bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinical and pathogenetic interrelation between molecular regulation of apoptosis and cell differentiation in osteoarthritis
Authors: Kabalyk M A , Plekhova N G , Lagureva A V , Sunyaykin A B
Published: February 2018

Цель. Установить клинико-патогенетические закономерности между уровнями апоптоза и регуляторами роста и дифференцировки (ингибитором роста 1, индуцированным оксидативным стрессом; фактором роста и дифференцировки 5) при остеоартрите.

Методы. В условиях ревматологического кабинета Владивостокской поликлиники №3 были обследованы 65 пациентов с остеоартритом коленных суставов I-IV стадий по Kellgren в возрасте 66,5±8,0 лет. В качестве группы сравнения в исследование были включены 25 добровольцев, сопоставимых с основной группой по полу и возрасту, не имевших клинических и рентгенологических проявлений остеоартрита. Для определения концентраций искомых молекул в крови пациентов, включённых исследование, использовали иммуноферментный анализ.

Результаты. У больных остеоартритом по сравнению с группой контроля отмечены статистически значимые повышения уровней Fas, фактора роста и дифференцировки 5 и соотношения «фактор роста и дифференцировки 5/ингибитор роста 1, индуцированный оксидативным стрессом». Показатели Fas были достоверно ниже на «поздних» III-IV стадиях остеоартрита по сравнению с I и II стадиями. Уровень фактора роста и дифференцировки 5 имел более низкие значения у больных с III-IV стадиями остеоартрита по сравнению с I и II. По мере прогрессирования рентгенологических симптомов остеоартрита зарегистрировано снижение соотношения «фактор роста и дифференцировки 5/ингибитор роста 1, индуцированный оксидативным стрессом», которое было достоверно ниже на II и III стадиях по сравнению с I стадией.

Вывод. Внешний путь апоптоза имеет большое значение при формировании болевого синдрома при остеоартрите, а его поддержание реализуется по другим механизмам, к которым можно отнести влияние оксидативного стресса через опосредованное ингибитором роста 1, индуцированным оксидативным стрессом, угнетение клеточного цикла, снижение участия фактора роста и дифференцировки 5 в процессах дифференцировки и регуляции синтеза белков внеклеточного матрикса хрящевой ткани.
Role of O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase and p53 in response of neuroblastoma cells to an alkylating agent temozolomide
Authors: Khusnutdinov R R , Boychuk S V
Published: February 2018

Цель. Изучить роль белка р53 и О6-метилгуанин-ДНК-метилтрансферазы в чувствительности клеток нейробластомы к действию темозоломида.

Методы. Исследование проводили на клеточной линии нейробластомы SK.N.SH, культивируемой в среде DMEM с добавлением эмбриональной телячьей сыворотки и антибиотиков пенициллина-стрептомицина в стандартных условиях (37 °C и 5% СО2). Клетки инкубировали с алкилирующим агентом темозоломидом в течение 48-72 ч. В ряде случаев осуществляли преинкубацию клеток в течение 2 ч с О6-бензилгуанином (ингибитором О6-метилгуанин-ДНК-метилтрансферазы) или нутлином-3а (реактиватором р53). Пролиферативную активность оценивали с помощью системы многопараметрического анализа клеточных культур (RTCA iCELLigence), а также колориметрического MTS-теста. Экспрессию белков определяли методом иммуноблоттинга с использованием соответствующих моноклональных антител.

Результаты. Реактивация белка р53 приводила к значительному снижению скорости пролиферации клеток линии SK.N.SH. Цитотоксический эффект данного препарата более выражен по сравнению с темозоломидом, считающимся препаратом выбора при проведении химиотерапии пациентам с мультиформной глиобластомой и нейробластомой. Ингибирование О6-метилгуанин-ДНК-метилтрансферазы также приводило к усилению цитотоксического эффекта темозоломида, тем не менее, цитотоксический эффект химиопрепарата был менее выраженным по сравнению с действием темозоломида на фоне реактивации белка р53.

Вывод. Для оценки чувствительности клеток нейробластомы к действию алкилирующего препарата темозоломида функциональное состояние белка р53 в опухолевых клетках служит более важным прогностическим критерием по сравнению с уровнем экспрессии О6-метилгуанин-ДНК-метилтрансферазы; кроме того, реактивация белка р53 приводит к снижению скорости пролиферации клеток нейробластомы линии SK.N.SH и их гибели по механизму апоптоза.
Evaluation of medical records maintenance quality in dental medical organizations of Kazan
Authors: Lapina A K , Saleev R A , Vagner V D , Saleeva G T , Smirnova L E , Mindubaeva F F
Published: February 2018

Цель. Совершенствование контроля качества деятельности стоматологических медицинских организаций при диагностике зубочелюстных аномалий и деформаций.

Методы. Ретроспективный анализ оформления медицинских карт ортодонтического пациента в стоматологических медицинских организациях г. Казани.

