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ANGIOGENIC IMBALANCE IN THE PATHOGENESIS OF THE LUTEAL PHASE INSUFFICIENCY IN WOMEN IN A REPRODUCTIVE AGE WITH PRIMARY OLIGOMENORRHEA IN PUBERTY
Authors: Лысяк Денис , Lysyak Denis , Быстрицкая Тамара , Bystrickaya Tamara , Стокоз Константин , Stokoz Konstantin
Published: September 2017

The purpose of the research was to study the role of the angiogenic system in the pathogenesis of the luteal phase insufficiency in women in reproductive age with primary oligomenorrhea in the pubertal period. In a comparative aspect with healthy women (the control group), the hemodynamics in the ovarian arteries and in the arteries of the ovarian stroma in 30 women in reproductive age with primary oligomenorrhea in the pubertal period (the study group) was studied. The angiogenic system was studied by the indices of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its receptor (VEGFR1) in the blood serum. It was found out that in 10 women of the studied group the ovulatory menstrual cycle was accompanied by luteal phase insufficiency; the serum progesterone concentration was 1.7 times lower (27.41±3.10 nmol/L) than in the control group (47.64±4.19 nmol/L, p<0.001). In women with luteal phase insufficiency, the VEGF concentration (11.17±6.18 pg/ml) and the angiogenic coefficient of VEGF/VEGFR1 (0.76) were 2 times lower than in the control group (209.06±20.41 pg/ml; 1.52) and in women with primary oligomenorrhea in the pubertal period with a full luteal phase (237.98±24.67 pg/mL; 1.44). The blood flow velocities in the ovarian artery and in the vessels of the ovarian stroma with the dominant follicle did not differ from the parameters of the opposite ovary and were lower in comparison with those of the control group. A model for predicting the formation of a functionally active yellow body has been developed. Thus, the reduction of the angiogenic potential and imbalance in the angiogenic ovary system with a dominant follicle is one of the links in the pathogenesis of luteal phase insufficiency in women in reproductive age with primary oligomenorrhea in the pubertal period. 2 times increase of the VEGF concentration and of angiogenic coefficient by more than 1.0 provides adequate angiogenesis in the dominant follicle and the formation of a full-valued yellow body.
ULTRASOUND FLUSHES FROM THE NEEDLES AS A NEW METHOD OF INVESTIGATION OF AIR MICRODIMENSIONAL POLLUTION
Authors: Кодинцев Владимир , Kodintsev Vladimir , Дрозд Владимир , Drozd Vladimir , Серёдкин Иван , Seredkin Ivan , Холодов Алексей , Kholodov Aleksey , Анисимов Никита , Anisimov Nikita , Голохваст Кирилл , Golokhvast Kirill
Published: September 2017

In this paper the results of comparison and assessment of the importance of several methods of atmosphere microdimensional pollution research are given. Two methods of sampling are compared: the selection of snow and ultrasonic flushes from needles. The tests received by two of these ways selected in the settlement in the Terny in winter of 2016/2017 are analyzed by means of laser granulometry. It is shown that both methods can be used in environmental monitoring and the results are comparable with each other. It should be noted that the ultrasonic flushes is more convenient as it doesn't depend on seasonality and rainfall.
ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF CONVOLVULUS ARVENSIS AND STELLARIA MEDIA IN THE CONDITIONS OF ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
Authors: Юртаева Елена , Yurtaeva Elena , Доровских Владимир , Dorovskikh Vladimir , Симонова Наталья , Simonova Natalya , Анохина Раиса , Anokhina Raisa , Штарберг Михаил , Shtarberg Mikhail
Published: September 2017

The search and development of methods for correction of oxidative stress in conditions of exposure to adverse environmental factors is an actual problem of modern medicine. In experimental conditions the possibility to correct free radical lipid oxidation of rats’ cell membranes was studied with the external application of the ointment of herb convolvulus and of the ointment of herb chickweed. The animals were divided into 4 groups and each of them had 20 rats: intact animals which were held in standard conditions of vivarium; the control group in which rats were exposed to ultraviolet radiation during three minutes daily; the experimental group in which before ultraviolet radiation animals had a daily external application of the ointment of herb convolvulus; the experimental group in which before ultraviolet radiation animals had a daily external application of the ointment of herb chickweed. It was found out that in the blood of experimental animals a daily ultraviolet radiation during three minutes contributes to the increase of lipid hydroperoxides level (by 15-19%), of diene conjugate (by 14-16%), and of malonic dialdehyde (by 40-66%) against the decrease of antioxidant system activity in the blood of intact animals. The introduction of the ointment of herb convolvulus and of the ointment of herb chickweed to rats in the conditions of oxidative stress contributes to the reliable decrease in the blood of lipid hydroperoxides by 9-13%, of diene conjugates by 8-13%, malonic dialdehyde by 15-28% in comparison with the rats of the control group. While analyzing the effect of the ointment on the activity of the components of antioxidant system it was shown that the level of ceruloplasmin in the blood of animals was significantly higher by 13-20%, of vitamin E by 8-14%, of catalase by 13-28% in comparison with the same parameter of the rats of the control group. So, the application of the ointment of herb convolvulus and of the ointment of herb chickweed in the conditions of oxidative stress induced by the influence of ultraviolet rays leads to the stabilization of the processes of peroxidation against the increase of antioxidant system activity.
Markers of Truthfulness in Communication
Authors: Черников М. , Chernikov M. , Жучков Д. , Zhuchkov D. , Жучкова А. , Zhuchkova A.
Published: September 2017

