bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exchanges of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids in cows of schwyz breed of different environmental origin in the zone of the steppe of Ukraine
Authors: Pishchan I.
Published: May 2017

In the text presented materials of researches of dynamics of the basic biochemical blood parameters of lactating cows of Schwyz breed of Sumy and Austrian environmental origin in the second and third lactation and their descendants in the first lactation. It has been established that the protein, carbohydrate and lipid exchanges in the organism of lactating Schwyz breed cows of different ecological origin pass at a high and balanced level, which is confirmed by the reference values of the total protein at the level of 65.71–83.14 g/l and its fractions – albumin 34.3–35.57 g/l and globulin 30.14–45.29 g/l, urea and urea nitrogen – respectively 3.14–4.59 mmol/l and 6.96–8.76 mg%, creatinine – 104.1–129.86 mmol/l, glucose – 2.22–2.29 mmol/l and lipoproteins – 687.53–859.0 mg% in the serum of blood. It is proved, that cows of Schwyz breed by first lactation, which are grown and exploited in their «own» ecological zone and born from mothers of Austrian and Sumy ecological origin, are characterized by good health and high metabolic processes in their organism. The level of total protein in serum is 71.29–75.86 g/l, albumins and globulins 36.43 and 42.57 g/l, respectively, urea and nitrogen of urea 4.24 mmol/l and 8.10 mg%, creatinine – 108.71–129.57 mmol/l, glucose – 2.27–2.42 mmol/l, lipoproteins – 519.20–782.01 mg%. Normal metabolic processes in the body are provided, first of all, a high and balanced level of feeding, as well as the good adaptation properties of cows Schwyz breed not only in new environmental conditions, but in hard conditions of a large industrial complex of milk production.
Effects of stress factors on the performance of non-specific resistance and per-formance of piglets
Authors: Rud V. O.
Published: May 2017

Feeding «feed mixture STO HA» piglets had a positive impact on their resistance and performance in the early postnatal period and the first week after weaning. Research has established that the content of total protein in pigs 4 day age 2nd and 3rd groups did not significantly different from the control group, while their peers from the 4th group born from sows that received «feed mixture STO HA» specified an indicator was higher by 2.8%. The level of total protein in piglet 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th groups of 16-day age was higher by 5.8, 6.2, 8.8% (P < 0.05), respectively, in the control group, the 40th day age – significantly (P < 0.05) higher than same indicator 9.9, 8.6, 9.6% respectively. The difference in levels of immunoglobulin A in pigs receiving «feed mixture STO HA» (2nd and 4th groups) in 16 aged and performance of piglets 1st (control) group was 54.5 – 81.8% and was statistically significant (P < 0.05 – P < 0.01). The 28-day age and concentration of Ig A serum pigs 2nd and 4th groups significantly exceeded by 72.2 and 77.7% rate in the control group, the 40th day age at 60.6 and 54,5%, respectively (P < 0.05). The bactericidal activity of blood serum piglets 40 days old all research groups significantly (P < 0.05 – P < 0.01) greater than 15.9, 11.3, 14.8% performance of their peers in the control group. Lysozyme activity of blood serum pigs 2nd, 3rd, 4th groups and 28 days old dominated his peers likely group 1 15.3, 11.7, 15.6% in the 40-day age – to 19.0; 16.7; 19.8% respectively. Phagocytic activity of leukocytes in pigs 4 days old 4th group born from sows that received «feed mixture STO HA» was higher by 5.7, 9.5, 10.4% compared to piglets 1 – 3rd groups. Phagocytic activity of leukocytes pigs 2nd, 3rd, 4th groups 16 days old and has been above 18.3 (P < 0.05); 11.5; 16.8% (P < 0.05), respectively group 1, the 28-day age – 17.4 (P < 0.05); 12.9 (P < 0.05); 15.2%. Phagocytic activity of leukocytes in piglets 40th age of daily study groups was significantly (P < 0.05) higher respectively pigs in the control group. The difference between the performance of piglets second and the first group was 20.5%, the first and third – 16.0%, fourth and first – 18.6%. The intensity of phagocytosis (FI) in pigs 16-day age 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th group was significantly higher at 16.5 (P <0.05), 12.9, 22.4% (P < 0.01), the 40th day age – to 23.6, 20.1, 21.3%, respectively (P < 0.05, P < 0.01) compared with the control group. The average daily gain  of the piglets 4th group of from 31 th to 40 th day of life superior piglets of group 1 to 58.3%, and body weight in 40-day age – 15.5% (P < 0.01).
The productivity of young quail at the usage of different sources of zinc in fodders
Authors: Holubiev M. I. , Holubieva T. A.
Published: May 2017

