bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determination of the Theoretical Spectrum of Gamma Emission Generated by DGNAA in Samples of Ashes of Thermal Power Plants
Authors: Marcos-Robredo German , Castro-García M. Pilar , Rey-Ronco Miguel Ángel , Alonso-Sánchez Teresa
Published: November 2018

In this article the methodology for the determination of the theoretical gamma spectrum originated by applying DGNAA (delayed gamma neutron analysis activation) techniques for the elemental analysis of ash from thermal power plants is exposed. This is a study must be prior to the experimentation in order to define the parameters of the test to obtain the optimal conditions for the detection of each element present in the sample.
3-D Printable Polymer Pelletizer Chopper for Fused Granular Fabrication-Based Additive Manufacturing
Authors: Woern Aubrey L. , Pearce Joshua M.
Published: November 2018

Although distributed additive manufacturing can provide high returns on investment the current markup on commercial filament over base polymers limits deployment. These cost barriers can be surmounted by eliminating the entire process of fusing filament by 3-D printing products directly from polymer granules. Fused granular fabrication (FGF) (or fused particle fabrication (FPF)) is being held back in part by the accessibility of low-cost pelletizers and choppers. An open-source 3-D printable invention disclosed here provides for precise controlled pelletizing of both single thermopolymers as well as composites for 3-D printing. The system is designed, built and tested for its ability to provide high tolerance thermopolymer pellets from a number of sizes capable of being used in a FGF printer. In addition, the chopping pelletizer is tested for its ability to chop multi-materials simultaneously for color mixing and composite fabrication as well as precise fractional measuring back to filament. The US$185 open-source 3-D printable pelletizer chopper system was successfully fabricated and has a 0.5 kg/hr throughput with one motor, and 1.0 kg/hr throughput with two motors using only 0.24 kWh/kg during the chopping process. Pellets were successfully printed directly via FGF and indirectly after being converted into high-tolerance filament in a recyclebot.
Three Dimensional Coaxial Multi-Nozzle Device for High-Rate Microsphere Generation
Authors: Jaligama Sravani , Kameoka Jun
Published: November 2018

Tissue engineering is an emerging field of research due to its growing impact on the regeneration of tissue injured from damage and organ failure. Small hydrogel microspheres containing regenerative cells and stimulators can be used as building blocks to regenerate tissue by injecting them into damaged areas; a microneedle is used to minimize the incision and any associated infections. To address the need for production of a large number of microspheres for use in tissue engineering, we developed a 3D coaxial multi-nozzle flow-focusing device fabricated via a simple 3D-printing method that demonstrates a high rate of microsphere production per nozzle. This device has six coaxial microscale nozzles that produce hydrogel microspheres. Two individual parts—the inlet and nozzle—can be made separately by a 3D printer and bonded together using uncured photo-curable resin as glue. The dimensions of the microspheres are between 100 μm and 1200 μm. They are produced by adjusting the flow rate ratio between the dispersed and continuous media. A flow rate ratio of 180 demonstrated the highest microsphere production rate of 2.12e+5 microspheres per sec (0.25 mL/min). This microsphere production rate per nozzle is four times higher than that of currently available devices.
Spectroscopic Indicators of Diaminomaleonitrile Bisubstitution: A Review
Authors: Méndez-Mendoza Ricardo Antonio , Ruíz-Guerrero Rosario
Published: November 2018

Diaminomaleonitrile (DAMN) is an electron-rich ligand which is commonly used in the synthesis of purines, amides and Schiff base ligands. In the last case lies the interest in this molecule, given its symmetry and apparent facility to form various ligands and complexes of interest in fields such as organic solar cells and catalysis among others. Nevertheless, its bisubstitution with aldehydes displays certain difficulty due to the double conjugated presence of the nitrile group (C≡N) in its structure, which significantly affect its coordination behavior by modulating the chemical reactivity of its amines. In addition to presenting a practical resume of guidelines for the preparation of different bisubstituted compounds from DAMN, this paper reviews the possibility of attaining a precise characterization by simple spectroscopic techniques. We provide an additional discussion for one of these techniques (commonly reported but often overlooked), given its potential to provide both the symmetry and E/Z configuration of the product. We hope the comprehensive evidence discussed and shown in this review will be helpful to further develop and understand the products derived of this interesting molecule in their broad applications.
Nutrient and Bioactive Composition of Five Gabonese Forest Fruits and Their Potential Contribution to Dietary Reference Intakes
Authors: Fungo Robert , Muyonga John H. , Ngondi Judith Laura , Mikolo-Yobo Christian , Iponga Donald , Odjo Sylvanus , Erasmus Nchuaji Tang , Ngoye Alfred , Chupezi Tieguhong Julius
Published: November 2018