The article is based on one of the new directions in modern praxiology – General theory of human interaction. Authors analyze such aspect of communication as the reliability of the information transmitted in the communication process. The so-called markers of truthfulness defined in the text as information flow frames organized in a particular way are identified and discussed. These markers are classified and illustrative description of their use in the communication processes is given.
To Be Free In a Straight Jacket: Do the Expectations of Mass Media Theorists Come True?
Authors: Мансурова Валентина , Mansurova Valentina
Published: September 2017

In this paper, the development of ideas of leading mass media theorists on freedom of communication process in modern media space is analyzed. Rapid development and expansion of information technologies in the second half of XXth century brought an illusion that ‘external expansion of human’ (by M. McLuhan) would get him free of ideological dictate. But mass media evolution revealed the ambiguity of answers to the question “Who is stronger – a machine or a man?” Theorists have to state that digitalization leads to transformation of social systems and to a human being dependent on the Net dictate. Studies of leading scientists demonstrate a crisis of Homo Informaticus and a transformation of his thinking. However, theorists believe in an optimistic scenario of overcoming the technological determinism.
Political Communications in the Information Society
Authors: Изаак С. , Izaak S.
Published: September 2017

It is shown that in recent years in Russia there has been a progressive development of a number of characteristics of the information society, which is manifested in the creation of a global information space. In the period of its progressive development, new forms and principles of interaction appearing in time play a special role, among which political communications are of no small importance.
Communicative Function of Calligraphy And Its Role In the Cultural-Valuable Interaction
Authors: Куланина Е. , Kulanina E.
Published: September 2017

The article analyzes modern approaches to the study of calligraphy (art of handwriting) in terms of its communicative function. Taking into consideration the idea of form and content unity, historically calligraphy managed to form connectional traditions and was represented as one of the ways of transmitting cultural memory. So even after the invention of the printing press, the art of calligraphy was still used to create government documents, significant religious books. Thus, calligraphy is connected both with the creation and translation of certain communicative values. Ontologically, calligraphy represents reflective communication within the object-symbolic layer of culture, based on the special characteristics of the national cultural code. It connects cultural semantic layers and visual-based image categorizations, representing both a tool and a way of storing the principles of such connections, according to a particular culture. Therefore calligraphy implies its role in maintaining interpersonal and group connections, including contacts in the field of international relations. Moreover, the modern context requires taking into account the interaction of calligraphy with the new IT-technology, and the changes that are associated with the replacing calligraphy from the compulsory field for educated people, into an optional field. The article also analyzes the therapeutic role of calligraphy and its relevance to the educational process. With reference to the latest research, the author notes values of calligraphic handwriting for development significant motor skills and related intellectual abilities, despite the attempts of the modern education system to distance itself from the obligatory development of handwriting skills. This allows us to conclude that a comprehensive study of the communicative meaning of calligraphy in culture needs to be continued.
Professional Communicative Competence of Teacher of Russian As Foreign Language
Authors: Молчановский В. , Molchanovskiy V.
Published: September 2017

The paper is dedicated to professional readiness of teacher of Russian as foreign language to pedagogical communication. Professional pedagogical communication is considered and estimated by the author as an actionable and system-forming base of interaction of teacher and student in the process of studying. The crucial features of professionalism of teacher of Russian as foreign language indicating the formation of his professional communicative competence are analyzed including mastery of technology of pedagogical communication and mastery of the pedagogical technique.
Internet’s Role In Forming Information Culture And Foreign Language Competence of Ir Students
Authors: Антонова Ю. , Antonova Yu.
Published: September 2017

The article underlines the significance of information and information culture as basic elements of society which support its existence and stimulate its further development. Accumulation, preservation and transfer of the information as evolution of the information culture stimulate the development of technologies which causes changes in various spheres of human activities and influences their communication practices. It fosters technological advances in modes of information transmission. This way the author considers the process of the forming and developing information culture of international relations students through the prism of their educational activities. The article provides outcomes of social research which underline the significant role of television and Internet in the life and social practices of IR students. The author focuses attention on the analysis of social research singling out young people as the most active Internet’s user. The article considers Internet as an environmental component of the information space of students from universities of international relations and as the environment, which specific influences their information culture within their activity in virtual environment. The author further estimates Internet’s role in forming the autonomy of IR students, which stimulates the development of their cognitive activities as well as forms a trilateral model of their social and career personality that includes individual, professional and foreign language competence.
INFLUENCE OF PROTEIN FODDER ADDITIVES ON DAIRY PRODUCTIVITY OF GOAT OF THE ZAANEN BREED
Authors: Хайруллина Гульгеня , Hayrullina Gul'genya
Published: September 2017