Результаты. Установлено, что наиболее подробно и правильно заполнено всего 30,7% проверенной документации. Информация о полисе обязательного медицинского страхования указана только в 2 картах из всей проверенной документации. Во всех медицинских картах ортодонтического пациента отсутствует код категории льготы. Название страховой организации, к которой прикреплён пациент, зарегистрировано лишь в 2,3% карт. Паспортные данные пациента указаны лишь в 14 (15,9%) картах, а вид оплаты услуг - в 38 (43,2%). Диагноз, установленный направляющей медицинской организацией, указан лишь в 7 (8%) картах. При осмотре зубных рядов пациентов их размеры, а также апикальных базисов челюстей, форма зубных рядов указаны в 40,9% документации. Контакт соседних зубов описан в 36,4% случаев, наличие диастемы между резцами верхней челюсти - в 30,7% медицинских карт ортодонтического пациента. Диастема между резцами нижней челюсти отражена в 25 (28,4%) медицинских картах ортодонтического пациента. По записям в медицинских картах сложно понять, был ли проведён весь необходимый перечень диагностических мероприятий пациенту для подтверждения той или иной ортодонтической патологии. Подобное заполнение медицинской карты ортодонтического пациента порой позволяет экспертам усомниться в правильности постановки диагноза конкретному пациенту.

Вывод. Врачи-ортодонты не уделяют должного внимания сбору анамнеза болезни, оценке характера жалоб, а также использованию основных и дополнительных методов обследования пациента.
Correction of female contraceptive behavior and its role in preventing undesired pregnancy
Authors: Gabibova K G
Published: February 2018

Цель. Изыскание подходов по коррекции контрацептивного поведения женщин и оценка её роли в предотвращении нежелательной беременности.

Методы. На базах трёх городских женских консультаций г. Баку и прилегающих к ним школ и детских садов провели анкетирование женщин. Использовали международный опросник Women’s Health Questionnaire. Отклик составил 1577 (39,4±0,8%) анкет. Провели разъяснительную работу с женщинами по вопросам контрацепции. Работа продолжалась в течение 23-27 мес. По завершении работы необходимые сведения были получены у 946 женщин.

Результаты. На старте работы 48,1±1,6% женщин средства контрацепции не использовали, постоянно применяли их всего 11,8±1,0% женщин. В результате при 4427 эпизодах беременности количество нежелательных беременностей составило 2092, 1901 из них завершились абортом. В результате организационно-информационной работы количество женщин, не использующих средства контрацепции, снизилось до 15,5±1,2% (p <0,001), а использующих средства контрацепции на постоянной основе - возросло до 50,2±1,6% (p <0,001). Достижению столь позитивных результатов способствовало то обстоятельство, что в течение 23-27 мес существенно возросло число женщин, использующих средства контрацепции на постоянной основе. Таким образом, средства контрацепции играют исключительно важную роль в эффективном планировании семьи, при правильном и постоянном использовании они предотвращают нежелательную беременность и связанные с ней аборты. Однако недостаточная информированность по проблемам контрацепции - основная причина невысокого уровня использования средств предохранения от беременности. В результате частота нежелательной беременности в пересчёте на 1 женщину в течение 23-27 мес снизилась с 2,16 до 0,19 случая (p <0,001).

Вывод. Доступная разъяснительная работа и постоянные контакты с женщинами в течение фиксированного периода повысили востребованность ими средств контрацепции, что существенно снизило риск нежелательной беременности и связанную с ней частоту абортов.
Study of factors affecting attitude towards people with mental illness in Azerbaijan
Authors: Rasulov A R
Published: February 2018

Цель. Определить факторы, формирующие отношение к пациентам, имеющим тяжёлые психические расстройства, а также установить корреляцию между этими факторами и социально-демографическими переменными.

Методы. Кросс-секционное исследование проведено среди 1000 респондентов в пяти регионах страны. Анкета включала девять утверждений, предназначенных для определения различных аспектов, касающихся отношения общества к людям с психическими расстройствами. Интервью проводили специально обученные волонтёры, приживающие в столице и регионах страны. Всем интервьюерам были даны инструкции о цели исследования и порядке проведения опроса, было роздано 1100 распечатанных анкет. В итоге было собрано 996 заполненных анкет, отклик на опрос составил 90,5%, то есть количество участников исследования соответствовало запланированному размеру выборки.

Результаты. В ходе исследования установлена трёхфакторная структура отношения к людям с психическими заболеваниями. Пожилой возраст и личное знакомство с пациентом было связано с более низкими оценками социальной дистанции, в то время как женский пол был связан с большим уровнем восприятия социальной угрозы. Толерантное отношение положительно коррелирует с семейным положением и знакомством с пациентами, отрицательно - с наличием психического заболевания в семье. Результаты многомерной линейной регрессии позволяют предположить, что социальное дистанцирование не зависит от пола, образования, семейного положения и места жительства респондентов. Однако люди более старшего возраста в большей степени склонны признавать тот факт, что лица с психическими расстройствами могут адаптироваться в обществе и выполнять социальные функции. Кроме того, личный опыт знакомства с больными ассоциируется с меньшим уровнем социального дистанцирования.

