21 cardiac events occurred in twenty patients: five major adverse events (two CDs and three nonfatal MIs), ten hospitalizations due to unstable angina, and six late coronary revascularizations. Furthermore, the cumulative allcardiacevent rates in patients with normal coronary arteries, nonobstructive CAD, and obstructive CAD were 3 (1%), 7 (8.2%), and 11 (17.7%), respectively. However, patients with normal CCTA had no major cardiac events during the followup. Conclusion: CCTA can provide valuable prognostic information on patients with suspected CAD. Patients are likely to have excellent intermediate outcomes if the coronary arteries are confirmed to be normal by CCTA.
La vaccination anti-tiques comme outil de prévention contre les multiples agents qu’elles transmettent
Authors: Bonnet Sarah , Richardson Jennifer
Published: November 2018

En Europe, les tiques représentent les premiers vecteurs de maladies animales et humaines. À l’heure actuelle, la stratégie de lutte contre les tiques est essentiellement fondée sur l’utilisation d’acaricides qui sont polluants pour l’environnement et les produits issus de l’élevage, atteignent la faune non ciblée, et dont l’utilisation génère des résistances. Très peu de vaccins existent contre les agents pathogènes transmis par les tiques. De plus, ils ne représentent pas une solution réaliste pour protéger hommes et animaux compte tenu de la très grande diversité des agents transmis par ces vecteurs et de la possibilité d’émergence de nouveaux micro-organismes pathogènes. Il est donc urgent de développer de nouvelles stratégies de lutte contre les tiques. Dans cette optique, la vaccination visant le vecteur, et non pas chaque micro-organisme individuellement, représente une alternative prometteuse.
Does fiscal consolidation promote economic growth and employment? Evidence from the PIIGGS countries
Authors: Arestis Philip , Kaya Ayşe , Şen Hüseyin
Published: November 2018

Using annual data over the period 1980–2014, this paper attempts to provide an answer to the question of whether fiscal consolidation promotes growth and employment in the context of the PIIGGS countries (Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Great Britain, and Spain) by using the Bootstrap Granger causality analysis proposed by Kónya (2006), which allows testing for causality on each individual country separately, and by accounting for dependence across countries. Our findings indicate that in no country considered does fiscal consolidation promote growth. However, fiscal consolidation negatively affects employment in Portugal and Italy, whereas it positively influences employment in Great Britain. Based on our findings, we may suggest that the effects of fiscal consolidation on employment produce mixed results, varying from country to country.
Anagoge/Archetype in Arms and the Man: Shaw, Virgil, and Jung
Authors: Leary Daniel
Published: November 2018

This is the fourth and final section of an article published in part in SHAW 37.1 paralleling Shaw's early “crowd pleaser” with Virgil's Aeneid. The four sections—Literal, Allegorical, Moral, and now Anagogical—suggest Shaw had epic in mind as he depicted the assembling of a hero that Shaw in a few years would be referring to as a Superman whose fourfoldedness echoes not only the epic hero's development but also Jung's “quaternity”—the process of individuation that ripens into the harmony of self symbolized by the circle of the mandala, crossed into four equal segments by two superimposed bars, a symbol that closes this four-sectioned article.
Retrospective Study on the Effects of Long-Term Use of Methylprednisolone Acetate on the Blood Work of 25 Cats
Authors: Sohn Joanne , Gruber Theresa , Brown Gaylord M.
Published: November 2018

Twenty-five cats at a private animal sanctuary received multiple nonimmunosuppressive doses of parenteral methylprednisolone acetate for at least 3 yr. Complete blood count, chemistry, and T4 results from these cats were examined to look for statistically significant changes. Results found significant changes in triglycerides, amylase, and monocytes. However, these changes remained within the reference interval. All other values showed no significant changes. These results suggest that after 3 yr of chronic parenteral administration of nonimmunosuppressive doses of methylprednisolone acetate, the complete blood count, chemistry, and T4 values in 25 cats were not significantly affected and did not result in abnormal laboratory values.
Clinicopathological Correlation and Prevalence of Increased Copper in Canine Hepatic Cytology
Authors: Moore A. Russell , Medrano Eryn , Coffey Emily , Powers Barbara
Published: November 2018

Special staining and grading of canine liver cytology samples aids in detection of increased copper content. The prevalence of copper in routine diagnostic liver cytology samples, clinical findings associated with high cytologic copper (cCu) grade, and the correlation between cCu grade and histologic findings, including histologic copper (hCu) grade, are unknown. This data may be helpful in ascertaining when to determine a cCu grade and when interpreting cCu grade.

