bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The spectral interior: Gender and representations of household objects in the work of three Chinese artists
Authors: Liu Mengyao
Published: May 2019

Both obscured by and submerged in the widely accepted chronology of China’s seemingly frictionless entrance into capitalist modernity, the history of Chinese socialist feminism haunts the present moment. In their subjective and circuitous quality, imbued in specific moments or materials as opposed to developing in a linear fashion, memories contain the potential to reread the present. Drawing from Tani Barlow’s formulation of Chinese feminism as operating in the ‘future anterior’ tense, this article examines the work of three contemporary Chinese visual artists whose works explore the memory of maternal figures through their portrayals of household objects. The first installation, Song Dong’s Waste Not, meticulously assembles five decades worth of family possessions taken from his mother’s Beijing home. Song’s installation underscores such objects as out of place in the present moment, existing beyond their projected use-value. Embroidered sculptures of household items comprise the second installation, Gao Rong’s The Static Eternity. The materiality of Gao’s work makes the intersection of gendered labour, artistry and reproduction visible. Her choice of medium stands in critical comparison to contemporary valuations, which prioritizes product over process. The third installation is Dong Yuan’s A Short History of Everything: Grandmother’s House and Bosch’s Garden, an exhibition made up of photorealistic oil paintings. Her work depicts ordinary kitchenware, furniture and decorations juxtaposed with her isolated replications of Hieronymous Bosch’s surrealist creatures. This combination reflects contemporary understandings of China’s socialist feminist history, represented by her grandmother’s belongings, as imagined and aberrant. But Dong’s work attests to just how fruitlessly the constructed present attempts to cast off its phantoms.

Taken together, the works of these three artists constitute a refusal to depoliticize the quotidian, critiquing a surrender to the lure and logic of endless capital accumulation. This article assesses the urgency and stakes of such an endeavour in postsocialist Chinese visual art.
Troubling the gaze: The writers and zhiyin of ‘Women’s art’
Authors: Low Yvonne
Published: May 2019

Women-centred exhibitions and discourses, which often grew out of a feminist response to male-dominated collections and art histories, have been criticized for committing the pitfall of perpetuating canon production rather than problematizing it. Yet, locating women artists is fundamental to the recovery of women’s subjectivity and their histories and contributions, without which, no claims for intervening or destabilizing male-centric discourses can begin. This article assesses two such examples of recovery projects, Indonesian Women Artists: When the Curtain Opens (Bianpoen et al. 2007) and Half the Sky: Conversations with Women Artists in China (Guest 2016) that served as testimonies to the making of modern and contemporary art as artistic outlets that are unique to female artists. Both texts, as this paper argues, testify to the rise and emergence of ‘women’s art’ as an expressive category, gendered female by its objective to speak to and for the shared conditions and experiences of women in Indonesia and China, respectively. Employing a range of strategies, from the destabilization of the male gaze to the redefinition of femininity, the women artists discussed in the texts – both authored by female writers – were framed as agents that arguably served an ‘othered’, ‘female’ gaze. Thus, this article argues for a new interpretative approach to recover and locate female agency, as articulated not merely through the artist’s hand, but concomitantly through the receiving and knowing gaze.
Inauguracja prezydentury Andrzeja Dudy jako zespół roszczeń legitymizacyjnych
Authors: Kołodziejczak Małgorzata
Published: May 2019

W niniejszym artykule autorka analizuje specyficzny fakt polityczny, jakim jest inauguracja prezydentury we współczesnym systemie demokratycznym. Koncentrując się na przykładzie inauguracji prezydentury Andrzeja Dudy, autorka odpowiada na pytanie czy ten rozbudowany zespół działań (złożony z aktu zaprzysiężenia, działań symbolicznych, orędzia i innych przemówień) stanowi element świadomie konstruowanego roszczenia legitymizacyjnego, wysuwanego przez prezydenta- elekta. Odpowiadając pozytywnie na to pytanie, ukazuje ona w jaki sposób roszczenia nawiązujące do wszystkich trzech Weberowskich typów legitymizacji zostały wplecione w poszczególne części inauguracji: zaprzysiężenie zawiera więc legalny element uprawomocniający, bardzo rozbudowany kompleks działań symbolicznych – odwołania do tradycji (II i IV RP), natomiast orędzie – wprowadza kolejny typ uzasadnienia legitymizacyjnego – tym razem wynikającego z roszczenia sukcesji charyzmy po Lechu Kaczyńskim.
Lignosulfonate-based polyurethane materials via cyclic carbonates: preparation and characterization
Authors: Mimini Vebi , Amer Hassan , Hettegger Hubert , Bacher Markus , Gebauer Ireen , Bischof Robert , Fackler Karin , Potthast Antje , Rosenau Thomas
Published: May 2019