The productivity of ruminant animals largely depends on the provision of rations with a sufficient amount of high-grade protein, the quality of which is characterized by a general level of intake from the prednis and the composition of amino acids available for absorption in the intestine. The number of these amino acids is an objective criterion of protein nutrient feeding. The article presents the results of studying the effect of protein feed additives on milk productivity and the quality of lactating goat milk of Zaanen breed. The scientific and economic experience was carried out on three groups of goats of Zaanen breed of the first lactation, formed on the principle of para- analogues. Studies have established that the equivalent replacement in the diet of a sunflower meal with soybean and red oilcake significantly increases the average daily milk yield by 16.1% (P 0.01) and 11.7% (P 0.05). The qualitative indicators of goat milk of these experimental groups also had slightly higher values. So, the milk of goats, that received red oilcake, by the mass fraction of protein, exceeded the milk of goats that received sunflower oil cake by 0.08% (p0.05), soybean cake - by 0.11% (p0.01). Our research, aimed at a comprehensive study of the effectiveness of using sunflower, soybean and rye cake in rations of lactating goats, taking into account their effect on milk production of goats, the composition and technological properties of milk, morphological and biochemical indicators of blood, are topical, of scientific and practical importance.
SCREENING OF SPRING SOFT WHEAT VARIETY OF KASIB NURSERY-GARDEN TO THE BROWN AND STEBLE STEM RUST IN THE CONDITIONS OF WESTERN SIBERIA
Authors: Шаманин Владимир , Shamanin Vladimir , Потоцкая Инна , Pototskaya Inna , Кузьмин Олег , Kuz'min Oleg
Published: September 2017

Owing to the climate warming and, as a consequence, the deterioration of the phytopathological situation, associated with the emergence of aggressive races of fungal diseases, as well as the cultivation of susceptible varieties on the main wheat sowing area in Western Siberia, it is important to expand the genotypic diversity of wheat varieties and search for new sources of long-term sustainability. The evaluation results of spring soft wheat varieties of KASIB nursery shuttle breeding set up jointly by scientific institutions of Western Siberia, Kazakhstan and the International Center for the Improvement of Corn and Wheat CIMMYT are presented in the conditions of the southern forest-steppe of Western Siberia. The research was carried out in 2011-2016, using field and laboratory methods. The results of the assessment of the susceptibility of KASIB nursery varieties to brown and stem rust have shown that varieties with high resistance prevail among resistant varieties in all phases of plant development, which indicates targeted selection for immunity with genes of race-specific and age resistance. The use of cluster analysis made it possible to reveal significant differences in productivity and resistance to rust diseases of KASIB varieties. We distinguished wheat varieties from KASIB nursery-garden 14, 15 - Lutestsens 141/03-2 and Sigma (Siberian scientific research Institute of Agriculture), from KASIB nursery-garden 16, 17 - Erythrospermum 85-08 (Omsk SAU), Lutestsens 6/04-4 and Lutestsens 186/04- 61 (Siberian scientific research Institute of Agriculture), resistant to brown and stem rust, exceeding in terms of yield standards, which are recommended to be used as a starting material for wheat breeding in Western Siberia.
ACTUALITY OF APPLICATION OF BIOGAS INSTALLATIONS IN RUSSIA AND ABROAD
Authors: Зиганшин Булат , Ziganshin Bulat , Кашапов Ильназ , Kashapov Ilnaz , Гайфуллин Ильнур , Gayfullin Ilnur , Шогенов Юрий , Shogenov Yuriy , Рудаков Александр , Rudakov Aleksandr
Published: September 2017

The first scientific developments in the field of biogas technologies were made in Russia more than 70 years ago. Since the 50th years one of the main directions was the anaerobic processing of activated sludge and sediments of urban wastewater. This method attracted attention in connection with the idea of obtaining biogas mainly from the manure of farm animals. Thanks to this in the middle of 50th years a number of pilot plants for biogas production were built in Zaporozhia, Belorussian, Georgian, Moldavian branches of All-Russian Institute of Agriculture Electrification, and also in Ekaterinburg. However, the operating experience of these installations was insignificant - one - two seasons. The problem of obtaining and using biogas is given great attention abroad. In a short time, in many countries around the world a whole industry for the production of biogas has emerged. The leader in the development of biogas industry is China. Since the middle of 1970, the National Program for the production of biogas from livestock wastes has been operating in this country. Currently, there are 10 million farm bioreactors. In addition, 40 000 biogas stations, 24 000 biogas treatment plants operate in China, which provides operation of 190 power plants.
DEVELOPMENT AND SUBSTANTIATION OF PARAMETERS OF MICROWAVE INSTALLATION WITH SPHERICAL REONATOR FOR THERMAL PROCESSING OF BOILER WASTES
Authors: Зиганшин Булат , Ziganshin Bulat , Жданкин Георгий , Zhdankin Georgiy , Белова Марьяна , Belova Maryana
Published: September 2017

