bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An alternative method to improve gravity field models by incorporating GOCE gradient data
Authors: Wan Xiaoyun , Ran Jiangjun
Published: October 2018

The aim of this paper is to present an alternative method that can be used to improve existing gravity field models via the application of gradient data from Gravity field and Ocean Circulation Explorer (GOCE). First, the proposed algorithm used to construct the observation equation is presented. Then methods for noise processing in both time and space domains aimed at reducing noises are introduced. As an example, the European Improved Gravity model of the Earth by New techniques (EIGEN5C) is modified with gradient observations over the whole lifetime of the GOCE, leading to a new gravity field model named as EGMGOCE (Earth Gravitational Model of GOCE). The results show that the cumulative geoid difference between EGMGOCE and EGM08 is reduced by 4 centimeters compared with that between EIGEN5C and Earth Gravitational Model 2008 (EGM08) up to 200 degrees. The large geoid differences between EGMGOCE and EIGEN5C mainly exist in Africa, South America, Antarctica and Himalaya, which indicates the contribution from GOCE. Compared to the newest GOCE gravity field model resolved by direct method from European Space Agency (ESA), the cumulative geoid difference is reduced by 7 centimeters up to 200 degrees.
Biological and geological characterization of modern biofilms and microbial mats and comparison with similar lithified structures in Colombian Cretaceous formations
Authors: Osorio-Rodriguez Daniela , Sanchez-Quiñónez Carlos Alberto
Published: October 2018

Microorganisms may play an important role in the aggregation of sediments and the formation of sedimentary structures. Biofilms are microbial aggregates that, in a mature stage, can develop into microbial mats, fibrillar networks that irreversibly bind filaments of cyanobacteria and sediments, inside which it has been identified a stratification with functional groups of microorganisms that coexist, generate symbiotic relationships and potentially modify the characteristics of sediments and sedimentary rocks, particularly in extreme environments. In this work, filamentous cyanobacteria from biofilms of a lacustrine environment with intervals of flooding/desiccation and a saline environment, and a microbial mat from the Agua Caliente Thermal, El Rosal, Cundinamarca, are identified. In the biofilms, most cyanobacteria were found to belong to the Orden Oscillatoriales, while in the microbial mat cyanobacteria of the order Orden Nostocales were also recognized. Two rock samples isolated from the thermal which genesis was possibly influenced by the activity of cyanobacteria are described and classified. One of them, named R-1, is a calcareous rock inside which it was possible to differentiate biolaminations and an apparent dominance of biomineralization processes. This sample was both classified as a travertine and a microbial framestone with stromatolitic and thrombolytic texture. The second one, called R-2, is a siliciclastic rock classified as a mudstone and a microbial boundstone. Finally, a comparison between the sedimentary structures identified in those rocks with similar structures in the formations La Luna, Paja and Tetuán and the microbially-induced sedimentary structures (MISS) described in the literature is performed. Based on morphological resemblance, fibrillar networks identified locally in those formations are interpreted as possible biolaminations originated from the activity of cyanobacteria.
Relações entre a estética maneirista e a poética de Walter Salles
Authors: Calhado Cyntia Gomes
Published: October 2018

Este artigo investiga as relações entre a estética maneirista e a poética do cineasta Walter Salles. Para tanto, apresentaremos os pressupostos teóricos que sustentam essa aproximação e, em seguida, realizaremos uma análise do discurso do diretor extraído de entrevistas. Situaremos a obra de Salles na proposta de Gilles Deleuze do terceiro estado da imagem, trata-se de uma nova tipologia para o cinema no contexto da sociedade de controle. Propomos estudar o maneirismo como um gesto estético que tem origem nas artes plásticas, e é adotado por cineastas de diversas épocas, a partir da perspectiva da sobrevivência das imagens de Aby Warburg, via leitura de Didi-Huberman (2013).
Música e biografia no documentário brasileiro: uma análise semiopragmática de A música segundo Tom Jobim
Authors: Coelho Sandra Straccialano
Published: October 2018

O presente artigo pretende discutir os limites entre o biográfico e o musical no contexto da produção documental brasileira contemporânea. Para tanto, apresenta uma análise semiopragmática de A música segundo Tom Jobim (2011), documentário que se caracteriza pelo protagonismo da matéria musical e que aponta para a possibilidade de expansão dos limites do documentário biográfico musical para além de sua fórmula mais corrente, normalmente centrada no recurso de depoimentos.
A guerra dos clones: transgressão e criatividade na aurora dos videogames no Brasil
Authors: Ferreira Emmanoel
Published: October 2018

Este artigo analisa a importância das práticas de clonagem de consoles de videogames e microcomputadores nos anos 1980 no Brasil, além da pirataria de jogos/software, na erupção de um mercado incipiente de videogames no país, no início da década de 1980. A principal hipótese deste trabalho é que tais práticas de clonagem e pirataria, amplamente levadas a cabo por pequenas e grandes empresas brasileiras durante toda a década de 1980 e transgredindo e subvertendo todas as regras, leis e normas vigentes à época, acabaram por colocar o Brasil em quase pé de igualdade com países pioneiros no mercado de videogames, como Japão e Estados Unidos, no que tange ao consumo de tal mídia. Ademais, o trabalho busca demonstrar que sem estas práticas o país se atrasaria ao menos em uma década para adentrar no mercado mundial de videogames.
DRAKINSKY POKROVSKY MONASTERY: TWENTY YEARS OF FORMATION
Authors: Mokshina Elena N. , Shelkov Eugeniy A.
Published: October 2018