In the article, results of researches on an establishment of an optimum source of Zinc are resulted. Zinc was additionally added mixed fodder for quails grown for meat. In the research laboratory of feed additives National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine carried out the experiment. In accordance with to the scheme of the experiment were selected of 300 daily quails. Were formed three groups – control and two experimental, 100 quails (50 females and 50 males) in each. Quails of the first group fed zinc sulfate, the second group – zinc glycinate, the third group – zinc citrate. Were studied indicators of growth, safety and the cost of feed per 1 kg increase in body weight daily quails ages 1–35 depending on the source of zinc in the mixed fodders. It was found that more feed consumed quail, which was added to the mixed feeds of organic sources of Zinc. On this indicator, they dominated the control by 1.8–1.9%. The preservation of quails was quite high in the experimental groups and did not depend on the source of Zinc. Additional introduction of organic sources Zinc increases the final body weight by 1.8–1.6% (P < 0.05). The lowest feed costs per 1 kg of body weight gain were in quail, which included Zinc glycinate in the mixed fodder composition. The relationship between the cost of feed and fodder source of zinc (y = 0.011x2 – 0.037x + 3.147, R² = 1)
Genofond of some breed of cattle
Authors: Bodnaruk V. , Shchebatyj Z. , Muzyka L. , Zhmur A. , Orikhivskyj T.
Published: May 2017

Genetic investigations of cattle breeds in Western Ukraine are environmentally necessary, as well as they are the most relevant in connection with the formation of rock associations – for example Carpathian Brown. Addition to the study of genetic characteristics of different breeds to be used in agricultural production - it is an attempt to identify in the herd and genetically determined feature, which occurs most frequently. The choice of such economically valuable features determined by modern methods of agriculture research, and basically are chosen herds with such gene fond in which this feature is most typical. The genetic structure was evaluated for the genetically determined polymorphism groups of genetic and biochemical systems. Experiments were conducted on red blood cells and plasma. The blood of animals was taken from the jugular vein in a test tube with heparin. Polymorphism of proteins and enzymes was evaluated using the method of electrophoretic separation of proteins in 13% of starch gels in horizontal chambers with further histochemical staining. Each species is characterized by its own structural features of the genetic structure. According to locus of  transferrin breeds can be divided into two groups: with the dominance of allelic variant Tf A (Pintshau, Black and Spotted Holstein, Red and Spotted Holstein) and domination of variant Tf D2 (Symentals, Schwyz, Gray Ukrainian). Animals of Brown Carpathian breed have a large number of heterozygotes Tf AD2 (43%). The group of Schwyz has relatively high heterozygosity (49%). Groups of Black-Spotted and Red- Spotted Holstein are similar. When analyzing the genetic structure for the locus AM-1 can be noted the similarity of samples of animal Pintshau, Schwyz, Carpathian of brown rocks. In animals of Gray Ukrainian breed the frequency of allelic variants display of AM-1 was the highest and amounted to – 0.933. For ceruloplasmin locus significant differences were not found, except Gray Ukrainian breed animals where frequency of display of CP A was quite high and amounted to 0.733 and Simentales where is marked the high level of heterozygosity – 84%. At electrophoretic distillation of washed red blood cells of studied groups of animals were found two phenotypes of purine nucleoside phosphorylase: one is associated with high activity (H), the other with low activity (L).
The rate of growth calves Simmental depending on the duration of embryogenesis and season of birth
Authors: Gordiychuk N. M. , Denkovich B. S. , Gordiychuk L. M.
Published: May 2017

In terms of the farm «Pchany-Denkovich» Zhydachiv district, Lviv region found that the best in the embryonic period and postembryonic grow and develop heifers second group with a mean duration of embryogenesis 280–289 days. Calves from the third group with a long duration of embryogenesis (293.1 days) grow best in the embryonic period of embryonic growth rate was 2.8 and 0.52% higher than in the first and second groups of short and medium duration embryogenesis, respectively. The advantage of these animals was observed and body weight (1, 3, 6 months), average (1, 4, 5 month). And absolute growth (1,4,5 months). In particular the study period. However, 2 and 6 months of age the same age in the second group with a mean duration of embryogenesis (284.6 days) dominated their counterparts in the first and third groups by average daily increments respectively – on 0.28% and 0.53 and 2.74% and 5.14% and the intensity of growth at 6 months of age by 1.9 and 2.9%. Heifer born in winter were the best indicators of fetal growth rate in experimental groups with short, medium and extended duration of embryogenesis, but embryonic fast-ripeness index tends to decrease. In winter, the live weight of calves at birth was also the highest that more than in calves born in summer in the first group at 3.94%, the second and third, respectively – at 2.63 and 3.44%. The most effective breeding Simmental heifers of different duration embryogenesis born in winter, because they were the best indicators of fetal growth rate and live weight at birth. During embryonic development of animals under the influence of heredity and state parent body formed features of the body structure and physiological functions, whose development after birth is largely determined by the conditions postembryonic period, so in terms of management appropriate to carry out the selection of heifers with the peculiarities of their development in early ontogeny to facilitate to a certain extent, the formation of the desired type and level of performance.
Accumulation and distribution of zinc and manganese in aquatic ecosystem of Yavoriv water reservoir, Lviv region, Ukraine
Authors: Dobryanska G. M. , Yanovych D. O. , Shvets T. M. , Butsyak A. A.
Published: May 2017