The improvement of microwave technology and the design of installations, that ensure the matching of the processes of dehydration, grinding and heat treatment of non-food animal slaughter waste is an urgent task. The purpose of the work is the development and justification of the effective parameters of the operation of a microwave plant for heat treatment of non-food waste of animal origin of high humidity in a continuous mode, which ensures the improvement of the quality of the feed product with the least operating costs. In the work we used statistical processing of the results of the research, using computer programs Microsoft Excel 10.0, Statistic 5.0, 3D modeling of the design of microwave installations in the Compass-3D V15 program. The developed microwave device with a spherical perforated resonator provides for combining the processes of dewatering, grinding and heat treatment of raw materials in a continuous mode. It contains a rotating spherical resonator in a spherical shielding body, with a receiving and unloading nozzles. A dielectric shaft is rotated along the vertical axis of the resonator, rotating from the electric motor. The upper parts of the spherical shielding unit and the spherical resonator, whose diameter is matched to the wavelength, are as close as possible to each other, and have coaxial holes for fixing the receiving branch pipe and the dielectric shaft. On the outside of the shielding case, a chopper and microwave generators are installed, so that the emitters are directed into the rotating spherical resonator uniformly along the perimeter of the dielectric plate segment. The spherical resonator is perforated, the dimensions of the holes are coordinated with the particle sizes of the finished products. An operating-technological scheme for the operation of a device with a spherical diffraction cavity for heat treatment of raw materials in a continuous mode is developed. The microbiological indices of the non-food waste of animals slaughter after exposure of electromagnetic fields and ultrahigh frequencies were estimated. As a result of the research, a microwave technology was developed for heat treatment of non-food waste of slaughter animals with high humidity for the production line of protein feed, using a spherical perforated resonator. A positive evaluation of the microbiological indices of a product, treated in an electromagnetic field of an ultrahigh frequency, was carried out.
THE RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AS THE BASIS OF THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF THE ENTERPRISE (ON THE EXAMPLE OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE OF THE REPUBLIC OF TATARSTAN)
Authors: Валиева Гульнара , Valieva Gulnara , Хазеев Ленар , Khazeev Lenar
Published: September 2017

The process of assessing the financial stability of an agricultural enterprise and the possible introduction of elements of a risk management system is illustrated by the example of the agricultural organization JSC “Alabuga Sote” (the Republic of Tatarstan). In order to consider the financial stability of the enterprise, the following indicators were calculated: absolute liquidity ratio, current liquidity ratio, profitability on equity and profitability of sales. Based on these calculations, the company’s financial stability was assessed and possible measures were proposed to improve it. In addition to quantitative methods for assessing financial sustainability (calculations), there are also qualitative methods that are aimed at previously forecasting company risks such as SWOT analysis, PEST analysis, active monitoring of threat, threat matrix generation, Michael Porter model, mathematical modeling, construction of scenarios, the involvement of expert opinion and so on. The development and implementation of a risk management system is one of the most important directions for the development of the enterprise (including the agro-industrial complex). This mechanism is able to provide both financial stability and investment attractiveness of the organization.
IMPROVEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT WITH THE USE OF BENCHMARKING TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Клычова Гузалия , Klychova Guzaliya , Зиганшин Булат , Ziganshin Bulat , Валиев Айрат , Valiev Ayrat , Закирова Алсу , Zakirova Alsu
Published: September 2017

In modern conditions, in order to ensure stable operation, formation of competitive advantages, production of competitive products, an agricultural enterprise needs an effective financial and production management system. The top management and management personnel of the agribusiness entity must forecast and determine the sales markets, suppliers, the range of products, jobs and services provided, prices for them, be able to respond correctly and promptly to changes in the internal and external environment and adjust the activities of the enterprise. This calls for the use of innovative methods to improve the efficiency of the enterprise management system. As one of the directions for improving the management of agricultural production, we can highlight the use of such management tools as benchmarking. The use of benchmarking results allows: to rely on the success of others, to take into account modern experience, and not outdated ideas; significantly reduce the costs of re-work, duplication; improve understanding of what is being done, and how well this is done; organize more effective management; set realistic goals; identify necessary changes; strengthen the responsibility of employees. Benchmarking technology provides an objective assessment of the organization’s own positions, systemic understanding of the position of competitors, efficiency in interaction with counterparties, which makes it possible to achieve the set goals, to master new sales markets, to obtain the maximum possible profit. The article considers the benchmarking technology as one of the tools for improving the management of agricultural production. The interpretation of the “benchmarking” category, its types, elements of benchmarking model, the format of benchmarking working documents were studied.
CONSULTING SERVICES: ESSENCE, KINDS AND MAIN DIRECTIONS OF USE
Authors: Клычова Гузалия , Klychova Guzaliya , Клычова Аугуль , Klychova Augul , Закирова Алсу , Zakirova Alsu
Published: September 2017

In modern conditions, characterized by an increase in the scale of information flows and a dynamically changing external environment, one of the main factors, contributing to the effective functioning and development of business, is the possibility of obtaining highly qualified advisory assistance. The conditions of a competitive market form the external and internal circumstances, that cause certain difficulties in the functioning of even strong and developed organizations. Many business processes are affected by fluctuations in prices for raw materials and exchange rates, changes in government policy in relation to any sphere of the economy, decisions that are taken on the international arena. A certain imbalance in the activities of the organization can make a tense relationship between the management structures and subordinates, an arrival of new partners, contractors, buyers and customers. In the event that these problems can not be solved by the organization itself, one of the ways out of this situation can be to apply to a professional consulting firm. At the same time, organizations can resort to the services of consultants in cases when not only problems arise, but also when costs should be optimized, growth rates should be accelerated, and the activity of the administrative apparatus should be regulated. Consulting firms offer both ready-made solutions for the implementation of financial and economic activities, as well as those that are developed individually with the client organization. The essence, types and directions of using consulting services are considered in the article. At present, consulting firms offer a wide range of consulting services, which organizations can take advantage of in the process of their financial and economic activities of any non-standard situations and problems. Attraction of consultants gives significant advantages, as it allows, not holding in staff on a permanent basis highly qualified specialist, to solve arising in the course of work non-standard tasks. This is one of the indicators of the level of implementation in the production and maintenance of advanced technologies. Consulting is the basic trend in the development of organizations and increasing their competitiveness in modern conditions.
LABOR MARKET AS AN OBJECT OF REGULATION IN THE CONDITIONS FOR FORMATION OF SOCIAL-ORIENTED ECONOMY
Authors: Мусаева Гульшат , Musaeva Gulshat
Published: September 2017