Introduction. The article is devoted to the history of the formation and activity of the Pokrovsky monastery, situated in the old erzya-mordvinians village Drakino Torbeevsky district of the Republic of Mordovia. Formed in 1996, it is at the initiative of the local clergy and Archbishop of Saransk and Mordovia Varsonofy, dreamed that in all district of Mordovia was his monastery. Official opening monastery held in 1998. Monastery arose on the basis of Pokrovsky stone church built before the revolution, with a rich history. Methods. The article uses traditional methods of ethnographic science, such as field observation, questionnaires, survey and interview, a complex approach, quantitative analysis. The methods of historical science used comparative-historical, historical-genetic, problem-chronological, structural-system. Among the general scientific methods of research were involved descriptive-narrative, logical, generalization, typological, classification and systematization methods. Results. Drakinsky Pokrovsky monastery despite the small number of monks has been very active educational, missionary, economic and philanthropic activity. Now it and its main temple, all other constructions in its territory in its territory admires by its striking well-groomed. After all Pokrovsky church has completed its part of the altar, purchased over architectural appearance, its interior decoration different festive edge-cell and splendor than, of course, proud of all the villagers. In July, 2016 in village Drakino the ethnographic expedition of Mordovian State University worked by which the survey was conducted on a specially designed questionnaire devoted to the study of religious life Mordvinians, the results are also analyzed in this article. Conclusion. The conducted survey of residents village Drakino showed that despite its very positive results, indicating that in the sphere of their religious life there are no serious problems, contradictions, causes concern incompetence, passivity and indifference of many villagers to very important issues for the future of the Mordovian people, both in the field of ethnic and religious life, and in a number of other aspects, which testifies to the need to pay more attention to his enlightenment, to work towards the development and growth of ethnic identity.
MODERN STATE AND TRENDS OF STEADY DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD INDUSTRY ON THE EXAMPLE OF MEAT PROCESSING SECTOR
Authors: Magdenko S.
Published: October 2018

In the article the modern state and basic trends in development of meat processing industry are considered within the limits of food industry of Ukraine. The possible prospects of steady development of enterprises of meat processing industry are studied on the basis of introduction of achievements of STP and innovative development.
ОГЛЯД РИНКУ КОМБІКОРМОВОЇ ПРОМИСЛОВОСТІ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Басюркіна Н. Й. , Шарапанюк Л. В.
Published: October 2018

В статті відображено стан комбікормової промисловості, надана характеристика динаміцівиробництва комбікормів, проаналізовано зв’язок між поголів’ям худоби та обсягом виготовленнякомбікормів. Також обґрунтовані шляхи подальших перспектив розвитку галузі.
АНАЛІЗ РИНКУ ЗАМОРОЖЕНИХ НАПІВФАБРИКАТІВ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Свистун Т. В.
Published: October 2018

В статті розглянуто основні тенденції споживання і асортимент зморожених напівфабрикатівУкраїні. Під час проведення аналізу були визначені: лідери ринку України, основні проблеми виробни-ків, чинники, що впливають на розвиток.
ANALYSIS OF LEGAL FORMS STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF GRAIN LOGISTICS
Authors: Sedikova I. , Savenko I.
Published: October 2018

The article analyzes some aspects of the development of vertically integrated structure of the grainsub analyzed national experience of these sub grain structures are considered the most common model ofintegrated units of the grain market. In modern terms, «integration» becomes multifunctional character and isused to describe the various spheres of economic reality. The analysis of organizational and economic conditions for the functioning of logistics systems in sub zernoproduktov, defined functional areas of logistics inzernoproduktov subdivision. It is proved that each specific functional areas is the result of the transformationprocesses in the economy or start-ups to meet the business interests of their respective owners. It is provedthat the most optimal logistic functions are implemented in terms of integrated structural elements of differentlegal forms.
GLOBAL STRATEGY OF POSITIONING OF UKRAINE WINE PRODUCTION IN UKRAINE
Authors: Solodova O. , Golubyonkova O.
Published: October 2018

Ukraine is one of the biggest wine producing countries in Europe. The purpose of this chapter is toshow the dynamics of evolution of world wine making, comparing the categories of Old World wines and NewWorld wines. And, mainly, to determine place of Ukraine in this classification. The understanding of Ukraine’sclassification can help to develop marketing positioning of the country in wine world, to form the unique market advantages and ensure the competitiveness of Ukrainian wines in the European market.
МЕТОДИКА АНАЛІЗУ ВАЛОВОЇ ДОДАНОЇ ВАРТОСТІ В МАКРОСИСТЕМАХ
Authors: Нікішина О. В.
Published: October 2018

Досліджено природу доданої вартості у площині чотирьох наукових підходів (відтворювального,статистичного, бухгалтерського та логістичного) з акцентом на її соціально-економічні функції. Розроб-лено методику аналізу валової доданої вартості в макросистемах, орієнтовану на виявлення структур-них деформацій у секторальному вимірі, оцінку витратоємності доданої вартості, її впливу на економічнубезпеку, місця держави в глобальному ланцюгу вартості для його оптимізації. Головні напрями методикиапробовано в ході аналізу динаміки, структури та витратоємності валової доданої вартості секторів наці-ональної економіки, результати якого формують аналітичне підґрунтя для ефективних заходів держав-ного впливу.
Test of the European Union with Authoritarianism: Hungary
Authors: GÜLMEZ Recep
Published: October 2018