Clinical data and available archived hepatic histologic and cytologic samples from 198 dogs were collected, evaluated, rhodanine stained, and graded for copper. Prevalence of increased cCu >5 in a randomly collected group of 163 individuals, and the correlation between cCu and clinical data (n = 198), hCu grade (n = 37), or findings on hematoxylin and eosin–stained hepatic sections (n = 32) were evaluated. The observed prevalence was 1.23%. Dogs with elevated alanine transaminase >180 IU/L or aspartate transaminase >90 IU/L and patients who subsequently had hepatic copper quantification were statistically more likely to have pathologic levels of copper detected by cytology. There was significant and modest correlation between cCu and hCu, interface hepatitis, portal inflammation, and fibrosis. Evidence of hepatocellular leakage may be indications for determination of cCu.
THEORETIC-EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF A CASCADE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FOR LOW TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS USING THE PAIR R22/R404A
Authors: Fiori J. J. , Lima C. U. S. , Silveira Jr V.
Published: November 2018

This paper presents a thermodynamic analysis of a cascade refrigeration system using the refrigerant R22 as the working fluid in the high temperature circuit (HT) and the refrigerant R404a as the working fluid in the low temperature circuit (LT). The present analysis aimed to obtain the condensing temperature of the LT that provides an optimal value for the coefficient of performance (COP) of the cycle. Parameters involved in the analysis included the evaporation temperature, the condensing temperature and the difference between the condensing temperature of the LT (TC_LT) and evaporation temperature of the HT (TE_HT) – ΔTCAS. Simulations were performed using the software EES (Engineering Equation Solver). In addition to the analysis, experimental data obtained from a prototype was compared with the simulated results which showed good agreement. The COP varies with the increase in the intermediate temperature; however this variation does not exceed 1%.
THE EFFECT OF THE THERMODYNAMIC MODELS ON THE THERMOECONOMIC RESULTS FOR COST ALLOCATION IN A GAS TURBINE COGENERATION SYSTEM
Authors: Dos Santos R. G. , De Faria P. R. , Santos J. J. C. S. , Da Silva J. A. M. , Donatelli J. L. M.
Published: November 2018

The thermoeconomics combines economics and thermodynamics to provide information not available from conventional energy and economic analysis. For thermoeconomics modeling one of the keys points is the thermodynamic model that should be adopted. Different thermodynamic models can be used in the modeling of a gas turbine system depending on the accuracy required. A detailed study of the performance of gas turbine would take into account many features. These would include the combustion process, the change of composition of working fluid during combustion, the effects of irreversibilities associated with friction and with pressure and temperature gradients and heat transfer between the gases and walls. Owing to these and others complexities, the accurate modeling of gas turbine normally involves computer simulation. To conduct elementary thermodynamic analyses, considerable simplifications are required. Thus, there are simplified models that lead to different results in thermoeconomics. At this point, three questions arise: How different can the results be? Are these simplifications reasonable? Is it worth using such a complex model? In order to answer these questions, this paper compares three thermodynamic models in a gas turbine cogeneration system from thermoeconomic point of view: cold air-standard model, CGAM model and complete combustion with excess air.
ANALYSIS OF SHIP BEHAVIOR UNDER INFLUENCE OF WAVES AND CURRENTS
Authors: Armudi A. , Marques W. C. , Oleinik P. H.
Published: November 2018

The most important environmental factors related to safety of ship and performance on high sea are surface winds and waves. In order to obtain an optimal trajectory of a ship route, it is a prerequisite to know the sea state condition, as well as, the behavior of the ship in waves and currents. The purpose of this study is to analyze the ship behavior under the influence of 3 different sea state conditions over the Southern Brazilian inner shelf near the Rio Grande coastal region. SHIPMOVE and TOMAWAC + TELEMAC3D system were simulated under three different wave scenarios. Day 4 showed the shortest traveled distance and lowest velocity. The sea state of Day 33 deflected the initial vessel path northeasterly and generated high rotational motions. Day 100 depicted the longest final displacement and highest average velocity, where this event showed the most smooth sea state condition. Lastly, the ship behavior seems to be strongly influenced by the sea state condition for the three events.
A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR DIRECT EVAPORATIVE COOLING AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Authors: Camargo J. R. , Ebinuma C. D. , Cardoso S.
Published: November 2018