The article deals with the theoretical and methodological foundations of the labor market, its social and economic content, in particular, the subjects, the structure of the labor market and features, that distinguish it not only from the markets of goods and services, but also from the markets of other factors of production. An important feature of the labor market is that, like all other types of the market, it directly depends on the market situation, i.e. the ratio of supply and demand, which is formed depending on the state of the economy (rise or fall); branch structure of the economy; level of technical base development; well-being (income level of the population, including per capita income), development of the market for goods and services, housing, securities; state of social infrastructure; the development degree of the multistructure of the economy; measures to develop integration links (sectoral and territorial). In addition, it is influenced by demographic, ethno-social, political, environmental and some other factors. Depending on the relationship between supply and demand, the labor market situation can be of the following types: labor-deficit, when the labor market lacks labor supply; labor surplus, when there is a large number of unemployed in the labor market and, correspondingly, an excess of labor supply; equilibrium, when the demand for labor corresponds to his proposal.
Various theoretical and practical approaches to the definition of the essence of the concept of “labor market” of domestic and foreign researchers are analyzed. The concept of “social and economic content of the labor market” is formulated and the author’s interpretation of the economic category “labor market” as an object of regulation under the conditions of the formation of a socially-oriented economy is scientifically grounded.
OPTIMIZATION OF TRANSPORT FLOWS IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OF THE FOOD COMPANY
Authors: Валеева Альфия , Valeeva Al'fiya , Семичева Ольга , Semicheva Ol'ga , Валеева Диляра , Valeeva Dilyara
Published: September 2017

Transportation is an important part of the logistics process and supply chain management, so it requires effective management, which is especially true when the organization seeks to meet the needs of its customers and achieve acceptable rates of return on its investments. Shippers should know the opportunities and bottlenecks of the company in terms of transportation at the entrance and exit, be able to choose the mode of transport and the carrier, conclude contracts with the right conditions, analyze the activities of transport brokers, understand the options for transportation by own forces, evaluate the performance of carriers, etc. The methods of optimization of operational planning problems that use linear programming models (LP), the analysis of the transport component in supply chain management, the characteristics of the basic methods of modeling transport problems and the problems of transport routing are considered in the article. The most promising direction in solving the problem of optimizing transport flows is the development of technologies that would combine the advantages of geoinformation systems, mathematical programming and heuristics.
EVALUATION OF INFLUENCE OF VARIOUS FACTORS ON THE DIFFERENTIALITY OF SPRING WHEAT SEEDS
Authors: Сафин Радик , Safin Radik , Шарафутдинов Газимзян , Sharafutdinov Gazimzyan , Решетняк Вероника , Reshetnyak Veronika , Валидов Шамиль , Validov Shamil'
Published: September 2017

The article presents the results of studies on the evaluation of various factors influence on the formation of a complex of qualitative characteristics of seeds. Differences in the indexes of seed quality were established, depending on their weight, position on the ear and varietal features. The differences in the total DNA of the epiphytic microflora of seeds of different varieties are revealed. The largest and most qualitative seeds were formed in the middle part of the ear. Dependences of qualitative characteristics of seeds on the conditions of moisture content of the growing season are determined. The greatest dependence of laboratory germination in the spring was on the conditions of moistening in June of the growing of seeds. The use of different seeding rates, varieties and seed treatment has a pronounced effect on seed quality. The greatest influence on the indicator of laboratory germination was provided by the weather conditions of the vegetative period and the interaction of the variety, the rate of seeding and seed treatment. The maximum germination values were in seed treatment before seeding with Kinto Duo fungicide with the addition of Albit and a seeding rate of 5.0 million germinating seeds per hectare.
A look at digital literacy in health and social care
Authors: Kennedy Susan , Yaldren Jo
Published: September 2017

Health-care services need to maximise the potential of technology to enhance patient care. The improved digital literacy of the workforce is vital in this. Technology enhanced learning, applied to all aspects of education and training, including the development of digital capabilities in all learners, can offer greater flexibility, accessibility, collaboration, innovation and more effective communication and participation. The health and social care workforce need both the digital skills and confidence across a range of domains. Increasingly, citizens are digitally enabled and empowered; raising expectations of capability and innovation, relating to their health and wellbeing aspirations. Working with a national definition and digital capabilities framework, staff working in health and social care can begin to think about how they might want to improve their own digital literacy. In addition, organisations require the leadership, strategy and culture to support the acquisition of digital capabilities in their staff, as well as more general technology enhanced learning. Rewarding and valuing staff, and working in partnership with them in their learning, organisations need to be working to build a digitally ready workforce.
Improving adherence in adolescents with asthma
Authors: McMurray Ann
Published: September 2017

Ensuring adherence to asthma medication among adolescents requires an individualistic approach different to that applied to either children or adults. Ann McMurray outlines the best strategies for ensuring a successful outcome when dealing with teenagers