As of 2010, there is an
increasing authoritarian political structure in Hungary. Winning the elections,
the Fidesz government led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán makes constitutional
amendments in line with the party's purposes, guides the media outlets
according to its interests, and silences the opponents. The West, which supports
democracy even in other countries, has had to struggle with rising
authoritarianism within itself. In this study, the rising authoritarianism in
Europe and the position of the EU is examined. The study deals with the issue
of authoritarianism in Hungary after evaluating the literature on
authoritarianism. In the present study, which includes some comparisons with
Turkey, a case study has been carried out. It has been conducted through
document analysis method, taking into account the reports published by the
Venice Commission and Council of Europe. As a result, it is emphasized how the
EU remains weak in preventing authoritarianism and that authoritarianism can be
not only in non-Western countries but also in the West.
Okçuluk ve Hat Sanatı
Authors: ÖZKAFA Fatih
Published: October 2018

İnsanlık
tarihi kadar eski olan okçuluk, insanoğlunun hem avlanarak gıda ihtiyacını
karşılaması hem de düşmanlarıyla savaşarak güvenliğini sağlaması için gerekli
bir meziyet olmuştur. Aynı zamanda en önemli spor dallarından biri olarak
günümüze kadar varlığını sürdürmüştür. Türk kültüründeki önemine ilaveten İslam
dininin de teşvik etmesiyle okçuluk, Türkler’in hayatında vazgeçilmez bir konum
elde etmiştir. En muteber İslam sanatlarından olan hat sanatıyla okçuluk
arasında çok yakın ilişkiler söz konusudur. Bilhassa Osmanlı hattatları
arasında, okçuluğuyla da tanınan isimlere sıkça rastlanır. Bunlardan bazıları
hem hattatların reisi hem de okçular şeyhi sıfatlarını haizdir. Ayrıca
şehzadelerin eğitim sürecinde okçuluk en gözde spor, hat sanatı da en yaygın sanat
dalı olduğu için bazı padişahlar hem iyi bir okçu hem de iyi bir hattat olarak
tanınmışlardır. Okçulukla ilgili hat levhalarına sıkça rastlanmakla birlikte
menzil taşlarının kitabeleri de hat sanatı tarihi bakımından büyük öneme
sahiptir. Bu çalışmada, iki kadim spor ve sanat dalı olan okçuluk ve hat sanatı
arasındaki ilişkiler ele alınacaktır.
Sûre Tefsirleri Çerçevesinde Abdülhay Üsküdârî’nin (ö. 1117/1705) Tefsir Anlayışı -Meryem, Yâsîn, Fetih, Rahmân, Nebe’, Nâziât, Abese, Tekvîr, İnfitâr, Mutaffifîn ve Kevser Sûreleri
Authors: MADEN Şükrü
Published: October 2018

Bu çalışmada Abdülhay Üsküdârî’nin Meryem, Yâsîn, Fetih, Rahmân, Nebe’, Nâziât, Abese,
Tekvîr, İnfitâr, Mutaffifîn ve Kevser sûreleri üzerine yazdığı 11 sûre tefsiri
incelenmektedir. Abdülhay Üsküdârî, 17 ve 18. yüzyıllarda yaşamış mutasavvıf,
müfessir, vaiz ve şair olarak tanınan bir Osmanlı âlimidir. Çalışmada öncelikle
Abdülhay Efendi ve eserleri hakkında bilgi verilmekte, ardından da te’lifi,
üslubu, muhatap kitlesi, kaynakları ve tefsir yöntemi bakımından bu sûre
tefsirleri değerlendirmeye tabi tutulmaktadır. Bazı Ulûmü’l-Kur’ân konularına
dair görüşleri ile rivayet ve dirayete dayalı tefsir anlayışı üzerinde ise
etraflıca durulmuştur. Vakıaya uygun bir tefsir tarihinin yazılabilmesi, asr-ı
saadetten bu yana kesintisiz devam eden tefsir literatürün çok yönlü olarak
araştırılması ile mümkün olabilir. Bu açıdan bu çalışma ile müfessirin yaşadığı
dönem ve coğrafyanın tefsir üslubu, kaynakları ve tefsir anlayışına dair veri
sunacak tespitlere ulaşılması hedeflenmektedir. Abdülhay Efendi’nin bir
mutasavvıf olmasına rağmen işârî yorumlardan ziyade beyânî açıklamalara yer
verdiği görülmektedir. Dirayet yönü güçlü olan eserin Osmanlı dönemi
meşâyıhının ilmî seviyesinin yüksekliğini göstermesi açısından iyi bir örnek
olduğu söylenebilir.
Alışveriş Merkezlerinde Deneyimsel Değer: Tanımı, Boyutları ve Ölçümü
Authors: Dursun İnci , Gökmen Köksal Cansu , Tığlı Mehmet
Published: October 2018

Günümüzün artan rekabet ortamı
AVM’lerin eşsiz ve unutulmaz deneyimler yaratarak tüketiciye sağladıkları değeri
artırmalarını zorunlu kılmaktadır. Bunun için AVM yöneticilerinin deneyimsel
değeri oluşturan unsurları ölçmesi ve yönetmesi gerekmektedir. Bu araştırmanın
amacı Türkiye’de AVM deneyimsel değerinin ölçümüne imkân verecek kapsamlı, geçerliliği
ve güvenilirliği kanıtlanmış bir ölçek önerisinde bulunmaktır.  Bu amaç doğrultusunda, Türkiye’nin farklı
coğrafi bölgelerindeki 20 farklı şehirde yaşayan, yaklaşık 90 farklı AVM’yi
ziyaret eden 739 tüketiciden anket yöntemi veri toplanmıştır. Yürütülen çok
aşamalı analiz sürecinin bulguları AVM deneyimsel değerinin temelde 4 alt
boyuta sahip “duygusal değer ” ile 5 alt boyuta sahip “bilişsel değer”
boyutları aracılığıyla ölçülmesinin uygunluğuna işaret etmiştir.  Aralarında güçlü bir ilişki olan duygusal
değer ve bilişsel değer boyutlarının; alışveriş merkezine bağlılık göstergeleri
üzerinde güçlü destekleyici etki gösterdiği bulunmuştur.
Çalışma Hayatı ve Sosyal Yaşam Arasındaki İlişkinin Kanonik Korelasyon Analizi İle İncelenmesi
Authors: Şimşek Kandemir Aysen
Published: October 2018