Air conditioning systems are responsible for increasing men's work
efficiency as well for his comfort, mainly in the warm periods of the year.
Currently, the most used system is the mechanical vapor compression
system. However, in many cases, evaporative cooling system can be an
economical alternative to replace the conventional system, under several
conditions, or as a pre-cooler in the conventional systems. It leads to a
reduction in the operational cost, comparing with systems using only
mechanical refrigeration. Evaporative cooling operates using induced
processes of heat and mass transfer, where water and air are the working
fluids. It consists in water evaporation, induced by the passage of an air
flow, thus decreasing the air temperature. This paper presents the basic
principles of the evaporative cooling process for human thermal comfort,
the principles of operation for the direct evaporative cooling system and
the mathematical development of the equations of thermal exchanges,
allowing the determination of the effectiveness of saturation. It also
presents some results of experimental tests in a direct evaporative cooler
that take place in the Air Conditioning Laboratory at the University of
Taubaté Mechanical Engineering Department, and the experimental results
are used to determinate the convective heat transfer coefficient and to
compare with the mathematical model.
An Empirical Assessment of Alternative Discretionary Accrual Models: Evidence from Earnings Restatements
Authors: Wan Huishan
Published: November 2018

Using a sample of firms that restated earnings, this study seeks to evaluate the performance of alternative discretionary accrual models along two dimensions:  earnings management detection and accuracy (the ability to accurately estimate the magnitude of managed earnings).  The findings of this study are important for three reasons.  First, discretionary accrual models play a prominent role in several streams of accounting research, especially in earnings management research.  Thus, the ability of discretionary accrual models to isolate the discretionary component from the non-discretionary component of total accruals is critical.  Second, there is concern about earnings management inferences drawn from discretionary accrual estimates generated by existing discretionary accrual models.  One major concern is that extant discretionary accrual models are mis-specified, which results in misleading inferences about earnings management behavior.  Finally, there is lack of consensus in the literature on the relative performance of discretionary accrual models.  Using earnings restatements data, I investigate the relative performance of four extant discretionary accrual models and a Modified Forward-Looking Model.  The findings indicate that the Modified Forward-Looking Model is better specified and outperforms the other models both in terms of detecting earnings management and in estimating the magnitude of managed earnings.
The Research-Practice Gap in Management Field: A Relational Approach Based on the Quintuple Helix Model
Authors: Frutos-Belizón Jesús De , Martín-Alcázar Fernando , Sánchez-Gardey Gonzalo
Published: November 2018

The academic literature in the field of Management is often criticized because of its little relevance to the professional community. The literature maintains that a considerable gap has been created between research and practice in this discipline, suggesting the need to develop more literature that can unite both communities. A sizeable body of literature has been developed with the objective of analysing and proposing different remedies and solutions to this important problem. In this work, we offer a vision of the current state of literature in this topic and the different currents that have focused on proposing solutions to this problem. Thus, we guide the readers towards understanding the existing gaps and how each approach aims to fill them by your study. Moreover, drawing on them, we propose the theoretical perspective of the Quintuple Helix as a relevant perspective to describe the relationships between professionals and academics, and how the disconnections between them can be managed. Therefore, this work contributes to the existing literature with the proposal of the Quintuple Helix model as a framework to establish a communicative structure and stronger links between both communities.
Factors influencing women’s decisions to getting tested for BRCA mutation
Authors: Kridli Suha Al-Oballi , Austin Holly
Published: November 2018

Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death among gynecological cancers. There are many risk factors that can increase a woman’s susceptibility to breast and ovarian cancers, some of which are modifiable.  However, non-modifiable risks for breast and ovarian cancer include the presence of genetic mutations (BRCA) increase the risk of these diseases. The purpose of this review was to identify factors, reported in the literature, known to affect women’s decision to get genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. A total of 31 studies that met the inclusion criteria were included in this review. Several internal and external factors, influencing women’s decision to getting tested for BRCA mutations, were identified and explained. Implications for clinical practice were provided.
ZŁOŻA KOPALIN W SYSTEMIE PLANOWANIA PRZESTRZENNEGO WOJEWÓDZTWA LUBUSKIEGO
Authors: Kot-Niewiadomska Alicja
Published: November 2018

W województwie lubuskim pozytywnie ocenić należy działania w zakresie ochrony złóż kopalin podejmowane zarówno w obowiązującym, jak i projektowanym Planie Zagospodarowania Przestrzennego Województwa. Zapisy tych dokumentów powinny być jednak we właściwy sposób transponowane do dokumentów szczebla gminnego. W tym zakresie wie-le z analizowanych gmin powinno dokonać aktualizacji studiów uwarunkowań i kierunków zagospodarowania przestrzennego w zakresie prowadzenia w ich granicach ewentualnej działalności górniczej. Jest to zagadnienie o tyle istotne, iż gminne dokumenty z zakresu planowania przestrzennego – zgodnie z polskim prawem – w chwili obecnej stanowią właściwie jedyne narzędzie ochrony nieeksploatowanych złóż kopalin.
Podpułkownik dyplomowany Andrzej Czerwiński i jego raport z 1933 roku o sytuacji polityczno-wojskowej w Czechosłowacji oraz warunkach i możliwościach pracy attachatu w Pradze
Authors: Gajownik Tomasz
Published: November 2018

In 1933 geopolitical situation in Europe had been changed. The leaders of four countries: Great Britain, France, Italy and Germany tried to make some agreement of ruling on the continent. For such countries like Poland and Czechoslovakia this agreement could be very dangerous. Both of them had a very difficult mutual relations. But potential threat could bring them closer. In a spirit of those thinking, polish military attache lt. Col. Andrzej Czerwiński had prepared a short report of political and military situation in Czechoslovakia, especially in the face of German’s pressures. He was writing about possibility of closing between two countries, chances of development of military forces and mutual cooperation.
Wokół podmiotów politycznej socjalizacji związanej z rosyjskim ruchem narodnickim
Authors: Grącka Monika
Published: November 2018

Theoreticians of the Russian Narodnik movement emphasized the virtues of
the traditional peasant economy and set the role of Russian intelligentsia in
pursuit of the socio-economic progress of the country, where emphasis was placed
mainly on the work of the people and on the ideals of the people.
Both the legal as well as the illegal press, which constituted a specific public
forum of ideological supporters, came to the theorists of the movement’s aid in
propagating the Narodnik ideas. In fact, never before was literature in Russia so
socially involved. Under the influence of the then press the ordinary reader
became a zealous social activist.
The subject of this article is an analysis of the process of ideological consciousness
formation of the Russian society of the second half of the 19th century,
when journalism was so important.
Józefa Mackiewicza idea restytucji Wielkiego Księstwa Litewskiego w kontekście geostrategii państw Europy Wschodniej w dobie dwudziestolecia międzywojennego
Authors: Hylewski Marcin
Published: November 2018

The paper is an attempt at summarising Józef Mackiewicz’s views concerning the idea of resurrection of the statehood of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the interwar period. Its objective is to present the cultural and political foundations for the project in question that were present in deliberations of the so-called ‘Vilnius natives’ but also sources that are basically absent in the domestic thought in the form of a geopolitical profit and loss account that Mackiewicz brings to the fore. The paper also discusses the reasons (the ‘carnival of nationalisms’) due to which the accomplishment of Mackiewicz’s vision, as well as of similar projects implying enhanced integration and cooperation between the states of Eastern Europe, was impossible in the existing political conditions.
Szkolnictwo białoruskie w Polsce w latach 1944–2016
Authors: Soboń Klaudia
Published: November 2018