Widely consumed forest fruits in Gabon, were analyzed for nutrient and bioactive compositions and their potential contributions to meeting the nutrient requirements of consumers. Edible pulps of Panda oleosa, Gambeya lacourtiana and Poga oleosa contained substantial amounts of bioactive compounds; flavonoids (13.5–22.8 mg/100g), proanthocyanins (2.4–7.6 mg/100g), polyphenols (49.6-77.3 mg/100g) and vitamin C (6.7–97.7 mg/100g). The highest content of β-carotene (76.6 µg/100g) was registered in fruits of Pseudospondias longifolia. The fruits of P. oleosa had the highest essential minerals Fe, Zn and Se. If a child aged 1 to 3 years consumed about 200g or if a non-lactating and non-pregnant woman consumed 300g of P. oleosa, A. lepidophyllus, G. lacourtiana, P. longifolia and P. oleosa, they could obtain substantial RDI ranging between 20-100% for energy, vitamins C and E, iron, magnesium, iron and zinc. Forest fruits can considerably contribute towards the human nutrient requirements. Based on the results of this study, forest foods should be considered in formulating policies governing food and nutrition security in Gabon.
Retrocausal Quantum Effects from Broken Time Reversal Symmetry
Authors: Pradhan Rajat Kumar
Published: November 2018

Quantum effects arising from manifestly broken time-reversal symmetry are investigated using time-dependent perturbation theory in a simple model. The forward time and the backward time Hamiltonians are taken to be different and hence the forward and backward amplitudes become unsymmetrical and are not complex conjugates of each other. The effects vanish when the symmetry breaking term is absent and ordinary quantum mechanical results such as Fermi Golden rule are recovered.
Solving the Puzzle of the September 2018 Palu, Indonesia, Tsunami Mystery: Clues from the Tsunami Waveform and the Initial Field Survey Data
Authors: Muhari Abdul , Imamura Fumihiko , Arikawa Taro , Hakim Aradea R. , Afriyanto Bagus ,   Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No.16, Jakarta, Indonesia,   International Research Institute of Disaster Sciences (IRIDeS), Tohoku University, Miyagi, Japan,   Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan,   Botram Ocean Technology Research and Management, Bandung, Indonesia
Published: November 2018

On September 28, 2018, following a magnitude 7.5 strike-slip fault earthquake, an unexpected tsunami inundated the coast of Palu bay, Sulawesi, Indonesia, causing many casualties and extensive property damage. However, the earthquake’s mechanism rarely generates a destructive tsunami. The tidal record at Pantoloan, located along the coast of Palu bay, indicates that the tsunami arrived 6 min after the earthquake and generated 2 m of receding water. It had a maximum wave height of 2 m and arrived approximately 2 min later. The tsunami had a relatively short period and caused devastation as far inland as 300 m. Additionally, 8 m high watermarks were observed near the coast; the flow depth decreased to 3.5 m inland (Fig. 1). Amateur videos and eyewitness accounts indicate that the tsunami did not enter the bay through its mouth but obliquely from an area inside the bay. Our hypothesis, therefore, is that the killer tsunami was most likely generated by an underwater landslide occurring inside Palu bay. While detailed bathymetric data are still needed to confirm this hypothesis, in this article we provide a preliminary analysis of the available data, supported by the results of a field survey, to strengthen this hypothesis and provide direction for further post-tsunami surveys and analysis.
Kompetisi dan Inovasi di Indonesia: Bukti Empiris dari Industri Manufaktur
Authors: Rachmaidi Mohammad Adhi , Lubis Andi Fahmi
Published: November 2018

This paper studies empirical relationship between competition and innovation in Indonesia using micro data BPS. Lack of innovation data has requires this paper to use R&D expenditure as innovation in year of data avaibility. Competition is estimated by computing profit elasticity, based on idea of eciency. Inverted-U shape tested with technology spread within industries at which effect of competition and innovation can turn from positive to negative. Empirical evidence shows that relationship between competition and innovation is inverted-U with very low optimal point. This means that very few industries can increase innovation and almost all industries will reduce innovation as competition increases. ============================== Penelitian ini menganalisis hubungan empiris antara kompetisi dan inovasi di Indonesia dengan menggunakan data perusahaan BPS. Keterbatasan data inovasi mengharuskan penggunaan R&D expenditure sebagai inovasi pada tahun tersedianya data. Kompetisi diestimasi dengan menggunakan profit elasticity berdasarkan gagasan efisiensi. Bentuk inverted-U diuji dengan technology spread pada industri dengan efek dari kompetisi dan inovasi dapat berubah dari positif menjadi negatif. Bukti empiris menunjukkan hubungan antara kompetisi dan inovasi merupakan inverted-U dengan titik optimal yang sangat rendah. Ini berarti sangat sedikit industri yang dapat meningkatkan inovasi dan hampir semua industri akan mengurangi inovasi ketika kompetisi meningkat.
The Effectiveness of a Private Orthopaedic Practice-Based Osteoporosis Management Service to Reduce the Risk of Subsequent Fractures
Authors: Sietsema Debra L. , Araujo Andre B. , Wang Li , Boytsov Natalie N. , Pandya Shivani A. , Haynes Virginia S. , Faries Douglas E. , Taylor Kathleen A. , Baser Onur , Jones Clifford B.
Published: November 2018

Background:

Osteoporosis is prevalent in the United States, with an increasing need for management. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of a private orthopaedic practice-based osteoporosis management service (OP MS) in reducing subsequent fracture risk and improving other aspects of osteoporosis management of patients who had sustained fractures.

