bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
How Are We Doing?—The Experience of the Merton Home Treatment Team in Gathering Real-Time Feedback and the Impact Upon Service Provision
Authors: Rutherford Michael D , Akram A
Published: June 2017

Aims and Method:

To discuss the methods involved in gathering real-time feedback (RTF) by a London Home Treatment Team. We hypothesized that RTF would lead to changes in service provision and improvements in patient and carer feedback. Patients were invited to provide RTF on discharge. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected and analyzed centrally by the Trust before being disseminated to the team and changes made based upon the results. Quantitative feedback on the team’s performance in the first 6 months of RTF use was compared against data from the 6 months prior to March 2015 using 2-tailed Z tests.

Results:

There were significant improvements in feedback around the team visiting at the agreed times ( P = .0069) and patients feeling that they had been involved in treatment decisions ( P = .0371).

Clinical Implications:

Real-time feedback is a potentially valuable method for obtaining patient feedback and can result in service improvements if used appropriately.
Other cancers in lung cancer families are overwhelmingly smoking-related cancers
Authors: Yu Hongyao , Frank Christoph , Hemminki Akseli , Sundquist Kristina , Hemminki Kari
Published: June 2017

Familial risks of lung cancer are well-established, but whether lung cancer clusters with other discordant cancers is less certain, particularly beyond smoking-related sites, which may provide evidence on genetic contributions to lung cancer aetiology.

We used a novel approach to search for familial associations in the Swedish Family-Cancer Database. This involved assessment of familial relative risk for cancer X in families with increasing numbers of lung cancer patients and, conversely, relative risks for lung cancer in families with increasing numbers of patients with cancers X. However, we lacked information on smoking.

The total number of lung cancers in the database was 125 563. We applied stringent statistical criteria and found that seven discordant cancers were associated with lung cancer among family members, and six of these were known to be connected with smoking: oesophageal, upper aerodigestive tract, liver, cervical, kidney and urinary bladder cancers. A further novel finding was that cancer of unknown primary also associated with lung cancer. We also factored in histological evidence and found that anal and connective tissue cancers could be associated with lung cancer for reasons other than smoking. For endometrial and prostate cancers, suggestive negative associations with lung cancer were found.

Although we lacked information on smoking it is prudent to conclude that practically all observed discordant associations of lung cancer were with cancers for which smoking is a risk factor.
Becoming Indigenous in Haiti, from Dessalines to La Revue Indigène
Authors: Perry Amanda T.
Published: June 2017

This essay analyzes the long genealogy of Haitian indigenism as an alternative discourse to diaspora in discussing Caribbean identity. It focuses on two moments when indigenous rhetoric becomes prominent: the 1920s cultural movement against the US occupation and the war of independence itself. At both these conjunctures, the rhetoric of indigeneity foregrounded issues of sovereignty, making specific territorial claims on the basis of filiation while demanding the expulsion of others as foreign. At the same time, the term indigène more frequently designated a position in relation to an imperial power than a set of concrete cultural attributes, advancing an argument that is more political than essentialist. While examining how this indigenous rhetoric envisions relations with the aboriginal Taino, the author demonstrates the strengths, limitations, and contradictions of a discourse that sought to anchor Africans and their descendants in New World spaces.
The Effect of Labor Migration on the Diffusion of Democracy: Evidence from a Former Soviet Republic
Authors: Barsbai Toman , Rapoport Hillel , Steinmayr Andreas , Trebesch Christoph
Published: June 2017

Migration contributes to the circulation of goods, knowledge, and ideas. Using community and individual-level data from Moldova, we show that the emigration wave that started in the aftermath of the Russian crisis of 1998 strongly affected electoral outcomes and political preferences in Moldova during the following decade, eventually contributing to the fall of the last Communist government in Europe. Our results are suggestive of information transmission and cultural diffusion channels. Identification relies on the quasi-experimental context and on the differential effects arising from the fact that emigration was directed both to more democratic Western Europe and to less democratic Russia. (JEL D72, D83, F22, P23, P26)
The Big Sort: College Reputation and Labor Market Outcomes
Authors: MacLeod W. Bentley , Riehl Evan , Saavedra Juan E. , Urquiola Miguel
Published: June 2017

We explore how college reputation affects the “big sort,” the process by which students choose colleges and find their first jobs. We incorporate a simple definition of college reputation—graduates' mean admission scores—into a competitive labor market model. This generates a clear prediction: if employers use reputation to set wages, then the introduction of a new measure of individual skill will decrease the return to reputation. Administrative data and a natural experiment from the country of Colombia confirm this. Finally, we show that college reputation is positively correlated with graduates' earnings growth, suggesting that reputation matters beyond signaling individual skill. (JEL I23, I26, J24, J31)
Conflicts of Interest and Steering in Residential Brokerage
Authors: Barwick Panle Jia , Pathak Parag A. , Wong Maisy
Published: June 2017