The paper presents results of investigations of zinc and manganese concentration in the water, bottom deposits and ichthyofauna of Yavoriv water reservoir, which was formed in 2002 in frames of project of Yavoriv sulfur quarry revitalization. Mentioned elements are characterized by wide spectrum of action in fish body, which, depending on their concentration, can be either physiologic or toxic. It was revealed, that concentration of Zn and Mn in the water of Yavoriv water reservoir varied considerably depending on place of samples taking. The lowest Zn concentration in the water was below 1 MPL (maximum permitted level), namely 0.6 µg/l, and the highest – more than 7 MPL (70.5 µg/l). Similar differences were observed concerning Mn concentration in the water – the range of determined values varied from 3.3 (0.3 MPL) to 48.6 µg/l. The same peculiarities of Zn and Mn distribution were estimated in regard to their content in bottom deposits. In particular, difference of Zn concentration in samples of bottom deposits was near 23 times – from 5.4 to 230.0 mg/kg depending on the point of samples taking. Mn content in bottom deposits varies from 61.5 to 1500 mg/kg. Zn and Mn concentration in skeletal muscles, gills and skin of perch and rudd didn’t exceed MPL regardless their content in the water and bottom deposits. In most of cases, gills accumulated these elements more than other investigated tissues.
The correlation between dimensional characteristics, live weight and fluff and feather level of obroshynska gray and obroshynska white natural groups geese
Authors: Zaplatynsky V. S.
Published: May 2017

This article presents data on dynamics of linear growth and weight rates of obroshynska gray and obroshynska gray natural groups geese, factional fluff content, correlation coefficients between body weight and body sizes and amount of feathers. It has been found that male and female individuals of obroshynska gray natural group geese dominated by live weight of obroshynska white natural group geese. Particularly, this advantage in 90 days aged males was 549.4 (P < 0.05), in 120 days aged males – 635.6 (P < 0.01) and in 180 days aged males – 422.6 (P < 0.05) g, in females – 177.0, 461.8 (P < 0.01) and 401.8 g respectively. It has been also revealed the obroshynska gray natural group geese domination by researched body sizes in all geese ages, but it was only reliable in some cases. Geese of both sexes in both natural groups were characterized by high fluff and feather level. We investigated age, sex and interbreed differentiation on fluff and feather levels in studied geese groups. It should be noted that fluff and feather level was better in white geese indicating a better fluff and feather quality. The correlation coefficients between body weight and overall fluff and feather levels in females of obroshynska gray natural group geese dependent on ages and fluff and feather levels were between -0.30 – +0.63, in males – between -0.51 – +0.68 and in obroshynska white natural groups geese coefficients were between -0.29 – +0.70 and -0.30 до +0.82 respectively. It has been found the correlations between geese body sizes and fluff and feather levels. In males and females geese from abroshynska gray natural group depenent on ages, body sizes and fluff and feather levels coefficients were -0.49 – +0.81 and -0.76 – +0.88, and for obroshynska white natural group geese – -0.49 – +0.90 and -0.65 – +0.65.
Duration and effectiveness of lifelong use of cows according to their milk yield for first and better lactation
Authors: Poslavska Y. V. , Fedorovych Y. I. , Bodnar P. V.
Published: May 2017

The aim of research was to study the duration the effectiveness and lifelong use of Ukrainian Black-Spotted dairy breed cows and the impact on these indicators of milk yield for the first and best of lactation. Research was carried out in Ltd. «Milk River» Sokal district, Lviv region. It is established, that the highly indices of life expectancy, productive use, lactation, number of lactations for life and the coefficient of economic use there were cows, milk yield for the first lactation of which was 3501–4000, for the best – 5001–5500 kg, but for the lifelong yields and the amount of milk fat – with the milk yield for the first lactation 4001–4500,  for better – more than 6000 kg. Better by yields and the number of butterfat on one day of life, productive use and lactation were cows with milk yield for the first lactation of over 5500 kg, and for better – more than 6000 kg. Thanks to the correlation analysis is set different levels and the direction of indicators duration communication and the efficiency and lifetime use of experimental cows with their milk yield for the first lactation. The highest positive and significant correlation coefficients have been established between the animals yields for the first lactation and their yields (0.426–0.812) and the amount of milk  fat  (0.445–0.811) for a day of life, productive use and lactation. Negative, but probable links were between milk yield of cows for the first lactation and the duration of their life, productive use, lactation, number of lactations in life, the coefficient economic use. The greatest influence of cows yield for the first lactation had their yield and the amount of milk fat for a day of productive use (61.89 and 62.47% respectively) and lactation (54.97 and 56.44%) and the lowest – in a lifelong yield (2.01%) and the lifelong number of milk fat (1.97%). The largest predicted value had the links between the yields for the best lactation of cows and their lifelong milk yield, lifelong number of milk fat, yields and the amount of milk fat for a day of life and productive use and lactation. These links in all cases were close, highly reliable and were in the range 0.598–0.911. The lowest correlation coefficient, in addition improbable and negative, was observed between milk yield of cows for the best lactation and average fat content in milk for all lactation (-0.008). Significant influence of better lactation on the above mentioned indicators are confirmed by our calculation the indicators of influence power, which ranged from 39.53 to 77.68%. The lowest power of influence of this factor was observed in the average fat content in milk for all investigated lactation (1.02%).
Effect of alcohol on bards agrochemical soil properties
Authors: Glovyn N. M.
Published: May 2017