Methods:

This was a retrospective cohort study using the 100% Medicare data set for Michigan residents with any vertebral; hip, pelvic or femoral; or other nonvertebral fracture during the period of April 1, 2010 to September 30, 2014. Patients who received OP MS care with a follow-up visit within 90 days of the first fracture, and those who did not seek OP MS care but had a physician visit within 90 days of the first fracture, were considered as exposed and unexposed, respectively (first follow-up visit = index date). Eligible patients with continuous enrollment in Medicare Parts A and B for the 90-day pre-index period were followed until the earliest of death, health-plan disenrollment, or study end (December 31, 2014) to evaluate rates of subsequent fracture, osteoporosis medication prescriptions filled, and bone mineral density (BMD) assessments. Health-care costs were evaluated among patients with 12 months of post-index continuous enrollment. Propensity-score matching was used to balance differences in baseline characteristics. Each exposed patient was matched to an unexposed patient within ± 0.01 units of the propensity score. After propensity-score matching, Cox regression examined the hazard ratio (HR) of clinical and economic outcomes in the exposed and unexposed cohorts.

Results:

Two well-matched cohorts of 1,304 patients each were produced. The exposed cohort had a longer median time to subsequent fracture (998 compared with 743 days; log-rank p = 0.001), a lower risk of subsequent fracture (HR = 0.8; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.7 to 0.9), and a higher likelihood of having osteoporosis medication prescriptions filled (HR = 1.7; 95% CI = 1.4 to 2.0) and BMD assessments (HR = 4.3; 95% CI = 3.7 to 5.0). The total 12-month costs ($25,306 compared with $22,896 [USD]; p = 0.082) did not differ significantly between the cohorts.

Conclusions:

A private orthopaedic practice-based OP MS effectively reduced subsequent fracture risk, likely through coordinated and ongoing comprehensive patient care, without a significant overall higher cost.

Level of Evidence:

Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Predatory Publishing in Orthopaedic Research
Authors: Yan James Ray , Baldawi Hassan , Lex Johnathan Robert , Simchovich Gabriel , Baisi Louis-Philippe , Bozzo Anthony , Ghert Michelle
Published: November 2018

Background:

The open-access model has changed the landscape of academic publishing over the last 20 years. An unfortunate consequence has been the advent of predatory publishing, which exploits the open-access model for monetary gain by collecting publishing fees from authors under the pretense of being a legitimate publication while providing little-to-no peer review. This study aims to investigate the predatory publishing phenomenon in orthopaedic literature.

Methods:

We searched Beall’s List of Predatory Journals and Publishers and another list of predatory journals for journal titles that are possibly related to orthopaedics. We then searched their web sites for the following information: total number of articles published, journal country of origin, author country of origin, article processing charge (APC), quoted review time, and location of the listed headquarters. We also reported the article quality of a random sample of these journals. We consulted InCites Journal Citation Reports to determine the number of nonpredatory orthopaedic publications that are indexed, and we manually searched a random sample of these legitimate journals for Beall’s criteria. Additionally, we searched the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and PubMed databases for any possible predatory journal titles.

Results:

We found 104 suspected predatory publishers, representing 225 possible predatory journals. One journal was indexed in the DOAJ, and 20 were indexed in PubMed. Review time was not identified for 56.2% of the journals, and 36.5% quoted a review time of <1 month. Nearly half of the listed addresses of the publishers were either unsearchable or led to residential or empty lots. Eighty-two legitimate journals were identified. The median APC was $420 for predatory journals and $2,900 for legitimate journals. We found that a random sample of the legitimate journals published studies with higher reporting standards, but a few also contained 1 criterion that is found on Beall’s list.

Conclusions:

This study highlights the scope of orthopaedic predatory publishing. Possibly predatory journals outnumber legitimate orthopaedic journals. Orthopaedic surgeons should be aware of the suspected predatory journals and consult available online tools to identify them because distinguishing them from legitimate journals can be a challenge.
Comparison of Postoperative Visual Performance Between Bifocal and Trifocal Intraocular Lens Based on Randomized Controlled Trails: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Jin Shanshan , Friedman David S. , Cao MM Kai , Yusufu MA Mayinuer , Zhang MM Jingshang , Wang Jinda , Hou MM Simeng , Zhu MB Guyu , Wang Bingsong , Xiong Ying , Li Jing , Li Xiaoxia , He MB Hailong , Wan Xiu Hua
Published: November 2018

Background：To compare the clinical performance of bifocal and trifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) in cataract surgery, a meta-analysis on randomized controlled trials was conducted.

Methods: A comprehensive literature retrieval of PubMed and Science Direct was performed in this systematic review. Clinical outcomes included visual acuity (VA), contrast sensitivity (CS), spectacle independence, postoperative refraction and surgical satisfaction.

