bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Improving the nutritive characteristics of corn flakes enriched with functional components
Authors: Kosutic Milenko , Pezo Lato , Filipovic Jelena , Filipovic Vladimir
Published: September 2017

This paper investigates the effects of simultaneous addition of sunflower (3, 6 or 9 g/100 g of sample) and dry residue of wild oregano (0.5 or 1 g/100 g of sample) on the essential amino acids pattern and antioxidant potential of flake products. The accepted experimental design plan was 3?4. Data point that Score and PDCAAS values in flake products increase with increasing share of sunflower. Maximum value of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity were experienced of TPC 2.84 mg/g, DPPH 0.75 mg/ml, FRAP 1.57 mg/g with the product having maximum shares of sunflower and dry residue of wild oregano. Tukey?s HSD test showed statistically significant differences between most of the mean values of amino acids content and antioxidant activity in the observed corn flakes. The response surface method has been applied for evaluation of amino acid content and antioxidative potential of corn flakes. Sunflower in flake products positively contributed to the protein nutritive value and dry residues of wild oregano elevated antioxidant potential of flake products and also contributed to the food waste valorisation in the food industry. Corn flakes are new products with improved essential amino acid pattern, antioxidant activity and functional properties due to added dry residue of wild oregano and sunflower.
On linear viscoelasticity within general fractional derivatives without singular kernel
Authors: Gao Feng , Yang Xiao-Jun , Mohyud-Din Syed
Published: September 2017

The Riemann-Liouville and Caputo-Liouville fractional derivatives without singular kernel are proposed as mathematical tools to describe the mathematical models in line viscoelasticity in the present article. The fractional mechanical models containing the Maxwell and Kelvin-Voigt elements are graphically discussed with the Laplace transform. The results are accurate and efficient to reveal the complex behaviors of the real materials.
Growth Differentiation Factor 15 Mediates Systemic Glucose Regulatory Action of T-Helper Type 2 Cytokines
Authors: Lee Seong Eun , Kang Seul Gi , Choi Min Jeong , Jung Saet-Byel , Ryu Min Jeong , Chung Hyo Kyun , Chang Joon Young , Kim Yong Kyung , Lee Ju Hee , Kim Koon Soon , Kim Hyun Jin , Lee Heung Kyu , Yi Hyon-Seung , Shong Minho
Published: September 2017

T-helper type 2 (Th2) cytokines, including interleukin (IL)-13 and IL-4, produced in adipose tissue, are critical regulators of intra-adipose and systemic lipid and glucose metabolism. Furthermore, IL-13 is a potential therapy for insulin resistance in obese mouse models. Here, we examined mediators produced by adipocytes that are responsible for regulating systemic glucose homeostasis in response to Th2 cytokines. We used RNA sequencing data analysis of cultured adipocytes to screen factors secreted in response to recombinant IL-13. Recombinant IL-13 induced expression of growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) via the Janus kinase-activated STAT6 pathway. In vivo administration of α-galactosylceramide or IL-33 increased IL-4 and IL-13 production, thereby increasing GDF15 levels in adipose tissue and in plasma of mice; however, these responses were abrogated in STAT6 knockout mice. Moreover, administration of recombinant IL-13 to wild-type mice fed a high-fat diet (HFD) improved glucose intolerance; this was not the case for GDF15 knockout mice fed the HFD. Taken together, these data suggest that GDF15 is required for IL-13–induced improvement of glucose intolerance in mice fed an HFD. Thus, beneficial effects of Th2 cytokines on systemic glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity are mediated by GDF15. These findings open up a potential pharmacological route for reversing insulin resistance associated with obesity.
”Mer handledning och feedback hade varit bra”
Authors: Mickwitz Åsa
Published: September 2017