Usage of lignin and its derivatives as chemical and carbon source, i.e. in processes other than burning, is one of the most active fields in renewable resource chemistry today. In this study, the synthesis of lignosulfonate (LS)-based polyurethane (PU) materials from non-toxic reagents and through environmentally friendly processes is presented. LS, modified with bio-based (glycerin-derived) cyclic carbonate moieties, was reacted with 1,6-hexamethylenediamine (HMDA) to form characteristic PU material. For mechanistic studies and reaction optimization, cyclic carbonates and 1,2-diol derivatives of vanillyl alcohol (VA), as a simplifying lignin model compound, were employed. An LS-bound cyclic carbonate can be formed in one pot without a transesterification step, which simplifies the route toward non-isocyanate lignin-based PU materials. Attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectra showed typical linkages of cyclic carbonates and 1,2-diols on LS. Further analytical characterization, in both the model compound and the LS polymer case, was provided by liquid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy [one-dimensional (1D), two-dimensional (2D) and 31P] and 13C solid-state (ss) NMR. The production of PU materials from sulfonated lignin and glycerol carbonate, synthesized through a non-isocyanate reaction pathway, confirms the good potential of LS utilization in the development of PU composites based on renewable resources.
Psychosocial determinants of stress among adolescents in an urban slum in a city of Western Maharashtra: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Aishwarya C.S. , Samanta Indranil , Dudeja Puja
Published: May 2019

Introduction

Stress is a major underlying factor in the manifestation of many mental disorders. The prevalence of stress among Indian adolescents varies from 13% to 45%. Hence, the present study was done to assess the psychosocial determinants of stress among adolescents in an urban slum.

Methodology

This was a cross-sectional analytical study (community based) in an urban slum from January to July 17 with a sample of 230 adolescents aged 10–19 years. An Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) tool validated for use in the community was self-administered. Data was analyzed using SPSS 20.0.

Results

The commonest stressors were perceived threat to economic position (84.3%), economic difficulty of meeting expenses for treatment of self/family members (63.5%), upcoming exams (61). The stressors that occurred significantly more often (p < 0.05) in males as compared to females were related to sexual desire, conflicts in love affairs, getting a job/employment issues, exam failure and interpersonal relationships within the family. Stressors that occurred significantly more often (p < 0.05) in females than in males were fear of sexual abuse/assault. Significant correlates of the presence of stress were male gender, nuclear family and low family income (p < 0.05).

Conclusion

The stressors in adolescents in an urban slum are both internal and external. There are gender differentials in type of stressors faced by adolescents.
Asymptotically periodic behavior of solutions of fractional evolution equations of order 1 < α < 2
Authors: Ren Lulu , Wang Jinrong , O’Regan Donal
Published: May 2019

In this paper we investigate the asymptotically periodic behavior of solutions of fractional evolution equations of order 1 < α < 2 and in particular existence and uniqueness results are established. Two examples are given to illustrate our results.
On the polynomial entropy for morse gradient systems
Authors: Katić Jelena , Perić Milan
Published: May 2019

We adapt the construction from [HAUSEUX, L.—LE ROUX, F.: Polynomial entropy of Brouwer homeomorphisms, arXiv:1712.01502 (2017)] to obtain an easy method for computing the polynomial entropy for a continuous map of a compact metric space with finitely many non-wandering points. We compute the maximal cardinality of a singular set of Morse negative gradient systems and apply this method to compute the polynomial entropy for Morse gradient systems on surfaces.
A note on non-linear ∗-Jordan derivations on ∗-algebras
Authors: Taghavi Ali , Nouri Mojtaba , Razeghi Mehran , Darvish Vahid
Published: May 2019

Taghavi et al. in [TAGHAVI, A.—ROHI, H.—DARVISH, V.: Non-linear ∗-Jordan derivations on von Neumann algebras, Linear Multilinear Algebra 64 (2016), 426–439] proved that the map Φ: 𝓐 → 𝓐 which satisfies the following condition

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\Phi(A\diamond B)=\Phi(A)\diamond B+A\diamond \Phi(B)
\end{array}
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where A ⋄ B = AB+BA
* for every A, B ∈ 𝓐 is an additive ∗-derivation. In this short note, we prove that when A is a prime ∗-algebras and Φ: 𝓐 → 𝓐 satisfies the above condition, then Φ is ∗-additive. Moreover, if Φ(iI) is self-adjoint then Φ is derivation.
Crystal structure of 2-(3-methoxyphenyl)-3-((phenylsulfonyl)methyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, C21H18N2O3S
Authors: Mi Xia , Zhong Zheng , Yang Jing , Zhang Jingyu
Published: May 2019