Results: There were 8 RCTs included in this study. The difference of uncorrected near VA (UNVA) between the bifocal IOLs and trifocal IOLs had no clinical significance [MD=-0.01, 95%CI: (-0.02,0.00), p=0.97]. There was no difference for the distant-corrected near VA (DCNVA) with MD of 0.01[95%CI (-0.02, 0.05), p=0.86]. Compared with trifocal group, bifocal group showed a significantly worse uncorrected intermediate visual acuity (UIVA) [MD=0.09,95%CI:(0.01,0.17), p＜0.01]. No difference was found in distance-corrected intermediate VA(DCIVA) [MD= 0.09, 95%CI: (-0.04, 0.23) , p＜0.01] between two groups. For the AT LISA group, the subgroup analysis also indicated the bifocal group had worse intermediate VA than trifocal group (AT LISA tri 839M) [MD= 0.18, 95%CI: (0.12, 0.24), p=0.35 for UIVA and MD= 0.19, 95%CI: (0.13, 0.25), p=0.21 for DCIVA]. However, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in the uncorrected distance VA(UDVA) and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) [MD=0.01, 95%CI: (-0.01,0.04), p=0.51 for UDVA; MD=0.00, 95%CI: (-0.01,0.01), p=0.94 for CDVA].
The postoperative refraction of bifocal group was similar to that of trifocal group [MD=-0.08, 95% CI: (-0.19, 0.03), p=0.51 for spherical equivalent; MD=-0.09, 95%CI: (-0.21, 0.03), p=0.78 for cylinder; MD=-0.09, 95% CI: (-0.27, 0.08), p=0.28 for sphere]. No difference was found for spectacle independence, Posterior capsular opacification (PCO) incidence and patient satisfaction between bifocal IOLs and trifocal IOLs. [RR=0.92, 95% CI: (0.74, 1.15), p=0.93 for spectacle independence; RR=0.81, 95% CI: (0.74, 1.15), p=0.65 for PCO; RR=0.98, 5% CI: (0.86, 1.12), p=0.97 for satisfaction].

Conclusion: Patients receiving trifocal IOLs have a better intermediate VA than bifocal IOLs, especially for the AT LISA subgroup. Near and distance visual performance, spectacle independence, postoperative refraction and surgical satisfaction of bifocal IOLs were similar to those of trifocal IOLs.
EVOLUTION OF SOCIO-PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACHES TO MERCY IN THE CONTEXT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Khodanych Yuriy
Published: November 2018

The article is devoted to the study of the evolution of socio-philosophical approaches to charity in the context of social development. The author analyzes the phenomenon of mercy through the prism of various philosophical traditions and views: Confucianism and the period of Antiquity, the Middle Ages (Blessed Augustine), German classical philosophy, Russian religious philosophy, Western philosophical thought of the twentieth century, neo-Marxism and post-Marxism. The author comes to the conclusion that at different periods of the socio-philosophical thought development, the understanding of mercy is different and receives a variety of interpretations: charity, love for neighbors, altruistic love-agape, the manifestation of the subject’s activity in the context of social practice, etc. Mercy appears as an inner motive based on compassion, sacrifice, and active participation in the needs of others. Moreover, the value of mercy permeates all religious trends, defining the role of a person in his/her interaction with all others. At the present stage of development, mercy can be considered as an element of the social ethics of responsibility (of the individual for the natural and social environment of his/her activity), and also serves as a factor in the active participation of individuals in self-organizing self-government, the formation of civil associations with the aim of implementing reforms in society.
TRAINING OF THE EDUCATORS OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO THE AUTHENTICITY FORMATION OF THE PRESCHOOLERS
Authors: Nazarenko Halina
Published: November 2018

The development of the personality-oriented model of the Ukrainian education system based on the principle of child-centeredness, maximum consideration of the abilities, needs and interests of each child, its age-specific features of physical, mental and mental development actualizes the problem of the formation and development of authenticity of preschoolers. The essence of the author's technology of authenticity facilitation of the preschooler's personality as a system of scientifically substantiated procedures for the gradual development of the educational process in the unity of content, principles, methods, forms, organizational and pedagogical conditions for the interaction of its subjects, the purpose of which is the ability of the preschooler's personality to live in harmony with its inner world, to act without changing your true "I". The technology is aimed at helping each child to realize itself as a self-worth, knowledge of its capabilities and natural potential in all spheres of life. The totality of the motivational-value, cognitive, operational and reflexive-personal criteria and their corresponding indicators for diagnosing the level of readiness of teachers of pre-school education institutions to form the authenticity of pupils are presented. The results of approbation of the author's elective course for the system of postgraduate pedagogical education "Theoretical and practical bases for the authenticity formation of preschoolers" are presented for the training of teachers of pre-school institutions for the effective implementation of this process.
CURRENCY ASPECTS OF FINANCIAL SECURITY OF THE BANKING SYSTEM OF UKRAINE: REGULATORY PRIORITIES AND TRANSFORMATION OF CONTROL
Authors: Vasylchyshyn Oleksandra
Published: November 2018