I denna studie granskas studenters upplevelser av sin förmåga till självreglering under en kurs i akademiskt skrivande vid Helsingfors universitet. På kursen användes lärformen självständigt lärande (eng. autonomous learning), som innebär att studenterna själva måste ta ansvar för sitt eget lärande i högre grad än på en traditionell kurs. Materialet bestod av 31 enkäter med öppna frågor som insamlats år 2014 och 2015. Jag ville framför allt veta om studenterna upplevde att de kunde a) sätta upp realistiska mål för sina studier, b) hitta lärstrategier för att nå dessa mål, c) hade en effektiv tidsanvändning och om de kunde d) utvärdera sitt lärande. Enkätsvaren analyserades med hjälp av en kvalitativ innehållsanalys. Resultatet visade att studenterna ansåg att de kunde använda sig av i första hand två självregleringsfärdigheter: de kunde hantera sin tid effektivt, även om en del av dem uppfattade detta som utmanande, och de klarade av att sätta upp egna mål för lärandet. En del studenter upplevde också spontant att de blev mer motiverade att lära sig tack vare att de själva fick ta så mycket ansvar för sitt lärande. Ett annat resultat var att nästan hälften av studenterna på kursen hade problem med att hitta lärstrategier för att kunna utveckla sin skrivkompetens, och samma studenter ansåg att de allmänt sett skulle ha behövt mer stöd från en lärare. De ansåg att de hade behövt respons på sina texter och handledning av en lärare under kursen för att kunna utveckla sitt skrivande. Även om en majoritet (23 av 30) av studenterna ansåg att de föredrar att lära sig på egen hand, var det en stor del av dessa som också, i kombination med självstudier, ansåg sig behöva lärarens stöd. Orsaken till att lärarstödet upplevs som så viktigt just på skrivkurser är att det är svårt för studenterna att själva ta reda på hur vetenskapliga texter skrivs, eftersom normerna är implicita.
Green Consumerism : an Eco-Friendly Behaviour Form Through The Green Product Consumption and Green Marketing
Authors: Handayani Wiwik
Published: September 2017

This research is referred to analyse the influence of consumer attitude of green product towards purchase intention. The consumer attitude of green product is a psychological tendencies that is expressed by evaluating a certain entity with some advantage or disadvantage considerations. The problem of this research is the low of cunsumer awareness to consume green product, because the lack to comprehend the importance of green product usage for health and eco-friendly. The purpose of this research is to test the influence of consumer attitude of green products towards purchase intention. Hypothesis testing using Partial Least Square (PLS). The result of analysis show that there is influence among consumer attitude of green product towards consumer purchase intention significantly.
NEWS FROM ERIC
Authors: Preston Nancy R.
Published: September 2017

Submitted by Nancy R. Preston, ERIC/IR, for Education Libraries
Editorial
Authors: Galler Anne M.
Published: September 2017

We are pleased to include two excellent papers which were presented at the Education Division sessions during the 1992 SLA Conference held in San Francisco (June 6-11 ). The first speaker, Dr. John V. Ogbu, is an eminent anthropologist, with degrees from Nigeria, Zambia, Princeton and the University of California where he obtained his Ph.D in Anthropology in 1971. (...)
Understanding Cultural Differences and School Learning
Authors: Ogbu John U.
Published: September 2017

Paper presented to the Special Libraries Association, 83rd Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA., on June 9 1992. Focuses on understanding cultural differences and school learning in minority groups from a comparative perspective. Looks at conventional explanations as to why some groups adapt better than others. Defines and emphasizes the need to recognize the different types of minorities, i.e. autonomous, immigrant or voluntary minorities and non-immigrant or involuntary minorities. Explores primary cultural differences existing before immigrants arrived in United States and secondary cultural differences arising after a group has become a minority. Concludes that, generally, immigrant minorities tend to be more successful in school than involuntary minorities but that both types of minorities can benefit from additional help in school to manage their different cultural problems. Recognizing these differences is the key to better school adjustment and performance.
News From Eric
Authors: Preston Nancy R.
Published: September 2017

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Book Reviews
Authors: Asimakopulos Marika , Hiron Barbara , Segal Joan S. , Galler Anne M. , Webster David S. , Sheremata Margaret , Tee Susan
Published: September 2017

Book Reviews
ERIC in Cyberspace: Expanding Access and Services
Authors: Stonehill Robert M. , Smarte Lynn
Published: September 2017

In recent years, the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system has undergone tremendous changes in the kinds of products and services it offers and the methods by which users can access them. AskERIC, a computer network-based question-answering service and virtual library, exemplifies these changes. This article describes AskERIC, other ERIC gopher sites, the National Parent Information Network, ERIC listserv activity on the Internet, and ERIC 's offerings on commercial online services. It also lists resources for librarians who do training sessions on ERIC and sketches ERIC's future direction.
THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION FOR THE INFORMATION PROFESSIONS
Authors: Fasick Adele
Published: September 2017

Although technology and the Internet have enabled the information professions to make huge strides, there are still many issues to be resolved. This article outlines and discusses many of them including environmental changes; linking - access, knowledge of location is not enough to access information; the proposed Information Commons by the University of Toronto; changes in definition of professions; the need for alternative delivery of education and for service orientation. Finally, the need for flexible basic education for Information Studies students is emphasized in order to guarantee the future of the profession.
Book Reviews
Authors: Entwistle Harold , Asimakopoulos Marika , Britton Deanne , Wade Anne , Wilkins Catherine E. , Galler Anne M. , Hazel Jeannie
Published: September 2017

Book Reviews
Book Reviews
Authors: Rosenquist-Buhler Carla , Snider Jacqueline , Lawrence Leslie , Bogenschutz Debbie , Bacsanyi Karen , Manches Lisa , Ward Dane M.
Published: September 2017