C21H18N2O3S, monoclinic, P21/n (no. 14), a = 12.1263(2) Å, b = 11.6913(3) Å, c = 12.7643(3) Å, β = 92.340(2)°, V = 1808.11(7) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0433, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1310, T = 293(2) K.
5-Methyl-N′-[5-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazole-4-carbonyl]-1-(4-methylphenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazole-4-carbohydrazide, C22H22N8O2
Authors: Aldosari Obaid Fahad , Abdel-Wahab Bakr F. , Alotaibi Mohammad Hayal , Hegazy Amany S. , Kariuki Benson M. , El-Hiti Gamal A.
Published: May 2019

C22H22N8O2, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 15.5175(5) Å, b = 7.9715(3) Å, c = 17.3941(5) Å, β = 90.005(3)°, V = 2151.61(12) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0592, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1780, T = 293(2) K.
Efficacy of High-Power Laser in Alleviating Pain and Improving Function of Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Nouri Farshad , Raeissadat Seyed Ahmad , Eliaspour Dariush , Rayegani Seyed Mansoor , Rahimi Maryam Sadat , Movahedi Behnaz
Published: May 2019

Introduction: In this study, a single-blind and randomized controlled trial (RCT) for assessing the effectiveness of high-power (up to 12 W) laser therapy (HPLT) on patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) was carried out. Methods: Forty-four patients were randomly assigned to two treatment groups by generating random numbers with MATLAB 2014b software, where odd and even numbers were attributed to sham laser group (group A) and actual laser group (group B), respectively. Group B patients underwent HPLT with total dose of 300 J/session for 5 consecutive sessions separated by a 2-day interval. On the other hand, sham laser was applied to group A patients. Both groups had the same exercise therapy programs during the study period (3 months). The exercise therapy program included isometric knee exercise for 3 sets per day and 10 times in each set, with duration of 10 seconds per time and straight leg raise for 15 seconds 10 times a day. The group codes of patients were not revealed to subjects and data analyzer until completion of the study. Kujala, the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and visual analog scale (VAS) questionnaires were chosen as outcome measures. These questionnaires were completed at three points during the study; at the beginning of the study to obtain the pre-therapy conditions and one month and three months after the start of the study to evaluate post-therapy conditions. Results: Two main analyses were conducted: within-group and between-group analyses. Withingroup analyses indicated significant improvements in respect to all measurements where pretherapy and post-therapy comparisons were conducted in both groups (P < 0.05). On the other hand, between-group comparisons did not reveal any statistically significant functional difference between group A and group B regarding the evaluative criteria (P > 0.05) except for pain VAS (P < 0.05). Conclusion: This study indicated that short-term HPLT accompanied by appropriate exercise regimen significantly decreased pain in patients with PFPS. But it was not recommended as an efficient modality in functional improvement. Also, it was observed that, in the short-term period of study, HPLT was a safe modality.
Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Treatment of Chemotherapy Induced Oral Mucositis
Authors: Rezk-Allah Soheir Shehata , Elshafi Heba Mohamed Abd , Farid Reem Jan , Hassan Mohamed Abd Elrahman , Alsirafy Samy A.
Published: May 2019

Introduction: Oral mucositis (OM) is an unavoidable condition of the oral cavity that accompanies chemotherapy for various malignant cases. Chemotherapy-induced oral Mucositis (COM) is a frequent complication due to mucotoxic drugs and is known to deteriorate the general health significantly, while negatively affecting the quality of life (QOL). Studies have reported that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) promotes the tissue healing. The objective of the present study was to explore the efficacy of gallium-arsenide (GaAs) laser in treating COM and its impact on inflammatory cytokine levels in patients receiving chemotherapy for various malignancies. Methods: A total of 80 patients with COM received LLLT 6 days/week. OM was graded according to the World Health Organization (WHO) grading scale. The outcome parameters were the serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) measured before, during and after administration of LLLT. Results: After LLLT, a significant decrease was found in the mean values of mucositis grade from 2.35 ± 0.695 to 1.13 ± 0.333 after (P < 0.001). A significant reduction in the level of TNF-α was found after LLLT among breast cancer patients (P = 0.0045), but not in head and neck cancer and lymphoma patients. A significant reduction was also found in IL-6 level after treatment among head and neck and breast cancer patients (P = 0.0307 and 0.019, respectively). Conclusion: The use of GaAs LLLT in treating COM in patients with various malignancies is well tolerated by patients, it results in improvement of mucositis, however; mechanism of action does not seem to be completely linked to the change of pro or anti-inflammatory cytokines.
Rhinophyma Treatment by Copper Vapor Laser With the Computerized Scanner
Authors: Ponomarev Igor V. , Topchiy Sergey B. , Klyuchareva Svetlana V. , Pushkareva Alexandra E.
Published: May 2019