This paper documents uniformity in real estate commission rates offered to buyers' agents using 653,475 residential listings in eastern Massachusetts from 1998–2011. Properties listed with lower commission rates experience less favorable transaction outcomes: they are 5 percent less likely to sell and take 12 percent longer to sell. These adverse outcomes reflect decreased willingness of buyers' agents to intermediate low commission properties (steering), rather than heterogeneous seller preferences or reduced effort of listing agents. Offices with large market shares purchase a disproportionately small fraction of low commission properties. The negative outcomes for low commissions provide empirical support for regulatory concerns over steering. (JEL D82, L85, R21, R31)
The choice between surgical scrubbing and sterile covering before or after induction of anaesthesia: A prospective study
Authors: Sellbrandt Irene , Brattwall Metha , Jildenstål Pether , Warrén Stomberg Margareta , Jakobsson Jan G.
Published: June 2017

Background: Day surgery is increasing, and safe and effective logistics are sought. One part of the in-theatre logistics commonly discussed is whether surgical scrub and sterile covering should be done before or after induction of anaesthesia. The aim of the present study was to compare the impact of surgical scrub and sterile covering before vs. after the induction of anaesthesia in male patients scheduled for open hernia repair.   

Methods: This is a prospective randomised study. Sixty ASA 1-3 patients scheduled for open hernia repair were randomised to surgical scrub and sterile covering before or after induction of anaesthesia; group “awake” and group “anaesthetised”, respectively. Patients and theatre nurses were asked about their experiences and willingness to have the same logistics on further potential surgeries, through a survey provided before post-surgery. Duration of anaesthesia, surgery, theatre time, recovery room stay and time to discharge was studied.

Results: There was no difference in the patients’ assessment of quality of care, and only one patient in the awake group would prefer to be anaesthetised on a future procedure. All nurses found pre-anaesthesia scrubbing acceptable as routine. The duration of anaesthesia was shorter and doses of propofol and remifentanil were reduced by 10 and 13%, respectively, in the awake group. Time in recovery area was significantly reduced in the awake group (p<0.05), but time to discharge was not different.

Conclusion: Surgical scrub and sterile covering before the induction of anaesthesia can be done safely and without jeopardising patients’ quality of care.
ECONOMIC RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE FIELD OF TRANSPORT SERVICES
Authors: Барчуков Алексей , Barchukov Alyeksyey , Фещенко Ирина , Feschenko Irina , Симоненко Александр , Simonenko Aleksandr , Симоненко Екатерина , Simonenko Ekaterina
Published: June 2017

The article proposed anti-crisis management mechanism,

involving the introduction of «Protection» component (protection)

which will play a role of a central key element in marketing

mix model 8Р, and also validated a system approach that intended

a fusion of indication of total economic risk into balanced score

card, that will permit optimize the process of anti-crisis management

under action conditions of external and internal threats.
ANALYSIS OF THE TERRITORY BRAND PROMOTION EFFECTIVENESS IN SOCIAL NETWORKS (BY THE EXAMPLE OF FACEBOOK)
Authors: Егорова Наталья , Egorova Natalya , Макарова Елена , Makarova Elena
Published: June 2017

In the study, the authors evaluated the effectiveness of

Social Media Marketing as a tool for brand promotion territory

from the point of view of increase brand awareness and brand appeal.

As object of research has been chosen Nizhny Novgorod. The

aim of the study is to develop recommendations on the use of

SMM marketing tools in promoting territory brand. The subject of

research is the city brand. To achieve objectives of this study, the

authors used content analysis and survey, including field work.

Groups, communities and pages dedicated to Nizhny Novgorod in

Facebook were exposed to content analysis. For the analysis of the

obtained data, the authors used the software package Excel and

SPSS Statistics. Based on the collected data, the authors concluded

that Social Media Marketing is an effective brand promotion

tool. Social Media Marketing should be included in the territory

promotion programme. This programme should be created by the

city government. Interpreting the study results, it is necessary to

take into account that using Facebook as a platform to promote the

territory brand; the authors do not exclude the possibility of using

other social networks to achieve the same objective.
International Standards and Domestic Experience of Population Income Measurement: Russia and Regions
Authors: Бычкова  , Bychkova S.
Published: June 2017

The article is devoted to the consideration of the information base for studying the incomes of the population, the standards used in international and domestic statistical practice, studying the main indicators of welfare and income of the population used in the Russian Federation, estimating the structure of incomes in the regions of the Russian Federation, and analyzing their differences in the territorial entities of the country. The article studies the relationship between the main indicators of income and welfare in 2011-2016.
Russian and Foreign Experience of Anti-Crisis Planning of 2008–2010 and Efficiency Estimation of Conducted Anti-Crisis Programs
Authors: Шакиров  , Shakirov A. , Синяева  , Sinyaeva O.
Published: June 2017

Another crisis requires mobilization of all knowledge, including experience of the mistakes. The crisis of 2008 is the actual guidance for minimizing crisis consequences. Of course, the reasons for the current and the previous crisis are fundamentally different, and are mostly regional rather than global, by nature. But the consequences for both are the same – fall of living standards, the collapse of the banking system, reduction of economic diversification. That is why it becomes so important for government to make both a rational and effective anti-crisis plan. The global financial crisis of 2008, which is under our consideration, originated in the United States as a result of the mortgage crisis. The phenomenon was spreading rapidly in the rest of the world. In particular, Russia immediately took a number of measures to reduce the negative effects in the first months. Subsequently, all the activities have merged into a single set of measures called “Anti-crisis program of the Russian Federation” (2009) and “The main directions of anti-crisis measures of the Russian Federation for 2010”. Programs had both positive and negative effects on the economic recovery. However, in total, they have helped Russia to overcome the crisis stage without catastrophic losses, which was even noted by the World Bank. The experience of some foreign countries is also subject to review because of their effectiveness and difference from the Russian one. It also complements the picture of the anti-crisis measures and makes it more solid and global. Tracing the history of the 2008 crisis, we can conclude that the state, fighting the crisis phenomena, was concerned with statistical indicators only, without regard for the lives of their citizens. In this scenario, the developed countries must learn to overcome the crisis with minimal state intervention, but a strong motivating effect.
Problems of Management of Migration Processes in Contemporary Russia
Authors: Волох  , Voloh V.
Published: June 2017

