bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Abnormal Increase of Fatigue Life with Dwell Time during Creep-Fatigue Deformation for Directionally Solidified Ni-Based Superalloy DZ445
Authors: Ding Biao , Ren Weili , Deng Kang , Li Haitao , Liang Yongchun
Published: April 2017

The paper investigated the creep-fatigue behavior for directionally solidified nickel-based superalloy DZ445 at 900 °C. It is found that the fatigue life shows an abnormal increase when the dwell time exceeds a critical value during creep-fatigue deformation. The area of hysteresis loop and fractograph explain the phenomenon quite well. The shortest life corresponds to the maximal area of hysteresis loop, i. e. the maximum energy to be consumed during the creep-fatigue cycle. The fractographic observation of failed samples further supports the abnormal behavior of fatigue life.
Experimental and Numerical Study on the Behavior of Rubberized Concrete
Authors: Hassanli R. , Mills J. E. , Li D. , Benn T.
Published: April 2017

In this study, the properties of rubberized concrete were examined and finite-element (FE) models were developed to investigate the accuracy of a current concrete material model in predicting the compressive behavior of rubberized concrete. The rubber particles, with a size of 1.18 mm were used at 0 %, 6 %, 12 %, and 18 % volume replacement of fine aggregate, keeping the proportions of gravel, water, and cement the same in all mixtures. Cylindrical and beam specimens were prepared and tested to evaluate the effect of rubber content on the density, compressive strength, elastic modulus, and damping ratio of the concrete. The results indicated that the damping ratio of rubberized concrete increased by 5.5 %, 27.8 %, and 64.8 % with rubber replacement of 6 %, 12 %, and 18 %, respectively. In addition to the experimental study, non-linear finite-element analysis was carried out using LS-DYNA software (Livermore Software Technology Corporation). The FE model developed in this paper was able to closely simulate the compressive behavior of the rubberized concrete specimens. The stiffness, compressive strength, volumetric response, and the dilation behavior obtained using the FE analysis agreed well with the values measured in the experimental work. The results show that the current concrete material model can be considered for rubberized concrete, provided that the compressive strength is modified to account for the reduction in strength caused by the added rubber.
Evaluation of the Specimen Saturation Criterion for the AASHTO T336 Test Method
Authors: Gudimettla J. , Tanesi J. , Crawford G. , Ardani A.
Published: April 2017

Realizing the importance of coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) in concrete pavement design, the Federal Highway Administration conducted a ruggedness study for the AASHTO T336 test method in 2012. Of the seven variables that were evaluated as part of the ruggedness study, specimen saturation criterion was found to be one of the significant variables that warranted further investigation. This paper documents a follow-up study performed to specifically evaluate the effect of specimen saturation criterion on the measurement of CTE using the AASHTO T336 test method. CTE tests were conducted on multiple specimens from five concrete mixtures (two field and three laboratory prepared) at different levels of saturation in water: T336 criterion, 4 days, 7 days, 14 days, 28 days, and vacuum saturation. Data analysis from this study indicated that there is no statistical difference in CTE measurement after 28 days of water saturation versus T336 criterion, 4 days, 7 days, 14 days, and vacuum saturation. Based on this limited study, it appears that the current saturation criterion outlined in AASHTO T336 is adequate.
Toward a Digital Thread and Data Package for Metals-Additive Manufacturing
Authors: Kim D. B. , Witherell P. , Lu Y. , Feng S.
Published: April 2017

Additive manufacturing (AM) has been envisioned by many as a driving factor of the next industrial revolution. Potential benefits of AM adoption include the production of low-volume, customized, complicated parts/products, supply chain efficiencies, shortened time-to-market, and environmental sustainability. Work remains, however, for AM to reach the status of a full production-ready technology. Whereas the ability to create unique 3D geometries has been generally proven, production challenges remain, including lack of (1) data manageability through information management systems, (2) traceability to promote product producibility, process repeatability, and part-to-part reproducibility, and (3) accountability through mature certification and qualification methodologies. To address these challenges in part, this paper discusses the building of data models to support the development of validation and conformance methodologies in AM. We present an AM information map that leverages informatics to facilitate part producibility, process repeatability, and part-to-part reproducibility in an AM process. We present three separate case studies to demonstrate the importance of establishing baseline data structures and part provenance through an AM digital thread.
Concept-Based Text Mining Technique for Semantic Classification of Manufacturing Suppliers
Authors: Shotorbani P. Y. , Ameri F.
Published: April 2017

Small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector are increasingly strengthening their web presence in order to improve their visibility and remain competitive in the global market. With the explosive growth of unstructured content on the Web, more advanced methods for information organization and retrieval are needed to improve the intelligence and efficiency of the supplier discovery and evaluation process. In this paper, a technique for automated characterization and classification of manufacturing suppliers based on their textual portfolios was presented. A probabilistic technique that adopts Naïve Bayes method was used as the underlying mathematical model of the proposed text classifier. To improve the semantic relevance of the results, classification was conducted at the conceptual level rather than at the term level that is typically used by conventional text classifiers. The necessary steps for training data preparation and representation related to manufacturing supplier classification problem are delineated. The proposed classifier is capable of forming both simple and complex classes of manufacturing SMEs based on their advertised capabilities. The performance of the proposed classifier wass evaluated experimentally based on the standard metrics used in information retrieval such as precision, recall, and F-measure. It was concluded that the proposed concept-based classification technique outperforms the traditional term-based methods with respect to accuracy, robustness, and cost.
A Content Analysis of Post-Jones Federal Appellate Cases
Authors: Totten Christopher , Purdon James
Published: April 2017

