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Euzebiusz Słowacki – Writer and Literary Critic
Authors: Markowska Helena
Published: August 2017

This article examines the relationship between literary practice and literary criticism in Polish late Neoclassicism in the work of Euzebiusz Słowacki, who combined the roles of writer and critic in a way not untypical at that time. Born in 1773, he made his reputation as a playwright, literary critic, poet and translator, and in 1811 became Professor of Poetry and Elocution at the University of Wilno. First, the article sets out to prove that both his literary work and his criticism are greatly indebted to the late eighteenth-century doctrine of taste, of which he wrote at length himself. The second part is concerned with a comparison of his theoretical reflections about tragedy and his own tragedies. The analysis of their form shows that Euzebiusz Słowacki not only strove to scale the ultimate tragic heights but also to create a Polish version of the neoclassic tragedy. His tragedy follows the best French and ancient models - especially Racine (whom he probably translated into Polish) - but also questions them in a way which shows that Słowacki was no mere imitator.
Selection Approaches in High-Elevation Coastal Douglas-fir in The Presence of GxE Interactions
Authors: Stoehr M. , Woods J. , Yanchuk A.
Published: August 2017

Regeneration obligations in British Columbia for high-elevation coastal sites requires a secure seed supply of quality seed in coastal Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco). Consequently, a seed orchard is under development to supply seed after genetic testing and selection. For this purpose, 55 coastal Douglas-fir families were field-tested for 11 years on two contrasting high-elevation sites to examine differential growth performance and tolerance to cold conditions. Although heritabilities for growth on both sites were moderate at age 11, the higher elevation colder site had substantially slower growth and over 90% of the trees exhibited some form of cold damage to foliage, branches and stems; however, variation in this damage was not significant at the family level. Combined site analysis revealed a highly significant genotype by environment (GxE) component in height that could not be removed or reduced by using site-specific error variances or spatial analysis (i.e., GxE was primarily due to rank changes of families across the two sites). This was also reflected by a drop in heritability estimates obtained from the combined site analyses. In the presence of this type of GxE, independent culling, considering height a separate trait on each site, was employed to identify parents that were at a threshold breeding value of 5% or greater in growth superiority on both sites. Average breeding values for the selected parents, based on a combined site analysis, were around 5% above the trial mean for height at age 11. The use of independent culling, for situations where accurate genetic parameters are difficult to obtain, should be considered a practical alternative to more complex and error prone methods of selection.
Variations in biomass, nutrient contents and nutrient use efficiency among Chinese fir provenances
Authors: Wu Pengfei , Tigabu Mulualem , Ma Xiangqing , Odén Per Christer , He Youlan , Yu Xintuo , He Zhiying
Published: August 2017

A provenance trial involving 16 Chinese fir provenances was established in southern China in 1979, and biomass, nutrient content and nutrient use efficiency were assessed at the age of 23. One-way analysis of variance revealed significant inter-provenance variation (p<0.0001) in measured variables. The mean total biomass ranged from 98.8±5.3 to 163.3±4.2 t ha−1, and the stemwood accounted for 47–65% of the total biomass, followed by roots (11–24%), stembark (7.4–13.7%), and needles and branches (< 10 %). Much of the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium were stored in the needles, although the concentration varies among provenances. Whole-tree nutrient use efficiency varied from 115.4±2.1 to 180.2±1.02 g g−1, while efficiency in stemwood production ranged from 53.9±3.1 to 106.3±1.1 g g−1. Provenances did not display consistent variation in all measured variables, suggesting the need for multiple criteria for selection in future tree improvement program. In conclusion, the study reveals the existence of considerable variation in biomass production and nutrient use efficiency among Chinese fir provenances that can be exploited for selecting desirable genotypes for enhancing productivity of Chinese fir plantations.
Cardiorenal Syndrome Type 1: Definition, Etiopathogenesis, Diagnostics and Treatment
Authors: Nikolic Tomislav , Radovanovic Milan , Sreckovic Miodrag , Markovic Marina , Petrovic Dejan
Published: August 2017

Cardiorenal Syndrome Type 1 (CRS-1) is defined as an acute worsening of heart function leading to acute kidney injury and/or dysfunction. It is an important cause of hospitalization which affects the diagnosis as well as the prognosis and treatment of patients. The purpose of this paper is to analyze causes that lead to the development of cardiorenal syndrome type 1 and its clinical consequences, as well as to emphasize the clinical importance of its early detection. The clinical studies and professional papers dealing with etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of cardiorenal syndrome type 1, have been analyzed. The most important role in the occurrence of cardio renal syndrome type 1 is played by hemodynamic mechanisms, activation of neurohumoral systems, inflammation and imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO). Diagnosis of cardiorenal syndrome type 1 involves biomarkers of acute renal injury among which the most important are: neutrophil gelatinaseassociated lipocalin (NGAL), cystatin C, kidney injury molecule 1 (KIM-1), liver-type fatty acid binding protein (L-FABP), IL-18 and the values of nitrogen compounds in serum. In addition to a pharmacological therapy, various modalities of extracorporeal ultrafiltration are applied in treatment of CRS-1, particularly if there is resistance to the use of diuretic therapy. As opposed to the experimental models, in clinical practice acute renal injury is often diagnosed late so that the measures taken do not give the expected results and the protective role shown in experimental conditions do not give the same results. For all these reasons, it is necessary to analyze the pathophysiology of renal impairment in cardiorenal syndrome as well as detect early indicators of kidney injury that could have clinical benefit and positive impact on reducing the cost of treatment.
Messenger Ribonucleoprotein Particles from Plant Cell Cultures
Authors: Pfisterer Jörg
Published: August 2017