Вывод. Трёхфакторная структура позволяет лучше понять различные аспекты стигматизации пациентов с психическими расстройствами.
Recurrence of fungal keratitis in corneal transplant
Authors: Poltanova T I , Belousova N Yu
Published: February 2018

В статье представлен клинический случай грибкового кератита в роговичном трансплантате. У пациента через 4 мес после сквозной кератопластики по поводу прогрессирующей язвы роговицы грибковой этиологии был диагностирован рецидив кератита. Была выполнена повторная сквозная кератопластика с последующим противовоспалительным лечением, но через 3 мес в центре трансплантата появился инфильтрат белого цвета с чёткими границами, который был иссечён. Лабораторное исследование иссечённого фрагмента выявило мицелий грибов рода Fusarium, проведена антимикотическая терапия амфотерицином В 0,2% местно и итраконазолом внутрь в течение 3 нед. Через 1 мес после проведённого лечения зрительные функции оставались на уровне правильной светопроекции, трансплантат был мутным на всей площади, отёк купирован, достигнута эпителизация роговицы. При осмотре в динамике через 2-3 мес болевой синдром отсутствовал, поверхность роговицы была гладкой без эпителиальных дефектов с помутнением трансплантата. Лабораторная диагностика является обязательной при подозрении на грибковую инфекцию. При проведении сквозной кератопластики при грибковом поражении роговицы необходимо иссечение инфильтрата в пределах здоровой ткани. Рецидивы грибковой инфекции в трансплантате роговицы происходят на границе «донор-реципиент».
Insular epilepsy etiology: clinical manifestation and management tactics for cerebral cavernous angiomas
Authors: Khachatryan R G , Odintsova G V , Don O A , Kim A V , Telegina A A , Ivanov A Yu , Ivanova N E , Khachatryan V A
Published: February 2018

Инсулярная эпилепсия находится в настоящее время в зоне особого интереса мировой эпилептологии. Многие авторы, в том числе W. Penfield, H. Jasper, высказывали мнение о связи неудач темпоральных резекций с недиагностированной локализацией эпилептического очага в островке. Несмотря на возросший интерес к инсулярной эпилепсии, данные об этиологической структуре остаются малочисленными. В настоящей работе представлен обзор литературы об этиологической роли кавернозных ангиом в генезе инсулярной эпилепсии и дан разбор тактики ведения на клиническом примере. Проведён поиск литературы в базах данных Web of Science и «Российский индекс научного цитирования» по ключевым словам «insular epilepsy»/«инсулярная эпилепсия». На клиническом примере представлены особенности клинической картины и диагностики инсулярной эпилепсии. Приведены международные и отечественные данные по морфологической структуре, локализации и особенностям клиники церебральных кавернозных ангиом. Эпилепсии, обусловленные кавернозными ангиомами, составляют 0,4-0,9% в общей структуре заболевания, и их доля возрастает в структуре фармакорезистентных форм. Проанализирована тактика ведения пациента с инсулярной эпилепсией с применением рекомендаций Международной противоэпилептической лиги по ведению эпилепсий, обусловленных кавернозной ангиомой (2013). Сделаны выводы о том, что в дебюте эпилепсии даже единичный приступ - показание к выполнению магнитно-резонансной томографии головного мозга для исключения структурной патологии. Предпочтительнее выполнение высокопольного исследования по эпилептической программе. При отсутствии патологических признаков по данным магнитно-резонансной томографии и клинических признаках сосудистой патологии целесообразно выполнение магнитно-резонансной ангиографии для исключения сосудистых мальформаций. Раннее микрохирургическое удаление кавернозной ангиомы как этиологического субстрата эпилепсии снижает риск развития фармакорезистентной эпилепсии.
Appendicitis in epigastric hernia: a rare case report
Authors: Fonseca Bárbara Da Silva Oliveira , Origa Luís Gustavo , De Queiroz Junior José Reinaldo Ribeiro , Faria Lucas Azevedo , Martins Fábio Pimentel , De Guimarães Rodrigo Loiola , Lima Guilherme Augusto Nunes Correa , Lisboa Thiago Assis
Published: February 2018

Epigastric hernias are defined as defects in the abdominal midline between the navel and the xiphoid process. Incarceration and strangulation are rare. This is a case report, the purpose of this article is to report a case of acute appendicitis successfully treated in an incarcerated epigastric hernia at the Santa Casa de Misericórdia Hospital in Belo Horizonte, correlating with the current literature. It is not yet clear how the cecum and appendix can mobilize freely to the epigastric region and present within the sac of an epigastric hernia. It has been suggested that in 10% of the population, there may be anatomical variation and abnormal mobility of the cecum, referred to as mobile cecal syndrome. However, it is difficult to establish which pathophysiological process (or perhaps both) could have attributed to this rare presentation.
Causas das dificuldades de aprendizagem em Matemática: percepção de professores e estudantes do 3º ano do Ensino Médio
Authors: Pacheco Marina Buzin , Andreis Greice Da Silva Lorenzzetti
Published: February 2018

This research had the objective to identify some causes of the learning difficulties in mathematics. Based on a field research, carried out through questionnaires to senior High School students , and their maths teachers, we wanted to answer the following questions: Why is mathematics one of the most difficult subjects for? How can students and teachers overcome these difficulties if they know what causes them? With a literature review on the topic, we identified some of the causes, such as the training of teachers who work in the initial grades, the influence of family and the methodologies used by mathematics teachers. After the field research we observed that the difficulties can also be related to lack of understanding and interpretation, superficial learning and concentration problems.
Conceito de qualidade de vida no trabalho na diversidade dos campi do IFRN
Authors: Gomes Maria Josely De Figueiredo , Silva Fernando Henrique da , Oliveira Valéria Regina Carvalho de , Souza Augusto André Santos de , Manso Roberta Keile Gomes de Sousa
Published: February 2018