The article is devoted to the topical subject – the study of currency aspects of the financial security of the banking system of Ukraine, taking into account the threats of liberalization of cross-border capital transfer and currency regulation. The main objectives of the article are studying the main threats to the currency security of the banking system of Ukraine in the context of the transformation of currency control within the liberalization of currency relations. In particular, the study found that currency security is one of the main components of the financial security of the banking system, and exchange rate instability is one of the greatest threats to the effective functioning of Ukrainian banking institutions, taking into account the peculiarities of the national structure of financial assets and liabilities of business entities. As a result, it is found that the deterioration of the exchange rate stability leads to a revaluation of assets, the outflow of foreign currency deposits from banks, which leads to their loss and significant deterioration of financial security, while a decrease in the volume of gold and foreign exchange reserves directly affects the currency security of the state, in particular, and the economic in general. Based on the research results, proposals have been made to improve currency regulation and currency control, namely, amendments to the draft law should be made with regard to the administrative restriction of the dollarization level of deposits and credits, indicating the terms for reducing the dollarization rates of loans and deposits from 50 % to 20–25 %. The mechanism for such reduction in dollarization should be included in the instruments of the National Bank of Ukraine, namely, the norm of mandatory reservation for deposits in foreign currency should be 3–4 times higher than the reserve rate in the national currency, which will make foreign currency deposits "uninteresting" for banks, and therefore will lead to a reduction in the interest rate and, accordingly, reduce the desire to save in foreign currency. By dollarization of loans, the credit risk reservation ratio should also be significantly higher than in the national currency in order to demobilize banks for lending in foreign currency, an exception can only be for those enterprises that carry out foreign economic activity. In addition, lending to individuals for all types of loans in foreign currency should be banned, and the fact of such ban should be clearly spelled out in the Law on Currency. This will prevent the outflow of capital from the state and form a mechanism to reduce the scale of the shadow foreign exchange market as the main threats to the currency and financial security of the banking system of Ukraine.
METHODOLOGY OF ASSESSING INVESTMENT ATTRACTIVENESS OF UKRAINIAN GAS PRODUCERS
Authors: Pysar Nadiia
Published: November 2018

The development of a methodology for assessing investment attractiveness of businesses of Ukrainian gas production industry that is presented in the form of a generalized algorithm reflects the conceptual model of research. The scope of research is methodological approaches to assessing investment attractiveness of businesses. The purpose of this study is to recommend methodology for assessing the investment attractiveness of Ukrainian gas producers. The methodology for assessing investment attractiveness of gas producers can be used to determine the investment attractiveness of an individual business, evaluate financial position in the course of privatization and development of measures for rehabilitation or liquidation of a business, as well as to carry out a financial analysis at the initiative of both the business itself and investors who consider investment in production. The paper assesses performance of the leading gas producers in accordance with the individual life cycle stages of the business. The authors propose management measures to ramp up natural gas production in Ukraine. The amount of investment in the gas production industry required to achieve the estimated gas production figures has been assessed and the overriding priorities for the development of Ukrainian gas production industry have been established.
LEGAL REGULATION OF CRYPTOCURRENCIES AND APPLICABLE RISKS
Authors: Novikov Andrei
Published: November 2018

Cryptocurrencies – a new, but quickly developing concept within the sphere of finance. Opinions regarding it still differ, not only on a personal level, but also when it comes to governments.
Overall the legal regulation regarding cryptocurrencies in the world is still in the formation stage. Currently the legal norms that do exist, are primarily directed towards the minimization of existing risks, especially in the field of money laundering. Though there is already no reason to doubt, that during the coming years the regulation will become stricter. In some countries cryptocurrencies are outright forbidden. For example, in China, in February 2018 additions to the legislation were issues, that broadened the cryptocurrencies ban.
In other countries cryptocurrencies shall be strictly regulated. For example, in Estonia, a member of EU, cryptocurrencies are fully legal. Estonia can be reviewed as a country that independently developed its own regulation in this field. Though there is no guarantee that the legislators will keep up with the quickly developing technologies.
One way or another cryptocurrencies exist and are not going anywhere. The legislation that regulates them shall be developed further and they shall become a important part of the modern financial system. The level of their influence is hard to predict, things are changing too quickly, but their existence is a fact. It is necessary to remember, that that cryptocurrencies are not a magical solution or means of profit. It is a financial instrument, new, in many ways unique, with its own special drawbacks and benefits. It is important to know and understand them, also to keep an eye on the developing technologies.
BEHAVIOR REACTIONS CHARACTERISTIC OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH EGOISTIC AND ALTRUISTIC TYPE OF SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
Authors: Rakovets Oksana , Kuznetsov Illya , Kotsan Igor
Published: November 2018