Messenger ribonucleoprotein particles were isolated from the polysomes of logarithmically growing plant cell cultures, pulse-labeled with [3H] adenosine for 30 min. More than 80% of the labeled RNP was present in particles sedimenting between 80 S and 30 S on sucrose density gradients, but was not associated with ribosomal subunits. The size distribution differs from those reported for polysomal mRNP particles to date. After fixation with glutaraldehyde the labeled RNP particles had a buoyant density of 1.38 g/cm3 in CsCl gradients. Radioactively labeled RNA extracted from the RNP particles showed a heterodisperse size distribution and contained poly (A) stretches as determined by affinity chromatography and ribonuclease digestion experiments.
Tetrahydrogeranylgeraniol, a Precursor of Phytol in the Biosynthesis of Chlorophyll a — Localization of the Double Bonds
Authors: Schoch Siegrid , Schäfer Wolfram
Published: August 2017

Pheophytins esterified with phytol and tetrahydrogeranylgeraniol are isolated from etiolated oat seedlings after short (1 min) exposure to light and a subsequent dark period of 15 to 20 min. After saponification of the pheophytins, a mixture of the alcohols was isolated. The structure of tetra­ hydrogeranylgeraniol was established as 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-⊿2,14 hexadecadiene-1-ol (3a). The implications for chlorophyll biosynthesis are discussed.
Studies on the Chemistry of Lichens, XVIII * Chemical Investigation of the Species Letharia vulpina (L .) Hue and New Derivatives of Vulpinic Acid
Authors: Solberg Yngve , Remedios Gabriele
Published: August 2017

The crystalline and amorphous constituents of Letharia vulpina collected at Flensjoen, Sor-Trendelag, Norway, have been identified as atranorin, vulpinic-, pulvinic-, usnic-, benzoic- and hydroxyfatty acids. Vulpinic acid thallate(I) and vulpinic acid isopropylether have been prepared as new derivatives. The identity of the compounds was established by consideration of elemental analyses, infrared, mass and nuclear magnetic resonance spectra, and thin layer chro­matography.
Kamiquase e o palimpesto: as relações de transtextualidade e metalinguagem em Paulo Leminki
Authors: Ossanes Carlos
Published: August 2017

Tendo por base os trabalhos de Gerard Genette, a respeito dos fatores de transtextualidade abordados em Palimspestos, este artigo propõese a analisar a poesia do curitibano Paulo Leminski, a partir de um recorte de poemas que apresentem correlações com outras obras e autores. Ainda, na seleção de versos que compõem o escopo desse trabalho, buscou-se priorizar aquelas que apresentassem conteúdo remetendo à sua própria construção (metalinguagem). Por fim, observou-se, a partir da análise dos seis livros presentes na edição Toda Poesia (2013), que a estética do poeta Paulo Leminski manifesta ambas as marcas, sendo recorrente tema de sua criação poética.Palavras-chave: Trantextualidade; metalinguagem; Leminski; Toda Poesia.
Cogeime: 50 ANOS – 1990 a 2002
Authors: Mesquita Jorge Cândido Pereira
Published: August 2017

A celebração dos 50 anos do COGEIME é momento oportuno para se rememorar sua história. Não é tarefa fácil registrar, em breve texto, os 12 anos (1990-2012) de caminhada dessa instituição onde trabalhamos como Secretário Executivo. Esperamos realizá-la a contento.A partir de 20 de outubro de 1990, assumimos a Secretaria Executiva, substituindo Gustavo Dias Alvim, a convite do Prof. Almir Maia, permanecendo até 31 de dezembro de 2002, quando da mudança da Secretaria para a Sede Nacional, em S. Paulo.Nesse tempo, em sala cedida pela Reitoria da Unimep, no Campus Centro, foi instalado o escritório da Secretaria Executiva que iniciava assim sua trajetória, dando suporte à proposta de qualificar o Conselho para  apoio e integração das instituições metodistas de ensino.
Qualidade de vida no trabalho segundo a percepção dos técnicos administrativos do IFCE.
Authors: Garcia Ysrael Moura
Published: August 2017

A Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho (QVT) é um tema que ganhou importância dentro das organizações modernas, especialmente a partir da década de 1990. Os objetivos desta pesquisa são: realizar um diagnóstico das percepções sobre QVT entre os servidores pesquisados e comparar essas percepções  de acordo com as variáveis cargo, sexo, campus em que trabalha, escolaridade, tempo de serviço e remuneração.  Esta pesquisa caracteriza-se como  quantitativa, exploratória e descritiva. Aplicou-se um questionário constituído por 8 (oito) itens de caracterização dos sujeitos entrevistados (sexo, idade, escolaridade, cargo, cargo comissionado, campus em que trabalha, tempo de trabalho e remuneração), e por uma escala adaptada sob autorização do Modelo Biopsicossocial e Organizacional - BPSO-96, de Limongi-França, constituída por 39 (trinta e nove) itens. O estudo contribuiu para o entendimento da dinâmica da QVT  dos técnicos administrativos do IFCE e pode servir de suporte para decisões gerenciais importantes para o comprometimento e a produtividade dos servidores no desenvolvimento de suas atividades cotidianas.
Farmer field school’s training on knowledge level of citrus growers regarding improved production practices
Authors: Victor Akash Nougha , Luqman Muhammad , Shiwei Xu , Wen Yu , Majeed Muhammad Zeeshan
Published: August 2017

ABSTRACT: The major objective of this paper was to assess the impact of the Farmer field school (FFS) training program on the knowledge level of farmers (citrus growers) regarding improved citrus production practices. Distract Sargodha was the targeted research area for this study being the leading producer of citrus in Pakistan. Quantitative data were collected through interview schedule and analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). It was conclude that young people were more tend towards getting training under FFS program than old age farmers. Educated farmers were in majority in FFS farmers while; conversely illiterate farmers were in majority in the category of non-FFs farmers. In category of FFS farmers livestock farming was their primary income as reported by majority (31.3%) of FFS farmers and in the case of non-FFS farmer’s crop sale was their primary income source as reported by 28.4% of non-FFs farmers. In addition to that both FFS and non-FFS farmers also earn income from nonfarm sources like business, job, foreign remittances and labour. FFS training program had positive and significant impact on the knowledge level of farmers regarding citrus production and protection practices. T-test statistics showed highly significant (P<0.05) difference in knowledge level of FFS farmers and non-FFS farmers.
Situações de violência na escola e a voz do professor
Authors: Dornelas Rodrigo , Santos Thaynara Alves dos , Oliveira Daniela Sena de , Irineu Roxane de Alencar , Brito Aline , Silva Kelly
Published: August 2017

RESUMO Objetivo Correlacionar a autorreferência de distúrbio vocal com hábitos que influenciam a produção da voz e situações de violência vivenciadas por professores. Método Participaram do estudo 41 professores do Fundamental da Zona Rural e Urbana. Para a coleta de dados, foram utilizados dois instrumentos: Condição de Produção Vocal - Professor (CPV-P) e o Índice de Triagem para Distúrbio de Voz – ITDV. Para a verificação da associação entre as variáveis, foi utilizado o teste Quiquadrado, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados A amostra foi composta por oito homens e 33 mulheres com idade entre 25 e 66 anos, com mediana de 39 anos. Com relação aos hábitos vocais, 33 (80,5%) pessoas referiram o costume de gritar, 40 pessoas (97,5%) se autodeclararam falar muito. Quanto aos cuidados com a voz, 31 (73,1%) pessoas relataram ingerir água enquanto realizam uso vocal. Quanto ao escore total do ITDV, 30 (73,1%) professores ficaram acima da pontuação proposta para predisposição à alteração vocal. A análise estatística evidenciou associação significativa entre o gênero feminino e a queixa de violência do tipo pichações. Não foi evidenciada nenhuma correlação significativa entre o resultado do ITDV com o gênero e ITDV com as formas de violência avaliadas no estudo. Conclusão A autorreferência sobre distúrbios de voz não apresentou relação significativa com as situações de violência. Porém, a análise do contexto de violência nas escolas e os problemas vocais são temas que merecem atenção e podem direcionar para a criação de políticas públicas capazes de minimizar o adoecimento vocal e de mecanismos que impeçam ou diminuam as situações de violência na escola.
Classificaçâo automatica do tipo de ferro fundido utilizando reconhecimento de padrões em imagens de microscopia
Authors: Rodrigues Douglas de Araújo , Santos Gesilane Pereira dos , Fernandes Marcelo Correia , Santos José Ciro dos , Freitas Francisco Nélio Costa , Rebouças Filho Pedro Pedrosa
Published: August 2017

RESUMO Os ferros fundidos possuem uma microestrutura, na qual, o formato da grafita presente tem direta influencia na classificação entre os diversos tipos deste material. A classificação é feita, tradicionalmente, a partir da análise visual realizada por um especialista através do auxilio de um microscópio ótico. O presente trabalho propõe a utilização da Inteligência Computacional Aplicada em conjunto com extratores de informações em imagens de metalografía. A finalidade é auxiliar profissionais da área das Ciências dos Materiais na classificação de ferros fundidos de maneira automática e reduzir o tempo de classificação, restringindo o máximo possivel as falhas presentes durante a classificação. Foram realizadas duas etapas para a análise. Na primeira foram consideradas as grafitas separadamente. Em uma segunda etapa, a imagem completa foi analisada considerando todas as grafitas extraídas da mesma, em que o tipo de objeto com maior incidencia na análise seria o reconhecimento adotado para toda a amostra. Em ambas as etapas o classificador Support Vector Machine obteve os melhores resultados no reconhecimento do tipo de ferro fundido, com resultados próximos a 100%, e com redução média do tempo de classificação em 92%. Tanto os resultados como o tempo das classificações são comparados com a análise do especialista, como também aos resultados obtidos em classificações do ferro fundido que utilizam uma abordagem com redes neurais e uma classificação supervisionada utilizando apenas os descritores de forma. A partir dos resultados apresentados, conclui-se que a abordagem é promissora podendo incorporar softwares comerciais para auxiliar especialistas da área.
Análise da utilização de cerâmica vermelha como adsorvente na remoção do corante têxtil Direct Blue de uma solução aquosa
Authors: Silva Alex Barbosa Campos , Andrade Ricardo Mauricio de Freitas , Freire Flavio Bentes , Nagalli André , Carvalho Karina Querne de , Passig Fernando Hermes , Kreutz Cristiane
Published: August 2017