The United States Supreme Court in 2012 in United States v. Jones changed the legal test for what constitutes a police search under the Fourth Amendment. After Jones, a search occurs when: (1) an individual’s privacy rights are violated (“Katz” test); and/or (2) an individual’s property is trespassed upon (“Jones” test). From 1967 until Jones, only the Katz test was used. In light of this significant change, this study explores two questions using a content analysis approach: (1) the choice of legal test used by federal appellate courts to decide the “search” question (i.e., the Jones test, Katz test, or both tests), and (2) these courts’ holding regarding whether a “search” occurred. Most of these courts are relying upon Jones in some fashion; however, Jones has not prevented these courts from frequently applying Katz. Though reliance on Jones alone has led to uniform determinations by courts of a “search” and hence enhanced Fourth Amendment protections, overall post-Jones there are nearly an equal number of courts finding a “search” and “no search.” When courts apply Katz alone to evaluate a search, they have held no search occurred. In sum, Jones’ impact on Fourth Amendment search law has been incremental and gradual.
Fotografia Forense – Aspectos históricos – Urgência de um novo foco no Brasil
Authors: Pozzebon Bruna Regina da Silva , Freitas A. C. , Trindade M. B.
Published: April 2017

Os processos fotográficos são utilizados desde o surgimento das Ciências Forenses, contudo, historicamente a fotografia (analógica ou digital) sempre foi alvo de questionamentos. Apesar de ser um recurso de pesquisa em certos casos questionável, a fotografia, quando usada segundo critérios científicos, é um vantajoso recurso documental. Possibilita imediato reconhecimento de indivíduos e assuntos diversos com melhor custo-benefício. Este trabalho trata da gênese da Fotografia Forense, abordando e discutindo seus aspectos históricos, dando ênfase ao tema através da revisão de literatura. Como método de pesquisa, o levantamento bibliográfico levou em conta, artigos nacionais e internacionais, revelando então poucos conteúdos brasileiros, além do que o assunto se encontra ainda resumidamente pulverizado entre outras disciplinas forenses. Sua história e desenvolvimento urgem por iniciativas diversas como organização de conteúdo, acesso aos acervos fotográficos policiais, estímulo ao aperfeiçoamento do corpo técnico pericial mediante a realização de cursos, palestras, intercâmbios e outros. Em um melhor cenário, o incremento da divulgação de publicações científicas específicas, investimento em infra estrutura e equipamentos forenses, além das revisões das leis que orbitam a fotografia em auxílio à justiça, são desejáveis.
Crimes Ambientais registrados pela Polícia Civil no Distrito Federal: uma análise entre os anos de 2009 e 2015
Authors: Ribeiro Renata Esteves
Published: April 2017

Estatísticas criminais constituem parte importante da atividade policial. A adoção de ferramentas mais adequadas a cada conjunto de dados pode fornecer informações úteis para a ação da polícia na sua função de apuração das infrações penais. Este trabalho tem como objetivos: i) caracterizar os registros de crimes ambientais no Distrito Federal, identificando particularidades nos dados e ii) identificar possíveis associações entre as variáveis avaliadas. Os dados não sigilosos dos crimes ambientais registrados pela Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (PCDF) entre os anos 2009 e 2015 foram avaliados por meio de estatística descritiva e Análise de Componentes Principais. Entre as 4.085 ocorrências registradas, 39,2% referem-se a crimes de dano a Unidades de Conservação, 33,7% a crimes contra o ordenamento urbano e o patrimônio cultural, 25,2% a crimes contra a fauna, 1,8% a crimes contra a flora e 0,1% a crimes de poluição. Ceilândia apresentou o maior número absoluto de ocorrências (417), sendo caracterizada pelos crimes contra fauna, contra o ordenamento urbano e crimes de dano a Unidades de Conservação, enquanto a Delegacia Especial de Proteção ao Meio Ambiente e à Ordem Urbanística (Dema) foi responsável pela maioria das ocorrências (752) registradas pelas delegacias. As associações encontradas entre os tipos penais da Lei de Crimes Ambientais e algumas Regiões Administrativas e Delegacias de Polícia são explicadas por singularidades regionais.
O setuagésimo aniversário da ABC!
Authors: Telles Bruno , Dias Filho Claudemir Rodrigues , Gomes Juliano de Andrade , Grochocki Luiz Rodrigo
Published: April 2017

Discussões científicas e os decorrentes aprimoramentos profissionais sempre tiveram espaço no contexto pericial mundial. E o Brasil não é exceção: desde os primórdios dos laboratórios de polícia técnica do início do séc. XX, peritos criminais prezam pelo intercâmbio de informações e técnicas aplicadas à perícia, primando pela primazia de um auxiliar da justiça. Mas foi a partir da década de 1940 que este escambo de conhecimentos técnico-científicos passou a ter como palco um evento nacional com projeção internacional. Era 1947 o ano em que se realizava, na Capital Paulista, o Primeiro Congresso Nacional de Polícia Técnica cuja importância vai além do pioneirismo neste tipo de evento, já que foi o berço da própria Associação Brasileira de Criminalística (ABC).
Joint Estimation of Relatedness Coefficients and Allele Frequencies from Ancient Samples
Authors: Theunert Christoph , Racimo Fernando , Slatkin Montgomery
Published: April 2017

Here, we develop and test a method to address whether DNA samples sequenced from a group of fossil hominin bone or tooth fragments originate from the same individual or from closely related individuals. Our method assumes low amounts of retrievable DNA, significant levels of sequencing error, and contamination from one or more present-day humans. We develop and implement a maximum likelihood method that estimates levels of contamination, sequencing error rates, and pairwise relatedness coefficients in a set of individuals. We assume that there is no reference panel for the ancient population to provide allele and haplotype frequencies. Our approach makes use of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and does not make assumptions about the underlying demographic model. By artificially mating genomes from the 1000 Genomes Project, we determine the numbers of individuals at a given genomic coverage that are required to detect different levels of genetic relatedness with confidence.
Improving Self-Regulation for Obesity Prevention in Head Start: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Lumeng Julie C. , Miller Alison L. , Horodynski Mildred A. , Brophy-Herb Holly E. , Contreras Dawn , Lee Hannah , Sturza Julie , Kaciroti Niko , Peterson Karen E.
Published: April 2017

OBJECTIVES:

To determine the effect of an intervention to improve emotional and behavioral self-regulation in combination with an obesity-prevention program on the prevalence of obesity and obesity-related behaviors in preschoolers.