Book Reviews
SELECTIONS FROM ERIC
Authors: Clearinghouse Eric
Published: September 2017

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NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE
Authors: Dratch Gladys I.
Published: September 2017

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THE DEAF COLLECTION AT THE GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Authors: Harrington Thomas R.
Published: September 2017

This paper describes the special collection on deaf people and deafness in the Gallaudet University Library, Washington, DC. The collection's background, history, and scope are given. Its collection policy is covered, and the special classification system and subject headings developed for it are briefly described. Access to the collection's holdings via the library's online catalog and various periodical indexes are discussed, as are its reference aspects. The paper concludes with a descriptionof the Gallaudet University Archives and access to other deaf information through the library's WWW home page and other Internet resources.
THE PRISON LIBRARY AS VIEWED BY FOUR INMATES
Authors: Medina Luis D.
Published: September 2017

The Jackson Correctional Institution has had a great influence over my life. It has provided an easy way to find information on legal material and other interesting subjects that have improved my language skills. Also, it has given me a great opportunity to find an academic position in my life. The library means more tome now than it ever did before. I have come to feel that the art of learning, growing, and becoming deals with self-education. (...)
INVESTIGATING THE EVALUATION PROCEDURES FOR A DISTANCE LEARNING UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN LIS
Authors: Lithgow Susan D. , Thomas Clare , Taylor Marianne
Published: September 2017

This article is based on a process evaluation carried out at the Department of Information and Library Studies (DILS) at the University of Wales Aberystwyth (UWA). The research investigated the effectiveness of the existing evaluation procedures for the BSc Econ in Information and Library Studies by distance learning. After briefly discussing the research process, the article then describes the findings in relation to the perceived gaps in the evaluation procedures, including the importance of disseminating the evaluation results. I t was found that changes to the course occurred in response to feedback from various sources and that evaluation data was used in ways that differ from their perceived purposes. Finally, the article relates these findings to the different concepts of quality found to be appropriate to a BSc ILS Distance Learning programme taught both on and off-campus.
RESOURCES ON THE NET: DISTANCE LEARNING
Authors: Wade Anne
Published: September 2017

Compiled by Anne Wade
EDUCATION LIBRARIES UNDER ANNE GALLER: A THEMATIC OVERVIEW
Authors: Walter Scott
Published: September 2017

As the editor of Education Libraries, Anne M. Galler oversaw the publication of more than fifty feature articles relevant to the study of education libraries, special libraries, and professional education in library and information science. This essay identifies the major themes that marked the pages of Education Libraries during Galler's tenure as editor and suggests avenues for future research.
Cataloging of Original Materials in the 21st Century: Frequency and Preparation Factors
Authors: Fuller Daniel
Published: September 2017

Cataloging and catalogers play an important role in the access to electronic catalogs for users at all levels. Two recent studies investigating the preparation of entry level library media specialists and the frequency they perform original cataloging led to a larger examination of the topic in the context of academic libraries. One factor has been the steady decline in required cataloging courses in ALA accredited library schools for the past two decades. A second factor is the relative supply of catalogers and how they have been reallocated within the academic library. A third factor is the increasing practice of cataloging outsourcing. Implications of high levels of cataloging by librarians lacking preparation are analyzed. The potential for flawed electronic records being shared and viewed over the Internet has implications for all levels.
NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE
Authors: Mestre Lori , Salem Linda
Published: September 2017

Compiled by Lori Mestre, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,and Linda Salem, San Diego State University
Intercultural Leadership Toolkit for Librarians: Building Awareness to Effectively Serve Diverse Multicultural Populations
Authors: Allard Suzie , Qayyum M. Asim , Mehra Bharat
Published: September 2017

This paper presents five tools for librarians to use in building effective intercultural communication that reaches out to diverse populations. Librarians can more successfully cross intercultural boundaries if they are aware of the key tenets of intercultural communication and information provision, and then apply the five leadership tools in extending traditional information creation-organization-dissemination processes. The five tools are derived from an extensive literature review and from findings from seminar discussionswith library and information science students.
Online Discussion in a Hybrid Information Literacy Credit Course
Authors: Jacobs Warren N.
Published: September 2017

This article discusses how an instruction librarian created an online learning community of adult learners in a hybrid, credit-bearing information literacy course. The Blackboard course management system was utilized for weekly course discussion on ethical issues involving the use of information to promote student engagement in the critical evaluation of information, collaboration with members of the online learning community, and construction of new learning through the synthesis of course curriculum with prior learning.
Editorial: Information Literacy in Real Life and in Second Life
Authors: Werts Cybèle Elaine
Published: September 2017

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Interview with Tamara Moats, Speaker on Visual Thinking and Use of Art Data
Authors: Warts Cybèle Elaine
Published: September 2017