RESUMO A adsorção tem sido estudada como alternativa para tratamento de efluentes têxteis contendo corantes tóxicos, carcinogênicos, mutagênicos e que interferem no equilíbrio dos ecossistemas aquáticos ao serem lançados no ambiente sem adequado tratamento prévio. Este problema é agravado pois até 50% da quantidade de corante aplicado nas etapas de tingimento e de lavagem não se fixa às fibras dos tecidos. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a remoção de cor de uma solução aquosa contendo o corante direct blue, na concentração inicial de 5 g/L, através da adsorção em cerâmica vermelha. Para isto, foram selecionadas as faixas de diâmetro de 1,21 mm a 2,4 mm e de 2,41 mm a 4,8 mm e as massas de 200, 250 e 300 g do adsorvente para cada faixa. Os ensaios foram conduzidos sob agitação constante de 120 rpm a temperatura ambiente, com duração total de 5 horas, para avaliar o desempenho da adsorção a partir dos valores obtidos para remoção de cor. Além disto, os resultados foram ajustados aos modelos cinéticos de pseudo-primeira ordem e pseudo-segunda ordem de Lagergren. Em todas as configurações experimentais avaliadas, o equilíbrio se deu após a primeira hora de ensaio e as remoções de cor variaram de 98,2% a 99,5%. Do ponto de vista da capacidade de adsorção por massa de adsorvente, os melhores resultados foram verificados com massa de 200 g do adsorvente. Constatou-se ainda que os resultados foram moderadamente mais efetivos na faixa de menor de diâmetro com desempenho 0,5% superior à faixa de maiores diâmetros. O modelo cinético de pseudo-segunda ordem se ajustou melhor aos resultados experimentais quando comparado ao de pseudo-primeira ordem. Foi possível concluir através da pesquisa que a cerâmica de argila adquirida na Região Metropolitana de Curitiba foi um material efetivo na remoção do corante Direct Blue de uma solução aquosa.
Análise estrutural de vigas mistas treliçadas do tipo steel-joist warren modificada
Authors: Trindade Luiz Gustavo Cruz , Fernandes Gabriela Rezende , Bertolino Júnior Renato
Published: August 2017

RESUMO Neste trabalho, determina-se a capacidade resistente e o modo de ruptura de uma viga mista treliçada, bi- apoiada, do tipo steel-joist warren modificada. Esses tipos de treliças, mistas em aço e concreto, são alternativas bastante eficientes para vencer grandes vãos, sendo geralmente empregadas em edifícios comerciais e industriais, além de pontes ferroviárias e rodoviárias. Por outro lado, em muitos casos as vigas treliçadas do tipo steel-joist [10] são indicadas a fim de possibilitar a passagem de dutos. Neste trabalho, essa viga que será adotada com vão de 13,6 metros, será analisada considerando-se três diferentes tipos de análises: i) analítica ii) numérica bi-dimensional adotando material com comportamento elástico através do software SAP2000 [9] iii) numérica tri-dimensional adotando o material com comportamento elasto-plástico, sendo as análises numéricas realizadas através do software ANSYS [2]. Todas as análises foram feitas tanto para ações permanentes, quanto para ações variáveis, sendo os resultados avaliados tendo como premissa as prescrições das normas técnicas brasileiras. O estudo mostrou que tanto na treliça steel-joist isolada quanto na treliça mista, as diagonais e os montantes foram pouco solicitados. Além disso, mesmo ocorrendo escoamento em alguns trechos dos apoios, foi constatada a ação mista na treliça em aço-concreto. Em todas as análises foi também verificado o estado limite de serviço, obtendo-se os maiores deslocamentos através da análise numérica.
Ética da paisagem
Authors: Neto João Alves Rocha
Published: August 2017

A partir da figura paisagem, presente ao longo da obra de Maria Gabriela Llansol, este trabalho visa extrair a noção de Ética da paisagem. Para isso, tomou-se como suporte teórico os textos de Eduardo Viveiros de Castro, Débora Danowski, Michel Serres, Jacques Lacan e Giorgio Agamben.
Generation of high-frequency interference patterns of evanescent electromagnetic waves at Fabry-Perot resonances in dielectric photonic crystals
Authors:   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Kadomina E. ,   Samara National Research University, Bezus E. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University, Doskolovich L. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University
Published: August 2017