METHODS:

This was a cluster-randomized intervention trial in Head Start (HS) classrooms conducted in each of 4 academic years from 2011 to 2015. Participants (697 children; 49% boys; mean age: 4.1 ± 0.5 years; 48% white, 30% African American, 12% Hispanic) were randomly assigned by classroom to 1 of 3 intervention arms: (1) HS + Preschool Obesity Prevention Series (POPS) + Incredible Years Series (IYS) (HS enhanced by the POPS [program targeting evidence-based obesity-prevention behaviors] and the IYS [program to improve children’s self-regulation]), (2) HS+POPS, or (3) HS. Primary outcomes were changes in prevalence of obesity, overweight/obesity, BMI z score, and teacher-reported child emotional and behavioral self-regulation; secondary outcomes were dietary intake, outdoor play, screen time, and parent nutrition knowledge and nutrition self-efficacy.

RESULTS:

HS+POPS+IYS improved teacher-reported self-regulation compared with HS+POPS (P < .001) and HS (P < .001), but there was no effect on the prevalence of obesity (16.4% preintervention to 14.3% postintervention in HS+POPS+IYS versus 17.3% to 14.4% in HS+POPS [P = .54] versus 12.2% to 13.0% in HS [P = .33]). There was no effect of HS+POPS compared with HS alone (P = .16). There was no effect on other outcomes except for sugar-sweetened beverage intake (HS+POPS+IYS resulted in a greater decline than HS; P = .005).

CONCLUSIONS:

An intervention for parents and children to improve HS preschoolers’ emotional and behavioral self-regulation in combination with an obesity-prevention curriculum did not reduce obesity prevalence or most obesity-related behaviors.
FINANSINIŲ ATASKAITŲ KOKYBĖS VERTINIMO METODŲ PASIRINKIMAS: TEORINIS ASPEKTAS
Authors: Katutytė Silva
Published: April 2017

Finansinių ataskaitų teikiamą informaciją sprendimų priėmimui naudoja labai platus suinteresuotų vartotojų ratas. Nuo finansinių ataskaitų kokybės priklauso šių sprendimų kokybė. Mokslininkai neturi vieningos nuomonės, koks finansinių ataskaitų kokybės lygio matavimo metodas yra taikytinas ir siūlo gausų vertinimo metodų pasirinkimą. Todėl finansinių ataskaitų informacijos vartotojui iškyla problema, kuo remiantis pasirinkti finansinių ataskaitų kokybės vertinimo metodą. Šiuo teoriniu straipsniu siekta nustatyti finansinių ataskaitų kokybės vertinimo metodo pasirinkimo motyvus. Pasitelkus lyginamosios analizės, apibendrinimo bei monografinį metodus, buvo išanalizuoti mokslinėje literatūroje publikuoti tyrimai, vertinantys finansinių ataskaitų kokybę, atlikta finansinių ataskaitų kokybės sampratos analizė bei identifikuotos finansinių ataskaitų kokybės vertinimo metodų pasirinkimo priežastys. Apibendrinus mokslinėje literatūroje siūlomus finansinių ataskaitų kokybės apibrėžimus galima teigti, kad finansinių ataskaitų kokybė yra jų atitikimas nustatytiems ataskaitų rengimo reikalavimams ir tinkamumas vartotojui tenkinant jo poreikius bei priimant sprendimus. Tyrimu nustatyta, kad finansinių ataskaitų kokybės vertinimo metodo pasirinkimui įtaką daro tai, kokiu tikslu finansinių ataskaitų informacijos vartotojas vertina šių ataskaitų kokybę. Dažniausiai finansinių ataskaitų kokybės vertinimui siūloma naudoti kokybinių charakteristikų vertinimo, pajamų valdymo bei vertės tikrumo metodus. Rečiau siūlomi apskaitos konservatyvumo, savalaikio nuostolių pripažinimo, audito rezultatų, finansinės informacijos atskleidimo skaidrumo, vidinės kontrolės kokybės bei klaidų atsiradimo tikimybės vertinimo metodai. Šiuo tyrimu atskleista susisteminta informacija apie apskaitos kokybės sampratą, jos vertinimo tikslus ir metodus tolesniuose finansinių ataskaitų kokybės vertinimo tyrimuose bus naudinga identifikuojant ir susisteminant pateiktų kokybės vertinimo metodų privalumus ir trūkumus vertinimo metodų pasirinkimo pagrindimui.
Comparison of the British and Nigerian Medical Councils’ Codes of Practice: Implications for Postgraduate Medical Training
Authors: Odeyale Foluke , Udo Itoro , Mohammed Zeid , Udo Iniobong
Published: April 2017

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. Recruitment into psychiatry training has benefitted from the willingness of International medical graduates opting to go into psychiatry training. However, in the process of acculturation, international medical graduates face numerous challenges. One of these is the adaptation of medical professionalism from home country to new training environment. Comparison of Medical Codes of Practice of Great Britain and Nigeria showed differences in emphasis in areas such as medical record keeping, risk management, multidisciplinary collaboration, communication needs, relationships with patients & colleagues and financial affairs. It is predictable that on moving medical practice from one medical jurisdiction to another, international medical graduates encounter unique challenges. There is a need for proper attention to the assimilation of international medical graduates into newer practice settings with targeted interventions.
Crossrail project: engineering design management on the Elizabeth line, London
Authors: Barsam Jean-Marc , Harris David , Hooper Adrian
Published: April 2017

This paper describes the design management for the central tunnelled section of the £14·8 billion Crossrail project to deliver the Elizabeth line east–west railway across London. It explains why the processes, procedures and areas of responsibilities of the designers and employer needed to be robust and resilient to cope with the levels of design change experienced at all stages of the project. In particular, it shows how the size and procurement of design packages required careful management of numerous interfaces and the challenges this posed.
Phenol-Chloroform DNA isolation for environmental DNA (eDNA) v1
Authors: MA Spangler , Lopez JA not provided
Published: April 2017