İnsanoğlunun
varoluşundan beri, çalışma hayatı da sosyal yaşam da hayatın devamlılığı için
önemli olmuştur. Çalışma hayatı, zihinsel ve bedensel olarak verilen emek çaba
karşılığı alınan ücretin süreci iken, sosyal yaşam çalışma hayatını da içine
alan günlük yaşam biçimidir. Dünyanın pek çok yerinde yapılan çalışmalar uzun ve
yorucu çalışma saatlerinin, çalışanların fiziksel ve ruhsal sağlıklarının yanı
sıra sosyal yaşamı da ciddi anlamda olumsuz olarak etkilediğini ortaya koymuştur.
Kısaca sosyal yaşam ve çalışma hayatı ciddi bir etkileşim içinde olup,
birbirlerini önemli ölçüde etkilemektedir. Bu çalışmada TUİK 2015 yaşam endeksi
verileri kullanılarak, çalışma hayatı ile sosyal yaşama yönelik ifade edilen
değişkenlerin hangileri arasında bir ilişkinin olduğu, kanonik korelasyon
analizi ile incelenmiştir. Yapılan analiz sonucunda iki değişken seti arasında 4
kanonik değişken seti kurulmuş, bu setlerden işten memnuniyet ile sosyal ilişki
ve günlük kazanç ile sinema-tiyatro seyirci sayısı arasındaki ilişki anlamlı ve
pozitif yönlü olarak ortaya çıkmıştır.
Reassessment of the Iranian Revolution in its 40th Anniversary: Its Causal Dynamics
Authors: KIZILASLAN Kazim Ugur
Published: October 2018

This
article reevaluates the Iranian Revolution as a modern movement. Modern
revolutionary movements spark with an ideological discourse reinforcing
class-consciousness; flourish upon growing sentiments of nationalism, and
mobilize masses with a trigger that deepens the estrangement between state and
society. In terms of its initial motivations, the Iranian Revolution was a
modern political movement. In the Iranian case, ideological discourse targeted
political elites favoring certain segments of the society, and planted the
first seeds of hostility towards Shah’s regime and its foreign supporters.
Modernization reforms and nationalization policies of the 1920-1955 period gave
birth to common nationalist sentiments among influential and discontented
social groups strengthening their reaction against the regime. Finally, the
regime’s decision to allocate growing oil revenues after the 1973 oil crisis to
heavy industry investments and military modernization programs instead of
social development projects deepened the estrangement between state and society
mobilizing masses towards a revolutionary movement.
Sağlık Harcamalarının Belirleyicileri Üzerine Bir Uygulama: Çevre Kirliliği ve Yönetişimin Etkilerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: KARASOY Alper , DEMİRTAŞ Gökhan
Published: October 2018

Bu çalışmada seçilmiş 27 OECD ülkesine ait 2000-2015 dönemi verileri dikkate alınarak sağlık harcamalarının belirleyicileri incelenmiştir. Bu süreçte bir bağımlı ve beş bağımsız değişken içeren dört ekonometrik model oluşturulmuştur. Bu modelleri tahmin etmek için panel veri analizi kullanılmıştır. Benzer çalışmalarda kullanılmış olan tipik belirleyicilere (gelir, ortalama yaşam beklentisi, genç ve yaşlı nüfusun çalışma çağındaki nüfusa oranı gibi) ek olarak modele iki değişken eklenmiştir: Birincisi çevre kirliliğidir (Sülfür Oksitler-SOx, Karbon Monoksit-CM, Nitrojen Oksitler-NOx ve Karbondioksit-CO2 olmak üzere dört farklı kirleticiyle yaklaşığı alınmıştır). İkincisiyse Uluslararası Ülke Risk Rehberi’nden elde edilmiş olan yönetişim indeksidir. Kullanılan dört kirleticiye göre oluşturulmuş olan dört modelin de sonuçlarına göre: Gelir, ortalama yaşam beklentisi, yönetişim indeksindeki iyileşmeler ve bağımlı nüfus oranı sağlık harcamalarını pozitif bir biçimde etkilemektedir. Ek olarak, SOx ve CO2 değişkenlerinin katsayıları anlamlı ve pozitifken; CM ve NOx değişkenlerinin katsayıları pozitif fakat anlamsızdır. Bu sonuçlara bağlı olarak bazı politika önerileri de sunulmuştur.
We can see who you are! Reflections of Social Visibility of Consumption on Consumer-Brand Identity, WOM Communication, and Brand Loyalty
Authors: BİLGİN Yusuf
Published: October 2018

This
research examines the effect of social visibility of consumption on
consumer-brand identity, word-of-mouth communication and repurchase intention
in a social identity. The universe of this study consisted of female consumers
who follow the five most popular hijab clothing brands in Turkey (Nihan, Kayra,
Tuğba, Aker, and Armine) on social media. Convenience sampling method was used.
Research data obtained through online surveys shared on Facebook and Instagram
with 748 consumers. The obtained data were analyzed using Structural Equation
Modelling (SEM). It was determined that the social appearance of consumption
affects consumer brand identity, word-of-mouth communication, and repurchase
intention positively in female consumers with conservative social identity.
Word-of-mouth communications are more effective than social identity and
consumer brand identity on the repurchase intentions of female consumers with
conservative social identity. Results show that hijab brands should attach
importance to activities aimed at overlapping themselves with the social
identities of conservative consumers.
New formula proposal for the determination of variable speed pumps efficiency
Authors: Costa José Nilton de Abreu , Castro Marco Aurélio Holanda de , Costa Luís Henrique Magalhães , Barbosa João Marcelo Costa
Published: October 2018