A diffraction structure for generating high-frequency interference patterns of evanescent electromagnetic waves based on the interference of “volume” modes of dielectric photonic crystals at Fabry-Perot resonances is discussed. For the prediction of the angular locations of the Fabry-Perot resonances, a simple approach for the description of diffraction of a plane electromagnetic wave by a finite photonic crystal is proposed, which is based on the representation of the field inside the photonic crystal in the form of superposition of two counterpropagating “volume” modes of the photonic crystal. The results obtained may find an application in the design of new near-field interference lithography devices.
Orbital angular momentum of an elliptic optical vortex embedded into the Gaussian beam
Authors:   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Kotlyar V. ,   Samara National Research University, Kovalev A. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University, Porfirev A. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University
Published: August 2017

We consider an elliptic optical vortex embedded into a Gaussian beam. For such a beam, explicit closed-form expressions are derived for the complex amplitude and the normalized orbital angular momentum (OAM). It is shown that the elliptic Gaussian vortex (EGV) has a fractional OAM. The maximal OAM value equal to the vortex topological charge n is achieved at zero ellipticity of the vortex. The major axis of the intensity ellipse in the beam cross section rotates in propagation, turning by a 90-degree angle from the initial plane to the focal plane of a spherical lens. There are n intensity nulls on the major axis of the EGV intensity ellipse. The distance between the nulls varies during the beam propagation and with changing degree of ellipticity. At a fixed degree of ellipticity, the distance between the intensity nulls is maximal in the focal plane. At zero ellipticity, all nulls are "gathering" into a single on-axis n-times degenerate intensity null. The experimental results are consistent with the theory.
Analysis of focusing light by a harmonic diffractive lens taking into account the refractive index dispersion
Authors:   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Khonina S. ,   Samara National Research University, Volotovsky S. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Ustinov A. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Kharitonov S. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University
Published: August 2017

The work is devoted to the theoretical and numerical investigation of the focusing properties of a harmonic lens with due regard for the refractive index dispersion. It is shown that the harmonic lens has hybrid refractive-diffractive properties, which are expressed not only in the appearance of additional local foci, but also in the displacement of the main focus even for aliquot wavelengths. The latter effect arises precisely because of the dispersion of the refractive index of the lens material.
Terahertz pulse time-domain holography in dispersive media
Authors:   ITMO University, Balbekin N. , Kulya M. ,   ITMO University, Petrov N. ,   ITMO University
Published: August 2017

We propose a mathematical model for holographic relief reconstruction of phase objects based on the analysis of diffraction patterns of pulsed terahertz radiation, recorded in a dispersive medium. Numerical simulation shows the influence of the dispersion medium on the process of phase and relief reconstruction: disregard of the dispersion due to the refractive index of the medium where terahertz radiation propagates causes an error in the reconstructed image. The normalized standard deviation amounts to 0.3 when the wavefront propagation distance is 10 mm, increasing to 0.45 at a distance of 70 mm.
Subwavelength focusing of laser light using a chromium zone plate
Authors:   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Nalimov A. ,   Samara National Research University, Stafeev S. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University, Kozlova E. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University, Kotlyar V. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University, O'Faolain L. ,   SUPA, School of Physics and Astronomy of the University of St. Andrews, Kotlyar M. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute of RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS
Published: August 2017

We study in which way the parameters of a focal spot generated by a chromium zone plate 15-µm in diameter synthesized by sputtering on a glass substrate and having a focal length equal to the incident wavelength of λ = 532 nm depend on the microrelief height. It is shown numerically that an optimal microrelief height of the zone plate is 70 nm. With these parameters, the minimal size of the focal spot is achieved. Using a scanning near field optical microscope the said zone plate is shown to focus a linearly polarized Gaussian beam into an elliptical focal spot having the full-width at half-maximum of FWHMx = 0.42λ and FWHMy = 0.64λ along the Cartesian axes.
Whispering gallery modes in a dielectric cylinder with circular cross-section
Authors:   Samara National Research University, Kozlov D. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute оf RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS
Published: August 2017

As a result of diffraction of a plane monochromatic TE-wave by an ideal homogeneous dielectric cylinder with a wavelength-scale resonant radius, two on-axis near-surface focal spots are generated at the cylinder output. The first subwavelength focal spot is formed by a whispering gallery mode. Its peak intensity is 50 times the intensity of the incident plane wave, and its full width at half maximum can reach 0.155 of the incident wavelength. The second focal spot intensity is half as much as that of the first one. This focal spot, which is also known as the photonic nanojet, is stretched towards the optical axis. Its width is 0.44 of the wavelength, while the length can reach two wavelengths. In this paper, we numerically analyze the focusing ability of a two-layered cylinder and effects of the material absorption on the results of focusing of the whispering gallery mode.
Hybrid methods for automatic landscape change detection in noisy data environment
Authors:   National Research Tomsk State University, Afanasyev A. , Zamyatin A. ,   National Research Tomsk State University
Published: August 2017