This protocol for isolating environmental DNA from filter membranes is modified from Renshaw et al. 2015. The room temperature preservation of filtered environmental DNA samples and assimilation into a phenol–chloroform–isoamyl alcohol DNA extraction. Molecular Ecology Resources 15(1): 168-176.
High-order Vector Markov Chain with Partial Connections in Data Analysis
Authors: Kharin Yuriy , Maltsew Michail
Published: April 2017

A new mathematical model for discrete time series is proposed: homogenous vector Markov chain of the order s with partial connections. Conditional probability distribution for this model is determined only by a few components of previous vector states. Probabilistic properties of the model are given: ergodicity conditions and conditions under which the stationary probability distribution is uniform. Consistent statistical estimators for model parameters are constructed.
Statistical Estimation and Classification Algorithms for Regime-Switching VAR Model with Exogenous Variables
Authors: Malugin Vladimir , Novopoltsev Alexander
Published: April 2017

We consider a vector autoregression model with exogenous variables and Markov-switching regimes to describe complex systems with cyclic changes of states. To estimate and forecast the states, we propose EM and discriminant analysis algorithms based on non-classified and classified data samples accordingly. The accuracy of the algorithms is examined by means of computer simulation experiments.
Maximum Likelihood Drift Estimation for Gaussian Process with Stationary Increments
Authors: Mishura Yuliya , Ralchenko Kostiantyn , Shklyar Sergiy
Published: April 2017

The paper deals with the regression model X_t = \theta t + B_t , t\in[0, T ],where B=\{B_t, t\geq 0\} is a centered Gaussian process with stationary increments.We study the estimation of the unknown parameter $\theta$ and establish the formula for the likelihood function in terms of a solution to an integral equation.Then we find the maximum likelihood estimator and prove its strong consistency. The results obtained generalize the known results for fractional and mixed fractional Brownian motion.
Comparison of Partially Ranked Lists
Authors: Stoimenova Eugenia
Published: April 2017

In this paper we introduce a measure of closeness of partial rankings based on a metric on permutations, and we analyze some of its properties. We consider two types of partial rankings: ranking the  k favorite items out of n and classification into several ordered categories.
Depth-based Classification for Multivariate Data
Authors: Vencálek Ondřej
Published: April 2017

Concept of data depth provides one possible approach to the analysis of multivariate data.Among other it can be also used for classification purposes. The present paper is an overview of the research in the field of depth-based classification for multivariate data.It provides a short summary of current state of knowledge in the field of depth-based classification followed by detailed discussion of four main directions in the depth-based classification, namely semiparametric depth-based classifiers, maximal depth classifier, (maximal depth) classifiers which use local depth functions and finally advanced depth-based classifiers.We do not restrict our attention only on proposed classifiers. The paper rather aims to overview the ideas connected with depth-based classification and problems that were discussed in this context.
Investigations on the Relativistic Interactions in One-Electron Atoms with Modified Yukawa Potential for Spin 1/2 Particles
Authors: Maireche Abdelmadjid
Published: April 2017

Energy levels of one electron atoms have been re-examined by applying an alternative perturbative scheme in solving the modified Dirac equation (m.d.e.) for the modified Yukawa potential model with a arbitrary spin-orbit quantum number (see equation in the paper) by means Bopp’s shift method instead to solving (m.d.e.) with star product, in the framework of noncommutativity three dimensional real space (NC: 3D-RS). It is observed that the obtained corrections of energies are depended on the new discrete atomic quantum numbers (see equation in the paper) under spin-symmetry and pseudospin symmetry and two infinitesimal parameters (see equation in the paper) which induced by position-position noncommutativity. Furthermore, in limit of parameters (see equation in the paper), the new energy equations for modified Yukawa potential are consistent with the results of ordinary relativistic quantum mechanics for ordinary Yukawa potential. Keywords: Yukawa potential, noncommutative space, star product, Bopp’s shift method and Dirac equation.
Методология комплексного инновационного анализа социально-экономических реформ
Authors: Каменев Иван Георегиевич Иван Георегиевич
Published: April 2017

Статья посвящена теоретическим и методическим вопросам исследования и планирования социальных (социально-экономических) реформ. Объектом исследования выступает социально-экономическая реформа, предмет исследования включает в себя социальные практики и механизмы, на изменение которых направлена реформа, содержание инновационных изменений, входящих в состав реформы и сопротивление им, институциональные предпосылки этого сопротивления и методы его преодоления. В ходе теоретического анализа достижений инноватики, социологии, менеджмента, экономики труда и институциональной экономики с применением системного и сравнительного методов вырабатывается комплексный подход к управлению социально-экономическими реформами.В соответствии с ним предлагается модель управления социальными инновациями на уровне государства, организаций и институциональных рыночных субъектов, включающая их функции, а также содержание и результаты инновационного процесса. На основе выделенных этапов формулируются условия успешности социально-экономических реформ.
Основные направления государственной поддержки мясной отрасли
Authors: Морозова Анна Владимировна
Published: April 2017

В статье рассмотрена политика государственной поддержки аграрного сектора на примере мясной отрасли за период с 1991 по 2016 годы. Проведен анализ показателей, характеризующих внутреннюю поддержку производителей говядины, свинины и мяса птицы в России и в странах – экспортерах данной продукции. Показано, что на различных этапах развития отрасли государственная поддержка включала разнообразные меры и подходы, что сыграло положительную роль в развитии отрасли, достижении уровня продовольственной независимости по мясу птицы и свинине и обеспечило выход отечественной продукции на мировые сельскохозяйственные рынки.
Перспективы развития финансового капитала в условиях Евразийской экономической интеграции
Authors: Герус Ирина Михайловна
Published: April 2017