Tamara Moats was curator of education at the University of Washington's Henry Art Gallery for nineteen years where she organized programs for all ages, developed the museum’s teaching methods, and wrote extensive curricula. She now teaches art history at the Bush School Upper School and the Cornish College of the Arts, and visual thinking at the University of Washington Medical School. Moats holds a BA degree in art history from the University of Puget Sound and an MA in Asian Studies from the Claremont Graduate School.
“You have kids’ books?!” Promoting children’s literature in an academic library
Authors: Hirsch Elaine Gass
Published: September 2017

The appeal of children’s literature is large, encompassing college students and adults in addition to children, young adults, and literary scholars. The genre’s literary sophistication and cultural significance is becoming more apparent to a wide variety of readers. Children’s literature, however, is still often overlooked and underappreciated in academic libraries. There may be a lack of awareness surrounding the collection’s existence, as well as questions surrounding why and for whom it’s being collected. This paper addresses how academic librarians can better promote children’s literature collections to all library patrons.
An online course in multicultural materials for LIS graduate students at the University of South Florida
Authors: Alexander Linda B.
Published: September 2017

The author discusses the content included in an online course on “Multicultural Materials for Young Adults and Children.” This graduate course (LIS 5937) for Library and information Science students at the University of South Florida, is a very popular offering for those who plan to work with youth in libraries. The class teaches students how to respond to the reading needs of our diverse patron base by understanding aspects of their values and customs as well as their ways of interacting.
Microcredit, Personal Empowerment and Quality of Life of Women Borrowers
Authors: Fayyaz Sana , Abdul Hakim Roslan , Jan Mohd Khan Shazida
Published: September 2017

The issue of marginalisation of women in development, particularly in South Asia, has been highlighted in the development literature. Women in this region are found to be generally poor, lack of education, and have a low quality of life, due to various economic and cultural reasons. Thus, unlocking the potentials of these women appears to be a plausible move as this could improve not only their income, but also their quality of life. One such initiative to unlock the potential of these women is microcredit program, where small loan is given to these women to enable them to embark on economic activities, which consequently improve their household income and quality of life. Indeed, there have been many studies that examine the relationship between microcredit and quality of life, and found that there is a positive relationship between microcredit and quality of life of the borrowers (women). However, most of these studies implicitly assume that the impact of microcredit on quality of life is direct, and hence, did not consider the role of other factors in evaluating the impact of microcredit on quality of life. Here, we argue that, the impact of microcredit on quality of life is not direct, but rather indirect. We believe personal empowerment does play an important role in influencing the impact of microcredit on quality of life. The mere availability of microcredit, in our view, did not guarantee a positive impact on quality of life. Rather, the availability of credit to borrowers affects their personal confidence, which consequently affects their level of quality of life. This paper discusses the theoretical framework by which these variables - microcredit, personal empowerment and quality of life - are inter-related.
Influence of Strategic Planning on Crisis Management in the Service Sector Firms in Palestine
Authors: Almudallal Mohammed W. , Ashary Hapriza , Muktar Syaharizatul Noorizwan
Published: September 2017

Objectives: The purpose of this paper is to review the influence of the strategic planning on crisis management in the service sector firms in Palestine and how it is used in times of crises if they occur.

Methodology: A review of the literature relating to both strategic planning and crisis management in developing countries has been made in this study. The qualitative method is used in this paper since it enables the researcher to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the phenomenon.

Results: Firstly, the leaders and managers of a firm will be able to develop their strategies using a practical approach to prevent crises or minimizing their effects. Secondly, managers will be able to think strategically in the mid of a crisis to handle it more effectively. Thirdly, firms will have leaders and teams capable enough to inspire people with a sense of hope and strategic direction.

Implications: Managers and leaders must seek for having best strategies to apply and develop them in firms for preventing crises or mitigating their effects.
Linking Work Environment, Team and Co-worker Relationship and Organization Well-being in Increasing Employee Engagement
Authors: Shahidan Athifah Najwani , Hamid Siti Norasyikin Abdul , Kamil Bidayatul Akmal Mustafa , Rani Shamsul Huda Abd. , Aziz Azelin , Hassan Hazlinda
Published: September 2017

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to propose a conceptual framework on the key determinant of employee engagement. This paper is designed to study the three determinants that will impact on employee engagement. Three key determinants will be used as independent variables which are work environment, team and co-worker relationship, and organization well-being. Employee engagement acts as a dependent variable. Methodology: This is a causal study that has used qualitative exploratory methodology to draw propositions about the phenomenon under study. Findings: The findings of the study that supported by The Social Exchange Theory (SET) and The Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) were expected to produce significant relationship between work environment, team and co-worker relationship and organization well-being on employee engagement. Practical implication: A deep focus should be given to the factors that can enhance work environment, team and co-worker relationship as well as providing supportive organizational well-being to ensure the employees in their organization is fully engaged. Social implication: The determinant of employee engagement will promote a healthy and positive working environment that can contribute to positive and healthy life in social community.
The Comparison of Vocabulary Learning Strategies among High School Students in Three Southern Border Provinces of Thailand and Malaysia
Authors: Binmadnee Pratya
Published: September 2017