We consider most widely used practical methods for land cover change detection based on remote data sensing. Based on these methods, approaches to constructing hybrid methods are proposed. Results of the experimental study of the proposed methods in the presence of noise of various types and intensities are discussed. Based on the results of the experiments, hybrid methods that allow one to achieve a better quality in automatic change detection when compared to the known methods are determined.
An approach based on analysis of n-grams on links of words to extract the knowledge and relevant linguistic means on subject-oriented text sets
Authors:   Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, Mikhaylov D. , Kozlov A. ,   Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, Emelyanov G. ,   Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University
Published: August 2017

In this paper we look at two interrelated problems of extracting knowledge units from a set of subject-oriented texts (the so-called corpus) and completeness of reflection of revealed actual knowledge in initial phrases. The main practical goal here is finding the most rational variant to express the knowledge fragment in a given natural language for further reflection in the thesaurus and ontology of a subject area. The problems are of importance when constructing systems for processing, analysis, estimation and understanding of information. In this paper the text relevance to the initial phrase in terms of the described fragment of actual knowledge (including forms of its expression in a given natural language) is measured by estimating the coupling strength of words from the initial phrase jointly occurring in phrases of the analyzed text together with classifying these words according to their values of TF-IDF metrics in relation to text corpus. The paper considers an extension of links of words from traditional bigrams to three and more elements for the revelation of constituents of an image of the initial phrase in the form of combinations of related words. Variants of link revelation with and without application of a database of known syntactic relations are considered here. To describe more completely the fragment of expert knowledge revealed in corpus texts, sets of the initial phrases mutually equivalent or complementary in sense and related to the same image are entered into consideration. In comparison with the search of components of the analyzed image on a syntactically marked text corpus the method for text selection offered in the current paper can reduce, on average, by 17 times the output of phrases which are irrelevant to the initial ones in terms of either the knowledge fragment described or its expression forms in a given natural language.
Dynamic Assessment of Mergers and Acquisitions Risks in Botswana
Authors: M. Badubi Reuben
Published: August 2017

The aim of the paper is to address the issue of local enterprises that fall prey to international companies in terms of mergers as they fail to address risks that collapse their institutions.In this research paper, the study is based on literature. The researcher looked at similar cases of mergers and acquisitions in Botswana and overseas in diverse sectors of the economy. The core assessment of risk identification which is portfolio risk helped in identifying risks that affect consolidations, mergers, and acquisitions in Botswana. The researcher intends to help the companies taking over others to be able to manage risks, contain their risk appetite in order to avoid financial losses as well as legal litigations from either parties that will be affected. Local enterprises fail because of lack of experience and capacity to handle risks. It is also coupled with failure to measure their risk appetite as well as test the role of leadership in managing risks. The methodology used is direct interview and consultations for the information.
Measuring Resilience in Two Generations: Psychometric Properties of Available Instruments
Authors: Cohen Marlene Z. , Kupzyk Kevin A. , Holley Lyn M. , Katzman Rabbi Mendel
Published: August 2017

Background and Purpose: This study examines measures of resilience to identify the best available measure for future research to assess efficacy of a low-cost intervention that enhances resilience of older adults and youth (i.e., intergenerational transfer of ethnic culture). Methods: Scanning the literature produced no obvious choice; 3 measures showed promise: the Wagnild-Young Resilience Scale, Windle-Markland-Woods Psychological Resilience Scale, and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC); 200 ethnicity-alike older adults and 192 youths completed all three scales. Results: Factor analyses interpreted in consultation with a panel of community advisers showed no measure was statistically robust. The CD-RISC had acceptable reliability and a conceptually interpretable structure. Conclusions: Results suggest the CD-RISC, supplemented by qualitative input, provides a way forward for research on efficacy of intergenerational interventions.
Experiencias de los adultos mayores durante las sesiones de risoterapia - Tumbes.
Authors: Arismendiz-Izquierdo Milagros , Melgar-Morán Carlos Christian
Published: August 2017

Introducción: La risaterapia es un método terapéutico que se utiliza para lograr la relajación, abrir la capacidad de sentir, de amar, de llegar al silencio, al éxtasis, a la creatividad, usando el camino de la risa.Objetivos: Develar y analizar comprehensivamente las experiencias de los adultos mayores durante las sesiones de risaterapia en un Centro de Desarrollo Integral Familiar. Material y métodos: El marco teórico conceptual está respaldado por Guma (2011) y García (2006) para Risaterapia y Lamela (2006) para adulto mayor. El marco metodológico sigue el enfoque de la investigación cualitativa, con abordaje acción-participación. Los sujetos fueron 11 adultos mayores determinados por saturación; para la recolección de datosse utilizaron como instrumentos la guía de entrevista semi – estructurada individual a fondo y la guía de observación participante,considerando en todo momento los principios éticos delInforme de Belmont. Los datos fueron analizados mediante el método planteado por Isaura Porto (2003). Resultados: Categoría I: Develando experiencias positivas con la risaterapia; con sus subcategorías: Favoreciendo la actividad física; mejorando malestares físicos; sintiendo alegría y confort, favoreciendo las relaciones interpersonales, superando las penas. Conclusión:los adultos mayores obtuvieron experiencias significativas durante las sesiones de risoterapia, pues permitió favorecerles la actividad física, los malestares físicos, fortalecerles los lazos amicales entre ellos, y originarles el olvido momentáneo de los problemas, penas y el mismo estrés cotidiano. Además, sintieron alegría y confort. Por ello, los adultos mayores no obtuvieron experiencias negativas.
Identification of Microbial Indicators and Free Living Protozoa in Natural Mineral Water Using Cultural and Molecular Methods.
Authors: Totaro Michele , Casini Beatrice , Valentini Paola , Miccoli Mario , Lopalco Pier Luigi , Baggiani Angelo
Published: August 2017