This paper is part of a larger study. It aims to analyze the concept of Quality of Life at Work(QLW) at IFRN campuses in Natal in comparison with campuses that show results with opposite tendencies, related to the most significant factors: working conditions, well-being and linkage between work and social life. This is a qualitative descriptive study and the open survey formis used as research instrument. The sample was composed of 774 participants. The working condition was the most significant factor in almost all analyzed macro-regions – with the exception of the new campuses, which had the well-being as the main factor. Regarding the working conditions factor, Natal Central Campus and Cidade Alta Campus show opposite tendencies, presenting aspects such as security and infrastructure in the first positions. In contrast to the central tendency, the well-being factor has as its main aspects the physical activity and nourishment – at EAD Campus, Zona Norte, Parnamirim and Reitoria. Concerning the linkage between work and social life, we emphasize the aspects motivation and balance between work and social life at campuses: EAD, Parnamirim, Zona Norte and Cidade Alta. In spite of the importance of a macro-diagnosis, it is crucial to analyze the data of each campus in order to guarantee the reliability of its peculiarities in the diagnostic of the concept of QLW at IFRN.
Desenvolvimento de um programa computacional para análise de vigas Euler-Bernoulli utilizando a linguagem Pytho
Authors: Barreto Bezerra Alysson Aldrin , Sousa da Silva Luanda Maria , Lima Antônio Wagner de
Published: February 2018

Among the many areas of Civil Engineering, there is one known as Structures. In view of the growing sophistication of the constructions, and consequently an increase in the complexity of the calculations involved, auxiliary computational software has been revolutionizing this area. Already present in the professional work of the engineer, this technological support has a direct effect on the teaching and learning process, since many computer programs, some of them difficult to understand by students, are study tools of the disciplines of the Structures area. Among the contents in which the students present more difficulty, there is Finite Element Analysis, a discipline offered on graduation and that had its practical development linked to the advent of computation. By being the method most used as a computational tool in the field of engineering these days, this knowledge is indispensable to the students of this course. The objective of this work is to construct a computational code in order to facilitate the study of linear-elastic behavior of Euler-Bernoulli beams with punctual loads using the Finite Element Analysis. For this, a numerical example was analyzed, with the aid of a program implemented with the Python® language, to reinforce the effectiveness of the program and, consequently, to promote the improvement of student learning.
The Jolly-Seber-Tag-Loss model with group heterogeneity
Authors: Gonzalez Selina Beatriz , Cowen Dr. Laura
Published: February 2018

Mark-recapture experiments are performed to estimate population parameters such as survival probabilities. Animals are captured, tagged, released, and recaptured at subsequent time periods in order to obtain parameter information. The Jolly-Seber-Tag-Loss (JSTL) model (Cowen & Schwarz, 2006) requires some individuals to be double tagged in order to account for the possibility of animals losing their tags. The Jolly-Seber-Tag-Loss model does not, however, consider the possibility of parameters being different among different groups of individuals, that is, group heterogeneity (for example, males may have higher capture probabilities than females). Our research extends the Jolly-Seber-Tag-Loss model to account for this possibility of group heterogeneity among parameters. We use a Newton-Raphson method to obtain maximum likelihood estimators and R software to create a program that estimates population parameters from tag histories. Our simulation study concludes that when group heterogeneity exists, accounting for this group heterogeneity results in more accurate parameter estimates than the original JSTL model. We present the group heterogeneous JSTL (g-hJSTL) for this purpose.
Misery Loves Company: But Who is Misery’s Company?
Authors: Cunningham Kelly
Published: February 2018

Homelessness is often romanticized. Homeless people are frequently understood as being a collective group of individuals who, because of their shared unfortunate circumstances, relate and connect with one another. I argue that this perception of homelessness, which in essence follows the old adage "misery loves company," incorrectly assumes that community exists among those who share similar pain and experiences, that mere physical presence of other homeless people consequently establishes feelings of belonging. Through this research, I reveal that relationships manifest among the downtown homeless population in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada in very unique ways. The relationships do not emerge as a result of proximity but rather as a function of the particular needs of the individuals. The purpose of this research is to encourage a deeper understanding of the diverse lived experiences of community and sense of belonging among those who are homeless. In order for this deeper understanding to occur, it is important that we suspend judgments and preconceived notions. Instead, we must open ourselves up to the lives that are discussed in this research and read with boldness and courage to foster our own empathic capacity.
On Historical Fiction / Askew: A Novel
Authors: Ainsley Martin
Published: February 2018

If history’s primary fidelity is to society, fiction’s is to the individual. History is the story we tell about ourselves as a group, and often, there are competing versions of this story. Fiction is the story of the individual, but its "factual" equivalent is not memoir. Memoir is about a particular individual. Fiction pretends to be, in order that the reader can imaginatively empathize with the fiction’s subject, in a way that is potentially deeper than our identification with the putatively "real" subject of memoir. Each of us, while we read, becomes the characters of fiction.
Question Bridge: Black Males: Socially Engaged Art and the Politics of Dialogue
Authors: Fruchtman Sara
Published: February 2018