Introduction: Rhinophyma is recognized as a common and severe skin disease manifested as progressive thickening of the nasal skin due to hypertrophy of the soft tissue. The most severe complication of rhinophyma is telangiectasis. So far the pathogenetic approach for the treatment of rhinophyma should be based on the removal of the dysplastic vessels to provide the appropriate revascularization of the involved skin area. Case Report: This study presented the experience of the treatment of rhinophyma with the copper vapor laser (CVL) designed with the computerized scanner device. A 52-year-old elderly Caucasian male patient with typical clinical signs of rhinophyma was successfully managed during three sessions of CVL treatment. CVL emits light with a wavelength of 578 nm, exposure time of 0.2 seconds. The settings used for the CVL in scanner mode were set at 1.2 W. The scanner device has a hexagonal frame with a maximum width of 12 mm with the distance of 1 mm between centers of laser spots. The CVL treatment resulted in a restoration of the natural appearance of the nose without side effect during 18 months after treatment. Conclusion: The described clinical case demonstrates excellent results of the management of rhinophyma by means of the scanned CVL. CVL treatment was associated with the removal both of dysplastic superficial skin vessels, the solution of the inflammation, decline of the sebum production and the disappearance of the nasal hypertrophy.
An Evolutionary-Based Prediction Model of the 28-Day Compressive Strength of High-Performance Concrete Containing Cementitious Materials
Authors: Sadrossadat Ehsan , Basarir Hakan
Published: May 2019

High-performance concrete (HPC) is a class of concretes that may contain more cementitious materials other than portland cement, such as fly ash and blast furnace slag, in addition to chemical admixtures, e.g., plasticizers. Strength, durability, and rheological properties of the normal concrete are enhanced in HPC. The compressive strength of HPC can be considered as a key factor to identify the level of its quality in concrete technology and the construction industry. This parameter can be directly acquired by experimental observations. However, testing methods are often time consuming, expensive, or inefficient. This article aims to develop and propose a new mathematical equation formulating the compressive strength of HPC specimens 28 days in age through a robust artificial intelligence algorithm known as linear genetic programming (LGP) using a valuable experimental database. The LGP-based model proposed here can be used for manual calculations and is able to estimate the compressive strength of HPC samples with a good degree of accuracy. The performance of the LGP model is confirmed through comparing the results with those provided by other models. The sensitivity analysis is also conducted, and it is concluded that the amount of cementitious materials, such as cement and furnace slag, have more influence than other variables.
Grid-Interconnected Solar Photovoltaic System for Power Quality Improvement Using Extended Reference Signal Generation Strategy
Authors: Suresh K. P. , Ramesh S.
Published: May 2019

This research article exhibits a utility grid-interfaced solar photovoltaic (SPV) system for power quality enhancement. An adaptive proportional integral derivate (APID) controller with a unit vector template (UVT) is employed to generate a reference current signal of a shunt active power filter (APF). The UVT-based control scheme is used to separate the fundamental components from the load currents and to estimate the reference phase currents. These currents are used to generate pulse width modulation signal for the shunt APF. To maintain a constant dc link voltage of shunt APF, an APID controller is employed in the dc link voltage regulator. This extended reference signal generation scheme of shunt APF remarkably enhances the system performance and also diminishes the current and voltage harmonics in the power distribution system. The presented reference current generation scheme has been mathematically examined, and digital simulation results under different steady and dynamic states are presented. The SPV system is accomplished by utilizing the incremental conductance maximum power point technique and is interconnected with the utility grid. Finally, the entire system is validated through the real-time hardware prototype developed by using dsPIC30F4011.
Dopamine Depletion Affects Vocal Acoustics and Disrupts Sensorimotor Adaptation in Songbirds
Authors: Saravanan Varun , Hoffmann Lukas A. , Jacob Amanda L. , Berman Gordon J. , Sober Samuel J.
Published: May 2019

Dopamine is hypothesized to convey error information in reinforcement learning tasks with explicit appetitive or aversive cues. However, during motor skill learning feedback signals arise from an animal’s evaluation of sensory feedback resulting from its own behavior, rather than any external reward or punishment. It has previously been shown that intact dopaminergic signaling from the ventral tegmental area/substantia nigra pars compacta (VTA/SNc) complex is necessary for vocal learning when songbirds modify their vocalizations to avoid hearing distorted auditory feedback (playbacks of white noise). However, it remains unclear whether dopaminergic signaling underlies vocal learning in response to more naturalistic errors (pitch-shifted feedback delivered via headphones). We used male Bengalese finches (Lonchura striatavar.domestica) to test the hypothesis that the necessity of dopamine signaling is shared between the two types of learning. We combined 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) lesions of dopaminergic terminals within Area X, a basal ganglia nucleus critical for song learning, with a headphones learning paradigm that shifted the pitch of auditory feedback and compared their learning to that of unlesioned controls. We found that 6-OHDA lesions affected song behavior in two ways. First, over a period of days lesioned birds systematically lowered their pitch regardless of the presence or absence of auditory errors. Second, 6-OHDA lesioned birds also displayed severe deficits in sensorimotor learning in response to pitch-shifted feedback. Our results suggest roles for dopamine in both motor production and auditory error processing, and a shared mechanism underlying vocal learning in response to both distorted and pitch-shifted auditory feedback.
Naturaleza jurídica del contrato de concesión de obra por vía de asociaciones público- privadas: fortalezas y deficiencias
Authors: Guzmán Cuenca Luis
Published: May 2019