The article analyzes the migration situation in Russia and the relevant results in accordance with the Concept of state migration policy of the Russian Federation for the period till 2025. Successful work of the Federal Migration Service is shown. However, Presidential Decree No. 156 of 5 April 2016 “On the improvement of public administration in the sphere of control over the circulation of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors and in the sphere of migration” the Federal Migration Service was abolished, and its functions were fully transferred to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. The author notes that for an absolute community of experts and specialists in the field of population migration, this decision was an unexpected. The author analyzes the situation of institution support for the state migration policy and prospects for further development. Particular attention is paid to the process of establishing institutional support for the state migration policy of Russia.
Risks and Dangers of New Information and Communication Technologies
Authors: Сычев  , Sychev A. , Зайцева  , Zayceva E.
Published: June 2017

The article describes the possible dangerous consequences of the introduction of new information and communication technologies, namely the destruction of conventional roles, of shared mental models due to the distortion of information and its context, the destruction of rutin interactions. The rapid development of science and technology in the late twentieth century led to the emergence of new information and communication technologies (ICT). In this regard, change the forms of communication and the relations between economic agents. This is particularly expressed in the change of conventional roles and common mental models. The possible negative consequences of the application of new ICT are discussed in the article, namely the increase in the probability of inaccuracies and errors in communications, the appearance of a gap in the senses or mutual understanding between the sending and receiving parties due to incorrect context transfer. The rapid change in the conditions of communications, its methods, increasing the share of verbal information leads to the destruction of the pre-rational basis of mutual understanding of people, and consequently to the restriction of economic growth according to G.V. Grebennikov. The solution of emerging problems is seen in the preservation of the traditional notion of communications (their goals, tasks, place in the relationship); determine their some necessary number and type. The preservation of common mental models depends on the preservation of their essential part – common values. We see that the Orthodox faith offers a person a higher ideal and values corresponding to him, as well as a way to achieve it, which can be tested by experience.
Academic Olympics on Descriptive Geometry As a Catalyst of Heuristic Thinking
Authors: Сальков  , Sal'kov Nikolay , Вышнепольский  , Vyshnyepolskiy Vladimir , Аристов  , Aristov V. , Куликов  , Kulikov V.
Published: June 2017

Gaspard Monge wrote: "The charm that accompanies science can overcome man's natural aversion to the mind intenseness and make them find pleasure in their mind’s exercise that for most of people seems as tiresome and boring occupation". He had written it including descriptive geometry. To exercise one’s mind — what is this but the brain building, and science is accompanied just by heuristic thinking, so that brings new discoveries for an intellectual. The most difficult in descriptive geometry is the ability to represent a spatial geometric figure or such figures’ combination on two images. It is clear that the usual problems of a course are resolved within the academic discipline, and are typical ones, readily understandable for any student of a technical high educational institution, while the tasks at Academic Olympics, even if these tasks are destined for use inside a high educational institution, are more difficult. If for a solving of problems from an ordinary problem book on descriptive geometry’s course it is enough to know literally a few algorithms, for tasks of increased difficulty that is not enough. The Academic Olympics’ functions reveal such a feature of those on descriptive geometry as their inseparable property to be a catalyst for development of heuristic thinking. Here there is not only the disclosure of students’ abilities to solve ordinary geometric problems, but the ability to solve problems of heuristic direction in general. It is obvious that knowledge of typical problems on the course of descriptive geometry is absolutely insufficiently, as well as it is insufficiently to know school geometry, that currently almost is not teaching in schools — now it is necessary to have not only the spatial perception, but at least the beginnings of heuristic thinking. This, plus the mobilization of all mental resources, contributes both to the solution of given geometric problems, and further solving other problems in the related areas of science and technology.
Bafetinib inhibits ishikawa cells growth through modulating p16 expression
Authors: Althubiti Mohammad
Published: June 2017

Bafetinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor of Lyn- BCR/ABL that has been used experimentally for leukemia therapy. From our previous experimental work with bafetinib, it showed an anti-proliferative effect on Ishikawa cell line at concentration of 200nM. This observation was supported by colonogenic assay, the number of colonies formed by Ishikawa cells was 6 folds in the control comparing to bafetinib treated cells. Cells counting also support this finding, Ishikawa treated cells were unable to continue growing after 2 days of the drug addition comparing to the control cells that continued dividing. This underscores the role of bafetinib as anti-neoplastic agent on Ishikawa cells. To understand its mechanism of action, cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors p16INK4a and p21 WAF1 that have major role in cell cycle arrest were measured. No difference was noticed in p21 levels between the treated and control cells; however, increasing in p16 expression was observed in treated Ishikawa cells. This underlines the role of bafetinib in inhibiting Ishikawa cells through modulating p16 expression. This suggests that bafetinib could be used as a therapy in case of endometrial cancer. But, further work should be conducted to examine the effect of bafetinib on other endometrial cancer cells and on mice before testing its effect on endometrial cancer patients.
Zika virus, the way forward: Nigeria as case study
Authors: Modo Emmanuel , Okoro Favour , Orji Blessing , Njoku Rex-Clovis
Published: June 2017