Question Bridge: Black Males is a 'trans-media' art project created by Hank Willis Thomas and Chris Johnson in collaboration with Bayeté Ross Smith and Kamal Sinclair. The artists travelled throughout the United States for four years to engage more than 150 Black men in an intercultural dialogue about identity and representation. These exchanges are part of socially engaged art practices that Grant H. Kester calls "dialogical aesthetics," in which artists adopt a collaborative, process-based approach to facilitate a dialogue within communities. As an artwork that is based on conversation, collaboration and community engagement, Question Bridge offers an opportunity to explore the potential for creative expression to engage social issues and stimulate change. This article uses Kester‘s dialogical aesthetics to examine the relationship between dialogue and identity formation. Drawing on postcolonial theorists Frantz Fanon and bell hooks, as well as Jürgen Habermas‘ conception of the public sphere, I argue that Question Bridge creates an opportunity for transformational dialogues that challenge and ultimately deconstruct dominant stereotypes and popular media narratives.
Acknowledgements
Authors: University of Victoria Learning & Teaching Centre,
Published: February 2018

The Arbutus Review was created to showcase the articles, projects, and installations that result from the Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award (JCURA) Program. However, Volume 3, Number 2 is a special issue that focuses on Indigenous governance. Adam Gaudry, a doctoral student and sessional instructor at the University of Victoria, approached the Learning and Teaching Centre to co-create this themed volume. His vision and dedication have resulted in this impressive collection of essays. We thank Adam for bringing this issue into being.
A Comparison of Variability in Two Cassin’s Auklet (Ptychoramphus aleuticus) Colonies Using Spline-based Nonparametric Models
Authors: Koch Dean
Published: February 2018

While variability in the reproductive performance of a population over time is a familiar and useful concept to ecologists, it can be difficult to capture mathematically. Commonly used ecological variability statistics, such as the standard deviation of the logarithm and coefficient of variation, discard the time-ordering of observations and consider only the unordered response variable values. We used a relatively new methodology, the cubic regression spline (a flexible curve fitted to a scatterplot of data), both to illustrate trends in reproductive performance over time and to explore the utility of the cubic regression spline roughness penalty (J) as a statistic for measuring variability while retaining time-ordering information. We concluded that although J measures variability in a mathematical sense, it can be inappropriate in a population ecology context because of sensitivity to small-scale fluctuations. To illustrate our methodology, we used the CRS approach in an analysis of historical data from two Cassin’s Auklet colonies located on Frederick and Triangle Islands in coastal BC, developing a model for the annual mean nestling growth rate on each island over seven contiguous years. Model selection indicated a complex (nonlinear) trend in growth rate on both islands. We report higher variability in the resident bird population of Triangle Island than Frederick Island, based on a comparison of the fitted curves, and the values of the coefficient of variation and population variability summary statistics.
Green Synthesis of Iron Oxide-Palladium Nanocomposites by Pepper extract and Its Application in Removing of Colored Pollutants from Water
Authors: Khaghani Shahab
Published: February 2018

Fe3O4 nanoparticles were synthesized in the presence of pepper extract as a capping agent via a hydrothermal method. Then palladium nanoparticles and Fe3O4-Pd nanocomposites were synthesized with the aid of pepper extract as a reducing agent. Vibrating Sample magnetometer illustrated that Fe3O4 nanoparticles have super paramagnetic behaviour. The photo catalytic behaviour of Fe3O4-Pd nanocomposites was investigated using the degradation of two azo dyes under ultraviolet light irradiation. The results show that nanocomposites have feasible magnetic and photo catalytic properties. The prepared products were characterized by X-ray diffraction pattern, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.
Photocatalyst Ag@N/TiO2 Nanoparticles: Fabrication, Characterization, and Investigation of the Effect of Coating on Methyl Orange Dye Degradation
Authors: Mehdizadeh Pourya
Published: February 2018

In this research, N-doped TiO2 (N/TiO2) nanoparticles have been synthesized by a sol-gel method. N/TiO2 nanoparticle has been coated with Ag metal by photochemical method. Triethylamine, N(CH3CH2)3, have been used as precursors of Nitrogen, titanium tetraiso-propoxide (TTIP), Ti[OCH(CH3)2]4, used as precursors of titanium and Ag(NO3)2 used as precursors of Silver in synthesis of these nanoparticles. The photocatalytic activity has been perused for degradation of Methyl Orange (MO) as model of natural pollutants. Synthesized nanoparticles were analyzed by X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, Fourier transform spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and energy dispersive of X-ray spectroscopy and diffuse-reflectance of Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Results illustrated that under both visible and ultraviolet light, N/TiO2 nanoparticles had medium activity but with coating, the activity in each area efficiently improved. The presence of 1.5% Ag coated on N/TiO2 (with 2:1 mole ratio) resulted to the highest activity under visible and Ultraviolet irradiation in the catalyst.
Preparation of Nanocomposite Heteropoly Metalate Based Graphene Oxide: Insight into Cadmium Adsorption
Authors: Fakhri Hanieh
Published: February 2018