Different types of social behavior are characterized by different behavioral reactions. Characteristics of selfish and altruistic social behavior are not clearly confirmed by the data of psychophysiological studies. Therefore, the purpose of the work is to identify the peculiarities of behavioral reactions of individuals with more expressed egoistic and altruistic social behavior, which are based on data of electroencephalographic research. 120 (aged 21±4 years) individuals took part in the study. As a result of complex psychological testing (based on Leary’s test) all subjects were divided into two groups - altruistic and egoistic. Registration of electrical activity was carried out in a model of collective interaction using the Stag Hunt Game and a specially developed model of social behavior Mini-Basketball. The number of elections for egoistic and altruistic stimulus and the reaction time to them were observed in the study. The stimulus "Rabbit" and "Throw" were considered as egoistic; “Stag" and "Pass" - as altruistic in accordance with the test methods. As a result, the frequency of choosing the type of stimuli corresponds to the social orientation of the individuals. The reaction time increases with the choice of the type of stimulus, which does not coincide with the type of social orientation of the subject.
UKRAINIAN POSTER OF THE 1990'S–2010'S: HISTORICAL AND ART-STUDY ASPECT
Authors: Zalevskaya Olena
Published: November 2018

The article is devoted to the consideration of the formation of poster art in Ukraine during the period of Independence. It touches on the development of new trends, directions and the essence of the modern Ukrainian poster, analyzes the emotional and figurative saturation of posters of the time given. Ukrainian graphic design of that time is at the transitional stage of the evolution process from the classical-modern Soviet school to the construction of its own national design model with a vivid tone of postmodernism. It took place through the development of many factors: commercial approach is market oriented, disappearance of «dictatorship» in an art, removal from it of almost all existent limitations. Alteration assisted the professional association of designers on the territory of Soviet Union. Art of new twenty-four hours, thereby – the art of placard began to use imaginary РR technology for popularization. In the article the analytical analysis of origin of features of genre classification is done in poster graphic arts. That time development is acquired by an imaginary (advertisement) placard. Regardless of genre, it is possible to consider a show board and political placard, and social, and playbill, and other, as almost after each the commercial stands of them, or social order. The author of the article touches on a new thread in graphic design – to post-modernism. Graphic design has always borrowed images and approaches from other areas of artistic and popular culture. Visual citations, links of all kinds, mimicry of styles is an essential feature of the way of graphic design, its metamorphosis in the 20th century. The result of this was post-modernism, as the final chord of modern culture. Post-modernism calls to the correction of ideology of modernism, softens inflexibility of establishments, admits to the placard a humour, historicalquotations, ornamentalism and elements of mass culture. Also in the article an author draws a conclusion in relation to the way of development and prospects of poster graphic arts of modern Ukraine, finds out generalization of genesis of the Ukrainian poster art during 1990–2010 years.
ABOUT SPELLS AND RECIDIVISM OF THE TRANSITION ECONOMIES’ PARTICIPATION IN IMF PROGRAMS
Authors: Panchyshyn Stepan , Hrabynska Iryna
Published: November 2018

Based on the review of the modern world economic literature, there were revealed polar approaches of researchers to estimation of the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in world economic processes in whole and its influence on the economic development of separate countries. There were analyzed institutional changes in IMF architecture and management system that favored its transparency, efficiency and increase of trust to the activity of the Fund from the world society.
Based on the dynamic approach to the analysis of credit cooperation of countries-recipients with IMF, there were revealed factors that caused differences in duration of series of IMF lending programs (spell) for transition economies and ones that determine recidivism of their credit relations with the Fund. Among other ones, the determining role is played by the technical assistance of the Fund that favored institutional establishment of unstable economic systems, search for consensus between IMF staff members and governments of countries about formation of the policy of conditionality and effectiveness of its realization.
The article presents chronologization and analytic estimation of main stages of cooperation between Ukraine and IMF, estimates the net transfers of financial resources of the Fund, elucidates conditions of the incomplete drawn of granted credit resources by Ukraine, causes of finishing credit cooperation and transition to technical one at different stages. At the end there was made a conclusion that main efforts must be directed on constructing native economic system a self-sufficient macroeconomic pattern of the development of the native economic system.
DISPOSABLE COMMENSALITY: STRATEGIES FOR THE SELECTION OF MEALS IN THE OFFICE
Authors: Boragnio Aldana
Published: November 2018

In order to understand the act of eating it becomes necessary to place it within a determinate society, time and space, which are structured by concrete practices and organized by specific rules and norms. Knowledge about food consumption within the working space is relevant because the food practices deployed during office hours are linked to the relation between energy use and the replenishment of energies necessaries for the working tasks.
These strategies of selection of meals by the women interviewed were organized in the articulation between the available physical space, the body and the available time for eating. These women seek to eat in the fastest time possible and therefore consume “fast food” and “light” food. At this way, a “disposable commensality” is structured as a way of everyday eating in the office, where the relation heavy/fast organizes the food practices in contrast to the body used as a recipient.
The data for this article is part of a wider research in which I seek to describe the everyday eating practices of working women within the spaces of national public offices, in relation to their eating and commensality. The article begins with (a) the exposition of the bases connecting bodies/emotions with eating; b) present the meals selected daily and the strategies for the selections of these meals as explained by the women and c) d) explain the relation between food/body/space.
BECKER’S ECONOMIC THEORY IN THE GENESIS OF THE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC POWER IN MODERN UKRAINE
Authors: Moiseenko Elena
Published: November 2018