Zika Virus is a flavivirus that is responsible for an unprecedented current epidemic. It is an emerging mosquito borne virus that is a (+) sense single-stranded RNA virus from the Flaviviridae virus family, Flavivirus genre and the Zika virus specie. Zika virus bears a complex genome and virion structure. Its reproductive cycle in host cell involves virion endocytosis that allows entrance into host cell. Zika virus infection gives symptoms that are usually mild and last for few days and infection can be easily transferred from infected mosquitoes, from a pregnant woman to her fetus, sexual intercourse, blood transfusion, and laboratory exposure. Several methods are made available for the diagnosis of this infection and several ways to prevent this infection such as elimination and control of mosquito, prevention of mosquito bites and public awareness about Zika and mosquitoes. No vaccines are available for treatment yet but common medications are advised for symptoms. The virus has been associated with fetal microcephaly in humans. Information is provided for the epidemiology of Zika virus to evaluate the level of risk for people who may be planning to travel to or are recently returning from areas with possible local transmission. In the African region this is done considering a number of factors and cases in the past. The rapid development of a safe and effective vaccine, genetically modified mosquitoes, use of bacteria, and other innovations are currently worked on to curb the spread of Zika virus.
Las abuelas de la migración. Cuidados, reciprocidad y relaciones de poder en la familia transnacional
Authors: Pérez Gañán Rocío , Neira Molina Andrea
Published: June 2017

El propósito de este artículo es visibilizar el rol que desempeñan las abuelas con menores a cargo cuyas madres han iniciado un proyecto migratorio en los espacios rural y urbano del cantón Sígsig (Ecuador) en tres espacios específicos pero profundamente interrelacionados: el espacio intrafamiliar de (re) producción social, las “cadenas globales del cuidado” y el desarrollo económico-social de las migraciones transnacionales. Este rol de nuevas cuidadoras va a posibilitar que sus hijas puedan buscar oportunidades laborales en otros países contribuyendo al desarrollo de nuevas dinámicas económico-sociales locales-globales. Sin embargo, la obligatoriedad moral de encargarse de estos cuidados incrementa la carga de trabajo de estas abuelas en una edad avanzada, especialmente, en espacios rurales en los que la ausencia de políticas públicas se entrelaza con otros mecanismos tradicionales de exclusión. A través de un estudio cualitativo esta investigación ha tratado de aproximarse a las realidades que estas abuelas cuidadoras viven en su cotidianidad.
Las políticas para incentivar el retorno, la movilidad y la transferencia de la tecnología y del saber de la diáspora cualificada. El caso de Marruecos
Authors: Yahya Khadija , Silvestre Cabrera María
Published: June 2017

En un mundo globalizado, las personas cualificadas son cada vez más solicitadas en todos sitios. Estamos asistiendo a un fenómeno que, según algunos estudiosos, beneficia a los países del norte y perjudica a los del sur. Por ello, algunos de estos últimos países han implementado políticas para incentivar la movilidad y la transferencia de la tecnología y del saber de la diáspora cualificada. Marruecos es uno de los países conscientes de los perjuicios de este fenómeno y ha procedido a la implementación de políticas, a través de la creación de organismos estatales e instituciones, para promover los vínculos con su diáspora y hacer de ella un instrumento de desarrollo del país de origen, así como para construir y consolidar puentes con las redes de la diáspora con el fin de que puedan contribuir al desarrollo de Marruecos.
A Review of Field-Based Assessments of Neuromuscular Control and Their Utility in Male Youth Soccer Players
Authors: Read Paul J. , Oliver Jon L. , De Ste Croix Mark B.A. , Myer Gregory D. , Lloyd Rhodri S.
Published: June 2017

Read, PJ, Oliver, JL, Croix, MS, Myer, GD, and Lloyd, RS. A review of field-based assessments of neuromuscular control and their utility in male youth soccer players. J Strength Cond Res 33(1): 283–299, 2019—Lower-extremity injuries in male youth soccer are common and equate to a substantial time loss from training and competitions during the course of a season. Extended periods of absence will impact player involvement in skill and physical development activities, as well as participation in competitive match play. Neuromuscular risk factors for lower-extremity injury in male youth soccer players can be categorized into quadriceps dominance, leg dominance, ligament dominance, trunk dominance, and reduced dynamic stability. Valid screening methods to identify risk factors that are practically viable are needed for youth athletes who may be at a greater risk of injury in soccer. Although field-based tests of neuromuscular control provide a reliable option for the assessment of injury risk in adults and females, less data are available in male youth soccer players, and further research is required to examine their ability to predict injury risk. This article provides a review of the current literature pertaining to field-based screening tests and critically appraises their suitability for use with male youth soccer players. Currently, the only method that has been validated in male youth soccer players is the landing error scoring system. Asymmetrical anterior reach measured during the Y-Balance test may also be considered because of its strong predictive ability in male youth basketball players; however, further research is required to fully support its use with soccer players.
Blood Pressure Response During Resistance Training of Different Work-to-Rest Ratio
Authors: Paulo Anderson Caetano , Tricoli Valmor , Queiroz Andréia C.C. , Laurentino Gilberto , Forjaz Cláudia L.M.
Published: June 2017