Las asociaciones público-privadas (APP) están reguladas por la Ley 1508/2012, de 10 de enero, en la que el privado asume la construcción, operación y administración de la infraestructura concesionada por el Estado. El propósito de este artículo es establecer cuáles son las fortalezas y las deficiencias del contrato de concesión de obra cuando se gestiona por vía las APP. Se identificó que su principal fortaleza es que se le paga al contratista en la medida en que preste un servicio de calidad y eficiente en la infraestructura, y su mayor deficiencia es que solo se está aplicando en mayor medida en los contratos de concesión de obra de cuarta generación en el país. Asimismo, se determinó la naturaleza jurídica del contrato de concesión de obra bajo la modalidad de APP, se identificaron las fortalezas del contrato de concesión de obra en las APP, se establecieron las deficiencias del contrato de concesión de obra por vía de APP y se formularon propuestas o recomendaciones frente a los contratos de concesión de obra gestionadas por vía de las APP. La metodología utilizada para la elaboración del artículo fue la cualitativa, con el fin de abordar con más detalle y precisión las definiciones o significados en cuanto al contrato de concesión de obra y sobre las APP. El método de investigación utilizado fue el dogmático, ya que se propuso analizar y describir la naturaleza jurídica de los contratos de concesión de obra gestionados por las APP, además de ayudar a establecer sus fortalezas, deficiencias, y con ellas convertirlas en unas posibles propuestas o recomendaciones a este tipo de contratación
El principio de planeación en el contrato de obra pública
Authors: Mesa Lozano Maria , Muñoz Vargas Alvaro
Published: May 2019

Currently, a lack of planning by public entities is identified in the works carried out in the country, which has resulted in incidents such as overruns, delays in the delivery of works, declaring the contract deserted and a nullity is generated. Thus, the public work and its importance are addressed, to later analyze the main actions by which the principle of planning in the public works contracts is violated and, finally, to elaborate the proposals of development in view of the infractions identified in the different inconveniences described. The methodology used for the preparation of this research was qualitative, integrating the documentary review of judgments, decrees and laws that allowed the analysis of the violation in the contracts, and thus arrive to a reflection of a proposed type that describes the possibility of mitigating the impact on contracting focused on the risk and general interest. This article originates from the concern about the effects of the lack of the principle of planning in the public contract for public works, for which purpose the legal nature of the principle of planning in public works contracts, its importance, the main actions for which it is violated and the proposals against these violations are established as purposes. The final answer that was obtained is the need, by public entities, for adequate preliminary studies to be carried out, and thus avoid overruns in the work to be performed. Similarly, it is important that predictable and quantifiable risk are verified, and thus protect the general interest.
Bankruptcy Prediction Models for the Banking Sector of Europe
Authors: Kazakevičiūtė Goda , Budrionytė Ramunė
Published: May 2019

The global financial crisis has hit the global business and society hard and has caused a mistrust in the monitoring and control of the banking sector a decade ago. The distrust encouraged supervisory authorities to reinforce the bankruptcy preventive measures, that are being developed to prevent or mitigate the negative effects of the new crisis. The development and permanent application of reliable bankruptcy prediction models are the part of such preventive measures. The aim of the study was to create a universal straightforward bankruptcy prediction model for the European banking sector, based on the analysis of financial ratios. The study examines the scholarly literature and deploys the theoretical methods of comparative analysis, critical evaluation, systematisation, generalisation. The empirical research involves expert assessment method, analysis of financial statements, data collection, structuring and modification, modelling: binary logistic regression, correlation, graphical representation of data, ROC curve. Research and results: based on selected 24 variables (ratios), five binary logistic regression models were created. The accuracy was tested on the ROC curve, together with the comparison of II type errors, which were made while predicting bank’s failure 1 year and 2 years before the distress. Main findings were: when models where validated and their II type errors were compared, the conclusion was made that model Z5 is the most suitable for predicting bankruptcy for the European banking sector. The accuracy to identify failing banks 1 year before the distress was 78.57%.