The article analyzes problems of power in general and economic power in particular, appeared on the background of extreme conditions of the development of social relations in modern Ukraine, caused by radical transformation of social and state institutions. The author tried to consider the distribution of power authorities between main influence groups under conditions of globalization from the point of view of G.S. Becker’s theory, who stated that “… the economic approach provides maximizing behavior in more expressed form and wider approach, than other ones…” According to the author, the use of the economic approach at analyzing the genesis of the power institute in modern Ukraine is universal, because it is based on main economic paradigms of human behavior – acceptable, wholesale, imputed, shade and so on prices; repeated and reiterated, important and insignificant decisions; emotionally loaded and neutral aims; behavior of nouveaux riches, ill, medics, businessmen and workers, professors and students, law-abiding citizens and criminals. The application area of the economic approach, understood in such a way, is so wide that it includes the subject of economic science. The importance of studying power problems grows, when the researcher addresses to the concrete society, in which on the background on general processes of globalization, build-up of tendencies of openness of national economies, typical for the whole European civilization, radical changes of social and state institutions take place, and as a result extreme conditions of social development and human existence appear. Ukraine found itself in such conditions in last years, so it causes a necessity to consider possibilities of the effective distribution of power between main economic agents under conditions of global economy from new positions. Problems of the Ukrainian state also actualize the analysis of the mechanism of economic power to the great extent, in particular, in concerns the economic decay, complete dependence of Ukraine on external markets and influences, collapse of the “two-vector” policy, declared by the Ukrainian authorities during the years of independence – this all gives grounds for rethinking the role of power in the open economic system, which part is the native economy.
Inter-annual change of the drought limit water level of a reservoir based on system dynamics
Authors: Li Fawen , Yu Dong , Zhao Yong , Cao Runxiang
Published: November 2018

Drought is one of the major natural disasters affecting the development of economies and society. Drought early warning is the primary step and most important non-engineering measure for drought relief. This paper took Yuqiao Reservoir in Tianjin as a case study and analysed inter-annual changes of the drought limit water level. First, the causality between variables in the water supply–demand system was analysed, and a structural diagram of water sources allocation was drawn. Coupled with the parameters and a structural diagram, a system dynamics (SD) model of the water supply volume was established. Secondly, simulation results were tested to ensure that the model was valid. The water supply volume from 2003 to 2020 was simulated by using the model. Finally, based on the inflow process and the water supply volume, the drought limit water level was calculated. The results showed the water supply volume of Yuqiao Reservoir has changed remarkably. The drought limit water levels in 2003–2012 and in 2016–2020 were 16.70 m and 16.30 m, respectively: a difference of 0.40 m. The regulation curve of guarantee for water supply during 2016–2020 is significantly lower than that of 2003–2012. This research is of great significance for drought resistance, disaster mitigation and reservoir management.
A TERAPIA ASSISTIDA POR ANIMAIS (TAA) E A PSICOLOGIA: um estudo fenomenológico das diferentes modalidades de vínculos homem-animal na terapêutica.
Authors: Bastos Felipe Fook , Borba Jean Marlos Pinheiro
Published: November 2018

RESUMOA pesquisa desenvolvida teve como alvo o fenômeno das relações homem-animal, investigando as diferentes modalidades e manifestações dessa relação, bem como o processo de criação do vínculo homem-animal, dando um enfoque em como essas relações e vínculos permitem um processo terapêutico e quais as consequências e desdobramentos desse processo (TAAs). A pesquisa é qualitativa e consistiu em uma pesquisa bibliográfica, na qual foram evidenciados na literatura diferentes modalidades de vínculos e suas implicações. O modelo metodológico utilizado foi a fenomenologia Husserliana, proposta e fundada pelo filósofo e matemático Edmund Husserl. A fenomenologia consiste em um modelo de pesquisa radical e rigoroso que visa constituir uma ciência universal das essências através da suspensão dos apriores e da crítica à postura ingênua/natural, evidenciando o fenômeno tal qual ele se mostra. Desse modo, a pesquisa teve como resultado a descrição e compreensão de diferentes modalidades da relação homem-animal com finalidades terapêuticas, sendo a primeira uma modalidade que anula o animal enquanto outro e o assume no lugar de um objeto, recurso e instrumento, perdendo qualquer implicação de uma conduta ética sobre eles, o que resulta na manifestação de atos de crueldade, abandono, experimentações cruéis e sem objetivos e etc; enquanto a segunda apresenta um modo de relação na qual o animal é reconhecido enquanto outro, e esse reconhecimento permite a manifestação de empatia, alteridade e respeito. Fora isso, as duas modalidades apresentam diferentes horizontes de possibilidade para o desdobramento e para a compreensão do processo terapêutico. Enquanto a primeira, condizente com o modo de pesquisa das ciências naturais, foca em aspectos mensuráveis, tentando justificar o evidente bem que os animais nos causam, e perdendo de vista uma série de fenômenos; a segunda consiste na apreensão e compreensão desse fenômeno tal como ele se manifesta e evidência na vida, permitindo-nos intuir uma série de fenômenos, outrora encobertos, para um processo terapêutico mais rico, consciente e eficiente. Palavras-chave: Terapia Assistida por Animais – TAAs; Fenomenologia; Relação.
DESENVOLVIMENTO REGIONAL: O CASO DA TECNOLOGIA DA ALGAROBA NO SEMIÁRIDO
Authors: Burnett Annahid
Published: November 2018