Paulo, AC, Tricoli, V, Queiroz, ACC, Laurentino, G, and Forjaz, CLM. Blood pressure response during resistance training of different work-to-rest ratio. J Strength Cond Res 33(2): 399–407, 2019—Changes in the work-to-rest ratio (W:R) of resistance training protocols (RTPs) (i.e., decreasing work or increasing rest) reduce the marked elevation in blood pressure (BP) that occurs during RTP execution. However, whether changes in RTP structure without changing W:R can change BP responses to RTP is unknown. To investigate the effect of different structures of rest intervals and number of repetitions per set on BP response among RTP equated and nonequated for W:R, 20 normotensive participants (25 ± 4 years) performed 4 different RTP of the leg extension exercise with the same work but different W:R structures. Two protocols followed the recommendations for cardiovascular disorders: (a) HIGHW:R-3×15:44s–3×15:44s (set×reps:rest between sets), which has high W:R (45reps:88s) and (b) LOWW:R-3×15:88s–3×15:88s, which has low W:R (45reps:176s). The other 2 protocols were W:R-equated to LOWW:R (45reps:176s): (c) LOWW:R-9×5:22s and (d) LOWW:R-45×1:4s. Systolic BP (ΔSBP) and diastolic BP (ΔDBP) were assessed by finger photoplethysmography. There were significant main effects for ΔSBP after RTP (p ≤ 0.05): HIGHW:R-3×15:44s = LOWW:R-3×15:88s > LOWW:R-45×1:4s > LOWW:R-9×5:22s (+87 ± 5 and +84 ± 5 vs. +61 ± 4 vs. 57 ± 4 mm Hg). For ΔDBP, there was a significant interaction between RTP and moment (p ≤ 0.05). Thus, HIGHW:R-3×15:44 > LOWW:R-3×15:88s > LOWW:R-45×1:4s > LOWW:R-9×5:22s (+53 ± 5 vs. +49 ± 5 vs. +44 ± 4 vs. +38 ± 3 mm Hg). HIGHW:R-3×15:44s produced the highest increase in ΔDBP, and LOWW:R-9×5:22s produced the lowest increase in ΔSBP and ΔDBP. Our findings may help the development of RTP protocols that may mitigate pressure peaks without changing important exercise variables (i.e., volume or duration).
Validity and Reliability of 15 Hz Global Positioning System Units for Assessing the Activity Profiles of University Football Players
Authors: Barr Matthew , Beaver Tim , Turczyn David , Cornish Stephen
Published: June 2017

Barr, M, Beaver, T, Turczyn, D, and Cornish, S. Validity and reliability of 15 Hz global positioning system units for assessing the activity profiles of university football players. J Strength Cond Res 33(5): 1371–1379, 2019—Global positioning system (GPS) units have recently become popular for monitoring and assessing the workloads of football players. Currently, there is a lack of studies examining the validity and reliability of these systems for that purpose, so the aim of the current study was to determine whether 15 Hz units (SPI HPU; GPSports, Canberra, Australia) could accurately be used to describe the physical demands of football. A series of cohort studies were conducted with Canadian university football players (n = 28). To assess the accuracy of the units' ability to measure high-velocity sprinting, 12 players performed multiple electronically timed 36.6 m sprints while wearing the units. To assess the interunit reliability, 5 players wore 2 units each during a training session. An analysis of the units' validity for measuring collisions was performed by comparing the correct number of tackles and blocks notated on video by an expert rater in 2 games with the number of collisions recorded by the units. The units were accurate for measuring high-sprinting velocities (coefficient of variation [CV] = 0.9%) and had good interunit reliability for recording distances at velocities between walking and sprinting CV (1.4–7.8%). The collision algorithm filter the accompanying software uses was found to have its best balance between precision and recall using a cut-off of 2.65g for linemen and 2.9g for nonlinemen. The devices used are effective at providing acceptably valid and reliable information to describe the physical demands of football. Position-specific locomotor zones are recommended when using GPS units with football players.
Monitoring Changes in Power, Speed, Agility, and Endurance in Elite Cricketers During the Off-Season Period
Authors: Herridge Ross , Turner Anthony , Bishop Chris
Published: June 2017

Herridge, R, Turner, A, and Bishop, C. Monitoring changes in power, speed, agility, and endurance in elite cricketers during the off-season period. J Strength Cond Res 34(8): 2285–2293, 2020—The purpose of this study was to monitor changes in power, speed, agility, and endurance in elite cricketers during the 20-week off-season period. Fourteen elite male cricketers (age 26.2 ± 5.3 years; height 180.8 ± 8.5 cm; mass 83.5 ± 6.7 kg) conducted a physical testing battery in week 1 and week 18 of the off-season period. The testing included a yoyo intermittent recovery test, bilateral and unilateral countermovement jumps, squat jump, broad jump, drop jump (to calculate reactive strength index), proagility, and 5-, 10-, 20-m sprint tests. Results showed significant improvements (p ≤ 0.05) in all fitness tests except for the pro-agility test (p = 0.076), with effect sizes ranging from 0.26 to 2.8 across the test battery. The results of this study show that the off-season period in cricket allows adequate time for significant improvements of physical qualities needed for the demanding in-season schedule of the sport and provides normative values for an elite cricket population.
Aristolochia keratuma (Aristolochiaceae), nueva especie de la serie Thyrsicae del Chocó (Colombia) y clave de identificación para sus especies
Authors: González Favio Antonio , Pabón-Mora Natalia
Published: June 2017