JEL: F 37, G2, G3
Lessons Learned from RADIOSOUND-HTN: Different Technologies and Techniques for Catheter-based Renal Denervation and Their Effect on Blood Pressure
Authors: Lurz Philipp , Fengler Karl
Published: May 2019

The interest in renal denervation (RDN) as a treatment for arterial hypertension has returned with three proof of principle trials that have shown recently RDN to be superior to sham treatment. Nevertheless, many questions about this treatment remain open, including those around the optimal interventional technique and technology. To clarify this important question, the authors designed and conducted the Randomized Trial of Different Renal Denervation Devices and Techniques in Patients with Resistant Hypertension (RADIOSOUND-HTN) trial, which compared three RDN treatment arms in a prospective randomised clinical trial. In this article, they comment on the background and results of this trial, and discuss which conclusions can be drawn from the trial, and which questions remain open for future studies in this field.
Outcomes After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Women: Are There Differences When Compared with Men?
Authors: Rao Usha , Buchanan G Louise , Hoye Angela
Published: May 2019

Despite advances in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, there remains evidence of a disparity in the outcomes for women when compared with men. This article provides a review of the evidence for this discrepancy and discusses some of the potential contributing factors.
Coronary Artery Vasospasm Induced by 5-fluorouracil: Proposed Mechanisms, Existing Management Options and Future Directions
Authors: Chong Jun Hua , Ghosh Arjun K
Published: May 2019

Cardiovascular disease and cancer are leading contributors to the global disease burden. As a result of cancer therapy-related cardiotoxicities, cardiovascular disease results in significant morbidity and mortality in cancer survivors and patients with active cancer. There is an unmet need for management of cardio-oncology conditions, which is predicted to reach epidemic proportions, and better understanding of their pathophysiology and treatment is urgently required. The proposed mechanisms underlying cardiotoxicity induced by 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) are vascular endothelial damage followed by thrombus formation, ischaemia secondary to coronary artery vasospasm, direct toxicity on myocardium and thrombogenicity. In patients with angina and electrocardiographic evidence of myocardial ischaemia due to chemotherapy-related coronary artery vasospasm, termination of chemotherapy and administration of calcium channel blockers or nitrates can improve ischaemic symptoms. However, coronary artery vasospasm can reoccur with 5-FU re-administration with limited effectiveness of vasodilator prophylaxis observed. While pre-existing coronary artery disease may increase the ischaemic potential of 5-FU, cardiovascular risk factors do not appear to completely predict the development of cardiac complications. Pharmacogenomic studies and genetic profiling may help predict the occurrence and streamline the treatment of 5-FU-induced coronary artery vasospasm. Echocardiographic measures such as the Tei index may help detect subclinical 5-FU cardiotoxicity. Further research is required to explore the cardioprotective effect of agents such as coenzyme complex, GLP-1 analogues and degradation inhibitors on 5-FU-induced coronary artery vasospasm.
Long-term Transcatheter Aortic Valve Durability
Authors: Costa Giuliano , Criscione Enrico , Todaro Denise , Tamburino Corrado , Barbanti Marco
Published: May 2019

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has become the standard of care for high-risk and inoperable surgical patients and a valid alternative to surgery for low- and intermediate-risk patients with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis. It is increasingly being used for younger, lower-risk patients, so it is important to ensure the durability for long-term transcatheter aortic valves. The lack of standard definitions of structural valve degeneration (SVD) had made comparison among studies on prosthetic valve durability problematic. The 2017 standardised definitions of SVD by the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Intervention), the European Society of Cardiology and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, and the 2018 definitions by the Valve In Valve International Data group, has generated an increased uniformity in evaluations. This article examines the potential mechanisms and rates of SVD of transcatheter bioprostheses and the role of redo TAVI as a treatment option.
Examining the relationship between joint range of motion and serve speed and hit
Authors: Soyal M. , Kaya M. , Çelik N.M.
Published: May 2019

Purpose: In this study, the relationship between the joint range of motion, and the serve speed and hit rate of tennis players was examined. The voluntary participants of this study are tennis players in the university tennis team. Materials and Methods: Twelve male students aged 18-25 voluntarily participated in the study. Participants were individuals, who professionally played tennis with a license. Certain parameters of the participants such as the upper extremity joint range of motion, extension and flexion angles of the elbow joint, abduction angle of the shoulder joint, and flexion and extension angles of the wrist were measured through standard plastic 12 goniometers. Similarly, the hit values were examined via the Revised Dyer Wall Test and serve speed values were examined by using the Stalker solo 2 brand radar. Pearson correlation analysis was used to examine the relationship between the joint range of motion and the serve speed and hit rate of the participants. The values below p <0.05 were considered as significant. Results: In the study, it was determined that there was a moderate positive correlation between wall test and shoulder abduction (p <0.05, r =, 599); similarly, there was a high positive correlation between wall test and wrist extension (p <0.05, r = 671); there was a high positive correlation between wall test and wrist flexion (p <0.05, r = 638); there was a high positive correlation between abduction of the shoulder and wrist extension (p <0.05, r =, 603); there was a very high positive correlation between wrist extension and wrist flexion (p <0.001, r = 819), and it was determined that there was no significant relationship between the other parameters (p> 0.05). Conclusion: In conclusion, in this study, it was determined that the joint range of motion has a positive relationship with both serve speed and hits.
The relationship between attitude towards sports and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence in university students of sport science
Authors: Koçak Ç.V.
Published: May 2019