Objective: The purposes of this paper are to 1) To compare the vocabulary learning strategy in English reading of upper - secondary students who have the different reading ability in three southern border provinces of Thailand and Malaysia. 2) To know the vocabulary learning strategy in English reading of upper - secondary students who have the different reading ability in three southern border provinces of Thailand and Malaysia.

Methodology: To analyze the data of the research, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and the Scheffe method was used to compare the pair of difference of the vocabulary strategy questionnaire which was administered to 197 high school students.

Results: The findings reveal that there were relations between the level of reading ability and the country toward the usage of the vocabulary learning strategy. And both students from three southern border provinces of Thailand and Malaysia who were different in reading ability possessed the different vocabulary learning strategy.

Implication: This research encourages English learners in three southernmost areas of Thailand to realize the importance English usages, especially in understanding of the vocabulary learning strategies to comprehend the various English texts. The efficient key to be successful in reading skill is teaching them to know more vocabulary because knowing the limited vocabulary gives the direct effects to the English efficiency. This study can be considered as the key of Thai students in the areas are able to learn the vocabulary learning strategies to enhance themselves for being the qualified member of ASEAN.
Nobody Cares, Lah!" The Phenomenon of Flaming on YouTube in Malaysia
Authors: Lingam Revathy Amadera , Aripin Norizah
Published: September 2017

Objective: The purpose of this paper is to investigate what motivates people to provide malicious comments on YouTube in Malaysia. This study will also question the differences between how flaming is constructed in each video classification and how are flaming comments categorized.

Methodology: This study uses qualitative methods. Literature review has been summarized to contextualize the research problem.

Findings: The paper offers rich theoretical insights to understand the practical issue of ridiculous comments by internet users on YouTube.

Implications: Flaming or making ridiculous comments on social media has been a serious issue in Malaysia and other countries with high internet usage. Findings of the study will help understand the views of YouTube community in Malaysia on flaming. The study may further help understand the issue of flaming on other social media sites.
Perceived Social Support between Criminals and Non-criminals in Punjab, Pakistan
Authors: Khizar Umbreen , Bukhari Fatima Khurram
Published: September 2017

Objective: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the alliance performance of construction Objective: The purpose of the current research was to explore the level of perceived social support between criminals and non-criminals.

Methodology: 160 participants were considered as a sample, 80 were criminals (40 males and 40 females) and 80 were non-criminals (40 males and 40 females) taken from Sahiwal, Arifwala and Bahawalnagr. Criminals were selected from central jail Sahiwal and district jail Bahawalnagr. Their age range was between 18-70 years old. All individuals have a minimum metric qualification. To check the level of perceived social support, Multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) was used.

Results: Results indicate that perceived social support and criminality are negatively correlated. The level of perceived social support is higher among non-criminals than criminals. The result suggests that there is no significant difference of perceived social support between males and females.

Implication: This paper gives valuable information about the importance of social support. Without proper support and guidance no child, no male or female will learn life skills or grow up with a strong sense of right and wrong and respect other people.
STATUS KESEHATAN DAN KETERATURAN PEMANFAATAN LAYANAN INFERTILITAS
Authors: Rohmah Fayakun Nur
Published: September 2017

Pendahuluan : 45% perempuan infertil primer datang ke pelayanan infertilitas setelah 12 bulan infertil, pada infertil sekunder 37% dalam 1 tahun pertama. Penelitian ini bertujuan melihat hubungan antara status kesehatan terhadap keteraturan pemanfaatan layanan. Metode : Jenis penelitian ini adalah survei analitik. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan acidental sampling sebanyak 63 perempuan infertil. Analisis data bivariat menggunakan chi square. Hasil : Hasil analisis menunjukkan ada hubungan antara status kesehatan terhadap keteraturan pemanfaatan layanan infertil (p = 0,035). Kesimpulan : Kesadaran terhadap status kesehatan meningkatkan keteraturan dalam pemanfaatan layanan infertil. Kata Kunci : Infertilitas, Status kesehatan, keteraturan pemanfaatan layanan
TEACHER ROLE IN FORMATION POLITENESS OF STUDENT LEARNING PROCESS
Authors: Oktavia Wahyuni , Safrihady Safrihady
Published: September 2017