The World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) describes adolescence as the period of time between ages 10 and 19. During this time period many changes occur which are entirely normal but are often viewed as challenging by parents and health professionals. Complicating this already difficult time with a long-term chronic condition such as asthma can often seem overwhelming for the young person and requires a skilful approach to management, which is specific to adolescents. Adherence to treatment in long-term conditions is estimated to be around 50% ( WHO, 2003 ), which in turn will give potential rise to an increase in asthma symptoms and an escalated risk of attacks. There is however a suggestion from Rand and Wise (1994) that adherence with inhaled steroids varies between 30% and 70%. Applying the same tactics to management as with children and adults will lead to missed opportunities to engage and promote health and wellbeing. Throughout this article we will explore some of the ways adherence may be improved in adolescents.
The role of practice nurses in fracture prevention
Authors: Stephenson Sonya , Wakefield Virginia
Published: September 2017

Sonya Stephenson and Virginia Wakefield explain the importance of fracture prevention, looking at the work of fracture liaison services and outlining the vital part that practice nurses can play in identifying and preventing fractures due to osteoporosis

This article explores the role of the practice nurse in preventing fragility fractures occurring as a result of osteoporosis. It focuses on the nurse's role in the identification of fragility fractures by screening patients using a good understanding of risk factors for osteoporosis. The article discusses the challenging identification of vertebral fractures in particular, which often present in primary care, but which are often not picked up without the knowledge of when to assess for osteoporosis. The article demonstrates the key role that practice nurses can play in fracture prevention, in partnership with local fracture liaison and osteoporosis services.
Barriers between offenders and primary health care after release from prison: a case study
Authors: Carswell Claire , Noble Helen , Farrow David
Published: September 2017

A lack of support is just one of the problems facing former prisoners when it comes to obtaining primary health care after release. Claire Carswell and colleagues use one specific case study to highlight the many general difficulties that threaten former inmates' wellbeing

Post-release prisoners in the United Kingdom experience health inequalities, poor continuity of care during the transition from prison to the community, and high morbidity and mortality rates. Primary health care is a necessary support for post-release prisoners, yet they face barriers when trying to access statutory services. This case study presents a post-release prisoner's experience of accessing primary health care services. The main issues that affected continuity of care included a short supply of medication on release from prison, long waiting times for appointments, and poor relationships between criminal justice agencies and local primary care practices.
Comparison of Wavelet Family Performances in ECG Signal Denoising
Authors: Heriana Octa , Al Misbah Ali Matooq
Published: September 2017

The heart is considered the most important organ of our body that controls the circulation of blood throughout the body. Measured heartbeat signals can be further analyzed in order to know the health condition of a person. The challenge of ECG signal measurement and analysis is how to remove the noises imposed on the signal that is interfered from many different sources, such as internal noise in sensor devices, power line interference, muscle activity, and body movements. This paper implemented wavelet transform to reduce the noise imposed on the ECG signal to get a closely actual heart signal. ECG data used in this research are three digitized recorded ECG data obtained from MIT-BIH Arrhythmia Database. The first step is generating the noisy ECG signal as the input system by adding 1W WGN signal into the original ECG signal. Then DWT is applied to extract the noisy ECG signal. Some DWT’s parameters, threshold selection (rule, type, rescaling), decomposition level, and desired wavelet family are varied to get the best denoised output signal. All results are recorded to be compared. Based on the results, the best DWT parameter for ECG signal denoising is obtained by Symlet wavelet when the decomposition level is set to 3, with soft thresholding, in rigrsure thresholding rule.
Environmental Performance Evaluation
Authors: Kleivane Tron
Published: September 2017

Im Technical Committee 207 der International Standard Organisation wurden sechs Subkomittees zu den Themen Umweltmanagementsysteme, Auditing, Kennzeichnung, Life-Cyde-Analysis sowie Definitionen eingerichtet. Der folgende Bericht gibt einen Einblick in die Arbeit des Subkomittees Vier "Environmental Performance Evaluation"
Lebensqualität statt Warenberge
Authors: Abel Georg
Published: September 2017

Wer die unterschiedlichsten Produkte erwerben oder verschiedene Dienstleistungen in Anspruch nehmen will, hot heutzutage bei der Beschaffung wenig Probleme. Selbst der Preis ist bei vielen Produktgruppen angesichts von Marktsättigung und Massenfertigung meist kein Hemmnis mehr. Mit immer marktschreierischer Werbung und ausgefalleneren Arten der Finanzierung versucht man den Konsum anzuschieben.
Agenda 21 und Studien über nachhaltige Entwicklung
Authors: Neitzel Harald
Published: September 2017

Auf der Basis der heute bereits vorhandenen Erfahrungen des Umweltbundesamtes im Fachgebiet "Methoden der Produktbewertung, Umweltzeichen" lassen sich einige Punkte zur Fortentwicklung des nachhaltigen Konsumverhaltens zusammenstellen. Dabei wird darauf verzichtet, die bereits eingeleiteten und derzeit geplanten Initiativen des Umweltbundesamtes darzustellen.
Nur begrenzt positive Wirkungen
Authors: Petschow Ulrich , Stein Regine , Hildebrandt Eckart
Published: September 2017

Die Beschäftigung im Umweltschutz ist eine wichtige Option in der aktuellen politischen Debatte, verspricht sie doch zwei zentralen Krisen unserer Gesellschaft entgegenzuwirken: der Arbeitslosigkeit und der Zerstörung natürlicher Ressourcen. Vor allem in den neuen Bundesländern hat die öffent liehe Beschäftigungsförderung im Umweltbereich eine wesentliche Bedeutung gespielt. Kann sie die Hoffnung auf eine Funktion als Brücke in den ersten Arbeitsmarkt erfüllen?
Ökologische Grenzen des Handels?
Authors: Dröge Susanne
Published: September 2017