ABSTRACT The use of pumps which work with variable rotation speed consists of an appropriate tactics for reduction of energy costs in the pump systems. In case of change in speed, the pump starts to work in a new flow pattern, head and efficiency values. Two empirical formulas can be found in the literature in order to estimate the final efficiency of a pump in this situation. This article aims at assessing the accuracy of these formulas and, next, to present a new proposal for the efficiency estimate in the new operating conditions. 50 pumps have been chosen and, for each of them, the above-mentioned formulas have been assessed in three procedures of speed reduction. The analysis of these equations’ accuracy has been accomplished by means of the comparison between the efficiencies estimated by them with the efficiencies calculated with the aid of the affinity laws. The results indicated that, in 95 of the 150 analysis procedures accomplished, the formula proposed presented estimates which have shown to be more precise than the other two formulas. It has also been possible to verify that the average of error detected through the procedure of the new formula (1.60%) has been lower than the average of the other two (1.93% and 2.22%). In light of this fact, the use of the equation here presented is considered advantageous since, from their more accurate efficiency estimates, the calculations for power and energy are also more precise.
Symmetric and Asymmetric Influences of Service Quality Attributes of Low Cost Carriers Operating Domestic Routes on Overall Customer Satisfaction
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Cha Suk-Bin
Published: October 2018

Previous research investigating the relationship between service quality satisfaction attributes and the overall satisfaction of customers has been mainly based on the symmetrical analysis that improvement of individual attributes leads to improvement of customer satisfaction. This study compares the symmetric and asymmetric nature of the relationship between service quality attributes and overall customer satisfaction of low cost carriers (LCC) operating domestic routes. Research findings surveying 340 LCC customers showed that there were six dimensions (flight attendant service, in-flight convenience, baggage service, reservation and ticketing convenience, and fare) for 24 service quality attributes. In the symmetric relationship, all factors except fare positively influenced overall satisfaction However, in the asymmetric relationship based on the three-factors model of customer satisfaction, service quality factors were classified differently. Flight attendant service, in-flight convenience, and baggage were identified as “excitement factors,” whereas flight service and reservation and ticketing convenience were identified as “performance factors.” Differences between the traditional symmetric approach and the asymmetric approach using the three-factors model of customer satisfaction and the theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed.
El compromís literari en la modernitat
Authors: autores Varios
Published: October 2018

El llibre que teniu a les mans pretén analitzar les formes de relació entre l'escriptor i la societat. Aquest objectiu genèric pot semblar vague, però si ens detenim a calibrar aquesta relació en el context definit per la seixantena d'anys que van des de 1920 a 1980 podem concretar que s'aprofundeix en la funció intel·lectual de l'escriptor sota els diversos registres històrics, polítics, sociològics, culturals i artístics inclosos en aquests anys, esdevinguts centre de la modernitat. Aquest compromís intel·lectual amb la literatura serà, doncs, el fil conductor del present volum.
Socio-demographic and lifestyle influences on falls among the elderly persons living in Gatanga Sub-county, Murang’a County, Central Kenya: A cross-section study v2
Authors: Kimani Ernest , Karanja Simon , Muthami Lawrence
Published: October 2018

An estimated third of the elderly people worldwide sustain falls every year, which contributes to over 20% of injuries in this age group. In central region of (Mount) Kenya, despite increasing awareness on the condition, the magnitude, socio-demographic and lifestyle factors leading to falls in the elderly are not well known. The main objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of falls, their outcomes and the factors influencing their occurrence among the elderly persons living in Gatanga Sub-county, Murang’a County, central region of Kenya. An analytical cross-sectional study design was used. Using systematic random sampling, 420 out of 9146 study participants were identified and interviewed at home. Using a structured interview form, data was collected on socio-demographic, socio-economic, lifestyle and medical factors, and fall or non-fall status from September 2016 to August 2017. Statistical analysis was done with STATA 13.0 to establish the distribution and characteristics of falls. The prevalence of falls amongst the elderly in this region is high at 42%. The farming lifestyle involving crop farming and animal husbandry, socio-economic factors and medical illnesses are significantly associated with falls. To reduce the occurrence of falls, it requires understanding of the underlying factors leading to falls and integration of relevant preventive measures that reduce the risk of falls in specific communities of the elderly.
Study protocols (in English) v1
Authors: Hausmann Daniel , Kiesel Vera , Zimmerli Lukas , Schlatter Narcisa , von Gunten Amandine , Wattinger Nadine , Rosemann Thomas
Published: October 2018

Study Material for Manuscript: Sensitivity for Multimorbidity: The Role of Diagnostic Uncertainty of Physicians when Evaluating Multimorbid Video Case-based Vignettes (English version of study protocols)
Primer ID MiSeq Library Prep v4
Authors: Zhou Shuntai
Published: October 2018

This is the protocol to prepare Primer ID MiSeq sequencing library. Viral RNA was first extracted using QIAamp viral RNA extraction kit. The block of random nucleotides (Ns) in the cDNA primers served as the Primer ID. The Superscript III kit was used for the cDNA synthesis. We used two rounds of PCR to amplify the cDNA and incorporate Illumina indexed adapters with KAPA2G Robust and KAPA HiFi PCR kits, respectively.
plantilla v1
Authors: Paredes Estefania
Published: October 2018

Plantilla de protocolos del servicio.
Psychological status of patients with breast cancer following radiation therapy
Authors: Tkachenko G. A. , Gladilina I. A. , Stepanova A. M. , Shabanov A. M. , Vysozkaya I. V. , Makarov E. S. , Molodikova N. R.
Published: October 2018