Objective of this paper is to show the situation of Belarusian education from
1944 to 2016, i.e. in the times of rough and frequent politically motivated changes.
It had negative impact on fate of schools with Belarusian teaching language, which are places of building national identity, sustaining seperate tradition,
culture and language. In period from 1944 to late 80’s, Polish authorities had
not developed particular strategy towards minority, thus their situation in PRL
were unstable. As a result, initial growth of education nearly ended on completly
liquidation in the 80’s. New chances for Polish Belarusians were creating with
government transformation after 1989. Since this time situation of Belarusians
and their education in Poland are stable.
Sny oświeconych o szczęśliwym społeczeństwie (z zawartości czasopism rosyjskich drugiej połowy XVIII – początku XIX wieku)
Authors: Dąbrowska Magdalena
Published: November 2018

The article presents the literary descriptions of dreams, which were published in the Russian periodicals of the Enlightenment period: 1. The happy society: a dream by Alexander Sumarokov (“Trudolubivaya pchela”, 1759), 2. A dream by Sergey Domashnev (“Poleznoye uveselenye”, 1761), 3. A dream by Ivan Bakhtin, A dream by Timofey Voskresensky and A dream by Ivan Trunin (“Irtysh, prevrashchaiushchiisia v Ippokrenu”, 1789–1790). The works present an image of a good ruler, a happy society and an educational role of poetry.
„Z dodaniem wyraźniejszego morału, dla łatwiejszego ludzi prostych i nieuków zrozumienia...”. Ruskojęzyczne adaptacje tekstów o charakterze dogmatyczno-moralizatorskim w ukraińskiej kulturze literackiej (na materiale wydań drukarni bazyliańskich XVIII wiek)
Authors: Getka Joanna
Published: November 2018

The source for research in this article are adaptations of dogmatic and moralizing texts printed in Basilians typography in 18th century. Examined texts have Polish, Latin and Orthodox Church language origin. Their role in shaping the Ukrainian literary language and style typical of Ukrainian religious literature was studied. Analyses of their influence on the formation of recipients, and in this context the process of shaping the identity of the Uniates, shows Eastern and Western influences.
„Metafizyka” życia Mariny Cwietajewej
Authors: Janczuk Elena
Published: November 2018

Feature of oeuvre of Marina Tsvetaeva – the predominance of the motive of
death. Henry Gorchakov discovers this topic in sixty percent of the poet’s works
of M.Tsvetaeva. Naturally, reflections on death are accompanied by reflections
on life. The article analyzes the peculiarities of development of Tsvetaeva’s work of
another constant motive – the motive of life, the concept of which is found out
in a complex metaphysical context of thinking. Particular attention is paid to the diversity of approaches to understanding life and their changes. At the same time,
the poet does not develop his own philosophy of life, focusing on the world of
experiences, on the one hand, or on a holistic and volatile reality, on the other.
Jeszcze o Stumetrówkach jako nieoficjalnych nazwach miejskich na Białorusi, w Rosji i na Ukrainie
Authors: Kojder Marcin
Published: November 2018

The author presentes the unofficial urbanonyms on the example of name Stumetrowka (ukr. Стометрівка, rus. Стометровка) in few cities in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. The motivation, the name-formation process and its function have been explined on the material acquired through the Internet query as well as oral interviews.
Differentiation of Various Snake Bile Derived from Different Genus by High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography Coupled with Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Zheng Tian-Jiao , Cheng Xianlong , Wan Linchun , Shi Yan , Wei Feng , Ma Shuang-Cheng
Published: November 2018

Background: Snake bile originates from nearly 20 species from three families (Elapidae, Colubridae, and Viperidae). However, the components of various snake bile were not compared with one another. Objecive: The aim of the study was to develop a TLC-MS method for differentiation of various snake bile derived from a different genus. Method: As a type of traditional identification method for Chinese herbs, TLC has considerable advantages as a multicomponent separation system. Results: In this paper, TLC was used to separate the components in snake bile. It was found that the snake bile from Colubridae family and Cobra species is different from the others using TLC. The molecular formulas of the bands were elucidated with TLC coupled with quadrupole–time-of-flight–MS by the TLC-MS interface. Two bands on the plate were identified with the reference substance, and the other three bands were analyzed by the TLC-MS method without the reference substance. The corresponding molecular formulas of these bands were given according to accurate molecular weights. Conclusions: The results from this study indicate that the proposed method is reliable, and it has been successfully applied to the identification of snake bile samples.