Bisher hatte für die WTO Freihandel immer Vorrang gegenüber dem Schutz von Umwelt und Gesundheit. Ein aktueller Schiedsspruch zu Hormonfleisch deutet hier jedoch eine gewisse Trendwende an.
"Treten wir aus dem Kapitalismus aus"
Authors: Diefenbacher Hans
Published: September 2017

Einige Entwicklungen deuten darauf hin, daß es für ökonomische Nachhaltigkeit nicht hinreichend ist, nur an der nationalen Wirtschaftsordnung anzusetzen. Es geht auch um lokale Alternativen. Es sind daher Kriterien für die Sinnhaftigkeit von partiellen regionalen Abkopplungen zu diskutieren. Damit wird Gustav Landauers Programm nach 90 Jahren von neuem aktuell.
Promising Research Agenda
Authors: Hemmelskamp Jens , Leone Fabio
Published: September 2017

Der Einfluß von Regulierung auf Innovationen wird viel diskutiert aber selten analysiert. Die Debatte ist durch fehlende systematische empirische Grundlagen gekennzeichnet. Ein Großprojekt des Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) arbeitet daran, diese Wissenslücke zu schließen, um eine effiziente Ausgestaltung der Regulierung zu ermöglichen.
Bürgerbeteiligung und Computermodelle verknüpfen
Authors: Welp Martin
Published: September 2017

Effektive Bürgerbeteiligung spielt eine wichtige Rolle im Management von Land- und Wasserressourcen in Flusseinzugsgebieten. Sie wird auch von der Wasserrahmenrichtlinie gefordert. Anhand von ausgewählten Modellen und Projekten wird beleuchtet, welche Rolle Modelle und entscheidungsunterstützende Systeme für das Zusammenbringen verschiedener Wissensbestände spielen können und was bei der Anwendung zu beachten ist.
Von Nutzen und Transfers
Authors: Dehnhardt Alexandra
Published: September 2017

Das Flusseinzugsgebietsmanagement zielt auf einen interdisziplinären Ansatz. Gemäß dem Anspruch der europäischen Wasserrahmenrichtlinie spielt dabei die ökonomische Dimension eine wichtige Rolle. Hierbei sollte es nicht nur um Ko­sten, sondern auch um Nutzen gehen. Für eine umfassende Bewertung stehen verschiedene ökonomische Methoden zur Verfügung, die kritisch hinsichtlich ihrer Eignung zu prüfen sind.
Ein ambivalentes Verhältnis
Authors: Grunwald Armin
Published: September 2017

Neue Technologien sind ein entscheidender Faktor bei der Erreichung um Nachhaltigkeitszielen. Ob Technologien in dieser Hinsicht auch dienlich sind, lässt sich allerdings ex-ante, etwa bei der Bewertung zukünftiger Schlüssel­technologien, nur in Form von Potentialen bestimmen. Ob die Potentiale bei Entwicklung der Technologie dann auch zum tragen kommen, hängt mehr von der sozialen und politischen Gestaltung denn von der Technologie selbst ab.
Zwischen grünem Paradies und Nanomonstern
Authors: Steinfeldt Michael
Published: September 2017

Neue Technologien sind häufig gesellschaftlichen Kontroversen ausgesetzt. Die aktuelle Debatte zu Nanotechnologie wird in Folge kurz skizziert und ein prospektiver Technologiebewertungs- und Gestaltungsansatz vorgestellt. Der An­satz kann zur Versachlichung der Diskussion über Nanotechnologie und deren Beitrag zur Nachhaltigkeit skizzieren.
Klimapolitik ohne (Ex-)Supermächte
Authors: Ott Hermann
Published: September 2017

Das Kioto-Protokoll ist nicht tot, aber in einem kritischen Zustand – genau wie die Klimapolitik insgesamt. Die Vereinigten Staaten und Russland verweigern sich der Ratifizierung und eine Änderung ihrer Position ist schwer abzusehen. Aber auch ohne die beiden Staaten gibt es Optionen zur Fortführung einer sinn­vollen internationalen Klimapolitik.
Fenster in die Nachhaltigkeit
Authors: Sartorius Christian , Zundel Stefan
Published: September 2017

Den Erfolg neuer Technologien bedingen eine ganze Reihe von Faktoren. Bei der politischen Unterstützung neuer, umweltfreundlicher Technologien ist ein zen­traler Faktor bislang außer Acht gelassen worden: die Innovationsdynamik am Markt. Wird sie systematisch unter zeitstrategischen Gesichtspunkten analy­siert, so ergeben sich verschiedene Zeitfenster, die je nach Innovationsdynamik politisch unterschiedlich genutzt werden sollten. Werden sie beachtet, wird die Einführung umweltfreundlicher Technologien wesentlich kostengünstiger und konfliktfreier sein als bisher.
Alltagsbeispiel Mittagstisch
Authors: Simshäuser Ulla , Mraz Gabriele , Hofmann Roswitha
Published: September 2017