Language as a communication tool has an important role in human interaction. Language can be used to convey ideas, ideas, feelings, desires, and so forth to others. To be able to communicate well certainly should be able to adjust the language used. One of the main functions of communication is to maintain the continuity of the relationship between the narrator and hearer. Language is an important pillar in the formation of character, in addition to religious education and moral education. In education, teachers must have pedagogical, professional, personal, and social. Teachers who have a good competence speech acts certainly have a good and well mannered to students. In the learning process, teachers and students communicate in give and receive course materials. The learning process is certainly not only provides knowledge alone, but give the values of character to students. In this case, the teacher must have a principle that must be controlled properly, correctly and precisely. Thus, teachers are expected to master the communication and understanding the principles of politeness in speaking well and correctly. The goal is a description of a form of politeness in the learning process. This research is a descriptive study which seeks to describe a form of politeness in the learning process. Data collection method used is the method refer to the data collection techniques are 1) recording technique using a tape recorder, and 2) technical note on the data card. Furthermore, methods of data analysis using pragmatic frontier.
Prevention of alcohol and other drug use using motivational interviewing among young adults in the Ukraine
Authors: Polshkova Svitlana , Voloshina Diana , Cunningham Rebecca , Zucker Robert , Walton Maureen
Published: September 2017

Background

World Health Organization data shows alarming rates of alcohol consumption among those ages 15 and older in the Ukraine. This study examined the feasibility and initial efficacy of a brief intervention to reduce risky drinking among emerging adults (ages 18-25) in the Ukraine.

Methods

Emerging adults presenting to two settings were screened for risky drinking (Railway Clinical Hospital and Kiev National Medical University), with those screening positive on the AUDIT-C (>5) enrolled in the study: 59 participants from the hospital setting (mean age = 22.6 (2.1), 55.9% male) and 61 participants from the university setting (mean age = 20.1(2.3), 55.7% male). After self-administering a computerized baseline assessment, participants were randomized to receive an in-person brief intervention with telephone booster or to a control condition; participants self-administered a computerized follow-up at 3 months.

Results

Regression analyses were conducted, separately for each setting, predicting alcohol outcomes (alcohol consumption and consequences); models controlled for baseline alcohol levels and condition assignment (brief intervention or control). In both settings, the brief intervention group showed significantly less alcohol consumption and consequences at 3-months as compared to the control group (p<.001); however, the groups did not significantly differ on other drug use (DAST-10 score).

Conclusion

Findings suggest that brief motivational interventions are promising for reducing risky drinking among emerging adults in the Ukraine in both inpatient hospital and university settings. Future studies are needed to replicate these findings and extend these effects to reduce other drug use among young people in the Ukraine.
Life on the brink: social stress, trauma and psychopathology
Authors: Frankova Iryna
Published: September 2017

Lifetime most people inevitably will be faced with stress. Life adverse events represent a major risk factor for mental disorders. The stress response promotes adaptive plasticity, or can become maladaptive and harmful, when the response is dysregulated, it depends on susceptibility. Thus, stress-related disorders become a real challenge in the development of treatment strategies. This review is based on materials of the 29th European college of neuropsychopharmacology congress (September 2016, Vienna), the participants of the “Eastern European Academy of the World Psychiatric Association” and "Servier" company specifically for psychiatric journals of WPA Zone 10 (East European Educational WPA-Servier Academy-“EEE WPA-Servier Academy”. The review will present materials from several symposiums: “Life on the brink: stress and psychopathology”, “Novel strategies towards targeted interventions in PTSD”.
Freiburg Personality Inventory for assessment of the police officers
Authors: Omelyanovich Vitaliy
Published: September 2017

Background

Psychological and psychiatric support of work activity of law enforcement officers is an inalienable component of the effective and professional operation of the system of internal affairs bodies. Improvement of this work is impossible without increasing the effectiveness of the psychological selection of candidates for work.

Method

Methods of research were "Freiburg personality inventory" (FPI) - Option «B», «Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory» – MMPI. The study group included 158 respondents: 79,1 % (125 people) of men and 20,9% (33 people) of women. To analyze the results obtained, we used the methods of descriptive statistics, frequency analysis, and Kendell rank correlation.

Results

Particular attention should be paid to the fact that while comparing the scales of the diagnostic scales of the FPI and MMPI technique, it would be logical to expect the presence of correlations between the scales similar in their diagnostic orientation to such correlation links neither within the male or female gender it was not found (τ-b ≤0,17;p ≥0,06). This unexpected fact, as well as the lack of systematic and gender-wide universality of the revealed correlation links between the indicators of the FPI and MMPI methods, point to a rather serious content heterogeneity of these psychological tests.