Происходящие процессы глобализации в мировой экономике способствуют стиранию национальных границ, свободному перемещению товаров, услуг, капиталов, рабочей силы и проведению скоординированной, согласованной или единой политики в отраслях экономики. В данной статье рассматриваются перспективы вступления Кыргызской Республики в Евразийский экономический союз (ЕАЭС), а также основные направления развития финансового капитала в данных условиях. Одно из основных направлений сотрудничества государств состоит в обеспечении ускоренной модернизации их национальных финансовых и валютных систем путем реализации согласованных подходов и мер стран-участниц. Рассматривается важность развития производственной промышленной кооперации в пределах Таможенного союза, поскольку не все страны – участницы данной интеграционной группировки способны обеспечить себя производством. С этой позиции является актуальным создание условий для беспрепятственного перетока капитала и согласование юридической базы для образования международных промышленных холдинговых структур в целях развития экспортно-ориентированного производства. Интеграция в рамках ЕАЭС может кардинальным образом отразиться на отраслевой структуре Кыргызстана и возможности привлечения крупных транснациональных корпораций. Для возрождения процесса производства необходимо обозначить приоритетные отрасли в национальной экономике Кыргызской Республики с учетом разработки соответствующей промышленной политики, ориентированной на экспорт товаров и услуг. Это позволит Кыргызстану выйти на новый уровень экономического развития, то есть создаст возможность реструктуризации экономики с учетом новых реалий и вызовов, перехода от реэкспортной модели экономики к динамической модели развития, и повысить уровень жизни населения.
Региональные аспекты развития агропромышленного комплекса, сельских территорий и продовольственной безопасности
Authors: Вартанова Марина Львовна
Published: April 2017

В условиях повышения экономической самостоятельности регионов возрастает роль агропродовольственного рынка региона в обеспечении продовольствием местного населения. Рыночные преобразования экономики страны выявили множество новых проблем, которые необходимо теоретически исследовать и обобщить, а также требуют методических обоснований, что в конечном итоге приведет к практическому решению проблемы формирования и развития продовольственного рынка региона.
Gas6 gene rs8191974 and Ap3s2 gene rs2028299 are associated with type 2 diabetes in the northern Chinese Han population
Authors: Kazakova Elena , Zghuang Tianwei , Li Tingting , Fang Qingxiao , Han Jun , Qiao Hong
Published: April 2017

Previous studies in other countries have shown that single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the growth arrest-specific gene 6 (Gas6; rs8191974) and adapter- related protein complex 3 subunit sigma-2 (Ap3s2; rs2028299) were associated with an increasedrisk for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, the association of these loci with T2DM has not been examined in Chinese populations. We performed a replication study to investigate the association of these susceptibility loci with T2DM in the Chinese population. We genotyped 1968 Chinese participants (996 with T2DM and 972controls) for rs8191974 in Gas6 and rs2028299 near Ap3s2, and examined their association with T2DM using a logistic regression analysis. We also analyzed the correlation of genotypes and clinical phenotypes. The distribution of the T allele of SNP rs8191974 in the Gas6 gene was significantly different between T2DM cases and controls when compared with the C allele (P<0.05, OR: 0.80，95% CI: 0.69–0.94). The occurrence of the CT genotype and the dominant model was also significantly less frequent in the T2DM cases vs. controls when compared with the CC genotype (CT vs. CC: P<0.05, OR: 0.75, 95% CI:0.62–0.90; TT+CT vs. CC: P<0.05, OR:0.75, 95% CI:0.63–0.90). In SNP rs2028299, the allele C showed no statistically significant differencein distribution between the control and T2DM groups when compared with allele A. However, in male populations, the dominant model was statistically more frequent when compared with genotype AA (CC+CA vs. AA: P<0.05, OR:1.29, 95% CI:1.02–1.64), and in obesity-stratified analysis, we also observed a significant difference in the distribution of the dominant model between the T2DM cases and controls in subjects with BMI≥24 kg/ m2 and BMI<28kg/m2 (CC+CA vs. AA: P<0.05, OR: 6.33, 95% CI:4.17–9.61). In conclusion, our study shows that SNPsrs8191974 and rs2028299 are significantly associated with T2DM in the Chinese population.
The choice of anchoring protein influences interaction of recombinant Bacillus spores with the immune system
Authors: Piekarska Aurelia , Pełka Paulina , Peszyńska-Sularz Grażyna , Negri Alessandro , Hinc Krzysztof , Obuchowski Michał , Iwanicki Adam
Published: April 2017

The technology of display of heterologous proteins on the surface of Bacillus subtilis spores enables use of these structures as carriers of antigens for mucosal vaccination. Currently there are no technical possibilities to predict, whether a designed fusion will be efficiently displayed on the spore surface and how such recombinant spores will interact with cells of the immune system. In this study we compared four variants of B. subtilis spores presenting a fragment of FliD protein of Clostridium difficile in fusion with CotB, CotC, CotG or CotZ spore coat proteins. We show that these spores promote their phagocytosis and activate both, J774 macrophages and JAWSII dendritic cells of murine cell lines. Moreover, we used these spores for mucosal immunization of mice. We conclude that observed effects vary with the type of displayed FliD-spore coat protein fusion and seem to be mostly independent on its abundance and localization in the spore coat structure.
OTIMIZAÇÃO E ESCOLHA DE MODELOS PROBABILÍSTICOS NO PROCESSO DE TRATAMENTO TÉRMICO EM ARAMES DE AÇO TEMPERADOS E REVENIDOS
Authors: Pimenta Cristie Diego , Silva Messias Borges , Costa Antônio Fernando Branco , Salomon Valério Antônio Pamplona
Published: April 2017

O objetivo deste artigo foi comparar a eficiência dos métodos de otimização Simplex e Simulação de Monte Carlo e modelar estatisticamente o processo de têmpera e revenimento, em arames de aço trefilados SAE 9254. Os dados foram gerados a partir da aplicação da metodologia Delineamento de Experimentos, com análise em blocos. Os resultados revelaram que todas as variáveis consideradas no estudo têm influência significativa na obtenção das propriedades mecânicas investigadas. A modelagem estatística foi realizada através da aplicação do método de Regressão Linear Múltipla, que permitiu a obtenção de modelos que representam adequadamente o processo. Concluiu-se que a predição dos resultados e otimização das múltiplas respostas simultaneamente possibilitaram boa eficiência no atendimento às especificações requeridas, permitindo que através de simulações de resultados, seja possível atender de forma precisa as necessidades de produção através do ajuste adequado da configuração (setup) do forno de têmpera
BALANCEAMENTO DE LINHAS DE PRODUÇÃO DE UMA EMPRESA DE CERÂMICA VERMELHA DE SÃO MIGUEL DO GUAMÁ ATRAVÉS DE SIMULAÇÃO DE EVENTOS DISCRETOS
Authors: Silva Denilson Costa da , Ichihara Jorge De Araújo
Published: April 2017