The influence of distillery stillage doses on the yield of wheatgrass hay on agrochemical properties of soils in general is considered in the article. The most effective dose of distillery stillage under existing conditions is revealed. Nitrogen is the decisive factor for the yield of the crops. Widespread deficiency of nitrogen represents scientific and practical interest for the agro-chemistry studying transformation of nitrogen in soil-fertilizer-plant system for the purpose of increase in efficiency of crops quality in the biological relation. Increase in the main production of distilleries and conse-quently in waste products of the spirit industry, low demand from cattle breeders on the distillery stillage (feeding of cattle with distillery stillage is precisely connected with seasons, i.e. it is fed, mainly, during the stall period) has led to the fact that nearly 50% of it could not be sold. Development and deployment of new waste-free technologies of production of alcohol will demand a lot of time and expenses, and the unused stil-lage comes to ponds stores daily which are gradually overflowed that endangers the ecological condition of croplands and open reservoirs, adjacent to distilleries. Moreover, long storage in ponds leads it to spoiling, stratification and formation of a ground deposit. Therefore the problem of stillage utilization is very actual now and demands an integrated approach to its consideration as it has to be considered in the economic point of view, and from compliance to requirements of the nature protection legislation. One of the solutions of the problem stillage utilization is its application in agriculture as fertilizer. In Ukraine, the grain bards resources are quite significant, given the volume of alcohol SE Ukrspirt. The volume pislyaspyrtovoyi bards on modern technology is per 1 dm3 alcohol 11 ... 13 dm3 bards. However, it can be stored quickly sour, costly transportation to the consumer. Reset distillery bards in the river leads to significant environmental degradation. It solids accumulate in water pipes and riverbeds, decompose and pollute the environment. To build bards were repositories (filtration fields), which naturally occurs mechanical, chemical and biological treatment of waste. In bioshari formed in a layer of filtration load, the sewage draining into the ground, organic matter biodegradable. This mechanism is similar to the process of composting cut vegetation, household food waste and so on.
Iodine deficiency in pigs and the solutions to the problem
Authors: Hunchak R. V. , Sedilo H. M.
Published: May 2017

The articles provides an overview of literature dedicated to the study of iodine status in pigs and establishes an interrelation between the level of microelement in animal diet and the functional activity of thyroid gland.  Close correlation between thyroid hormone levels in blood and the reproductive abilities and productiveness of pigs has been observed. Resulting thyroxin and triiodothyronine synthesis and metabolic disorders are among the most common causes of pathological states in animals, which are characterized by lower fertility, increased intrauterine fetal deaths, and birth of non-viable piglets with apparent signs of goiter. Moreover, thyroid hypofunction leads to decreased general and lipoid metabolism in pigs, young animals in particular. Feed is the source of iodine for pigs. Yet, due to intensive growing practices the primary place in pig nutrition is occupied by concentrated feed with as a rule low content of this microelement. In addition, a number of other factors affect iodine levels in organism. Iodine digestibility is particularly hindered by glucosinolates and cyanogenic glycosides, nitrates, nitrites, perchlorates, residue of some pesticides. Iodine absorption in gastrointestinal tract is slowed down by fluorine and sulfur. Pigs may receive enough iodine with additional feed containing inorganic (КІ, NaІ) and organic (iodates) compounds.  For this purpose industrial farms tend to use premixtures and mineral additives containing iodine and other macro- and microelements. However, said forms of iodine-containing preparations are often unstable or even aggressive in combination with other components of additives, namely vitamins.  In this connection, we are facing a relevant problem of finding new preparations that in small doses would be stable and compatible with other components of compound feed while solving the problem of microelement nutrition. In humane and veterinary medicine nanomaterials, namely metal aquachelates, are used increasingly more often. There is information as to positive impact that iodine aquacitrate has on animals which needs to be further confirmed by profound research.
Amamentação na primeira hora de vida: conhecimento e prática da equipe multiprofissional
Authors: Antunes Marcos Benatti , Demitto Marcela De Oliveira , Soares Larissa Gramazio , Radovanovic Cremilde Aparecida Trindade , Higarashi Ieda Harumi , Ichisato Sueli Mutsumi Tsukuda , Pelloso Sandra Marisa
Published: May 2017

Objetivo: Evaluar el conocimiento y la práctica sobre la lactancia materna en la primera hora de vida entre los miembros del equipo multidisciplinario de un hospital en la ciudad de Maringá, Paraná.Metodología: Estudio descriptivo-exploratorio con enfoque cualitativo. Los datos fueron recolectados entre octubre y noviembre del 2013 mediante entrevistas grabadas con 11 participantes. Para el procesamiento de los datos, se utilizó la técnica de análisis de contenido.Resultados: Se encontró que los profesionales de la salud tienen deficiencias en el conocimiento acerca de la lactancia materna en la primera hora de vida; además, la práctica no suele realizarse en la institución, a partir de lo cual surgen desafíos y recomendaciones para establecer esta actividad.Conclusiones: Se sugiere incluir esta práctica en las políticas del hospital para la promoción y protección de la lactancia materna, que consoliden el equipo multidisciplinario y el trabajo colaborativo entre sus miembros.
Amenaza de parto pretérmino: una mirada desde el modelo de Mishel
Authors: Alvarez Yañez Debora Milena , Perez Bayona Cindy Lorena
Published: May 2017