This article discusses clinical and psychological examination of 54 patients with stages I–IIA breast cancer after organ-sparing surgery and postoperative radiotherapy. Our results suggested that approximately half of the patients (51.9 %) had a significant increase in anxiety 6 months after completion of radiotherapy, whereas 40.4 % of women had mild depression.
Emergency contraception among doctors and people without higher medical degree
Authors: Aganezov Sergey S , Morotskaya Anastasiya V , Aganezova Natalia V
Published: October 2018

Background. In Russia, adherence to planned highly effective methods of contraception is still at a low level; therefore, emergency contraception (EC) can be the option for protection against unplanned pregnancy.Study design, materials and methods. The current analysis was undertaken to determine the frequency of EC use among women with and without higher medical degree (MD) and to find out the level of awareness about EC among women and men of the same categories. In order to this, the method of anonymous voluntary questioning was used. The questionnaire included items about the theoretical aspects of EC (filled in by both men and women) and data on the gynecological history and experience of EC application (filled in by women only).Results. Half of respondents (49.8%) had experience of EC use, 80% of them used EC only if unprotected sexual intercourse occurred in the middle of the menstrual cycle. Every forth (24.6%, n = 29) obstetrician-gynecologist mistakenly believes that repeated application of EC can lead to infertility. 45% (n = 64) participants without MD and 42% (n = 61) of doctors of other specialties have the same opinion. The use of EC is considered justified by 86% (n = 227) of doctors and 65% (n = 94) participants without MD. Every tenth responder, irrespective of education level, mistakenly believes in not using EC due to severe negative side effects.Conclusion. Almost a third (30%) of obstetrician-gynecologists do not possess complete information on EC. Awareness about EC is extremely inadequate and comparable to that of doctors of other specialties and people without MD. (For citation: Aganezov SS, Morotskaya AV, Aganezova NV. Emergency contraception among doctors and people without higher medical degree. Journal of Obstetrics and Women’s Diseases. 2018;67(4):34-39. doi: 10.17816/JOWD67434-39).
Relationship between endothelial dysfunction and development of complications of metabolic syndrome
Authors: Mustafaeva A G
Published: October 2018

The article presents the analysis of literature data on the pathogenetic role of endothelial dysfunction (ED) in the development of complications of metabolic syndrome (MS). There are two main signs of MS development - abdominal obesity (AO) and primary insulin resistance (IR). IR and concomitant hyperinsulinemia have both direct and indirect atherogenic effects on vascular walls, lead to the development of dyslipidemia, a number of hormonal and metabolic disorders, activation of the sympathoadrenal system, ie, are the basis of almost all components of MS. Despite the high margin of safety of the circulatory system, there comes a time when, due to frequent vasoconstrictor effects thickening of the walls of resistive vessels occurs to limit local perfusion. The thickening of the walls of arteries develops, that is, the modeling of the vascular wall occurs, leading to an increase of the total peripheral vascular resistance with normal tone of smooth muscles. Currently, the concept of ED is formulated as a key link of insulin resistance and atherogenesis in MS. Methods for studying endothelial function have been created and are introduced into clinical practice. New approaches to directed correction of endothelial dysfunction are being developed. Prospective studies have shown that the degree of endothelial dysfunction may be important in predicting cardiovascular events in patients with or without identified vascular disease. Probably, ED may also be related to the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2). Since all components of MS can have an adverse effect on endothelium, ED can be an extremely common phenomenon in patients with metabolic syndrome and can act as a predictor of increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and DM2 in this population.
Achievements and prospects of cellular technologies based on the activated lymphocytes in the treatment of malignant tumors
Authors: Zlatnik E Yu , Sitkovskaya A O , Nepomnyashchaya E M , Dzhandigova Ph R , Vashchenko L N
Published: October 2018

This article reviews the immune system and its role in the relationship between the tumor and the body of a patient with tumor diseases. It is about controlling homeostasis by recognizing and eliminating genetically alien substances (antigens). Antitumor treatment is now not only considered as an “instrument” for eliminating and destroying tumor cells, but also its ability to change/restore impaired functions of the immune system attracts attention. The used antitumor treatment is widely known to be immunosuppressive, stress and radiation effects also cause and/or enhance immunosuppression. In this work, the authors provide literature data demonstrating current status and problems of cellular immunotherapy of malignant tumors with the use of activated lymphocytes, and the role of antigen-specific T-lymphocytes as one of its most important agents is reviewed. Currently, among the immunotherapeutic methods, a special place is occupied by approaches involving the use of autologous or allogenic ex vivo stimulated immunocompetent cells (adoptive immunotherapy). The importance of complex influence on various links (T-, B-, NK-cell) and stages (presentation, recognition, proliferation, differentiation, migration, activation, effector functions) of the immune response is considered. The emergence of targeted drugs based on antibodies, as well as vaccines, especially dendritic cells, has provoked the emergence of a new wave of interest in the formation of specific antitumoral immune response mediated by T lymphocytes, so the introduction of the latter can be classified as a kind of targeted therapy. The value of antigen-specific T-lymphocytes in the formation of antitumor immunity is shown, which emphasizes the importance not only of CD8+, but also of CD4+ T-lymphocytes. In addition, there are suggestions of the possible significance of both T- and B-cells for developing a strategy of cellular immunotherapy. The literature data suggest that not only cytotoxic lymphocytes, but also T-helpers and even B-lymphocytes can be effective as antigen-specific lymphocytes as a component of antitumor treatment. The authors consider the possibility of obtaining antigen-specific T cells, as well as their further storage. The possibility of elimination or selective inhibition of regulatory T-cells during adoptive immunotherapy aimed at removing the suppressor effect on cytotoxic lymphocytes is studied. Various strategies for the use of cell therapy are also discussed.
A study on fatty liver in patients admitted to medical wards in tertiary hospital
Authors: Shaik Khwaja Ubedullah , Deepthi K. Gnana , Nagabhushana M. V. , Keerthana B.
Published: October 2018