We developed a facile strategy for preparation of heteropoly metalate/graphene oxide nanocomposite as a new ion exchanger for cadmium ion removal from aqueous solution. The synthesized nanocomposite was characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Our findings indicated that the combination of heteropoly metalate nanoparticles with graphene oxide results in an excellent performance for cadmium ions removal of aqueous solution. The experimental data demonstrated that the adsorption isotherm fitted well by Langmuir model with maximum sorption capacity of 47.85 mg/g. The removal behavior of this compound was evaluated by various parameters such as contact time, concentration of metal ion, pH of solution and temperature. In addition, the effect of interfering cations on the cadmium adsorption is investigated. Dubinin–Radushkevich model represented physical sorption occurred as bold mechanism that is confirmed by thermodynamic parameters. Also, the obtained data of the recycling experiment presented excellent stability after 4 consecutive cycles.  This study indicated heteropoly metalate supported graphene oxide with good performance for removal of cadmium can be used for treating polluted solution by other heavy metal.
An Analysis of the EU Experience in Constructing a System of Controller Relationships with MFIs in the Field of AML / CFT and its Application in the Russian Federation
Authors: Bogdanova M. , Gorshkov E. , Kabanova N.
Published: February 2018

The article deals with the experience of regulating the issues of countering the laundering (legalization) of proceeds from crime and financing of terrorism (hereinafter AML / CFT) in microfinance organizations (hereinafter referred to as MFIs) using the example of the EU. The downward trend in the MFI market in Russia is largely due to the violation of AML / CFT legislation. In this connection, there arises the problem of regulating MFIs in this field. A comparative analysis of the system of relations between MFIs and the regulator in the Russian Federation and the EU allows us to conclude that it is impossible to apply the EU experience in the RF system at the moment. The primary measure is to revise interest rates used by MFIs to approach the understanding of MFIs in the EU. Keywords: microfinance organization, AML / CFT, EU experience, regulator.
Analysis of Methods for Regulating the Activity of Pawnshops in the Field of AML/CFT
Authors: Surgutanova C. N. , Zubarev T. S.
Published: February 2018

The increasing number of pawnshops working in the shadow economy has been an important problem in Russia for several years. The paper investigates the dynamics of the number of registered pawnshops, the reasons for the toughening of their AML/CFT regulation and analyzes the further development of the industry. Based on the analyzed data, the forecast of the number of registered pawnshops up to 2020 is compiled using the consolidation of the moving average methods and the analytical trend alignment, as well as the expert evaluation method. The main methods of pawnshop activity regulation have been analyzed and an expert evaluation of the effectiveness of their implementation has been carried out. The results obtained during the study allowed the authors to formulate a hypotheses on increasing the effectiveness of the methods under consideration, as well as to offer their methods for regulating the activity of pawnshops in the field of AML/CFT. Keywords: AML/CFT, "gray" pawnshops, non-credit financial organizations, high-risk activities, the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, internal control rules.
Anonymization Technologies of Cryptocurrency Transactions as Money Laundering Instrument
Authors: A. Goriacheva , N. Jakubenko , O. Pogodina , D. Silnov
Published: February 2018

This article is devoted to the exploration of services of anonymizing transactions, based on the Mixer, CoinJoin and CoinSuffle technologies, as well as to the description of the core principles of operation of these technologies and technical details. It analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of different realizations of this service. It formulates the problem of cryptocurrency laundering through anonymization services and offers solutions to this problem.Keywords: cryptocurrency, blockchain, bitcoin, mixing service, mining, money laundering.
Are Regtech, Fintech, Blockchain the Future?
Authors: G. S. Bektenova
Published: February 2018

British Financial Supervision and Control Authority has identified new technologies as a component of fintech. These components include regtech, insurtech, blockchain. These new areas of the market development are incomprehensible to a wide range of people. However, this area attracts venture capital which is actively growing worldwide. The prospects of development of these areas are interesting for many reasons: reduction of financial costs for market participants, reduction of information processing time, security of financial transactions, information security and completeness. The article describes: objective reasons of the occurrence of such a kind of the product, risks of using these products and advantages of their introduction in all spheres of life, as well as the scope of regtech implementation.Keywords: Fintech, regtech, blockchain, insurtech
Comparative Analysis of Legal Regulation of ICO in Selected Countries
Authors: S. S. Emtseva , N.V. Morozov
Published: February 2018

The article analyzes popular jurisdictions for conducting ICO. The tendencies of legal regulation in different countries are considered. Keywords: crypto-currency, block, ICO, crowdsale, means of attraction of investments, safety, financial technologies
Confidential Data Protection as a Means of Ensuring Information Security
Authors: K.A. Chicherov , A. N. Norkina
Published: February 2018

This article presents issues of protecting confidential data, ways to support information security, types of information security threats resulting in an authorized access to confidential data, countermeasures and security measures to ensure confidential data security. Keywords: confidential data, information security, information security threat(s), personal data, information systems, data security.
Construction of the system of internal control in microfinance organizations for AML / CFT purposes
Authors: I. Kunitsyna , M. Tushbatulina
Published: February 2018