Objetivo: Describir el cuidado de enfermería ante una situación clínica de amenaza de parto pretérmino, sustentado en el modelo teórico de Merle Mishel y la incertidumbre frente a la enfermedad.Metodología: Presentación de una situación clínica de amenaza de parto pretérmino, siguiendo la estructura del proceso de atención de enfermería a través de la taxonomía NANDA, NIC y NOC. El proceso se enfoca en los antecedentes sobre la incertidumbre, en la valoración a través de la inferencia e ilusión y en el afrontamiento de esta situación de salud, lo que contribuye a la calidad de vida materno-fetal.Resultados: La amenaza de parto pretérmino desencadena una incertidumbre en la gestante por el alto riesgo de morbimortalidad perinatal y el desequilibrio en la estructura familiar.Conclusiones: El cuidado de enfermería, apoyado en la teoría intermedia de Merle Mishel, permite identificar los estímulos que generan incertidumbre y los recursos existentes para el afrontamiento e interacción familiar en la toma de decisiones.
Investigación urbana latinoamericana contemporánea: Eure en Web of Knowledge
Authors: Zárate de Paul Rodrigo , Gutiérrez Chaparro Juan José
Published: May 2017

El objetivo de este artículo es hacer un análisis de la investigación urbana contemporánea en Latinoamérica para identificar los temas que se están estudiando desde las disciplinas afines a esta área de investigación, para delimitar si existe un grupo de temas y autores hegemónicos. Se toma como caso de estudio a Eure, Revista latinoamericana de Estudios Urbanos y Regionales, editada por la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, ya que al estar indizada en la Web of Knowledge de Thomson Reuters (conocida como ISI) podremos hacer un análisis del número de citas que tiene dentro del sistema para identificar las características de la investigación urbana actual. La pregunta central que nos guía es ¿cuáles son los temas contemporáneos que son tratados por los investigadores latinoamericanos? Las conclusiones a las que llegamos son, que 25 artículos, de los 119 citados, concentran 255 citas, es decir que el 21% de los artículos agrupa el 57% podemos advertir de una estructura jerárquica de la investigación urbana latinoamericana, resaltamos que al interior de la disciplina existe un grupo de temas que se agrupan en líneas: 1) segregación urbana, 2) globalización y cambios territoriales, 3) metropolización, 4) ambiental y 5) regional.
Superar la sostenibilidad urbana: una ruta para América Latina
Authors: Contreras Christian Hernán
Published: May 2017

Resumen: El presente trabajo de reflexión es un análisis teórico sobre sostenibilidad urbana y ecología política urbana.  El desarrollo del artículo indaga sobre cómo la sostenibilidad urbana y la ecología política urbana, asumen la dialéctica naturaleza/urbanismo como elemento central en sus proposiciones y cuales son las diferencias radicales que se conciben desde sus respectivas bases teóricas.  Adicionalmente se discute sobre las visiones globales que promueve la sostenibilidad urbana y se proponen planteamientos, desde la ecología política urbana, como una ruta posible para el análisis urbano en América Latina.  A manera de conclusión se plantea superar los cuerpos teóricos de la sostenibilidad urbana de corte global, por enfoques que asuman los procesos naturaleza/urbanismo como construcciones co-constituidas, en entornos complejos y dinámicos, donde prevalezcan análisis multi-escalares (local, nacional, regional y global) de los procesos sociales, económicos, políticos y ecológicos de los actuales paisajes urbanos latinoamericanos.
Social networking addiction, attachment style, and validation of the Italian version of the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale
Authors: Monacis Lucia , de Palo Valeria , Griffiths Mark D. , Sinatra Maria
Published: May 2017

Aim

Research into social networking addiction has greatly increased over the last decade. However, the number of validated instruments assessing addiction to social networking sites (SNSs) remains few, and none have been validated in the Italian language. Consequently, this study tested the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS), as well as providing empirical data concerning the relationship between attachment styles and SNS addiction.

Methods

A total of 769 participants were recruited to this study. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and multigroup analyses were applied to assess construct validity of the Italian version of the BSMAS. Reliability analyses comprised the average variance extracted, the standard error of measurement, and the factor determinacy coefficient.

Results

Indices obtained from the CFA showed the Italian version of the BSMAS to have an excellent fit of the model to the data, thus confirming the single-factor structure of the instrument. Measurement invariance was established at configural, metric, and strict invariances across age groups, and at configural and metric levels across gender groups. Internal consistency was supported by several indicators. In addition, the theoretical associations between SNS addiction and attachment styles were generally supported.

Conclusion

This study provides evidence that the Italian version of the BSMAS is a psychometrically robust tool that can be used in future Italian research into social networking addiction.
Which dimensions of impulsivity are related to problematic practice of physical exercise?
Authors: Kotbagi Gayatri , Morvan Yannick , Romo Lucia , Kern Laurence
Published: May 2017

Background and aims

Problematic practice of physical exercise (PPPE) has been suggested to be a behavioral addiction. Impulsivity represents a core dimension of behavioral addictions. However, little is known about impulsivity facets in PPPE. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of impulsivity facets in PPPE.

Methods

A total of 684 students (between 18 and 25 years) took part in this study and filled up a battery of questionnaire, which consisted of following measures – Global Physical Activity Questionnaire, Exercise Dependence Scale – Revised, and the UPPS Impulsive Behavior Scale. Multiple regression analyses were utilized to investigate the predictive role of each impulsivity facet in PPPE.