Italian Directives recommends the good quality of natural mineral waters but literature data assert a potential risk from several microorganisms colonizing wellsprings and mineral water bottling plants. Aim of study is the identification of microorganisms from spring waters (SW) and bottled mineral waters (BMW) samples. Methods: Routine microbiological indicators, Legionella spp., Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), protozoa (FLA) and physical-chemical parameters were assessed in 24 SW and 10 BMW samples performing culture methods and molecular tests as PCR and qPCR. Results: In 33 out of 34 samples no cultivable bacteria were isolated with the exception of 83 CFU/L of Mycobacterium gilvum, detected in one warm rich-mineralized SW. qPCR showed the presence of Legionella genomic units in 24% of samples (mean 2,9x102±1,7x102 GU/L) and NTM genomic units in 18% of samples (mean 5,7x103±4,1x103 GU/L). Vermamoeba vermiformis and Acanthamoeba polyphaga were recovered respectively in 70% of BMW samples (counts from 1,3x103 to 1,2x105) and 42% of SW samples (counts from 1,1x103 to 1,3x104). Vahlkampfia spp. was detected in 42% of SW and 70% of BMW samples (mean 1,3x104 ±2,9x103 GU/L). Conclusion: The study highlights a low rate of microbial risk and the importance of risk assessment in natural mineral waters.
Extensión semántica del sustantivo posparticipial
Authors: Velleman Barry Leonard
Published: August 2017

En este número no se incluyeron resúmenes ni palabras clave.
Luis Cortest (ed.), Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz: Selected studies. CEDES, New York-Buenos Aires-Asunción, 1989.
Authors: Anadón José
Published: August 2017

Se reseñó el libro: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz: Selected studies.
Peter Boyd-Bowman, Léxico hispanoamericano del siglo XX. Hispanic Seminary of Medieval Studies, Madison, 1994; xxv + 25 microfichas.
Authors: Martín Butragueño Pedro
Published: August 2017

Se reseñó el libro: Léxico hispanoamericano del siglo XX.
Petrarca en el "Tesoro" de Sebastián de Covarrubias
Authors: Canals Piñas Jorge
Published: August 2017

En este número no se incluyeron resúmenes ni palabras clave.
LA CRÍTICA DE A. MACINTYRE AL EMOTIVISMO CONTEMPORÁNEO
Authors: Loria J. Maximiliano
Published: August 2017

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo principal brindar una breve, aunque al mismo tiempo detallada, descripción de cómo el filósofo escocés contemporáneo A. MacIntyre comprende a la cultura actual. En este sentido, se realiza un especial hincapié en las notas constitutivas de los modos emotivistas hoy imperantes. Previamente a ello, el texto refiere al emotivismo como teoría filosófica y menciona la necesidad de asumir un compromiso teórico y existencial con una tradición de pensamiento (en este caso, la tradición clásica de virtudes) a fin de aplicarse con verdadero provecho a la investigación moral.
PENGATURAN PROSEDUR PEMBATALAN SERTIPIKAT HAK ATAS TANAH YANG MERUPAKAN BARANG MILIK NEGARA
Authors: Mahadewi Anak Agung Istri Diah
Published: August 2017

AstractThis study discusses, "regulation of Procedure Cancellation of Certificate of Land whichis the State Owned Assets", which aims to study theoretically on Cancellation of Certificateof Rights to the land including State owned Assets, ie, how the implementation Regulation ofCancellation of Certificate of Land to include of State.This research is a law that is derived from primary and secondary legal materials werethen analyzed by using the approach of legislation and legal concepts and approaches usinganalytical tools and techniques argumetasi legal description.Discussion and research results can be summarized as follows: Regulation Procedurecancellation of Certificate of Land which is the State Owned Assets can not provide legalcertainty for the National Land Agency officials in conducting cancellation, because to thestate owned assets known as asset removal must be approved by Property Manager theMinister of Finance, while the state owned assets such as land has issued a certificate if theobject of the dispute and has permanent legal force in terms of the form of action settlementwith the cancellation of the certificate of land Rights. So in this case the absence of a definiteregulation that can be used as guidelines for the Government Apparatus to take legal action inthe form of cancellation of Certificate of Land Rights
THE LEGAL STANDING OF THE ADAT COMMUNITY OF YAWAONAT AS A PROPOSER IN THE MATERIAL EXAMINATION OF THE ARTICLE 20 LETTER A OF THE LAWS NUMBER 21/2001 IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT
Authors: Kambuaya Ruth
Published: August 2017