Purpose : Studies on the relationship between university students' attitudes towards sports and bodily kinesthetic intelligence have not been reached in the literature. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the attitudes towards sport and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence levels of university students who studying in the sport science. Material : The study group is consisted 268 [n=107 - female, n=161 - male] students. The mean of the age of participants was 21.4 year [± 3.2]. Data was collected by personal information form, Undergraduate Students’ Attitudes Towards Sport Scale and the subscale of Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence of Multiple Intelligence Survey. SPSS 22 program was used in the analysis of the obtained data and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was applied to determine whether the data showed normal distribution and the significance level was accepted as 0.05 in the analyses. Data were not normally distributed. Mann-Whitney U test was used to analyze the data of gender and regularly exercise variable. Kruskal-Wallis test was used to analyze the age, university, department, and welfare level. Mann Whitney U test was used to determine the significant difference. Spearman Correlation test was applied to determine the relationship between the attitudes towards sport and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. Results : As a result of the research, a high level of significant correlation was found between attitudes towards sports and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. Also, a significant difference was found between regularly exercise and welfare levels [p<0.05]. There was no significant difference in gender, age, university and department variables [p>0.05]. Conclusions : The level of participating in sports and the level of welfare supports the attitude towards sports and the developing of bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. Likewise, as the attitude towards sports increases positively, bodily kinesthetic intelligence also increases positively.
Antropology Descartes as a project of anthropological metaphysics
Authors: A. M. Malivs'kіy
Published: May 2019

At present the crucial transformation of the metaphysics paradigm is taking place in the modern philosophy, namely, the role of the anthropological and personalistic interpretation has been increased as compared to the traditional technomorphicone. Descartes’ heritage is treated as manifestation of the anthropological metaphysics.
Hypertext as a Basis for Constructing Language Environment in the Postmodern Culture
Authors: O. E. Vysotska
Published: May 2019

The main components of the construction of the language environment in the Postmodern culture are examined. The forms of communication evolution from text to hypertext are disclosed. It is proved that hypertext is a non-linear structure of the language of modern virtual communication and determines the nature of the relationship in postmodern culture.
Existentialism and Gender Equality Interpretation in the «Second Sex» by s. De Beauvoir
Authors: O. P. Vlasova
Published: May 2019

The article presents the analysis of the contradictory interrelation between existentialism and feminism in the «Second Sex» by S. de Beauvoir as the epoch-making book in the history of feminism.
TRANSFORMATION OF POSITION AND ROLE OF THE WOMAN IN SOCIETY: PROBLEM ANALYSIS
Authors: Armen A. S.
Published: May 2019

This article is devoted the analysis of of change the role of woman in the different spheres of society’s functioning. Reasons of such transformation are considered in this article. The problems are formulated by author that arising up as a result increases of social activity of women.
A MAN UNDER THE PRECIPICE OF INDUSTRIAL AND INFORMATION EXISTENCE
Authors: Yatsuk N. Ye.
Published: May 2019

The author contemplates post-modern concepts of contemporary anthropological processes and makes a conclusion about the vitality of building an anthropological model with the key concept of way-out.
Mental Abilities of Men and Women in the Aspect of the Theory of Sociobiological Essentialism
Authors: T. A. Kuptsova
Published: May 2019

Some theories of sociobiological essentialism concerning mental abilities of men and women, the ways of overcoming gender essentialism in education are considered in the article.
METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF RESEARCH ORTHODOX ANTHROPOLOGY
Authors: Stetzuk R. V.
Published: May 2019

The article analyzes the approaches to the Orthodox anthropology that existed and exist both in philosophical and theological studies and in theology. Three areas in the study of Orthodox anthropology.
THE PROPAEDEUTICS OF THE ETHICAL RANGE OF PROBLEMS
Authors: Varshavskyi O. P.
Published: May 2019

The things are shown to us in their situational material-at-hand with the nearest presentation. As the result, their expanding semantic range is formed. Therefore preliminary phenomenological “examination” by detection of the “genuine” conception is always required. The present research carries out it on materials of the ethical descriptions of the human presence.
Worldview Consequences of the Uncertainty Principle in Dynamics of Complex Systems
Authors: A. Y. Samars'kiy
Published: May 2019

This article reveals the ontological and ideological aspect of the principle of uncertainty based on a study of scientific and philosophical ideas of scientists and naturalists.
UNIVERSITY IN «KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY»
Authors: Ragozin N. P.
Published: May 2019

The article studies peculiarities of development of modern university system of production and spreading of knowledge. There is given comparative analysis of historic types of university:

prior to classical (Medieval Ages), classical ‘Gumboltd’s’ (New Age) and post classical university (XX – early XXI century). There is enlightened a tendency to bifurcation of post classical

university into mass and elite university with a perspective of turning both of them into a capitalistic enterprise.
PHILOSOPHICAL DOCTRINE OF KANT AS FINDING AUTHENTICAL FORMS OF ANTROPOLOGICAL METAPHYSICAL
Authors: Malivskyi A. M.
Published: May 2019