The article deals with the main characteristics of a microfinance market in the Russian Federation, reflects the main regulatory and legal framework for regulating the core activities of microfinance organizations and activities to counter money laundering and terrorist financing. The work shows the importance of internal control for AML / CFT. The purpose of the article is the development of a few activities that should be carried out by the internal control service in microfinance organizations for AML / CFT purposes. Keywords: Microfinance organizations, regulation, control, terrorism, money laundering, legalization.
Development of a Risk-Oriented Approach to Supervision in the Segment of Non-Credit Financial Organizations in the Field of AML / CFT
Authors: Parutov K. T. , Kadrul I. S. , Ivankiv V. D.
Published: February 2018

The article considers the development of a risk-oriented approach in the supervision of non-credit financial organizations in the field of AML / CFT. The main stages of the formation of the ROA (risk-oriented approach) in all spheres of activity are considered. Suggestions (innovations) for improvement of control and supervision activities in the field of non-financial financial organizations are presented on the example of the creation of the Unified State Register of AML / CFT Law Detection. Keywords: risk, control, risk-oriented approach, supervision, state, AML / CFT
Development of Financial Intelligence Technologies as FinTech Industry Element
Authors: Y.A. Chikhanchin
Published: February 2018

The article covers the key approaches to definition of such terms as financial and regulative technologies (FinTech and RegTech). Among them we can distinguish blockchain, cryptocurrencies and electronic payment services, methods of remote customer identification and elaboration of their financial behavior profiles. However, it should be noted that new technologies carry a number of financial risks primarily related to cybercrime. It complicates the financial monitoring experts’ work. One of the measures, designed to respond to emerging threats, the author considers the training system of highly qualified personnel and research in the AML/CFT area. The article gives a brief overview of this field’s evolution in the Eurasian region.
Information Protection Tools for Android-based Mobile Devices
Authors: O. E. Rubtsov , A. N. Norkina , K.A. Chicherov
Published: February 2018

Presently, the issue of protecting information and personal data contained in mobile devices is of vital importance. The use of cutting-edge powerful smartphones presented by manufacturers as a substitute for personal computers, laptops and tablets, stresses the need for utilizing both built-in free information protection features and special antivirus software manufactured by recognized global developers. The article reveals the effectiveness of using built-in information protection tools for Android-based mobile devices and presents a comparative characteristic of similar tools applied with the help of up-to-date antivirus software. Keywords: mobile devices, information, personal data, cyber threats, Android-based, viruses, protection of information (information protection), smartphones, security.
Information Warfare
Authors: S. I. Kozminyh
Published: February 2018

The article is devoted to the problem of information warfare in the modern world, the possible implications of cybercrime and cyberterrorism, the analysis of directions of the conflicts settlement in the area of information warfare between individual states. To improve the Proposals of the Russian Federation in the field of information warfare. Keywords: information warfare, cybercrime, cyberterrorism, information confrontation, information technology, computer attacks, industrial espionage, propaganda, information calls.
Investigating Reliability Models as a Threat Scanner Tool in the Context of Information Security
Authors: A. A. Chekunov , A.N. Norkina
Published: February 2018

The paper considers a number of features of practical use of the Mills models of software reliability. It investigates current problems related to the detection of threats to software. The paper compares the stages of software security and reliability. It presents the results obtained with the use of the model under consideration. It reflects the dependency of software reliability indicators on the number of testing stages. Key words: number of errors, software, testing, software error, reliability model.
Issues of Regulation of the Use of Cryptocurrency in the Russian Federation
Authors: P. A. Verzhevsky
Published: February 2018

The paper is devoted to the analysis of issues of regulation of use of cryptocurrency in the Russian Federation and offers the possible measures to solve them. The conclusion is made that the ideal desired result would be the creation of such a controlled financial and economic mechanism based on blockchain technology that would become more attractive for its potential participants than the "usual" cryptocurrencies and smart contract systems. Key words: cryptocurrency, legal regulation, financial system, transactions, financial risks, financial mechanism.
Modeling of Conceptual and Terminological Structures Based on AML/CFT Texts for Solving Problems of Semantic Search
Authors: A.S. Gavrilkina
Published: February 2018

The paper proposes method of conceptual and terminological structures construction for semantic search problems solving. The method based on automatic term extraction and analysis of their joint appearance dependencies using statistical and morphological terms characteristics.
Modeling of Credit Institution License Withdrawal Based on Panel Data
Authors: D.V. Domashova , Е.М. Kripak , Е.Е. Pisarchik , Zh.U. Ulanova
Published: February 2018

The research paper involves the construction of panel data binary response models to forecast the probability of a credit institution's license withdrawal based on its financial performance, including the construction of logit and probit models using various sets of source data offers a technique for shaping a general model. Keywords: credit institutions, panel data, binary response models, license withdrawal
Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing through the Onion Routing (on the Example of TOR Browser )
Authors: S.D. Laishevskii , A.V. Politova , A.E. Zasypkina
Published: February 2018

This article is devoted to the use of onion routing for AML/CFT and the question of its regulation through various legal acts. The browser TOR is examined as the best implementation of this type of routing. The article describes precedents of TOR misuse. Keywords: money laundering, onion routing, TOR browser
Revisiting the Application of a Risk-Oriented Audit Approach
Authors: P.Y. Leonov , E.A. Veselova
Published: February 2018