Conclusion

The results of the analysis do not provide an opportunity to justify the FPI test for wide use in practical activities for the professional selection of law enforcement officers.
The syndrome of emotional burnout in oncologists and ways to overcome
Authors: Koval Iryna
Published: September 2017

Background

The burnout caused negative changes in health and professional activity of medical workers. It is makes the need to improve their psychological knowledges and skills necessary to cope with professional stress.

Materials and methods

In research participated 41 oncologists. We used MBI-HSS questionnaire for measurement manifestations of burnout.

Results

The severity of emotional exhaustion among oncologists was – 14,8±9,9 points, depersonalization – 5,1±3,7 points and assessment of professional achievement – 36,4±6,7 points. The key manifestations of emotional burnout in oncologists were feeling of emotional emptiness, anxiety, depressed mood, savings emotions, psycho-emotional and personal detachment, reduced productivity, dissatisfaction with themselves, distancing from patients and colleagues. The differences in the manifestations of burnout among oncologists with different specialization caused by specific of professional activity – functional responsibilities and characteristics of the patients.

Conclusion

Development and implementation complex psychological program for doctors that include psychoeducation and communicative training is a practical solution problem of burnout in oncology.
Quality of life in patients with comorbid current rheumatoid arthritis and arterial hypertension
Authors: Pekhenko Valentina , Alifer Olha
Published: September 2017

Background

Much attention is paid to comorbid states, which have a mutually burdensome, provoke exacerbations, impede the completion of full remission, lead to the development of complications, etc. This pathology has a particular impact on the functional capabilities of the body, it leads to a modification of the lifestyle of the patient and triggers the problem of social adaptation and deterioration of the quality of life.

Methods

The study was conducted in 89 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and arterial hypertension, which were divided into 3 groups and 20 practically healthy individuals. The comparative estimation of quality of life parameters was performed using the questionnaire SF-36.

Results

In all patients with rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension at baseline showed a reduction in quality of life scores compared to healthy individuals. The study found that improving the quality of life of patients depends on the effectiveness of treatment.

Conclusion

Thus, the definition of quality of life of patients with RA and hypertension can be used as an assessment of the effectiveness of the therapy.
Resistant depression: criteria for determination, risk factors and therapeutic strategies
Authors: Khaustova Olena
Published: September 2017

Background

Therapy of resistant depression raises a number of diagnostic and therapeutic problems, requires the solution of a number of methodological issues. A scientific discussion continues around the definition of depression resistance, assessment of the degree of reduction of depressive symptoms, the level of social and role functioning of patients; the improvement of models for determining the degree of resistance to various types of depression therapy continues; new methods of therapy and new algorithms of combined therapy are being developed. The ultimate goal of all these efforts should be practical recommendations for determining therapeutic options for the treatment of patients with resistant depression, which will help doctors make informed decisions on intervention strategies.

Aim

To analyze the therapeutic possibilities of treating depressive disorders that are resistant to therapy.

Methods

Publications from the Pubmed, MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Google Scholar databases were analyzed. Tags: depression, treatment, resistance, psevdoresistence, therapeutic response, resistance to treatment, strategies for treatment of resistant depression.

Results

The terminology related to resistant depression was defined: lack of a therapeutic response, adequate dose, adequate duration of treatment, antidepressant intolerance, pseudo-resistance, relative resistance to treatment, absolute resistance to treatment, treatment of resistant depression, remission, recovery. Models for determining the resistance of depression have been described: the Thase & Rush model; European stepped model; A step model of the Massachusetts hospital; Step model of Maudsley; Form of the history of treatment with antidepressants. Risk factors for treatment of resistant depression were identified, and the main therapeutic strategies were described: optimization, switching, augmentation, combination and non-drug therapy. Particular attention is paid to the use of atypical antipsychotics, in particular arapiprazole, as the augmentation strategy. A complex approach is described, which includes various combinations of the above strategies.

Conclusion

Each case of treatment-resistant depression has its own unique characteristics and requires careful evaluation to determine the correct diagnosis and the quality of the therapeutic response. Equally important for building an adequate treatment plan is evaluating risk factors for the treatment of resistant depression. There is a wide variety of options for the treatment of resistant depression, so each therapeutic strategy should be used to help patients with treatment-resistant depression. The combination of antidepressant therapy and atypical antipsychotics with antidepressant properties in combination with psychotherapeutic intervention and adherence to adequate doses and duration of treatment may be a choice strategy for patients with treatment-resistant depression.
Identifying Wrong-Way Driving Hotspots by Modeling Crash Risk and Assessing Duration of Wrong-Way Driving Events
Authors: Sandt Adrian , Al-Deek Haitham , Rogers John H.
Published: September 2017