Results

Age, the total level of physical activity per day, sex (male), negative urgency, and sensation seeking were found to be significant predictors of PPPE. A categorical analysis of PPPE revealed that negative urgency, positive urgency, and sensation seeking were significantly higher in the dependent category of PPPE.

Discussion and conclusions

Associations to negative urgency and sensation seeking might indicate that PPPE serves to regulate or alleviate negative affect or aversive emotional states. Thus, PPPE could be conceptualized as a short-term coping strategy dedicated to relieving negative affective states, like other maladaptive behaviors such as binge eating, binge drinking, or compulsive buying.
Comprehensive Genomic Profiling of Esthesioneuroblastoma Reveals Additional Treatment Options
Authors: Gay Laurie M. , Kim Sungeun , Fedorchak Kyle , Kundranda Madappa , Odia Yazmin , Nangia Chaitali , Battiste James , Colon-Otero Gerardo , Powell Steven , Russell Jeffery , Elvin Julia A. , Vergilio Jo-Anne , Suh James , Ali Siraj M. , Stephens Philip J. , Miller Vincent A. , Ross Jeffrey S.
Published: May 2017

Background

Esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB), also known as olfactory neuroblastoma, is a rare malignant neoplasm of the olfactory mucosa. Despite surgical resection combined with radiotherapy and adjuvant chemotherapy, ENB often relapses with rapid progression. Current multimodality, nontargeted therapy for relapsed ENB is of limited clinical benefit.

Materials and Methods

We queried whether comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) of relapsed or refractory ENB can uncover genomic alterations (GA) that could identify potential targeted therapies for these patients. CGP was performed on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections from 41 consecutive clinical cases of ENBs using a hybrid-capture, adaptor ligation based next-generation sequencing assay to a mean coverage depth of 593X. The results were analyzed for base substitutions, insertions and deletions, select rearrangements, and copy number changes (amplifications and homozygous deletions).

Results

Clinically relevant GA (CRGA) were defined as GA linked to drugs on the market or under evaluation in clinical trials. A total of 28 ENBs harbored GA, with a mean of 1.5 GA per sample. Approximately half of the ENBs (21, 51%) featured at least one CRGA, with an average of 1 CRGA per sample. The most commonly altered gene was TP53 (17%), with GA in PIK3CA, NF1, CDKN2A, and CDKN2C occurring in 7% of samples.

Conclusion

We report comprehensive genomic profiles for 41 ENB tumors. CGP revealed potential new therapeutic targets, including targetable GA in the mTOR, CDK and growth factor signaling pathways, highlighting the clinical value of genomic profiling in ENB.
Effects of flowability on SFRC fibre distribution and properties
Authors: Zhao Minglei , Li Jie , Law David
Published: May 2017

In this study, the effects of the mix flowability on the steel fibre distribution patterns and mechanical properties of steel-fibre-reinforced concrete (SFRC) were investigated. Slump ranging from 80 mm to 200 mm was employed as the parameter to reflect the flowability of SFRC. The results showed that an increase of flowability had no influence on the orientation of steel fibres and led to a decrease of sectional uniformity. Steel fibres orientated in the longitudinal direction of higher-flowability SFRC tended to precipitate toward the bottom layer of the specimens. This resulted in much better flexural performance, including flexural toughness and fracture energy. Analysis of the data suggested that instead of studying the whole cross-section, the distribution rate and distribution coefficient of steel fibres in the tensile zone of specimens should be considered as the main factor determining flexural performance of SFRC. Calculations for bending stiffness and flexural stress based on the distribution rate of high-flowability SFRC are recommended. Moreover, owing to the layering effect of steel fibres, traditional test methods were identified as being unsuitable for determining the mechanical properties of SFRC, indicating that further investigation is required.
Qualitative Simultaneous Identification of Permanent and Hydrocarbon Gases by GC-TCD using Column Coupling Method
Authors: Zuas Oman , Rizky Mulyana Muhammad
Published: May 2017

The potential application of the GC-TCD using column coupling method was investigated by means of comparison with the single column method for the identification of gas mixture containing 5 inorganic and 6 hydrocarbon gases. The results indicate the useful of column coupling method, relative to the single column method. In addition, the flow rate of carrier gas and column temperature on the retention time of the target components have a notice-able effect. Application of the column coupling method for qualitative identification of the targeted components in natural gas samples indicate that the method can be used for routine work.
NH3(CH2)6NH3SiF6 catalyzed highly efficient synthesis of benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles, benzothiazoles, quinoxalines and pyrimidin-2-ones/thiones
Authors: Benzekri Zakaria , Serrar Houda , Boukhris Said , Ouasri Ali , Hassikou Amina , Rhandour Ali , Souizi Abdelaziz
Published: May 2017

Herein, we describe a simple, highly efficient and environmentally friendly protocol for the synthesis of benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles, benzothiazoles, 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2-ones/ thiones and quinoxalines derivatives using hybrid crystal NH3(CH2)6NH3SiF6 as a catalyst. Use of recyclable catalyst, easy work-up procedure, excellent yields, short reaction times and scalability are the important practical features of the present protocol.
An interdisciplinary model to support and promote the development of "mobility competence" in Europe
Authors: Makeeva S.A. , Kochetova T.V.
Published: May 2017