Se describe e ilustra una especie nueva de Aristolochia perteneciente a la serie Thyrsicae, un grupo monofilético de 19 especies distribuidas desde México hasta Bolivia y centro del Brasil. Hasta ahora, los únicos especímenes conocidos de la nueva especie han sido recolectados en la región central del departamento del Chocó, Colombia. Además, se presenta una clave de identificación e ilustraciones de las flores de todas las especies reconocidas de la serie y se ilustran las sinapomorfias que la caracterizan.
Primary Dealers' Behavior during the 2007-08 Crisis: Part II, Intermediation and Deleveraging
Authors: Iyer Rajkamal , Macchiavelli Marco
Published: June 2017

In this second of two notes we study how dealers deleverage following the 2007-2008 funding squeeze.
A organização científica do trabalho administrativo em Portugal: o Ministério das Finanças enquanto “laboratório administrativo”? (1945-1974)
Authors: Azevedo Ana Carina
Published: June 2017

As décadas que se seguiram ao final da II Guerra Mundial testemunharam a afirmação do estudo e desenvolvimento da organização científica do trabalho em Portugal. Ao nível administrativo, o Ministério das Finanças toma a dianteira no processo através do Gabinete de Estudos António José Malheiro. Este artigo pretende analisar a ação do organismo no sentido da formação de especialistas e da inclusão do País numa rede de contactos internacionais com vista à difusão destes métodos, alertando, igualmente, para a sua atuação no sentido do estudo e organização do trabalho realizado ao nível do Ministério.
Inovações e tecnologias para a prevenção da úlcera por pressão em calcâneo
Authors: Baron Miriam Viviane , Pavani Ricardo Moraes , Forgiarini Junior Luiz Alberto
Published: June 2017

Justificativa e objetivos: Diversos dispositivos de prevenção para úlcera por pressão têm surgido no mercado atual, no entanto, muitos destes não atendem as diretrizes de prevenção e podem contribuir para o aumento do risco de desenvolvimento da úlcera. O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar uma revisão da literatura sobre as principais inovações e tecnologias desenvolvidas nos últimos dez anos para a prevenção da úlcera por pressão, abrangendo a região do calcâneo. Conteúdo: A pesquisa da literatura caracterizou-se por busca de artigos no meio on-line publicados no período de janeiro de 2006 a fevereiro de 2016, e disponíveis nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol. A procura dos artigos foi realizada nas bases de dados do SciELO, IBECS, MEDLINE, LILACS e PubMed, por meio dos seguintes descritores combinados: pressure ulcer AND prevention and control OR pressure ulcer AND calcaneus OR pressure ulcer AND inventions OR pressure ulcer AND equipment and hospital supplies OR pressure ulcer AND diffusion of innovation. Foram identificados 2.145 artigos, e, após a leitura dos títulos e resumos, 14 se adequavam aos critérios de inclusão e compuseram a leitura para esta revisão. Conclusão: Verificou-se que as inovações e tecnologias desenvolvidas nos últimos dez anos são úteis e podem ser incorporadas em protocolos de prevenção global da úlcera por pressão. Contudo, inovações e tecnologias específicas para a prevenção da úlcera por pressão na região do calcâneo são escassas. Sugere-se o desenvolvimento de dispositivo de prevenção da úlcera por pressão para a região do calcâneo, baseado em evidências científicas.
La sal como dinamizador económico en la prehistoria reciente del nordeste peninsular. La Vall Salina de Cardona.
Authors: Fíguls Alonso Alfons , Weller Olivier
Published: June 2017

En este artículo hacemos hincapié en el rol que jugó la sal cardonense durante el Neolítico medio, sobre todo en los flujos circulares derivados de los intercambios de bienes económicos.Hacemos un balance de nuestros resultados sobre la primera explotación europea de la sal gema extraída en el entorno de la Muntanya de Sal de Cardona, la única montaña de sal de Europa Occidental. Nuestra intención no es centrarnos exclusivamente en la Vall Salina y el estudio de las herramientas mineras, hemos analizado el el rol de la sal en la circulación de diferentes materiales y bienes propios del neolítico medio catalán. Para ello, confrontaremos al mismo tiempo la hipótesis sobre el origen de las rocas utilizadas como herramientas mineras utilizadas para la extracción y modelización de la sal y la información sobre la circulación de otros productos regionales de prestigio (perlas de variscita y brazaletes de conchas) y otras materias primas exógenas (sílex de la Vaucluse y rocas alpinas). El cruce de esta información ha permitido evaluar el papel socioeconómico de la sal en el comercio intercomunitario y proponer ejes privilegiados de circulación.En conclusión, la sal, un útil-valor, fue básica en el desarrollo económico de las comunidades del Solsonià. Sólo así se puede comprender la presencia de elementos de prestigio de centenares de kilómetros de distancia que forman parte de los ricos ajuares de los sepulcros de estas comunidades. La mayoría de los recursos naturales que ofrece la Depresión Central catalana son muy comunes y no generan un valor añadido en su transformación. En cambio, la sal cardonense, sí que genera este valor, por lo que se asocia los flujos circulares, tanto a nivel regional como suprarregional, a la presencia de este mineral que permite producir el intercambio.
ANÁLISE DO DESPERDÍCIO DE HORTIFRÚTIS PROVENIENTE DA AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR NO MUNICÍPIO DE CAPISTRANO-CE
Authors: Silva Rafaelly de Aguiar da , Nazareno Lailla Sabrina Queiroz , Sousa Francisco Acacio de , Rufino Maria do Socorro Moura
Published: June 2017