This paper discusses the basic understanding of auditing, implemented using approaches and risk management techniques. It emphasizes that such an approach requires the system consideration at all stages: at the stages of planning, collecting audit evidence and completing the project, including the preparation of an audit opinion. Aside from that, the paper presents audit procedures for all phases of the audit which is implemented with account of the risk-oriented approach. The analytical part and the conclusions drawn at end of the work are based on a large number of literature data.
Risks Evaluation of Financial-Economic Activity and Their Management in the System of Economic Security of the Organization
Authors: A.S. Shadrin , P.Y. Leonov , A.S. Shadrin
Published: February 2018

Organizations increasingly need to improve approaches to enterprise management in connection with regularly occurring crisis phenomena in the modern economy. Any business entity must ensure timely reaction to changes in the external environment in order to avoid risks and threats to economic activity and to achieve the set goals. Well-organized management system of enterprise economic security can become a guarantee of this. Keywords: economic security, risks, financial and economic activity of the organization, audit, accounting, accounting (financial) report.
Technology for the Identification of Suspicious Contracts Involving Sustainable Groups of Suppliers in Public Procurements
Authors: D.V. Domashova , K.O. Lenchinskaja , E.E. Pisarchik
Published: February 2018

The paper discusses the problems that customers may encounter while conducting public procurement, namely, possible prior collusion between bidders aimed at winning the contract at the highest possible price.The objective of the study is to develop a technology for automated detection of sustainable groups of pipe suppliers in public procurements, and also to develop an algorithm that would allow to identify possible collusion between future procurement participants.Presumed indicators of collusion between suppliers are formulated, a technology for identifying a sustainable supplier group is described, an algorithm to assess the possibility of affiliated suppliers participating in the current tender is developed. Keywords: public procurement, collusion of suppliers
The Influence of Socio-Economic Situation in the Regions of the North Caucasus Federal District of the Russian Federation on The Sources of Terrorist Crimes
Authors: Yu Feofilova T. , A. Alekseeva Yu
Published: February 2018

It was found that over the past 5 years a number of crimes of a terrorist nature has greatly increased. The hypothesis appeared that the adverse socio-economic situation creates conditions for the growth of crimes of a terrorist nature. As a result, the analysis revealed an inverse relationship between the "actual final consumption per person in thousand rubles ", average cash income per month in thousand rubles and the number of crimes of a terrorist nature. Keywords: socio-economic development, crimes of a terrorist nature, region, North-West
The Practice of Applying the Articles of the Criminal Code within the Framework of Legalization (Laundering) of Money and Other Property in the Territory of Russia
Authors: V.A. Fedorova , A.A. Savenkova , S.P. Anofrikov
Published: February 2018

The article examines the issue of qualifying the crimes provided for in articles 174 and 174.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, examines the judicial practice, types of crimes, the type of legalized property, the amount of legalized property, the amounts recognized as significant in the territories of the subjects of the Russian Federation, namely in the Moscow, Novosibirsk and Krasnodar regions.Keywords: legalization (laundering) of funds and other property acquired by criminal means, the boundaries of the amounts of legalized money and property, criminal cases, the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
The Problem of Systematizing the Regulatory Framework for the Digital Economy in the Russian Federation
Authors: I.S. Nikolaeva
Published: February 2018

This article deals with the problem of systematizing the regulatory framework for the digital economy in the Russian Federation. The paper presents a version of the classification of normative legal acts, regulating digital economy at the stage of its development, by fields of juridical science.
The Usage of Analytical SAS Tools in the Audit Practice for Risk Assessment
Authors: P.Y. Leonov , S.G. Kazaryan
Published: February 2018

In a situation when the level of risk increases every day, and regulatory requirements are becoming more stringent, to monitor illegal activities, it is necessary to use advanced analytical tools. Automation of the processes for risk assessment in the era of the digital economy is the key of success for any audit firm, as this will reduce labour and time costs and constantly improve its system for the risk detection of any kind and the submission of reliable information as a result of its activities. SAS offers the best-of-a-kind solution that includes high-performance analytics and combination of detection methods of irregularities, which help to monitor a larger number of risk factors, particularly analyzing large data volumes – in minutes instead of hours.
Tools to Identify Data Distortion in Information-Analytical Systems of Economic Subjects
Authors: A.J. Kevorkova
Published: February 2018

Today managers and end beneficiaries of economic actors invent new ways of distorting the information provided in the accounting and financial reporting, which jeopardizes the safety of assets and investments. Because motivation determines the distortion methods targeting fraudulent action, the objective of any regulatory bodies becomes a proper, rational and efficient use of appropriate tools and methodologies of  detection of distortion in accounting and financial reporting. The author attempts to systematize and generalize the existing instruments, identifying their strengths and weaknesses for the formation of informational-analytical systems of economic security organizations and based on them to develop methodology of distortion detection subsystem data and indicators of economic information. In this regard, questions about tools to identify such distortions are relevant and will be revealed in this article. Keywords: fraud, misrepresentation in reporting tools identify distortions information-analytical system, economic security