O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar o balanceamento da linha de produção (BLP) em uma fábrica de cerâmica vermelha, pertencente ao polo cerâmico do município de São Miguel do Guamá / PA, a partir da utilização da simulação de eventos discretos (SED). Para tanto, utilizou-se como procedimento metodológico o estudo de caso. A proposta sistemática de modelagem e simulação seguida foi a de Chwif (1999), com uma adaptação na qual inclui um estudo de caracterização da linha de produção, entendendo a necessidade de levantar as características discretas da referida linha. Identificou-se o escopo do sistema que inclui indicadores, variáveis e o mapa do processo (modelo conceitual), suficientes para atingir o BLP e traduziu-se o modelo conceitual em um modelo computacional, sendo este último útil para geração das saídas de interesse da pesquisa. Construíram-se três cenários com diferentes configurações no tempo de setup da extrusora e os resultados satisfatórios indicaram 88% de taxa de utilização dos recursos (TUR) e uma taxa de produção diária (TPD) de 48.840 tijolos, uma melhoria de 1,96% e 2,97%, respectivamente. Ao final, concluiu-se que a SED tem grande utilidade para atingir o BLP neste tipo de segmento industrial.
Corporate Leadership, Multilevel Enforcement and Biodiversity Regulation
Authors: Veiga João Paulo Cândia , Makishi Fausto , Zacareli Murilo Alves
Published: April 2017

Globalization incentives the rise of non-state actors in unprecedented ways along with the creation of transnational arenas which are neither international (intergovernmental) nor national (domestic), but transborder political processes where firms, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), states and social communities set up rules and provide governance mechanisms to enforce those at local level. The article is anchored in the idea that public-private governance matters where the primary driver is the market incentive. We test the hypotheses that public-private cooperation at local level is based on shared knowledge and expertise among firms, civil society and state authority dealing with a natural resource which comes from the Brazilian biodiversity. NGOs and companies have developed the ability to act as enforcers as they interpret the public international/national regulation and develop an expertise through ‘best practices’ that are applied to enforce biodiversity regulation at the local level through a multilevel system that operates transnationally.
The Impact of the Saudization Policy on Recruitment and Retention: A Case Study of the Banking Sector in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Edgar David , Azhar Areej , Duncan Dr. Peter
Published: April 2017

To reduce unemployment and reliance on expatriate workers, the Saudi Arabian government has been implementing a Saudization programme to replace expatriates with Saudis. This has succeeded in the public sector, but not in the private sector, except in banking, which is perceived as a white-collar occupation and acceptable in Saudi society. As such, this study investigates the impact of Saudization on recruitment and retention in the banking sector to see what lessons have been learned and what action is required. A systematic literature review was conducted, followed by questionnaires with 48 branch managers, and interviews with 12 Human Resource managers of key banks.

The findings show that Saudization has an impact on several aspects of recruitment and retention in the banking sector, in particular, banks must provide specific training to Saudi recruits, revise working hours and promote the attractiveness of the post. Adopting such practices can benefit Saudi banking and contribute to the fulfillment of Saudization.  
Quality Control: The Challenges of Globalization to Nigerian Manufacturing Firms
Authors: SULE OLATUNJI ENIOLA
Published: April 2017

This work looked at the quality control mechanism in organisation with the mission of getting high quality products/services during production across to the end user.  The work looked into quality control concept with much emphasis on tolerance level and went further to show those identified challenges of quality control to Nigerian manufacturing firms.  The problems of quality control as well as the internal and external elements affecting quality control.  Finally, it was concluded that Nigerian manufacturing firms will find it difficult to cope with the current trend and the challenges of globalization due to the economic problem in the nation; worst still the present economic recession.
Philosophical Values in Traditional Procession of ‘Motolobalango’ in Gorontalo Society
Authors: Dako Rahman Taufiqrianto , Suhandano Mr. , Wattie Anna Marrie
Published: April 2017

Motolobalango traditional procession is a cultural activity that has been hereditary done by people of Gorontalo. In this traditional procession, there is a dialogue between the two spokesmen, from the family of the groom and the bride's family. The procession occurred in a sacred custom event. For some people, this procession is only as a part of the procession which must be passed if the wedding is done by customary, so the traditional procession of meaning is often overlooked. From the traditional procession of motolobalango, the interactions of both spokesmen show discourse that reflects the realities of the knowledge of society of Gorontalo namely the relationship between language and culture. The purpose of this study is to reveal and to explain the philosophical values in the traditional procession of motolobalango and also one way of maintain Gorontalo language from extinction. Motolobalango traditional procession has philosophical values that aims to glorify human being. This research data is qualitative data which is derived from dialog of the spokesman of the family of a man called ‘Lundu dulungo layi'o (LDL) and spokesman of the woman's family called’ Lundu dulungo wolato (LDW). Data were collected through observation and interviews, which are then analyzed through the ethnography of communication that uses units of interaction called Hymes with ‘nested hierarchy’, i.e the speech situation, speech events and speech acts. The values of philosophy in the traditional procession of motolobalango include worship, sincerity, appreciation, and tolerance values.
Política nacional de assistência integral à saúde do homem: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Scussel Mariana Rocha Rodovalho , Machado Daniela Martins
Published: April 2017