Os altos índices de desperdício de alimentos do setor hortifrúti é algo que pode ser observado atualmente ao longo de todo processo de produção, principalmente quando se trata de agricultores de base familiar com poucos recursos financeiros e tecnológicos disponíveis. Este desperdício abrange desde a produção, passando pelo transporte, armazenamento, distribuição e industrialização, até chegar ao consumidor final. Nesse contexto, o presente trabalho objetivou analisar esta situação no âmbito da agricultura familiar na cidade de Capistrano-CE, a fim de identificar os principais fatores responsáveis pela referida problemática. Metodologicamente, esse trabalho adotou uma abordagem qualitativa de cunho descritivo, com levantamento de dados secundários junto aos órgãos públicos, onde foi possível identificar as principais informações quanto à produção agrícola local, permitindo a reflexão do pesquisador, a descrição e interpretação do problema pesquisado, bem como a contribuição do trabalho para a literatura. Além disso, foram realizadas visitas in loco com o intuito de identificar o processo da cadeia produtiva desde o campo à comercialização. Os resultados encontrados evidenciaram um grande potencial de mercado para o setor hortifrúti a ser explorado pelos agricultores familiares; entretanto, há desperdício de frutas e hortaliças ao longo de toda a cadeia produtiva, ocorrendo maior volume de perdas na pós-colheita, por vários fatores: desde armazenamento inadequado, más condições de transporte, até o desconhecimento de tecnologias de processamento e questões relacionadas à educação do consumidor final.
Горизонты гуманитарного знания: перспективы нового издания
Authors: Луков Валерий Андреевич
Published: June 2017

Статья характеризует электронное издание «Горизонты гуманитарного знания», продолжающего под новым названием электронный журнал Информационный гуманитарный портал «Знание. Понимание. Умение». В данной статье главный редактор показывает, почему и как обширная характеристика гуманитарного знания может стать основой для электронного издания, направленного в будущее.
Проблема осознания экологической угрозы в России
Authors: Тихомиров Дмитрий Андреевич , Кисткина Ирина Александровна
Published: June 2017

Данная статья посвящена проблеме экологии в России. В ней поднимается вопрос об осознании властью и населением экологической угрозы. Показывается состояние и динамика общественного мнения по проблеме окружающей среды. На основе анализа экологического сознания и поведения делается вывод о низкой степени осознанности населением экологической угрозы. Формулируются рекомендации по изменению экологического сознания россиян.  
Искусственный интеллект и киберпространство
Authors: Луков Сергей Валерьевич
Published: June 2017

В статье рассматриваются две стороны киберпространства, в рамках которого искусственный интеллект используется как технология самонастройки компьютеров. Одна сторона показывает опасности киберпространста для человека, другая — преимущества, которые человек может использовать в решении транспортной проблемы. Искусственный интеллект и киберпространство, таким образом, открываются для человека теми или иными своими сторонами в зависимости от ценностного выбора человека.
Alloplant biomaterials as postburn skin scarring inhibitors
Authors: Nuraeva Aygul B , Musina Lyalya A , Gareev Evgeniy M
Published: June 2017

Allotransplants for eyelid frame plasty by Alloplant may facilitate recovery of eyelid anatomical position and function and prevent postburn scar tissue traction. Purpose of the study. To determine the level of fibrogenic factors after skin burn wound treatment with Alloplant biomaterials in experiment. The tissue level of TGF-1 and FGF-1 fibrogenic factors was detected immunohistochemically in 84 Wistar rats treated with Alloplant biomaterials for skin burn wounds. It was established that the tissue level of fibrogenic cytokines reduced significantly after treatment with allogenic biomaterials that leads to inhibition of fibroblast proliferation and prevents excessive collagen synthesis. At tissue reparation, allogenic biomaterials inhibit coarse scar formation.
Los valores de la casa-estudio de Luis Barragán
Authors: López Viso Cruz
Published: June 2017

El siguiente texto es una síntesis de los valores que se extraen de una obra del arquitecto Luís Barragán, su casa construida en la colonia de Tacubaya en México DF el año 1947. Mediante las herramientas de análisis se construye un discurso analógico que esclarece la obra.
El pegado elástico en fachadas trasventiladas de piedra
Authors: Raya de Blas Antonio , Crespo González Cristóbal , Sánchez Iglesias Santiago , Antelo Tudela Enrique
Published: June 2017