Because wrong-way driving (WWD) crashes are often severe, it is important for transportation agencies to identify WWD hotspot segments appropriate for potential implementation of advanced WWD countermeasures. Two approaches to identify these hotspot segments were developed and applied to a case study of limited-access highways in Central Florida. The first approach used a Poisson regression model that predicted the number of WWD crashes in a roadway segment based on WWD citations, 911 calls, traffic volumes, and interchange designs. Combining this predicted crash value with the actual number of WWD crashes in the segment gave the WWD crash risk of the segment. Ranking roadway segments by WWD crash risk provided agencies with an understanding of which segments had high WWD crash frequencies and high potential for future WWD crashes. This approach was previously applied to South Florida; the research presented here extended this approach to Central Florida. The second approach was based on operational data collected in traffic management centers and could be used if accurate WWD 911 and citation data with GPS location were not available or as a supplement to the first approach. The approach identified and ranked WWD hotspots on the basis of the reported duration of WWD events. In Central Florida, the results of the two approaches agreed with each other and were used by agencies to decide where to implement advanced WWD countermeasures. Together, these approaches can help transportation agencies determine regional WWD hotspots and cooperate to implement advanced WWD countermeasures at these locations.
Application of Traffic Thermostat for I-30 Managed Lanes in Dallas, Texas
Authors: Wood Nicholas S. , Burris Mark , Geiselbrecht Tina S. , Bettger Natalie , Lamers Dan
Published: September 2017

Managed lanes have historically experienced an evolution in operational policies. Over time, speeds on a managed lane may degrade because of oversubscribed demand. Operators have strategies to mitigate problems and maintain optimal performance; these strategies include changing the occupancy requirement, varying tolls (if the facility is priced), and altering transit service. Assessing the potential impact of operational strategies is a challenge. The traffic thermostat tool is a software-based guide that helps select specific strategies projected to influence the metrics for each goal. This paper reports on how the tool was adapted for use on the I-30 managed lanes in Dallas, Texas, a high-occupancy-toll lane with reduced toll rates for qualifying carpools. An example scenario shows the consideration of travel speed and throughput goals, with acceptable performance thresholds of 50 mph and 5,700 persons per hour for the entire facility. The thermostat estimated values of projected speed and throughput for selected operational fixes by using the calibrated speed–flow relationship from the regional travel demand model. Results from a quantitative travel survey helped to derive mode shift elasticities for use by the tool. Overall, the dynamic nature of demand, diversity of user groups, ambiguity with exogenous factors (e.g., regional unemployment and fuel prices), and need for extensive data on the lanes led to uncertainty and difficulty with prediction capability. However, use of the traffic thermostat can show policy makers and others the inherent challenge of performance management for managed-lane facilities.
A Text Become Provisional: Revisiting The Capital of the Ruins
Authors: Davies William
Published: September 2017

This essay is a reexamination of Samuel Beckett's The Capital of the Ruins, the untransmitted radio script written for Raidió Éireann (now Raidió Teilifís Éireann) in 1946 following his work with the Irish Red Cross in Saint Lô. The first half of this essay is concerned with the archival and publishing history of the text. This section examines the variants introduced by various editors or publishers and makes a case for a definitive edition of the text based on the edited photocopy of the typescript held in the Beckett International Foundation archive at the University of Reading. The second half of this essay then uses this close attention to the text to reconsider the focus of The Capital of the Ruins and the extent to which the piece is more firmly directed towards socio-political aspects of post-neutrality Ireland than has previously been identified.
Samuel Beckett and Édith Fournier Translating the ‘Untranslatable’ Worstward Ho
Authors: Cordingley Anthony
Published: September 2017

Worstward Ho is renowned for being Beckett's only text that he deemed untranslatable. However, fragments of a translation by him of Worstward Ho into French recently discovered in the archives of Les Éditions de Minuit at the Institut mémoires de l’édition contemporaine reveal that his work on this translation was more assiduous than he led others to believe. In this article, I compare the published French translation of the text by Édith Fournier with these newly discovered fragments of Beckett's translation. Remarkable similarities between the two translations are observed, and the hypothesis that there was a degree of collaboration on the French translation between the two friends is here tested.
Evaluation of Uncertainties in the Design Process of Complex Mechanical Systems
Authors: Villecco Francesco , Pellegrino Arcangelo
Published: September 2017

In this paper, the problem of the evaluation of the uncertainties that originate in the complex design process of a new system is analyzed, paying particular attention to multibody mechanical systems. To this end, the Wiener-Shannon’s axioms are extended to non-probabilistic events and a theory of information for non-repetitive events is used as a measure of the reliability of data. The selection of the solutions consistent with the values of the design constraints is performed by analyzing the complexity of the relation matrix and using the idea of information in the metric space. Comparing the alternatives in terms of the amount of entropy resulting from the various distribution, this method is capable of finding the optimal solution that can be obtained with the available resources. In the paper, the algorithmic steps of the proposed method are discussed and an illustrative numerical example is provided.