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a produção científica acerca da Política Nacional de Atenção Integral à Saúde do Homem. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, que extraiu artigos disponíveis na íntegra nas bases de dados Scientific Eletronic Libray (Scielo) e Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS) no período de 2013 a julho de 2015. Estabeleceram-se duas categorias de análise, identificadas por “Potencialidades e fragilidades da implementação da política” e “Desafios para a atenção integral à saúde do homem”. O estudo revelou que o estabelecimento da PNAISH e a adoção de algumas de suas diretrizes pelos serviços assistenciais não foram suficientes para a ampliação do acesso do público masculino às iniciativas de promoção da saúde e prevenção de agravos, senão que maior ênfase tem sido dada ao tema que vem ganhando atenção de gestores e trabalhadores para o aprimoramento das estratégias de atenção à saúde do homem.
Diagnóstico de tuberculose: perspectiva do profissional de enfermagem da atenção primária
Authors: Salzani Mayane Gabrielle Borges , Oliveira Sônia Aparecida da Cruz , Rocha Maria Amélia Zanon Ponce da , Jesus Giselle Juliana de , Gazetta Claudia Eli , Vendramini Silvia Helena Figueiredo , Santos Maria de Lourdes Sperli Geraldes , Oliveira Thais
Published: April 2017

Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar dificuldades no diagnóstico da tuberculose na perspectiva do profissional de enfermagem na atenção primária. Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico descritivo realizado em 2009 com profissionais de enfermagem. O instrumento usado foi o Primary Care Assessment Tool adaptado para tuberculose. Foram analisadas variáveis gerais e de acesso: sexo, profissão, anos na função, remuneração e local de trabalho, conhecimento da doença, convencimento do doente a coletar escarro, preenchimento dos impressos, sobrecarga de trabalho, acesso às informações, atualização, busca de sintomáticos respiratórios, visita domiciliar para entrega do pote de escarro, educação em saúde. Os dados foram armazenados no Software Statistica 8.0 da Statsoft e foi feita uma análise descritiva. Observou-se falta de conhecimento, dificuldade em preencher impressos e convencer o paciente a coletar escarro. A busca ativa é realizada, em detrimento da educação em saúde ou visitas domiciliares para entrega do pote. É necessário investir em educação permanente para profissionais da atenção primária, porta de entrada do sistema de saúde.
Estilo de vida y sus relaciones con la osteoporosis y pérdida del equilibrio corporal
Authors: Porto Elias Ferreira , Oliveira Francisca Chagas , Rocha Gelson Patrício Florentino da , Bernardo Karoline Mayara De Aquiles , Kumpel Claudia , Mattos de Castro Antônio Adolfo
Published: April 2017

Este é um estudo transversal com abordagem quantitativa e que tem como objetivo avaliar as relações entre estilo de vida e a densidade mineral óssea. A pesquisa se deu com 13 mulheres com idade de 40 a 75 anos. As participantes responderam os seguintes questionários: Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física versão curta (IPAQ); Escala Perfil de Estilo de Vida Individual (NAHAS); e um questionário acerca do perfil sociodemográfico. Todas pesquisadas também realizaram o exame de densitometria óssea e teste de Time Up Go. A idade média foi de 60,7 anos (dp±10,3 ), com IMC de 26,9kg/m2 (dp±4,3). Tinham hábito tabágico e consumiam álcool 8% e 18% respectivamente; tinham diabetes mellitus (38,4%), dislipidemia (30,7%) e hipertensão arterial (84%). No grupo com estilo de vida negativo havia duas pessoas com osteoporose e uma com osteopenia, e no grupo com estilo de vida positivo, apenas uma pessoa com osteopenia. Os indivíduos com estilo de vida negativo tinham maior alteração do equilíbrio corporal em relação aos que tinham estilo de vida positivo. Conclui-se que a perda de massa óssea está mais presente em indivíduos com estilo de vida negativo assim como, a perda do equilíbrio postural.
Aspectos da inserção de profissionais na atenção primária à saúde e o processo de formação
Authors: Santos Álvaro Da Silva
Published: April 2017

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智能配电网与配电自动化的解析
Authors: 帅 维维
Published: April 2017

经济的快速发展，加大了人们对电量的需求，智能配电网已经成为人们在电力系统分析和研究的主要方向。智能配电网对整个电力系统的进步和升级有着带动作用，智能电网的一个重要组成部分就是配电自动化，目前，我国大力发展配电自动化技术，目的在于提高我国智能配电网水平。 本文就两者之间的联系，以及相应技术的提升、完善措施进行分析，以期对促进我国智能配电网的应用和完善方面有所启示。
水利工程高边坡支护施工技术
Authors: 陈 文夫
Published: April 2017

水利工程当中，在地基支护施工使用到的施工技术非常复杂，为此，工程施工对施工技术有着十分严格的要求。在水利工程施工作业当中往往会有许多问题的发生，这些问题需我们在第一时间采取具体的应对策略，从而才能够更好地确保整个水利工程在安全的环境下顺利施工，达到良好的施工成效。目前，高边坡支护施工技术在整个水利工程领域的运用是十分广泛的，为此，本文针对水利工程高边坡支护施工技术进行论述，望能够对提高水利工程质量起到强大的技术支持。
浅析建筑质量通病原因及预防措施
Authors: 唐 健华
Published: April 2017

本文作者结合实际工作经验，对建筑质量通病进行了介绍，分析了其产生的原因，提出了相应的预防措施。
BIM技术在建筑给排水施工中的运用
Authors: 裴 宇
Published: April 2017

随着建筑的复杂性日益加强，体量日益庞大，CAD作为二维表达的形式，在很多方面存在局限性就表现得淋漓尽致。现BIM技术作为一项全新设计方法，为建筑行业带来了前所未有的便利。在项目实施阶段BIM技术对给排水施工提供了可视化施工、协调性、管道综合、参数化、模拟等实际应用。
市政园林工程绿化质量管理探究
Authors: 刘 小琴 , 吴 慧玉 , 张 燕
Published: April 2017

随着我国各地区城市规划步伐的不断加快，市政园林工程施工受到越来越多的关注和重视，各地区都加大了对市政园林工程施工建设的资金投入力度，以实现营造现代化城市优美环垅作为主要建设目标。市政园林工程施工中的质量管理措施十分重要，其不仅会直接决定市政园林工程建设的成败，同时也与城市环境绿化效果有着直接关系。本文就当前市政园林工程施工质量管理现状进行深入分析，并提出了新形势下市政园林工程施工质量管理和控制的策略及措施。
关于电网规划负荷预测方法的探析
Authors: 熊 英亮智
Published: April 2017