Este trabalho pretende analisar o modelo de desenvolvimento implantado no semiárido através da tecnologia da algaroba. Primeiramente mostrar que as escolhas tecnológicas, longe de serem decisões estritamente técnicas, estão impregnadas de valores sociais e culturais e que, na realidade, o desenvolvimento tecnológico é resultado de um longo processo social carregado de tendências políticas e culturais. Questionamos também a interferência da economia globalizada nos sistemas locais e a dependência tecnológica do mundo dito desenvolvido. Investigaremos através da ecologia política, da análise das culturas políticas nas escolhas tecnológicas, as relações de poder através do discurso das classes dominantes e de suas escolhas tecnológicas carregadas de culturas tendenciosas que vão reforçar os seus interesses e mantê-las no poder. Como estratégia metodológica empregamos a revisão bibliográfica da literatura pertinente ao campo da ecologia política, como também da análise das culturas políticas nas escolhas tecnológicas. Analisaremos este debate através do estudo de caso sobre a Fazenda Pendência, Estação Experimental de Pesquisa situada no semiárido paraibano, onde se desenvolveram pesquisas agrícolas com cultivares exóticos na década de 1970, como alternativa tecnológica de desenvolvimento regional, para justificar nosso referencial teórico. Concluímos que o conhecimento tecnológico foi usado politicamente para apoiar políticas públicas que justificam progresso e desenvolvimento econômico refletindo interesses de uma classe dominante.
ACESSO DOS MIGRANTES AO SERVICO DE SAÚDE: ESTUDO COMPARATIVO ENTRE PORTUGAL E BRASIL
Authors: Leite Valéria Rodrigues , Ramos Maria da Conceição Pereira
Published: November 2018

A atualidade é modelada por um processo de aceleração da mobilidade de pessoas, decorrente do processo de globalização e da consequente produção de expectativas de incremento da qualidade de vida em países de acolhimento. Neste contexto e tendo como objeto de estudo o acesso dos imigrantes à saúde, uma análise comparativa entre Portugal e Brasil, adotamos como metodologia, uma pesquisa qualitativa documental, sobre a discussão da globalização como impulsionadora dos fluxos migratórios, contextualizando a legislação em vigor referente as politicas imigratórias e dos sistemas de saúde, suas características, e o binómio imigrante/ saúde em cada um dos países, além da aplicação de 48 questionários sobre questões socioeconômicas, imigração e acesso à saúde. As conclusões indicam que as Constituições e o aparelho legislativo asseguram, formalmente, o acesso à saúde em ambos os países. Portugal soube desenvolver, ao longo dos anos, políticas públicas de integração de qualidade capazes de garantir boas respostas para as necessidades específicas dos estrangeiros. Porém, apesar de Portugal ter optado por um sistema de saúde universal que abrange a todas as pessoas, e de ter uma normativa que permite o acesso dos imigrantes aos serviços de saúde, ainda persistem desigualdades consideráveis. O Brasil vem buscando implementar o direito à saúde também para os imigrantes mas a legislação não está sendo suficiente para atender às necessidades específicas. É importante destacar que, enquanto o imigrante em Portugal recorre essencialmente ao Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS), no Brasil a opção é pela utilização do serviço de saúde privado.
Polyphenols: Plant Sources and Food Industry Applications
Authors: Marranzano Marina , Rosa Rosa L. , Malaguarnera Mariano , Palmeri Rosa , Tessitori Matilde , Barbera Antonio C.
Published: November 2018

Background:

Numerous epidemiological studies have demonstrated the association between
(poly)phenol-rich foods and human health. Growing consumer knowledge of the relationship between diet, good
health and disease prevention stimulated manufacturing opportunities. Functional foods and their synergistic
health benefits, beyond just being a source of individual nutrients, are highly demanded by consumers.

Objective:

Therefore, the aim of this study was to review available literature focusing on the nutraceutical role of
(poly)phenols, and role in functional foods production, with a specific focus on (poly)phenols derived from byproducts.

Results:

The review of the literature showed that antioxidant extracted from residual sources could prevent lipid
peroxidation and protect against oxidative damage by scavenging oxygen radicals, and therefore contribute to the
longer stability of foods, be used for increasing the stability of foods. These effects may also translate to humans,
improving the effects on health of certain foods.

Conclusion:

However, careful monitoring of production is needed in order to maximize the (poly)phenol content
of plant foods.