Background: Fatty liver is a common clinical condition seen in medical wards. It can be either alcoholic fatty liver disease or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It is an iceberg phenomenon which can be associated with metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and hepatocellular carcinoma. The aim of the present study is to observe and analyse the prevalence of fatty liver diseases in general population admitted to general wards in department of general medicine and to help in the timely prevention of associated risk factors and complicationsMethods: It is a prospective cross-sectional study conducted in Narayana medical college and hospital a tertiary care hospital for a period of 6 months from November 2017 to May 2018 and includes a total of 250 patients. Patients were routinely screened with ultrasound abdomen and those having fatty liver changes were included in this study and their clinical and biochemical parameters were examined.Results: Out of the 250 patients admitted to medical wards during the study period, 70 patients (28%) had fatty liver. Out of these, 23 (34%) were males and 47 (67%) were females, alcoholics were 9 (12.8%) and non-alcoholics were (87.2%), 35 (50%) were diabetics, 11 (15.7%) had CAD (coronary artery disease), 29 (41.4%) were obese with BMI >30 and 26 (37.1%) were hypertensive.Conclusions: Fatty liver is a common incidental finding in ultrasound abdomen in patients admitted to medical wards and when neglected, which when given importance and with proper intervention and life style modifications can prevent metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Training effect to the knowledge and skills of midwives in maternity health services at primary health care
Authors: . Mustamin , Amiruddin Ridwan , Palutturi Sukri , Rahman Stang Abdul , . Risnah
Published: October 2018

Background: Maternal mortality is a benchmark for assessing the state of health services of pregnant women in a country. The purpose of this research is to know the effect of training on midwife to increase knowledge and ability of midwife in health service of pregnant woman.Methods: This research used mix-method method with triangulation technique using questionnaire for quantitative stages and conducting contents analysis for qualitative stages. Statistical analysis use Wilcoxon test and paired T test.Results: The result of statistic test shows that the knowledge about the service before the training has a mean of 3.25 and after training has a mean of 5.42. This shows an average increase. The result of T test shows p=0.014 (p<0.05) which means that there is difference of average knowledge about service before with after treatment. As for knowledge about Home visit before training have mean 7.87 and after training have mean of 8.00. The result of statistic test shows p=0.044 (p<0.05) indicating that there is a difference of average knowledge about midwives ability in service before with module test.Conclusions: The training of Ammuntuli bija tianang na beja-beja (home visit) to increase the ability of midwife in pregnant woman health service has an effect on to change of knowledge and ability of midwife in pregnant woman's health service. There is a difference of knowledge and ability of midwife to health service of pregnant mother before and after training.
Pulpotomy vs. pulpectomy techniques, indications and complications
Authors: Al Baik Seraj , Al Mkenah Abbas , Khan Abdulmomen , Alkhalifa Abdullah , Al Makinah Ahmed , Alquraini Haitham , Al Khars Ali , Almakinah Alanoud , Almakinah Doaa , Almalki Alaa
Published: October 2018

Several pulp therapies were developed to maintain the health and integrity of the teeth pulps because of their necessity for physiological growth of healthy permanent teeth with a long-term preserved function. Pulp therapies aims mainly at protecting the teeth that were affected by caries, infection, or trauma. Pulpotomy and pulpectomy are the most common utilized pulp therapies, and the choice between them depends on several factors, for instance, the vitality of the existing pulp, the portion of the pulp involved (e.g. coronal versus radicular portions), the presence or absence of reversible/irreversible pulpitis, the presence or absence of a necrotic pulp, the state of surrounding bones and soft tissues, and the presence or absence of infection, abscesses, fistulae, or underlying cysts. Basically, pulpotomy is usually therapy of option in patients with vital pulps, whilst pulpectomy is preferred in cases with non-vital teeth pulps. This article will review and summarize the main differences between pulpotomy and pulpectomy particularly regarding their definition, indications, techniques, and complications.
“Homo Caloricus”: La construcción epistemológica del estigma lipofóbico en los discursos mediáticos de salud pública
Authors: Christiansen María L.
Published: October 2018

El caso de la obesidad constituye, en México, un ejemplo emblemático sobre cómo prevalecen, en los mensajes emitidos por las campañas televisivas de salud pública, creencias fuertemente arraigadas en torno a la cuestión del peso corporal. El objetivo principal de este trabajo fue reflexionar sobre ciertos efectos epistemológicos que abundan en los relatos mediáticos biomédicos referidos a la obesidad. Para ello, se analizan algunos aspectos de la retórica propulsada por dos iniciativas de la Secretaría de Salud Pública –Muévete y Métete en Cintura, de 2008 y el programa 5 Pasos, de 2011– y por el discurso que giró en torno a la medida impositiva instaurada por el Servicio de Atención Tributaria del gobierno mexicano, en 2017. Por otra parte, este estudio se amplía a otras prácticas similares que, aunque teniendo lugar fuera de México, contribuyen a aceitar los engranajes del lipofobismo, como la “industria Cormillot” en Argentina. Como resultado, se ha identificado un fuerte influjo discursivo emanado de una visión reduccionista sobre la diversidad corporal, sostenido por la patologización de los cuerpos gordos mediante prejuicios morales y generalizaciones sesgadas.
Máquinas y arte-sanos
Authors: Spinelli Hugo
Published: October 2018