This publication is a translation (with detailed comments) of a multidisciplinary model of support and promotion of mobility in the EU countries – Psychologische en medische hulp voor een veilige mobiliteit (germ.), Psychological and Medical Assistance for Safe Mobility (Engl.) - PASS, which was developed in Germany. This model serves as the basis for the definition of an "object field” of psychology of traffic in Europe, and helps to highlight the most important and significant aspects, both for applied research and various kinds of psychological practices in this area. Model authors: A. Allhof-Cramer, B. Krohn, G. Laub, W.Nickel, C. Rolfing, B. Rothenberger, W. Schubert, E. Stephan. It is the first presentation of this model in Russia which is made with a consent of the members of the Organizational Committee of the “Traffic Psychology International” (the German version is presented below)
The phenomenon of partner relationships in foreign psychological studies
Authors: Fedorova T.A. , Zelikson D.I.
Published: May 2017

The article is devoted to partner relationships, theoretical approaches to this phenomenon and main strands of its scientific research in foreign academic studies. Along with a theoretical observation, empirical study was conducted in order to find out possible relations between sources of problems in partner relationships and personality. Seven men and thirty-three women with such problems (N=30) took part in semi-structured interview, and the three following sources of problems were found: personal features of behavior, parents role models and external factors. The participants also filled in special questionnaires devoted to personality characteristics. The results showed that partners with high negative personality characteristics had problems with personal features of behavior in relationships. This result is consistent with previous studies and could be used for practical needs
Глобализация как фактор влияния на формирование семьи и семейных ценностей в современной России
Authors: Субочева Алина Романовна , Каргина Наталья Вячеславовна
Published: May 2017

В статье рассматривается процесс глобализации как фактор влияния на формирование современной российской семьи и девальвации семейных ценностей у современной молодежи.
Телесно-энергийный подход к пониманию психологической границы человека
Authors: Леви Татьяна Самуиловна
Published: May 2017

В статье анализируется понятие телесность и излагается суть телесно-энергийного подхода к пониманию психологической границы человека;  феномен психологической границы рассматривается  с позиции концепции А. А. Ухтомского о функциональном органе; представлена структурно-функциональная модель психологической границы, в которой единицей анализа выступает действие, направленное на решение задач взаимодействия человека с миром.
Взаимосвязь защитно-совладающего поведения с особенностями психологического пространства личности
Authors: Олейник Оксана Юрьевна , Коренкова Наталья Евгеньевна
Published: May 2017

В работе изучаются взаимосвязи компонентов защитно-совладающего поведения с особенностями психологического пространства личности. Результаты исследования показывают, что отсутствие четко сформированных психологических границ снижает суверенность компонентов психологического пространства личности и уменьшает сензитивность к ощущениям вторжения в это пространство, препятствуя своевременному «включению» механизмов психологических защит.
Психолого-историческая реконструкция жизненной позиции поэтов XIX и XXI вв.
Authors: Федоркова Ирина Рудольфовна , Проненко Екатерина Юрьевна
Published: May 2017

В статье охарактеризована процедура проведения психолого-исторической реконструкции жизненной позиции российских поэтов XIX и XXI вв. Представлены конкретные результаты реконструкции основных характеристик жизненной позиции поэтов Серебряного века и современных поэтов.
Выборы в странах Европы 2015 г. как фактор динамики политического режима
Authors: Махора Екатерина Витальевна
Published: May 2017

В статье показано, что политический процесс в Европе плюралистичен. Выборы, прошедшие осенью 2015 г. в Греции, Португалии, Швейцарии, Польше, Франции и Испании, свидетельствуют о пёстрой политической картине в современной Европе. Выясняются причины роста популярности разных политических сил.

Статья подготовлена на основе доклада автора на XIII Международной научной конференции «Высшее образование для XXI века» (8–10 декабря 2016 г., Московский гуманитарный университет).
Проблема повышения квалификации управленческого персонала в строительных организациях в рамках концепции управления качеством труда
Authors: Богданов Юрий Сергеевич
Published: May 2017

В статье рассматриваются причины и факторы повышения квалификации персонала в строительных организациях, предлагаются мероприятия по повышению квалификации персонала.

Статья подготовлена на основе доклада автора на XIII Международной научной конференции «Высшее образование для XXI века» (8–10 декабря 2016 г., Московский гуманитарный университет).
Significance of relationship between anatomical variants of middle turbinate and nasal septum in recurrent acute rhinosinusitis patients
Authors: Mohapatra Satya Sundar G. , Sahu Niranjan , Rath Siba N. , Sahu Mahesh C. , Padhy Rabindra N.
Published: May 2017

Background: Aim of the study was to evaluate the significance of relationship between anatomical variants of middle turbinate and nasal septum, and role for the causation of recurrent acute rhinosinusitis (RARS) in a tertiary care teaching hospital.

Methods: Retrospective analysis of sinonasal computerized tomography (CT) images of 160 patients with history of RARS during August 2015 to December 2016 was done for evaluation of concha bullosa (CB) and paradoxical middle turbinate (PMT) associated with deviated nasal septum (DNS). Measurements of CB, PMT and septal deviation angles were recorded. Patients with acute and expansile paranasal sinus diseases were excluded.