Partiendo de un posicionamiento arquitectónico, este artículo propone la resolución técnica de los requerimientos formales de una fachada trasventilada en un proyecto concreto, y describe la investigación realizada para su comprobación y construcción. La propuesta concreta es contrastada posteriormente en otros edificios, desarrollándose una solución constructiva alternativa al anclaje mecánico de las placas de piedra.
Una arquitectura ausente ilumina la celebración del misterio. La iglesia del monasterio benedictino de Las Condes. Entrevista al arquitecto Martín Correa, Osb
Authors: Muñoz Rodríguez Rubén
Published: June 2017

La iglesia de Las Condes (1962/64), proyectada por los monjes benedictinos Martín Correa y Gabriel Guarda, constituye una obra paradigmática de la arquitectura latinoamericana. Ha sido la primera obra moderna declarada monumento nacional en Chile (1981), siendo recientemente galardonada con el premio “Obra Bicentenario” (2009). Desde la mirada de uno de sus autores, se exponen los temas centrales de un caso ejemplar en la comprensión arquitectónica de los requerimientos contemporáneos de la liturgia.
La necesidad de estudiar las infiltraciones: estudio de caso en viviendas sociales de la urbanización Zabalgana (Vitoria)
Authors: Meiss Alberto , Feijó Muñoz Jesús
Published: June 2017

La diferencia entre ventilación e infiltraciones parece clara: la primera hace referencia a una entrada controlada de aire a través de las aberturas, y la segunda a una entrada caótica a través de los intersticios de la envolvente arquitectónica, y que depende de las condiciones exteriores de viento y temperatura. Pero la normativa española no hace mención de esta realidad, excepto en las carpinterías, de manera que el caudal de ventilación necesario se hace sobre modelos de cerramientos estancos, con la consecuencia que las infiltraciones provoquen problemas de sobreventilación, corrientes de aire y descontrol de la calidad del aire interior.
Omics technologies in diagnostics of lung adenocarcinoma
Authors: Novikova S.E. , Kurbatov L.K. , Zavialova M.G. , Zgoda V.G. , Archakov A.I.
Published: June 2017

To date lung adenocarcinoma (LAC) is the most common type of lung cancer. Numerous studies on LAC biology resulted in identification of crucial mutations in protooncogenes and activating neoplastic transformation pathways. Therapeutic approaches that significantly increase the survival rate of patients with LAC of different etiology have been developed and introduced into clinical practice. However, the main problem in the treatment of LAC is early diagnosis, taking into account both factors and mechanisms responsible in tumor initiation and progression. Identification of a wide biomarker repertoire with high specificity and reliability of detection appears to be a solution to this problem. In this context, proteins with differential expression in normal and pathological condition, suitable for detection in biological fluids are the most promising biomarkers. In this review we have analyzed literature data on studies aimed at search of LAC biomarkers. The major attention has been paid to protein biomarkers as the most promising and convenient subject of clinical diagnosis. The review also summarizes existing knowledge on posttranslational modifications, splice variants, isoforms, as well as model systems and transcriptome changes in LAC.
Угрозы продовольственной безопасности России
Authors: Сергеева Ирина Анатольевна , Сергеев Алексей Юрьевич
Published: June 2017

Продовольственная безопасность является составной частью национальной безопасности государства, основной задачей которой является поддержание на необходимом уровне продовольственное снабжение населения.
Основная проблема продовольственной безопасности России заключается в том, что она не обеспечивает на приемлемом уровне потребление своими гражданами основных продуктов питания. Значительная доля продовольствия импортируется. В связи с этим решение проблем обеспечения продовольствием населения собственного производства весьма актуально.
Проведенное исследование позволило: проанализировать основные внешние и внутренние угрозы продовольственной безопасности; дать сравнительную характеристику используемых ресурсов по некоторым видам сельскохозяйственной продукции; дать оценку влияния международной политической ситуации на внутренний рынок продовольствия.
Рассмотрены меры принимаемые правительством и законодательными органами Российской Федерации по созданию условий для развития собственного производства продуктов питания. Предложены мероприятия по эффективному развитию сельскохозяйственного производства в сложившихся экономических условиях.
Создание низкозатратной технологии производства кормов — основа развития молочного скотоводства
Authors: Варламов Владимир Александрович , Варламова Елена Николаевна
Published: June 2017

В результате многолетних исследований на основе учета агроклиматических ресурсов региона и биологических особенностей растений разработаны теоретические и практические основы формирования высокопродуктивных агрофитоценозов, состоящих из биологически разнотипных культур. Впервые установлены коэффициенты биологической эффективности многолетних смесей в условиях лесостепи Среднего Поволжья. На основе корреляционно-регрессионного анализа определены закономерности формирования устойчиво продуктивных смешанных травостоев. Доказана положительная роль бобового компонента агрофитоценоза в повышении его устойчивости и продуктивности. Дано агроэнергетическое обоснование эффективности возделывания многолетних смесей.На основании результатов исследований разработаны, апробированы в производственных условиях и внедрены в хозяйствах Пензенской области травосмеси козлятника восточного с кострецом безостым и овсяницей тростниковой, обеспечивающие получение с гектара 5,7-6,4 т кормовых единиц и 1,1-1,3 т переваримого протеина.