Der Ausbau von Ganztagsschulen hat eine Diskussion über die Einführung und Gestaltung von schulischen Mittagstischen gebracht. Sie offenbart, dass bisher keine öffentliche Verantwortung für die Ernährung außer Haus existiert. Fokusgruppen geben Aufschluss darüber, warum das in deutschen Schulen so ist und warum ein Blick nach Schweden lehrreich sein kann.
Was bedeutet wissenschaftliche Qualität von Politikberatung?
Authors: Hüttl Reinhard , Stucke Andreas
Published: September 2017

Die Qualität wissenschaftlicher Politikberatung ist Dauerthema geworden. Die Gründe liegen nahe. Politik benötigt wissenschaftliches Wissen. Wissenschaft wird politisch häufig nur dann unterstützt, wenn sie ihren gesellschaftlichen Nutzen demonstriert.
Der Qualifikationsbedarf für Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement wächst
Authors: Kalisch Claudia , Prox Martina
Published: September 2017

Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement stellt einen zunehmend an Bedeutung gewinnenden Erfolgsfaktor für Unternehmen dar. Der MBA Sustainability Management der Universität Lüneburg ist ein erfolgreiches Beispiel für ein Qualifizierungsangebot für heutige und zukünftige Nachhaltigkeitsmanager.
Regionalwährungen aus kommunaler Hand
Authors: Gahrmann Arno
Published: September 2017

Regional begrenzte Zahlungsmittel werden für ökologische Kreisläufe, soziale Bindungen und ökonomische Stabilisierung propagiert. Doch es mangelt ihnen an Vertrauen und direktem Nutzen für die Anwender. Ein Konzept, das mit der Gemeinde als Aussteller Vertrauen und Volumen schafft, kann neue Wege aufzeigen.
Wie der Umstieg auf regenerative Energien gelingen kann
Authors: Müller Christoph
Published: September 2017

Viele Instrumente der internationalen Klimapolitik lassen in globaler Perspektive nur eine geringe Wirksamkeit erwarten. Um Energie zu sparen, umweltfreundlicher zu produzieren und letztlich effektiven Klimaschutz zu betreiben, ist ein fundamentales Umdenken hinsichtlich der Umwandlung und Nutzung von Energie notwendig. Die Vermeidung von Verlusten bei der Erzeugung von Wärme und Strom stellt einen Ansatzpunkt dar.
Nachhaltigkeit in der Krise
Authors: Kopfmüller Jürgen , Reichel André , Siebenhüner Bernd
Published: September 2017

Einführung in das Schwerpunktthema
Ein Standard für die Berichterstattung von Social Entrepreneurs
Authors: Achleitner Ann-Kristin , Bassen Alexander , Roder Barbara , Lütjens Lena
Published: September 2017

Social Entrepreneurs oder Sozialunternehmer gehen gesellschaftliche Probleme an und zielen nicht auf die Maximierung des ökonomischen Gewinns. Um die Attraktivität solcher Unternehmungen für Investoren zu steigern, ist eine standardisierte Berichterstattung sinnvoll. Ein solcher Standard muss auf die Besonderheiten von Social Entrepreneurs abgestimmt sein.
Ökobonus für Afrika
Authors: Ekhard Felix
Published: September 2017

Die Kosten und Nutzen des Klimawandels können nicht allein mit wirtschaftlichen Berechnungen abgebildet werden. Die Studien der Klimaökonomik greifen daher oft zu kurz. Gefragt ist eine globale Wende der Klimapolitik, die Treibhausgasemissionen verringert, die Wachstumsidee überwindet und sozialen Ausgleich schafft.
Corporate communication to promote consumers’ social responsibility?
Authors: Fricke Vera , Schrader Ulf
Published: September 2017

Companies have discovered Consumers’ Social Responsibility (CnSR). Within CnSR communication consumers are addressed upon their individual responsibility for a behavioural change towards sustainability. Can CnSR communication strengthen sustainable consumption in the mainstream or is it mere greenwashing?
Patchwork als Lösung?
Authors: Zelli Fariborz
Published: September 2017

Nach dem Gipfel von Cancún im Dezember 2010 stellt sich globale Klimapolitik mehr denn je als Patchwork dar. Innerhalb des Klima-Regimes der Vereinten Nationen (UN) spiegelt eine wachsende Zahl von Verhandlungsforen die Breite der Klima-Agenda wider. Und jenseits des Regimes diskutieren immer mehr Institutionen klima-relevante Themenfelder.
Herausforderungen des Wissenstransfers zwischen Hochschule und Unternehmen
Authors: Grothe Anja , Goldmann Gerhard , Marke Nico , Yildiz Özlem
Published: September 2017

Der Transfer von Wissen aus Hochschulen über Aspekte des nachhaltigen Wirtschaftens in kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen ist keine Selbstverständlichkeit. Im Rahmen eines zweijährigen Praxisprojekts konnten Erkenntnisse zum interorganisationalen Wissenstransfer über nachhaltiges Wirtschaften gewonnen werden.
Auswirkungen der Biogasproduktion auf Natur und Landschaft
Authors: Wiehe Julia , Rode Michael , Kanning Helga
Published: September 2017

Der Ausbau der Biogasproduktion verursacht regional sehr unterschiedlich ausgeprägte Nutzungsänderungen der Agrarflächen mit zum Teil erheblichen Auswirkungen auf den Naturhaushalt. Zur Minimierung von Konflikten sollte die räumliche Gesamtplanung auf der kommunalen und regionalen Ebene gestärkt werden.