Este trabajo discute los modelos dominantes y las tensiones, al interior del campo de la salud, entre la concepción del cuerpo humano (máquina); el proceso de trabajo médico (modelos industriales o artesanales); las institucionalidades (hospitales y centros de salud) y los principales agentes (corporación médica y complejo médico industrial). El análisis se contextualiza en EEUU desde fines del siglo XIX a la actualidad. Se discuten dimensiones económico-políticas, ideológico-culturales y científico-técnicas, que atraviesan la historicidad del campo. El propósito es elucidar cómo se viene transformando el campo de la salud, y qué peso tiene la razón instrumental y el capital financiero en ese proceso, en detrimento de lo relacional.
La producción del feto como “sujeto de derechos”: análisis cualitativo de los discursos médico-católicos en Chile
Authors: Calquín Donoso Claudia , Cerda Guinez Jennifer , Yáñez-Urbina Cristopher
Published: October 2018

Se presentan los resultados de una investigación dirigida a identificar y analizar la construcción discursiva del feto como sujeto de derecho por parte de las instituciones médico-religiosas en la discusión sobre la despenalización del aborto en tres causales en Chile, durante el período 2013-2016. Para ello se realizó una triangulación entre un análisis de contenido temático y el análisis de algunas estrategias discursivas propias de la perspectiva del análisis crítico del discurso sobre un corpus textual compuesto por 16 documentos. Se identificaron cuatro ejes de análisis: construcción de hechos, pastoral femenina, gestión biopolítica del cuerpo femenino y tecnologías de intervención. Se concluye que el discurso médico-religioso utiliza una serie de estrategias retóricas y moviliza significados respecto del feto a partir de la hibridación de estrategias retóricas como recursos de factualización, connotación, metáforas y otros que validan creencias metafísicas sobre el cuerpo y la subjetividad de las mujeres y que le permiten hablar con una voz autorizada e irrebatible. Así, la gestión biopolítica de las capacidades reproductivas de las mujeres es una grilla que obtura la posibilidad de incorporar discusiones y posicionamientos éticos vinculados a la ciudadanía y el contrato social.
Towards Open Access Self Archiving Policies: A Case Study of COAR
Authors: Roy Bijan Kumar , Biswas Subal Chandra , Mukhopadhyay Parthasarathi
Published: October 2018

This paper examines Open Access (OA) self archiving policies of different Open Access Repositories (OARs) affiliated to COAR (Confederation of Open Access Repositories) as partner institutes. The process of scrutiny includes three major activities – selection of databases to consult; comparison and evaluation of Open Access policies of repositories listed in the selected databases and attached to COAR group; and critical examination of available self archiving policies of these OA repositories against a set of selected criteria. The above steps lead to reporting the following results: key findings have been identified and highlighted; common practices have been analyzed in relation to the focus of this paper; and a best practice benchmark has been suggested for popularizing and strengthening OARs as national research systems. This paper may help administrators, funding agencies, policy makers and professional librarians in devising institute-specific self archiving policies for their own organizations.
Aşırı İş Yükünün İş ve Yaşam Doyumu Üzerindeki Etkisi: İşe Bağlı Gerginliğin Aracı Rolü
Authors: Kanbur Engin
Published: October 2018

Bu
çalışmada, çalışanların aşırı iş yükü düzeylerinin iş ve yaşam doyumları
üzerindeki etkisinde işe bağlı gerginliğin aracılık (tam/kısmi) rolü
incelenmiştir. Araştırmanın örneklemi, Malatya ilinde faaliyetlerini sürdüren
bir tekstil işletmesinde görev yapan 528 çalışandan oluşmaktadır. Araştırma
verileri anket tekniği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Araştırma değişkenlerinin
ölçülmesinde Aşırı İş Yükü Ölçeği, İş Doyumu Ölçeği, Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği ve İşe
Bağlı Gerginlik Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Ölçeklerin güvenilirlikleri Cronbach
Alfa, geçerlilikleri ise doğrulayıcı faktör analizi ile test edilmiştir. Ayrıca
değişkenler arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemek için korelasyon analizi, aracılık
rolünü tespit etmek için ise hiyerarşik regresyon analizinden yararlanılmıştır.
Araştırmanın bulgularına göre; çalışanların aşırı iş yükü düzeylerinin iş ve
yaşam doyumu ile negatif ve anlamlı, işe bağlı gerginlik ile pozitif ve anlamlı
olarak ilişkili olduğu görülmektedir. İşe bağlı gerginliğin iş ve yaşam doyumu
üzerinde negatif etkisinin olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak çalışanların
aşırı iş yükü düzeylerinin hem iş doyumu hem de yaşam doyumu üzerindeki
etkisinde işe bağlı gerginliğin kısmi aracılık rolünün olduğu vurgulanabilir.
Importance of flexibility for decrasing work-family conflict among employed mothers
Authors: Uysal İrak Doruk
Published: October 2018

In this study the role of two types of flexibility, based on time and place, on work-family conflict
was investigated among employed women who have at least one child age of 6 or younger.
Although the role of flexibility has been studied in previous studies it is novel to compare types
of flexibility among mothers in Turkey. Participants were asked to complete a 15 minutes online
survey. One hundred and fifty employed mothers who have at least one child age of 6 or
younger were participated. In order to test the hypothesis linear regression analyses were
conducted. Results showed that for work-family conflict, temporal flexibility is important
whereas for family-work conflict operational flexibility is much more important. This study
highlighted the differences between flexible work arrangements which is beneficial for human
resources departments and public policy practices. Therefore, they can consider new plans
which will be developed at workplace for offering flexibility in order to deal with work-family
conflict.