The substance of legislation is a written legal norm which has a binding and constant legal power. Substantially, the Article 20 section 1 letter a of the Laws Number 21/2001 has violated the constitutional rights of the adat community of Yawaonat. In this connection the adat community has made a proposal for material examination against Laws Number 21/2001 to the Constitutional Court. This study describes the rights of the adat community in accommodating outsiders (non-Papuan people) to become the Native of Papuans based on the adat law which has been accommodated in the Laws Number 21/2001. The material examination conducted by the Constitutional Court decided that the significance for recognizing outsiders to become the Native of Papuans if it is not well signified will create constitutional losses for outsiders who have been recognized as the native Papuans and can harm the constitutional rights of the adat community. This is a normative legal study. The legal sources employed for this study was the legal primary and secondary sources. The analysis was done systematically and interpretatively with juridical evaluations. The legal standing of the adat community of Yawaonat as a proposer in the session of the Constitutional Court is based on the specifications of Article 51 section 1 of the Laws Number 24/2003 with reference to the Laws Number 8/2011 concerning Constitutional Court. The rights of the adat community which is violated covers the constitutional rights given by the 1945 Constitution and the rights by Laws Number 21/2001
EFEKTIFITAS PENERAPAN ANCAMAN SANKSI PIDANA TAMBAHAN GUNA PENGEMBALIAN KERUGIAN KEUANGAN NEGARA DALAM TINDAK PIDANA KORUPSI (STUDI KASUS DI PENGADILAN NEGERI DENPASAR)
Authors: Dewi Kadek Krisna Sintia
Published: August 2017

Research on the effectiveness and the application of criminal sanctions and punishment in addition to return financial losses caused by corruption ( case study at the Denpasar District Court ) aims to describe and analyze deeply, about the effectiveness of additional punishment, including the return of financial loss caused by corruption. In addition, this study also aims to determine and assess the constraints in the implementation of court decisions related to the return of financial loss. Based on this articles, the question that is whether the application of additional criminal sanction and punishment, including the return of state losses can be effective pursuant to the provisions of Article 18 of Law No. 31 Year of 1999 on Eradication of Corruption Jo . Law No. 20 year of 2001 on the Amendment of the Law No. 31 Year of 1999 on Eradication of Corruption. The method used in this research is the method of empirical juridical legal research of the descriptive research using primary and secondary data sources by document studying and interview techniques as well as articles related to the issues. Based on the research that has been done, it can be seen that the application of the additional sanction and punishment, including the return of state losses have applied but unfortunately have not been able to be effective in the aim of recovery effort of state losses due to corruption, and reduce the amount of corruption that occurred in the Denpasar District Court Jurisdiction . It is based on the data corruption cases in the year of 2012 increased from 20 cases to 25 cases in 2013. Returns of state losses in 2012 - 2013 amounted Rp.871.273.192 which is the corruption amount cases in the year of 2010 - 2011 . While the corruption cases in the year of 2012 – 2013, until recent time there are no recorded return of state losses. The constraints in the implementation of the court decisions related to the return of state losses, is convicted assets and property that has been transfered, multiple population administration, and duration of the judicial process to verdict and binding execution to be carried out .
PENGATURAN ADVOKASI TERHADAP HAK-HAK PENYANDANG DISABILITAS TERHADAP DISKRIMINASI DI BIDANG PENEGAKAN HUKUM
Authors: Sutrisni Ni Komang
Published: August 2017

Human Rights is the rights of human beings are naturally without exception and a privilege for the group, as well as the level of a particular social group. These rights are freedom  speech with freedom from all forms of oppression that must be upheld, not only by each individual of a State that recognizes the existence and respect of Human Rights itself, but must also be guaranteed by countries without any exceptions, including persons with disabilities in dealing with legal issues.This study used normative research for examining the principles and rules of law by using the legislation approach, and case-based approach. The regulation is regarding human rights in general stipulated in the Constitution Republif of Indonesia 1945, Act 39 of 1999 on Human Rights, Law No. 4 of 1997 on Persons with Disabilities, Law 19 of 2011 on the Ratification of Convention on the Rights of persons with Disabilities, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The right to non-discriminatory treatment as a continuation of the right to equal treatment before the law for persons with disabilities can be realized through the exercise of the right to a fair trial. All such regulations prohibit all forms of discrimination and guarantee to all persons equal and will be effective protection against discrimination on any basis.
IDENTIFIKASI LINGKUP ISI DAN BATAS-BATAS OTONOMI DESA PAKRAMAN DALAM HUBUNGANNYA DENGAN KEKUASAAN NEGARA
Authors: Sudantra I Ketut
Published: August 2017

This research objective is to study about autonomy concept in cutomary law society of desa pakraman in Bali. There are two main problems that will studied in this research, which are: (1) which powers are in scope of desa pakraman’s autonomy?; (2) what are the boundaries of desa pakraman’s autonomy in its relation with the sovereignty of  Republic of Indonesia? Based on the research’s result, can concluded that: First, it is concluded that the scope of desa pakraman’s autonomy including: (1) sovereignty to make its own law; (2) sovereignty to govern itself; (3) sovereignty to make its own self-defense force; and (4) sovereignty to perform its own court. Secondly, it is concluded that, desa pakraman’s autonomy isn’t a autonomy without boundary, it is bound by conditions set by state’s constitution, which is must on date and principles of Republic of Indonesia.