中长期负荷预测主要用于制定电力系统的规划建设，为所在地区电网发展、能源平衡、电力盈余调剂等提供可靠的依据。电力负荷预测是以电力负荷为对象进行的一系列预测工作。本文简述了电网规划中负荷预测的重要性以及电网规划中负荷预测的分类，探讨分析了电网规划中的负荷预测方法，以供借鉴参考。
浅论建筑装饰企业对工程项目成本的控制
Authors: 谢 志攀
Published: April 2017

近年房地产市场的发展极大促进了建筑装饰企业的发展，建设方与装饰施工方在装修工程成本控制工作中所做的工作，直接影响到企业的经济效益。本文对建筑装饰工程的装饰施工方的成本构成、成本控制进行了阐述，并对建筑装饰工程项目中成本控制的难点进行分析，分别在装饰施工方对人工费、材料费及管理费等几个方面的具体控制措施进行了论述，提出该类装饰施工企业在成本控制中的原则及措施。
试分析小型机械车库的特点
Authors: 蔻 珊迪
Published: April 2017

本文从用户需求的角度出发，分析了小型机械车库的特点和相应的设计需求。通过这种分析，得出结论：在停车需求刚性增长的前提下，小型机械车库的成本其实并不敏感，其设计重点应在于提高其环境适应性、可靠性、可维护性，以及人机交互的友好性等方面。
建筑发展之智能建筑
Authors: 刘 白冰
Published: April 2017

智能建筑的概念最初在80年代中期进入国内，国内第一座大型智能建筑是北京发展大厦。智能建筑是以建筑物为平台，利用系统集成的方法将现代科学技术与建筑艺术有机地结合在一起。在实现对各建筑设备智能监控的同时，也应对用户的信息服务和对信息资源的管理进行优化组合，使建筑适应社会发展需要并具有安全、高效、舒适、便利和灵活的人居环境。本文概述了智能建筑，对智能建筑发展的现状及其未来发展趋势进行了探讨分析。
电力调度自动化系统运行的二次安全防护策略及其意义
Authors: 熊 熠
Published: April 2017

电力二次系统是由电力监控系统、电力通信及数据网络等组成的复杂系统,因此必须加强电力二次系统的安全防护,保障电力监控系统和电力调度数据网络的安全。随着科技信息技术的快速发展，使得网络系统越来越不安全，为了保障电力调度自动化系统的安全运行，需要加强对其进行二次安全防护，从而保障电力系统的安全运行。本文阐述了电力调度自动化系统运行的二次安全区划分及其影响因素，对电力调度自动化系统运行的二次安全防护策略及其意义进行了论述分析。
浅析加强电力公司营销管理的建议及对策
Authors: 郭 士轶
Published: April 2017

加强电力营销管理水平可以提高电力企业的经济效益和社会效益。近年来由于市场经济的逐步完善，电力企业营销管理的问题越来越突出，严重影响着企业和社会的经济效益性。本文首先阐述了电力营销管理工作的必要性，对电力公司营销管理存在的问题进行了探讨分析，并提出科学的解决措施，以供参考。
论述水利工程设计中如何运用生态理念
Authors: 常 全月
Published: April 2017

随着全球污染的蔓延化和严重化，污染治理问题也得到越来多人的关注，尤其是水资源方面，水是人们日常生活不可或缺的重要资源，同时水也对人们的生命安全存在着威胁，比如洪水涝灾，因此防洪水利建设至关重要。如何制定行之有效的防洪保障是相关部门所要思路的问题，当前局势下生态护坡技术是使用比较多的防洪技术，它兼顾着防洪和环保双重作用，本文通过从生态护坡的发展方向、环保优势、创新和管理等方面对水利防洪进行了分析，希望对我国的防洪工作有所帮助。
浅析市政道桥工程建设的伸缩缝施工及其施工管理
Authors: 潘 安 , 汪 金钧 , 郑 超前
Published: April 2017

市政道桥工程建设的伸缩缝施工质量好坏对市政道桥工程的安全性和平稳性具有直接影响，并且其能够调节因材料物理性能、环境和活载特征引起的位移或上部构造的联结，因此必须加强对其施工要点与施工管理进行分析。本文阐述了市政道桥工程建设的伸缩缝施工准备，对市政道桥工程伸缩缝的施工要点及其施工管理进行了探讨分析。
浅谈建筑工程施工管理
Authors: 吴 旭芸 , 周 艳平 , 黄 玲琍 , 滕 彩娟
Published: April 2017

随着经济体制改革的逐步深化，建筑施工企业面临着前所未有的激烈的市场竞争，在竞争中施工方能否为社会提供高质量、低造价、性能完备的建筑产品是其能否在市场竞争中立于不败之地的关键因素。任何建筑项目自立项至验收移交整个流程中的各个环节环环相扣，其中对建筑产品质量影响最大的则是施工阶段，由于该阶段是将设计蓝图转化为成品阶段，其中任何闪失均会对建筑质量带来严重后果，因而在建筑施工阶段只有最大限度的挖掘企业潜力，提升其管理水平，方可进一步扩大企业在市场中的竞争力，更好的提升工程项目的质量与效益。
The Measurement of Transitions in Cancer Scale
Authors: Schulman-Green Dena , Jeon Sangchoon , McCorkle Ruth , Dixon Jane
Published: April 2017

Background and Purpose: Health-illness transitions are changes in life phase, situation, or status related to shifts between health and illness. We report on the development and psychometric evaluation of the Measurement of Transitions in Cancer Scale (MOT-CA), a 7-item instrument that assesses extent and management of a range of transitions experienced by cancer patients. Methods: We identified content domains, developed operational definitions, generated items, conducted expert review (n= 7) and cognitive interviews (n= 13), and tested MOT-CA with our target population (n= 105). Results: MOT-CA has content and convergent validity and a 2-factor structure consisting of Personal Transitions (physical, emotional, social, spiritual; eigenvalue = 2.994) and Care Transitions (cancer status, treatment, approach to care; eigenvalue = 1.444). Conclusion: Although additional testing is indicated, the MOT-CA is valid, brief, and acceptable.