Results: Of the total 160 RARS cases with DNS, 120 cases had unilateral (contralateral and ipsilateral) and bilateral (dominant and similar sized) CB, and were distributed into group I (contralateral and dominant) and group II (ipsilateral and similar sized bilateral) basing on the direction of septal convexity. Maximum transverse diameter of CB (MTDCB) and septal deviation angle values were highly significant (p =0.0001) in group I CB cases. Direction of septal convexity had no significance (58 to right and 62 to left) in relation to CB pneumatization. Septal deviation severity in group I CB cases was highly significant (p =0.0001). The fraction of 40 unilateral and bilateral PMT cases revealed no significance (p =0.45) with severity of DNS.

Conclusions: Anatomical variants of middle turbinate associated with DNS caused increased prevalence of OMC pattern RARS. Contralateral and dominant CBs had shown relationship in direct proportion to the severity of septal deviation contributing to recurrent rhinosinusitis.
Forecasting the Implementation Success of AMT in SMEs using an Integrated AHP-TOPSIS Approach
Authors: Bhatt Nisha
Published: May 2017

The adoption of Advance Manufacturing Technology (AMT) requires careful planning at each level of organization due to large capital investments involved in newer technology. It has been seen in many cases that the AMTs have improved the firm's peformances, however according to recognized practitioners there is still a possibility of project failure due to adoption of this new technology. Hence it is always practiced to identify the major success factors that influence the adoption of AMTs. This study proposes a hybrid model for AMT justification which takes account thirteen factors and their relative importance in the justification phase. The justification phase comprises of three sub-phases: identification of critical factors; calculation of priority weights and ranking of critical factors and determination of possibility of successful adoption of the technology. The results showed that in order to have fruitful result from AMT investment, the strategic issues, technology transfer and continuous support of management should be properly organized to avoid the barriers in successful adoption of advance technologies.
Survey Analysis on the usage and Impact of Whatsapp Messenger
Authors: Kumar Naveen , Sharma Sudhansh
Published: May 2017

WhatsApp is a popular mobile application for providing instant messaging service in smartphones. It uses Internet services to communicate different type of text and multimedia messages between users or groups. Its users worldwide have crossed the figure of one billion in February 2016. The effect of WhatsApp on our lives, culture, and society keeps on increasing. It is also becoming popular tool for marketing in businesses and publicity in politics. This growth has also drawn the attention of researchers to understand the implications and effect of WhatsApp on its user’s social and personal life. We investigated the usage and effect of WhatsApp in the regions of Northern India. We performed an internet based survey using open-source Lime survey software and obtained responses. Total 460 responses had been received in which only 136 responses were considered for analysis those have completed all questions and having more than 18 years of age. The users in India made a slow shift from all social networking sites to WhatsApp in a quick span of time. This survey results show that there is a significant impact of WhatsApp on its users. Around 66% of WhatsApp users believe that WhatsApp has improved their relationship with friends. More than 63% of its users think it is not harmful for them. There are several other analyses presented in this paper based on age-groups and gender of WhatsApp users. This survey analysis may be useful for academicians and researchers for understanding the behavior of WhatsApp users and reflect the possibility of using WhatsApp in education, social services and governance.
Brand Valuation: Accounting Perspective
Authors: Mishra Shirish
Published: May 2017

Brands are one the most valuable assets for any business firm without any doubt. But this value is subjective in nature and it is very difficult to arrive at an absolute, quantified value for the treatment in financial statements. Last 3 decades witnessed the lots of debate in this area of discipline. This paper explores the evolution in the accounting for the brands in recent past and trouble with the valuation of brands. It also discusses briefly different approaches of brand valuation.
Skill Development Training Programme: A Case Study of IGNOU
Authors: Venkateshwarlu N. , Sharma Rakhi , Agarwal Ashish
Published: May 2017

There are two important education systems. One is distance education and the other is skill development training. Distance education is an important education system provides education to the adult learners where ever they want and when ever they want. This type of distance education reaches to the door steps of the learners of masses with learner kits. The skill development training is nothing but providing training in different skills required for employable for example carpenter training, motor mechanic skill training, electrical technician skill training, computer operator skill training, construction worker skill training, beautician skill training, hair cutting skill training, hospitality and clinical heath care skill training etc;. According to Jain (2013), skill development is seen as a means to empower the individual and improve his/her employability. This paper discusses about importance of skill development and its impact on Indian GDP growth rate. Now days all the states are establishing skill development centres/skill development institutes in their own state to enhance the capability of skilled man power. The central government is also emphasizing on skill development to train the youth in different employable skills. The central government is providing a budget for skill development through Skill India initiative. In this paper, the role of IGNOU in distance education and skill development training has been discussed. The skill development training programme as a case study on electrical technician programme run by one of its school (School of Engineering and Technology) has been analyzed in the paper.
Sustainability and Resilience: Shelter in Emergencies
Authors: Jafar Eilia , Siddiqui Fauzia
Published: May 2017

Millions of shelters are lost every year due to disasters. During shelter construction and recovery interventions, a number of factors should be considered during planning and designing to ensure sustainability and resilience. This paper makes recommendations for safe and sustainable shelter recovery programming.
Intelligent Query Expansion for the Queries Including Numerical Terms
Authors: Fatima Aimen
Published: May 2017

Article withdrawn due to plagiarism.