Contemporary culture needs metaphysical understanding of human nature based on the philosophical heritage of Kant. According to this assertion the author gives heed to explication of Kant's famous anthropological intention of his "critiques". The author focuses attention on the ambivalent attitude of the philosopher on the issue of authenticity of metaphysical anthropology.
FORMING OF SPIRITUALITY OF STUDENT YOUNG PEOPLE AS ONE OF CONSTITUENTS OF An EDUCATE PROCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS OF UKRAINE
Authors: Paraschevina O. S.
Published: May 2019

In the article the questions of forming of spirituality of student young people are examined in higher educational establishments of Ukraine: priorities, directions, maintenance, task.
ANTHROPOLOGICAL MEASURING OF COMMUNICATIVE – INFORMATIVE CONSCIOUSNESS OF SENSE OF OBJECTIVE REALITY
Authors: Aksenova Vera I.
Published: May 2019

The purpose of the article is to introduce the anthropological aspects of the communicative and information understanding of the meaning of life; to define the anthropological measurements of communicative and information understanding of the meaning of life connected with the introduction of information and informatization: to consider the models of the development of the information society which are introduced in the developed countries of the world for the solution of the anthropological problems; to analyse the problems of the new meaning of life connected with the development of the information society, and to find the ways of their optimization. Methodology. The new anthropological measurements of socialization of a person are revealed thanks to the analysis of the cognitive structures and epistemes. These measurements consist of mastering of codes and genres of the external discourse. Scientific novelty. The author offers the thesis that the social behaviour of people is significantly defined by the possible sign systems which are created by cultures of the concrete societies that represent a new approach in understanding of the communicative and information determinants of the semantic and vital key points of the person and society. The last ones are determined by the expansion of the communicative and information space which demands the formation of the new anthropological basis of life according to which a person enters socialization and forms a new way of life. Conclusions. Anthropological measurements of communicative and information understanding of the meaning of life are reduced to the fact, that they are affected by the network culture, the new types of communication caused by the information technologies, therefore there is a new type of the person – the virtual or network ones. The formation of the personality is defined by the procedure of interpretation which allows to establish within the discursive space the semantic meanings with a particular situation and thanks to that to reach joining external structures of sociocultural life with the inner world. Thus, the personality forms new conditions for the expansion of freedom, transfer and development of the sociocultural examples of behaviour and cognition, the unconscious phenomena which influence the process of formation of the personality and his/her identity. There is a formation of a person who meets the requirements of the network society and as a result – a global identity is being formed.
HUMAN INACTIVITY IN THE CONTEXT OF SUBJECT’S IDENTITY PROBLEM
Authors: Snitko Dmytro Yu.
Published: May 2019

The subject of article is analyze of essence postmodern understanding of human; finding relationship with personal identity and inactivity; accentuation on existential aspects of this relation; to investigate the alternatives to classical and pluralistic conceptions of subject’s identity. Scientific novelty of received results consists in a discovery of the relationship with human inactivity and personal identity. Results: the author has demonstrated that the conception of the subject and its identity in nowadays is very indeterminate. In particular, we can keep watching some contradiction between the interpretations of the subject as an amount of the identifications and statement as a basic ground of human his Self-being. In the context of this contradiction the author has demonstrate the relation with personal identity and human inactivity. Inactivity had understand how subject’s self-alienation and his self-identification with situational social roles and functions. This self-alienation leading to the perversion of true agency (doing), that must be direct on the own being. Grave cause of human inactivity is personal identity, that obstructing communicative, mental and practical agency. Therefore, how the alternative of classical and pluralistic conceptions of identity is the special form of identity, that ground on the subject’s Selfhood – being-in-world.
POSTMODERN: PRO ET CONTRA. SOCIO-HISTORICAL AND CULTUROLOGICAL DISCOURSE IN THE 1950s-1980s.
Authors: Danylova Tetyana V.
Published: May 2019

Purpose. This article attempts to explore the establishment of socio-historical and culturological discourses of postmodern in the 1950s-1980s. Methodology. Author use the method of philosophical hermeneutics. Scientific novelty is reflected in the results from a comparative analysis of the socio-historical and cultural discourses of postmodern in the 1950s-1980s. Practical value of this paper consists in the development of insufficiently studied subject, which attempts to describe post-nonclassical discourse itself and a new understanding of human as a part of this discourse. Conclusions. As can be seen, the discourse of postmodern is a response to social and economic development. In the 1980s discussions about the complete break with the modern discourse started. Advocates of the postmodern urged to create and develop new theories, values, modes of writing, etc. Time will tell what will be post postmodern.